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Church Page
Thursday, September 22, 2005
The Albany News
Pace 5
WORDS about the WORD I Pumpkin pre-orders due Sept. 25
written by local pastors
Py Harland "Steve" Birdwell
Trinity Episcopal Church
.Once upon a time...there
was a man whose name was
Levi. He lived in a country that
had been under foreign domi-
nation and occupation for al-
mpst a hundred years. The oc-
cupying forces had not invaded
Levi's homeland, rather, they
had been invited to come into
that country invited by his
ancestors who were the lead-
ers of his country. The Romans
had been invited because of
threats from without and
Within that country. The Ro-
mans brought about law and
order, stability and relative
peace, but at an awful price!
As our armed forces in Iraq
know today, the occupying Ro-
man forces knew that they had
to have the native people of
Fstael working with and for
them, so that the threat of re-
bellion would be minimized.
Levi was one of those who co-
operated with them. He be-
came one of their agents. And
like others who cooperated
with the Roman occupiers, Levi
was hated by his own country
men because he took part in
the extortion his countrymen
knew as taxation.
n The deal was something like
this: The Romans decided what
amount of taxes they wanted
from a village or a province.
They told the native tax collec-
tors this was what they ex-
pected to collect. And they told
those collectors that they could
keep whatever money they
cduld extort from the people
above the amount the Romans
demanded.
Israel at that time was one
of the poorest provinces in the
Roman Empire. Quite under-
standably, the tax collector was
looked upon as the scum of the
earth. And as traitors.
" Thus Levi and other tax col-
STEVE BIRDWELL
lectors at that time were not
allowed to give evidence in a
Jewish court of law. Their fel-
low citizens were taught by
their secular and religious lead-
ers that , they not only had a
right but a duty to cheat all tax
collectors such as Levi. Thus a
tax collector was ostracized or
shunned. They were consid-
ered no better than a robber or
a common thief. Levi and his
kind were considered to be no
good and that they were a dis-
grace to their race and county.
And that nothing good could
ever come from them.
But a strange and wonder-
ful thing happened to Levi. He
met a man named Jesus who
said to him, "Follow Me!" He
did that and became one of the
Twelve Apostles. We know him
Matthew, the same Mat-
thew who is believed to have
authored the Gospel account
by that name. September 21 is
the Feast Day of St. Matthew.
His story and other Saints of
the Church have much to teach
us and our world.
As a tax collector, Matthew's
fellow citizens wanted nothing
to do with him. And they did so
for good reason - or so they
imagined. But, as the saying
goes, in the "long run" they
were wrong. In the long run,
they didn't know the real Levi
— soon to be known as Mat-
thew.
That Levi not only discov-
ered something about our Lord,
he discovered much about him-
self. And at the time of that
discovery, he was not ready to
be "measured." He was not
ready to be judged or measured
by himself or by his fellow Jew-
ish county men. And that is
not peculiar to Matthew and
his countrymen.
Too often, most people - most
of us - judge people without
having all the facts about those
whom we judge. Too often we
make hasty and incorrect judg-
ments about other people.
We try to measure lives, in-
cluding our own lives and the
lives of members of our own
families and the lives of our
friends and neighbors and the
lives of people in other coun-
tries and of other religions,
when we don't have all the
facts that we need to make
such judgments. Instead we
sometimes merely think we
have sufficient data to make
judgments about others.
What we occasionally don't
recognize is that we cannot fi-
nally measure someone's life
until that life is over. And even
then we can never be sure about
our "facts" or suppositions
about anyone's life.
Simply because at sometime
in their life they too may have
met Jesus and in their own
way, they followed Him. And
were changed by Him, as was
Peter, Andrew, James and
John - and Levi the tax collec-
tor, and the rest of the Twelve
and millions upon millions of
others down through the cen-
turies, who (in their own way)
have been followers of the
Christ, the Prince of Peace, the
son of God.
Pre-orders for the annual
pumpkin sale conducted by
members of Matthews Memo-
rial Presbyterian Church will be
taken through this Sunday, Sep-
tember 25, according to Amy
Kelly, who is helping coordinate
the event.
The group took orders for
more than 300 pumpkins last
year, with a few extra of the
average and smaller size gourds
brought in for those who forgot
to order.
"It's especially important to
pre-order the 'Big Macs' and
other larger pumpkins, because
we don't get any extras of those,"
said Kelly.
All shapes and sizes of pump-
kins are available, and can be
pre-ordered by calling the church
office at 762-2038.
The pumpkins will be deliv-
ered to the church lawn on Sat-
urday morning, October 1, and
will be available for pickup from
9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. The extra
pumpkins will also be sold dur-
ing that time period.
Proceeds from "The Pumpkin
Patch" will be used for a youth
mission trip next summer.
Obituary
JEAN ANDERSON
Jean Anderson, formerly of
Albany, passed away in Colo-
rado Springs early September
14,2005. She is survived by three
children, Sherri, Jan and Hal,
and seven grandchildren. She
was preceded in death by par-
ents Effie (Wragg) Anderson and
Rufus Anderson, and siblings
Carl, Bill, Marie Speckmann
and, most recently, Zonetta
White.
Jean was born September 24,
1920 and grew up in Albany,
graduating high school in 1938.
She went on to business school
for two years and worked in Fort
Worth as a stenographer until
the end of WWII.
On December 16, 1943,'she
married Laddie Anderson, pilot
in the Air Force, who preceded
her in death in June, 1986. She
and Laddie lived in India for five
years following the war, where
Laddie continued flying and she
discovered the game of golf and
was quite good at it. They relo-
cated in 1950 to Hartsel, Colo-
JEAN ANDERSON
rado and took up ranching.
In the late fifties, Laddie re-
turned to flying and followed
seasons from location to loca-
tion as a duster pilot. In 1960,
they bought their final home in
Cascade and Jean continued to
remain in the mountains devot-
ing her love and life to her chil-
dren. She loved cards, particu-
larly Bridge, wild birds and
served in many capacities, in-
cluding lay reader, in the Church
in the Wildwood in Green Moun-
tain Falls.
She had a beautiful voice and
a flair for delivery and was asked
to speak at programs quite of-
ten. She was the original co-
narrator for the Fandangle,
known then as the high school
production, "Dr. Shackelford's
Paradise." She was diagnosed
with emphysema COPD in 1995
and remained in Cascade as long
as she could take the altitude,
before moving down to Colorado
Springs early in 2003.
Jean will long be remembered
by all she knew as one of the
nicest, kindest, most caring
people ever. Her sweetness and
smile will be recalled fondly and
be sorely missed by those still
here on earth.
A Celebration of Life was held
Tuesday, September 20, at the
Shrine of Remembrance in Colo-
rado Springs, (719) 634-1597.
(Paid Obituary)
FBC fish fry planned Saturday
The entire community is in-
vited to a special fish fry fund-
raiser planned this Saturday
evening, September 24 at the
Bank Park. Organizers will be-
gin serving at 5:00 p.m.
Hosted by members of the
First Baptist Church, the event
will be formatted the same as
FBC fish fries in the past, with
donations accepted for all plates.
Tables and chairs will be set
up for those who wish to eat in
the park, and take-out plates
will be available for others.
The meal will include fried
fish, red beans, cole slaw, french
fries, puffs, drinks and dessert.
Proceeds from the annual
fundraiser are always used to
help fund the church's summer
mission program, normally a
building project along the Texas-
Mexico border.
Worship Service Directory
Phin Reynolds
Ranch
Clint & Ginger Bumguardner
Ben, Grace & Jake
Dr. & Mrs. Ryan Ford
& Family
Compliments of
Luther S. Key, M.D.
"Attend the Church of Your Choice"
Albany News
Lambshead
First Financial Bank, N.A.
Moran
Member fdic
Jon Rex & Ann
Jones
GODFREY-NEESE
FUNERAL HOME
229 Hill - 762-2211
ALBANY CHURCHES
ALBANY CHURCH OF CHRIST
Tim Hunt, Minister
500 Main St., 762-2078
Sunday Bible Study 9:00 am
Morning Worship 10:00 am
Evening Worship 5:00 pm
1st & 3rd Sundays
Sunday Night for the Master
Activities - 6:00 pm Dinner - 7:00 pm
Wednesday Bible Study 7:00 pm
Youth in Action 6:30 pm
Friday Prayer Breakfast - 6:00 am
MACEDONIA HISPANIC BAPTIST CHURCH
Santos Villalobos, Pastor
306 S. Avenue A
Sunday Sunday School 9:45 am
Morning Worship 11:00 am
Evening Worship 5:00 pm
Wednesday Prayer Meeting 7:00 pm
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FIRST ASSEMBLY OF GOD
Don Clevenger, Pastor
5345 N. U.S. Hwy. 180, 762-3321
Sunday Sunday School 9:15 am
Morning Worship 10:15 am
Children's Church 10:15 am
Choir Practice 5:15 pm
Evening Worship 6:30 pm
Wednesday
Crusaders for Christ, 3-6 grades, 6:30 pm
Youth Croup 7:00 pm
Bible Study 7:00 pm
Monday Men's Bible Study, 7:00 pm
Tuesday Women's Bible Study 7:00 pm
1st Sunday Men's Breakfast 7:30 am
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FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH
Bart Burgess, Pastor
Ryan Nelson, Youth Minister
109 N. Main, 762-2019
Sunday Men's Prayer Fellowship 8:00 am
Choir Practice 8:45 am
Sunday School 9:30 am
Morning Worship 10:45 am
Youth Croup 5:00 pm
Children's Choir 5:00 pm
Evening Worship 6:00 pm
Wednesday Church Supper 5:45 pm
Youth Croup 6:30 pm
Children Activities 7:00 pm
Prayer Meeting 7:00 pm
1st Tuesday W.O.M. 9:00 am
Young at Heart 6:00 pm
Last Monday W.O.M. Bible Study 7:00 pm
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MARANATHA FELLOWSHIP
Wayne Chapman, Pastor
600 Hwy. 180 E.
Sunday Morning Worship 10:00 am
Evening Worship 6:30 pm
FIRST CHRISTIAN CHURCH
Colby Smith, Minister
\eremy Musgraves, Youth Minister
S. 2nd & Walnut, 762-3480
Sunday Christ Chimes Choir 9:15 am
Sunday School 9:45 am
Morning Worship 11:00 am
CYF & Chi Rho Youth Croups 6:45 pm
Disciples Bible Study 7:00 pm
2nd Sunday
All Church Covered Dish Dinner 12:00 noon
3rd Sunday CMF Men's Breakfast 8:00 am
Monday The Adventure Club 3:45 pm
|YF Youth Croup 3:45 pm
Cherub Chimes Choir 5:00 pm
Wednesday
Elder Intercessory Prayer 4:45 pm
Choir Practice 5:15 pm
2nd Wednesday Disciples Women 6:30 pm
4th Wednesday Family Fun Night 6:30 pm
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FIRST UNITED
METHODIST CHURCH
Kay Reed, Pastor
N. 2nd & N. |acobs, 762-2423
Sunday Sunday School 10:00 am
Morning Worship 11:00 am
Bible Study Fellowship/Meal 6:15 pm
Wednesday Bible Study 7:00 pm
Every 2nd Saturday
Men's Breakfast 7:30 a.m.
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FRIENDSHIP BAPTIST CHURCH
Bruce Stovall, Pastor
Hwy. 180 E„ 762-3241
Sunday Sunday School 10:00 am
Morning Worship 11:00 am
Youth 7:00 pm1--
Tuesday Bitjle Study 6:00 pm
Wednesday Pot Luck Supper 6:00 pm
Adult Bible Study 7:00 pm
Awanas 7:00 pm
Youth Croup 7:00 pm
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JESUS OF NAZARETH CATHOLIC CHURCH
Father Aloysius Muthaya
Hwy. 180 W„ 254-559-2860
Sunday Mass Celebration 10:30 am
Wednesday Weekday Mass 6:00 pm
Religion Education for Children 5:00 pm
Youth Croup 6:30 pm
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MATTHEWS MEMORIAL
PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH
Trey H. Little, Pastor
S. 2nd & S. |acobs, 762-2038
Sunday Sunday School 9:45 am
Morning Worship 11:00 am
3rd Wednesday
Family Night Supper 6:30 pm
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TRINITY EPISCOPAL CHURCH
Rev. Harlan Birdwell, Minister
140 E. Avenue b
Sunday Worship Service 9:45 am
1st & 3rd Sundays Holy Communion
TRINITY COVENANT FELLOWSHIP
Douglas /. Stenberg, Pastor
24 S. Avenue C
Sunday Morning Worship 10:30 am
Wednesday Evening Meal 6:30 pm
Worship & Study 6:30-8:00 pm
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TRINITY LUTHERAN CHURCH
Breckenridge Hwy. 762-2557
Sunday Sunday School 9:30 am
Divine Service 10:30 am
1st Sunday
Fellowship Potluck 12:00 noon
Wednesday Confirmation 4:00 pm
1st Wednesday Elders Board 7:30 pm
2nd Wednesday LWML Ruth Circle 7:00 pm
3rd Wednesday Youth Group 7:00 pm
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UNITED PENTECOSTAL CHURCH
Cook Field Road, 762-2340
Sunday Morning Worship 10:00 am
Evening Worship 6:00 pm
Wednesday Bible Study 7:00 pm
MORAN CHURCHES
MORAN CHURCH OF CHRIST
Sunday Sunday School 9:45 am
Morning Worship 10:45 am
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MORAN FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH
505 Post Oak St., 945-3162
Sunday Sunday School 9:45 am
Morning Worship 11:00 am
Discipleship Training 6:00 pm
Evening Worship 7:00 pm
Wednesday WMU 6:00 pm
Prayer Meeting 7:00 pm
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MORAN METHODIST CHURCH
Key Reed, Pastor
Ground St., 945-3331
Sunday Morning Worship 9:00 am
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COUNTRY GOSPEL CHURCH
Ward St,& Hwy. 6, 945-3011
Sunday
Old Time Preaching St Teaching 3:30 pm
BLUEBONNET NURSING
HOME SERVICES
Sunday - 9:00 am
1st Sunday Presbyterian Church
2nd Sunday Friendship Baptist
3rd Sunday First Assembly of God
4th Sunday First Christian
Sunday - 4:00 pm First Baptist Church
Wednesday
4:00 pm Trinity Covenant Fellowship
6:30 pm Albany Church of Christ
Thursday
10:30 am Presbyterian Church Bible Study
1st Thursday 4:00 pm Trinity Lutheran
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