CUC Sunday School Class
Grace to you, and peace, from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ. Philemon 1:3
Sunday, January 21, 2024
The Meaning of the Cross
This Sunday Bob Fletcher will be CUC’s teacher. His subject title is “Letter to Philemon—The meaning of the cross”. Philemon 1:18 “…if he owes you anything, put it on my account.” We always look forward to Bob’s lessons!
Zoom
We continue to have class both in the classroom and on Zoom. We 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 – January 21, 2024
Time: 9:30 AM Eastern time
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/9712823041
Meeting ID: 971 282 3041
Those attending class via Zoom should be signed into Zoom and admitted no later than 9:40 AM to prevent feedback noise.
CUC Attendance
Sunday, January 14
Members 79
Teacher 1
Zoom 9
Total 89
Prayer Requests
(Please help keep your weekly CUC newsletter editor updated as to prayers needed for our fellow CUC members and their families.)
Please pray for full recovery of many CUC members suffering from various respiratory infections including Covid in recent weeks.
Virginia Hardy –for recovery from pneumonia
Rose Lappe –pray that new cancer drug regimen will be effective, and for relief of neck pain from a recent fall. Also for both Rose and Jim to recover quickly from Covid
Shirley May as she sees new physician for relief of back pain
Doug and Bev Tatom- for relief of back pain for both of them.
Ongoing Prayers
Don and Marlene McCloed who both have health problems
Edna Smith at the Phoenix at Milton
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.
Birthdays
| Carol Kline January 23 |
Anniversaries
| January 22, 2019 | Gannett & Sister Backus married, Birmingham, AL, 55 years! |
Jacob’s RUMC Hospitality Updates
We are looking forward to seeing you at our Wednesday Night Supper this coming Wednesday, January 24! This week we will be Serving Oven Roasted Beef Sirloin w/ Peppercorn Gravy over Buttermilk Mashed Potatoes, Roasted Carrots, Buttered Yeast Roll, Creamy Mushroom Soup, Chocolate Cake, and Assorted Cookies. Supper is served from 5:00 pm – 6:45 pm. You can order ahead online at the link below or you can just arrive during serving hours and enjoy! We can also box up family meals “to go”, but please order these by Tuesday Night if possible so that we know how many to plan for. You can also still pre-order frozen meals online to pick up Monday- Thursday from 9:00 am – 3:00 pm., or just stop by the kitchen during those hours to pick up any frozen meals we have in stock. You can always find menus and register online by visiting the RUMC website here: https://www.rumc.com/wednesday/
Our Tuesday Community and Fellowship Lunches this Tuesday, January 23 from 11:30 am – 1:15. Dine in or take-out available. This week we will be Serving Lasagna Bolognese w/ Caesar Salad and Garlic Bread! $8.00 Frozen Meals are always available for Purchase: https://www.rumc.com/wednesday/ https://www.rumc.com/widgets/event-details/?id=27085 (Tuesday Community and Fellowship Lunch and Frozen Meals) Tuesday Community and Fellowship Lunch January 23- Lasagna Bolognese, Caesar Salad, Garlic Bread, Cookie $8.00 per Meal $35.00 Family Meal “To go” (24 Hour Advance Notice Please) (Feeds 6 and Includes Salad, Bread, and Cookies)
Order this week’s frozen meals by clicking the link: https://www.rumc.com/widgets/event-details/?id=27085 (Frozen Meals and Tuesday Lunches). Frozen Meals $7 (3 for $20),Smoked BBQ Pork Loin w/ Wild Rice Pork Loin (GF),Sweet and Sour Chicken w/ Fried Rice,Frozen Soup $3 (4 pints for $10),Black-Eyed Pea Soup (GF),Southern Vegetable Soup (GF),Family Size Frozen Meal $25 (Feeds 8+)Chicken Pot Pie
Virtual Dementia Tour
Reserve your spot today for the Virtual Dementia Tour®. The Virtual Dementia Tour enables people to experience the physical and cognitive challenges facing those with dementia. It is an evidence-based, patented program designed so that, by temporarily altering participants’ physical and sensory abilities, anyone can experience what it’s like to live with dementia. The Virtual Dementia Tour is specifically curated for caregivers, friends, and healthcare providers who interact with individuals living with dementia. The Details: Thursday, January 25, 11 am-1 pm,Roswell UMC, Dining Room ,Pre-registration is required. To register visit: www.rumc.com/virtual ,This program is limited to 20 participants. For more information contact Toni Fagan, tfagan@rumc.com or 770-261-1767
News from Worship Arts
After an extensive search and a very thorough vetting process, the Worship Arts Director Search Committee has selected Angela Lepkofker to be the new Director of Worship Arts replacing Dr. Michael Cromwell. The committee, our clergy and our Sanctuary Choir felt that the gifts and graces that Angela possesses best fit the needs of the Worship Arts program. Angela is a former member of the Juilliard Opera Center and excels in concert repertoire. She was Adjunct Professor of Voice at Nyack College in NY and at The King’s College in NY, Professor of Music at Free Will Baptist College in Nashville, and taught English Diction at the Juilliard School, Manhattan School of Music, and Mannes School of Music. Angela has been Director of Music at several churches including Emmanuel Faith Community Church in CA; Grace Church in NJ; Southside Baptist in Nashville, TN; Crestview United Methodist Church in Austin, TX; and New Hope Baptist in Mauldin, SC. Angela is married to Todd and they have two children, Charlton who is 23 and Ryun who is 15. Please keep this family in your prayers as Angela “officially” steps into her permanent role.
Wednesday Night Classes
Wednesday Night Classes kicked off 4 NEW classes this past Wednesday. This time, classes vary in length. Two of them will “close” to new members after week 2. And one of them REQUIRES registration. All classes are 6:30-7:30 unless otherwise specified: Celebration of Discipline- This is a 12-week study on the Spiritual Disciplines and the book by Richard Foster. We will look at a different discipline each week. This class is taught by RUMC clergy and other RUMC teachers and will be in the Trinity Cafe. Epic of Eden: Isaiah– Bruce Purvis will be leading this study on the book of Isaiah and the popular book by Sandra Richter. It lasts 10 weeks and will be in Room B246/248. It will close to new members after week 2.All About Joy: Secrets From Philippians- This study was written by and will be taught by our own, Debbie Goodwin. She has led it previously as a “Women’s Only” Bible Study. It was so popular that we asked her to do it in a 5-week class for WNS for everyone. It will be in room B239. Disciple Bible Study- Fast Track- Old Testament– This 12-week condensed version of the traditional Disciple Bible Study offers a great look at the entire Old Testament in only 12 weeks instead of the usual 26 weeks. It lasts a little longer and requires registration. It will be held in the Dining Room (across from the Fellowship Hall) and will go from 6:30-8pm. Mark Kramer will be leading this class. To register or for more info- https://www.rumc.com/widgets/event-details/?id=26771
There will be a Disciple- Fast Track- New Testament class beginning Feb 21 taught by Bob Fletcher. It will also be on Wed nights from 7-8:30pm. To register- https://www.rumc.com/widgets/event-details/?id=26759)
Sunday Morning Volunteer Team
The Sunday Morning Volunteer Team is looking for volunteers to help in several different areas. Anyone interested in serving Sundays as a greeter, Children’s SS leader, door host, usher or anything else, please contact JoAn Hobbs at jhobbs@rumc.com.
RUMC Women’s Retreat
2024 RUMC Women’s Retreat– March 15-17 at Callaway Gardens Resort. It will be led by Ellen Shepard with worship led by Carol and Vanessa Ford. Begins at 7pm on Friday and ends at 10am on Sunday. Transportation from the church (4p on Friday) and back (noon on Sunday) is available. We have single and double occupancy available. Registration Link https://www.rumc.com/widgets/event-details/?id=27282
RUMC Men’s Retreat
2024 RUMC Men’s Retreat- March 22-24 in Cleveland, GA. Cost is $200 per person lodging and most meals included. Transportation is available. It’s a conference, but it’s designed to be different, to be personal. You’ll sit at a table with other like-hearted men. Worship, listen to talks from top communicators, discuss what we’re learning, and create space to listen to our Heavenly Father. It’s our chance to refill the cups of men just like you, who pour out so much to others. Contact Eric Stephens for more info- Eric.Stephens@zpaper.com
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 Missions:
Continue to save those flip tops for Ronald McDonald Houses and bring them in to CUC for Nancy Wright
Continue to contribute support to Murphy Harpst using AmazonSmile.
Also register at Publix.com with Murphy Harpst School as the one to receive a portion of your receipts at Publix and Kroger.
Calendar
RUMC Women’s Retreat March 15-17
RUMC Men’s Retreat– March 22-24
Ed. Note: If you have a prayer request or an announcement to be included in the CUC Friday email to the CUC members, please forward it to suewaite@bellsouth.net by Thursday evening. There are many announcements that come from RUMC weekly. If you feel any specifically should be included in this CUC newsletter please let Sue know.
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