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OWNBEY CLASS MUSINGS ~ Aug. 22, 2004From:
William Pearce <wep1928@yahoo.com>
Date: Thu, 19 Aug 2004 17:02:04 -0700 (PDT)To:
Welcome to the Ownbey Class Musings for...August 22, 2004
Barbeque…Barbeque…Barbeque!
NOTE: >>>YES, and ‘TIS TIME TO SIGN UP FOR THAT “YUM! YUM! It IS foot-stompin’, finger-lickin’ good!” BBQ PARTY, hosted by Ann & Jack Copeland on Friday, Sept. 24th, 6:30 p.m. The cost is $13 per person to be paid to Linda Myers (704-522-8373); a check is preferred, but cash is acceptable! Signup on the clip board Sunday or call Linda Myers to make YOUR reservation! “Last Call to BBQ” Deadline for paid reservations will be Sept. 19th as the caterer needs to know how many to prepare for not later than the 20th
Birthdays: : None this week!
REMEMBER…in your thoughts and prayers these folks, others you know, and especially their caregivers…
>Wes Soule is healing slowly but surely, though the shoulder injury is uncomfortable…
>Ellen Chason had additional hand surgery last week and will require three months of therapy…
>Randy Harris continues to receive Hospice care at home…
>Others you know…
LAST WEEK:
>>Aug. 15 ~ Sydnor Thompson concluded the review of THE CREATOR AND THE COSMOS.
>>Aug. 21 ~ Bring a comfortable chair and come for the Potato Drop at 9 a.m. Saturday in the MPUMC Parking Lot. If you can sit, you can fill sacks with potatoes for the needy!
THIS WEEK: August 22- 28, 2004
>>>Aug. 22 ~ Twelfth Sunday after Pentecost
>>>Aug. 22 ~ Carol Douglas introduces the review of JUST WIVES: Stories of Power & Survival in the Bible & Today by Katherine Doob Sakenfeld. Come to class Sunday!
>>>Aug. 22 ~ Hear Les Ackerman’s Summer Organ Recital at 7:30 p.m. John Carmichael will assist him on the trumpet. While the concert is free there will be an opportunity of a free will offering.
>>>Invite a FRIEND to come to class with YOU this Sunday!
LOOKING AHEAD:
>>>>Aug. 29 ~ Durward Owen will conclude the review of JUST WIVES.
>>>>Aug. 29 ~ Ice Cream Supper and Hymn Sing begins at 5:30 p.m. Y’all come!
>>>>>DON’T GET LEFT BEHIND! There are rooms still available at Lambuth Inn, Lake Junaluska! Sept. 10this the deadline for signing up for the ADULTS PLUS! SPIRITUAL LIFE RETREAT & GREAT SMOKY MOUNTAIN TRAIN RIDE through the Natahala Gorge 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!<<<<<
>>>>For other opportunities always read the announcements & opportunities in the SUNDAY WORSHIP BULLETIN and THE CORNERSTONE, or check the email announcements and the MPUMC web site www.mpumc.org .
TOO HOT FOR YOU? WANT TO GET INTO THE CHRISTMAS SPIRIT? Take a trip…not just any trip, but a trip with your friends who are going, too…
And on >>>>>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; deadline is November 1st!
OTHER TRAVEL OPPORTUNITIES: Check the listing of Senior 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 Moun tain Holiday on Nov. 18-20 is offered by Mouzon UMC and Myers Park UMC Adults Plus! offers a similar and we think, better trip two weeks later at a savings of $94.00/person double.
>>>>>DATES YOU WILL WANT TO MARK ON YOUR CALENDAR…Please note that times have not been determined for many of these events at this time. Please wait patiently!
>>>>>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 75th Anniversary Celebration of our beautiful Sanctuary.
>>>>>Sept. 30 – Oct. 2 ~ Dr. Elaine Pagels, author of The Gnostic Gospels and Beyond Belief, books we have reviewed, will be appearing at Myers Park Baptist Church. This is part of The Jesus the Christ in the 21st Century seminar program of Myers Park Baptist Church. Please check www.mpbconline.org for additional information and times.
>>>>>Oct. 24 ~ Dr. Allen Verhey will be featured as a speaker. Topic to be announced.