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Written by David Meeker-Williams
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Tuesday, 29 April 2008 01:36 |
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Our friend, Jim McGill, says that Episcopalians like the Bible because it has so much of the Prayer Book in it. Methodists might say that about the Hymnal. Or more properly, much of what we think about the Bible or the faith in general we learned by singing hymns. Hymns have always been a great way to teach the faith. It can also be said that in many cases hymns “work” because they reflect the faith we already have. Hymns are our “soul music.” Tex Sample says that for most ordinary, hard-working Americans, our other “soul music” is country. He’s right. It both speaks to us and for us, and some of those clever titles just stay with you, right? So this week I’ve been listening to Lyle Lovett and the song, "God Will," that is both informing me and reflecting me. Lyle says: "Who keeps on trusting you when you’ve been cheating, and spending your nights on the town?
Who keeps on saying that he still wants you, when you’re thru running around?
Who keeps on loving you when you’ve been lying, sayin’ things that ain’t what they seem?
God does, but I don’t; God will but I won’t.
And that’s the difference between God and me." |
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Last Updated ( Tuesday, 29 April 2008 01:52 )
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GIANT GARAGE SALE THIS SEPTEMBER |
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Written by Web Team
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Monday, 28 April 2008 22:35 |
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The Jetsetters will sponsor a huge garage sale on Saturday, Sept. 20, 2008Donations will be accepted beginning May 1st. Please gather your large items for sale now as you do your spring cleaning. For more information, contact
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Health Kits for hands on missions |
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Written by Web Team
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Monday, 07 April 2008 21:18 |
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A shout out from Cheryl Lopez of Houston SW District office: Our United Methodist SW District has been assigned the task of collecting 100 new hand towels for the health kits for hands on missions that will be put together at a pre-conference meeting for the "hands on" mission project workshop that will be present at annual conference in May. The District is seeking “Regular terry cloth hand towels in colors that can take a lot of washing without looking bad.” AUMC pledged to bring at least 10. If several persons bring 1 or 2 each we will once again be a working part of missions outreach. Bring towels to office ASAP that they can be delivered to SW district office before middle of May. |
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Written by Web Team
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Monday, 07 April 2008 19:19 |
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Want to share some news about what's going on in your ministry group or bible class? Maybe you'd like to report on an event you attended, or share your insights on a topic that is interesting and relevant to our church community. The Web Team is always looking for fresh content. Articles from our members will be particularly welcome since we really do want the congregation to interact with us in helping to keep the website up to date with all the goings on at Ashford and in their own lives. Send articles and announcements to
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