MADISON– Getreadyfor oneofthemostanticipated eventsofthe year.TheMadisonStreet(MSF)will returnto thequaint,historicstreets of downtownMadisonnextSaturday, Oct.5
Markingits42ndyear,the MadisonStreetFestival, has something foreveryone.The eventiscarefully curatedto providea widerangeofactiv-
ities andattractionsthatcater toall ages andinterests.Itincludes ahometownparade; entertainment by local musicians; handmadedecor, clothing,jewelryandmanyotheritems for sale;pieces of fineart;collector vehicles forcar buffs;irresistiblecarnivalfood; amusements andinteractive activities for children; andboothafterbooth ofneighborspromotingtheir businesses,personalinterests andcommunity clubs.
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Road Work Ahead
Signsfor theproject areinplace,including
oftheprojectontheeastboundroadway.
I-565 widening projectin Madisontostart this week
Theproject is expected to take twoyears to complete
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MADISON–Thecontractor ontheI-565wideningproject statedlast week theyanticipatestarting work thisweek toexpandtheinterstatespur to six lanesthroughMadison. The$29millionproject stretchesfromwestofCounty LineRoadtoeastof Wall TrianaHighway. Itincludesadd-
ing athirdlaneoneachroadwayand wideningtwo setsof bridges —atBradfordCreek just west ofExit 9(Wall Triana Highway)and at Intergraph Wayand the NorfolkSouthern railroadjusteastofExit 9—to accommodatethe additional lanes. Widening willprimarily take placetotheinside of the existing roadways,where thereiscurrentlya grassy median.Thecontractorwill install concrete barriertoseparatetrafficfromthemedian work area. Thecontractor, Wiregrass Construction,planstobegin work Sundayevening.Motoristsshouldexpectlane closures between 7p.m.and6
MADISON -Ten trafficcameras and threeelectronicsigns willbe coming to Interstate565this fall, accordingtotheAlabama Departmentof Transportation.
The$5.2million “intelligent transportation system project” is alreadyunderway on I-565 from Mooresville RoadinLimestone County to U.S. 72in Huntsville, according to ALDOT. It willadd 10trafficcameras,three dynamic message systems and twoweather stations formonitoringconditions andaiding traffic flow on the corridor,ALDOTsaid.
Theprojectstartedin July with theinstallationofpoles forthe camerasandmessage boards,ALDOTsaid.It is set forcompletion in the fall.
Sen. Arthur Orr, R-Decatur, has beenpushing forthesigns for some timeto helpMorgan County andLimestoneCounty commuters to Madison County. “I appreciate ALDOT finally gettingthistrafficmanagement system inplace,”Orrsaid.“Ihave beenarguing foryears thatitwas aninsult forthe largestcity inthe state, Huntsville,not to have asystemthattheothermetropolitan areahave had inplace foryears.” Also,ALDOTisacceptingbids Fridayontwo intelligentelectronic signs on Interstate65 near Decatur.Thesigns won’t beoperational foratleast ayear.
HARVEST -Two Harvest volunteer firefighterswererecognizedlast week fortheirheroicactionson aday with multiple emergencycalls. Accordingto fire officials, firefighter WilliamScofieldand supportmemberKaydynDavis were presented withaMeritoriousService Awardby HarvestFireChiefJakeChappell. OnSaturdayAug.17, at approximately 6:30a.m.,Harvest volunteers were calledouttothe Toneycommu-
nitytoassistwithmedical carefor twopatients in cardiacarrest. According toofficials, firefighter WilliamScofieldarrived first on sceneand foundtwomalepatientsin abedroom,bothincardiacarrest.He quicklyassessedthe sceneand quicklycheckedapulse,attachedan AED, and started providingqualitychest compressions. SupportmemberKaydyn Davisarrivedsecondon sceneand beganhelpingbyprovidingBVM ventilations. Approximately10minutes into the
William Scofieldand Kaydyn Davis were presented with aMeritorious Service Award.
TheMadison Street Festival willkickoffonOct. 5, at 9a.m.with aparade.
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LILAMAE‘WENDY’ LOMBAS-KASH
Lila Mae“Wendy”Lombas-Kash wasbornOctober26,1950 on ahouseboat in Berwick,Louisiana. She passed peacefully at 7:27 p.m.in MadisonHospital on August 28,2024 at the ageof73. Lila wasaBerwick, Louisiana High School graduate, classof 1968,top10in her classwith afullscholarship to LSU NewOrleansSchoolof Nursing.She wasonlyabletocomplete one semester therebefore having to returnhomedue toher father’s ill health.
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Alicensed commercial insurance agent inmultiplestates formanyyears, she later changedcareers, working forWal-Mart StoresInc., in storemanagementandas aSpecial Projects StoreCoordinator fornearly 17 years. Besidesher abundant love forher family, she lovedtospend her time cooking, gardening, traveling, readingbooksand learningnewthings. Reading wasthe wayshe discoveredand learned thattherewasmoretothe worldinto whichshehad been born.However, she neverlosther first love for allthingsLouisiana. She ispreceded indeath by her Father,FrankBartholomewLombas,her Mother,Lorena Marie LodrigueLombas,hersiblings,Frank“Bud” LombasIII, Ella Mae“Mynan” Cobbs, Delores“Duttie” Bertrand and Sandra “Nuni”Aucoin. She is survivedbyher husband,StevenBruce Kash, to whom she was married for51years,
Gary“Pug” Lombas,Lawrence“Titi” Lombas,James“Jimbo” Lombas,andher children and their families;daughter Heather KashBergsten (49),BretBergsten(59), NeilBergsten(10),son Travis Kash(49),Maria Kash (46),KellyKash (23),Levi Hyatt(1),Brooklyn Kash Tuten(21),NateTuten (22),Alexandria Kash(19), Joshua Kash(17),Harrison Kash (15),daughter KristiKash (47),Kiersten Grove(27),Alex Grove(31), Ashton Grove(4),Nolan Grove(3),MichaelMoskowitz (23),daughterErin Kash Howard (44),Caitlin Howard (20),SamuelHoward(9),son Sean Kash(36) and Sharon Kash(36). Lila’s“Celebrationof Life Service” washeld in Madison, Alabamaon Saturday, August 31,2024 at Legacy Chapel FuneralHome followedbyher burial in Madison at Madison MemoryGardens Cemetery. Pallbearers forLila were herson,Sean Kash,son-inlaw, BretBergsten, grandson-in-law, Alex Groveand grandchildren, Michael Moskowitz, Brooklyn KashTuten, CaitlinHoward, Joshua Kash andHarrison Kash.
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MADISON -Aperson waskilled followingan incidentinvolving atrain inMadisononSaturday afternoon.
Theincidenthappened neartheintersectionof Palmer Roadand Front Street. AccordingtoMadison Police at thescene,abody wasfoundnearthetracks.
Theincident remains underinvestigation. The identity wasnot released by presstime.-WAFF
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Abrieflookatnewsin Madison makingheadlines last week
Madisonmancharged witharsonfor August fireatapartments
MADISON-A Madison manhas been charged witharson fora fireat Arch Street Apartments in August,accordingto courtdocuments. Court documentsstate thatDavid FreemanBurgessintentionally caused damage tothe apartments. Documentsshowthe fire occurredon August3. Burgessis chargedwith first-degreearson. He wasreleasedona $60,000bond. -WHNT
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Theprojectwidened morethansevenmiles from westoftheI-65interchangetowestofCounty
Manarrested in fatal motorcyclecrashon BlakeBottom Road
HARVEST -A man is deadandanotherisin jail after afatalmotorcycle crashinMadisonCounty. Accordingto officials, DennisSalazar,37, was killed after gettingintoa wreckwith RyanDohrmann. TheysaidSalazar wasthrownfromhisbike andkilled. Dohrmann wascharged withmanslaughter. Investigators saidthe wreckhappenedonBlake BottomRd. -WAFF
MADISON –AuxiliaryUnit229with MadisonAmericanLegion, Post 229has earnedtheNationalPresident’s Award forExcellence.
Led by JeanDowns,outgoingPresident of AuxiliaryUnit229,the groupaccepted theirprestigious awardattheAmerican LegionNationalConventioninNew Orleans, La.in August.
Unit229isoneofthemostactive units inAlabama. Themembershipsupports sending localstudentstoGirlsStateeach year,assistingthe Trailof Tearscommemorative motorcyclerideandstaffing aninformationbooth at MadisonStreet Festival,alongwithhelping veteransin paradesandschool events.
Inaddition, Auxiliarymembersmake gifts forveterans,handleupkeepofa flowerbed at Veteran’s Park in Madison andplaceholidaywreathsand flagson veterans’ gravesthroughouttheyear.The organizationsprepareValentine’sluncheons forresidentsandspouses at Tut FannState VeteransHomeinHuntsville, entertainthe veteranseachmonth by conducting“GameNight”andvisitother
nursinghomes.
“Oneofthenewerprograms we’resupportingthis year isthe PEER program providing veteranswithfreepublictransportationtickets,soveteranscangoto theirmedicalvisits at the Veterans Administration clinicin Huntsville,”Downs said. Establishedin2009,the NationalPresident’s AwardforExcellenceis presented onlyto five outstandingunits and one departmentannuallytorecognizetheir successin formulating goalsthatresultin noteworthy outcomes forAmericanLegion Auxiliaryprograms.“Thereare over 8,000unitsacrosstheUnitedStates,and Madison’sUnit 229 ishonoredand proud tohave wonthis year’s award,”incoming presidentMicheleKinneysaid. Foundedin1919,AmericanLegion Auxiliaryhas approximatelyonemillion membersfromallbackgrounds. Theauxiliary’s volunteersadministerhundreds ofprograms,givetensofthousandsof hourstoitscommunities and to veterans andraisemillionsof dollarstosupportits ownprograms,alongwith other worthwhile charities.Volunteersaccomplish thesegoals.
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OVERTHEEDGE -The KidstoLoveFoundation wrappedup itsbiggest fundraiser ofthe yearonSaturday. Atwo-dayeventappropriatelyenough called “Over the Edge”. Brave volunteers, includingMadison MayorPaul Finley,putonharnessesandhelmets,then rappelleddown thesideofthe 13-storyRegionsbuildingin downtown Huntsville -all aftergettingexpert training, of course. Former WAFF48 anchor LeeMarshall started Kids toLove20yearsago,determinedtoshine alightontheneedsof children in fostercare aroundAlabama. “The biggestthing for us is awarenessoftheneedfor foster parents,” MarshalltoldusonSaturday. “Weneedmorepeopletostepup. Reachoutto kidstolove. org,reach outtousonsocial media,we’dlovetotrain youand walkyouthroughthat journey ofbeinga fosterparentbecausetherearemorethan 6,000 kidsinfoster care in thestateof Alabamathat need alovinghomeand Kidsto Love works everyday tomeet their immediate needs.”-WAFF
ForkidslikeGwen
Because Gwen came to Children’s forthe diagnosis and treatmentof herblood disorder, shereceived thebest care availablethankstoground-breaking research madepossible by clinical trials forcancersandblooddisorders. The research happening todaywilllead tofuture cures,and itis happening hereatChildren’sofAlabama.
MADISON –Frequenttonguein-cheek referencesandhilariousasideswilldeliverafun-filled evening whenMessiahLutheran Dinner Theaterpresents“If MusicBethe FoodofLove”onSept. 28. This year’sshowfeaturesMessiah’s choirperformingselectionsfromthe hystericaloratorio, “TheSeasonings,” by P.D.Q. Bach, asatireofclassicmusical genres.Assortedsoloactswill fillouttheprogram. ‘P.D.Q.Bach’is apseudonym forPeterSchickele,whoparodies classicalmusic.
Rockett,Andrew KingandBen Gremillion. BandmembersareRic Birdsong,Melanie Payne,Gretchen PerryandRandall Fields.The emceesareJustinand Jude Williams. During monthsbeforethe event, volunteers at Messiah Lutheranhave recruitedcooks, aservingteam,soundand lightingcrews, emcees,musicians, soloists,groupsandnonmusical acts. Thedinner menuwilloffer agardensalad, lasagna, garlic breadanddessert. Dinner will start at 6p.m.onSept.28. The maximum numberofguests will be96,so grab your tickets soon.
Thekitchenstaffincludes DorothySeitz, Kari Birdsong andAnita DeJong. Ticketscost $20 foradultsand $10 forchildren younger than12 yearsold. To buytickets,call the church office at 256-721-0041. Messiah LutheranChurch’s addressis 7740 U.S72W.inMadison. To volunteerto help,email Laura Peterson at worship_music_rep@mlutheran.orgor contact Randall Fields,whoserves asmusic director at Messiah. Event proceedswillbedivided between the Downtown Rescue Mission inHuntsvilleand Messiah Hymnal Fund to buynewer EvangelicalLutheran Worship orELWhymnals.
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MADISON- MadisonMethodist Church willhosta veterans appreciationdinnertohonorthose whohaveservedorcontinueto serve. Thedinnerset forSaturday, Sept.28 at 5p.m.willfeature U.S. retiredMaj. Gen.JackLeide, author of “Professional Courage: My JourneyInMilitary Intelligence Through Peace, Crisis and War.”
Eventorganizers,presidentof theMadison Methodist Women’s Club,Carol Moats andpresident ofthe church’s Men’sClub,Rich Rogers,haveworkedonplanning the eventsince January.The church hasopenedupto several groupsservingveteransinthe pastfewmonths.
“Wehavemembersserving currentlyinvariousbranchesofthe military.”Moatssaid,“Wewantedtohave an eventtocelebrate veterans andtooffer information onopportunitiestothem.Richis deployinginlateOctober,sowe movedthe eventdateuptoaccommodatehisschedule.”
Beforeretiring in August1995,
LeidewasconcurrentlyDirector, NationalMilitary Intelligence CollectionCenter,Director,CentralMASINTOffice,Director,Defense HUMINT Service,withinthe DefenseIntelligence Agency.His careerhighlights include serving four combattours,threeasan airbornecompanycommander andthe fourthasGen. Norman Schwarzkopf’sDirector ofIntelligence,J-2 fortheGulf War.
Theevent isfreeandopen to all Madison area veteransand their families.Doorswillopen at 4p.m. andguestsdonothave to register to attend.
Moats says the church plansto offertheir facilities forother activities tailor made forveterans inthe future.
“Wesee aneed inthe community foraplace whereveterans groups can gatherinfellowship,” Moats said.“Our church would liketobecome thatplacetooffer friendship, encouragementand agoodmeal forveteransandservicemembers seekingconnection.”
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Huntsville BonaticalkGardenhelditssecondannual Poochesand Pupkinsevent lastweek,oneof the eventsfor Festifall. From creativecostumesto waggingtails, these pups(and their
totheGarden in truehowl-o-ween style. Morefun eventsatHBGareplannedforOct.
Thegardenstaff has namedthisspecialtime, “Festifall,” forthe festive timeduring theseason. Visitorstothe gardencan
enjoybrilliantcolors of fallingleaves, entertaining activities,pumpkin displays andplentyof fun forall agegroups. Read aboutthe various events andprograms below, andbesuretocheck the website fordetails, ticketprices andregistration.
RaptorShows October3,11a.m.and 1p.m. Don’tmissthis fantastic all-agesprogramanda chanceto getupclose and personalwith awe-inspiringlive birdsofpreyfrom the Auburn University RaptorCenter.Discover their fascinatingnatural history andthecrucial rolestheyplayinour ecosystem.
high schoolhomecoming like noother—one filled with mystery andsuspense. Enjoyadelectable meal prepared by Romana J’s andparticipatein an immersive theaterexperience. As the evening unfolds, you’llworkwith yourtabletouncover clues, solvepuzzles,and unmaskthe culpritbefore it’stoolate.Ages21+.
Little MonstersMash October12,10 a.m.–1p.m. Bringyourfamilyfor aday fulloffunand festivities at Huntsville BotanicalGarden’sLittle Monsters Mash!We’ve got adelightfullineupofactivitiesthatwill entertain kids ofall agesandcreate lastingmemories forthe whole family.Enjoy trickor-treating,photoops,live entertainment,education stations, pumpkindecorating, inflatables, games,
food trucks,and acostumeparade.
Small Steps Now, BigBloomsLater October15,5-6:30p.m.
Enjoythenextinstallation ofHBG’s adulteducation series,Lite Bites and GardenInsights,withthis presentationfromHBG educator RebeccaTurk. Shewilltalk aboutsimple things totryin home landscapes thisfallandwinter thatwillyieldlarge returns inthe spring.
Festive-ALE October 18,6-9p.m.
Raiseaglassandjoin HBGfor anightofcraft brewsand live tunes at theGarden’sFestiv-ALE event! This is your chance to savorthe finest local craftbeerswhile enjoyingthe vibrantsoundsof Huntsville’s ownmusi-
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HUNTSVILLE -Officialswith the South StarMusic Festivalhaveannounced who willbe replacing Jane’sAddictionafter theycanceledtheirtour.
Officialssaid TomMorello fromthe bandRage AgainsttheMachine willbe the replacementact.
Jane’sAddictionannounced last week they wouldbecancelingthe remainderof theirtour aftersinger PerryFarrellgot intoa fight with guitaristDave Navarro on stage at aconcertinBoston.
Set forthis weekend,Sept.28-29,the inauguralSouth StarFestivalwill be held at JohnHunt Park.Other artists include Blink-182, Gwen Stefani,Shinedown, Beck, Ludacris,TLC, Sublimeand Goo GooDolls.
Amassive sportsbar will featuremultiplelarge-screentelevisionsshowingSEC andNFL games.
“Iamexcited by theincrediblelevelof talent set toperform inHuntsville,” Mayor TommyBattle said.“Welook forward to asuccessfulcollaborationwithC3 Presentson thisinauguralfestival.” MayorBattle emphasized the significance of thepower-packedlineupin establishingHuntsvilleas aburgeoning destination forlivemusic lovers.Headded thefestivalrepresentsanother quality-of-lifeamenity formusic fansas wellas an economic driverfor theCity’stourism, service and retail sectors.
Huntsville MusicOfficerMatt Mandrella describedthefestival’slineupasa dreamcome true formusic fans.Hesaid C3 Presents’ decisionto startanew festivalinHuntsville speaksvolumes about theCity’sreputation and trajectory toward becoming aworld-classmusiccity. Formoreinformation, alongwith guides to navigatingtrafficandparking, visit SouthStarFestival.comor Facebook. com/SouthStarFest.
VBCtohosthighest-grossingconcertin50-yearhistory
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HUNTSVILLE –The Von BraunCenter(VBC)iscelebratingits50thanniversaryandison tracktohostthehighest grossingconcertinitshistory.
CountryMusicHallof Fame member, DeanDillon,willbethe centerof attention at the Von BraunCenterPropstArenain Huntsville,Alabamaasmany ofcountrymusic’sbiggeststars honorthelegendarysinger/ songwriteron Wednesday, October9thduring“SongsandStoriesofDeanDillon.”
“WeknowtheVBCisa largefactor forHuntsville’squality-of-life andwetakethatrole veryseriously. Withourcityconsistently landingintop spotson national rankings, includingthe No.1 BestPlace toLive by U.S. News &World Report,peopleand businessesare constantlyrelocatingtothearea. TheVBC staff, our BoardofControl,andcity leadersaredeeplycommittedto ensuringthe VonBraun Center continuesmakinganimpactand remains aplace wherecommunitymembersandvisitorscontinueconnecting.”
“SongsandStoriesofDean Dillon”comesaftertwoother successful televisedtributeconcertsheld at theVBC Propst Arena whichhonored Lee Greenwoodandthelate George Jones.Likethoseshows,artists willpaytributeto songswritten orco-written by DeanDillonand made famous by Toby Keith, Vern Gosdin, Waylon Jennings, and KeithWhitley,whileothers willperform songs thatbecame
AfterHEMSIarrivedonsceneandbeganALStreatment,anothercardiac arrestcall wasdispatchedinthe Harvest community.HEMSIandotherHarvest membersremainedonscene while ScofieldrespondedwithDeputy ChiefDrew Gilberttothethirdcardiacarrest.
“FirefighterScofieldandSupport MemberDavis’squickresponseto the firstcall, recognitionoftheseverity of themedical emergency,quality chest compressionsand ventilationsresulted in asuccessfulpatientoutcome at the
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BOOsandBeats October25,7-11p.m.
Whosays Halloweenisjustforkids?
Get readyfor aspine-tinglingnightof fun at BOOsandBeats,the ultimate adults-onlyHalloweenparty at HuntsvilleBotanicalGarden.It’s anightof costumes,cocktails,andcrazy beatsyou won’t wanttomiss!Ages21+.
Meow-o-ween Oct.28, 9a.m. –6p.m.
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“MadisonStreetFestivalisafreecommunity eventwithlive entertainment, performingarts,areasshowcasinglocal businesses,artsandcrafts galore,dedicatedzones forkidsandteens, festival food,sponsorexhibitsandfunsurprises around everycorner,”accordingtothe MSF website,madisonstreetfestival.org. Atraditional favorite,theMSFKickoffParadewillstartat9a.m. at InsanityComplexand reachChurch Streetfor the focused route.Whentheparadeends, theopeningceremonywillbeheldonthe mainstage.
From8:45to10a.m.,theCrosspointe Church shuttlewilldropoffatadifferentspot at thefestival.Anyone whorides during thistimeshouldgo to theMaple Streetshuttlestoptocatcharideback.
AssistedRide busesalsowillbe available. Anotheroptionisparking at the stadiumand walking ashortdistanceto enterthefestivalonWiseStreet.
DeanDillonisathree-time Grammynominee with26 No.1 singlestohissongwritingcredit and wasnamed the1985BillboardCountryArtist of the Year. In1986,Dillon wasawardedthe NashvilleSongwriters award. TheCountryMusicAssociation (CMA)honoredDillonwiththe CMA Triple Play Awardin1995, 1996,1998 forpenningthree No. 1songs in a12-month period.In 2002,Dillonwas inductedinto the NashvilleSongwritersHall of Famealong withBobDylan and ShelSilverstein. Additionally,hehascomposed orco-writ-
ceptedthe roleofUnitPresident forthe 2025membership year.Kinneyiseligible forAuxiliarymembershipbecauseher husbandMichaelKinneyis a21-year Air Forceveteranand formerteacher at Bob JonesHighSchool and Calhoun CommunityCollege. Formoreinformation aboutAmerican Legion Auxiliary,emailKinney at drmkinney@hotmail.com, visitlegion-aux. org/Eligibility or attendUnit229’snext meeting at Black Patch DistilleryonOct. 10 at 5:30 p.m.
timeof arrivaltothehospital,” aFacebook post fromtheHarvestVFD stated.
ChiefChappell said the awardwas to highlight thededicationshownbytwo volunteers andtheirabilitytohandlea stressfulsituation.
“Duetothe outstandingeffort shown duringthreecardiac arrests in aonehourtimeframe,bothmembersactions qualify themfor theMeritoriousService Award. TheHarvest Volunteer Fire Departmentishonoredtohaveselfless members that providetopnotchcareto thecitizensoftheDistrict 4community.”
asHBGturnsMeowyMondayinto aHalloween extravaganza! Bring your feline friendsanddressthemup intheir most boo-tiful costumes foraday of fun at the Garden.Enjoyaleisurelystrollthrough the garden’sautumnbeauty,snapphotosof yourcostumedkitty againstthe vibrant fall foliage andconnectwith other catloversinthecommunity. Besuretocheckthe website forpertinentdetails.HuntsvilleBotanicalGarden’saddressis4747Bob Wallace Ave. Formoreinformation,call 256-830-4447, orvisithsvbg.org/visit/exhibits/#festifall.
Thefestivalfeatures Artist Alleywith visual arts,photography,sculptureand more;CraftersCovevendors whohave designedand created everything from hand-sewnblanketstowreaths;Business Showcasethatfeaturesthemany entrepreneursintheMadison area;foodvendors whosellsnacks,sandwiches,plates anddessertsand alltypes ofmouth-watering fare;andCommunityShowcase with organizations,both for-profitand non-profit,that willshowcasetheirservices,productsand outreach.
TheLeeGreenwood tribute in 2021 wasthethirdhighest-grossing eventheld at the VBC at that
time,sellingouthotel roomsand creating anestimated economicimpactof over $1 million for theCity ofHuntsville.Just two shortyears later,inApril2023,
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#11TyDoughtyona carryinFriday’s game againstGrissom.TheJets
Jets stay perfect,Sparkman
By MIKE EASTERLING mike@themadisonrecord.com
HUNTSVILLE –The James Clemens Jetscontinued to roll unbeatenthroughitsschedule, blitzinghost Grissom38-18 at LouisCrews Stadiumonthe campusofAlabamaA&M.
TheJets,rankedsixthin Class7A by theAlabama Sports WritersAssociation,improvedto4-0overalland3-0 in Region4.
TheJets led31-0leadinthe
firsthalf on thestrength of threetouchdownpassesfrom GiovaniLopez.Tyrik Walker caughttouchdownpasses of 31 and45yards.KobeJohnson alsocaught a10-yardtouchdown. Lopezcompleted10-of17 for157 yardsand thethree touchdowns.Aaron Rowe and DonteSnodgrasshad rushing scores. Sparkman14,Huntsville12 Sparkman used asuffocating defensetoedgeHuntsville1412in aClass7A, Region 4clash
Fridaynight at WicksFamily Field at JoeDavisStadium. TheSenators(2-3 overall, 2-0 region) wonfor thesecond straight week. Sparkman alloweda safety,a fieldgoaland atouchdownona blockedpunt. Sparkman’s JabariDavis scoredon a4-yardrunand Zayden Bodner caught a31yard touchdown pass from Keaton Williamsas theSenators built a14-5 halftimelead.
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MADISON-LukeAlverson hasnarrowedhis choiceofcollege tothreemajor universities withhisdecisionon where to earnhiseducationandrun cross country within thenext month.Inthe meantime,the James Clemenssenior runner earned the AHSAA Cross Country Spotlight after becoming the first runnerinAlabama to break the15-minutemarkthisseason by postinga personalbesttime of14:49.25towin theSouthern Showcase heldatJohn Hunt Park in Huntsville.Hisposted timeranks him10thnationally accordingToMileSplit. “This wasthe firstracefor methisseason asI’vebeen on several collegevisits,but the competition in theracewas very good astheNo.4and No.12 nationallyranked runners were there,”saidAlverson.“The coursewas wetand muddy, but somehow Iposted my personal besttime.”
Bob JonesonFriday.Hekicked the game-winnerafter oneof histeammatesstrippedtheball away from aBob Jonesrunningbackontheseconddown of
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and1-2inClass7A, Region4. Florence improved to2-2,2-0. Inthe finalminuteof regulation,the Patriots setupwith a firstdown at the Falcons’ 4-yardlinebuthadto settle
The6-foot, 155-poundAlverson startedtheracewith loadsof confidence and went outalongside thebestrunners keepingthem close by.With about1,000meters remaining, thetop James Clemens runner said,“I kickedinandwith 400 metersleftto go,Ipassed the lead runner and went ontoan eight-secondvictory.” Hisspotlightperformanceis justoneof what hasbecomehappenstanceforthestudent-athlete whohas a5.19 gradepoint average andisranked No.12in thesenior class at James Clemens whichtotals 536.His athleticandacademic talents have attracted someofthetopschools in thecountry. He narrowedhis choicesto Michigan, Duke and
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Upcoming fall running races
MADISON- As the fall colors glow inthesunlightand thetemperaturesbegintodip toenjoymentlevels formost, the fall runningseasonisset tocomplete2024 andwillbea funstretchofmarvelousoutingsherelocally. From amarathondistancedowntofun runs withthe neighbors,the running communityhasplentyof events to chosefromand it’snevertoo lateto joinin thecomradery for goodhealth. Here’sthe listof events which couldbejusttheonefor you sponsored by the Huntsville TrackClub(HTC).Most requirepre-registrationand have trainingprogramsalready in progress at Fleet FeetSportsof HuntsvilleandMadison:
October12 Fleet FeetMonteSano15K and1-MileFunRun 7:30 A.M. MonteSanoUnited Methodist Church BrettAddington256-684-4389
October19 LizHurleyRibbonRun5K 8:00 A.M. HuntsvilleMiddle School Chris Hendley256-251-2210 November9 HuntsvilleHalf-Marathon
SAT,SEPT28,202410:00AM LandAuction(33+- Acres) CorumLane(Next to 1120 CorumLn), Lexington,AL
TUES,OCT 1,20246:00PM 2219 Governors Bend Rd. 6000+ Sq Ft/5BR/4Bath/Granite/HW/View
MADISON -There’sa surge among the younger generationstoventure intotrailrunning for what theyconsiderafavoriteway toexercise and enjoynature. Inmany ways,starting something newliketrail runscan be intimidating at first forany ageparticipantas they theeffortshavebenefits galorefor youngand body.
Navigatingthehills,uneven surfaces,mud,rocks andotherobstaclesisno easytask,especiallyfora beginner,soexpertssuggest takingthenewfound exercise routine slowly andcarefully.Thosein the knowsuggestignoringthe running paceand distancealtogetherand justenjoythe surroundingsandconcentrateon your steps. Prep foryour trail runs withwords fromthe wise. Even if you’regoing outon atrail foranhour it’sbestto eatbeforeyou
headout. Besure to bring water,aswellasasource ofcaloriesto helpkeep your bodycomfortable over changingelevation, temperatureand weather conditions. Quickenergy snacks and watercan be the perfectmixfor aventureintonature.
Expertsalsoadvise to purchaseand wearthe properfootwear fortrail running. Theshoesused in thistypeof running shouldbe alittledifferent than your standardrunning shoe.
Now, fortheactual runningtechnique whentacklingatrail. Take quickstepsanduse
Alverson
ashortstride asquick stepsreduces theimpact forceonyourfeet, knees andhips.Inother words, avoidinjuries.It’sbest if youkeepyour chin up and payclose attention to theterrainso youcan anticipate yourcoming steps. Tryand keep your eyes peeledthree to four feetaheadof yourstep anduseside-to-sidemovements to navigatearound largerocks andotherobstacleswithout falling. Focuson pushingoff from andlandingon the balls of your feet. This easilypropels youforward and takes the strain offyourankles.Toassist oninclines,it’sbestto pump yourarms to create momentum. Muchlikea sprinterin anysport, us-
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UCLA.“Ihave family thatlivesin California, thusmypossible choice atattend schoolthereand my grandfather went toMichigan,so I’mlooking at them,too. Wherever Iattend,Iwantto studyelectrical engineering.”
Morethan250 runnersfromacrossthe Southeasthitthecourse located near Joe DavisStadiumonthe grounds of what
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ing yourarms topush/ pullthe remainderof the bodyastheeffort ismuch easier when thebodyis being helped. Even the mostexperienced trail runners will express to always respect thetrailandothers who arealongthetrailto enjoyinasimilar fashion. Most trailshave rulesand advice forsharingandenjoyingposted somewhere near thetrailentrance. Intimidationwill always beinthe forefront, especiallyfor thosehittingthe trails forthe first time. By being conscientiousof others,youcansafelyexploreandenjoythe trails. As the once famous Roy Rogers,KingoftheCowboys,used to sing,happy trailsto you.
wasoncetheHuntsville Municipal Golf Course, butAlverson wasdetermined to performwell againsthispeers,manyof whichare nationallyranked. He added, “It feels greattohavemyownnational ranking as my time is fast, butIneedto keep workingtowardmypossibly being named anAll-American at theend ofthe season.”
Michael ChobeysackedWilliams inthe end zonefor a9-yardlossand asafety in thegame’sopeningminute. MilesDaehn kickeda23-yard fieldgoal latein thehalf forthe Panthers(3-2,1-2).BenWatson scoredon a19-yardblockedpunt return inthe thirdquarter. Williams,asophomore, completed14of-31passes for237 yardsand atouchdown.Bodnerhad five catches for101 yardsand atouchdown. JonRozierhad six catches for105 yards. JordanGarner
intercepteda pass andhad threetackles and four pass breakups. MadisonAcademy 49, MadisonCounty7 ThevisitingMustangssurged to a42-0 halftimeleadand routed theTigers for theirsecondstraight win. MadisonAcademyimprovedto2-2 overalland 2-1inClass 4A,Region8. Madison Countyfellto1-4 and 1-3. The Mustangs traveltoArab(3-2)in anon-region game Fridaynight.
The fall running schedule for2024is filledwithmarvelousandcompetitiveeventsfor runnersofall ages. Photo Contributed
Theannualcompetition washeldatMadisonCityStadium and hosted by theBobJonesHighSchool MarchingBand
BySTAFFREPORTS news@themadisonrecord.com
MADISON -Just afew hoursafter putting away their instrumentsanduniformsoncethe Fridaynight gamesended,hundredsof highschoolbandmembers were upearly Saturdaytogeton busesandputon ashowoftheir own. Ardmore, Athens,Buckhorn, Decatur, Grissom,Huntsville,Muscle Shoalsand Sparkmanallsenttheirmarchingbands tothe2ndAnnual RocketCityMarching Invitational at MadisonCityStadium. Thebandstookthe field at 1:30andthe musicdidn’tstopuntilnearly 9p.m.
Thebands were beingjudged by apanelofexpertsontheirshow’s musical difficulty,marching synchronization,dance choreography,andthe overallentertainmenteffect forfans.Thedrummajors andpercussionsections were also graded. Attheendofthenight,theSparkman
Snapshot
Senators were named theGrandChampion,while MuscleShoals wasvoted the fanfavorite.
Bob JonesHighSchoolhostedthe event,andthe Patriotbandperformedas anexhibitionact whilethe competitors waited fortheirscores.
Bob Jones BandtreasurerCrystal Clontzsaysthey’rehoping to keep this event growing.Bandstypicallycompete intwotofour eventsevery fall. TheRocketCityMarchingInvitationalisoneof theearliestonthe calendar.
“Wewouldlove to have anyandallhigh schoolbands!”Clontztold WAFF 48.“It’s anopportunityto getoutand practicein frontofjudges. We have sponsorships andthisisanopportunityto getknown!”
Thestudentsalso hadanopportunity tosee what ittakes to competeand playat thenextlevel. TheAlabamaA&M Marching Maroonand Whitetookthe field for aspecialperformanceduring the event. -FromWAFF48
theGeorgeJonestributeshowbecame oneofthetop five highest-grossing events heldintheVBCandhadanestimated economicimpactof over$1.2millionfor theCityofHuntsville.Both events were latertelevisednationally, withtheGeorge Jones eventbeingpickedupbyPBStoair theHuntsvilleconcertmultipletimesin 2024. TheDeanDillontributehasalready brokenthe recordforthehighest-grossingconcertinthe VBC’s50-yearhistory. Inadditionto greatmusiccelebrated onstage,thesetributeshows alsohavea philanthropicimpactonthelocalcommunity.Duringthetapingofthe2021 televisionspecial,GreenwoodinpartnershipwithHelping AHeroawardedtwo adaptedhomestotwodeserving veterans – SFCScottBarkelow, USA(Ret)andSSG MichaelBrown,USA. Thehomes were provided by Louisand Patti Brelandof BrelandHomesinHuntsville.Following theGeorgeJonesspecial,NancyJonesin partnershipwithConcerts 4ACause,The WoundedBlueandtheVBCpresenteda fundraising checkofover$82,000toben-
efitthe familyofOfficerGarrettCrumby followinghisdeath and OfficerAlbert Morin whowascriticallyinjuredina shootingonTuesday, March28. Thefunds were raised throughguitarsales where buyers were ableto chooseanartist from thetribute’slineuptoautograph. The upcomingDeanDillontributehas donated100freeticketsto VetTix(anonprofit organizationthatprovides eventtickets tocurrentlyservingand veteranmembersoftheUS military and their families) andisdonating aportion of ticketsales toConcerts 4ACausefor their ongoing effortstoutilizemusicandcelebrity-driven eventstoraise awarenessandfunds foravarietyofcauses.Withsomeofthe funds,Concerts 4ACauseispurchasinga minimumof100guitars at Dean’s request whichhewilldonatetoMadisonCounty’s threepublic school systemstoprovide resources topotentialfuturesongwriters.
“Since1975,theVBChascreated alegacythatisunparalleledinthecommunity,”continuedMaples.“Itis an icon,a pillarofHuntsvilleand North Alabama,
and thereistruly nootherorganization or businessliketheVBCinthe region. We areproudtocontinue bringing iconic eventstothestate.Thisconcertwill provide asignificant platform to reacha largeraudienceand bring evenmorerecognitiontotheVBCand North Alabama.” Offering accommodations forall types of events,theVBCserves diverseaudiencesthroughdiverse events including major conferences,concerts,theatrical performances,sporting events,private events,andmuchmore. The50thanniversarycampaignhighlights what the variety of eventofferingsattheVBChave in common –theyeachbring peopletogether formeaningfulmoments. BoththeLeeGreenwoodand George Jonestributeconcertscreatedhistoric musicmomentslikeaduet by Wynonna Judd and Jamey Johnson,and arenditionof“SoulMan” by SamMooreand T. Graham Brownwith Lee Brice,Michael Ray, Janie Fricke,DarrylWorley,and Little Texasfrontman TimRushlow. The producersoftheupcomingDeanDillon
tributearecrafting yetanotherhistoric showcaseof renownedmusictalentthat willfeaturethosemultipleshow-stopping momentsthese eventshave quicklybecame known for.
“In the ageofonlinemediaand virtual experiences,the VBC remains aphysical landmarkuniting peopletogether –in person,”Maples continued.“Weare in the business ofcultivating experiences. Whether it’sgivinglocaltheatregroups and young dancers astage toperform on, providing aspace forgraduatesto share the momentof receivingtheirdiploma with familyand friends,bringingsomeone’sfavorite touringbandtotheir hometown, hosting thousandsofindustry professionalsas they shareinformation and securedeals,orcreating familytraditionsof cheering forHuntsvilleHavoc ice hockeyeachseason -nearly every type ofmoment,bigand small,happens at the VBC.”
Formoreinformation about the Von Braun Centerandthe50thanniversary, visit vonbrauncenter.com.
HISTORY with John Rankin
Howthe Madison Street Festival evolved into what itistoday
ByMARIARAKOCZY MARIA@themadisonrecord.com
MADISON -Every yearthecityof Madison welcomes fallonthe firstSaturdayof Octoberwith aHallmark movie-likescene at theMadisonStreet Festival.Crafters, vendors,andfestival-goers fillthestreets ofquaintdowntownMadison,trains roll by nexttoMainStreet,andmusicfromlocalperformersandthesmellsoffestival food filltheair.This year,thefestivalfalls onOct.5.
Well,Madisonhistorian JohnRankin believesthestorystartswithannualcommunityJuly4thbarbecuecelebrations at William’sSpring(todayknownasLady AnnLake)thatstartedin1914. Theannualbarbecue wasstarted by Madison sharecropperandentrepreneurJim Williamstobringthesmalltowntogether andhighlighthis mercantile.
“[Thebarbecue]broughtthecitytogether over acommonmeal. Allthrough thehistoryofmankindthat’sanimportantthinginany civilization.So,except forJim Williamsdoingthatwe’dprobably neverhavehad aStreet Festivalper se,butit evolvedthroughtimefrom what Jim Williamsdid,”saidRankin.
In1934, agroupofeightlocal farmers pickedupthetraditionandcontinued hostinganannual Fourthof July barbecue at LadyAnnLake. Aroundthistime, Jim Williamspassed away andpassed thetorch.That’salso whenthe gathering changedfrom asummer gatheringtoa fallfestival.
“When[Williams]diedthetowndidn’t wanttogive uptheannual gathering. So, ittransitionedfromonenametoanother. Insteadof July Fourth,it washot,let’s have itinthe fall.So,now it’sinOctober,” Rankinsaid.
Thecommunity gatherings evolved againand again overthe yearsandtransferredhandsfromorganizing groupto another.Inthe1980s,theMadisonGardenClubtook chargeandorganizedthe eventas acraft fair,callingittheMadison Street Fair.
AccordingtoRankin, “Everybody wouldcomeout every year forit.It was abigdeal.It wastheonlyannual eventin thetown,biggerthanChristmas!”
ThePreservationSocietyexpandedthe ideaofcommunity gatheringsbeyondthe Street Festivalandorganized avariety of other eventsinadditiontothestreetfestivalincluding aDerbyDay,Christmas Parades,and TractorShows.Thesociety eventuallydecidedto focusontheseother eventsandpassedtheStreet Festivaloff to anewly-formedcommittee.
Today, thestreetfestivalhasits own dedicatedorganizingcommittee,which achieved501(c)(3)nonprofitstatusin2022, andanarmy of volunteersthatmakethe eventhappen.
Presidentofthecommitteesince2021,
CrystalMcBrayerhasbeeninvolvedin various ways withthe Street Festivalfor morethan25 yearsandhashad afront rowseattothe event’s evolution.
Indeed,asthecity of Madisonhas changedandtheorganizing groupof thefestivalchanged,the eventitselfhas changed overthe years. Some yearsit includedcraftsmandemonstrations,including aviolincraftsman performing livedemonstrations,cemeterystrolls at thehistoricMadisonCityCemetery,historicalhometours,aPioneerDaytheme, and araffle.
Inhermemoir“FromWagons to Rockets”,long-timeMadisonresidentGladys McFarlen True recalledwinninga fishing car at anearly iterationofthestreetfestival.
“WhentheStreet Festival firststarted, theysold chances fora lottery.Tohave aproperlottery, therehas to aprize—in thiscaseit wasa fishingcar. Ididnotlook at itor Iwouldnothave taken achance onwinningit, butitwas acarand it did run…Itputteredalongno fasterthanmy walkingpace,” Truewrote. Thefestivaleventuallyadded aparade thatnow showcases localorganizations andlocalschool bandsandsportsteams.
Just asit’staken different formsover the years,thefestivalhashad different causesit’sbenefitted.Earlyfestivals raisedfundsto buildthe gazeboindowntownMadison.Inthe1980s,asthepopulation grew andMadisonbroke away from theMadisonCounty SchoolDistrict and establishedits owndistrict,cityschools becamethemaincause.
Today, thefestivalhasexpandedits charitablegiving butstill focusesoneducation.Everywinter,MadisonStreet Festivaluses thefundsraised at the festival and awards grantstolocalschools, school clubs,andnon-profitsthatpromoteeducation.
“Weare dedicatedtohonoringthelegacyofour former volunteers andvisionaries by channeling festivalproceedsinto localeducational programs.Webelieve thatinvestingineducationiscrucial for thefutureofourcommunity.Bysupportingeducatorsandenhancingeducationalopportunities,weaimtocontribute meaningfullytothe growth and developmentofour children. This focusoneducationalignswithourmissiontocreatea lasting,positive legacy inMadison,”said McBrayer.
Speakingofexpansion,thefestival’s footprintand vendorofferingsare bigger than ever.Thefestivaltoday takes over theentiredowntown area withdifferent areassuchas, Crafter’sCove,Children’s Area, BusinessShowcase, Artist Alley, andStudentArt Area. Festivalgoerswill findtheseareasspread out alongMain Street, FrontStreet,Church Street, and MapleStreet. Theannual parade winds allthroughdowntownfrom Skate Park Drive downChurch Street, Front Street,
and SullivanStreet and finally to MadisonElementary.
Unsurprisingly, withhowmuchgrowth thecityhasseenexperiencedsince the festivalstarted,the numberof festivalgoershasalso grownexponentiallytoabout 30,000eachyear.
“It wasprobablyabout1998, Irealized there’sseveralthousandpeopleherenow. Itusedto onlybea fewhundredatmost, twoorthreehundred,”observedRankin ofthefestival’s growth.“It changed that muchfromasmallcommunity onlyto peoplecomingfromallaround,not just MadisonCounty,butLimestone County.”
Somemaythinkthe growth would ruin thesmalltown charmofthefestival, but McBrayersayspartofherteam’sgoal every year isto retaintheunifying, community-oriented characterof thestreet festival.
“Ourvision remainssteadfast: to unite thecommunityonthe firstSaturdayin October in HistoricdowntownMadison,a traditionupheldthrough 42 festivals,” she said.“Despitethefestival’s growthand theincreasedeffort required, our team meets year-round toensurewehonorand sustainthetraditionthatMadison holds dear.Ourcommitmentas volunteers is drivenbya deeprespect forthe festival’s legacy and itssignificancetoourcommu-
nity.” This year’sfestivalwill continue the growthfrom recent years.Itwillfeature thirteendifferentareas,holdinghundredsof vendors,crafters,andsponsors and will surelyattract thousandsoffestivalgoers.
“Weare deeplygrateful forthesupport fromour sponsors,vendors,and local businesses,particularly thosecontributing to our Teenand Children’sareas, whichadd atouchofmagictothe event. Their involvement isinstrumental in enabling us to host thisbelovedfestivalon the first SaturdayinOctobereachyear,” expressedMcBrayer.
Though the MadisonStreet Festivalhas experiencedmanyevolutionsand challenges (includingtheCOVID-19pandemic) over the years,itcontinues todayalive and wellas abeacon forcommunitypride andfellowship.
AsRankin putit, “It’salways been what cementsandmadenewcomers aware of the communityspiritas amixingpot thatwecan gettogetherandsharesomething.”
TheMadison Street Festivalwill take placeSaturday, October 5from9amto 4pm. It isfreeandopen tothepublic. Learnmoreaboutthis year’sfestivalat madisonstreetfestival.org.
Severalyearsago the festival featureda fewcarnivalrides.
TheMadison Belles, firstorganizedin1969, were abig partoftheMadison Street Festival paradeandfestivities formanyyears.
AutumnIsInTheAir! AutumnIsInThe Air!
Autumn,orfall,is oneof four seasons we experienceinacalendar year.Leaves turn vividcolorsand fall from thetrees.The weather coolsoff,and manypeoplebegintoenjoy sports,suchasfootball. Hayridesand pumpkins areeverywhereyou look,andhot cocoaisa popular drink. Theseare just afew things that come withtheautumn season. The firstdayof fallis September22,2024,and coincides withtheAutumnal Equinox whenthe sunisdirectlyoverthe Equator in theNorthernHemisphere. Thefartheraway we arefromthe sun, the cooler andshorterthe dayswill become.Manyactivitiesoccuratthistimebecauseofthenice weather. Many childrendress up forHalloweenon October31. Oktoberfest is celebrated in manyparts of theWorld, andThanksgivingiscelebrated in November in theUnitedStates. It is atimewhen manypeople preparetheir h er.Animals begintogather food in autumnand make preparations forthe wintermonths. Bi hfor thewinter, andfarmersharvest theircrops.
“And my Godwillsupply every needof yoursaccordingtohis richesin gloryin Christ Jesus”Philippians 4:19. Mytitleofcourseis fromtheLord’sPrayer foundinMatthew6:9-13.I thoughtit wouldbe appropriatetojustmeditateon this foramoment.
Hisprovision foryou and Iisbeyondmeasure. Hewillguide you, strengthen you,andfeed you.Hedoesn’t want you tobelazy butcryoutto HimthankingHim for
takingcareofyourdaily needs.
Itiseasytogripeand complainand forthoseof usinthe Westernworld we areblessedandthatcomes as aresultofournation being ablessingtoothers. Don’tactlikeaspoiled bratbutsincerelythank him forall youhaveand stopmakingcomparisons toothers.
Most Merciful Jesus Catholic Parish 10509 SegersRoad
By DAWN REED
Pharaoh,Pharaoh, ohbaby let my people go.Hunh! If yousangthatinsteadof just reading the words, you’ve beenin church foraminute.It’s afunsongtosing aboutan intensetruestorywritten inthe bookofExodus whenGod showedHispowerand mightto Pharaohandall of Egypt. We’ve beenunpackingthedramain our youthSundaySchoolclass.
Moses wasanunlikely, andat first unwilling,deliverer. He didn’t want tobethe chosen one to leadtheIsraelitesout of captivity.HetoldGod overandoverthathewasn’tagood choice.ButGodhad aplantouse himanyway.WhenMoses wentto Pharaoh,hiskneeswereprobably knockingbeneathhis robe.His brotherAaronwas by hisside.
In apagan landofmany gods, Pharaoh hadneverheard of Moses’ godnamed“IAM.” Truthbetold, Pharaoh wasthekingofEgypt, but hadsethimselfupasthegodof Egypt.No onewasgoingtotell him what todo.
That canhappentous. It’s almost the Americanway:I am freetodo what Iwant.EvenChristianscan getattitude-ythinking we love God andall, butdon’t really want Himto tellus what todo.That’sonefootin heavenand onefootinEgypt.
InSundaySchool, we discussed howinthisdayand time we canfollowinPharaoh’s footstepsthinking
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GOSPEL
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ourselvesto bethekingorqueenof ouruniverse.(Imagine if Pharaoh hadsocialmedia.)Wecontrasted thatwithChrist’s wordsinMatthew 16:24todenyourselves,takeupthe cross,and follow Him. GodsaidHewas goingtodeliver Hispeople andHewasgoing todo it.Insteadofdoingthings God’s way, Pharaohchosetimeandtime againthehard way. Aninformal poll amongthe youthrevealedthat we,too,often go thatroute.(Since what’s saidinSundaySchoolstays inSundaySchool, Ican’t give examples.) We have been workingthrough theplaguesfor thelastfewweekseach onea reminderof all the wonders GodworkedinEgypt. Next
MadisonMethodist Church 127 Church Street
Parker Chapel Methodist Church 28670 PowellRoad
SpringhillUnited Methodist Church 1605 Zierdt Rd.
St.Paul United Methodist Church 6206thStreet
St.Peter UMC 107 StewartSt.
Ford’s Chapel United Methodist Church 280 Ford Chapel Drive
MORMON
TheChurchOfJesus Christ Of Latter-Day Saints 1297 Slaughter Road
NAZARENE MadisonFirst Church 8234 MadisonPike
NONDENOMINATIONAL Center Of Hope Church 5167 Wall Triana Hwy. Cornerstone Word Of Life 3783 Sullivan Street
FellowshipOfFaith Church 132 MapleStreet
Sunday willbethe finalplaguein
Exodus12. We willlearnthe importanceof the bloodand thatJesus is ourPassoverLamb. I’ve beencryingasI study.(Maybecryinga little as Itype.) Ihopetheir heartswill burn as we digin. Picturebeing inEgypt. The slaughterofthe lamb, thepainting of the bloodoverthe doorposts, hearts racing, the waiting,andthen theloudwailing. God wasonthe vergeofdeliveringHispeopleafter430 yearsof slavery! It wasintense. It wasdramatic.Itwas real.And He stilldelivers...on adaily basis. Psalm18:2is oneofmyveryfavorites: “TheLORD is my rock,my fortress andmydeliverer…”
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