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Week 30 - 7/27/2014

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Who to Thank

Mail carrier, trash collector or newspaper deliverer

 

Scripture

Yes, everything is for your sake, so that grace, as it extends to more and more people, may increase thanksgiving, to the glory of God.

2 Corinthians 4:15

 

Quote

The deepest craving of human nature is the need to be appreciated.


WIlliam James
 

Week 29 - 7/20/2014

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Who to Thank

Someone who cooked, served or cleaned up after your meal

 

Scripture

Offer to God a sacrifice of thanksgiving, and pay your vows to the Most High.

Psalm 50.14

 

Quote

Grace isn't a little prayer you chant before receiving a meal. It's a way to live.

Attributed to Jacqueline Winspear
 

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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mehoward 1/6/2014 Kathy Garner hand written   N4IC9O82YN
mehoward 1/6/2014 Marilyn Dickson hand written   N81QXTIWNM
Lworzer 1/6/2014 Oti Marsden USPS   WAC7DQQNKS
sheriwolk 1/6/2014 Joy Rae written   M91OS7NU1F
CAnne 1/6/2014 Aunt Marsha Mail   BXTUZUCPVE
CAnne 1/6/2014 Melissa Tucker Mail   QD73JNRLFE
CAnne 1/6/2014 Katie Smith Mail   E5FR2ZJUL6
ssallaska 1/6/2014 Mom and Dad Mailed   81HWT3O8I8
jaimelynnlyons 1/6/2014 Lindsay card   G53GC3XXHD
CAnne 1/6/2014 Summer and Greg Mail   5K5WTTAHCK