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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

1/22/2014

 

Finding Gratitude Between the Extremes...

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“You think it’s just another day in your life. It is not just another day. It’s the one day that is given to you today. It’s given to you. It’s a gift. It’s the only gift that you have right now, and the only appropriate response is gratefulness.” - Brother David Steindl-Rast

In Clayton’s sermon on Sunday, he said the Year of Gratitude is not just about writing thank-you notes and certainly not about writing the right number of notes. It is about practicing the spiritual discipline of gratitude in order to make it a way of life.

My family takes some incredible trips to beautiful places, and I appreciate God’s hand in these amazing places. Continue Reading

This submission is by Francy Collins, Website Administrator, FUMCR.

1/1/2014

 

Introducing the YEAR OF GRATITUDE

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Kicking off January 5 in all worship services! Get your Year of Gratitude bag filled with information, thank you cards, a pen and a window/mirror cling. In the meantime, check out the web pages for a preview. Continue Reading

This submission is by Francy Collins, Website Administrator, FUMCR.

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mehoward 6/15/2014 Carolyn Jones email   AZTHEMAIEV
mehoward 6/14/2014 Samantha note left on table   O091DWRXZT
pjenkins 6/11/2014 Jennifer Smith note   MUO67STKCY
Debra Mason 6/11/2014 Tammie Haug Hand Delivered   IUS4HJ9A95
Debra Mason 6/11/2014 Mary Collins Hand Delivered   V2T0WJKPNL
Debra Mason 6/11/2014 Cathy Schimcek Hand Delivered   EMGM5ZPX8C
Debra Mason 6/10/2014 Father Bill Cavanaugh Mailed   G76R7LZE5L
Debra Mason 6/10/2014 DeeAnn Villalobos mailed   W0I9O6YOHI
mysonjoey1984 6/9/2014 Clayton Oliphant Facebook   C1O6R4J1O1
Debra Mason 6/9/2014 Gloria Scott Hand Delivered   E8DFUZOZ2E