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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!

Items of the Week

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Items of the Week for Western Fairfax Christian Ministries:

Hamburger Helper, Jelly & Cans of Chick Peas

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.

 
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Posted by on August 1, 2015 in Get Involved!, Missions, Pender UMC

 

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Today’s Bible Verse ~ Psalm 119:114

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Today’s Bible Verse

“You are my refuge and my shield; I have put my hope in your word.” –Psalm 119:114

 

 

 

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Counters Needed!

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Do you like to count money and operate a spreadsheet? Do you have the gift of administration? If so, we can use your help on Sunday mornings counting our worship offerings and making sure they get securely deposited in the bank. 

The counting committee is in need of counters to help on Sunday mornings.

  • Counters are placed on teams of 3 people (with no related people on a team)
  • Each team is scheduled to count about once every 2 months.
  • The teams count offerings for all 3 services, and Sunday School, on their scheduled Sunday.
  • They normally start following the 8:15 service, and continue to count after Common Ground and the 11:00 services.
  • Teams are usually done by the time the 11:00 service lets out.

To be a counter, one must be a member of Pender UMC, at least a senior in high school and be proficient in Excel. Counters will be limited to a 3 year term. The Finance Committee must approve all counters.

If you are interested, please contact Sue Pierce by clicking here.

 
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Posted by on July 31, 2015 in Get Involved!, Pender UMC

 

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Today’s Bible Verse ~ John 1:12-13

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Today’s Bible Verse

“Yet to all who did receive him, to those who believed in his name, he gave the right to become children of God— children born not of natural descent, nor of human decision or a husband’s will, but born of God.” –John 1:12-13

 

 

 

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Today’s Bible Verse ~ Matthew 5:14,16

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Today’s Bible Verse

““You are the light of the world. A town built on a hill cannot be hidden. In the same way, let your light shine before others, that they may see your good deeds and glorify your Father in heaven.” –Matthew 5:14,16

 

 

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