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!
Please join us this Sunday, July 12, in worship at the 8:15, 9:30 and 11:00 Services.
July 12 8:15 and 11 Service: RUN for Your Life – I Kings 19:1-8
The image of life as a race is used throughout the Bible. This Sunday we will see how the prophet Elijah ran for his life. We can learn some lessons here that help us in the life of race as well.
Sermon Title at 9:30 Service: “When We Can’t, God Can! — Provide (1 Kings 17:7-16)
Listen to 226 past sermons by Pastors Kenny Newsome, Kevin Havens and Dan Elmore and others in the Pender Podcast.
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At this year’s VBS, kids embarked on an icy expedition where they overcame obstacles with God’s awesome power. Kids were anchored in rock-solid Bible truths that will guide them through life’s challenges.
In addition, each day kids rotated through music, recreation, snack, craft, storytelling and even some “laboratory” time!
The VBS Final Program will be Friday, June 10 at 11 am.
At Pender’s Music Camp, rising second through sixth graders sing in choir, play Orff instruments, ring handbells, experiment with rhythm in a percussion class, learn to read music, and make crafts.
Friday afternoon traditionally concludes with musical performances which our campers perform for friends and family!
The Music Camp Final Program will be Friday, July 10 at 3:00 pm.
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Today’s Bible Verse
“Now to him who is able to do immeasurably more than all we ask or imagine, according to his power that is at work within us, to him be glory in the church and in Christ Jesus throughout all generations, for ever and ever! Amen.” –
Ephesians 3:20-21
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Please join us this Sunday, July 12, in worship at the 8:15, 9:30 and 11:00 Services.
July 12 RUN for Your Life – I Kings 19:1-8
The image of life as a race is used throughout the Bible. This Sunday we will see how the prophet Elijah ran for his life. We can learn some lessons here that help us in the life of race as well.
July 19 – Encouragement along the Way – I Kings 19:9-18
When running the race of life and trying to reach the pinnacle we are not alone. It sometimes feels that way. However, God is always with us. Let’s see if we can hear Him this Sunday.
26 July – Providing for the Race – I Kings 17:7-24
Energy, Provision, Supply those are God’s words and what He wants to do in our lives. It’s hard to see how God can provide but He always does. What is your need?
CAMPMEETING – Fruit bearing Holiness
2 August – When You See The Lord – Isaiah 6:1-8
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