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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 For a free Scripture packet, please write From the Bible, BIBLE FOUNDATION, PO Box 908. Newberg, Oregon 97132. email: bf@bf.org 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 r@»OHONY 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. 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 Jftlatljetog 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 The Lee County Ledger Your Source of Local News 759-2414 Jhm\/aSuji Hughes Hardware 1497 S. Hwy. 19 432-0037 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 Ly UU ick l Fore BUMPER — Tn— BUMPER 759-6561 759-6482 Walnut St., Leesburg %^ibejUrStem FUNERAL DIRECTORS Crematory and Memorials Crown Hill Cemetery 1503 Dawson Road • P.O. Box 92 Albany, Georgia 31702-0092 Phone: (912) 883-4152 “Sevice Since 1880” BANK An affiliate ofSynovus Financial Corp. Member FDIC 430-5383 1531 U.S. 19 South Leesburg in front of Winn-Dixie
