Today's Funny

The trouble with weather forecasting is that it's right too often for us to ignore it and wrong too often for us to rely on it.

Patrick Young

Bud's World

Totally useless information:

· On a Canadian two-dollar bill, the flag flying over the Canadian Parliament building is an American flag.
· Our eyes are always the same size from birth, but our nose and ears never stop growing.
· Peanuts are one of the ingredients in dynamite.

How to Lead a Church Choir

“Leading a church choir takes a caring, yet stern and experienced choir director. The director must be determined, ready to work hard and have ample supply of prayers in time of need. The rewards and joys of a full choir singing religious songs during a service are triumphant. Follow these steps to realize this dream…
1. Organize all the formalities for an exciting and successful church choir. Set short-term goals and long term goals. Have a room with chairs, a dry erase board or blackboard, a piano, and someone to accompany the singers and schedule a weekly rehearsal.” [eHow] (continued next week)

I was just wondering:

· Can you cry under water?
· What disease did “cured ham” actually have?
· Why does a round pizza come in a square box?
· How is it that we put man on the moon before we figured out it would be a good idea to put wheels on luggage?
· How important does a person have to be before they are considered assassinated instead of just murdered?
· Why do you have to “put your two cents in”…but it's only a “penny for your thoughts?” Where's that extra penny going?
· Once you're in heaven, do you get stuck wearing the clothes you were buried in for eternity?

Today in history February 17

1985 – The price of a 1st class postage stamp rose from 20¢ to 22¢
1981 – The Chrysler Corp. announced the largest losses in U.S. history
1979 – China invaded Vietnam
1969 – Bob Dylan & Johnny Cash recorded an album together, which was never released
1968 – The Basketball Hall of Fame opened in Springfield, Massachusetts
1967 – The Beatles released ‘Pennylane’ & ‘Strawberry Fields’ albums
1943 – New York Yankees player Joe DiMaggio enlisted in the U.S. Army
1897 – The ‘Parent Teacher’s Association’ was formed
1817 – The City of Baltimore became the 1st U.S. city lit by gas
1801 – The U.S. House broke the Electoral College tie & chose Jefferson over Burr

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History of the Hymns

‘I Surrender All’ (1896) Page 354
Words: J. W. Van DeVenter (1855 - 1939) Music: Winfield S. Weeden (1847 - 1908)

For five years, Mr. Van de Venter wavered between the challenge of the Gospel ministry and that of becoming a recognized artist. After attending Hillsdale College, he was teaching art in Sharon, Pennsylvania. However, a revival meeting held in his Methodist Church changed his life. Here is how he tells it:
“For some time, I had struggled between developing my talents in the field of art and going into full-time evangelistic work. At last the pivotal hour of my life came, and I surrendered all. A new day was ushered into my life. I became an evangelist and discovered down deep in my soul a talent hitherto unknown to me. God had hidden a song in my heart, and touching a tender chord. He caused me to sing.”
Dr. Billy Graham, wrote this tribute to Mr. Van de Venter:
“One of the evangelists who influenced my early preaching was also a hymnist who wrote ‘I Surrender All’ the Rev. J.W. Van de Venter. He was a regular visitor at the Florida Bible Institute (now Trinity Bible College) in the late 1930’s. We students loved this kind, deeply spiritual gentleman and often gathered in his winter home at Tampa, Florida, for an evening of fellowship and singing.”

Meanwhile…1896…112 years ago…in the United States…
President: Grover Cleveland…V.P.: Adlai E. Stevenson
Bread: 3¢/loaf, Milk: 6¢/qt., Average Income: $625/year
Top songs: ‘Maple Leaf Rag,’ ‘When the Saints Go Marching In’
Leo Hirshfield introduced the Tootsie Roll
Whitcomb Judson patented a hookless fastener, known as the zipper
The 1st car accident in the U.S. occurred when Henry Wells hit a bicyclist in NYC
The 1st public film in U.S. premiered in NYC (John Philip Sousa’s ‘El Capitan’)
The 1st electricity is transmitted from Niagara Falls to Buffalo
The “Cave of Winds” at Niagara Falls almost went dry
The Lancaster Opera House was built
A contract was signed for the construction of the footbridge in Silver Creek
W. P. Bignell was pastor of The Sheridan Methodist Church

Ref. HymnHistories Cyberhymnal WebEdelic DMarie TanBible Wikipedia BuffaloHistory.com

Sheridan Choir

Tomorrow (2/17/08) the choir will be singing: 'All Hail the Power'
We will warm-up in the sanctuary at 10:00 am.
See you then.

Today's Funny

Do Cats Go to Heaven?

A cat dies and goes to Heaven. God meets him at the gate and says, "You have been a good cat all of these years. Anything you desire is yours, all you have to do is ask." The cats says, "Well, I lived all my life with a poor family on a farm and had to sleep on hardwood floors."

God says, "Say no more." And instantly, a fluffy pillow appears.

A few days later, 6 mice are killed in a tragic accident and they go to Heaven. God meets them at the gate with the same offer that He made the cat. The mice said, "All our lives we've had to run. Cats, dogs and even women with brooms have chased us. If we could only have a pair of roller skates, we wouldn't have to run anymore." God says, "Say no more." And instantly, each mouse is fitted with a beautiful pair of tiny roller skates.

About a week later, God decides to check and see how the cat is doing. The cat is sound asleep on his new pillow. God gently wakes him and asks, "How are you doing? Are you happy here?" The cat yawns and stretches and says, "Oh, I've never been happier in my life. And those Meals on Wheels you've been sending over are the best!"

Today's Funny

Any married man should forget his mistakes -
there's no use in two people remembering the same things.

Sheridan Community Chorus

There will not be a chorus rehearsal on Thursday, 2/28/08

Today's Valentine Funny

DICTIONARY OF DATING...

DATING: The process of spending enormous amounts of money, time, and energy to get better acquainted with a person whom you don't especially like in the present and will learn to like a lot less in the future.

EASY: A term used to describe a woman who has the morals of a man.

EYE CONTACT: A method utilized by a single woman to communicate to a man that she is interested in him. Despite being advised to do so, many women have difficulty looking a man directly in the eyes, not necessarily due to the shyness, but usually due to the fact that a woman's eyes are not located in her chest.

FRIEND: A member of the opposite sex who has some flaw which makes falling in love with him/her totally unappealing.

INDIFFERENCE: A woman's feeling toward a man that is interpreted by the man as "playing hard to get."

IRRITATING HABIT: What the endearing little qualities that initially attract two people to each other turn into after a few months together.

SOBER: A condition in which it is almost impossible to fall in love.

LAW OF RELATIVITY: How attractive a given person appears to be is directly proportionate to how unattractive your date is.

123Holiday.net

Sheridan Community Chorus

Here is our tentative Sheridan Community Chorus Easter concert schedule:

Sunday, March 16 @ 7:00 Pm at The Sheridan United Methodist Church 2679 E. Main Road (Route 20) in Sheridan, NY (716) 672-2048

Tuesday, March 18 @ 7:00 PM at The Cattaraugus United Methodist Church Washington & South Streets in Cattaraugus, NY 14719 (716) 257-3583

Sunday, April 6 @ 6:00 PM at Holy Trinity R.C. Church 1032 Central Avenue in Dunkirk, NY 14048 (716) 366-2306

Today's Funny

A woman was working in her yard with the weed whacker, when she accidentally cut off the tail of her cat.

She ran screaming into the house, and told her husband, wondering what to do. He replied calmly, "Get the cat, and the tail, and we'll take them to Wal-Mart."

She was incredulous. "How could that possibly help?" she asked.

"Well," he replied, "they're the world's largest retailer."

~ Mikey's Funnies

Happy Valentine’s Day

Sources differ, but according to the Hallmark Historical Collection, at least eight ‘St. Valentines’ have existed. The most popular, by far, was a third-century young Christian martyr, Valentinus. Imprisoned for failing to worship false gods, Valentinus became friends with the jailer’s young, blind daughter. Legend records that he was executed on February 14, 269 AD. He sent the
maiden a farewell signed, “from your Valentine.”

From the Choir Loft
We need choir members, soloists, drama coordinator, reading parts, non-speaking parts, publicity, sound technician, video technician. We will be presenting the powerful Easter musical: ‘I’ve Seen Jesus’ at The Sheridan United Methodist Church on Palm Sunday, March 16, 2008 at 7:00 PM. You will find our choir members to be friendly, caring people. No auditions necessary. Even if you can’t read music…we need you.

SIGNS YOU'VE FORGOTTEN VALENTINE'S DAY
1. This topic comes as a surprise to you.
2. Your wife has had a new deadbolt installed on your front door.
3. You don't remember your shower radio having a 220-volt feeder.
4. You've got a divot in your head from the new golf club your wife gave you.
5. You've got a red mark on your face that bears a striking resemblance to the shape of your wife’s hand.

EXCUSES MEN GIVE ON VALENTINE'S DAY
· “The Florist couldn't find your house, did you move?”
· “I sent a candygram. Someone must have eaten it.”
· “The Hallmark Store was closed, and I didn't want to send less than the best.”
· “I left a message on your answering machine to meet me for dinner. Where were you?”
· “I didn't know you liked jewelry.”
· “I thought Saint Valentine's Day was a Catholic holy Day.”
· “I thought we would do something different this year.”
· “You didn't remind me!”

Today in history
(With a “romantic flair”) on February 10

1990 - ‘How Am I Supposed to Live Without You?’ by Michael Bolton hit #1
1974 – ‘The Way We Were’ by Barbara Streisand hit #1
1965 - ‘You’ve Lost that Lovin’ Feelin’’ by The Righteous Brothers was #1
1940 - Frank Sinatra had his singing debut in Indianapolis with the Tommy Dorsey Orchestra
1937 - ‘Goodnight My Love’ by Benny Goodman was #1
1912 - ‘Oh, You Beautiful Doll’ by Billy Murray & American Quartet was #1
1870 – Samuel Clemens (Mark Twain), 34, married Olivia Langdon in Elmira, New York
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History of the Hymns

‘There Is a Fountain Filled with Blood’ (1771) Page 622
Words: William Cowper (1731 - 1800) Music: 19th Century ‘Campmeeting’ Melody

William Cowper, author of today’s hymn, was a famous English writer, his father was Chaplain to King George II and his mother was a descendant of Henry III. As a child he was “physically frail and emotionally sensitive.” His mother died when he was 6; he later remarked that there was never a day he had not mourned his mother's death.
At the age of eighteen, Cowper began to study law. Although he passed the bar, he made no attempt to practice his profession. In nine years of so-called law practice Cowper never felt worthy to serve people; nor could he attract business for himself. A concerned relative arranged for Cowper a clerkship in the House of Lords. Cowper felt so inadequate that he made several attempts to take his life.
Cowper became influenced by Christianity and discovered God’s saving grace through the encouragement of family and friends. Cowper recovered from the severe depression, but was continually disturbed with lesser bouts throughout his life. Cowper’s name will always be associated with that of John Newton (author of ‘Amazing Grace’), who remained his friend and pastor. Together they wrote many hymns familiar to us today (there are two of Cowper’s hymns in our hymnal). Newton saved Cowper from suicide several times. Being unable to hold a job, Cowper spent his time in literary pursuits and writing poetry. He had quite a large audience of people who read and enjoyed his writings.
Cowper moved to Olney, a village in Buckinghamshire, England in 1767, and stayed there for 19 years in close friendship with John Newton. In 1779, their joint hymn-writing efforts were published in a volume entitled ‘Olney Hymns,’ which contained 280 hymns by Newton and 68 by Cowper.

Meanwhile…1771…237 years ago…in the United States…
President: None…V.P.: None
By this time, some 50,000 British convicts were dumped on American shores
Construction of the Walnut Street Jail in Philadelphia (1st solitary confinement)
Jeanne Baptiste Pointe de Sable founded the settlement now known as Chicago
Britain’s Parliament named Ben Franklin to a committee to investigate lightning rods

Ref. HymnHistories Cyberhymnal WebEdelic DMarie TanBible Wikipedia BuffaloHistory.com

Thought for the day

"The really frightening thing about middle age is that you know you'll grow out of it."

Doris Day

Today's Funny

What NOT to give her for Valentines Day:

1. A box of chocolates, clumsily rearranged in an attempt to hide the fact you ate all the caramel ones.

2. Lingerie that you think will look almost as good on her as on the Victoria's Secret model.

3. Any clothing item with the words "push-up" or "slim-down" on the label.

4. Any food item with the words "diet", "light", or "high fiber" on the label.

5. Any video starring Sylvester Stallone, Jim Carrey, or Angelina Jolie.

6. Flowers from a hospital's gift shop--or worse, a mortuary's.

7. Poetry, no matter how heartfelt, that starts out "There was once a girl from Nantucket..."

8. Anything you ever gave another woman, including your mother.

9. Any household appliance, power tool or other item from the harder side of Sears.

10. A gift certificate.

11. Cash.

12. Anything you could have bought at the gas station mini-mart on the way over, even if you didn't.

13. An apologetic look and the words "That was today?"

~ Mikey's Funnies

Thought for the day

The very purpose of existence is to reconcile the glowing opinion we have of ourselves with the appalling things that other people think about us.

Quentin Crisp

Today's Funny

A minister’s widow, who was old-fashioned, was going camping for a week in California. She was nervous about the bathroom facilities and decided to write a letter to the campground owner. But as she was writing, she couldn't bring herself to write “toilet.” After much thought, the widow settled on "bathroom commode,” but when she wrote the word, it still sounded too coarse. Instead, she referred to the bathroom commode as "BC.”

So she began to write...

"Does the cabin where I will be staying have its own BC? If not, where is the BC located?"

In the process of filing, the campground owner lost the first page of the letter. Without noticing, he left the remainder of the letter on the desk of his staff manager who found the letter and was baffled by the acronym.

When he asked his wife what BC meant, she remembered the widow’s husband was once a famous Baptist preacher. "Oh, of course!” exclaimed the staff member. “BC stands for 'Baptist Church!'"

He immediately wrote a response to the widow’s letter:

Dear Madam, I apologize for the delay in answering your letter, but I have the pleasure of informing you that the BC is located nine miles north of the campground and is capable of seating 250 people at one time. I admit it is quite a distance away if you are in the habit of going regularly, but no doubt you will be pleased to know that a great number of people take their lunches along and make a day of it.

They usually arrive early and stay late. The last time my wife and I went was six years ago, and it was so crowded we had to stand up the whole time we were there. It may interest you to know that right now there is a fundraiser planned to buy more seats for the basement of the BC. I would like to say that it pains me very much not to be able to go more regularly, but it is surely no lack of desire on my part. As we grow older, it seems to be more of an effort, particularly in cold weather.

If you decide to come down to our campground, perhaps I could go with you the first time, sit with you, and introduce you to all the folks.

Remember, this is a friendly community.

Best wishes,

Ethan SmithCampground Manager

Today's Funny

A pastor, a rabbi, and a priest all walk into a bar.

The bartender rolls his eyes and says, "Oh no...Not this joke again!"

~ Mikey's Funnies

Super Bowl Party

We had a great Super Bowl party last night at Golando's home.

I do believe by the reactions at the end of the game that there were more Giants fans than Patriots fans.

I was shocked at Lisa's vitriolic comments.

From the Choir loft

The S.U.M. Choir will sing the following anthems:

2/3: 'I Just came to Praise the Lord'
2/10: 'No Other Word For Grace But Amazing'
2/17: 'All Hail The Power'
2/24: 'All Hail The Power of Jesus' Name'

Why not plan to join us? No auditions necessary.

Rehearsals:
Sunday 10:00 am warm-up / 11:30 - 12:00 noon
Tuesdays: 6:45 - 7:15 pm

Today's Funny

A biker is riding by the zoo, when he sees a little girl leaning into the lion's cage. Suddenly, the lion grabs her by the cuff of her jacket and tries to pull her inside to slaughter her, under the eyes of her screaming parents.

The biker jumps off his bike, runs to the cage and hits the lion square on the nose with a powerful punch. Whimpering from the pain the lion jumps back letting go of the girl, and the biker brings her to her terrified parents, who thank him endlessly.
A reporter has seen the whole scene, and addressing the biker, says "Sir, this was the most gallant and brave thing I saw a man do in my whole life."
"Why, it was nothing said the biker, really, the lion was behind bars. I just saw this little kid in danger, and did what I thought was right."
"I noticed a patch on your jacket" said the journalist.
"Yeah I ride with a Christian motorcycle club," the biker replies.
"Well, I'll make sure this won't go unnoticed. I'm a journalist, you know, and tomorrow papers will have this on the front page. " The journalist leaves.
The following morning the biker buys the paper to see if it indeed brings news of his actions, and reads, on first page:

BIKER GANG MEMBER ASSAULTS AFRICAN IMMIGRANT AND STEALS HIS LUNCH!

Sheridan Community Chorus

13 rehearsals left before our Easter musical
performance on Palm Sunday, March 16 at Sheridan United Methodist Church in Sheridan, NY.

Rehearsals are at The Sheridan United Methodist Church (2679 E. Main Road [Route 20] in Sheridan, NY...

Every Tuesday evenings 7:15 - 8:30 PM
Every Thursday evenings 7:00 - 8:30 PM

Windy, wild, wicked weather

The story for today was the weather.

The high temperature overnight last night was 53 degrees and then dropped like a rock into the teens. Wind gusts around 55 mph and a report in Buffalo of a wind gust up to 80 mph.

But...miracle of all miracles...we never lost power. Usually, all it takes around here to lose power is a pedestrian to walk into one of the power poles and we're without power for half a day. We got off lucky.

This is where I am blogging from right now.

All you need is a wireless modem, then wait for the winds to die down.

Just Wondering...

If you were to kill your 'clone,'
Would you be charged with murder or suicide?

Bud's World

Totally useless information:
A snail can sleep for three years.
A dime has 118 ridges around the edge.
A goldfish has a memory span of three seconds.
A shark is the only fish that can blink with both eyes.
A “jiffy” is an actual unit of time for 1/100th of a second.
All 50 states are listed across the top of the Lincoln Memorial on the back of the $5 bill.

From the Choir Loft
Here I go again! I need you! I need your help! By now, you’re probably bored of hearing me repeat it over and over, but it’s true! We can’t minister without volunteers. We need people to sacrifice their time to enable us to minister in music. Do you have an hour/week to donate to our ministry? If you do, I guarantee that you will be blessed as you minister to residents at The Lakeshore Nursing facility. You’ll get a “warm feeling” when you shake the hands of the residents at St. Columban’s. You’ll get a different perspective of the Christmas season as you meet the members of the audience during our many Christmas musicals. I promise you that I will make the experience as exciting as I possibly can. But the real blessing will come from the fact that you will be ministering to many souls. Rehearsals are brief and fast-paced. They are immediately following the morning service and Tuesday evenings from 6:45 – 7:15. We would love to have you join us! No auditions required!

Wit or Wisdom:
“Go the extra mile. It’s never crowded.”
~ Unknown
“Never be afraid to trust an unknown future to a known God.”
~ Corrie Ten Boom
“I’m an old man and have known a great many troubles, but most of them never happened.”
~ Mark Twain
“A baby-sitter is a teenager acting like an adult while the adults are out acting like teenagers.”
~ Unknown

Today in history
January 27

1991 – The NY Giants beat The Buffalo Bills 20 – 19 in Super Bowl XXV in the “Wide Right” game
1984 – Michael Jackson was burned while filming a Pepsi commercial
1977 – The 1st broadcast of the mini-series ‘Roots’ shown on ABC - TV
1967 – The Apollo 1 fire killed astronauts Grissom, White & Chaffee
1961 – ‘Sing Along with Mitch’ (Miller) premiered on NBC – TV
1944 – The city of Leningrad was liberated from Germany lasting 880 days (600,000 casualties)
1943 – The 1st U.S. air strike on Germany took place during WW II
1927 – The Harlem Globetrotters played their 1st game
1918 – ‘Tarzan of the Apes,’ the 1st ‘Tarzan’ film, premiered at the Broadway Theater
1880 – Thomas Edison received a patent for the electric incandescent lamp

Church office: (716) 672-2048, Bud: (716) 934-7734, email: tubamanbud@gmail.com
www.frombudsworld.blogspot.com

Hospital 911

A sweet grandmother telephoned St. Michael's Hospital. She timidly asked, "Is it possible to speak to someone who can tell me how a patient is doing?" The operator said "I'll be glad to help, dear. What's the name and room number?" The grandmother in her weak tremulous voice said, "Norma Findlay, Room 302." The operator replied, "Let me place you on hold while I check with her nurse."

After a few minutes the operator returned to the phone, "Oh, good news. Her nurse has told me that Norma is doing very well. Her blood pressure is fine; her blood work just came back as normal and her physician, Dr.Cohen, has scheduled her to be discharged Tuesday."

The grandmother said, "Thank you. That's wonderful! I was so worried! God bless you for the good news."

The operator replied, "You're more than welcome. Is Norma your daughter?"

The grandmother said, "No, I'm Norma Findlay in 302. No one tells me anything!"

~Mikey's Funnies

The true meaning of the B.I.B.L.E.

A father was approached by his small son, who told him proudly, "I know what the Bible means!"

His father smiled and replied, "What do you mean, you 'know' what the Bible means?"

The son replied, "I do know!"

"Okay," said his father. "So, son, what does the Bible mean?"

"That's easy, Daddy. It stands for 'Basic Instructions Before Leaving Earth.'"

~ Mikey's Funnies

Super Bowl Party (2/3/08)

Sunday, February 3 starting time is 5:30 pm.

At Sheridan United Methodist Church

2679 East Main Road (Route 20)

Sheridan, NY 14135

Large screen TV

Powerful speakers

Super Bowl Trivia Quiz

Super Bowl Half-time commericals game

Family friendly / alcohol free

Bring a snack or soda

Wear your favorite teams' jersey

Today's Funny

A newly widowed man stood at the cemetery next to his wife's casket.

When the graveside service had just terminated, there was a tremendous burst of thunder accompanied by a distant lightning bolt and more rumbling thunder.

The little old man looked at the pastor and calmly said, "Well, she's there."

Going down memory lane...

A friend sent this to me.

It's great to go back down memory lane once in a while.

Turn up your speakers & click on the link:

http://oldfortyfives.com/DYRT.htm

Thought for the day

The only thing that sustains one through life is the consciousness of the immense inferiority of everybody else, and this is a feeling that I have always cultivated.

~ Oscar Wilde

Today's Funny

80 YEAR OLD MARRIES FOR THE 4TH TIME

The local news station was interviewing an 80 year old lady because she had just gotten married again for the fourth time. The interviewer asked her questions about her life, about what it felt like to be marrying again at 80, and then about her new husband's occupation.
'He's a funeral director,' she answered. 'Interesting,' the newsman thought. He then asked her if she wouldn't mind telling him a little about her first three husbands and what they did for a living. She paused for a few moments, needing time to reflect on all those years. After a short time, a smile came to her face and she answered proudly, explaining that she'd first married a banker when she was in her early 20's, then a circus ringmaster when in her 40's, later on a preacher when in her 60's, and now in her 80's, a funeral director.
The interviewer looked at her, quite astonished, and asked why she had married four men with such diverse careers.
She smiled and explained, 'I married one for the money, two for the show, three to get ready, and four to go.'

Sheridan Community Chorus

The chorus rehearsal for tonight (1/22/08) has been cancelled due to poor weather conditions.
The next rehearsal will be Thursday(1/24/08) evening @ 7:00 pm.

Sheridan Community Chorus

The Sheridan Community Chorus is looking for new members.

Choir books & 'Practice Tax' Cd's make learning your part a snap.

No auditions required.

Rehearsals:

Tuesdays: 7:15 - 8:30 pm

Thursdays: 7:00 - 8:30 pm

You don't have to make all rehearsals...just as many as you can.

For further information contact Bud (tubamanbud@gmail.com / 716.934.7734)