FYI - The following was posted on the Ownbey Web Site
during August. The site will not be updated further
and eventually will be removed. dsr  8/31/04

08/01/04 IMPORTANT NOTICE about the Ownbey Web Sites:

During August, 2004, Please give feedback if you find the two Ownbey Web sites helpful and you want them continued; otherwise they  are scheduled to go off line 09/01/04. Use xxdon@donredding.com without the "XX" part of the address.

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http://www.mpumc.org/ownbey/home (on MPUMC Web Site)
http://www.donredding.com/church.htm (This one - the original one)Subject: OWNBEY CLASS MUSINGS ~ AUGUST 29 - SEPT. 4, 2005

From: William Pearce

>Date: Thu, 26 Aug 2004 11:14:34 -0700 (PDT)

Get your news here!

August 29, 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: : We have winners…Durward Owen ~ Aug. 30th; Nancy Hatfield ~ Sept. 2nd

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…
>Karla Hauersperger is back at work, though she still tires easily…
>Others you know…

LAST WEEK:>>Aug. 22 ~ Carol Douglas introduced the review of JUST WIVES: Stories of Power & Survival in the Bible & Today by Katherine Doob Sakenfeld.  Interesting class!
>>Aug. 22 ~ Les Ackerman & John Carmichael presented a great evening of music!
>>Carol Needy reported that she is a very happy and proud grandmother.
>>Don Redding learned that Carl & Fran Hawn have a new telephone number: 386.257.5156; their condo survived Hurricane Charley’s visit to Daytona Beach.

THIS WEEK: August 29 – Sept. 4, 2004
>>>Aug.  29 ~ Thirteenth Sunday after Pentecost
>>>Aug. 29 ~ Carol Douglas will replace Durward Owen and conclude the review of JUST WIVES by Katerine Doob Sakenfeld.
>>>Aug. 29 ~ Ice Cream Supper and Hymn Sing begins at 5:30 p.m.  Y’all come!>>>Sept. 1 ~ Hot Wednesday is in session!

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

LOOKING AHEAD:
>>>>Sept. 5 ~ Bob Lumadue & Don Hammer will present “Religious Poetry” as the class lesson.  This lesson should be very interesting!  Plan to be here!!!
>>>>Sept. 12 & 19 ~ Mountains Beyond Mountains by Tracy Kidder will be the next review led by Chick Thompson & Ace Walker.
>>>>Sept. 26 ~ Paul Guthery concludes the quarter’s reviews and studies with a lesson focusing on 1st & 2nd Timothy.  Those two books are in your BIBLE; please read them before you come to class!
>>>>Oct. 11-12 ~ The Adults Plus! Spiritual Life Retreat will feature the leadership of MARVIN CROPSEY, editor of Mature Years.  Marvin comes to lead the retreat on the recommendation of Rev. Dr. Richard Gentzler, director of the Center on Aging and Older-Adults at the General Board of Discipleship, as an outstanding leader for such an event!  Yes, you will need to register by Sept. 10th to attend the S piritual Life Retreat!  Time is running out to make your commitment!!!  Add on the Great Smoky Mountain Train Ride and an extra night at Lambuth Inn for a great experience!>>>>>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 A dult 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.