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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 Samuel 16:7

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Today’s Bible Verse

“But the LORD said to Samuel, “Do not consider his appearance or his height, for I have rejected him. The LORD does not look at the things people look at. People look at the outward appearance, but the LORD looks at the heart.”” –1 Samuel 16:7

 

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Book Lover’s Group

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Our next meeting is Sunday, August 9, at 7 pm at Sue LeStrange’s house.

We will be discussing Americanah by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie. Please contact Susan LeStrange if you have any questions, by clicking on this link.

 

September’s book is:

Boys in the Boat by Daniel James Brown.

 
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Posted by on August 3, 2015 in Get Involved!, Pender UMC

 

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Today’s Bible Verse ~ James 1:22

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Today’s Bible Verse

“Do not merely listen to the word, and so deceive yourselves. Do what it says.” –James 1:22

 

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It’s Choir Registration Time Again!

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Welcome to Pender’s Music Ministry!

The Music Ministry at Pender is dedicated to using God’s gift of music to joyfully lift praises to His name! Our primary focus is to enhance our worship experience at Pender through music.

We have groups of all ages, sizes and abilities. All of our music groups are comprised of dedicated volunteers who love music and understand its ability to make the heart and soul soar. Children as young as preschool age are having fun and enjoying Christian fellowship by singing and ringing praises to God, and learning what it means to become a worship leader. Friendships and bonds are formed in these groups that can last a lifetime. We learn and present a variety of musical styles in worship, from classical to contemporary. We strive to understand how an anthem’s text or a melodic line in a handbell piece conveys God’s love for all. Through our understanding, we help our congregation know God better, so that in turn, we all may become “Disciples for Christ.”

Our goal is to involve every person who wishes to glorify God through music. There is something for every music lover at Pender. You do not need to know how to read music to sing or ring with us! If you love to sing or play an instrument, we would love to have you join us. If you enjoy handbells and want to join a handbell group, please come!

 

Adult Groups

  • Sanctuary Choir, rehearses Thursdays 7:30 -9 pm
  • Revelation Ringers (adult beginner handbells), rehearses Tuesdays 6-6:45 pm in the Sanctuary
  • Carillon Ringers (intermediate handbells), rehearses Tuesdays 7-7:45 pm in the Sanctuary
  • Joy Ringers (advanced handbells), rehearses Tuesdays 7:45-8:45 pm in the Sanctuary

Even if you are a  returning member, please register anyway so that we can make sure everything is up to date and in the same place.

Registration opens August 2, 2015.

Register for Adult Sanctuary Choir through My Pender Page > My Overview > Available Registrations

Register for Adult Handbell Choirs through My Pender Page > My Overview > Available Registrations

If you do not have a My Pender Page, registration information is here.

 

Children and Youth

Registration opens August 2, 2015.

Register for Pender Youth Music Ministry through My Pender Page > My Overview > Available Registrations

Register for Pender Children’s Music Ministry through My Pender Page > My Overview > Available Registrations

Register for Pender Preschool/Kindergarten Music Ministry  through My Pender Page > My Overview > Available Registrations

If you do not have a My Pender Page, registration information is here.

 
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Posted by on August 2, 2015 in Music, Pender UMC

 

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Today, August 2, at Pender UMC

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Please join us this Sunday, August 2, in worship at the 8:15, 9:30 and 11:00 Services.        

2015 August CAMPMEETING – HOLINESS: DO I REALLY LIVE DIFFERENTLY?

August 2 – I’m A Christian So What? – I Peter 1:13-19

8:15 and 11 – Pastor Kenny

Holiness or being holy isn’t even a word in our vocabulary. Yet, it is the results of anyone who is trying to live like Jesus. Or it should be. We have been told come to Jesus and believe but is that all? Does it mean changes in me as to how I talk and how I act and how I live?


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August 2 –More Than Do’s & Don’ts 1 Peter 1:13-16

9:30 Common Ground – Pastor Dan

When some folks think of the Bible, they envision not much more than a list of do’s and don’ts. To be honest, many Christians have reinforced that idea. Yes, there are some do’s and don’ts in the Bible, but there’s a bigger picture at stake. What is it? Join us and find out

For more information about our upcoming sermons, click here.

Listen to 230 past sermons by Pastors Kenny Newsome, Dan Elmore and others in the Pender Podcast.

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