CUC Newsletter – July 20, 2019
“When I look at the night sky and see the work of your fingers – the moon and the stars you have set in place – what are mortals that you should think of us, mere mortals that you should care for us?”
Psalms 8:3-4
Sunday, July 21, 2019
What is on the final exam?
Our teacher this Sunday is Dave Mueller, a member of the Crosstalk Sunday School Class. He has taught our class before and we look forward to welcoming him back. Dave’s subject is “What is on the final exam?’ The overall scripture passage is Micah 6:6-8.
CUC Refreshments
We are thankful for our CUC refreshments each week. This Sunday they will be provided by Babs & Shaw Skillings and Judy & Dal Zierk
CUC Attendance
July 14
90 members + 3 visitors + guest speaker = 94
CUC Collection
July 14
$116.
New CUC Donations
With the results from the potluck supper love offering of over $1600 plus some additional funds from the CUC treasury, checks in the amount of $1,000 have been given to Homestretch and to the Murphy-Harpst Children’s Home in Cedartown.
CUC Wednesday Night Out
This past Wednesday evening, 36 of us dined at Brookwood Grill.
Reservation has been made for Altobeli’s Italian restaurant [MENU] for 5:30 pm on next Wednesday, July 24. The location is 3000 Old Alabama Rd, Alpharetta (corner of Haynes Bridge Rd & Old Alabama Rd). The owner will again provide free hors d’oeuvres for each table in our group.
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
MUST Summer Lunches
CUC will be picking up supplies on Monday, July 22 and will be packing bags in the DOD at 10:00 on Tuesday, July 23.
Contact Sandy Griffin if you would like to help, or just come. Many hands make light work!
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.
Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat
Acting UP is presenting Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat in five shows running July 25-28. With a live orchestra, a cast of 45, and costumes from New York, this classic Andrew Lloyd Webber musical is not to be missed!
This popular musical re-imagines the biblical story of Joseph, his eleven brothers, and his coat of many colors. 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
- Kathy Carpenter—Jul 22
- Linda Cantrell—Jul 22
- Bettie Goss—Jul 23
- Steve Covert—Jul 27
Anniversaries
- none
- Myra Belote for good recovery following revision hip surgery
- Pat Deaton and her daughter Lara Deaton Mittlehouser as Lara recovers at home
- Jeff Koelho who will be having cervical disk surgery on July 26
- Laverne Lamb on the loss of her sister as she deals with her own health issues, and as she continues to help Dick Anthony
Continuing prayers:
- Dick Anthony– who is improving as he continues treatment for Multiple Myeloma
- Pat (Mrs.) Cooney as she has chemo for multiple myeloma. Her condition has improved and she hopes to stop chemo soon. 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.
Thanksgiving
- Marlene McLeod back to CUC recovering from recent shoulder fracture
( 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)
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 – 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 – July 5, 2019
“What joy for the nation whose God is the Lord, whose people he has chosen for his own.” Psalms 33:12
Sunday, July 7, 2019
Our lesson this Sunday will be brought by Dr. Jim McCormick. The title of his lesson is: “One Nation Under God”. The lesson is based on the scripture passage Psalms 33:8-22.
Listen To Dr McCormick’s Lesson
Jim’s lesson will help us as we continue the celebration of Independence Day.
CUC Refreshments
We are thankful for our CUC refreshments each week. This Sunday they will be provided by Gloria & Jack Stadler and Patsy & Bill Lanham
CUC Attendance
June 30
1 teacher + 2 guests + 91 members = 94 total
CUC Collection
June 30
$118
The CUC Patriotic Potluck Picnic
It was as a GREAT party, with GREAT food, GREAT entertainment and GREAT folks who contributed $1500 to our chosen recipients ($750 to Homestretch and $750 to Murphy Harpst).
CUC Wednesday Night Out
CUC Wednesday Night Dinner for July 10 at 5:30 pm will be at: Slopes BBQ, 34 E Crossville Rd., Roswell. If you don’t sign up and can attend or you sign up and can’t attend please notify Pat or Grady Phillips: phone 770-587-5392 or email ghpppp@bellsouth.net by noon Tuesday.
MUST Summer Lunches
A group from CUC packed lunch bags this past Tuesday, July 2.
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. 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
Hot Dogs and Ice Cream on The Commons
Join us this Sunday, July 7, at noon on The Commons for complimentary grilled hot dogs and sweet treats from Atlanta Ice Cream Truck. No reservations needed—everyone is invited! Please stop by to enjoy good food and fellowship courtesy of the RUMC Hospitality Ministry.
Job Networking
Job Networking will meet Monday, July 8, with afternoon workshops starting at 12:30 p.m. Dinner is at 5:30 p.m. with dinner speaker Mark Goodwin.
Caregivers’ Support Group
Do you care for someone with Alzheimer’s or dementia? Or know someone who is? Join us for a caregivers’ support group on Wednesday, July 10, at 10 a.m. in room 239, Chapel building.
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 Sunday, July 14 at rumc.com/seniordaytrip. Questions: Dr. Jeff Ross, jross@rumc.com
Summer Bible studies
Summer Bible studies will begin 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/
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
- Craig Simons — July 11
Anniversaries
- Donna and Vince Grosse—July 11, 1965-54 years!
- Lenna and John Sharp—July 11, 1964 – 55 years!
- Betty and Larry Hunt—July 13, 1963 – 56 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 from surgery on his leg as he continues treatment for Multiple Myeloma
- Myra Belote for good recovery following revision hip surgery last Monday for recalled hip device.
- Marlene McLeod for healing of shoulder injury following a fall
- Pat Deaton who is scheduled for cataract surgery this week and her daughter Lara Deaton Mittlehouser who has been hospitalized for a week at Northside Cherokee with gal stones and pancreatitis which has delayed surgery to remove her gallbladder until today.
- Thanksgiving – Shirley May is beginning to get out and about again following bad bout with Shingles
Continuing prayers:
- Pat (Mrs.) Cooney as she has chemo for multiple myeloma. Her condition has improved but she will need to continue chemo. Keep her and her husband Pat in your prayers.
Please pray for needs expressed and unexpressed for friends and relatives of CUC class members who are facing illnesses, loss of loved ones, and important decisions to be made.
- Tuesday, 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
- Oct. 21-23, 2020 – CUC annual retreat at Winshape at Berry College
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 – June 14, 2019
But, he said to them, “It is I; don’t be afraid.” John 6:20
Sunday, June 16, 2019
Mountainview or Stormview?
Our lesson this week will be brought by Debbie Goodwin. We value Debbie’s and Mark’s teaching gifts and we really appreciate their willingness to utilize those gifts on short notice. Their lessons have provided practical insights and serious “food for thought”. Debbie’s lesson is entitled: “Mountainview or Stormview?” The scripture passage is John 6:16-21.
CUC Refreshments
We are thankful for our CUC refreshments each week. This Sunday they will be provided by Martha Jane & Charlie Mason and Lenna & John Sharp
CUC Attendance
June 9
4 guests + 92 members = 96 total
CUC Collection
June 9
$95.
New CUC Member
Please welcome Evelyn Hatfield as CUC’s newest member!
CUC Foundation Distribution
As a member of the CUC Foundation Committee Lynn Adcock 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.
CUC Summer WNO
Next week’s June 19th WNO will be at 5:30 at Houck’s Grille, 10930 Crabapple Rd., Roswell. The clipboard will be passed on Sunday to sign up. If you want to come and don’t sign up, or if you sign up and cannot attend, please call Larry Douglas by noon Tuesday, so we can provide the restaurant with an accurate count.
Wednesday, June 5th, 28 CUC members, and on Wednesday, June 12th , 27 CUC members attended our CUC WNO dinners. Please join us!
Patriotic Picnic Potluck
CUC is having a Patriotic Picnic Potluck at the Dod on Wednesday, June 26, at 5:30 pm. Barbecue and tea provided. Entertainment too – by the “Treble Makers”! (No Charge – there will be a love offering for mission). 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..good folks!
MUST Summer Lunches
Thanks to those CUC members who assisted with packing bags for MUST this past Wednesday morning.
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. The total collected so far for the MUST Ministries summer lunch program is $2,130.59.
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.
Vacation Bible School Help Requests/ Venezuela Crate
CUC member, Nancy Spence, who was RUMC’s Children’s Ministry director for more than 20 years, emphasized the importance of the time spent at Vacation Bible School in the Christian development of our children.
Starting on Monday, almost 400 children will be on campus for Vacation Bible School. Snacks for volunteers would be appreciated. They can be dropped off this Sunday June 16th in the Trinity Café.
The VBS children will learn about the children in Venezuela, and they will bring in donations to fill a crate of food and medicine to send! Then, on Friday, June 21st, the 4th and 5th graders will help pack the crate! Please help them bring in donations for the crate! You can bring the donations by Thursday, June 20th, leave them in the Welcome Center or Front Office! Or, you can bring them to CUC class this Sunday.
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.
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.
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
- John Goss – June 16
Anniversaries
- Beth and Bob Hamilton – June 17, 1961 – 58 years!
- Katherine and Craig Simons – June 17, 1967 – 52 years!
- Cecelia and Bob Moore – June 20, 1970 – 49 years
- Patsy & Bill Lanham – June 20, 1964 – 55 years!
- Janet and Allen Buckley – June 22, 1991 – 28 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
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 – May 24, 2019
Do not be anxious about anything, but in everything, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God.
Philippians 4:6
Sunday, May 26, 2019
When Jesus Prayed For Us
This Sunday Mark Goodman is our CUC speaker. He will be using the scripture of John 17, when Jesus prayed for us. We always are inspired by Mark’s message.
CUC Refreshments
We are thankful for our CUC refreshments each week. This Sunday they will be provided by Nancy & Johnie Wright and Debbie & Mark Goodwin
CUC Attendance
May 19
92 members + 1 visitor = 93
CUC Collection
May 19
$72
The new total for checks and cash given for the MUST Ministries summer lunch program amounts to $1955.59.
Members 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 for the next two months.
CUC Summer WNO
There were 24 CUC’ers attending this past week’s CUC Wednesday Night Out dinner.
Next week’s planned dinner destination is the Olde Blind Dog Irish Pub [MENU], 12650 Crabapple Rd, Alpharetta. Sign up in class on Sunday or let Johnny Johnson know if you plan to attend.
Must Summer Lunch Program
MUST Summer Lunch kicks off Tuesday, May 28!
Donations are still being accepted for the summer lunch program. Checks may be placed in the CUC offering basket or given to Charlie Mason.
Members 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 for the next two months.
Donations are especially needed as now by law the food must come from a health certified facility and we will not be making them. We will still be purchasing drinks, chips, cookies, and apples.
Thirty-Eighth Annual Roswell Patriotic Celebration
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 beginning May 20 in the Main Office, the Worship Arts office, online at itickets.com, or by sending a self-addressed stamped envelope to RUMC Patriotic Tickets, 814 Mimosa Blvd., Roswell, GA, 30075. For more Information, contact 770.594.0512.
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.
At Job Networking, Monday, June 10, dinner is at 5:30 p.m. The dinner speaker will be Debbie Goodwin. CUC has many volunteers at each Job Networking program. Perhaps you would like to join them.
Seniors Enriched Living
Seniors Enriched Living (SEL) will meet for a 6-week session on Thursdays, June 13-July 25 (no class July 4) in the Dodson Youth Center.
Continuing education classes are offered in art, economics, health, history, and more. Come learn and connect with this active group! Register at selroswellga.org or call 770.587.3750.
Card Writing Ministry
Team members send handwritten notes of care to those who are going through illness, loss of a loved one, or celebrating the birth of a child.
RUMC provides the necessary materials for this ministry. To volunteer, contact Mary Stokes, mstokes@rumc.com or 770.261.1741.
Box Tops and Flip Tops
Keep on bringing in those accumulated box tops and flip tops for Red Bird Missions and Ronald McDonald Houses!
Other Opportunities to Support Our Missions
From Betty Hunt:
CUC Class members have two easy ways to support Murphy-Harpst Children’s Center in Cedartown, GA. A shopper simply sets up an account with any Publix Supermarket. Then, the next time you shop there, type in your phone number while the cashier is ringing up your order. The school on that campus will automatically be credited with a percentage of your purchase.
Amazon Smile is a second way for customers to support their favorite charitable organization every time they shop with Amazon. If you choose Murphy-Harpst Children’s Center, Amazon will donate a portion of the price of eligible purchases to that Methodist facility.
Be sure to sign up with Publix and with Amazonsmile.com to support Murphy Harpst Children’s Home.
Every Sunday PRINTED INSTRUCTIONS for participation in these two opportunities are available in our classroom.
Birthdays
- — None —
Anniversaries
- Linda and Jim Boswell – May 27, 1961 – 58 years!
- Dick Anthony – who is scheduled for two treatments per week for multiple myeloma if blood tests are favorable. He also needs surgery on his right leg.
- Laverne Lamb – for continued improved health as she helps care for Dick.
- Johnny Johnson’s Son (38) who has suffered a stroke
- Malone Dodson’s family on the death of his brother-in-law
- Bill Griffin’s brother who has been diagnosed with kidney cancer
- Harvey West who is now home following surgery (Harvey’s address is 635 Brickleberry Court, Roswell, 30075)
Thanksgiving
- It was good to see Barbara and Bob Davis back to CUC Class last Sunday!
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 – CUC Picnic Potluck
- June 28 – 38th Annual Patriotic Concert
- June 30 – 38th Annual Patriotic Concert
- 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 – May 17, 2019
…For the Spirit, God gave us, does not make us timid, but gives us power, love and self-discipline…
2 Timothy 1:7, (NIV)
Sunday – May 19, 2019
We are happy to welcome Jeff Coelho as our teacher this week. His topic is “Graduation 1959 and 60 years later”. He will cover these verses: Philippians 3:13-14 and Hebrews 12:1-3
CUC Refreshments
We are thankful for our CUC refreshments each week. This Sunday they will be provided by Mary Kay Mills, Bonnie White and MariAnna & Fred Brown
CUC Attendance
May 12
64 + 1 Visitor = 65
CUC Collection
May 12
$76
In addition, checks totaling $690 were received for Must Ministries summer lunch program.
A contribution of $250 from the CUC Class was given to RUMC for Wesley Woods.
Members 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 for the next two months.
Noah’s Ark
The Annual Noah’s Ark Field Day will be held on Saturday, May 18. This is a great event in the life of our church and we are hopeful that you will find some capacity in which you feel called to serve.
This makes such a difference for so many. The event will be held at Grimes Bridge park in Roswell.
Good Afternoon
I am coming to you today with a request for your help.
This Saturday is the Annual RUMC Field Day event for our own Noah’s Ark Sunday School class. This is such a large event with a long legacy and it serves our community in such a rich way. We are still in need of volunteers to help make this rewarding day happen.
Field Day will be held this Saturday, May 18 at Grimes Bridge Park from 9:30 am to 1:00 pm. This is a wonderful event for the entire family to serve. If you are interested in serving with us, please go to the link below and pick your spot to volunteer.
Signup to Volunteer:
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/20f0f4aadab2aa31-2019
Esther C. Collins
Ministry Coordinator Adult Discipleship/Chapel Roswell
Roswell United Methodist Church
ecollins@rumc.com
Wednesday Night Out
CUC WNO will be at Crabapple Tavern [Menu], 12350 Arnold Mill Rd., Alpharetta, Ga 30004 on April 22nd at 5:30 pm.
Any questions, please contact Johnny Johnson
Greeters Needed
The Hospitality Committee has requested that a greeter be placed at the North door in the B building next to our CUC class before the 11:00 am service starting in May and continuing during the odd months.
With our class ending at 10:30 am, a greeter from our class would be the ideal candidate. Please advise Larry Douglas if you can help.
Must Summer Lunch Program
MUST Summer Lunch kicks off Tuesday, May 28!
RUMC serves as the North Fulton hub of the MUST Summer Lunch Program, delivering 1,000 lunches each day of the summer, May 28-July 26. Last year, volunteers donated, packed, and delivered over 50,000 sack lunches to children in our community who receive free and reduced lunch during the school year.
To sign up to pack and load lunches or drive and ride on a delivery route, visit rumc.com/MUST. Questions: Scotty Brewington, scotty@marketjet.com
FYI: We now have $1500 put aside for this purpose and it will cost about $3900 for the June, July, August lunches this summer (2400 lunches). Contributions will be needed.
Disaster Relief
Interested in serving outside? Helping others? Being in Florida?
Join Dr. Jeff Ross from May 30-June 2 for the next Disaster Relief team headed to Marianna, Florida. All skill levels are welcome!
Information: rumc.com/disaster-relief-trips or Rev. Marion Brown, mbrown@rumc.com
Job Networking will meet Monday, June 10, in the Chapel building, with afternoon workshops starting at 12:30 p.m. Dinner is at 5:30 p.m. with dinner speaker Debbie Goodwin.
Evening workshops are from 7-8 p.m. with keynote speaker at 8 p.m. Information/agenda: rumc.com/jobnetworking
Seniors Enriched Living
Seniors Enriched Living (SEL) will meet for a 6-week session on Thursdays, June 13-July 25 (no class July 4) in the Dodson Youth Center.
Continuing education classes are offered in art, economics, health, history, and more. Come learn and connect with this active group! Register at selroswellga.org or call 770.587.3750.
Thirty-Eighth Annual Roswell Patriotic Celebration
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 beginning May 20 in the Main Office, the Worship Arts office, online at itickets.com, or by sending a self-addressed stamped envelope to RUMC Patriotic Tickets, 814 Mimosa Blvd., Roswell, GA, 30075. For more Information, contact 770.594.0512.
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.
Card Writing Ministry
Team members send handwritten notes of care to those who are going through illness, loss of a loved one, or celebrating the birth of a child.
RUMC provides the necessary materials for this ministry. To volunteer, contact Mary Stokes, mstokes@rumc.com or 770.261.1741.
Box Tops and Flip Tops
Keep on bringing in those accumulated box tops and flip tops for Red Bird Missions and Ronald McDonald Houses!
Other Opportunities to Support Our Missions
From Betty Hunt:
CUC Class members have two easy ways to support Murphy-Harpst Children’s Center in Cedartown, GA. A shopper simply sets up an account with any Publix Supermarket. Then, the next time you shop there, type in your phone number while the cashier is ringing up your order. The school on that campus will automatically be credited with a percentage of your purchase.
Amazon Smile is a second way for customers to support their favorite charitable organization every time they shop with Amazon. If you choose Murphy-Harpst Children’s Center, Amazon will donate a portion of the price of eligible purchases to that Methodist facility.
Be sure to sign up with Publix and with Amazonsmile.com to support Murphy Harpst Children’s Home.
Every Sunday PRINTED INSTRUCTIONS for participation in these two opportunities are available in our classroom.
Birthdays
- Martha Jane Mason – Sunday, May 19
- Barbara Davis – Monday, May 20
- Bob Schnakenberg – Tuesday, May 21
- Myra Belote – Tuesday, May 21
Anniversaries
- No Anniversaries this week
- Prayers are requested for George Crolius’ cousin Michelle Hamilton, and family, following Michelle’s passing on Mother’s Day in Florida. Michelle had been diagnosed with terminal liver cancer in February. Michelle had been her Mother Silvas primary caregiver for the past several years.
Continuing Prayers
- Marianna Brown asks for prayers for her niece – Diana, her Husband Chris and baby Jack. The Doctor had to take Jack at 25 weeks because Diana had preeclampsia. Jack weighs 1lb 3oz and is on a ventilator. Please pray for healing for Diana and strength, the Doctors have given Jack a 60% chance of survival.
Update: Diana was able to go home. baby Jack is still on a ventilator. He will not be able to go home until August. Please continue your prayers for baby Jack and his family. - Dick Anthony has been diagnosed with Multiple Myeloma. Dick’s schedule includes two treatments per week if blood tests are favorable. Please keep Dick in your prayers as he begins this series of treatments and consultations with his doctors.
Update: Beverly talked to LaVerne Lamb – PLease pray for Dick’s liver functions to improve so he may have chemo, and surgery on his right leg. Dick wants to thank CUC for the cards, calls, and especially all the prayers. - Rose Lappe – pray for a fast recovery from her surgery.
Update: Ann McNew received a message from Jim Lappe: Rose is recovering well. There are ups and downs with her pain, but we are pleased with her progress. She appreciates all the cards, visits, flowers, food and thanks you for the many prayers, - Janice Scalzo – pray for good recovery and relief of pain following her recent major knee surgery. She continues to improve.
- Shirley May – is improving from the shingles, but is still having some pain. She said she loves her CUC family and will be back as soon as she can walk without a walker.
- Barbara Davis who is recovering from the effects of Shingles and her recent fall.
- 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.
- May 18 – Annual Noah’s Ark Field Day
- May 22 – WNO – Wednesday Night Out – Crabapple Tavern
- June 26 – CUC Picnic Potluck
- June 28 – 38th Annual Patriotic Concert
- June 30 – 38th Annual Patriotic Concert
- 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 – May 10, 2019
“It’s only the fruit from the tree at the center of the garden that we are not allowed to eat. God says we must not eat it or even touch it, or we will die”. “You won’t die!” the serpent hissed. “God knows that your eyes will be opened when you eat it. You will become just like God, knowing everything, both good and evil.”
The woman was convinced. The fruit looked so fresh and delicious, and it would make her so wise! So she ate some of the fruit. She also gave some to her husband, who was with her. Then he ate it, too. At that moment, their eyes were opened, and they suddenly felt shame at their nakedness. So they strung fig leaves together around their hips to cover themselves.
Genesis 3:4-7
Sunday – May 12, 2019
Mother’s Day
We are happy to welcome Dr. Paul Beecham back as our teacher this Sunday. The title of the lesson is: “Sin and Addiction”. This lesson should provide some interesting insight into some of the addictions we are faced with today.
CUC Refreshments
We are thankful for our CUC refreshments each week. This Sunday they will be provided by Diane Stephens, Virginia Hardy and Betty and Larry Hunt
CUC Attendance
May 5
71 + 1 Teacher = 72
CUC Collection
May 5
$71
In addition, $480 was collected for the MUST Ministries summer lunch program.
Members 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 for the next two months.
Gale Rodgers would like to Thank all 72 of the CUC Volunteers that worked so hard at the 2019 Garage Sale extravaganza . Yay!
The Garage Sale took in about $36,000 this year.
Other Ministries also benefited from receiving items that were not sold at the Garage Sale. The Organizations – No Longer Bound, Foster Care, and Cheaper by the Dozen received clothing and other items. And Job Networking – Job Seekers also volunteered to help with the Garage Sale. Great Job Everyone!
Wednesday Night Out
CUC WNO dinner for May 15 at 5:30pm will be at Chicago’s restaurant [MENU]
4401 Shallowford Rd., Roswell.
We had 21 participate in the dinner at Provinos.
Any questions, please contact Larry Douglas.
Noah’s Ark
The Annual Noah’s Ark Field Day will be held on Saturday, May 18. This is a great event in the life of our church and we are hopeful that you will find some capacity in which you feel called to serve.
This makes such a difference for so many. The event will be held at Grimes Bridge park in Roswell. To register, go to: http://www.rumc.com/special-needs/
Greeters Needed
The Hospitality Committee has requested that a greeter be placed at the North door in the B building next to our CUC class before the 11:00 am service starting in May and continuing during the odd months.
With our class ending at 10:30 am, a greeter from our class would be the ideal candidate. Please advise Larry Douglas if you can help.
Must Summer Lunch Program
Sandy Griffin reminded us about the MUST Summer Lunch program coming up. CUC has provided 5400 lunches in the past couple of years.
We now have $1500 put aside for this purpose and it will cost about $3900 for the June, July, August lunches this summer (2400 lunches). Contributions will be needed.
Box Tops and Flip Tops
Keep on bringing in those accumulated box tops and flip tops for Red Bird Missions and Ronald McDonald Houses!
Other Opportunities to Support Our Missions
Be sure to sign up with Publix and with Amazonsmile.com to support Murphy Harpst Children’s Home. How-to information is available in class.
CUC Weekly Newsletter
The usual editor of the CUC newsletter and sender of special announcements during the week will not be available during the next couple of weeks due to travel plans. Thankfully CUC has a very good back-up plan in Doug Tatom who has agreed to keep CUC email communications going along with his usual excellent CUC website. From today until Sunday, May 19th please send anything you wish to communicate to CUC members to Doug Tatom. Do not send to the address from which you receive this week’s email!
Birthdays
- Scott Woodison – Wednesday, May 15
Anniversaries
- No Anniversaries this week
- Marianna Brown asks for prayers for her niece – Diana, her Husband Chris and baby Jack. The Doctor had to take Jack at 25 weeks because Diana had preeclampsia. Jack weighs 1lb 3oz and is on a ventilator. Please pray for healing for Diana and strength, the Doctors have given Jack a 60% chance of survival.
Update: Diana was able to go home this last week. baby Jack is still on a ventilator. He will not be able to go home until August. Please continue your prayers for baby Jack and his family. - George Crolius – asks for prayers for the daughter of his 1st Cousin Silvia. Her daughter Michelle has been diagnosed with terminal Liver cancer and been given approximately 4 more months. Michelle has been Silvia’s primary caregiver for the past several years.
Continuing Prayers
- Dick Anthony has been diagnosed with Multiple Myeloma. Dick’s schedule includes two treatments per week if blood tests are favorable. Please keep Dick in your prayers as he begins this series of treatments and consultations with his doctors.
Update: Roger Davis talked to Dick last Friday, his blood platelets are still not at the level needed to be able to start chemotherapy. He will have his platelets checked again this week (last Monday – May 6th) to see if he can begin chemo. - Laverne Lamb could use some prayers as she has been suffering from a variety of medical problems recently.
- Rose Lappe – pray for a fast recovery from her surgery.
Update: Ann McNew received a message from Jim Lappe: Rose is recovering well. There are ups and downs with her pain, but we are pleased with her progress. She appreciates all the cards, visits, flowers, food and thanks you for the many prayers, - Janice Scalzo – pray for good recovery and relief of pain following her recent major knee surgery. She continues to improve.
- Shirley May and Barbara Davis who are 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.
Thanksgiving!
From a Facebook post from Linda Temples on May 1, 2019:
Linda is back on the kidney transplant list after being taken off due to collapse in January and has a donor. But, her numbers are so stable that they are postponing surgery until more need arises. She says, “Thank you to all my wonderful prayer warriors. God is so good! Praise his Holy name!”
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.
- May 18 – Annual Noah’s Ark Field Day
- 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 – May 3, 2019
“Jesus repeated the question: Simon, son of John, do you love me?” “Yes, Lord,” Peter said, “you know I love you.” “Then take care of my sheep,” Jesus said.”
John 21:16
Sunday – May 5, 2019
We are happy to welcome Bob Fletcher back as our teacher this Sunday. He has an intriguing lesson title of “Mission of the Church” with a subtitle of “Fishermen and Shepherds” The lesson will come from the scripture passage: John 21:1-17.
Listen:
April 28, 2019 – Bob Fletcher – “Suddenly their eyes were opened” Luke 24:13-35
May 5, 2019 – Bob Fletcher – “Mission of the Church” John 21:1-17
CUC Refreshments
We are thankful for our CUC refreshments each week. This Sunday they will be provided by Charlotte Buroughs and Bob Morisey and Babs & Shaw Skillings
CUC Attendance
April 28
84 + 1 Visitor + 1 Teacher = 86
CUC Collection
April 21
$73
Charlie Mason also received checks amounting to $150 for the MUST Ministries summer lunch program.
Members 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 for the next two months.
Parking Sunday – May 5, 2019
The 5th Annual RUMC BBQ is this Sunday:
The Parking lot behind the Fellowship hall (with the handicap parking) will be blocked off for the BBQ.
If you need a ride on campus, look for the Hospitality carts, they will be available to get people to the Sanctuary, “B” building and the parking lots.
RUMC 5th Annual BBQ
The 5th Annual Church Barbeque will be held Sunday, May 5th, on the Commons from noon – 1:30pm.
Please sign-up if you plan to attend at www.rumc.com/bbq. There will be BBQ from Williamson brothers, a jumping room for the kids and an ice cream truck.
The Garage Sale Extravaganza is Here!
Shop
- Friday, May 3, shop 8 a.m.-5 p.m.
- Saturday, May 4, shop 8 a.m.-2 p.m.
Through the generosity of those who DONATE and those who BUY, job seekers enjoy a hot meal every time they attend Job Networking.
We can use your help any day, anytime. Check rumc.com/garagesale or see Gale Davis, Mary Serafina, or Dee Scott.
Gale Davis reminded us about the past Monday night’s attendance as an example of how active the Job Networking program is:
- 240 people total attendance
- 194 for dinner
- 77 first time attendees
- 19 people getting interview appropriate clothing from “Attire for Hire”
- 85 volunteers – many from CUC
- You will see many other CUC members there.
Wednesday Night out
Wednesday night class dinners will commence May 8 with the first outing at 5:30pm at:
Provino’s Italian Restaurant [Menu] – 1255 Grimes Bridge Rd., Roswell.
Sign-up sheet will be passed on Sunday. For questions, contact Larry Douglas
Noah’s Ark
The Annual Noah’s Ark Field Day will be held on Saturday, May 18. This is a great event in the life of our church and we are hopeful that you will find some capacity in which you feel called to serve.
This makes such a difference for so many. The event will be held at Grimes Bridge park in Roswell. To register, go to: http://www.rumc.com/special-needs/
Greeters Needed
The Hospitality Committee has requested that a greeter be placed at the North door in the B building next to our CUC class before the 11:00 am service starting in May and continuing during the odd months.
With our class ending at 10:30 am, a greeter from our class would be the ideal candidate. Please advise Larry Douglas if you can help.
Must Summer Lunch Program
Sandy Griffin reminded us about the MUST Summer Lunch program coming up. CUC has provided 5400 lunches in the past couple of years.
We have $800 put aside for this purpose and it costs about $1300 each summer. Contributions will be needed.
Thank You!
Thanks to the Lanhams for planning the great Chick-Fil-a trip and to Roger Davis for driving the bus.
Thank you CUC! for your generous contributions and help to support the HomeStretch Road Race Congregation Challenge. CUC donated $1645 with other donations of $225 making a total of $1870 from RUMC. Hope we win the Challenge!
Box Tops and Flip Tops
Keep on bringing in those accumulated box tops and flip tops for Red Bird Missions and Ronald McDonald Houses!
Other Opportunities to Support Our Missions
Be sure to sign up with Publix and with Amazonsmile.com to support Murphy Harpst Children’s Home. How-to information is available in class.
CUC Weekly Newsletter
The usual editor of the CUC newsletter and sender of special announcements during the week will not be available during the next couple of weeks due to travel plans. Thankfully CUC has a very good back-up plan in Doug Tatom who has agreed to keep CUC email communications going along with his usual excellent CUC website. From today until Sunday, May 19th please send anything you wish to communicate to CUC members to Doug Tatom. Do not send to the address from which you receive this week’s email!
Birthdays
- Bob Hamilton – Tuesday, May 7
- Elaine Estill – Wednesday, May 8
- Pat Phillips – Thursday, May 9
Anniversaries
- Lesleigh & Jeff Coelho – Thursday, May 9
- Gayle & George Crolius – Thursday, May 9
- Marianna Brown asks for prayers for her niece – Diana, her Husband Chris and baby Jack. The Doctor had to take Jack at 25 weeks because Diana had preeclampsia. Jack weighs 1lb 3oz and is on a ventilator. Please pray for healing for Diana and strength, the Doctors have given Jack a 60% chance of survival.
- George Crolius – asks for prayers for the daughter of his 1st Cousin Silva. Her daughter Michelle has been diagnosed with terminal Liver cancer and been given approximately 4 more months. Michelle has been Silva’s primary care giver for the past several years.
Continuing Prayers
- Dick Anthony has been diagnosed with Multiple Myeloma. Dick’s schedule includes two treatments per week if blood tests are favorable. Please keep Dick in your prayers as he begins this series of treatments and consultations with his doctors.
- Laverne Lamb could use some prayers as she has been suffering from a variety of medical problems recently.
- Rose Lappe – pray for a fast recovery from her surgery.
- Janice Scalzo – pray for good recovery and relief of pain following her recent major knee surgery
- Shirley May and Barbara Davis who are 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.
Thanksgiving!
From a Facebook post from Linda Temples on May 1, 2019:
Linda is back on the kidney transplant list after being taken off due to collapse in January and has a donor. But, her numbers are so stable that they are postponing surgery until more need arises. She says, “Thank you to all my wonderful prayer warriors. God is so good! Praise his Holy name!”
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.
- May 2 – 4 – RUMC’s Annual Garage Sale Extravaganza
- May 5 – RUMC Annual BBQ
- May 8 – Wednesday Night Class dinner at 5:30pm at: Provino’s Italian Restaurant
- May 9 – RUMC Men’s Breakfast at 6:45 am
- May 18 – Annual Noah’s Ark Field Day
- 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 -August 3, 2019
“In the past God spoke to our forefathers through the prophets at many times and in various ways, but in these days he has spoken to us by his Son, whom he appointed heir of all things, and through whom he made the universe. The Son is the radiance of God’s glory and the exact representation of his being, sustaining all things by his powerful word.”
Hebrews 1:1-3
Sunday, August 5, 2018
Working Together
CUC’s speakers this Sunday will be Rev. Keith Lawder, President and Chief Operating Officer of the Georgia United Methodist Foundation, and Kim Brammer who has been our Executive Director of the RUMC Foundation. Their message will be “Working Together… RUMC and the Georgia United Methodist Foundation Make a Great Team”.
CUC Refreshments
We are thankful for our CUC refreshments each week. This Sunday they will be provided by Nancy Van Horn, Jan & Allen Buckley, and Julianna Goodson
A special thank you goes to Wanda Taylor who coordinates our refreshment providers each week. And here is an additional reminder that if you have arranged to exchange your Refreshment Provider date with someone else, or if you are unable to provide refreshments on your assigned date, please let Wanda or Terry Taylor know.
CUC Attendance
Sunday, July 29
98 members +1 visitor + 1 teacher = 100!
CUC Offering
Sunday, July 29
$87
Welcome Our New CUC Members
- Lara Deaton – a returning CUC member
- George Mittelholzer – Lara’s fiance
CUC Wednesday Night Out
CUC Wednesday Night Dinner for August 1, at Peach & the Pork Chop was attended by 31 CUC members and guests.
Next Wednesday, on August 8th at 5:30pm, CUC will dine at Family Tradition Restaurant [MENU], 7830 Hickory Flat Hwy (Ga 140), Woodstock, This will be our last WNO for the summer. The clipboard will be passed on Sunday to sign up. If you want to come and don’t sign up, or if you sign up and cannot attend, please call Ann or Larry Douglas by noon Tuesday, so we can provide the restaurant with an accurate count.
MUST Ministries
MUST Summer Lunch program is over for the summer and will not be needing any more apples. Thanks for all the apples we received! And thanks for all who volunteered in making the lunches!
Thanks for CUC’s Help
Lynn and Jim Adcock offer their thanks to a number of CUC members, especially Jeff Cohelo , who worked to prepare and put on the Adcock’s successful garage sale following their move to smaller quarters at Huntcliff. A portion of the earnings from the garage sale will go to the CUC Foundation.
Job Networking Garage Sale Extravaganza
Be sure to tell your neighbors and friends and come out yourselves to support the Job Networking program at the annual RUMC Garage Sale (and the Cake Sale) this Friday and Saturday. There are all kinds of treasures to be found at lowest possible prices while supporting a good cause. You’ll be seeing a lot of your CUC friends there too as CUC is well-represented with Garage Sale volunteers.
Voices Wanted!
The RUMC Choir is holding an open house in the choir room for their August 15th, 7:00 PM rehearsal.
No commitment, but it helps to have the ability to sing! Questions? Ask Kris Taylor
Interested in digging a little deeper in Bible study?
Men and women are welcome to join in, Wednesday mornings, 10-11:30 at RUMC. Please contact study leader, Sally Dowland (sdowland@mindspring.com) if interested.
September 5 – October 10: six weeks
“Short Stories by Jesus: The Enigmatic Parables of a Controversial Rabbi” by
Amy-Jill Levine. Life in first-century Palestine was very different from our world today, and many traditional interpretations of Jesus’ stories ignore this disparity. In this Bible study, Amy-Jill Levine analyzes these “problems with parables” taking readers back in time to understand how their original Jewish audience understood them.
With this revitalized understanding, she interprets these moving stories for the contemporary reader, showing how the parables are not just about Jesus, but are also about us—and when read rightly, still challenge and provoke us two thousand years later. (Study guide with daily readings; DVD component for class time)
The 21st Annual Malone Dodson Golf Tournament
The annual tournament that benefits the RUMC Foundation is Monday, October 8. A special discount is offered to church members who register by Friday, August 31 at RUMC.com/golf. Can’t we get together a foursome or two from the CUC class?
Little Things Mean a Lot!
Don’t forget to collect and bring in to CUC your Boxtops for Education for Red Bird Missions and your flip tops to support Ronald McDonald Houses.
- Jim Boswell will be going to the Cleveland Clinic on Monday for an evaluation and next steps for his heart valve issue. Grandson, Andrew Cox, will be traveling with them to “take care of the old folks”. They will be back on Wednesday. Pray for a safe trip with encouraging results. Also the Boswell’s granddaughter, Courtney Cox, is safely back in Atlanta after 2 months of mission work in Cambodia and Thailand. She’s good, but had to leave one young man in a Bangkok hospital with possible encephalitis or meningitis. His parents are with him, but it is very serious. Please include him in prayers.
- Malone Dodson whose surgery to correct hearing had to be postponed due to heart problems
- Jeannie Ehlers who is off her feet for a few weeks following foot surgery
- Sharon Erdman for good results from biopsy
- Johnny Johnson for good recovery after having hernia surgery this past week
- Dee Scott– for relief of pain and rapid healing of the shoulder fracture which occurred when she fell at Job Networking.
- Craig Simons – returning to Cleveland for a series of tests related to his heart
- Bev Tatom – anticipating back surgery August 17th
Thanksgiving, but continue prayers:
- Pastor Andrew Brunson still on house arrest in Turkey while the U.S. imposes sanctions on Turkey, demanding his release. Terry and Wanda Taylor’s son Kent is Andrew’s partner in ministry.
Ongoing Prayer Request
- Pray for Mary Serafina and her daughter Pam Pruit as Pam has more 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
- Norma & Dave Hills – August 11, 1957 – 61 years!
- August 2-4 – RUMC Garage Sale Extravaganza
- 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 – July 6, 2018
Love never fails. But where there prophecies, they will cease; where there are tongues, they will be stilled; where there is knowledge, it will pass away. For we know in part and we prophesy in part, but when perfection comes, the imperfect disappears.
I Corinthians 13:8-10
Sunday, July 8, 2018
Freedom
Our CUC speaker this Sunday is Bryan Elder, an active member of Chapel Roswell. His topic is “Freedom”.
CUC Refreshments
We are thankful for our CUC refreshments each week. This Sunday they will be provided by Nancy & Dave Wistrand and Judy & Dal Zierk
CUC Attendance
Sunday, July 1, 2018
82 members, 9 visitors, 1 teacher = 92
CUC Offering
Sunday, July 8, 2018
The CUC offering on Sunday amounted to $103.
The love offerings collected during (and after) the potluck supper totaled $730. These funds will be distributed to the various charities/missions, as directed by the donors.
CUC CLASS OFFICERS FOR 2018-19
It’s time to be thinking about class officers for 2018-19 with responsibilities beginning in August.
- Sara Beecham, current Vice President, will move into the president position and George Martin will be next year’s vice president.
- Roger Davis and Martha Jane Mason will be in charge of arranging speakers each Sunday, but many other jobs will likely be available.
Current committees have all done a great job and keeping some experienced persons on their current assignments. However, it is equally important to get new people involved.
A nominating committee is working on this in the next few weeks. Chairman and co-chairman for the next year’s CUC retreat are especially needed.
Information on current class committees is available on the class web site (CUCX.WORDPRESS.COM).
If you’re interested in serving on any committee or would like to change your current assignment, please let Tom Knight know ASAP. Tom’s goal is to have everything tied down by mid-July.
Must Ministries Lunch Program
A big thank you to our class for the steady contributions of Apples for Must Ministries each week! Keep up the good work!
- Continuing every Sunday through the months of June and July please bring bags of apples as you are able and they will be placed with the lunch crews for distribution with the bag lunches.
- Our CUC class has made more than 4,000 lunches in the past 2 years and we plan to make still more. The next CUC lunch-making day is Tuesday, July 17 at 9:00.
- Drivers and riders are still needed for delivering the MUST lunches. If you are interested in helping with this, contact Sandy Griffin.
CUC RETREAT – OCT. 31 – NOV 2, 2018 — WINSHAPE CONFERENCE CENTER
SPEAKERS ANNOUNCED
We announced last week that Tom Davis and Jeff Ross will be sharing in leading the retreat. We are looking forward to having this special time with them.
- DEPOSIT OF $150 DUE JULY 8
- A room deposit of $150 is due by this Sunday, July 8, to hold a reservation for the retreat. Make checks payable to “CUC Class” and put “Retreat” on the memo line. Questions? Ask Roger Davis.
DON’T MISS THIS GREAT RETREAT !!!
Job Networking Fundraisers
Consider donating homemade baked good and/or purchasing baked goods at the Job Networking fundraising Bake Sale, kicking off Garage Sale week, Sunday, July 29, at the Scout Hut. Drop-off is June 28th at noon. Questions? Contact Claudia Phelps.
Also start planning to volunteer at almost any time during the following week for the huge Garage Sale Extravaganza August 2- 4th. CUC always has a large group of volunteers working that whole week.
Red Bird Mission School
Betty and Larry Hunt recently made a trip to Red Bird mission school in Kentucky to see for themselves what this mission that CUC collects the box tops and labels for is all about. This is what they found:
Children born in southeastern Kentucky, a poor Appalachian region, are fortunate if they have the opportunity for an education that gives them hope for a bright future. Red Bird Mission School, K-12, provides an experience of high quality for its students. 97% of high school graduates go on to college or further training.
This Methodist private Christian school relies on churches throughout the USA and individuals to meet its budget. CUC members are asked to cut out Box Tops for
Education printed on various supermarket items and bring them to class. What is then mailed to Red Bird Mission is our small way of helping those needy young people.
Charis Gallery Award
Jan Buckley has received the People’s Choice Award for her painting “Grandma Bathing Muffy” in the Celebration exhibit in the Charis Gallery outside the Sanctuary. The exhibit runs through July 16th.
Acting Up – “Annie”
Don’t forget to get your tickets for RUMC’s drama ministry’s production of “Annie”, July 26-29. We are hearing it will be a great show! For information and tickets, rumcactingup@gmail.com or rumc.com/actingup.
Little Things Mean a lot!
- Apples to CUC for MUST lunches!
- Box Tops should be clipped when you see them on boxes, cans, bags you have brought home from stores and brought for CUC Red Bird Ministry basket
- Flip tops from cans for Ronald McDonald Houses – keep collecting them and bring to Sunday School.
- Lynn & Jim Adcock – as they settle into their new home at Huntcliff Summit. Also pray for Lynn for good results from her biopsy this Friday.
- Jim Boswell prayers are much appreciated as he recovers from a bout of GI bleeding, repeat heart catheterization, and hopefully returns home this Friday.
- Edna Smith – pray for a speedy recovery from hernia surgery.
- Mary Serafina at MD Anderson in Houston with her daughter Pam Pruit for a month, for Pam’s cancer treatments. Pray for Pam’s successful cancer treatment
Ongoing Prayer Request
- 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.
- UPDATE ON PASTOR ANDREW BRUNSON – June 25, 2018 President Trump made his boldest statement last weekend in defense of imprisoned Pastor Brunson assuring him that he is not forgotten, and we are working on his release. Also, the U.S. Senate is poised to approve legislation that would inflict a significant penalty on Turkey by denying their purchase of our F-35 jets should they not release Pastor Brunson. In addition, the European Parliamentarians are demanding Turkey release the innocent pastor. Meanwhile, Pastor Brunson is in prison awaiting the continuation of his trial on July 18.
Thanksgiving
- Bev Harrell – back to CUC , recovered from leg injury
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
- Craig Simons – July 11
Anniversaries
- Donna & Vince Grosse – July 11, 1965 – 53 years!
- Lenna & John Sharp – July 11, 1964 – 54 years!
- Betty & Larry Hunt – July 13 – 55 years !!
Celebrating 162 years of Marriage this week!
- Jul 26 – 27th – 28th Matinee 1 – 28th Matinee 2 – 29th – Acting Up – “Annie”
- August 2-4 – RUMC Garage Sale Extravaganza
- 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 – June 23, 2018
“Be joyful always; pray continually; give thanks in all circumstances, for this is God’s will for you in Christ Jesus. Do not put out the Spirit’s fire; do not treat prophecies with contempt. Test everything. Hold on to the good. Avoid every kind of evil.”
1 Thessalonians 5:16-22:
Sunday, June 24, 2018
“A Fantastic Bus Ride”
Our teacher this Sunday is Sally Dowland and her topic is “A Fantastic Bus Ride”. Sally is a member of the Bereans Sunday School class and had been with us previously. She was on staff of RUMC where she was the adult coordinator.
CUC Refreshments
We are thankful for our CUC refreshments each week. This Sunday they will be provided by Lynne & Dave Roberts and Martha Jane & Charlie Mason
CUC Attendance
Sunday, June 17
Members 89 + 1 teacher + 2 visitors = 92
CUC Offering
Sunday, June 17
$83
New CUC Member
Please welcome our newest CUC Class member Jan Williams
CUC’s Wednesday Night Out
This past week’s Wednesday Night Out Dinner on June 20 at the Olive Garden was enjoyed by 21 CUC members.
CUC Patriotic Potluck Picnic
The CUC Patriotic Potluck Picnic is in the DOD next Wednesday, June 27th at 5:30 pm.
The Fellowship Committee is providing barbecue, buns, and iced tea and dessert. Plan to bring potluck dishes or nibbles and non-alcoholic beverage of choice.
The Treble Makers will be singing for us at 6:30. Our Potluck Picnic is also a game night for those who wish to bring games to play. Cost? A Love offering for charity of your choice; Homestretch, Lunches for Learning, Murphy Harpst, MUST. (Please write checks to CUC with name of charity at bottom.) Questions? Contact Claudia Phelps
CUC CLASS OFFICERS FOR 2018-19
It’s time to be thinking about class officers for 2018-19 with responsibilities beginning in August. Sara Beecham, current Vice President, will move into the president position but many other jobs will likely be available.
Current committees have all done a great job and keeping some experienced persons on their current assignments is advisable. However, it is equally important to get new people involved. A nominating committee is working on this in the next few weeks. Information on current class committees is available on the class web site (CUCX.WORDPRESS.COM). If you’re interested in serving on any committee or would like to change your current assignment, please let me know asap. My goal is to have everything tied down by mid-July.
Many thanks, Tom Knight
Must Ministries Lunch Program
A big thank you to our class for the steady contributions of Apples for Must Ministries each week! Keep up the good work!
Continuing every Sunday through the months of June and July please bring bags of apples as you are able and they will be placed with the lunch crews for distribution with the bag lunches.
Last year we made 2400 lunches and plan to do that again this year. Our next date is June 26, Tuesday, 9:00 am, in the Fellowship Hall. We have enough volunteers signed up for that date but may need more some later on. The CUC MUST Lunch Committee consists of Sandy and Bill Griffin, Martha Jane Mason, Jeff and Lesleigh Coelho, Jim Boswell, Claudia Phelps.
2018 CUC RETREAT – OCTOBER 31 – NOVEMER 2
We will be passing the clip-board for sign-up to attend the CUC Retreat at Chick-fil-A’s Winshape facility again this week. THIS WILL BE THE LAST WEEK TO SIGN UP.
- We currently have 78 CUC’ers signed up plus our guest speakers.
- We will announce the guest speakers this Sunday!
- You may start giving your deposit this Sunday. The deposit is $150.00. Please make your check payable to “CUC Class” and add “Retreat” on the memo line.
- All deposits must be in by July 8 in order to hold the rooms.
- If you have any change in plans, please let us know immediately.
From a cost standpoint we are estimating the following rates: (subject to slight change)
- Married couple – $465
- Single – sharing a room $280
- Single – not sharing a room $350
- These rates include all meals, coffee breaks, ice cream breaks, etc.
Questions? Ask Roger Davis.
Reception for New Clergy
There is a reception this Sunday, June 24th after the 11:00 service for new clergy in the Fellowship Hall in the chapel building.
We cannot wait to see you this Sunday and hope that you make plans to attend the reception for
- Rev. Melissa Mobley
- Rev. Dr. Joe McKechnie
- Rev. Dr. Jeff Ross
Reminder next Sunday
Next Sunday, July 1st there is one service at 11am in the sanctuary and 11am in the chapel and hot dogs and ice cream will be served on the commons at noon.
Little Things Mean a Lot!
Apples to CUC for MUST lunches!
Box Tops should be clipped when you see them on boxes, cans, bags you have brought home from stores and brought for CUC Red Bird Ministry basket
Flip tops from cans for Ronald McDonald Houses – keep collecting them and bring to Sunday School.
- Bev Harrell – pray for healing of leg injury following fall
- Johnny Johnson – Pray for successful hip surgery next week.
- Edna Smith is home from successful hernia surgery. Prayers for a speedy recovery
- Arlis Bryant, sister of La Verne Lamb, has two masses on her left lung with midline lymph node involvement. She is having a biopsy this week and will start chemo with immunotherapy on Monday.
- Mary Serafina is planning to be at MD Anderson in Houston with her daughter Pam Pruit for a month for Pam’s cancer treatments. Pray for Pam’s recovery from pneumonia and successful cancer treatment
Ongoing Prayer Request
- 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 has been postponed to July 18th.
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
- Bev Tatom – June 26
Anniversaries
- Charlotte & Malone Dodson – June 28, 1959 – 59 years!!
- Dee & Bill Scott – June 28, 1997– 19 years
- Wednesday, June 27– CUC Patriotic Pot Luck Picnic
- Friday, June 29, 7:30 PM, and Sunday, July 1, 3 PM – Patriotic Celebration Concerts
- Jul 26 – 27th – 28th Matinee 1 – 28th Matinee 2 – 29th – Acting Up – “Annie”
- August 2-4 – RUMC Garage Sale Extravaganza
- Oct 8, 10am – 21st Annual Malone Dodson Golf Tournament
- Oct. 31, Nov. 1, 2 – CUC Annual Retreat at Winshape Retreat
“Other” Calendar Events
- Jun 25 Log Cabin Day
- Jun 26 Forgiveness Day
- Jun 28 Paul Bunyan Day
- Jun 29 Camera Day
- Jun 29 Hug Holiday
CUC Newsletter – June 17, 2018
Before this faith came, we were held prisoners by the law, locked up until faith should be revealed. So the law was put in charge to lead us to Christ that we might be justified by faith. Now that faith has come, we are no longer under the supervision of the law. You are all sons of God through faith in Christ Jesus, for all of you who were baptized into Christ have clothed yourselves with Christ. For there is neither Jew nor Greek, slave nor free, male or female, for you are all one in Christ Jesus.
Galatians 2; 23-29
Sunday, June 17, 2018
Come Build a Church!
Friend of the CUC Class Scott Dickson has our lesson Sunday. His topic is, “Come Build a Church”. Don’t miss Scott this Sunday, his lessons are always interesting and informative!
CUC Refreshments
We are thankful for our CUC refreshments each week. This Sunday they will be provided by Sue & Hugh Gardner and Dee & Bill Scott
CUC Attendance
Sunday, June 10
80 members, 1 teacher = 82
CUC Offering
Sunday, June 10
$98
CUC’s Wednesday Night Out
WNO for June 20 is at Olive Garden, 905 Holcomb Bridge Rd, Roswell.
The clipboard will be passed on Sunday to sign up.
If you want to come and don’t sign up, please call Ann or Larry Douglas (770.363.3568) by noon Tuesday, June 12, so we can provide the restaurant with an accurate count.
CUC CLASS OFFICERS FOR 2018-19
It’s time to beginning thinking about class officers for 2018-19 with responsibilities beginning in August. Sara Beecham, current Vice President, will move into the President position but many other jobs will likely be available.
Current committees have all done a great job and keeping some experienced persons on their current assignments is advisable. However, it is equally important to get new people involved.
A nominating committee will begin working on this in the next few weeks. Information on current class committees is available on the class web site (CUC Class Officers) and will also be available as a handout on Sunday. If you’re interested in serving on any committee or would like to change your current assignment, please let me know asap. My goal is to have everything tied down by mid-July.
Many thanks, Tom Knight
Must Ministries Lunch Program
We will be collecting bags of apples in CUC for the MUST Summer Lunch program. Every Sunday through the months of June and July please bring bags of apples as you are able and they will be placed with the lunch crews for distribution with the bag lunches.
Last year we made 2400 lunches and plan to do that again this year. Our next date is June 26, Tuesday, 9:00 am, in the Fellowship Hall. We have enough volunteers signed up for that date but may need more some later on.
The CUC MUST Lunch Committee consists of Sandy and Bill Griffin, Martha Jane Mason, Jeff and Lesleigh Coelho, Jim Boswell, Claudia Phelps
From the Fellowship Committee:
There will be a CUC Patriotic Potluck Picnic in the DOD on Wednesday, June 27th! Save the date! Signup sheets will be passed in class. Plan to bring potluck dishes The Fellowship Committee is providing barbecue, buns, and iced tea. The Treble Makers will be singing for us.
2018 CUC RETREAT – OCTOBER 31 – NOVEMBER 2
By unanimous vote at our last retreat, we are returning to Chick-fil-A’s Winshape facility at Berry College for 2018. The facility, the staff, and the amenities are outstanding.
From a cost standpoint we are estimating the following rates: (subject to slight change)
- Married couple – $465
- Single – sharing a room $280
- Single – not sharing a room $350
- These rates include all meals, coffee breaks, ice cream breaks, etc.
We are not ready to announce our program at this time but feel the class will be well pleased and blessed by being there.
Please be prayerfully considering your participation in this annual event. More information will be coming, but we want to get an initial indication concerning your attendance and we want you to get it on your calendar to avoid conflicts.
We had a great response to the retreat sign up last week – 58 are signed up to attend. We will continue to “Pass the clipboard” this week. Deposits will be due in late June. The program is shaping up very well and will be announced soon! Questions? Ask Roger Davis.
DON’T MISS THIS SPECIAL EVENT!!
Little Things Mean a Lot!
Apples to CUC for MUST lunches!
Box Tops should be clipped when you see them on boxes, cans, bags you have brought home from stores and brought for CUC Red Bird Ministry basket
Flip tops from cans for Ronald McDonald Houses – keep collecting them and bring to Sunday School.
- Granddaughter of Linda & Jim Boswell as she leads a mission team in Cambodia
- Sharon Schnakenberg Friend’s daughter – Stephanie Owen – for good outcome with her kidney surgery
- Johnny Johnson – prayers for successful outcome of upcoming Hip surgery
- Prayers for President Trump and North Korea negotiations
- Beth Hamilition prayers for Mike Sammons and his family, who is in the final stages of pancreatic cancers
- Nancy VanHorn – prayers for Bill & Deanna and the babies. The babies are improving but they need our prayers
- Edna Smith – prayers for her second operation – hernia surgery on June 20
Ongoing Prayer Requests
- Mary Serafina asked that we continue to pray for her daughter Pam Pruit as she battles cancer. She is going to MD Anderson in Houston for further evaluation.
- 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 has been postponed to July 18th.
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
- No Birthdays
Anniversaries
- Beth and Bob Hamilton – June 17, 1961 – 57 Years!
- Katherine and Craig Simons – June 17, 1967 – 51 Years!
- Cecelia and Bob Moore – June 20, 1970 – 48 Years!
- Patsy & Bill Lanham – June 20, 1964 – 54 Years!
- Janet and Allen Buckley – June 22, 1991 – 27 Years!
- Wednesday, June 27– CUC Patriotic Pot Luck Picnic
- Friday, June 29, 7:30 PM, and Sunday, July 1, 3 PM – Patriotic Celebration Concerts
- Jul 26 – 27th – 28th Matinee 1 – 28th Matinee 2 – 29th – Acting Up – “Annie”
- August 2-4 – RUMC Garage Sale Extravaganza
- Oct 8, 10am – 21st Annual Malone Dodson Golf Tournament
- Oct. 31, Nov. 1, 2 – CUC Annual Retreat at Winshape Retreat
“Other” Calendar Events
- Jun 17 – National Eat Your Vegetables Day
- June 18 – NATIONAL GO FISHING DAY
- June 19 – National Garfield the Cat Day
- June 20 – National Vanilla Milkshake Day
- June 21 – 1st Day of “Summer”
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