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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!

Your Best Super Bowl Party Yet!

18 Jan

On Sunday, February 5, 2017, millions of people will gather in their homes to watch commercials and party. In between the commercials, there is a football game as well.

The UMW has a way to make Super Bowl LI your best party yet, even though the Redskins had to stay at home. We are selling Liliana’s empanadas for you and your football-loving guests to enjoy. These things have way more filling than Tom Brady’s football, and that includes organic beef, organic chicken, or organic vegetables! Stay tuned as we may add other flavors as well.

We will be selling these award-winning, worthy-of-the-Lombardi-trophy gems after each of the services over the next three weeks – in the coat rack area. The prices are $10 for a box of 6 large (5″ empanadas) and $5 for 6 small (3″ empanadas). The proceeds of this sale will go to the UMW’s short-term mission fund, which we use to send Pender women to spread the gospel of Jesus to other countries where football means something entirely different.

Thanks for supporting us!

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Posted by MaryO on January 18, 2017 in Get Involved!, Ministries, Missions, Pender UMC, Pender Women

Tags: commercials, empanadas, Jesus, short term missions, Super Bowl Party, UMW

Philippians 2:14-16 ~ Today’s Bible Verse

17 Jan

Do everything without grumbling or arguing, so that you may become blameless and pure, “children of God without fault in a warped and crooked generation.” Then you will shine among them like stars in the sky as you hold firmly to the word of life. And then I will be able to boast on the day of Christ that I did not run or labor in vain.

~ Philippians 2:14-16 (NIV)

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Posted by MaryO on January 17, 2017 in Bible Verse, Books of The Bible, The Holy Bible, Today's Bible Verse, Videos

Tags: Philippians 2:14-16, video

Help Us Help the Homeless this Winter

16 Jan

2017 Winter Season

“If anyone has material possessions and sees his brother in need but has no pity on him, how can the love of God be in him? Dear children, let us not love with words or tongue but with actions and in truth.” 1 John 3:17-18

Pender United Methodist Church is once again honored to be hosting a Hypothermia Center in coordination with Fairfax County Fairfax Area Christian Emergency and Transitional Services (FACETS). FACETS is a non-profit organization dedicated to helping homeless in Fairfax County. Last winter there was an average of 30 to 40 guests per host church. FACETS rotates week-to-week between faith community hosting sites. Pender UMC hosting week is March 12-19.

Volunteers and donations needed for the Hypothermia Center to be hosted at Pender during the week of March 12-19th.

We will need volunteers as: greeters, meal preparers/servers/clean-up, overnight security, van drivers, and laundry care. Donations of specific food items, toiletries, gently used winter clothing (adult), monetary donations are also greatly appreciated.

Please sign up at the Sign-Up Center in the church lobby or online via the Sign-up Genius by clicking on this link or contact Jim Scheurer at either jimscheureriii@gmail.com or at 540-454-4092.

We would love to have you support our Pender Hypothermia Program

Come experience the joy of serving our homeless neighbors.

How Can I Help?

Pray
- Pray for Ministry & our Volunteers
- Pray for our Guests
- Pray for how you can use your talents to help

Donate
- Hygiene bags (toothbrush, toothpaste, shampoo)
- Backpacks
- Gloves
- Cold weather hats
- Socks & underwear

Volunteer
- Different shifts available
- Training available March 12 at Pender

“For I was hungry and you gave me something to eat, I was thirsty and you gave me something to drink, I was a stranger and you invited me in, I needed clothes and you clothed me, I was sick and you looked after me, I was in prison and you came to visit me.

Then the righteous will answer him, ‘Lord, when did we see you hungry and feed you, or thirsty and give you something to drink? When did we see you a stranger and invite you in, or needing clothes and clothe you?

When did we see you sick or in prison and go to visit you?
The King will reply, ‘I tell you the truth, whatever you did for one of the least of these brothers of mine, you did for me”

~ Matthew 25:35-40

Please consider supporting this effort by volunteering your time.

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Posted by MaryO on January 16, 2017 in Get Involved!, Ministries, Pender Men, Pender UMC

Tags: 1 John 3:17-18, donation, food, guests, homeless, Hypothermia Center, Matthew 25:35-40, meal, security, servants

Galatians 5:16 ~ Today’s Bible Verse

16 Jan

So I say, walk by the Spirit, and you will not gratify the desires of the flesh

~ Galatians 5:16

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Posted by MaryO on January 16, 2017 in Books of The Bible, The Holy Bible, Today's Bible Verse

Tags: Galatians 5:16, NIV, Today's Bible Verse

John 8:31-32 ~ Today’s Bible Verse

15 Jan

[Dispute Over Whose Children Jesus’ Opponents Are] To the Jews who had believed him, Jesus said, “If you hold to my teaching, you are really my disciples. Then you will know the truth, and the truth will set you free.”

~ John 8:31-32 (NIV)