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Christian Fellowship Potluck tonight!!!

noreply@blogger.com (Dr. Bill) — Fri, 05 Mar 2010 14:41:00 +0000

Hello everyone!

Just wanted to send one final reminder for tonight's Bible Study Potluck! It will be at my (Robin's) house at 67 Southview Terrace at 6:30. Take this opportunity to take a break from studying and celebrate the end of this week while fellowshiping with our brothers and sisters in Christ. Grab a bag of chips or bring a couple of cans of green beans to warm up on the stove and join us for an hour of fun.

Enjoy your weekend and hope to see you tonight!

Your Bible Study leaders :)

Potluck Friday!

noreply@blogger.com (Dr. Bill) — Thu, 04 Mar 2010 12:37:00 +0000

Hey Everyone!
I know you already received an email about our Potluck this Friday, but I just wanted to remind you. Also, I know we asked you to reply to all and let us know what you are bringing but unfortunately you cannot reply to all to a listserve. You can either email one of the leaders with what you are brining or just bring something yummy to eat. It doesn't really matter what people bring, if everyone brings desserts, we will be eating desserts for dinner....not the end of the world :) Hope to see many of you there. It is this Friday at 6:30 at Robin's house (67 Southview Terrace, off of Elmwood between South and Mt. Hope). If you have any questions you can email or call any of the leaders. My number (Mary) is 585-755-6000. Looking forward to some fellowship and fun.
Boahema, Robin and Mary

Bible Study Pot Luck changed to Friday

noreply@blogger.com (Dr. Bill) — Tue, 02 Mar 2010 03:08:00 +0000

Hello everyone,

So the plan so far has been to have a pot luck this week in place of our normal bible study, however, the second years have a panel/dinner going on that night at 6 that pertains to information about third year that will be helpful to us. Most of us are going to be there. It totally slipped our minds. So, if it okay with you all, we would like to have it Friday night at 6:30 at Robin's house ( 67 Southview Terrace, off of Elmwood between South and Mt. Hope). We hope that everyone can come out. You can stay as long as you want (aka you don't have to stay long if you don't want to).

Please let us know if this new time will conflict with any other plans. Also don't forget to email what food you will be bringing (it can be anything). Thank you so much.

PS I'm baking macroni and cheese.

Boahema, Robin and Mary

Bible Study!

noreply@blogger.com (Dr. Bill) — Tue, 23 Feb 2010 17:26:00 +0000

Hey Everyone!
     Bible study tomorrow (Weds) will be at Mary and Jen's house 128 Irvington Street at 7pm. This is our last week of Corinthians. Hope all can make it :)
     Also just wanted to give you a heads up about the future. We are planning a pot luck next week so we can have some time for fellowship before Spring break. Also, our third years are going to be pretty busy after spring break so it is also a chance for us to hang out with them. We probably will not have bible study the week before spring break due to first and second year tests. We will then start up again after spring break. Also we just wanted to mention that we are starting to look for a few first years who might be interested in leading bible study next year. Let us know if you want to be a leader.
   Hope to see you all tomorrow at 7pm.
                 Bible Study Leaders

Bible Study tomorrow

noreply@blogger.com (Dr. Bill) — Wed, 17 Feb 2010 02:39:00 +0000

Hello all!

Sorry for the last minute E-mail, but we had a couple last minute changes. The plan is for Bible Study to be at Robin and Melissa's house on Southview Terrace. We know that it is Ash Wednesday and the beginning of Lent, and some churches have services tomorrow. However, since not everyone has a service to attend, we leaders decided to go ahead with Bible Study. If you have a service at your home church and would rather attend that, we understand. If it ends early enough and you want to stop by, that would be great too! Either way, we will be doing the second half of the Corinthians chapter we started yesterday.

WHAT: Bible Study, First Corinthians

WHEN: 7:00 tomorrow 2/17 (Ash Wednesday!)

WHERE: 67 Southview Terrace (off of Elmwood between South and Mt. Hope)

Hope to see you there!

~ Mary, Boahema, and Robin

Bible Study on 2/10

noreply@blogger.com (Dr. Bill) — Tue, 09 Feb 2010 17:57:00 +0000

Hello everyone,
I hope that you are doing great! Bible Study this week be on Wednesday at 7pm at 80 Irvington Street ( Derek, Andrew and Leroy's house in the White Coat Ghetto. Thank you guys). We will be reading 1 Corinthians 15: The Resurrection of Christ and the Dead. We hope to see you all there.
Boahema, Robin and Mary

Bible Study for Wednesday 1/27

noreply@blogger.com (Dr. Bill) — Mon, 25 Jan 2010 23:20:00 +0000

Hello all!

Derek, Andrew and Leroy have graciously offered to have Bible Study at their house at 80 Irvington in the White Coat "Neighborhood" ;) We will be continuing our journey into First Corinthians, so grab your bibles and join us on Wednesday at 7:00.

WHAT: Bible Study and Fellowship, First Corinthians (Chapter 13)
WHEN: 7:00 Wednesday January 27th

WHERE: 80 Irvington in the WCG

As always, let us know if there are any questions. See you on Wednesday!

Your BIble Study Leaders

Reminder for Tonight's Bible Study: Spiritual Gifts!

noreply@blogger.com (Dr. Bill) — Wed, 20 Jan 2010 19:00:00 +0000

Just a reminder for tonight. We will also be getting final RSVPs for this Saturday's MCCF Breadfast. Hope to see you there!

WHAT: Bible Study and Fellowship, First Corinthians (Chapter 12...the spiritual gifts chapter!)
WHEN: 7:00 Wednesday January 20th

WHERE: 67 Southview Terrace (off of Elmwood in between South Ave and Mt. Hope)

If you need directions or have any questions, give any of us leaders an E-mail or call.

Blessings,

Boahema, Mary and Robin

Bible Study This Week

noreply@blogger.com (Dr. Bill) — Tue, 19 Jan 2010 23:47:00 +0000

Hello all!

Bible Study this week will be at Robin, Melissa and Mercedes house on Southview Terrace. Come and join us for our continued discussion of First Corinthians. To those first, third or fourth years who have to jet from clinic, come if you can and don't worry about being late. Hope to see you all there!

WHAT: Bible Study and Fellowship, First Corinthians (Chapter 12...the spiritual gifts chapter!)
WHEN: 7:00 Wednesday January 20th

WHERE: 67 Southview Terrace (off of Elmwood in between South Ave and Mt. Hope)

If you need directions or have any questions, give any of us leaders an E-mail or call.

Blessings,

Boahema, Mary and Robin

Missions Breakfast, Haiti update 1/23

noreply@blogger.com (Dr. Bill) — Mon, 18 Jan 2010 02:52:00 +0000

LAST CALL! Please sign up now for our Winter Missions Breakfast coming up this Saturday, January 23rd, from 9-11 am at the Rochester Academy of Medicine, 1441 East Ave. We have an array of local speakers, including Drs. Christine Birnie, Norm Wetterau, and Larry Gage who will be talking about their missions experiences and associated opportunities in India, Africa, and Nicaragua.

In addition, we'll be bringing an update about Haiti and ways that you can support the relief efforts that are going on there. At least 3 MCCF members have been actively involved, including Jeff Harp (who may be with us to share), John Seaman (who will be on his way to Haiti -- see Note below), and Alexi Matousek (who is with Dr. Farmer and group out of Boston). Let us know if you have additional contact information to share. More on Saturday!

Please call Susan (436-1628) before Thursday to confirm. We're looking forward to seeing you all!


Dr. Bill and Susan Morehouse

Note
John Seaman is leaving at the end of the week to go to Haiti with a second team and has given us the following prayer requests:

Need for networking / coordination in the midst of chaos and confusion
Safety & security – not just with people rioting, etc, but also with transport, etc. We’ll be working with Helimission using helicopters to access more remote areas.
Emotional & spiritual needs of our team members / other workers facing the tremendous needs / loss
Spiritual covering – I’m sure the spiritual darkness of Haiti will be reacting. Who knows, this might deal a significant blow to the Voodoo spiritual empire?

Links

Missions Breakfast Flyer: www.grmccf.org/events/MDbreakfasts/1-10break.htm

Online Response Form: www.grmccf.org/response.htm

Rochester Academy of Medicine: www.grmccf.org/events/academy.htm

MCCF Activities: www.grmccf.org/activities

Morehouse Christmas Newsletter: www.nadegave.com/2009

Bible Study This Week

noreply@blogger.com (Dr. Bill) — Tue, 12 Jan 2010 17:08:00 +0000

Hey Everyone!
    Hope you all had a great break and are getting back into the swing of things. I just wanted to let you know that we are going to have bible study this Wednesday at 7pm at Mary and Jen's place (128 Irvington St). I hope you can all make it. We will continue where we left off and we also have information on the next Christian Physicians Breakfast which will be on January 23rd.
       Hope to see you tomorrow,
                    You BS leaders

Conscientious objection and opting out of sessions

noreply@blogger.com (Dr. Bill) — Thu, 07 Jan 2010 23:07:00 +0000

Hey guys,

I just wanted to remind you guys that the school has in a place a policy for opting out of educational experiences that a student finds objectionable. I was less than thrilled about the way the human sexuality lectures and small groups were run and I just wanted to pass along an email discussion with Dr. Markakis as I am opting out of some future ACE sessions. So bottom line, it is your education, and it should be handled in a way you feel is appropriate. If you are uncomfortable with material, you have the right in our student handbook to learn it in a way that is consistent with your beliefs and faith.

Regarding the upcoming conferences I see your request to opt out, ie not attend, and that is noted (and accepted). As you may be aware, the School has a Policy in place, regarding 'opting out for conscientious objection' (I've cut and pasted a portion of it below; the full policy is in the Handbook). With regard to this conference and the content, as you note, you will be held responsible for the material, understanding the options, risks and benefits. Please note, there is some content about Emergency procedures, and you are responsible for knowing that material; as well, if you are unable to provide a patient's request, you should know how/where to refer a patient for the services they seek.

I do recommend you meet with your Advisory Dean to discuss accommodations in Years 3 and 4. As below, students cannot opt out of participating in educational experiences that involve emergency health care.

Effective March 11, 2009, the SMD has a new policy that allows students to opt out of specific (non emergency) educational experiences due to conscientious objection. If a student's conscientious objection and anticipated absence or non participation in educational experiences, substantially alters the depth and integrity of the educational requirements for University of Rochester medical students, a review committee will determine the reasonableness of the anticipated non participation. The student may appeal an adverse review committee decision to the MSPRB, whose decision will be final.

A student who complies with the required notification and approval process, can not be required by faculty, residents, the hospital or a member of its medical staff to participate in any (non emergency) health care or research activity related to the conscientious objections.

Please note, students with approved requests can not opt out of participating in educational experiences that involve emergency health care. Because students with must participate in the care of patients during emergency situations, they will not be exempted for being evaluated on the educational content and must demonstrate (via means other than the actual procedures of the area of objection) the expected level of competence. The URSMD is not responsible for providing tutoring and/or academic support to assist a student with meeting the academic standards.

Bryan Stanistreet

bible study

noreply@blogger.com (Dr. Bill) — Tue, 05 Jan 2010 23:35:00 +0000

Hey everyone!
Hope everyone had a great Christmas break! Robin, Bohema and I decided to take this week off and start BS again next week. We are not exactly sure where it will be but we will tell you as soon as we know. I am excited to see you all again!
Mary, Robin and Bohema

Happy New Year!

noreply@blogger.com (Dr. Bill) — Fri, 01 Jan 2010 19:55:00 +0000

Susan and I would like to wish you a Happy New Year, share a couple links about how our family and ministry are doing, and invite you to the next MCCF Breakfast coming up in 3 short weeks! After reading and responding to the Breakfast flyer, scroll down for links to our family Christmas report and Grapevine newsletter:

Please Join us at our Winter

Christian Physicians Breakfast

January 23rd, 2010, 9-11 am

at the Rochester Academy of Medicine, 1441 East Avenue

Focus on Missions

Presenters:

Dr. Christine Birnie (Pharmacology) - Puné, India
Dr. Norm Wetterau (Family Medicine) - Burundi, Africa
Dr. Larry Gage (Cardiology) - Nicaragua
Dr. Lisa Harris (Med-Peds) - Kenya

Come hear how some of your colleagues have crossed cultures to share their faith and skills with people groups in need

RSVP by January 20th

to susan@harpsongs.com or 436-1628

Cost $10 for students and $15 for community caregivers,
payable at the door

(Please note: MCCF ends up paying for "no-shows")

Links:

Morehouse Family Christmas Report: www.nadegave.com/2009
His Branches Grapevine Newsletter: www.hisbranches.org/grapevine/Grapes12-09.pdf
MCCF Missions Breakfast Flyer: www.grmccf.org/events/MDbreakfasts/1-10break.htm

Online Response Form: www.grmccf.org/response.htm

Rochester Academy of Medicine: www.grmccf.org/events/academy.htm

MCCF Activities: www.grmccf.org/activities

Blessings!

Bible Study Tomorrow!

noreply@blogger.com (Dr. Bill) — Wed, 02 Dec 2009 01:07:00 +0000

Welcome back everyone,

So we are surely still having bible study this week. We will have it my and Ellegant's apartment in Goler House Apt. # 536 , tomorrow (Wednesday) at 7pm. there is plenty of parking. just come to the main entrance and we will buzz you up. We hope to see you all there :)

Boahema, Robin and Mary

Summer 2010 Mission Opportunities

noreply@blogger.com (Dr. Bill) — Thu, 19 Nov 2009 20:06:00 +0000

Lawndale Summer Medical Project
Project Location: Chicago, Illinois
Dates: Tue, June 29 - Sat, July 31, 2010

Whole Person Care Preceptorship
Project Location: Redlands, CA
Dates: Sat, June 12 - Wed, July 14, 2010

The Summer Medical Institute (SMI)
Project Location: Harlingen, TX
Dates: Sat, July 3 to Sat, July 31, 2010

Special International Option! : SMI Northwest Team
Project Location: Papua, Indonesia
Dates: Thurs, July 29 through Sun, Aug 15, 2010

Click here for full details.

Bible Study Tomorrow!

noreply@blogger.com (Dr. Bill) — Wed, 18 Nov 2009 00:59:00 +0000

Hey everyone!
First of all, congratulations to the first years for completed the test Monday. I'm sure you all did well and I hope you found a good way to reward yourself last night. Bible study will be at Mary and Jen's house this week (128 Irvington). Please join us at 7pm for some fellowship and prayer. I will provide something other than Wegman's cookies this time :)
Hope to see you there.

What: Bible Study
Where: 128 Irvington
When: 7pm

Hope to see you there,
Your christian fellowship leaders

Directions to Bible Study Dinner

noreply@blogger.com (Dr. Bill) — Wed, 11 Nov 2009 02:47:00 +0000

Thanks to all who RSVP'd either yay or nay. For those of you who can make it, below are directions for getting there. I know some people are planning on car-pooling, so feel free to contact anybody if you need a ride (Robin's number is 937-371-4737, Mary's is 585-755-6000 and Boahema's is 301-452-3076). If you didn't RSVP but can now make it, please let me (Robin) know ASAP so I can pass the word along to Mrs. Morehouse.

Remember, it's tomorrow (Wednesday) at 6:30 at the Morehouses.

Here are the directions from Susan:
"We live at 374 Wellington Ave. which runs parallel to Genesee Street near Wilson Magnet High School. The corner we live on is Wellington and Aldine St. Aldine runs along the north side of Wilson High School - we are two blocks up on the left hand side as you approach Wellington. Wellington also runs from Chili Avenue and Sawyer Street. Hope this places it for you."

See you tomorrow, and if not, good luck studying!
~ Robin, Mary and Boahema

Bible Study, RSVP for Dinner

noreply@blogger.com (Dr. Bill) — Sun, 08 Nov 2009 23:47:00 +0000

As we discussed last week, this week's Bible Study is a dinner held at with our advisers, Dr. Bill and Susan Morehouse. The dinner will be at their house and we will be joined by a few other doctor couples in the area. We have a main dish, a side, a salad, and a dessert, and Mrs. Morehouse said we could maybe bring bread and maybe another side and dessert. Mrs. Morehouse needs to know how many people to plan for, so please RSVP to me as SOON as possible, so I can give her a count by Tuesday morning.

Please RSVP to me by tomorrow (Monday) night and let me know if you would be interested in bringing one of the three possible additions.

Thanks everyone!
~ Robin

Save the Date - 1/23/10

noreply@blogger.com (Dr. Bill) — Fri, 06 Nov 2009 13:17:00 +0000

The date is set for our MCCF Winter Breakfast focusing on Missions -
Saturday morning, January 23rd - and we're looking for more good
speakers. If you, or anyone you know, has gone on a medical missions
trip this past year and would like to share with our group about it,
please let us know.

So far we have Dr. Christine Birnie coming to present on an exciting
trip to Puné, India, that she and her group will have just come back
from. We're looking for about 3 other speakers to join us, so send your
suggestions as soon as they cross your mind.

Blessings!
Dr. Bill and Susan Morehouse
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Reminder for Tonight

noreply@blogger.com (Dr. Bill) — Wed, 04 Nov 2009 18:35:00 +0000

Just a friendly reminder for tonight's Bible Study!

WHAT: Bible Study of First Corinthians
WHEN: Wedensday, November 4 at 7:00
WHERE: Rusty's house; 68 Whiteford Rd.
WHAT TO BRING: Bibles

Blessings,
Robin, Mary and Boahema!

This Week's Bible Study

noreply@blogger.com (Dr. Bill) — Tue, 03 Nov 2009 02:57:00 +0000

Rusty has kindly offered to host this week's Bible Study at his house. It is located on 68 Whiteford Rd, and he says there is on street parking. He also said to just come in through the side door. So bring along your bibles and join us for continued discussion of First Corinthians.

WHAT: Bible Study of First Corinthians
WHEN: Wedensday, November 4 at 7:00
WHERE: Rusty's house; 68 Whiteford Rd.
WHAT TO BRING: Bibles

Blessings,
Robin, Mary and Boahema!

Tomorrow's Bible Study

noreply@blogger.com (Dr. Bill) — Tue, 27 Oct 2009 21:52:00 +0000

Congrats first and second years for finishing your exams yesterday and today! Also congrats to any other upperclassmen who have been finishing up rotations and shelfs, etc. :)

Sorry for the late notice on this, but tomorrow's meeting is going to be at my house. Join us for some time of fellowship and time with the Word as we delve more into Corinthians. We had a great fellowship last week talking about marriage, and we'll be continuing that discussion. Looking forward to seeing you there!

WHAT: Bible Study of First Corinthians
WHEN: Wedensday, October 28 at 7:00
WHERE: Robin and Melissa's House, 67 Southview Terrace
WHAT TO BRING: Bibles

Blessings,
Robin, Mary and Boahema

Last Call for MD Breakfast

noreply@blogger.com (Dr. Bill) — Mon, 12 Oct 2009 01:47:00 +0000

We've heard from a lot of you (thanks!), but want to give everyone else a last chance to sign up for our next Breakfast which will be held this coming Saturday morning, October 17th, from 9-11 am at the Academy of Medicine, 1441 East Avenue. Dr. Hank Paszko* will be sharing on the topic "Serving in Uncertain Times - Maintaining personal balance in a time when social and economic factors are pressing in on medical practice from all directions."

Please RSVP before Wednesday at midnight using our Response page or by contacting Susan by email (susan@harpsongs.com) or phone (436-1628). Be sure to note location (click here for Directions to the Academy of Medicine).

Hope to see you soon!
Dr. Bill and Susan Morehouse

* Hank is the Medical Director of Churchville-Chili Family Medicine. He did his undergraduate work as an English major at Columbia University and attended medical school at the University of Rochester where he received a Reader's Digest international fellowship to do medical work in Zambia, Africa during his last year. After graduation he did an additional year of post doctorate training in Orthopedic Surgery before completing his residency in Family Medicine. He recently received a Master of Arts in Theology from Northeastern Seminary and serves as Pastor of Faith Community Church in LeRoy. Hank has been married for over twenty years and has four children.