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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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Jolynne 1/22/2014 Mary Collins Note   6AQBQUTS51
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