One of the things that really makes my family feel at home at AUMC is the commitment they have to quality music of a great variety, and using it in a truly integrated way in the worship and family life of the church community. Following the Worship Service and the Anniversary Dinner, the day's events … Continue reading AUMC 100 — Musical Celebration
Near to the Heart of God
In his greeting to the congregation Sunday,, the Rev. Kendall Waller, Heartland District Superintendent for the UMC of Missouri, welcomed everyone and expressed the wish that they would "come back next week for some real preaching." His self defacement aside, he delivered a very good message to the 300 plus people assembled to celebrate the … Continue reading Near to the Heart of God
Service Music — 100th Anniversary Celebration
The 100th Anniversary Service was preceded by a lot of musical practice. The musical ministries of the church chose large thematic numbers to practice and feature for the day. Today's blog is an audio blog, featuring sound clips from the service. The service started off, as always, with the prelude. Matt Gender, organist, chose "Festive … Continue reading Service Music — 100th Anniversary Celebration
A modern Proverbs 31
This is quite a different column than Jonathan (not me) usually writes, but it is a very good meditation and praise of his wife. Well worth following the link and reading the original. http://www.theologyinworship.com/2014/10/27/if-i-wrote-proverbs-31/#more-518 If I wrote Proverbs 31… | Ponder Anew If I wrote Proverbs 31… October 27, 2014 worship Jonathan Opening Sentences … Continue reading A modern Proverbs 31
AUMC 100th Celebration: Festivities
There was a lot of celebration during the 100th anniversary observance Sunday, October 26, 2014 -- both in the formal, ceremonial type, the musical type, and the fellowship type. Writing on the music program, or the service, will take a lot of decompiling to bring out the pieces I want to feature. So today I … Continue reading AUMC 100th Celebration: Festivities
100th Anniversary Weekend — preview with Trunk or Treat
Avondale United Methodist Church has been celebrating its 100th anniversary this year with many events, culminating today in a reenactment of the "walk down the hill" from its original site to the location of its current facilities, followed by a celebratory service, celebratory meal, and afternoon musical program. But the weekend festivities started Saturday … Continue reading 100th Anniversary Weekend — preview with Trunk or Treat
Why do bicycle trails go to nowhere?
I wanted to get another 20 miles in on the bicycle today. I scheduled to take the bicycle in for its 1,000 mile and winterizing checkup on Tuesday, and I want to actually have 1,000 miles on the odometer. I only had 975. Yesterday I had plotted a course 10 miles east on the flattest … Continue reading Why do bicycle trails go to nowhere?
Trunk or Treat — 4 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 25 at Avondale United Methodist Church
Here's my blurb. AUMC is having its Trunk or Treat at 4 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 25 in the church parking lot. For those of you who are local -- stop over and have some fun. Here are some shots from prior years:
Ikea Merriam
Ikea Merriam opened a little over a month ago. Betsy and I waited until today to make our first visit. We didn't get any of the free merchandise offers, but we also didn't have to wait in line. We got there when the cafeteria opened at 9:30 a.m. to have the $0.99 breakfast. Two breakfasts … Continue reading Ikea Merriam
Read now, discuss Nov. 8
This is a plug for our book club coming up on November 8, 2014. the Avondale United Methodist Church book club will be meeting at 10 a.m. to discuss Witchfinder, by Sarah Hoyt. We will also have the special pleasure of having the author present -- via Skype -- to discuss the book with … Continue reading Read now, discuss Nov. 8
