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Week 30 - 7/27/2014

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Who to Thank

Mail carrier, trash collector or newspaper deliverer

 

Scripture

Yes, everything is for your sake, so that grace, as it extends to more and more people, may increase thanksgiving, to the glory of God.

2 Corinthians 4:15

 

Quote

The deepest craving of human nature is the need to be appreciated.


WIlliam James
 

Week 29 - 7/20/2014

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Who to Thank

Someone who cooked, served or cleaned up after your meal

 

Scripture

Offer to God a sacrifice of thanksgiving, and pay your vows to the Most High.

Psalm 50.14

 

Quote

Grace isn't a little prayer you chant before receiving a meal. It's a way to live.

Attributed to Jacqueline Winspear
 

Blog Posts

1/22/2014

 

Finding Gratitude Between the Extremes...

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“You think it’s just another day in your life. It is not just another day. It’s the one day that is given to you today. It’s given to you. It’s a gift. It’s the only gift that you have right now, and the only appropriate response is gratefulness.” - Brother David Steindl-Rast

In Clayton’s sermon on Sunday, he said the Year of Gratitude is not just about writing thank-you notes and certainly not about writing the right number of notes. It is about practicing the spiritual discipline of gratitude in order to make it a way of life.

My family takes some incredible trips to beautiful places, and I appreciate God’s hand in these amazing places. Continue Reading

This submission is by Francy Collins, Website Administrator, FUMCR.

1/1/2014

 

Introducing the YEAR OF GRATITUDE

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Kicking off January 5 in all worship services! Get your Year of Gratitude bag filled with information, thank you cards, a pen and a window/mirror cling. In the meantime, check out the web pages for a preview. Continue Reading

This submission is by Francy Collins, Website Administrator, FUMCR.

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fcollins 5/9/2014 Craig Needham card   VKPZM0Z1W5
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mehoward 5/9/2014 Teacher working out at LTF in person   EX8I1GPED3
mehoward 5/8/2014 Martha Council email   NVFMRVENPK
HollyAnneLee 5/7/2014 Daddy and Susan Notecard   1AO5OOHJ04