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Church News Concern should be spread to include those around who are less fortunate A man and his wife hurriedly entered the dentist's office one day. Even before the dentist could say a word, the wife blurted out, "Doctor, I want a tooth pulled! I don't want any medicine, novocaine, or pain pills. I'm in a terrible hurry, so just pull the tooth so we can be on our way. I don't care how much this will hurt." The dentist replied, "You certainly are a brave woman! Which tooth needs to be pulled?” The wife then turned to her husband and said, "Open your mouth, dear, and show the dentist which tooth it is." Isn't that just like many people, being more concerned with themselves than with others? We can laugh at funny stories like this, but the truth of it is seen every day. There are countless examples of people who think first of themselves instead of others. In our world today, the message is clear: Think only of yourself. Look out for #l. Get more money. Buy better things. Have a good time. Don't worry about the homeless. Forget the poor and needy. Don't waste your time with the hungry, wearied, and The Following Sponsors Support Your Local Church News Houston Tlmes-Joumal gggj %£££ ®| THE BANK OF PERRY Kellwood Outlet Store ' Perry, GA Bankof sieu.mst. 1006 Main St. Perry 202 Kellwood Drive 987-1823 Middle Georgia p.rry - 937-1522 987-2554 Ferr y J Memb * r F 0 10 Member F.D.I.C. 981-1502 Dry-Foam CARPET CARE WAYNE MOFIHIS Motorsportsf* I *'*™ I* Peachstate Cable TV REBBENTTAL &9MoCdemCbmim, U.S. 341 Just North of 1-75 ttWVWVf Mfeefcly p TV r 1 P '°P«.°y"r 1 J J Perry —987-2411 Whero Everybody Turns For Racing! I ■ v 1 W 31069-1198 Benny Hamsley - (912) 988-4028 to subscribe can: 012) 987-7224 L Former Master of Houston Lodge honored posthumously by present Lodge 35 members BY PAULINE LEWIS Staff Writer Timothy Matthew Furlow, organizer and first Master of Houston Lodge No. 35, A. & F. M. in Perry, was honored by members of the lodge on Monday, July 25, in a wreath-laying ceremony at his grave site in Oak Grove Cemetery in Americus. This year is the 150th anniversary of the founding of this lodge. The following data is based on biographical material researched by Joe Kendall, Jr., PM, through the Genealogy Section of the Washington Memorial Library in Macon, Ga.: Timothy Furlow was bom Oct. 1, 1814 to Irish parents, Charles and Margaret Matthew Furlow, in Morgan County, where Madison is now located. His mother died when Timothy was very young, and his father sent him to live with an uncle, Timothy Matthew - hence the name, Timothy Matthew Fprlow. "Timothy was a lucky child Spearman brings campaign blitz to town to meet Democratic supporters BY PAULINE LEWIS Staff Writer J. Tyron Spearman (D) of Tifton, candidate for Congress from the Bth Congressional District, and his busload of Spearman supporters, pulled into Perry Tuesday afternoon on the first leg of his blitz of the Bth District. Spearman met with staunch Democrats throughout the city. "This is a grassroots campaign where representation means not only the will of the people who live here, but also means leadership by a long-term resident of this district," Spearman pointed out in stops in Perry as well as in seven other cities. A lifelong resident of middle and south Georgia, Spearman faces in the run-off election to be held August 9, 32-ycar-old Craig Mathis, who moved from Washington, D. C. to Albany four months ago. "We have an opportunity August 9 to elect a businessman to Congress, one who knows the direct relationship between Rev. John lonely. Jesus sends quite a different message: Have compassion. Be concerned for others. Help the needy. Feed the hungry. House the homeless. Clothe the naked. Just as Christ reached out to a broken, hurting world with compassion, so must we. We must not think only of ourselves but also for others. Is there someone you know that needs the love and compassion of Christ? A neighbor? Friend? Family member? Are you willing to put their needs ahead of yours? "Pure and undefiled religion before God and the Father is this: to visit orphans and widows in their trouble, and to keep oneself unspotted from the world." (James 1:27) (Rev. Waters is pastor of Rehobeth Baptist Church in Perry.) because this uncle greatly appreciated education and guided Timothy through primary and secondary grades of his early schooling in Bibb County," said one family member. Shortly after Timothy's graduation from’the University of Georgia, he entered politics and was elected to the General Assembly of Georgia, serving Bibb County. Timothy’s first wife, Charlotte Mary Louther, was the daughter of Samuel Louther, ESQ, and his wife, residents of Clinton, Ga. A son and a daughter were born to Timothy and Charlotte. The daughter lived less than three months; the son grew to manhood and served as Captain in the Confederate Army. He died in 'Jie battle of McDowell, Virginia in 1863. On July 26, Charlotte Mary Furlow and the child she was bearing, died. After more than a year, Timothy married Margaret Ella Holt, daughter of Major Tarply Holt of Bibb County on November 7, 1839 They had four children successful agri-business and strong economic development in Bth District cities," Spearman told the Perry crowd. "We need a strong, coservative voice in this district." Spearman was bom on a farm near Adrian, Ga. on September 23, 1945. He received his Associate Degree as. the top graduate at Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College and a Bachelor of Science and Master's Degree from the University of Georgia in Agricultural Economics. He was top graduate in the College of Agriculture and edited the college magazine, and worked on his Doctorate Degree at Colorado State University in Animal Science. Spearman was Public Relations Director and Assistant Professor at Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College for six years. He organized the ABAC Foundation and was executive secretary of the ABAC Alumni Association. For 10 years, he served as Coordinator of the Georgia Peanut Commission based in Tilton and July 30-Aug. 15 Andrew UMC to sponsor youth ‘Fun and Service’ The Andrew United Methodist Church will hold "Fun and Service" Youth Week Activities, planned for the youth of Andrew, and open to all youth in the surrounding community. Events are scheduled as follows: Sat., 30 July, 9-3 - Car Wash at Arnold's Auto Service on Main Street in Perry, S 3 donation. Wed., 3 Aug., 10-2 - Visitation of our shut-in friends, and lunch at McDonald's. Thurs., 4 Aug., 9-4 - Salvation Army Warehouse Flood Relief Volunteer Project, Swimming Party and Cookout afterwwards at Rev.Stubbs to visit St. Christopher’s Church July 31 The Rev. Tom Stubbs will be visiting St. Christopher's Episcopal Church in Perry, on Sunday, July 31. Rev. Stubbs was born at Emory University Hopital and reared at Ansley Park in Atlanta. He began his career as a pilot in the U. S. Navy and left the Navy to attend Harvard Law School and Hayneville First Baptist to host Fifth Sunday Night Sing tonight The church will host a Fifth Sunday Night Sing July 31 at 6:30 p.m. Area singers will be bringing praises through song and music. Members of the church are minis who are buried in Flewellen Cemetery in Jones County. In the early 1840's, Timothy and his brother, James, moved to Americus, Georgia. Shortly thereafter, Tilmothy acquired large land holdings in Houston County. He moved his family to what is now Perry, Georgia. One of his first and most important acts was to organize and charter the Masonic Lodge known as Houston Lodge Nol 35, A. & F. M. in Perry. The Lodge opened on November 6, 1844 and Timothy served as its first Master until 1850. Shortly after leaving the Master's position, Timothy acquired land in Sumter County. He initiated and completed the counstruction of his plantation in what is now the town of Desoto, Ga. Not content with his plantation, he moved his family back to Americus. He then donated his land and some money for the construction of the Furlow Masonic Female College. At this time, he was also involved in the founding managed a $2.5 million promotion and advertising campaign for Georgia Peanuts. He initiated the international peanut promotion program, visiting numerous countries, selling Georgia peanuts. He served as President of the National Peanut Council. Spearman is currently president of Spearman Marketing and Advertising, managing over 15 clients, including marketing director of the Georgia Peanut Producers Association. He was formerly co owner and is now contributing editor of The Peanut Grower magazine and marketing editor of The Pecan Grower magazine. The candidate has made numerous presentations and testimonies to various government agencies seeking to help industries, farmers and agri-businesses across Georgia. He is coordinator of the Tiflon/Tift County Tourism Association. Houston Times-Journal the Bates' home. Fri. - Sun., 5-7 Aug. - Camp Lee, Alabama Retreat. Families invited, cost is $56 per person, 3 days/6 meals included. Swimming, hiking, rock sliding, and fellowship! (For more information on any of the MYF activities, contact the Sutherlin’s, 987-0243.) Sunday Evening, 31 Jul., 6 p.m. - Administrative Council is sponsoring a "Salad Supper and Sing", to raise money for our Building on Blessings Campaign. Cost will be 53.50 for a 'build your own salad' with all the trimmings. Special music will be presented, become a practicing lawyer. After several years as a lawyer, he left the legal profession to become a priest. During the sixties, Bishop Clayborn sent Father Stubbs to serve two congregations; one with 15 white members and one with 115 black members. While these were turbulent times for the South, these two tering to flood victims with a "mop and clean campaign". On Saturday, July 30, there will be a church-wide outing at of the Methodist Church of Americus.. He got back into politics as Representative of Sumter County in the General Assembly and State Senate. He signed the Ordinance of Secession in January, 1861 and was selected as a member of the State Constitutional Convention of 1877. He was instrumental in the establishment of the Georgia Penal System. He ran agalinst Joe Brown for the Governor's office and resigned from the Senate to serve the Confederate Army as Colonel. He took command of a battalion of reserves stationed at Andersonville, Ga. While commanding this battalion, he and his troops were moved to Atlanta and fought in its defense. Following the Civil War, Timothy and his brother, James, went into the mercantile business in Americus, under the name, "Furlow and Brother". He served several terms as Mayor of Americus where he -jq SpffllflN gjLl I •« * CONGRESS JfeV* ’ cIJF gjji' ~ .j§ Supporters of the Spearman campaign rally outside of the Houston County Courthouse this week during one of several stops the candidate made as part of a blitz In the Bth District. Spearman faces Craig Mathis In an Aug. 9 runoff. (HTJ Photo by Pauline Lewis) Saturday, July 30, 1994 Houston Times -Journal and the singing of your favorite hymns; we invite you to be a part of a spirit-filled evening at Andrew. Monday Evenings, 7:30 p.m. - "In Home Study Group", similar to John Wesley Meetings, in a Quail Run home. For more information please contact Barbara Carter at 953-3754 or Sammy Bowers at 987-0669. Thurs, 14 Aug., 3:30 - 6:30 p.m. - There will be a Swimming Party and Cookout for our Elementary Children (sth Grade and Under) at the Bates'home. Mon., 15 Aug., 7 p.m. - Disciple I, II & Youth congregations became one, and are known as St. Mary Magdalene of Columbus. In 1974, Rev. Stubbs left Columbus and returned to Atlanta to practice law, and in his words, "to educate my kids!". On Oct. 1, 1993, he returned from his law practice and became a "house-husband". During this Ichetucknee Springs State Park which will include a full day of fel lowship and tubing down the river. Call the church office, 987-3747 for additional information. Taffir hOT i HHF 'JHnL MfliFi |ijj£ ■ tSBr; 1b ...q. Wf'- Members of the Houston Lodge No. 35 A&FM Include John Wicks, Bob Moore, Joe Borders, Joe Kendall, Al Hughes and Art Hatlen. established the Americus Fire Department. Following his service as Mayor, Timothy was elected as the city's tax collector. During his political work in Americus, Timothy received the honor of being named "Nestor" of the Masonic Order. The term "Nestor" means "wise counselor" in Greek Mythology (in his day the Organizational Meeting at the church, in preparation for the beginning of classes on Sep. 5, for the three courses, whilch arc open to everyone. Please contact Rev. Bates at 987-7934 or 951-8289 for further details. Regular church activities include an early morning worship at Bc3o a.m., UMM fellowship at 9:15 a.m., Sunday School at 9:45 a.m. for all ages, and 11 o'clock worship service. Nursery is provided. Wednesday Night Suppers are scheduled for 6:30 p.m. every week, and newcomers are invited to be guests. time, he also filled-in many times at St. Francis Episcopal Church in Macon. Father Stubbs has been married to Myra for 27 years and they have two children. The public is invited to the 11 a.m. service on Sunday, July 31, during which a nursery will be provided. The Youth Department will be at Jekyll Island on August 1-5 to ex perience a spiritual challenge. classics were written in Greek and/or Latin.). Timothy Matthew Furlow died on December 2, 1890, at the age of 76 years. He was laid to rest beside his third wife, Louise Boring. The names of four children are on the cover of the vault in whlich she ils buried. Page 3A