Okay, this post is one where I think I am actively inviting perspective and comment from others. Because I have read something, and feel I have a real "ethnocentric" block in my mental processes. I have been thinking for hours, and just cannot make sense of this passage the other way it is being presented. … Continue reading Micah 6:8 — interpreted through “social justice”
Category: Church
Scorecard — Encouraging the church to sing
I read this blog yesterday when it came out, and thought it was good enough to share, but I didn't want to just reblog it. So instead, follow the link above, and then follow my comments below on the 13 steps. One of the reasons I enjoy attending Avondale United Methodist Church is because it … Continue reading Scorecard — Encouraging the church to sing
Scout Spaghetti Dinner
Today's post is coverage of another fund-raiser for the scouting troops that call Avondale United Methodist Church their sponsor. To raise funds for camp and other activities, they presented a Spaghetti dinner today at the church, Apparently Jan. 4 is listed on some calendars as spaghetti Sunday, though I am not sure that is why … Continue reading Scout Spaghetti Dinner
Here we come a caroling
For Christmas, I choose to put together another sound bite compilation, this time of some seasonal sounds to soothe and encourage. Let me start with this French Provincial carol, a song of announcement and declaration: Masters in this Hall: This next piece is Deck The Halls, as done by the AUMC Mid-High chime choir. Follow … Continue reading Here we come a caroling
Caroling from AUMC
"Here we come A Caroling ..." "We Wish you a Merry Christmas ..." "Here we come A-Wassailing ... " "Joy to the World ..." "Silent Night ...." "Away in a Manger ..." The songs listed above are intertwined and linked in my mind, but historically that is a recent phenomenon. In doing a little web … Continue reading Caroling from AUMC
Musical Ratatouille
"...Sometimes it can just be ratatouille" I made that comment at the end of a recent conversation and realized I had a great headline/subject for a blog post. The topic was church music, in particular, special music and worship music for services. We are a performance culture. Everyone wants to do something bigger, greater, different, … Continue reading Musical Ratatouille
Pageant
Today's post is just a compilation of some blurry pictures from our church children's Christmas Pageant. The tall king in red with long hair is my son. Taking pictures with a hand-held camera from the choir loft requires a little more resolution than I was using to get the best pictures. P.S. -- For the … Continue reading Pageant
Beautiful River
Another one of the songs it my 19th century American Song book is this Religious Favorite. Written By Rev. Robert Lowry, minister at Hanson Place Baptist Church, this song was sung by 40,000 children in Brooklyn during a parade. While his most famous creation, he was not especially proud of it, preferring All the Way … Continue reading Beautiful River
Witchfinder — the multi-tasking mind of the writer
(This is part five of a blog series on the discussion between Sarah A. Hoyt and the Avondale United Methodist Church Book Club about Hoyt’s book Witchfinder, the art of writing, and what it is like to publish a book as both a traditional and “indie” author.) Mark W.: You mentioned that you read 2-3 … Continue reading Witchfinder — the multi-tasking mind of the writer
Witchfinder — indie publishing
(This is part four of a blog series on the discussion between Sarah A. Hoyt and the Avondale United Methodist Church Book Club about Hoyt’s book Witchfinder, the art of writing, and what it is like to publish a book as both a traditional and “indie” author. Sarah begins here by talking about putting up … Continue reading Witchfinder — indie publishing
At The Rainbow 