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Week 16 - 4/20/2014

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Who to Thank

Someone who made you smile this week

 

Scripture

So they left the tomb quickly with fear and great joy, and ran to tell his disciples. Suddenly Jesus met them and said, “Greetings!” And they came to him, took hold of his feet, and worshiped him.

Matthew 28: 8-9

 

Quote

We can only be said to be alive in those moments when our hearts are conscious of our treasures.

Thornton Wilder
 

Week 15 - 4/13/2014

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Who to Thank

Someone who helped you grieve the loss of a loved one

 

Scripture

Then he took a loaf of bread, and when he had given thanks, he broke it and gave it to them, saying, “This is my body, which is given for you. Do this in remembrance of me.” And he did the same with the cup after supper, saying, “This cup that is poured out for you is the new covenant in my blood.

Luke 22:19-20

 

Quote

As each day comes to us refreshed and anew, so does my gratitude renew itself daily. The breaking of the sun over the horizon is my grateful heart dawning upon a blessed world.

Adabella Radici
 

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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