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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 ~ Psalm 143:10

10 Sep

Today’s Bible Verse
“Teach me to do your will, for you are my God; may your good Spirit lead me on level ground.” –Psalm 143:10

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Posted by MaryO on September 10, 2015 in Bible Verse, Books of The Bible, The Holy Bible, Today's Bible Verse, Videos

Tags: God, Psalm, Psalm 143:10, Psalms, Spirit, will

The Pender Prime Timers

09 Sep

The Recently-and-Not-So-Recently-Retired group officially has a name: We are now the Pender Prime Timers!

Come join us at our next event on Thursday, Sept. 17th at noon. Bring something to share for lunch, and stay for some fellowship and perhaps a game or two. If you have any questions, or would like to be included on our email list, please email Becky Bryan.

The Pender Prime Timers are hitting the road! We will be traveling by bus to the Shakespeare Theatre Company in D.C. to see the matinee performance of Kiss Me, Kate on Saturday, Dec. 12.

The show starts at 2pm and the final cost will be dependent on number of attendees.We are expecting the tickets and bus ride to total about $80 per person.

Please let Cheryl Moxley know if you are interested by Thursday, Sept. 17. Sign up at the Sign-Up Center in the Narthex.

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Posted by MaryO on September 9, 2015 in Get Involved!, Pender UMC

Tags: fellowship, games, Kiss Me Kate, lunch, retired, seniors, The Pender Prime Timers

Today’s Bible Verse ~ Colossians 1:28

09 Sep

Today’s Bible Verse
“He is the one we proclaim, admonishing and teaching everyone with all wisdom, so that we may present everyone fully mature in Christ.” –Colossians 1:28

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Posted by MaryO on September 9, 2015 in Bible Verse, Books of The Bible, The Holy Bible, Today's Bible Verse, Videos

Tags: Christ, Colossians 1:28; Colossians, Epistle of Paul to the Colossians, teaching, Today's Bible Verse, video, wisdom

Prayer Shawl Ministry

08 Sep

Join us Wednesday nights at the church from 6:30 to 7:30pm, starting September 9, as we create shawls, lap afghans, and scarves, which are then given to people in need of prayers and comfort.

Beginning knitters and crocheters are welcome!

If you have any questions, please contact Susan LeStrange.

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Posted by MaryO on September 8, 2015 in Get Involved!, Pender UMC

Tags: afghan, crochet, knit, Knitting and Crochet, lap robes, Prayer Shawl, Prayer Shawl Ministry, scarves

Today’s Bible Verse ~ John 14:23

08 Sep

Today’s Bible Verse

“Jesus replied, “Anyone who loves me will obey my teaching. My Father will love them, and we will come to them and make our home with them.” –John 14:23