APUMC gets new blog address

The new home for Avondale Pattillo's News blog is:
http://apmethodist.blogspot.com

This is the last posting that will be made in this blog.

During January 2007, these historical files will be moved under the AP Methodist web site. When ready, the location of the old news blog files will be posted in the new blog (address above).

All Saints Sunday: Altar, banner

The service for All Saints Sunday was made extra special by both an altar decoration and a unique banner of bells. The Bell Banner celebrated those who taught us about God’s love.

You could hear the bells tinkling as Lance carried it down the aisle at the beginning of the Worship Service on October 29th.

You can view the 3-photo gallery or a slideshow at Flickr.

APUMC Faith entry -- Yahoo! time capsule

Communications has added a photo from our church to the Yahoo! Time Capsule project. Anyone can enter proposed photo or other media.

The item added, in the "FAITH" section was a photo of the special communion altar display for World Communion Sunday this fall.

Lance blesses pets

Lance blessed gathered pets on Sunday, October 15. The late afternoon sun warmed the pets' owners as Lance led the ceremony, which included a litany, hymn, and prayer before the blessing of each animal present.

Pets this year included dogs and cats of all sizes plus a pair of parakeets. The assembled menagerie was a bit more raucous than last year.

Intrigued by our church sign's simple "Pet Blessing" announcement of the event, the Atlanta Journal-Constitution newspaper contacted the church and then sent photographers to cover this popular annual event, now in its third year. The Monday paper's Metro section (DeKalb) had a half-page photo story and the AJC online includes 7 photos of this event.

You can view the photo set at our Flickr album or see it as a slide show.

The AJC also covered the Pet Blessing in its DeKalb section on Thursday, October 19th. [free registration and logon required]

Sneak peek at new UMC web site

United Methodist Communications has been redesigning UMC.org, the official online ministry of The United Methodist Church. Today, UMComm announced that you can visit http://www.umc.org/ and then click the "sneak peek" image banner link (in the center middle of the page) to experience the preview site.

The preview starts with a short video and provides links to new features plus feedback for each of the features. UMComm is actively seeking feedback. Your comments will help them make the final site better meet visitors' needs when they "go live" with the new site in January 2007.

New members

Lecky is the latest to join the Avondale Pattillo church family. Her grandson attended with her.

New member photos are always available at the "New staff & members" photo album.

Hats off to the choirs!

During Open House September, we have been celebrating various ministries of the church. September 17th celebrated the music ministries of our church. [See a couple more photos.]

The pot luck luncheon after the worship service was great, as always. Decorations emphasized all the choirs.

New faces

Two Candler interns joined our family recently and two other persons joined the church.

The online Flickr photos for APUMC now include a "New staff and members" set.

As new people join or we hire new staff, we'll add them to this special new photo set.

Also look for printed photos of new faces on a new bulletin board.