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Page 4B The Braselton News Wednesday, December 12, 2007 Church N e ws God makes gradual changes in the lives of His children The other day I was looking back at some old pictures of Chloe. Some of them were more than a year old. If it weren’t for me or Amy in the pictures with her, I would think that I was looking at someone else’s child, not mine. I was amazed at how much Chloe had changed in such a short a time. Now, let me clarify something before we go any further: I’ve always thought she’s the most beautiful little girl in the world. But, as she’s grown, the strangest thing has occurred. She’s gotten even more beau tiful! On a day-to-day basis, I never noticed the change all that much. She always looked like the same child. But as I looked at these pictures taken some time ago, they revealed to me how much she had, in fact, changed. I think about some of the changes I’ve gone through over time. My own facial characteristics have changed. My stomach characteristics have changed (Hey, I’m a Baptist minister — we eat). But of all the changes that I’ve undergone, good or bad, the one change I hope I’ve made above all others is a spiritual change. I hope that I can look back over my life as a Christian and see that I’ve changed, grown, matured in my faith. I hope I can look back at my life and see that today I reflect the image of Christ more than I did yester day, last week, or last year. And I pray that change will continue to take place. I hope that tomor row I’ll reflect the image of Christ more than I do today. Many Christians have the same desire to change and become a better and better Christians with each passing day. Yet, they become discour aged when they don’t see that change occurring as quickly as they think they ought to. Well, why should our spiritual growth and changes be any different than Chloe’s physical growth and changes? Let’s do a little self-examination. Think back to a year ago. Are you at the same place in your Christian walk today as you were back then? Or, have you matured? Have you grown? I’m willing to bet you’re not the same person. How do I know? Because of something Max Lucado said in his book, “Just Like Jesus.” He said, “God loves you just the way you are, but He refuses to leave you that way. He wants you to be just like Jesus.” You may not notice much of a change in your own life on a day-to- day basis, and it can be discouraging. But, sometimes when you take a moment to reflect, you realize that you’re not the same person you used to be. Your Heavenly Father has been working in your life to change you, to mold you, to transform you into the person He wants you to become. And that’s a pretty awesome thing, isn’t it? Parrish Myers is a resident of Braselton, and is pastor of Pine Crest Baptist Church. You can e-mail him at eotf@comcast.net. His website is www. eyesofthefather. com. In the Eyes of the Father Parrish Myers eotf@comcast.net Church News Policy Church news is due by Monday at noon. Items received after the deadline may not be published. All church news is subject to editing for content and length. Due to space limitations on some weeks, churches in the Commerce area are given priority for publication. Photos are welcomed, but will be published only once. Digital photos submitted as JPEG or TIFF files are welcomed. Photos of poor quality, such as those submitted on computer paper, may not be published. Special services, such as revivals, homecomings and anniversaries: along with a new service/class or change in service times, and events, such as car washes, yard sales, singings, etc. may be published. Regular service times are not published. Church news is only published in the church news section. Church news items may be published only once. All church news must contain the church's address and contact phone number. Fax items to 706-387-5430 or e-mail to churchnews@mainstreet- news.com. For questions, call April Reese Sorrow, at 706-387-5401. To place a classified ad, call 706-367-5233 Revival to present Christmas play Sat. Revival Baptist Church, Hoschton, will present its annual Christmas play Saturday, Dec. 15, at 6:30 p.m. The church is located on Hwy. 332. For more information, call 706-367-4808. Holy Ground plans Wed. Bible study Holy Ground Baptist Church, Braselton, will hold a Wednesday night Bible study weekly at 7 p.m. Other church services include: Sunday School at 10 a.m„ Sunday worship services at 11 a.m. and 5 p.m. The Rev. Paul Moore is pastor. The church is located on New Liberty Church Road. Christmas drama set Sunday at Hoschton Baptist Hoschton First Baptist Church choir will perform “The Gift Goes On” a Christmas program on Friday, December 14, at 7 p.m. and again on Sunday morning, December 16 at 11 a.m. For more information, call the church office Monday through Thursday from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. at 706-654-2938. Center UMC plans special services Center United Methodist Church announces the following special services: Sunday, December 16, at 11 a.m., children will present a musical pro gram, “Sing a Song of Christmas.” Teens will then present a humor ous skit entitled, “A Watt Family Christmas.” •Sunday, December 16, at 6 p.m. the adult choir and drama team will present the dramatic musical “The Christmas Shoes.” The drama is based on the hit single from the Christian group NewSong. A nurs ery will be provided during the musical. Contact Joy Mauldin at 706-654-2144 for childcare. A covered dish supper will fol low the performance. •Thursday, December 20, at 11 a.m., a monthly luncheon will be held for “Super Seniors.” All senior citizens are invited to come enjoy fellowship at this very special gath ering. •Monday, December 24, at 6 p.m., a candlelight communion service will be held on Christmas Eve. Candles will be available to light in memory of a loved one. The church is located at 7641 Jackson Trail Road in Hoschton. The interim pastor is Howard Banks. Hoschton UMC announces holiday event schedule Hoschton United Methodist Church announces the following Advent and holiday season ser vices: •December 14, “Prime Timers” Christmas dinner at 11 a.m. •December 23, church choir Christmas cantata, at 11 a.m. ser vice. •December 24, Christmas Eve candlelight service, 6-6:30 p.m. The church is located at 12 Mulberry Street. For more infor mation, call 706-654-1422. Mayfield to sing Larry Mayfield will be singing on Saturday, Dec. 15, at 2 p.m., at Limestone Heights Assisted Living Center, located at 2415 Limestone Parkway, Gainesville. Mayfield will be singing gospel songs and Christmas carols. Everyone is welcomed. For more information, call 706-367-8133. Christmas drama to be presented Pond Fork Baptist Church, Pendergrass, will present the Christmas drama, “It’s a Wonderful Christian Life,” on Saturday, Dec. 15, at 7 p.m., and Sunday, Dec. 16, at 6 p.m. The church’s drama team will present the play, which was writ ten and directed by Derrick Knight and Jessica Collins. The church is located at 2615 Pond Fork Church Road. The Rev. Johnny Knight is the pas tor. For more information, call 706-693-2442. Angel Food orders being accepted Angel Food Ministries is cur rently accepting orders for its January food boxes. Orders may be placed for the January menu at Lebanon United Methodist Church, Jefferson, A Call To Salvation Ministries, Jefferson, Zion Baptist Church, Braselton, and Faith Baptist Church, Jefferson. Orders will be taken until Monday, January 7. Boxes will be distributed Saturday, January 19. Organizers said the Angel Food program is not limited to those who are experiencing a difficult financial time, but for anyone wishing to save money on their grocery bill. Products are new, not expired or damaged. All food is fresh or frozen. The cost of food box is $30. The January menu includes: five, four-ounce bacon wrapped beef filets; four pounds individu ally frozen chicken leg quarters; four, eight-ounce lean hamburger steaks; one-and-a-half pounds boneless pork roast; one-and-a- quarter pounds meaty beef short ribs; 20-ounces supreme pizza; ten ounces deli sliced turkey breast; three pounds fresh apples; 35-ounces crinkle cut french fries; 16-ounces frozen green beans; 16-ounces onion rings; 14-ounces fancy ketchup; 26-ounces pasta sauce; 16-ounces pasta; 16-ounc- es pinto beans; seven-and-a-half ounces macaroni and cheese; and one dessert item. The first January special — available for an additional $20 — includes two, 12-ounce T-bone steaks; two, eight-ounce sirloin strip steaks; two, eight-ounce lean hamburger steaks; four, four-ounce boneless center cut pork chops; and one pound Italian sausage. The second January special - available for an additional $20 — includes four, eight-ounce rib eye steaks; four, eight-ounce New York strip steaks; and two, eight- ounce hamburger beef steaks. The third January special — available for an additional $20 — includes a ten-pound box individ ually-quick-frozen chicken breast. The fourth January special — available for an additional $18 — includes five individual din ner entrees with two side items each: grilled chicken breast w/ rice and gravy; beef chili maca roni casserole; macaroni and cheese; Salisbury steak and gravy; and chicken tetrazzini. Special includes five breads, milks, margarine and desserts. Specials are available to anyone who purchases a regular menu food box. Food orders may be picked up on Saturday, January 19, and par ticipants must bring a large box to receive their food. Orders may be paid by check, cash or food stamps. Organizers ask that orders be placed as soon as possible. More information about the pro gram is available at www.angel- foodministries.com For more information, or to place an order at Lebanon United Methodist Church, call Tim Thompson, at 706-202-5787, Doloris Thompson, at 706-372-2310, or either Tim or Doloris Thompson, at 706-367-4938 or send email to lebanonumc@yahoo.com. To place an order at Zion Baptist Church, call Jane Stovall at 678-617-5302; Kim Harris at 706-654-3625 or 678-618-9369; or Dana Smith at 706-658-7112. To place an order at A Call To Salvation Ministries, call Kathy Sullivan at 706-367-9612. To place an order at Faith Baptist Church, located at 2081 Hwy. 129 N., Jefferson, contact Jennifer Goza at 706-367-8000 or 770-827-7401. Orders will be available on Saturday, December 15, from 8 to 9:30 a.m. in the fel lowship hall. Orders must be picked up from the church in which they were placed. Local church services, addresses The following is a list of address es and service times of churches in the Braselton, Hoschton and Mill Creek area. •A Call to Salvation Church: Sunday worship, 8:30 a.m. and 10:45 a.m.; Sunday children’s church, 8:30 a.m. and 10:45 a.m.; Wednesday night Bible study, 7 p.m.; “Demostration Youth” for ages 13-18, Mondays, at 7 p.m. The church is located at 1295 Jackson Trail Road, Jefferson. Arlene Smith is the senior pas tor. For more information, call 706-367-9612 or visit www.acall- tosalvation.org. •New Liberty United Methodist Church: Sunday worship, 11 a.m., with children’s church and nursery available. The church is located at 26 Charlie Smith Road, Braselton. Jamey Prickett is the pastor. For more information, call 706-654-2406 or visit www.new- libertyumc.org. •Mulberry Baptist Church: Sunday worship, 11 a.m.; Sunday school, 10 a.m.; singings, second Sundays, 6 p.m.; youth choir prac tice, Tuesday, 6:30 p.m. The church is located at 5970 Thompson Mill Road, Hoschton. The Rev. Ollie V. Hayes is the pastor. •Hoschton First Baptist Church: Sunday worship, 11 a.m. and 6 p.m.; Sunday school, 9:45 a.m.; Wednesday night worship ser vice, 7 p.m. The church is locat ed at 99 East Jefferson Street, Hoschton. For more information, call 706-654-2938 or visit www. hoschtonfirstbaptistchurch.com. •Hoschton United Methodist Church: Sunday worship, 11 a.m.; Sunday school, 10 a.m. The church is located at 12 Mulberry Street, Hoschton, at the corner of Bell Avenue and Mulberry Street. The Rev. Luis Ortiz is the pas tor. For more information, call 706-654-1422. •Crossroads Church of Jackson County: Sunday worship, 10:30 a.m. The church meets at the Jefferson Recreation Department, located at 2495 Old Pendergrass Road, Jefferson. Rod Zwenke is the pastor. For more informa tion, call 706-658-0243 or visit www.check-out-church.com. •The Church of God of Prophecy is located at 8187 Pendergrass Road, Hoschton. Thomas C. Holmes is pastor. For prayer or information, call 706-658-2625. Recycle! Bringing a Touch of Buckhead to Hoschton 149 Towne Center Pkwy, Hoschtor Tue-Thu 11-7 • Fri-Sat 10-7 • Closed Sun. & r Love's Essential Flooring, Inc. 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