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Week 6 - 2/9/2014

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Who to Thank

Someone who loves you

 

Scripture

How can we thank God enough for you in return for all the joy that we feel before our God because of you?

1 Thessalonians 3:9

 

Quote

Let us be grateful to the people who make us happy; they are the charming gardeners who make our souls blossom.

Marcel Proust
 

Week 5 - 2/2/2014

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Who to Thank

Carry a note with you and thank someone on the spot.

 

Scripture

First of all, then, I urge that supplications, prayers, intercessions and thanksgivings be made for everyone.

1 Timothy 2:1

 

Quote

No duty is more urgent than that of returning thanks.

Unknown
 

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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jrawlinson 1/25/2014 Barb Butto note   5LKEELQK6A
Jolynne 1/24/2014 Nathan SMETS Card   4G3RY1CMYA
francort 1/24/2014 Monte Shallett Mail   0DHCCKMPD2
revbristow 1/24/2014 Sharon P. FB message   WDAEXTM3LU
revbristow 1/24/2014 LeighAnn text   SZFEDUKE0G
fern sigafoos 1/24/2014 Millie   8WEVTR4FI4
jalthaus5tx 1/24/2014 Rusty Hightower Note   6WHZFZK2MA
jalthaus5tx 1/24/2014 Susan Hightower Note   PYOX4N7NPD
skbwilson 1/24/2014 Alice Zachardy Mailed Note Card   QQ7J5YH0EO
VReynolds726 1/24/2014 God Daily Prayer   DTR0LRSEUI