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DUST
Posted by rsmith in Articles, Pastor's Articles on April 4, 2011
DUST By Rev. Al Hocutt I first thought about making the title “Lent: Not the type found in our belly buttons”, but Paula said nope. I wanted something up beat and funny for the Season of Lent. But I settled on “Dust”. The other seasons of the Church calendar are filled with celebrations, joy, peace, [...]
There Is No Place Like Home…
Posted by Ayden UMC in Articles, Pastor's Articles on September 10, 2010
This is the line that Dorothy continued to say over and over in the Wizard of Oz to bring her home. Dorothy defined home as being back in Kansas surrounded by her family. How do we define home? For me, home is that place that you can come back to and everything will be familiar. [...]
AUMC to Join in Life-Changing Church-Wide Study
It’s often said that Christians have every reason in the world to be optimistic. We know that God is on our side, after all, and according to Romans 8:28, He’s promised to work all things for our good because we love Him. And yet, if we were really honest about it, we’d admit that life [...]
Poinsettia Time!
It’s never too early to begin thinking and planning for the holidays. Anyone interested in placing a poinsettia(s) in the church during the Advent season may do so by contacting Camilla Godwin. She will order the flowers and place them in the sanctuary after they are delivered. Your only responsibility will be to pay for [...]
2010 Chicken On A Mission
Our 2010 chicken dinner fundraiser is a go! Chicken on a Mission is scheduled for October 23. From 11:00 a.m. until 2:00 p.m. that day, we will sell bountiful plates that include one-half of a grilled chicken, barbecued boiled potatoes, slaw, roll, and dessert…all for just $7.00! Tickets go on sale September 12th. Tickets will [...]
Our Sanctuary Windows
“Behold I stand at the door and knock.” This is the door with no latch…it must be opened from within. Given in 1945 by Henry M. Hardee, Sr., in memory of his brother Ernest Edward Hardee, this window is located to the left of the altar. (click on title to see picture of window)
Sing Out!
It’s there on page VII in our hymnals. Probably few have ever noticed it or considered it very closely. One could read and think, “That was for another time and place.” It is “Directions for Singing” from John Wesley’s Select Hymns, 1761. There are seven of these “Directions for Singing” in our hymnal. One seems [...]
Operation Christmas Child
Operation Christmas Child brings joy and hope through gift-filled shoe boxes and the Good News of God’s love to children in desperate situations around the world. Since 1993, more than seventy-seven million shoe boxes have been packed, shipped and delivered across the globe. Once again, it is time for the members of Ayden UMC to [...]
Ice and Grit
The AUMC Board of Trustees has been very busy these past few months with the reception of our new minister Al Hocutt and his wife Paula. There were numerous repairs and renovations needed at the parsonage, such as floor refinishing, painting, appliances, to name a few. Much of this was done with a very generous [...]
Tuesday Mornings With Al
Posted by Ayden UMC in Articles, News, Pastor's Articles on September 10, 2010
Tuesday mornings will be a time to gather and discuss scripture using a radical book—The Bible. Our first study will be on the Gospel of Mark. It begins on September 21st and ends on December 21st, each session from 11:00 a.m. to noon. We will meet in the Fellowship Hall gathered around the tables. Participants [...]