Luke 23:26 – As they led him away, they seized Simon from Cyrene, who was on his way in from the country, and put the cross on him and made him carry it behind Jesus.
Luke 23: 33:34a – When they came to the place called the Skull, there they crucified him, along with the criminals-one on his right, the other on his left. Jesus said “Father, forgive them, for they do not know what they are doing.
Our Lenten Series study will be from the book Final Words From the Cross by Adam Hamilton. Nancy Wistrand will be teaching chapter 1 entitled “Father Forgive Them…”.
CUC Sunday School Class
We continue to have class both in the classroom and on Zoom. We still have Zoom for those of CUC who prefer to stay at home or who are away from home! CUC is inviting you to a scheduled Zoom meeting.
Topic: CUC Zoom Meeting – February 26, 2023
Time: 9:30 AM Eastern time
Those attending class via Zoom should be signed into Zoom and admitted no later than 9:40 AM to prevent feedback noise. Also during the class please be sure to MUTE! Thanks for everyone’s cooperation on this!
Prayers for Jim Ehlers and his Family on the passing of Jeannie .
Her Celebration of Life will be Tuesday, March 7. 2023 at 11:00am at RUMC, and her Interment will be in the Garden of Love
LaVerne Lamb’s daughter – Kathy – admitted to Emory hospital – in ICU, they can’t keep her blood pressure up, and UTI.
Tom Cantrell – prayers needed for healing – for complications from the catheter he had from his cystoscopy.
George Waite – Please continue prayers for George’s recovery as he remains in the ICU at North Fulton Hospital.
Lori Walsh – We are fortunate to have her as our RUMC Business Administrator. She began chemotherapy this week for ovarian cancer and has asked CUC to be a prayer support partner. Please put her on your prayer list. You may also send cards to her at the church as she will continue to work. If you have questions please contact Gale or Roger Davis.
Rose Lappe – continue prayers as she also continues chemo.
Edna Smith at Village Park Alpharetta. She very much appreciates your prayers.
Ongoing Prayers
Sister Backus – for relief of increased back pain and other disabilities
Babs Skillings – to have relief of pain
Pray for the caregivers of those who are ailing.
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 and for the people of Ukraine.
Birthdays
Saturday, February 25 – Jane Bailey
Sunday, February 26 – Mary Mitchell
Monday, February 27 – Marlene MacLeod’s
Anniversaries
Monday, February 27 – Linda and Tom Cantrell – Anniversary – 1965
Monday, February 27 – Stella and Wilford Boayue – Anniversary – 1972
The Commons Project Update
The Commons Project will provide an inviting outdoor setting to welcome community, encourage outreach, expand capacity for worship, and help meet the growing needs of Roswell UMC and the surrounding community. Wednesday, March 1 at 4:30 p.m. has been selected for our Groundbreaking Celebration, and you are invited to come and participate. Wednesday Night Supper will be available immediately afterward in Fellowship Hall. Be sure to mark the date! Visit our website for more information or to donate.
Neighborhood Care Groups
Don’t forget to make a call or a text or visit this week to someone in your CUC Neighborhood Care Group!
Support for Our CUC Missions:
Continue to save those flip tops for Ronald McDonald Houses.
Continue to contribute support to Murphy Harpst using AmazonSmile. (Amazon is discontining this service)
Also register at Publix.com with Murphy Harpst school as the one to receive a portion of your receipts at Publix and Kroger.
Wednesday, March 1 – Board of Stewards will meet at 6:30 p.m. in the Chapel
Wednesday, March 1 – Devotional Encounters for Lent at 6:15-7 p.m. in the Dining Room – contact Debbie Goodwin.
Saturday, March 25 – ” The annual birthday party our class hosts at the Murphy-Harpst Children’s Home will be on March 25. Teenagers with birthdays that month will be celebrated, and all others who attend will enjoy cake, ice cream, and a game of Bingo with prizes to happy winners. More information for the class will be provided in coming weeks.”
Sunday, March 12 – Daylight Savings Time, Rise and Shine! – make sure your clocks are turned forward one hour
Sunday, April 9 – Easter Sunday
Oct 17- 19, 2023 – CUC Fall Retreat
CUC 