20110918 Jim finishes off the Book on I DON'T HAVE ENOUGH FAITH TO BE AN ATHEIST, by Geisler

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Class Notes ( 9/18/2011)  
Reminder:   Sign up for coming Socials. They  will be the third Sundays, October 16 (12:15  in Jubilee Hall, BBQ), and December 17 (at 9:00 a/m for breakfast). All 7$. Sign up. Contact Durward!
Jack started class with a prayer. Jack passed around into on Monday night and the upcoming Hymn Sing. Jack mentioned that earlier we had suggestions and a officer meeting for discussing where the class is going in the future -  and if someone asked to take a job, say yes/consider carefully, although so many already done so much which he thanked. Don Hammer mentioned something which might have been the Curriculum meeting on  October 10 at 7PM. . .. Reatha reported she was behind with birthday notices. She said Amanda and her family would be at lunch today. .Reatha encouraged us  bring guests and family to the events. We did have a guest, Holly Howell.   Dottie is home and adjusting her medications and Pacemaker . .and using special hose. Christine Halpern got boot last Wednesday and will keep for 6 weeks, trying to put weight on it  hurts. Mel the same. Would love to have visits or calls. Josh Stinson, grandson Of the Stinsons, is going back to the Middle East, where he flies an airplane in the service, Betty  is to be with us for lunch, Carol N said today was Greta Garbo’s birthday. . . which brought a laugh. Willard reported on getting accustomed to  Sharon Towers, Virginia felt puny today and did not make it to SS. Jack reminded the class of the luncheon at noon and thanked Durward for arranging the lunches, Carol N mentioned it was Joyce’s birthday who just walked in.Jim finishes off the Book on  I DON'T HAVE ENOUGH FAITH TO BE AN ATHEIST, by Geisler
Class Notes ( 9/11/2011) I was out of town last week (9/11/11), and I would appreciate any Class Notes someone could contribute. thanks, don
Class Notes ( 9/04/2011)  (9/4/2011) Class started with a hymn followed with a prayer by  Jack. He welcomed Visitors including the Ogborns. Mark Barden’s brother, John, passed away suddenly and the service is in Jubilee Hall at 12:30 Monday followed by a reception. The Gourleys now in Sharon Towers. Bob Lumadue mentioned  8/29 was their 58th anniversary. Don R mentioned that Oscar’s family was going to the Calvary Church and they go to the Spanish services. The children now are 8 and 10 and recently said they wanted to come back and visit those “nice people” in Ownbey who talked to them when they could not speak English  - now that they understand it.  Don R mentioned Linda had an MRI which was “stable” and to "come back in 5 years." Halleluiah! Her eyesight is about 65% in one eye and a little better in other. Affect peripheral vision.   Please pay for  the 18th lunch next week. The nominating Committee  meet after class.   Bob L mentioned usually the second Hymn was the “Prayer Hymn” in the class, and we sang Sweet Hour of Prayer.
Don Hammer mentioned a suggestion that we refer back to the lessons from the previous week to see if any follow-up discussion. He thanked the class for Cards and words of friendship over the last few weeks. He then led a lesson on the events of 2011 and how the world is connected.

Class Notes (8/28/2011)  
>Today (8/28/2011) Class started with a hymn and a prayer by  Jack. He thanked all the volunteers in the class and asked us to be ready to volunteer when Ann Maxwell’s Nominating Committee talks to them later this year.  ---------------welcomed as visitor, came a couple years ago and we glad to see her. Linda Stephens was with us and welcomed.   
>Reatha reported on  Bill Young son in-law died recently and obit in paper. Here is email from someone: Gena and Bob’s son-in-law, Bill Young, (husband of daughter Kim) died on Thursday, August 25.  An obituary is in today’s paper (Sunday).  There will be a memorial service for him on Tuesday, August 30 at 11:00 AM in the Francis Chapel of our church.  Visitation is Monday evening from 6:30-8:00 at Hankins and Whittington on East Blvd.  The Builders Class will be providing the family with lunch after the service at the home of Gena and Bob’s daughter Ellen.
>Carol Needy missing as had out patient surgery and medication was making her sleepy. Christina now hopping a little with help of walker , 9/14 gets . Don R reported the Gutherys are doing better and fine . Nancy had been in hospital 3 times last year but doing better as is he. Mentioned radio program about “loving them into possibilities,” asked about last week lesson follow up comments.  Linda said Betty Campbell called this week and to say how much missed every one, would . Reatha will get her for our Luncheon on the 18th. Lives near Freedom mall. Arlyene  commented on  the lesson last week from about God speaking to her and her experience upon the daughter’s death after she indicated her desire for quality life otherwise. Durward has 22 people signed up for lunch on the 18th and we need 25 and asked folks to sign up and pay or call him and confirm. The shuttle is working from 8:00 a/m from Myers Park Traditional, and still not much ridership from MPUMC, especially for early service. Another church now parking there and they had many more folks than we, and we might get bumped somewhere else so let’s use this service. 
 >Cal Chesson led the class in studying Romans   Chapter 4 13 –25. The core verse was 4 13.  The lesson was from the Good News for God’s People Bible Series. The purpose of the lesson is “to help us recognize that  in response to God's grace that faith in God has priority over obedience to the law. There are no actions we  can perform,  no rituals we can perform that will influence God  to declare us righteous. It is a gift, not something earned.”  And with that, Cal said we could probably pack up and go home, though he addressed some  tough questions instead..
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