CUC Newsletter – February 23, 2019
“Woman”, Jesus said to her, “your faith is great. Your request is granted.” And her daughter was instantly healed.
Matthew 15:28:
Sunday, February 24, 2019
When Jesus Seems Mean
Melissa Mobley, Associate Pastor for Families and Children at RUMC, will be presenting our CUC lesson this Sunday. Her scripture for the lesson is Matthew 15:21-28. The title of her lesson is: “When Jesus Seems Mean – How Context Helps Us Unwrap Difficult Stories”. Melissa has been with us once before and we look forward to her lesson.
CUC Refreshments
We are thankful for our CUC refreshments each week. This Sunday they will be provided by Gale & Roger Davis and Sharon & Tom Erdman
CUC Attendance
Sunday, February 17
Teacher 1 + Visitors 4 + Members 96 = Total 101
New TV Monitors
You can’t help but notice that our class room, the Dining Room, has three new TV monitors that enhance our ability to view announcements and other video media.
Previously there was a video projector that was on its last legs and it was hard to view from all angles in the room. Certain members of the class have been advocating for this improvement and now the Church has heard our cry and installed these high definition TV monitors.
Among those who have been advocating from our class are Doug Tatom, Don McNew, George Waite, Jim Boswell and Roger Davis. Thank you all for persevering.
CUC Mardi Gras Party
The CUC Mardi Gras party is scheduled for this Thursday, February 28th at . Planning for Mardi Gras decorations, food, and “entertainment” is coming along well, and we are looking forward to a great evening!! The dinner party will run from 6:30 PM to about 9:30 PM. See you there! Contact Patsy Lanham for any questions.
Murphy Harpst Visit Recap
CUC’s Mission Outreach Committee sincerely thanks all class members for the successful birthday party for four teenagers at Murphy-Harpst Children’s Center on February 16.
We knew about three boys with February birthdays , but one girl had arrived to live there just the day before.
Fifteen of us carpooled to Cedartown, set up the dining hall with balloons; cake and ice cream, and then greeted the Murphy Harpst residents with their staff. Contact with them was friendly, especially during the rousing Bingo games.
Thanks to anyone who provided prizes for Bingo game winners. Cloudy weather outside did not cancel the cheerfulness inside that room. Your financial contribution covered more than expenses for that annual event; we presented a check for $500 from CUC to Pam Kramer, our contact person there. When the party ended, she conducted a brief tour of the campus and told us more about the program there and future plans.
Several Murphy Harpst girls also benefited from local assistance as they attended the “Promapalooza” at Foster Care Foundation last Sunday here in Roswell and were outfitted with gowns, shoes, and other accessories so that they are ready to attend their prom.
RUMC’s 13th Annual Global Impact Celebration
Global Impact Celebration Life on Mission: Serving Side By Side begins next week from Thursday, February 28 through Sunday, March 3. There are so many opportunities to join in and get involved in this annual event. For a complete list of exciting events, please go to www.rumc.com/gic.
This is a four-day, church-wide event packed with opportunities for you to engage in the missional movement of RUMC. Several local ministry partners and global missionaries will be onsite to share the stories of Roswell and our world. There will be opportunities to assemble snack packs for students served by Action Ministries, have a Saturday in the Park, pack a crate to send to Venezuela, and learn about current issues impacting God’s people. This year, we will be taking a deeper look at the ways we can “serve side by side” to engage and encounter Christ.
Help us Pack the Crate!
As part of this year’s Global Impact Celebration, we are going to pack and send another crate to the people of Venezuela through the agency Venezuela Now! The items needed are very specific:
acetaminophen (Tylenol)
- ibuprofen (Advil)
- infant Tylenol and Advil
- children’s and adult’s multi-vitamins
- powdered infant formula
- canned chicken, dried rice, and dried beans.
Please deliver to church by Monday, Feb. 25 to the Welcome Center, Sanctuary building, or the Main Office, Chapel building, and outside the CUC Classroom.
Lenten Bible Study
Dr. Jeff Ross will lead the Lenten study “Restored: Finding Redemption in Our Mess” by Tom Berlin on Wednesdays, March 6-April 17, from 4:30-5:45 p.m. in Room 358, Chapel building. Information/registration: rumc.com/small groups.
Wednesday Night Out
Join us weekly from 4:45-6:30 p.m. for dinner in the Fellowship Hall. This week’s menu:
- Meatloaf with Mushroom Gravy
- Roasted Garlic Mashed Potatoes, Corn and Lima Bean Succotash
- Fresh Yeast Rolls, Maple Candied Bacon Cake
Get Your Cans to Church
February is RUMC’s month to help fill the pantry at North Fulton Community Charities. List of current needs: rumc.com/nfcc or on bags in the Sanctuary lobbies. Please bring non-perishable items to church on Sundays or to the Main Office through Feb. 24.
Box Tops and Flip Tops
Keep on bringing in those accumulated box tops and flip tops for Red Bird Missions and Ronald McDonald Houses!
Birthdays
- Jane Bailey – Feb 25
- Marlene MacLeod – Feb 27
- Jeannie Ehlers – Feb 28
Anniversaries
- Maureen & Gene Osborne – Feb 25, 1967 – 52 years!
- Linda and Tom Cantrell – Feb 27, 2065 – 54 years!
- Stella and Wilford Boayue – Feb 27, 1972 – 47 years!
CUC Class Prayer Requests
CUC now has a prayer request basket at the door where you enter the classroom. These will be read at the microphone at the appropriate time. This is to help eliminate the problem of not being heard when the speaker requesting prayers is away from the microphone. Prayer requests can also be emailed to: Sara Beecham. For the weekly newsletter please send updates on any of our ill or recovering classmates Sue Waite.
- Jo Adcock, sister of Jim Adcock – Jo is in Northside Hospital following bout of pneumonia and a fall at rehab facility
- Becky Copeland, daughter of Dick and Mary Lee Copeland as she is ordained
Best Wishes to Dick and Mary Lee Copeland as they move permanently to Tennessee
Continuing prayers:
- Barbara Davis and Shirley May who are both still recovering from Shingles
- Pat (Mrs.) Cooney as she has chemo for multiple myeloma. Her condition has improved but she will need to continue chemo. 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.
- Tuesday, Feb. 26 – Homestretch Peachtree Tea
- Feb. 28 – CUC Mardi Gras dinner party
- Feb. 28 – March 3 – RUMC Global Impact Celebration
- March 17 – “An Afternoon with Anita Renfroe”
- March 22-24 – Acting UP! “Arsenic and Old Lace”
- April 6 – Run the River Homestretch Road Race
- May 2-4 – RUMC’s Annual Garage Sale Extravaganza
- Oct. 8-10 – CUC Retreat Amicalola Falls Lodge
- Oct. 14 – RUMC Foundation Golf Tournament
CUC Newsletter – February 15, 2019
“Stop judging others, and you will not be judged. Stop criticizing others, or it will all come back on you. If you forgive others, you will be forgiven. If you give, you will receive. Your gift will return to you in full measure, pressed down, shaken together to make room for more, ad running over. What ever measure you use in giving – large or small – it will be used to measure what is given back to you.”
Luke 6:37-38
Sunday, February 17, 2019
A New Look At Christian Ethics
Dr. Jim McCormick will be with us again this week and will continue on his topic, “A New Look at Christian Ethics”. Jim stimulated our thinking last week on this subject and we look forward to his concluding this two part series.
CUC Refreshments
We are thankful for our CUC refreshments each week. This Sunday they will be provided by Jill Caviness, Peggy Rodway, and Claudia & John Phelps.
CUC Attendance
Sunday, February 10
Members 90 + guests 3 + teacher 1 = Total 94
CUC Offering
Sunday, February 10
$79
Welcome Our Newest CUC Member!
Welcome John Lemke who has been an RUMC member since 2011 and works on the video production crew.
CUC Mardi Gras Party
The CUC Mardi Gras party scheduled for Thursday, February 28th continues to proceed exceedingly well. In fact, we have currently reached the capacity of the Bradshaw Farms Clubhouse so we will be holding off on further sign-ups unless we have cancellations. We need those who are signed up but have not paid to bring their check this Sunday to hold your reservation.
If you aren’t going to be there, please call Patsy Lanham. We will pass the clipboard for those wishing to be on the wait list. Planning for Mardi Gras decorations, food, and “entertainment” are coming along well, and we are looking forward to a great evening!! It will be a fun evening!!
All the information on the party is in the invitation which was sent out last week. The dinner party will run from 6:00 PM to about 9:30 PM. See you there! Contact Patsy Lanham for any questions.
Murphy Harpst Mission Outreach
CUC is planning for our annual February birthday party at Murphy Harpst in Cedartown this Saturday, February 16. Let Betty Hunt know if you would go to help with the party and/or to see what Murphy Harpst is all about.
Ladies Covenant Group
Many men and women in CUC belong to covenant groups which provide an opportunity for fellowship and study together in a small group.
The group that meets on Wednesdays at 11:00 in the 3rd floor B building Conference room invites any interested women to join them. Their next meeting will be Wednesday, February 20. For questions contact Martha Thompson.
HomeStretch Peachtree Tea
About the time winter weather is ending, the Peachtree Tea festivities are a bright spot of hope for the families of Home Stretch. The event is on Tuesday, February 26 at 11:00 am at Country Club of the South.
The day features a champagne reception and silent auction followed by a wonderful luncheon. Individual and corporate sponsorship opportunities as well as ticket sales and the purchase of raffle items go to support the work of HomeStretch. CUC always has at least one table and we carpool from the church.
For tickets contact Homestretch at Homestretch Tickets or call 770-642-9185 ext. 120. Also inform Lynn Adcock who is arranging our CUC table(s).
RUMC’s 13th Annual Global Impact Celebration
Life on Mission: Serving Side By Side is the theme of RUMC’s 13th annual GIC, Feb. 28 – March 3. This is a four-day, church-wide event packed with opportunities for you to engage in the missional movement of RUMC.
Several local ministry partners and global missionaries will be onsite to share the stories of Roswell and our world. There will be opportunities to assemble snack packs for students served by Action Ministries, have a Saturday in the Park, pack a crate to send to Venezuela, and learn about current issues impacting God’s people.
This year, we will be taking a deeper look at the ways we can “serve side by side” to engage and encounter Christ. For information on all that will be going on February 28-March 3 and to sign up to participate go to RUMC GIC
Help us Pack the Crate!
As part of this year’s Global Impact Celebration, we will be “Serving Side by Side” to pack and send another crate to the people of Venezuela through the agency Venezuela Now!
The items needed are very specific: acetaminophen (Tylenol), ibuprofen (Advil), infant Tylenol and Advil, children’s and adult’s multi-vitamins, powdered infant formula, canned chicken, dried rice, and dried beans.
Please deliver to church by Monday, Feb. 25 to the Welcome Center, Sanctuary building, or the Main Office, Chapel building.
Get Your Cans to Church
February is RUMC’s month to help fill the pantry at North Fulton Community Charities. List of current needs: rumc.com/nfcc or on bags in the Sanctuary lobbies. Please bring non-perishable items to church on Sundays or to the Main Office through Feb. 24.CUC Newsletter – February 15, 2019
Wednesday Night Out
Join us weekly from 4:45-6:30 p.m. for dinner in the Fellowship Hall.
This week’s menu:
- Fried Chicken
- Mac and Cheese, Buttered Peas and Carrots
- Fresh Yeast Rolls, Beef and Barley Soup, Gingerbread Cake
Arsenic and Old Lace
Acting UP! presents the zany dark comedy “Arsenic and Old Lace,”
- March 22-24. Friday show at 6:30 p.m.
- Saturday show at 5:30 p.m. includes dinner:
$15 for general admission/$30 reserved seat.
Sunday show only at 4 p.m.: $10 general admission/$25 reserved seat.
Tickets went on sale Tuesday, Feb. 5, and are selling out quickly! They may be purchased via the Box Office, Main Office, Worship Arts office, or online at iTickets.com
Box Tops and Flip Tops
Keep on bringing in those accumulated box tops and flip tops for Red Bird Missions and Ronald McDonald Houses!
Birthdays
- Jim Adcock – Feb 19
- Tom Erdman – Feb 19
- Dee Scott –Feb 20
- Babs Skilling – Feb 22
- Cecelia Moore– Feb 22
- Judy Zierk – Feb 22
- Lara Deaton Mittleholzer – Feb 22
Anniversaries
- none
CUC Class Prayer Requests
CUC now has a prayer request basket at the door where you enter the classroom. These will be read at the microphone at the appropriate time. This is to help eliminate the problem of not being heard when the speaker requesting prayers is away from the microphone. Prayer requests can also be emailed to: Sara Beecham .
Continuing prayers:
- Barbara Davis and Shirley May who are both recovering from Shingles
- Pat (Mrs.) Cooney as she has chemo for multiple myeloma. Her condition has improved but she will need to continue chemo. 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.
- Feb. 15 – Murphy Harpst birthday party
- Tuesday, Feb. 26 – Homestretch Peachtree Tea
- Feb. 28 – CUC Mardi Gras dinner party
- Feb. 28 – March 3 – RUMC Global Impact Celebration
- March 17 – “An Afternoon with Anita Renfroe”
- March 22-24 – Acting UP! “Arsenic and Old Lace”
- April 6 – Run the River Homestretch Road Race
- May 2-4 – RUMC’s Annual Garage Sale Extravaganza
- Oct. 14 – RUMC Foundation Golf Tournament
CUC Newsletter – January 25, 2019
“And Jesus said to the woman, ‘Your faith has saved you; go in peace.'”
Luke 7:50.
Sunday, January 27, 2019
When We Overthink Our Faith
Our teacher this week is Dr. Jeff Ross, Pastor for Adult Discipleship. The title of Jeff’s lesson is, “When We Overthink Our Faith”. His scripture is Luke 7:36 -50. We look forward to having Jeff lead us this Sunday.
CUC Refreshments
We are thankful for our CUC refreshments each week. This Sunday they will be provided by Jan Ligon, Judy & Dal Zierk, and Norma Taylor
CUC Attendance
Sunday, January 20
Teacher 1 + Guests 3 + Members 79 = Total 83
CUC Offering
Sunday, January 20
$80
CUC Fellowship Plans
At Sunday’s CUC Class Mike Story announced the Fellowship Committee’s planned events for the next 6 months.
- Feb 28 – Mardi Gras dinner party at the Bradshaw Farms clubhouse. A “potluck+” where guests will bring salads, appetizers, deserts, etc., and the main entrée will be prepared by the Fellowship committee. Decorations will have a Mardi Gras theme, and wearing Mardi Gras apparel will be welcomed. There will be a $7.50 cover charge for the clubhouse rental and entrée ingredients. Sign-up sheets will start Sunday, Jan 27.
- June 26 – DOD Building CUC Potluck, coordinated by Claudia Phelps, with entertainment, and the same venue as our successful potluck a year ago. Claudia will coordinate information sharing and planning with the CUC at future Sunday Class gatherings.
- Trips – Patsy Lanham is organizing for two potential trips: one to the Chick Fil A headquarters, and one for an Atlanta “Beltline Tour”. More information will be shared in future CUC meetings by Patsy.
- Small Group Dinners – Kris Taylor is coordinating these, and she will be putting out sign-up sheets in March for dinners to be scheduled in April and May.
CUC Class Prayer Requests
CUC now has a prayer request basket at the door where you enter the classroom. These will be read at the microphone at the appropriate time. This is to help eliminate the problem of not being heard when the speaker requesting prayers is away from the microphone. Prayer requests can also be emailed to: Sara Beecham
RUMC Name Tags
RUMC will provide magnetic name tags for you to wear for church events. If you would like one contact Gale Davis to be added to the list. If you lose the magnet to fasten it on, you can get a replacement from the church office.
Youth Hurricane Relief Support
Supplies are needed for the Altar Your Life Mission Project. RUMC Youth will be supporting hurricane relief in Panama City, Florida this spring.
Please consider donating flat bars for demolition of sheet rock, hammers, work gloves, face masks (N95), nail aprons, trash bags (large/heavy duty), shovels, brooms/dust pans, stepladders, insect repellent, sunblock, baby diapers and formula, dry dog/cat food, bed linens, towels, and gas cards.
Donated items may be brought to the collection boxes located outside the Main Office in the Chapel building, in the South Lobby, and outside the Student Ministry office in the Dod by Feb. 8. Information/Questions: Wilson Barber, wbarber@rumc.com
Box Tops and Flip Tops
Keep on bringing in those accumulated box tops and flip tops for Red Bird Missions and Ronald McDonald Houses!
Wednesday Night Out
Join us weekly from 4:45-6:30 p.m. for dinner in the Fellowship Hall. This week’s menu:
- Chicken Parmesan Spaghetti with Marinara
- Italian Vegetable Medley
- Garlic Bread Sticks, Italian Soup, Salad Bar
- Banana Tiramisu,
Birthdays
- Ann McNew – Jan 28
- Lesleigh Coelho – Jan 31
- Jim Lappe – Feb 2
Anniversaries
- None
- Barbara Davis – who is still suffering from Shingles which has affected her eye.
- Shirley May – for relief of continuing Shingles pain
- Linda Temples– who had been briefly hospitalized recently following collapse due to calcium imbalance. She is having further tests to determine cause and treatment.
- Rev. Harvey West – Pray for a good recovery following surgery last week for colon cancer
Continuing prayers
- Pat (Mrs.) Cooney as she has chemo for multiple myeloma. Her condition has improved but she will need to continue chemo. 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.
- Feb. 22 – Hearts for Honduras -Lunches for Learning Fundraiser
- Feb. 26 – Homestretch Peachtree Tea
- Feb. 28 – CUC Mardi Gras dinner party
- Feb. 28 – March 3 – RUMC Global Impact Celebration
- March 22-24 – Acting UP! “Arsenic and Old Lace”
- April 6 – Run the River Homestretch Road Race
- May 2-4 – RUMC’s Annual Garage Sale Extravaganza
- June 26 – DOD Building CUC Potluck
- Oct. 8-10 – CUC Retreat Amicalola Falls Lodge
- Oct. 14 – RUMC Foundation Golf Tournament
CUC Newsletter – January 4, 2019
“Therefore, prepare your minds for action; discipline yourselves; set all your hope on the grace that Jesus Christ will bring you when He is revealed. Like obedient children, do not be conformed to the desires that you formerly had in ignorance. Instead, as He who called you is holy, be holy yourselves in all your conduct. For it is written, you shall be holy, for I am holy.”
1 Peter 1:13-16
Sunday, January 6, 2019
A Call to Holy Living
Scott Dickson will be teaching our lesson this week. Scott has taught CUC a number of times and we enthusiastically welcome him to help us start the New Year. His topic and scripture is very timely to challenge us to prepare spiritually for the year ahead of us. Scott’s topic is “A Call to Holy Living”, and will focus on John Wesley’s Covenant Service.
CUC Refreshments
We are thankful for our CUC refreshments each week. This Sunday they will be provided by Brenda Burrell, Linda & Jim Boswell,and Jackie Hubbard.
CUC Attendance
Sunday, December 30
Members 89, Teachers 2, Guests 17 – Total 108
CUC Offering
Sunday, December 30
$98
New Bible Studies in 2019
Start the new year off by re-engaging with your faith through participating in one of the many RUMC Bible studies!
New studies will begin in January, with offerings almost every day of the week, both morning and evening. All are welcome; no previous study required!
For more information, pick up the Spring 2019 Discipleship Guide, available throughout the church, or visit rumc.com/biblestudies
Wednesday Night Out
WNO resumes Jan. 9. Join us weekly from 4:45-6:30 p.m. for dinner in the Fellowship Hall.
This week’s menu is
- Pecan Crusted Stuffed Pork Loin with Rosemary Au Jus,
- Roasted Garlic Mashed Potatoes,
- Green Beans with Butter and Dill,
- Tomato Bisque, Yeast Rolls, Salad Bar, Chocolate Cake
Box Tops and Flip Tops
Start the new year right by bringing in those accumulated box tops and flip tops for Red Bird Missions and Ronald McDonald Houses!
Birthdays
- Donna Johnson – Jan 6
- Jill Head – Jan 6
- Sara Beecham– Jan 6
- Katherine Simons – Jan 10
- Roger Davis – Jan 11
Anniversaries
- None
- Barbara Davis – who is suffering from Shingles which has affected her eye.
- Shirley May – for relief of continuing Shingles pain
Continuing prayers:
- Pat (Mrs.) Cooney as she has chemo for multiple myeloma. Her condition has improved but she will need to continue chemo. 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.
- Tuesday, Feb. 26 – Homestretch Peachtree Tea
- Feb. 28 – March 3 – Global Impact Celebration
- May 2-4 – RUMC’s Annual Garage Sale Extravaganza
CUC Newsletter – March 2, 2018
The Great Commission :
“Therefore go and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, and teaching them to obey everything I have commanded you. And surely I am with you always, to the very end of the age.”
Matthew 28:19, 20
Sunday, March 4, 2018
Equip International
This Sunday’s speakers for CUC will be Tracy and Blake Staton who have returned to the US after 18 years in Thailand as missionaries.
They will be here to tell us of their new venture in North Carolina, Equip International
CUC Refreshments
We are thankful for our CUC refreshments each week. This week they will be provided by Jan Ligon, Julianna Goodson, Jane Bailey, and Louise Booysen
CUC Attendance
February 25
70 members, 1 teacher, 4 visitors = 75
CUC Contributions
February 25
$83
Welcome Our New CUC member:
Please be sure to get to know our newest CUC member Jennie Carmichael.
Global Impact Celebration
Life on Mission in the Face of Injustice is the theme of RUMC’s focus on missions. Try to attend one or several of the programs being offered this weekend to meet our mission partners and learn how we can participate in bringing hope . For more information see this week’s Friday Blast or go to rumc.com/gic
Bringing Hope to Honduras One Lunch at a Time
Phil Dodson, Lunches for Learning – Honduras – will be in The Trinity Cafe, across from our CUC classroom, Saturday night from 7-8:30 am. Come learn about this great ministry. Several of our CUC members have participated in mission to one of the schools benefiting from the Lunches for Learning program in Honduras.
CUC’s Mission Partners
A number of CUC members participate in missions providing hope in the face of injustice in our own community. Homestretch is one such mission.
Hugh and Sue Gardner and Sandy Martin assist the staff of Homestretch by working regularly in the Homestretch office. Lynn Adcock serves on the Homestretch Board of Directors. George Waite and Lynn Adcock serve on the Homestretch Finance Committee. George and Lynn and Tom Knight also serve on the Homestretch Race Committee.
Talk to one of them to see how you can be of service to this organization. Plan to volunteer for the Road Race on April 14th which is a major fund-raiser for Homestretch.
Charis Gallery Exhibit
Be sure to visit the Charis Gallery “Celebrate” exhibit of decorated birdhouses. Several CUC members, Patricia Mashburn and Larry Hunt, have their artwork exhibited. You may bid on them to take them home and vote for one of them for “Best in Show”!
CUC Prayer Requests
- Norma Hill for a good recovery following long awaited hip replacement surgery
- Nancy VanHorn – continue to pray for her return to good health after recent bout with flu. She has appreciated all the messages of condolence on the loss of her brother and encouragements to get well.
- Mary Serafina asks that we continue to pray for her daughter Pam Pruit as she battles cancer. Pam feels your prayers and feels God’s hand on her life.
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.
Thanksgiving
- Steve Covert announced the birth of a new grandson
Birthdays
- Linda Boswell – March 4
- Johnie Wright – March 8
Anniversaries
- –None–
Calendar Reminders
- March 1-4 – GIC -Life on Mission: Hope In the Face of Injustice
- March 23, 24 – Acting Up – Barefoot in the Park
- Saturday, April 14 – Homestretch 2018 Run the River
- August 2-4 – RUMC Garage Sale Extravaganza
- Oct. 31, Nov. 1,2 – CUC Annual Retreat
CUC Newsletter – February 16, 2018
Sunday, February 18, 2018
Faith
Doris Westbrook will be our CUC speaker this Sunday. Doris has the record of being a member of RUMC longer than anyone else and is a frequent speaker in the Seekers Class.
CUC Refreshments
We are thankful for our CUC refreshments each week. This week they will be provided by Jan & Allen Buckley and Gale & Roger Davis
CUC Attendance
February 11
79 CUC members + 1 visitor +1 speaker = 81
CUC Contributions
February 11
$68
Murphy Harpst Update
Nine CUC members went to Murphy Harpst on Saturday, February 10th to put on a well-received February birthday party for the residents there.
Now the rest of us can keep up our support of Murphy Harpst by remembering to always use our Murphy Harpst tags when we shop at Publix. Murphy Harpst receives about $3000 from Publix each month as a result of people using those tags.
Current Donations to Murphy Harpst made by Publix
Homestretch Peachtree Tea
The 11th annual Peachtree Tea to benefit Homestretch will be held February 27, 11:00 – 1:30 at the Country Club of the South with a champagne reception, luncheon and auction. CUC always has a nice turnout to this event and Lynn Adcock would like to get a full table or more together from our class.
So far at least 10 CUC members are planning to attend. Contact Lynn or sign up on the sheet being passed on Sunday if you are interested in supporting Homestretch and attending. Tickets are $80.
RUMC GIC Coming Up
The theme of this year’s GIC, March 1-4, is Life on Mission: Hope in the Face of Injustice, with an emphasis on human trafficking. Plan to attend at least some of the sessions. CUC will be having one of the missionaries as our speaker that Sunday or members may choose to attend the “Taking Hope to the Streets” session.
Tortured for Christ Needs Your Help!
The Griffins, Davis’ and Petersons have ordered tickets to see the movie Tortured For Christ.
It is based on the book of the same name written by Richard Wurmbrand. He was a minister in Romania. After the communists took control he was arrested. He served 14 years in prison because he refused to renounce his faith. The movie is being shown March 5 at the GTC Merchants Walk Stadium theater at 7:30. Tickets are $12.50.
If you are interested in joining three exceptionally friendly couples, please order your tickets from the below web site. Your credit card will not be charged until they have 44 tickets sold. If enough tickets are not sold by 2/26, the movie will be cancelled.
Please join us. Share the Link: https://www.tugg.com/events/tortured-for-christ-movie-t7_o
Questions? Call Ron Peterson.
CUC Annual Retreat
Our 2018 CUC RETREAT will be back at WINSHAPE Retreat Center located on BERRY COLLEGE CAMPUS, October 31, Nov. 1 & 2. Mark your calendars now so you won’t miss this outstanding event.
Get your Cans to Church!
February is RUMC’s month to fill the pantry at North Fulton Community Charities. Remember to bring non-perishable items to the church this month.
Information about Water Filters Mission
Our recent CUC speaker, Dr. Ron Greer, talked about a mission of providing water filters to decrease waterborne illness in impoverished developing countries. For more information about this mission you can go to uzimafilters.org
CUC Prayer Requests
- Brenda Burrell requests ongoing prayers for her family, especially her daughter Jen and 3 grandson’s
- Linda Mooney’s husband Bob – that his back surgery this past Wednesday is successful
- Mary Serafina asks that we continue to pray for her daughter Pam Pruit as she battles cancer. Pam feels your prayers and feels God’s hand on her life.
- Nancy Van Horn’s brother, Bert Fridlin, passed away Friday morning. She requests prayers for the family. Bert had lymphoma for 20 years so he greatly beat the odds. (Bert was a fraternity brother of Shaw Skilling)
- Nancy Wistrand requests prayers for Maddy Wilford and her family. Maddie was shot 3 times in the school shooting in FL. She is the grand daughter of Nancy’s cousin Jim. She has undergone at least 2 surgeries. Her mother, Missy Wilford, is from Marietta.
Thanksgivings
- Jim Adcock is back to CUC, recovering from his hip fracture
- Lynn Adcock’s mother celebrated her 100th birthday recently
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
February 19
- Jim Adcock
- Tom Erdman
February 20
- Dee Scott
February 22
- Babs Skilling
- Cecelia Moore
- Judy Zierk
- Lara Deaton
Anniversaries
- –None–
Calendar Reminders
- Tuesday, February 27 – Homestretch Peachtree Tea
- March 1-4 – GIC -Life on Mission: Hope In the Face of Injustice
- Saturday, April 14 – Homestretch 2018 Run the River
- October 31, November 1,2 – CUC Annual Retreat
CUC Newsletter – February 10, 2018
Sunday, February 11, 2018
Travelling with My Eyes Up!
This Sunday we again welcome Rusty Gordon as our CUC speaker. He is planning to give his lesson on “Travelling with My Eyes Up!”. Rusty always presents a lesson that is both fun and insightful.
CUC Refreshments
We are thankful for our CUC refreshments each week. This week they will be provided by Sharon & Bob Schnakenberg and LaVerne Lamb & Dick Anthony
CUC Music
We are thankful to have Virginia Thomason at the piano providing beautiful music as we gather each week.
CUC Attendance
February 4
73 members + 1 visitor + 1 speaker = 75
CUC Contributions
February 4
$82
Murphy Harpst Donations
Sunday the CUC Class voted to make a contribution of $1,000 to the Murphy Harpst Children’s Home. Because of the additional generosity of some CUC class members, the check to Murphy Harpst will be for $1,700 to be taken when representatives of our class go to host the February birthday party .
Thank you, CUC Class, for generously supporting efforts to make our fourth annual birthday party at Murphy-Harpst Children’s Center this Saturday, February 10th, a success.
Homestretch Peachtree Tea
The 11th annual Peachtree Tea to benefit Homestretch will be held February 27, 11:00 – 1:30 at the Country Club of the South with a champagne reception, luncheon and auction.
CUC always has a nice turnout to this event and Lynn Adcock would like to get at least a full table together from our class. So far 8 CUC members are planning to attend. Contact Lynn or sign up on the sheet being passed on Sunday if you are interested in supporting Homestretch and attending. Tickets are $80.
Get your Cans to Church!
February is RUMC’s month to fill the pantry at North Fulton Community Charities. Remember to bring non-perishable items to the church this month.
CUC Prayer Requests
- Rose and Jim Lappe and family on the loss of their son, Jason. The service is Friday, Feb. 9 at 11:00 A. M. in The Chapel Roswell officiated by Eric Lee. (In lieu of flowers donations are requested to Murphy Harpst 740 Fletcher Street, Cedartown, GA 30125-3249).
- Mary Serafina asks that we continue to pray for her daughter Pam Pruit as she battles cancer. Pam feels your prayers and feels God’s hand on her life.
- Dave Taylor on the loss of his mother Carolyn, 92, who died Tuesday. She was hospitalized on Saturday with double pneumonia and sepsis. She never regained consciousness. Dave and his sister were with her at the end and said it was peaceful. It is sad but good. We rejoice that she has been healed completely and reunited with her Lord and her beloved husband of 60 years
- Nancy VanHorn’s brother – pray for continued improvement of blood and liver disorder
Thanksgiving
- Jim Adcock continues recovery from hip fracture back at home
- Johnie Johnson – back to CUC following knee replacement
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
- Betty Robertson – February 11
- Pat Cooney – February 15
Anniversaries
- –none–
Calendar Reminders
- Saturday, February 10 – Birthday Party at Murphy Harpst
- February 9 -10 RUMC Women’s Retreat
- Tuesday, February 27– Homestretch Peachtree Tea
- March 1-4 – GIC -Life on Mission: Hope In the Face of Injustice
- Saturday, April 14 – Homestretch 2018 Run the River
CUC Newsletter – February 3, 2017
Create in me a clean heart, O God, and renew a right spirit within me. Cast me not away from thy presence, and take not thy Holy Spirit from me.
Psalm 51: 10-11
Sunday, February 5, 2017
Catholic Saints and Protestant Saints
Allan Kennedy will be again be leading our CUC class this week. His subject is Catholic Saints and Protestant Saints. He always has an interesting message and we always appreciate his insights.Allan has also asked for our input on what qualities we would like in a new pastor.
Allan has also asked for our input on what qualities we would like in a new pastor.
CUC Refreshments
We are thankful for our CUC refreshments each week. This week they will be provided by Lynn & Jim Adcock and Sister & Gannett Backus.
CUC Class Attendance
January 29
99 members, 1 teacher for a total of 100
First Sunday Chapel Communion Service
The start time for First Sunday Chapel Communion on February 5th has changed. It will now start at 8:15 instead of 8:30. The service will last 45 minutes, ending at 9:00. This earlier start allows the Chapel Roswell team more time to set up and rehearse before their 10:30 service.
Don’t miss Kristen Heiden’s message this Sunday and the beautiful anthem by the Prime Time Singers: Create In Me a Clean Heart, O God from the text of Psalm 51.
Get Your Cans To Church!
February Is RUMC’s Month to fill the pantry at North Fulton Community Charities. A list of items is available at rumc.com/nfcc and attached to bags in the Sanctuary lobbies. Drop off non-perishable items Sundays at church and weekdays in the main office.
CUC Super Bowl Party – Atlanta Falcons vs. New England Patriots!!!!!
This Sunday, February 5 is the CUC Super Bowl Party! Over 40 CUC members have signed up for the party at the Diner at North Point beginning at 5:30. Please thank Mike and Garlinn Story, and Claudia Phelps and other members of the CUC Social Committee for putting this party together.
CUC Website
Our CUC class has an outstanding website at http://www.cucrumc.info thanks to the diligent work of Doug Tatom. Be sure to get in the habit of using it if you don’t already.
It has an amazing amount of information on it. Among other things, there is the CUC calendar including all birthdays and anniversaries, the list of refreshment providers, photos, and CUC member contact information. Our weekly CUC newsletter is posted there each week and those newsletters and audios of CUC speakers for a number of years back are also there. Please thank Doug for his diligent work on keeping it all up to date.
Poverty Simulation
Get the first glimpse of what Global Impact Celebration (GIC) will offer in 2017! This event on this coming Wednesday, Feb. 8 in the Dodson Center gym, 9-11AM will explore the challenges that families in poverty face every day. You will navigate through a payday loan office, an unemployment office, MARTA, jail, school, a food bank, etc. Walking in the shoes of poverty will be different than hearing about it in a news broadcast!
Murphy Harpst Birthday Party
Betty Hunt announced that CUC will be hosting the February birthday party at Murphy-Harpst Children’s Center on Saturday, February 18. Only a small number of people need to help with the party but others may want to go for a tour of the Murphy-Harpst campus.The group going will leave RUMC at 10:45 to arrive at noon with the party scheduled for 1:00. More information on needs for the party will be forthcoming.
Homestretch Peachtree Tea
The 10th annual Peachtree Tea Champagne Reception and Lunch which benefits Homestretch will be held at the Country Club of the South, on Tuesday, February 28, 11;00-2:00.
It is always a very nice event. Tickets are $75. Let’s try to get a full CUC table. Sign up to enjoy the tea, silent auction and raffle in class or contact Lynn Adcock at 770-993-2861. This is a great event and we would like to be well represented.
To book tables, become a sponsor, or learn more about Homestretch visit www.homestretch.org/events or call 770-642-9185. For individual tickets and to register for the fabulous online auction visit www.tea2017.auction-bid.org. To participate in the silent auction without purchasing tickets go to the http://www.homestretch.org/events website and at the Peachtree Tea logo click Register only. Your credit card will not be charged unless you are a bid winner.
Foster Care Support Foundation Prom-A-Palooza 2017- volunteers needed
This is a wonderful event on Sunday, February 19, where girls in foster care can come to choose everything they need to go to their proms. Volunteers help girls choose from a selection of beautiful prom dresses and gowns to take home for their perfect evening. Personal shoppers will help them through the process of selecting dresses and also help with a selection of accessories such as shoes, shawls, purses etc. to find their perfect choices.
Rachel Ewald can use between 4 or 5 volunteers from CUC if anyone is interested in volunteering for the day, 9 am to 5 pm, please email rachel@fostercare.org and she will send the registration form for the volunteers for that date.
Unfortunately, they can’t take split shifts due to the nature of the event but they will have plenty of food for volunteers to eat. You can go to the Foster Care Support Foundation website to read all about the event. Volunteering there is a great experience!
Homestretch Road Race
Attention, all loyal HomeStretch Road Race Volunteers. It’s coming!!! The 16th Annual Run the River 5K/10K Road Race 2017 is scheduled for Saturday, April 22. Once again, it will begin and end the race at St. Andrew Catholic Church on Riverside Road. CUC has been a big part of Homestretch’s success in past races and we want to make sure you save the date.
Lost and Found
Have you left behind or lost anything at a CUC event or on Sunday morning? Thanks to Martha Thompson we now have a CUC “Lost and Found” collection place in our CUC closet.
Save those Pull Tops and Labels!
Remember to save the pull tops from soda cans to support the Ronald McDonald House in Atlanta and bring them into Nancy Wright. We’re aiming for 10 pounds worth!
And for Murphy-Harpst watch for those boxtops and labels!
Prayer Requests
- Sue Gardner for continued smooth recovery and relief of pain following hip replacement surgery
- Dave Roberts for full recovery from his fall in his back yard
- Frank Magaro broke his kneecap last Saturday night and has a boot/brace on his leg. He is restricted to a wheelchair and is not to put any weight on the leg. He is in good spirits, is aware of what is going on, and enjoys having visitors.
Ongoing CUC Prayer Requests
Barbara Davis, Pat Peterson, Linda Temples as they continue to deal with health problems
Frank and Betty Magaro at Brookdale – Neese Road Assisted Living, 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 important decisions to be made.
Birthdays
- Gayle Crolius – February 6
- Paricia Mashburn – February 6
- Sig Hoogstraal – February 7
- Bob Morisey – February 9
- Betty Robertson – February 11
Anniversaries
none
Calendar Reminders
- February 5 – CUC Super Bowl Party
- February 28 –Homestretch Peachtree Tea – Country Club of the South
- March 2-5 – Global Impact Celebration
- April 22 – Homestretch Run the River Road Race
- Aug. 3-5 – The Upscale Garage Sale
- November 1, 2, and 3 – CUC Annual Retreat- Winshape Center, Berry College
Global Impact Celebration
This weekend is RUMC’s 11th annual Global Impact Celebration (GIC), February 25-28, a weekend to celebrate God’s work around the world and in our community and renew our commitment to the Great Commission. With times of prayer and worship, serving opportunities, education, interactions with guest mission agencies and missionaries, this weekend is a time of celebration of God’s will being done here in Georgia and around the globe. Check the RUMC website for information on the various events and opportunities for service.
GIC Prayer Initiative
As part of GIC, David Hills is collecting names of people who will pass out missionaries’ prayer requests to people before and after worship services. Please call David if you could do this for GIC.
Global Impact Celebration
Join in the 10th Anniversary events for RUMC’s Global Impact Celebration (GIC) from this Wednesday, February 25 through next Sunday, March 1. Scheduled activities are:
- Wednesday, February 25: Start out at Wednesday Night Out (Fellowship Hall) from 5:00 to 6:30 pm and then at 6:30 pm join the Kick-off celebration (Chapel)
Friday, February 27: Join the Celebration Dinner (Fellowship Hall) from 6:30 to 8:30 pm - Saturday, February 28: Participate in the Great Day of Service starting with breakfast in the Fellowship Hall at 8:15 am and projects start at 9:00 am
- Sunday, March 1: Communion (Chapel) at 8:30 am, International Missionary Presentations (around the RUMC campus at 9:30 am, Celebration Service (Sanctuary) at 10:30am and close out with lunch (Dining Room) at 12:15 pm.
More information at http://www.rumc.com/globalimpact/
Global Impact Celebration
Join in the 10th Anniversary events for RUMC’s Global Impact Celebration (GIC) from Wednesday, February 25 through Sunday, March 1. Scheduled activities are:
Wednesday, February 25: Start out at Wednesday Night Out (Fellowship Hall) from 5:00 to 6:30 pm and then at 6:30 pm join the Kick-off celebration (Chapel)
Friday, February 27: Join the Celebration Dinner (Fellowship Hall) from 6:30 to 8:30 pm
Saturday, February 28: Participate in the Great Day of Service starting with breakfast in the Fellowship Hall at 8:15 am and projects start at 9:00 am
Sunday, March 1: Communion (Chapel) at 8:30 am, International Missionary Presentations (around the RUMC campus at 9:30 am, Celebration Service (Sanctuary) at 10:30am and close out with lunch (Dining Room) at 12:15 pm.
More information at http://www.rumc.com/globalimpact/
Global Impact Celebration
- Join in the 10th Anniversary events for RUMC’s Global Impact Celebration (GIC) from Wednesday, February 25 through Sunday, March 1. Scheduled activities are:
- Wednesday, February 25: Start out at Wednesday Night Out (Fellowship Hall) from 5:00 to 6:30 pm and then at 6:30 pm join the Kick-off celebration (Chapel)
- Friday, February 27: Join the Celebration Dinner (Fellowship Hall) from 6:30 to 8:30 pm
- Saturday, February 28: Participate in the Great Day of Service starting with breakfast in the Fellowship Hall at 8:15 am and projects start at 9:00 am
- Sunday, March 1: Communion (Chapel) at 8:30 am, International Missionary Presentations (around the RUMC campus at 9:30 am, Celebration Service (Sanctuary) at 10:30am and close out with lunch (Dining Room) at 12:15 pm.
More information at http://www.rumc.com/globalimpact/
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