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PAGE 8A THE BANKS COUNTY NEWS WEDNESDAY, APRIL 9, 2008 Church News The battle belongs to the Lord Lula Assembly LAP Century bike ride Lula Assembly of Praise Church will hold its 5 th Annual LAP Century Bike Ride on Saturday, May 10. The ride will begin at 8 a.m., rain or shine. Entry fees are $25 for pre-reg- istered riders and $35 on the day of the ride. Pre-registration ends April 25. All pre-registered riders will receive a free t-shirt. There will be themed SAG stops and an after-ride meal will be pro vided. For more information and to get a registration form, visit the church web site at www.assembly- ofpraise.com or call Joe Elam at 706-894-2453. Bethel Christian preschool open house New Bethel Christian Preschool will hold open house Friday, May 2 from 9 a.m. until 11 a.m. on the ball field located behind New Bethel Baptist Church. Registration for the 2008 - 2009 school year will be held. A hayride, horseback riding, moonwalk and games are planned. For more information, call 706-384-4028. 3-On-3 basketball tourney April 26 A 3-on-3 Basketball Tournament is being sponsored by Glory Baptist Church on Saturday, April 26, at the Banks County Recreation Department Gymnasium. Games begin at 9 a.m. but all teams are asked to arrive by 8:45 a.m. Age brackets are 12 to 15, 16 to 29 and 30 and above. Registration is $40 per per team and all proceeds go to the Banks County Relay for Life. Deadline for applications is Wednesday, April 23. Email glorybaptist1@aol.com for rules, release waiver and registra tion forms. Forms may be picked up at the Recreation Department and the Banks County Public Library. For more information, call Eric Rogers at 706-319-2138. Singing trio April 13 at Lamar Christian Lamar Christian Church will be having the ‘Clark Kesler Trio’ per form April 13, at 7 p.m. The church is located at 3247 Hwy. 105. Everyone is welcome. For more information, call 706-778-8347. Zion Hill Baptist day programs Sunday Zion Hill Baptist Church, Carnesville, will hold its annual MenandWomen’sDayprogram Sunday, April 13. Theprogramwillbeginat3p.m. Thespeakerswi 11 be mini sterPatsy Watkins, speaking on behalf of thewomen,andministerAnthony Burnsspeakingon behalfofthe men. Food offered to needy Two area churches are joining hands in a partnership with the Food Bank of Northeast Georgia for a food distribution on Wednesdays, from 6-8 p.m. Warren Chapel United Methodist Church and Mt. Pleasant Christian Methodist Episcopal Church will help distribute food at Warren Chapel’s fellowship hall, located at 468 Homer Road, Commerce. For more information, or to assist others who need help, call 706-335-5290. Upcoming spring revival April 27 - 30 Madison Street Baptist Church, Commerce, will hold a spring reviv al, April 27 - 30. The theme is ‘One word from God can change your life!’ There will be music and special guests. The speaker will be evangelist Joe Campbell, organizer of the Athens Downtown Outreach events. The revival times are Sunday, April 27, at 11 a.m. and 6 p.m. and Monday through Wednesday, April 28 - 30, at 7 p.m. Pre-service concerts will be held Monday through Wednesday at 6:45 p.m. The church is located at 188 Madison Street. For more information, call the church office at 706-335-6358. Ladies banquet planned April 24 Glory Baptist Church WMU is hosting a Ladies Banquet Thursday, April 24, at the First Georgia Bank Community Room in Homer, Georgia at 6:30 pm. Tickets are $15 and include a catered dinner by Sweet Sensations, music provided by Janell Roberts and door prizes. The inspirational speaker is Michelle Sterling, of Lawrenceville. “Michelle has a passion for women to know God, love God and grow in their relationship with God,” said organizers. “She loves sharing from God’s word through teaching at women’s events and in her ladies’ Sunday school class at North Metro First Baptist Church.” For tickets, contact Charlotte Maxwell at 706-335-6948. Men's Meeting At Homer UMC April 14 UnitedMethodistMenatHomer UMCwillmeetonMondaynight, April 14, at 7 p.m. for a supper meetinginthechurch’sfellow- shiparea,DonStewartHall.Tiny Collinsispresident.Membersare encou ragedtoattendth isim portant meeting. Women's Circles meet April 14 - 15 HomerUnitedMethodistwomen’s circlesannouncetheirAprilmeet- ingsatthe Family LifeCenter as follows:MorningCirde-Monday, April14at10a.m.,EloiseCrowder, leader;EveningCircle-Tuesday, April 15at7p.m.,DaphneMoon, leader. The Morning Circle meets on thesecondMondayineach month, andtheEveningCirclemeetson thethirdTuesdayineachmonth. Meetingplaceswillvaryfromhome to church. Restoration World Outreach celebration Restoration World Outreach Center will hold a “second year anniversary” celebration on Sunday, April 13. The celebration begins with the 10 a.m. worship service, at 5 p.m. an “anniversary Dinner Luau” will be held; and, a special service will be held at 6:45 p.m. The church is located at 7200 Hwy. 59, Lavonia. For more infor mation, call 706-356-1914. Upcoming ladies retreat and concert Refuge Baptist Camp will hold a “ladies retreat” entitled “I’m A Survivor” on Saturday, April 12 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. The guest speaker is Ann Downing, Nashville, Tenn., a well-known gos pel singer and Dove Award winner. Registration is $25 and it is open to all ladies. A free evening concert will be held from 7 - 8:30 p.m. and is open to the public. Widow’s Hope Ministry is spon soring the events. For more information call 706-795-0897. New service times Restoration World Outreach Center announces new service times. Sunday services are now 10 a.m. and 6:45 p.m. with “Kingdom Dynamics” at 6 p.m. Wednesday services are at 7 p.m. An overflow section has been added to accommodate these ser vices. The church is located at 7200 Hwy 59 in Lavonia. For more information, call 706-356-1914. As I talk to people everyday, I’ve come to realize that most of us are faced with some sort of problem in our lives. Some are dealing with the death of a loved one, a physical ailment, a child or grandchild who seems to be heading down the wrong path, and many other things. I know many of our readers are going through things as well. Today, I hope to give you a word of encouragement. I’ll be the first to tell you that I don’t have all the answers but you see I know someone who does. I am thankful to have a rela tionship with the Lord, and I find myself looking to His unfailing Word as I seek to help people along whatever path they find themselves involved in. As I began to pray and ask the Lord for guidance in handling some of the situations my friends have found themselves in, I was taken back to the Old Testament. There I was reminded that our hope is in the Lord. He will guide us, help us, and sustain us, no matter what happens in our lives. In 2 Chronicles 20, there is a story about King Jehoshaphat who found out that an army was coming against him and the people of Judah. When he heard about it, he called every man, woman, boy and girl together and he proclaimed a fast and asked the people to begin to seek the Lord. They did and they heard from Him. If you read the text, you will see that the Lord told them exactly what the enemy had planned for them and He gave them a word of encourage ment. In verse 15, we hear these words, “Do not be afraid or discouraged because of this vast army. For the battle is not yours, but God’s; and in verse 17 we hear, “Do not be afraid; do not be discouraged. Go out to face them tomor row, and the Lord will be with you.” They began to wor ship and praise the Lord for His guidance. The next day, the day of the battle, King Jehoshaphat appointed people to sing to the Lord and praise Him. That is when the Lord set ambushes and the enemy was defeated. Does this message still work for us today? You better believe it does. The Word of God is the same yes terday, today and forever my friend. So if you are going through a trial this day, or when one come along, remember the battle is not yours—it belongs to the Lord. So why don’t you began to worship and praise the Lord for what is He is going to do in your situation and watch Him work. Nothing is too big for God. Whatever your circumstance, what ever your situation, always remem ber the Lord is there to guide you. As good as our friends are and as wonderful as our family is, there are times that they cannot be with you. Please hold on to the fact that the Lord will never leave you nor for sake you. He is a friend that sticks closer than a brother. So what ever you face in life, follow King Jehoshaphat’s example, and remem ber the battle belongs to the Lord. Sherry Lewis is a resident of Pendergrass and a former resident of Maysville. She can be reached at bcnscoop@aol.com Church News Policy Church news is due by noon on Monday. Items received after the deadline may not be published. All church news must contain the church’s address and contact phone number. Fax items to 706-387-5430 or e-mail to churchnews@ mainstreetnews.com. jr sherry lewis BCN CHURCH PAGE This page is made possible by these firms which encourage us to attend worship services. For more information on becoming SPONSORS a church page sponsor, call 706-367-5233. 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