God said to Moses, “I am Who I Am. This is what you say to the Israelites. ‘I Am has sent me to you'”
Exodus 3:14
Sunday, March 18, 2018
The Gospel of Love and Light
This Sunday we continue the Adam Hamilton Lenten series on John — The Gospel of Light and Life with The “I Am” Sayings of Jesus and The Farewell Discourse.
CUC Refreshments
We are thankful for our CUC refreshments each week. This week they will be provided by Jeannie & Jim Ehlers and Bettie & John Goss
Please express thanks to Wanda Taylor who coordinates the CUC refreshments, making sure there are always refreshments every Sunday morning for the enjoyment of CUC members and guests.
CUC Attendance
March 11
77 members and 3 visitors = total 80
CUC Contributions
March 11
CUC Small Group Dinners
Here is your chance to have a nice evening out sharing food and fellowship with a small group of 6-10 fellow CUC members at one of our homes. The sign-up sheet is being passed on Sundays or you may contact Donna or Vince Grosse to be added to the list of class members who will be assigned to individual homes for small group dinners during April and May.
Job Networking
Appreciation was expressed by Bob Schnackenburg for the many volunteers from CUC who assist with Job Networking two Monday nights each month.
Charis Gallery Exhibit
Be sure to visit the Charis Gallery exhibit of decorated birdhouses which runs through April. Several CUC members, Patricia Mashburn, Sharon Schnackenberg and Larry Hunt, have their artwork exhibited and for sale. Proceeds from the exhibit go to local missions.
Homestretch Honored at 25th Anniversary
On Monday, March 19th, HomeStretch will receive a proclamation in the State Capital to honor its 25th Anniversary. We are proud of this opportunity to celebrate HomeStretch “under the dome”. Representative Betty Price will welcome HomeStretch and will read a resolution proclaiming the 25th Anniversary of HomeStretch and its service to homeless families. CUC was involved at the very beginning of this ministry and has continued to support it through these years.
Homestretch Road Race
The Homestretch Run the River Road Race is coming up on Saturday April 14th. Volunteers are needed for activities very early that morning such as parking. See Tom Knight if you want to help.
Murphy Harpst Thanks CUC
Another thank you letter was received from Murphy Harpst thanking CUC for the February birthday party.
Barefoot in the Park
Tickets, which include dinner and the show, are now on sale for this romantic comedy presented by Acting Up March 23-24.
CUC Prayer Requests
- Bob Davis for improved health
- Mary Serafina asks that we continue to pray for her daughter Pam Pruit as she battles cancer. Pam feels your prayers and feels God’s hand on her life.
CUC Thanksgiving
- Nancy Van Horn, back to CUC class with her health improved, expresses appreciation to CUC for the support she received during recent illness.
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.
Birthdays
- Virginia Thomason – March 20
- Dave Hills – March 22
Anniversaries
- Sharon & Bob Schnackenberg – March 23, 1968 – 50 years !
Calendar Reminders
- March 23, 24 – Acting Up – Barefoot in the Park
- Saturday, April 14 – Homestretch 2018 Run the River
- August 2-4 – RUMC Garage Sale Extravaganza
- Oct. 31, Nov. 1,2 – CUC Annual Retreat at Winshape Retreat
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