CUC Newsletter – February 2, 2018
“You are the light of the world. A city on a hill cannot be hidden. Neither do people light a lamp and put it under a bowl. Instead they put it on its stand, and it gives light to everyone in the house. In the same way, let your light shine before men, that they may see your good deeds and praise your Father in heaven.”
Matthew 5:14-16.
Sunday, February 4, 2018
The Art of Compassion
Dr. Ron Greer, director of Pastoral Counseling Service at Peachtree Road United Methodist Church will speak at our CUC Class this Sunday. His topic is “The Art of Compassion.” Ron is a wonderful speaker and we are glad to have him back with us again.
CUC Refreshments
We are thankful for our CUC refreshments each week. This week they will be provided by Linda Mooney, Peggy Rodway, Jill Caviness, and Nancy Van Horn
CUC Attendance
January 28
88 members +1 visitor + 1 speaker = 90
CUC Contributions
January 28
$ 89
Super Bowl Party
Our CUC Super Bowl Party is this Sunday Feb 4, at 5:30, at The Mellow Mushroom, at 935 Woodstock Road. It is going to be a good party! For questions contact Jeff Coelho or MariAnna Brown.
Murphy Harpst Birthday Party
Thank you, CUC Class, for generously supporting efforts to make our fourth annual birthday party at Murphy-Harpst Children’s Center on February 10th a success. Bingo games we visitors play with the residents are an important part of the afternoon, and small prizes won mean a lot to young winners.
The following are suggested prizes and tokens for good behavior: decks of cards (regular playing cards or Uno or card games), hair accessories (bands big or small, headbands, brushes), small action figures or Legos, gel pens, Cokes/Dr. Pepper/Orange Fanta soda, Starburst/Sour Skittles/Pixie Stix, stuffed animals. The committee would appreciate class members shopping for any of these items or checking at home if you have them and can make those donations. You may have some other ideas for creative and appropriate prizes! A box in the classroom is available to receive them until this Sunday, February 4. THANK YOU!
Homestretch Peachtree Tea
The 11th annual Peachtree Tea to benefit Homestretch will be held February 27, 11:00 – 1:30 at the Country Club of the South with a champagne reception, luncheon and auction.
CUC always has a nice turnout to this event and Lynn Adcock would like to get at least a full table together from our class. Contact Lynn or sign up on the sheet being passed on Sunday if you are interested in supporting Homestretch and attending. Tickets are $80.
Get your Cans to Church!
February is RUMC’s month to fill the pantry at North Fulton Community Charities. Remember to bring non-perishable items to the church this month.
CUC Prayer Requests
- Jim Adcock who will be discharged home from rehab in the next few days
- Jim Boswell – pray for recovery of his voice following successful major heart surgery
- Brenda Burrell and family. Her great grandson, Daniel passed Monday night. She was thankful to have seen him on Sunday afternoon.
She believes he served a special purpose in his brief life … touching hearts and planting good seeds.(Visitation is 11:00, Service at 12:00 Sat, Feb 3, Lakeside Funeral Home, Woodstock) - Rose and Jim Lappe and family on the loss of their son, Jason. A service will be held Feb. 9 at 11:00 A. M. in The Chapel Roswell officiated by Eric Lee. (In lieu of flowers donations are requested to Murphy Harpst 740 Fletcher Street, Cedartown, GA 30125-3249). Melissa Lappe, Jason’s ex-wife was having a needle biopsy Thursday to determine if she has breast cancer. They really need healing prayers for the Lappe Family
- Frank Magaro not doing well, but will be transferred from the hospital back to Sandy Springs Place on Friday.
- Bob Schnackenberg on the loss of his sister, Joan Valentine. After many, many years of dealing with a very serious nervous system condition illness, Joan passed Wednesday in Dublin, California, at the Hospice Care Center where she was receiving care. Joan’s son Bob and his wife Sally were with her at the time of the passing; these are two wonderful people. Bob said his mother was very comfortable and her suffering was over and that she is now in a better place with God in charge. My sister leaves many relatives in the Atlanta and Reno areas. Son Bob and his wife Sally are the parents of twin grand daughters that are raising seven great grand children that Joan was always so happy to be with at family functions.
- Stan & Virginia Thomason as they make major decisions on future home selection
- Dianna Frey (former CUC member) – with major medical problems, having surgery to remove spleen
Thanksgiving
- Bonnie White was finally back to CUC class following a long bout with pneumonia
Please pray for needs expressed and unexpressed for friends and relatives of CUC class members who are facing illnesses, loss of loved ones, and important decisions to be made.
Birthdays
- Don MacLeod – February 4
- Tom Cantrell – February 4
- Gayle Crolius – February 6
- Patricia Mashburn – February 6
- Sieg Hoogstraal – February 7
- Bob Morrisey – February 9
Anniversaries
- –none–
Calendar Reminders
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- Sunday, February 4 – CUC Superbowl Party
- Saturday, February 10 – Birthday Party at Murphy Harpst
- Saturday, February 10 -Lunches for Learning Valentine’s event at Founder’s Hall
- February 9 -10 RUMC Women’s Retreat
- Tuesday, February 27 – Homestretch Peachtree Tea
- March 1-4 – GIC -Life on Mission: Hope In the Face of Injustice
- Saturday, April 14 – Homestretch 2018 Run the River
CUC Newsletter – January 19, 2017
And we know that in all things God works for the good of those who love him, who have been called according to his purpose.
Romans 8:28
Sunday, January 21, 2018
Why Me?
Our CUC speaker this Sunday is our own Jeff Coelho. His topic is “Why Me?”, using the scripture above.
CUC Refreshments
We are thankful for our CUC refreshments each week. This week they will be provided by Janet Thomas, Steve Covert, Brenda Burrell, and Jill Head.
CUC Attendance
January 14
79 members + 8 visitors for a total of 86
Super Bowl Party Another Change of Venue!
Our CUC Super Bowl Party on Feb 4, at 5:30,will be at The Mellow Mushroom, at 935 Woodstock Road. The price is $23. Checks should be written to CUC.
Cheese pretzel bites, pizza and salad buffet, dessert, and non alcoholic beverages are included.
Cash bar. It is going to be a good party! We will pass sign up sheet again on Sunday. Sign up and checks due by January 28. For questions contact Jeff Coelho or MariAnna Brown.
Murphy Harpst Birthday Party
Plans are being made and items gathered for the 3rd annual CUC – sponsored Murphy Harpst February birthday party on February 10th,
Please continue to use the Murphy Harpst tags each time you shop at Publix.
Also keep collecting those Boxtops for Education to place in the basket available each week at CUC.
CUC Prayer Requests
- Bob Schnakenberg is on his way out to California to be with his sister Joan who has been put on Hospice.
- Jim Adcock at H.G. Rhodes Rehab in Marietta for rehab following hip fracture
- Donna Grosse for continued good recovery following gall bladder removal
- Norma Hills – at home awaiting hip replacement the end of February
- Johnny Johnson for good recovery following knee replacement
- Bonnie White – still recovering from bad bout of pneumonia
Thanksgiving
- Hugh Gardner’s brother Peter had successful surgery on Jan. 10 to remove part of his liver with a malignant growth. He is now home recuperating and regaining his strength.
Ongoing CUC Prayer Request
- Frank Magaro at Sandy Springs Place in Sandy Springs.
Please pray for needs expressed and unexpressed for friends and relatives of CUC class members who are facing illnesses, loss of loved ones, and important decisions to be made.
Birthdays
- — none —
Anniversaries
- Sister & Gannett Bachus – January 22, 1972 – 46 years
Calendar Reminders
- Wednesday, January 24 – Margaret Mitchell House Tour
- Sunday, February 4 – CUC Superbowl Party
- Saturday, February 10 – Birthday Party at Murphy Harpst
- Saturday, February 10 -Lunches for Learning Valentine’s event at Founder’s Hall
- February 9 -10 RUMC Women’s Retreat
- Tuesday, February 27– Homestretch Peachtree Tea
- March 1-4 – GIC -Life on Mission: Hope In the Face of Injustice
- Saturday, April 14 – Homestretch 2018 Run the River
CUC Newsletter – January 12, 2018
After this I looked, and there before me was a door standing open in heaven. And the voice I had first heard speaking to me like a trumpet said, “Come up here, and I will show you what must take place after this.” At once I was in the Spirit, and there before me was a throne in heaven with someone sitting on it.
Revelation 4:1-3
Sunday, January 14, 2018
Is Heaven Real?
This Sunday’s CUC speaker will be our own Paul Beecham. He has chosen for his subject “Is Heaven Real?”. Paul always brings us an interesting and thought-provoking lesson.
CUC Refreshments
We are thankful for our CUC refreshments each week. This week they will be provided by Judy & Dal Zierk and Kris & Dave Taylor
CUC Attendance
January 7
76 members + 2 visitors = 78
CUC Class Contributions
January 7
$81
Super Bowl Party – Change of Plans
Our CUC Super Bowl Party on Feb 4, at 5:30,will be at Houck’s on Crossville Road [MENU] instead of The Diner at Northpoint. No advance payment required, we will order from menu.
We have a large comfortable room with multiple TVs. It is going to be a good party and we will pass sign up sheet on Sunday. (Any previous checks will be returned). For questions contact Claudia Phelps
New Bible Studies for 2018
Start the new year by re-engaging with your faith through participating in one of RUMC’s Bible studies. For information go to rumc.com/biblestudies
RUMC Margaret Mitchell House Tour
Join an RUMC group on a guided tour of the Margaret Mitchell House and lunch at Ted’s Montana Grill [MENU] on January 24, 2018 at 10 am.
Tickets for the tour are $7.50 and lunch will be on your own. Please sign up by January 19th, tickets have to be purchased in advance.
You are able to register online at www.rumc.com/daytrip (preferred) or by email. Have questions? kheiden@rumc.com
Thanks to CUC
As we are planning for the CUC – sponsored February Murphy Harpst birthday party on February 10, the Murphy Harpst staff and residents again thank CUC for the generous donation at Christmas of close to 250 towels and washcloths, plus puzzles, stuffed animals, and games.
Please continue to use the Murphy Harpst tags each time you shop at Publix.
Also keep collecting those Boxtops for Education to place in the basket available each week at CUC.
CUC Prayer Requests
- Jim Adcock still recovering at Northside Forsyth from his hip fracture and will be soon be transferring to a rehab facility
- Donna Grosse for continued good recovery following gall bladder removal
- Johnny Johnson for good recovery following knee replacement
- Hugh Gardner’s 58 year-old brother with recurrent cancer requiring major surgery.
Ongoing CUC Prayer Request
- Frank Magaro at Hearthstone Assisted Living in Roswell.
Please pray for needs expressed and unexpressed for friends and relatives of CUC class members who are facing illnesses, loss of loved ones, and important decisions to be made.
Birthdays
- Mike Story – January 14
- Julian Belote – January 17
Anniversaries
- –none–
Calendar Reminders
- Wednesday, January 24 – Margaret Mitchell House Tour
- Sunday, February 4 – CUC Superbowl Party
- Saturday, February 10 – Birthday Party at Murphy Harpst
- Saturday, February 10 -Lunches for Learning Valentine’s event at Founder’s Hall
- February 9 -10 RUMC Women’s Retreat
- March 1-4 – Life on Mission: Hope In the Face of Injustice (formerly GIC)
- Saturday, April 14 – Homestretch 2018 Run the River
- Tuesday, February 27- Homestretch Peachtree Tea
CUC Newsletter – February 3, 2017
Create in me a clean heart, O God, and renew a right spirit within me. Cast me not away from thy presence, and take not thy Holy Spirit from me.
Psalm 51: 10-11
Sunday, February 5, 2017
Catholic Saints and Protestant Saints
Allan Kennedy will be again be leading our CUC class this week. His subject is Catholic Saints and Protestant Saints. He always has an interesting message and we always appreciate his insights.Allan has also asked for our input on what qualities we would like in a new pastor.
Allan has also asked for our input on what qualities we would like in a new pastor.
CUC Refreshments
We are thankful for our CUC refreshments each week. This week they will be provided by Lynn & Jim Adcock and Sister & Gannett Backus.
CUC Class Attendance
January 29
99 members, 1 teacher for a total of 100
First Sunday Chapel Communion Service
The start time for First Sunday Chapel Communion on February 5th has changed. It will now start at 8:15 instead of 8:30. The service will last 45 minutes, ending at 9:00. This earlier start allows the Chapel Roswell team more time to set up and rehearse before their 10:30 service.
Don’t miss Kristen Heiden’s message this Sunday and the beautiful anthem by the Prime Time Singers: Create In Me a Clean Heart, O God from the text of Psalm 51.
Get Your Cans To Church!
February Is RUMC’s Month to fill the pantry at North Fulton Community Charities. A list of items is available at rumc.com/nfcc and attached to bags in the Sanctuary lobbies. Drop off non-perishable items Sundays at church and weekdays in the main office.
CUC Super Bowl Party – Atlanta Falcons vs. New England Patriots!!!!!
This Sunday, February 5 is the CUC Super Bowl Party! Over 40 CUC members have signed up for the party at the Diner at North Point beginning at 5:30. Please thank Mike and Garlinn Story, and Claudia Phelps and other members of the CUC Social Committee for putting this party together.
CUC Website
Our CUC class has an outstanding website at http://www.cucrumc.info thanks to the diligent work of Doug Tatom. Be sure to get in the habit of using it if you don’t already.
It has an amazing amount of information on it. Among other things, there is the CUC calendar including all birthdays and anniversaries, the list of refreshment providers, photos, and CUC member contact information. Our weekly CUC newsletter is posted there each week and those newsletters and audios of CUC speakers for a number of years back are also there. Please thank Doug for his diligent work on keeping it all up to date.
Poverty Simulation
Get the first glimpse of what Global Impact Celebration (GIC) will offer in 2017! This event on this coming Wednesday, Feb. 8 in the Dodson Center gym, 9-11AM will explore the challenges that families in poverty face every day. You will navigate through a payday loan office, an unemployment office, MARTA, jail, school, a food bank, etc. Walking in the shoes of poverty will be different than hearing about it in a news broadcast!
Murphy Harpst Birthday Party
Betty Hunt announced that CUC will be hosting the February birthday party at Murphy-Harpst Children’s Center on Saturday, February 18. Only a small number of people need to help with the party but others may want to go for a tour of the Murphy-Harpst campus.The group going will leave RUMC at 10:45 to arrive at noon with the party scheduled for 1:00. More information on needs for the party will be forthcoming.
Homestretch Peachtree Tea
The 10th annual Peachtree Tea Champagne Reception and Lunch which benefits Homestretch will be held at the Country Club of the South, on Tuesday, February 28, 11;00-2:00.
It is always a very nice event. Tickets are $75. Let’s try to get a full CUC table. Sign up to enjoy the tea, silent auction and raffle in class or contact Lynn Adcock at 770-993-2861. This is a great event and we would like to be well represented.
To book tables, become a sponsor, or learn more about Homestretch visit www.homestretch.org/events or call 770-642-9185. For individual tickets and to register for the fabulous online auction visit www.tea2017.auction-bid.org. To participate in the silent auction without purchasing tickets go to the http://www.homestretch.org/events website and at the Peachtree Tea logo click Register only. Your credit card will not be charged unless you are a bid winner.
Foster Care Support Foundation Prom-A-Palooza 2017- volunteers needed
This is a wonderful event on Sunday, February 19, where girls in foster care can come to choose everything they need to go to their proms. Volunteers help girls choose from a selection of beautiful prom dresses and gowns to take home for their perfect evening. Personal shoppers will help them through the process of selecting dresses and also help with a selection of accessories such as shoes, shawls, purses etc. to find their perfect choices.
Rachel Ewald can use between 4 or 5 volunteers from CUC if anyone is interested in volunteering for the day, 9 am to 5 pm, please email rachel@fostercare.org and she will send the registration form for the volunteers for that date.
Unfortunately, they can’t take split shifts due to the nature of the event but they will have plenty of food for volunteers to eat. You can go to the Foster Care Support Foundation website to read all about the event. Volunteering there is a great experience!
Homestretch Road Race
Attention, all loyal HomeStretch Road Race Volunteers. It’s coming!!! The 16th Annual Run the River 5K/10K Road Race 2017 is scheduled for Saturday, April 22. Once again, it will begin and end the race at St. Andrew Catholic Church on Riverside Road. CUC has been a big part of Homestretch’s success in past races and we want to make sure you save the date.
Lost and Found
Have you left behind or lost anything at a CUC event or on Sunday morning? Thanks to Martha Thompson we now have a CUC “Lost and Found” collection place in our CUC closet.
Save those Pull Tops and Labels!
Remember to save the pull tops from soda cans to support the Ronald McDonald House in Atlanta and bring them into Nancy Wright. We’re aiming for 10 pounds worth!
And for Murphy-Harpst watch for those boxtops and labels!
Prayer Requests
- Sue Gardner for continued smooth recovery and relief of pain following hip replacement surgery
- Dave Roberts for full recovery from his fall in his back yard
- Frank Magaro broke his kneecap last Saturday night and has a boot/brace on his leg. He is restricted to a wheelchair and is not to put any weight on the leg. He is in good spirits, is aware of what is going on, and enjoys having visitors.
Ongoing CUC Prayer Requests
Barbara Davis, Pat Peterson, Linda Temples as they continue to deal with health problems
Frank and Betty Magaro at Brookdale – Neese Road Assisted Living, Woodstock
Please pray for needs expressed and unexpressed for friends and relatives of CUC class members who are facing illnesses, loss of loved ones, and important decisions to be made.
Birthdays
- Gayle Crolius – February 6
- Paricia Mashburn – February 6
- Sig Hoogstraal – February 7
- Bob Morisey – February 9
- Betty Robertson – February 11
Anniversaries
none
Calendar Reminders
- February 5 – CUC Super Bowl Party
- February 28 –Homestretch Peachtree Tea – Country Club of the South
- March 2-5 – Global Impact Celebration
- April 22 – Homestretch Run the River Road Race
- Aug. 3-5 – The Upscale Garage Sale
- November 1, 2, and 3 – CUC Annual Retreat- Winshape Center, Berry College
CUC Newsletter – January 27, 2017
And we know that in all things God works for the good of those who love him, who have been called according to his purpose. Romans 8:28
Sunday, January 29, 2017
RUMC Moving Forward
Allan Kennedy will be leading our CUC class this week, January 29 and next, February 5. His title for this week’s lesson is RUMC Moving Forward. Allan has taught CUC previously and we always appreciate his insights.
CUC Refreshments
We are thankful for our CUC refreshments each week. This week they will be provided by Jan & Allen Buckley and Judy & Dal Zierk.
CUC Class Attendance
January 22
97 members, 1 teacher for a total of 98.
Request from Pastor Parish Relations Committee
Dear CUC,
With the announcement last Sunday that Dr. Mike Long will leave RUMC in June to become a District Superintendent, the work has begun to find our new Senior Minister.
The Pastor Parish Relations Committee is seeking input from parishioners on the qualities they would like to see in our new minister. I would like to take your ideas forward to the committee as soon as possible. If you have opinions on the subject, please email me at your earliest convenience. All thoughts are welcome.
Thanks! Kris Taylor
Lost and Found
Have you left behind or lost anything at a CUC event or on Sunday morning? Thanks to Martha Thompson we now have a CUC “Lost and Found” collection place in our CUC closet.
CUC Super Bowl Party – Atlanta Falcons vs. New England Patriots!!!!!!!!!
February 5 is the CUC Super Bowl Party! Over 40 CUC members have signed up so far for the party at the Diner at North Point beginning at 5:30. Heavy hors’deurves and non- alcoholic beverages will be served. Other drinks may be purchased.
This Sunday is the final date to sign up and to pay. Please bring $20 per person check or cash. If check, please make it to CUC and put “party” on the memo line. If unable to sign up and pay this Sunday please contact Mike and Garlinn Story.
The Right Order of Things
Jim McCormick’s new book, The Right Order of Things, has arrived and will again be available at CUC on Sunday! We still have a few copies left. Get them on Sunday morning in CUC.
It’s a great summary of Jim’s thoughts on Christian beliefs in our modern world presented in a simple way that all of us can understand.
The cost is $15 per book. Thanks to Jim, a $7 donation will be made to the RUMC Foundation for every book sold at RUMC. Make checks payable to the RUMC Foundation. If you didn’t sign up to receive a copy earlier there’s no problem. We have plenty available and Jim has personally signed every copy!
Murphy Harpst Birthday Party
Betty Hunt announced that CUC will be hosting a birthday party at Murphy-Harpst Children’s Center on Saturday, February 18. Only a small number of people need to go. More information on needs for the party will be forthcoming. Murphy Harpst has thanked CUC for our contributions and sent pictures of the new bedrooms that CUC’s donations have furnished.
Homestretch Peachtree Tea
The annual Peachtree Tea which benefits Homestretch will be held at the Country Club of the South on Tuesday, February 28. It is always a very nice event. Let’s try to get a full CUC table.
Driver Safety Program
AARP’s Driver Safety Program will be offered in the dining room on Wed., February 1, 9 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. Participants may be eligible for a safe driver insurance discount. AARP members/$15; non-AARP/$20. Registration: 770.587.3750
Foster Care Support Foundation Prom-A-Palooza 2017
This is a wonderful event on Sunday, February 19, where girls in foster care can come to choose everything they need to go to their proms. Rachel Ewald can use between 4 or 5 volunteers from CUC if anyone is interested in volunteering for the day, 9 am to 5 pm, please email rachel@fostercare.org and she will send the registration form for the volunteers for that date.
Unfortunately, they can’t take split shifts due to the nature of the event but they will have plenty of food for volunteers to eat. You can go to the Foster Care website to read all about the event. Volunteering there is a great experience!
Save those Pull Tops!
Remember to save the pull tops from soda cans to support the Ronald McDonald House in Atlanta and bring them in, to Nancy Wright. We’re aiming for 10 pounds worth!
Prayer Requests
Sue Gardner for continued smooth recovery and relief of pain following surgery last Tuesday. She has a new hip and came home the same day!
Thanksgiving
- Linda Boswell for continued good recovery following knee replacement surgery
- Larry Douglas for good recovery following rotator cuff surgery
- Jack Stadler- for continued good recovery following successful aortic heart valve replacement procedure
Ongoing CUC Prayer Requests
Barbara Davis, Pat Peterson, Linda Temples as they continue to deal with health problems
Frank and Betty Magaro at Brookdale – Neese Road Assisted Living, Woodstock
Please pray for needs expressed and unexpressed for friends and relatives of CUC class members who are facing illnesses, loss of loved ones, and important decisions to be made.
Birthdays
- Lesleigh Coelho – Jan 31
- Jim Lappe – Feb 2
- Don MacLeod – Feb 4
- Tom Cantrell – Feb 4
Anniversaries
- none
Calendar Reminders
- February 5, 2017 – CUC Super Bowl Party
- February 28, 2017 –Homestretch Peachtree Tea – Country Club of the South
- April 22, 2017 – Homestretch Run the River Road Race
- November 1,2, and 3, 2017 – CUC Annual Retreat- Winshape Center, Berry College
CUC Newsletter – January 20, 2017
For the word of God is alive and active…it judges the thoughts and attitudes of our heart.
Hebrews 4:12
Sunday, January 22, 2017
Who Do You Say that I Am?
This Sunday we will all look forward to having one of our favorite teachers. Dr. Harvey West will be bringing us our lesson. The topic of his lesson, based on the words of Jesus in Mark 8: 27-33, is “Who Do You Say that I Am?”
CUC Refreshments
We are thankful for our CUC refreshments each week. This week they will be provided by Peggy Rodway, Betty & Earnie Robertson and Wanda & Terry Taylor.
CUC Class Attendance
January 15
86 members, 7 visitors, 1 teacher = 94
New CUC Member
Please welcome our new member Jackie Hubbard.
CUC Super Bowl Party
Save the date of February 5 for a CUC Super Bowl Party! The party will be at the Diner at North Point beginning at 5:30. Heavy hors’deurves and non-alcoholic beverages will be served. Other drinks may be purchased.
The clipboards will be passed this Sunday. Please sign up and bring $20 per person check or cash. If check, please make it to CUC and put “party” on the memo line. If unable to sign up this Sunday please contact Mike and Garlinn Story.
The Right Order of Things
Jim McCormick’s new book, The Right Order of Things, has arrived and will again be available at CUC on Sunday! See Tom or Martha Knight for a copy. Many of you will recall that Jim shared parts of this book with us when he taught CUC a few months ago. It’s a great summary of Jim’s thoughts on Christian beliefs in our modern world presented in a simple way that all of us can understand.
The cost is $15 per book. Thanks to Jim, a $7 donation will be made to the RUMC Foundation for every book sold at RUMC. Make checks payable to the RUMC Foundation. If you didn’t sign up to receive a copy earlier there’s no problem. We have plenty available and Jim has personally signed every copy!
Homestretch Peachtree Tea
The annual Peachtree Tea which benefits Homestretch will be held at the Country Club of the South on Tuesday, February 28. It is always a very nice event. Let’s try to get a full CUC table.
RUMC as Movie Set
Bill Scott announced that RUMC was used recently as a star-studded movie set thanks to the efforts of some CUC members.
Catherine Simons, knowing the big part that movie making is playing in our local economy, thought it would be neat if RUMC could offer the assets it has on its campus to filmmakers for their sets. The filmmakers would get the sets they needed and RUMC would get some publicity and income.
Stan Thomason had proven ability as a photographer, owned professional equipment and was happy to help. Stan spent a couple of days shooting all around the campus then processing and culling the photos for consideration.The sanctuary didn’t make the cut, but the chapel proved to be exactly what was needed for a brief but dramatic scene in a movie.
Netflix’s new feature movie, Come Sunday, is based on a This American Life episode from 2005. Come Sunday chronicles the story of Carlton Pearson a renowned evangelical minister in Tulsa, Oklahoma, who stirs up controversy with his revelation that there is no hell. He loses everything and must rebuild his church and his family and find his own personal faith. Any income from this goes to the church general fund.
Prayer Requests
- Jim Adcock – continued good recovery following kidney stone removal
- Larry Douglas for good recovery following rotator cuff surgery
- Linda Boswell for continued good recovery following knee replacement surgery
- Sue Gardner who will be having hip replacement surgery next Tuesday
- Sandy Griffin – for healing following a slip on ice resulting in a broken left leg
- Jack Stadler– for good recovery following successful aortic heart valve replacement procedure
- Wilma Stump – for a good recovery following recent abdominal surgery
Thanksgiving
- Jim Lappe’s brother’s recovery from a serious illness
Ongoing CUC Prayer Requests
Barbara Davis, Pat Peterson, Linda Temples as they continue to deal with health problems.
Frank and Betty Magaro at Brookdale – Neese Road Assisted Living, Woodstock
Please pray for needs expressed and unexpressed for friends and relatives of CUC class members who are facing illnesses, loss of loved ones, and important decisions to be made.
Birthdays
- Ann McNew – January 28
Anniversaries
- Sister & Gannet Backus – January 22, 1972 – 45 years
Calendar Reminders
- February 5, 2017 – CUC Super Bowl Party
- February 28, 2017 –Homestretch Peachtree Tea – Country Club of the South
- April 22, 2017 – Homestretch Run the River Road Race
- November 1,2, and 3, 2017 – CUC Annual Retreat- Winshape Center, Berry College
CUC – Newsletter- January 13, 2017
But seek the welfare of the city where I have sent you into exile, and pray to the Lord on its behalf, for in its welfare you will find your welfare. Jeremiah 29:7
Sunday, January 15, 2017
The Bible Summed Up in Two Gardens, Two Caves, and Two Campfires
This Sunday Bob Fletcher returns to share with us – “The Bible summed up in Two Gardens, Two Caves, and Two Campfires”. We always appreciate Bob’s in-depth and insightful Bible discussions. Don’t miss it! We are all looking forward to this special start to another great year of fellowship and spiritual growth in CUC.
CUC Refreshments
We are thankful for our CUC refreshments each week. This week they will be provided by Lenna & John Sharp and Sharon & Bob Schnakenberg.
CUC Super Bowl Party
Save the date of February 5 for a CUC Super Bowl Party! The party will be at the Diner at North Point beginning at 5:30. Heavy hors’deurves will be served. The clipboards will be passed this Sunday. Please sign up and bring $20 per person check or cash. If check, please make it to CUC and use the label party on the memo line. If unable to sign up this Sunday please contact Mike and Garlinn Story.
The Right Order of Things
Jim McCormick’s new book, The Right Order of Things, has arrived and will be available at CUC on Sunday! See Tom Knight for a copy. Many of you will recall that Jim shared parts of this book with us when he taught CUC a few months ago. It’s a great summary of Jim’s thoughts on Christian beliefs in our modern world presented in a simple way that all of us can understand.
The cost is $15 per book. Thanks to Jim, a $7 donation will be made to the RUMC Foundation for every book sold at RUMC. Make checks payable to the RUMC Foundation. If you didn’t sign up to receive a copy earlier there’s no problem. We have plenty available and Jim has personally signed every copy!
Evening with the Stars
Please join STAR House for an Evening with the Stars, Saturday, January 21st, at Country Club of the South, as we celebrate Reverend Dr. Malone & Charlotte Dodson for their years of service to our community. The night will be filled with fine dining, dancing, auction & fun while raising funds for STAR House and at-risk youth in North Fulton County. For additional information and online registration, please visit http://weblink.donorperfect.com/2017EveningwiththeStars
Family Promise
Help serve families who are in housing transition as we welcome them to the Dodson Center Jan. 15-22. Volunteers set up and tear down bedrooms, do laundry, prepare meals, and fellowship with our guests. Volunteer sign-ups: rumc.com/familypromise
Prayer Requests
- Jim Adcock – continued good recovery following kidney stone removal
- Linda Boswell – for good recovery following knee replacement surgery on Monday
- Jack Stadler – for good recovery following successful aortic heart valve replacement procedure on Thursday at St. Joseph’s.
Jack remains in CCU today (Friday) and will probably be discharged tomorrow. He and Gloria thank all for your prayers. - Larry Douglas for successful Rotator Cuff surgery this coming Monday
- Pat Cooney on the death on Jan. 7 of her younger brother Leon Turpin in FL after a long illness. The Cooneys will remain in FL for the rest of the month to settle his estate.
Please remember Pat and our other members who lost loved ones during the holidays. - Betty Dunn – in rehab making slow progress toward recovery
- Diana Frei – (former CUC member)– for a good recovery, in rehab following a second hip fracture
Ongoing CUC Prayer Requests
- Barbara Davis, Pat Peterson, Linda Temples as they continue to deal with health problems
- Frank and Betty Magaro at Brookdale – Neese Road Assisted Living, Woodstock
Please pray for needs expressed and unexpressed for friends and relatives of CUC class members who are facing illnesses, loss of loved ones, and important decisions to be made.
Birthdays
- Julian Belote – January 16
Anniversaries
- Elaine & Roger Estill (long-time CUC members)- January 21, 1956 – 61 years!
Calendar Reminders
- January 21 – Evening with the Stars
- February 5 – CUC Super Bowl Party
- February 28 –Homestretch Peachtree Tea – Country Club of the South
- April 22 – Homestretch Run the River Road Race
- November 1, 2 and 3 – CUC Annual Retreat- Winshape Center, Berry College
CUC -Newsletter – December 23, 2016
Sunday, December 25, 2016
Merry Christmas!
Christmas and New Years CUC schedule
CUC will not be meeting on either Christmas Day or New Years Day
CUC Attendance
Sunday, December 18, 2016
90 members, 2 visitors and 1 teacher = total of 93
A Very Merry Christmas To All
Merry Christmas from the CUC Fellowship Committee.
We will pass the clipboard for the Super Bowl Party on Jan 8. Joyous blessings!
Special CUC Christmas Offering for Children
The total of contributions this far are $3068.
You may still give your donations for our special CUC gift to Murphy-Harpst Children’s Home, The Methodist Children’s Home, and Foster Care Support Foundation. To participate get your checks to our treasurer, Charlie Mason this week either by mail or drop off at his home. Please make checks payable to “CUC Class” and indicate on the memo line “Children’s Special”.
Murphy Harpst has a website that you can go to and follow directions for their special “wish list”.
Friday CUC Newsletters
If you have a prayer request or an announcement to be included in the Friday emails to the CUC members for the next two weeks (Friday, December 30 and Friday, January 6, for Sundays, January 1st and 8th) , please send it to it to Doug Tatom by Thursday evening before. If there is an urgent request, he can distribute it also.
Memorial Service
The Memorial Service for Betty Williams will be Monday, December 26, at 11:00 at RUMC . A Celebration of Life reception will be held following the service. CUC will host the reception. If you are willing to provide food for the reception please contact Nancy Wright, Lena Sharp, Ann McNew, Martha Knight, or Gloria Stadler and let them Know what you plan to provide.
Evening with the Stars
Please join STAR House for an Evening with the Stars, Saturday, January 21st, at Country Club of the South, as we celebrate Reverend Dr. Malone & Charlotte Dodson for their years of service to our community. The night will be filled with fine dining, dancing, auction & fun while raising funds for STAR House and at-risk youth in North Fulton County. For additional information and online registration, please visit http://weblink.donorperfect.com/2017EveningwiththeStars
Save the Date!
Save the date of February 5 for a CUC Super Bowl Party!
Marianna Brown has announced that the party will be at the Diner at North Point beginning at 5:30 and that CUC will have the whole place to ourselves . Heavy hors’ deurves will be served. $21 per person.
“The Right Order of Things”
Tom Knight announced that that Jim McCormick’s new book The Right Order of Things, “Christian Theology for the Rest of Us”, will be coming in 3 weeks. The cost of my book will be $15 with $7 of that going to the RUMC Foundation.
SEL Winter Classes
Seniors Enriched Living (SEL) offers classes in history, art, theology, and more. Registration is now open for winter classes. Schedule/registration form: selroswellga.org or 770.587.3750
Remember Earleen Outz?
Roger Davis sends this update: Some of you remember Earleen Outz who was the RUMC Evangelism Co-ordinator for a number of years. Here is a brief update: She is in an assisted care facility. She was 87 on November 17. She is having some memory problems. Her grandson who lives in Marietta goes to see her periodically. If you knew her send her a Christmas card or a note. Her address is :1940 Boyd Road, Room 108, Scranton, S.C. 29591.
Thanksgivings
Caryn Woodison is better
Ongoing CUC Prayer Requests
Barbara Davis, Pat Peterson , Linda Temples as they continue to deal with health problems
Frank and Betty Magaro at Brookdale – Neese Road Assisted Living, Woodstock
Please pray for needs expressed and unexpressed for friends and relatives of CUC class members who are facing illnesses, loss of loved ones, and difficult decisions at this time
Birthdays
- December 26 – Lynda Leckie
- December 27 – Jim Boswell
- December 28–
Brenda Burrell
Pat Deaton - December 29 – Lynn Adcock
December 30 – Claudia Phelps
December 31 –
Donna Grosse
Vince Grosse
Anniversaries
- December 27, 1961 – Bettie & John Goss – 55 years !
- December 28, 1963 – Pat & Grady Phillips – 53 years !
Calendar Reminders
- February 5, 2017 – CUC Super Bowl Party
- November 1,2,and 3, 2017 – CUC Annual Retreat- Winshape Center, Berry College
CUC – Sunday – December 18, 2016
The Nurturing Community:
Not neglecting to meet together, as is the habit of some, but encouraging one another, and all the more as you see the Day drawing near. – Hebrews 10:25
Do nothing from rivalry or conceit, but in humility count others more significant than yourselves. – Philippians 2:3
Sunday, December 18, 2016
The Redemption of Scrooge – Joy
This Sunday Terri Long, wife of Mike Long, will be our speaker for CUC. She will be covering the final chapter in “The Redemption of Scrooge – Joy”.
CUC Refreshments
Be sure to thank Sue & Hugh Gardner and Martha & Bill Thompson who are providing the CUC refreshments this Sunday.
CUC Attendance
Sunday, December 11, 2016
Total 110 !!!
105 members, 4 guests and 1 teacher
CHRISTMAS SPECIAL
Two seemingly unrelated statements made in CUC last Sunday came together to make a significant impact on a number of class members.
- First, Linda Boswell made a statement about the number of children being adversely affected by the increase in drug use and the limited assistance available to them.
Secondly, Kristin’s (Heiden) message encouraged us to “live in the present” and make the most of it. - After the class, several folks put those two statements together along with our long time association with Murphy-Harpst Children’s Home, The Methodist Children’s Home, and Foster Care Support Foundation to pose the question: Why don’t we “ live in the present” and do something that contributes to solving a significant problem through organizations we already support?
Why not?
After discussion with others in CUC leadership, the recommendation is to take a special offering this Sunday to be divided equally between the three organizations mentioned above. To participate please make checks payable to “CUC Class” and indicate on the memo line “Children’s Special”.
This Sunday is the last time we will meet until 2017. Don’t let procrastination be an option to” living in the present”!
Christmas and New Years CUC schedule
CUC will not be meeting on either Christmas Day or New Years Day
A Very Merry Christmas To All
Merry Christmas from the CUC Fellowship Committee. We will pass clipboard for Super Bowl Party on Jan 8. Joyous blessings!
Save the Date!
Save the date of February 5 for a CUC Super Bowl Party! Marianna Brown has announced that the party will be at the Diner at North Point beginning at 5:30 and that CUC will have the whole place to ourselves . Heavy hors’ deurves will be served. $21 per person.
Operation Christmas Child
Thanks for your contributions to Samaritan’s Purse Operation Christmas Child. Well over 1,000,000 boxes are on the way from the Atlanta area to children around the world !
Another Christmas for Children Opportunity
The Summer Lunch leadership team volunteered at the Marietta MUST Christmas Toy Shop this past week and the need for toys, blankets and stuffed animals is BIG!
The Marietta MUST Ministry Toy Shop is set up like a department store for Moms, who get to “shop” for their kids for Christmas. Each child gets one “big” toy (a doll, lego set, a skateboard etc), two small toys, a throw blanket and a stuffed animal. If the stuffed animal table is empty when it’s their turn, no animal for their kiddo. A Mom is scheduled to shop every 10 minutes, every day the shop is open, so they go through a lot of stuff very quickly. This table of animals will be gone in an hour.
Want to help? The MUST collection van will be at Roswell United Methodist Church THIS Sunday until 12:30 PM. If you would like to buy some stuffed animals to donate (or toys and blankets, too – they need it all!), just bring them with you to church on Sunday and put them in the back of the van. It will be unlocked and parked near the double doors of the Fellowship Hall
RUMC Name Tags
If you ordered a church name tag and have not received it, it is available for pick up at the Welcome Center in Building A on Sunday mornings. At other times of the week you can be retrieve it from the Church Office in Building B. If your name tag cannot be found, contact Patty Hampton at 770-261-1767. She will determine if it has been ordered or if a new order should be placed.
Trip to Israel Opportunity
Lisa Thomas has let us know that there are four places left on the March 20—30, 2017, “Life of Jesus” trip to Israel with extension to Jordon, arranged by the Biblical History Center in LaGrange. For more information contact Lisa: lisahawkinsthomas@yahoo.com
Prayer Requests
- Barbara Davis – released from the hospital this week still dealing with severe blood clotting disorder
- Julianna Goodson – for a quick recovery following a fall
- LaVerne Lamb for pain relief and good recovery following shoulder surgery
- Caryn Woodison for improvement of health problems
- Betty Williams at Atria with Health Care assistance
- Betty Dunn – now out of ICU – for continued recovery
Ongoing CUC Prayer Requests
- Pat Peterson , Linda Temples as they continue to deal with health problems
- Frank and Betty Magaro at Brookdale – Neese Road Assisted Living, Woodstock
Please pray for needs expressed and unexpressed for friends and relatives of CUC class members who are facing illnesses, loss of loved ones, and difficult decisions at this time
Birthdays
- none
Anniversaries
- Marianna & Fred Brown – December 18, 1966 – 50 years!
Calendar Reminders
- December 17 – Wright’s Christmas Open House
- December 18 – 3:00pm – 11th Annual Messiah Sing-a-Long
- February 5, 2017 – CUC Super Bowl Party
- November 1, 2,and 3, 2017 – CUC Annual Retreat- Winshape Center, Berry College
CUC Annual Super Bowl Party
The Super Bowl Party is this Sunday Feb. 7, starting at 5:30. Thank you to those who signed up to host a Super Bowl Party at their homes. Any questions, contact Pat Phillips.
CUC Annual Super Bowl Party
The Super Bowl Party is Feb. 7, starting at 5:30. Those who who have signed up to attend a Super Bowl Party should have been contacted by their host. Any questions, contact Pat Phillips.
CUC Annual Super Bowl Party
The Super Bowl Party is Feb. 7, starting at 5:30. Those who who have signed up to attend a Super Bowl Party will be contacted by their host shortly. Any questions, contact Pat Phillips
CUC Annual Super Bowl Party
The Super Bowl Party is Feb. 7, starting at 5:30. Those who who have signed up to attend a Super Bowl Party will be contacted by their host shortly. Any questions, contact Pat Phillips.
CUC Annual Super Bowl Party – A Change in Plans!
The annual Superbowl Party for CUC will again be held in individual homes, not at The Woodlands. The date and time is February 7 at 5:30. Mark your calendar and sign up on the clipboard in class or call Jeannie Ehlers for questions.
CUC Annual Super Bowl Party
The annual Superbowl Party for CUC will again be held at the Woodlands Club House. The date and time is February 7 at 5:30. The cost is $10 and a dish of your choice. Mark your calendar and sign up on the clipboard in class or call Jeannie Ehlers for questions. (Make checks payable to CUC.)
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