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Week 24 - 6/15/2014

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Who to Thank

Someone who has made the church a better place

 

Scripture

We welcome this in every way and everywhere with utmost gratitude.

Acts 24:3

 

Quote

When we give cheerfully and accept gratefully, everyone is blessed.

Maya Angelou
 

Week 23 - 6/8/2014

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Who to Thank

A father figure

 

Scripture

Honor your father and your mother, so that your days may be long in the land that the Lord your God is giving you.

Exodus 20:12

 

Quote

He didn't tell me how to live; he lived, and let me watch him do it.

Clarence Budington "Bud" Kelland
 

Blog Posts

4/15/2014

 

. . . much easier for me to write a song about it.

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One of my favorite quotes about gratitude is from John F. Kennedy, “As we express our gratitude, we must never forget that the highest appreciation is not to utter the words but to live by them.” I’ve always believed gratitude played a huge part of my life. I sometimes can see all I have to give thanks for in my life but more than give thanks, I know that the time I am grateful each year, each day, each moment, is by the way I’m living gratitude. Gratitude has been said to have molded and shaped the entire Christian life not merely by emotions and thoughts, but by actions and deeds. Continue Reading

This submission is by Celia Whitler, Songwriter, author, singer and friend of FUMCR.

4/1/2014

 

Gratitude for the HAPPY People!

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I have been trying my best to keep up with the thank yous in our year of gratitude. It’s not only been a challenge to think of who to thank, but also a lot of fun. I find myself constantly on the lookout for who I can thank! Most of the time it comes easy because there are so many wonderful people out there~ just being themselves, but making our world a brighter place. Continue Reading

This submission is by Glenda Hanks, FUMCR Member.

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