Subject: Ownbey Class - President's MESSAGE Date: Thursday , 29 Apr 2010 10:18:24 EDT From: Willard To: Ownbey Class Hi folks Thanks to Reatha for the lesson last week and for reminding us of the need for looking after God's Creation by our own actions. It was a timely message and the point well made. We were glad to have Isabel Shankle visit us for the second week. Please make her feel welcome when you see her. The lesson this week is God and Golf, led by your President. It is based on a sermon by Dr. John Redhead, a long retired Presbyterian minister of First Presbyterian Church, Greensboro. I think you will enjoy some of his thoughts. Upcoming lessons : May 9 -- Book: EINSTEIN'S GOLD, by Krista Tippett, led by Don Hammer May 16 -- Book: THE FUTURE OF FAITH (pt.2), by Harvey Cox, led by Lou Bledsoe Also, be thinking if you have poems or readings for our July 4 class. Tell Don Hammer.

On class this week, we will talk about our social world and discuss some ideas for fun as a Social Event. We might even take a vote if there are enough ideas. Having done that I hope we can select a Social Chair or at least a leader for the event. Please bring your ideas. There have been several meetings on the Sanctuary Renovation. One of the points being made is that we normally would have paid for much of the the renovation with money from earnings on the Wesley Fund, but the earnings are not there now and we hope to get the money from members with payments by year end. If you can help, please write your check or commit to help. Remember to keep Reatha informed of any Health and Happiness news. Let Tom Stinson know of Helping Hands needs. Also, keep the family of Reatha's cousin, Rick Adams, in your prayers. Lastly, notice on our blog a poll to "vote" on the ease of use of the Blog. Viewership is increasing, and we want to be sure it meets your needs. If you do not like the Blog, please let us know your preference or suggestions for good communications. Thanks. Willard 4/29/2010

Subject:	prayer request
Date:	Mon, 26 Apr 2010 04:46:50 EDT
From:	Reatha Andrew

Dear Ownbey Family,
I got a phone call last night from Barry Bowen -- that's Cousin Kristy's husband -- telling me that Cousin Rick (Adams) suffered a heart attack earlier Sunday and died!
He and his wife Cindy have been driving a big rig for several years now and were in Indiana.  He pulled into a reststop, either b/c he wasn't feeling well or maybe just b/c it was time to take a break.  He had the heart attack there.
Also when Cindy was being taken to the hospital in a police car, the police car was in an accident!  Cindy has some sort of arm injury but will be ok.
That's all I know now. Rick and Cindy's kids, Cassie and Jake, are grown and married, and I THINK they both are still in the Brevard (NC) area.  (That's Rick and Cindy's home.)  Please keep them in your prayers.
Rick's sisters, Sandy and Kristy, and their families live in Shelton, WA, and Centreville, VA, respectively.
I'd appreciate your prayers.
Peace,Reatha - Mon - 4:30am

>Apr 20 -- Administrative Board Meeting Agenda and Handouts

From: Reatha Andrew Sent: Apr 24, 2010 4:18 PM Dear Ownbey Family (esp. the music leaders), As I polish up my lesson for tomorrow -- CARING FOR CREATION -- I'd like to share the two hymns we'll be singing: >* HOW GREAT THOU ART, UMH #77, vs 1&2 * CREATION NOW IS CRYING, a newly-written hymn (2008) which we'll sing to the tune of LEAD ON, O KING ETERNAL. [I've run off copies of the words] >Hope to see you in the morning. Looks like we might get a taste of the more violent aspects of creation, weather-wise. >Peace, Reatha - Sat - 4pm

Subject: Ownbey Class - President's MESSAGE Date: Thursday , 22 Apr 2010 10:18:24 EDT From: Willard To: Ownbey Class Hi folks Thanks to Ace Walker for the lesson last week. Obviously he did a lot of preparation and covered several complicated issues (Paul, justification, faith, grace, works,etc) well in a short amount of time. Then again all of our teachers do thorough jobs. The new Lesson Schedule is out and copies may be found in our classroom or on the web site and blog. The lesson this week is CARING FOR GOD'S CREATION, led by Reatha Andrew. Earth Day is today, Thursday April 22. Next week Yours Truly will lead us in GOD AND GOLF. There are several meetings scheduled to discuss the more than half a million dollar renovation of our wonderful Sanctuary. One was 6:30 p.m. Wednesday 4/21/ (after Hot Wednesday meal). Others will be around 12 noon on Sunday 4/25 and 7:00 p.m. Tuesday 4/27 - all in the Sanctuary. Please keep Reatha informed of any Health and Happiness news. Let Tom Stinson know of Helping Hands needs. Thanks to Harriette Thompson, Lou Bledsoe, and Bob Lumadue for their help over the years leading our music and singing. Let them know if you have favorites you would like for us to use. Lastly, please let us know if you have comments or suggestions for what should be included in my MESSAGES, the Web Site, or the BLOG; we will try to accommodate you as we work to communicate effectively to the class. Willard 4/22/2010

Click for Typed Lesson Schedule on Web Site

Subject: Ownbey Class - President's MESSAGE Date: Fri, 16 Apr 2010 18:18:24 EDT From: Willard To: Ownbey Class Ace Walker is our teacher this Sunday. The Curriculum Committee had a great meeting this week. Don Hammer provides great leadership. As you know, from the lessons provided, a lot of thought goes into the planning (and the execution). Request: I have been derelict in not tracking down a Social Committee chair person. Need a volunteer. See you Sunday. Willard

Hi folks, Linda is on the Library Committee and she did some work there today. She told me they have made some changes on the website and you might want to check it out. For one thing, click on the picture of Ben Witherington and it will go to his books. Since Ownbey helped get the Witherington books I thought you would be interested. Here is the link http://www.mpumc.org/news-and-publications/church-library.cfm If you do not always have the link the way to get to it is go to the church web site, on upper right click on News and Publications and then on Church Library Nancy Swonger is chair of the Library Committee replacing Marie Pearce this year don

See Your Distinguished Curriculum Members in action as they plan the next round of lessons (Refresh Screen if it asks for password, let me know if it does not work)

Dear Ownbey Family, I'm going to try to send out b'day (birthday) listings by month -- getting a slow start this time... Sorry. Mon the 5th - Nancy Pack * Wed the 7th - Jack Copeland * Tue the 13th - Don Hammer * also the 13th - Ruth Heintzelman * Fri the 16th - Betsy Rasberry * Sun the 18th - Grace Elkins * Mon the 19th - Robin Funderburk (Evelyn Clark's dtr) * Mon the 26th - Janie Jones * Fri the 30th - Nancy Swonger * Please let me know if I've mistyped anything or left off anyone. Peace,Reatha - Tue - 6:45am Click here for all Birthdays and addresses

See Slide Show from Easter (below 2 Blogs) including Ownbey Class. Check back Monday for The Impossible Dream. When here, click to play. Recording gets better by 2nd verse!