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June 30, 2013 Bob L and Don H lead us in Poetry
Twala led the class beginning with the prayer often attributed to Saint Francis , " Lord, make me an instrument of your peace, Where there is hatred, let me sow love; Where there is injury, pardon; Where there is doubt, faith; More...." It was reported that Ken and Anne were celebrating their 66th wedding aniversary in Little Switzerland; Durward, Connie, Cal, and Eleanor were in the mountains; and Lou and Martha were in Albemarle leaving us with only about a dozen present. We were honored to have Barbara B with us. We heard from Anne L that Grace was looking good at the Methodist Home.. The class on Violence by Don was mentioned as still open and the Bible Class on God in the Old Vs New Testament by intern Tom Fetter begins in a couple of weeks. Reminded that the Charlotte Cafe out is second Wednesday in July and August and next is July 10.. Linda recently put together information to help users of the Library know how to do Book Reviews. A copy of her instructions may be found in the pictures for this date at the link above. Several class members have done Reviews including Jim H, and we hope to have more. The class was our annual Poetry Readings by the class with Bob L and Don H leading off followed by Carol N, Chick T, May K V, and Jim H. II suggested we move this to another time of year in that we have so many people missing around the 4th of July. Curriculum Committee is next on July 11.
June 23, 2013 Don H and Jim Discuss the recent Men's Retreat Reatha started the class mentioning locking her keys in her car this morning and AAA was there in 20 minutes. A visitor was present. Carol Needy reported some Gwen/friends were visiting town. We asked about Arlene and Emily. Don H encouraged folks to take the Violence In America on Tuesday morning or Wednesday night. Reminded to bring poetry or prose next week.Wednesday July 10 at 6pm is next Charlotte Cafe outing (oops same night as Don's Class at 7pm). Bible school finished this week with over 250 children and adults. The next Curriculum meeting is July 11. The "lesson" today was a discussion of the Men's Retreat held recently at Lake Junaluska. Also discussed was the role and status of the Men's groups at MPUMC in that it appears they are difficult tom get going. 17 people attended the Retreat with 6 from the small groups. The success of the Women's Groups was discussed too and reasons for the differences. Here is an email from Reatha about this discussion:
Dear Ownbey Family, Jim Hatfield and Don Hammer will lead our lesson tomorrow, talking about the Men's Retreat which occured a few months ago. One thing they'd like us to consider -- those of us who have attended the annual Women's Retreats over the years: why do you think the Women's Retreats have been so "successful"? App. the Men's Retreats have not garnered much interest. Guys, answer me this: wasn't this the first year for a Men's Retreat? Or had they tried in past years only to meet w/little response? And looking ahead to our lesson on the 30th: Don will return, joined by Bob Lumadue, for our Annual Poetry Session. Each of us is encouraged to bring poem(s) to share Perhaps you like a particual Psalm... in a favorite translation. Or you like an inspirational poem that holds special meaning for you. Or you like a silly poem, recalling that God appreciates joy -- remember: "Isaiah" means "laughter." BTW: Happy (offical) Summer... and enjoy the Super Moon tomorrow night Peace, Reatha - Sat - 1pmJune 16, 2013 Sydnor tells the Benefit of Doubt We were glad to welcome Sydnor III to our class along with his daughter Angela and wife Kelly. Sydnor III just returned from a tour in Afghanistan and will serve as Minister at Myers Memorial (Methodist) in Gastonia. Church. Reatha began the class with quotes from Tom Brokaw and Warren Buffet - Tom: "In pursuit of your passion, always be young; in relationships with others always be grown up." Warren: "You only have to do a very few things right in your life so long as don't do too many things wrong." She mentioned a session by our intern Tom Fifer Wednesday night on God and whether it is same one in both parts of the Bible. Don H reported his Tuesday Class is fine but Wednesday needs some more (people) - for his 6 week study on Violence. Reminded us of the Adults Plus trip to view the Frescoes in the mountains. Bob and Anne's son (Scott) is home safely from a recent trip to Istanbul, site of violent reaction to financial problems of that country. Scott's wife Becky was at a retreat near the recent raging fires there did not come near her. They both live near Denver. Jim and Nancy missed as visiting their son's church today and then viewing a play by their grand daughter in the early afternoon. Jim and Don H will use the class next week to share their experiences at the recent Men's Retreat at Lake Junaluska. In two weeks is the annual Poem session and Don H asked us to be thinking about content to share. Sydnor's lesson was on the book by Frank Spencer on Benefit of Doubt (of our religious beliefs). Spencer, a 20-year Habitat volunteer and CEO for recent years, retired in 2010 as chief executive of Charlotte-based Cogdell Spencer, a publicly traded health-care real estate investment trust.Education: Union Presbyterian Seminary, Harvard Business School, UNC Chapel Hill. Complete video and audio at links above.
June 9, 2013 - (I was in Cincinnati watching my twin grand daughters graduate high school. You can see details at my family Movie Blog - Click here)
June 2, 2013 Revelation Part 2 led by Ace (While the sound was as good as usual in the class room today, for some reason, the it was lower on the video and audio recordings making it hard for me to get all the details of class business. Help me complete if you can. Reatha started class with a quote from Marcus Areies (I will spell it later), "You have power over your mind not outside events, realize this and you find strength." We received a thank you for our $500 Helping Hand gift in February to (please tell me). Summer Sunday School will consist of a Jubilee Hall Group meeting for most classes at 9:45 and then classes at 9:55. We will follow our own schedule, however, except for July 7 having to do with First Aid Kits. The Adults Plus! outing at the McIntosh's is Wednesday June 12 ($5) and that night is our outing at Charlotte Cafe, sign up for both. Don Hammer is leading a 6 week class ($10) on "Violence in America-What can I do." on 10-1130 on Tuesday and 7- 830 on Wednesdays beginning 6/18 and 6/19. Contact Christine or Don to register. Reatha mentioned my twin grand daughters will graduate from high school in Cincinnati net weekend and I will be there. We learned that Eleanor grandson is graduating from ????? and will go to UNC for graduate work in ??????. Also Cal is to be "full time" as a lecturer at UNC Charlotte in Business Law. Harriette ran a 5K unexpectedly on Memorial Day and their son Sydnor is now home. from Afghanistan. Sydnor and Harriette today celebrate 66 years of marriage
Ace will lead our class this Sunday, continuing the Book of Revelation. He sends the following:
I won't ask you to read Revelation. It's too scary. But look at the following outline in preparation for our discussion.
ABBREVIATED OUTLINE OF REVELATION
1. The Revelation is given to John (1: 1-20)
2. Message for the Seven Churches (2:1 - 3:22)
3. John appears before the Throne of God, surrounded by 24 Enthroned Elders (4:1 - 5:14)
4. The Seven Seals; Four Horsemen; Souls of Martyrs; and Earthquakes (6:1 - 8:6)
5. The Seven Trumpets - More Calamities: fire, floods, etc; First Woe (8:7 - 11:19)
6. The Second Woe (12:1 - 13:18)
a. Woman in labor w/male child
b. War between the Dragon and the Angel Michael
c. The Beast emerges from the Sea
d. Another Beast emerges from the Earth w/the mark "666"
7. The Third Woe (14:1 - 16:21)
a. The Lamb on Mt.Zion w/144,000 "first fruits" for redemption
b. Proclamations of three Angels ("Woe to those that worship the beast.")
c. Earth "reaped" by one "like a son of man"
d. Babylon subjected to "the winepress of the wrath of God"
e. Seven bowls of pestilence and disaster - preparation for final battle
8. Armageddon and the Fall of Babylon - the Great Harlot (17:1 - 18:24)
9. The Marriage Supper of the Lamb. Celebration of the Fall of Babylon (19: 1-10)
10. The Millennium (19:11 - 20:6)
a. Judgment and 1000-year imprisonment of Satan, the Beast, and the False Prophet
b. Resurrection of the Martyrs and 1000-year Reign of Christ
11. Post Millennium (20: 7-15)
a. Satan is released and makes war again, but is defeated
b. The Last Judgment when the Wicked and Satan are cast into the Lake of Fire
12. The New Heaven and New Earth (21:1 - 22:5)
a. No more suffering or death
b. God returns to Jerusalem and dwells w/the People. New Jerusalem described.
13. Final Assurance of Christ's Return. Admonition against Changing Revelation (22:6 - 21)
