Weekly Update

Greetings - hope eveyone is having a great week and gearing up for the Super Bowl Party this Sunday! Looks like there is some pretty tasty food that has already been posted - I can't wait. Just wanted to pass along the following:

- Mark you calendars for Sunday, 2/17 as we are blessed to have Rev. Diana Holbert, Associate Minister - Education and Spiritual Formation visiting TwoBecomeOne sometime during the last 15 minutes of class that day. Dr. Holbert is our newest associate minister as she joined the CRUMC church family on June 15 of last year. We look forward to her visit!

- "Lead the Vision" Church-Wide Leadership Conference this Saturday, Feb. 2 (7:45am - 12:30 pm, Upper Room). All members of the church are invited to this Leadership Training to learn what church committees do, how a program comes to life and policies that govern ministries. A wonderful opportunity for anyone interested to come and hear more about all the Lay Leadership Committees. Questions? E-mail vision@crumc.org


- If you would like to sign up to receive the CRUMC weekly e-mail newsletter titled E-Connections then navigate to the Links section on top right of this page, click on Custer Road United Methodist Church (which will open up to the CRUMC home page), then click on Sign Up for E-Connections and provide you email address. The newsletter is e-mailed every Thursday and gives a snapshot of upcoming events, news, etc in a quick and easy read format.


This upcoming Sunday we continue our study of the book of Daniel (chapters 3 & 6). Have a great remainder of the week and looking forward to seeing everyone this Sunday!

--Dan

Prayer Request

I have another prayer request to share, from Virginia Compton:
Virginia's friend Johnny's mom (Teresa) had brain surgery today to remove a tumor near her brain stem, which was just discovered over the weekend. The surgery went well and they think they got all of it, but they are waiting on reports of whether or not it is cancerous. She's doing well and recovering at UT Southwestern.
Additionally, Johnny's grandfather (Teresa's father) fell this morning and is in ICU, unconscious, at Parkland. Please lift Johnny in prayer, as well as the whole Carroll/extended family.
Thank you for your prayers
In <><

Super Bowl Party!

Hi everyone, I just wanted to let ya'll know that we have decided the super bowl party will be just at Wayne and Julie's house this year - especially since they have the awesome TV! Dan and I will be providing hot dogs and sandwiches for the main course, so whatever sides ya'll want to bring, please add to the list. Since kickoff is around 5:00 we are planning to start eating around 4:30 but you are more than welcome to come whenever you like. Thanks and have a great week!

Joys and Concerns

Today we were blessed to have Scott and LeighAnn (sorry if I misspell any names!) visiting for the first time- please include them in your prayers this week!
Leslie- Their dog's tumor was benign!!
Eileen- Brett's brother will be having surgery in 1 & a half weeks. Also, the little boy she mentioned previously hwo was having surgery passed away- please lift the Cotter's in prayer.
Michelle- Her parents are on a cruise in the Panama Canal- please pray for safe travel. On Feb 5 their nephew Dylan is having heart surgery. Their grandmother is sick in the hospital with a cough, and they are unsure what the problem is.
Dan- Sister & mother are moving to Atlanta with a U-Haul

If any joys/concerns arise during the week, please send me an email and I will post it right away! Or, if you don't want it posted but want me to pray anyway, please tell me it's confidential & I will lift it in prayer on my own- s.berger [at] tcu [dot] edu.

I hope you all have a wonderful week!!
Love in <><,
Suzanne

Super Bowl Party - Reminder

Here is the list of people who have rsvp'd to the super bowl party:

Ginny & Mike
Michael & Janessa
Jason & Erica
Chad & Leslie
Karla & Keenan

If you are planning to attend, please let me know ASAP so that I can post a sign up sheet. Thanks!

Sherrye

Joys and Concerns

Jason- His cousin Avery is going through a separation & may be getting a divorce
Chad- Their Boston Terrier dog, Macie, is getting a tumor removed
Karla- Dad is able to wear an immobilizer at night; her mom is doing well taking care of him
Leslie- Her Grandfather was having back pain, and is unable to take care of her Grandmother who has altzheimers; her mom is helping out
Please continue to pray for Paul & Martha, and Rachel
Keep those who are travelling this weekend in your prayers

Have a wonderful week & God bless you all!
Love in <><,
Suzanne

Super Bowl Party

Hi everyone - Here's a quick update on the upcoming super bowl party. We are splitting the party between two houses (ours and the Rodriguzes) due to the size of the class. Please let me know by Friday Jan. 25 if you will be attending so that I will have time to post which house you will be at as well as a sign up sheet for food. Thank you all and have a great week!


Sherrye

We want to thank everyone for your prayers and support over the past couple of days. Rachel is doing great!!! The doctors are all amazed at how much progress she has made the past day. She was born 6 1/2 weeks early. Nobody knows why she decided to come early but my water broke at 2:00 p.m. Sunday afternoon and she was born at 6:10 a.m Monday morning. Even though she was really early, she still weighed in at a nice 5 pounds 6 ounces and 18" long. At this time she is off all major tubes but her feeding tube. She has been breathing on her own since Monday afternoon. We anticipate that the port (for the IV) will be removed tomorrow morning, as well as the blood-oxygen sensor. That will leave her with just the barest minimum of monitor support (which is really great!). If dirty diapers are any indication, she's definitely doing well. Martha will be discharged tomorrow (Wednesday) at some unknown time.

We appreciate all of the offers of help at this very stressful time. For now, we think we're okay, but are both certain that as soon as she actually comes home from the hospital help with meals and such will be greatly appreciated. We're both really tired right now,but we'll keep everyone up to date as much as we can.

Thank you very much!

Paul and Martha

Baby Kuykendall is here

Hi all, Paul called this morning to let us know that their baby girl was born this morning at 6:10 am. She is premature - only 33 weeks and is in the NICU at Plano Presbyterian. Her name is Rachel (spelling?) and she weighs over 5 lbs. She seems to be doing well but is having breathing trouble. Martha will be discharged on Wed and they will leave the baby in the NICU for at least 1 week. They are very sad to have to go home without her, so please pray for them in this regard and for baby Rachel's health. If you would like to visit them in the hospital they request you wait until tomorrow to do so. The class will be sending them an arrangement and they may want us to assist with food/meals after they are settled. Please keep them in your thoughts and prayers during this exciting but also difficult time. Thanks, Janessa

Joys and Concerns

Michael- Traveling to Chicago tonight through Wednesday for work.

Karla- Her dad's arm is aligning well, and he will hopefully start physical therapy soon! Please also pray for her mom to have patience & strength in caring for him!

Jason- His family friend's little girl with tumors in her brain (Taylor) has been having pain in her leg; she will undergo a long test on Friday.

Leslie- A friend lost an 8-month old baby. The funeral was on Thursday.

Suzanne- Starting back to Seminary classes this week!

May the Lord bless and keep you in all you do this week!

Love in <><,
Suzanne

Carry the Vision-This Saturday

Greetings everybody! Was great to see everyone this past Sunday and catch up with each other as well as enjoy good food/fellowship.


Just wanted to drop a quick reminder about the "Carry the Vision" all-church Christian Education Training Event this Saturday (1/12) from 8:30 - noon in the Upper Room. All Sunday school leaders/teachers/shepherds/facilitators are invited and encouraged to attend. There will be break-out sessions for all ministries as well as a break-out session facilitated by Chris Bond on new teacher training open to anyone who would like tips, techniques, and help in planning to teach adult Sunday School. All 2008 Officers should have received a separate invite via e-mail and/or mail and there is no need to RSVP (childcare provided w/ advance reservation). I attended last years' event and got a lot out of it - was very beneficial. Please feel free to let me know if you have any questions.


Have a great remaider of the week!

Pics Annual Christmas Party 2007

Here are some pics from our annual Christmas party 2007.

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