John 10:10 “The thief comes only to steal, kill and destroy; I (Jesus) have come that they might have life, and might have it more abundantly. ESV
Sunday, August 8, 2021
What’s New at the Biblical History Center
Scott Dickson will be our speaker on Aug. 8. His topic will be “What’s new at the Biblical History Center” which is in La Grange, GA. And he will use this as scripture: So Jesus spoke again, “I assure you that I am the gate of the sheep. All who came before me were thieves and outlaws, but the sheep didn’t listen to them. I am the gate. Whoever enters through me will be saved. They will come in and go out and find pasture. The thief enters only to steal, kill, and destroy. I came so that they could have life—indeed, so that they could live life to the fullest. John 10.7-10 (CEB)
John 10:10 “The thief comes only to steal, kill and destroy; I (Jesus) have come that they might have life, and might have it more abundantly. ESV
Sunday, August 8, 2021
What’s New at the Biblical History Center
Scott Dickson will be our speaker on Aug. 8. His topic will be “What’s new at the Biblical History Center” which is in La Grange, GA. And he will use this as scripture: So Jesus spoke again, “I assure you that I am the gate of the sheep. All who came before me were thieves and outlaws, but the sheep didn’t listen to them. I am the gate. Whoever enters through me will be saved. They will come in and go out and find pasture. The thief enters only to steal, kill, and destroy. I came so that they could have life—indeed, so that they could live life to the fullest. John 10.7-10 (CEB)
CUC Sunday School Class
CUC attendance Sunday, August 1
Members 79
Visitors 3
Teacher 1
Zoom 14
Total 97
We continue to have class both in the classroom and on Zoom
It is good to be together again face to face, but thank goodness for Zoom for those of CUC who prefer to stay at home!
Attendance Register for CUC Class
We are now signing an attendance sheet passed in class. If you are attending by Zoom be sure that you register your attendance to show participation online using your personal cell phone or tablet. Go online to: www.rumc.com/connect-card to register
CUC Wednesday Night Dinner
We were treated superbly at Altobelli’s last Wednesday (39 CUCers).
CUCers will dine in Paradise at a popular East Cobb Mexican themed restaurant at 5:30pm on August 11. Paradise Grill is located at 3605 Sandy Plains Rd., Marietta 30066 – next to Publix at intersection of Shallowford Rd. & Sandy Plains Rd..
The Summer Dinner Out Signup sheet will be passed at Sunday School. If you don’t sign up and can attend or you sign up and can’t attend, please notify Larry Douglas by noon Tuesday.
Let’s Go!! RUMC to visit the Biblical History Center
Date: Friday, August 27.
This archaeological museum explores daily life in ancient times and brings the words and stories of the Bible to life for visitors. As one earlier RUMC visitor stated, “I learned more here in one day than I learned on a two week visit to Israel!” Depart RUMC by motor coach at 8:15 a.m. with return approximately 4:30 p.m.
Select one of the two different tours available:- The Garden Tour, a docent-led tour through the Life of the Shepherd, Life of the Farmer, and Life of the Village areas in the Archaeological Replica garden or – The “l Am” Tour, a docent-led tour of the garden, focusing on replicas giving us deeper understanding of the meaning of the “I Am” sayings of Jesus in the Gospel of John. Depart RUMC by motor coach at 8:15 a.m. with return approximately 4:30 p.m.
Each tour includes a guided visit to the Artifact Gallery, which displays over 250 ancient artifacts on loan from the Israeli Antiquities Authority, all shown in a contextual setting.
Both tour groups will enjoy a biblical meal in authentically designed meal rooms, enjoying food very similar to that Jesus and his disciples would have shared at the Last Supper.
$60/person includes transportation, tours, and meal. Register at http://www.rumc.com/adults/ (scroll down below all the study/group options). Limited space available, so register soon
CUC President’s Message
Growing UP
by Kerryn Smith
“Out of the depths I cry to you, O Lord. Lord, hear my voice! Let your ears be attentive to the voice of my supplications!” (Psalm 130.1-2)
“Grow up!” Have you ever said that to a child? I have been guilty of telling my children to grow up when they became frustrated, crying about something they should have been able to do by themselves. We tell our children to grow up because we want them to become independent.
While we expect our children to become more independent and to run to us less for help as they mature, God wants just the opposite of his children. A mature child of God is not someone who runs less to God; a mature Christian runs to God more. God tells us to grow up. We do this when we cry more and rely more on him.
We can become irritated when our children cry for help. God, on the other hand, loves it when his children cry for help. He doesn’t mind what time of day it is or even if we cry to him about the same thing over and over. God commands us to pray this way. This helps me to appreciate when my children run to me, giving me patience and a greater willingness to listen.
How often do we cry to the Lord? Do we cry to him only when all else has failed? Let us grow up and turn to God with all our concerns.
Things to remember:
- Aug 13-Friday on the Commons
- Aug 15-Big Sunday at RUMC-Lunch after the service
- Sep 5- 1st Sunday Communion Services in the chapel at 8:30 AM
- Sep 8- Prime Time Singers group is starting back-rehearsal starts at 11 AM
See you in person on Sunday!
God Bless,
Fred
Prayer Requests
- Margie Avery for relief of pain following surgery Thursday.Pray for her to be pain free and that this clears up her cancer. She will be going to rehab for several weeks for her recovery.
- Diane Stephens as she has continues radiation
Continuing Prayers
- Dick Anthony– as he continues to deal with health problems
- Sister Backus– with continuing back problems and Parkinson’s Disease
- Pat (Mrs.) Cooney and (Mr.) Pat as she continues to battle multiple myeloma
- Mary Kay Mills– as she continues to recover from her bout with leukemia
- Earnie Robertson at Vickory Rose
- Betty Smith at the Mansions
- Edna Smith as she adjusts to residency at the Mansions. Visitors, with call ahead, are appreciated.
- Stan Thomason – He enjoys hearing from CUC friends
- Vince and Donna Grosse thank you for your continued prayers for their friend Susan Ouzts being treated for pancreatic cancer. She is doing well and appreciates your prayers.
Answered Prayer
Regarding the prayer request in CUC last Sunday: The judge Tyler went before was lenient . He told Tyler he had faith in him based on the responses he received. He also said “I don’t want to see you your face in any court”. Thank you all for your prayers and concerns on Tyler’s behalf. Our God responds to prayers. Love, Brenda Burell
Please pray for needs expressed and unexpressed for CUC members, and for friends and relatives of CUC class members who are facing illnesses, loss of loved
ones, and important decisions to be made. Prayers also for our nation and its people.
Birthdays
- Sharon Schnakenberg– Aug 8
- Jim Morman – Aug 11
- Larry Douglas-Aug 12
- Ann O’Meara – Aug 13
- Gale Davis-Aug 14
Anniversaries
- Norma and Dave Hills – August 11, 1957, Hart, MI, 64 years!!
- Ann and Don McNew— August 12, 1961,Ripley, WV, 60 years!
- Myra & Julian Belote– Aug 12, 1989, Jacksonville, FL, 32 years
From Jacob Crane
We are just finishing up a great week here in the RUMC kitchen. We were able to Serve 290 Hot meals this week to go along with around 115 Frozen meals! Thanks as always to all of you for your help getting the word out about this ministry. Please continue to spread the menu around as you see fit.
RUMC Weekly Take Home Menu
August 10th and August 12th
- Tuesday: Cheesy Beef Enchiladas, Mexican Rice Pilaf, Seasoned Black Beans.
- Thursday: Pesto Chicken and Broccoli Alfredo, Cesear Salad, Garlic Bread.
Our Current Selection of Frozen Meals…First Come First Serve!
Frozen Meals $5
1. Macaroni and Cheese
2. Beef Stroganoff w/ Egg Noodles
3. Jerk Chicken Wings w/ Rice Pilaf
Frozen Soups $4 (3 for $10)
4. Chicken and Dumpling Soup
5. Beef and Barley Soup
6. Brunswick Stew
Support for Our Missions:
Continue to save those flip tops for Ronald McDonald Houses! Continue to contribute support to Murphy Harpst using Amazon Smile. Also register at Publix.com with Murphy Harpst school as the one to receive a portion of your receipts at Publix.
- August 14 – 2021 HomeStretch Road Race
- September 9th– RUMC WNO restarts
- October 10,11,12– CUC Retreat at Hiawasee
- October 11– Annual Malone Dodson Golf Tournament
- December 7 – CUC Christmas Party
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