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Ownbey Weekly Reader
Sunday, February  2, 2003.
(on web at  http://donredding.com/20030202.html )
 Lesson schedule is at  http://donredding.com/2003.html#current 
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Subject: Sunday February 2, 2003

Sunday February 2 will be the first class for us in the new Building in Room 109.

109Durward has a permanent jobFeb 2, 2003109 Ownbey Class RoomRichard Ownbey will look over us from now on.Library for picture
Class will start promptly at 9:45 a.m. in room109. Remember this is the first day and allow time for new parking patterns, looking around,  and getting "lost." Here is a link to a location map -  http://www.donredding.com/newbuilding.html
    1. Picture Taking - (Subject to change). On Sunday, following a hymn, we will proceed quickly to the library two doors away for picture taking.
      1. We thought about doing in the lobby but decided there would be too much traffic there around 9:45.
      2. Wes Bobbitt will be taking the pictures.
      3. Please line up quickly. I have seen this process take a long time and we want  to do it in 5 minutes or so and be back to let Gaston start the lesson by 10 a.m.
      4. If you have your own camera, hand it to me or the person we designate. If you remember, put a name label on the camera.
      5. Be sure you see the camera - and the camera will see you. Space might be tight so please cuddle up.
      6. If you want to be beside your spouse / someone, arrange it quickly probably with the taller behind.
      7. We will have a banner and  the people seated in front row will hold it probably.
      8. Next Sunday we will discuss availability of the pictures.
    2. Lessons:  Today Gaston Gage is teacher of Ted Loder's Haunt of Grace... (Response to Mystery of God's Presence)   Intro - chpt 8.  Next week Lou finishes book. On 2/16 William starts  Huston Smith's  Why Religion Matters... (The Fate of the Human Spirit in Age of Disbelief). Lesson schedule is at  http://donredding.com/2003.html#current
    3. Happy Birthdays: 02/07 Cristina Halpern, 02/12 Bob Lumadue, 02/13 Nhora Moreno,  02/18 Sydnor Thompson, 02/18 John Rasberry, 02/29 Jean Hamrick
    4. Business
      1. Room 109
        1. Thanks to many of you who have been helping get the room ready and have made suggestions including but not limited to  the Sadris,  Owens, Gourleys, Grogans, Soules, Linda Myers, Dottie Tobias, Barbara Barden, Ron Robinson, the security guard Daven, the movers Jim and Mike, and others I missed.
        2. Shutters - Barbara, Wayne Harrison, and others are discussing shutters or curtains  on the window to shield the Air conditioning equipment. They want it to be uniform for all rooms. There may be money available from the Church Office, but several class members already have said they would help with any expenses.
        3. Blackboards / whiteboards - we later will get.  Barbara says there is money in the budget.. In the meantime we have an easel.
        4. Bulletin Board - No talk of this yet but we need..
        5. Clock - Check the location. OK?
        6. Richard Ownbey portrait - Ron Robinson said it should be in our room. It does add some dignity. The teachers will have a constant reminder of his presence!
        7. Storage - We were able to get the storage cabinet from the old room when we discovered we had no shelves. The paint almost matches.
        8. Coffee - Barbara says it will be outside our room in the hall Sunday. We also will have Don Hammer's hot water in the room. Should we move it to front or leave at the back?.
        9. Chairs - We were able to get our chairs over. Dottie Tobias says we bought 50 and now we have 49. Keep your eyes open.
        10. Comments / suggestions / etc. Feel free to add to the discussion.
        11. Other issues
      2. New Church Members - Who follows up on this - any volunteers.
      3. Memorials
        1. A suggestion has been made that the class give either as a group or individually to the Tim Hayes Paramedic Fund. Mr. Hayes is the EMS  employee who lost both legs helping motorists  during the snow storm on I85. We will discuss on Sunday February 9. The address is Tim Hayes Fund, BankAmerica, Box 651658, 28265. Article at http://www.charlotte.com/mld/charlotte/news/5023761.htm
      4. Volunteers Needed:
        1. New Church Member follow-up.
        2. SS Greeters in April for 4/13, 4/20, and 4/27. Sadris have signed up for 4/06/03
        3. Project Committee - need more names.
        4. Room in the Inn - Are we ok?
        5. HomeBound and Hospital Visitation Teams - See Ray Haney
        6. Goodness Gracious Gift Shop - opening in September, see Linda Shull to work in Shop.
      5. Future Dates
        1. February 01, 2003 - 7 -11 p.m. Bow Tie Ball,  Buffet and Silent Auction, South Park area.
        2. February 16, 2003 - 9:45 p.m. Al Staggs / Bonhoeffer program in Jubilee Hall. open to all SS classes. Our schedule is to start a new book on Why Religion Matters. This and next event sponsored by Singles Class.
        3. February 16, 2003 - 6 p.m. Dinner and Comedy Night . Al Staggs again on "Laughter for Life."
        4. Adults Plus -  February 19, 2003
          1. Dot and Alec Alvord, Missionaries to Africa, will speak.
          2. There might be a new sign up procedure as people will call the reservation line. In the past, some classes lost the sign up sheet, it did not get to everyone, and some people sign up twice.
        5. Room in the Inn - March 14 - 15, 2003 - Ownbey night.
        6. Greeters - April Sundays - Ownbey assigned. Need volunteers. The Sadris have signed up for 4/06/03, thanks


      See ya in Sunday School!

      donRedding