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About MaryO

Cushing's and kidney cancer (renal cell carcinoma) patient, founder, owner and webmaster of Cushing's Help and Support, web designer, piano teacher and mom. I am a Cushing's patient who has dealt with Cushing's symptoms since 1983 (or earlier) and the aftereffects of pituitary surgery since 1987. Because I had very little support for my symptoms, diagnosis and surgery, I decided to try to make things a little better for other patients and started a support site called Cushing's Help and Support in 2000. The site has grown to astronomical numbers. This disease isn't as rare as doctors have told us! In 2006, I was also diagnosed with kidney cancer (renal cell carcinoma). My left kidney and adrenal gland were removed. Having an adrenal gland removed complicates my post-Cushing's symptoms. I am not planning to have any more rare and unusual diseases. My entire bio to date can be found here: http://www.cushings-help.com/maryos_story.htm But, enough of that - it's not always about Cushing's, or even Cancer. This one is about Life!

Ephesians 5:1-2 ~ Today’s Bible Verse

07 Jan

Follow God’s example, therefore, as dearly loved children and walk in the way of love, just as Christ loved us and gave himself up for us as a fragrant offering and sacrifice to God.

~ Ephesians 5:1-2 (NIV)

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Posted by MaryO on January 7, 2017 in Books of The Bible, The Holy Bible, Today's Bible Verse

Tags: Ephesians 5:1-2, NIV, Today's Bible Verse

Child Protection Policy 2017 – It’s a New Year!

06 Jan

New Volunteers who work with children must:

(1) View the CPP Training Presentation

(2) Complete the Initial Training Form

(3) Read the Policy

(4) Complete the CPP Application and Annual Renewal Form.

Returning Volunteers must:

(1) Read the Policy

(2) Complete the CPP Application and Annual Renewal Form.

The CPP policy, training & all forms can be found on our website by clicking on this link or you can search for CPP in the search box in the upper right corner of the home page. You will be able to view and/or download the policy and print out the applicable forms.

Return completed forms to the box at the Sign-Up Center in the church lobby. There is an informational letter as well as all necessary CPP forms located in the lobby.

If you are a cluster lead or heading up a youth program, please use the informational letter as a reference.

After March 1st, if you haven’t completed your forms, you will no longer be able to volunteer with children.If you have any questions contact Heather Amos.

Please know that the safety of our children is the reason the policy exists. Thank you for your time and talents given to the children’s programs of Pender UMC.

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Posted by MaryO on January 6, 2017 in Children's Council, Get Involved!, Ministries, Pender UMC

Tags: Child Protection Policy, children

1 Peter 1:13 ~ Today’s Bible Verse

06 Jan

[ Be Holy ] Therefore, with minds that are alert and fully sober, set your hope on the grace to be brought to you when Jesus Christ is revealed at his coming.

~ 1 Peter 1:13 (NIV)

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Posted by MaryO on January 6, 2017 in Books of The Bible, The Holy Bible, Today's Bible Verse

Tags: 1 Peter 1:13, Jesus Christ, NIV, Today's Bible Verse

Isaiah 1:16-17 ~ Today’s Bible Verse

05 Jan

Wash and make yourselves clean. Take your evil deeds out of my sight; stop doing wrong. Learn to do right; seek justice. Defend the oppressed. Take up the cause of the fatherless; plead the case of the widow.

~ Isaiah 1:16-17 (NIV)