1503 Butterfly Place, Hillsborough, North Carolina 27278, United States

FUNERAL PLANNING SEMINAR

THREE SESSION SERIES

MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 12, 19, AND 26

AT 9:00 TO 10:30 AM

5:00 TO 6:30 PM

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FUNERAL PLANNING SEMINAR

SUMMIT UNITED METHODIST CHURCH,

2917 Aspen Dr, Durango, CO

$25.00 @ for materials. Brand new workbook included.

At the time of death of a loved one, a family is overwhelmed with emotions. It is a very difficult time to make decisions, especially without knowledge of their loved one’s preferences. By attending this seminar (at any age) and writing your desires for the celebration of your life, you are giving them a great gift. This seminar - and the newly recreated materials -will be led by Rev Linda Foster Momsen.

To sign up, email me at fostermoms27@gmail.com OR

call Summit UMC at 970-247-4213

See comments from former participants in the seminar shown below.

POTENTIAL upcoming classes

COUPLES WORKSHOP - THE FIVE LOVE LANGUAGES DATE: TBD

1503 Butterfly Place, Hillsborough, NC

According to Dr. Gary Chapman, there are 5 love languages:

WORDS OF AFFIRMATION
ACTS OF SERVICE
RECEIVING GIFTS
QUALITY TIME
PHYSICAL TOUCH

Each one is important and expresses love in its own way. Learning your partner's and your own primary love language will help create a stronger bond in your relationship. Each couple will receive a copy of the book as well as information about various combinations of the languages. (maximum 10 couples)

Please email fostermoms27@gmail.com or phone to register for this couples only class.

$20 per couple

LET THE CHOICE BE MINE SEMINAR

The May 9th 2019 "Let the Choice be Mine" seminar was well received. Here is a sampling of some of the evaluation form comments:

The workshop was very helpful - some of the material was new to me.
I loved being in your lovely home and outdoor spaces.
The leadership was wonderful and also helpful - could have heard less of the green burial pitch.
Linda's leadership was great - kept us on topic.
The written materials were most helpful - a guide to getting organized.
Appreciated leaders guidance, materials provided and very enriching input from participants.
I liked the casual, homey, relaxed atmosphere of the private residence.
Thanks for the delicious lunch!!

Synopsis of LINda's spiritual memoir

Linda Foster Momsen’s book, What I Didn’t Know Then: A Woman’s Journey of Feminism, Family and Faith, was released at the Annual Conference session of the Northern Illinois Conference, United Methodist Church.

Foster Momsen served five churches in northern Illinois before retiring in 2005. What I Didn’t Know Then traces her path from traditional housewife to one of the pioneering clergywomen within the United Methodist denomination.

The book signing was part of a national celebration marking the 50th anniversary of the ordination of women within the United Methodist Church.

Called to the ministry as a teenager in the early 1960s, Linda was told by her pastor that she had misunderstood God’s message, since women could not be pastors. Her options, she was told, were to marry a minister or become a missionary.

Linda married her high school sweetheart, who was drafted and served in Fischbach Germany. When the couple returned to the United States, she became involved in the growing feminist movement.

By the mid 1970s, Foster Momsen followed her call, earning her Master of Divinity at Garrett-Evangelical Theological Seminary in Evanston, Illinois, in June 1979. What I Didn’t Know Then traces…

the cultural revolution of the 1970s
the challenges facing working couples as they negotiated a changing view of marriage and parenting
the pioneering work that Foster Momsen did to break down barriers, leading toward greater acceptance of women as clergy
the issues now facing the United Methodist Church, including the banning of union ceremonies for gay couples, a stand that resulted in a church trial of a Methodist minister in 1999.

Discussion questions for small group facilitation conclude the book.

The book is available from:

Purple Crow Book Store

109 W. King Street

Hillsborough, NC 27278

919-732-1711

by contacting Linda at 919-895-8614

Foster Momsen and her husband Bruce split the year between Durango, Colorado (May through October) and Hillsborough, North Carolina (November through April) where each of their daughters live. She is at last fulfilling her pastor’s prediction—being a missionary — to a red state!

What I Didn’t Know Then was published by GoldenTree Communications.

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FEEDBACK FROM RECENT REGRET PREVENTION CLASS (held on February 25, 2019)

Comments from the recently completed "REGRET PREVENTION" class included the following:

"Loved the quotations and meeting the other ladies. {Their} stories are powerful."

"I liked the way you brought examples and personal stories into the discussion."

Did the course cause you to make any changes? "Yes - [I} thought a lot about anyone I need to forgive and some things to improve going forward and I also thought about a comple of people I will ask to forgive me and I will apologize for causing friendship{s} to end..."

"I thing you have a special way of bringing people together."

"Definitely appreciate being able to meet in your cozy living room!"

IS YOUR HOUSE IN ORDER (AND I DON’T MEAN HOME MAINTENANCE)

Dearly Beloved,

My experience in ministry has led me to a passionate desire regarding “Regret Prevention”. At every deathbed someone says, “I didn’t expect the end so quickly”. And for far too many there is the deep sorrow of loss, complicated by failure to resolve some old “business”. The two public figures that currently have not received our corporate forgiveness are Senator Trent Lott and Cardinal Bernard Law.

Forgiveness of others and of oneself is the poignant theme that emerges as a painful end-of-life lesson for a dying man, in the best-selling book Tuesdays With Morrie by Mitch Albom. Like so many of us who are deeply hurt when a friend disappoints us, Morrie had never forgiven his friend for not coming to see his wife when she was terminally ill in the hospital. Although his friend later asked for Morrie's forgiveness, explaining that he had shown his own weakness and inability to cope with illness and death, Morrie was not able to forgive him. On his deathbed, Morrie realizes the pain and emotional suffering that he has carried with him throughout his life because he could not forgive his friend. Failing to reconcile unresolved anger and blame for past hurt or offense can cause immeasurable physical, spiritual, and emotional health problems in people's lives.

I urge each of us NOW to prayerfully consider the following actions in our relationships:

Each parent and grandparent to write a letter about what they particularly loved about their child/grandchild, moments when they were proud, positive characteristics they see developing, how much they are valued. Say those treasured words “I am proud of you”.
Write a similar note to (or initiate a conversation with) your spouse and/or a good friend, expressing appreciation for shared memories, the gifts of the other, and your value of the long-term relationship.
Perhaps everyone has regrets in long-term relationships. Ask God for the courage to discuss the memory with your loved one, to acknowledge the mistakes, and affirm your mutual love. Freely say those challenging words “I am sorry for hurting you.”

All major religious traditions and wisdoms extol the value of forgiveness. Forgiveness has been advocated for centuries as a balm for hurt and angry feelings. Professionals have observed from clinical practice that forgiveness can lead to decreased anger, depression, anxiety and stress, as well as enhanced well being, including peace of mind.

God generously gives us grace, even though we are not worthy, even though we have all fallen short, even though we have messed up. A very helpful new book for particularly complicated relationships is Forgive for Good: A Proven Prescription for Health and Happiness by Dr. Fred Luskin.

We can trust in God’s amazing grace, unearned love to empower us toward these actions. We are urged to prevent regrets later by communicating the loving acceptance now. Lets’ get busy.

God bless you,

Linda Foster Momsen, www.lindafostermomsen.com

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COUPLES WORKSHOP - THE FIVE LOVE LANGUAGES DATE: TBD

LET THE CHOICE BE MINE SEMINAR

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Synopsis of LINda's spiritual memoir

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FEEDBACK FROM RECENT REGRET PREVENTION CLASS (held on February 25, 2019)

IS YOUR HOUSE IN ORDER (AND I DON’T MEAN HOME MAINTENANCE)

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