Rev. Allan Ferguson

"We're hoping to have a very big celebration," said Allan Ferguson, pastor of the Homer First United Methodist Church. Ferguson said getting the old organ repaired is important for the church, whose operating budget is about $160,000 annually.Parishioners really came through with their donations, he said."It's just a coincidence it's falling on our 175th anniversary," Ferguson said.

Organ history

The church's organ is believed to be the third owned by the church.Allan Ferguson, pastor of the Homer First United Methodist Church, said he thinks the congregation has had an organ since its inception 175 years ago.Its original building on the same site likely had a reed organ from the start."It made a tone similar to a clarinet," Ferguson said.
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"This organ was the answer to making a bigger and better sound," Ferguson said.

"It is disturbing, but at the same time it's a fun thing and I don't think there's anything wrong with it at all," says Rev. Allan Ferguson, pastor of the First Church of Christ in Lynn, whose church marquee featured a telling message this week: "Easter - More than something to dye for."

"I think we do tend to lose sight of the real meaning, but for the kids I think it's great," adds Ferguson."Deep in their minds, I think people know the real reason for these holidays."

For his part, Ferguson says his church even embraces some of the commercial ideas of Easter, as evidenced by the Easter eggs hunt it has for children each year.While he may not resort to having the Easter Bunny show up at Sunday mass to entertain children, he says getting young people to understand the lessons of Easter through modern methods isn't such a bad idea.

Danvers' Lynch agrees, pointing out that his store sells "resurrection eggs," which are much like regular Easter eggs save for the fact that each carries a religious message rather than candy or money.
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"We've had the Easter Bunny ever since I was a kid, but I was still at church every Sunday," says Ferguson.

Rev. Allan Ferguson16 Cayuga StreetHomer, NY 13077Office: 749-3260

Allan Ferguson, Pastor18 Cayuga StHomer, NY 13077Phone: 607-749-3260Fax:

1a. A clergy perspective by Rev. Allan Ferguson, Homer UMC
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Allan Ferguson, Pastor, Homer UMC

Allan Ferguson 180 North West St Homer NY 13077

Allan Ferguson, Located at 20 Cayuga Street in Homer NY 607 749 3260