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Car was/7 a success
The youth of Victory Christian Fellowship announced this week that the car wash they held
In Perry last weekend to raise funds was a huge success and the youth would like to thank
everyone who contributed.
Weekend praise benefit announced
BY BRENDA THOMPSON
Staff Writer
In the true spirit of helping their
fellow man, members of the First
Baptist Church of Hayneville are
hosting a barbecue and praise sing
Saturday, May 14, to benefit fellow
Hayneville resident, Joyce Mussel
white.
Musselwhite, a life-long resident
of the mid-state has been disabled
and unable to work since last
September. She has been in and out
of hospitals a number of times in
the past months and is currently be
ing treated at Perry Hospital.
Her medical and pharmacy bills
are mounting and her previous debts
are falling further and further be
Information on different Bible translations
Have you tried to purchase a
Bible but didn't know which
translation to get? Choosing a
translation is perhaps one of the
most difficult and important
decisions you will make when it
comes to the Bible you read. Let
me share some thoughts about
different Bible translations.
King James Version. The
oldest and most used by people
today is still the King James
Version (KJV). Contrary to what
some say, it is not the original
Bible but is also a translation itself.
If you are not bothered by some of
the archaic words such as thee,
thou, wouldst, cometh, etc., then
the King James Version may be
good for you. Its poetic sound and
stately nature have made it a
favorite for many generations.
New King James Version.
My personal favorite is the New
King James Version (NKJV), and I
use this translation in the pulpit
every Sunday. It is an update of the
old KJV, and uses words like "you”
and "yours" instead of "thee" and
"thou." It is easy to read, and it
follows the wording we've come
accustomed to hearing from the
KJV.
New International
Version. One of the best
translations available according to
accuracy and readability is the New
International Version (NIV). It is a
modern work and has taken
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and thine ears to the words of knowl
edge.
Proverbs 23:12
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Fairgrounds and Agricenter.
When inspecting a restaurant,
Youmons explains that his depart
ment’s efforts are aimed toward
both protecting the consumer and
assisting food service management.
He also added that the
department’s grading system is
comparable to those used in local
schools with scores, in general,
ranging from 90-100 being
excellent, 80-89 being good and 70-
79 being satisfactory.
“We are educators as well as reg
ulators,” Youmons said. “Our goal
is to assist the food service industry
of our county to be the safest pos
sible.”
Youmons also pointed out that
all assessments made by local
health inspectors are made using
standards approved by the state as
well as local ordinances established
by the Houston Board of Health.
hind, according to Hayneville Bap
tist Church Pastor David Fisher,
one of Saturday’s event organizers.
“Mrs. Musselwhite’s family
came to us and asked if we could
host a benefit for her,” the Rev.
Fisher said Thursday afternoon.
“We checked into their situation and
saw that there was a need. All pro
ceeds from this function will be uti
lized by the church to pay medical
bills for Mrs. Musselwhite.”
Rev. Fisher added that as of
Thursday afternoon, some 400 tick
ets for barbecue plates had already
been sold. In advance, tickets are $4
and can be purchased at the Seeds of
Truth Christian Bookstore in Perry.
At the door, they will be $4.50.
advantage of more recent biblical
scholarship that was not available
to the writers of the KJV. The
discovery of the Dead Sea Scrolls is
one example of the advantage
modern scholarship has over its
predecessors, and the NIV reflects
this new knowledge. The NIV was
translated by people across the
world (thus the name
"International"), and it is a solid,
excellent translation of God's word.
Good News Bible. Also
known as Today's English Version
(TEV), this translation's greatest
strength is its easy style of reading.
Words and phrases are written to be
understood easily without
compromising the integrity of the
translation. If you’re looking for a
Bible that reads as easily as a hot
knife cuts through butter, then this
one's for you.
The Living Bible.
Calvary Church invites public to special service
Carroll Thompson will be the
guest speaker at Calvary Church
Friday and Saturday, May 20-21 at
7 p.m each night, and Sunday, May
22 at 10:30 a.m. and 6 p.m.
The public is invited to join the
church family in worship and hear
Brother Thompson's message of
Jesus Christ.
Thompson is the son of a Baptist
minister and at the age of 19 began
his own ministry in rural
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Minor discrepancies have little
effect on the establishment’s final
score, where critical violations-vio
lations such as steam tables or
refrigerators not maintaining proper
temperature or allowing foods to
remain in the danger zone (between
40 and 140 degrees Fahrenheit)-are
given greater weight, because they
represent the greatest hazard,
Youmons said.
“We always work with local
managers to assist and offer advice
as we know the food service indus
try experiences high employee
turnover and training challenges”
Youmons said during an interview
Thursday.
In addition to routine
inspections, Youmons also added
that he and his department offer free
training seminars for any local f<xxl
establishment that requests it.
All food and materials have been
donated by mid-state businesses and
individuals.
Festivities get under way at
noon Saturday with barbecue plates
being served from opening until 5
p.m. Then, starting at 5 p.m., local
talent will entertain guests during a
three-hour praise sing.
Already scheduled to appear are
The Olivers at 5 p.m., Wayne Hol
comb at 7 p.m. and The Good
News Singers at 8 p.m.
Love offerings and food items
will also be accepted.
The public is invited.
For more information, contact
Rev. David Fisher at 987-3747.
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Although not an actual translation,
The Living Bible (TLB) has proved
to be a favorite* of many. The
Living Bible is technically a
paraphrase instead of a translation,
but that does not make ut useless.
My only suggestion would be to
use The Living Bible alongside an
actual translation and not solely by
itself.
Whatever the translation, read
God’s word for it is food for the
soul!
southwestern churches. From there,
he and his wife, Joyce served eight
years as missionaries to Brazil
where they were active in starting
many new churches.
For the past 10 years, he has
taught at Christ For The Nations
and toured worldwide, while
conducting special deliverance
services.
The church is located at 104 Lee
St., Perry.
Laughlin, from 1A
represent them all with a fresh
outlook.”
A native of Warren County,
Reese-Laughlin says she has been
involved in politics since her 1978-
1981 college days at Fort Valley
State and has, in fact, worked on
campaigns for several well-known
local, state and national-level politi
cians, from a number of mayoral,
city council and county
commission candidates to then
State Rep. Robert Ray and U.S.
Congressman Richard Ray.
As for her choice of political
parties, Reese-Laughlin says she
became a Republican in 1984, after
more than eight years as a
Democrat, and has since become
one of the most active Republicans
in Houston County. She was one
of the founders of the
Houslon/Pcach Young Republican
Party and is an active member of
Churches plan activities
for members, community
Houston Lake
Baptist
A special recognition service
will be held Sunday morning, May
15 for WMU and the evening ser
vice will recognize Acteens and
GAs with a reception following.
A week of excited worship
study, recreation and fun at Camp
Houston-Cordele will be held June
13-17. Cost is sls per camper.
The Stewardship Committee
thanks everyone who worked and
helped to make the fish fry a suc
cess.
Other opportunities for the week
include:
, ‘Monday, May 16 at 10:30 a.m.
a Baptist Women's Meeting will be
held at Clydean Bridges’ home.
•Tuesday, May 17 at 7 p.m. a
Brotherhood Sing will be held at
the New Perry Nursing Home,
•Thursday, May 19 at 7 p.m. a
Children's Committee meeting will
be held.
First Baptist
Perry
After the wonderful performance
by the Brewton-Parker College
Choir this week, members will
again be entertained this Sunday,
May 15 at the evening service when
the Children's Choirs of the church
present a the kids' musical "Go, Go
Jonah!"
Senior recognition will be
Sunday, May 29 during the morn
ing worship service. Graduating se
niors should call the church office if
planning to participate in the ser
vice and also provide a recent pho
tograph to put in the Beacon. This
Sunday is the deadline to submit a
photograph.
On Monday, May 16, a Seniors
Outing will be held. Be at the
church at 6 p.m. to go to Richards
restaurant for dinner and then bowl
ing afterward.
Everyone is requested to attend a
GA Recognition Wednesday, May
25 during the 6:45 p.m. worship
service.
Larry Wood announced this week
that plans are being made for a mu
sical entitled God With Us to be
presented during the summer Perry
PraiSing. With a choir of over 200
members from area churches, Tom
Hartley, one of the creators of God
With Us, will serve as guest wor
ship leader. The date will be Sunday
evening, August 28 and more de
tails will be provided later.
Bonaire United
Methodist
The church will be celebrating
its 100th anniversary in September.
A search is being conducted for in
formation on the following former
pastors:
R.A. Edmundson (1895), W.J.
Churchwell (1921), T.B. Kemp
(1934), J.T. Summerford (1935-
37), Edward Ray (1943), James
Holston (1944), Comer Woodall
(1945) and E.G. Hutchings (1947).
Please mail any information
available to: Church Historian,
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the Republican State Committee.
“Actually, I didn’t switch parties
at all, I simply came back home to
the party of Lincoln,” she said,
smiling. “I realized that it is the
Republicans that give pcople-espc
cially minoritics-lhc opportunity
and challenge to remove themselves
from poverty and the lower part of
the ladder, and the opportunity to
share in the history and culture of
mainstream America, not only in
wealth.”
In addition to her interest and in
volvement in politics, Reese-
Laughlin says she will bring much
experience to the commissioner’s
table if elected. She has not only
headed up numerous political cam
paigns, but, since moving to
Warner Robins in 1984, has also
worked as a teacher at the RAFB
Youth Center; served two years as a
school board administrator in
Saturday, May 14,1994 Houston Tmes-Journal
Bonaire UMC, P.O. Box 250,
Bonaire, GA 31005 or call the
church office (923-7317).
Full Gospel
Lighthouse
Everyone is welcome to a Holy
Ghost Spring Revival being held at
the church Sunday, May 15.
Featured evangelist is 14 year
old Rusty Pearson. Services will be
held at 10:30 a.m. and 6 p.m.
The church is located at 1122
Gaines St. below the New Perry
Nursing Home. For more informa
tion, call 987-3126 or 987-2759.
Greater Union
Baptist
The Spirit of Love Gospel Choir
of the Greater Union Baptist
Church will be celebrating their
Annual Choir Anniversary Sunday,
May 15 beginning at 5 p.m.
This joyous occasion will be
held at the church, located at 1006
Marion St., Perry.
The church encourages everyone
to attend.
Crossroads United
Methodist
Baccalaureate is May 22 at
which time high school, college
and graduate school graduates will
be recognized. This will be a time
of great rejoicing with special mu
sic, recognitions and a luncheon
following the service.
It's also time to register for
Camp Dooly to be held July 24-29.
United Methodist Men District
Rally will be held May 26 at the
Dooly Campground at 7 p.m.
Featured speaker will be U.S. Army
Colonel Ben Purcell from
Clarksville. Reservations must be
made by May 17. Cost is $5 and
the church must send in the reserva
tions with one check.
A trip to Warm Springs at lunch
at the Bulloch House Restaurant is
planned in May for the Young at
Heart.
A going away reception for the
Thomason family will be held
Sunday, June 12 from 3-5 p.m. in
the Phelps building. Contact Di
Lanier to help with food or flowers.
Vacation Bible School will be
held at the church July 18-22.
Rehoboth Baptist
Church
The Children's Handbell Choir
from Shirley Hills Baptist in
Warner Robins will be performing
during this Sunday evening's Prayer
and Praise Service. The congrega
tion is looking forward to their
sharing this beautiful form of mu
sic ministry.
The Deacons of the church are
continuing to make plans for
Deacon Family Ministry. They will
be meeting Thursday evening, May
19.
A Book Fair begins Wednesday
night, May 18 through Sunday
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Hancock County; and worked as a
public relations director for Cordova
Square in Warner Robins.
Additionally, she also has expe
rience as the executive director of
the Hancock County Chamber of
Commerce and is currently an ac
tive lobbyist and the owner of her
own marketing consultant business
in Warner Robins.
She and her husband, Robert
Laughlin, a career officer with the
Georgia Department of Corrections,
have four children, Krysllc, 12,
Rosalyn, 7, Robert Marshall, Jr.,
6, and Melinda, 4.
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change for the next meeting.
Hinnant told the board that the
results from the Georgia High
School Graduation Test were back,
night, May 29. New books and
tapes will be displayed and the
church family is encouraged to pur
chase a book or tape to be placed in
the Church Library. These can also
be donated in honor or or in
memory of a loved one. This is an
excellent way to increase the num
ber of bodes and tapes in the church
library while honoring someone
special.
The Women's Ensemble has
been working hard on some new
music for the past few months and
will be presenting a special concert
Sunday evening, May 22. Mark
this date and come and enjoy this
special time of worship and praise
in song.
Perry United
Methodist
The Power and Light Singers, a
ministry of the Wesley Foundation
of the University of Georgia, will
be at the church Sunday, May 15
sharing with youth at 5 p.m and
leading the congregation in worship
at 7 p.m.
A Habitat meeting will be held
at 5 p.m. Sunday for all youth
planning to participate in Habitat
for Humanity in Charleston, S. C.
this summer. Also, youth are asked
to bring $1 to UMYF this week for
Mary, the group's Compassion
International child.
Sign up now for Middle School
Camp and Senior High Camp.
Registration forms are available in
the church office or at UMYF. All
forms are due by Sunday, May 29.
On Thursday, May 19, the
Prime Time Group will go to The
Olive Garden in Macon for supper
and then to the Macon Mall. Make
reservations by next Tuesday at
noon. The group will leave from
the Cross Way and travel by vans at
6 p.m.
Wednesday Bible Study is be
ginning a six week video showing
of "Turn Your Heart Towards
Home." Focused on family, every
one is welcome and encouraged to
attend the 6:30 p.m. meetings in
the church fellowship hall.
Christian Singles
Fellowship
A "Lost in the Fifties" Singles
Dance will be held June 4 at 8 p.m.
at Glenwood Hills UMC, 3357
Rice Mill Rd., Macon.
Cost is $5 per person and
refreshments will be served.
Prizes for best costume will be
awarded and drawings for door prizes
will be held. Music will be pro
vided by D.J. Jim Wells of Jim’s
Mobile Sound.
For more information call
(912)788-0118 or (912)-788-6655.
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Players,
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p.m.) will be made available to
anyone standing by hoping for a
cancellation or no-show.
Reservations from the general
public will begin June 6.
Reservations for Lifetime
Members, Patrons and Season
Ticket Holders will begin June 2.
Call the Perry Players'
Information Line (912) 987-5354
for further information, and to make
reservations.
with Houston County students per
forming better than the state-wide
average. Students must past the test
before they art allowed to graduate.
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