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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 ~ Joel 2:23

20 Sep

Today’s Bible Verse
“Be glad, people of Zion, rejoice in the LORD your God, for he has given you the autumn rains because he is faithful. He sends you abundant showers, both autumn and spring rains, as before.” –Joel 2:23

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Posted by MaryO on September 20, 2015 in Bible Verse, Books of The Bible, The Holy Bible, Today's Bible Verse, Videos

Tags: Joel, Joel 2:23, Today's Bible Verse, video

Today at Pender UMC ~ September 20, 2015

20 Sep

Please join us for a wonderful time of worship this Sunday, September 20th, at our 8:15, 9:30 & 11:00 worship services.

Both Pastor Kenny & Pastor Dan will continue their sermon series based on our church-wide study, “A Disciple’s Path” and will be preaching on “The Path of Biblical Prayer” (Matthew 6:5-15)

Building intimacy in a human relationship requires careful attention and intentional discipline. In the same way, prayer is about cultivating a relationship with God and that also takes time. How do we do that?

For a list of small groups currently participating in our church-wide study, click here.

For more information about our upcoming sermons, click here.

Listen to 239 past sermons by Pastors Kenny Newsome, Dan Elmore and others in the Pender Podcast.

What to expect at Pender UMC

Directions to Pender

Calendar of Events

Also today:

Sunday School, 9:30
New Sunday School class at 10:45 until noon for 4th through 6th graders in room 124. Contact Caroline Anderson if you have any questions.
All Hands Volunteer Day, Pender Regift Thrift Store, 1:00 pm
Turning Point Youth
Turning Point Youth Parents’ Meeting 7pm

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Posted by MaryO on September 20, 2015 in Bible Study, Get Involved!, Pender UMC, Sermon

Tags: A Disciple's Path, common ground, Dan Elmore, Matthew 6:5-15, Parent Meeting, Pastor Dan, Pender Regift Thrift Store, sermon series, Sunday School, traditional service, Turning Point Youth Ministry

Today’s Bible Verse ~ Isaiah 46:4

19 Sep

Today’s Bible Verse
“Even to your old age and gray hairs I am he, I am he who will sustain you. I have made you and I will carry you; I will sustain you and I will rescue you.” –Isaiah 46:4

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Posted by MaryO on September 19, 2015 in Posts of Interest

Tags: Isaiah, Isaiah 46:4

Items of the Week

19 Sep

Items of the Week for Western Fairfax Christian Ministries:

Canned Fruit & Juice

Donations can be left in the blue grocery cart located in the coat rack area at the Church.

DON’T HAVE TIME TO SHOP for “Items of the Week”?
You can make a financial contribution – by cash, check or online using direct ACH or a credit card -to the WFCM food pantry.

IMPORTANT – Mark your donation to “WFCM Food Pantry” -if giving online, choose the Miscellaneous fund and write “WFCM Food Pantry” in the optional description box that pops up. That way we’ll be sure your donation is handled the way you want. This will be recorded as your giving and is tax deductible.