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PASTOR'S CORNER by Angela Johnson
IT T ave you ever baked fresh bread?
i If you have, you know about
i I 1 proofing. You proof it at the
JL, JL, beginning and again at the end
:ifyou want the kind of rolls and breads like
Miss Vida makes for Christmas dinners.
i(That is what you have to do to get those
',wonderful breads and rolls; just ask her!)
; I think as Christians we go through a
i Proofing process, and God gives
;us encouragement to make it
ithrough the proofing. As he re-
',minds us in Romans 8:28 (kjv):
' "And we know that all things
work together for good to them
that love God, to them who are
called according to his purpose."
I love to cook and bake, and as I
think of my hobby this scripture
causes me to think of how the
individual ingredients (things)
work together to make a great
recipe. If you plate each ingredi-
ent (thing) separately, or for that
matter if you do not follow the recipe, the
result is not the same.
It is like in the fresh bread. If you didn't
take it through the two proofing processes,
it would not be the same great tasting
Bread. Every great chef knows it's all about
presentation.
It is God's will as the Chef to fulfill what
is written in the book of Jude in the 24th
verse: "Now unto him that is able to keep
you from falling and to present you faultless
before the presence of His glory with exceed-
ing Joy."
This is what He is accomplishing as you
are being worked together and
kept from falling. Know that
when the proofing is done you
will be faultless and good and
your purpose fulfilled, rm look-
ing forward to seeing you there,
plated in excellence with all the
great things that compliment you
anti enhance you.
IOgl6ON
Angela Johnson is the director of
Reconciliation House in Yatesville,
a ministry for those who have been
incarcerated and their families. 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.
This story came about
',because the writer saw
IMeeka spotlighted in the
!Save-A-Pet July newslet-
*,ter: MEEKA has been with
',Save A Pet.since she was
:12 weeks old. She is now
',7.5years old and has never
'been adopted or had a
'home to call her own. She
'is shy but very sweet, has
great manners, and walks
:well on a leash. Meeka is
'slowing down and would
love to find a loving family
and home to spend the best
of her years.
i This is quite a success
Story as Amber has been
working with Meeka for
'several months - adoption
became official on Sept. 13!
,The Save-A-Pet shelter is
at 618 Maynard Church
Road, Forsyth. For more
information, call 478-994-
3882.
By Amber Carr
I'm new to both Save A
Pet and its newsletter. My
first assignment is to write
a little something about
the 'Remember Me Thurs-
day' event in September.
This was perfect for me
because I had never heard
of it before and I was curi-
ous. I went to the website
(remembermethursday.
org/about/) and started
my research by watching
the introduction video
featuring the evolution of
the event.
'Remember Me Thurs-
day' shines a light on the
millions of animals that
are euthanized each year
and makes their sacri-
fice more meaningful by
making the public aware
of this statistic.
Grab some tissue
and check out the
video on the main
page which really
shows the type
of hopelessness
that a forgotten
pet can feel. I
teared up when I
thought of Meeka
and her long his-
tory at the rescue
and it deepened
my resolve and
my commitment to Save
A Pet.
This annual event takes
place Sept. 27 and was
created by Mike Arms to
encourage people to adopt
their next family member
from a local shelter or
rescue. In six short years,
this message has spread
throughout 180 countries,
encouraging organizations
to participate and register
in the event. Merchandise
is available on the website,
too. Additionally, there is a
'Remember Me Thursday'
Contest where people can
submit pictures and stories
about their rescue in the
hopes of earning dona-
tions for their shelter of
choice, with the top prize
of $5,000 from Petco and
1,000 pounds of food plus
i00 Kong toys.
Need a good cry? The
site also has a Virtual Can-
dle Gallery for the rescued
pets that left this world all
too soon. Hold on to those
tissues because some of the
stories are truly inspiring.
By Joe Reed
Almost every triathlon begins with a
lake or ocean swim followed by a long
bike ride and a grueling run. What that
means is that a cold, wet start is followed
by several hours in soggy shorts. About
the time you've finished is when you
could really use that dip in cold wa-
ter. The Friends of High Falls State Park
have come up with another way to get
a physical challenge with a little less
discomfort.
Saturday, Sept. 22, this group will
be hosting a triathlon that involves a
three-mile rigorous trail run, 14 mile
hilly bike ride and ends with a one-mile
delightfully wet kayak paddle. Splash to
your heart's content! Because it's a new
take on the triathlon standard, they're
also doing something even a bit more
unusual. Other than the Georgia State
Park parking fees of $5 and kayak rental
of $15 (ffneeded), the event is free to all
participants. It's simply an opportunity
to compete against yourself and friends,
enjoy the beautiful High Falls State Park
and pioneer a different kind of triathlon
experience.
And don't worry, there won't be an-
other t-shirt to stuff in a drawer, partici-
pant medal to placate your self-esteem,
or plastic bag of freebies you're unlikely
to use. There also won't be an awards cer-
emony to hang around for. Just water and
snacks to keep you going! We will record
results and send them out via email.
The race starts at the High Falls State
High
Sara Reed paddles a kayak on High Falls
Lake. You're invited to join her and other
Friends of High Falls State Park on Satur-
day morning, Sept. 22.
Park swimming pool parking lot at
8 a.m. You'll want to arrive by 7 a.m.
(especially if you have not registered!) to
set up your transition space and warm
up. Be sure to bring a stand for your
bike. If you bring a kayak, please also
bring the paddle and a personal flotation
vest. No one gets on the lake without
one!
To register early and get dibs on a
kayak rental, you can stop by the park
office located offi-75 at exit 198 at 76
High Falls Park Dr Jackson or request
an application by contacting Joe Reed
at jpreed57@gmail.com or at 770-441-
1683. The Friends of High Falls State
Park looks forward to sharing a fun and
challenging day of fitness with triathletes
who "promise" to try not to get wet.
Keegan George of Forsyth
articipated in a cadet cyber
conference in Estonia during
summer 20i8. George is a senior
I .
majonng m infonnatlon systems.
The opportunities for expanding
global knowledge at the Uni-
versity of North Georgia year, UNG has 36 active pro- Study abroad changes lives, and tion of International Education
(UNG) continue to grow as new grams in 15 countries. Studying preparing students to be lead- Week, a joint initiative of the U.S.
programs are added. During abroad is a great way to obtain ers in a global society is part of Department of State and Depart-
this summer alone, 234 UNG personal and intellectual growth, UNG's mission. UNG will cel- ment of Education to promote
students participated in study career inspiration, work experi- ebrate its international programs programs that prepare Americans
abroad and international intern- ence, language acquisition, and and partnerships with various for a global environment.
ships. For the 2018-19 academic intercultural understanding, events Nov. 12-16 in recogni-
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