Giving Thanks Ministries



	"One of my life values is to give thanks in whatever I do. My mother and daddy taught me to be grateful for everything that came my way. I desire to serve Christ by leading others to find purpose in living and joy in even the mundane. I long to teach in the name of the Lord Jesus Christ." -Norma

	God’s timing is perfect. Now is the time. Giving Thanks Ministries is formed to encourage people to live in joy and with purpose. Still fresh is the burning within my soul to proclaim the joy of the Lord. There are so many things I want to tell women in today’s confused world. One aspect of Giving Thanks is teaching. I am available for seminars, retreats, keynotes or other forums to speak God’s riches. Experience gives me topics including, Giving Thanks, Growing in the Truth of God’s Word, Leaving a Legacy, Surviving Life’s Changes, Encouragement, Family Worship, Come Aside (a Prayer Seminar), Turn Your Eyes Upon Jesus (a Prayer Seminar), A Merry Heart, Happily Ever After (an evangelistic story), and many others. Another part of Giving Thanks Ministries is support for survivors of cancer and their families. A goal for Giving Thanks is to put a book of inspirational writings on the cancer floors of hospitals.


			Born and grew up in eastern North Carolina, lives and bases Giving Thanks Ministries in Fairborn, Ohio. Married to Don McMurry, Associational Missionary for the Greater Dayton Association of Baptists. Mother of three and grandmother of nine. Enthusiastically leads retreats, seminars, and Bible studies. Has spoken to groups for over 30 years. Plans conferences and retreats for the women of the Greater Dayton Association of Baptists. Is on the women's council of the State Convention of Baptists in Ohio. Earned a BS from Wake Forest University, Winston-Salem, NC., a Certificate from The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary, Louisville, KY, and an MA from Liberty University, Lynchburg, VA.


		Whosoever learns what it means to live Happily Ever After.
Experience high school and varsity football with one of the winningest coaches ever through the eyes of Don McMurry as he narrates the joys and pains of being a Jeff City “Jay.”