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Church News “Dreamer” Coming To Houston Baptist The Continentals 1994 World Tour, featuring a concert of con temporary Christian music, will be coming to Houston Lake Baptist Church in Perry Monday, March 14 at 7 p.m. Featuring over 35 cast members, including vocalists, instrumental ists, dramatists and technicians, The Continentals will present the award-winning musical "Dreamer". The musical, written by Cam Floria, is premiering an all-new cast recording and is produced with full costuming, singing and pageantry for an audience of all ages. It has recently been re-orches trated, newly revised and recorded for the 1994 touring season. "Dreamer” is based on the life story of Joseph. Sold into slavery by his jealous brothers, the Dreamer survived to become Pharaoh's appointed ruler of all ancient Egypt. In addition to "Dreamer", The Continentals will present a short program of music featuring well-known inspirational Rev. Fisher To Take Over Baptist Pulpit The First Baptist Church of Hayneville has extended a call to Rev. David B. Fisher as their new Pastor after serving two months as interim. Rev. Fisher is a native of Abbeville, Ga. He graduated from Abbeville High School and attended Norman Baptist College in Norman Park, Ga. He was Pastor of Northside Baptist Church in Fitzgerald for 26 years, seeing the church grow from ISO members to over 2,000 members during his Pastorate there. Rev. Fisher has served the Georgia Baptist Convention as member of the Executive Board Member of State Nominating Committee, nominated as vice president of Georgia Baptist Convention, served on Board of Trustees of Georgia Baptist Childrens Home. He also served on the Ben Hill-Irwin Baptis Association as Moderator, chairman of Evangalism and Nominating Committee and the city of Fitzgerald as Chaplain of the Police Department for 15 years, member of Housing Board Authority for 10 years. During his Pastorate preached in more than 350 revivals across the No Matter Where You Go, God Is Near The Sunday School teacher gazed at the class of first graders. She got their attention and asked them, "Does anyone know where God lives?" One of the anxious children raised his hand and replied, "The Lord lives in our upstairs bathroom!" "Oh, really," the teacher responded. "What makes you think the Lord lives in your bathroom?” "Because,” the youngster answered, "every morning I hear my dad shout, 'Good Lord, are you still in there?!" That story seems funny, but A Look At What Really Happened At Carmel Have you ever read something for the 12th time and begin to see it in a different light with each reading? And you ask /ourself..." Why did I not see that ijefore?" That’s the way God’s Word is to His children...nothing is nore exciting than the feeling that something written thousands of /ears before you were bom is fresh The Following Sponsors Support Your Local Church News Northrop Corporation Georgia Production Site Thompson Road, Perry 988-5000 Interstate Paint & Body 1410 Sam Nunn Blvd. • Perry 987-0544 favorites. All of the young people who are part of The Continentals are care fully selected from among thou sands who audition annually from around the world. The program is then fine-tuned during an intensive rehearsal camp in Denver, Col., be fore each group leaves for an ap proximate three month tour throughout the United States and many foreign countries. Touring groups of The Continentals have been the training ground for countless individuals who are currently involved in many different arenas of the gospel music industry and church leadership. In addition, numerous well-known Christian artists, including Wayne Watson, Paul Smith, Karla Worley, Steve Taylor and Jim Custer began their careers on a tour with The Continentals. Nursery care will be provided for babies and preschoolers. For more information contact Gail Baase at 987-0276. .*. mKttm Rev. David Fisher United States First Baptist Church of Hayneville is located nine miles South of Perry on US 341, Grovaniaßd. The congregation extends a welcome to Rev. Fisher and invites the public to attend. Services on Sunday are Sunday school at 10 a.m., Morning Worship at 11 a.m., Sunday night service at 6:30 p.m., Wednesday Night Bible Study and Youth Activities at 7 p.m. where does the Lord actually live? Where does He walk and talk? where does He spend His time? Where can you find His presence? One of the greatest truths of scripture is that God dwells among us. He is not in some distant land. He's not on a high cloud looking down upon you. He’s everywhere you go. God has often been described as having an inescapable nearness. If you climb the highest mountain, God will be near. If you descend into the deepest cave, God will still be near. If you sail the farthest sea, from the pen of God especially for you. Paul said, in writing to the church at Corinth concerning the hidden wisdom of God, "But God has revealed them to us through the Spirit." God has been teaching something to this pastor concerning His church that is for all believers. Recently, while sharing in a mmum CB&T Bank Of Lai-JBU Middle Georgia Bank of 916 Maln st Middle Georgia - »«7-issa J Member F.D.I.C. WAYNE MOHHIS U S. 341 Just North of 1-75 v * * jJfei&V |ft tf | i||H : - w^Wm Mary Hamilton Music, Church Set Pace For Perry Music Director BY PAULINE LEWIS Staff Writer Mary Hamilton grew up in Warner Robins, the daughter of a Baptist minister, pastor of Warner Robins First Baptist Church She is a graduate of Warner Robins High School, received her undergraduate degree from Florida State University, and her master degree from Auburn University, attending on a scholarship and majoring in piano performance. At Auburn, she started a choir and began choral conducting. She and her husband, Gary Hamilton, have two children, Jennifer 13 this month, and Alan, 15 in May; both students at Westfield. Gary works as CPA- Providence Manager for Dr. J. L. Gayton. Mary is into her fourth year as Music Director at Perry Presbyterian Church. There are 38- 40 members in "the choir but the choir can always use more." Some people think that you have to be a trained singer to be in a choir. "Not so," says Hamilton. If a person can sing "on pitch", she can use that person. She quoted Psalm 13:6"I will sing unto the Lord, for he hath dealt bountifully with me." She also quoted Walter Savage Landor, "Music is God’s gift to man - the only art of heaven given to earth; the only art of earth we take to heaven". Hamilton said, "Christianity is a lifestyle struggle all the time to combat the modern lifestyle of personal peace and affluence. We God will even be there, too! His nearness to you is inescapable. Are you facing troubles and sorrows? Are you experiencing joy and happiness? Are you currently walking through the dark valley of depression, despair, and discouragement? If so, remember that God is with you. He has an inescapable nearness. You may not be able to see God or touch Him. You may not ever smell Him or hear His voice, but He's still there. The world may tell you that you are all alone, but don't you believe it. God's inescapable membership class, we shared the often used statement "What the church today needs is a Mount Carmel experience!" Of course the intent was directed toward Elijah's challenge in 1 Kings 18:21 "If the Lord is God, follow Him; but if Baal, follow him." Now any pastor could hold a three week revival using this scripture as a text. Just Houston Times-Journal need to bring our life under Jesus Christ." Regarding her role as mother, wife and choir director, she referred to Colossians 3:2-7,"Set your affection on things above, not on things on the earth. For ye are dead, and your life is hid with Christ in God. When Christ, who is our life, shall appear, then shall ye also appear with him in glory. Mortify therefore your members which are upon the earth; fornication, uncleanness, inordinate affection, evil concupiscence, and covetousness, which is idolatry; For which things'sake the wrath of God cometh on the children of disobedience; In the which ye also walked some time, when ye lived in them." Favorite verses included: Isaiah 26:3 “Thou will keep him in perfect peace, whose mind is stayed on thee; because he trusteth in thee." Philippians 4:6-7 "Be careful for nothing; but in every thing by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known unto God. And the peace of God, which passeth all understanding, shall keep your hearts and minds through Christ Jesus.” Choir practice is on Wednesday , 6:30 p.m. - 8 p.m. in the choir room on the second floor of the education building, Perry Presbyterian Church,lloo Second Street. Please see HAMILTON, page 12A £ j Rev. John I I nearness is always with you. Remember the word of Christ to His desciples: Behold, lam with you always, even to the end of the age.. think of the possibilities: (1) It's time to get sin out of the church...(2) The only one who can save planet earth is the One who created the earth...(3) Don't force your world on me..." You get the picture! It's so easy to wrap ourselves in our religious, self righteousness and preach down on the drunks, the homosexuals, the THE BANK OF PERRY 987-2554 Memher F.D.I.C. MotorsportsA Where Everybody Turns For Racing! To Subscribe Call: (912) 987-7224 Saturday, March 5, 1994 Houston Times -Journal• Churches Plan Activities For Members, Community Houston Lake Baptist The next Super Saturday will be held March 5 from 9 a.m. until 3 p.m. at the Agricenter during Missions Fest. This is for the entire family with adult activities taking place sepa rately. The children's committee in vites children in first through sixth grades to go and encourages parents to enjoy the day also. Nine more homes are needed for the Continental Singers for Monday, March 14. Please see Betty Lou Dabbs or call the church office (987-0277). Take note: The older RA’s cook cut at Rickey Batchelor's home has been re-scheduled for April 16 in stead of March 12. The church family is encouraged to attend a farewell party for Daniel Hoover following the evening ser vice Sunday, March 6. Joseph Huff of Kathleen is wel comed to the church as its newest member. Other opportunities for the week include: •Sunday, March 6-A bridal tea for Laurie Sarvis and Mark Hill will be held from 3-4 p.m.; All youth workers are asked to attend a committee meeting at 4:30 p.m. •Tuesday, March 8 a Brotherhood meeting will be held at 7 p.m. •Wednesday, March 9 a Business meeting will be held at 7 p.m. Perry United Methodist A new Sunday School Class for married and single young adults be gins this Sunday, March 6. Meet in the Fellowship Hall at 10 a.m. be fore moving to the classroom. Mrs. Jackie Marshall will serve as "mentor" for the class. A general meeting of the U.M.W. will be held Monday, March 7 at 12 noon in the Fellowship Hall. Bring a sandwich (soup, dessert and drink will be fur nished). A nursery will be provided. Jimmy Faircloth will speak on Vision 2000 at the next Family Night Supper to be held Wednesday, March 9. Billy and Sunshine Key are get ting together a trip to England for this fall. Anyone interested should give them a call. Members are encouraged to at tend the Americus District's second annual Choir Festival to be held at Cordele First Methodist Sunday, March 13 from 5-7 p.m. Thirteen different choirs from across the District will be partici pating in the event with individual performances from each choir and a mass number performed at the end of the Festival. Space remains for the upcoming Prime Time Cruise, but cabin selection is dwindling. Call or bring by a deposit today. Opportunities for the week in clude: •Monday, March 7-UMW meet ing at noon, Children's Choir at Crossroads To Host College Choir The Reinhardt College Concert Choir will present a concert Monday, March 14, 1994 at 7:30 p.m. in the sanctuary of the Crossroads United Methodist Church, 1600 Main St., Perry, Ga. The public is invited to attend free of charge. gamblers, the adulterers , etc. Today, as He did two thousand years ago, Jesus is telling Christians to examine themselves before casting stone. In that light, this pastor began to study what really happened at Mount Carmel. It did not take long for God to get my attention! 1 Kings 18:31 became a neon sign, 3:30 p.m. and Handbell Choir at 6:30 p.m. •Tuesday, March 8-JOY Choir at 11 a.m., Children’s Choir at 3:30 p.m. and Evangelism Committee at 7 p.m. •Wednesday, March 9-Youth Breakfast at 7:30 a.m.; Higher Education at 10:30 a.m.; Family Night Supper at 6 p.m.; Adventure Club and a Couples Bible Study at 6:30 p.m.; Youth Bible Study and Sanctuary Choir at 7:30 p.m. Rehoboth Baptist Church The Media Center is sponsoring a "Reading Circus" during the month of March for all children through age 12. Each child who participates will be recognized and prizes will be awarded for the chil dren in each age category who reads the most books. Our Church Librarian, Elizabeth Fountain, in vites all children to join the "Reading Circus". February, 1994 was an historical month for Rehoboth in that we not only celebrated our first year as a Constituted church, but we averaged over 100 in Sunday School each Sunday. The average attendance was 112. A Phase II Steering Committee has been established to begin devel oping plans for researching financ ing for our next building which will include space for the church of fice, additional Sunday School rooms and a fellowship hall. Crossroads United Methodist The Reinhardt College Concert Choir will perform in the sanctuary Monday, March 14 at 7:30 p.m. The choir members, some 30 men and women, will need places to spend Monday night following the performance. Anyone willing to open their home to these college students should call the church of fice. The church's youth will attend a UMYF Lenten Overnight Atlanta Retreat March 11-12. A committee needs recipes for a new Crossroads cookbook. Members also need to get pictures to Leanne Greene or Di Lanier for the bulletin board. Rev. Sammy Clark will be com ing April 17-19 to conduct a series of worship services. New Life Worship Center David Walters, popular evange list in both Europe and America and has great success with youth and children's ministries, will be speak ing in both services at New Life Worship Center in Byron Sunday, March 6 (10:30 a.m. and 6 p.m.). Walters has appeared on several national telecasts and is the author of six books. Everyone is encouraged to at tend. Call 956-3315 or 784-9875 for additional information. The Choir, consisting of 31 select young men and women, is under the direction of Judith R. MacMillan, Chairperson of the Reinhardt College Music Department. The group will sing a program of sacred music including Please sea CONCERT, page 5A demanding prayerful meditation: "And Elijah took twelve stones, according to the number of Tribes of the Sons of Jacob...vs 32... Then Please see CLOWER, page 12A Kelhvood Outlet Store 202 Kelhvood Drive Perry 981-1502 % Peachstate Cable TV C P.0.80x 1108 ■ V p erry, Go.. l -J Page 3A Rev. 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