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ft BSHM _ • |K c "t IIh^HE' ' £JBy ' *BHj ■** .d’ BL '“ -C --,%! ,^ v - ■^ mu "M X~ ■' ’ Br” *#-- \--*i\%r dIH SBk^B^m^ piF ■ p^^jf Twenty seven Meadowdale students graduated from the Perry center recently. Parents and other family members attended the program entitled "Oh The Places You’ll Go!" Meadowdale attendants graduate from local center By PAULINE LEWIS Staff Writer Twenty-seven excited Meadowdale Learning Center students and their parents, grandparents, aunts and un cles gathered at the center on Houston Lake Road Wednesday morning for graduation exercises. The occasion also marked the fourth anniversary of the operation of the center. The program was entitled "Oh, The Places You’ll Go!" Ms. Chandra welcomed the large group of visitors and read a story by Dr. Seuss about choices. Some of the children, dressed in costumes representing their chosen occupations when they grow up came out to the microphone one at the time, told their name, age and their choice for a vocation. The graduation procession sang "It’s Time To Go To School" and "Off To Kindergarten", accompanied by Ms. Brenda Long on the auto harp. The poem "Growing Up" was read and a diploma given to each child as they marched up front. This was the largest group to "graduate" from Meadowdale. The Class of 1993-1994 included the following children: Perry United Methodist This Sunday evening the church will hold a joint service with Crossroads UMC. Preaching will be Rev. Philip Thomason and there will be special music by joint choirs. The church will celebrate The Lord's Supper Sunday morning. The church welcomes its newest members, Lawrence and Adrienne Walker. Their sons, Ben and Cody, have become preparatory members. Adventure Club Family Picnic will be held at Rozar Park today from 4-7 p.m. Everyone is encour aged to come an bring a favorite dish-hot dogs will be provided. Sunday School Welcome Corps begins this Sunday. Each month an adult Sunday School class will pro vide two greeters to welcome and escort guests and visitors of all ages to a Sunday School class. Opportunities for the week in clude an Administrative Board Meeting at 8 p.m. June 5 in the Men's Bible Room and an Evangelism Committee Meeting at 7 p.m. June 7 in the Conference Room. First Baptist Perry Summer will be an exciting time of service and praise for mem bers of the church with many activ ities planned fr the family including Vacation bible School, Perry PraiSing, students activities, con certs, Church league Softball, preschool and children activities, a The Following Sponsors Support Your Local Church News Houston Times-Journal P.O. Drawner M Perry, GA 987-1823 Apply thine heart unto instruction, and thine ears to the words of knowl edge. Proverbs 23:12 Kati Andrews, Caitlin Burch, Dallas Carter, Arielle Daniel, Ashley Daniel, Tamara Daughtry, Tripp Donegan, Jason Fandry, Cris Greer and Robert Irwin. Also, Sam Johnson, Dian Luong, Samantha Maurer, Keocca Napier, Brad Oliver, Brandon Padgett, Keoshu Crowe resigns from Weyerhaeuser Co. Weyerhaeuser Company announced that John B. Crowe, Vice President and Site Manager of Weyerhaeuser's Flint River Plant near Oglethorpe has resigned to join Parsons and Whittemore Incorporated effective June 20, 1994. Mr. Crowe will fill the role of Vice President and Mill Manager of Parsons and Whittemore’s Alabama River Pulp Company and the Alabama Pine Pulp Company The process for naming a new Vice President/Site Manager at the Flint River Plant is under development. Until that process is completed, Mr. Sam Hamilton, Churches plan activities for members, community Fourth of July picnic and World Changers. Preschool children, birth to four years old, will continue to meet for Mission Friends during summer each Wednesday at 6:45 p.m. For older students, Stand 4 Him Summer '94 will kick off Sunday night at Greg and Annolene White's following the evening service. Also during the week will be following activities: Junior High Jam, a day trip to Jekyll Island will be Tuesday, June 7; The Ultimate Challenge will be held Wednesday, June 8 at 6:45 p.m. in the fellow ship hall; Senior High Core Group will meet Thursday, June 9 at Greg and Kathy Harold's; and on Saturday, June 11 will be World Changers in Orlando, Fla. Sixth graders and their parents are invited to a welcome to the Student Ministry to be be held Sunday at 5:30 p.m. The Lord's Supper will be ob served during the Sunday morning service. The church will be hosting a 25th wedding anniversary reception for John and Diana Yarbrough n Sunday, June 5 from 3-4:30 p.m. Andrew United Methodist This Sunday is "Food Basket Sunday". Please remember to bring non-perishable goods for the Loaves & Fishes Mission. Early morning services will be conducted by Mrs. Jennifer Weeks at 8:30 a.m. Following will be the United Methodist Men meeting at 9:15 Passmore, Holly Ann Pike, Josyhua Pimentel, Jeremy Rowland, June Schmidlkofer, Jeremy Simpson, Anna Smith, Shanquatia Spivey, Robby Taylor, Chelsea Tyner and Amanda Woodard. Flint River Group Manager, will assume the duties as interim Site Manager. Both manufacturing and lands and timber organizations will report to Mr. Hamilton until a successor is selected. The Flint River Plant manufactures the absorbent lining for use in disposable diapers. Employing over 500 middle Georgia residents, the plant contributes over $95 million ; annually to the Georgia economy through payroll, and the purchase of raw materials, services and supplies. a.m., Sunday School for all ages at 9:45 a.m. and the 11 a.m. worship service led by Rev. Gene Bates. Being the first Sunday of the month, communion will be offered at both services. Methodist Youth Fellowship will meet at 5:30 p.m. on Sunday for a cookout at the Bates' residence. On Sunday, June 12, an Old Fashioned Dinner on the Grounds is planned immediately following the morning worship service. Everyone is asked to prepare and bring basket lunches to share, and to invite a friend or neighbor. An Andrew Bible Experience (also known as Vacation Bible School) is planned for the entire day of June 25 for ages three and up. Participants are asked to bring a sack lunch: drinks will be provided, bible study, crafts, singing, recre ational activities and eating are on the agenda. The UMM will prepare a supper for the entire group at the end of the day. For details, please call 987-7934. 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). MPi|n CB&T Bank Of UaUNlf Middle Georgia Bank of 916 Maln st - Middle Georgia p.rry - 987 1522 k . Member F.D.I.C. WAYNE MOFimS u 341 Just North °f 1*75 1 - - Students from Perry schools named to Honor Roll list Kings Chapel Elementary School Honor Roll Fourth Grade: Amanda Hamsley, Shelly Hayes, Josh Rackley, Jennifer Sweat, and Jesse Weekley. Fifth Grade: Bethany Cooper, Jessica Frame, Paul Jones, Katie McCollum, Chasity Odom, and Erika Ryberg. Kings Chapel Elementary School Honorable Mention Fourth Grade: Gray Brantley, Josh Butterworth, Emily Cawthon, Brian Hayes, Bridgette Merritt, and Christina Moore. Fifth Grade: Laura Barnes, Lisa Carrier, Anthony Downing, Elizabeth Musick, Angela Pope, Stephanie Stocks, Julee Todd, and Parkeith Zeigler. Morningside Elementary Honor Roll Fourth Grade: Patrick Durkee, Stacy Gray, Ashley Griffin, Greg Ingram, Yatoria Lawson, Britni Roeder, Sharon Simon, Lauren Stanley, Jamie Wood Fifth Grade: Jeana Browning, Njchole Hennings, Megan Gibson, Latonia Gilbert, Zach Keebaugh, Sherry Nipper Morningside Elementary Honorable Mention Fourth Grade: Bill Flournoy, Daniel Gonzalez, Tashika Laramore, Asia Searcy, Chandra Sparks, Teca Askew, Ashley McGuire, Kathy McLaughlin, Daniel Huff Fifth Grade: Jason Hosey, Yetavya Kelly, Brandon Trout, Billy Gill, Janel Mathis, Boudre Thomas, Michael Bracewell, Rebecca George, Dana Harrison, Sheena Hill, Erin Simpson, Kiki Woodard, Jessica Zell Perry Elementary School Honor Roll Fourth Grade: Hasean Siu, Brandon Dueitt, Chad Alligood, Randall Loggins, Michael Whitten Fifth Grade: Josh Crockett, Philip Gentry, Courtney Thrift, Coby Willard, Shekinna Williams, Ramon Foster, Vivian Siu, Wade Franklin, Cory Emerson, James Price Perry Elementary School Honorable Mention Fourth Grade: Paige Brown, Ryan Crowe, Lindsay Johnson, Robert Jones, Staisha Leskovar, Spencer Please mail any information available to: Church Historian, Bonaire UMC, P.O. Box 250, Bonaire, GA 31005 or call the church office (923-7317). Houston Lake Baptist Betty Moni will be in concert at the church June 8 at 7 p.m. A special graduating service will be held this Sunday at 7 p./m. A reception will follow in the fellow ship hall. Two new classes begin this Sunday, Experiencing God and Discipleship Prayer Life. The church needs an adult (or couple) to care for children ages four to 10 on Wednesday nights during adult choir practice, 8-9 p.m. Anyone interested should contact Linda Gainous. Youth camp is only two weeks away. Sign up now and remember permission slips and sls are needed as soon as possible (no later than Sunday, June 12). Deacon election will be con ducted Wednesday, June 15. Four vacancies must be filled and the candidates recommended are Willard Parker, Curtis Rinehart, Bill Chambers, Ken Kennedy and Mike McMillan. A profile of these men and a personal testimony from each will be presented in the Sunday morning service June 12. Other opportunities for the week include: •Youth end of school party will be held at the church Saturday, June M THE BANK OF PERRY 987-2554 Member F.D.I.C. Motorsports IVeelc/y Where Everybody Turns For Rac/ngf To Subscribe Call: (912) 987-7224 Saturday, June 4,1994 Houston Times -Journal - Shugart, Matthew Knight, Tiffany Wright, Jon David Kennedy, Crystal Greene, Yvette Jones, Scott Leonard Fifth Grade: Tyronn Lane, Candace Ballentine, Sammy Calloway, Kellan Graham, Angel Lawton Tucker Elementary School Honor Roll Fourth grade: Natalie Burnette, Quemeka McGhee, Jimmy Pund, Sarah Register, Stephen Scott, Nikki Thompson, Anne Adams, lan Jenkins, Molly McKinley, Brian Wells, Amy Harris. Fifth grade: Lindsey Brown, Corey Burdeshaw, Cindy Jackson, Bristy Meads, Amy Passinault, Randi Taylor, Tommy Willard, Tiffany Harris, Mark Hulbert, Staci Molleson, Ronald Ragin, Shane Thompson, Danny Deal, Amanda Matthews, Stephen Boss, Koren Brown, Quentin Crane, Jessica Felt. Tucker Elementary School Honorable Mention Fourth grade: Jennifer Harris, Alicia Lassiter, Jonathan Steele, Robert Warren, Brent Hartley. Fifth grade: Derek Register, Chontarous King, Tequila Jackson, Rashada McGhee, Cody Allen, Headier Ballard. Perry Middle School Honor Roll Sixth Grade: Megan Boyd, Jonathan Bullard, Magdalyn Clarington, Caroline Compton, Lianne Heller, Micha Froehlich, Carrie Midkiff, Lynell Pfleegor, Nick Saul, Heather Sokinas, Megan Strandburg, Heather Toliver, Brittany Waldrip, Chutney Walton, Lashonda Watts, Kelsey Woddail, Lisa Vandenhecke, Taryn Burch, Angela Davis, Kevin Davis, Matt Glaser, Leonard Green, Joey Parker, Konondra Rumph, Stacee Stewart, Jennifer Stuckey, Mark Stephens, Nicole, Koeltzow, Rick Lawley, Rusty Lemley, Matthew Hulbert, Stephanie Kilbum, Lauren Mason, Morris Clarington, Ryan Emerson, Jeremy Gray, Jason Harper, Matt Ramey, Dave Smith, Michael Walenceus, Clay Zielinski. Seventh Grade: Josh Graham, Kit Kitchens, Brandon Pfleegor, Daniel Soderberg, Ayanna Harris, Kenetria Johnson, Megan Noel, Matthew 4 at 6:30 p.m. •Youth Prayer Breakfast will be held at Burger King Tuesday, June 7 at 9 a.m. •Brotherhood meets Tuesday, June 7 at 7 p.m. United Pentecostal Church The church extends an invitation to the public to attend their annual yard and bake sale Saturday, June 4 from 9 a.m. until 2 p.m. Available will be household and baby items, tools, clothing, fresh baked cakes, cookies and brownies and much more. All proceeds will go the church's building fund. The church is located at 2334 Highway 4IS. in Perry. Crossroads United Methodist 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 youth department is plan ning a youth retreat at Lake Guntersville, Ala., from July 19- 22. The church family has been very generous in assisting the Kellwood Outlet Store 202 Kell-wood Drive Perry m Peachstate Cable TV C P.O. Box 1198 xv Pe "*- °»- 7. 31069-1198 Pihlblad, Clay Talton, Dontarrious Thomas, Elijah Wellborn, Don Weller, Margie Wise, Melissa Santos, Ben Shelnutt Eighth Grade: April Fendley, Shannon Lanier, Stephany Meyer, Stephanie Smith, Dana Wright Perry Middle School Honorable Mention Sixth Grade: Blair Anderson, Mischelle Anhalt, Kris Asbury, Robert Bearden, Duran Billings, Kendra Dobbs, Miranda Garren, Samantha Smith, Lauren Summers, Melissa Summerville, Draper Walker, Kim Williams, Amber Harris, Antoinette Jones, Carla Mims, Charles Armstrong, Bridgett Harvey, Cristen Reagan, Christopher Mitchell, Erica Williamson, Courtney Bell, Jenny Borden, Melanie Boyst, Jason Daugherty, Melissa Dunn, Jennifer Hamm, Bemessa Rawls, Shuntina Rogers, Heather Whiddon, A.B. Woods Seventh Grade: Amanda Clay, Josh Collier, Tami Gatlyn, Micah McClintic, Wil Rundles, Todd Sayre, Brandon Spainhour, David Talley, Lee Weldy, Kristy O'Neal, Lance Arrington, Laquita Brown, Dana Collier, Jessica Edes, Kelly Lowe, Tiffany Powers, Miranda Ryberg, Joe Todd, Cassidy Rawls, David Swain Eighth Grade: John Brewer, Lindsey Ethridge, Brian Ramey, Jessica White, Michael Marshall, Seth Moon, Kevin Anderson, Richard Kilbum, Shannon Lemley, Chris Lindsey, Emily Noel, Jennifer Rood, Jessica Nolen, Wade Stewart, Kim Sturgeon MGTIGED graduation will be held on July 30 GED graduation for all Middle Georgia Technical Institute students will be held on July 30. The school is presently looking for ail former students who passed their GED tests from July, 1993 through June 17, 1994. To participate in the ceremony, please contact the center where you attended classes or call the Adult Litercy Department of Middle Georgia Technical Institute at 929- 6851 or 1-800-474-1031. youth through donations to help offset the expenses of this trip. In exchange, the youth sponsored a "Parent’s Night Out" in April and provided cakes, cookies and muffins to the church members last Sunday morning following the morning worship service. The Phase II Steering Committee continues to work to wards the planning of the church's second building. At this point in the planning, the committee is sending their preliminary drawings to an architect at the southern Baptist Sunday School Board in Nashville, Tenn. He will review the drawings and offer his suggestions for any changes, as well as his pro jections for the cost of the project. The Nominating Committee has begun seeking workers and leaders to fill positions for committees, Sunday School classes and other leadership roles for the new church year. This is a difficult undertaking and the members of the committee are prayerfully seeking God's leader ship as they begin this process. 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 re freshments 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. Page 3A