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Church News tßev. Glenl Clower I Victory Christian E Fellowship f Easter: The Most Important Day Of The Year! Tomorrow is Palm Sunday! Throughout the world, where Christians gather to worship, believers of all ages, of all nationalities, of all denominations, will celebrate the beginning on the most significant week of all eternity. A local doctor’s office sign rightly reads; "Happy Easter... The Most Important Day of The Year.” What a glorious confession! Oh, how the Father must be pleased to see the various expressions of united praise from His children. Ephesians 4:13 says: "Till we all come to the unity of the faith, and of the knowledge of the Son of God, unto a perfect man, unto the measure of the stature of the fullness of Christ." If you know how to listed to the voice of God, you can hear Him calling throughout the body of Christ today. He is calling for unity. He is calling for us to lay down our disagreements and come together in preparation for Jesus' final return. Just the thought of that scares some believers. "How can I unify with someone from another denomination?" they say. "I'm not going to give up my doctrines and agree with theirs just for unity's sake!” What they don't realize is this: scriptural unity isn’t based on doctrine. Winds of doctrine, according to Ephesians 4:14, are childish. Winds of doctrine don't unify. They divide and blow people in every direction. The Word doesn't say anything about us coming into the unity of our doctrines. It says we'll come into the unity of the faith. In the past, we have failed to understand that and tried to demand doctrinal unity from each other anyway. "If you do not agree with me on the issue of tongues," we have said, "or on the timing of the rapture...or on the proper depth for baptismal waters, I won't accept you as a brother in the Lord. I will break fellowship with you." But that is not God's way of doing things. He doesn't have a long list of doctrinal demands for us to meet. His requirements are simple. First John 3:23 tells us what they are: "To believe on the name of His Son, Jesus Christ, and love one another. Once you and I come to the place where we keep those requirements and quit worrying about the rest, we will be able to forget our denominational squabbles and come together in the unity of faith. We will grow so strong together that the winds of doctrine won't be able to drive us apart When that happens, the devil’s going to panic because the unity of the faith of God's people is a staggering thing. It is the most unlimited, powerful force on earth. Right now all over the world, the Spirit of God is calling the Church of the living God to unite. Hear Him and obey, and you can be part of one of the most magnificent moves of God this world has ever seen. So let us enjoy the pagentry of Palm Sunday, let us draw strength from the Holy Week services which have become such a beautiful part of our local tradition, let us find peace in His presence on Easter Sunday. And then., .after we fall back into our denominational shells waiting for the Praise Sing, after the palm branches are discarded, after the new 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 m mm IBM fIHM pp JB .’" .' •>> ;' ■- v ilt i?v* is>Mt*sf? W a^Hr i ißfiflßMllfr'U* > mjlik nv i:sera v'-s Ted and Evelyn Rosebrock Rosebrocks Active In Church Ministry By PAULINE LEWIS Staff Writer Active in several areas of church ministry, Perry Presbyterian mem bers Ted and Evelyn Rosebrock are the featured couple this week. As interesting as their decision to move to Perry in 1983 is the story of how they met. Evelyn Rosebrock’s father was in sales, and as a result, the family lived in several states. Evelyn was bom in Oklahoma but graduated from high school in Smithfield, Va. as salutatorian of her class. She attended Mary Washington College in Fredericksburg, Va. and graduated first in her class from Butler University in Indianapolis, Ind., with a degree in pharmacy, Her husband, Ted Rosebrock said, “She is a smart lady and a wonder ful lady. Everywhere we have lived, she has been active in every thing. She was National President of Alpha Delta Omega Sorority, was Woman of the Year in Rochester, Mich., and practiced pharmacy. “Evelyn isn’t a social climber, but takes on responsibilities. She likes people, is a genuinely kind, compassionate person, is gen erous - a great lady. We are support ive of each other. We are kind of used to each other and like our fam ily.” Ted was born in Southeast Indianapolis and grew up in Northern Indianapolis. He gradu ated from Shortridge High School The World Is A Lonely Place Without Friends Making friends is one of the most rewarding things you will ever do. Real friends last longer than new automobiles, they cost less than things at the store, and they never fade away. This world is a lonely place if you have no friends. I'm certain all of us have had those times when someone we thought was our friend really turned out to be an enemy instead. The pain of being betrayed by a friend is something from which some people never recover. The greatest scar or wound that you carry today most likely was put there by a former friend of yours. Although losing friends is painful, making new friends is a joy. I made a new friend recently with my association with the Perry Players. I had the privilege of being in the cast of The Music Man, and I got to know a fellow Perryan named Jim Boyd. Since this was my first play, Jim helped me with many of the items associated with a show. He helped me know where to be backstage, ram . n CB&T Bank Of UUSIJ Middle Georgia Bank Of Main St. Middle Georgia Parry - 987-1522 „ J Member F.D.I.C. WAYNE MORRIS U.S. 341 Just North of 1-75 and Perdue University with a degree in aeronautical engineering but did considerable research. He worked for Allison Division of General Motors (reciprocal engines for P3B, P 39, P4O, P4l and Psl type aircraft). Ted was in the Army Air Corps for three and one-half years, was with the Bth Air Force in England for one year, the 20th Air Force in Tinian in the Mariana Islands from where the A-bomb was flown to Japan. He personally performed the modification on the Enola Gay, the plane that carried that bomb. He came back to England soon after D- Day. To go back a bit, he was sent to Robins AF Base from California in the opening months of 1943= He had a week’s furlough before going overseas and decided to go to Indianapolis. He took a Central of Georgia train from Wellston (Warner Robins) that had been brought out of retirement. It had a potbellied stove and wicker-backed seats. He switched trains in Chattanooga before proceeding on to Indianapolis. Evelyn had bee hired in at Allison after completing Mary Washington College. Ted paid his return visit to Allison Division of General Motors. His brother’s fiance’, sec retary to the director of personnel there, had written to him about a cute girl who was working there. I *** Wf £jf Rev. John I I checked my props, and did other things to help me be a part of the production. Getting to know him and his wife Bridget was a delight. On the last night of the show, Jim and his wife presented me with a gift as a token of friendship. I was at a loss for words-something that doesn't happen to many of us preachers! Their thoughtfulness was overwhelming, and that token of friendship meant more to me than any amount of applause from any audience. Having been on the receiving end of an act of friendship, I have resolved to become a better friend to those around me. Blessed is the one who not only has friends but also the one who is a friend. Churches Plan Activities For Members, Community Rehoboth Baptist Church The Youth Department will host its third annual Easter Egg Hunt Saturday, April 2 from 2-3:30 p.m. Prizes will be awarded in two age groups for the most eggs found, for finding the Prize egg and for the least eggs found. Refreshments will also be served. This is an outreach ministry and all children, ages two through sixth grade, are welcome and invited to attend. Congratulations to John Steese who celebrated his first anniversary as Rehoboth's Minister of Youth last Sunday, March 20. John came to us from First Baptist Church in Warner Robins where he served as a youth leader and Deacon. This is his first staff position. He plans to return to college shortly to com plete his Seminary training. John and his wife, Christi, also share their musical talents through our music ministry and Christi teaches the Senior High Sunday School class. They have one son, Drew. The Youth Department held a Fellowship in John's honor follow ing the Sunday evening worship service. A special worship service is be ing planned for Easter Morning,A April 3. The service will feature special music by our choir and soloists. A drama will be presented by the youth department and our Pastor, John Waters will bring an exciting, challenging message. We invite everyone to come and be a part of this exciting service. Midway Baptist Church The church cordially invites the public to attend a special celebration of the Resurrection of our Precious savior on Easter Sunday morning April 3,1994. A special worship service with the Lord's Supper will be held at 8 a.m. and followed by an old-fash ioned breakfast. Sunday School will be held at 10 a.m. and the regular worship service at 11 a.m. Instead of sunrise services, spe cial emphasis will be placed on the Lord's Supper at the 8 a.m. service. The church is located on Highway 341 (across from the grainery on the Fort Valley highway), four and 1/2 miles west of Perry. First Baptist Perry An Easter musical, Every Tongue Confess, will be presented by the Adult Choir and Drama Team Sunday, March 27 and Monday, March 28 at 7 p.m. each evening. Nationally known evangelist Rick Stanley will be preaching God's word in a dynamic way at the church April 10-13 at 7 p.m. ser vices. David Akin will be leading the musical praise and celebration during these special services. Plans are being made for a char tered trip to Atlanta for the Billy Graham Crusade coming to the Georgia Dome Oct. 26-30. The Perry crusade will attend the Friday and Saturday programs. Perry Presbyterian Church During the Palm Sunday morn ing service, Phebe Settles, guest soloist from Macon, will present two selections of special music, "Amazing Grace" and "Were You There?" For the evening service, "Studies in the Origin of the Universe” con tinues. Rev. Shipley will present the Wednesday, 12:05 p.m. during Holy Week services being held daily at First Baptist Church., The children's Easter Egg Hunt will be Wednesday, March 30 for jpl THE BANK OF PERRY 987-2554 Member F.D.I.C. MotorsportsA***** Where Everybody Turns For Racing! To Subscribe Call: (912) 987-7224 Saturday, March 26,1994 Houston Times-Journal toddlers through third grade from 3:45-4:15 p.m. at the Youth Center. Spring Bible Conference will be held April 10-12 with Jeffrey Leech as the featured speaker. The Sunday service will be held at 11 a.m and weeknight services at 7 p.m. each evening. Greater Word of Deliverance The church, in an attempt to bring people together to discuss the growing violence in our streets, is hosting a dinner banquet "Youth Against Violence" at the Holiday Inn in Perry Saturday, March 26 at 7 p.m. Special guest speakers include Mr. Doug Porter, athletic director at Fort Valley State College, Sheriff Cullen Talton and Judge George F. Nunn Jr., Houston County Superior Court Judge. The cost for the banquet dinner is sl4 per person. For questions or to purchase a ticket, contact Valerie Clark at 987-4796 or 988-1254 be tween the hours of a.m. and 4:30 p.m. Perry United Methodist This Sunday the church will be having special music by the Handbell choir in observance of Palm Sunday. The choir has been working very hard and has some beautiful music to present this week. Also, plan to be present at one of the Easter Sunday morning ser vices as the choir sings some very special music. The church will have Tenebrae Service on Maundy Thursday evening, March 31, at 7 p.m. in the sanctuary. The church’s Easter offering will be received for Houston County Habitat for Humanity, which is the process of organizing for the Perry area, and a lot is being acquired. Rehoboth Baptist Church Congratulations to John Steese who celebrates his first anniversary as Rehoboth's Minister of Youth on March 20,1994. John came to us from First Baptist Church in Warner Robins having served in their youth department as a youth leader. This is his first staff position. He plans to return to college shortly to complete his Seminary training. John is married to Christi who teaches the Senior High Sunday School class and they have one son, Drew. John and Christi are also active in our music ministry. We will be participating in the Lord's Supper during our Sunday morning worship service this Sunday. This will be an especially meaningful service as we enter the Easter season. Houston Lake Baptist A 7 am. Sunrise Service will be held at the church Easter Morning April 3. The church is in need of dona tions for a new sign to enhance the looks of the new building and grounds. Also, a spare copy ma chine is needed. Thanks to all who hosted The Continentals. It was a great success! Opportunities of the Week in clude: •Saturday, March 26-Activator Training 6-9 p.m. •Sunday, March 27-50th Anniversary Celebration for Curtis and Margaret Rinehart in the fel lowship hall at 2:30 p.m. •Tuesday, March 29-Ladies Bible Study from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. Kellwood Outlet Store 202 Kellwood Drive Perry Peachstate Cable TV T_ m P.0.80x 1198 V Perry. Ox.. - ■ 31069-1198 Victory Christian Fellowship The church welcomes Dr. Jerry and Bobbi Gross, who will present a Family Enrichment Seminar March 31—April 3. God has given Jerry and Bobbi a deep love for marriages, family and those serving in the ministry. Middle Georgia is truly blessed to receive the wisdom, encouragement and love from this gifted couple. Everyone is welcome to attend these special services for which a schedule is listed below: •Thursday and Friday evenings at 7:15 p.m.-Growing in God's Family... Improving marriages and strengthening families. •Saturday at 10:30 a.m.-Serving in God's Family...A very special time of ministry and encouragement to those who are called to ministry. Sunday, April 3-The Grosses will be ministering at both ser vices. Nursery and child care will be provided for all services. Special motel rates are available for out of town guests. For more information call 987-9826 or 9874161. Victory Christian Fellowship is located at 1917 Marshallville Road. St. Christopher's Episcopal The Rt. Rev. Frank Kellogg Allan will preside over Palm Sunday Service at St. Christopher's- At-The-Crossroads Episcopal Church in Perry Sunday, March 27. Bishop Allan was consecrated bishop coadjutor of the Diocese of Atlanta in 1987. He became dioce san bishop in 1989 upon the re tirement of his predecessor the Rt. Rev. Charles Judson Child Jr. Jerry Willson of St. Christopher's said, "We are always blessed when Bishop Allan is with us. We hope everyone with join us for Palm Sunday." The service will be at 11 a.m. and a nursery will be provided. St. Patrick's Catholic Holy Week services at St. Patrick's Catholic Church were an nounced this week. The schedule is listed below: •Sunday, March 27-Blessing and distribution of palms. Palm Sunday at all Masses. •Holy Thursday, March 31- Lord's Supper at 8 p.m. Mass; washing of feet-adoration-Altar of Repose. St. Patrick. •Good Friday, April 1-Reading of the Passion/Holy Communion Service. St. Juliana. •Holy Saturday, April 2-Easter vigil, no 5:30 p.m. Mass. A light ing of the Paschal Fire, blessing of water font and Mass of Christ's res urrection at 8 p.m. St Patrick. •Easter Sunday, April 3-Regular Sunday schedule. Perry Church Of God Perry Church of God will hold revival services Sunday, March 27 through Friday, April 1. Featured Evangelist is the Rev. Tracy Swanson. Sunday services will be held at 11 a.m. and 6 p.m. and weeknight services begin at 7:30. Special singing will be featured each night. The church is located on the Marshallville Highway in Perry. Crossroads United Methodist The United Methodist Men of Crossroads United Methodist Church, 1600 Main Street, will stage their version of "The Last Supper" on Thursday, April 7 at Page 3A