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Church News t Rev. John I crJ Admitting Failures Is A Strength A father and his son went duck hunting. All morning long, the fa ther had been boasting of his supe rior shooting ability. "Son, I have never fired my shotgun without hitting and killing a duck," he said. He continued to brag to his son about his excellent hunting skill when suddenly a lone duck flew across the sky. He confidently raised his shotgun and fired, but the duck kept on flying. After a long moment of silence, the dad spoke. "Son, what you have just seen is a miracle. There flies a dead duck." Have you ever known someone like that father who could never admit failure? Admitting that we have failed is not an easy thing to do, and often it is unpleasant. I suppose that's why humility is such an admirable thing. Admitting our failures and our shortcomings is sometimes seen as a weakness in the eyes of many, but actually it is a strength. The person who never admits failures or mistakes is not the biggest person in the community or family. He ac tually is the smallest. Someone once said, "Love means never having to say I'm sorry". That's not true. Real love means you say, "I'm sorry. I’ve done wrong. I’ve made a mistake." Real love not only says these things, but it keeps repeating them. Is there some failure or mistake that you need to admit? Is there someone that you have wronged or hurt? Is there some situation that you've muddled around? Why not admit your mistake? Why not say Please see WATERS, page To A Sowing good seeds reaps many benefits What a wonderful teacher our Savior was...and is! When He came to earth to live with and save His people, He taught us with identifiable examples. He told Peter to cast his net one more time, and Peter learned that faithful obedience is far more rewarding than experience, knowledge, or even hard work. Paul learned a lesson when he was told of this and he later wrote to the Ephesians: "For by grace are you saved through faith; and that not of yourselves, it is a gift of God; not as a result of works, that no one should boast." Ephesians 2:8,9. "j Jesus taught many lessons using the example of the farmer sowing seed. As we study God's laws of sowing and reaping we learn three important lessons: 1) We learn to see God as the source of every good thing . (2) We learn that as we give, it is given back to us; "Give and it shall be given unto you._J Luke 6:38. We expect a return not for our benefit but that we might be free to give again. (3) We give expecting a miracle ..."But my God shall supply all your needs according to His riches in glory by Christ Jesus." Phil. 4:19. One truth Jesus would have us learn, especially today, is that His laws of sowing and reaping apply to much broader areas than mate rial!!! God desires that we trust Him with our (1) Time, (2) Talents, (3) treasury. How would Jesus get that mes sage across to Middle Georgia America today? One of the first things He would The Following Sponsors Support Your Local Church News Northrop Corporation Georgia Production Site Thompson Road, Perry 988-6000 ♦ Interstate Paint & Body 1410 Sam Nunn Blvd. • Perry 987-0544 W K V mm 111 l 99H : ' , Andy Flowers Andy Flowers is active in many church activities BY PAULINE LEWIS Staff Writer Paul Andrew ‘Andy’ Rowers is a native of Brunswick. He was an honor graduate of Frederica Academy in Brunswick, Ga., and a cum laude graduate of Presbyterian College in Clinton, S.C. where he had a double major in Business Administration and Psychology and a minor in General Science. In May of this year, he will complete his degree in Banking from the University of Georgia and the Georgia Bankers Association. He started working for Georgia Federal when he was a junior in high school and worked there through his college career. He be came a full-time employee-upon graduation and transferred to the Perry Office which later became CB & T. He worked there for 10 months before joining Bank South as Consumer-Lender. In January 1994, he was probably do is identify a current event that people recognize.. .like say... The Variety Show at Kings Chapel Elementary School last Friday evening. (Everyone identifies wiih that because Ms. Pauline Lewis did such a wonderful job of reporting in the Wednesday edition of The Times-Joumal. Thank you, Ms. Lewis for keeping the good and the positive news before the people.) Probably the next truth our Master would emphasize would be the joy of loving investments as opposed to the drudgery of unwill ing obligations. Now let's be hon est... How many of the standing room only crowd came because that was the number one desire of their hearts? They came to support their special student and to encourage them. Yes, they came especially to see the 28 scenes performed by the stu dents at Kings Chapel...and they truly witnessed a variety show... from first-timers who took that first step of over-coming immeasurable fear, to proven veterans who learned the art of working in cooperation with fellow-class members for one common goal, to three young ladies who pampered all of the grandparents with "Stop In the Name Of Love", to modem tunes taken from today's videos we don't understand but still carry the message of the ages..." Love is the answer!!!". In all of the performances, every one in attendance had a delightful evening. The people really dis proved a theory this pastor heard many years ago during the profes sional photography days. While photographing a piano recital for beginning students, I heard some raniffs) CB&T Bank 0f laUIII Middle Georgia Bonk of W® Main St. Middle Georgia •*#*»-»8M522 . Mambar F.D.I.C. WAYNE MORPHS U.S. 341 Just North of 1-75 promoted to Branch Manager of the Perry Office which serves as the Houston County main office for Bank South. He built a home on Northside Road when he moved to Perry. In June 1990, he married the former Elizabeth Messer of Perry, daughter of Robert and Marguerite Messer. She is a graduate of Westfield , Emory at Oxford and Emory University. She became Assistant Registrar at Mercer University. After their first daughter, Lauren, was bom, the Rowers bought “Impressions” which they still own and operate. Both Andy and Elizabeth became Christians as teenagers and have been active in church activities since then. Andy had organ lessons for nine years, voice for three years, was boy soloist in school for three years, was a member of the boys Please see FLOWERS, page 5A tßev. GlenL Clower I Victory Christian I Fellowship I one say that you could always rec ognize the father of the student per forming...he was the only one smiling. Friday evening we all smiled often and laughed even more...especially at the "dumb brother" jokes. But just as Jesus expected Peter to gain more than smelly fish clothes, just as He expects the sower to profit more than whole wheat bread, He expects us to re member more from the Variety Show than a few laughs. To all of you teachers, parents, grandparents, relatives, friends, sponsors.. .to everyone involved in the lives of our young people to day...you are sowing good seed into a field that will produce a harvest beyond your fondest dreams..." Prove Me now in this, if I will not open the windows of Heaven and pour out for you such a blessing that there will not be room enough to receive it." Mai. 3:10 In a day when men would rather give children expensive things in stead of their time which is what the children need and want...you have given them your time and en couragement in practicing, building sets that light up like neon signs, and supporting them in so may selfless ways...you have sown your time and it will produce a harvest! Please see CLOWER, page 10A Churches Plan Activities For Members, Community First Christian Church First Christian Church will host a "single again" fellowship on Thursday, March 17, beginning at 8 I p.m. The fellowship is for those who are divorced or have never been mar- I ried. This month's speaker is Mr. Jeff Jackson, a Christian counselor who specializes in relationship counsel ing. Mr. Jackson's topic for the evening with be "Turning Your Pain Into Promises". Jackson has spoken to numerous groups in the Middle Georgia area Child care will be provided for those who would like to bring their j children with them. For more information contact Ron Nolen at 987-5428. First Christian Church is located on Highway 4IN (2100 Macon Road) in Perry. Crossroads United Methodist The Reinhardt College Concert Choir will present a concert Monday, March 14, 1994 p.m. in the sanctuary of the Crossroads United Methodist Church, 1600 Main St, Perry. The public is in vited to attend free of charge. The choir, consisting of 31 se lect young men and women, is un der the direction of Judith R. MacMillan, chairperson of the Reinhardt College Music Department The group will sing a program of sacred music including selection from a variety of stylistic periods. Over the years, the concert choir has taken part in many noteworthy performances. In July of 1992, the concert choir performed in the Kennedy Center as part of the International Discovery Festival celebrating Columbus' voyage to America 500 years age. In 1990, the group performed at Carnegie Hall. For more information, please contact the Rev. Phillip Thomason at 987-3721. Free Will Baptist The Perry Free Will Baptist Church will be in revival March 14-18 at 7:30 p.m each evening. The Rev. Johnny Lewis, a min isterial student at Free Will Baptist Bible College in Nashville, Tenn., will be the evangelist. Rev. Lewis spent 20 years in the United States Army. Ordained to the gospel min istry in 1993, his home church is Bethlehem Free Will Baptist Church near Cordele. There will be special singing and gospel preaching each evening. The church is located at 1964 Marshall ville Road, Perry. Pastor Charles McNeese and the congregation welcome all to attend this meeting. Perry Presbyterian Church The video series "Origins-How the World Came to Be" continues at the church at 7 p.m. on the follow ing Sundays: March 13, 20, 17, April 3,17. This video series looks at the scientific evidence for special cre ation as the Bible speaks of it and at the impossibility of modem evo lutionary thought for explaining the world we know. There will also be supplemen tary lectures and Bible studies to answer questions. The public is in- . vited to attend this informative and interesting series. ' Plans are now being made for the Children's Easter Egg Hunt on Wednesday, March 30. Volunteers are needed to help with the party. Please see Jane Shepley. Teachers and helpers are needed J| THE BANK OF PERRY 987-2554 Member F.D.I.C. Whore Everybody Turns For Racing! To Subscribe Call: (912) 987-7224 Houston Times-Journal . Sat March 12,1994 Houston Times -Journal■ for Vacation Bible School to be held June 6-10. Contact Jeannie Sexton or Kathryn Searle to volun teer. Perry United Methodist The church choir will be participating, as well as hosting, the District Choir Festival this Sunday evening in Cordele. The program begins at 5 p.m. and is expected to end at 7 p.m. Church services Sunday night have been cancelled in hopes that everyone will travel to Cordele for this special evenL The Sanctuary Choir will be presenting a Service of Tenebrae on Holy Thursday, March 31. Plan now to attend. The Prime Time March Steak supper will be held at 6:30 p.m. Thursday, March 17. Cost is $5 and reservations must be made by Tuesday, March 15. Call the church office to register. The program will be Mr. Jack Hanson of Sun Safety. This is a company that speaks to older adult groups about home fire safety. Anyone interested in playing on the church softball team is asked to attend an organizations meeting and practice Sunday, March 13 at 1 p.m. and Westfield. Dr. Billy Key will present the program at the Wednesday, March 16 Family Night Supper. John Wesley Class will be having a Game Night on Friday, March 18 at 7 p.m. in the back porch. Bring food to share. Babysitting will be provided. Call Nancy Barnes or Betsy Johnson for more information. Bible School will be June 20- 24. Help is needed in collecting items for crafts and volunteers are needed to teach. For more information call Becky Roberts. Houston Lake Bapiist The Continentals will re-tell Joseph's timeless story of faith, courage and forgiveness as it has never been told before at the church Monday, March 14 at 7 p.m. The new music is vibrant, the staging grand and this musical the ater presentation is delivered with the professional quality synony mous with The Continentals Several new members have been welcomed to the church family in cluding Bruce Thompson, April Chambers, Donna Allen, John Carter, Tenille Weatherford and Joseph Huff. Opportunities of the week in clude: •Saturday, March 12-Acteens Kite Ministry at Rozar Park from 1-3:30 p.m.; Fifth and sixth grade Sunday School will go skating and visit the mall from noon-5:30 p.m.; RA's District elimination. •Sunday. March 13-Willie Reid and choir from Fellowship Baptist will be at the 7 pm service. •Monday, March 14-Baptist Women’s meeting will be at 10:30 a.m. and The Continentals will per form at 7 p.m. •Tuesday, March 15-Ladies Bible study will be held at 9:30 a.m. •Wednesday, March 16-A Brotherhood Sing will be held at 7 p.m. First Baptist Perry Spring is just around the comer which means softball is not far behind. Anyone interested in playing on a church softball team can sign up by the trophy case. Besides a men's league, a women's league will be established if there is enough interest. The 54 voice Moody Chorale from Moody Bible Institute will be presenting a concert Tuesday, March 22 at the Opera House in Andrew United Methodist United Methodist Women’s Sunday will be celebrated at the church March 13. The message will be delivered by guest speaker. Rev. Joyce Payne, evangelist for the South Georgia Conference of the United Methodist Church at the 11 am. worship service. Her message, entitled "Sitting On Empty", will be based on New Testament scrip ture John 4:1-11. The chancel choir anthem will be "Calvary's Love” and additional special music will be provided by Carolyn Shearouse, soloist, Bob Deck, flutist and Crystal Martin, pianist The public is invited to attend this special service as well as Sunday School for all ages at 9:45 _ a.m., Wednesday suppers at 6:30 p.m., along with a prayer and praise meeting. FVSC Gospel Concert The Fort Valley State College Lyceum will wrap up its 1993-94 series with a concert titled, "Ministers in Music", a program that will include musical selections from nine ministers affiliated with churches in the Middle Georgia area, at 7 p.m. Saturday, March 19, in the C.W. Pettigrew Center. The Rev. Julius C. Simmons, pastor of Trinity Baptist Church of Fort Valley, is the master of cere mony, and churches from Macon, Gray, Fort Valley, Byron, Perry, Marshallville, Montezuma and Warner Robins will be represented. Admission is free. For additional information on the concert, contact Mrs. Barbara Palmer, Lyceum Series coordinator, at 825-6393. Kellwood Outlet Store 202 Kelhvood Drive Perry Peachstate Cable TV __ _ _ P.o. Box lies CT V Pe "y* °»- I 31069-1198 Page 3A Hawkins ville. Congratulations to Minister of Music, Larry Wood, who will com plete 12 years of service at the church on March 14. Disciple Now '94 began Thursday, March 10 and will con tinue through Sunday. Two people are needed to teach Sunday School to 19-24 month olds each week. Please call Cindy Long or Sandra Long for more de tails. Rehoboth Baptist Association will sponsor a Migrant Ministry March 17-August 25. Boxes wiil be placed in the atrium of the church to collect notebook paper and pencils, deodorant, disposable razors, toothbrushes, toothpaste, shampoo, wash cloths, soap, combs and band aids. For more in formation, contact the associational office at 987-0005. Perry United Methodist Women Guest speaker for the general meeting of the Perry United Methodist Women was Bobby Jones, local insurance agent In in troducing Jones, President Peggy Jerles stated that the program theme for the year is "The Healing Touch" and appropriate to this theme, Jones would share his experiences in and out of the hospital during the. past year with heart problems. During the program, Jones shared the close encounters with death while hospitalized. He shared humorous notes to family and staff when unable to speak for 60 days. Jones closed by saying, "I share these accounts in order to give hope to anyone who may have a life threatening experience." A display of UMW program re sources was available for members to browse and select at the class meeting. This was organized by Barbara Cochran, resource chairperson. The next general meeting will be Monday, April 4 at 3:45 p.m. with program emphasis on membership.