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First Baptist begins revival services Sept. 11-14 with Rev. Bill Stafford The First Baptist Church of Perry, Georgia announces revival services on September 11-14. The Rev. Bill Stafford will be preaching. He is President of International Congress on Revival and has been in full time evangelism since 1970. Stafford preaches in Bible conferences, state evangelism conferences, pastors’ conferences, and receives invitations from over 200 churches each year for revivals. With the desire to be used of God to touch this world for the cause of the Lord Jesus Christ, Stafford continues to preach at every opportunity. He is author of Adventures in Giving, published by Tyndale House and is one of America’s most respected preachers. He has invitations to hold conferences in Australia, Greece and Russia. Through the International Congress on Revival, he has preached in South Africa, Perry Free Will Baptist plans homecoming Sunday, Sept. 11 ; The Perry Free Will Baptist Church will have their annual Homecoming September 11 beginnnning at 10:30 a.m. The Rev. Gerald Brown, from Cordele, will be the guest speaker. A fellowship meal will be served at the noon hour. There will be Gospel singing at 1:30, festuring the Laymen Quaartet from Kathleen. Following the singing, at 3 Bacon attends base training for leaders; tested in nature Woodbadge is a term used to describe an adult scouting training program. There are two types of Woodbadge courses: Cubs and Boy Scouting. Each has specific course outlines used to train adult leaders to become better leaders of Cub Scouts and Boy Scouts. Annie Bacon says that she was fortunate to attend Southeast 573 at Gerald I. Lawhom Canoe Base, Flint River Council. In Scouting, members are put into a group or patrol of six or eight. They become more than just patrol members— they become friends for life. Patrols have names of animals found in the woods and plains. Annie’s patrol was named the Exalted Eager Beavers of Troop #l. All uniforms were stripped of any recognition and OA flaps so all 58 of the group were at the same level. The training included citizenship, leadership, ethics and action, along with outdoor skills of ropes and knots, rope making, fire building, lashings, camp set up, outdoor cooking and camp tools. It was an enhancement for the average camper, and sometimes a struggle for the new one. The patrols learned each other’s weaknesses and strong traits so as to make their patrol the best. The entire course can be completed in a week, or three long weekends, including an overnight hike which tests the skills as a patrol. The overnight trip was very rewarding in many ways. The meal planned was chicken and rice, beans, bread and cookies for dessert. The fun thing was cooking the chicken by heating a large rock and forcing it into the cleaned and seasoned cavity of the chicken. The chicken was quickly wrapped in aluminum foil, newspaper, more aluminum foil, put inside Annie’s sleeping bag and into the backpack. Her patrol started on the trial at 1 p.m. At 6 p.m., they made their campsite in a dried swamp and decided to see if the chicken was cooked, since there was a good bit of skepticism that the idea would work. When the aluminum foil was opened, the chicken was not only done, but was still very hot and the meat fell off the bones. The fat was used to season the beans, and the meat was cut into the instant rice with cream of mushroom soup. That was a feast in the woods. Since the chicken was such a success, the biggest skeptic has used it at Philmont Scout Masters training. (You have to make sure the rock, or several small stones, are very, very hot.) Working as a team was very important to accomplish the many tasks assigned to each member by the senior patrol leader. It seemed the only free time was after 11 p.m. Zimbabwe and Eastern and Western Europe. The International Congress on Revival brings pastors and their wives from neighboring countries together to be challennged with the message of revival. Through International Congress, the expenses of the pastors and their wives are paid to come and be revived and then sent back to the fields to serve. Stafford is a husband, father, grandfather, preacher, author and President of ICR. He and his wife, Sue, juggle many responsibilities from their home in Chattanooga, Tennessee. Dr. Stafford will be preaching in both morning services on September 11, and then each night, Sunday through Wednesday, at 7:00 p.m. in the worship center of the church. First Baptist Church is in the midst of a Fall Round Up. They invite everyone to come and p.m., a dedication service will be held to dedicate the new fellowship ball and class room building. The Rev. Charles McNeese, pastor, and congregation invite you to any or all of these services. The church is located about one-half mile from Perry out the Marshallville Road. | • f "Wi ' ' ' •31 'lff pßr / Annie Bacon and before 6 a.m. That is why working as a team became the most important aspect of being a patrol. Annie was fortunate to have the talent of expert outdoorsmen: a veterinarian, a computer technician, a camp ranger, a college student, a forest ranger, a manager of a retail store and Annie, the only female in the patrol. As a volunteer adult leader with the Boy Scouts, Annie has enjoyed more than five years of leadership to Scouts and almost ten years to Cubs. She said, “Scouting is probably the best program for our youth. It has the potential to teach skills that will make them better citizens, athletes and leaders. They will be able to handle emergencies of all sorts and survival of any conditions. They become independent and strong-willed to do their duty to God and Country, to do their best to help other people at all times and to keep themselves physically fit, mentally awake and morally straight.” Scouting is world wide and has various degrees, from Tiger Cub to the Eagle Scout, Explorers for girls and boys, and Adventure for the older boys. Woodbadge teaches adult leaders so that they can go back and teach their Troops all the new and improved skills to help the patrol be their best. To earn the Woodbadge beads takes what is called a ticket. Persons can make the tickets as easy as he/she wants, or as hard as they want, and they have two years to complete it It took almost two years for Annie to complete her ticket because it was a little more complex than it had to be. Part of her ticket was to teach the skills of knot-tying, outdoor cooking (box cooking is her favorite), training the patrol leader and the assistant patrol leader how the patrol can become better by utilizing the ability of the group. She increased the merit badges offered at camp by adding finger printing and metal work. ■ 1 Bill Stafford experience the warmth of an old fashioned revival and hear the unapologetic preaching of God’s Word to a world that desperately needs to hear God’s Word preached with authority. Preschool care will be provided at the church and special music will be under the leadership of First Baptist’s Associate Pastor/Music & Singles, Larry Wood. ShPL John, wife Michelle and son Jonathon Loudermilk Church of God names pastor The Perry Church of God, located at 1929 Marshallville Road., has received a new pastor. The Reverend John M. Loudermilk, 11, wife, Michelle, and son, Johnathan, moved to Perry from Fitzgerald. Pastor Loudermilk served formerly as Associate Passtor and Youth Minister at the Church of God in Fitzgerald. Rev. and Mrs. Loudermilk have served in many capacities in the fields of minlitry, and said they "look forward to many fruitful years here in Perry." Mrs. Loudermilk graduated valedictorian of her class, and has received many awards for her academic accomplishments. The Rev. Loudermilk has furthered his education through the External Studies Program at Lee College, a Church of God school. The Loudermilk family is delighted to be associated with the Perry Church of God and the city of Perry. Abandoned kittens need 'good home 1 By PAULINE LEWIS Staff Writer Three tiny 2-day old babies have been abandoned by their mother and need a home and someone to care for them immediately. The mama gave birth to them behind the wall panelling in the snack room of Chapman & Associates. Their cries alerted the employees in the area, and their concern brought a fireman to the babies’ rescue. They have been placed on a soft bed in a box and the box placed where the mother can see and hear them, if she is so inclined. However, so far, she has failed to show up, and a search is on for a home for the babies. If you can take care of these cuddly babies, call Vanessa Whitney at Chapman & Associates, (912) 987-4994. She’s trying desperately to find a good home for them. The Following Sponsors Support Your Local Church News Dry-Foam CARPET CARE COMMERCIAL/RESIDENTIAL & Ctzanincj Benny Hamsley - (912) 988-4028 mnwn CB&T Bank Of □UBU Middle Georgia Bank of 916 Main Street Middle Georgia Perry - 987-1522 Member F.D.I.C. First Annual 'Steps for Life 1 Walkathon planned Sept. 17 The Pregnancy Care Center of Perry will sponsor the first annual "Steps for Life" Walkathon 1994 on Saturday, Sept. 17. The fundraiser/celebration event is designed to help raise funds for work at the center and to raise community awareness about the programs offered by the Center. The Pregnancy Care Center is located at 1104 Meeting Street in Perry and is a Christian-based, not-for-profit corporation organized to offer those women facing a crisis pregnancy information about their pregnancy and tangible support during this time in their lives. Free pregnancy tests, literature about pregnancy and accurate information about alternatives is available. As a not-for-profit corporation, the center is funded solely by contributions from interested churches, individuals and organizations; and all donations are completely tax deductible. The walkathon, as mentioned, is a fund-raising event in which proceeds will go for the operation of the center. This type of work requires additional funds for literature, equipment and programs designed to meet the needs of those in crisis situations, and to develop educational programs for community or church groups, including post-abortion counselling programs, abstinence-based sex education and development of a resource library on pro-life issues. The center is staffed by one full- time employee, Mrs. Cindy Collier, the Executive Director, and a group of volunteers dedicated to sharing the love of Christ by word and deed with those in need. ■;:tf |gj| - '/I^^^SjVr / Orchestra members perform one of several than 1,500 people attended the annual show PraiSing draws 1,500 to musical, 'God With Us' By Pauline Lewis Society Editor The annual PraiSing, held the last Sunday in August each year, was held this year in The New South Arena, Georgia National Fairground and Agricenter on August 28. The singers and musicians presented the musical, God With Us. Approximately 1,500 people were in the congregation; the choir was composed of 150 plus singers; the orchestra had 30 members; and 14 local churches participated. Hamp Klcklighter, formerly of Perry and Hawkinsville, and now of Montgomery, returned to Perry to play violin for this performance Food for the orchestra was furnished by Perry United J)| THE BANK OF PERRY 1006 Main Street - Perry 987-2554 Member F.D.I.C. WAYNE MOHfIIS 341 Just North of I-75 Wednesday, September 7, 1994, Houston Times - Journal■ - ..... 'f- Wr I*\ yP „ X' i m - k IS t The celebration begins at 8:30 a.m. at Rozar Park in Perry, with walker registration. There will be face painting for kids of all ages, clowns and balloons. Prizes will be awarded for pledge amounts collected. The walk will begin at 10 a.m., a two-mile excursion through Perry to the Pregnancy Center, where other prizes and refreshments will be available. Each walker is to gather pledges, record them on pledge forms, and bring them to the registration table the morning of the walk. . Pledge forms, available at tlie Center, the Seeds of Truta Bookstore and area churches, have sections for name and address of the pledger, and the amount of their pledge. Center workers cordially invite the public to come join the celebration of life. Families are invited for a fun outing and at the same time help those who are in need. For more information call the Center at (912) 988-8199. pieces of music at the PraiSing. More this year. (Photo by Pauline Lewis) Methodist Church. Singers brought their own snacks. All ate between the rehearsal and the performance. Larry Wood, Associate Minister, Music and Singles at First Baptist Church, was producer; Chris Murrell, Music Director at Perry United Methodist Church, was rehearsal director. The PraiSing was begun in the late ‘7o’s and has grown every year. Performances were originally held in the First Baptist Church where capacity crowds attended, spilling out of the church and onto the grounds. Individual church participation has also grown. PraiSing is a community effort, sponsored by the Perry Ministerial Association. I- Peachstate Cable TV P.0.80x 1198 TVf \ Perry. GA p~ch.uuc.bUTv l J 31069-1198 graffiti Uiair Salon Cuts - Manicures For The Entire Family! 742 Main Street • Perry • 987-2737 Page 3B