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Week 32 - 8/10/2014

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Who to Thank

H.E.R.O.E.S. staff and volunteers (leave notes in Children's Ministry office on Sunday)

 

Scripture

I will deal with all your oppressors at that time. And I will save the lame and gather the outcast, and I will change their shame into praise and renown in all the earth.

Zephaniah 3:19

 

Quote

To witness miracles unfold in your experience, count your blessing and be thankful. Perceived small blessings accumulate to be the most powerful.

T.F. Hodge
From Within I Rise
 

Week 31 - 8/3/2014

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Who to Thank

Write words of gratitude for a situation that taught you an unexpected lesson

 

Scripture

You have turned my mourning into dancing; you have taken off my sackcloth and clothed me with joy, so that my soul may praise you and not be silent. O Lord my God, I will give thanks to you forever.

Psalm 30: 11-12

 

Quote

Gratitude is an art of painting an adversity into a lovely picture.

Kak Sri
 

Blog Posts

4/15/2014

 

. . . much easier for me to write a song about it.

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One of my favorite quotes about gratitude is from John F. Kennedy, “As we express our gratitude, we must never forget that the highest appreciation is not to utter the words but to live by them.” I’ve always believed gratitude played a huge part of my life. I sometimes can see all I have to give thanks for in my life but more than give thanks, I know that the time I am grateful each year, each day, each moment, is by the way I’m living gratitude. Gratitude has been said to have molded and shaped the entire Christian life not merely by emotions and thoughts, but by actions and deeds. Continue Reading

This submission is by Celia Whitler, Songwriter, author, singer and friend of FUMCR.

4/1/2014

 

Gratitude for the HAPPY People!

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I have been trying my best to keep up with the thank yous in our year of gratitude. It’s not only been a challenge to think of who to thank, but also a lot of fun. I find myself constantly on the lookout for who I can thank! Most of the time it comes easy because there are so many wonderful people out there~ just being themselves, but making our world a brighter place. Continue Reading

This submission is by Glenda Hanks, FUMCR Member.

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skbwilson 5/2/2014 Meredith Sims Handwritten note   QZ0MZI1Z8M
skbwilson 5/2/2014 Daniel lee Handwritten note   22VCZ1XVLZ
mehoward 5/2/2014 Richard at Cracker Barrel in Waco note left on table   T0I3GIP0O5
HollyAnneLee 5/2/2014 Ollie Albritton Notecard   SKQRJ274WG
RachelWinn 5/2/2014 Dr Dale Walker   A2D15ZAVNU
mwalters 5/1/2014 Linda note card   3T02VB1LR5
HollyAnneLee 5/1/2014 Lee Lewis Notecard   UXC5T6WVCI
VReynolds726 4/30/2014 god Daily Prayer   B0ASWHE1QU
HollyAnneLee 4/30/2014 Michelle DeGroote Notecard   FNCCA63SIC
VReynolds726 4/29/2014 god Daily Prayer   4HGWC6WT3K