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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 December 2 Is the Beginning of Advent

28 Nov

Sunday, December 2, 2018 is the First Sunday in Advent.

The first Candle of the Advent Wreath is lit on the first Sunday of Advent, on December 2 this year. It is called the Prophecy Candle and reminds us that Jesus’ coming was prophesied hundreds of years before He was born. The candle’s purple color represents Christ’s royalty as the King of Kings.

Suggested Bible Reading: Luke 1:26-38

Chuck Knows Church — ADVENT WREATH. Four candles in a circle with a big one in the middle? Yep, take a moment and learn the basics about the advent wreath. And why is the pink candle…pink?

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Posted by MaryO on November 28, 2018 in Advent, Books of The Bible, Chuck Knows Church, Holidays, Posts of Interest, The Holy Bible, Videos

Tags: Advent, Advent wreath, Chuck Knows Church, Jesus, King of Kings, Luke 1:26-28, Pender UMC, Sunday Is the Beginning of Advent, video

Happy Mother’s Day!

13 May

She speaks with wisdom, and faithful instruction is on her tongue. ~ Proverbs 31:26

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Posted by MaryO on May 13, 2018 in Holidays, Mother's Day, Posts of Interest, The Holy Bible

Tags: Mothers Day, Proverbs 31:26, video

Epiphany January 6, 2018

06 Jan

One of the least understood Christian days of the year. Chuck provides some insight while having an epiphany of his own.

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Posted by MaryO on January 6, 2018 in Christmas, Chuck Knows Church, Holidays, Posts of Interest, Videos

Tags: Chuck Knows Church, Epiphany

Register NOW for Kids Day Out

01 Dec

Send your kids to Pender UMC for a morning of Christmas story time, crafts, and fun!

Open to all children age 3 (must be potty trained) through 6th grade. Cost is $10 per child, $20 per family.

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Posted by MaryO on December 1, 2017 in Children's Council, Christmas, Get Involved!, Holidays, Ministries, Pender UMC, Posts of Interest

Tags: Christmas VBS, crafts, fun, Kids Day Out, story time

Today at Pender UMC ~ November 12, 2017

12 Nov

Please join us today at our 8:15, 9:30 or 11:00 am worship services. We will bring to a conclusion the three week series on the Three Simple Rules of our founder John Wesley. These are rules which call forth the best in each of us, and challenge us to be Jesus’ disciples every day. The key to our success is in the third rule: Stay in Love with God. (Mark 12:28-34)

We also will begin to receive our Pledge Cards for your financial stewardship commitments.

Also today:

The United Methodist Women will host a Fair Trade Market after the 11am service (during the Chicken-Chili lunch) in the fellowship room and fellowship hall. The vendors will sell fair trade goods, including: food, clothing, accessories, household goods, decorations, etc. Please come peruse the merchandise and know that anything you purchase has helped to better the life of someone in a less fortunate situation than ours.

Fair trade means workers in developing countries are paid a living wage. Some of the proceeds will go to the Pender UMW for our mission work and UMCOR. Thanks for your support and happy shopping!

JLU (Jesus Loves You)

Youth Group for 4th-6th Graders

JLU (Jesus Loves You) Pender’s Junior Youth Group for grades 4 – 6 meets this Sunday, November 12th, from 5 – 7pm in the Cornerstone Room (Room 215). We will continue our study of places in the Bible.

Click here to contact Theresa O’Brien for more info