OWNBEY CLASS MUSINGS

Through the snow, and an occasional patch of ice, 37 turned out to hear Ace Walker begin the review of The Transformation of American Religion. Ace asked if I had read the book after I had answered a couple of his questions. I had to admit I had not read the book; however, I have been accumulating the knowledge about what was happening in my more than 50 years as a pastor, educator, and General Board staff member.

Jack Copeland had some beautiful pictures from his mission to Chile. You will hear more about that service project soon.

March 6 - SPIRITUAL LIFE RETREAT at Myers Park UMC begins at 9:00 a.m. in Francis Chapel under the leadership of the Rev. Dr. Zan Holmes, Dallas, TX. The retreat will conclude at noon. Make a reservation at 704-376-5520. ext. 5250.

LENT continues. Are you reading the Lenten Booklet published by the Stephen Ministers? Four in our class have devotionals in the booklet.

3/11 - The Ownbey SS Class Curriculum Committee will meet at 7:00 p.m. in the Parish Life Building Room 110 (that's our classroom!). All class members are welcome; please bring a suggestion for a study you would like to have considered.

3/12-13 - Ownbey Class is responsible for Room In The Inn. If you haven't signed up to help, give Willard Gourley a call and he will tell you where you might serve effectively.

3/14 - Sydnor Thompson will lead the class in the closing review of The Transformation of American Religion.

3/14 - Another team of four (or more!) will worship at South Tryon Community Church. If you have not signed up for a Sunday, please do so Sunday! There are several Sundays left on the schedule.

3/14 - Ambassador Jack Perry will be speaking in Snyder Building Room 035 at 7:00 p.m.

3/17 - Author Jerry Shinn will present the history of Charlotte Memorial Hospital and Carolinas Medical Center at ADULTS PLUS! in Parish Life Building Room 107, beginning at 10:30 a..m. To make a lunch reservation, call 704-376-5520, ext. 5200 by Tuesday noon, 3/16.

Ruth & Skip Heintzelman will be spending some time in Longwood, Florida, caring for Ruth's sister, Mary Jane Bair, who has had total knee replacement.

Mel Halpern had stitches out this week; he will soon be able to put his foot down! Watch out! Cristina Halpern is the caregiver needing our prayers, too!