History of the Hymns

August 12, 2007

‘Take Time to Be Holy’ (1882) Page 395
Words: William Dunn Longstaff (1822 – 1894)
Music: George Coles Stebbins (1846 - 1945)

‘Take Time to Be Holy,’ was written by William D. Longstaff after hearing a sermon on I Peter 1:16. However, many years later the composer of the tune, George C. Stebbins, said that Longstaff wrote the hymn after hearing a missionary to China being quoted as saying, ‘Take time and be holy’ at a meeting he attended. Whatever the origin (and both elements may be equally true, when you think about it), Stebbins had received the poem from a friend in 1890, who had clipped it from a periodical. Later, while Stebbins was spending a winter in India assisting Dr. George F. Pentecost and Bishop Thoburn in evangelistic and conference work, he recalled that he had the slip of paper with him. He promptly set music to the words and sent it off to Sankey in New York. Part of the reason Sankey probably accepted it was on the basis of long-time friendship with Longstaff.
Sankey published it first in 1890. The hymn entered the Methodist Protestant hymnal in 1901 and in 1935.
George C. Stebbins (composer of the music of this hymn) studied music in Buffalo and Rochester, NY.

Meanwhile…1882…125 years ago…in the United States…

President: Chester A. Arthur…V.P.: None
Bread: 2¢/loaf, Milk: 4¢/qt., Average income: $490/year
Top songs: ‘My Bonnie Lies Over the Ocean’
False teeth were 1st patented
Henry W. Selby of NYC patented the electric iron
The Knights of Columbus was chartered for Catholic men
Thomas Edison invented the first electric Christmas lights
Circus owner PT Barnum bought his world-famous elephant Jumbo
The Hatfields of W.V. & The McCoys of KY feud – 100 were wounded or died
In Buffalo, electric trolley cars w/overhead wires replaced horse-drawn cars
Grover Cleveland was elected Mayor of Buffalo (Later Governor then President)

Ref. HymnHistories Cyberhymnal WebEdelic HymnNuts TanBible Wikipedia

Sick in church

A little girl was in church with her mother when she started feeling ill. "Mommy," she said, "can we leave now?" "No," her mother replied.

"Well, I think I have to throw up!" exclaimed the girl. "Then go out the front door and around to the back of the church and throw up behind a bush," said her mother.

After about sixty seconds, the little girl returned to her seat. "Did you throw up?" her mother asked. "Yes," the little girl replied.

"How could you have gone all the way to the back of the church and returned so quickly?" her mother asked.

"I didn't have to go out of the church, Mommy. They have a box next to the front door that says, 'For the Sick.'"

Hot Christmas Plans

91 Degrees of Merry Christmas!
As I sit in the office listening to my poor Golden Retriever panting faster than a marathon runner, I'm planning the Christmas musical by the Sheridan Community Chorus. It's just a little difficult thinking of Christmas as I wipe the perspiration off the computer keyboard. But, being the consummate professional, I will stumble through.
The Christmas musical for this year is a new cantata by David T. Clydesdale with DVD accompaniment: 'Noel.' It includes big band arrangements of Christmas Carols, a specialty number for kids ('Everything I Wanted for Christmas'), a nativity candlelight piece, and much more. If you want to get an idea of how great the music is...go to www.wordmusic.com click on 'Noel,' then click on 'listen' to each individual piece.
We are planning a "Christmas kick-off" on Friday, September 7 at 7:00 PM or Saturday, September 8 at 7:00 PM at The Sheridan United Methodist Church. We will have coffee and snacks as we watch and listen to this wonderful musical. After previewing the Christmas cantata, we will have a quick refresher rehearsal of the patriotic musical: 'Spirit of America,' for the upcoming 9/14 Grape Festival performance. Please begin inviting new singers into the fold. We will make them feel welcome.
As always, I thank you for your support.
In His service,
Bud

Christmas Musical Plans

I am 93.9% sure we will present the Christmas musical: 'Noel' (by David T. Clydesdale) at The Sheridan United Methodist Church on Sunday, December 16, 2007 at 7:00 PM.

This is a wonderfully entertaining Christmas cantata with a powerful message. It includes traditional Christmas carols in 'swing' style, a kids' choir, a candlelight Christmas piece, narration, DVD video presentation, audience sing-along, and much more.

The reason I am only 93.9% sure is I am trying to get assurances from the publisher that all the music, video, & books... will be available "on time."

I am still working on plans for our "Christmas Kick-off" night. This will be a night when we view the cantata and rehearse 'The Spirit of America' for our Friday, September 14 (6:00 PM) concert at The Grape Festival in Silver Creek, NY.

Let me know what night of the week is most convenient for you for our choir rehearsals.

Let me know what night is most convenient for you for our "Christmas Kick-off" night...Friday, September 7 @ 7:00 PM, or Saturday, September 8 @ 7:00 PM. We will finish by 9:00 PM.

We need you!

We need new choir members!

Love

Love is an act of endless forgiveness.

A little humor…
“Imagination was given to man to compensate him for what he is not…
a sense of humor to console him for what he is.”- Francis Bacon, 1561 – 1626
“A person without a sense of humor is like a wagon without springs…
jolted by every pebble in the road.”- Henry Ward Beecher, 1813 – 1887
“Never go to a doctor whose office plants have died.”
- Erma Boombeck

Wanted: choir members
Small, growing, church choir looking for male/female singers in all sections: soprano, alto, tenor & bass. Reading is a plus, blending is a must. Gregarious atmosphere, fun-loving people and an opportunity to develop your musicianship. Come to rehearsal on Sunday mornings following the morning service. Warm-up is Sunday mornings at 10:10 am before the service. You need not be a member to participate. for questions or information contact bud (716) 934-7734 or tubamanbud@gmail.com We need you!

No Parking Zone
A minister parked his car in a no-parking zone in a large city because he was short of time and couldn’t find a space with a meter. So he put a note under the windshield wiper that read: “I have circled the block 10 times. If I don’t park here, I’ll miss my appointment. ‘FORGIVE US OUR TRESPASSES.’”
When he returned, he found a citation from a police officer along with this note: “I’ve worked this block for 10 years. If I don’t give you a ticket, I’ll lose my job. ‘LEAD US NOT INTO TEMPTATION.’”

Today in history (August 5)
1981 - President Ronald Regan fired 11,500 striking air traffic controllers
1974 – President Nixon admitted he withheld information about the Watergate break-in
1966 – The Beatles released ‘Yellow Submarine,’ & ‘Eleanor Rigby’ in the UK
1961 – Construction of the Berlin Wall began
1944 – The Allied forces of WW II landed in southern France
1936 – At the Berlin Olympics, Jesse Owens won his 3rd Olympic medal
1935 – Will Rogers & Wiley Post were killed in a plane crash in Point Barrow, Alaska
1911 – The product ‘Crisco’ was introduced by Procter & Gamble
1861 – The U.S. Army abolished ‘flogging’

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Bud's World

August 5, 2007
‘Guide Me, O Thou Great Jehovah’ (1907) Page 127
Words: William Williams ( 1717 – 1791)
Music: John Hughes (1873 - 1932)

After he was converted, William Williams decided to take all of Wales as his parish. And for the next 43 years, Williams traveled 100,000 miles on horseback, preaching and singing the gospel in his native tongue. He became known as ‘the sweet singer of Wales.’
The vivid, symbolic imagery of this text is drawn wholly from the Bible. The general setting is the march of the Israelites from Egypt to Canaan. Although the Israelites' sin and unbelief kept them from their destination for 40 years, God provided for their physical needs with a new supply of manna each day.
Twice during the Hebrews' years of wandering, they became faint because of lack of water. At the command of God, Moses struck a large rock with his wooden staff. Out of it flowed a pure, crystalline stream that preserved their lives. God also continued to guide them with a pillar of cloud by day and pillar of fire by night.
This very personal hymn seeks the same care that God gave the Israelites in the wilderness: "Bread of heaven", the manna in the wilderness, "Open now the crystal fountain", water from the rock, "Let the fire and cloudy pillar", the pillar God used to guide them and protect them in the wilderness.
‘Guide Me, O Thou Great Jehovah’ has been translated into seventy-five languages. It is so loved in Wales that it is considered an unofficial national anthem. It is often spontaneously sung at Welsh sporting events, and was sung at Princess Diana's funeral.

Meanwhile…1907…100 years ago…in the United States…
President: Theodore Roosevelt…V.P.: Charles W. Fairbanks
Bread: 5¢/loaf, Milk: 7¢/qt., Car: $500, House: $4,500, Stamp: 2¢,
Avg. Income: $897/year, Unemployment: 2.8%, Population: 87 million
Top Songs: ‘Maxim’s’ (Adrian Ross), ‘Bon Bon Buddy’ (Alex Rogers),
‘Harrigan’ (George Cohan)
S.T. Davidson was pastor of Sheridan Methodist Church

Ref. HymnHistories Cyberhymnal WebEdelic HymnNuts TanBible Wikipedia

Sheridan Community Chorus Christmas plans

The past three days have been the hottest, muggiest days of the summer. Kaycee, my golden retriever, has set a record for the fastest panting of the summer. He gets hosed off 4 times/day.

If you're as hot as I am, think of joining us in the chorus for our Christmas cantata. I want to have a Christmas cantata kick-off night at the beginning of September. Maybe Saturday, September 8 at 7:00 pm, we'll get together to watch the video of the Christmas cantata and rehearse our Patriotic 'Spirit of America.' Remember, we are singing the patriotic cantata on Friday, September 14 at 6:00 pm in Silver Creek at the 40th Grape Festival.

Invite your friends to join our chorus!

The Lawyer & Pope go to Heaven

A lawyer died. At the same moment, the Pope also died. They arrived at the gates of heaven at the same moment. They spend the day in orientation, and as they're getting their heavenly vestments, the Pope gets a plain white toga and wings, like everyone else, and the lawyer gets much finer apparel, made of gold thread, and Gucci shoes.

Then, they get to see where they're going to live. The Pope gets what everyone else gets, a replica of a Holiday Inn room, and the lawyer gets an 18-room mansion with servants and a swimming pool. At dinnertime, the Pope receives the standard meal, a kosher TV dinner, but the lawyer receives a five-course meal including caviar, prime rib and chocolate truffles.

By this time, the lawyer is beginning to suspect that an error has been made, so he asks one of the angels in charge, "Has there been some kind of mistake? This guy was the Pope, and he gets what everyone else gets, and I'm just a lawyer and I'm getting the finest of everything?"

The angel replied, "No mistake, sir. We've had lots of Popes here, but you're the first lawyer we've ever had."

The Sheridan Community Chorus

Our next concert is on Friday, September 14, 2007 at 6:00 pm in Silver Creek, NY during the Grape Festival.

We will be singing 'The Spirit of America' in the center of the Village of Silver Creek near the gazebo. We would like to sing outside, so pray for good weather.

My plan is to have a rehearsal/Christmas Cantata kick-off at the beginning of September at Sheridan United Methodist Church.

How about a pot-luck dinner where we eat (my favorite hobby), watch the new Christmas cantata video, followed by a quick rehearsal of 'The Spirit of America' musical.

Good chance for us to socialize and invite new members!

What night of the week/weekend is good for you?

What night of the week is most convenient for you for our Christmas cantata rehearsals?

Got any ideas?

Bud

July 29, 2007

The patient mother:
A man observed a woman in the grocery store with a three-year-old girl in her shopping cart. As they passed the cookie section, the little girl asked for cookies and her mother told her, "No." The little girl immediately began to whine and fuss, and the mother said quietly, “Now Jane, we just have half of the aisles left to go through - don't be upset. It won't be long now.”
Soon, they came to the candy aisle and the little girl began to shout for candy. When told she couldn't have any, she began to cry. The mother said, "There, there, Jane, don't cry - only two more aisles to go and then we'll be checking out."
When they got to the checkout stand, the little girl immediately began to clamor for gum and burst into a terrible tantrum upon discovering there'd be no gum purchased. The mother said serenely, "Jane, we'll be through this check out stand in 5 minutes and then you can go home and have a nice nap." The man followed them out to the parking lot and stopped the woman to compliment her. "I couldn't help noticing how patient you were with little Jane. It's quite commendable," he remarked.
The mother replied, "My name’s Jane. My little girl's name is Tammy

Wanted: choir members
Small, growing, church choir looking for male/female singers in all sections: soprano, alto, tenor & bass. Reading is a plus, blending is a must. Gregarious atmosphere, fun-loving people and opportunity to develop your musicianship. Come to rehearsal on Sunday morning following the morning service. Warm-up is Sunday morning at 10:10 am before the service. You need not be a member to participate. E-mail (tubamanbud@gmail.com) for information or call Bud at (716) 934-7734.

Wit or Wisdom…
“It’s never crowded along the extra mile.”
~Wayne Dyer
“The world is full of willing people…some willing to work and some willing to let them.”
~Anonymous
“There's no secret about success.
Have you ever known a successful man who didn't want to tell you about it?”-- Kin Hubbard
“Why do they call it ‘Alcoholics Anonymous,
and then make everybody say their name at the beginning of the meeting?”
~Anonymous

Today in history
(July 29)
1965 – The Beatles movie ‘Help’ premiered in London
1945 – The U.S.S. Indianapolis was sunk by a Japanese sub after delivering the Atomic bomb
1928 – Walt Disney’s ‘Steamboat Willie’ was released
1927 – Bellevue hospital in NYC was the 1st hospital in U.S. to install an iron lung
1914 – The 1st transcontinental phone link made between NYC and San Francisco

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History of the Hymns

July 29, 2007
‘Forgive Our Sins as We Forgive’ (1966) Page 390
Words: Rosamond E. Herklots (1905 – 1987)
Music: Supplement to ‘Kentucky Harmony’

The author of this hymn writes how the theme of this hymn came to her years before when she was digging up rocks in a long neglected garden. “I realized how these deeply-rooted weeds were choking the life out of the flowers in the garden, I realized that deeply-rooted resentments in our lives could destroy every Christian virtue and all joy and peace unless, by God's grace, we learned to forgive."
And what were the “deep resentments” in her life? It is reported that Rosamond’s family could only afford to send one child to college, and that child was her older sister. Only after her sister died did Rosamond realize how deeply she had resented her sister because of the advantages she had through her college education. This hymn becomes an affirmation of the power of the gospel to influence her life – too late to restore the lost relationship with her sister, but not too late to heal the resentment in her spirit.
The hymntune, named ‘DETROIT,’ is from The Sacred Harp. The Sacred Harp was a collection of religious songs in early America that were based on, or composed in the style of, folk songs brought over from England and Ireland. So it is a very fitting musical setting for this hymn text from a British poetess.

Meanwhile…1966…41 years ago…in the United States…
President: Lyndon Banes Johnson…V.P.: Hubert H. Humphrey
Bread: 22¢/loaf, Milk: 27¢/qt., Eggs: $1.05/dz., Stamps: 5¢, Gas: 32¢/gal.
Min. Wage: $1.00/hr., Teacher’s Salary: $5,174/yr. Unemployment: 4.5%
Top Songs: ‘We Can Work It Out’ (Beatles), ‘Monday, Monday’ (The Mamma’s & Pappa’s), ‘I’m a Believer’ (Monkees), ‘Winchester Cathedral’ (New Vaudeville Show)
On TV: Hogan’s Heroes, Mission Impossible, Lost In Space, I Dream of Jeenie,
Get Smart, Star Trek, Batman, Green Acres
Deaths: Montgomery Clift, Walt Disney

Christmas in July

I had the honor of touring Australia and New Zealand with a band many years ago. There is a tradition of Christmas in July in Australia when they celebrate Christmas. Since they are the "land down under," this is their way of celebrating Christmas at the opposite end of the calendar.

I feel like I do the same thing every year because I have to plan the Christmas cantata during the middle of the summer.

If you want a "sneak peek" at the Christmas musical for this year, go to www.wordmusic.com click on the Christmas musical: 'Noel,' and you can listen to excerpts from the musical.

It's fun and you won't want to miss this one.

10 Laws of Life (Joke)

1. When ones hands are covered in oil, grease, or glue, your nose will
start to itch. (Law of Itchiban)
2. Your insurance will cover everything but what has happened.
(Incuranctions So Sorry Law)
3. When things seem easy to do, it's because you haven't followed all
the instructions. (Destiny Awaits Law)
4. The cost is always higher than one budgets for, and it's exactly
3.14 times higher, hence the importance of pi. (Law of Pi Eyed)
5. The probability that one will spill food on one's clothes is
directly proportional to its need to be clean. (Law of Campbell's Scoop)
6. Each and every body sitting on a commode will cause the doorbell to
ring. (Law of O'golly Gee!)
7. Wind velocity will increase proportionally to the cost of ones
hairdo. (The Hair-Wind Principal)
8. After discarding something not used for years, you will need it one
week later. (Law of Irreversibility)
9. Arriving for an appointment will cause the receptionist to be
absent, and if one arrives late, everyone else else arrived before you. (Law
of De Lay)
10. Do not take life too serious, because in the end, you won't come
out alive anyway. (Law of Absolute Certainly)

Bud's World

July 22, 2007

You might be a preacher if:
A church picnic is no picnic.
It's your job to comfort the afflicted and afflict the comfortable.
You've been tempted to take up an offering at a family reunion.
Your sermons have a happy ending; everyone's happy when it ends!
You'd rather negotiate with terrorists than the church choir director.
You've ever wanted to give the soundman some feedback of your own.
You often feel like you're herding mules rather than shepherding sheep.
You've ever wanted to fire the church and form a congregation search committee.
You've ever wanted to lay hands on a deacon, and you weren't thinking of praying for him.

From the Choir Loft
The Community Chorus has presented the patriotic musical: ‘THE SPIRIT OF AMERICA’ at both The Sheridan United Methodist Church and at The Cattaraugus Christian Camp. I can now honestly say it was a blessing to many and I had a good time. (I can say that now because most of the hard work is over!) We will sing the cantata one more time at the 40th annual Grape Festival in Silver Creek on Friday, September 14 at 6:00 PM. We need you!

Being a brass player, I was going to include the typical saxophone joke in honor of our sax guests this morning, but Diane stopped me…so here’s a “general” musician joke:
One day, Saint Peter was interviewing a group of men to see if they should be let into Heaven. He asked the first man what good deeds he had done in his life. “Well, I struck it rich in the oil business when I was young. While I was alive I earned a few million dollars and donated half of that to charity.” “Very good. Go on in,” said Saint Peter.
“What did you accomplish in your lifetime?” he asked the second guy. “I invested in Microsoft and made three billion dollars. I left it to my children so that now none of my children, grandchildren, or great-grandchildren will ever have to work,” he proudly replied. “That’s amazing!” exclaimed Saint Peter, “Go on in.”
Now the third guy walked slowly up to Saint Peter. “What did you do to better the world?” Saint Peter asked. “Well, I only made five thousand dollars,” he replied humbly.
Saint Peter then asked: “What instrument did you play?”

Today in history
(July 22)
1990 – Greg Lemond won his 3rd ‘Tour de France’
1960 – Castro “nationalized” all U.S. owned sugar factories in Cuba
1943 – U.S. forces, led by Gen. George Patton, liberated Palermo, Sicily
1918 – Lightning killed 504 sheep in Utah’s Wasatch National Park
1893 – Katharine Lee Bates wrote the words to ‘America the Beautiful’ while visiting Colorado
1775 – George Washington took command of troops in the American Colonies

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‘Am I a Soldier of the Cross’ (1762) Page 511
Words: Isaac Watts (1674 – 1748)
Music: Thomas Augustine Arne (1710 - 1778)

English-born Isaac Watts wrote the hymn ‘Am I A Soldier Of The Cross’ in 1721, and Thomas A. Arne wrote the music score in 1762. Ralph Harrison later did the arrangement of the music score. Dr. Watts wrote ‘Am I A Soldier Of The Cross’ in 1709 after he preached a sermon on 1 Corinthians 16:13, “Watch Ye, stand fast in the faith, quit you like men, be strong.” Isaac Watts was considered the father of “hymn writing” in the English language.
His father was not a member of the state church of England, and was twice thrown into jail for opposing it. When Watts was a baby his mother often carried him in her arms to visit his father in prison.
Isaac Watts became a minister in London. He was a little man, only about five feet tall. His health was very poor all his life, but his church took loving care of him, for he was greatly liked.
Early in life he became bored with the “versified Psalms,” which the churches used, and set out to compose hymns of his own. This was a new departure and met with persistent opposition, but his hymns soon became widely popular in nearly all the churches.
Meanwhile…1762…245 years ago…in the American Colonies…

President: NONE…V.P.: NONE
Spain acquired territory now known as Louisiana
The 1st St. Patrick’s Day Parade stepped-off in NYC
Ann Franklin became the 1st female newspaper editor in America
England attempted to force Anglican Bishops on the American Colonies
Treaty of Paris ended the French-Indian War (surrendering Canada to England)
New England’s white colonist population was 500,000 (had doubled since 1734)

Ref. HymnHistories Cyberhymnal WebEdelic HymnNuts TanBible Wikipedia

10 Commandments for Choir Members

Recently, the Vatican released "10 Commandments" for motorists.

It warned motorists against the sins of road rage, rudeness, and using your vehicle as an expression of power and domination. The unusual document also encourages the saying of the Rosary on your journey.

I'm looking for "10 Commandments" for choir members.

This is your chance to come up with rules for choir members. Just click on the "Comments" icon under this article to send me your suggestions. I will credit you with the best suggestions.

What to do for retirement (Joke)

Working people frequently ask retired people what they do to make their days interesting. Well, for example, the other day I went downtown and went into a shop. I was only in there for about five minutes and when I came out, there was a cop writing out a parking ticket.

I went up to him and said, "Come on, man, how about giving a retired person a break?" He ignored me and continued writing the ticket. I called him a "Nazi." He glared at me and started writing another ticket for having worn tires. So I called him a "doughnut eating Gestapo." He finished the second ticket and put it on the windshield with the first. Then he started writing a third ticket. This went on for about 20 minutes. The more I abused him, the more tickets he wrote.

Personally, I didn't care. I came downtown on the bus!

July 15, 2007

The church visitor
An elderly woman walked into the local country church. The friendly usher greeted her at the door and helped her up the flight of steps. “Where would you like to sit?” he asked politely. “The front row please,” she answered.
“You really don’t want to do that,” the usher said. “The pastor is really boring.”
“Do you happen to know who I am?” the woman inquired.
“No,” he said.
“I’m the pastor’s mother,” she replied indignantly.
“Do you know who I am?” he asked.
“No,” she said.
“Good,” he answered, “Let me show you the front pew!”

From the Choir Loft
Choir LoftTonight, we will again be joining forces with the Cattaraugus area singers to sing our patriotic musical: ‘THE SPIRIT OF AMERICA.’ We will perform this wonderful piece at The Cattaraugus Christian Camp in Cattaraugus, NY. The concert begins at 3:00 pm and the report time is 2:00. So, if you see me or any of the choir members “bolting” out the door following the church service this morning, you will understand. We will also present the cantata on Friday (9/14/07) at the 40th annual Grape Festival in Silver Creek.

Bible Stories according to kids
HIGHER POWER: A Sunday school teacher said to her children, "We have been learning how powerful kings and queens were in Bible times. But, there is a higher power. Can anybody tell me what it is?"
One child blurted out, "Aces!"
MOSES & THE RED SEA: Nine-year-old Joey, was asked by his mother what he had learned in Sunday school. "Well, Mom, our teacher told us how God sent Moses behind enemy lines on a rescue mission to lead the Israelites out of Egypt. When he got to the Red Sea, he had his army build a pontoon bridge and all the people walked across safely. Then, he radioed headquarters for reinforcements. They sent bombers to blow up the bridge and all the Israelites were saved."
"Now, Joey, is that really what your teacher taught you?" his mother asked.
"Well, no, Mom. But, if I told it the way the teacher did, you'd never believe it!"

Today in history
(July 15)
1996 – Prince Charles & Princess Di sign divorce papers
1932 – President Hoover cut his own salary by 15%
1901 – Over 74,000 Pittsburgh steelworkers went on strike
1881 – William Bonney “Billy the Kid” was shot by Pat Garrett
1779 – Birth of Clement C. Moore (author of ‘Twas the Night Before Christmas’)

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From Bud's World

History of the Hymns
July 15, 2007
‘Spirit of God, Descend upon My Heart’ (1870) Page 500
Words: George Croly (1780 – 1860)
Music: Frederick Cook Atkinson (1841 - 1896)

Following the celebration of Easter, there are two other important Church calendar days, which many Christians often neglect to recognize. The first is ‘Ascension Day’-forty days following Easter. The second important day is ‘Pentecost Sunday’-ten days after Christ's ascension. It is thrilling at Christmas to recall the events of our Savior's birth, or at Easter his triumph over death. Yet if He had never ascended to make intercession for us or had never sent the Holy Spirit to dwell within and to guide us, our relationship with God would be most incomplete.
One of the finest of all hymns for Pentecost is this hymn, ‘Spirit of God, Descend Upon My Heart.’ The Rev. George Croly, a minister in the Anglican Church, wrote it. Croly was born in Dublin, Ireland, and graduated from Trinity College. He came to London, England, around 1810, where he served a small parish church. He was also active during this time as a literary writer of poems and novels as well as biographical, historical and scriptural material. Later, in 1835, he was asked by the church's leadership to re-open a church in the worst slum area of London, St. Stephen's Church, which had been closed for more than a century. His forceful, magnetic preaching soon attracted large crowds. Croly was characterized by his associates as a "fundamentalist in theology, a fierce conservative in politics, and intensely opposed to all forms of liberalism."
In 1854, when he was seventy-four years of age, he desired a new hymnal for his congregation and eventually prepared and published his own: ‘Psalms and Hymns for Public Worship.’ This is Croly's only surviving hymn from that collection.

Meanwhile…1870…137 years ago…in the United States…
President: Ulysses S. Grant…V.P.: Schuyler Colfax
Mark Twain (at age 34) married Olivia Langdon in Elmira, NY
The construction of the Brooklyn Bridge began (would take 13 years)
Buffalo’s population: 117,714…Erie County’s population: 178,699
Grover Cleveland was elected Erie County Sheriff (later served 2 terms as President)

Ref. HymnHistories BuffaloHistory WebEdelic HymnNuts TanBible

Sheridan Community Chorus

The Sheridan Community Chorus & The Cattaraugus area singers gave a powerful performance yesterday afternoon at The Cattaraugus Christian Camp.

The large audience was responsive and energetic as we presented 'The Spirit of America.'

I want to thank everyone involved for their time and effort to make this concert a huge success.

Sunday's (7/15) Concert

Sunday's Concert (7/15) at Cattaraugus Christian Camp

9714 Leon Road

Cattaraugus, NY 14719 (One mile south of village)

Corner of Route 353 & County Road 6

Report time: 2:00 PM

Concert time: 3:00 PM

Attire: Red, white & blue (any combination)

Bring your books

Bring your flags

The French robbery (Joke)

A thief in Paris planned to steal some paintings from the Louvre Museum. After careful planning, he got past security, stole the paintings, and made it safely to his van.

However, he was captured only two blocks away when his van ran out of gas. When asked how he could mastermind such a crime and then make such an obvious error, he replied, "Monsieur, that is the reason I stole the paintings. I had no Monet to buy Degas to make the Van Gogh."

(See if you have De Gaulle to send this on to someone else. I listed it because I figured I had nothing Toulouse.)

The Poisonous Wife (Joke)

A man goes to see his Rabbi."Rabbi, something terrible is happening and I have to talk to you about it." The Rabbi asks, "What's wrong?"

The man replied, "My wife is poisoning me." The Rabbi, very surprised by this, asks, "How can that be?" The man then pleads, "I'm telling you I'm certain she's poisoning me, what should I do?"

The Rabbi then offers, "Tell you what. Let me talk to her, I'll see what I can find out and I'll let you know."

The next day the Rabbi calls the man and says, "Well, I spoke to your wife on the phone yesterday for over three hours. You want my advice? " The man anxiously answers, "Yes."

"Take the poison," says the Rabbi.

Bud's World

July 8, 2007

The Million Dollar Question
A poor man walking in the forest felt close enough to God to ask, “God, what is a million years to you?”
God replies, “My son, a million years to you is like a second to me.”
The man asks, “God, what is a million dollars to you?”
God replies, “My son, a million dollars to you is less than a penny to me. It means almost nothing to me."
The man asks, “So God, can I have a million dollars?”
God replies, “In a second.”

From the Choir Loft
Last Sunday evening; our combined choruses presented the spirited patriotic cantata ‘Spirit of America.’ Four months of preparation went into this wonderful musical in an effort to thank God for his many blessings bestowed upon our Country, while honoring our veterans. I want to thank everyone who helped in presenting this musical. Also, I want to thank The Sheridan United Methodist Church for its continuing support. Thank you from the bottom of my heart. Please remember that we plan to present this musical again next Sunday evening (7/15/07) at The Cattaraugus Christian Camp in Cattaraugus, NY at 3:00 PM.

Bible Stories according to kids
LOT'S WIFE: The Sunday School teacher was describing how Lot's wife looked back and turned into a pillar of salt, when little Jason interrupted, "My Mommy looked back once, while she was driving," he announced triumphantly, "and she turned into a telephone pole!"
THE GOOD SAMARITAN: A Sunday school teacher was telling her class the story of the Good Samaritan, in which a man was beaten, robbed and left for dead. She described the situation in vivid detail so her students would catch the drama. Then, she asked the class, "If you saw a person lying on the roadside, all wounded and bleeding, what would you do?"
A thoughtful little girl broke the hushed silence, "I think I'd throw up."

Today in history

(July 8)
2000 - J.K. Rowling’s book ‘Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire’ was released in the U.S.
1981 – The U.S. Senate confirmed Sandra Day O’Conner to The Supreme Court
1969 – The U.S. troop withdrawal began in Vietnam
1963 – The U.S. banned all monetary transactions with Cuba
1947 – Demolition began for construction of the UN headquarters building in NYC
1932 – The DOW Jones average hit its lowest point during The Depression (41.22)
1889 – The Wall Street Journal was 1st published
1776 – Col. John Nixon gave the 1st public reading of The Declaration of Independence in Philadelphia

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Bud's History of the Hymns

July 8, 2007
‘Marching to Zion’ (1867) Page 733
Words: Isaac Watts (1674 – 1748)
Music: Robert Lowry (1826 - 1899)

Because of the controversy between the singing of Psalms and the singing of hymns in the church, church leaders decided to sing Psalms at the beginning of their services and then after the preaching, they would sing hymns.
Many people, who were still against the singing of hymns, would get up and leave the service during hymn singing. Isaac Watts wrote this hymn, ‘We’re Marching to Zion,’ to refute this practice of people walking out during they hymn singing.
Pay particular attention to verse two:
“Let those refuse to sing who never knew our God; but children of the heavenly King, but children of the heavenly King may speak their joys abroad, may speak their joys abroad.”

Meanwhile…1867…140 years ago…in the United States…
President: Andrew Johnson…V.P.: None
In 1867, two railroad cars fell and burned in Angola, NY killing 50 people. The incident is known as the "Angola Horror." Tragedy struck when the worst railroad accident in the history of Erie County occurred on the LakeShore Railroad. The train, made up of three first-class coaches (a smoking car, and two baggage cars), was eastbound and due in Buffalo at 1:30 P.M. Several hundred yards beyond the Angola depot as the train was approaching the bridge over Big Sister Creek, the rear coach loosened an axle, worked it- self from the rails, and pulled off the coach just in front of it. The rear car broke loose and went plunging down the bank to the creek below. The second car almost reached the far end of the wooden span when its coupling was torn loose and it also went rolling down the bank resting on its side. In this car were two pot-bellied coal stoves used for heating, and both of them were thrown among the victims. Almost immediately the wreckage caught fire. By the time water could be brought from a nearby farm house it was too late. Fifty persons died in the fire of this coach; only three managed to crawl out.

Ref. HymnHistories BuffaloHistory HymnHistories SheridanSettler TanBible

From Bud's World

July 1, 2007

Independence Day
The Glory of America

On this day in 1776, the Continental Congress entered the final stage of its debate: should the Thirteen Colonies separate themselves from Great Britain?
Speaking with quiet power, John Adams declared: “Before God, I believe the hour has come. My judgement approves this measure, and my whole heart is in it. And I leave off as I began, that live or die, survive or perish, I am for the Declaration. It is my living sentiment, and by the blessing of God it shall be my dying sentiment. Independence now, and Independence for ever!”
~(Smoot) - America’s Promise

From the Choir Loft
Tonight, the combined Sheridan & Cattaraugus Community Chorus will present the patriotic musical: “THE SPIRIT OF AMERICA” at 7:00 PM here at Sheridan United Methodist Church. This will be the product of countless rehearsals, which began back in April. The chorus has worked hard, and the musical is a tribute to God for his many blessings. We will also honor our military veterans. Please come and invite others to join us for this powerful tribute to God & country.

July 4th
On July 4th, John Hancock, the Chairman of the Continental Congress, and the Secretary of the Congress both signed The Declaration of Independence of the United States, thereby making the document legal. This was the only government document in world history that is a creedal statement of Bible based ideals. It contains these phrases:
“We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men are created equal, that they are endowed by their Creator with certain inalienable rights, that among these are life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness… Appealing to the Supreme Judge of the world for the rectitude of our intentions…With a firm reliance on the protection of Divine Providence…”

Today in history
(July 1)

2006 – Pastor Molly Golando officially became the pastor of Sheridan United Methodist Church
1979 – The SONY Corporation introduced the ‘Walkman’
1963 – The U.S. introduced the 5-digit ZIP code (‘Zone Improvement Plan’)
1941 – The Bulova Watch Co. sponsored the 1st TV commercial (NYC)
1909 – Thomas Edison began manufacturing alkaline batteries
1863 – The 1st day of the ‘Battle of Gettysburg’
1776 – The 1st vote on The Declaration of Independence
1776 – NJ gave all adults (who could prove a net worth of at least 50 pounds) the right to vote

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No Chorus rehearsals

The entire chorus did a fantastic job at the patriotic musical last night. Great performance!

We will not have chorus rehearsals the following two Tuesday evenings (7/3 and 7/10).

The next rehearsal, is a dress rehearsal on Thursday, July 12 at 7:00 PM at The Cattaraugus Christian Camp - 9714 Leon Road - Cattaraugus, NY 14719 - One mile south of the village of Cattaraugus - Rt. 353 & County Rd. 6.

'The Spirit of America'

The combined choruses of the Sheridan and Cattaraugus, NY areas will present the patriotic musical: 'The Spirit of America' tonight at 7:00 pm at The Sheridan United Methodist Church (2679 Route 20 in Sheridan, NY 14135).

Participating will be County Legislator Robert Duff, Mr. Joe Gullo (veteran of The Iraq conflict), and Kevin J. Muldowney (representing Senator Cathy Young's office). They will each share a few uplifting words during our patriotic cantata.

We will also have 4 uniformed representatives from our 4 branches of the military.

This will be an uplifting time sure to make you leave with your head held high and proud to be a patriotic Christian.

Sunday (7/1) Schedule

10:30 am: The Sheridan United Methodist choir will sing: 'America' w/Jan Delcamp solo (from the patriotic cantata) in the morning service

6:00 pm: Report time for choirs to assemble on the platform @ Sheridan United Methodist Church.

7:00 pm: Patriotic program 'THE SPIRIT OF AMERICA' start time.

Speakers: Pastor Molly Golando, Legislator Robert Duff, Mr. Joe Gullo, Mr. Kevin J. Muldowney

(My hope is that the musical will begin by 7:20).

8:00: Reception immediately following concert in the fellowship hall in the church basement.

Sunday (7/1/07) Concert

The Patriotic musical: 'The Spirit of America' will be performed on Sunday, July 1 at The Sheridan United Methodist Church at 7:00 PM at the Sheridan United Methodist Church, 2679 Route 20 in Seridan, NY 14135.
Church office: (716) 672-2048
Bud tubamanbud@gmail.com

More Puns (Joke)

A good pun is its own reword.
Energizer Bunny arrested; charged with battery.
A man's home is his castle, in a manor of speaking.
A pessimist's blood type is always b-negative.
My wife really likes to make pottery, but to me it's just kiln time.
Dijon vu: The same mustard as before.
I fired my masseuse today. She just rubbed me the wrong way.
A Freudian slip is when you say one thing but mean your mother.
Shotgun wedding: A case of wife or death.
I used to work in a blanket factory, but it folded.

From Bud's World

June 24, 2007

If the Bible were written today by college students:
The Last Supper would have been eaten the next morning -- cold.
The Ten Commandmentswould actually be only five -- double-spaced and written in a large font.
A new edition would be published every two years in order to limit reselling.
"Forbidden fruit"would have been eaten because it wasn't cafeteria food.
Paul's letter to the Romans would become Paul's email to abuse@romans.gov.
Reason Cain killed Abel: they were roommates.
Reason why Moses and followers walked in the desert for 40 years…
They didn't want to ask directions and look like freshmen.
Instead of God creating the world in six days and resting on the seventh,
He would have put it off until the night before to get it done.

From the choir loft
We will be presenting the patriotic musical: ‘The Spirit of America’ here at Sheridan United Church next Sunday, July 1, 2007 @ 7:00 PM and at The Cattaraugus Christian Camp on Sunday, July 15 @ 3:00 PM. This powerful musical focuses our attention on five attitudes and characteristics that have made Americans unique throughout our history: Spirit of Freedom, Adventure, Hope, Sacrifice and of Divine Purpose. This cantata will get your heart pounding with such songs as: ‘This is My Country, Salute to the Armed Services, America’ and many more. Invite your friends now!

Wit or Wisdom…
"Where the will of God leads you,
the grace of God will keep you."
~ Unknown
"A Pharisee is hard on others and easy on himself,
but a spiritual man is easy on others and hard on himself."
~ A. W. Tozer
"One cannot help being old, but one can resist being aged."
~ Lord Samuel

Today in history
(June 24)
1992 – John Gotti began his life sentence in jail
1964 – The FTC ruled that a health warning must appear on all cigarette packages
1953 – John F. Kennedy & Jacqueline Bouvier announced their engagement
1949 – "Hopalong Cassidy" became the 1st network western (NBC)
1941 – The entire Jewish population of Gorzhdy, Lithuania was exterminated
1903 – ‘In the Sweet Bye & Bye’ by Harry MacDonough & the Haydn Quartet was #1
1861 – Tennessee became the 11th state to secede from the Union
1817 – The 1st coffee beans were planted in Hawaii on the Kona coast
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Bud’s History of the Hymns
June 24, 2007
‘Rock of Ages, Cleft for Me’(1830) Page 361
Words: Augustus M. Toplady (1740 – 1778)Music: Thomas Hastings (1784 - 1872)
Even when Augustus Toplady wrote his magnificent masterpiece, "Rock of Ages." he couldn’t resist the temptation to take a shot at those who he thought were believers in "Perfectionism." Toplady calculated that if a man lived to reach the age of 80, he would have the opportunity of committing over 2.5 billion sins, making it impossible to save himself. He needed a Savior! So when he finally finished this hymn, he titled it: ‘A living and dying prayer of the holiest believer in the world.’ He often said, "The most sanctified soul in the world must come down on his knees and confess, ‘Nothing in my hands I bring,’ and ‘Vile I to this fountain fly.’"
Thomas Hastings, the composer of this hymn tune, was born on October 15, 1784, in Washington, Connecticut. He wrote 1000 hymn tunes and more than 60 original hymn texts, as well as editing more than fifty music collections. In 1858 the University of the City of New York conferred the degree of Doctor of Music upon him in recognition of his accomplishments. Along with Lowell Mason, Thomas Hastings is generally credited with being the person most instrumental in shaping the development of church music in the United States. Hastings once wrote, "The homage that we owe Almighty God calls for the noblest and most reverential tribute that music can render."

Meanwhile…1830…177 years ago…in the United States…
President: Andrew Jackson…V.P.: Martin Van Buren
Population of Buffalo, NY was 8,668
In the fall of 1830, Charles and Mary Durfee of Cazenovia set out for the wilderness of Chautauqua County, settling on the lakeshore in Sheridan. The Lake Road at that time was only a path and not passable for loaded teams of horses, so in order to reach their future home from Dunkirk, they had to take the Roberts Road to the Main Road and then to Newell’s Corners to reach their destination. Here they procured a small plot of land. Their property was described in one legal document as follows: "Beginning at a certain Hemlock Tree on the south, running thence to the lake, largest to the lake, in the shape of a wedge."
Ref. CenterForChurchMusic HanoverBicentenial Webedelic SheridanSettler TanBible

THE SPIRIT OF AMERICA

A patriotic musical

Presented by…

The Sheridan Community Chorus

Under the direction of Bud Lowery

WITH A SPECIAL TRIBUTE TO VETERANS

Sunday, July 1, 2007

7:00 PM

Sheridan United Methodist Church

2679 Route 20 Sheridan, NY

For further information contact the church office: (716) 678-2048 or

Bud Lowery: (716) 934-7734 (tubamanbud@gmail.com) frombudsworld.blogspot.com

Sponsored by The Sheridan United Methodist Church

History of the Hymns

June 17, 2007
‘Alas! and Did My Savior Bleed’ (1827) Page 294
Words: Isaac Watts (1674– 1748) Music: Hugh Wilson (1766 - 1827)

Isaac Watts was born July 17, 1674 at Southampton, England. He was born into the home of “Non-Conformists” in the days when the Church of England persecuted ‘Dissenters’ and ‘Independents.’ Fortunately this intolerance lasted only a short while after Watts’ birth.
His father, was imprisoned twice during the ‘persecution era’ in England. After this persecution era had ended, Watts’ father prospered in his business and was able to give his son the best kind of education.
Isaac entered the ministry and preached his first sermon at the age of twenty-four. His utter lack of what is commonly known as “handsomeness” was probably responsible for the fact that he remained unmarried throughout his life. Yet I’m sure this frail soul had learned the truth of the verse which begins this meditation.
He wrote many scholarly papers that were used in several institutions of higher learning. Yet one of the most memorable pieces that came from his pen was a simple hymn, ‘Alas! and Did My Savior Bleed.’
Fanny Crosby testified that this song helped her to find the Savior when “believing” became difficult. There are 15 hymns in our hymnal by Isaac Watts.

Meanwhile…1827…180 years ago…in the United States…

President: John Quincy Adams…V.P.: John C. Calhoun
Slavery was abolished in NY…freeing 10,000 slaves
Three Delmonico brothers open the ‘upscale’ restaurant, ‘Delmonico’s in NYC
Joseph Smith said he unearthed the ‘Book of Mormon’ at Hill Cumorah, near Palmyra

From Bud's World

June 17, 2007

Fathers…100 years ago, versus Today
100 years ago, a father waited for the doctor to tell him when the baby arrived…
Today, a father must wear a smock, know how to breathe, and make sure film is in the video camera

100 years ago, a father smoked a pipe…
If he tries that today, he gets sent outside after a lecture on lip cancer.

100 years ago, fathers shook their children gently and whispered, “Wake up, it’s time for school…
Today, kids shake their fathers violently at 4 a.m., shouting “Wake up, it’s time for hockey practice.”

100 years ago, a happy meal was when father shared funny stories around the table…
Today, a happy meal is what Dad buys at McDonalds.

100 years ago, fathers threatened their daughter’s suitors with a shotgun if the girl came home late…
Today, fathers break the ice by saying, “So…how long have you had that earring?”

100 years ago, fathers were never truly appreciated…
Today, fathers are never truly appreciated.

History of Father’s Day
Father’s Day, contrary to popular misconception, was not established as a holiday in order to help greeting card manufacturers sell more cards. In fact when a “father’s day” was first proposed, there were no Father’s Day Cards.
Mrs. John B. Dodd, of Washington State, first proposed the idea of a “father’s day” in 1909. Mrs. Dodd wanted a special day to honor her father, William Smart. William Smart, a Civil War veteran, was widowed when his wife (Mrs. Dodd’s mother) died in childbirth with their sixth child. Mr. Smart was left to raise the newborn and his other five children on a rural farm in eastern Washington State. It was after Mrs. Dodd became an adult that she realized the strength and selflessness her father had shown in raising his children as a single parent.
In 1966, President Lyndon Johnson signed a presidential proclamation declaring the 3rd Sunday of June as Father’s Day.

Afraid of thunder…
One summer evening during a violent thunderstorm a mother was tucking her small son into bed. She was about to turn off the light when he asked with a tremor in his voice, “Mommy, will you sleep with me tonight?”
The mother smiled and gave him a reassuring hug, “I can’t dear,” she said. “I have to sleep in Daddy’s room.”
A long silence was broken at last by his shaking little voice: “The big sissy!”

Today in history
(June 17)
1994 – O.J. Simpson’s Ford Bronco was pursued by police in the infamous “slow speed pursuit”
1963 – The U.S. Supreme Court banned the required reading of The Lord’s Prayer in public schools
1941 – WNBT – TV of NYC was granted the 1st permit in the U.S. for a commercial TV station
1885 – The Statue of Liberty arrived in New York City aboard the French ship ‘Isere’
1775 – The British took Bunker Hill from the Colonists during the Battle of Bunker Hill

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What the used car ad "really" means! (Joke)

What the car ad claims . . . what it really means~

rough condition . . . too bad to lie about~

parts car . . . beyond repair~

immaculate . . . recently washed~

engine quiet . . . if you use 90-weight oil~

needs minor overhaul . . . needs engine~

needs major overhaul . . . phone the junkyard~

burns no oil . . . it all leaked out~

rebuilt engine . . . cleaned the spark plugs~

drive it away . . . I live on a hill~

drive it anywhere . . . within 10 miles~

desirable classic . . . no one wants it~

rare classic . . . no one wanted it even when it was new~

stored 20 years . . . in a farmer's field~

ran when stored . . . won't start

Church Bulletin Bloopers (Joke)

If you choose to heave during the Postlude, please do so quietly.
We are grateful for the help of those who cleaned up the grounds around the church building and the rector.
Newsletters are not being sent to absentees because of their weight.
Helpers are needed! Please sign up on the information sheep.
Diana and Don request your presents at their wedding.
Lent is that period for preparing for Holy Weed and Easter.

Sheridan Community Chorus @ The Grape Festival?

We have been asked to perform our patriotic musical: 'Spirit of America' at the 40th Grape Festival this year. The date requested is Friday, September 14.

We would be singing in the park in the middle of the Village of Silver Creek and would start singing around 6:00 pm. We need to be finished by 7:00 pm because the "grape stomping" begins at 7:00.

Let me know what you think! There is a "comment" box under this posting where you can leave your comments. Please take the time to give me your feedback.

Sheridan Commuunity Chorus (Schedule)

Rehearsals: Every Tuesday evening 7:00 - 8:30 pm @ Sheridan United Methodist Church.

Tuesday (6/26) 7:00 PM Dress rehearsal with Cattaraugus singers at Sheridan.

Sunday (7/1) 7:00 PM Concert @ Sheridan United Methodist Church (6:00 PM report).

Tuesday (7/10) 7:00 PM Dress rehearsal at Cattaraugus Christian Camp

Sunday (7/15) 3:00 PM Concert (2:00 PM Report) @ Cattaraugus Christian Camp

A Christian Puppy

A Baptist couple decide that they want to get a dog. As they are walking down the street in town, they notice that a sign in the pet shop is advertising "Christian Puppies." Their interest piqued, they go inside.

"How do you know they're Christian puppies?" "Watch," says the owner, as he takes one of the dogs and says, "Fetch the Bible." The dog runs over to the desk, and grabs the Bible in its mouth and returns. Putting the Bible on the floor, the owner says, "Find Psalm 23." The dog flips pages with its paw until he reaches the right page, and then stops.

Amazed and delighted, the couple purchase the dog and head home. That evening, they invite some friends over and show them the dog, having him run through his Psalm 23 routine. Impressed, one of the visitors asks "Does he also know 'regular' commands?"

"Gee, we don't know. We didn't ask," replies the husband. Turning to the dog, he says, "Sit." The dog sits. He says, "Lie down." The dog lies down. He says "Roll over." The dog rolls over. He says "Heel." The dog runs over to him, jumps up on the sofa, puts both paws on the owner's forehead and bows his head.

"Oh look!" the wife exclaims. "He's PENTECOSTAL!"

The Prisoner's Last Request (Joke)

Two men, sentenced to die on the same day, were led down to the room where the electric chair was. The priest had given them last rites, the formal speech had been given by the warden, and a final prayer had been said among the participants.
The warden, turning to the first man, solemnly asked, "Son, do you have a last request?"
The man replied, "Yes sir, I do. I love dance music. Could you please play the Macarena for me one last time?" "Certainly," replied the warden.
He turned to the other man and asked, "Well, what about you, son? What is your final request?"
"Please," said the condemned man, "Kill me first."

June 3 2007

A letter addressed to God…

A letter written in a childish scrawl came to the post office addressed to “God.” A postal employee, not knowing exactly what to do with the letter, opened it and read: “Dear God, my name is Jimmy. I am 6 years old. My father is dead and my Mom is having a hard time raising me and my sister. Would you please send us $500.00?

The postal employee was touched. He showed the letter to his fellow workers and they decided to kick in a few dollars each and send it to the family. They were able to raise $300.

A couple of weeks later the same post office received a second letter addressed to God. The boy thanked God for the recent infusion of cash, but ended with this request: “Next time would you send the money directly to us? If you send it through the post office they deduct $200!”

Big Bore Brass Tuba Choir

I am so excited that The Big Bore Brass Tuba Choir will be performing at The Sheridan United Methodist Church next Sunday (6/10) in the morning service. This 12-piece ensemble includes some of the finest musicians I have ever met and Dr. Kate Levy (Assistant Professor of music at the Fredonia School of Music) has agreed to conduct this all-star group. I will attempt to include their musical bios in the bulletin next week, but some are so extensive, I will have to “edit” them. The group includes professors, teachers, semi-professional players; and they are traveling from Niagara Falls, Collins, Williamsville, Silver Creek, Fredonia, and Jamestown. We will play everything from Bach to Sousa. We will even have a “mystery guest conductor” for one of the marches! Please join us and invite your friends. Don’t miss it!

I was just wondering

• Why do people seem to read the Bible a whole lot more as they get older...are they were cramming for their finals?

• Why do they put pictures of criminals up in the Post Office?
  What are we supposed to do . . . write to these men?

• How much deeper would oceans be if sponges didn't live there?

• Are clones people too?

• If a man says something in the woods and there are no women there, is he still wrong?

• If you can't be kind, shouldn’t you at least have the decency to be vague?

Today in history

(June 3)

1992 – Joan Lunden was ordered to pay her ex-husband $18,000/month in spousal support

1969 – The last episode of ‘Star Trek’ aired on NBC

1949 – ‘Dragnet’ was 1^st broadcast on radio, KFI in LA

1888 – “Casey at the Bat” 1^st published by SF Examiner

1875 – Alexander Graham Bell made the 1^st voice transmission

1861 – The 1^st land battle of the Civil War when Union defeated Confederacy in Philippi, WV

1851 – 1^st baseball uniforms worn by NY Knickerbockers (straw hat, white shirt, long blue trousers)

History of the Hymns

June 3, 2007

‘For the Beauty of the Earth’ (1864) Page 92

Words: Folliot Sandford Pierpoint (1835 – 1917)

Music: Conrad Kocher (1786 - 1872)

Folliott Sandford Pierpoint, about whose life we know very little, wrote this beautiful summer hymn, full of the spirit of field and forest.

He was born in Bath, England, October 7, 1835, and obtained his education at Queen’s College in Cambridge University, graduating with classical honors in 1871.

He published several volumes of poems, but his work is best known by this hymn, which appeared in 1864. It has been changed in many lines, but the one in our hymnal is perhaps the best version.

In each verse of this hymn, there are four lines each with seven syllables and a two-lined refrain also with seven syllables each. Pierpoint was 29 at the time he wrote this hymn; the beauty of the countryside that surrounded him mesmerized him. It first appeared in 1864 in a book of poems entitled ‘The Sacrifice of Praise.”

This hymn was sung in the 1994 version of the movie: ‘Little Women,’ which was nominated for several Academy Awards.

Meanwhile…1864…143 years ago…in the United States…

President: Abraham Lincoln…V.P.: Hannibal Hamlin

Abraham Lincoln was re-nominated for President

1^st appearance of “In God We Trust” appeared on U.S. coins

General Sherman was making plans for his “march to the sea”

President Lincoln officially established Thanksgiving as a national holiday

The Buffalo Starch Factory was established & would become 3^rd largest in the world

General Daniel Davidson of Buffalo was killed in The Battle of Cedar Creek, Virginia

Ref. CenterForChurchMusic HanoverBicentenial Cyberhymnal BrainyHistory

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Chinese Proverbs (Joke)

Man who run in front of car get tired.
Man who run behind car get exhausted.
Man with one chopstick go hungry.
Man who eat many prunes get good run for money.
War does not determine who is right, war determine who is left.
Man who drive like hell, bound to get there.
Man who live in glass house should change clothes in basement.

Hymns for all "Professionals" (Joke)

Dentist's Hymn: Crown Him with Many Crowns

Weatherman's Hymn: There Shall Be Showers of Blessings

Contractor's Hymn: The Church's One Foundation

Tailor's Hymn: Holy, Holy, Holy

Golfer's Hymn: There's a Green Hill Far Away

Politician's Hymn: Standing on the Promises

Optometrist's Hymn: Open My Eyes That I Might See

IRS Agent's Hymn: I Surrender All

Gossip's Hymn: Pass It On

Electrician's Hymn: Send The Light

Shopper's Hymn: Sweet By and By

Realtor's Hymn: I've Got a Mansion, Just Over the Hilltop

Massage Therapist's Hymn: He Touched Me

Doctor's Hymn: The Great Physician

May 27

Memorial Day

Memorial Day, originally called Decoration Day, is a day of remembrance for those who have died in our nation's service.

The Church Garden

Plant four rows of squash:

Squash gossip, Squash indifference, Squash grumbling, Squash selfishness

Plant four rows of lettuce:

Lettuce be faithful, Lettuce be kind, Lettuce be patient, Lettuce truly love one another

Plant three rows of peas:

Peace of mind, Peace of heart,

Peace of soul

Plant three rows of turnips:

Turnip for meetings,

Turnip for service, Turnip to help one another

We must include Thyme:

Thyme for each other, Thyme for family, Thyme for friends, Thyme for God

From the Choir Loft

Our Sheridan Community Chorus, under the direction of Bud Lowery, is busy rehearsing for the upcoming patriotic musical: ‘The Spirit of America.’ It will be performed here at The Sheridan United Methodist Church on Sunday, July 1 at 7:00 PM. It is a powerful tribute to God for bestowing his many blessings upon our country. It also reminds us of the sacrifice of all our veterans. We will honor each branch of our armed service as we sing a medley, which includes all the theme songs of the military branches. Please be sure to invite your friends and neighbors to this wonderful tribute.

Hi Def TV

With high-definition TV, they say everything looks bigger and wider. Kind of like going to your 25^th high school reunion.

Today in history

(May 27)

On this day in 1819, Julia Ward Howe was born. Her ‘Battle Hymn of the Republic,’ was written in 1861. It perfectly captured the shift in the country’s spirit, which was drawing men to don blue uniforms. No longer were they fighting simply to preserve the Union. Now the war was becoming a holy crusade to free the slaves.

On this day in 1941, a British naval force sank the German battleship ‘Bismarck’

History of the Hymns

‘Battle Hymn of the Republic’ (1861)

Words: Julia Ward Howe (1819 – 1910) Music: ‘USA Campmeeting’ tune

It was the midst of the terrible U.S. Civil War. Deeply anguished at the growing conflict between the two sections of the country, Mrs. Julia Howe watched troops marching off to war singing “John Brown's Body,” a song about a man who had been hanged in his efforts to free the slaves.

Julia felt that the catchy camp meeting tune should have better words. In a desire to phrase her own feelings about the dreadful events of the time, she scrawled the verses almost without even looking at the paper. Before long the entire nation became inspired by her text and united in singing the new words with the old tune. Mrs. Howe's hymn has been acclaimed through the years as one of our finest patriotic songs. At one time it was sung as a solo at a large rally attended by President Abraham Lincoln. After the audience had responded with loud applause, the President, with tears in his eyes, cried out, “Sing it again!” It was sung again.

And after more than a hundred years, Americans still join in proclaiming, “Glory! Hallelujah! His truth is marching on!”

Meanwhile…1861…146 years ago…in the United States…

President: Abraham Lincoln…

V.P.: Hannibal Hamlin

Silver Creek, NY by-laws of 1861

1. It is not lawful to encumber or obstruct the sidewalks.

2. Any dead animal found in the limits of the village must be buried within three hours of notification to the owner of the animal.

3. It is not lawful to bathe naked in either Walnut or Silver Creek or along the shores of Lake Erie within the village limits after sunrise or before nine o’clock in the evening. A fine of 50¢ will be levied for each violation of this law.

4. Assessors will be paid one dollar for each day devoted to official duties.

5. It is not lawful for milk cows to run at large in the village before sunrise or after sunset. A fine of 50¢ will be levied.

6. It is not lawful to fasten a horse to any ornamental, fruit, or shade tree planted in any Public Street or ground or to injure such tree in any manner. A fine of one dollar will be imposed for violation of this By-law.

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The bannister of life (Joke)

As you slide Down the Banister of Life, Remember...

Transvestite: A guy who likes to eat, drink and be Mary.

My mind works like lightning. One brilliant flash and it is gone.

The only time the world beats a path to your door is if you're in the bathroom.

It used to be only death and taxes were inevitable. Now, of course, there's shipping and handling, too.

A husband is someone who, after taking the trash out, gives the impression that he just cleaned the whole house.

My next house will have no kitchen - just vending machines and a large trash can.

A blonde said, "I was worried that my mechanic might try to rip me off. I was relieved when he told me all I needed was turn signal fluid."

A stray rabid dog bit my neighbor. I went to see how he was and found him writing frantically on a piece of paper. I told him rabies could be treated, and he didn't have to worry about a Will. He said, "Will? What Will? I'm making a list of the people I want to bite."

Definition of a teenager? God's punishment for enjoying sex.

As you slide down the banister of life, may the splinters never point the wrong way.

The Magician & The Parrot (Joke)

There was magician on a cruise ship, and he was really good. He was performing the highlight of his show when a parrot walked onstage and squawked, ''It's in his sleeve!'' The magician chased the bird away.
The next day the magician was performing his highlight again (in front of a smaller audience) when the parrot walked onstage and declared, ''It's in his pocket!''
The next day, as he was performing the highlight, he saw the parrot in the crowd. But before the parrot could ruin the magic trick, the boat crashed into a rock and sank. The magician was lucky enough to find a board to hang on to. On the other end of the board was the parrot.
They stared at each other for three full days, neither of them saying anything, when suddenly the parrot said, ''I give up, what did you do with the ship?''

The Sheridan Community Chorus (rehearsals)

The chorus rehearsals are coming along fine due to the fact the attendance has been good at the rehearsals. The narration, the video, the solo are coming along.

We are always looking for more singers. Do you know any? Invite them along! We'll work hard making them feel welcome.

Patriotic concert in Sheridan, NY: Sunday, July 1, 2007 at 7:00 pm at The Sheridan United Methodist Church.

Patriotic concert in Cattaraugus, NY: Sunday, July 15, 2007 at 3:00 pm at The Cattaraugus Christian Camp in Cattaraugus, NY.