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Church News Henderson Baptist Church to mark 155th year observing homecoming Henderson Baptist Church will observe ills 155th year with homecoming on Sunday, August 14. The church invites all its members, former members and former pastors to come and participate in the services on this grand day. Sunday School is at 9:45 a.m.; the worship service is at 11 a.m. Former pastor, the Rev. Grady Stokes, will bring the homecoming message. There will be special music during the service. A covered dish dinner will be served in the Church Fellowship Hall following the worship hour. Akin presents music, directs choir as part of First Baptist Church visit By PAULINE LEWIS Starf Writer Making a return visit to First Baptist Church Sunday, July 31, David Akin presented special music and directed the congregational music Sunday morning at both services. For the evening worship hour, he directed the choir in singing a special arrangement of “0 Happy Day” and several choruses. The Following Sponsors Support Your Local Church News Houston Times-Journal P.O. Drawner M Perry, GA 987-1823 Dry-Foam CARPET CARE COMMERICAL _ . „ „ RESIDENTIAL &' UphoUUxLjCLsoninq Benny Hamsley - (912) 988-4028 Local births Brittany Christine Kelly Brittany Christine Kelly was bom on Friday, July 22, 1994 to Tina M. and Ronald T. Kelly Jr. of Warner Robins. Maternal ■grandparents are Gene and Christine Lemon of Perry. Paternal grandparents are Ronald and Betty Kelly of Warner Robins. Nicholas Brandon Ryberg Nicholas Brandon Ryberg was bom on Thursday, July 21, 1994 to Brenda and Kirt Ryberg of Hayneville. Maternal grandparents are William and Martha Kodra of Hayneville. Paternal grandparents are Richard Ryberg of Byron and Carolyn Ryberg of Cummings, Ga. mk Jm Tyler Cole Simpson Happy Birthday Tyler Cole Simpson, celebrated his second birthday on July 16. He Is the son of Jimmy and Davlda Simpson of Perry. Tyler has a brother, Devin, and a sister, Britney. Grandparents are Mr. and Mrs. Harvey Simpson of Cordele, Loyce Kemp of Warner Robins and David Kemp of Douglas. Neighbors and sister churches are invited to join Henderson Baptist Church for this joyous occasion. On Sunday evening, August 14, following Homecoming, revival services wil begin at 7 p.m., with the theme: “The Offer Still Stands.." Service Services are planned for 8 p.m., Mon.-Fri. The Rev. W. T. Hollis, another former pastor, will be the evangelist for the week, and Mr. Mike Green of Perry, Ga., will lead the revival mlusic. Rev. Hollis pastored the Henderson Church from 1961 to 1964. He is now retired from the He and his three sons then gave a concert of sacred music. David Akin has been in full time musical ministry since January 1988; prior to that, he was employed by Low Temp in Jonesboro for 10 years. He and his wife, the former Lagene Pike, both natives of Jonesboro, have been married for 14 years and have three sons: Davey, 13; Nicholas, 10; and Eli, 8. rantin 1 CB&T Bank 0f wUIU Middle Georgia Bank of 916 Maln st - Middle Georgia p.rr y - ssmszz L Member F.D.I.C. WAYNE MOflfllS U>S ' 341 JuSt North 0f 1-75 Pauline from 1 B Bernard Howard of Macon. The bride-elect is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. James Richard Hester Jr. and the granddaughter of Mary Lizzie Langston of Perry, the late W. C. Langston and the late Mr. and Mrs. James Richard Hester Sr. The groom-elect is the son of Joy Garson Howard of Atlanta and the late Bernard Howard. He is the grandson of the late Mr. and Mrs. Frank Garson of Atlanta and the late Mr. and Mrs. Paul Howard of Miami. The wedding is planned for Aug. 27 at the Napier Small- McMullan House. -To La Chon Denise Hayes of Perry and Quentin Lydell Smith of Columbus, upon the announcement of their engagement. The bride elect is the daughter of Emma Bennett of Perry and Lincoln Bennett of Hartford Conn. She is the granddaughter of Teresa Hayes Spear, the late Charles Hayes and Mr. and Mrs. O. L. Bryant, all of Americus. The groom-elect is the son of Shirley Smith of Birmingham, Ala. and the late Rev. Clarence Smith. The wedding is planned for Aug. 14 at Cathedral of Praise First Bom Church in Fort The Family of Antrawn Johnson would like to Thank all of our Family and Friends for their love and support. Thank you, The Johnson Family - j active pastorate and he and Mrs. Hollis live in Griffin. Their friends are invited to meet with them at the church during the week. There will be special music each evening and a nursery will be provided.. Come and hear once more the message of salvation that Jesus gives, because the offer still stands! Henderson Baptist Church, the church with a view and a vision, is located at the crossroads of U. S. Hwy. 41 South and GA. Hwy. 26. in Henderson. David plays piano, keyboard and guitar, as well as writing his music. Davey plays bass guitar; Nicholar plays drums and Eli plays tambourine. All four of them sing. David has made several tapes; the boys also have made a tape. The Akins reside at 11108 Turner Road, Hampton, Ga. 30228. Valley. -To Debra Lynn Collins and Keith Duane Kratz, both of Warner Robins, upon their marriage on May 24 at Rehoboth Baptist Church. The bride is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Jimmy Collins of Clinchfield. The groom is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Willie Kratz of Bonaire and the late Elizabeth Kratz. A reception was held at the Perry Country Club. After a wedding trip to Myrtle Beach, S. C., the Kratzes are living in Warner Robins. -To Deen and Marci Cawthon upon the birth of their son, Griffin Deen, on June 20, 1994. Proud grandparents are Ketus and Julian Cawthon of Perry. 11l Jerry and Penny Ingram extend thanks for the many kind acts of friends during the hospitalization and 4-by-pass surgery of Jerry on the 7th of July. He returned home on July 23 and Penny reports that he is doing well, thanks to the prayers of friends. Mr. and Mrs. Ray Bethune have as their guests their daughter, Susan Cooksey, from Dover, Delaware. Houston rimes-Journal Consider life as challenge to stay on course if you’re going to be successful in society It was the early morning of May 20, 1927. The sky was empty except for the small, single-engine plane called “The Spirit of St. Louis.” Charles Lindbergh, the pilot, had just departed Roosevelt Field and was attempting to cross the Atlantic Ocean. His destination was northern France. Armed only with a chart, compass and sextant, he battled fog, sleet and storms until he finally reached his destination and landed the next day at Le Bouget Field near Paris. The historical flight, however, was not an easy one. Lindbergh was thrown off course many times due to weather and unexpected conditions, but he continued to make changes and get back on course. Even today, his flight across the Atlantic Ocean is seen as an amazing feat. Without landing Smith called as minister of music at Second Memorial Baptist Second Memorial Baptist Church, 1845 Kings Chapel Rd., Perry, has called Joel Smith as Minister of Music. He began his duties on July 17. Smith and his wife, Evelyn, an |J)| THE BANK OF PERRY 987-2554 Member F.D.I.C. Where Everybody Turns For Racing! To Subscribe Call: (912) 987-7224 Griggers completes basic training July 6, 1994 (FHTNC) - Navy Seaman Recruit Stephanie M. Griggers, daughter of Jenny Hardin of 302 Valley Drive, Perry, Ga., recendy completed basic training at Recruit Training Command, Orlando, Fla. During the cycle, recruits are 6 Miles To Exit 44,Turn Left, One Mile on Left Now open for all you can eat Sunday Buffet from 11:30 till 2:30 The Best in Southern Cooking. Adults- $6.50 Senior Citizens- $5.85 Children 6 to 12- $3.50 Under 6- Free Still Serving Seafood Thursday, Friday, Saturday 4 p.m. till 9:30 p.m. J. Tyron Spearman U. S. CONGRESS Vote SPEARMAN • U. S. House • Aug. 9 MATHIS SPEARMAN LIFELONG RESIDENT OF THIS REGION LJ INTERNATIONAL EXPORT , I Jt/] MARKETING EXPERIENCE I — l PAYS LOCAL TAXES [j /^J INDEPENDENT BUSINESSMAN Q NOT MANAGED BY ,—, *-/ WASHINGTON LOBBYISTS [ | Md by SpxiHuan to Congmt Cotnmltt»» Marlrn RoMmoo. Treasure. Wednesday, Aug ust 3,1994, Houston Times -Journal - and without modem instruments, he miraculously made numerous mid-flight course corrections in order to maintain the proper direction. The success of his flight was found in his ability to stay on course. Your life can be likened to a journey, and the success of it depends on how well you stay on course. Has your life become a detour into bad habits and attitudes, or has it stayed on course? Have you allowed wrong priorities and motives to change your life’s direction? Are you still on the path toward becoming more like Christ every day? Perhaps we all need to follow the example of Charles Lindbergh. If your life has gotten off course, why not make some mid-flight corrections? Why not make some adjustments in your family or accomplished pianist, live in Perry. They have three children: Leah, Brad and Garrison. Smith was bom and reared in central Florida, the son of R. J. and Nita Shelton, who now reside in GRAFFITI HAIR SALON 742 Main Street Perry- 987-2737 Cuts-Mamcures-For the entire family Peachstate Cable TV P.O. Box 1198 PCT V r 'i Pcrry ’ Ga ” B- I. 31069-1198 taught general military subjects designed to prepare them for further academic and on-the-job training in one of the Navy’s 85 occupational fields. Studies include seamanship, close-order drill, naval history and first aid. Although the Navy is getting v . ZL m Rev. John | nMI: I private life that will keep you on the proper course? Making adjustments won’t be easy. Re-adjusting and re arranging your priorities will be difficult. But with the help of Jesus Christ, you can make the necessary corrections and start heading in the right direction. (Rev. John Waters is pastor of Rehoboth Baptist Church, Perry, Ga.) Tippettville, Ga., and the late Homer T. Smith of Coolidge, Ga. The Rev. Robin Tedder is pastor of Second Memorial Baptist Church, phone (912) 987-9287. In Service smaller, the state-of-the-art ships, aircraft and high tech systems in today’s fleet require bright, talented young men and women to operate them. Page 3B I