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ev ‘ J°hn I I There are big things, but none as big as God How big is big? I have seen both the Pacific and Atlantic oceans, so they would classify as the biggest oceans that I’ve ever seen. The biggest iake I've ever seen is Lake Superior. I was fortunate to see this great lake when I visited Gwinn, Michigan. The biggest river I've seen is the Mississippi River. My wife and I took a riverboat ride on the Mississippi River, and the river was so big we felt as if we were on the ocean. The biggest praline I've ever seen was in New Orleans. It measured about 4 feet in diameter, and it was topped with hundreds of pecans. The biggest oak tree I’ve ever seen has to be the one in Waycross, Ga. There is a retirement home in Waycross named Baptist Village, and a huge oak stand in front of one of the main buildings. It’s so big that the trunk of the tree is nearly 15 feet thick. The biggest liar I've ever seen was a childhood friend of mine named Mark Haskins. He was bom with the gift of lying, and I've never seen anyone do it better than he. The biggest mountain that I've ascended is the 14,000 foot elevation of Pikes Peak in Colorado. The biggest person I've ever seen was a Sumo wrestler in Tokyo, Japan. My father used to take us to the Sumo matches when he was stationed there in the Air Force, and the Sumo wrestlers were huge-especially to a seven year old boy. As big as all these things are, none is as big as God. He declared through His prophet, "From the rising of the sun, even to its going down, My name shall be great..." (Malachi 1; 11). He's big enough to create the universe, and He’s big enough to love everyone of us! 'Make a joyful noise' even if you can't sing Few things are as uplifting to one who leads a fellowship of Christians in congregational singing as looking across a group and seeing everyone with a head held high singing from the depths of their heart. On the other hand few things are as disappointing as seeing those scattered among the congregation that stand with arms folded, gaze fixed, and lips locked tight Why would someone not participate when their "family" of brothers and sisters in Christ stand to sing and praise Him together? I know there are several reasons, but I've never believed there are any excuses. Probably the one I’ve heard the most is, "I can't carry a tune in a bucket" What they’re really hying to say is, "I feel inadequate." Some may think this is a worn out cliche but I think it certainly fits here: The Following Sponsors Support Your Local Church Northrop Corporation Georgia Production Site Thompson Road, Perry 988-5000 Interstate Paint & Body 1410 Sam Nunn Blvd. • Perry 987-0544 Store, from 1A construction of the Baskin-Robbins store will begin within the next week or two. DCI is a 48-year old, family owned Perry company that, today, operates 17 convenience stores and provides Shell and Chevron petroleum products to dealers throughout the Middle Georgia area. The Baskin-Robbins franchise is the initial step in diversifying DCl's operations for the future. Subscribe Today Call 987-1823 UMW honors church leaders The United Methodist Women of Crossroads United Methodist Church recently honored five men who have formed the core for the leadership and spiritual guidance of the Crossroads church family. Those honored were Charles Arnold, left, Harold Flchter, Glen VanFossen, John Houser and Milton Beckham (not pictured). M m wM Jg I *. y\ N jff ■**- *’ f.v »;’£3:|£ ’Charlie's Pride' wins Chili Cook-off Charlie Scruggs won first place with "Charlie's Pride” during the annual Chill Cook-off held recently at Crossroads United Methodist Church. Eleven cookers brought chill to the church for the church family to sample and vote on the best with proceeds going toward the kitchen renovation. Lewis Chambless' "El Nino" was the second place winner and David Crook won third place with his "Oochle-Wah-Wah". Pictured serving up "Charlie's Pride" are Diane Scruggs and grand daughter Christa Carr. God is not interested in our ability, but in our availability. Had he been interested in whether we got all the notes right and pleased all the ears of those around us, then He would have never inspired David to write in the 100th Psalm "Make a joyful noise." I believe it was no accident that the word is translated noise. We can always find someone else that can do a little better, whether it be singing, our job, being a parent or whatever we attempt in life. To allow a feeling of inadequacy to rob us of the blessing we receive when we praise Him is foolish. Because when it comes down to it, the most musically talented person who walked the face of this earth, whoever that may be, would fall far, far short of being able to offer anything that was holy, pure and worthy to touch God's ears in ' raniin CB&T Bank 0f UUU Middle Georgia Bank of _ 916 ““I" Middle Georgia p.rry - 987 1522 j Member F.D.I.C. WAYNE MOfIRIS U.S. 341 Just North ol 1-75 Kellwood, from 1A plant’s night shift operations which resulted in an undisclosed number of people being laid off a few months ago. It also comes on the heels of some wide-spread rumors of the plant closing down altogether. These rumors, however, are un founded, according to Weaver. “The outlet store is closing on April 29, but Kellwood’s Home Fashions plant is not closing in Perry,” Weaver said. KWood I Minister of Music I praise. Isaiah said it best (64:6), that even our purest righteousness is as filthy rags in the presence of our holy God. Our singing as well as our lives must be covered with the grace of God through the forgiving blood of Jesus Christ in order to be worthy of God's attentiveness to our praise. And if God's cleansing can make even the filthiest of our lives fit for heaven, then He can surely make our inadequate voices fit to sing His praise. Please see WOOD, page 5A Thanks, from 1 a involved in the project. "Without a hospital in Perry it became increasingly difficult to entice new doctors to set up a practice here," explained Brown. "At the time there were only four doctors in Perry, two of which were facing retirement." Brown credits Dr. Weems, Dr. A.G. Hendrick, Dr. J.R. Amall and Dr. J.L. Gallemore with contributing to the cause by agreeing to serve on the hospital staff and sending patients to Perry Hospital. The four staff doctors also acted as Emergency Room doctors and all the while continuing their own practices. The hospital now has 18 doctors encompassing a wide range of medical specialties. "We can all be very proud of the progress the hospital has made. Thanks to the community's support, we now have ample Churches plan activities for members, community Perry First Baptist A called church conference will be held Wednesday, April 20 to dis cuss adopting the proposed mission statement and discuss sponsoring a new church start. According to Jeff Pratt of the Rehoboth Association, a new church is needed in the Highway 96 area due to the growth between Perry and Warner Robins. Academy of Christian Training Series (A.C.T.S.) spring quarter begins Sunday, April 17. Classes begin at 6 p.m. and include Experience God, Life on the Edge, Baptist Faith and Message and Today’s Preschoolers for adults; A.C.T.S. Student Bible Study, The Ultimate Challenge Skit Team, Puppets and Royal Ambassadors for students; Adventure Club and Children's Bible Drill for children; and Preschoolers at Church. Child care will be provided for birth through age two from 6-8 p.m. Houston Lake Baptist The membership is encouraged to attend a fish fry and kick-off rally Saturday, May 7 for Brick-A-Day. The Stewardship Committee has developed this plan to raise the needed funds to pay off the loan on the church's new building and plan ahead for further building needs. It will be a plan that everyone can share in, even children and those on fixed income. The Georgia Baptist Convention gave the church a certificate of recognition recently for baptizing 43, the most people per member ship ratio in the Rehoboth Association. The church was also recognized in the Christian Index for ranking number 124 among the more than 3,000 churches for giv ing 16.1 percent last year to the co operative program. Super Saturday will be held to day for children in grades one through six. The Lovejoy puppets from Perry First Baptist will per form from 10-11:30 and refresh ments will be served afterwards. Be sure to bring a friend! Women's Aglow Fellowship Ann Peterson, co-author of Every Woman’s Guide to Financial Security, is the featured speaker at the Saturday, April 23 meeting to be held at the Holiday Inn in Warner Robins at 9:30 a.m. Coffee will be served at 9 a.m. and a buffet luncheon will follow the meeting. Peterson will present a program that every woman needs to hear concerning money and financial se curity. She is a financial planner, co-host of a live call-in radio show, an active member of several profes sional women’s organizations and, most importantly, a wife and mother. Aglow is an interdenominational organization of Christian women whose mission statement is to lead women to Jesus Christ and provide opportunity for Christian women to grow in their faith and minister to others. M THE BANK OF PERRY 987-2554 Member F.D.I.C. MotorsportsA***** IVeek/y Where Everybody Turns For Rac/ngl To Subscribe Call: (912) 987-7224 doctors and a hospital that we can be proud of," Brown said. Hugh Beatty agrees with Brown and advised the community to recognize the hospital staff that has also played a crucial role in Perry Landfill, from 1A Road closed in 1988, the city paid the county sls for each ton of trash they deposited in the county land fill. Today the price for dumping trash in the county landfill is $20.50. By establishing a city land fill for dumping dry household trash that would not rot and yard trim mings, such as leaves and limbs, the city has saved a considerable amount of money by sending less trash to the county landfill. Saturday, Apri 16,1994 Houston Times -Journal - Andrew United Methodist The semi-annual craft fair and flea market will be held Saturday, April 16, 8 a.m. until 3 p.m. Food items, homemade ice cream and baked goods, along with many household treasurers will be offered for sale. All proceeds will be used for the Phase I building fund. We have several activities sched uled during the month of April, to which we would like to invite in terested people of the community: •Friday, April 22 at 7 p.m., we will have a hot dog cookout " in the pecan grove", led by the Family Ministries and Trustees. •Sunday, April 24 at 7 p.m. the Chancel Choir, under the direction of Dan Waits, will present a musi cal "Spring Fling". Selections come from the musical group GLAD's Accapella Project. •The Andrew UMW will have their monthly meeting at the church Tuesday, April 26, at 6:30 p.m. •The Wednesday Evening Fellowship Supper will be hosted by the Challenger Sunday School Class, beginning at 6:30 p.m. on April 27. The Administrative Council will have a meeting at 7:30 p.m. following the supper. Sunday schedules begin with Men's Fellowship at 9 a.m., Sunday School at 9:45 a.m., morning worship service at 11 a.m. (with child care provided), 4:30 p.m. Youth Choir, 5:30 p.m. Methodist Youth Fellowship and 5:30 p.m. Adult Handbells. The church opens these services and gatherings to anyone who is in terested in an alive, vital and cre ative worship. Further information is available by contacting Andrew UMC at 987-7934. Westminster Presbyterian Church The members of the church at 303 Mary Lane, Warner Robins, are dedicating their new sanctuary Sunday afternoon, April 17 at 4 p.m. The church was organized June 20, 1965. For almost 29 years, services have been held in a multi-purpose room which served as sanctuary, fellowship hall and meeting room with future plans calling for a real sanctuary. The dedication service will in clude musical selections by We-3, the Celtic Brass, Westminster's Choir and the youth choir from First Presbyterian Church in Athens. Dr. Gerald Voye, executive presbyter, Flint River Presbytery, will be the keynote speaker. The Rev. Dr. Clarence L. Rewaser, pastor, and the congrega tion of Westminster extend a cordial invitation to all to join them in celebrating the occasion. Care givers seminar The Houston Medical Center and the Warner Robins Christian Ministerial Association are jointly hosting a one day workshop entitled "Spirituality in Healing-Working Towards Wholistic Medicine". This seminar will be held Wednesday, April 20 from 9 a.m.-4 p.m. at the Holiday inn in Warner Kellwood Outlet Store 202 Kellwood Drive Perry Peachstate Cable TV T m . P.0.80x 1198 V r Perry, Ga.. ~ 31069-1198 V Hospital's development. "I recommend to the people of the area to support the hospital staff and appreciate all of their efforts to continui to make the hospital the very best it can be," Beatty said. The hospital's founding fathers are proud to have laid the groundwork for Peny Hospital and Perry Hospital is proud to honor them. Because of these men and Center, from 1A Floor space in each room is 25* x 37’. •Room 108 is 2,775 sq. ft and can hold 396 lecture seats, 185 classroom seats or 237-285 banquet seats. Floor space for this room is 75’ x 37’. The Roquemore Conference Center is located between the McGill Building and Heritage Hall at the Georgia National Faiigrounds and Agricenter here in Perry. Robins. Dr. Robert Gary will be the principle speaker for this work shop. Dr. Gary is the Executive Director of the Emory Center for Pastor Services and is also Director of Emory University Department of Pastor Services. Dr. Gary also is a Professor of Psychiatry of Emory University. The workshop is specifically de signed for all caregivers such as health care, social services as well as all pastoral care givers. Some topics will include the care givers' role in the healing process and rela tionships between clergy, hospital staff and families. The registration costs of $lO will cover lunch and CEITs will be offered. Additional information can be obtained from Rev. Gene Bates, president of the Warner Robins Christian Ministerial Association (328-1111) or the Houston Medical Center (922-4281), volunteer ser vices, for an application. Trinity United Methodist The church is hosting a commu nity step-family workshop entitled "Building Better Step-Families". The workshop will focus on the challenges faced by step-families and how God would have us meet these challenges. The workshop will be held every Tuesday from 7- 8:30 p.m. through May 3 in the Wesleyan Classroom of Trinity's Family Life Center. A nursery will be provided for children of all'ages. Call the church office at 923-3797 to register. The church is located at 129 South Houston Road. Crossroads United Methodist A church-wide softball game and cookout will be held Saturday, April 16. A 2 p.m. ball game will be held at Camelot Park and a cookout at the church begins at 6 p.m. Revival begins at the church Sunday, April 17, with Rev. Sammy Clark, chaplain and profes sor at Oxford College of Emory University. Bobby Tuggle will the the guest speaker for the United Methodist Men when they meet for supper at 7 p.m. Thursday, April 21. On Saturday, April 23, from 9 a.m. until noon a Special Vision Sharing Event has been planned. Everyone interested in the future of CUMC is urged to come and help set the "hows" to accomplish the Vision 2000 goals. Young at Heart's monthly get together is planned for Thursday, April 28 at noon. Bring food and friends and enjoy an excellent pro gram. The church will hold its second annual Talent Show Sunday, May 1. The show will followed a light covered dish supper which begins at 6 p.m. Anyone interested in partic ipating in the show can sign up in the narthex. Youth Sunday will be held on May 8 (Mother's Day). Preparations are being made for the special day this month. Bethany will help youth make corsages on April 24. News countless other supporters, Perry Hospital has been able to provide caring and healing for 25 years. Perry Hospital would like to invite everyone to join in recognizing these great leaders at its 25th anniversary celebration on the grounds, Saturday, April 23 at 1:30 p.m. There will be food, entertainment, giveaways and activities for the children. Page 3A