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Page 6A - The Lee County Ledger, Thursday, August 9, 2001
From The Bible What the Bible Teaches
By Jerry Kingery
Schools Days Are Here
by Grace Rhodes
Vacation is over and time to start
On your way to work and rule,
You’ve had the long hot summer free
So now you’re ready for school.
Start off with the thoughts and friends
Make it worth your while to be there,
Greet your teacher with a smile and say
“It’s great to be here, I’ll declare!”
We’ll work together all the year
We’ll be the best of friends,
We’ll greet each other every day
And so on to the very end!
Good Luck!
GSW Continuing
Education Plans Trip
And the king commanded
Hilkiah the high priest, and the
priests of the second order, and
the keepers of the door, to bring
forth out of the temple of the
LORD all the vessels that were
made for Baal, and for the grove,
and for all the host of heaven: and
he burned them without Jerusa
lem in the fields of Kidron, and
carried the ashes of them unto
Bethel. And he put down the
idolatrous priests, whom the
kings of Judah had ordained to
burn incense in the high places in
the cities of Judah, and in the
places round about Jerusalem;
them also that burned incense
unto Baal, to the sun, and to the
moon, and to the planets, and to
all the host of heaven. ... More
over the altar that was at Bethel,
and the high place which
Jeroboam the son of Nebat. who
made Israel to sin, had made, both
that altar and the high place he
brake down, and burned the high
place, and stamped it small to
powder, and burned the grove....
And the king commanded all the
people, saying, Keep the passover
unto the LORD your God, as it is
written in the book of this cov
enant. Surely there was not
holden such a passover from the
days of the judges that judged Is
rael. nor in all the days of the
kings of Israel, nor of the kings
of Judah; But in the eighteenth
year of king Josiah, wherein this
passover was holden to the
LORD in Jerusalem. Moreover
the workers with familiar spirits,
and the wizards, and the images,
and the idols, and all the abomi
nations that were spied in the land
of Judah and in Jerusalem, did
Josiah put away, that he might
perform the words of the law
which were written in the book
that Hilkiah the priest found in the
house of the LORD.
And like unto him was there no
king before him, that turned to the
LORD with all his heart, and with
all his soul, and with all his might,
according to all the law of Moses;
neither after him arose there any
like him. Notwithstanding the
LORD turned not from the fierce
ness of his great wrath, wherewith
his anger was kindled against
Judah, because of all the provo
cations that Manasseh had pro
voked him withal. And the LORD
said, I will remove Judah also out
of my sight, as I have removed
Israel, and will cast off this city
Jerusalem which I have chosen,
and the house of which I said, My
name shall be there. Now the rest
of the acts of Josiah, and all that
he did, are they not written in the
book of the chronicles of the
kings of Judah?
from 2 Kings 23
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Why did God create you and
me? What is the purpose for our
existence?
We long to know. The Bible
outlines one of our basic rea
sons for being.
“He [God] made from one ev
ery nation of mankind to live on
all the face of the earth, having
determined their appointed
times and the boundaries of
their habitation, that they would
seek God.”
All the people of the world
stem from Adam, the very first
human being. God made him.
God brought each of us into the
world as his children, grand
children, great-grandchildren,
etc.
God brought each of us into
the world at specific times and
he takes each of us off the stage
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 Potterfs
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
of life at our appointed time. “In
Your book were all written the
days that were ordained for me”
(Psalm 139:16).
God put us in the world in the
particular country, state, and
city in which we live. He put us
here for a reason. We are to seek
Him. That is, we are to look to
Him, pray to Him, worship
Him, and seek counsel and com
fort from Him. God may be
found among His people. Seek
Him there in worship. God is
nearby, in His Word. Seek Him
by reading the Bible. “Seek the
Lord while He may be found;
call upon Him while He is near”
(Isaiah 55:6).
For a free audiotape on this
subject, call 1-800-777-0389; e-
mail free_tape@juno.com; or
visit www.sterlingpulpit.org
to help
others
who
may
have
this
p r o b -
lem.
How
does
back
sliding
begin? It is usually a slow pro
cess rather than a sudden happen
ing. Simple pleasures may crowd
out our Bible study and prayer
times. Bad company may draw
us away 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
process 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
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 P. O. BOX
715, LEESBURG. GA 31763.
Or, if you have access to the In
ternet, you may E-Mail your
questions to
taylorcf @ bellsouth.net
Board
Meeting
Changed
The Lee County Library Board
of Trustees will meet on Monday.
August 13, 2001 at 7:00 PM in
the Kalah Hardy Room of the
Leesburg Library.
There is something spectacular
coming to Atlanta this holiday
season and GSW Continuing
Education wants you to be a part
of it. Direct from New York, the
Radio City Christmas Spectacu
lar, starring the world-famous
Rockettes, will appear at the Fox
Theatre for the first time ever.
Most famous for their eye-high
kicks and precision dancing, the
Rockettes have strutted their way
into the hearts of millions. The
live production has dazzling
lighting, scenery and costumes as
well as a cast and crew of nearly
100 members, including Santa
Claus himself! In addition to eye
popping contemporary scenes
such as "Christmas in New York"
and "Santa's Gonna Rock-n-
Roll", the show features such
family favorites as the legendary
"Parade of the Wooden Soldiers"
and the awe-inspiring "Living
Nativity".
Theatre lovers can get door-to-
door, full service to this grand
holiday tradition on Saturday,
December 1. Participants will de
part from GSW's Education Cen
ter at 9:30 a.m. and enjoy lunch
at Macon City Music Grill, a 2:00
p.m. matinee (both included in
fee) and dinner (not included in
fee).
Other pickup points can be ar
ranged with prior notice in the
following towns: Montezuma,
Perry, Byron, Warner Robins,
and Macon. Call 229-931-2151
now to reserve a space. Cost for
the event is $95 which includes
transportation, lunch, and mati
nee.
Karen D. Holloway
Program Development Specialist
Division of Continuing Educa
tion & Economic Outreach
Georgia Southwestern State Uni
versity
800 Wheatley Street
Americus, Georgia 31709
phone: (229)931-2151
fax: (229)931-2179
karenh@canes.gsw.edu
The “Word” For The Week
By Dr. Dennis Prutow
A Reason for Being: Seek the Lord
Attend The House of Worship of Your Choice This Sunday
Oountv Church Of Christ Kinchafoonee Baptist Leesburg Church of God Leesburg First Bapti
Lee County Church Of Christ
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
Baptist
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
Corner of Ledo & Hugh Roads
Morning Worship.... 11:00 AM
Leesburg Church of Christ
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.... 11:00 AM
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
Leesburg
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 RoadN.
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
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An office of Ashburn Bank
located on Robert B. Lee
Drive in Leesburg - 759-2800
and inside the Lee County
Winn-Dixie - 430-8080
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Banking is Here.
Clyde’s
Auto Part
Turner Field Industrial Park
1507 Rodgers Street
Albany, Georgia 31705
Clyde Massey
(912) 436-1502
We Buy Wrecked Cars
Fred’s Auto
Service
759-2001
U.S. 19 South
Leesburg
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Funeral Home
Crematory/Memorials
Mike Mathews - Gary Mathews
3206 Gillionville Rd.
Albany, GA 31707
435-5657
Leesburg Cemetery
Leesburg First 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
2217 Ledo 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
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