CUC Newsletter – July 12, 2019
“Jesus said unto them, “Thou shalt love the Lord thy God with all thy heart, and with all thy soul, and with all thy mind. This is the first and great commandment. And the second is like unto it, thou shalt love thy neighbor as thy self.” Matthew 22:37-39
Sunday – July 14, 2019
The Main Thing
Our lesson this week will be presented by Dr. Jim McCormick, who is back after a very moving and insightful lesson last week. Jim’s lesson this week is entitled “The Main Thing”. The scripture passage is Matthew 22:35-40.
CUC Refreshments
We are thankful for our CUC refreshments each week. This Sunday they will be provided by Judy & Sieg Hoogstraal and Dee & Bill Scott.
CUC Attendance
July 7
1 teacher + 1 guest + 82 members = 84 total
CUC Collection
July 7
$96
CUC Wednesday Night Out
Twenty eight CUC members and guests enjoyed this past week’s CUC WNO at Slopes BBQ.
Next week’s Wednesday Night dinner on July 17 at 5:30 will be at the Brookwood Grill [MENU], 880 Holcomb Bridge Rd., Roswell. If you don’t sign up on Sunday and can attend or you sign up and can’t attend please notify Larry or Ann Douglas by noon Tuesday, so we can provide the restaurant with an accurate count.
CUC Class Officers for 2020
Time flies by! August 4th is the date that new Sunday School Class officers and committee members take over some of the tasks of keeping our Christians Under Construction Class organized, taught, cared for, prayed for, entertained, and in touch with one another.
Please look over your 2018-19 list of CUC officers and if there are any committees that you see that you think you would like to contribute your own talents to please call or email Sara Beecham
Continue To Support our Children’s Ministry!
Nancy Spence writes: The joy and music of 365 children and their leaders filled the walls of RUMC during VBS! Thank you, CUC for your financial and prayer support. Please continue to keep the children’s ministry in your prayers next week as they share God’s love during Mission Week.
Thank You From Homestretch
The following letter was received by the church from Talaya Parker, Executive Director of HomeStretch regarding the gift the CUC Foundation sent to Homestretch recently:
On behalf of HomeStretch and the families we serve, we would like to thank you for your generous donation. We received your gift in the amount of $2,000.00.
Your generosity is so important to us and the homeless working families of North Fulton County. With this gift, you are helping us provide supportive housing for families in crisis, so parents and their children can stay together. But that’s not all. During their time with us, the families receive life skills education and mentoring to cultivate stability and promote future self-reliance. Through commitments such as yours, the families can focus on regaining their dignity and reaching financial independence without worrying about where they and their children will sleep each night. Providing transitional housing and supportive services is an expensive but worthwhile investment in the transformation of the lives of homeless families. HomeStretch relies on donations like yours to help fund this program. Thank you for helping us through your gift.
MUST Summer Lunches
MUST Summer Lunch Program will continue to deliver lunches each day through August 9. To sign up to pack and load lunches or to drive and ride on a delivery route, visit rumc.com/MUST. Members still wishing to make donations to the summer lunch program should make out their checks to CUC and include “MUST summer lunches” on the line for notes.
RUMC Senior Day Trip
Tuesday, July 23, will be a Senior Day Trip to the Chick-fil-A headquarters for a tour of the facilities and lunch at The Dwarf House. Cost is $15 (does not include lunch); register by this Sunday, July 14 at rumc.com/seniordaytrip. Questions: Dr. Jeff Ross, jross@rumccom
Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat
Acting UP is Presenting Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat .
With a live orchestra, a cast of 45, and costumes from New York, this classic Andrew Lloyd Webber musical is not to be missed! The production runs July 25-28.
Tickets are available from the Worship Arts office or the Acting UP box office. $10 General Admission, $25 reserved seating. Information: 678.871.7766
Box Tops and Flip Tops, etc.
Keep on bringing in those accumulated Box Tops for Education for Red Bird Missions and flip tops for Ronald McDonald Houses! And remember to set up accounts and use your purchases at Publix and Amazon Smile to support. Murphy Harpst.
Birthdays
- Jack Stadler – July 15
- Malone Dodson– July 15
- PD May—July 18
- Edna Smith—July 20
Anniversaries
- Shirley and PD May – July 19, 1958 – 61 years!!
( Please help to keep this list up to date by notifying the editor of any CUC members who need to be added or removed from this list)
- Myra Belote for good recovery following revision hip surgery
- Marlene McLeod for healing of shoulder fracture following a fall
- Pat Deaton and her daughter Lara Deaton Mittlehouser. Lara is still hospitalized at Northside Cherokee following surgery on last Friday to remove her gallbladder.
( Please help to keep this list up to date by notifying the editor of any CUC members who need to be added or removed from this list)
Continuing prayers:
- Dick Anthony – as he continues treatment for Multiple Myeloma
- 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.
- Diane Frei and Gail Earman (former CUC members) as Diana is in her last months of her battle with Lymphoma
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, July 23 –RUMC Chick-fil-A Day Trip
- July 25-28– Acting Up – “Amazing Technicolor Dream Coat”
- Oct. 8-10 – CUC 2019 Retreat Amicalola Falls Lodge
- Oct. 7 – RUMC Foundation Golf Tournament
- Dec. 3 – CUC Christmas Party at Metropolitan Club
CUC Newsletter – June 28, 2019
“Always be ready to make your defense to anyone who demands from you an accounting for the hope that is in you..”
1 Peter 3:15
Sunday, June 30, 2019
Christian, What do You Believe?
We will welcome Scott Dickson back this Sunday after his “thought provoking” lesson last week. The title of the lesson this week is “Christian, What do You Believe?”
(Listen to the Lesson) (Slides for the Lesson)
Scott’s lessons encourage us to think and be prepared to defend what we believe – as difficult as it might be at times. After last week, the one truth we can know for sure is: “For God so loved the world that He gave His only begotten son, that whosoever believed in Him shall not perish, but have everlasting life.” John 3:16
CUC Refreshments
We are thankful for our CUC refreshments each week. This Sunday they will be provided by Rose & Jim Lappe and Sue & Hugh Gardner
CUC Attendance
June 23
members 93, Visitors 1, total = 94
CUC Collection
June 23
$88
Patriotic Picnic Potluck
There was a great turnout for the Patriotic Picnic Wednesday evening, Jeff Coelho counted 83 in attendance.
We also celebrated Charlotte and Malone’s 60 wedding Anniversary, Dee and Bill Scott’s Anniversary and Beverly Tatom’s Birthday.
From Claudia Phelps: If you were unable to contribute to the love offering Wednesday night, you may bring checks Sunday and give them to Charlie Mason.
From Beverly Tatom: A great big thank you to my wonderful CUC family for the “Totally” surprise birthday accolades. Plus Birthday cake, roses and even a crown! I am so blessed to have such loving Christian friends and I love each of you.
Thanks to Jeff for MC’ing and the great presentation.
And a special Thanks to the Fellowship committee for their planning, hard work, and great execution!
It was a GREAT party….GREAT food, GREAT entertainment..and GREAT folks
Photos from the Patriotic Potluck Picnic
(click on link to see the album)
MUST Summer Lunches
The next date for CUC to pack lunch bags will be Tuesday, July 2 – 10:00 – 11:00 am
Members still wishing to make donations to the summer lunch program should make out their checks to CUC and include “MUST summer lunches” on the line for notes. These checks can be placed in the collection basket any Sunday.
Volunteer help is also needed for volunteers to pack and load lunches or to drive or ride on a delivery route, to get all those lunches delivered each day. Visit rumc.com/must to sign up.
Patriotic Concerts
The Thirty-Eighth Annual Roswell Patriotic Celebration Concerts are Friday, June 28, at 7:30 p.m. and Sunday, June 30, at 3 p.m. Complimentary tickets will be available in the Main Office, the Worship Arts office. Or, you may get your tickets from Sarah Beecham in the CUC class on Sunday morning (for the Sunday afternoon Concert).
If you would like to honor or memorialize a Veteran or active duty member of the military by purchasing a flower arrangement for the Patriotic Celebration Concerts, please contact Ann Moore at amoore@rumc.com or 770.261.1719.
Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat
Acting UP is Presenting Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat With a live orchestra, a cast of 45, and costumes from New York.
This classic Andrew Lloyd Webber musical is not to be missed! The production runs July 25-28. Tickets are available from the Worship Arts office or the Acting UP box office. $10 General Admission, $25 reserved seating. Information: 678.871.7766
Wednesday Night Out
There will be no dinner for July 3.
Dinners will resume on July 10.
Larry Douglas
Senior Day Trip: Tuesday, July 23, will be a Senior Day Trip to the Chick-fil-A headquarters for a tour of the facilities and lunch at The Dwarf House. Cost is $15 (does not include lunch); register by Sunday, July 14 at rumc.com/seniordaytrip. Questions: Dr. Jeff Ross, jross@rumc.com
Summer Bible studies will begin next month with the first studies beginning on July 11 (Braving the Wilderness, Brene Brown) and July 16 (Listening to Scripture: Strategies for Interpreting the Bible, The Kerygma Program). To register, go to: http://www.rumc.com/special-interest-short-term-classes/
Box Tops and Flip Tops, etc.
Keep on bringing in those accumulated Box Tops for Education for Red Bird Missions and flip tops for Ronald McDonald Houses! And remember to set up accounts and use your purchases at Publix and Amazon Smile to support. Murphy Harpst.
Why Do We Want Boxtops for Red Bird Missions?
The United Methodist Conference has established this fully accredited Christian grade school through high school to educate poor children in Appalachia. It has a 97% graduation rate. United Methodist Churches all over the country collect and send Boxtops For Education so the schools can buy needed items. (As you save yours and bring them in, please check the expiration dates!)
Birthdays
- Dick Anthony – July 1
Anniversaries
- Nancy and Dave Wistrand – July 2, 1994 – 25 years
- Ann and Larry Douglas – July 6, 1968 – 51 years!
(Please help to keep this list up to date by notifying the editor of any CUC members who need to be added or removed from this list)
- Prayers for Diana Frei, who is in the last stages of lymphoma. She has stopped treatment except for meds to keep her comfortable. She is being cared for at home by her partner of 40 years, Gail Erman.
- Prayers for Rev. Melissa Mobley and her family. Her father Jack Kime, passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, June 25th. Funeral arrangements are as follows: Visitation will be Friday, June 28th from 6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. at Thomas Funeral Home in Calhoun, GA. The funeral service will be Saturday, June 29th at 11:00 am at Calhoun First UMC (205 E Line St., Calhoun, GA).
- Dick Anthony – Pray for good recovery after surgery on his leg as he continues treatment for Multiple Myeloma.
- From Robin Hicks – Please pray for my daughter, Shannon Garrett. She will leave this Sunday, June 23, to have a stem cell transplant to halt the progression of Multiple Sclerosis. She will be at Clinica Ruiz for a month long treatment. This facility is run by Dr. Ruiz Arguelles , a top 50 Mayo Clinic Alumnus, and is one of two places in the world with proven results of stopping MS progression. Thank you in advance for your prayers.
- Harvey West – for good recovery following his colon surgery
Continuing prayers:
- Shirley May who is still recovering from the effects of 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.
- June 28 -7:30 PM – Patriotic Concert
- June 30 – 3PM – Patriotic Concert
- July 2 – 10:00 – 11:00 am – Pack Must Ministries Lunch Bags
- July 25-28 – Acting Up – “Amazing Technicolor Dream Coat”
- Oct. 8-10 – CUC 2019 Retreat Amicalola Falls Lodge
- Oct. 7 – RUMC Foundation Golf Tournament
- Dec. 3 – CUC Christmas Party at Metropolitan Club
- Oct. 21-23, 2020 – CUC annual retreat at Winshape at Berry College!
CUC Newsletter – June 21, 2019
“Hear, O Israel! The Lord is our God., the Lord is one! You shall love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your might”. Deuteronomy 6:4-5
Today, June 21st, Is the 1st Day of Summer
Sunday, June 23, 2019
Embracing the Mystery
This Sunday we are delighted to welcome Scott Dickson back to present our lesson. The title of his lesson is: “Embracing the Mystery”.
(Listen to the Lesson) (Slides for the Lesson)
The Scripture is Deuteronomy 6:4-9. Scott has taught our class a number of times and we are always blessed through his gift of teaching.
CUC Refreshments
We are thankful for our CUC refreshments each week. This Sunday they will be provided by Pat & Grady Phillips and Ann & Larry Douglas
CUC Attendance
June 16
members 86, Visitors 3, total = 89
CUC Collection
June 16
$92
(plus a contribution to the MUST summer lunch program of $100).
CUC Newsletter for Sunday, June 30
Please send all items for the Friday, June 28, publication of the Sunday, June 30, CUC newsletter or any prayer requests for the week of June 21st through 28th to Doug Tatom.
Debbie Goodwin’s Blog
This past Sunday CUC was treated to an inspiring lesson by Debbie Goodwin. To receive more of her wise Christian teaching you can sign up for her weekly blog at www.debbiegoodwin.net .
CUC Foundation Distribution
As a member of the CUC Foundation Committee Lynn Adcock last week announced the following distribution of funds:
The CUC Class voted to approve the recommendations of the CUC Endowment Committee for distribution of $3,775.61:
- Murphy-Harpst Children’s Home $500
- RUMC landscaping after trailer removal $500
- CUC Must Ministry summer lunch program $775.61
- Replacement pickup truck for Homestretch $2,000
Thank you for your support of the CUC Endowment Fund.
Patriotic Picnic Potluck
CUC is having a Patriotic Picnic Potluck at the Dod next Wednesday, June 26, at 5:30 pm. Barbecue and tea provided. Entertainment is provided. No Charge – there will be a love offering for missions, which will be sent to Homestretch to help pay for a new truck, and to Murphy-Harpst.
70 people have signed up.
If anyone else wishes to sign up please contact either Lesleigh or Jeff Coelho or Claudia or John Phelps.
This is going to be a GOOD party….GOOD food, GOOD entertainment..and GOOD folks
MUST Summer Lunches
Thanks to the great organization by Sandy and Bill Griffin, and help by CUC volunteers, 1,000 lunch bags were packed last week in 45 minutes!
The next date for CUC to pack lunch bags will be announced shortly.
Members still wishing to make donations to the summer lunch program should make out their checks to CUC and include “MUST summer lunches” on the line for notes. These checks can be placed in the collection basket any Sunday.
With an additional $100 this past Sunday the total collected so far for the MUST Ministries summer lunch program is $2,230.59
Volunteer help is also needed for volunteers to pack and load lunches or to drive or ride on a delivery route, to get all those lunches delivered each day. Visit rumc.com/must to sign up.
Patriotic Concerts
The Thirty-Eighth Annual Roswell Patriotic Celebration Concerts are Friday, June 28, at 7:30 p.m. and Sunday, June 30, at 3 p.m. Complimentary tickets will be available in the Main Office, the Worship Arts office, online at itickets.com or you may get your tickets from Sarah Beecham at CUC class on Sunday morning.
If you would like to honor or memorialize a Veteran or active duty member of the military by purchasing a flower arrangement for the Patriotic Celebration Concerts, please contact Ann Moore at amoore@rumc.com or 770.261.1719.
Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat
Acting UP is Presenting Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat With a live orchestra, a cast of 45, and costumes from New York.
This classic Andrew Lloyd Webber musical is not to be missed! The production runs July 25-28. Tickets are available from the Worship Arts office or the Acting UP box office. $10 General Admission, $25 reserved seating. Information: 678.871.7766
We have been asked by Mary Stokes to please share this invitation with our Sunday school class members and friends in the community.
On Tuesday morning, June 25 at 10 a.m. in the dining room we will welcome Molly Boone who is a Certified Dementia Care Practitioner, an alumnus of the University of North Carolina and now serves as the Divisional Dementia Care Manager of the South Coast Division (FL, GA, & SC) for Brookdale.
Molly will join us on Tuesday morning to elaborate on each of the six domains of an optimum life – physical, emotional, purposeful, spiritual, social, and intellectual. The focus will be on what you can do right now to change certain behaviors and make lifestyle changes. The goal is that these changes will promote wellness into your own life and the lives of others. This session is part of our RUMC C3 ministry that is our Proactive Approach to Caring.
So that we have adequate materials, please let me know that you can join us, mstokes@rumc.com or 770-261-1741.
Box Tops and Flip Tops, etc.
Keep on bringing in those accumulated Box Tops for Education for Red Bird Missions and flip tops for Ronald McDonald Houses! And remember to set up accounts and use your purchases at Publix and Amazon Smile to support. Murphy Harpst.
Why Do We Want Boxtops for Red Bird Missions?
The United Methodist Conference has established this fully accredited Christian grade school through high school to educate poor children in Appalachia. It has a 97% graduation rate. United Methodist Churches all over the country collect and send Boxtops For Education so the schools can buy needed items. (As you save yours and bring them in, please check the expiration dates!)
Birthdays
- Beverly Tatom – Jun 26
- Evelyn Hatfield – Jun 26
Anniversaries
- Charlotte and Malone Dodson – June 28, 1959- 60 years!!!!!
- Dee and Bill Scott – June 28, 1997 -22 years
(Please help to keep this list up to date by notifying the editor of any CUC members who need to be added or removed from this list)
- Dick Anthony – Pray for good recovery after surgery on his leg as he continues treatment for Multiple Myeloma
- From Robin Hicks – Please pray for my daughter, Shannon Garrett. She will leave this Sunday, June 23, to have a stem cell transplant to halt the progression of Multiple Sclerosis. She will be at Clinica Ruiz for a month long treatment. This facility is run by Dr. Ruiz Arguelles , a top 50 Mayo Clinic Alumnus, and is one of two places in the world with proven results of stopping MS progression. Thank you in advance for your prayers.
- Sara Beecham on the loss of her brother
- Bill Griffin on the loss of his mother
- Harvey West – for good recovery following his colon surgery
Continuing prayers:
- Shirley May who is still recovering from the effects of 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.
- June 26 – 5:30 – CUC Picnic Potluck
- June 28 -7:30 PM – Patriotic Concert
- June 30 – 3PM – Patriotic Concert
- July 25-28 – Acting Up – “Amazing Technicolor Dream Coat”
- Oct. 8-10 – CUC 2019 Retreat Amicalola Falls Lodge
- Oct. 7 – RUMC Foundation Golf Tournament
- Dec. 3 – CUC Christmas Party at Metropolitan Club
- Oct. 21-23, 2020 – CUC annual retreat at Winshape at Berry College!
CUC Newsletter – April 12, 2019
“Master, we have worked all night long but have caught nothing, yet, if you say so, I will let down the nets….they caught so many fish that their nets were beginning to break.”
Luke 5:5-6
Sunday, April 14, 2019
Change
Marion Brown, Associate Pastor – Missions and Outreach, will be presenting our lesson this Sunday. The title of her lesson is: “Change”. The scripture verses for the day are stories that will be discussed and connected which are found in Luke 5:1-11 and Luke 19:28-40. We are happy to have Marion back. She was with us in September of 2018. We look forward to her presentation this Sunday.
CUC Refreshments
We are thankful for our CUC refreshments each week. This Sunday they will be provided by Louise Booysen and Sharon & Bob Schnakenberg
CUC Attendance
Sunday, April 7
93 CUC members + 1 teacher = 94
CUC Collection
Sunday April 7
$91
Easter Sunday
Note: There will be no Sunday School on Easter Sunday.
CUC Chick-fil-A Tour
The Chick-fil-A tour is Monday, April 15th. We will meet at the church at noon and board the buses and leave at 12:15. Google says it will take us 59 minutes, which will leave time to get there, park and be ready for the tour which is SOLD OUT. Tour is 1:30 – 3:30.
- remember to eat lunch prior to coming to the church
- wear comfortable walking shoes
- business casual attire
PLEASE, call or text Patricia Lanham if you are not going to be joining us for the tour. See you at noon!
CUC Communications Reminder
If you have something to be communicated to CUC members during the week or to be included in the CUC weekly newsletter, please send it to Sue Waite’s email address, not to the address that you receive the weekly CUC newsletter from. That address is mainly used to send the large number of emails to the whole CUC address list and is not checked for incoming messages on a regular basis and important messages are sometimes missed.
Hospitality Opportunity
If you missed the small meeting after CUC class last week, GOLF CART DRIVERS are needed to drive the 3 battery operated golf carts for 30 minute shifts on Sunday morning.
- The times are 9:00 to 9:30, 10:00 to 10:30 and 12:00 to ~12:15
- We are looking for at least 9 drivers each Sunday with “Big Smiles” to drive four (4) shifts over a one month period.
- Routes will be defined and the opportunity to serve others will be unlimited.
- Contact Jim Boswell if you would be willing to help with any aspect of this hospitality ministry of our church.
Lenten Luncheon
This Tuesdays, April 16, is the last time to join other RUMC members for a Lenten lunch in the Fellowship Hall at noon, followed by a message from Dr. Jeff Ross. No reservations are required: cost for lunch is $6.
RUMC Prayer Walk
Mary Stokes spoke to the CUC Class this past Sunday, strongly encouraging members to set time apart to use all or part of the one-mile Prayer Walk which has been developed and upgraded on the RUMC campus. The stations start at the Magnolia and Mimosa corner parking lot and each one has a box which contains a prayer and supporting scriptures. The prayers for this period of Lent have been written by Dr. Harvey West.
Wednesday Night Out
Join us weekly from 4:45-6:30 p.m. for dinner in the Fellowship Hall. This week’s menu is:
- Chicken and Mushroom Fettuccine Alfredo and Veggie Medley
- Garlic Bread Sticks, Salad Bar, Soup Du Jour
- Pineapple Cake
Job Networking Garage Sale
The Annual Garage Sale and Bake Sale benefiting Job Networking will be held May 2-4. Donated items can be dropped off at the trailer near the Fellowship Hall (building “E”) before and after worship services on Sundays, April 14, and 28.
Pick-up is offered for large items April 28-May 1; contact: Ann Gordon. This is now officially a “Garage Sale-Bake Sale-and now a “Plant Sale”! If anyone has plants they would like to donate they would love to have them.
Volunteers are needed to help with the sale and to donate “treasures.” For information or to volunteer: rumc.com/garagesale.
Bake Sale at Garage Sale
Mary Serafina is coordinating the bake sale (which was highly profitable last year) at the Garage Sale. Please sign up to contribute your own favorite baked goods. Plan to bring in your baked goods on May 1 between 2 and 4 PM.
Homestretch Road Race
Thank you to the CUC members who have donated generously to support the Homestretch Church Challenge and volunteered to help at the “Run the River” last Saturday, April 6. There were at least 27 CUC volunteers working at the race early in the morning on April 6th.
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
- Bob Leckie – April 17
- Bonnie White – April 17
Anniversaries
- -*- None -*-
- Barbara Davis – for continued improvement from a bad fall following eye surgery for effects of Shingles
- Rose Lappe for a fast recovery following her surgery which is scheduled for April 26th
- Janice Scalzo that her complicated knee surgery was a success and she soon will be back on her feet again and without pain
- Brenda Burrell requests prayers for her family after her daughter’s brother-in-law in China was found murdered.
Continuing prayers
- Shirley May who is still recovering from the effects of 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.
- April 15– Chick-Fil-A tour
- May 2 – 4 – RUMC’s Annual Garage Sale Extravaganza
- June 26 – CUC Picnic Potluck
- Oct. 8 -10 – CUC 2019 Retreat Amicalola Falls Lodge
- Oct. 7 – RUMC Foundation Golf Tournament
- Oct. 21-23, 2020 – CUC annual retreat at Winshape at Berry College
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 – February 8, 2019
“So now I am giving you a new commandment: Love each other. Just as I have loved you, you should love each other. Your love for one another will prove to the world that you are my disciples.”
John 13:34-35
Sunday, February 10, 2019
A New Look At Christian Ethics
Our CUC lesson this week will be presented by Dr. Jim McCormick. Jim is one of our very favorite teachers and will be with us for two Sundays. His topic is “A New Look at Christian Ethics”.
CUC Refreshments
We are thankful for our CUC refreshments each week. This Sunday they will be provided by LaVerne Lamb & Dick Anthony and Ann & Larry Douglas
CUC Attendance
Sunday, February 3
Members 93 + guests 1 + teacher 1 = Total 95
CUC Offering
Sunday, February 3
$84
CUC Mardi Gras Party
The CUC Mardi Gras party, set for Thursday, February 28th, is proceeding well. We already have 59 members signed up for the dinner//potluck+/party!! We have room for 80 guests for the dinner, at the Bradshaw Farms Clubhouse, and are looking forward to more folks signing up.
We are targeting to have guests signed up by Sunday, Feb. 17th, so we know how many people to plan for at the dinner. It will be a fun evening!! $7.50/person covers the clubhouse rental, ingredients for the main entrees and two King Cakes.
The dinner party will run from 6:30 PM to about 9:30 PM. See you there! Contact Patsy Lanham if you do not get to sign up in class.
Murphy Harpst Mission Outreach
CUC is planning for our annual February birthday party at Murphy Harpst in Cedartown on Saturday, February 16. Let Betty Hunt know if you would go on that date to help with the party and/or to see what Murphy Harpst is all about.
CUC is collecting prizes for the party-goers. Pam Kramer at Murphy Harpst , when asked for suggestions of Bingo prizes, replied that those “that work best” are candy bars, drinks (Gatorade, teas, sodas), Ramen noodles, and decks of playing cards. Again on February 10 a basket will be passed to collect any cash donations to pay for party expenses. The committee appreciates any support the CUC Class provides for Murphy-Harpst Children’s Center.
CUC has received several heart-warming thank you notes/letters from the teenagers who received generous gift cards which were sent to Murphy Harpst paid for with CUC’s Christmas donations. These will be displayed on the bulletin board in CUC class.
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.
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.
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 Website or call 770-642-9185 ext. 120. Also inform Lynn Adcock who is arranging our CUC table(s).
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
Wednesday Night Out
Join us weekly from 4:45-6:30 p.m. for dinner in the Fellowship Hall.
This week’s menu:
- Rosemary Roasted Pork Loin with Herb Onion Gravy
- Smashed New Potatoes with Buttermilk and Leeks
- Herb Roasted Root Vegetables
- Fresh Yeast Rolls, Broccoli and Cheddar Soup, AND Chocolate Cake
RUMC Travelers Club
RUMC Travelers Club will meet on Thursday, Feb. 14, at noon in the Fellowship Hall. Following lunch, the program will be provided by Chris Nelson, Executive Director of the Chattahoochee Nature Center in Roswell.
Lunch reservations must be made by Monday, Feb. 11 to Mary Hagerman: 770.993.9496. Information: rumc.com/travelers
An Afternoon with Anita Renfroe
Tickets are on sale now for “An Afternoon with Anita Renfroe,” and would make a great Valentine’s Day gift! Anita is a Christian comedienne and author who became famous for “Momisms,” her comic rendition of everything a mother would typically say to her children in the course of a day, set to the “William Tell Overture.”
Advance tickets to the performance at 3 p.m. on March 17 are $20 for adults and $15 for students and seniors (65+) and may be purchased in the Main Office, Worship Arts office, or online at iTickets.com. Information: Ann Moore, amoore@rumc.com or 770.261.1719.
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
- Sunday show only at 4 p.m.
$15 for general admission/$30 reserved seat. $10 general admission/$25 reserved seat. Tickets go on sale Tuesday, Feb. 5, and 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
- Betty Robertson – Feb 11
- Patrick Cooney – Feb 15
Anniversaries
- -+- none -+-
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 to the editor: Sue Waite.
Thanksgiving
- Rev. Harvey West – recovering from surgery for colon cancer – no chemo or radiation treatment required.
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. 16 – 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 @ 3 pm – “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 1, 2019
I have told you these things so that in me you may have peace. In this world you will have trouble. But take heart! I have overcome the world. John 16:33
Sunday, February 3, 2019
The Anatomy of Peace
Rev. Yvette D. Massey, Associate Director of the Center for Congregational Excellence, North Georgia Conference of the United Methodist Church, will be teaching the CUC Class this Sunday.
She will be teaching from the Anatomy of Peace by the Arbinger Institute using a variety of scriptures about peace.
CUC Refreshments
We are thankful for our CUC refreshments each week. This Sunday they will be provided by Linda Mooney, Kris Taylor, and Daphne Fradl
CUC Attendance
Sunday, January 27
Members 81 + teacher 1 + Total 82
CUC Offering
Sunday, January 27
$200
Homestretch Road Race Sponsorship
The CUC Class voted unanimously to contribute a $750 sponsorship for the Homestretch Road Race.
CUC Mardi Gras Party
Be sure to mark your calendars for the Thursday, Feb 28th Mardi Gras dinner party at the Bradshaw Farms clubhouse The party will start at 6:00 PM and end sometime around 9:30 PM. Come join the fun!!”
This will be 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.
We have 41 people signed up already for the party, and we are excited about this great start!! The capacity of the Bradshaw Farms Clubhouse is 80, so there is plenty of room for more CUC’ers. The signup sheet will be passed around each Sunday until the party.
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
Murphy Harpst Mission Outreach
CUC is planning for our annual February birthday party at Murphy Harpst in Cedartown on Saturday, February 16. Let Betty Hunt know if you would go on that date to help with the party and/or to see what Murphy Harpst is all about.
CUC is collecting prizes for the party-goers. Pam Kramer at Murphy Harpst , when asked for suggestions of Bingo prizes, replied that those “that work best” are candy bars, drinks (Gatorade, teas, sodas), Ramen noodles, and decks of playing cards. On February 3 and 10 a basket will be passed to collect any cash donations to pay for party expenses. The committee appreciates any support the CUC Class provides for Murphy-Harpst Children’s Center.
CUC has received several heart-warming thank you notes/letters from the teenagers who received generous gift cards which were sent to Murphy Harpst paid for with CUC’s Christmas donations.
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 bringing by February 8, the items listed on the email sent on Wednesday.
Donated items may be brought to the collection boxes located outside the Main Office and there will also be a place to collect them in the hallway outside our classroom and fellowship hall with a sign on it. Information/Questions: Wilson Barber, wbarber@rumc.com
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 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. The event is on Tuesday, February 26 at 11:00 am at Country Club of the South.
CUC always has at least one table and we carpool from the church. For tickets contact Homestretch at https://homestretch.org/?event=peachtree-tea or call 770-642-9185 ext. 120. Also inform Lynn Adcock who is arranging our CUC table(s).
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. and Saturday show at 5:30 p.m. include dinner: $15 for general admission/$30 reserved seat. Sunday show only at 4 p.m.: $10 general admission/$25 reserved seat. Tickets go on sale Tuesday, Feb. 5, and 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!
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
Wednesday Night Out
Join us weekly from 4:45-6:30 p.m. for dinner in the Fellowship Hall. This week’s menu:
- Caribbean Meatballs with Tropical Gravy
- Coconut Infused Rice Pilaf, Buttered Green Beans with Caramelized Onions
- Fresh Yeast Rolls, Sweet Potato Bisque, Raspberry Tres Leche Cake, Salad Bar
Birthdays
- Don MacLeod – Feb 4
- Tom Cantrell – Feb 4
- Gayle Crolius – Feb 6
- Patricia Mashburn – Feb 6
- Sieg Hoogstraal – Feb 7
- Bob Morisey – Feb 9
Anniversaries
- none
- Barbara Davis – is still suffering from Shingles which has affected her eye but is doing better.
- Shirley May – for relief of continuing Shingles pain though she is improving
- Rev. Harvey West – Pray for a good recovery following surgery 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. 15– Murphy Harpst birthday party
- 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 18, 2019
“For when the Holy Spirit controls our lives, He will produce this kind of fruit in us: love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, and self control. Here there is no conflict with the law.”
Galatians 5:22-23
Sunday, January 20, 2019
Reclaiming the Heart of Christian Values
Our teacher this week is Dr. Ron Greer, Director of Pastoral Counselling Service at Peachtree Road UMC. Ron has been with us several times and we are fortunate to have him come to lead us this Sunday.
He is the author of four books. His latest, The Path of Compassion was his subject the last time he was with us in February of last year. Ron’s subject for Sunday is: “Reclaiming the Heart of Christian Values”.
CUC Refreshments
We are thankful for our CUC refreshments each week. This Sunday they will be provided by Robin Hicks, Steve Covert, and Nancy & Dave Wistrand
CUC Attendance
Sunday, January 13
95 members + 2 visitors + 1 teacher = 98
CUC Offering
Sunday, January 13
$85
Welcome New CUC Members!
Please welcome our newest CUC members, Maureen and Gene Osborn.
CUC Class Prayer Requests
CUC will be having a prayer request basket at the door where you enter the classroom. Someone will read these requests 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.
Support for Murphy Harpst
CUC has received a letter of thanks from Murphy Harpst. CUC members have recently given over $4,000 to Murphy Harpst.
A Special Award
We are very proud of our own Dr. Malone Dodson who served from 1977-2001 as pastor of RUMC and was last week presented the Pioneer Award, the highest award given by the Greater North Fulton Chamber of Commerce. (Previous year award winners were Dr. Tom Price and Senator Johnny Isaacson.)
The Pioneer Award is presented to an individual who blazed a new trail preparing the way for others to follow. This is a special award and is not presented every year, but this year the Awards Committee chose to present the Pioneer Award to a recipient who fits the description perfectly.
In the late 70’s and early 80’s when Roswell was still a sleepy little suburb of Atlanta and growing, basic human needs started to show up that were left unaddressed and caused hardship for many. One of this pioneer’s strengths is getting behind human needs with resources and people to find practical solutions. In fact, Malone became the “wind beneath the wings” of many start-ups. Just a few of them were:
- North Fulton Community Charities
- The Community Counseling Center on Mimosa
- Roswell’s Habitat for Humanity
- Special Olympics
- ENABLE which works to develop group homes
- United Way in North Fulton
- The Rotary Club of Roswell Charity Fund which exists to raise and to give away thousands of dollars each year to local charities
- RUMC Job Networking which partners as an employment resource and right arm to the Greater North Fulton Chamber of Commerce.
- All of these organizations continue to thrive and provide great service to our community. (At the awards ceremony they failed to mention Homestretch and the Foster Care Support Foundation).
Malone truly pioneered the philosophy of giving and community unity in support of community needs by uniting all the people who could make a difference and teaching people their responsibility to contribute time, talent and treasure.
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.
Box Tops and Flip Tops
Keep on bringing in those accumulated box tops and flip tops for Red Bird Missions and Ronald McDonald Houses!
Betty Hunt reports anther package of our contributed Box Tops have been sent off.
Why CUC Members Collect Box Tops
CUC members are asked to clip Box Tops for Education, small red rectangles on supermarket items like General Mills cereals and Ziploc plastic bags. There is a basket in the classroom every Sunday for any Box Tops brought in, and when enough are collected they are mailed to Red Bird Mission School to be used for needs not covered by its budget. Box Tops for Education are available on fewer and fewer supermarket items and are worth only ten cents each. Still, the Mission Outreach Committee hopes CUC members clip them and bring them to class.
Red Bird Mission School is part of the Red Bird Missionary Conference of the United Methodist Church in the United States. Because of its location in Beverly, Kentucky, a very poor community in Appalachia, the best hope for young people is a good education. Members of our class have visited this isolated area and found that the conference’s ministry of outreach services to families and its school, grades pre-school to 12, make a big difference in the lives of the people there . High school graduates can go on to technical school, college, or the military. Anyone wishing to donate to this cause can send checks to Red Bird Mission School ,70 Queendale Center, Beverly, KY 40913-9607.
Blog for Devotions
For those wanting to receive a weekly e-mail of Debbie Goodwin’s devotional blog, go to her website at www.debbiegoodwin.net and scroll down until you find the “Let’s Connect” box.
Add your name and e-mail and click “Let’s Connect.”
Wednesday Night Out
Join us weekly from 4:45-6:30 p.m. for dinner in the Fellowship Hall.
This week’s menu:
- Shrimp Sauce or Mushroom Ragu over Smoked Gouda Cheese Grits
- Garlic Butter Broccoli,
- Yeast Rolls, Vegetable Soup, Salad Bar, Pineapple Cake
Birthday
- Janice Scalzo – Jan 21
Anniversary
- Sister and Gannett Backus – January 22, 1972 – 47 years
- Barbara Davis – who is still suffering from Shingles which has affected her eye. Shirley May – for relief of continuing Shingles pain
- Rev. Harvey West – Pray for a good recovery following surgery last week for colon cancer
- Marisol Roberts – Lynn & Dave Roberts’ daughter-in-law is now home after serious illness and is expecting a long recovery. Thanks for continuing prayers.
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
- Tuesday, Feb. 26 – Homestretch Peachtree Tea
- 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
CUC Newsletter – September 28, 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
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.
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
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
CUC Newsletter – 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!
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.
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)
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
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.
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 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 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!
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!
Devotional Websites
The two devotional web sites Roger Davis mentioned in his lesson on September 2 were:
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
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.
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
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.
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 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
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
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.
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!
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
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
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 – August 31, 2018
The Lord is my shepherd; I shall not want. He maketh me to lie down in green pastures:
He leadeth me beside the still waters. He restoreth my soul: he leadeth me in the paths of righteousness for his name’s sake. Yea, though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil: for thou art with me; thy rod and thy staff they comfort me.
Psalms 23: 1-4 KJV
(My grandfather offered to give me a silver dollar if I memorized the 23rd Psalm. And so I did. Sara Beecham.)
Sunday, September 2, 2018
Four Principles for Daily Living
Our own Roger Davis will be teaching CUC this Sunday The topic is “Four Principles for Daily Living”. Roger always has a good message for us. The scripture reference is Romans 8:28-38.
CUC Refreshments
We are thankful for our CUC refreshments each week. This Sunday they will be provided by Sister & Gannett Backus and Jeannie & Jim Ehlers
CUC Attendance
Sunday, August 26
1 speaker, 5 guests, 93 members = Total 99
CUC Offering
Sunday, August 26
$100
Thanks to Outgoing CUC Officers and Committee Members
Thanks especially to Tom Knight for his leadership this past year as Sara Beecham takes over as our new president.
CUC’s Weekly Scriptures
CUC’s 2018-19 class president is inviting class members to send a favorite Bible verse and a brief remark for our newsletter each week. Please send to: sarabeecham@gmail.com
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 – acdvld@aol.com or Roger Davis – rogale1123@gmail.com
Homestretch Year End Report
As CUC has always been a big supporter of Homestretch since its very beginning it is with pleasure that we hear the statistics June to June of this year:
Of 15 families, 14 graduated. All are full-time employed and in permanent housing. Two of their kids are off to college, one an honor graduate with a full scholarship to Stanford University.
Why Could Red Bird Christian School Use 2nd Language Textbooks?
Recently Norma and David Hills took clothing, books etc. to Red Bird Missions including 2nd language textbooks.
UM Churches and volunteers with their money, labor, and materials renovated Red Bird’s two old dorms so a Residential Program could be offered. The 2 dorms house 24 students and each dorm has its own dorm parents.
Internationals attending the Residential Programs live in these dorms and concentrate on the skills of learning a new language: grammar, reading writing, vocabulary, listening and speaking. Their goals are to attend a college or university. That’s how the 2nd language textbooks are used.
To facilitate their spiritual growth, they participate in daily devotions, weekly chapel services, Sat. leadership training and 2 Bible Study courses during their high school career.
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.
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
The Path of Compassion: Living with Heart, Soul, and Mind
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Adult Bible Study taught by Jeff Ross, Wednesdays, 4:30 p.m. – 5:45 p.m, Aug. 22-Oct. 17 (Note time change) in the Crosstalk Classroom (across from CUC Room.)
Written by seasoned pastoral counselor, Ron Greer, the study explores the foundational truths of the Scriptures to love God “with all your heart, with all your soul, and with all your mind” and to love “your neighbor as yourself.”
Wednesday Night Out
Join other CUC members along with the rest of the RUMC church family weekly on Wednesday 4:45-6:30 for dinner, planned by our new chef, Jacob Crane, in the Fellowship Hall. The menu each week can be found at rumc.com/wno
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
- John Sharp – for quick recovery from kidney surgery.
- Pat (Mrs.) Cooney who has had multiple myeloma recurrence with fractured vertebra. Keep her and her husband Pat in your prayers.
Thanksgivings
- Beverly Tatom doing well after her spinal surgery
- Birth of new grandson for Johnie and Nancy Wright
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
Anniversaries
- Donna & Johnny Johnson – Sept. 2, 1972 – 46 years
- Jeannie and Jim Ehlers – Sept. 2, 1967 – 51 years
- Gloria and Jack Stadler – Sept. 4, 1954 – 64 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
CUC Newsletter – April 20, 2018
Peter replied: “Repent and be baptized, every one of you, in the name of Jesus Christ for the forgiveness of your Sins. And you will receive the gift of the Holy Spirit. The promise is for you and your children and for all who are far off–for all whom the Lord our God will call.”
Acts 2:38,39
Sunday, April 22, 2018
CUC’s Speaker This Sunday
Mark Goodwin will be our CUC speaker on Sunday. Mark and Debbie are among our newest CUC members. They recently moved here from Oregon where he retired from his post as a pastor in the Church of the Nazarene.
CUC Refreshments
We are thankful for our CUC refreshments each week. This week they will be provided by Nancy & Johnie Wright, Pat Stamps and Patricia Mashburn
CUC Attendance
Sunday, April 15
67 members, 3 visitors, 1 teacher = 71 total
CUC Offering
Sunday, April 15
$99
Homestretch Road Race
Thanks to the more than 40 CUC members who volunteered or who competed in the Homestretch Run the River Road Race on April 14th or who contributed to the Congregational Challenge.
There were over 1500 runners for the biggest Homestretch road race ever. Among the winners in their age groups were our own Gale Davis, and Garlinn Story
Homestretch Congregational Challenge
The race is over and we will still be collecting checks or cash for pledges if unpaid. Checks need to be made payable to RUMC with HomeStretch Congregation Challenge on the memo line.
Thanks!
Believe Ministries Benefit
This year’s benefit will be May 10, 6:30 pm in the Fellowship Hall. The CUC Fellowship Committee is again making this one of CUC’s social events and will be coordinating our participation.
The Bereans Sunday School Class has challenged CUC to a “participation” contest for this event. So, put this date on your calendar and be prepared to sign-up via a “Clip Board Passing” in class. We don’t want to come in “Second” to the Bereans!
An Evening of Music, Magic, Message and Merriment!
Believe Ministries Benefit Celebration
Your hosts, Jane and Greg Davidson have an amazing night planned:
Christian Illusionist Greg Davidson
World-renowned Magician LEVENT
A great Auction
Coffee & Delicious Desserts
Tickets are free; your donation that evening will support the Christian outreach of Believe Ministries.
Order tickets before May 4.
Jane Riley (Davidson), 770.587.1292
or e-mail Jane@BelieveMinistries.org
Click here for your invitation:
https://tinyurl.com/BelieveCelebration2018
New Testaments for Honduras
For those that were not in class this past Sunday, Claudia Phelps has paperback New Testaments in Spanish to send down with the Honduras mission team.
Each Bible is $2.00. We had generous support this past Sunday and Claudia is ordering more. There has been a major request and appreciation for this show of love for the Word of God.
Bless you for your participation! In CUC Class there will be a bowl for dollars, and a stack of Bibles for any inscriptions you might wish to do. We heard that these Bibles and these inscriptions have had a big impact. Call Claudia Phelps with any questions 404-406-4664.
Why We Collect Box Tops
Red Bird Christian High School, a boarding high school serving mountain people from isolated communities spread over a wide distance, was founded in 1921 by the Evangelical Church. It soon united with the Brethren Church to form the Evangelical United Brethren then in 1968 united with the Methodists to become today’s United Methodist Church. Red Bird Center is a missionary conference of the UMC, one of three in the United States.
RUMC and CUC can feel a connection to this school that serves mountain people from isolated communities in southwestern Kentucky. Collecting Box Tops on hundreds of products is an easy way to help this rural school obtain classroom supplies. Some of the well-known brands are Reynolds, General Mills, Cascadian Farms, Ziploc, Annie’s, Green Giant, Progresso, Betty Crocker, Scott, Boise, Nature Valley, Hefty, Kleenex. Please cut out any Box Tops found on products you buy and bring them to CUC. They will be forwarded to the school in Beverly, KY.
Little Things Mean a Lot!
Please remember to keep collecting and bring to Sunday School your flip tops from cans for Ronald McDonald Houses and your box tops and labels for Redbird Missions.
Prayer Requests
- Roger Davis – having back surgery for relief of pain this coming Wednesday, April 25
- Pastor Andrew Bronson, wrongly imprisoned and on trial this week in Turkey, his wife and family, and for Terry and Wanda Taylor’s son Kent who is Andrew’s partner in ministry in Turkey.
An Update from Terry Taylor:
The first day of Pastor Brunson’s trial on Monday was filled with secret witnesses for the prosecution. Their testimony was broadcast into the courtroom via video with their voices and appearances altered.In the USA such devious tactics would have been thrown out of court. But not in Turkey!
Then at the conclusion of a grueling, nearly 13-hour-long day trial, the judge refused to release Pastor Andrew Bronson , But worse, he ordered Pastor Bronson be thrown back into the first prison he had been in – a notoriously overcrowded and grim prison. Then the Turkish court delayed the trial until May 7th.
Pastor Andrew Bronson is innocent. He’s on trial for “Christianization” – for his faith.
Please continue to pray for him and his family.
Ongoing Prayer Requests
- 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.
- Bob Davis for improved health
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
- Paul Beecham – April 22
- Sister Backus – April 24
- Dick Copeland – April 26
- Larry Hunt – April 26
–o– No April Anniversaries! –o–
Calendar Reminders
- Sunday, Apr. 29, 2018 – SONGS OF BROTHERHOOD – 4 p.m. in the RUMC Chapel
- Sunday May 6 – 4th Annual Church BBQ 11:30- 1:30 – RSVP to RUMC.com/BBQ
- Thursday, May 10 – Believe Ministries Event – 6:30 pm in the Fellowship Hall
- Friday, June 29, 7:30 PM, and Sunday, July 1, 3 PM – Patriotic Celebration Concerts
- August 2-4 – RUMC Garage Sale Extravaganza
- Oct. 31, Nov. 1, 2 – CUC Annual Retreat at Winshape Retreat
CUC Newsletter – April 13, 2019
“When the day of Pentecost came, they were all together in one place. Suddenly a sound like the blowing of a violent wind came from heaven and filled the whole house where they were sitting. All of them were filled with the Holy Spirit and began to speak in other tongues as the Spirit enabled them.”
Acts 2:1,2 & 4:
Sunday, April 15, 2018
Aging with Promise & Purpose
Tracy Crump, President & CEO of the Foundation of Wesley Woods, and Beth Cayce, a member of RUMC and a member of the Foundation of Wesley Woods Board of Directors, will be presenting our CUC class this Sunday with a program on aging with promise and a purpose.
CUC Refreshments
We are thankful for our CUC refreshments each week. This week they will be provided by Myra & Julian Belote and Lesleigh & Jeff Coehlo
CUC Attendance
Sunday, April 8
Total 96
94 members + 2 visitors.
New CUC Member
Please welcome our newest CUC class member Jennie Carmical
Homestretch Road Race
The Homestretch Run the River Road Race is coming up this Saturday, April 14th. Thanks to all the CUC members who have volunteered to help with this major fundraiser for Homestretch, which provides a “Hand Up not a Handout” for homeless families.
And thanks to those who are supporting Dr. Tom Davis in the his 5k run in the Congregational Challenge in the race.
HomeStretch Congregation Challenge
Even with the Road Race over there is still time to support Dr. Tom Davis in his 5k run in the HomeStretch Run the River race. RUMC is trying to win the Congregation Challenge with the most donations among 19 congregations.
Checks should be made payable to RUMC with HomeStretch Congregation Challenge on the memo line. (If you pay in cash, please note paid on the sign up sheet in class.) Please sign up and donate to this worthy cause. Questions? Contact Lynn Adcock
Believe Ministries Benefit
SAVE THE DATE – MAY 10, 2018 AT 6:30 PM
This year’s benefit will be May 10, 6:30 pm in the Fellowship Hall. The CUC Fellowship Committee is again making this one of CUC’s social events and will be coordinating our participation.
The Bereans Sunday School Class has challenged CUC to a “participation” contest for this event. So, put this date on your calendar and be prepared to sign-up via a “Clip Board Passing” that will begin next week. We don’t want to come in “Second” to the Bereans! 😛
Little Things Mean a Lot!
Please remember to keep collecting and bring to Sunday School your flip tops from cans for Ronald McDonald Houses and your box tops and labels for Redbird Missions.
Prayer Requests
- Tom & Martha Knight request prayers for their son Jim’s wife Sharrod’s brother Brandon Williams who is needing a liver transplant
- Pray for Pastor Andrew Brunson, wrongly imprisoned in Turkey, his wife and family, and for Terry and Wanda Taylor’s son Kent who is Andrew’s partner in ministry in Turkey. Andrew’s trial is this coming week.
- Ron Fox brother-in-law of Beverly Tatom and her sister, Judy, for healing, peace and comfort as Ron battles COPD.
Ongoing Prayer Requests
- 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.
- Bob Davis for improved health
Thanksgivings
Nancy Wistrand reports that her sister who was here from Alaska for several months and attended CUC regularly, has returned home following successful foot surgery here. Also that Nancy’s cousin’s granddaughter Maddie who was severely injured in the recent Parkland school shooting has recovered well physically. Pray for her full emotional recovery.
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
- Bonnie White – April 17
- Bob Leckie – April 17
- ❤ ❤ No April Anniversaries! ❤ ❤
Calendar Reminders
- Saturday, April 14 – Homestretch 2018 Run the River
- Saturday, April 21, 2018 – Concert on the Commons – 6:00 PM – 10:00 PM
- Sunday, Apr. 29, 2018 – SONGS OF BROTHERHOOD – 4 p.m. in the RUMC Chapel
- Sunday May 6 – 4th Annual Church BBQ 11:30- 1:30 – RSVP to RUMC.com/BBQ
- Thursday, May 10 – Believe Ministries Event – 6:30 pm in the Fellowship Hall
- Friday, June 29, 7:30 PM, and Sunday, July 1, 3 PM – Patriotic Celebration Concerts
- August 2-4 – RUMC Garage Sale Extravaganza
- Oct. 31, Nov. 1,2 – CUC Annual Retreat at Winshape Retreat!!
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