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!
Every Year Pender kicks off our church year in September with fun, food and a time of fellowship. It’s a time to welcome everyone back to church after a busy summer and to re-connect with the activities in the life of the church. It is also a time to welcome newcomers and introduce them to Pender!
Pender is in need of a servant to coordinate this awesome church-wide event which will be held on Sunday, September 21, 2015, following the 11:00 service. We have many servants willing and eager to serve along side of you!
Contact Joyce Munt or indicate your interest on the Connection Card on Sunday.
“Husbands, love your wives, just as Christ loved the church and gave himself up for her to make her holy, cleansing her by the washing with water through the word,” –Ephesians 5:25-26
It’s time for the exciting, wonderful, annual youth mission trip to Philippi, West Virginia!
This year’s trip will be from July 24 – August 1, 2015. We will be working on the barn at the Ridge, turning it into a Youth Center. We will also be doing other jobs on the Ridge as well as helping Heart in Hand with projects.
For more information and permission forms click on this link.
Please join us this Sunday, June 21, in worship at the 8:15, 9:30 and 11:00 Services.
Sermon Series: STORIES
June 21 – Annual Conference Sunday. “Father Knows Best”
Using Romans 8:18-25 as a base, we will take a closer look at the significance of Father’s Day from a variety of perspectives – most importantly, God’s. Thom Jones will be preaching at 8:15 and 11:00am
What is the Annual Conference?
An Annual Conference is a regional body that governs much of the life of the “Connectional Church.” Sound confusing? We agree. Chuck will try to make sense of “Annual Conferences” when he makes a conference call.
June 21: Items of the week needed for Western Fairfax Christian Ministries to distribute to the needy in our area:
Applesauce and Fruit
46 oz. bottles of oil, fruit juices, plastic bags and egg cartons are always needed and welcome too!
Donations can be left in the blue grocery cart in the coat rack section.
June 21: The Pender Podcast is available in the iTunes Podcast series. There is no charge to subscribe or listen to past sermons. There are currently 221 sermons available. More information
June 21-July 3: Music Camp Registration is open until we reach 60 campers. There is a waitlist available. Music Camp will run from July 6-10, 2015 in the afternoon.
June 21: Philippi West Virginia mission trip permissions forms. More information
June 21: New Directions Sunday School Class. Mark Batterson’s book entitled “The Circle Maker – Praying Circles Around Your Biggest Dreams and Greatest Fears”. We meet in Rooms 218-220 at 9:30 AM. If any questions, feel free to contact Carol Wilson If any questions, feel free to contact Carol Wilson by email or at (703) 815-1744.
June 21: Sunday School Class: The Truth Project (began September 21) This Focus on the Family’s DVD series, with 26 one-half hour lessons taught by Dr. Del Tackett, is the starting point for looking at life from a Biblical perspective. lesson discusses the relevance and importance of living the Christian worldview in daily life.
June 21: Sunday School Class: The Good and Beautiful God (began September 21) (Room 205 – Library) A new Sunday School course immediately after the 9:30 am worship service led by Brian and Angie Green will be reading and discussing this book. To sign up or find out more information, please sign up on the Connection Card in the bulletin on Sunday.
June 21: Sunday School II for adults. New Study: The Good and Beautiful Community 10:45 am-noon
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