How joyful are those who fear the Lord and delight in obeying his commands. Their children will be successful everywhere; an entire generation of godly people will be blessed.
Psalm 112:1-2
Sunday, August 27, 2017
One Man’s Journey with the Lord
The speaker this Sunday is our own Paul Beecham. His topic is “One Man’s Journey with the Lord” [AUDIO]. We always get a great deal to think about from Paul’s messages.
CUC Refreshments
We are thankful for our CUC refreshments each week. This week they will be provided by Bob Carpenter, Sharon & Bob Schnakenberg,and Janet Thomas.
CUC Class Attendance Sunday, August 20
77 members, 2 teachers, 79 total
CUC Class Contributions Sunday, Aug. 20
$115
CUC Scriptures
Thank our CUC president, Kris Taylor, for providing scriptures or quotations for our CUC newsletter each week.
CUC’s Summer Lunch Program for MUST Ministries
Report from Charlie Mason, CUC Class Treasurer
Approximately 2700 lunches were provided by the CUC Class for the MUST Ministries summer lunch program. We had planned to provide 3200 lunches; but there was a reduced need during the last week of the program. The surplus of $1252.01 will be set aside for the 2018 summer lunch program.
Income: $4352.00 Contributions from class members
Expenses: Sam’s Club $2760.92 Food (Bread, Meat, Juice, Fruit)
Dollar Tree: $330.92 Food (Cookies)
Home Depot: $8.15 Packing Materials
Total: $3099.99
Murphy Harpst Gifts from CUC
On Friday, August 11, Pam Kramer from Murphy-Harpst and her daughter stopped at Dave and Norma Hills’ house and loaded up their car with all the books, stuffed animals and games CUC donated. Larry and Betty Hunt also assisted. Pam was very grateful and thanked all who donated.
Prayer Requests
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Lynn Adcock as she had another course of chemo this past week.
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Betty Gay as she recovers from a broken hip. The Gays are now at Cottonwood Retirement Community, 255 Vaughan Drive, Apt. 226, Alpharetta, GA 30009
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Carolyn Batterson – for a good recovery following successful placement of aortic stent and a fall.
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Laverne Lamb – for regaining strength after completing a course of IV antibiotics
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Terry Taylor – for a good recovery after his surgery. Terry returned home from the hospital on Thursday.
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Judy & Dal Zierk – on the passing of Judy’s mother. A Celebration of Life service in the Chapel at Roswell United Methodist Church will be held in late September.
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MariAnna Brown‘s brother for a good recovery following a liver transplant
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Sue Gardener asks for prayers for her brother Dave Dowling following bone marrow transplant He has developed an infection that is being treated with antibiotics.
Ongoing CUC Prayer Request
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Frank Magaro – at Hearthstone Assisted Living in Roswell.
Please pray for needs expressed and unexpressed for friends and relatives of CUC class members who are facing illnesses, loss of loved ones, and important decisions to be made.
Multiply
Be inspired to serve like Jesus in our church and community. As Linda King announced in CUC Class , you are invited to this “Multiply” event this Saturday, August 26, 8:00 am – 1:00 pm in the chapel for breakfast and lunch and a time of worship with Tom Davis, author Jo Saxton, Tom Alterman, and the Chapel Roswell Band. To register go to rumc.com/multiply.
New Adult Bible Studies and Classes
As a church, we are called to make disciples of Jesus Christ for the transformation of the world. We hope you will join us for one of the bible study opportunities coming up this fall here at RUMC as we seek to grow in our knowledge of God, scripture, and faith. With a variety of topics, each of these classes will engage in deep study, rich discussion, and communal prayer as participants learn and grow together. Go to rumc.com/bible studies or pick up a booklet in the lobby to learn more.
Malone Dodson Golf Tournament
The 20th Annual Malone Dodson Golf Tournament to benefit The RUMC Foundation, Inc. is set for Monday Oct. 9, 2017. Last Chance! We are offering a special discount for RUMC Members if you register by Aug. 31. Check out our 80th birthday tribute opportunity in honor of Dr. Malone Dodson. Information/ Registration: www.rumc.com/golf.
Child Development Center Also Celebrates Malone Dodson
Malone Dodson’s 80th birthday is also being celebrated with a benefit for Roswell’s Child Development Center. This will be an event on Sunday, September 17th, at the home of Mayor Jere & Claudia Wood, 10850 Stroup Road, (fish fry, beer, wine, and dancing. $80/person.
Tickets: http//bit.ly/MaloneDodsonBirthday
Small Things Support Our Various Mission Outreaches!
Please continue collecting the Boxtops labels found on many products. Labels for Education are not printed on as many grocery items any more, but they will be accepted at Red Bird School until the end of 2017.
Please continue to save the pull tops from soda cans to support the Ronald McDonald House which Nancy and Johnie Wright are collecting.
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Fred Brown – August 28
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Sharon Erdman – August 31
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Ann Douglas – September 1
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Carolyn & George Batterson – September 1, 2007 – 10 years
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Lynn & Jim Adcock – September 1, 1967 – 50 years!
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Jeannie & Jim Ehlers – September 2, 1967 – 50 years!
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Lynda & Bob Leckie – September 2, 1962 – 55 years!
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Aug 26 – Multiply!
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October 9 – 20th Annual Malone Dodson Golf Tournaments
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November 1, 2, and 3 – CUC Annual Retreat – Winshape Center, Berry College
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