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Week 40 - 10/5/2014

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Who to Thank

Grocery or restaurant worker

 

Scripture

Sing praises to the Lord, O you his faithful ones, and give thanks to his holy name.

Psalm 30:4

 

Quote

Gratitude bestows reverence ... changing forever how we experience the world.

John Milton
 

Week 39 - 9/28/2014

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Who to Thank

Mechanic/car wash employee/gas station attendant

 

Scripture

Happy are those who live in your house, ever singing your praise.

Psalm 84:4

 

Quote

Gratitude can turn a meal into a feast, a house into a home, a stranger into a friend.

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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mehoward 1/31/2014 Dr. Taneja mailed   EPJCOY76BI
cjohnston 1/31/2014 Heather Davidson Email   VW3XHV3TLE
ssallaska 1/31/2014 Shoeshine man Written   EMX3BSP43Q
Jolynne 1/31/2014 Clerk Purse thanks   QPK8QF9FUZ
bsmith 1/31/2014 Pavielle Handwritten   CRFHPDOS9K
HollyAnneLee 1/31/2014 Terry Brehm Notecard   TRQW0EAE2N
jrawlinson 1/31/2014 Dawn & Thieri note   F9PY9ZLPXP
VReynolds726 1/30/2014 God Daily Prayer   ADKRDVZ7Y7
revbristow 1/30/2014 Gary Beathard Card   F2XVNB3E4G
pjenkins 1/30/2014 Beth Smith note   41QLWJ43VW