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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!

Kid’s Night Out at Pender

20 Jan

Valentine’s Day Special

When: Friday – February 13^th, 2015

Time: 6:00pm to-9:00 pm

Where: At Pender United Methodist Church

Hello Pender Parents,

Drop off your kid’s ages 3-12 years for a fun night of Valentine’s Day themed crafts, children’s activities, dinner and a movie at Pender while you go on a date with your special someone for Valentine’s Day or just take time off to unwind & relax.

Interested parents please email Sowmya Subramanian (Children’s Council) by February 8^th with Kids Name, age and allergy info for us to plan for the Kids Night out at Pender. The cost is $5 per kid or $10 per family.

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Posted by MaryO on January 20, 2015 in Holidays, Music, Pender UMC, Posts of Interest, Valentine's Day

Tags: children’s activities, crafts, dinner, Kid's Night Out, movie, Valentine

Today at Pender UMC ~ January 11, 2015

11 Jan

Please join us today in worship at the 8:15, 9:30 and 11:00 Services.

8:15 and 11:00 Services Sermon Title: Baptized, So What? (Mark 1:9-15)

9:30 Common Ground Sermon Title:The Baptism of Jesus (Mark 1:9-13)

“At that time Jesus came from Nazareth in Galilee and was baptized by John in the Jordan. Just as Jesus was coming up out of the water, he saw heaven being torn open and the Spirit descending on him like a dove. And a voice came from heaven: “You are my Son, whom I love; with you I am well pleased.”

(Mark 1:9-11)

Listen to past sermons in the Pender Podcast.

What to expect at Pender UMC

Directions to Pender

Also today:

January 11: Pender UMC Calendar Events
January 11: This Week at Pender email newsletter
January 11: Items of the week needed for Western Fairfax Christian Ministries to distribute to the needy in our area:
- Cooking Oil
- 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.
January 11 The Pender Podcast is available in the iTunes Podcast series. There is no charge to subscribe or listen to past sermons. There are currently 191 sermons available. More information
January 11: Traditional Service, 8:15 am. More information
January 11: Time Out for Parents, 9:15-10:30 am
January 11: Common Ground Service, 9:30 am. More information
January 11: Sunday School Classes. More information
January 11: 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.
January 11: 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.
January 11: 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.
January 11: Traditional Service, 11:00 am. More information
January 11: Turning Point Youth Group, 6:30 pm, with dinner. More information
January 11: Sing ‘n Celebrate, 7:30pm (Note different time!)
January 11-18, 2015: Hypothermia Shelter

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Posted by MaryO on January 11, 2015 in Bible Study, Get Involved!, Missions, Music, Pender UMC, Sermon

Tags: Bible Study, cooking oil, Genesis to Revelation, Mark 1:9-11, Mark 1:9-13, Mark 1:9-15, meeting, New Directions, Pender Podcast, Pender UMC, Rev. Kevin Havens, RevKev, sermon, Sunday School, Time Out, traditional service, Western Fairfax Christian Ministries, WFCM, Worship Service

Sing ‘n Celebrate ~ January 11 at 7:30 pm

10 Jan

Sing ‘n Celebrate ~ January 11 at 7:30 PM

Please note that we will meet for our January Sing ‘N Celebrate on the 11^th instead of the 4^th for two reasons: to avoid the long, New Year’s weekend and so that we can invite guests at our Hypothermia Shelter to attend. We hope you will plan to start the New Year with this opportunity to focus on “God’s Will For Our Lives”.

The scripture of I Peter 4:2 teaches us that followers of Christ should be willing and prepared to do God’s will and to suffer for it, if necessary. We are very much looking forward to hearing two of Pender’s younger members of our laity!! Your attendance will show your great Pender support!!

JC Reigns leads worship with both modern Christian songs and a selection of old church hymns – the aim is to meet the needs of all who attend. JC Reigns has been together for 14 years and over the course of that time, has recorded five Christian CDs and used all the proceeds to benefit world wide and local charities.

Whether you are a new Christian, or have been following Christ for years, this is just a wonderful way to gather in fellowship, sing songs to God and listen to your brothers and sisters as they share their faith. We invite you to come and bring a friend, meet other Pender People and leave with a song on your heart and the Son in your eyes.

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Posted by MaryO on January 10, 2015 in Get Involved!, Music, Pender UMC

Tags: hymns, Hypothermia Center, I Peter 4:2, JC Reigns, Sing 'n Celebrate, songs

Sunday January 11, 2015 at Pender UMC

09 Jan

Please join us today in worship at the 8:15, 9:30 and 11:00 Services.

8:15 and 11:00 Services Sermon Title: Baptized, So What? (Mark 1:9-15)

9:30 Common Ground Sermon Title:The Baptism of Jesus (Mark 1:9-13)

(Mark 1:9-11)

Listen to past sermons in the Pender Podcast.

What to expect at Pender UMC

Directions to Pender

Also today:

January 11: Pender UMC Calendar Events
January 11: This Week at Pender email newsletter
January 11: Items of the week needed for Western Fairfax Christian Ministries to distribute to the needy in our area:
- Cooking Oil
- 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.
January 11 The Pender Podcast is available in the iTunes Podcast series. There is no charge to subscribe or listen to past sermons. There are currently 191 sermons available. More information
January 11: Traditional Service, 8:15 am. More information
January 11: Time Out for Parents, 9:15-10:30 am
January 11: Common Ground Service, 9:30 am. More information
January 11: Sunday School Classes. More information
January 11: 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.
January 11: 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.
January 11: 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.
January 11: Traditional Service, 11:00 am. More information
January 11: Turning Point Youth Group, 6:30 pm, with dinner. More information
January 11: Sing ‘n Celebrate, 7:30pm (Note different time!)
January 11-18, 2015: Hypothermia Shelter

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Posted by MaryO on January 9, 2015 in Bible Study, Get Involved!, Missions, Music, Pender UMC, Sermon

Short-term Missions

09 Jan

Help Support our Mission Teams!

Thailand Short-term Mission Team:

This is short notice, but the Thailand mission team is leaving on January 12th and is collecting items for baby hygiene kits to be used in their ministry. A basket will be placed in the Narthex this Sunday, January 11th, to collect the following items that will be included in the kits:

baby nail clippers
baby rattles
teething rings

Peru Short-term Mission Team:

The Peru mission team is collecting the following items which can be left in the box marked “Peru” in the Narthex. Questions? Contact Ivelisse or Katelyn.