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July 11, 2004

ATTENTION: The OWNBEY CLASS will attend Steve James’ presentation on “Living the Gospel in a Pluralistic World” in Jubilee Hall at 9:45 a.m. Sunday, July 11^th! Check in with Nhora Moreno so we will know you are present. The Coffee Station is located outside of Jubilee Hall!

BIRTHDAYS: Fred Sadri ~ 11^th.

REMEMBER…in your thoughts and prayers these folks, others you know, and especially their caregivers…

>Randy Harris continues to receive Hospice care at home.

>Karla (not Karen!) Hauersperger is recovering from surgery; you can send her a get-well card at the following address: 7528 Eagle Trace Drive, Westerville, OH 43082.

>Others you know…

LAST WEEK:

>>July 4 ~ A number of our class members attended Ellen Robison’s “Singing Your Faith” in Jubilee Hall.

THIS WEEK: July 11-17

>>>July 11 ~ Sixth Sunday after Pentecost

>>>July 11 ~ See ATTENTION notice at top of page. See you in Jubilee Hall!

>>>July 11 & 17 ~ See A Special Invitation below about Meeting Your Muslim Neighbors.

>>>Invite a FRIEND to come to class with YOU this Sunday!

LOOKING AHEAD:

>>>>July 18 ~ Come back to the classroom to continue the review of Mere Christianity under the tutelage of Chick Thompson.

>>>>July 18 ~ All WOMEN have till noon, Thursday, July 15^th, to make a reservation to attend the “BEACH PARTY” in Jubilee Hall, 5 – 7:30 p.m. Featured will be a “Picnic” buffet catered by Green Tomato Catering and entertainment by Two Blondes and a Piano.

>>>>July 25 ~ Reatha Andrew will conclude the review of Mere Christianity.

>>>>August 15 & 18 ~ Adult Sunday School Class Fair & ASSC Teacher Recognition.

>>>>For other opportunities read the announcements & opportunities in the Sunday Worship Bulletin and The Cornerstone, or check the email announcements and the MPUMC web site.

>>>>A Special Iinvitation coordinated by the Muslim Women of the Carolinas to Meet Your Muslim Neighbors offers four opportunities “to break bread…at a series of OPEN HOUSES” where you can visit a Masjid (House of Worship) and ask questions about the American Muslim community and Islam.

July 11 ~ Sunday, 12:30 – 1:30 p.m., Ash Shaheed Islamic Center, 22717 Tuckaseegee Rd.
July 17 ~ Saturday, 2 – 5 p.m., Islamic Center of Charlotte, 1700 Progress Lane (off Central Ave.).
July 24 ~ Saturday, 6 – 8 p.m., Islamic Center of Charlotte – South, 559 N. Polk St., Pineville (behind Arby’s).
July 31 ~ Saturday, 6 – 8 p.m., Islamic Center of Greater Charlotte, 7025 The Plaza (near

W. T. Harris).

YUM! YUM!

The Ownbey Class BBQ is planned for Friday, Sept. 24^th, 6:30 p.m., at the COPELAND’s. The cost has increased to $13. 00 per person to be paid to Linda Myers (704-522-8373); a check is preferred, but cash is acceptable! Signups will begin in August; deadline for paid reservations will be Sept. 19^th as the caterer needs to know how many to prepare for not later than the 20^th.

DATES YOU WILL WANT TO MARK ON YOUR CALENDAR…

>>>>>Sign up for DISCIPLE BIBLE STUDY classes this fall. Make the commitment you’ve thought about and grow in both faith and knowledge! Registration begins in August!

>>>>>Mary Katherine Vass, our class member who describes herself as a “member who attends everything at church except Sunday School” wants to let everyone know that she and Barbara Lee will be facilitating “Jesus in the Gospels”, a second-generation study to DISCIPLE, on Tuesday mornings, 10 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. this fall.

>>>>>Sept. 19 for ~ James Howell’s introduction of his new book and a challenge to participate in a series of studies based on the book.

>>>>>Sept. 26 ~ Dr. Tom Hanchett will participate in the 75^th Anniversary Celebration of our beautiful Sanctuary.

>>>>>Oct. 1 – 2 ~ Dr. Elaine Pagels, author of The Gnostic Gospels and Beyond Belief, books we have reviewed, will be appearing at Myers Park Baptist Church. Check www.mpbconline.org for additional information and times.

>>>>>Oct. 24 ~ Dr. Allen Verhey will be featured as a speaker. Topic to be announced.

>>>>>Nov. 7 ~ Dr. Ben Witherington III will be with us again for another interesting presentation. He does have a new book entitled THE GOSPEL CODE: Novel Claims About Jesus, Mary Magdalene, and Da Vinci, published by InterVarsity Press. Christianity Today, June 2004, has an article, Why the ‘Lost Gospels’ Lost Out, based on the book by Dr. Witherington. The magazine is available to be read in the Church Library.

TRAVEL OPPORTUNITIES: Check the lisiting of Senion United Methodist Travel Opportunities (available on the Adult Ministry Table outside of the Adult Education Office) for a variety of day trips, overnighters, and extended trips offered through cooperation among Myers Park UMC, Matthews UMC, Mouzon UMC, and Providence UMC. Please note that the Callaway Gardens/Stone Mountain Holiday on Nov. 18-20 is offered by Mouzon UMC and Myers Park UMC Adults Plus! is offering a similar trip two weeks later at a savings of $94.00/person double.

>>>>>It is not too late to sign up for the SEJAOA Conference on Older Adult Ministries, Aug. 9-12 at Lake Junaluska. Brochures are available on the Adult Ministry Table.

>>>>Sept. 10^th is the deadline for signing up for the Adults Plus! Spiritual Life Retreat on Oct. 11-14 at Lake Junaluska. Go by the Adult Education Office (Barbara Barden’s office) and sign up today! We do have a limited number of rooms available, and we have opened registration to folks from Providence UMC, Mouzon UMC, and Matthews UMC. FIRST COME ~ FIRST SERVED!

>>>>>Dec. 2-4 ~ Christmas in Georgia, the Adults Plus! trip to Callaway Gardens, Stone Mountain, and other places south! Check the board for information, or stop by the Adult Education Office table for additional information. Registrations now being taken.