We had a float in our the Frontier Day parade today, and then, for the 3rd or 4th year we had a "Stickhorse Rodeo" at the big city park. It's such a cute event. There are small barrels, stickhorses, bandannas, and, of course cowboy hats. The little ones just love it. Everyone wins a blue ribbon with the church name on it.
Many more photos are at: http://picasaweb.google.com/nazarenealvin
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Our annual homecoming is Sunday morning, May 2 at 10:00. Naznetter David Pettigrew will be the the guest speaker. There will be special music by gospel artist Shannon Perry and lots of other special features, including a great fellowship meal following the service.
Right now, just Tinker Boyd and I are official NazNet members but others in our church check in on NazNet now and then. We'll try to get a NazNet photo.
If you're in the area (or out of the area and just want to get in on the blessing) join us for Homecoming!
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Can someone explain to me the concept of "homecoming"? I understand the Gaithers even have homecoming concerts here in the Netherlands, which kind of confuses me.
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In American churches, "homecoming" is a Sunday in which former members and friends who have moved away make a special trip back for celebration of the church's heritage. Alvin was the first church I ever joined. My family became members there when I was ten. I still had family in the church until recent years when my last remaining aunt moved away for health reasons.
"Homecoming" is not to be confused with "homegoing", which is a spiritual term for the funeral of anyone who ever served as a local NWMS president.
Gaither Homecomings are a whole 'nother deal. A friend once remarked to me that if the Gaithers wanted to come home so much, why didn't they just stay home in the first place.
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I also think this is more of a Southern tradition. I have not heard of anyone in the NE or here in the Midwest having a homecoming for their congregation.Originally Posted by David Pettigrew
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I think, though, that college homecomings are quite common throughout the country. I think that just about any established congregation is missing it by not having homecoming Sunday. It's a chance to celebrate the history of the church and it almost always is a shot in the arm for the church.
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It's used here in Ohio
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Our church changed "homecoming" to "friends and family day". Ours is next week too.
We're having blow up bounce houses, a fried chicken potluck (with enough food for visitors who will not bring food), cotton candy, face painting, games, etc.
We printed up invitation cards for the church folks to distribute to their friends and family. It's geared to be more of an outreach to the community than a "homecoming" although those who have moved away are more than welcome to "come home".
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I'm looking forward to meeting David. I spent many an hour with his dad while my dad was in the hospital for six weeks so I feel I know him already. I also probably know a lot more about David than he probably would want me to know.
Tinker
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Homecoming - 'all day meetin' and dinner on the ground'.......
Enough fried chicken and potato salad and ice tea and pie and .............. to thoroughly confound any inclination one might have toward healthy eating. The part of central Texas I lived in was famous for its country church cemetery upkeep fundraisers. Within a 5 or 10 mile radius of the church I pastored at Lytton Springs on any given Sunday in the summer you could count on at least one or two being held.
Hey, fried chicken and helping a worty cause - who could ask for anything more.
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Well now you have. We have held homecoming services here in New Bedford every year since I can remember. It was at a homecoming service here that Earl Lee first heard the song "Has Anybody Tod You I Love You Today", He brought it from our church to Pasadena and around the world.
Has anybody told you I love you today?
Has anybody told you I love you today?
Has anybody told you I love you today?
Let me be the first. Put me on your list. I love you today.
Scott, where is the "I'm sorry" button?
Wonderful Homecoming at Alvin Nazarene this morning. Singer Shannon Perry did a terrific job - a real blessing. David Pettigrew brought the message. David's family joined Alvin Nazarene when he was 10 years of age. No kidding, he brought a very good and timely message. We concluded the service with Communion.
Then, it was off to the fellowship hall for a wonderful meal. We have a couple of blue ribbon winning cooks and some others who are also great cooks. Our food is always the best.
There are many photos, and more coming, at http://picasaweb.google.com/nazarenealvin
We had a NazNet meeting: me, Tinker Boyd, and David. Here's the obligatory photo:
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No sign? Too bad. Hope you can have an official NazNet meeting sometime.
(Hey, where's the official "We love NazNet" smiley?)
But Scott , where is the obligatory sign ?
I see Marsha beat me to it ! I wanted to use her smiley face but we don't have it since the crash .
Marg
I will be going to a home coming May 16 at Pelion S.C where I was the pastor years ago.
Larry
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David -
I noticed in looking back through the thread that you were the first one to wade in an explain to the good people just what a "HOMECOMING" was all about. I have the feeling that we've both attended our share of them over the years. I've probably consumed more homecoming fried chicken, but I had several years head start.
Residing, as you do, in the 'hog and homminy belt' you'll probably catch up eventually - we don't seem to have as many such affairs here on the Left Coast. It's kind of hard to stage "all day meetin' and dinner on the ground" events when the principal entrees are likely to include tofu, bean curds, hummus, and alfalfa sprouts.
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The hospitality shown to us by the folks in Alvin was outstanding. Thanks again, Scott for a wonderful weekend. We really enjoyed it. The food indeed was blue ribbon worthy!
My question has been, since NazNet's been back up & running: "Where's that dove on the NazNet sign, Scott!?"
Maybe someone (think we might even have it) will upload it for you to put on there ... the original one with the dove. That was soooooooo cool!
What!? 'Got sumpin' 'ginst healthy eatin', John!?
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I firmly and ardently believe that anyone craving 'bean curd, tofu, hummus, and alfalfa sprouts should straight-way gorge themselves upon them - they can have my share.My question has been, since NazNet's been back up & running: "Where's that dove on the NazNet sign, Scott!?"
Maybe someone (think we might even have it) will upload it for you to put on there ... the original one with the dove. That was soooooooo cool!
What!? 'Got sumpin' 'ginst healthy eatin', John!?
Hey, I found it! Here 'tis .....................
Now that it's posted, I see it's a bit fuzzy. Perhaps someone else has a clearer version?
Life beats down and crushes the soul and art reminds you that you have one.
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We had a great time and I'm really glad I got to meet David. He brought us an awesome message.
Tinker
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Today is our 11th anniversary as pastors here at Alvin Nazarene. I commented to the congregation this morning that my being here 11 years says more about them (meaning their patience and generosity) than it does about me.
To commemorate the anniversary we were presented with a wonderful DVD of greetings from many of the people of the church. It will be one of our cherished possessions.
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Congratulations to pastor and parishioners.
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Wow, does time every fly! You mean we've been on NN over a decade? We recall when you were in the panhandle and then moved down there!
Congratulations, Scott & Jackie!
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Tonight our church board voted to make Tinker Boyd assistant pastor of outreach here at Alvin Nazarene. Tinker is a sometime participant here on NazNet and she is taking online courses from Nazarene Bible College. In spite of the fact that it's a nonsalaried position I'm sure we'll see some good things happen as she works with a group of dedicated people in the church who have hearts for outreach.
Tinker and her husband John and their two girls are a real blessing to our church.
We also have two associate pastors of Spanish language ministry, Eric and Maria Ruiz who have been with us six years. They're doing a wonderful job.
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That is great news Scott. I am sure they will be a blessing to your church and you will be a blessing to them. Congratulations.
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We are truly blessed to be part of such an awesome congregation that really supports, loves, and mentors us.
And the pastor's not bad either.
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He's not, huh? We've seen him around here on NazNet, and he does seem to be an all right guy, Tinker!
Life beats down and crushes the soul and art reminds you that you have one.
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~ Susan Lapin ~
We installed Tinker as assistant pastor of outreach yesterday. It was a pretty good installation, much better than the time I tried to install Ubuntu on my old desktop computer.
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Congratulations, TINKER!
Now, Scott, I've heard of Linux ... but Libuntu? What's that !?
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All was going great until he mentioned he was now my boss. I tried to make a break for the door but the ushers were in the way.
Tinker
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Sad to say, there's been a coop at Alvin Church of the Nazarene. This morning I was informed that next week I'm relieved of all duties with members of the church family taking over all aspects of the service. My new assistant pastor is in on the deal and will be preaching the sermon. Then after the service we'll be taken out for lunch.
Obviously, they've decided they don't need us anymore.
(Pastor appreciation)
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Just our way of getting back at you...I mean, saying thanks to you.
I heard that song for the first time this weekend at the Come to the Fire Conference, when Janine Metcalf spoke Friday night. Earl Lee sang that song to her during one of his darkest times, while his son was being held hostage in Iran. What an inspiration!
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It is clear that you are applying a faulty hermeneutic to this, and thus you have interpreted this erroneously. I would suggest that when properly placed in context it will be revealed that your congregation loves you and deeply appreciates your investment in their lives.
Unless the proffered lunch turns out to be a gift certificate stapled to a road map.
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Wonderful song!! We sing that as our greeting song most every Sunday.
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