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Week 46 - 11/16/2014

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Who to Thank

Someone who helped you turn a challenge into a blessing

 

Scripture

Then one of them, when he saw that he was healed, turned back, praising God with a loud voice. He prostrated himself at Jesus’ feet and thanked him. And he was a Samaritan.

Luke 17: 15-16

 

Quote

Gratitude is a form of worship in its own right, as it implies the acceptance of a power greater that yourself.

Stephen Richards
 

Week 45 - 11/9/2014

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Who to Thank

A veteran

 

Scripture

We always give thanks to God for all of you and mention you in our prayers, constantly

1 Thessalonians 1:2

 

Quote

Gratitude is the ability to experience life as a gift. It liberates us from the prison of self-preoccupation.

John Ortberg
 

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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mwalters 5/6/2014 Chuck & Sue note card   57WY7MZB4Y
mwalters 5/6/2014 Dot note card   8SOZJ4A0CH
mehoward 5/6/2014 Liz Laesch emailed   KRU5A72S38
HollyAnneLee 5/6/2014 Pastor Lee Notecard   ZO2QUSZ31L
Jolynne 5/5/2014 Carolyn Prince Card   TECM4PBP2O
mehoward 5/5/2014 Erika Morgan mailed   CTEUFDT52T
mehoward 5/5/2014 Dan Harnak emailed   0JM3K7RK80
mehoward 5/5/2014 Wanda Mitchell emailed   3S9X9FLXZD
skbwilson 5/5/2014 Bill & Lee Ann Gamble Handwritten note   LW8GTZ41IM
HollyAnneLee 5/5/2014 Staci Low Notecard   SWOEYYKMY9