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WEDNESDAY, MAY 28, 2008 THE BANKS COUNTY NEWS PAGE 5B Church News BCHS SENIOR RECOGNIZED Homer United Methodist Church lay leader, Chris Erwin, is seen presenting a plaque to Banks County High 2008 graduate, Jay Harn of Alto, describing the teen as "a shin ing light of courage for all to see and follow.” Permanently paralyzed in a Putnam County hunting accident during the summer of 2005, Jay has been characterized by 135 gradu ates as the "inspiration” of their class. Superintendent of Banks County schools, Mr. Erwin, spoke highly of Jay during special Memorial Day weekend services at Homer Methodist and read a letter from BCHS head track coach Rob Moffet. Jay recently competed in the state track meet in Jefferson, wheelchair division, where he captured two state titles, win ning both the 200 and 800 meter races. VBS set at Erastus Christian for June Erastus Christian Church, Commerce, will hold Vacation Bible School Monday through Friday,June8-13,from6:30to9 p.m. nightly. The theme will be “Power Lab -DiscoveringJesus’miraculous power.” The church is located at 2050 Neese Commerce Rd. For more information, call 706-335-6140or706-335-9782or 706-336-8808or706-335-4001. First United to hold VBS days in June FirstUnitedMethodistChurch, Commerce,will hostVacation Bible School MondaythroughFriday, June16-20,from6to8:30p.m. nightly. The theme is “Son World.” The“adventurepark”themeoffers “funandexcitementwhereimagina- tionssoarandthrillsawaitatevery turn,” church officials say. A snack supper will be served each night. For more information, call 706-335-6390. Nail Creek VBS set for June 8 - 13 Nails Creek Baptist Church, Commerce,will hostVacation Bible SchoolSundaythroughFridayJune 8 - 13, from 6 to 9 p.m. nightly. The theme will be “Outrigger Island.” For more information, call 706-677-3092oremailnailscreek@ windstream.net. Thechurchislocatedsixmiles westofI-85,exit 160on Hwy. 51. Event to be held at Commerce Church June 1 - 4 Commerce Church of God will host the “Back in Time Fam i lyCru sade”Su ndaythrough Wednesday,June1-4,at6:30p.m. nightly. Therewillbesinging,drama,life- sizecharacters,gospel-illusions, puppets and more. “Tony and Starla Evans have producedanexcitingprogramfor theentirefamily,”churchleaders stated. For more information, call 706-870-0784. Thechurchisl ocatedat365 Hwy. 441 South, near Ingles. Homer Alliance VBS set for June Homer Alliance Church, Commerce,willholdVacation Bi ble School,MondaythroughFriday, June 2 - 6, from 6:30 to 8 p.m. nightly. Thethemewillbe“FromTrashto Treasure.” TheJoransenfamilywillpresent themusicand missionaryprog ram. TherewillbeBiblestories,crafts, games, a missionary story and refreshments. Formoreinformation,calltheRev. GeorgeTubbsat706-654-8427. ThechurchislocatedonAthens Street. VBS days set at Charity Baptist Charity Baptist Church, Homer, has VBS days set for June 2 - 6, from 6 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. nightly. The event name is “Outrigger Island - Living God’s unshakable truth”. Meals will be served 6 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. nightly. For more information, call 706-677-3814. The church is located on Hwy. 51 North. Comedy show to be held May 31 HomerUnitedMethodistChurch will host a “WomanlessReview” comedyhourSaturday, May31,at 7 p.m. Theprogramwillinclude15male contestantsdressedasfemaleswho will be judged. Prizeswi ll beawardedtothewin- ners. Ticketsare$5foradultsand$2 for children. Lightrefreshmentswillbeavail- able at a modest cost. Alltheproceedswillgotobenefit the youth program. Brotherhood to hear Henry Webb CommunityBrotherhoodmem - berswillholdamonthlybreakfast programSunday,June1,at7:30 a.m.inthefellowshiphallofHomer United Methodist Church. TheguestspeakerwillbeHenry Webb, Commerce. Theorganizationismadeupof Banks Countychurchesandhas been inexistencenearly30years. The Rev. Roy Rogers is presi dent. Thechurchislocatedatthecorner ofSycamoreandChurchstreet. Homer Baptist VBS set for June HomerBaptistChurchwillhost Vacation Bible School Monday throughThursday,June2-5,from 6:30 to 8 p.m. nightly. The theme will be “Cactus Canyon.” Childrenfromagethreethrough 6 th grade are invited to attend. TherewillbeBiblestories,west- erncrafts,snacksandrecreation activities. For more information, call 706-677-3405. The church is located at 1172 Historic Homer Highway. Homer Baptist to have new service HomerBaptistChurchwillbegin anew“blended”praiseandwor- shipserviceSunday,June1,at8:45 a.m. Sundayschoolwillfollowat10 a.m. The“traditional”worshipservice willcontinuetobeheldat11a.m. TherewillbenoeveningSunday servicesthroughoutthesummer. Singers and musicians needed HomerBaptistChurchisseeking singers/musiciansforthepraiseand worship team. Anyone interested in being a partofthisopportunitymaycall 706-677-3405ore-mailinfo@ homerbaptist.com. The church is located at 5028 Hwy. 441 South. Homecoming services to be held at Mountain View MountainViewBaptistChurch, Baldwin,willholdhomecoming servicesSunday,June8,at10:30 a.m. “The Singing Echoes” from Cleveland,Tenn.willbetheguest singers.Acovereddishmealwith homemadelemonadewillfollow the service. For more information, call 706-776-9530. VBS days set at Mountain View MountainViewBaptistChurch, Baldwin,willholdVacationBible Schoolforgradespreschoolthrough 7 th MondaythroughThursdayJune 9through12,from6to8:30p.m. nightly. OnFriday,June13,therewillbea “Fun Night” from 6 to 8 p.m. Thethemewillbe“PowerLab- DiscoveringJesusPower.”Alight supperwill beservedeveryeven i ng. A bus will run in the local area. For more information, call 706-776-9530. Thechurchislocatedat269Mt. View Road. Mt. Carmel to hold children's event Mt.CarmelBaptistChurch,Lula, willhaveachildren’seventcaNed “God’s Big Backyard” Monday throughFriday,June 2- 6, from 6:30 to 9:05 p.m. Stanley,Alex,Cooper(thedog), andNick(thesquirrel),aresome ofthecharacters inthe backyard adventure. For more information, call 706-677-4406or706-677-2795. The church is locatedon Hwy. 51. Basketball tourney to be held June 7 TheyouthofLulaAssemblyof Praisewillhostthesecondtrinity challenge3-on-3basketballtourna- mentSaturday,June7intheLAP community building. Registrationwillbeheldfrom11 a.m.to12p.m.andthegameswill begin at 12 p.m. The cost will be $30 per team and nolate registrations will be accepted. Thiswillbeasingle-elimination tournament. Thewinningteammemberswill receiveachampionshipt-shirt. Allfundsraisedwillgotosupport the LAP youth group. For more information, call 770-869-7632orvisitwww.assem- blyofpraise.com. The church is located at 6158 Carter Street. Community wide yard sale to be held The Royston First United MethodistChurchpreschoolwill hostacommunitywideyardsale Saturday,June21,from9a.m.to 3 p.m. The event will be held on the church lawn. Thepreschoolwillselltablespots for$10,with10percentofallsales going to the preschool. Marketableitemsmayalsobe donated to the preschool. For more information, call 706-245-7402or706-476-1583. The church is located at 137 Franklin Springs Street. BCN CHURCH PAGE SPONSORS This page is made possible by these firms which encourage us to attend worship services. For more information on becoming a church page sponsor, call 706-367-5233. Real Estate 1383 WASHINGTON ST. • JEFFERSON, GA (NEXTTO BELL'S PLAZA) (706) 367-4465 367-2959 FAX • 1-800-350-3527 WWW.PREMIERREALESTATE.COM Imls! r on all gold, silver, diamonds, paper money & sports memorabilia 2830 Lexington Rd., Athens, Ga. (706) 548-1632 Joe Knows Coins! Buyers of Precious Metals & Collectibles for over 30 Years in the Athens area. 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