Maplewood Woman Grateful For Church, Pastor

Maplewood, Missouri — Thanksgiving is the perfect time to pause and reflect on what brings us joy — from family and friends to meaningful traditions and everyday moments. This year, Patch has partnered with T-Mobile to spotlight the thankful moments that bring our communities together.

Here’s what Pickett Lema in Maplewood shared. Want to tell us what you’re thankful for? It could be a person, a tradition, or even a small everyday joy — just answer a few questions, and let your community know what matters most to you this year.

What are you most thankful for this year?

Pastor and people at the Maplewood United Methodist Church

Why does this mean so much to you?

Our deeply caring and talented Pastor Andy Brian and the entire congregation are super active in the very caring community of Maplewood, often partnered with Richmond Heights do SO much to support and care for our local members and entire community! Raised here and back again, as an educator, this place epitomizes the BEST in community could hope for!!

How has this made a difference in your 2025?

For me, I feel supported, loved, safe with purpose. All important for a senior citizen❣️

What do you wish others knew about what you’re thankful for?

I am thankful to be a part of a caring, active community church that supports me personally and tge people in the community around me as I wish that for everyone. My neighbors are caring and supportive, my service people, even from outside of the community are community here! Nothing is ever perfect perhaps, but I am perfectly happy here where I am part of WE and we care about one another in sentiment and concrete ways!!

What are you thankful for this year — a business, a community organization, a place, or a person who’s made a difference? We want to hear from you! Click here to answer a few questions, and your response could be featured on Patch.

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