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First Baptist Perry Members, mark your calendars— the annual church-wide picnic will be held Sunday, July 3. A Singles Getaway is planned for Friday and Saturday, June 24- 25. See Larry for details. Trail of Tears, the church's Vacation Bible School, will be held July 18-22 from 6-8:30 p.m. each evening. As the World Changers '94 re turn home from Orlando today, sev eral youth activities are planned for the coming week including: •A..C.T.S. at 6:15 p.m. Sunday, June 19. •Junior High Jam for ninth through 12th graders at Crystal Lake on Tuesday, June 21. Cost is $7 plus snack money. The group will leave at 9 a.m. Sign up in Sunday School. •The Ultimate Challenge is Wednesday, June 22 at 6:45 p.m. in the Fellowship Hall. •Senior High Core Group will meet Thursday, June 23 at 7 p.m at Greg and Donna Brooks' home. •Strategy Day will be held Saturday, June 25 from 8 a.m. until noon. Lugnuts and Adult Advisory Council members should attend. Loaves and Fishes serves over 1,000 in eight month After 8 months in service to the community, the Board of Directors of Loaves and Fishes of South Houston County wants to share the statistics accumulated and related to the work done in this time frame. A total of 334 families were served which consisted of 1031 individuals. The families served were made of these age groups-24 percent over age 60; 55 percent fell in the 5-18 age group; 26 percent under under 5 years of age. A further breakdown shows that 9 percent of the individuals served were over age 60; 36 percent of the individuals served were between 5- 18 years old; and 13 percent under Houston Lake Baptist will hold Vacation Bible School That’s the theme for this year’s Vacation Bible School program planned at Houston Lake Baptist Church July 11-15. Open to all children ages three through those who have just com The Following Sponsors Support Your Local Church News Houston Times-Journal P.O. Drawner M Perry, GA 987-1823 Dry-Foam CARPET CARE COMMERICAL n „ „ n RESIDENTIAL & iijjhoLikruj CUaning Benny Hamsley - (912) 988-4028 Appeals judge seeking re-election visits Perry BY BRENDA THOMPSON Staff Writer Judge J.D. Smith of Gainesville, a candidate for a full term on the Georgia Court of Appeals, brought his campaign to Perry Tuesday afternoon. Accompanying him to the Hous ton County Courthouse was local attorney Billy Jerles. “I’m visiting as many counties as I can,” Judge Smith said as he shook the hands of the many voters Jerles introduced him to. “Next week, I’ll be in Carrollton, Macon, Columbus and Athens.” Appointed by Governor Zell Miller in May 1993, Judge Smith has spent the past 13 months serv ing on the Georgia Court of Ap peals. The upcoming July 19 non partisan primary will be the first leg of his race for a first full term on the court. He is being opposed by Sonja Salo, an Atlanta attorney. Before his appointment to the Georgia Appellate Court, Judge Smith was Chief Judge of the Su perior Courts of the Northeastern Judicial Circuit. He won election to the superior court bench in 1984, took office on January 1, 1985 and was re-elected without opposition in 1988 and 1992. In commenting on his election campaign, Judge Smith said, “I first became a superior court judge by winning a contested election ten years ago, and I’m convinced that experience made me a better trial judge, more sensitive to the needs and concerns of the people I served. Churches plan activities for members, community •S.N.A.C. will be held Sunday, June 26. Junior High students will meet at Jan Calhoun's home and Senior High students will meet at Ty and Deanna Sturgeon's home. Upcoming children's activities include •A pool party for students in grades four through six will be held June 16 at the Long's beginning at 11 a.m. •First through third grades will go to Zoo Atlanta on June 20. •Four and five year olds will go to American Adventures on June 23. •First through sixth graders will go to Crystal Lake on June 25. Be sure to sign up no later than Wednesday, June 22. Crossroads United Methodist The church welcomes their new pastor and family, Rev. David Carter, his wife Cindy and their son Brad. Rev. Carter will bring the morn ing message on June 26. Following the service, a welcome luncheon, is planned in their honor. Vacation Bible School will be held at the church from 9 a.m. until 5 years old. These families were served 836 times, an average of 2.5 times each. Approximately half of the families sought help only once during the 8 months period. The statistics were compiled by board member, Ellen Evans. The Board of Directors of Loaves and Fishes wishes to thank everyone, individuals and groups, for the support given through donations of food and money during these first months of operations. Volunteers to work at the twice weekly openings on Monday and Thursdays from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. pleted sixth grade, the church’s five daily VBS sessions will begin at 9 a.m. and conclude at noon. Activities will include songs, crafts, Bible stories, mission sto 1 spy ml j wuFWjm Kapm Tt Left to right: Perry attorney Billy Jerles accompanied Georgia Court of Appeals candidate J.D. Smith of Galnsvllle and his wife, Flo Crlss Smith, this past week on a special meet-the voters trip to the Houston County Court House. I’m equally convinced that the expe rience of a state-wide election campaign will make me a better appellate judge.” Judge Smith is a dean’s list graduate of the University of Georgia School of Law, where he received a Juris Doctor in 1972 and also served as the associate editor for The Georgia l siui Review, He also holds a Bachelor of Arts noon July 18-22. This year’s theme is "Come to the party, Celebrate Jesus". As a kick-off for VBS, the children’s choir from Centerville UMC will present a musical at Crossroads Sunday, July 17 at 6 p.m. Houston Lake Baptist Thanks to all who made one time donations or pledged regular commitments to Brick-A-Day at the fish fry held recently. Those children who have just finished kindergarten are invited to join the Children’s Choir which meets at 5:30 p.m. each Sunday. Welcome to the church's newest members. They are: Tom Eck and Trisha Eck of Warner Robins; Rebecca Wilson, Joe Phillips, Angela Walton, and Sylvia and Ben King of Perry. There will be not Adult Choir practice Wednesday, June 15 or Youth Choir practice Sunday, June 19. Trail of Treasures, is the theme for Vacation Bible School at the church. Children three years old through sixth grade are encouraged to attend VBS which will be held from 9 a.m. until noon July 11-15. are needed. Shoppers are needed to take advantage of the Kroger food certificates which will return monev to the Loaves and Fishes account. Always donations of food can be used. If you would like information about Loaves and Fishes, call Emily Montgomery at 987-2369 or 987-3721; Aileen Harden at 987- 3434; or Alvalyn Pope at 987- 0219. Ellen Evans heads the organization's speaker bureau. Call her at 987-5047 if your group would like a program on the work of Loaves and Fishes of South Houston County. ries, recreation, laughter and much more. For more information, call Stephanie McMillian, Houston Lake Baptist Vacation Bible School Director, at 987-7507. nrmn CB&T Bank Of mUhIJ Middle Georgia Bank of 916 Maln st - Middle Georgia p.rry - 987-1522 , J Member F.D.I.C. WAYNE MORRIS U.S. 341 Just North of I-75 Degree in economics from the Uni versity of Florida and a Master of Laws in Taxation degree from the Emory University School of Law. He was the first law assistant to the Honorable William B. Gunter, Justice of the Georgia Supreme Court and operated a private practice law firm in Gainesville for more than 12 years before becoming a A Saturday Sign-up Carnival for VBS will be held July 9 from 9:30 a.m. until noon. VBS T-shirts ware available for $4.75 each. Orders can be placed with Stephanie McMillan. Rehoboth Baptist Church The congregation will honor fa thers at this Sunday morning's wor ship service by recognizing them during the service and giving them a special gift. Also, the Youth Department will be offering baked goods fol lowing the morning worship ser vice. This will be a great opportu nity to choose a special dessert to take home to that "extra special" fa ther while assisting the youth in raising funds for their Summer Retreat. Kids don't forget the children's Sunday School Department Picnic at Rozar Park from 10:30 a.m. un til 1:30 p.m.. There will be lots of games, fun and good food. The Preschoolers are invited to the church today from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p./m. for some "fun in the Sun". This is a "kids only" event. Parents drop your preschooler off and enjoy a nice leisurely lunch or jL - M. \jß w vhhYi W : ,-*r ■ 4J Bumßl In j a y m 'Jesus Shows Me the Way' A total of 66 children attended Vacation Bible School at Kings Chapel C.M.E. Church In Perry this past week. The theme of the program this year was "Jesus Shows Me The Way". Staff members at this year's VBS Included: Director Alfreda F. Hall; Refreshment Directors Nutrlna Whitehurst and Marjorie Norwood; Transportation Directors Bro. Clarence Norwood and Tony Hall; Art Director Marvin Hill; Preschool Teacher Eula Fluellen; Primary Teachers Lillian Solomon and Annie Reynolds; Junior Teacher Denise Fluellen; Young Adults Teachers Thelma McCoy and Tony Hall; Sunday School Superintendent Tony Hall; Director Christian Education Vivian Calnon. Rev. Willie Barber Is Pastor at Kings Chapel C.M.E. Subscribe Today - Call 987-1823 jpl THE BANK OF PERRY . 987-2554 Member F.D.I.C. MotorsportsA***^* LwwWlVeek/v Where Everybody Turns For Racing! To Subscribe Call: (912) 987-7224 judge. He is a member and past president of the Gainesville-North eastern Circuit Bar Association as well as a member of the Atlanta Bar Association, the State Bar of Georgia and the American Bar As sociation. Accompanying him on his cam paign trip to Perry was his wife of 18 years, Flo Criss Smith. Saturday, June 18,1954 Houston Times -Journal- some quiet shopping while your child has loads of good fun. There will be some water play and the Preschool staff requests that your child wear a swimsuit. Perry United Methodist Vacation Bible School will be held at the church for children three years old through the sixth grade on June 20-24 from 9-11:30 a.m. each day. Monday will be Penny Day at VBS, so remember to bring pennies for a special offering. Rev. Larry Roberts will be preaching at the church this Sunday. While at PUMC he will accept a $2,300 donation for the Methodist Children's Home from the Christadelphian Class. There will be no evening wor ship this Sunday. The time is at hand to sign up to volunteer for Habitat for Humanity's Perry project. Anyone interested can stop by the office to pick up a sign-up sheet. Also, sheets will be placed at the Main Street entrance hall Sunday. Make plans to reserve Sunday, July 3 on your calendars for a day of fun and worship at the Kellwood Outlet Store 202 Kellwood Drive Perry Peachstate Cable TV P.O. Box 1198 PCTV Pe "7’°«- 31069-1198 l -J T-shirts, from 1A Baskin Robbins, Watson-Hunt Funeral Home, Hamby Automotive Network, Cary Baxter C.P.A. and Graphic Express, consisted of approximately 150 shirts and were totally sold old just days after they hit the streets. The second batch, which was paid for from the sale of the first shirts, has been available at Hilderbrand's for less than one week and already half are gone. All of the T-shirts are being of fered to the public at cost. Medium through extra large sizes are available at the nominal charge of $6 each. All proceeds will be used to purchase additional shirts, with the project continuing until interest dwindles, Sgt. Parker says. The shirts are gray with blue writing and art work. The front of the shirts carry a slogan which is a take off from the ever-popular Nike “Just Do It” commercials. “Just hook it. Just wrap it. Just click it. Just snap it. Just clasp it. Just belt it . . .Just Computer group to meet June 20 The Perry MS-DOS User Group will meet Monday, June 20, 1994 at Kmart on Sam Nunn Blvd. The subject of the meeting will be: Windows desktop, getting organized. The public is invited to attend and join our group. Agricenter. The afternoon begins with youth activities at 3 p.m. in cluding fishing, games and cooking the fish caught, and then at 7 p.m. the entire church family is invited to join the youth for the evening worship service to be held under the trees. After the service will be a fellowship time and will include homemade ice cream. Camp counselors—be sure and attend the meetings scheduled for Sunday, June 19. The choir welcomes its two newest additions, Kathryn Tillson, who previously played the piano and organ for the Hawkinsville Methodist church, and Janet Nunn, who has returned to the choir after years of absence. Reception in honor of Mrs. J.F. Rozar to be held at FBC A reception will be held in the Fellowship Hall of Perry FBC to celebrate Mrs. J. Frank (Exie) Rozar's 90th birthday on Sunday, June 19 from 2-4 p.m. All friends are invited to attend this special celebration. No gifts please! buckle It. Just Wear It.. .Just Do It.. .Buckle Up”, the shirt reads. Also on the front is the phrase “In Memory of R.A.D.”. The back of the shirt sports the sponsors names as well as the traditional Buckle Up logo complete with the nationally recognized and popular crash dummies. For more information on the shirts or to see one for yourself, stop -by Hilderbrand's Office Supply located in downtown Perry, 922 Carroll Street. The phone number is 987-5042. Home, from 1A Additionally, the local chapter has helped the victims of Hurricane Andrew, the North Georgia tornados and other disasters inside and out side the four county area. Of the chapter’s approximately 5,000 members, 335 are trained volunteers, 2,700 are blood donors and 2,000 have been financial con tributors. Anyone wishing to contribute to the local Red Cross’ building fund, should send their tax deductible do nations to: The Houston Middle Georgia Chapter, American Red Cross, 346 Corder Road, Warner Robins, GA 31088. Donations in tended for the building fund should be designated as such. For more information, call the local Red Cross at 923-6332. Page 3A