OWNBEY CLASS MUSINGS

December 12, 2004

 

Y’all come to the annual Christmas breakfast and Sunday School class at the home of

Sydnor and Harriette Thompson ~ 1622 Brandon Road Sunday morning, December 12^th, at 8:30 a.m. 

Don’t forget now, you hear!

 

Birthdays:   Mel Halpern  (15^th)

 

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

>Virginia Gourley is home and recovering well…Oops!  Her doctor has given her a clean bill of health!

>Hal Tucker died on Wednesday shortly after 2 p.m.  A memorial service will be at Lawrencville First UMC, Lawrenceville, GA on Saturday, 2 p.m., with visitation following the service.

>Others you know who need a prayer…

 

LAST WEEK:

>>>Dec. 5 ~ Paul Guthery presented a lesson based on a selection from the International Lessons.  Good job!  The Ownbey Class Helping Hands Committee passed around a sign-up sheet for working at Crisis Assistance Ministry on Saturday, February 5^th, 2005.

>>>Dec. 5 ~ Lou Bledsoe, reporting for the Nominating Committee, presented the 2005 Slate of Officers for the Ownbey Class.  The Slate was voted in by acclamation. 

 

OWNBEY CLASS OFFICERS – 2005

 

 

Len & Ellen Chason  –  Co-presidents

Janie Jones  –  vice president

Eleanor Harris  –  secretary

Bob Grogan  –  treasurer

Don Hammer  –  curriculum

Harriette Thompson  –  music

Skip & Ruth Heintzelman  –  Helping hands

 

 

>>>Dec. 5 ~ The UMYouth invited all to the Love Feast at 6:30 p.m. in the Sanctuary.  There was a great crowd present to hear Joe Hamby’s sermon and the music provided by the youth choir, Cantori Sancti, and the Various Artists, an ensemble from the Northwest School of the Arts, both under the direction of Jose Peppie Calvar.

>>>Dec. 10 ~ Ownbey Class Christmas Party at Aldersgate, 3800 Shamrock Drive, 6:30 p.m.

 

THIS WEEK: Dec. 12 – 18, 2004

>>>Dec. 12 ~ Third Sunday of Advent

>>>Dec.12 ~ 8:30 a.m.; Ownbey Class Christmas Breakfast & Class with Sydnor & Harriette Thompson.  Enjoy a good breakfast and fellowship, along with Sydnor’s lesson following breakfast (just in case you didn’t see the announcement at the top of the page!)

>>>Dec. 15 ~ Les Ackerman et al will present the Adults Plus! Christmas Concert in the Sanctuary at 10:30 a.m.  Everyone is invited to attend the Concert!   Calling 704-376-5520, ext. 5200 before Tuesday noon, may reserve lunch, an optional choice, Dec. 14^th; cost is $5.00 for lunch.

 

LOOKING AHEAD:

>>>>Dec. 19 ~ Come and enjoy Christmas with Lou Bledsoe for Sunday School!

>>>>Dec. 24 ~ See your worship bulletin for all the opportunities beginning in the afternoon of Christmas Eve.

>>>>Dec. 25 ~ MERRY CHRISTMAS!

>>>>Dec. 26 ~ Remember to set your alarm and come to Sunday School, because Carol Douglas will offer WOMEN IN THE NEW TESTAMENT: Questions and Commentary to a joint Sunday School session; room to be announced.

>>>>Jan. 2 ~ 2005 class officers will assume their duties.

>>>>Feb. 11 ~ DEADLINE for submitting your recollections and art work for “REFLECTIONS”, the MPUMC publication being sponsored by the Commission on Arts and the Faith.  Don’t put off your work too long!

 

>>>>>Ann Copeland reports that South Tryon Community Church has an urgent need for cold weather clothing, especially clothing for men.  Clothing can be delivered directly to South Tryon Community Church or deposited here to be transported to the church.  Please put your name on the bag or container, as our friends at South Tryon like to acknowledge gifts with a “Thank You” note.

 

 

>>>>>SUPPORT THE TROOPS!  The United Methodist Endorsing Agency, General Board of Higher Education & Ministry, reporting on the activity of a Chaplain in Iraq, informs us that some members of the armed forces have accumulated phone bills of $1,000.00 calling home.  The Agency offers us the opportunity to purchase phone cards to be given to the members of the armed forces by the chaplains.  The phone cards provide 120 minutes of calling time for $4.95, and are given away with the comment that “People who love Jesus Christ made this possible for you.”  If you want to give a card or two, send a check to the UMEA, PO Box 340007, Nashville, TN 37203-0007.  If you would like to know more about this story, go to the website at www.UMC@UMCOM.ORG.

 

PLEASE NOTE: Remember that all money given for through agencies of The United Methodist Church go directly to the project being supported.  There are NO FUNDS DIVERTED to pay for administrative services!  ALL of your money goes to the project!

 

 

SOME 2005 DATES YOU NEED TO KNOW…

 

ADULTS PLUS! meets every 3^rd Wednesday, 10:30 a.m. – noon, January through May, a picnic in June, and monthly meetings resume September through December.  Mark these dates on your calendar and plan to be a part of a great fellowship!

 

ADULTS PLUS! Spiritual Life Retreat will probably be May 2 – 3 – 4, 2005.  Watch for a confirmation of these dates.

 

A DAY APART FOR THE YOUNG AT HEART!, the Western North Carolina Conference program for Older Adults, will be held at Myers Park UMC, Tuesday, May 24^th.  We will need hosts and hostesses for the event!  Stay tuned for more information.

 

SEJ Association of Older Adults Conference on Older Adult Ministries at Lake Junaluska is on the calendar for August 8 – 11, 2005!  A great conference is planned, so put this opportunity down on your calendar!