20120101 Offer to Visit the Luther Snyder Class - Sunday, Jan 1st

Subject:	Offer to Visit the Luther Snyder Class - Sunday, Jan 1st
Date:	Tue, 27 Dec 2011 12:00:23 -0500
From:	Jim
To: Class

All Ownbey:

As you know, the Ownbey class will not meet on Jan 1st but will

re-convene Jan 8th. Don Redding has advised that the Luther Snyder

Class (which WILL meet on Jan 1) has invited all members of Ownbey,

that wish to come, to attend their SS lesson. They start class at 9:45 AM

and they end at 10:30 AM giving folks time to get to 11:00 AM worship.

People gather before 9:45 for fellowship. (come as early as 9:30.)

Below is their invitation and some other particulars.

Jim Hatfield

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Sandy Hieronymus of the Luther Snyder/Ruth Fisher Sunday School Class

has invited us to visit their class this Sunday, January 1st. They meet in the

basement of the Snyder Building, just behind the sanctuary, and downstairs,

beneath the choir gathering room.
Melvin McIntosh will be the teacher and he says of the lesson:

The subject of the lesson for next Sunday, January 1, 2012, is "Called to Gift".

The scripture is Matthew 2:1-12, which tells the story of the visit of the Wise Men

to see the Christ child, which resulted in the revealing of the Messiah to the Gentiles

(Epiphany, a sudden appearance of a divine being, or a revealing of something special,

in the midst of ordinary circumstances). The Wise Men brought gifts, so there is

some emphasis on giving.

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Telephone committee, please make calls. Copy of this mailed to non email folks: dsr 12/27/2011

Mailed To : Mr. Ken Buker Mrs. Marie Eppley, Mr. Ralph Webb Mrs. Sandra  Vaughn Mrs. Tonsie  Lee Ms. Robin Funderburk Mrs. Evelyn  Clark Mrs. Jane Pixley Mrs. Nancy Pack Mrs. Helen Hackney Ms. Betty Campbell

20111218 Lou does Annual Christmas Readings for 53rd time (Early Draft)

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A copy of these Class Notes are sent to members who do not have computers. If you receive this and do not want, please let me know; on the other hand, let the officers have info on you for inclusion , especially if you are not able to come regularly to class. If you have a computer, please use this Blog, the official Web Site, and the links in each to keep up with the class. Links are on the web and blog to various info and pictures including a Roster I keep fairly current. We have not printed a Roster for distribution since 10/2010. You may print a copy of mine from the Blog. don 12/18/2011

+Class Notes (12/18/2011) Lesson led by Lou Bledsoe, his 51st Ownbey Christmas Readings.

Introduction: > Lou led the singing of hymns. Jack started class with a prayer. He thanked Durward and Connie and Shebra for arranging the Breakfast and the class applauded. The Breakfast was a big hit. It was in the Classroom and we were the envy of the other classes as we had a Christmas Tree and table cloths. We were asked to leave tips for Shebra on the tables and contributions to Helping Hands in Tom's Bucket.Tom thanked the class for its support of Helping Hands and said it was in good hands with Cal and a starting balance. How much did we raise - Wow - I will let someone else share the good news of the $$$$. Durward asked that we acknowledge the important job Jack and Anne had done this year – he said it was a pleasure to work with him as the Social Chair. Our friend Liz L sang a solo at the 8:30 Service; it is on the audio Link below.

Health and Happiness: Birthdays: 12/04 Andrew Reatha, 12/04 Miller Wilma, 12/04 Allen Joyce, 12/06 Moreno Oscar, 12/07 Stinson Judy, 12/11 Ownbey Pauline (wife of our founder, deceased), 12/12 Eppley Marie, 12/15 Halpern Melvin ,12/25 Grogan Bob, 12/31 Allen Mel. Tell me if I am missing some. If you want Addresses and birthdays, go to page 9 at (password needed) (Most Browsers open to correct page, but NOT Internet Explorer) Click here or http://www.donredding.com/ownbey/hand201108.pdf#page=9 or click here.

Announcements: We will not be used as a place to store Books during the Library renovation as they will be kept in Barbara's Office, Reatha reported.

Do you Know:
, and Taste Of Judaism beginning Jan 4, 2012 at Temple-Bethel (Click for more and bigger details)

News: N0 class on Christmas or New Years Day. Hope to see you at the Sanctuary Services

Old News:

Attendance 34 (Estimated, see Secretary for accurate figure).
Lessons:
Today: Lesson 12/18/2011 led by Lou Bledsoe, the 51st time, reading Christmas Stories. Big hits were the poem of CHRISTMAS by Bob L,and the story about the couple from Germany meeting after 35 years..
Next two Weeks: No Class 12/25 or 01/01/2012, ie., N0 class on Christmas or New Years Day.
Next Class: Jan 8th - topic: TBA - by Jim Hatfield

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20111211 led by Sydnor Thompson (DRAFT)

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+Class Notes (12/11/2011) Lesson led by Sydnor Thompson

Introduction: > Lou led the singing of hymns, and Jack started class with a prayer asking that we be aware of the reason for the season. We thanked the Thompsons for sharing their new home with us for the Christmas Party Friday night, and we thanked Durward and Connie for their leadership as the Social . Also we solved the mystery – Harriett was able to get our Christmas Tree from some surplus around the church; it added much to our room and the season.

Health and Happiness: Birthdays: 12/04 Andrew Reatha, 12/04 Miller Wilma, 12/04 Allen Joyce, 12/06 Moreno Oscar, 12/07 Stinson Judy, 12/11 Ownbey Pauline, 12/12 Eppley Marie, 12/15 Halpern Melvin ,12/25 Grogan Bob, 12/31 Allen Mel. Tell me if I am missing some. If you want Addresses and birthdays, go to page 9 at (password needed) (Most Browsers open to correct page, but NOT Internet Explorer) Click here or http://www.donredding.com/ownbey/hand201108.pdf#page=9 or click here.
Judy S had an operation about 10 days ago on her eye after a fall several weeks ago that damages the eye. She said today it was doing ok.

Announcements: Durward reminded us of next Sunday, December 18, at 9:00 a/m for breakfast in Ownbey Classroom. FREE !!!!! Although free, we are asking for contributions for the Helping Hands fund. If you are making a contribution to Helping Hands, Jack said make check to “Ownbey Sunday School Class – MPUMC” and put in the info line “Helping Hands.” Recently Jack mentioned the Helping Hands Fund is lower now. We had several requests for funds recently and few contributions this year. Please keep this in mind at the breakfast and as you plan your year end giving.

Do you Know:
Nova Voce Concert 12/10 and 12/11/2011 at St Patrick Catholic (class mates and MPUMC ‘ers), , and Taste Of Judaism beginning Jan 4, 2012 at Temple-Bethel (Click for more and bigger details)

News: N0 class on Christmas or New Years Day.
Ben Witherington III, Joyce’s son , was recognized recently for his contribution of many Books to the Library at . Too late we learned of this celebration, as it was December 2. Here is a link or http://ownbeyss.blogspot.com/2011/12/20111202-dedication-of-witherington.html to our Blog with the info about the ceremony. Do take a look at it as we are proud of Ben and what he does.
Link to Ben’s Blog http://www.patheos.com/blogs/bibleandculture/2011/12/05/the-dedication-of-the-witherington-collection/

Old News: Messiah was 12/04/11 at First Methodist at 4 pm (Sydnor and Harriett Sing) , a Christmas Concert In Jubilee Hall at 7 pm (lots of class mates and MPUMC ‘ers),

Attendance 35 (Estimated, see Secretary for accurate figure).
Lesson: Lesson 12/11/2011 led by Sydnor Thompson
Next Week: Breakfast (at 9:00 a/m for breakfast in Ownbey Classroom) and Lou will do the Christmas Readings for the 54th year, I think it is. Voluntary contributions for Helping Hands; Jack said make check to “Ownbey Sunday School Class – MPUMC” and put in the info line “Helping Hands.”

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20111202 The Dedication of the Witherington Collection

The Dedication of the Witherington Collection

Dec 5th, 2011 by Ben Witherington

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On a gloriously sunny day in Charlotte, Dec. 2nd, the library I have built for over forty years, was dedicated at the Gordon-Conwell Charlotte campus in south Charlotte.

The first picture above is of course a NASA picture showing where in the world the light is visible from space. As it happened, I was preaching on John 1—’the light shines in the darkness, and the darkness has not overcome it’, so it was a singular

providence that this picture had been left up on the screen on the chapel platform when I preached.
This next picture is of a painting by my friend Leighton Ford, the brother in law of Billy Graham. Leighton is one of the trustees who was present for the library dedication.

Here is my Mom, Joyce Witherington, standing proudly at the entrance way into the collection.

Here are my beloved Loeb Classical Library volumes. It was hard to give them up. Most of them I bought second hand from the oldest continuously operating antiquarian bookstore in America— Brattle’s in downtown Boston.

Here you see Kittel and Barth’s Dogmatics, and the works of Luther, among other things. I must tell you a story about how I came to have the full set of Barth’s dogmatics. My wife and I heard that T+T Clark, the publishers of Barth in the English-speaking world, was having to move from one location on George Street in Edinburgh to another. So in 1978 we got on the train, road to Edinburgh, and we went up to the large door at No. 42 and knocked. The door was opened by a wee little Scotsman who asked “Are you here for the Books (pronounced ‘Booooches’)? When I told him we were, he ushered us in to a little alcove with a divan. He said ‘I’ll be right back,” and he went down some stairs into a basement. He began hauling up all of Barth’s Dogmatics, then a bunch of ICC commentaries, then McIntosh’s History of the Reformation. It filled up the whole counter of the divan! He then asked…. ‘will ye be havin ‘em’?’ I explained I was an impecunious doctoral student with little money and could not afford them all. ‘What about a pound a piece?’ My heart leapt and I said ‘I’LL BE HAVIN EM!’ And so it was Ann and I dragged two huge boxes of books to the train, and headed back to Durham. My 12 fellow doctoral students of Barrett at Durham could hardly believe my good fortune. A couple got on the train and went to Edinburgh hoping for a similar outcome. Alas, by then the books were gone. So the Dogmatics quite literally went from the publisher to me to a little collection in Charlotte.

Here is a nice display of some of the book awards I have won, and some framed pictures of other books I have written as well.

Here is the seminary chapel where I preached, with its wonderful painting of Jesus the sower. Notice the animals in the picture. It reminded me of my own Christmas cat (see below our Minny cat in a box of Christmas wrapping).

And here is the old boy himself with his mom (that fellow looks like he has had one too many turtle mocha’s from Caribou). A good time was had by all.

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20111204 Reatha discusses Ben Witherington again

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+Class Notes (12/04/2011) Lesson led by Reatha Introduction: > Lou led the singing of hymns, and Jack started class asking us to say a silent prayer for what Advent means to us.

Health and Happiness: >

Birthdays: 12/04 Andrew Reatha, 12/04 Miller Wilma, 12/04 Allen Joyce, 12/06 Moreno Oscar, 12/07 Stinson Judy, 12/11 Ownbey Pauline, 12/12 Eppley Marie, 12/15 Halpern Melvin ,12/25 Grogan Bob, 12/31 Allen Mel. If you want Addresses and birthdays, go to page 9 at (password needed) (Most Browsers open to correct page, but NOT Internet Explorer) Click here or http://www.donredding.com/ownbey/hand201108.pdf#page=9 or click here

We are sad George H passed away last week. Services last Thursday at 3:00 p/m in Francis Chapel. George made the decision the life support tubes should be removed. Info and Obit at Click here. Judy S had an operation to her eye after a fall several weeks ago that damages the eye.

Announcements: Chick (Joe) Thompson had an Art Sale and Viewing December 3, Saturday, form 6- 9 Pm at the Meadows Clubhouse 4315 Simsbury Road near Chick’s home and Ben and Jerry’s . An email sent by Don R with more details or see at http://ownbeyss.blogspot.com/2011/11/20111203.html or click here New Stephen Ministry Commissioning Service was held Tuesday night 11/29/2011; we have no new members but several in our class are Stephen Ministers including Jack, Ken, Chick, Mary K, Linda M, William W and maybe more, let me know. Click Here Last week Jack mentioned our Helping Hands Fund is lower now. We have had several requests for funds recently and few contributions this year. Please keep this in mind as you plan your year end giving; also notice the request for the contributions at the dinner December 9.

Do you Know:
Messiah 12/04/11 at First Methodist at 4 pm (Sydnor and Harriett Sing) , a Christmas Concert In Jubilee Hall at 7 pm (lots of class mates and MPUMC ‘ers), Nova Voce Concert 12/10 and 11/2011 at St Patrick Catholic (class mates and MPUMC ‘ers), , and Taste Of Judaism beginning Jan 4, 2012 at Temple-Bethel (Click for more and bigger details)

The concert
in Jubilee Hall will feature vocal choirs and a 30-piece orchestra that includes Myers Park Strings, da Capo Brass and members of the Charlotte Symphony. In all, more than 125 voices will sing out. An offering will support the Walter Ball Music Endowment Fund at church, honoring the late music director.

News: N0 class on Christmas or New Years Day. Durward reminds us of our Christmas party Friday, December 9, at the Thompson’s at the Cypress, and we need to sign up to bring food and for bus ride (leaving 5:30 p/m) to the dinner. Call Durward if need help in getting a ride. The address at the Cypress is 3600 Cypress Club Drive and B-102 Villa. Go in main gate and they will check your name on a list. then continue left in a few feet and find B-102 in the second building; Inside the door will be a listing of residents- find the Thompsons and ring them up and they will open the door electronically. Durward encouraged us to Sign up for Sunday December 18 (at 9:00 a/m for breakfast in Ownbey Classroom). FREE !!!!! Although free, Durward suggested contributions accepted for the Helping Hands fund. Ron C has not hooked up our A/V sound to the System but it appears we can do it. Reatha held the mike so all could hear Ben’s DVD.
Birthdays: 12/04 Andrew Reatha, 12/04 Miller Wilma, 12/04 Allen Joyce, 12/06 Moreno Oscar, 12/07 Stinson Judy, 12/11 Ownbey Pauline, 12/12 Eppley Marie, 12/15 Halpern Melvin ,12/25 Grogan Bob, 12/31 Allen Mel. If you want Addresses and birthdays, go to page 9 at (password needed) (Most Browsers open to correct page, but NOT Internet Explorer) Click here or http://www.donredding.com/ownbey/hand201108.pdf#page=9 or click here
Attendance 29 (Estimated, see Secretary for accurate figure).
Lesson: Lesson: Dec 4th - (more) ON THE ROAD WITH JESUS (ch.1), by Ben Witherington -- led by Reatha Andrew, Thanks for doing on your Birthday Reatha !
Next :Next Week: Dec 11th - TBA - led by Sydnor Thompson

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201203 Do You Know . . .

Chick’s Art Sale 12/03/2011 at Meadows Club House 4315 Simsbury Rd 6-9pm, Messiah 12/04/11 at First Methodist at 4 pm (Sydnor and Harriett Sing) , , a Christmas Concert In Jubilee Hall at 7 pm (lots of class mates and MPUMC ‘ers), Nova Voce Concert 12/10 and 11/2011 at St Patrick Catholic (class mates and MPUMC ‘ers), , and Taste Of Judaism beginning Jan 4, 2012 at Temple-Bethel (Click for more and bigger details)

20111127 Helping Hands Fund is lower now

Jack mentioned our Helping Hands Fund is lower now. We have had several requests for funds recently and few contributions this year. Please keep this in mind as you plan your year end giving; also notice the request for the contributions at the dinner December 9.

20111211 Sydnor leads the class

+Class Notes (12/11/2011) Lesson led by Sydnor
Introduction: > xxxx led the singing of hymns, and Jack started class

Health and Happiness: Judy S had an operation to her eye after a fall several weeks ago that damages the eye.

Announcements: Thanks to the Thompsons for sharing their home for our Christmas party Friday, December 9, at the Cypress, Jack recently mentioned our Helping Hands Fund is lower now. We have had several requests for funds recently and few contributions this year. Please keep this in mind as you plan your year end giving; keep in mind making Helping Hnads contributions for the Breakfast 12/18/2011.

Do you Know:
Nova Voce Concert 12/10 and 11/2011 at St Patrick Catholic (classmates and MPUMC ‘ers), , and Taste Of Judaism beginning Jan 4, 2012 at Temple-Bethel (Click for more and bigger details)

News: N0 class on Christmas or New Years Day. Durward encouraged us to Sign up for Sunday December 18 (at 9:00 a/m for breakfast in Ownbey Classroom). FREE !!!!! Although free, Durward suggested contributions accepted for the Helping Hands fund. Ron C has not hooked up our A/V sound to the System but it appears we can do it. Reatha held the mike so all could hear Ben’s DVD.
Birthdays: 12/04 Andrew Reatha, 12/04 Miller Wilma, 12/04 Allen Joyce, 12/06 Moreno Oscar, 12/07 Stinson Judy, 12/11 Ownbey Pauline, 12/12 Eppley Marie, 12/15 Halpern Melvin ,12/25 Grogan Bob, 12/31 Allen Mel. If you want Addresses and birthdays, go to page 9 at (password needed) (Most Browsers open to correct page, but NOT Internet Explorer) Click here or http://www.donredding.com/ownbey/hand201108.pdf#page=9 or click here
Attendance 29 (Estimated, see Secretary for accurate figure).
Lesson:
- Lesson: Dec 4th - (more) ON THE ROAD WITH JESUS (ch.1), by Ben Witherington -- led by Reatha Andrew
Next :
- Next Week: Dec 11th - TBA - led by Sydnor Thompson

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20121127 and 20111129 Commissioning of New Stephen Ministers

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2011: New Stephen Ministry Commissioning Service was held Tuesday night 11/29/2011; we have no new ministers this time in Ownbey but several in our class are Stephen Ministers including Jac, Mary K, Linda M, William W and maybe more, let me know. Click Here.
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Tonight the Induction for 10 new Stephen Ministers was held. A service was held in the Sanctuary followed by dinner and distribution of certificates in Jubilee Hall. Bill Roth did the homily in the Sanctuary, and he and Kay and Ken Rice were M/C’s of the presentation of the Certificates, Pins, Nametags, and Pendants.

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20111128 Reatha update-George

Dear Ownbey Family, DON HAMMER called me last night. GEORGE's memorial service will be this Thurs, Dec 1, at 3pm, in Francis Chapel at the church. One of the things Don mentioned in his message was if i had any remembrances of George, please share them w/ELLEN ROBISON, who is leading the service. I really don't have any... since i was about 5 years older... I just have vague memories of him and sister Karen -- always think of them together... Do any of you have any from more recent years -- like when George helped w/the sanctuary audio system? If so, simply email them to Ellen: ellen@mpumc.org . Thanks.

In SS yest'y, i shared what Don told me about George's last days. The other month when George had lost his ability to swallow and was hospitalized, he was put on a ventilator as well as a gastro-tube (directly into his stomach). Later he also got a trach tube. As far as long-term options, very few places in NC allowed for a ventilator. SUSAN MOBLEY and Don visited one such facility in Taylorsville and reported their findings back to George. Altho' he really didn't want to leave Charlotte, George agreed to the move b/c it did allow him to remain on a vent. However, after being there only a few days, George decided that it was NOT the quality of life he wanted after all. He had talked w/Ellen a few weeks ago about end of life issues, and thus came to (hard) decision to be taken OFF the vent. Hospice of Catawba Co was called in last weekend, and on Mon (the 21st), w/Don, brother Eric, and Susan by his side, George made his peaceful passage to Life Eternal. BILL ROTH had gotten to visit w/him two days before, and Ellen, the day before. It was his wish to be cremated and his ashes placed in the church's columbarium.

Since the labyrinth will be set up in Francis Chapel today thru Wednesday, the earliest the mem svc could be held is Thursday. Don't know if Don wishes a reception afterward. I'll check and let you know. Peace, Reatha - Mon - 6am
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Following Published in Charlotte Observer from November 29 to November 30, 2011

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George E. Hammer

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George E. Hammer
Mr. Hammer, of Charlotte, passed away peacefully in the care of Hospice of Catawba Valley on November 21, 2011 at Valley Nursing Center, Taylorsville.
George was born in Salem, Mass. on March 29, 1957, and had resided in Charlotte since 1971. He graduated from Myers Park High School in 1974 and UNC Chapel Hill in 1978. He was a member of Myers Park United Methodist Church.
His main employment was with the South Park Office of Merrill Lynch, from which he retired on disability in 2008. George had Myotonic Dystrophy, which progressed throughout his adult life.
For several years in the 1980's, George was a volunteer tutor, teaching reading to adults in a CPCC program. He served more than 200 hours and received personal recognition from Barbara Bush.
George is survived by his father, Donald E. Hammer, MD; his brother Eric and sister-in-law Vicki. He was preceded in death by his mother, Emily G. Hammer (1984) and his sister, Karen Funderburk (2006).
The family deeply appreciates the care provided for George at Carolinas Medical Center and Valley Nursing Center.
A memorial service will be held Thursday, December 1, at 3 p.m. in Francis Chapel of Myers Park United Methodist Church.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to The Valley Nursing Center, 581 NC Hwy. 16 South, Taylorsville, NC 28681, designated for the Resident Music Therapy Fund.

Published in Charlotte Observer from November 29 to November 30, 2011

20111127 Ace leads us in Justice Discussion

+Class Notes (11/27/2011) Lesson led by Ace
Introduction: > Jack led the singing of hymns, and Jack started class with a prayer asking help in being mindful of the needs of others.

Health and Happiness: > We are sad George H passed away last week. Services Thursday at 3:00 p/m in Francis Chapel. George made the decision the life support tubes should be removed. Info and Obit at Click here

Announcements: Chick (Joe) Thompson has an Art Sale and Viewing December 3, Saturday, form 6- 9 Pm at the Meadows Clubhouse 4315 Simsbury Road near Chick’s home and Ben and Jerry’s . An email is being sent by Don R with more details or see at http://ownbeyss.blogspot.com/2011/11/20111203.html or click here New Stephen Ministry Commissioning Service was held Tuesday night 11/29/2011; we have no new ministers from our class but several in Ownbey are Stephen Ministers including Jack, Ken, Chick, Mary K, Linda M, William W and maybe more, let me know. Click Here Jack mentioned our Helping Hands Fund is lower now. We have had several requests for funds recently and few contributions this year. Please keep this in mind as you plan your year end giving; also notice the request for the contributions at the dinner December 9.

News: N0 class on Christmas or New Years Day. Durward reminded us of our Christmas party Friday, December 9, at the Thompson’s at the Cypress, and we need to sign up to bring food and for bus ride (leaving 5:30 p/m) to the dinner. Call Durward if need help in getting a ride. Durward encouraged us to Sign up for Sunday December 18 (at 9:00 a/m for breakfast in Ownbey Classroom). FREE !!!!! Although free, Durward suggested contributions accepted for the Helping Hands fund.
Birthdays: 12/04 Andrew Reatha, 12/04 Miller Wilma, 12/04 Allen Joyce, 12/06 Moreno Oscar, 12/07 Stinson Judy, 12/11 Ownbey Pauline, 12/12 Eppley Marie, 12/15 Halpern Melvin ,12/25 Grogan Bob, 12/31 Allen Mel. If you want Addresses and birthdays, go to page 9 at (password needed) (Most Browsers open to correct page, but NOT Internet Explorer) Click here or http://www.donredding.com/ownbey/hand201108.pdf#page=9 or click here
Attendance 25 (Estimated, see Secretary for accurate figure).
Lesson: Nov 27th - topic: Social Justice -- the OT Prophets and John Rawls (whose book, A THEORY OF JUSTICE, will be a resource) - led by Ace Walker. Ace asks us for Ownbey Class: In preparation for Sunday's discussion, please read the following passages (each of which is short): Isaiah 1:16-17; Isaiah 59:9-15; Ezekiel 18: 5-9; Zachariah 7: 8-10; Amos 5:21-24; Micah 6:6-8; and Jeremiah 7:3-5. Also, why do you think there are almost no references to justice in the New Testament? See you Sunday. Ace
Here is the first listed of many reviews on Amazon: “I'm astonished at the tenor and number of negative reviews "A Theory of Justice" has garnered from the right. This is especially surprising because Rawls shares with American conservatives one fundamental principle: the inviolability of the individual. A "Theory of Justice" is a technical work aimed at professional philosophers, political scientists, and constitutional law specialists. Nevertheless, the book is understandable by laymen, provided it is read as what it is, i.e. a technical work of moral philosophy and not as a political agenda. Rawls's simple and plain style also makes this book a relatively easy read. For Schedule . . .”, More . . Check here ! An email (Click Here) with the readings was sent to Ownbey and friends, and several people had it on class for the discussion.
Next :
- Lesson: Dec 4th - (more) ON THE ROAD WITH JESUS (ch.1), by Ben Witherington -- led by Reatha Andrew
- Next Week: Dec 11th - TBA - led by Sydnor Thompson

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Why do this? . . . to encourage you to know how to check this Blog often - and help worthy causes.

Here are the12 winners for 2010: (in alpha order)
(1) Cal and Eleanor Chesson
(2) Jack and Ann Copeland
(3) Carol Douglas
(4) Don Hammer
(5) Jim and Nancy Hatfield
(6) Bob and Anne Lumadue
(7) Wilma Miller
(8) Linda Myers
(9) Carol Needy
(10) Bill and Marie Pearce
(11) Nancy Swonger
(12) Mary Katherine Vass
and one more, remind me, I forget

Genesis Ownbey Sunday School Class (9:45 to 10:35 Sundays, Parish Life Building 110)

Ownbey Menu 11/05/16

20120101 Offer to Visit the Luther Snyder Class - Sunday, Jan 1st

20111218 Lou does Annual Christmas Readings for 53rd time (Early Draft)

20111211 led by Sydnor Thompson (DRAFT)

20111202 The Dedication of the Witherington Collection

The Dedication of the Witherington Collection

2011 All the Blog in PDF

20111204 Reatha discusses Ben Witherington again

20111204

201203 Do You Know . . .

20111127 Helping Hands Fund is lower now

20111211 Sydnor leads the class

20121127 and 20111129 Commissioning of New Stephen Ministers

20111128 Reatha update-George

George E. Hammer

20111127 Ace leads us in Justice Discussion