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Week 46 - 11/16/2014

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Who to Thank

Someone who helped you turn a challenge into a blessing

 

Scripture

Then one of them, when he saw that he was healed, turned back, praising God with a loud voice. He prostrated himself at Jesus’ feet and thanked him. And he was a Samaritan.

Luke 17: 15-16

 

Quote

Gratitude is a form of worship in its own right, as it implies the acceptance of a power greater that yourself.

Stephen Richards
 

Week 45 - 11/9/2014

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Who to Thank

A veteran

 

Scripture

We always give thanks to God for all of you and mention you in our prayers, constantly

1 Thessalonians 1:2

 

Quote

Gratitude is the ability to experience life as a gift. It liberates us from the prison of self-preoccupation.

John Ortberg
 

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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scot 1/5/2014 Don & Jeannette card   Z45R2F7M3U
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