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Week 4 - 1/26/2014

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Who to Thank

Someone who is doing something small to make a difference in your life

 

Scripture

And whatever you do, in word or deed, do everything in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks to God the Father through him.

Colossians 3: 17

 

Quote

We pray for the big things and forget to give thanks for the ordinary, small (and yet really not small) gifts.

Dietrich Bonhoeffer
Life Together: The Classic Exploration of Faith in Community
 

Week 3 - 1/19/2014

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Who to Thank

Someone who has supported or encouraged you

 

Scripture

. . . give thanks in all circumstances; for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus for you.

1 Thessalonians 5: 18

 

Quote

The only people you should try to get even with are those who have helped you.

John E. Southard
 

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 2/21/2014 April Bristow note   4ACN5H10EP
VReynolds726 2/20/2014 God Daily Prayer   PH6F0B9NRX
mehoward 2/20/2014 Jo and Ben Collier slipped under their door   DE12T37OM7
mehoward 2/20/2014 Glenn and Howard Riggs slipped under their door   7Z282GV1LG
ssallaska 2/20/2014 Evan Perkins email   PB3WB1S6I9
HollyAnneLee 2/20/2014 Jason Hallmark   X878IHG6ZU
jrawlinson 2/20/2014 Pavielle Chriss note   UOPMDBK65X
VReynolds726 2/19/2014 God Daily Prayer   EKPLWY47O9
mehoward 2/19/2014 Courtney at Baylor Breast Imaging emailed via supervisor   TJ4PUU6OHQ
mehoward 2/19/2014 Lenten Experience Team email   VVOZBZSHH6