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Church News Reflecting on what is right with America The rate of crime continues to climb. The dollar plummets even lower in international markets. Politicians are no longer trusted as stories of indictments and misappropriations become increasingly common. From sea to shining sea, trouble is seen on almost every front. Some people will look at the current status of the country and ask, “What’s wrong with America?” But on this Independence Day Weekend, I think a more appropriate question is What’s Right with America? Freedom is what’s right with America. When our forefathers met in the Second Continental Congress in 1776, they voiced a cry for freedom. Tneir vision was to birth a nation that was not only independent and sovereign but also free. For the past 218 years, we have been the envy of the world. From the jungles of Nicaragua to the streets of Romania to the bloodbath of Tiananman Square, the cry has been the same-let us be free! We Americans enjoy a blessing that others still long for. PUMC to hold special services July 3 Special patriotic services will be held at the church Sunday morning at 9 and 11 a.m. Family worship will be held at the Agricenter that evening, beginning at 7 p.m. Included in the festivities will be singing, devotion, homemade ice cream, fishing, horseshoe tossing and more. The youth will fish at the Agricenter beginning at 3 p.m. Sunday and will cook the fish they catch. The Following Sponsors Support Your Local Church News Houston Times-Joumal P.O. Drawner M Perry, GA 987-1823 Dry-Foam CARPET CARE COMMERICAL . n „ RESIDENTIAL UfihoLdeuf CUanintj Benny Hamsley - (912) 988-4028 Answers to some common questions investors often ask Anything you do with your money-including just leaving it where it is now-is an investment decision. If you have some money in a bank or money market fund, own some mutual fund shares or old savings bonds, then you are an investor, even if you don’t think of yourself as one. As an investor, you should have many investment questions. These are some answers to questions investors often ask. Q: How do I determine my goals? A: Be honest and realistic. What do you want to accomplish and how quickly? If your objective is to double your money in one year with no risk to your capital, you have set unrealistic goals. But doubling your money in five or six years, with a moderate degree of m Hospitalized: Mike Earl (Dick and Ann's son), Wister "Bud" Williams, Sam Aldridge (Norma Mayo's nephew), Alice Cade (Judy Stewart's aunt), Alex Shey Moody (infant), Vandrea Davis, Larry Wagoner (friend of Cliff Woods), Lucy Denson (Loarene Long's sis ter-in-law), Mary Ola Rogers (Alma Jones' mother). him Nursing Home: Roselyn Muilen (Marie Lewis's mother), M. L. Bridges-Montezuma Nursing Home), and Adrian Harris. m Recuperating at Home: Lindsey Bell, Alice Connell, Marge White, Nell Woodruff, Thelma Walton, Shawn Barnes, Tina Davidson, John and Leila Clifton, Mary Ruth Hartley, Clara Cotton, Hazel Roberts, Ida Riddle, Vicky Schemm (Christina Yarbrough's friend), W. M. Moss (Bobbie Newton's father), Dick Jones (Virginia Jones's brother), Randal Bynum (Drew Bynum's brother), Dawson Mullen (Marie Lewis’s father), Mary Julia Fowler (Roscmari Patterson's mother), Robbie Lewis (Tim's mother), Bruce Flory (Mack Vlnings son-in-law), W. O. Stewart \'JkM Rev * ohn | ■ra waKrs I We must never forget how blessed our nation is. I proudly fly the American flag on my house each Independence Day to represent my patriotism and my thanksgiving to God. There are still many things wrong with America, but on this Fourth of July we need to proudly rise with a star spangled banner of faith and proclaim to the world that we are still free. Freedom for Change is what’s right with America. People often refer to our nation with the curt saying love it or leave it! I think a better saying about America would be love it or change it! Perhaps no country on earth has the capacity and ability to change like America. Open elections, public forums, political debates, and the freedom of the individual all enable us to make this country what we want it to be. If you don’t like something that is happening, then do something about it. We have the freedom to change, and that’s what is right with America! I rammi CB&T Bank of laUSU Middle Georgia Bank of 916 Maln st - Middle Georgia p.rry - 987-is22 L J M«mb«r F.D.I.C. WAYNE MOHfIIS U.S. 341 Just North of 1-75 risk, is an achievable goal. Q: A friend just told me about a great investment. Should I buy too? A: Don’t be swayed by the ideas and strategies of friends or relatives just because you have similar life styles or are in the same tax bracket. Be sure to consider: length of time until retirement, number of dependents, expenses, temperament and attitude toward risk and time available to monitor your investment. You can immediately see why each person’s investment plan must be individually tailored. Q: What information should I gather to start building an investment plan? A: Among other things you should determine your tax bracket. Using last year’s tax return simply Perry Potpourri from Pauline- (Joe's grandfather), Lillian Lewis (Tim Lewis's aunt) win Sympathy is Extended: -To children, Mariann Coley Swank of Perry, Dorothy Coley Cross of Charleston, S. C., and David T. Coley Jr. of New Knoxville, Ohio; brothers, sisters and other relatives, upon the death of David Turner Colley, Sr. of Perry, on Tuesday, June 21. -To Tracy Knot of Kathleen, and other relatives, upon the death of her mother, Nancy E. Bennett, of Kathleen, on Sunday, June 19. -To wife, Patricia Donnelly Chopo of Decatur; son, Michael Chopo of Atlanta; and brother, Stefan Chopo of Morrinsville, New Zealand, upon the death of Ivan J. Chopo on Wednesday, June 22. The ■ Donnellys and Chopos were former residents and had friends in this area -To Louise Armstrong of Perry, and other relatives, upon the death of her mother, Lillian Andrews Merritt, on Monday, June‘2o. -To wife, Mary Smith Stout of Elko; step-daughter Beverly King of Perry, and other relatives, upon the death of S. Wayne Stout of Elko, on Sunday, June 19. -To husband, M. L. Mobley of Churches plan activities for members, public Houston Lake Baptist Vacation Bible School is just around the comer-a sign-up carni val will be held July 9 from 9:30 a.m. until noon and Will feature games, fun and food. VBS starts July 11 and ends July 15 and will be held from 9 a.m. until noon each day. Children three years old through the sixth grade are encour aged to sign up. The church office will be closed Monday, July 4, in observance of Independence Day. During the regular Deacon's meeting this month, John O’Neal was elected Chairman. Other offi cers include Bennie Collier, assis tant chairman, and Willard Parker, clerk. An ordination service will be held July 24 for Bill Chambers, Willard Parker and Mike McMillan. Mark your Calendar-Revival with Bobby Brindle will be held July 17-20. The Lord’s Supper will be ob served during the evening service this Sunday. First Baptist Perry A celebration of God and Country will be observed this Sunday during special services and the annual church-wide picnic. Members can bring a picnic basket to Ochlahatchee Park and enjoy a time of fellowship and worship as well as good food, games and swimming. The picnic will last from 5-8 p.m. figure out what percentage of your gross income went for combined federal, state and local income taxes. You should also figure your net worth. Your personal financial advisor can help you with it. Of course a complete listing of all your investments would be good, too. Q: Why is it important to know my net worth? A: Net worth helps you understand not only what your real assets are but, more important, how liquid your current position is-and how much liquidity you need in new investments. If, for example, most of your assets are now in real estate (not considered very liquid), you probably should not lock up more money in long-term bonds (also not very liquid). But if you’re already Perry; daughter, Monecia Walton of Perry; brother, George Grace of Perry, and other relatives, upon the death of Clara Louise Grace Mobley, on Saturday, June 18. -To father, David Clemons, Sr. of Perry; brother, Daniel Clemons of Perry, and other relativess, upon the death of Marcus Clemons on Wednesday, June 22. -To Susie Mae Grier of Forsyth and Perry, upon the death of her granddaughter, Kayla Marie Grier, infamt daughter of Robert and Valarie Grier of Forsyth, on Wednesday, June 22. -To wife, Joan Allison of Kathleen; daughter, Adrienne Law of Perry, and other family mem bers, upon the death of James H. Allison of Kathleen on Monday, June 27. -To Marilyn Jan Thames of Henderson and other relatives, upon the death of her mother. Hazel S. Whitson Roddey of Henderson, on Monday, June 27. She was the widow of Warren Z. Roddey. -To Julia Cain of Kathleen and other relatives, upon the death of her sister, Ida Mae Killens of Perry, on Thursday, June 23. -To daughter, Nancy Boling Lamplcy; sister Mabcth Thomas, Houston Times-Journal The church has the privilege of hosting the Continentals for a wonderful evening of praise ad worship. They will present "Dreamer, the story of Joseph" at the church Thursday, July 28 at 7:30 p.m. Housing is needed for 29 young people (12 males, 17 females) for that Thursday. Please call the office or see Larry to volunteer as a host. New Life United Pentecostal Pastor Tony Baldwin and the church family invites the public to a special Revival service this Sunday at 2 p.m. with Evangelists Rev. and Mrs. Rusty Folgers of Augusta. There will be special singing and powerful preaching. The church is located 2.5 miles south of Wcstifeld Schools. For free Bible Study call 987- 5816. Mt. Calvary Lutheran The church will hold Vacation Bible School Monday through Friday, July 11-15. Focusing on the theme, "Come along with Jesus," children will experience the lives of Jesus' followers in the first century through Bible stories, crafts, activities and recreation. Sessions for children age three through second grade (completed) will be held from 9-11:45 a.m. and for third through seventh graders (completed) from 1-3:45 p.m. Ul THE BANK OF PERRY 987-2554 Member F.D.I.C. Where Everybody Turns For Racing/ To Subscribe Call: (912) 987-7224 fairly liquid, bonds may just be the right investment for you. Q: How much of my current investment situation is my personal financial consultant going to want to know about? A: Sometimes people are reluctant to divulge information, but a financial consultant cannot advise you properly with only half of the facts. For example, if you’re wondering what to do with some money coming due from a maturing CD, he or she will need to know just how much money is involved and how long before you’ll need it before advising on how best to reinvest it. Q: Different financial consultants seem to have different styles of doing business with clients. What are some of those differences and what would be best both of Perry, and other family members, upon the death of Mallene Hall Boling of Hawkinsville, on Wednesday, June 29. -To Earl Chapman, father, and si bling Arzell Jackson, both of Perry, and grandfather Willie J. Green, also of Perry,and other friends and relatives, upon the death of Sean Robinson of Warner Robins, on Sunday, June 26. -To Lamar Brown and family upon the death of his father-in-law, Carl Martin. -To Elizabeth Jackson of Perry, upon the death of her mother, Farris Jackson of Warner Robins, on Sunday, June 26. m Congratulations! -To Keith Malone of Kathleen, who has completed the radiological monitor instructor course offered at the Georgia Emergency Management Agency in Atlanta. -To Staff Sgt. Dean Carter of Kathleen, graduated from the C-17 Loadmaster Qualification Course, while assiged to the 315th Airlift Wing (Reserve) at Charleston Air Force Base. S. C. -To John C. and Corinna (Holt) Bennett of Kathleen, upon the birth Saturday, July 2,1994 Houston Times - Journal- The church is located at 336 Carl Vinson Pkwy., Warner Robins. Call 922-1418 for more informa tion and to register. Rehoboth Baptist Church This Sunday the church family will celebrate our nation's indepen dence with a very special Patriotic Service which will include presenta tion of the flags carried by two young members in uniform, inspir ing music by the Adult Choir and a special message from Pastor John Waters. Following the morning worship service, a cook-out will be held. Hot dogs and hamburgers will be furnished by the church and members are asked to bring side dishes, desserts and drinks. There will also be an afternoon of fun, fellowship and games. There will be no evening activities. Vacation Bible School will be gin July 11 and run through July 15 from 6-9 p.m. each evening. The theme this year is "Trail of Treasures". VBS Preparation Day will be Saturday, July 9 beginning at 5 p.m. This will be an opportunity for parents to pre-register children for VBS while enjoying some good hot dogs and having fun playing balloon games. Come and enjoy the afternoon. Baptist convention to feature musical The Congress of Christian Education of the General for me? A: To make sure your investment decisions are right for you, you may want to seek out a full-service brokerage firm for guidance. Be aware that your satisfaction will depend totally on your relationship with your financial consultant. There are generally two types of financial consultants-those who are trading oriented and those who emphasize longer-term investments. If you consider yourself an active investor, find a financial consultant who aggressively searches out buy and sell opportunities. But if you don’t like to trade or have a relatively small account, you will probably do best with a financial consultant who explains all the investment options, sees that you’re in the right investments and of their son, Elijah Daniel, on June 5, 1994. -To Raymond Wright and Tina Grant of Kathleen upon the birth of Kyundra Janay on June 6. -To Michael and Tina Kinsley of Perry upon the birth of their son, Zachary John on June 9, 1994. -To Harold and Anna (Mittuch) Lowery of Kathleen, upon the birth of their son, Matthew Ryan, on June 16, 1994. -To Rob and Courtney (Ervin) Kraner of Perry, upon the birth of their daughter Kylie Ann, on June 17, 1994, -To Geraldine Turner and Stacy Barnes of Perry upon the birth of Alexis Kenyatta Barnes, on June 10, 1994. -To Sara Forbes, Perry, elected recording secretary of the Pilot Club of Warner Robins for the 1994-1995 club year. Evelyn McCain who has installed the local Pilot Club officers, was elected treasurer. -To Heather Wilder, a Westfield graduate, named the 1994 State Miss Georgia Peach Queen at the third annual State Miss Georgia Peach Pageant, June 4, at Byron. She is the daughter of Joyce Wilder of Perry and Bill Wilder of Kellwood Outlet Store 202 Kellviood Drive Perry 987-1502 Peachstate Cable TV P.O. Box 1198 PCT V r i Perry ’ Ga ■ 31069-1198 Cornelia. She is Perry's 1994 Miss Dogwood Queen. Min Connie Scott of Perry was maid of honor at the wedding of Allison Leigh Britt and Robert Wayne Comer on May 14 at the Elks Lodge in Douglas. 111111 The well-known singers, The Continentals, will present "Dreamer", the story of Joseph, on Thursday, July 28th, at 7:30 p.m., at First Baptist Church. fit James C. (Jimmy) Lewis of Springfield, Va., and formerly of Perry, is spending a few days in Georgia, visiting his sisters, Madge L. Ricks in Milledgeville, and Pauline Lewis in Perry. nnn Mrs. Elinor Whipple has returned from a visit with her daughter, Laura (Mrs. Steve Sykes) and her family in New Jersey. Page 3A Missionary Baptist Convention of Georgia, Inc., invites all area churches to come help celebrate a week of learning and growing in Jesus. The convention will be held July 18-22 at the Fort Valley State College campus. There will be a musical Monday evening, with preaching and teach ing all week long. For musical ticket information contact Co-chair Veronica Pittman at (912) 825-1605. Books designed to ’Save the Family’ Alpharetta publishing house Old Rugged Cross Press inaugurates a new series of books to help pre serve the American Family-''Save The Family". Spearheading "Save the Family" books is Alpharetta au thor Will Lester's new book Are You Up There. Mister Jesus? This book tackles head ion the problems faced by the contemporary family. Alienation between family members, family violence, declin ing spiritual base and family's number one enemy-divorce. Monthly, Old Rugged Cross Press will introduce a new book written specifically to help the American family fight the numer ous assaults upon what should be our most sacred institution. For more information, contact a representative of Old Rugged Cross Press at (404)518-1890. Financial I consultant I monitors them frequendy-but does not advise you to switch them frequendy. If you understand your own financial situation, set realistic investment goals and work closely with your financial consultant, you have an excellent chance of making the best and most profitable investment decisions. (Editor’s note: Jake Campbell is a Financial Consultant with The Robinson-Humphrey Co.) •PaulineL Lewis I Society