On a particular Sunday in the Fall of 2008, there appeared a notice in the Church bulletin seeking interest in starting a Heart Pillow Ministry here at AHUMC. 
Frances Bains wrote that notice, and soon after, ten or so enthusiastic folks met to learn about making Heart Pillows for patients recovering from cardiac surgery for Medical Center Main Methodist Hospital. 

We had an exciting week at Treasured VBS! Throughout the week, the children discovered that God’s greatest treasure isn’t diamonds, gems, or gold – it’s them! We were so grateful to be in person this year to explore our Bible stories, worship together, and work together to raise money for our mission project. 

The May meeting of the Board of Stewards was held in the midst of hope—hope that the pandemic was finally waning, that folks were joining in worship, and that life is getting back to normal, even if it is what I call a “new” normal after the past year’s experiences.