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Wed., Sopi.Jtf 1999, Tht Houston Home Journal Page 4C ——— J-j dS A •' ■, '■ 9MMgl|. j «jjw v ■.'> c V" : c^' f ||| HHBhHB| ? * JS£." ; :::-H; o&tmjm- W <w CONTRACTOR AND PASTOR Pastor Gene A. McKinney of Hayneville Assem bly of God talks with Pete Stokes, who Hayneville Assembly of God celebrates 25th anniversary in present location Br Dennis Hooper i'hc evening of Aug. 25. mem bers of the Hayneville Assembly of God and their guests enjoyed a barbecue dinner celebrating 25 years of the church’s service on Grovania Road in Hayneville the church was begun in 1937 and services had been held in two previous loca tions before the Grovania Road site. The move from Clinch field 25 years ago was not an easy choice to make, according to church offi cials. After putting so much effort into establishing a new church along U.S. 341 Just south of what was then the Medusa cement plant, many members were reluc tant to move, but blasting ‘rfr : ,. ■ j. WBt&j&M ;. jIOHBT .n «n v- ■ |i AT THE CELEBRATION Marion McQinty and her granddaughter ; Melanie McGinty. enjoy a - -red dish dinner at the church. Looking for a great deal? Flip to pages 9- 10C. Study the Houston Home Journal classifieds. Find a bargain. Find a great deal. Find what you’re looking tor, right here in Houston County. Cali 987-1823 to join in on the tun with your own Houston Home Journal classi fied ad. “Insight On Eyesight'' HAY FEVER CAN HURT YOUR EYES by Dr. J. Mathis Dixon, Eyesight Associates It’s formal name is allergic rhinitis, but the condition com monly know as "hay fever" actually has little to do with hay. A 19th century physician who began to sneeze whenever he was near hay came up with the term. Whatever you call it, rhinitis is usually seasonal, making its major attack in spring when more plants spread their pollens around. Along with runny noses, headaches, and sneezing, the annoyance of itchy, watery eyes is common. Your eye doctor can Photos for the Home Journal by Dennis Hooper volunteered his contracting services for the construction of the church 25 years ago. in the arc * was causing rapid deterioration of the building. At the request of some members who worked at the plant nevvlv elected pastor. Gc u» Vli Kinney, approached plant officials to see if tht (f b narrested in purchasing the church property Dick Kistler. who had been named plant manager after Penn Dixie sold the plant to Medusa, respond ed well to the proposal, see ing the property as an cm i ronmental buffer tor the facility. A sum of $ 15,000 was agreed on and efforts to raise funds through pledges re- <■ in >< ■ . $15,000 Deacon W.K. "Pete" Stokes, a contraetoi in middle Georgia, donated the propertv where the 4 ! recommend several ways to mini mize the problem (such as staying inside on high-pollen days and using air conditioners and air cleaners). The doctor can also offer advice on med> at ions to relieve your symptoms, to) Dr. Dixon is available for eye examinations, con tact lens fittings, and treatment of cue diseases such as fihi>u < inn and infections. Call 987-5500 for your tippointment today! church is now located, at the corner of Grovania Road and Pitts Road. He also donated his sendees as contractor for the job, building it at cost for mate rials and labor. He, along with Walter W. Shurling and W.J. “Buster" llamslcv. served as the building committee, signing for the $30,000 loan required to complete the job. Gene A. McKinney, who in 1971 had agreed to pas tor this small country church for,a year or two, has now been shepherding this flock for 28 years. Reflecting back on his career here, including the decision to move the church to its present loca tion. McKinney said, “When God's will is clear, His peo ple can do amazing things. I invite all who are not now attending a Bible-teaching church to come and enjoy the fellowship and Holy Spirit's presence at the I iayneville Assembly of God Church." St. Christopher’s Episcopal Church Invites you to the unique to Christianity fheMMy Eucharist 9:45 a.m. each Sun -1207 Macon Road, Pony 987-2190 South Houston Church Directory Assembly of God mH\ 1 < 'md ( Lurch, 281 Grovania Road .987-5154 Baptist Elko Baptist, Oak Street, Elko 987-1621 Fitst Baptist Church, Pern’, 1105 Main St 987-2002 Greater Union Baptist Church, 1006 Marion St 987-0054 Green Grove Baptist, Ga. 26, Elko, 783-3332 v.t vilh First Baptist, 811 Grovania Road 987-3747 i lenderson Baptist, 2813 U.S. 41S 987-6569 Houston Lake Baptist, 2300 Ga. 127 E 987-0277 Kathleen Baptist, 111 Bear Branch Road 987-3330 Murthann Baptist, 127 Marshallville Road 987-4647 Memorial Heights Baptist, 521 C. Hodges 987-0724 Mt Mariah Baptist, l< 1, Pern 627-3177 sew Hope Baptist, 1014 W.F. Ragin Drive 987-0501 New Smvma Baptist, U.S. 41 N 987-0034 k Level Baptist 442 Lake Joy Road 987-3933 ,; i:ield Baptist, 1501 Houston Lake Road 987-0460 <-L .both Baptist Church, 2238 U.S. 41 N 987-1577 i' dbed I •('*• Ga 247 Spur.- 987-4304 ond M imi Baptist, Kings Chapel Road 987-4803 ANGELINS ITALIAN cai 1 BUD Janie of ie Georgia Quality Inn I-V ai U.S. 341 Perry • 987-1345 Charles "Chick" Evans President and General Manager Bowman named interim at Perry First Baptist By JOAN DORSETT Ho ßi , m gyp The Rev. Dr. Gene T. Bowman, who served as pastor of Perry First Baptist Church 1982-87, will be back in the pulpit as inter im beginning Sept. 1. That mid-week service will be spent studying the subject of “prayer" and also engaging in it. The following Sunday evening he will begin bringing messages, which he has chosen to call “Gene’s Gems From 1500 Sam Ifnnn Bird. Pwry • 087-9494 Beside Quality Inn doflMßtfl on Sunday Serving Houston County Perry • Warner Robins Member FDIC scfu>oC o$ tflc c\rts Orientation and Sign Up Thursday, 6:00 P.M. First Baptist Perry * Fellowship Hall Offering Private Lessons in violin, flute, clarinet, french horn and guitar. Group violin lessons for preschool and young children. Fall semester begins September 7 Do your child a favor. Invest in something that will last a lifetime. Call the School of the Arts. 987-2002. 1105 Main Street * Perry, Georgia 31069 Shiloh Baptist, 210 Whitworth Road, Elko 987-5950 Spring Creek Baptist, Flournoy Road 987-9326 Tharpe Memorial Baptist, 2758 U.S. 41 N 987-1116 Catholic St. Patrick's Catholic, 1039 St. Patrick's Drive .987-4213 Christian First Christian Church, 2100 Macon Road 987-5428 Church of Christ Church of Christ, U. 5.41 N 987-4268 Midway B. Church of Christ, 1000 Ga. 247, Kathleen 988-8038 Church of God New Hope Church' of God, 2290 Ga 127 987-7893 Pern’ Church of God, 1929 Marshallville Road 988-3020 Church of God in Christ Word of Deliverance. 2234 U.S. 41 N 987-4796 Episcopal St. Christopher's, 1207 Macon Road 987-2190 Free Will Baptist Shechinah Free Will Baptist, 1964 Marshallville Road Interdenominational’ Living Waters Assembly, 2305 U.S. 41 N 987-4155 Victory Christian Fellowship, 1917 Marshallville Road 987-9826 Full Gospel Lighthouse, Gaines Street 987-3126 Quality Inn - - - John"... highlights from each chapter in the Book of John. Bowman retired the end of 1994 and he and his wife Betty have since made their home on Pine Needle Drive near his favorite golf course. Since retiring he has served as interim pastor at Perry Second Memorial Baptist. Warner Robins Shirley Hills Baptist, Perry First Baptist and Center ville Baptist. CONNER’S ■IUU THE OF PERI \YjJ U.S. 341 N. Perry 987-2411 J Jehovah's Witness Kingdom Hall of Jehovah's Witnesses, 1301 Julianne St 987-7341 Methodist Andrew United Methodist." 2430 Ga. 127 987-7934 Crossroads United Methodist, 160(1 Main St .987-3721 Elko United Methodist, Oak Street, Elko no phone Perry U. Methodist Church, 1001 Carroll St 987-1852 Methodisj,Christian Episcopal Kings Chapel CME Church, 402 .‘Vena Road ...988-1503 Mount Zion CME Church, 182 Moss Oak Road9B7-4059 Oak Grove CME Church, Sewell Road, E1k0....n0 phone St. James CME Church, 1007 W.F Ragin Drive. 987 4404 Nondenominationai. Living Faith Family Worship Center, 304 Lee St 987-5579 Faith Bible Fellowship, 517 MLK Blvd 987-6790 Pentecostal New Pentecostal Church of Perry, Elm Street 987-3161 Presbyterian Perry Presbyterian Church, 1100 Second St 987-1403 Primitive Baptist Beaver Creek Primitive Baptist, Sandefur Road, Kathleen 987-2241 United Pentecostal Holiness New Life Worship Center, 2334 U.S. 41 South .987-5816 1812 U.S. 41 N Perry, Ga. 987-1112 The Bank Of Perry Please worship at the church of your choice 1006 Mein St. • Parry 987-2554 • Member FDIC PWI I’tHltv rUnll GEORGIA + SERVICE PRIDE ■ + GENE BOWNAM To Lead Baptists Brian Bearden Salesman