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Ideas

Week 2 - 1/12/2014

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Who to Thank

A family member

 

Scripture

We must always give thanks to God for you, brothers and sisters, as is right, because your faith is growing abundantly, and the love of every one of you for one another is increasing.

2 Thessalonians 1:3

 

Quote

Mamma says gratitude helps us to see what is there instead of what isn't.

Annette Bridges
The Gospel According to Mamma
 

Week 1 - 12/30/2013

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Who to Thank

Someone you are long overdue in thanking

 

Scripture

O give thanks to the Lord, for he is good, for his steadfast love endures forever.

Psalm 136:1

 

Quote

We often take for granted the very things that most deserve our gratitude.

Cynthia Ozick
 

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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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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