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Week 44 - 11/2/2014

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Who to Thank

Someone who has passed away

 

Scripture

O give thanks to the Lord, for he is good, for his steadfast love endures forever.

Psalm 136:1

 

Quote

The highest tribute to the dead is not grief but gratitude.

Thornton Wilder
 

Week 43 - 10/26/2014

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Who to Thank

Counselor/confidant/trustworthy friend

 

Scripture

His master said to him, “Well done, good and trustworthy slave; you have been trustworthy in a few things, I will put you in charge of many things; enter into the joy of your master.”

Matthew 25:23

 

Quote

We must find time to stop and thank the people who make a difference in our lives.

John F. Kennedy
 

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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mehoward 2/20/2014 Jo and Ben Collier slipped under their door   DE12T37OM7
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VReynolds726 2/19/2014 God Daily Prayer   EKPLWY47O9
mehoward 2/19/2014 Courtney at Baylor Breast Imaging emailed via supervisor   TJ4PUU6OHQ
mehoward 2/19/2014 Lenten Experience Team email   VVOZBZSHH6