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Lessons:Nov 17th ON GOD'S SIDE -- by Jim Wallis by Jim Wallis led by Chick Nov 24th FINDING BETHLEHEM IN THE MIDST OF BEDLAM by James Moore
ch.1,by Reatha (11/24),ch.2, Don H (12/1)ch.3 by Sydnor (12/8),Ch.4 by Reatha (12/15) also Breakfast, served in our classroom ,
Dec 22d Christmas Readings by Lou Dec 29th TBA by Durward Jan 5th IS AMERICA A CHRISTIAN NATION? by Ace (Change)
Jan 12th TBA by Jim Jan 19th TBA by Cal Jan 26th EMPEROR CONSTANTINE by EleanorCalendar: 12/15 Christmas Breakfast in Ownbey classroom at 9 am (25 needed).
Hot Menus: Nov. 6 chicken breast, Nov. 13 Spaghetti, Nov. 20 Meatloaf, Nov. 27 No meal
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November 24, 2013 Class Lesson
Daily scripture and points to ponder...
November 17, 2013 Class Lesson by Reatha
(email from Reatha) Dear Ownbey Family,
1. Tomorrow we'll begin our Advent study FINDING BETHLEHEM IN THE MIDST OF BEDLAM, by James W. Moore. I'll be leading us as we revisit the familiar Luke 2: 8-14. 2. Tonight at Freedom Park, 5-8pm, the Pilot Club of Charlotte's annual Love Lights will be on display. {Anne Buker reminded me of this last Sunday] The event will benefit Alzheimer's disease research. You can still make a contribution in honor or memory of someone. Mail your tax-deductible donation to Pilot International Founders Fund, 2419 Hatherly Rd (09).
Any Q's? Call Kay Dumas, 704-814-4567. 3. NEXT weekend, Nova Voce will present its WINTER SOLSTICE concert: Sun Dec 1 at 4pm and Tue Dec 3 at 7:30pm -- both times in OUR sanctuary Tickets are $15 -- contact Mary Katherine for yours.
4. Got word earlier this week that EVELYN has moved to an assisted living facility in Monroe... to be closer to her other daughter. Don't have the address yet, but will send it to you when i get it. Also saw MARIE on Tue, and she asked me about Evelyn (not knowing what i'd just found out!) After the latest batch of Prayer Shawls are blessed (on Dec 10th), she'll take one to Evelyn
5. Time to scoot up to Huntersville to see Claire off. (she's been here all week after Oliver's baptism last Sunday)
6. P>S>> I heard from the BUKER's son-in-law (GILES FOUSHEE, my dentist)
that they'll all be going up to Statesville tonight to visit and
dine w/ANNE and KEN's g'son, PAUL and his brood (wife SUSAN and their
3 little girls) who are driving down from D.C.
Peace, Reatha - Sat - 9:30am
November 17, 2013 Class
Lesson by Chick on
Jim Wallis' book, ON GOD'S SIDE.
Email from Reatha>
Date: Nov 16, 2013 7:03 PMDear Ownbey Family,
>As i mentioned in last weekend's email, tomorrow's lesson will be led by Chick. He'll explore another chapter or two of Jim Wallis' book, ON GOD'S SIDE.
>I'm sorry to say that i may have to slip out during our lesson. Oliver is being baptized at the 11:00 service, along w/several other young-uns, so i'll need to help Jon's family find their way thru the crowd, etc.
>Tomorrow is also the yearly bake sale in the PLB lobby which helps support the Women's Retreat (which occurs in February, 2014).
>Don Hammer shared w/us that JANE GAGE is the "cover girl" on a recent brochure which provides information about life at Southminster :-) Way to go, Jane!
>The other week we were pleased to have Austrian friends of Brenny Thompson visit our class. Sebastian's family has been friends w/the Thompsons for years. [as usual, i can't find my notes where i wrote down his complete name or the name of his companion...]
>Did you see the article in the latest CORNERSTONE about the reunion of former MPUMC youth which CHIC CARIAGA arranged? That group included...
1. WENDY MAUNEY and CINDY CANUP, daughters of class member JANIE JONES
2. ALLYSON WARE, daughter of PAT and FRANK CULBRETH
3. SEBIA MIDYETTE PETROVICH, daughter of former members NENIE and GENE MIDYETTE
4. LIZ LUMADUE, daughter of ANNE and BOB LUMADUE
>Speaking of the Lumadues... this past Monday was son SCOTT's 2d round of chemo. We continue to support the family w/our thoughts, prayers, and love.
>Peace,Reatha - Sat - 6:30pm
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November 10, 2013 Class
Lesson by Don H on Revelation
Email from Reatha>
Dear Ownbey Family, Did i use that same subject line when Ace led our class in a study about Revelation? This time, Don H will lead us in a recap of the Adults PLUS fall retreat (which was held at Lake Junaluska last month). The topic was Revelation, and the sessions were led by Mark Edwards. >We had a few changes in our upcoming lessons, so here's the latest line-up (and CORRECT book titles): (Change)Nov 17th ON GOD'S SIDE -- by Jim Wallis by Jim Wallis -- led by Chick Nov 24th -- FINDING BETHLEHEM IN THE MIDST OF BEDLAM -- by James Moore -- ch.1, led by Reatha -------------- Dec 1st Finding Bethlehem in the Midst of Bedlam -- ch.2, led by Don Dec 8th Finding Bethlehem in the Midst of Bedlam ch.3, led by Sydnor Dec 15thFinding Bethlehem in the Midst of Bedlam ch.4, led by Reatha *** also our annual Holiday Breakfast, served in our classroom *** Dec 22d -- our annual Christmas Readings -- shared by Lou Dec 29th -- TBA -- led by Durward -------------- Jan 5th -- IS AMERICA A CHRISTIAN NATION? -- led by Ace (Change) Jan 12th -- TBA -- led by Jim Jan 19th -- TBA -- led by Cal Jan 26th EMPEROR CONSTANTINE -led by Eleanor >I just realized that i forgot to list the author of the book for Jan 5th... and (of course) i can't find my notes at the moment! ---------------- >Last Sunday we did NOT get to my scheduled topic of Potiphar's wife (note the CORRECT spelling). Instead we explored some areas of concern for our class (and MP-SS, in general) which needed "airing." I'll address those in an upcoming email, but for now let me say that we DID get two volunteers to co-chair the Nominations Committee: Lou and Eleanor -- thanks sooo much! >Barbara sent me the name of someone who plans on joining us for the Advent study. I called her tonight, and altho' she can't come to class tomorrow, she would like to come on the 17th as well :-) So we're looking forward to meeting KARIN MARX at that time. >BTW: for those of you who haven't been to class in awhile, perhaps you'd like to "jump back in" during our Advent study. We've been missing you! >Peace,Reatha - Sat - 7:30pm
November 03, 2013 Class
Class Meeting
Email from Reatha>
Lessons:Nov 3 -- (another chapter of) BAD GIRLS OF THE BIBLE -- by Higgs -- (Potifar's wife) led by Reatha Nov 10 -- A Report on Revelation (summary of the Adults PLUS fall retreat) -- led by Don H. Nov 17 -- TBA -- led by Jim Nov 24 -- Finding Bethlehem in the Midst of Bedlam -- by Moore -- ch.1, led by Reatha ------------ Dec 1 -- Finding Bethlehem in the Midst of Bedlam-- by Moore -- ch.2, led by Don Dec 8 -- Finding Bethlehem in the Midst of Bedlam -- by Moore -- ch.3, led by Sydnor Dec 15 --Finding Bethlehem in the Midst of Bedlam -- by Moore -- ch.4, led by Reatha *** also our annual Holiday Breakfast, served in our classroom *** Dec 22 -- our annual Christmas Readings -- shared by Lou Dec 29 -- TBA -- led by Durward ----------- 2014 ----------------
Jan 5 -- IS AMERICA A CHRISTIAN NATION? -- led by Ace Jan 12 -- (another chapter of) ON GOD'S SIDE -- by Jim Wallis -- led by Chick Jan 19 -- TBA -- led by Cal Jan 26 -- EMPEROR CONSTANTINE -- led by Eleanor >A few notes: Advent really begins on Dec 1, but we're gonna start our Advent Study a week earlier. >. This Sunday we might not even get to discuss Potifar's wife -- we need to talk about some class issues, (Note: Audio at link but no video of discussion) esp. the Nomination's Committee. I've spoken w/several folks about chairing this group... to no avail. So i'm throwing it open to volunteers Anyone care to step up? >As an "mature" class, established 60 years ago, almost each of us has served in various leadership roles... a few times over! But perhaps we have missed a few who'd like to take part. PLEASE SPEAK UP!!! >I'm also serving on the church's Sunday School Planning Team which has reps from all age groups and almost each adult SS class is represented. Even the younger classes are having pblms drawing new folks in, no matter how warmly they try to include visitors. It's sorta the "nature of the beast": the very things that draw us together as a class -- age, life stages, similar interests -- can seem cliquish to new folks. I'd like for us to kick around some ideas that might encourage new members for our class. I know we've discussed this before, but... we need to revisit it. >Come w/some ideas >Peace, Reatha
During Class Lou and Eleanor agree to bne Co Chair of Nominating Committee. May Katherine presentented the report of our Treasuery with $ in Helping Hands and $ in Operating funds. A propasal to move $500 from the Operation Account to Helping Hands was put off until the first of the year. A deiscussion follwed about efforts in the church and our class to improve attendance. Don R reported that his tally shows 67 mebers who are on our active roll. of those 2 kive ibn other cities and are not expected to attend. 14 of the 67 seldom come though appear able and 7 appear unable to come leaving us with 44 who come off and on. We had 18 present today ot of the 44 or 67. (under construction, Panther time)opotential for attendance.
