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!
Capital Fundraising Campaign “Building in Faith for the Future”
Come join us for dinner and fellowship, while at the same time raising funds for the Building in Faith for the Future Capital Campaign!
All you need to do is show up for dinner on this night, let them know you are with Pender UMC and drop your receipt in the Group Raise box! 15% of all such purchases will go directly to the Capital Campaign.
We are not allowed to ask other diners that are not part of our group to participate, so the key to making this is a success it to have lots of our Pender Family in attendance! Plus that always makes it more fun!!!!
Jason’s Deli – 12955 Fair Lakes Shopping Center – Wednesday, March 2nd from 5pm-10pm.
We will get 15% off all the orders for people who say they are with our group and put their receipts in the marked bin.
The only catch is that we need 20 people to RSVP by February 28th or they will cancel our event.
2015 Giving Statements are now available in “My Pender Page” accounts. You can click on this link to log in. Statements are found in your “Giving History.”
This would be a great time to sign up for “My Pender Page”!
For those who don’t have “My Pender Page” accounts, statements have been mailed.
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.
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Capital Fundraising Campaign “Building in Faith for the Future”
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