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HOUSTON DAILY JOURNAL God’s house Steve Spurrier, after living a full life, died. When he reached heav en, God began showing him around. They came to a modest little cottage with a faded Gamecock flag hanging from its porch. “This is yours for eternity,” said God. “This is very special, for not every one gets a house like this up here.” Steve felt special indeed. As he walked toward his new home, Steve noticed another house just around the corner. It was a resplen dent three-story mansion painted red with a black roof, black doors and black window shutters. On the sidewalk was painted a montage of football players during the Mark Richt era. In front of the house stood a fifty-foot flagpole hoisting a large Georgia Bulldog banner. While touring the man sion, Steve noticed . 5- Billy Powell Columnist pictures hanging on the walls that depicted football helmets inscribed with the “G” emblem. . An oil painting of record setting quarterback David Green hung over the fire place. 4 Steve looked at God quizzically and said, “I’m not trying to be ungrate ful, but I have a question. I’ve been rated high by the sports media and even won a national championship in football. I’ve beaten the likes of Tennessee, Auburn, and Georgia several times, and someday I hope to be induct ed into the Hall of Fame. God asked, “So what do you want to know Steve?” “Well, why does Mark Richt get a better house than I? ”God chuckled and said. Steve, that’s not Mark’s house. It’s mine!” John the revelator pro vides a detailed description of God’s house. Made of pure gold, the holy city is filled with God’s glory and sparkles like a precious gem. The city is surrounded by high walls that are 216 feet thick and made of jasper. The 12 city gates, three on each side, are made of pearls. Each gate is guarded by an angel. Written on the gates are the names of the 12 tribes of Israel. The city, made of pure gold, is a perfect cube its length, width and height are each 1,400 miles. The city wall rests on foun dation stones that are inlaid with 12 precious gems. The names of the 12 apostles are written on the foundation stones. See POWELL, page 6B M ■ THESE SERVICE PROVIDERS I I 1 . I I HAVE SPONSORED THIS |_ , , C \J A m CJiurcn & KeiisioriPACE Support Your Local Religious Institution And Place Your Ad On This Page C By Calling 478-987-1823! YOUR AD COULD 4 BE HERE! Serving Houston County Perry • Warner Robins Member FDIC cm: Bank of Middle Georgia Bfc?-' : «K*' ***■ f JMf&WFA I** **IP" * §k ft; g ‘ rnßmm±*~ .Ay | ' i&oTEr gjgg&gM S \tLP; ■ 'r> jxOu ! inmlfff il’’ E?a ?:> - >japgr»attySgA? y sjo3^, -’■■ tv 'c£// »JVrjk ■• ■ v 1 ' ■H -V V• 4* ■ '3lwfif^i&. I >.OH9 HHHHIL M . ' % - ? ”' ; C, ; > :;' 7-a|P a Wil lir IK^lllif First United Methodist celebrates 65 th anniversary By KRISTY WARREN Journal Staff Writer First United Methodist Church celebrated its 65th anniversary Sunday morn ing with a Remembering and Reconnecting pre lude to the morning wor ship service. The church celebrated the work and dedication of generations Responsibility training is the best way to prepare your children for life QUESTION: I believe one of the primary tasks for parents is to prepare children for the indepen dence and responsibility of adulthood. I have an infant son and want to teach him to be self-dis ciplined and responsible as the years unfold. But I don’t know where to start. How can I instill these characteristics in my son and how early should I begin? DR. DOBSON: Well, that is what good parenting is Church Briefs UMW plans kitchen tour The First United Methodist Church of Centerville is sponsor ing a tour of five kitchens for Sept. 30 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. with a luncheon at the Centerville United Methodist Fellowship Hall from noon until 2 pm. The combined tour and lun cheon ticket price is sls. fjk THE BANK W OF PERRY Please worship at the church of your choice 1006 Main St. • Perry 987-2552 Member FDIC i 000375303 7530 of First United Methodists who have come and gone from the church. Members who have been with the church since it was the size of a small home in 1941 to the church’s newest mem bers at the Davis Drive location were recognized. Former pastors and their families were in atten dance as well as members all about. Let me describe the task in developmental terms. A little child at birth is, of course, completely helpless. That little guy lying in his crib can do noth ing for himself: He doesn’t roll over or hold his bottle. He can’t say “please” or “thank you,” and he doesn’t apologize for getting you up six times in one night. Nor is he sympathetic when you drive the point of a safety pin through the fleshy part of your thumb at 3 a.m. (without doubt, the great The tour of the five kitch ens will be only $lO and lunch only is $5. For more information, call 923-6176. Celebrate recovery at Unity Baptist Need help Tor a hurt, hang-up or habit? Celebrate Recovery meet ing are at Unity Baptist Church of Bonaire every 1812 U.S. 41 N. Perry, GA 987-1112 (dut&CEKS FlooringAMßaCA Arnold’s Auto Servic 1202 Main St. Perry, Ga. 31069 Complete Car Maintenance Pick-up & Delivery **Road Servi( Call Thomas Call C 987-9439 on 1 00037528 RELIGION of churches whose begin nings were a product of First United Methodist Church, such as Trinity United Methodist and Andrew United Methodist. Following the worship service, the congregation gathered in Carter Hall to enjoy a catered lunch. Tables were filled through out the Hall including the est agony in human experi ence!). He doesn’t even have to appre cia t e your efforts. In other words, a child begins his life in a state of com ple t e and total depen- dency, and you are in his Wednesday night at 6:30 p.m. Children’s program is available. Unity Baptist is located at 79 Highway 96, between Houston Lake Road and Moody Road. For information call 922-0063. Ladies Night Out Bonaire First Baptist Church will host a Ladies Night Out on Thursday at 6:30 p.m. 'fe;. : -|f7 SmC-utidciij • 7i * fffceiOtiOKJ 478-988-2448 740 Main Street Perry GA 31069 / Vieit Tfo Online www.sewingbees.com 00037546 T^ensuf, &le<z*ten& 'i M|i itlj '• i 716 Alain Street Perry, Georgia 31069 Jackie & Terry Mullis 987-1965 00037542 First United Methodist Church celebrated its 65th anniversary Sunday morning. Submitted Sunday School rooms. Desserts were brought by the congregation and spanned across tables and tables. Along with the church’s 65th anniversary, this year, FUMC celebrates it’s 57th year of Cheerful Cherub’s preschool and one million served by it’s Soup Kitchen Ministry. Dr. James Dobson Focus on the Family \oa,nne ’s OPERRY0 PERRY FLORIST 734 Main Street Perry, Georgia 31069 987-1656 800-516-1004 Perry Antiques Mail f ‘ - 478-987-8775 TNGC perryantiques@alllel.nel #OIOI2B r.gnaunv t KKITr i servitude. About 20 years later, how ever, some dramatic chang es should have occurred in that individual. He should have developed the skills and self-discipline necessary for successful adult living. He is expected to spend his money wisely, hold a job, be loyal to his spouse (if he’s married), support the needs of his family, obey the laws of the land and be a good citizen. In other words, during the short course of The speaker will be Bobbie McCoy with music by Deborah Waters Stevens. Dinner choices are grilled grouper or smoked chicken. Tickets are $lO. For tick ets or more information, call 922-1924, or visit the church’s Web site at www. bonairefbc.com Used toys needed J.C. and Becky Stevens, 631 Courtney Hodges Blvd. Perry, GA 31069 bsvi to l‘crr> Animal Hospital FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 22, 2006 ♦ Let God be of help My daughter, Linda faces another mile stone in her life on Sunday. I won’t say which birthday but the black can dle will be appropriate. When I opened my file of columns, my attention was immediately captured by one prompted by Linda when she was slightly younger. Several of my adopted grandchildren were on scene while Linda busily prepared dinner for her invited guests. At the same time I was attempting to tidy up the house. “Mama, you wouldn’t want to help me, would you?” Linda called from the dining room. “Want to help YOU?” I shouted from another room, “I could use some help myself.” One of the children heard my response and immediate ly appeared inquiring, “What are you doing?” Without tak ing a break, I explained that 'gttm .jUi Earline Cole Reflections me that the child was want ing to know if she could be of any help. “Oh, you want to know if I am doing some thing you can help with, right?” With a big smile she confirmed that I was right. After finally getting through to me, she went right to work dusting furniture. My little helper was ready and willing to lighten my load, See COLE, page 6B childhood, an individual should progress systemati cally from dependency to independency -- from irre sponsibility to responsibil ity. The question is how does little John or Nancy or Paul get from Position A to Position B? How does that magical transformation from babyhood to maturity take place? Some parents seem to believe it all will coalesce toward the latter end of See DOBSON, page 6B will be in Georgia on Oct. 10 to pick up used toys for dis tribution in the Appalachian area. They do not expect new toys and do not ask for monetary contributions. Please bring used toys to 203 Fourth Street, Bonaire, by Wednesday, October 4. Some toys have already been delivered to the pick-up location. Call 923-9731f0r more information. See BRIEFS, page 6B Perry Drug Company Frien<tfy. Professional Sendee Ben Barton & Hubert Bennett, Rt<ilSTEߣo PHARMACISTS Mtt huunaet Hat Acttfift* 1036 MACON BD. • PERRY, GA I 988-1144 □on LONGHORN BUTCHER SHOP YOUR HOMETOWN BUTCHER SINCE 1976 00037543 1207 Sunset Au\ • Perry Plaza Port s. \ 31069 j Lee Lasseter 478-987-5711 I Greer Lasseter 3B we were getting ready for company. “But what are you doing?; she asked again. At that moment 1 , it regis tered with 100037544 0003733*