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Page 6A - The Lee County Ledger, Thursday, August 2, 2001 From The Bible By Jerry Kingery Bible Teaches So Hilkiah the priest, and Ahikam, and Achbor, and Shaphan, and Asahiah, went unto Huldah the prophetess, the wife of Shallum the son of Tikvah, the son of Harhas, keeper of the wardrobe; (now she dwelt in Jerusalem in the college;) and they communed with her. And she said unto them. Thus saith the LORD God of Israel, Tell the man that sent you to me, Thus saith the LORD, Behold, I will bring evil upon this place, and upon the inhabitants thereof, even all the words of the book which the king of Judah hath read: Because they have for saken me, and have burned in cense unto other gods, that they might provoke me to anger with all the works of their hands; therefore my wrath shall be kindled against this place, and shall not be quenched. But to the king of Judah which sent you to enquire of the LORD, thus shall ye say to him, Thus saith the LORD God of Israel, As touch ing the words which thou hast heard; Because thine heart was tender, and thou hast humbled thyself before the LORD, when thou heardest what I spake against this place, and against the inhabitants thereof, that they should become a desolation and a curse, and hast rent thy clothes, and wept before me; I also have heard thee, saith the LORD. Be hold therefore, I will gather thee unto thy fathers, and thou shalt be gathered into thy grave in peace; and thine eyes shall not see all the evil which I will bring upon this place. And they brought the king word again. And the king sent, and they gathered unto him all the elders of Judah and of Jerusalem. And the king went up into the house of the LORD, and all the men of Judah and all the inhabitants of Jerusalem with him, and the priests, and the prophets, and all the people, both small and great: and he read in their ears all the words of the book of the cov enant which was found in the house of the LORD. And the king stood by a pillar, and made a covenant before the LORD, to walk after the LORD, and to keep his commandments and his testimonies and his statutes with all their heart and all their soul, to perform the words of this cov enant that were written in this book. And all the people stood to the covenant. from 2 Kings 22 and 23 For a free Scripture packet, please write From the Bible, BIBLE FOUNDATION, PO Box 908, Newberg, Oregon 97132. email: bf@bf.org Almost every organization has a motto, a short pithy statement by which the members strive to live. “Be Prepared,” the Scout motto, is one of the best known. There are also mottoes by which Christians should live. The Bible is filled with them. Take for example 1 Peter 2:17. “Honor all men; love the brotherhood, fear God, honor the king.” Here are guiding principles for all of us. “Honor all men.” Highly es teem all men, women, and chil dren. They bear God's image. Use common courtesy and show respect in all your dealings with all others. “Love the brotherhood.” The brotherhood is the church of Jesus Christ. It takes many forms. It exists throughout the world. This brotherhood is a fellowship What the By Frank Taylor Scripture Verse “I (will) rather glory in my in firmities, that the power of Christ may rest upon me. ” 2 Corinthians 12:9 Question From Reader What does it mean when people in the Church talk of backsliding? Response- Backsliding is simply falling back into old bad habits and sins. Nugget of Truth The burden you are feeling is only the weight of the Potter’s hand forming you for His glory. Bible Lesson A new believer does not have to become a backslider. God has given us all things that pertain unto life and godliness (2 Peter 1:3). If we sin, we lose the joy of our relationship with God, and it is our own fault. However, we should know the cause and cure of backsliding. This will help us to avoid being backsliders, and will teach us how to help others who may have this of believers bound together by the Holy Spirit. Believers and unbe lievers alike should love the church. Christ shed His precious blood for her. “Fear God.” The Bible says. “The fear of the Lord is the be ginning of knowledge” (Proverbs 1:7). If we properly understand the world around us, ourselves, and our neighbors, we accept God for who He is. He is our Creator. We live with reverence for Him. “Honor the king.” We should honor those, whom God places in authority over us, even if we dis agree with them. God puts them in place. He “removes kings and establishes kings” (Daniel 2:21). Implement these sayings. For a free audiotape on this sub ject. call 1-800-777-0389; e-mail free_tape@juno.com; or visit www.sterlingpulpit.org p r o b - lem. How does back sliding begin? It is usu ally a slow process rather than a sudden happening. Simple pleasures may crowd out our Bible study and prayer times. Bad company may draw us away Soaring temperatures were a little late in coming this year, but the traditionally hottest days of the summer are upon us. Al though they pose potentially se rious health risks, the Georgia Emergency Management Agency (GEMA) says those threats can be minimized. Georgians are well aware that summer temperatures commonly reach into the 90’s for days or weeks at a time. The blister ing temperatures are often ac companied by high humidity. It is the combination of tem perature and humidity that cre ates the heat index, which can result in a range of heat-re lated illnesses, including heat cramps, heat exhaustion and heatstroke or sunstroke. "We all enjoy the summer, but there are some serious risks that we have to be mindful of," said GEMA Director Gary W. McConnell. "Some common sense mesures can help prevent problems." The heat index refers to how hot it actually feels when the relative humidity is added to the actual air temperature. A temperature of 92 degrees with relative humidity at 60 percent, for example, can create a heat index of 105 degrees. Heat in dex values are based on shady conditions with a light breeze, however, so exposure to full sun- from interest in spiritual things. Secret sin may dull our sense of right and wrong. Bit by bit we give in to the temptations of the world, the flesh, and the devil. We fail to speak openly of Christ. Soon we donft seem to be at all different from unsaved people around us. We can see this pro cess working in the life of Samson (Judges 14-16); Elimelech (Ruth 1:1-5); and Pe ter (Luke 22:54-62). When a person truly has ac cepted Jesus Christ as their per sonal Savior and has fallen into shine on a hot, humid day can increase the heat index by as much as 15 degrees. As the heat index rises, so does the severity of possible heat- related illnesses. A heat index of 80-90 degrees can cause pos sible fatigue with prolonged ex posure to the weather. A heat in dex of 90-105 degrees can possi bly result in sunstroke, heat cramps and heat exhaustion with prolonged exposure and/or physi cal exertion. Sunstroke, heat cramps and heat exhaustion are likely with prolonged exposure and/or physical exertion when the heat index is 105-130 degrees. A heat index in excess of 130 de grees makes heatstroke or sun stroke highly likely with contin ued exposure. According to medical experts, heat-related disorders are gener ally caused by a reduction in the body's ability to release heat by circulatory changes or sweating, or by a chemical imbalance caused by too much sweating. If the gain in heat exceeds the body's ability to remove it, or when the body cannot compen sate for fluids and chemicals lost through sweat, the body's in ner core temperature begins to rise. This sets the stage for po tentially serious medical prob lems. Stagnant atmospheric condi tions and poor air quality, such sin and backslides, they demon strates particular characteristics that we may recognize. Next week we will cover those certain things that are seen in a person that has wandered away from the Lord. Your Bible Questions may be forwarded to Frank Taylor, % Lee County Ledger, and R O. BOX 715, LEESBURG, GA 31763. Or, if you have access to the In ternet, you may E-Mail your questions to HYPERLINK "mailto:taylorcf@bellsouth.net" taylorcf @ bellsouth.net. as that often seen in the metro Atlanta area, can also make the problem worse. Young children, the elderly and people with chronic health prob lems such as cardiac, circulatory or respiratory disease are at par ticularly high risk. The use of some prescription medicines can also precipitate heat-related ill nesses. Prevention is the best way in which to deal with the heat and humidity of summer. Medical experts recommend wearing loose fitting, lightweight cloth ing; drinking plenty of nonalco holic, noncarbonated, caffeine- free beverages such as water or juice; avoiding strenuous outdoor activities and staying indoors during extreme heat; and eating fewer foods that increase meta bolic activity, such as proteins. In addition, children should never be left in parked cars. In an effort to more effec tively make the public aware of the threat of prolonged heat waves, the National Weather Ser vices has developed special alert protocols, which are imple mented when the heat index is expected to exceed 105 degrees for at least two consecutive days. For more information, visit GEMA's Web site at www.gema.state.ga.us or call GEMA at 404-635-7026 or 1- 800-TRY-GEMA. The “Word” For The Week By Dr. Dennis Prutow Christian Mottoes Summer Heat A Serious Threat Attend The House of Worship of Your Choice This Sunday bounty Church Of Christ Kinchafoonee Baptist Leesburg Church of God Leesburg First Bapt Lee County Maurice Johnson, Jr. Minister Bible Study 9:30 AM Worship 10:30 AM Evening Worship 6:00 PM Mid-Week Bible Study 7:30 PM Smithville Baptist Lance Finder, Pastor Sunday School 10:00 AM Morning Worship.... 11:00 AM Evening Worship 7:00 PM Thurs. Prayer Service.7:30 PM Leesburg Presbyterian Sunday School 10:00 AM Morning Worship.... 11:00 AM Women of the Ch 3:30 PM 3rd Sun & 3rd Wed .. 6:30 PM Union Wors. Service 7:30 PM Every 6 weeks Lords's Supper 11:00 AM Philema Road Baptist Dan Harris, Pastor Sunday School 9:45 AM Morning Worship.... 11:00 AM Evening Worship 6:00 PM Wed Bible Study 7:00 AM Alpha Baptist Rev. Joe Jenkins Sunday School 10:00 AM Morning Worship.... 11:00 AM Discipleship Training 6:00 PM Evening Worship 7:00 PM Wed. Prayer Service 7:30 PM Antioch Baptist Church Rev. Lem Wright 1st and 3rd Sunday Sunday School 9:00 AM 4th Sunday Worship Service 10:00 AM Zion Hope Baptist Rev. H. L. Holsey Sunday School 10:30 AM Sunday Worship 11:30 AM Phillip Grove Baptist Rev. Solomom Loud Jr. Highway 195 Leesburg Sunday School 10:30 AM 1st Sunday 12:00 PM Mt. Pleasant Baptist Pastor Howard E. Heard Every Sunday Sunday School 10:00 AM Worship Service 11:15AM Friday Prayer and Praise .... 7:00 PM Rev. Charles (Chuck) Smith Sunday School 9:45 AM Morning Worship.... 11:00 AM Training Union 6:00 PM Evening Worship 7:00 PM Wed. Services 7:30 PM Smithville United Methodist Pastor - Randy Carnley Worship 10:00 AM Sunday School 11:00 AM Palmyra Baptist J. D. Bolden Sunday School 10:00 AM Morning Worship .... 12:00 PM Bible Study (1st Sun) 5:00 PM Eve. Wor. (1st Sun).. 7:00 PM McAfee Grove Missionary Baptist Minister Robert Lewis Morgan First & Third Sundays Sunday School 10:30 AM Morning worship 11:30 AM Second & Fourth Sundays Sunday School 10:00 AM New Hope AME Rev. Alfreda Williams every 1st and third Sunday Sunday School 10:00 AM Sunday Worship 11:00 AM Macadonia Baptist Church Sunday School 10:30 AM Wed. Bible Study 7:00 PM First Sunday Morning Worship.... 11:45 AM Third Sunday Evening Worship 6:00 PM Jordan Grove Baptist Rev. R. O. Calhoun Sunday School 9:45 AM Worship Service 11:00 AM Unity Church of Christianity Rev. Joanna Gabriel Dial-A-Prayer 435-7077 Comer of Ledo & Hugh Roads Morning Worship.... 11:00 AM Leesburg Church Of Christ Sunday School 10:00 AM Morning Worship.... 11:00 PM Evening Worship 6:00 PM Wednesday Evening 7:30 PM St. Stephen’s Episcopal Father Ron Davidson 298 Leslie Hwy. 759-1506 Sunday School 10:00 AM Morning Worship.... 11:00AM Living Hope Fellowship Four Square Gospel Church Highway 19 S. Leesburg 1/2 mile north of 19 Bypass Worship Service .... 10:00 AM Evening Service 6:00 PM Wednesday Evening 7:00 PM Children Church during both Sunday Services For any corrections or additions to the Church Page, Contact The Lee County Ledger at 759-2413 New Piney Grove Baptist Pastor Henry L. Holsey Third Sunday Services Sunday School 11:30 AM Worship 12:30 PM First Sunday Services Sunday School 11:00 AM Mt. Hope Baptist Church Pastor: Rev. M. W. Willis Services 1st Sunday Sunday School 5:00 PM Church 6:00 PM Services 4th Sunday Sunday School 10:00 AM Church 11:00 AM Rev. Sean Faircloth Sunday School 9:45 AM Morning Worship 10:40 AM Evening Worship 6:00 PM Wed. Fam. Training 7:00 PM Wooden Grove Baptist 1st & 3rd Sunday Services Worship 11:00 AM Weekly Sunday School 10:00 AM Tuesday Night Bible Study 7:00 PM Thundering Springs Baptist Church Sunday School 9.45 AM Morning Worship 11:00 AM Church Training 5:00 PM Evening Worship 6:00 PM Wed. Prayer Services7:00 PM Leesburg United Methodist Church Pastor Russ Elkins Worship.... 8:45 and 11:00 AM Sunday School 10:00 AM Adult Choir 5:30 PM Youth Fellowship 5:45 PM Evening Worship 7:00 PM Wed. Supper/Bible Study 6:00 Green Grove Baptist Smithville, GA Rev. H. Waters Sunday School 11:00 AM Every First Sunday Morning Worship 11:45 AM Kingdom Vision Christian Center Rev. Earl S. Harrison, Pastor 1027 N. Philema Road N. Sunday School 10:00 AM Sunday Worship 11:15AM Wed. Bible Study 7:00 PM Lutherian Church of Our Savior Rev. Bill Behrend 101 Hickory Grove Road Sunday School 9:30 AM Worship 11:00 AM The Lee County Ledger Your Source of Local News 759-2414 COLONY BANK An office of Ashburn Bank located on Robert B. Lee Drive in Leesburg - 759-2800 and inside the Lee County Winn-Dixie - 430-8080 Member FDIC The Future of Banking is Here. TUmI/oSm Hughes Hardware 1497 S. Hwy. 19 432-0037 Clyde’s Auto Part Turner Field Industrial Park 1507 Rodgers Street Albany, Georgia 31705 Clyde Massey (912) 436-1502 We Buy Wrecked Cars Worrell Paint and Body Shop Would like to thank you for the support you have given us. U.S. 19- South of Leesburg 439-1555 Fred’s Auto Service 759-2001 U.S. 19 South Leesburg Funeral Home Crematory/Memorials Mike Mathews - Gary Mathews 3206 Gillionville Rd. Albany. GA 31707 435-5657 Leesburg Cemetery Baptist Rev. Bobby Harrell Early Worship 8:30 AM Sunday School 9:45 AM Morning Worship.... 11:00 AM Evening Worship 7:00 PM Wednesday Family Training 7:00 PM Sovereign Grace Baptist Church Steven Youngblood, Pastor 121 Creekside Dr. - Lees. Morning Worship.... 10:30 AM Evening Worship 6:00 PM Wednesday Awana .. 6:30 PM Amazing Grace Baptist Church Pastor, Dr. Ron Baxley 2217Ledo Rd., Albany Morning Worship & Sunday School ... 10:45 AM Evening Worship & Youth Choir 6:00 PM Wednesday 6:30 to (Youth only) 8:00 PM House Of God Saints In Christ Elder A.F. Caldwell, Pastor Sunday School 10:30 AM 1st, 2nd, & 4th Sundays Morning Worship.... 11:45 AM 2nd & 4th Sunday Evening Service 6:30 PM Wed. Bible Study 7:30 PM Fri. Sharing Ser 7:30 PM Pine Grove #3 Pastor W. G. Groover Every Sunday Sunday School 10:30 AM 2nd Sunday Worship 12:00 Noon Emmanuel Community Baptist Church Al Bryant, Pastor Sunday School 10:00 AM Morning Worship.... 11:00 AM Every Wednesday Bible Study 6:30 PM Shady Grove Baptist Church Rev. Marcus Glass, Pastor 1st and 2nd Sunday Worship Service 11:00 AM Every Sunday Sunday School 9:50 AM Wed. Bible Study 7:00 PM Fourth Sunday Evening Service 6:00 PM Liberty Primitive Baptist Morning Worship.... 10:30 AM 2nd and 4th Sunday Evening Worship 6:00 PM u a 0 k. ill 00 BUMPER — Tr> — BUMPER 759-6561 759-6482 Walnut St., Leesburg FUNERAL DIRECTORS Crematory and Memorials Crown Hill Cemetery 1503 Dawson Road • RO. Box 92 Albany, Georgia 31702-0092 Phone: (912) 883-4152 “Sevice Since 1880” BANK An affiliate of Synovus Financial Corp. Member FDIC 430-5383 1531 U.S. 19 South Leesburg in front of Winn-Dixie