GratitudeLogo_purple_web-header.png

Ideas

Week 46 - 11/16/2014

942QIUWIWF

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

576GNOYL4L

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...

C486GASQHF

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

8V6GF5XAE4

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.

Say it. Write it. Show it.

Express It!

Make it a priority to practice gratitude in thought, word and deed. Learn More

Thank-You Notes Reported

        4535

Tracking your thank-yous online? Log in 

Keeping track offline? Add to the count

Lworzer 1/2/2014 Colleen Taylor USPS   M98HO0OPJZ
ssallaska 1/2/2014 James & Kathryn Mailed   YAK80VGYS5
cwells 1/2/2014 Scot B. letter   04BVS4RZS7
erinoliphint 1/2/2014 Baba and Papa Letter   JO9HUQXBIM
ssallaska 1/2/2014 Nicole Written   ZI6CM92X7Z
VReynolds726 1/2/2014 God Daily Prayer   2Z2IDO9INO
jalthaus5tx 1/2/2014 Lisa Althaus written note   SD63JS1NSM
jrawlinson 1/2/2014 Kay Schafer hand written note   2HMX6FE7ZL
cjohnston 1/1/2014 Jen, DFW Rescue Me Email   4J9FC0OSCM
Debra Mason 1/1/2014 Clayton Oliphint Hand delivered   UP6T8Q7VM3