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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

3/11/2014

 

We are Thankful for the Children...

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Whitney Worzer contacted the staff at FUMCR last week to tell a story. During the Ash Wednesday Service at the church last week, her 4-year-old son, Andrew, wrote the following "thank you" note to God... Continue Reading

This submission is by Kevin Burns, FUMCR Staff.

2/18/2014

 

The Risk of Gratitude

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WARNING: WRITING A THANK YOU CAN OPEN YOU UP FOR MORE BLESSINGS!

One of the first notes of gratitude I sent this year was to three women who are active with Kairos Prison Ministry. Two of the women are members of our church and the other one is a clergy sister in the North Texas Conference.

I had just received an email with the latest issue of FaithLink... Continue Reading

This submission is by Rev. April Johnson Bristow, Associate Pastor, Caring Ministries.

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jrawlinson 1/26/2014 Dad note   ACYTH8K9SA
fern sigafoos 1/25/2014 Jesus Christ   0SL67HDQ05
revbristow 1/25/2014 marsha tackett card   BZZKTZ6JLM
revbristow 1/25/2014 DI team and David email   PBALQ5RT8A
ssallaska 1/25/2014 Wally Schlaegel Mailed   HE7A0GGPK0
bsmith 1/25/2014 Allyson George Handwritten   L3LJ9V6R3A
Jolynne 1/25/2014 Jacqueline Card   DI9RJLGHB3
mehoward 1/25/2014 Madera Hilton mailed   647XRYGGZE
VReynolds726 1/25/2014 God Daily Prayer   SAVZ038KYQ
HollyAnneLee 1/25/2014 Mike Spence Notecard   TWCGTIK4X0