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CUC Newsletter – Saturday – November 3, 2018

By Doug Tatom on November 3, 2018

Remember this: Whoever sows sparingly will also reap sparingly, and whoever sows generously will also reap generously. Each of you should give what you have decided in your heart to give not reluctantly or under compulsion, for God loves a cheerful giver.

2 Corinthians 9:6-7

Sunday, November 4, 2018

Daylight Savings time ends this Saturday night. Be sure to set your clocks back unless you want to be extra early for CUC.

Five Prayers That Changed My Life

Our lesson this Sunday will be presented by Debbie Goodwin. The title is “Five Prayers That Changed My Life”. She will support each of the prayers with specific scripture. We look forward to being blessed and challenged by Debbie’s lesson.

CUC Refreshments

We are thankful for our CUC refreshments each week. This Sunday they will be provided by Gayle & George Crolius, and Lenna & John Sharp

CUC Attendance

Sunday, October 28
Members 87, Teachers 2, Guest 1
Total 90

CUC Offering

Sunday, October 28
$96

CUC Retreat

See all Photos

Seventy seven CUC members have enjoyed a wonderful retreat at Winshape Retreat Center on the Berry College campus this week in spite of less than perfect weather.

Thanks especially to Roger and Gale Davis for making all the arrangements and leading the retreat, Rev. Jeff Ross and Rev. Tom Davis for presenting the program, Bonnie White for leading the music, Doug Tatom for video production, and Martha Knight for arranging for communion.

Consecration Sunday

This Sunday, November 4 is Consecration Sunday. Please pray about your commitment to give to support the mission and ministry of RUMC in 2019. Bring your pledge card with you to worship or you can also make your commitment online at rumc.com/pledge.

Booth Western Art Museum

Wednesday, November 14th at 9:00 AM is planned for a CUC trip to the Booth Western Art Museum in Cartersville to see the Frederic Remington exhibit. Experience the biggest Remington exhibit ever in the South, with treasures from the Frederic Remington Art Museum and beyond. We will tour the museum and have lunch. Contact Patsy Lanham for more information.

CUC Christmas Party

Please join us for fun, fellowship and great food at the CUC Christmas Party, Monday, December 3 from 6 to 10 pm at the Metropolitan Club, 5895 Windward Parkway, Alpharetta, Georgia. $39 per person, cash or check. Please make checks payable to CUC with Christmas Party on the memo line. A cash bar will be available. If you have any questions please contact MariAnna Brown or a member of the social committee.

Christmas for Murphy Harpst Children

The CUC Class will help residents at Murphy-Harpst celebrate Christmas again in 2018. On the four Sundays in November a basket will be passed to receive donations of checks made out to CUC with CUC Murphy-Harpst Christmas on the notation line. Teenagers receiving gift cards will be able to shop for themselves! Thank you, class, for your generosity. Questions? Contact Betty or Larry Hunt.

Wednesday Night Out (WNO)

Wednesday, November 7 join with other RUMC members for

Swedish Meatballs, Egg Noodles,
Roasted Brussel Sprouts, Yeast Rolls,
Italian Vegetable Soup, and
Dutch Apple Cobbler.

Operation Christmas Child

Operation Christmas Child Shoe Boxes are now available—Please help fill boxes with gifts for children in impoverished countries around the world through Samaritans Purse.

Lynne Roberts will have boxes available in CUC class. Collection week is November 12-18 and you may bring your box in at any time between now and then on Sunday or leave it in the closet in our room. Lynn will collect them on the 12th and 18th of November or you can bring a filled box anytime. ( See Operation Christmas Child email from Dave Roberts, sent Oct. 17, for details)

Annual RUMC Pecan Sale for Missions

The annual Pecan Sale began Oct. 28, and supports the Boy Scouts, Missions, MUST Ministries, and other Discovery Sunday School missions and outreach efforts.

The pecans will be available to purchase in our CUC classroom between 9:00 and 9:30 this Sunday or order online at rumc.com/pecans or pick up a form in the main office, Chapel building.

Price of pecans: single bag – $9.00, 3 bags $25.00, case of 30 -$240.00. Deadline for orders is Sunday, Nov. 18. Orders will be available for pick up Oct. 28-Dec. 9 in the main office Sundays from 8:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. and Mondays-Thursdays from 8 a.m.- 4:30 p.m.

“Beautifully Broken” Girls’ Night Out

Ladies, join Melissa Mobley on Thursday, Nov. 8, 7-9 PM for good food, worship and story-telling as we learn how women can push past adversity as God creates us to be beautiful masterpieces. Donations benefit Drake House. Registration: mmobley@rumc.com

RUMC Mission Booth

You can help by donating collectibles, seasonal items, small furniture, and china. Drop off your donations at the RUMC front office. The booth is in City Antiques, which is located at 700 Holcomb Bridge Road.
Questions: Ann Gordon, 770.490.7900

Birthdays

Mary Lee Copeland – Nov 4
Bill Griffin – Nov 5
Betty Hunt – Nov 7
Norma Taylor – Nov 8
Garlinn Story – Nov 8
Allen Buckley – Nov 9

Anniversaries

Virginia and Stan Thomason – Nov 5, 1960 – 58 years!
Sara & Paul Beecham – Nov 8, 1958 – 60 years !!

Johnny Johnson for return to better health
Don McNew – for relief of pain as he recovers from 5 fractured ribs
Mary Serafina and her family, as her sweet daughter Pam has gone to her home with God after a valiant battle with cancer
Pat (Mrs.) Cooney as she has chemo for multiple myeloma. Keep her and her husband Pat in your prayers.

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.

Nov. 8th – Girls’ Night Out
Nov 14th – CUC Booth Museum trip
Nov 29 – Dec 1 – RUMC 1st Annual Christmas Gift and Craft Show
Dec 3 – CUC Christmas Party at the Metropolitan Club
Dec. 7, 7:30 p.m., Dec. 9, 3 p.m. – Christmas Festival Concerts

Posted in: Anniversaries/Birthdays, Announcements, Calendar, Christmas, Classes, CUC Christmas Party, CUC Retreat, Fall Retreat, Missions, Murphy Harpst, Operation Christmas Child, Prayer, Prayer Concerns, Prayer List, Retreat, Senior Day Trips

CUC Newsletter – Saturday – October 28, 2018

By Doug Tatom on October 27, 2018

The Lord is my light and my salvation, whom shall I fear? The Lord is the strength of my life, of whom (or what) shall I be afraid?

Psalms 27:1

Bible Verse of the Week

This week’s Bible verse is a favorite of Dal Zierk. He writes: When I was in grade 8 and being confirmed, my aunt and sponsor could not attend my confirmation because she lived too far away. But, she sent me a letter and stated how meaningful her Bible verse (Psalms 27:1) was to her and she knew that my Bible verse would be just as meaningful to me. Of the thousands of verses in the Bible, guess which verse the pastor chose randomly for me…Psalms 27:1. To me that was a miracle and the verse has been very impactful throughout my life. In fact, I say it to myself at least once every single day.

Sunday, October 28, 2018

Missions

CUC Refreshments

We are thankful for our CUC refreshments each week. This Sunday they will be provided by Myra & Julian Belote and Lesleigh & Jeff Coelho

CUC Attendance

Sunday, October 21
88 members, 1 guest, 1 teacher, total 90

CUC Offering

Sunday, October 21
$83

Welcome Our New CUC Member !

Charlotte Boroughs, long time RUMC member, has joined CUC

CUC RETREAT BULLETIN

The time is almost here ! ! Wednesday we convene for our 2018 CUC Retreat. Here are details you need to know:

Payment of remaining balance – If you haven’t paid the remaining balance for the retreat, please do so this Sunday. Amounts are:
Couples in double room $315, Single in private room $200, Single in shared room – $130

Speakers: Tom Davis and Jeff Ross

The theme of the retreat is: “Moving Forward”

Session Topics

Session 1 Celebrating who we are
Session 2 Making Disciples out of Followers, Followers out of Wanderers
Session 3 What are we called to build?

“Senior Trip with Cheryl Rogers”

For those who are not going to the retreat and who have not already seen this show, don’t miss it. It is great fun! Seniors Enriched Living (SEL) is hosting “Senior Trip with Cheryl Rogers” on Tuesday, Oct. 30th at 12:15 in the DOD gym.

This music and comedy show reminds us all to celebrate 55+ Boomer and Beyond life! Tickets are $5 and can be purchased through SEL. 770-587-3750.

Booth Western Art Museum

CUC Christmas Party

C3: Care.Converse.Connect – a Proactive Approach to Caring

Consider attending the last of four round-table discussions on Tuesday evenings in October at 6:30 in the RUMC Dining room.

Oct. 30 The Next Right Step – a panel discussion.

Pick up a flyer for full details or contact Mary Stokes mstokes@rumc.com
or 770-261-1741

Operation Christmas Child

Operation Christmas Child Shoe Boxes are now available—Please help fill boxes with gifts for children in impoverished countries around the world through Samaritans Purse.

Homestretch BBG in the Burbs

BBQ in the Burbs will be held on Sunday, October 28 from 2:00-6:00 pm on The Grounds at Roswell City Hall. This family friendly event includes amazing BBQ, music, kid’s zone, games and raffles. This event supports Homestretch proudly serving our community for 25 years. Get your tickets at https://homestretch.org/events/roswell-bbq-in-the-burbs/.

Annual RUMC Pecan Sale for Missions

The annual Pecan Sale begins Oct. 28, and supports the Boy Scouts, MUST Ministries, and other Discovery Sunday School missions and outreach efforts.

Order online at rumc.com/pecans or pick up a form in the main office, Chapel building. Deadline for orders is Sunday, Nov. 18.

Orders will be available for pick up Oct. 28-Dec. 9 in the main office Sundays from 8:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. and Mondays-Thursdays from 8 a.m.-4:30 p.m.

RUMC Mission Booth

MURPHY-HARPST THANKS YOU

CUC members, please continue to benefit Murphy-Harpst On Campus School when you shop at a Publix Supermarket. Using your computer, sign up for a Publix.com account.

On the website:

locate My Publix Partners,
select Murphy-Harpst On Campus School, Cedartown, GA,
then close the website.

Information about signing up for a Publix account is available in the CUC classroom every Sunday.
At the store remember to enter your phone number in the credit card scanner BEFORE the cashier totals the charge of your purchase.

Wednesday Night Out (WNO)

WNO is cancelled for next Wednesday, October 31.

Birthdays

Pat Peterson – Oct 29
Bill Thompson – Oct 30
Linda Mooney – Nov 2
Nancy Van Horn – Nov 3

Anniversaries

∉ None ∋

Don McNew – for relief of pain as he recovers from 5 fractured ribs
Nancy Van Horn – for good health and happiness as she moves to her new home in Delaware. We wish her well. She will be missed in CUC
Jan Williams who has moved to assisted living at the Mansions of Alpharetta to be near her husband Bob who is in memory care also at the Mansions of Alpharetta

Continuing prayers

Pat (Mrs.) Cooney as she has chemo for multiple myeloma. Keep her and her husband Pat in your prayers.

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.

Sunday, October 28 – BBQ in the Burbs
Oct. 31, Nov. 1, 2 – CUC Annual Retreat at Winshape
Nov 14th – CUC Booth Museum trip
Nov 29 – Dec 1 – RUMC 1st Annual Christmas Gift and Craft Show
Dec 3 – CUC Christmas Party at the Metropolitan Club

CUC Newsletter – Sunday- October 21, 2018

By Doug Tatom on October 23, 2018

I beseech you therefore, brethren, by the mercies of God, that ye present your bodies a living sacrifice, holy, acceptable unto God, which is your reasonable service. And be not conformed to this world: but be ye transformed by the renewing of your mind, that ye may prove what is that good, and acceptable, and perfect, will of God. Romans

12:1-2 (Old King James Version)

Bible Verse of the Week

This week’s Bible verse is one of Roger Davis’ favorites.

Sunday, October 21, 2018

“Yo Mama and Em”

Our teacher this Sunday is Rusty Gordon. Rusty has taught our class on a number of occasions. He has amused us and challenged us each time he is with us. We look forward to what he has to say this Sunday. Rusty’s lesson title is “Yo Mama and em”. His scripture reference is the second chapter of John.

CUC Refreshments

We are thankful for our CUC refreshments each week. This Sunday they will be provided by Garlinn & Mike Story, Bonnie White, and Mary Kay Mills

CUC Attendance
Sunday, October 14
89 members, 2 visitors, 1 teacher, = Total 92

CUC Offering
Sunday, October 14
$73

Booth Western Art Museum

CUC RETREAT BULLETIN

We are two weeks from our retreat and the general information about the retreat has been provided. Important information for this week is:

All room reservations are now final and we are committed for all those who put down a deposit.
If someone is interested in attending but has not made a reservation, please contact us immediately, and we will contact Winshape to determine if rooms are available.
If you are interested in the tour of Martha Berry’s home, Oak Hill and Museum near the campus let us know. Check the website at http://www.berry.edu/oakhill/. If there is sufficient advance interest we may be able to get a tour guide for the group. Tickets are $7.00.
We will be collecting checks for the remaining balance for the retreat this Sunday and on October 28. The amounts are:

a. Couple in double room – $31
b. Single in private room – $200
c. Single shared room – $130

If you have any questions please contact Gale or Roger Davis

CUC Christmas Party

Saturday, October 20th:  Great Day of Service!

Service Projects will include Rise Against Hunger, Venezuela Now! Food and Medicine Crate, RUMC Street Grace team, Prayer Quilt Ministry, and RUMC Outreach Choir. Bring your family, friends and neighbors to join us. Please visit www.rumc.com/gds for information on times and locations.

Wednesday Night Out (WNO)

Join us weekly from 4:45-6:30 p.m. for dinner in the fellowship hall.

Next week’s menu: Southern Fried Chicken, Macaroni & Cheese, Green Beans, Soup, Salad Bar

C3: Care.Converse.Connect – a Proactive Approach to Caring

Consider attending the last two of four round-table discussions on Tuesday evenings in October at 6:30 in the RUMC Dining room.

Oct. 23: Guide to Legal Documents for Best Elder Care
Oct. 30: The Next Right Step – a panel discussion.

Pick up a flyer for full details or contact Mary Stokes mstokes@rumc.com or 770-261-741

Operation Christmas Child

Operation Christmas Child Shoe Boxes are now available—Please help fill boxes with gifts for children in impoverished countries around the world through Samaritans Purse.

Homestretch BBG in the Burbs

Required Minimum Distributions

Mark 12:17 – says, “Give Caesar what is his and give God what is His” (The Message)

When your Required Minimum Deduction (RMD) comes due consider sending all or part of it directly as your contribution to RUMC or one of it’s Mission Partners. That will help you save on your total taxable income when you pay your taxes. For more information contact Nancy Irwin at 770-261-1726 or nerwin@rumc.com

RUMC Mission Booth

All proceeds realized from the sale of items at the RUMC Mission Booth at City Antiques are designated for missions. All proceeds realized from the October and November sales will be designated to the RUMC hurricane relief effort. You can help by donating collectibles, seasonal items, small furniture, and china. Drop off your donations at the RUMC front office. The booth is in City Antiques, which is located at 700 Holcomb Bridge Road.

Questions: Ann Gordon,

Birthdays

** None **

Anniversaries

Babs and Shaw Skillings – Oct 22, 1966 – 52 years!

Jackie Hubbard – has had her 3rd right knee replacement. Please pray for this to be successful.
Janet Skalzo as she recovers from knee replacement surgery
Gale Earman and Diana Frei, former CUC members, need our prayers. Diana was diagnosed with lymphoma about three years ago. It has not gone well. She has had to have her spleen removed and part of her left lung. She has broken both hips and is wheel chair bound. She is also suffering from dementia. Gale is her sole caregiver and is understandably exhausted. They are receiving support from their church, but prayers, cards and notes would be uplifting.
Peggy Rodway requests prayers for the family and friends of Larry Crisler, her brother-in-law, who passed away Thursday.

Continuing prayers:

Pat (Mrs.) Cooney as she has chemo for multiple myeloma. Keep her and her husband Pat in your prayers.
Pray for Mary Serafina and her daughter Pam Pruit as Pam continues her fight with cancer. Mary says they feel our CUC love and prayers wrapped around them.

Thanksgivings

Jim Boswell is back to CUC following heart surgery and doing well
Pastor Andrew Brunson is back home in the United States.
Pray for Terry and Wanda Taylor’s son Kent who remains in his ministry at Pastor Brunson’s church.

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.(Please send updates on any of our ill or recovering classmates so the editor (at suewaite@bellsouth.net) can keep information current)

Oct. 28 – Homestretch BBQ in the Burbs
Oct. 31, Nov. 1, 2 – CUC Annual Retreat at Winshape
Nov 14th – Booth Museum trip
Nov 29 – Dec 1 – RUMC 1st Annual Christmas Gift and Craft Show
Dec 3 – CUC Christmas Party at the Metropolitan Club

Posted in: Anniversaries/Birthdays, Announcements, Calendar, Christmas, Classes, CUC Christmas Party, CUC Retreat, Fall Retreat, Party, Prayer, Prayer Concerns, Prayer List, Refresments, Shoe Boxes

CUC Newsletter – October 5, 2018

By Doug Tatom on October 5, 2018

And you also were included in Christ when you heard the word of truth, the gospel of your salvation. Having believed you were marked in Him with a seal, the promised Holy Spirit, who is a deposit guaranteeing our inheritance until the redemption of those who are God’s possession-to the praise of His Glory.

Ephesians 1: 13-14. NIV

Bible Verse of the Week

This is a favorite verse of Paul Beecham – With this promise we can rest assured in our salvation.

Sunday, October 7, 2018

Student Ministry 101

Our speaker this Sunday is Wilson Barber, Associate Minister to Students at RUMC. His topic is “Student Ministry 101: Why a healthy Student Ministry is critical for a healthy Church”. Wilson has a passion for working with students and has been especially involved with mission trips. Wilson will help us have a better appreciation of our Student Ministry.

CUC Refreshments

Refreshments Last Sunday – 9-30-2018

We are thankful for our CUC refreshments each week. This Sunday they will be provided by Betty & Larry Hunt and Ann & Don McNew.

CUC Attendance

Sunday, September 30
92

CUC Offering

Sunday, Sept 30
$96

Time to Sign Up for Small Group Dinners!

The Fellowship Committee is planning our upcoming CUC Small mstokes@rumc.com_Group Dinners, If you have not yet had the opportunity to sign up please contact Kris Taylor

Booth Western Art Museum

Wednesday, November 14th at 9:00 AM is planned for a CUC trip to the Booth Western Art Museum in Cartersville to see the Frederic Remington exhibit. Experience the biggest Remington exhibit ever in the South, with treasures from the Frederic Remington Art Museum and Beyond. We will tour the museum and have lunch. Details to follow and the sign up sheet will be passed on Sunday, October 14th for 28 folks. Contact Patsy Lanham for more information mstokes@rumc.com

CUC RETREAT BULLETIN

Winshape Retreat Center

The CUC Retreat at WinShape Conference Center, October 31 – November 2, 2018 is rapidly approaching. We want to keep you informed as we move toward the date.

Due to a couple of unforeseen cancellations and our negotiations with WinShape we do have rooms available. If you have not signed up and would like to attend please contact us immediately.

SPEAKERS – Our speakers and their sessions are set. Jeff Ross will be with us Wednesday evening to start the retreat. Tom Davis will lead the morning session on Thursday, then Jeff will lead the sessions Thursday evening and Friday morning ending with Communion.
TIMES – Arrival time is 3:00 -5:00 pm on Wednesday, October 31. We will gather in the meeting room at 5:30pm for a briefing before going to dinner at 6:00pm. The first session will begin at 7:45 pm.
ACTIVITIES – A number of leisure opportunities will be available for Thursday afternoon. These will include a tour of Martha Berry’s mountain top home, a driving tour of the grounds and buildings of WinShape, a self guided tour of the Berry College campus, several hiking opportunities, bike riding, tennis, disc golf, bocce ball, corn hole, as well as board games in the meeting room.

One other opportunity for Thursday afternoon is a tour of Martha Berry’s home, Oak Hill and Museum near the campus. Tickets are $7.00. If we have enough interest we can get a tour guide for a group. Go on the web and look at www.berry.edu/oakhill/ . Please check this out and if you are interested we need to make reservations by October 14. Call us and let us know of your interest.

PAYMENTS – We will be collecting checks for the remaining balance for the retreat on October 14, 21, and 28. The amounts are: couple in double room – $315, single in a private room – $200 – Single sharing a room – $130.

If you have any questions please contact Gale or Roger Davis

SAVE the DATE

Please mark your calendars and be ready to have lots of fun, good food, and enjoy great company!

The annual CUC Christmas Party will be Monday, December 3, at the Metropolitan Club in Alpharetta. More information will be announced later.
Please feel free to call MariAnna Brown if you have any questions.

Filling Crate for Venezuela

Venezuela’s economic collapse has resulted in medicine being unavailable or in extremely short supply along with severe food shortages tmstokes@rumc.com_hat leave most people living on one meal a day. RUMC, through Venezuela Now! will send a crate of medicine and food to God’s people in Venezuela! In total,

Venezuela Now has successfully shipped over 20 crates of food and medical supplies to the Wesley Medical Center in Cabudare, Venezuela. The medicines from the crate will be given free of charge to patients of the Medical Center and the food will be distributed to the more than 40 churches in the area operating community soup kitchens and used by the Seminary to provide meals to students while on campus for classes.

To send a full crate will require donations of over the counter medicines and food from the congregation. The reason for the specific medications is that these simple, basic items are not available to the average citizen and especially the poor. The specific food items are exactly the ingredients that go into a hearty soup that is prepared.

The specific items are:

· Acetaminophen (Tylenol)
· Ibuprofen (Advil)
· Infant Tylenol and Advil
· Children’s and Adult’s multi-vitamins
· Powdered infant formula
· Canned chicken
· Dried rice
· Dried beans

MariAnna Brown is putting a plastic container in our CUC class for the next 2 Sundays for these items. The crate being filled by RUMC is 48″x40″x60″and will be in the south side of the sanctuary this Sunday.

Wednesday Night Out (WNO)

Join us weekly from 4:45-6:30 p.m. for dinner in the fellowship hall.

Next week’s menu: Herb Roasted Pork Loin, Mushroom Wild Rice Pilaf, Green Beans, Vegetable Soup,Yeast Rolls, Chocolate Cake

C3: Care.Converse.Connect – a Proactive Approach to Caring

Consider attending all four or choose what is most applicable to you of four round -table discussions on Tuesday evenings in October at 6:30 in the RUMC Dining room. Oct. 9 Normal Aging vs. Dementia, Oct 16: Virtual Dementia Tour, Oct. 23: Guide to Legal Documents for Best Elder Care, Oct. 30 The Next Right Step – a panel discussion. Pick up a flyer for full details or contact Mary Stokes mstokes@rumc.com or 770-261-1741

The Sounds of the Spirit Concert Series

Carole Ford and Friends will be in concert on this Sunday, Oct. 7, at 3 p.m. in the Chapel.

Carole will be joined by Fred Sawyers, James Casto, Jim Hettinger, Mike Shetler, “Sevenfold,” and the RUMC Praise Choir in a concert of favorite sacred music.

Selections will include “His Eye Is On the Sparrow,” “Holy, Holy, Holy,” and “This Is Me.” Tickets are not needed for this concert.

Saturday, October 20th:  Great Day of Service! 

Homestretch BBQ in the Burbs

BBQ in the Burbs will be held on Sunday, October 28 from 2:00-6:00 on The Grounds at Roswell City Hall. This family friendly event includes amazing BBQ, music, kid’s zone, games and raffles. This event supports Homestretch proudly serving our community for 25 years. Get your tickets at https://homestretch.org/events/roswell-bbq-in-the-burbs/.

RUMC Mission Booth

All proceeds realized from the sale of items at the RUMC Mission Booth at City Antiques are designated for missions.

All proceeds realized from the October and November sales will be designated to the RUMC hurricane relief effort. You can help by donating collectibles, seasonal items, small furniture, and china. Drop off your donations at the RUMC front office. The booth is in City Antiques, which is located at 700 Holcomb Bridge Road. Questions: Ann Gordon, 770.490.7900

Publix Murphy Harpst Support

On Oct. 1 Publix is changing how its customers contribute to charities such as Murphy Harpst (which has received $109,995 from Publix so far this year). Your tag will no longer work. The new system will only require you to give your phone number at checkout but you must set up your account with Publix. Information was passed out in class on Sunday. See Larry Hunt for full information.

Celebrations

Birthdays

Stan Thomason – Oct 7
Dave Taylor – Oct 8
Dal Zierk – Oct 10
Rose Lappe – Oct 12

Anniversaries

Kathy and Bob Carpenter – Oct 12, 1980 – 38 years

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Jim Boswell’s heart surgery was successfully completed and Jim is doing well and was released yesterday from the hospital. After several doctors appointments today the Boswells will return from Cleveland to Georgia on Saturday. Prayers have been answered!
Jackie Hubbard – has had her 3rd right knee replacement. Please pray for this to be successful.
Janet Skalzo had knee replacement surgery this past week
Peggy Rodway’s brother-in-law Larry Crisler, in Hospice care, in deteriorating condition.

Continuing prayers:

Pat (Mrs.) Cooney as she has chemo for multiple myeloma. Keep her and her husband Pat in your prayers.

Pastor Andrew Brunson is still on house arrest. His next hearing is October 12th and he is hopeful that he will be released. Terry and Wanda Taylor’s son Kent is Andrew’s partner in ministry. Please pray for Andrew’s release.

Pray for Mary Serafina and her daughter Pam Pruit as Pam continues her fight against cancer. Pam had her first radiation treatment this morning for tumors on her brain. She had a tumor removed from her neck/spine last week and it relieved her severe pain. She is one strong person. Mary says they feel our CUC love and prayers wrapped around them.

Thanksgivings

Malone Dodson’s surgery in preparation for his cochlear implant went well.

Marlene MacLeod was back to CUC following a bout with shingles and with a reminder for all to Get Your Shingles Shots!

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.(Please send updates on any of our ill or recovering classmates so the editor (at suewaite@bellsouth.net) can keep information current)

Oct. 7 – The Sounds of the Spirit Concert
Oct 8 – 21st Annual Malone Dodson Golf Tournament
Oct. 20 – Great Day of Service
Oct. 28 – Homestretch BBQ in the Burbs
Oct. 31, Nov. 1, 2 – CUC Annual Retreat at Winshape
Nov 14th – Booth Museum trip
Nov 29 – Dec 1 – RUMC 1st Annual Christmas Gift and Craft Show
Dec 3 – CUC Christmas Party at the Metropolitan Club

Posted in: Anniversaries/Birthdays, Announcements, Christmas, Classes, CUC Christmas Party, CUC Retreat, Fall Retreat, Malone Dodson Golf Tourney, Missions, Murphy Harpst, Prayer, Prayer Concerns, Prayer List, Thanksgiving, Wednesday Night Out, WNO

CUC Newsletter – September 28, 2018

By Doug Tatom on September 29, 2018

This is my command. Love each other. John 15:17

Bible Verse of the Week

Our CUC Bible verse of the week, words of Jesus, of love and of self-discipline, is a favorite of George Martin.

Sunday, September 30, 2018

Identity Theft

Mark Goodwin will be teaching our lesson Sunday. His topic is “Identity Theft”. He will be using multiple scriptures to talk about our identity in Christ and Satan’s attempt to steal our identity.

Mark and Debbie, in the short time they have been with us, have become very active participants is CUC and other RUMC ministries. We look forward to his lesson.

CUC Refreshments

We are thankful for our CUC refreshments each week. This Sunday they will be provided by Jane Bailey, Louise Booysen and Sharon & Bob Schnakenberg

CUC Attendance

Sunday, September 23
78 members + 6 guests + 1 teacher + 85

New CUC Member

We welcome Nancy Spence as our newest CUC member. Nancy has been a member of RUMC since 1966.

CUC Offering

Sunday, Sept 23
$83

Welcome Back

It is good to see to Wilfred and Stella Boayue at CUC again as Wilfred is back from Liberia for 4 months.

Time to Sign Up for Small Group Dinners!

The Fellowship Committee will pass the clipboard for the next two Sundays to attend or host Small Group Dinners. In case you won’t be in town or just want to be first on the list, please contact Kris Taylor to participate. Be sure to indicate if you are available to host.

Newcomers!! This twice-a-year activity is a delightful way to get to know your classmates The Fellowship Committee assigns 6 – 8 guests to “host homes.” The host then organizes the group by finding a convenient date and preparing the main course. Guests bring the side dishes. Easy peasy and lots of fun!

SAVE the DATE

Please mark your calendars and be ready to have lots of fun, good food, and enjoy great company! The annual CUC Christmas Party will be Monday, December 3, at the Metropolitan Club in Alpharetta. More information will be announced later.
Please feel free to call MariAnna Brown if you have any questions.

Wednesday Night Out (WNO)

Join us weekly from 4:45-6:30 p.m. for dinner in the fellowship hall.

Next week’s menu:

Herb Roasted Bone-in Chicken, Mashed Potatoes, Vegetable Medley, Tomato Bisque, Yeast Rolls, Salad Bar, Peach Cobbler.

C3: Care.Converse.Connect – a Proactive Approach to Caring

Consider attending all four or choose what is most applicable to you of four round -table discussions on Tuesday evenings in October at 6:30 in the RUMC Dining room.

Oct. 9 Normal Aging vs. Dementia
Oct 16: Virtual Dementia Tour
Oct. 23: Guide to Legal Documents for Best Elder Care
Oct. 30: The Next Right Step – a panel discussion

Pick up a flyer for full details or contact Mary Stokes mstokes@rumc.com
or 770-261-1741

The Sounds of the Spirit Concert Series

Carole Ford and Friends will be in concert on Sunday, Oct. 7, at 3 p.m. in the Chapel. Carole will be joined by Fred Sawyers, James Casto,

Jim Hettinger, Mike Shetler, “Sevenfold,” and the RUMC Praise Choir in a concert of favorite sacred music. Selections will include “His Eye Is On the Sparrow,” “Holy, Holy, Holy,” and “This Is Me.” Tickets are not needed for this concert.

RUMC Mission Booth

Publix Murphy Harpst Support

On Oct. 1 Publix is changing how its customers contribute to charities such as Murphy Harpst (which has received $109,995 from Publix so far this year). Your tag will no longer work. The new system will only require you to give your phone number at checkout but you must set up your account with Publix. Information was passed out in class on Sunday. See Larry Hunt for full information.

Required Minimum Distributions

Mark 12:17 – says, “Give Caesar what is his and give God what is His” (The Message)

When your Required Minimum Deduction (RMD) comes due consider sending all or part of it directly as your contribution to RUMC or one of its Mission Partners. That will help you save on your total taxable income when you pay your taxes. For more information contact Nancy Irwin at 770-261-1726 or nerwin@rumc.com

Get Your Cans to Church!

September is RUMC’s month to fill the pantry at North Fulton Charities. Remember to bring nonperishable items to church on Sunday mornings or to the church office during office hours Monday-Thursday

Little Things Mean a Lot!

Don’t forget to collect and bring in to CUC your flip tops to support Ronald McDonald Houses.

CUC Helps Red Bird Missions by collecting Labels for Education

Birthdays

Stella Boayue – October 2
Wanda Taylor – October 2

Anniversaries

∈∋— none —∈∋

Jim Boswell’s heart surgery was successfully completed on Monday. He is now in a regular room. He even has a dedicated person that stays with him which is a part of the hospital program. The family was very pleased with the surgeon. Family members have been coming and going so Linda feels well taken care of. Jim will probably be in the hospital another 5-7 days then remain in Cleveland for observation for another week. They appreciate the cards they have received. The address for them is: InterContinental Suites Hotel, 8800 Euclid Avenue, Cleveland, Ohio 44106. Prayers have been effective – Keep them up!
Pat (Mrs.) Cooney as she has chemo for multiple myeloma. Keep her and her husband Pat in your prayers.
Virginia Hardy had a bad fall in the RUMC Columbarium. Pray for a quick recovery from her injuries.
Jackie Hubbard – had her 3rd right knee replacement on last Wednesday, September 26th. Please pray for this to be successful.
Marlene MacLeod has been suffering with a severe case of shingles since August 24. The shingles are subsiding now, but the pain remains constant. Pray for relief of pain.
Janet Skalzo is having knee replacement surgery on Tuesday, October 4
Janet Thomas’ daughter in law was diagnosed with Wegener‘s in August. It attacked her lungs and kidneys and spent some time in ICU. She is on dialysis and chemo. It’s very scary for the whole family because they don’t know what is going to happen. She might have to get a kidney transplant if the chemo or dialysis doesn’t work. Please pray for all who are suffering with these diseases.

Continuing prayers

Pastor Andrew Brunson is still on house arrest. Terry and Wanda Taylor’s son Kent is Andrew’s partner in ministry. Please pray for Andrew’s release soon.
Pray for Mary Serafina and her daughter Pam Pruit as Pam continues chemo for liver cancer. Mary says they feel our CUC love and prayers wrapped around them.

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.(Please send updates on any of our ill or recovering classmates so the editor can keep information current)

Oct. 7 – The Sounds of the Spirit Concert
Oct 8, 10am – 21st Annual Malone Dodson Golf Tournament
Oct. 31, Nov. 1, 2 – CUC Annual Retreat at Winshape Retreat
Nov 29 – Dec 1 – RUMC 1st Annual Christmas Gift and Craft Show
Dec 3 – CUC Christmas Party at the Metropolitan Club

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CUC Newsletter – September 21, 2018

By Doug Tatom on September 21, 2018

“Our soul waits for the Lord; he is our help and shield. Our heart is glad in him, because we trust in his holy name. Let your steadfast love, O Lord, be upon us, even as we hope in you.” Psalm 33:20-22

Bible Verse of the Week
Our CUC Bible verse of the week, Psalm 33:20-22, is Malone Dodson’s favorite.

Sunday, September 23, 2018

How Do You Say It?

Our speaker this Sunday is Marion Brown, Associate Pastor for Missions. Marion’s topic is “How do you say it? She will also be sharing her story so that we can get to know her better. We look forward to Marion being with us.

CUC Refreshments

We are thankful for our CUC refreshments each week. This Sunday they will be provided by Sandy & Bill Griffin and Donna & Vince Grosse

CUC Attendance

Sunday, September 16
87 members +2 guests +1 speaker = 90

CUC Offering

Sunday, Sept 16
$104

CUC’s Music

Each week CUC members enjoy a piano accompaniment of Christian music as we gather. Thank you Virginia Thomason!

Time to Sign Up for Small Group Dinners!

CUC Endowment Fund

The CUC Endowment Distribution committee met to distribute $3,210.70 in funds from the RUMC Foundation.

Homestretch – 25th Anniversary $1,300.00
Noah’s Ark Bowling League Endowment $500.00
MUST Summer Lunch program $1,000.00
Murphy-Harpst Children’s Home $410.70

Thank you for your donations to RUMC Foundation for the CUC Endowment. It allows us to support church projects as well as missions.

Thank You to CUC

CUC received a thank you from Phil Dodson for our contribution to Lunches For Learning.

Books to the People

“Books to the People” will be on Wednesday, September 26, 5-6:30 PM in the Fellowship Hall during Wednesday Night Out. This is a great time to look over new book selections from the RUMC library which is located in the RUMC parlor. Come check out the books and join other CUC members for dinner at WNO.

C3: Care.Converse.Connect – a Proactive Approach to Caring

Consider attending all four or choose what is most applicable to you of four round -table discussions on Tuesday evenings in October at 6:30 in the RUMC Dining room.

Oct. 9 Normal Aging vs. Dementia
Oct 16: Virtual Dementia Tour
Oct. 23: Guide to Legal Documents for Best Elder Care
Oct. 30: The Next Right Step – a panel discussion

Pick up a flyer for full details or contact Mary Stokes mstokes@rumc.com
or 770-261-1741

Job Networking

Many of our CUC members are involved two Monday nights each month in our RUMC Job Networking program. If you are interested in helping with this active program contact Bob Schnackenberg .

Greeters needed in Children’s Area

You are invited to enjoy meeting young RUMC families! Be a greeter once a month in the children’ area for the 9:30 or 11:00 Sunday services. Help children get signed in and to the correct classroom. 9:15-9:45 or 10:40-11:15. Contact Nancy Spence nspence.bumc@gmail.com for information or to volunteer.

RUMC Mission Booth

All proceeds realized from the sale of items at the RUMC Mission Booth at City Antiques are designated for missions. You can help by donating collectibles, seasonal items, small furniture, and china. Drop off your donations at the RUMC front office. The booth is in City Antiques, which is located at 700 Holcomb Bridge Road. Questions: Ann Gordon, 770.490.7900

Required Minimum Distributions

Mark 12:17 – says, “Give Caesar what is his and give God what is His” (The Message)

Get Your Cans to Church!

Little Things Mean a Lot!

Don’t forget to collect and bring in to CUC your flip tops to support Ronald McDonald Houses.

CUC Helps Red Bird Missions by collecting Labels for Education

Birthdays

Wilfred Boayue –Sep 23
Beth Hamilton – Sep 24
Mary Kay Mills – Sep 28

Anniversaries

∈∋— none —∈∋

Linda & Jim Boswell as Jim has open heart surgery to replace his tricuspid valve at Cleveland Clinic on Monday, September 24. . He will be in the hospital for about 10 days after surgery, and they will remain in Cleveland for a few more. They are tentatively scheduled to come home on October 6.
Linda says they feel very blessed to have this opportunity, to know they have your thoughts and prayers.
Latest news from Linda: Jim, Lisa, and I arrived in Cleveland last night (Wednesday Night). Lots of tests all day. In spare time, Jim got 6000 flood buckets and lids donated and delivery arranged. Will have more tests tomorrow, and enter the hospital on Saturday. All is well. Thanks For thoughts and prayers.
Pat (Mrs.) Cooney as she has chemo for multiple myeloma. Keep her and her husband Pat in your prayers.
Jackie Hubbard – will have her 3rd right knee replacement on September 26th. Please pray for this to be successful.
Marlene MacLeod has been suffering with a severe case of shingles since August 24. The shingles are subsiding now, but the pain remains constant. Pray for relief of pain.
Bob Moore recovering from surger
Johnie Wright’s mother, Wilma Diemer, fell Wednesday on her front porch and was having full hip replacement surgery Thursday afternoon in Cookeville, Tn. She is 89 years old.
Received today from Sandy Martin: I received an urgent email just now from our daughter, Jennie. She has friends who have a 9 year old son, Clinton Goode, who had a serious bike accident Tuesday.
He is in ICU at Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta with extensive internal injuries to organs including his pancreas. They are attempting a stent to the pancreas tomorrow.
Clinton needs a miracle and I KNOW they happen. I am asking all you prayer warriors and anyone you may know to pray for this child. If you are in a prayer group, could you please add his name?

Thanksgiving

Bev Tatom – back to CUC, recovered from recent back surgery

Continuing prayers

Pastor Andrew Brunson is still on house arrest. Terry and Wanda Taylor’s son Kent is Andrew’s partner in ministry. Please pray for Andrew’s release soon.
Pray for Mary Serafina and her daughter Pam Pruit as Pam continues chemo for liver cancer. Mary says they feel our CUC love and prayers wrapped around them.

Oct 8, 10am – 21st Annual Malone Dodson Golf Tournament
Oct. 31, Nov. 1, 2 – CUC Annual Retreat at Winshape Retreat
Nov 29 – Dec 1 – RUMC 1st Annual Christmas Gift and Craft Show
Dec 3 – CUC Christmas Party at the Metropolitan Club

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CUC Newsletter – September 14, 2018

By Doug Tatom on September 14, 2018

“Be strong and courageous. Do not be terrified; do not be discouraged, for the Lord your God will be with you wherever you go.”

Joshua 1:6

Bible Verse of the Week

Joshua 1:6 is Charlotte Dodson’s favorite verse. God commissioned Joshua as leader of the Israelite after the death of Moses. He presented assurances to him in Joshua 1, as they were getting ready to cross the Jordan River into the promised land.

Sunday, September 16, 2018

When God Speaks

Our lesson for this Sunday will be presented by Associate Pastor, Melissa Mobley, The title of her lesson is When God Speaks. The Bible references are I Samuel 3:1-10 and 2 Corinthians 12:14-15. Melissa will also be sharing about her background and her ministry at RUMC.

CUC Refreshments

We are thankful for our CUC refreshments each week. This Sunday they will be provided by Shirley & P.D. May and Bettie & John Goss

CUC Attendance

Sunday, September 9
1 teacher + 2 guests + 87 members = 90 total

Welcome Our Newest CUC Member

Janice Scalzo
We will be seeing her more often after she recovers from her planned knee surgery.

CUC Offering

Sunday, Sept 9
$103

CUC’s Music

Each week CUC members enjoy a piano accompaniment of Christian music as we gather. Thank you Virginia Thomason!

Time to Sign Up for Small Group Dinners!

Devotional Websites

The two devotional web sites Roger Davis mentioned in his lesson on September 2 were:

www.dennisonforum.org

www.hutchcraft.com/a-talk-with-you

Note: these links have been added to the CUC Links menu on the cucx.wordpress.com home page (the CUC Links menu is located on the right hand side of the web page)

Thank You

George Batterson has expressed his appreciation to CUC for their support after the loss of his wife Carolyn and has given a nice contribution to CUC in her memory.

NEW COVENANT GROUPS FORMING

Tom Davis spoke in a recent sermon, ” For where two or three are gathered in My name, I am in the midst of them.” This verse really applies to our class, where 97 people currently meet and study in small groups.

In recent months we have added more new members to the class who might be interested in forming their own groups. We have resources for study books and guidelines for setting up these groups.

For more information please contact Ann Douglas or Roger Davis

SAVE the DATE

Please mark your calendars and be ready to have lots of fun, good food, and enjoy great company! The annual CUC Christmas Party will be Monday, December 3 at the Metropolitan Club in Alpharetta. More information will be announced later.
Please feel free to call MariAnna Brown if you have any questions.

Job Networking

Many of our CUC members are involved two Monday nights each month in our RUMC Job Networking program. If you are interested in helping with this active program contact Bob Schnackenberg.

Greeters needed in Children’s Area

Get Your Cans to Church!

Little Things Mean a Lot!

Don’t forget to collect and bring in to CUC your flip tops to support Ronald McDonald Houses.

CUC Helps Red Bird Missions by collecting Labels for Education

Birthdays

Janet Thomas – Sep 19
John Sharp – Sep 19
Jim Ehlers – Sep 22
Mike Ewing – Sep 22

Anniversaries

Betty and Don Gay – Sep 16, 1956 – 62 years!
Rose and Jim Lappe – Sep 16, 1968 – 50 years!
Beverly & Doug Tatom – Sep 19, 1998 – 20 years

Linda & Jim Boswell as they prepare for their trip to Cleveland for Jim’s open heart surgery to replace his tricuspid valve at Cleveland Clinic on September 24. They will go up on Wednesday, September 19. He will have tests for two days, and enter the hospital on Saturday, September 22. He will be in the hospital for about 10 days after surgery, and they will remain in Cleveland for a few more. They are tentatively scheduled to come home on October 6. Linda says they feel very blessed to have this opportunity, to know they have your thoughts and prayers, and to have their family traveling with them
Pat (Mrs.) Cooney as she has chemo for multiple myeloma. Keep her and her husband Pat in your prayers.
Johnny Johnson for a rapid recovery following surgery last week
Bob Moore recovering from successful surgery on Thursday afternoon and coming home Friday afternoon

Continuing prayers

Pastor Andrew Brunson is still on house arrest. Terry and Wanda Taylor’s son Kent is Andrew’s partner in ministry. Please pray for Andrew’s release soon.
Pray for Mary Serafina and her daughter Pam Pruit as Pam continues chemo for liver cancer. Mary says they feel our CUC love and prayers wrapped around them.

Oct 8, 10am – 21st Annual Malone Dodson Golf Tournament
Oct. 31, Nov. 1, 2 – CUC Annual Retreat at Winshape Retreat
Nov 29 – Dec 1 – RUMC 1st Annual Christmas Gift and Craft Show
Dec 3 – CUC Christmas Party at the Metropolitan Club

CUC Newsletter – September 7, 2018

By Doug Tatom on September 7, 2018

Enjoy the Fruit of Your Labor

18 I have seen personally what is the only beneficial and appropriate course of action for people: to eat and drink, and find enjoyment in all their hard work on earth during the few days of their life which God has given them, for this is their reward. 19 To every man whom God has given wealth, and possessions, he has also given him the ability to eat from them, to receive his reward and to find enjoyment in his toil; these things are the gift of God. 20 For he does not think much about the fleeting days of his life because God keeps him preoccupied with the joy he derives from his activity.

Ecclesiastes 5:18-20 (NET Bible)

(selected by Shaw Skillings)

Sunday, September 9, 2018

Spiritual Blindness

The speaker this Sunday will be Bob Fletcher. He is one of CUC favorite guest speakers. His talk will be from Mark, chapters 8-10, titled “Spiritual Blindness”.

CUC Refreshments

We are thankful for our CUC refreshments each week. This Sunday they will be provided by Beth & Bob Hamilton and Kris & Dave Taylor

CUC Attendance

Sunday, September 2
4 guests, 84 members = Total 88

CUC Offering

Sunday, Sept 2
$102

CUC’s Weekly Scriptures

CUC’s 2018-19 class president Sara Beecham is inviting class members to send a favorite Bible verse and a brief remark for our newsletter each week.

NEW COVENANT GROUPS FORMING

In recent months we have added more new members to the class who might be interested in forming their own groups. We have resources for study books and guidelines for setting up these groups.

For more information please contact Ann Douglas or Roger Davis

SAVE the DATE

Calling All Seniors (age 60+)

Do you like to sing? For the Prime Time Singers, RUMC’s Senior Adult Choir under the direction of Tom Alterman, no experience or audition is necessary.

PTS rehearses on Wednesday mornings in the choir room beginning September 5 through May from 10:45 -12 noon for a fun-filled time of rehearsal and fellowship. The choir sings for the First Sunday Communion Services, Senior Adult Activities, and at venues in the community.

Homestretch Volunteers

CUC has been a big supporter of Homestretch since its very beginning. Our own Malone Dodson was an original founder of Homestretch 25 years ago when he saw the need in our community for housing for families who were homeless.

Currently CUC still has a number of active volunteers with Homestretch. Hugh and Sue Gardner work regularly in the office. Sandy Martin serves at the reception desk each Monday. Lynn Adcock serves on the Homestretch Board. Tom Knight and George Waite regularly serve on committees for fund-raising events. Ask any of these people if they know of how you might be of service in this organization

Get Your Cans to Church!

More About Red Bird Missions

Red Bird Christian School has National Honor Society inductees, not only in high school but also junior high. More than 2/3rds of the students continue their studies in universities or colleges beyond Appalachia.

During the years since 1921, this school has gained the reputation as one of the best academic institutions in the mountains and beyond. Red Bird Christian Schools has been recognized by UMC’s Global Ministries Board and given Advance placement because of the institution’s goal of providing career and college preparation, spiritual growth and Christian Leadership Development.

Little Things Mean a Lot!

Don’t forget to collect and bring in to CUC your flip tops to support Ronald McDonald Houses.

CUC Helps Red Bird Missions by collecting Labels for Education

Pat (Mrs.) Cooney has had multiple myeloma recurrence with fractured vertebra. She is having surgery for pain relief and will be starting chemo. Keep her and her husband Pat in your prayer
Bob Moore having surgery this coming Thursday
Carolyn & Ron Hatcher, former CUC members, who within two days, August 26th and 27th, lost their daughter Melanie and grandson Luk

Thanksgivings

John Sharp – for quick recovery from kidney surgery and already back to CUC class on Sunday.

Continuing prayers:

Pastor Andrew Brunson is still on house arrest in Turkey while the U.S. imposes sanctions on Turkey, demanding his release. Please pray for his release soon, or at the scheduled hearing October 12. Terry and Wanda Taylor’s son Kent is Andrew’s partner in ministry.
Pray for Mary Serafina and her daughter Pam Pruit as Pam continues chemo.

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.

(Please send updates on any of our ill or recovering classmates so the editor can keep information current)

Birthdays

Bob Carpenter – Sept. 9
Jill Caviness – Sept. 14

Anniversaries

Lynda & Bob Leckie – Sept. 2, 1962 – 56 years
Judy and Dal Zierk – Sept. 12, 1964 – 54 years

Oct 8, 10am – 21st Annual Malone Dodson Golf Tournament
Oct. 31, Nov. 1, 2 – CUC Annual Retreat at Winshape Retreat
Nov 29 – Dec 1 – RUMC 1st Annual Christmas Gift and Craft Show
Dec 3 – CUC Christmas Party at the Metropolitan Club

CUC Newsletter for Friday December 8, 2017

By Doug Tatom on December 11, 2017

This is how the birth of Jesus Christ took place. When Mary his mother was engaged to Joseph, before they were married, she became pregnant by the Holy Spirit. Joseph her husband was a righteous man. Because he didn’t want to humiliate her, he decided to call off their engagement quietly.

(Matthew 1:18-19)

WHOSE CHILD IS THIS?

Church and Sunday School was cancelled. RUMC lost power due the Snow Storm, and the parking lots have not been cleared of snow.

The speaker this Sunday is our own Myra Belote continuing the Adam Hamilton book: “Faithful, Christmas Through the Eyes of Joseph”. She is reviewing Chapter 2 –“Whose Child is This?”, based on this week’s scripture.

Although Advent traditionally ends on December 24, CUC will continue the Advent lessons through December 31st. RUMC has a full complement of worship services on both Christmas Eve and New Year’s Eve.

CUC Refreshments
We are thankful for our CUC refreshments each week. This week they will be provided by Sue & Hugh Gardner and Shirley & P.D. May

CUC Attendance
December 3
95 members and 2 visitors – total 97

CUC Class Contributions
December 3
$96

CUC Christmas Party

CUC had a great Christmas party at the Metropolitan Club this past Monday night with over 100 of us enjoying the festive atmosphere,food, fun, and fellowship. Thanks especially goes to Vince & Donna Grosse who chaired the event. Also thanks to Patricia Mashburn who did the decorations, and to Master of Ceremonies, Jeff Coehlo who provided the music. Thanks also for our photographers Stan Thomason and Nancy Wistrand and to Malone Dodson leading our grace and Paul & Sara Beecham who led us in song.

A White Christmas for Murphy Harpst

CUC’ers, we have one more Sunday for the decorated white hamper to still be in our CUC classroom before this Christmas White Towel Shower ends. Keep those wash cloths and towels coming!
Thank you, CUC members, for your terrific response to the White Towel Shower organized to fulfill a request from Murphy-Harpst Children’s Center. Thanks especially to Dave and Normal Hills, John and Claudia Phelps for their leadership these past several Sundays. After December 10 a second delivery will be arranged with our contact person, Pam Kramer. The class will receive a complete report on goods delivered. In addition to towels, some CUC members also donated items like puzzles and costume jewelry. You people have such warm hearts for needy young people!

Open House at the Wrights

Nancy & Johnie Wright have invited CUC members to their annual Open House. Please bring an appetizer or dessert to share with friends!!
The Wright home is at 4987 Hickory Fairway Drive,Woodstock.

Directions from Houze Road/Arnold Mill and Crabapple:
Go north on Arnold Mill, travel 7 miles to Hickory Road, You will pass 4 stoplights, New Providence Road, Cox Road, then you will go over the bridge into Cherokee County. Arnold Mill veers off to the left ( DO NOT take that, even if your GPS says to). Continue on 140/ Hickory Flat Highway. Go to next stoplight Earnie Road/Mountain Road, and then next stoplight is Hickory Road. Remember, you have traveled 7 miles. Turn left on Hickory Road, go about 1/2 mile to next stoplight-E. Cherokee Drive. Turn left, go 2 miles to Bradshaw Club Drive, turn right, first stop sign, turn right, 10th house on the right. # 4087. Please park on sidewalk side of street only!

MUST desperately needs throw blankets!

Here is another opportunity to help MUST Ministries.
At the MUST Christmas Toy Shop moms can go “shop” for Christmas gifts for their children. Donated toys are set up in a warehouse and moms go through with a volunteer shopper to help them choose one “big” toy (typically a Lego set or football, for example), two small toys, a handful of books, underwear, gloves, a hat and a scarf for each child in their family. They are also allowed to choose one blanket PER CHILD to help bulk up the Christmas haul. Just last week, there were virtually NO blankets except some second-hand red Delta blankets that someone donated.

When there are no blankets, the mom simply passes that station empty handed. The blankets that are needed are the nice NEW plush or fleece throw blankets. The ones with characters (Frozen, Star Wars, etc.) are especially popular and are at Costco now for around $12. There are also good deals at Kohls, Sears and Amazon. Any solid color or pattern is great, too!

If you would like to help fill this need, you can drop blankets off at RUMC “Scout Hut” this Sunday morning (12/10) until 12:30 PM and we will take them to MUST Monday morning. The Scout Hut is the double-wide trailer/building with a deck behind the B Building. If that time doesn’t work for you, you can always take them directly to the Cobb County Toy Shop (and brand new MUST warehouse) at 1280 Field Parkway, Marietta.
Little Things Mean a Lot!

Thanks to CUC members who want to help Red Bird Mission School in Kentucky, two mailings have been sent there recently. In October, 203 Box Tops for Education and Labels for Education worth 28 points went in the mail. This week 131 Box Tops and Labels worth 49 points were also mailed. We do receive thank you letters from the Red Bird Mission Center for these contributions to the school. Please continue to clip these items when you find them on grocery items like General Mills cereals, Progresso soups, Green Giant canned vegetables, Cascadian Farm cereals and bars, and Ziplock plastic bags.

Please continue to save the pull tops from soda cans to support the Ronald McDonald House which Nancy and Johnie Wright are collecting.

CUC Prayer Requests

Lynn Adcock for recovery of mobility as she begins further physical therapy
Linda Boswell as she deals with pain from a herniated disc
Bob Davis – to continue improvement following recent fall as he seeks treatment for Parkinson’s
Juliana Goodson’s son-in-law for healing of his foot many weeks after auto accident
Mary Serafina’s daughter Pam Pruitt who is having chemo through the middle of December for colon cancer

Thanksgivings

Carolyn Batterson – back to CUC as she recovers from her recent fall
Laverne Lamb vision improving slowly after recent eye surgery
Nancy and David Wistrand have a new great grand daughter
Betty Hunt – back to CUC following back surgery a month ago, which relieved her pain. She says: Attending CUC class meetings every Sunday is a blessing. On the Sundays I was home with a recovering back, I really missed your fellowship and great lessons. Thank you for all the kindness shown me after surgery and then during weeks following: prayers, cards, calls, food, flowers. Your caring made every day brighter. I appreciate more than ever the situation of a housebound person who would like to be remembered. Thanks for remembering me.

Ongoing CUC Prayer Requests

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.

Birthdays

Hugh Gardner – December 10
Bob Burrell – December 11

Anniversaries

Sharon & Tom Erdman – December 13, 1959 – 58 years!

Calendar Reminders

December 8 – 7 PM and December 10 – 3 PM Christmas Festival Concerts
December 12 – Wright’s Christmas Open House
December 15 – ALERT UPDATE: The Christmas Festival Concert has been rescheduled for Friday, Dec. 15, at 7:30 p.m. No tickets required.
December 16 – Christmas in Bethlehem
December 17 – Messiah Sing-a-long 3 PM
December 17 – Evening in Bethlehem – 4 – 6:30 PM

Posted in: Anniversaries/Birthdays, Calendar, Christmas, CUC Christmas Party, Donations, Missions, Murphy Harpst, Must Ministry, Prayer, Prayer Concerns, Prayer List, Red Bird Missions, Refresments

CUC Newsletter – Friday – December 1, 2017

By Doug Tatom on December 2, 2017

Calendar Reminders

When he came to his hometown, he taught the people in their synagogue. They were surprised and “Where did he get this wisdom? Where did he power to work miracles? Isn’t he the carpenter’s son? Isn’t his mother named Mary? Aren’t James, Joseph Simon, and Judas his brothers? And his sisters, aren’t they here with us? Where did this man get all this?

Matthew 13:54-56

Sunday, December 3, 2017

CUC Advent Series

As we begin the Advent season, CUC will help us prepare by having speakers using the new book by Adam Hamilton (Faithful – Christmas through the Eyes of Joseph). As we have done in the past we will be led by members of CUC. This week’s lesson, ‘A Carpenter Named Joseph’ will be led by our own Gayle Crolius. Although Advent traditionally ends on December 24, we will conclude the Advent lessons on December 31st. (RUMC has a full complement of worship services on both Christmas Eve and New Year’s Eve.)

CUC Refreshments

We are thankful for our CUC refreshments each week. This week they will be provided by Pat & Pat Cooney and Ann & Larry Douglas

CUC Attendance

November 26

91 members and 1 teacher, total 92

CUC Class Contributions

November 26

$83

CUC Christmas Party

We are looking forward to a great Christmas party with 109 attending! It starts at 6:00 PM and ends at 10:00 PM at the Metropolitan Club, 5895 Windward Parkway, Alpharetta. Directions: Go north on 400 to the Windward Parkway exit. Turn right and then right again at the second traffic light onto Edison.
The Metropolitan Club is on your right in a brown office building on the first floor.

Don’t forget to bring your “White Elephant” in the bag provided. Pick a bag up on Sunday at CUC or bring your White Elephant with you to the party, and a bag will be provided there if you don’t have one already. There have been questions about what constitutes a white elephant present. It needs to be no larger than a Puffs tissue box (cube), so it will fit into the bag. It can be anything that you have received as a gift that you will never use, something you forgot to put into the RUMC garage sale, or something you got at the dollar store. It can be either garish (ugly Christmas socks, tie, ornament, etc.), funny, or whatever. Please put some tissue in the bag, so the white elephant won’t be visible.

Please call Vince or Donna Grosse if you have any questions.

A White Christmas for Murphy Harpst

As the result of CUC asking about a practical need at Murphy-Harpst Children’s Center, we are continuing to collect white bath towels for the teenagers there. Since the teenagers are responsible for doing their own laundry, towels are in demand. A large laundry hamper decorated with a big ribbon continues to be be available in the CUC classroom on Sundays.

CUC’ers, we have 2 Sundays to go before this Christmas White Towel Shower ends. Keep those wash cloths and towels coming. Another delivery will be made to M-H after December 10. Thank you, every one, for your generous donations! Thanks for sharing Christmas Blessings! Questions? Contact Norma Hills, or Claudia Phelps

Operation Christmas Child

Lynn Roberts reports ….Thank you to CUC for your great participation in the gathering of gifts for children in need. We collected over 100 boxes in CUC, as well as those who did theirs online and cash donations to help defray mailing expenses. The church as a whole collected 173 as of a week ago Tuesday and since I was gathering all of them I could not keep an exact separate count.
Thank you one and all, and when you get photos of the children receiving their gift boxes and the joy on those adorable faces, you know the joy the Lord feels as well. Blessing to each of you, may all of your Christmas season be filled with joys such as these.

Christmas Tree/Wreath Sale to Support RUMC Youth Missions

If you ordered a wreath or Christmas tree from our RUMC youth be sure to remember that the tree or wreath pick up is this Saturday, Dec. 2, from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. in the Sanctuary parking lot.

Christmas at Callonwolde

RUMC Christmas at Callenwolde Tour

Join us December 11th at 10 am, on a tour of The Christmas at Callanwolde Designer Show House– an Atlanta holiday tradition for 40 years! Visitors of all ages will enjoy touring the 27,000 square-foot historic mansion elaborately decorated by Atlanta’s top interior and floral designers, as well as professional holiday displays, an expansive artists’ market, and themed events for all ages. Every room inspires and captures the spirit of the season. After the tour we will have lunch at Murphy’s (https://www.murphys-atlanta-restaurant.com/lunch-menu).Tour tickets are $15 and lunch will be on your own.You are able to register and pay online at www.rumc.com/tour Questions? acummings@rumc.com or 770.261.1796

Little Things Mean a Lot!

For the benefit of Red Bird Mission School, please continue to clip Box Tops for Education bring them to class.

Please continue to save the pull tops from soda cans to support the Ronald McDonald House which Nancy and Johnie Wright are collecting.

CUC Prayer Requests

Lynn Adcock for recovery of mobility as she begins further physical therapy
Carolyn Batterson – pray for her as she recovers from her recent fall
Bob Davis – to continue improvement following recent fall as he seeks treatment for Parkinson’s
Betty Hunt – pray for her continued good recovery and freedom from pain.
Laverne Lamb for good recovery after recent eye surgery
Brenda Burrell‘s greatgrandson born a month early with serious problems
Juliana Goodson‘s son-in-law who faces further surgery due to non-healing infection in his foot
Mary Serafina‘s daughter Pam Pruitt who will be having chemo through the middle of December for colon cancer

Ongoing CUC Prayer Requests

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.

Birthdays

George Waite – December 3
George Martin – December 7
Mary Serafina – December 7

Anniversaries

Sandy & George Martin – December 6, 1996 – 19 years

Calendar Reminders

December 3 – MOS Christmas Light Concert 3 PM
December 4 – CUC Christmas Party [Metropolitan Club]
December 8 – 7 PM Christmas Festival Concert
December 10 – 3 PM Christmas Festival Concert
December 12 – Wright’s Christmas Open House
December 17 – Messiah Sing-a-long 3 PM
December 17 – Evening in Bethlehem – 4 – 6:30 PM

Posted in: Anniversaries/Birthdays, Announcements, Calendar, Christmas, CUC Christmas Party, Donations, Missions, Murphy Harpst, Red Bird Missions

CUC Newsletter – Friday November 24, 2017

By Doug Tatom on November 24, 2017

He called out to them, “Friends, haven’t you any fish?” “No, they answered” Then he said, “Throw your net on the right side of the boat and you will find some.” When they did, they were unable to haul the net in because of the large number of fish.”

John 21:5-6

Sunday, November 26, 2017

By Water and the Spirit

Lets finish up the Thanksgiving Holiday with a bang!
Scott Dickson returns and talks about his “the Bucket List of Holy Places” [AUDIO]

CUC Refreshments

We are thankful for our CUC refreshments each week. This week they will be provided by Linda & Jim Boswell, Diane Stephens and Daphne Fradl

CUC Attendance

November 19, 2017

105 Members + 1 Teacher + 1 Guest = 107 Total.

CUC Class Contributions

November 19 – $100

CUC Christmas Party

We’ve had a great sign-up for our CUC Christmas Party on December 4th. One hundred and six classmates have signed-up, and it is still not too late to put your names on the list.

The cocktail hour begins at 6:00 P.M. with a selection of passed hors d ‘oeuvres, followed by dinner at 7:00 in the ballroom. The menu includes a carving station with prime angus loin and turkey, holiday salad, two vegetables, pasta, and artisanal breads. There will be a cheesecake station and a gourmet coffee and tea station with Italian syrups, etc.

After dinner, there will be a short program followed by dancing and fellowship. We will have a “white elephant” pass-a-long, and you will be provided bags during Sunday School for this event. So, dig out your Uncle Odell’s gift of a tie from last year or Aunt Opal’s hand knitted socks and prepare to have some fun with your friends.

The cost is $39.00 per person, and payment is due by Sunday Nov. 26th. Make checks payable to CUC. Please call Vince or Donna Grosse if you have any questions. We would greatly appreciate everyone bringing a check this coming Sunday, as we will begin making the final arrangements with the club the following week. Additionally, anyone who didn’t pick up a bag for your “white elephant present” last Sunday should do so this Sunday. Dress for the party is “Christmas Casual or Festive Semi-Formal.”

Directions to the Metropolitan Club: Go north on GA-400 and exit onto Windward Parkway. Go east (right) on Windward approximately .4 mile to Edison Drive. Turn right and then right again into the parking lot. The club is located to the left of the foyer on the first floor of this building. The address is: 5895 Windward Parkway, Alpharetta.

CUC Social Committee at Work

The social committee is already at work planning for a CUC class outing to The Lion King at the Fox sometime between the 10th and 28th of January.

A White Christmas for Murphy Harpst

Pam Kramer, the Director of Community Engagement, has sent her thanks to the CUC class of RUMC for the towels and other items delivered on November 17.

“The towels are AWESOME!!! We already accounted for everything, labeled them and provided them to the cottages. Your class is amazing! There were 112 big, fluffy towels, washcloths, candy and much appreciated MP3 players.”

CUC’ers, we have a few Sundays to go before this Christmas White Towel Shower ends. Keep those wash cloths and towels coming. Another delivery will be made to M-H after December 10. Thank you, every one, for your generous donations!

Pam said 19 children were discharged last month and 19 others were received. That’s quite a number to provide clothes and immediate needs for as these new residents come to Murphy Harpst without a thing.

In addition, Murphy Harpst maintains a Point Store where, as a special reward for good behavior, children can choose to get rewards like candy, Gatorade, MP3s, etc. For this Point Store, the staff would appreciate any such donations you are moved to provide.

Pecan Sale

If you ordered pecans from the Discovery Class they can be to be picked up at the church office 9-4:30.

Christmas Tree/Wreath Sale to Support RUMC Youth Missions

It is that time again! Those of us who have purchased trees and wreaths from our youth in the past highly recommend them for their high quality and freshness. In addition this is a great way to support our RUMC youth. The order deadline will be Sunday, Nov. 26. Tree or wreath pick up is on Saturday, Dec. 2, from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. in the Sanctuary parking lot.

To order, complete a paper form,and please put it in the offering plate on Sunday or bring it to the main church office or the youth office. Or to order online, go to www.rumc.com/trees. Contact Jill Cosgrove with any questions at jcosgrove@rumc.com

RUMC Christmas at Callanwolde Tour

Christmas at Callonwolde

After the tour we will have lunch at Murphy’s (https://www.murphys-atlanta-restaurant.com/lunch-menu). Tour tickets are $15 and lunch will be on your own.You are able to register and pay online at www.rumc.com/tour Questions? acummings@rumc.com or 770.261.1796

Little Things Mean a Lot!

145 Operation Christmas Child boxes have been collected. There may be more, Waiting for a final count from Lynn.

For the benefit of Red Bird Mission School, please continue to clip Box Tops for Education bring them to class.

Labels for Education bar codes are still accepted until December 1, 2017, so any brought to CUC will be sent in before then.

Please continue to save the pull tops from soda cans to support the Ronald McDonald House which Nancy and Johnie Wright are collecting.

Prayer Requests

Bob Davis – who recently had two falls, and is now doing rehab
Nancy Van Horn Brother – has a severe sinus infection and a low blood platelet count.
Carolyn Batterson Is Hopefully home and recovering. They may need some meals.
Lynn Adcock as she continues to recover from effects of chemo and radiation
Betty Hunt – Pray for her continued good recovery and she is pain free in her leg!
Laverne Lamb eye surgery went well to repair a hole in her retina
Alan Adcock, son of Lynn and Jim, is home from the Hospital and the bleeding has stopped.
Mary Serafina‘s daughter Pam Pruitt who will be having chemo through the middle of December
Jack and Gloria Stadler – their home was hit by a tree in the recent windstorm last weekend.

Ongoing CUC Prayer Requests

Frank Magaro at Hearthstone Assisted Living in Roswell.
Juliana Goodson‘s daughter and son-in-law have been able to return to their own home, but her son-in-law has developed an infection in his foot which is requiring IV antibiotics

Thanksgivings

Nancy Wright’s Cousin is Cancer Free!!
Lynn Adcock – thanks to class for all the support given her these past 8 months

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

Bob Moore – November 26th
Martha Thompson – November 26th
Charlotte Dodson – November 29th
Doug Tatom – November 30th

Anniversaries

Pat & Patrick Cooney – November 26, 1960 – 57 years!
Martha & Bill Thompson – November 28, 1958 – 59 years!
Nancy & Johnie Wright – November 28, 1987 – 30 years!
146 Years of Wedded Bliss this week!!!!!

Calendar Reminders

December 3 – MOS Christmas Light Concert 3 PM
December 4 – CUC Christmas Party [Metropolitan Club]
December 8 – 7 PM Christmas Festival Concert
December 10 – 3 PM Christmas Festival Concert
December 12 – Wright’s Christmas Open House
December 17 – Messiah Sing-a-long 3 PM
December 17 – Evening in Bethlehem – 4 – 6:30 PM

Posted in: Anniversaries/Birthdays, Announcements, Calendar, Christmas, Classes, CUC Christmas Party, Holidays, Missions, Murphy Harpst, Operation Christmas Child, Prayer, Prayer Concerns, Prayer List, Red Bird Missions, Refresments, Shoe Boxes

CUC Newsletter – November 3, 2017

By Doug Tatom on November 4, 2017

When evening came, his disciples went down to the lake, where they got into a boat and set off across the lake for Capernaum. By now it was dark, and Jesus had not yet joined them. A strong wind was blowing and the waters grew rough. When they had rowed three or three and a half miles, they saw Jesus approaching the boat, walking on the water; and they were terrified. But he said to them, “It is I; don’t be afraid.“

John 6: 16-20

Don’t forget ! Saturday night turn your clocks back one hour for Daylight Savings Time!

Sunday, November 5, 2017

Last, Lost But Loved

One of our favorite speakers, Bob Fletcher, is giving our CUC lesson this week and next. His title this week is “Last, Lost But Loved”.

CUC Refreshments

We are thankful for our CUC refreshments each week. This week they will be provided by MariAnna & Fred Brown and Gloria & Jack Stadler

CUC Attendance

October 21 – 85 + 2 leaders = 87

October 29 – 89 members + 4 visitors = 93

CUC Class Contributions

October 29 – $127

CUC Retreat

Thanks to Sara & Paul Beecham and Jeanie and Jim Ehlers for planning and organizing the retreat this week at Berry College. Kristin Heiden did an outstanding job in leading a study of scriptures relating to “The Kingdom of God”.

Fifty five CUC members attended. The Winshape hospitality, food, and facilities were excellent! So much so that it was decided, if possible, to return there for next year’s CUC retreat.

CUC Christmas Party

Mark your Calendars! The CUC Christmas Party will be on Monday, December 4th, at the Metropolitan Club.

A White Christmas for Murphy Harpst

As the result of CUC asking about a practical need at Murphy-Harpst Children’s Center, we will be collecting white bath towels for the teenagers there. The teenagers are responsible for doing their own laundry, and towels are in demand.

To give this project a festive flavor, a large laundry hamper decorated with a big ribbon will be available in the CUC classroom on Sundays starting November 5th.

After December 10th all these gifts will be sent to Murphy-Harpst. Thanks for sharing Christmas Blessings! Questions? Contact Betty Hunt, Norma Hills, or Claudia Phelps.

What to do with Leftover Halloween Candy ?

Please plan to bring extra Halloween candy to CUC and we will collect it for Murphy Harpst to send with the towels. There are 75 residents and 16 clinical professionals on staff there who will enjoy the treats!

Operation Christmas Child

Many people are gathering items for Operation Christmas Child. Lynn Roberts is collecting the boxes. Our CUC goal is 100! The filled boxes are due back by November 13th. (absolute last date –Nov. 20). Bring them to Sunday School or drop them off in the church office.

Go on-line to Operation Christmas Child – How to Pack a Shoebox for full information. Have fun filling your box(es)! (No candy, liquids or toothpaste!) You will make some child very happy! The cost to Samaritan’s Purse for shipping each box this year is $9. The best way to pay is on line.

Pecans for Sale

The Discovery Class is selling the pecans for missions this year. Orders will be accepted through Monday, November 6 to be picked up at the church office 9 -4:30 after November 9. One bag – $9, 3 bags-$25, case of 30- $240. Make checks payable to the Discovery Class.

RUMC Cookbooks For Sale

There are about 120 cookbooks left from last year. They will be sold this holiday season, for the price of $15.00 and all proceeds go to NFCC food pantry. There are three locations during the week to purchase the cookbooks: the chapel building, church office, Julie’s office and at WNO.

Cookbooks will not be sold on Sundays in the sanctuary welcome center, but can be purchased on Sundays in chapel building office. This is a great gift item and would be great to sell out!

Homestretch News

Tom Knight announced good news from Homestretch which CUC supports and in which several of our members are actively involved. Homestretch has just been notified that they are receiving a $25,000 grant.

CUC Artists

Bob Hamilton is having an Art Show on this coming Sunday, November 5 from 1:00 until 4:00 at The Orchards at Crabapple Clubhouse. This at the corner of Crabapple and Rucker Rds. Please join him!

Jan Buckley recently won Best in Show for a watercolor interpretation of a photo at an art exhibit by the Roswell Fine Arts Alliance and Ga.Nature Photographers Association. The show runs through November at the Chattahoochee Nature Center.

Little Things Mean a Lot!

For the benefit of Red Bird Mission School, please continue to clip Box Tops for Education bring them to class.

Labels for Education bar codes are still accepted until December 1, 2017, so any brought to CUC will be sent in before then.

Please continue to save the pull tops from soda cans to support the Ronald McDonald House which Nancy and Johnie Wright are collecting.

Prayer Requests

Lynn Adcock as she continues to recover from chemo and regains mobility
Betty Hunt for relief of pain and a good recovery from back surgery this Friday
Sue Gardner on the loss of her brother, Dave Dowling, in Virginia
Laverne Lamb diagnosed this week with a retinal hole after sudden loss of some vision in one eye
Don MacLeod on the loss of his brother
Mary Sarafina’s daughter Pam Pruitt who will be having chemo until the middle of December
Dave Taylor‘s mother Carolyn Taylor in San Antonio with a broken tail bone and anemia after a fall

Thanksgiving

Betty and Don Gay – Betty was recovered enough after her broken hip for them to come out to Sunday School again

Ongoing CUC Prayer Requests

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.

Birthdays

Bill Griffin – Nov. 5
Betty Hunt – Nov. 7
Garlinn Storey – Nov 8
Norma Taylor – Nov. 8
Allen Buckley – Nov. 9

Anniversaries

Virginia & Stan Thomason – Nov. 5, 1960 – 57 years
Sara & Paul Beecham – Nov. 8, 1958, – 59 years

Calendar Reminders

December 4 – CUC Christmas Party
December 12 – Wright’s Christmas Open House

Posted in: Anniversaries/Birthdays, Announcements, Calendar, Christmas, Classes, CUC Christmas Party, CUC Retreat, Fall Retreat, Homestretch, Murphy Harpst, Prayer Concerns, Prayer List, Red Bird Missions, Shoe Boxes

CUC Newsletter – October 27, 2017

By Doug Tatom on October 27, 2017

Another of his disciples, Andrew, Simon Peter’s brother, spoke up. “Here is a boy with five small barley loaves and two small fish, but how far will they among so many?”

Jesus Said, “Have the people sit down.” There was plenty of grass in that place, and the men sat down, about five thousand of them. Jesus then took the loaves, gave thanks, and distributed to those who were seated as much as they wanted. He did the same with the fish.

John 6:8-1 1

Sunday, October 29, 2017

Peru Mission Trip

This week’s lesson will be presented this Sunday by our own Johnie Wright. Johnie will talk about his experiences when he went along with other church people on their mission trip to Peru this year.

CUC Refreshments

We are thankful for our CUC refreshments each week. This week they will be provided by Babs & Shaw Skillings and Sue & George Waite

CUC Class Attendance Sunday, October 22

82 members and 3 guests: total 85

CUC Class Contributions

Sunday, October 15 …. $113.

Sunday, October 22 ……. $85.

CUC Retreat this week!

It will be a very memorable retreat in a very beautiful location. Check in is 3 PM on Wednesday. Check out 11:00 Friday.

In addition to all the information that has been provided, just one word of caution….there is a 3 mile drive between the main campus and the convention center. (Berry is the largest college campus in the world.) There are lots of deer! Drive slowly. Be careful you don’t run into any of them unexpectedly!

A White Christmas for Murphy Harpst

To give this project a festive flavor, a large laundry hamper decorated with a big ribbon will be available in the CUC classroom on Sundays starting November 5th. After December 10th all these gifts will be sent to Murphy-Harpst by way of Pam Kramer, a staff member who lives in Marietta. Thanks for sharing Christmas Blessings!

Questions? Contact Betty Hunt, Norma Hills, or Claudia Phelps

What to do with Leftover Halloween Candy ?

Compassion & Community

Be sure to see today’s RUMC Friday Blast with the video which was shown at the 11:00 service last Sunday with our own Betty Hunt talking about Murphy Harpst.

Operation Christmas Child

Many people are gathering items for Operation Christmas Child. Lynn Roberts still has the boxes waiting to be filled. Our CUC goal is 100! The filled boxes are due back by November 13th. Bring them to Sunday School or drop them off in the church office.

Go on-line to Operation Christmas Child – How to Pack a Shoebox for full information. Have fun filling your box(es)! (No candy, liquids or toothpaste!) You will make some child very happy! By the way, the cost to Samaritan’s Purse for shipping each box this year is $9. The best way to pay is on line.

CUC Christmas Party

Mark your Calendars! The CUC Christmas Party will be on Monday, December 4th, at the Metropolitan Club.

You are invited to Grow in Faith in 2018

Please join RUMC for one of the following Grow in Faith gatherings with Tom Davis, where we will learn about some specific ways God is working in the lives at RUMC and beyond. Together, we will celebrate what God is doing through you and your support of RUMC. At each of these gatherings, there will be an opportunity to turn in a pledge card or you might want to take some time to pray about your contribution and return it later.Please let RUMC know you are coming by choosing a gathering listed. Each event will include a full meal (breakfast, lunch, or dinner).There are two more available dates left:

Sunday, Oct. 29, 12 p.m. (following 11 a.m. Worship service)
Thursday, Nov. 2, 12 p.m.
and it is very easy to sign up at rumc.com/gathering.

Little Things Mean a Lot!

For the benefit of Red Bird Mission School, please continue to clip Box Tops for Education bring them to class.

Labels for Education bar codes are still accepted until December 1, 2017, so any brought to CUC will be sent in before then.

Please continue to save the pull tops from soda cans to support the Ronald McDonald House which Nancy and Johnie Wright are collecting.

Prayer Requests

Lynn Adcock as she continues to recover from chemo and regains mobility
Shirley May – prayers for a quick recovery from hand surgery for carpal tunnel syndrome.
Juliana Goodson‘s daughter Leslie and her husband Jason as they recover from multiple severe injuries following an auto accident.
Sue Gardner asks for prayers for her brother, who had another incident with blood loss, this time with his heart stopping. Once he was revived and his blood pressure stabilized, the GI Team found and stopped the source of the bleeding. Please pray that this crisis is completely resolved, and that his other medical issues improve

Thanksgiving

Kris Taylor‘s good friend Myra was finally released on Thursday, is at Kris’ home, and is actively looking for employment.

Ongoing CUC Prayer Requests

Frank Magaro at Hearthstone Assisted Living in Roswell.
Betty and Don Gay at Cottonwood Retirement Community

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

Pat Peterson – Oct . 29
Bill Thompson – Oct. 30
Linda Mooney – Nov. 2
Nancy Van Horn – Nov.3
Mary Lee Copeland – Nov. 4

Anniversaries

-*-none-*-

Calendar Reminders

November 1, 2, and 3 – CUC Annual Retreat – Winshape Center, Berry College
December 4 – CUC Christmas Party

Posted in: Anniversaries/Birthdays, Announcements, Audio, Calendar, Christmas, CUC Christmas Party, CUC Retreat, Fall Retreat, Holidays, Murphy Harpst, Red Bird Missions, Thanksgiving

CUC Newsletter – October 20, 2017

By Doug Tatom on October 20, 2017

On the third day a wedding took place at Cana in Galilee. Jesus’ mother was there, ²and Jesus and his disciples had also been invited to the wedding. ³When the wine was gone, Jesus’ mother said to him, “They have no more wine.”
⁷Jesus said to the servants, “Fill the jars with water”; so they filled them to the brim.⁸Then he told them, “Now draw some out and take it to the master of the banquet.”They did so, ⁹and the master of the banquet tasted the water that had been turned into wine.

John 2: 1-3 and 7-9

Sunday, October 22, 2017

A Report On The 2017 Annual Conference

This Sunday Linda & Ernie Bond who were RUMC lay representatives to the Annual Conference will give the CUC class a report on the 2017 Annual Conference [AUDIO].

CUC Refreshments

We are thankful for our CUC refreshments each week.
This week they will be provided by Virginia Hardy, Garlinn & Mike Story, and Frank Foil

CUC Class Attendance Sunday, October 15

85 members and 2 visitors – total 87

CUC Retreat Coming Soon!

Our retreat is getting closer. 65 people had originally signed up to attend our Berry College retreat, November 1st, 2nd, and 3rd.

Be aware that you still can sign up. We have at least 3 rooms available and would like to fill them if possible. Have you made a last minute decision to go? Do you have friends who would like to join us? Please see Paul or Sara Beecham, Jeannie or Jim Ehlers, our retreat coordinators, to sign up.

All meals will be provided. It will be a very memorable retreat in a beautiful location. Check in is 3 PM on Wednesday. Check out 11:00 Friday.

A White Christmas for Murphy Harpst

As the result of CUC asking about a practical need at Murphy-Harpst Children’s Center, we will be collecting white bath towels for the teenagers there. The teenagers are responsible for doing their own laundry, and towels are in demand. To give this project a festive flavor, a large laundry hamper decorated with a big ribbon will be available in the CUC classroom on Sundays starting November 5th. After December 10th all these gifts will be sent to Murphy-Harpst by way of Pam Kramer, a staff member who lives in Marietta. Thanks for sharing Christmas Blessings! Questions? Contact Betty Hunt, Norma Hills, or Claudia Phelps.

Operation Christmas Child

Many people are gathering items for Operation Christmas Child. Lynn Roberts still has the boxes waiting to be filled. Our CUC goal is 100! The filled boxes are due back by November 13th. Bring them to Sunday School or drop them off in the church office.

Go on-line to Operation Christmas Child – How to Pack a Shoebox for full information. Have fun filling your box(es)! (No candy, liquids or toothpaste!) You will make some child very happy! By the way, the cost to Samaritan’s Purse for shipping each box this year is $9. The best way to pay is on line.

CUC Christmas Party

Mark your Calendars! The CUC Christmas Party will be on Monday, December 4th, at the Metropolitan Club. (A sneak peek at the menu sounds delicious!).

RUMC Murphy Harpst Offering

This year, the annual RUMC children’s offering to be collected this Sunday, Oct. 22, will support Murphy-Harpst, which CUC has been actively supporting for some time. Murphy Harpst is committed to meeting the needs of abused and neglected young people through residential treatment, placements in specialized foster care, and community programs.

You are invited to Grow in Faith in 2018

Please join RUMC for one of the following Grow in Faith gatherings with Tom Davis, where we will learn about some specific ways God is working in the lives at RUMC and beyond. Together, we will celebrate what God is doing through you and your support of RUMC. At each of these gatherings, there will be an opportunity to turn in a pledge card or you might want to take some time to pray about your contribution and return it later.Please let RUMC know you are coming by choosing a gathering listed. Each event will include a full meal (breakfast, lunch, or dinner).There are two more available dates left,

Monday, Oct. 23, 7:30 am
Sunday, Oct. 29, 12 p.m. (following 11 a.m. Worship service)
Thursday, Nov. 2, 12 p.m.
and it is very easy to sign up at rumc.com/gathering.

Little Things Mean a Lot!

For the benefit of Red Bird Mission School, please continue to clip Box Tops for Education bring them to class.

Labels for Education bar codes are still accepted until December 1, 2017, so any brought to CUC will be sent in before then.

Betty Hunt this week is ready to send in 157 Box Tops. If any are turned in Sunday, they will be added. Also 9 Labels for Education are ready to be mailed. Not a big number for either, but they help to make a big number for Red Bird Mission School once they are added to others sent in from other sources.

Please continue to save the pull tops from soda cans to support the Ronald McDonald House which Nancy and Johnie Wright are collecting.

Prayer Requests

Lynn Adcock as she continues to recover from chemo and regains mobility
Jim Boswell had his heart procedure done on Thursday and plans to be home on Friday.
Shirley May is having Carpel Tunnel surgery on Monday
Juliana Goodson‘s daughter Leslie and her husband Jason as they, along with their family, recover at Juliana’s home from multiple severe injuries following an auto accident.
Mary Serafina‘s daughter Pam in Burmingham who has been diagnosed with liver cancer. Please keep Pam and her family in your prayers.
Terry Taylor’s son, Kent, is an ordained pastor serving on the mission field in Turkey for the past 12 years. He works with Pastor Andrew Brunson who has led the Resurrection Church in Izmir for 23 years. In October 2016, Andrew was thrown into prison, and falsely accused of being part of the failed coup in Turkey. Franklin Graham, President and CEO of Samaritan’s Purse, has called Andrew’s wife, Norine, to offer comfort and support. President Trump and Vice President Pence have tried to persuade Turkey’s President Erdogan (in two separate meetings) to release Andrew to no avail. The Turkish government has indicated that they will free Andrew if the United States will turn over Turkish Pastor Gulen who has lived in exile in the United States since 1999. Gulen is accused of instigating the coup.
Please pray for Kent and Andrew, Norine, and their three children as they deal with this crisis. Andrew & Norine’s children – Jordan, Jackie, and Blaise are currently in the United States going to school.

Thanksgiving

Beth Hamilton back to CUC after suffering a fractured pelvis several weeks ago.

Ongoing CUC Prayer Request

Frank Magaro – at Hearthstone Assisted Living in Roswell.
Betty and Don Gay – now at Cottonwood Retirement Community

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

— none —

Anniversaries

Babs & Shaw Skillings – October 22, 1966 – 51 years !

Calendar Reminders

October 21 – Great Day of Service
November 1, 2, and 3 – CUC Annual Retreat – Winshape Center, Berry College
December 4 – CUC Christmas Party

Posted in: Anniversaries/Birthdays, Announcements, Calendar, Christmas, Classes, CUC Christmas Party, CUC Retreat, Fall Retreat, Murphy Harpst, Prayer Concerns, Prayer List, Red Bird Missions, Refresments, Shoe Boxes, Thanksgiving

CUC – Sunday – December 4, 2016

By Doug Tatom on December 2, 2016

The Nurturing Community: For you were called to freedom, brothers. Only do not use your freedom as an opportunity for the flesh, but through love serve one another. For the whole law is fulfilled in one word:

“You shall love your neighbor as yourself.” Galatians 5:13 – 14

Sunday, December 4, 2016

The Spirit Speaks
Our CUC lesson this Sunday is “ The Spirit Speaks”.

CUC Refreshments
Be sure to thank Martha Jane & Charlie Mason and Marlene & Don MacLeod who are providing the CUC refreshments this Sunday.

CUC Attendance
Sunday, November 27, 2016
Total 77 members + 1 visitor = 78

Annual CUC Christmas Party
We are looking forward to our CUC Annual Christmas Party on this coming Wednesday, December 7 . It will be held at Brookfield Country Club at 6:00 PM with Dinner at 7:00. Donna & Vince Grosse are chairing this event. 106 people have signed up to attend!

Christmas Choir Concerts
Christmas Festival Concerts are coming up soon – Friday, Dec. 9, at 7:30 p.m. and Sunday, Dec. 11, at 3 p.m.The concerts will feature the RUMC Sanctuary Choir, Georgia Philharmonic, Celebration Ringers, and organist Tom Alderman. Complimentary tickets are available in the main office (Chapel building), Worship Arts office (Sanctuary building), and with a small service charge at itickets.com.

Christmas and New Years CUC schedule
CUC will not be meeting on either Christmas Day or New Years Day

Christmas Open House
A Christmas Open House will be held on Saturday, December 17th at Nancy and Johnie Wright’s house, starting at 6PM. Bring a small hors d’oeuvre or dessert.
Carpool if possible due to limited parking. Please let the Wrights know if you plan to attend.

Poinsettia Delivery to Shut-ins
This Sunday, Dec. 4, share the spirit of giving this Christmas by volunteering to deliver a poinsettia to a home bound RUMC member. Volunteers may pick up a plant in the Sanctuary south lobby after the 8:30, 9:30,or 11 a.m. worship service and be given the info for a shut-in. Contact: De Lee Udelson, dudelson@rumc.com or 770.261.1741

5th Annual Roswell Student Ministry Christmas Tree Sale
Don’t forget to pick up your pre ordered Fraser Fir Christmas tree or wreath from RUMC’s student ministry this Saturday Dec. 3rd

AARP Safe Driving Class
The AARP Safe driving class will be held Wednesday, December 7th in the Dining Room.
This is a change from the original date of December 14.
Anyone interested, please call SEL building to sign up: 770-587-3750.

Honduras Mission Opportunity
RUMC has partnered with Lunches for Learning, Inc., to “adopt” the Manuel Bonilla Elementary School in the remote mountain community of Las Tablas in southern Honduras.
A trip April 20-27 will build upon our previous trips in 2015 by continuing to strengthen relationships with key local church and community leaders. Our hope is to build a long term relationship with this community and help them lift themselves out of oppressive poverty while developing their spiritual health. Projects will be discussed at our planning meetings.
This is a great opportunity for first-time mission trip participants. A Honduras Mission Team Information Meeting will be held Monday, Dec. 5, at 6:30 p.m. in the dining room . Details: Katherine Simons, lovingyourneighbor@gmail.com . At the planning meeting you will see slides of school and facilities, meet the lead team and participate in planning.

Support RUMC Missions as you start your holiday shopping and decorating
As you pull decorations out of storage, consider donating those unused “treasures” to our missions booth. Maybe you’re looking for that perfect piece to finish your decorations. Check out our Mission Booth and spread the word. Information: rumc.com/missionsbooth

Box Tops, Labels,Tags, and Pull Tabs from Soft Drinks
The Box Tops and the Labels for Education for Red Bird Missions can be brought in each Sunday for Betty Hunt to be sent to Red Bird Missions to buy items they need.
And don’t forget to get a Publix tag from Betty Hunt and be sure to have it scanned whenever you shop at Publix to benefit Murphy Harpst!
Nancy Wright is also collecting pull tabs from soft drink cans which are used to benefit Ronald McDonald House.

Prayer Requests

Mike Ewing for comfort in his loss of Joanne
LaVerne Lamb for good recovery following shoulder surgery last Monday
Caryn Woodison for improvement of health problems

Ongoing CUC Prayer Requests

Pat Peterson , Linda Temples, and Barbara Davis as they continue to deal with health problems
Frank and Betty Magaro at Brookdale Nursing Home, Woodstock

Please pray for needs expressed and unexpressed for friends and relatives of CUC class members who are facing illnesses, loss of loved ones, and difficult decisions at this time

Birthdays

Mary Serafina – December 7
Betty Williams – December 10
Hugh Gardner – December 10

Anniversaries

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Calendar Reminders

December 3 – Christmas tree/wreath pickup
December 4 – 3:00 MOS “Christmas through the Ages” Concert
December 7 – CUC Christmas Party
December 9 – 7:30 Christmas Festival Concert
December 11– 3:00 Christmas Festival Concert
December 17 – Wright’s Christmas Open House
December 18 – 3:00 –11th Annual Messiah Sing-a-Long
November 1,2,and 3, 2017 – CUC Annual Retreat

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Remember this: Whoever sows sparingly will also reap sparingly, and whoever sows generously will also reap generously. Each of you should give what you have decided in your heart to give not reluctantly or under compulsion, for God loves a cheerful giver.

2 Corinthians 9:6-7

Sunday, November 4, 2018

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The Lord is my light and my salvation, whom shall I fear? The Lord is the strength of my life, of whom (or what) shall I be afraid?

Psalms 27:1

Sunday, October 28, 2018

Missions

WNO is cancelled for next Wednesday, October 31.

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12:1-2 (Old King James Version)

Sunday, October 21, 2018

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Ephesians 1: 13-14. NIV

Sunday, October 7, 2018

Please mark your calendars and be ready to have lots of fun, good food, and enjoy great company!

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This is my command. Love each other. John 15:17

Sunday, September 30, 2018

Time to Sign Up for Small Group Dinners!

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“Our soul waits for the Lord; he is our help and shield. Our heart is glad in him, because we trust in his holy name. Let your steadfast love, O Lord, be upon us, even as we hope in you.” Psalm 33:20-22

Sunday, September 23, 2018

Time to Sign Up for Small Group Dinners!

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“Be strong and courageous. Do not be terrified; do not be discouraged, for the Lord your God will be with you wherever you go.”

Joshua 1:6

Sunday, September 16, 2018

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Enjoy the Fruit of Your Labor

Ecclesiastes 5:18-20 (NET Bible)

(selected by Shaw Skillings)

Sunday, September 9, 2018

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This is how the birth of Jesus Christ took place. When Mary his mother was engaged to Joseph, before they were married, she became pregnant by the Holy Spirit. Joseph her husband was a righteous man. Because he didn’t want to humiliate her, he decided to call off their engagement quietly.

(Matthew 1:18-19)

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Matthew 13:54-56

Christmas Tree/Wreath Sale to Support RUMC Youth Missions

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He called out to them, “Friends, haven’t you any fish?” “No, they answered” Then he said, “Throw your net on the right side of the boat and you will find some.” When they did, they were unable to haul the net in because of the large number of fish.”

John 21:5-6

Sunday, November 26, 2017

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Another of his disciples, Andrew, Simon Peter’s brother, spoke up. “Here is a boy with five small barley loaves and two small fish, but how far will they among so many?”

Jesus Said, “Have the people sit down.” There was plenty of grass in that place, and the men sat down, about five thousand of them. Jesus then took the loaves, gave thanks, and distributed to those who were seated as much as they wanted. He did the same with the fish.

John 6:8-1 1

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John 2: 1-3 and 7-9

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