20180919 Update Witherington . . .Ericksons

Dear SS Family,

I emailed JOYCE and LAURA WITHERINGTON, who live in Wilmington, to see how they had weathered the storm.

Below, you will find Laura's response.

Also, news from Ann Arbor, MICH:

The ERICKSONs g'daughter HAS arrived!  EVELYN was born early Sunday -- 2:30am -- weighing 6-lb, 12-oz, and sporting a headful of dark hair.  Later in the day momma KATHRYN's BP spiked, so they have been trying to get that stabilized before she and Evelyn can come home.  Obviously ELLEN and GARY will be staying longer than expected, but that's what g'parents are for, right?

Sending loving thoughts to them, the Troxler family, the Witheringtons, and any others in need of special TLC.

Peace,

Reatha - Wed - 1:30pm

-----Forwarded Message-----
From: Laura Witherington
Sent: Sep 19, 2018 7:44 AM
To: Reatha
Subject: Re: Joyce & Laura: how ARE you???

We were fortunate to evacuate before the storm hit.  We have been trying to get in touch with neighbors to see how the properties have fared in the storm.

1.  Mom’s house is without power now, and two trees came down but landed in the street.  No other damage was reported.

2.  I have heard nothing about my condo, or from my neighbors, but when it rains hard in the past, the back yard floods, so there may be damage to the inside.

Other than that, we are nomads until the NCDMV tells us we can come back in.

Thanks for checking in.  We are happy to be alive and kicking.

Sent from my iPhone

20180918 ...lesson changes ..Gray . .Sayres

UPDATE with changes
20180918 ...lesson changes   ..Gray . .Sayres
 

Dear SS Family,

Due to some unforeseen conflicts, this is the LATEST in SS lesson leaders for September!

Sep 23d -- Madeline Gray

Sep 30th -- Susan Sayrs

Thanks to Dennis Savell for lining up our leaders for this month.

Peace,

Reatha - Tue - 8:40pm

[copy to Madeline]

-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Dear SS Family,

Please read the update below re class lessons for the remainder of Sep.

[copy to Madeline]

-----Forwarded Message-----
From: Dennis Savell
Sent: Sep 16, 2018 4:51 PM
To: Reatha Andrew
Subject: Sunday School Class Update

On Sun Sep 23d, Eleanor Chesson will teach instead of Cal Chesson...

and on Sun Sep 30th, Rev. Madeline Gray will teach instead of Susan Sayrs.  (Susan suggested the switch to me this morning, and Madeline graciously agreed.  We will have Susan teach in January.)

Best regards,

Dennis

20180917 Service Activity with Elementary Children

Dear SS Family,

Please read the info below and let me know if any of you are interested in helping w/this.

Thanks so much!

Reatha - Tue - 11am

[copy to Heidi]

-----Forwarded Message-----
From: Heidi Giffin
Sent: Sep 17, 2018 1:30 PM

Subject: Invitation for service with elementary children at MPUMC

Hi, Keels and Reatha.

Each month, I plan a service activity for our elementary children, and we typically ask a few parents to stay and “chaperone”... but the members of Children’s Council thought it might be neat to invite some members from other adult Sunday school classes to participate in these activities with our children instead.

The first event is coming up on Sunday, October 7^th.

We typically do something the first Sunday of the month except for September and December. Times vary, but this first event will be from 4-5:30.

Is this something that you would want to float to members in your class to see if there's any interest?

Heidi H. Giffin

Assistant Director of Children’s Ministries

Myers Park UMC

1501 Queens Road

Charlotte, NC 28207

704-295-4805

20180914 Update weather .. clas ...Leader Rev Gay ..

Subject:	SS lesson for Sep 16th
Date:	Fri, 14 Sep 2018 09:52:34 -0400 (GMT-04:00)
:

Dear SS Family,

HOPEfully we will be able to have class this Sunday.  But even if the church is open, do NOT place yourself in harm's way trying to get there!  Assess your situation and make wise choices.

IF we are able to meet, we will be led by Rev. Madeline Gray, speaking from the Adam Hamilton series "Half Truths -- God Helps Those Who Help Themselves and Other Things the Bible Does Not Say."  

I'm typing this while staying w/g'kids since CMS is out.  After i get back home this aft'n, i will NOT have computer access to quickly contact you via email, if church conditions change, and i plan on staying home tomorrow.  I WILL be able to see emails on my phone, but can't respond en masse.  Can't access my e-file.  Guess you saw James' email, saying that church updates will be posted on fb and other social media, or you can call the church's main phone line for any message.

Everyone, please stay safe!

Peace,

Reatha - Fri - 9:45am

home:  704.552.2378

[copy to M.Gray]

20180912 . . . . . SUSAN TROXLER

Dear SS Family,

The Celebration of Life for SUSAN TROXLER will be Wednesday, September 12th, at 2pm in the sanctuary.

A reception will be held after the service in Jubilee Hall.

[There may also be a visitation BEFORE the service, 1-2pm, in the sanctuary -- narthex, maybe? -- but that's not set in stone.]

Tim had called me last night.  Think he said they were still working on the obituary at that time.  Haven't seen today's paper... 

Peace,

Reatha - Sat - 10pm

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Dear SS Family,

It is with much shock and sadness that i must share that SUSAN TROXLER has died...

For those of you who were in Sunday School five days ago, you'll remember her being there.Don't know much yet, but apparently, she suffered a heart attack.The family is still working out plans for a service, and Uiyeon will let me know details when those are finalized.

I'm sure that Tim would appreciate cards:

Tim Troxler

see Reatha email for addres

Peace,

Reatha - Fri - 9:55am

[copy to Uiyeon]

20180906 . . . . .Lesson by Dennis .... Anne Buker b/d .. Carol Byram Knee surgry . .

Dear SS Family,

1.  Below you will find a note from Dennis about this Sunday's lesson.

2.  Not only is today ANNE BUKER's birthday, but... CAROL BYRAM is having knee replacement surgery!

     Reminder of Carol's address:

     Carol Byram

     See Reatha email for address

3.  And a correction:  the Erickson's daughter and family live in Ann Arbor, Michigan (not Chicago...)

4. added by don from other email.   We (MPUMC) will be hosting Red Cross Blood Drive on Sun Sep 30th. You can sign up for a specific time to donate in the PLB lobby over the next few Sundays.

Peace,

Reatha - Fri - 10:10am

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-----Forwarded Message-----
From: Dennis Savell
Sent: Sep 6, 2018 5:06 PM
To: Reatha Andrew
Subject: Sunday School Class Lesson - Sunday , September 9 , 2018

Reatha-

Just a gentle reminder that my Sunday School Class Lesson this coming Sunday, September 9, 2018, will be rooted in Paul and his 2nd Letter to the Corinthians.  It is a follow-up on the lesson I taught on July 1, 2018, that was on Paul, Corinth, and his 1st Letter to the Corinthians.  I would suggest that class members take just a few moments, if possible, before Sunday morning and read the scriptures shown below. 

2 Corinthians Chapter 1 - Verses 1-7   "The God of All Comfort"

2 Corinthians Chapter 13 - Verses 11-13   "Grace, Love, and Fellowship"  

Also, I request the hymn we sing be verses 1 and 4 of "Love Divine, All Loves Excelling." 

Thank you. 

Dennis Savell

20180906 signed up to eat at Trio's next Wed night, Sep 12th:

Dear SS Family,

Here's a list of folks who have signed up to eat at Trio's next Wed night, Sep 12th:

20180902 Update

Update 9/2/2018

Dear SS Family,

1.  Below you will find a thank-you note from DURWARD (aside from my announcing it in class today).

2.  Heard from WILMA MILLER that daughter LAURA's lower L leg amputation went well.  She scared everyone Saturday when she fell, but says that she did NOT hurt her leg!