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It takes more than microwave faith to wait on God We live in the day and age where everything is instant, geared towards getting things fast. We can get instant cash 24 hours a day, zip in and out of a store in a flash, have your oil changed in ten minutes or less, a pizza can be delivered to your house in 30 minutes or less. Fast food drive through, instant grits, meals at home no longer have to cook a couple of hours, now that we have the microwave, what home would be without one. I think you get the idea, but this mind-set, this way of living has influenced the way we look at God, the way we pray, the way we attend church (hurry up God I need this prayer answered like yesterday). Our faith in God has become like a microwave, "God fix it fast.” In Heb. 11:1 we see the definition "now faith is the substance of Handling your finances is an important issue In his book, Just Because You're on a Roll Doesn't Mean You're Going Downhill , Robert Schuller tells the humorous story of a wealthy man who died and went to heaven. He and Saint Peter were walking down the golden streets when they came upon a beautiful mansion. "Is this one mine?" asked the man. "No," Saint Peter said, and they continued walking. As they came upon another lovely place, the man said, "This one is great! Is it mine?" Peter answered, "No, this one isn't yours either. Let's just keep walking." The two continued to walk down the streets of gold, passing countless beautiful mansions. "When will we get to mine?" the man inquired impatiently. "Yours is just around the corner,” said Peter. They rounded the corner and came upon a tiny shack. The shutters were falling off, and the windows needed replacing. The Crossroads UMC to honor Thomasons with farewell reception The church family at Crossroads United Methodist Church will host a Farewell Reception honoring the Rev. and Mrs. Phillip Thomason on Sunday afternoon, June 12 from 3-5 p.m. in the Phelps Building social hall. Phillip and Lathel came to Perry The Following Sponsors Support Your Local Church News Houston Times-Joumal P.O. Drawner M Perry, 3A 987-1823 Apply thine heart unto instruction, and thine ears to the words of knowl edge. Proverbs 23:12 Wynn , from ia- A Middle Georgia native and an attorney who was bom and reared in neighboring Macon, Wynn moved to Houston County 25 years ago after spending his high school years in London, England, where his step-father was stationed with the United States Air Force. He married Linda Ward Wynn in 1971 and currently resides in Freeport, from 2A cent freeport exemptions, bringing in raw materials and other goods only as they were needed, with the jobs needed to house the inventory being taken outside the county. Sundquist added that many of the jobs the county was losing were low skilled, labor intensive jobs, the type of jobs that could be filled by local workers who did not have high tech skills. He added that the revenue lost to the city would be made up by new industries coming into the county, and by existing in dustries expanding without being penalized for extra inventory. "I thought that this was a dead issue," said Councilman Bobby Glover. "We need to try to figure out how to do it.” Perry Mayor Jim Worrall said Pastor Jgj Jeff Poole ■L Y New Hope ■i Jl JEW Church of God things hoped for, the evidence of things not seen," substance meaning "a standing under" realize that as a child of God you can have a steadfast faith, because we are under the promises of God even when you don't see God working. He is, hold on to your trust and confidence in the Lord Jesus Christ. Our faith needs to be one of long lasting, not short term. The Prophet Isaiah said in 40:31, "But those who wait on the Lord shall renew their strength; They shall mount up with wings like eagles, they shall run and not be weary, they shall walk and not faint." The word wait means-look for, expect, hope. It takes more than microwave faith to wait on God, but the benefits are what we really need. I m ~ I Rev. John :: | IglFAWaters place hardly looked liveable. The man was puzzled, "You mean this is my place? Why do I get this tiny shack and not one of those beautiful mansions?" Saint Peter looked at the man for a moment and simply said, "Well, I did all I could with what you sent.” People sometimes complain that the church is always asking for money, but how you handle your finances is an important part of the Christian faith. There is a clear, unchanging truth in the Bible that teaches us to support God’s work on this earth with our financial resources. Our gifts should be given generously, regularly, and willingly. Do your finances honor the Lord? Have you supported His work through your giving at a local church? 1 hope you will discover the joy that comes as you give faithfully to support God's work. Try it-you just might like it! by appointment from the Bishop and Cabinet of the South Georgia Conference in June, 1989. During the five years in Perry, Thomason has served as Americus District youth director and as member of the Board of Trustees of Dooly Campground. ''majipT CB&TBank Of ISullJ Middle Georgia Bank of a * n **• Middle Coorgia r.rry - 987-1522 L J Member F.D.I.C. WAYNE MOFmiS U.S. 341 Just North of 1-75 Warner Robins with his family of two sons, Randy Jr., 21, and Scott, 19, and three daughters, Susie, 16, and twins Carrie and Sheri, 18. Upon graduating from high school and returning to Middle Ge orgia, Wynn attended Macon Col lege, after which he spent seven years in the retail business and six years in finance while working his the city needed to work with Houston County to raise the freeport exemption to 100 percent. "We need to work with the county to do it properly," he said. In other business, the city amended the city solid waste ordi nance, eliminating the need to bag grass clippings. James Phillips, Perry sanitation supervisor, said that grass and leaves should be left unbagged at the curbside. He said the city had a vacuum truck, which it used to suck up the grass and leaves and take to the city's composting sites. The council also approved a con tract between the city and the Perry Area Chamber of Commerce for $12,000 for the chamber to provide public relations and industrial rela tions work for the city. Churches plan activities for members, public New Hope Baptist The church is presenting a week of Vacation Bible School which fo cuses on the theme "Come to the Party, Celebrate Jesus". Each day’s session will empha size on celebration events from the Life of Jesus. Kids, teens and adults alike can celebrate Jesus at New Hope Baptist beginning Monday, June 13 through Friday, June 17 from 6-9 p.m. Rev. Dennis Harden and Sisters Bernice Norwood and Cassandra Cassie invite the public "come to the Party, Celebrate Jesus". The church is located on W.F. Ragin Drive in Perry. First Freewill Baptist The public is invited to an old time revival June 13-17 featuring Evangelist Bro. Richard McFadden. Services begin at 7:30 p.m. each evening and will feature special singing. The church is located on Brady Drive in Warner Robins. Andrew United Methodist Sunday, June 12 will be a day of celebration for the family of AUMC with an outdoor 11 a.m. worship service in the pecan grove. An old fashioned picnic basket lunch will immediately follow the service. The congregation invites members of the community to come and fellowship with us. In the past two years, the church has grown by leaps and bounds from a very small congregation to an active congregation that reaches from one end of the county to the other. The church is excited about the Christian experiences at Andrew and want to share with those looking for a church to be a part of. Construction in Phase I begins this month. Church activities for the week include the Methodist Youth Group meeting Saturday at the church; early morning worship Sunday at 8:30 a.m.; UMM at 9:15 a.m.; and Sunday School for all ages at 9:45 a.m. Nursery provided for all ser vices. A new adult Sundav School Working closely with her hus band, Lathel has been the director of the church's youth program and has been a much sought after Bible teacher. The Thomasons have a son, Jason, who lives in Atlanta. Rev. Thomason has chosen to leave the active pastorate for further way through law school. He graduated in the top 25 per cent of his class with a Bachelor of Arts Degree from Mercer University and later received a Juris Doctor Degree from Mercer’s Walter F. George School of Law. He was even included in Who’s Who Among American Law Students and has had a law practice in Houston County for the past five years with offices in Warner Robins. Outside of the business world, Wynn says he enjoys spending time with his family. They are all mem bers of Green Acres Baptist Church in Warner Robins, where Wynn, himself, has served many years as a Sunday School teacher. Additionally, he says he has de voted much of his time to develop ing and guiding youth activities and has coached both youth softball and basketball. He currently serves as the Parliamentarian of the Houston County Chapter of the Democratic Party of Georgia and is also a member of the Warner Robins Chamber of Commerce. He is a two-year contributor to the Robins Air Force Base 21st Century Partnership and says that, among the many other issues listed on his campaign platform, as a county commissioner, he “will do everything possible to protect the class will begin June 19 with study on "What it means to be a disciple of Christ as a Methodist in the 21st century". A tent has been erected to accommodate this new class. At the South Georgia Annual Conference at Wesleyan College on June 13 at 8 p.m. the church's pas tor, Rev. Gene Bates, will receive his elders orders in an ordination service and be received into full connection to the annual confer ence. On Wednesday, June 15 at 5:30 p.m. a* Mulberry Street UMC, Macon, Andrew will be rec ognized for being the church of the year for the Macon District. 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. Summcrford (1935- 37), Edward Ray (1943), James Holston (1944), Comer Woodall (1945) and E.G. Hutchings (1947). 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 Sign up now for Youth Camp and remember permission slips and sls are needed 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: •Children's Super Saturday trip t High Falls State Park Saturday, June 11. The buses will be loaded at 8:30 a.m. and the group will re turn around 5 p.m. •Southern Baptist Convention in education. On September 1, he will be affiliated with Emory University Hospital's Clinical Pastoral Education Program dealing with persons in crisis. During the summer, he will direct the youth activities at Zoar United Methodist Church also to serve as the Director H THE BANK OF PERRY 987-2554 Member F.D.I.C. IMfoforspoitSy^™ 2o Where Everybody Turns For Rac/ngt To Subscribe Cali: (912) 987 7224 future” of the base. Other promises included on his platform are to work aggressively to create new jobs in the county; to support lower taxes for senior citi zens; and to work for an improved transportation system including the paving of unpaved roads, the exten sion of Russell Parkway to Inter state 75, the four-laning of Houston Lake Road from Perry to Warner Robins, the initiation of a north south road between Russell Park way and Feagin Mill Road to reduce the traffic on Moody and Houston Lake Roads, and the four-laning and completion of the Golden Isle Parkway. Other promises on his platform are: to cooperate with the local sheriff’s department and district attorney’s office to work for a safer Houston County; to support and provide equal representation for all citizens; to work to improve the water system; and a commitment to • good management of county money providing citizens the most services for the least cost. The first round of the elections comes on July 19 with the General Primary Elections during which voters will one candidate from each of the Republican and Democratic parties. Saturday, June 11,1994 Houston Times -Journal- Orlando, FI. is June 13-17. •WUM meets Tuesday, June 14 at 7 p.m. First Baptist Perry A reception will be held in the Fellowship Hall to celebrate Mrs. J. Frank (Exie) Rozar's 90th birth day on Sunday, June 19 from 2-4 p.m. Congratulations to Robert and Patti Cordova upon the birth of their son, Rendell Oren (Orry). Proud grandparents arc Ann and Mitchell Taylor and Sarah Cordova. Summer will be an exciting time for the children of the church. Activities planned include trips to Zoo Atlanta, Crystal Lake, Stone Mountain and much more. Parents are needed to help with transporta tion and as chaperones. Please con tact Becky to volunteer. Stand 4 Him Summer '94 has officially kicked off. This Saturday at 7 a.m. 24 students and seven adults will take off for Orlando, Fla. as World Changers. This group will join eight other church in do ing renovation work in low income housing projects. The church membership is in vited to the June 11 wedding cere mony for Jennifer Alisha Brooks and Keith L-oe Beck. The wedding will be held at the church at 2 p.m. Members are encouraged to give blood on June 14 at CB&T Bank or on June 20 at Perry Hospital. Each drive begins at noon and lasts until 5:30 p.m. Other opportunities for the week: •Sunday School weekly workers meeting will be held Wednesday at 6 p.m. •Weekly visitation is Monday at 6:30 p.m. Perry United Methodist As several adults and youth leave this Sunday to participate in Habitat for Humanity in Charleston, S.C., the church family is requested to remember the group in their prayers. For a whole week, the group will travel, work, minister and live together. Look for a report on the trip in next week's of Christian Education. Thomason has been actively in volved with the Perry Players hav ing leads in several of the Players' productions. He has also been cast in Macon Little Theater produc tions. Kellwood Outlet Store 202 Kellwood Drive Perry Peachstate Cable TV P.O. Box 1198 PO X V Perr 7’ G, t * 31069-1198 Budget, from 1A Houston Lake Road to U.S. 341 South. The six largest expenditures in the 1995 budget are in the Perry Police Department, Street Department, Sanitation Department, Fire Department, ad ministration and Recreation Department. The Perry Police Department will receive $1.6 million in the new budget, an increase of seven percent over the 1994 budget. Included in the budget are two po lice cars. Moore noted that the city normally purchases four new police vehicles each year. The street department will re ceive $960,000 in 1995, down $329,000 from 1994. The decrease is primarily due to several com pleted projects in 1994. The sanitation department will see its budget increase by 10 per cent, the largest increase in the gen eral fund budget, to $776,000. Included in the 1995 budget is $72,000 for new vehicles. Perry will spend $36,000 more for fire protection in 1995 than it did in 1994, an eight percent in crease. Included in the $471,000 budget are a new base radio station, 10 sets of firefighter bunker gear and a new rabbit tool to excavate people from wrecked vehicles. i Messenger. The group leaves from behind the Cross Way Sunday at 1 p.m. and will return Saturday, June 18 around 2 p.m. Youth can sign up now for mid dle school and senior high camps to be held in July. Registration forms are available in the church office. Wally Shaw will be taking over for Chris Murrell this week since he and 47 Prime Timers will be leaving Saturday morning for a five day cruise to the Mexican Caribbean. Please keep this group in your thoughts and prayers as they travel. Also, congratulations to Shaw for being selected Teacher of the Year at Houston County High Rehoboth Baptist Church The Children's Department is having a picnic at Rozar Park Saturday, June 18, beginning at 10:30 a.m. Children in grades one through six are invited to come and enjoy a time of fun and games as well as lots of good food. Also on June 18, the Pre-school Department is having a special time of "Fun in the Sun" from 11 a.m. until 12:30 p.m for Pre-schoolers only. Parents, this is an opportu nity for you to leave you pre schooler in good hands for an hour and and a half and for them to enjoy some water fun, games and a pic nic. (Children are encouraged to wear their swimsuits.) Three couples from the church will be travelling to Orlando, Fla., next week as Messengers to the Southern Baptist Convention. They are Mr. and Mrs. Wood Rush, Mr. and Mrs. Curtis Fountain and Rev. and Mrs. John Waters. The dates of SBC are June 13-16. Women's Aglow Willie Mae Wesley will be the speaker for Perry Women’s Aglow on Saturday, June 18, at the County Extension Building meeting at 10 a.m. Our chapter has a Bible Study at the New Perry Hotel on the first Tuesday of each month. Etah Garcia will be the teacher. For more information call 987-1393 or 987-4977. Friends from the community are invited to join the Crossroads church family in bidding the Thomasons farewell at the reception on June 12. The services on June 19 will be the final ones for this parsonage family at Crossroads. City administration, not count ing the mayor's salary, will go up six percent to $429,000. Mayor Jim Worrall will see his salary de creased S3OB to $21,012 from $21,320. The Perry Parks and Recreation Department will see its budget slashed by two-thirds. In 1994, the department received just over $1 million. In 1995, the department will receive $333,000. Most of the savings in the parks and recreation budget will come with the completion of the Community Center at Rozar Park for which $762,000 was budgeted in the 1994 budget In 1995, Perry will spend $35,100 to build a large (1,440 square feet) and small (800 square feet) picnic shelter at Rozar Park next to the lakes. The city will re ceive a $12,500 grant from the Georgia Department of Natural Resources and an SB,OOO donation to help in constructing the two pic nic shelters. Also included in the 1995 budget is a three percent across-the-board salary increase for city workers. "This year," said Moore, "the same as in the past, for budget purposes, is going to be a tough one." Page 3A