September 5, 2004
HELP THE
TEACHERS! Bob Lumadue & Don Hammer invite you to bring your
favorite religious or spiritual poem or something about your favorite
religious poet to class this Sunday!
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:
: Ann Buker & Bill Webb ~ 7th; Ellen Chason ~ 8th;
Dorothy Bridgeman ~ 9th; Linda Webb ~ 11th.
REMEMBER…in your thoughts and prayers these folks,
others you know, and especially their caregivers…
>Ellen Chason had additional
hand surgery is still receiving therapy for her hand…
>Randy Harris continues to
receive Hospice care at home…
>Others you know…
LAST WEEK:
>>Aug. 29 ~ Carol Douglas concluded the
review of JUST WIVES: Stories of Power & Survival in the
Bible & Today by Sakenfeld, focusing on the story of Naomi
and Ruth. An attendance of 49 was present
for the class.
THIS WEEK: Sept. 5 – Sept. 11, 2004
>>>Sept. 5 ~ Bob Lumadue & Don Hammer
will present “Religious Poetry” as the class lesson. This lesson should be very interesting!
>>>Sept
8 ~ Hot Wednesday is in session!
>>>Invite a FRIEND
to come to class with YOU this Sunday!
LOOKING AHEAD:
>>>>Sept. 12 &
19 ~ Mountains
Beyond Mountains by Tracy Kidder will be
the next review led by Chick Thompson & Ace Walker.
>>>>Sept. 15 ~ ADULTS PLUS! kicks off the fall
season with information about Medicare presented by Pharmacist Robbie
Jones; 10:30
a.m. in Parish
Life Bldg Room 107 – 108 and lunch for $5.00 in Jubilee Hall.
>>>>Sept. 15 ~ The Curriculum Committee
will meet at 7:15
p.m.; place to be announced. Any ideas or suggestions for curriculum
selections can be shared with the Committee.
>>>>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 ~ 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! Time is running out to mak e 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
< SPAN style="mso-bidi-font-weight: bold">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!<<<<<
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. 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