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Week 12 - 3/23/2014

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Who to Thank

Someone who gave you good advice

 

Scripture

Everyone then who hears these words of mine and acts on them will be like a wise man who built his house on rock.

Matthew 7:24

 

Quote

We should count our blessings, but we should also make our blessings count.

Neal A. Maxwell
 

Week 11 - 3/16/2014

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Who to Thank

Doctor, nurse or someone who helped in time of illness

 

Scripture

Are any among you suffering? They should pray. Are any cheerful? They should sing songs of praise.

James 5:13

 

Quote

Gratitude is a many-colored quality, reaching in all directions. It goes out for small things and for large; it is a God-ward going.

Faith Baldwin
Many Windows, Seasons of the Heart
 

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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