Hi Folks.

Look forward to your joining us at our Celebration on November 07. We expect a good crowd, over 106. Gathering is at 6:30 and the food line opens at 6:50.

 

If you are not registered, let us know and we will handle it.

 

Don Redding 704 527 3510, November 02, 2003, don@donredding.com

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Sunday, November 02, 2003, Ownbey Reader

Saturday draft of 11/02/03

(Update at http://donredding.com/reader.html)

A) Invitation and Reminder - 50th Celebration November 07.

 

Friday, November 07, 2003,

6:30 – 9:30

Jubilee Hall

 

 

¨              The Ownbey Sunday School Class celebrates its 50th year Friday, November 7th.  The gala Golden Anniversary celebration will be held in Jubilee Hall, beginning at 6:30 PM.  Sydnor Thompson is featured keynoter.  Harriette Thompson will lead our music.  Current and former class members, prospective members, and friends are welcome. 

¨              Payment deadline is Tuesday, November 04, 2003. Cost: $8 each.  (Ministers and their guests free!)  Checks to Carol Douglas, 2110 Radcliffe Ave, Charlotte 28207-2406.

¨              For information or to register, contact  Jim Hatfield (704-552-5619 or hatfield.je@pg.com) or Don Redding  (704-527-3510 orplease)

¨              Dress Code – “ ECLECTIC” – Don Redding will wear a tie, Jim Hatfield no telling, a couple might wear fifties garb whatever that is, business casual, casual, Sunday school dress, etc. Probably no shorts, please.

¨              Menu of Chicken Cordon Bleu, Shrimp and Salmon casserole, rice, salad, pie (apple and pumpkin), drinks.Meal catered by Jordon’ s Catering, the firm that does the large meal preparation for MPUMC.

¨              Agenda items include Gathering for punch and conversation at 6:30 Blessing @6:50 followed by food line Oldies Music  and Nostalgic Pictures during meal Recognition of Special Guests 50’ s Facts and Trivia Quiz,  Special Announcement Keynoter Surprise Benediction Picture Taken around piano during Sing A Long.

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B)         This Week:    Library Opens, Thanksgiving Sharing, Coats,  Trinity Tables, Birthdays, Name Tags, 50 th,  2003  Challenge,  2004 Every Member Commitment  Campaign Sunday 11/09, New Member follow Up, Curriculum meeting 11/06, Adults Plus!, Jim Walks, Lesson

C)      News: :    

1)          Lessons: (Note Ace and William switch 10/26 and 11/02):

·    Ace Walker 11/02/03 starts 3 sessions on  Beyond Belief, the  Gospel of Thomas followed by Willard  (11/09) and Gaston (11/16)   

·    10/26 Don Redding “ introduced” the speaker, William Webb  noting

Þ         William claims he does only a little consulting at this time, but his main occupation, if, indeed, he has one, is Coordinator of the Stephen Ministry program of our church.  He is responsive to six Leaders, 3 Small Group Supervisors and 25 Stephen Ministers who are ministering to 21 Care Receivers, and finally 11 new trainees who will be commissioned in November. “ This is the kindest, most caring, most competent and most conscientious group of people I have ever worked with.  Some are in our class.  What a satisfying occupation to have during the so-called ‘ Sunset’ years.  It feels more like ‘ Sunrise’ to me.”

Þ        William has been our outstanding Chair of the Ownbey Curriculum Committee for several years, serving an extra year at my special request. We thank William for the job he has done, and we look forward to his continued leadership in the class as he accepts the Vice President post. Thanks a million William.

·     William Webb 10/26 continued Speak What We Feel - Not what we ought to say - Reflections on Literature and Faith as he discussed Shakespeare’ s King Lear and related it to some of our current struggles. The book cover says, " in this compelling book, the great contemporary spiritual writer Frederick Buechner plumbs the mysteries and truths behind literature    ...  focusing on  ... how to face morality, failure, and tragedy ...”

2)          Budget Issue: Skip Heintzelman, Chair of our Helping Hands Project Committee, reports we raised $3,850 through Monday, 10/20/03, from 17 class members. When we raise at least $5,000 an anonymous member will match the amount The challenge period to pledge or make payment on this matchable contribution ends November 07, 2003, the date of our 50th Celebration. Results will be announced at the Celebration.

¨            The logistics of making a contribution or pledge are: Deliver your checks, cash, or increased pledges to the office of Wayne Harrison, Parish Life Building, 2nd floor, room 250 or mail to Wayne Harrison at MPUMC, Box 6161, Charlotte 28207. His telephone number is 295 4844. Checks should be payable to the Church. In order that Wayne can identify that the contribution to the church's operating deficit reduction is coming from our class, please mark, “ Ownbey Helping Hands."

¨            The donor said that he feels blessed and wants to share. Hopefully, others of us feel that way too.

3)          Election of 2004 officers 10/26/03 –

o              Nominating Committee includes

¨            the Grogans as Chairs,

¨            Ted Bryan,

¨            Len and Ellen Chason as members

¨            president and VP as “ consultants”

o              Nominating Committee reported their recommendations there were no nominations from the floor. Campaign speeches were called for, but none made and the class applauded.

o              The 2004 slate, elected by a standing round of applause, include:

¨            President – Bill and Marie Pearce,

¨            Vice President – William Webb,

¨            Treasurer – Ginny and Wes Soule

¨            Secretary – Nhora Moreno

4)           Curriculum Meeting, Thursday, November 06, 2003.

¨            Don Hammer is 2004 Chair has surveyed the teachers for suggestions next year. If you have suggestions let them know.

¨            All members welcome, especially the teachers who are members of the Committee!

¨            Here is your chance to help plan what we discuss.

5)          Nametags – We have new name tags for our 50th Celebration. We tried them out on 10/26. Sorry for misspellings, we will correct. Thanks to Marie Pearce, Ted Bryan, and Jim Hatfield for working on them. Tell us if you prefer the clip ones, and we will accommodate.

6)          50th Celebration:  is Friday, November 07, at 6:30 p.m.

¨            Remember to get your checks to Carol Douglas by Tuesday November 4 for the 50th Celebration.

¨            We have received checks from most members already and also from former members. We are sending Readers and other info to former members Barbour, Blackburn, Berry, Cariaga, Cathey, Collins, Crutcher, Davis, Gibson, Glenn, Grigg, Harvey, Hicks, Hickcox, Johnston, Montgomery, McAdams, McCullough, McNinch, Munn, O’ Neil, Randolph, Sale, Smitherman, Sparling, and Walthall. Tell others about the event.  We have invited current and former ministers of MPUMC and we look forward to having Bishop Tom Stockton and Jean, James and Lisa Howell, Melvin and Anita McIntosh, Erman and Jan Bradley so far. We are not calling on them for sermons and want them to enjoy the evening. See list at http://donredding.com/celebration.html  or http://donredding.com/celebration.pdf

¨            The class voted 10/05 to have the meal catered for the 50th Anniversary at a cost of $8 each. This was in lieu of a covered dish meal. Former members will be invited to join us (at the $8), but special guests v/ ministers and their guests will not be charged. Meal will be catered by Jordon’ s Catering, the firm that does the large meal preparation for MPUMC.

¨            Give your money or mail to Carol Douglas, 2110 Radcliff Av, 28207-2406 by Tuesday, November 04.

¨            Over 106 people signed up. 

¨            Sydnor Thompson will be our main speaker.  Harriette will be accompany us in some oldies songs (no, Syd will not be singing solo)

¨            Agenda items include gathering for punch and conversation at 6:30 Blessing @6:50 followed by food line Oldie Music  and Nostalgic Pictures during meal Recognition of Special Guests 50’ s Facts and Trivia Quiz,  Special Announcement Keynoter Surprise Benediction Picture Taken around piano during Sing A Long.

¨            Class members have volunteered to pay for Sanctuary flowers on the Sunday before the celebration (11/02) Thanks. It is all Saints Day and the flowers will be mostly white. After the service, the florist will pick up the flowers, refresh with some colors maybe, and return to Jubilee Hall for our Celebration on the 7th.

¨            Anne Buker is working on the table decorations and I imagine she will be asking for some help. Thanks Anne.

¨            We have a Display Table in Lobby of Parish Life Building, per suggestion at Advisory Meeting 05/21/03.Check it out and notice the 1965 membership list.

¨            Thanks Ted Bryan who is helping us with our audio and video needs for the event. Watch for your candid pictures on the huge screen. Send to me quickly if you have a favorite oldie.

¨            Next planning meeting is Tuesday 11/02 at 11 a.m. and Thursday 11/06 6 p.m. Jubilee Hall. Join us.

 

 

6)          Christmas Party: The Social Committee, led by the Hatfields, has confirmed the host for our Christmas Party will be    ....  The … … Hatfields! It will be a covered dish affair, and we will start getting sign-ups after our 50th is over. Keep the date open - it is Friday, December 5. The Hatfields have done a wonderful job this year leading our socials, and it is way beyond the call of duty for them to volunteer to be our December hosts as well. Thanks so much, Jim and Nancy. It will be a great way to start the Christmas season.

8)          Our Social Chair walked and raised money for the Heart Fund, and he thanks the Ownbey class for their help. He raised $1660 which was well over his goal of $1500.  The Charlotte area walkers raised over $560,000 well over the city's goal of $400,000 and far superior to the $300,000 raised last year. Way to go Jim Hatfield.

9)          Remember the ever popular Breakfast at Thompson’ s is scheduled for Sunday, December 14. Thank you, Harriette and Sydnor.

10)  News Flashes:

11)  Health and Happiness:

¨            Reatha’ s sister, Claire, had knee surgery recently and we have her in our prayers.

¨            Visitors 10/26 included Robert Blum, Chip Billings, and Lou Jones. Chip looked great, and we appreciated his comments. Glad to have you folks here.

¨            Please provide Reatha with other H and H news.

 

12)    Helping Hands: 

¨            As a reminder, Helping Hands is the Committee / function of the Ownbey Class whose purpose as approved 08/03/03 is “ to identify and/or investigate service opportunities that could warrant financial or time participation of the class.” The chair of Ownbey Helping Hands is Skip Heintzelman and the members are Ellen Chason, Judy Stinson, Willard Gourley, and Don Hammer. The ex-officio members are the Class Treasurer and president.

13)    Class Talks:  On the heels of Dr Howell’ s Church Talks, Ownbey has Class Talks before and after SS class.  No attendance requirement. Your call. I will be here if you want to chat 8after 9:00 and 10:40

14)     “ ..Creating a Meaningful Holiday Experience.” Workshop  on 11/19/03  6:30 – 8 p.m. 704 295 4834

15)    Adults Plus!

¨            Planning Retreat 11/11 Pine Tops

¨            Next program 11/19/03 with Dr. Howell. Please come

¨            11/20 Rainmaker $20 Matthews

¨            12/03, 4 -  Trip to Barter Theater, Virginia

¨            New Web Page at http://www.mpumc.org/mpumc/adults or http://www.mpumc.org/adultsplus

¨            Asked to sponsor “ meals on wheels” function for Lakota Indians. Asking for info on how previous gifts spent. See info at http://donredding.com/20031015lakota.html

16)    November  Birthdays –   Virginia Gourley 11/03, Ownbey SS Class 11/07,  Bill Pearce 11/09, Joyce Gosset 11/14, Twala Kruger 11/15, Lou Bledsoe 11/17, Linda Myers 11/19, Jim Hatfield 11/21, Ted Bryan 11/21, Eleanor Harris 11/26

17)    The Witherington’ s shared a flyer of information about a trip to the “ Wonders of Turkey and Egypt” with their son, Ben III, May 24 – June 3, 2003.

18)    Roster Change – Syd and Grace Elkins have new email address of elkins3330@aol.com. Their new home address is 3800Shamrock Dr. 28215 704 532 7194. Please change your roster.

19)    Roster Change – Wilma Miller’ s email is wrong in roster – it is wilmabmiller@aol.com

 

F)        Ownbey Calendar++++++++++++++++++++

¨              11/02/03 Bloodmobile

¨              11/02/03 Library Grand Opening

¨              11/04/03 Soup Kitchen Starts @ South Tryon Church

¨              11/04/03 Fitness Starts

¨              11/06/03 Ownbey Curriculum Committee Meeting

¨              11/07/03 Winter Coats by now to lay Ministry Center

¨              11/07/03 50th Celebration  , Jubilee Hall 6:30

¨              11/09/03 Every Member Commitment Campaign Sunday

¨              11/09/03 and 11/10/03 John Holbert from Perkins SMU on 10 Commandments Sunday night, and Monday night and Sunday 9:45 joint SS

¨              11/11/03 Adults Plus! Planning Retreat, Tree Tops

¨              11/19/03 Adults Plus! Dr. Howell.

¨              11/19/03 Workshop on “ ...Creating a Meaningful Holiday Experience.”

¨              11/20/03 See Rainmaker $20 Matthews Adults Plus!

¨              11/27/03 Ecumenical Thanksgiving Service, Dr. Howell preaching.

¨              12/03, 4 -  Adults Plus! Trip to Barter Theater, Virginia

¨              12/05/03 Christmas Party @ Hatfield’ s

¨              12/14/03 Christmas Breakfast at Thompson’ s

¨              12/17/03 Christmas Music with Les Ackerman and Adults Plus!

¨              01/21/04 Adults Plus! Bikin Mike Gordon

¨              Other Volunteers Needed: Ownbey needs in italics: 

¨              11/04/03 Soup Kitchen Starts @ South Tryon Church, need servers

¨              Ushers

¨              Habitat food and workers

¨              Treats

¨              Guides / Greeters Sunday Mornings

¨              Help get Library Started. See Barbara

¨              Youth need sofas, piano, keyboard

¨              Help Wanted in several Service Areas in the Church, 295-4841

¨              Urban Ministry needs towels and washcloths

¨              Family Partner needed for the Robinson’ s Habitat House.

¨              CHAMP Volunteers needed -joe@mpumc.org

¨              Hospital Visitors See Rae Haney 

¨              Elementary School Buddies  343-5427 

¨              Ushers for Church in the Round. Tell Jan Nomina, Hospitality Chair. 

¨              New Church Member follow-up. Need Volunteers

¨              Home Bound  and Hospital Visitation Teams - See Rae Haney

¨            Goodness Gracious Gift Shop -  see Linda Shull 366-0403  to work in Shop


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D) Invitation and Reminder - 50th Celebration November 07.

 

Friday, November 07, 2003,

6:30 – 9:30

Jubilee Hall

 

 

¨            The Ownbey Sunday School Class celebrates its 50th year Friday, November 7th.  The gala Golden Anniversary celebration will be held in Jubilee Hall, beginning at 6:30 PM.  Sydnor Thompson is featured keynoter.  Harriette Thompson will lead our music.  Current and former class members, prospective members, and friends are welcome. 

¨            Payment deadline is Tuesday, November 04, 2003. Cost: $8 each.  (Ministers and their guests free!)  Checks to Carol Douglas, 2110 Radcliffe Ave, Charlotte 28207-2406.

¨            For information or to register, contact  Jim Hatfield (704-552-5619 or hatfield.je@pg.com) or Don Redding  (704-527-3510 orplease)

¨            Dress Code – “ ECLECTIC” – Don Redding will wear a tie, Jim Hatfield no telling, a couple might wear fifties garb whatever that is, business casual, casual, Sunday school dress, etc. Probably no shorts, please.

¨            Menu of Chicken Cordon Bleu, Shrimp and Salmon casserole, rice, salad, pie (apple and pumpkin), drinks.Meal catered by Jordon’ s Catering, the firm that does the large meal preparation for MPUMC.

¨            Agenda items include Gathering for punch and conversation at 6:30 Blessing @6:50 followed by food line Oldies Music  and Nostalgic Pictures during meal Recognition of Special Guests 50’ s Facts and Trivia Quiz,  Special Announcement Keynoter Surprise Benediction Picture Taken around piano during Sing A Long.