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!
Sing ‘N Celebrate, Feb. 14 @ 5-6pm Fellowship Hall
Join us to hear Pastor Dan share regarding “The Power of Prayer for America’s Future.”
Anne Graham Lotz has shared – “It’s time to stop discussing prayer and analyzing prayer….and pray!! Then keep praying until Heaven is moved and this nation is secure!”
We are enjoying our new praise band!! Come so YOU can hear them!!”
Wondering where to take your children on Sunday mornings? Below is a summary. More detailed information is available at the Welcome desk located in the main lobby and here.
NURSERY CARE ~ Birth through 2 years, 9:30 am – 12:15 pm
SUNDAY SCHOOL 1 ~ 2 yrs. – Adults, 9:30 am – 10:40 am
SUNDAY SCHOOL 2 ~ Grades 4 – Adults, 10:45 am – 12:15 pm
CHERUB CHURCH ~ 3 yrs.- Kindergarten, 10:45 am – 12:15 pm
JUNIOR FELLOWSHIP ~ Grades 1-3, 10:45 am – 11:30 am
February 14: Items of the week needed for Western Fairfax Christian Ministries to distribute to the needy in our area:
Coffee, Tea & Cocoa
(individual bags or sleeves)
46 oz. bottles of oil, fruit juices, plastic bags and egg cartons are always needed and welcome too!
Donations can be left in the blue grocery cart in the coat rack section.
February 14: The Pender Podcast is available in the iTunes Podcast series. There is no charge to subscribe or listen to past sermons. There are currently 264 sermons available. More information
February 14: Time to order mulch! This year the Pender Men are teaming with our sponsored and combining our mulch sales so that we can help each other’s programs and deliver your mulch to your driveway on Saturday March 5th. More information
February 14: Easter Story Time & Egg Hunt, Registration is open. More information
February 14: New Directions Sunday School Class. We meet in Rooms 218-220 at 9:30 AM. If any questions, feel free to contact Carol Wilson If any questions, feel free to contact Carol Wilson by email or at (703) 815-1744.
February 14: The 10:30am Sunday School Class is reading a new study by Adam Hamilton entitled Seeing Gray in A World of Black and White: Thoughts on Religion, Morality, and Politics. Contact Angie Green for more information.
February 14: Sunday School II for adults. 10:45 am-noon
February 14: The Pender Youth Orchestra, 4:15-5:00 pm. The Youth Orchestra is open to all youth grades 7 through 12 who play a wind, brass, stringed or percussion instrument. New members are always welcome! The Orchestra plays 4-5 times during Sunday morning worship from December-June. More information.
The God We Can Know, by Rob Fuquay, is a 7-week study designed to explore the “I Am” sayings of Jesus found in the Gospel of John. This series will help you find and form an answer to an essential question in our Christian faith, “Who do YOU say I am?” One by one, Jesus’ statements grab our imagination, reveal more about His identity and purpose, and connect us to the God of Moses, who spoke the first “I Am.” Experience Jesus in insightful ways that point us to a God who wants to be known.
Please join one of our following classes:
Senior High Sunday School Class at 9:30am in the Youth Room, led by Mark Atwood, beginning Feb. 14th
Monday College-Age Bible Study at 7:30pm, led by Thomas Parker & other Facilitators, beginning Feb. 15th
Tuesday Youth Bible Study at 7:30pm, led by Carrie Cahoon & Beth Petty, beginning Feb. 16th
Wednesday Adult Study at 6pm in the Fellowship Hall, led by Sean Niehoff, beginning Feb. 17th
Thursday Adult Study at 6pmin the Fellowship Hall following our Lenten Dinner, led by Pastor Dan, beginning Feb. 18th
Thursday Uncommon Men’s Group at 7pm in Room 218/220, led by Ken Dieffenderfer, beginning Feb. 18th
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