The Rev. David O’Connor says the evening prayer during the Natchez Ministerial Alliance Community Thanksgiving Service Tuesday at the Natchez City Auditorium. All offerings during the service will go towards the Stewpot. (Nicole Hester / The Natchez Democrat)

The Rev. Ken Ritter gives the message during the Natchez Ministerial Alliance Community Thanksgiving Service Tuesday at the Natchez City Auditorium. All offerings during the service will go towards the Stewpot. (Nicole Hester / The Natchez Democrat)

The Rev. Clifton Marvel gives the opening prayer during the Natchez Ministerial Alliance Community Thanksgiving Service Tuesday at the Natchez City Auditorium. All offerings during the service will go towards the Stewpot. (Nicole Hester / The Natchez Democrat)

The crowd sings along during the Natchez Ministerial Alliance Community Thanksgiving Service Tuesday at the Natchez City Auditorium. All offerings during the service will go towards the Stewpot. (Nicole Hester / The Natchez Democrat)

Genesis Adams, 3, claps to the music by Mt. Sinai Baptist Church Choir, during the Natchez Ministerial Alliance Community Thanksgiving Service Tuesday at the Natchez City Auditorium. (Nicole Hester / The Natchez Democrat)

Jimmie Swearen, 8, claps to the music during the Natchez Ministerial Alliance Community Thanksgiving Service Tuesday at the Natchez City Auditorium. All offerings during the service will go towards the Stewpot. (Nicole Hester / The Natchez Democrat)

(Nicole Hester / The Natchez Democrat)