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Week 4 - 1/26/2014

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Who to Thank

Someone who is doing something small to make a difference in your life

 

Scripture

And whatever you do, in word or deed, do everything in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks to God the Father through him.

Colossians 3: 17

 

Quote

We pray for the big things and forget to give thanks for the ordinary, small (and yet really not small) gifts.

Dietrich Bonhoeffer
Life Together: The Classic Exploration of Faith in Community
 

Week 3 - 1/19/2014

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Who to Thank

Someone who has supported or encouraged you

 

Scripture

. . . give thanks in all circumstances; for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus for you.

1 Thessalonians 5: 18

 

Quote

The only people you should try to get even with are those who have helped you.

John E. Southard
 

Blog Posts

3/11/2014

 

We are Thankful for the Children...

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Whitney Worzer contacted the staff at FUMCR last week to tell a story. During the Ash Wednesday Service at the church last week, her 4-year-old son, Andrew, wrote the following "thank you" note to God... Continue Reading

This submission is by Kevin Burns, FUMCR Staff.

2/18/2014

 

The Risk of Gratitude

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WARNING: WRITING A THANK YOU CAN OPEN YOU UP FOR MORE BLESSINGS!

One of the first notes of gratitude I sent this year was to three women who are active with Kairos Prison Ministry. Two of the women are members of our church and the other one is a clergy sister in the North Texas Conference.

I had just received an email with the latest issue of FaithLink... Continue Reading

This submission is by Rev. April Johnson Bristow, Associate Pastor, Caring Ministries.

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Paula Harrison 3/1/2013 Sam Asmah Note   B8TRSW40YM
Paula Harrison 3/1/2013 Drew Presley   4AIKX2TR0F
Jolynne 2/13/2013 Clayton Email   OQQ8MIF6Y9
Paula Harrison 1/20/2013 Mark Bausch Email   BA39UT5S7Q
Paula Harrison 1/20/2013 Durward Email   OZ73OQE2NA
lshort 1/19/2013 conner short written   THZR2Y9KJP
tcm692 1/6/2013 Clayton Oliphant Twitter   N5HFC0VAK7
CAnne 1/5/2013 Bonnie Mail   GTYQW5NF5D
jaimelynnlyons 1/5/2013 Greg card   DTC4SWP1S9
Lworzer 1/3/2013 Suzanne De Leon USPS   N8XQOFOATS