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Page «A-The Lee Count, Ledger,Thursday, September 27,2001 \Yfi a ( fflg BWle TeCldieS F1*0111 A PaStO^S Heart From The Bible By Jerry Kingery The Shepherd Psalm The LORD is my shepherd; I shall not want. He maketh me to lie down in green pastures: he leadeth me beside the still waters. He restoreth my soul: he leadeth me in the paths of righteousness for his name's sake. Yea, though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil: for thou art with me; thy rod and thy staff they comfort me. Thou preparest a table before me in the presence of mine enemies: thou anointest my head with oil; my cup runneth over. Surely goodness and mercy shall follow me all the days of my life: and I will dwell in the house of the LORD for ever. The earth is the LORD'S, and the fulness thereof: the world, and they that dwell therein. For he hath founded it upon the seas, and established it upon the floods. Who shall ascend into the hill of the LORD? or who shall stand in his holy place? He that hath clean hands, and a pure heart; who hath not lifted up his soul Inclination and Attitudes You gently tip your skis over the brow of the hill. All of a sudden gravity takes hold. Swoosh. Down the slope you go. It’s a steep incline. You’re a novice. You don’t know how to stop. Trees fly by. Suddenly, a huge soft drift en gulfs you like a soft glove. Whew! You are looking at the silhou ette of a small plane from behind. The silhouette bobs below the horizontal line in the instrument. The nose of the plane is down. You pull back on the wheel slightly. The little plane in the instrument shoots above the line. You’re headed up too fast. You push back on the wheel to level the plane. The instrument shows the plane’s attitude, whether the unto vanity, nor sworn deceit fully. He shall receive the bless ing from the LORD, and righ teousness from the God of his salvation. This is the generation of them that seek him, that seek thy face, O Jacob. Lift up your heads, O ye gates; and be ye lift up, ye everlasting doors; and the King of glory shall come in. Who is this King of glory? The LORD strong and mighty, the LORD mighty in battle. Lift up your heads, O ye gates; even lift them up, ye ever lasting doors; and the King of glory shall come in. Who is this King of glory? The LORD of hosts, he is the King of glory. Unto thee, O LORD, do I lift up my soul. O my God, I trust in thee: let me not be ashamed, let not mine enemies triumph over me. from Psalms 23 - 25 For a free Scripture packet, please write From the Bible, BIBLE FOUNDATION, PO Box 908, Newberg. Oregon 97132. email: bf@bf.org nose is up or down. The Bible talks about the atti tude or inclination of our hearts. “Have this attitude in yourselves which was also in Christ Jesus” (Philippians 2:5). A sinful incli nation of heart speeds down the slope of sin and rebellion unable to stop before the fatal crash. The sinful attitude of heart also noses downward, away from heaven. When we are inclined toward evil and have an affection for sin, we do not change paths. God must catch us in the soft gloves of His abundant grace. God must pull back on the wheel of our lives and level off our flight. For a free audiotape on this sub ject, call 1-800-777-0389; e-mail free_tape@juno.com; or visit www.sterlingpulpit.org By Frank Taylor Scripture Verse “For by thee I have run through a troop: and by my God have I leaped over a wall. ” Psalm 18:29 Nugget of Truth The best way to live in the world is to live above it. Bible Lesson The pressure to conform is at its very greatest during the years when a young person is moving from childhood to adulthood. During that time in our lives we care more about what our friends think than just about anything else. We feel insecure. We want to be accepted so badly that we are very vulnerable to group pres sure. That is why someone said teenagers move in herds like a flock of sheep. They want to be part of a group. Peer pressure among young people today is one of the strongest forces for ruin ing lives Don’t underestimate the impor tance of your choices. The story of Caleb found in Numbers 13 and Joshua 14 describes him as one of twelve spies sent by Moses into the Promised Land to scout out their new home. When the spies returned, ten of them were fearful, declaring that the land was filled with giants and that Is rael would surely be defeated. But Caleb and Joshua took the opposite view, for they remem bered the promise of the Lord. Caleb stood before the people of Israel and declared, “Let us go up at once and take possession, for we are well able to overcome it. ” But the men who had gone up with him said, “We are not able to go up against the people, for they are stronger than we ” (Num- Christian Men’s Prayer Meeting A Christian Men’s Prayer meet ing will be held Saturday, Octo ber 13 from 1:00 to 2:00 p.m. at the Holiday Inn at the Albany Mall. The meeting is open to all men. For additional information, con tact Danny Evans at 431-0237. Mr. Evans said “If we humble ourselves before God as Christian men. God will hear our prayers.” b e r s 13:30- 31). Here is the mes sage for young people: The ma jority is wrong just as often as the majority is right. And especially during the teen years, the majority often makes very bad decisions. And as it was with Israel, one wrong decision can ruin a whole genera tion. Because of Israel’s choice to listen to the majority of the spies, an entire generation of Is raelites wandered in the wilder ness for forty years. Sometimes we think, “Well, it doesn't make any difference. It's just one de cision.” That one decision could cost many lives or even your own. Every choice we make de termines who we are or has an impact on who we are or what we may become. Every time you decide for God and for good, you build some thing into your inward character that will strengthen you to be who you ought to be before God. And every time you decide against God and against good, you do something to yourself inside that makes it easier for you to respond that way the next time. 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. A movement has been started like that from Desert Storm. Dur ing Desert Storm Americans tied yellow ribbons anywhere they could. Well, now the movement is to tie purple ribbons the same way. This is for two reasons. 1. In remembrance of not only (Nehemiah 8:1 KJV) "And all the people gathered themselves to gether as one man into the street that was before the water gate; and they spake unto Ezra the scribe to bring the book of the law of Moses, which the LORD had commanded to Israel.” God still cares about the affairs of men and is interested in our wel fare, no matter what some people try to make us believe. I have heard many stories of heroism and per severance over the last several days since the terrorist attacks on 11th of September. Many people have risked their lives to save others, the nation has pulled together, and nu merous countries from around the world have sent encouraging words to lift us up in a very desperate hour. Thank God there is still some de cency in this world, after all. Please let me draw you attention to the scripture quoted from the book of Nehemiah. Something mi raculous happened - the people gathered together having one mind and purpose. Their main desire was to hear God’s glorious Word, the very thing they needed in order to be successful and please their God. There are two very important prin ciples here. First of all, they were together. They were not divided as to their goals and ideals, they were in unity. The Bible says in Psalm 133:1-2 "A Song of degrees of David. Behold, how good and how pleasant it is for brethren to dwell together in unity! {2} It is like the precious ointment upon the head, that ran down upon the beard, even Aaron's beard: that went down to the skirts of his gar ments;" God speaks much about unity. Our nation is coming to gether in unity, and I'm so thank ful. Let us continue to work to- the firefighters, police officers, paramedics who have died, but also for all who have died in this terrible tragedy. 2. Just as in the military, when a serviceman get injured, he is given the Purple Heart. Well, America has been injured to its core. rs Ronald E. Parish gether to further the kingdom of God in these last days. Secondly, the people asked for God's Word. I still believe in revival and know there is still hope and blessing for everyone everywhere who calls upon the name of God through His Son Jesus Christ. We are in desperate need of God's eter nal Word, we must not think we can survive without it. The old prophet said in Jeremiah 20:9 "Then I said, I will not make mention of him, nor speak any more in his name. But his word was in mine heart as a burning fire shut up in my bones, and I was weary with forbearing, and I could not stay." This world has tried to shut up God's Word, taking it out of our speech and classrooms, but it is so very need ful, especially in these trying times. Let me encourage you all to study God's Word, to make its pages come alive to you. Let the Word of God give you hope and purpose and bring you to the saving knowledge of Jesus Christ. If you have any questions, sug gestions, or comments, please con tact me at (229) 888-2588 or e-mail to eacog@ mindspring, com. You are most welcome to visit us at East Albany Church of God, 216 Pine Bluff Road, Albany, Georgia. Drop by to see us on the web at the fol lowing address: www.eacog.home.mindspring.com Sincerely RONALD E. PARISH Pastor, East Albany Church of God The “Word” For The Week By Dr. Dennis Prutow Citizens Urged To Tie Purple Ribbons Attend The House of Worship of Your Choice This Sunday "inuntu nhurrh nf Christ Kinchafoonee Rantist Leesbura 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 Levi Robinson Sunday School 10:00 AM Worship Service 11:15AM Tuesday Tuturial Service . 5:30-7:00pm Prayer and Bible Study 7-8 pm Kinchafoonee 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 New Piney Grove Baptist Pastor Henry L. Holsey Third Sunday Services Sunday School 11:30 AM Worship 12:30 PM First Sunday Sen/ices 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 For any corrections or additions to the Church Page, Contact The Lee County Ledger at 759-2413 Leesburg Church of God 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 o&m Member FDIC located on Robert B. Lee Drive in Leesburg - 759-2800 and 2609 Ledo Rd 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 CraiegS£ Mathis Attorney At Law 124 Fourth Street 759-2243 jHatljetos: Funeral Home Crematory/Memorials Mike Mathews - Gary Mathews 3206 Gillionville Rd. Albany, GA 31707 435-5657 Leesburg Cemetery Jnmj/a£ut 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 Jack Foi e 'XmfaM'Stem 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” BUMPER *u BUMPER 759-6561 759-6482 Walnut St., Leesburg Leesburg First Baptist Rev. Bobby Harrell Sunday School I 8:15 AM Worship I 9:30 AM Sunday School II 9:30 AM Worship II 11:00 AM Evening Worship 7:00 PM Wednesday Church Supper 5:30 PM AWANA 6:20 PM Prayer Meeting 6:30 PM Youth Meeting 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 Piney Grove #3 Pastor W. G. Groover Every Sunday Sunday School 10:00 AM 2nd and 4th Sunday Worship 11:00 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 IBANK An affiliate of Synovus Financial Corn. Member FDIC 430-5383 1531 U.S. 19 South Leesburg in front of Winn-Dixie