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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!

Today’s Bible Verse ~ 1 Peter 3:18

14 Nov

Today’s Bible Verse
“For Christ also suffered once for sins, the righteous for the unrighteous, to bring you to God. He was put to death in the body but made alive in the Spirit.” –1 Peter 3:18

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Posted by MaryO on November 14, 2015 in Bible Verse, Books of The Bible, The Holy Bible, Today's Bible Verse, Videos

Tags: 1 Peter, 1 Peter 3:18, First Epistle of Peter, Today's Bible Verse

Tonight at 7:00 pm ~ Dessert and Coffee with the Pastors

13 Nov

Dessert and Coffee with the Pastors & Open Mic Friday Night — Nov. 13th at 7pm

Join us this Friday evening, November 13, at 7pm, for dessert and coffee (and other beverages) as we celebrate the conclusion of our church-wide study and message series, “A Disciple’s Path.” We had a great turn out at the opening celebration, and if you attended that, we’d love for you to invite a friend this time!

If you didn’t sign up, please come any way!
Open Mic!

During our time together we will have an “open-mic” time of testimony sharing regarding your experiences through small groups and diving deeper into what it means to follow the disciple’s path through our prayers, presence, gifts, service, and witness. We will also share information about our upcoming Advent message series and group experience entitled, “Under Wraps: The Gift We Never Expected.”

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Posted by MaryO on November 13, 2015 in Bible Study, Get Involved!, Ministries, Pender UMC, Small Groups

Tags: A Disciple's Path, Advent, coffee, Dan Elmore, dessert, Open Mic, Pastor Dan, Pastors, Small Group, Under Wraps: The Gift We Never Expected

Today’s Bible Verse ~ Colossians 1:9

12 Nov

For this reason, since the day we heard about you, we have not stopped praying for you. We continually ask God to fill you with the knowledge of his will through all the wisdom and understanding that the Spirit gives. ~

Colossians 1:9

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Posted by MaryO on November 12, 2015 in Books of The Bible, The Holy Bible, Today's Bible Verse

Tags: Colossians, Colossians 1:9, Today's Bible Verse

Today’s Bible Verse ~ 1 John 2:15-16

11 Nov

Today’s Bible Verse

“[On Not Loving the World] Do not love the world or anything in the world. If anyone loves the world, love for the Father is not in them. For everything in the world—the lust of the flesh, the lust of the eyes, and the pride of life—comes not from the Father but from the world.” –1 John 2:15-16

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Posted by MaryO on November 11, 2015 in Books of The Bible, The Holy Bible, Today's Bible Verse

Tags: 1 John, 1 John 2:15-16, First Epistle of John, Today's Bible Verse

Next to last Pender Renovation Preview Meeting TODAY at 11:00am

10 Nov

Please join us for one of the Building Committee Preview Meetings to be held in Room 215 (Cornerstone Room) on the following dates:

Nov. 10th at 11:00 am

Nov. 15th at 5:00 pm

Committee members will present the concept-level plan for Pender’s renovation and be available to answer questions. Please sign up on the Connection Card on Sunday indicating the date you plan to attend.