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PASTOR'S CORNER by Rev. Jeff Dean
Trust in as
decisions and follow
one said life is easy. I think
about all the individuals
graduating and those that are
advancing up to the next level
and I often wonder about what it may
take for them to be successful in their new
challenge.
I can imagine that for some the chal-
lenge is rather difficult. There must be
decisions made and some of those have a
price. I believe that with the right attitude,
though, these challenges can be handled.
Of course, we should be seeking God's
mercy and grace in all we do, but
that is a part of the attitude I am
speaking of.
The Israelites had many
struggles as Moses led them out
of Egypt and into the Promised
Land, but God was always there
to see them through. He even
provided manna from heaven to
feed them while they were in the
dessert. Then a critical crossroad
came in their journey. Theywere REV.
poised on the edge of the Prom- DEAN
ised Land and Moses sent Out
12 representatives to spy out the country
before the Israelites invaded.
When the spies return, they gave this
report in Numbers 13:27-28, 30-33: And
they told him, "We came to the land to
which you sent us. It flows with milk and
honey, and this is its fruit. However, the
people who dwell in the land are strong,
and the cities are fortified and very large.
And besides, we saw descendants of
Anak there."- But Caleb quieted the people
before Moses and said, "Let us go up at
once and occupy it, for we are well able to
overcome it:'
Then the men who had gone ui9 with
him said, "We are not able to go up against
the people, for they are stronger than we
are:' So they brought to the people of Israel
a bad report of the land that they had spied
out, saying, "The land, through which
we have gone to spy it out, is a land that
devours its inhabitants, and all the people
that we saw in it are of great height. And
there we saw the Nephilim (the sons of
Anak, who come from the Nephilim), and
we seemed to ourselves like grasshoppers,
JEFF
and so we seemed to them"
Ten of the twelve spies lost heart. They
were afraid because the task before them
seemed so difficult. Only two spies--
Joshua and Caleb--trusted God enough to
believe God would help them conquer the
Promised Land.
Unfortunately, the story ends with the Is-
raelites wandering aimlessly in the dessert
because they didn't trust God like Joshua
and Caleb. They wandered around until all
but Joshua and Caleb died. Then, Joshua
and Caleb led the next generation of Israel-
ites into the Promised Land.
If only they had believed in
God's providence. Many today are
poised at a crossroads. Many are
making decisions on where to go
to college, what classes do I take,
what direction does my business
go next, or what direction do I
lead my family in? Just as God
was with the Israelites in the des-
sert, He has been with us in our
"desert time" as well.
Now we have the challenging
work of making the hard choice in
life and following through. There are nu-
merous needs as well: financially, logisti-
caUy, and personally. Let us not lose heart
like the ten spies but remain finn in our
faith as we trust God to guide us through.
I have found this principle is so true:
Whether you are facing a giant in your
personal life, at church, at work, or any-
where, 99 percent of your success depends
on your attitude. If you believe God will
provide, you will find a way; but ifyou
don't believe, you will give up.
Don't give up! You can believe in God!
Remember, He said that His grace was
more than sufficient in all things! Have
faith and a God-loving attitude! You never
know who your life is speaking to.
]eff Dean is Senior Pastor at The Sanctur-
ary Baptist Church, 12643 Highway 87,
]uliette. The Pastor's Corner is sponsored by
the Monroe County Ministerial Association,
which meets on the second Thursday of each
month at 8 a.m. at The Pickled Okra, 33 W.
Johnston St. on the Square.
Email church calendar news to Diane Ghdewell at news@mymcr.net by Monday
at 10 a.m. Church information Js published free of charge as spclce permits.
June 10-13 and up on Wednesdays at 6 Wrights Grove kptist
New Pine Grove Baptist p.m.: June 6- Paint Nite; June has 139th Anniversary
holds VBS 20- Yard Games; June 27-The Wrights Grove Baptist
New Pine Grove Baptist . Water Fun; July 11- Knot tying Church family will celebrate
Church, 2445 Highway (taught by the Boy Scouts at its 139th Anniversary on
42 South, Forsyth will have RCBC): July 18- Sports Night; Sunday, June 24 at 2:30 p.m.
Vacation Bible School from July 25-Craft Night; August 1- The messenger will be David
Sunday, June 10-Tuesday, June End of Summer Pool PartyBenton of Greater Liberty Hill
12 from 6-8:15 p.m with a Baptist Church, Atlanta. Din-
short program on Wednesday, June 11-15 net will be served.
June 13 at 6 p.m. The theme is First Baptist has VBS
"Game On VBS." There will First Baptist Church of Forsyth, St. James Baptist
be a light supper served each 95 West Morse Street, will celebrates Pastor's
evening, have Vacation Bible School AmnDiversary
Monday-Friday, June 11-15 St. James Baptist Church, 110
June 10-15 from 9 a.m.-12 noon. 'Game James Street, Forsyth will cel-
First Baptist of High Falls on, Gearing up for life's BIG ebrate the 8th Anniversary of
ho~l~ VBS game!' 2 Peter 1:3. 3 years its pastor, Rev. Antonio Proctor
Vacation Bible School at First old - entering 5th grade. S~ on Sunday, June 24. Dr.
Baptist Church of High Falls, Free. Register online at fbcfor- Joseph Evans, president/dean
4408 High Falls Road, will syth.com of Morehouse College School
be Sundgy-Friday, June 10-15 of Religion will be the special
beginning at 6 p.m. nightly. June 18-20 guest speaker at the 11 a.m.
The theme is "Shipwrecked St. James Baptist holds worship service. There will be
- Rescued by Jesus." Venture ~1 Revival a fellowship dinner after the
onto an uncharted island St. James Baptist Church, 110 morning service. Celebration
where kids survive and thrive. James St Forsyth will have of the pastor's anniversary will
Anchor kids in the truth that its Annual Church Revival on be at 2:30 p.m. with special
Jesus carries them through Monday-Wednesday, June guest speaker Rev. DuJuan
life's storms. There will be 18-20 beginning at 7:30 p.m. " Morris, intern pastor at Trem-
Bible Stories, crafts, games nightly. Rev. Eddie Collier of ont Temple Baptist Church of
and fellowship designed for Towahga County Line Baptist Macon. All are welcome.
preschool through youth. The Church will be the guest rues-
entire family is invited to senger. June 25-29
loin in on the fun on Friday Garden Hill Baptist has
evening. June 18:22 VBS
St. Peter's Rock BaptistGarden Hill Baptist Church,
June 10-14, 20, 27, July 11, hos VBS 88 Vining Street, Forsyth will
18, 25, Aug.1 St. Peter's Rock Baptist have Vacation Bible School
Rocky Creek Baptist Church, 10496 Hwy. 87, Ju- Monday-Friday, June 25-29
holds VBS & Summer hette will have Vacation Bible from 6:30-8:30 p.m. Come
School on Monday through
Rocky Creek Baptist Church, Friday, June 18 - 22 from 6 join.the camping adventure
225 Rocky Creek Road, - 8 p.m. All are welcome to at Camp Moose on the Loose,
Forsyth will host its annual attend. For more information, discovering God's Forever
Vacation Bible School June contact Ruth Middlebrook at Forgiveness.
10-14 from 6-8:30 p.m. each 478-980-5209.
evening for ages 4-12. The Dayspring Presbyterian
theme is "Operation Artic" New Providence Baptist has VBS
so come cool off with us. Fun has VBS Dayspring Presbyterian
and activities each night with New Providence Baptist Church will hold Vacation Bi-
snacks included. There will be Church, 2560 Highway 41 ble School on Monday, June
a Family Night program and S, Forsyth will hold Vacation 25 - Friday, June 29 from
ice cream social on Wednes- Bible School Monday-Friday, 6- 8:30 pm each evening.
day, June 13 at 6 pm. Take June 18-22 from 6:15-9 p.m. Children from 4K-Sth Grade
Exit 193 off 1-75 and follow each night. All children ages (completed) are invited to
Johnstonville Rd going west 2 through completed 5th explore exciting Bible lessons,
for 1 mile and turn right onto grade are invited to come for games and fun. Join Inspec-
Rocky Creek Road, church an awesome week. For more tor McTavish and Professor
will be 1/4 mile down the information or to register Thornwell as they investigate
road on the right, online, visit www.npbcsmarr. The Case of the Hidden Hero.
The Summer-time activ- org/vbs. To register, call Dayspring at
ity schedule, which includes 478-994-4503.
pizza and drinks, for ages 4 June 24
Forsyth
Club
The Forsyth Exchange Club enjoyed a cookout
at the R L Williams Boy Scout Camp. The boys
talked about different trips that they have been on
and prepared a slideshow for the club to enjoy.
The Exchange Club presented the Scouts with
a check for $500 to help with upcoming events.
Pictured, left to right, are Scoutmaster Jimmy
Melton, Scout Butch Ellison, Exchange Club mem-
ber William Roquemore.
The
visits WWII turning point
Sara and lee Reed of Monroe County visited Omaha
Beach, near Normandy, France, including the U.S.
Cemetery and the recently opened private museum,
on Wednesday, June 6, which was the anniversary of
the landing there by Allied forces in the WWII D-Day
invasion on June 6, 1944.
"It was a cold and drizzly day and not difficult to
imagine the weather the soldiers encountered 74 years
ago, but almost unimaginable to consider the fears, the
hardships and the bravery displayed in the face of such
a fortified enemy" wrote Joe. "I was reminded again of
the sacrifices so many have made during this war and
many others so that we can enjoy the opportunities we
have today. It was a very memorable day."
He said the U.S. museum at the entrance to the cem-
etery was a ; ery moving opportunity to learn about a
few of the men and women who died during the inva-
sion and what the survivors had to endure.
Joe is pictured in front of the private museum, which
contains thousands of artifacts from WWII, induding
tanks and jeeps. Pictured above are some of the 9,000
markers that identify the graves of soldiers who died
in the invasion of Allied troops. Little went as planned,"
but the valor of the soldiers enabled the Allies to se-
cure their original objective over the next few days.
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