Deeds Along the Road

2010
There is a legend about a very wise king who decided to build a highway from
one end of his kingdom to the other. Everyone approved of the king’s plans, and
watched with anticipation as road crews went to work. This highway would be the WELCOME
pride of all who lived there. It would be used by soldier and monk, royalty and pauper,
citizen and sojourner alike, and all who traveled it would bless the king for the ease S U N DA Y S C H O O L
with which they covered the hilly terrain. Merchants with caravans passing through 9 : 45 A . M .
(E D . B L DG .)
the kingdom would gladly pay the toll the king required, for not only would their pas-
sage be safe and pleasant, their animals would be spared the strain and injury they of- S U N DA Y W O R S H I P
ten sustained along the way. The king’s subjects noted progress with great interest, 11: 00 A . M .
and their excitement grew as the project neared completion. ( S AN CT U AR Y )
When the day finally came to open the road, the king announced that there
would be a contest to see who could travel the road the best. A valuable prize awaited F E LL OWSHIP ME AL
F I RS T W E DNE S DA YS
the winner. The whole kingdom was ablaze with chatter as people wondered what the B E G I NNI NG I N
prize might be and how they could win it. Some wasted no time bringing out their S E PT E M B E R AT 6 PM
finest chariots and horses, with silver buckles and leather buffed to a fine sheen. Oth-
ers rode proudly on horseback, in the uniform of their occupation. Some of noble sta- H AND B ELL
tion rode in gilded litters lifted onto the shoulders of strong men, preceded by trumpet- P RA CT ICE
ers whose fanfare announced to everyone the importance of their cargo. Young men W E DNE S D A YS
6 : 3 0 P. M.
ran as if the contest were a race, and women danced with tambourines, hoping that
grace alone would be the mark of excellence by which the king would judge. C HOIR PRACTICE
That grand opening day was not without a problem, however. As people came W E DNE S D A YS
to the end of the road to greet the king, they each complained that the road was not 7 : 3 0 P. M.
completed! Near the end was a huge pile of stones and debris that the road crew had
R E STO RERS
neglected to clean up. The larger chariots and wagons actually had to veer off the road T HU RS D AY S 9 : 00 A . M .
to go around it. To each the king offered his sincere apology, and the promise that this (A CT I VI T Y R O OM )
would be corrected soon. Finally, at the end of the day, one man came to the finish * * * * * * * ** * * * * ** * * * *
line, tattered and filthy and out of breath. “I’m sorry to be so late, Your Majesty,” the OUR MI SSION
man said, “but toward the end I found a pile of stones in the way. I stopped to move
A T A L L EN M EMO RIA L
them to the side. Within the pile, I found this, which must belong to you.” The man O UR MI SS IO N I S TO
held out a large bag of gold coins. “I suppose it was intended to pay the workers who
built the highway.”  G A T HER A S T HE
“The gold is yours,” replied the king. “You have won the prize. For he trav- FA M IL Y O F C HRIS T ,
els best who makes the road better for those who follow.”
We all travel this same road, conscious or not of what prize might await us.  G RO W A S DI S CI PL ES
Our wise friends remind us that the journey is as important as the destination. “Do not O F C HRIST A ND

neglect to do good and to share what you have, for such sacrifices are pleasing to
God” (Heb 13:16). Our character is measured by what we give, not by what we ac-  GO FO RT H T O S ERVE
A S T HE B OD Y O F
quire. Some pick flowers along the way; others plant them. As Christ, by his good CHRI ST
deeds, prepared the way for us, so by our deeds may we remove all obstacles for those
who follow.

Brian
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FROM THE WORSHIP COMMITTEE
Rev. Lyn Pace, Oxford
College chaplain, served as
Worship Leader on
August 22.
Oxford
College
Freshmen
as well as
returning
students
were
welcomed in the Worship Service.
The church family enjoyed a welcome luncheon with the students
after worship.
Coming Up …
Labor Day Sunday – September 5
Wear an item of clothing or bring something used in your
profession, whether retired or still working, to Morning Wor-
ship. As part of our worship, we will celebrate the abilities to activities include the Prayer and Fasting at Collinswood, and
work with which God has blessed us. Rev. Paul Best, retired the Golf Tournament at Indian Creek. Other activities at Rock
United Methodist pastor who served in the South Georgia
Conference for 20 years, will be the guest preacher.
Homecoming – September 12
Plan to be at ‘Allen’ for this great day of celebration, worship,
fellowship and memories.
World Communion Sunday – October 3
On a recent trip to Ireland, the Dale
Family purchased clothing to be worn SAVE THE DATE!!!
by a child and or youth on World Allen Memorial will be
Communion Sunday each year at
‘Allen’.
celebrating the 100th
If you have clothing, artifacts and/or
souvenirs from other regions of the
USA or from other countries,
consider wearing the clothing (or
allowing someone else to wear it) and
sharing the artifacts and souvenirs
for display on World Communion
Sunday this year.
Please bring items for display to the church on Sunday,
September 26 or Wednesday night, September 29.
Let Mary Flemister, Lyn Gossage or Harriett Jordan know if
you plan to bring something for the display on Sunday
morning, October 3.
Harriett Jordan, Worship Committee Chairman
770-786-8923 / stormy banks@bellsouth.net
Do you know these young men?
Their photos and other church
members’ photos will be
displayed this
month as part
of our
Centennial
Homecoming
event. Also
there will be
photos displayed of past
weddings that were performed in the Allen
Memorial sanctuary.
ROCKEAGLE 2010 www.rockeagleretreat.com
ANNUAL MEN’S RETREAT SEPTEMBER 24-26
When Men Pray 2 Chronicles 7:14
You are invited to the Annual Men’s Spiritual Retreat at
Rock Eagle. Bishop James R. King, Jr. is the keynote speaker.
Music will be provided by Builders None, The Nelons, Ralph
Freeman, and the UMMen Volunteer Choir. Morning Bible
Study by the lake; Upper Room Prayer Line will be answered
on site; Cabin Sharing each evening; Praise and Prayer in the
Chapel; Potato Drop; annual Cross & Flame Walk/Run; the
popular Rock Eagle Climbing Wall and Zip Line. Pre-retreat
Eagle include swimming, fishing, tennis, basketball, football,
hiking trails, mini-golf, and baseball.
We are forming a team of men to go to the retreat. If
you would like to join us, please let Brian Dale know.
Special Pricing for families: The first Full-Time /
lodging registration $165, each additional family member only
$140.
anniversary of our
sanctuary on Sunday, September 12th. Our morn-
ing worship service and the covered dish luncheon
that follows will incorporate our Centennial Celebra-
tion and Homecoming as well. Bishop Mike Watson
will be our guest speaker.
Save the date and alert your family, friends, and
past members to come and join us for the
celebration!
OTHER DATES TO SAVE!!
Wednesday Night Fellowship Supper, September 1 at
6:00 PM - special presentation by Mike Hutchison and
Caitlin Pusch for Family Promise of NewRoc.
Inside Flea Market Saturday, October 23rd.
Charge Conference Sunday, November 3rd at 3 PM

Kids’ Korner … Youth Led Worship
JOANNA HENRY—
We are thrilled about the new and
exciting changes that are coming for the
children and youth. The Children’s
Council recently met to discuss
upcoming events and activities for the
kids. Starting this month we will begin
practicing for a Children’s Christmas
Program which will take place later in
December. We will also be starting up a
Teen Night twice a month for the Middle
School and High School age. There will
be more info to come.
The children are eager about the fun events that are coming
up this fall. We have many activities planned for them at the
Fall Mouse Bazaar. Also, there will be a trip for all ages to a
local corn maze, and a campout for the youth group!
In other news, we are pleased to announce the new worship
page for children on the church website.
There are a few videos of songs which the children will be
learning in children’s church. We hope that the parents will
take advantage of this great tool to help the children learn
more about worship and God. We plan on putting more tools
on the website in the future.
International Student Hosts Needed
Oxford College will have its largest incoming class
of International students this year, and we would like
for them to meet you! We are looking for hosts for
our international students as they settle in to our
community and to this country. A host’s responsi-
bilities include but are not limited to:
1: making an introductory phone call to the
student
2: hosting the student to your home for a
meal
3: hosting the student to an event in the
community
If interested, please contact Rev. Lyn Pace at
ppace@emory.edu or 770.784.8392 by August 20th.
P AG E 3
The Music Score
By Harriett Jordan, Director of Music Ministry
(770-786-8923 / stormybanks@bellsouth.net)
Assisting in Musical Worship
On August 15,
Ginny Morris,
former principal
accompanist, played for
Morning Worship at „Allen‟.
She played a piano duet
with Harriett Jordan,
a piano solo and accompa-
nied the Chancel Choir in
singing “Ev‟ry Time I Feel
the Spirit” with bass guitarist Kevin Gossage and
drummer Charles Allen. She also accompanied the
congregation, in singing some contemporary praise &
worship songs and requested favorite hymns.
Homecoming Choir
The choir for Homecoming Sunday, September 12,
2010, will rehearse on September 1 & 8, from 7:15
to 7:45. Former Chancel Choir members are
particularly encouraged to share your voices as we
worship together.
Advent & Christmas Music
The Chancel Choir will begin rehearsing music for the
Advent and Christmas Seasons on Wednesday night,
September 15.
The Handbell Choir has already begun rehearsing
music for the Holiday Season.
If you would like to participate in presenting seasonal
musical worship, contact Harriett or join a choir for
rehearsals on Wednesday nights …
Handbell Choir: begins @ 6:30
Chancel Choir: begins @ 7:30
Pastor's Bible Study
Pastor Brian will begin a new Bible study on Sundays
at 6pm, starting September 19. Each lesson will be a
stand-alone study, so you don't have to worry about
long term commitments or getting behind if you miss
one. The first lesson is a reflection on grief and
healing entitled "Living Between 'Lord Have Mercy'
and 'Thank You, Jesus'". Please join us!
 Bim Meyer 3-Sep
Greeters -
John Isom 8-Sep
June-October:
JoAn Stone 9-Sep
1st Sunday- Rob Gourlay, Andy Evelyn Bailey 11-Sep
Autry, Chuck Knarr, Melinda Cline 9-Sep
Steve Bowen Rev Tom Johnson 14-Sep
2nd Sunday- David Dale, Carlos Meyer, Dorothy Richard Williams 14-Sep
Dimsdale, Alexa DeVetter Gene Bates 18-Sep
3rd Sunday- John Burson, Tom Johnson, JoAn Stone, William E. Cowden 25-Sep
Chuck Silver Paul Cline 26-Sep
4th Sunday- Andy Autry, David Dale, Jim and Rev. Sam Clark 28-Sep
Loretta Patty Wayne Hilley 29-Sep
5th Sunday- Chuck Knarr, David Dale, John Burson, Betty Ruth McAdory 30-Sep

Greeters, Please begin your responsibilities at 10:45 A.M. Wear

your Welcome Badge. Greet each person with a smile and a
handshake. Give visitors an information card to fill out and put
in offering plate or give to the Pastor. After service, please pick ANNUAL FALL BARBECUE AND CHURCH MOUSE BAZAAR
up any papers left on pews and put in recycle bins. Please
assist those who come in late also. Saturday, October 16th
SUSIE B. STONE CIRCLE MEETS Mark your calendars now for one of the most exciting days
THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 9TH in the life of our church! Everyone can help in some way:
2 PM - SHERRY AUTRY HOSTESS Buy and sell tickets for chicken plates.
BOBBIE HAYNES CIRCLE WILL MEET Bake cakes and other goodies to be sold. Please
TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 21ST 7PM remember that we have two areas that need baked goods…
NANCY HENDERSON HOSTESS our outside booth needs whole cakes, breads, pies, cookies
and candy; our inside sales need goodies that can be sold
LYNN BRANHAM CIRCLE MEETS THURSDAY,
individually as desserts to go with the chicken plates. Try to make something for
SEPTEMBER 16TH AT NOON AT THOMAS’
RESTAURANT
both areas. Most baked goods can be baked ahead and frozen for up to one
month; so, you don’t have to bake everything all at one time.
UMW DISTRICT FALL RETREAT—SEPTEMBER 18TH AT Come ready to purchase your Christmas gifts from the craft vendors
8:30 AM ALLGOOD ROAD UMC and artists. If you know of anyone who would like to sell their crafts, tell them
that spaces are available for $25 and that they should call the church office to
reserve a space.
ADMINISTRATIVE COUNCIL MEETING: SUNDAY,
Volunteer to help with the Children’s Activities. Note that the Flea
SEPTEMBER 5TH AT 4 PM .
Market that we usually have with the bazaar will be held inside Lovern Hall on
FINANCE COMMITTEE MEETING : TUESDAY, the following Saturday, October 23rd. The vacant space will be used to expand
SEPTEMBER 7TH AT 4 PM. the children’s activities outside on the 16th.
Help the United Methodist Men cook or serve.
YOUNG AT HEART LUNCHEON—FRIDAY, Help with set up or clean up.
SEPTEMBER 17TH AT NOON. Help with publicity by distributing fliers.
Tell your family, friends and complete strangers about it.
BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING: SUNDAY ,
SEPTEMBER 26TH AT 4 PM. Just come and be part of the fun!
Questions? See Richard or Nancy Henderson

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