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Jack presided, Barbara Barden told of Retreat she and Mark were presenting the first of May in the mountains,Willard thanked all who worked last weekend on Room in the Inn; he suggested we no longer be an official host but help as we can, Reatha reported on Dottie Tobias, Carol Douglas, Ken Buker, and Ellen Chason. Don reported on Judy Stinson, Chick taught, and we all went home to watch Duke and Carolina.
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Jack back presiding, Willard reported on Room in the Inn, Gaston taught, and we all went home to watch Duke Carolina. (Note: I am hearing the new audio player that is supposed to be above to right of slideshow is not showing up on some computers. Please continue to give me feedback. I hope to figure it out. Note: NEW IMPROVED AUDIO PLAYER, can stop and start it and move back and forth. (Click Slideshow for bigger pictures): should run separately and same time as audio. Video repeats, audio usually 35 - 45 minutes: (Refresh/Reload Screen if the audio/video will not start) Here is a direct link if above audio player does not work:http://donredding.com/audio/20110313_ss-Gaston.MP3 (This week) http://donredding.com/audio/20110306_ss.MP3 (Last week
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Ace taught and we had half a hundred at a Spaghetti Lunch. . .more later . . .but thanks now for a bang up job putting together by Connie - and Durward!
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Jack was missing to lead class, and Reatha and Durward did. Reatha reported on Health and Happiness: Laura had gall bladder surgery during week; Wilma home from hospital and getting better; checking on Ellen Chason; Carol D, Carol N, Sydnor back after missing with recent sickness, Ellen Robison has a Caring Bridge blog, Virginia better and getting out though still back pain. Remember them with cards, etc.
Durward said 56 people coming to 3/6 Spaghetti lunch next Sunday including 8 guests (Babara and Mark, Ken, Bill Roth and wife, Richard Harrison, Jim Jones.) Next week Ace teaches and next Gaston then Chick.
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Cal lead us in finishing American Grace. Willard discussed Room in the Inn. He said we are in pretty good shape so far (See list of Helpers below). He also mentioned Virginia. Wilma is in the hospital, Sydnor is under the weather, Connie had a sleepless night. Carol D is out and about but had several days in hospital. Carol N is sick. Janie and Mary Katherine are working on the Bulletin Board; if you want to remove anything, please do. Asked for volunteers to clean up at the back shelves.Earlier the Men sang at the 9:45 and 11:00 Sanctuary Service with Bob Lumadue participating. I did Class Notes this time as Reatha was teaching Fellowship; I think she will do minutes in the future and I will copy her email to the Blog to provide a history here.
list of Helpers for Room in the Inn from Willard: Transportation team: Reatha and Jim Hatfield - Friday PM; Reatha Saturday AM + unknown. Friday evening dinner team; Marie Eppley, Chair; Emily Alyea, Tom & Judy Stinson, Carol Needy and Chip B., The Hatfields, Anne Lumadue; Saturday Breakfast crew Harriett and Sydnor and Willard G. (Further recruiting being done) Greg Wells, Church Room in the Inn Chair earler indicated he would be able to recruit someone when needed. Will welcome suggestions if you think of class member who might like this early detail. Feel comfortable I will be able to find a volunteer.
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The Men in Christ met Sunday Night for the first time with Rev. Jody Seymour of Davidson United Methodist Church Speaking. Hear audio and see Ken's Write up below:
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From the back of Jubilee Hall, I had a wonderful view of the crowd that came to the kickoff of the men’s ministry at Myers Park United Methodist Church. Men In Christ, we’re calling it.
Nearly 200 men turned out to share barbecue and listen to Rev. Jody Seymour of Davidson United Methodist Church challenge us to slow down and pay attention to each other and Jesus. “You were created for a purpose,” he told us. “Or are you just spinning around?” Afterward, we learned about covenant groups rising up in the church – small groups typically meeting once a week, holding each man accountable for how they conduct their lives. More than 30 men signed up on the spot to voluntarily join a covenant group. The rest took home a sign-up card, to fill out and turn in if they feel so led. Men In Christ will gather again as a large group Sunday, May 15, to hear evangelist Leighton Ford.
From the back of Jubilee Hall, my gaze turned from the podium to the crowd. My thoughts turned from Jody’s message to all these men drawn to the promise of what he was saying, searching on this evening for something more in their lives.
The diversity of the crowd was striking. Here were men from their 20s to their 80s. Some I see most every Sunday at church. Some I’ve never seen here. Several wore shirts and ties. Just as many came in jeans and sneakers. At least one had tattoos on his neck and arms.
But the question of what lurks below the surface struck me more powerfully than appearances. What is going on in these men’s lives that led them here to learn how they might get closer to Christ? How many are fighting physical or mental illness? How many feel trapped in a difficult marriage? How many are struggling to raise their children? How many hate going to work? How many can’t pay the bills? How many are simply at a loss? Or how many are doing great and simply want to spiritually enrich their lives?
From the back of Jubilee Hall, I watched the crowd of men file out, headed home with who knows how many burdens. May these men soon find a place to lay them down.
(byKen)
Dear Ownbey Family,
Great lesson today, led by JIM HATFIELD.
We were glad to have ARLYENE ARMSTRONG back after her rehab stint so that her hip replacement could heal.
We also welcomed LINDA STEPHENS as she visited our class. She's on BILL WEBB's Care Team and will be joining us from time to time (instead of her usually attending the 9:45 service).
We congratulated HARRIETTE THOMPSON for the honor bestowed on her last Friday when the city proclaimed it Harriette Thompson Day!
We approved the monies for having our class piano tuned (which SHOULD take place later this week).
UPCOMING EVENTS
1. Next weekend, Feb 19-20, at the Marion Diehl Rec Ctr, it's the (annual) Showcase of Woodcarvings. This year is especially dedicated to LEE DUKES, founder of Charlotte Woodcarvers Club. KEN and ANNE BUKER suggest the following times for viewing the carvings: Sat, noon-4pm; Sun, 10a-2:30pm. And Lee will be recognized on Sunday at 3pm. Don't want to miss that part!
2. Sun the 20th - 6:30pm - Jubilee Hall - evening of contemporary worship, led by our CITR band and other musicians. Youth Ministry's Lauren Taylor will share a message.
3. Sat Mar 5th - 6pm - Jubilee Hall - IT'S SHOWTIME! a musical revue, featuring talent from our various music groups found here at church.
4. Sun Mar 6th - 12:30pm - Jubilee Hall(?) - spaghetti luncheon - separate email to follow will provide more info
5. Sun Mar 13th - Daylight Savings Time begins!
6. Fri night Mar 18th - Sat morn Mar 19th -- we host Room in the Inn :-)
VISITOR FOLLOW-UP
1. A few weeks ago, JANE JACKSON visited our class. She's a church member -- I got her contact info out of our directory. Perhaps you'd like to send her a card/note or give her a call.
Jane Jackson
(Address: Ask Reatha)
2. And I already mentioned LINDA STEPHENS and her visiting our class today.
Linda Stephens
(Address: Ask Reatha)
FEBRUARY B'DAYS
(i've fallen back into my tardy habits...)
1. Tue the 7th - CRISTINA HALPERN *
2. Sat the 12th - FAY CULBRETH *
3. also the 12th - BOB LUMADUE *
4. today! (the 13th) - NHORA MORENO *
5. Fri the 18th - JOHN RASBERRY *
6. also the 18th - SYD THOMPSON *
...and former class member, JEAN WOODS, was born on Feb 29th, so... she's still a youngster! [Jean, in non-leap years, like THIS year, do you celebrate on the 28th or on Mar 1st?] Her address is 200 S. College Row, Brevard, NC 28712
...and our REALLY young friend, KRISTIN REINHOLD, has a b'day on Tue the 22d. You can send an e-greeting to her at .
Since I usually mess up b'days, be sure to let me know if I've done it again!
Don't forget to check the church SS webpages for a list of our upcoming lessons .
And the class blog which DON REDDING maintains gets info "out there" a lot quicker than I can update the other. .
Remember: look for an email about the March spaghetti luncheon. I'll also send out one w/more H&H news.
Peace,Reatha - Sun - 11pm
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