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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!

Sunday, August 2, at Pender UMC

30 Jul

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 DIFFERENT?

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

9:15 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?

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

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Posted by MaryO on July 30, 2015 in Books of The Bible, Get Involved!, Pender UMC, Sermon, The Holy Bible

Tags: 1 Peter 1:13-16, calendar, Campmeeting, common ground, contemporary service, Dan Elmore, Directions, I Peter 1:13-19, Old School, Pastor Dan, Pender Podcast, traditional service

Common Ground for August

29 Jul

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

9:30 Common Ground – Pastor Dan

August 9 – Spiritual Exercise – Galatians 5:16-21

9:30 Common Ground – Pastor Dan

Health experts tell us that physical exercise can help us avoid bad things happening to our bodies, like heart disease or back pain. Did you know that spiritual exercise can help you stay spiritually healthy as well? Come learn a new exercise routine. We promise this one doesn’t make you sweat as much.

August 16 – So that… – John 15:5-8

9:30 Common Ground – Pastor Dan

We don’t just follow lists of rules in the Bible and practice spiritual exercise for the fun of it. There’s a purpose in mind. If you pursue this purpose, we guarantee life will

August 23 – In His House: Embrace Your Place – 1 Corinthians 12:12-27

All 3 – Pastor Dan

When we find the place we’re meant to be, we can discover more about ourselves than we thought possible.

In this two-part series, we’ll learn that the search for purpose can lead you to some unexpected places. In week one, learn to embrace the moment in time God has placed you in: you’re there for a reason. And in week two, we’ll explore how God uses highly unlikely people in highly unlikely ways to bring about highly unlikely results, when we’re just obedient.

August 30 – In His House: Unlikely – John 6:1-15

All 3 – Pastor Dan

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Posted by MaryO on July 29, 2015 in Get Involved!, Pender UMC, Sermon

Tags: 1 Corinthians 12:12-27, 1 Peter 1:13-16, common ground, Dan Elmore, Galatians 5:16-21, John 15:5-8, John 6:1-15, Old School, Pastor Dan

Today’s Bible Verse ~ Psalm 119:93

29 Jul

Today’s Bible Verse
“I will never forget your precepts, for by them you have preserved my life.” –Psalm 119:93

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Posted by MaryO on July 29, 2015 in Bible Verse, Books of The Bible, The Holy Bible, Today's Bible Verse, Videos

Tags: Psalm 119:93, Psalms, Today's Bible Verse, video

Election Officers Needed!

28 Jul

Fairfax County needs Election Officers for upcoming elections. Election officers must be registered voters in Virginia and complete required training and forms. You may choose to accept the $175 stipend for a full day, or volunteer your time.

View the “Become an Election Officer in Fairfax County” video: