I 1rLnIID fl/-\11, /I\ UI e TH J--)U IH J R -R-I-- - Congratulations to the winners of the VFW drawing on Thursday, Aug. 10. 27" color television Carl Horst $100 gift certificate from Jasper Foodway Vanessa Sar- rell $50 gift certificate from Jasper Hardware Susan Allen $50 gift certificate from Banks of the Suwannee- Ken Church Girl Scout Sign-Up Party Aug. 26 Come to the Girl Scout Sign-Up Party for all girls Grades K-12 on Saturday, Aug. 26, from 9 a.m. until noon at the Jasper Scout House. Girls and their parents are invited to come and experi- ence the fun of Girl Scouting. For more info contact Mary Check-Cason 1-866-231- 8573 or 386-362-4475. --, ..... i I ,_- - !'obimsous' Sadilry anid Yrieleds Day at kc duhlah /aptist Churcd, The annual Robinsons' Family and SFriends Day Program will be held on Saturday, Aug. 26, at 4 p.m. at m Beulah Baptist Church, located two blocks down from the hardware store on First Street in White Springs. Rickey Hutcherson will be | the guest speaker. There will be singing and praise dances. Dinner will be served immediately after the , service. Everyone is invited, ' Greater Poplar Springs Awards Day Program The Greater Poplar Springs Missionary Baptist Church will host their Annual Awards Day program on Sunday, Aug. 27. The speakers will be Marilynn Jackson at 11 a.m., and Judy Howell at 3 p.m. Dinner will be served. The pub- lic is invited to attend., Painting cla Stephen Foster Folk Cul- ture Center State Park is of- fering a class in one-stroke painting on Saturday, Aug. 26. Students will learn how to paint one-stroke . leaves, rose buds, ' daisies and vines from instructor Linda Ruwe, who is a demonstrating artist at the park's Craft Square. Using these skills, students will decorate a porcelain heart Sses Aug: 26 g ,,,y ,:, dish that can be taken home. The class will be' held from 10 a.m. until 12 p.m. and is suitable for begin- ners and advanced students. The in- -, structional fee of ni'' $25 includes all nec- 7 essary supplies and entrance to the park. Advance registration is required. For more infor- mation call ,397-1920 or vis- it at www.StephenFosterC- SO.org. How to bounce back from adversity By Bryan Golden Adversity is an unavoid- able part of life. Death of a loved one, breakup of a re- lationship, malicious action by another, job loss, natural disaster, or any other unde- sirable event, are all cir- cumstances people en- counter. Events happen that are beyond our control. Successfully bouncing back from adversity is es- sential for a healthy life. Overcoming adversity. builds mental strength, character, and endurance. You develop in ways that would not otherwise be possible. You have control over your reaction to adversity. You have been conditioned by how others respond to unpleasant circumstances. However, most people aren't a good role model for effectively dealing with ad- versity. Channeling your energy into positive action is one of the best cures for being dis- heartened. For example,. if. you've lost a job, immedi- ately begin the, process of getting another one. No matter how bad unemploy- ment is,, the odds are al- ways weighted heavily in your favor. Even if the un- employment rate was an as- tronomical 15% you have an 85% chance of finding a job. If a- relationship has end- ed without any chance of' reconciliation, take comfort in the fact that there are nu- merous people in the same boat. Get out, circulate, and meet people. If you've made a bad decision and are unhappy with your cir- cumstances, resolve to change direction. Effecting a correction can be difficult, but persisting in an unhap- py state is torture. - Everyone encounters ad- versity. No one is ever sin- gled out. No one knows why some things happen, they just do. Some decide to regain their footing, catch their breath, and keep walking forward. Others choose to give up. Each time you bounce back from adversity, you get stronger and wiser and can teach others by example how to do it also. Adversity is overcome by moving for- ward. Bryan Golden is a self-de- velopment and motivation- al expert, author, and ad- junct professor. E-mail Bryan at info@BryanGold- en.com. Butler Family Reunion The month of July was full of anticipation for many as the countdown-began until everyone could convene in Atlanta for the Butler Family Reunion. Hundreds traveled from as far away as California, Michigan. and as close as Jasper, to celebrate a common heritage and a proud past. The Akins family from Jasper made the journey to share memories with those that were familiar to them and to embrace newly acquainted farmly members. Twin sisters Sarah and Mary Akins, younger sibling Eva Akins-Davis, Alisa Paul, Lenora Akins, and Regi- nald Akins were not in attendance. All that gathered could feel the deep connection that bound them together, and shared in the spiritual re- vival of Mega Fest hosted by Bishop TD Jakes. The re- uniruon culminated in a banquet that included accounts of lineage within the Butler family and a historical narrative by a local Atlanta writer, who spoke as Louis Butler. The Butler family can trace their roots back to the docks of Savannah, Ga., and a slave ship named "The Wanderer." On this ship were Tempe Butler (born Jan. 1834) and Louis Butler (born Jan. 1822), the great- grandparents of Elnora Akins who was a lifelong res- ident of Jasper until her death in 1993.. The Butler family made plans to meet in 2008 in Sa- vannah, the city that began their history in the United States. Suwannee Valley Squadron open house August 31 The new Suwannee Val- Anyone interested in ley Squadron of the Civil learning more about Civil Air Patrol will host an open Air Patrol is invited. For house on Thursday, Aug., more information visit the 31, at the EAA hangar at the squadron website at Suwannee County Airport www.suwanneevalleycap.o from 6:30 p.m. to 9 p.m. rg or call 386-208-0701. 6 oPitt 0 atia .as L. c9 m. 28c Spend Monday ,nights master potter and craft working at the potter's demonstrator at the park's wheel in classes being of- Craft Square. The evening fered at Stephen Foster classes willbe held from 6 Folk Culture p.m. to 9 p.m. Center State and are suit- Park. able for both An eight- advanced and week class will beginner stu- provide instruc- dents. tion in several The.cost for methods of the classes, is working with' day, includ- $125 plus $-5 for ,rnateri1-. ing slab; ,oil/, pinch and als. Space ik limited and wheel-thrown pottery. advance registration is re- Classes begin August- 28 quired. For more informa- and continue through Oc- tion call Craft Square at tober 16. 386-397-1920 or visit the The classes will be web site at www.stephen- taught by Jean Davidoff, fostercso.org. '.1O I - FIRST ADVENT CHRISTIAN FRIENDSHIP BAPTIST CHURCH N.W. 15th Avenue Jasper 13159 S.E.C.R. 137, Jasper, FL Rev. Fran Wood Pastor-Avin Miller Phone (386) 792-247( Sunday Sunday Sunday School.......................10:00 a.m. Sunday School 10:00 a.m. Morning Worship.................11:00 a.m. Sunday Worship..............6 11:00a.m. Wednesday Evening Worship......................6:00 p.m., Prayer Fellowship............6....6:30 p.m. Wednesday 226954-F Prayer Service 7:30 p.r i 226964 CALVARY BAPTIST CHURCH K 1/2 mile East on Hwy. 6, Jasper, Fl 32052 CHURCH OI CHRIST 792-2275 S. Wendell Hill, Pastor NURH M H RIS T S* Sunday N.W. 3rd St., Jasper Sunday School.....................10:00 a.m. Bldg.: 792-2277 Morning Worship............:.....11:00'a.m. L Sunday .... Children's Church............... 11:00 a.m. Sunday School :9:30 a. Church Training..... .............6:00 p.m. Morning Worship..... .............10:30 a.i Evening Worship ...... ..7:00 p.m. Evening.Worship...............6:00 p.i Wednesday.Wednesday Prayer Meeting..............7:00 p.m. Wednesday 226957-F Evening 6:00 p.i 226965 JASPER FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH _______ _B 207 N.E. 2nd Street, Jasper 792-2658 Pastor: Bill Floyd Sunday NEW BETHEL AME CHURCH Sunday School 9:45 a.m. 604 SW 6th Ave., Jasper, FL 32053 Morning Worship.........;................... 11:00 a.m. Rev. Ron Rawls Children's Choir & Sunday Evening Worship 6:00 p.m. ChurchSchool 10:00 a.r S -Wednesday .. New Members Class.................10:00 a.i Youth & Children Activities..................6:00 p.m. Worship Service 11:00 a.r Prayer Meeting 6:30 p.m. Communion every 1st Sunday SUNRISE.BAPTIST CHURCH Bible Study Wednesday 7:00 p. U.S. 129-:3 miles North of Jasper. Thursday Pastor: Rev. Gene Speight a m Choir Rehersal 6:30 p.n Bible Study 9:30 a.m. Sunday School 10:00a.m. www.newbetheljasper.com Church 11:00 a.m. 22696 226960-F NEW HOPE BAPTIST CHURCH FIRST UNITED METHODIST SR 6 West, 6592 NW 48th St., CHURCH Jennings, FL 32053 405 Central Ave., Jasper, FL 938-5611 Pastor Dale Ames Pastor:Jeff Cordero Phone 386-792-1122 Sunday Sunday School 10:00 a.m. Sunday School 9:45 a.r Moming Worship 11:00 a.m. Morning Worship..................11:00 a.r Sunday Evening Worship, Youth Happening, Wednesday RA's, GA's 6:00 p.m. Bible Study 4:45 p.r Wednesday Choir Practice 6:00 p.r Supper Wednesday 6:00 p.m. Family Night Dinner 3rd Wednesday Prayer Meeting, Discipleship class for adults, 2 2666- Youth activities, Children's Choirs..,..6:30 p.m. Van pick-up upon request 226963-F 'c ^w^Q~ue -^j e^td/e4Lr ~U/fikaI J/ l~z zaJ Michael Justin McCormack and Madeline Chrissy Whitaker Mr. and Mrs. Doug Whitaker of Jasper, Florida, are pleased to announce the engagement of their daughter, Madeline Chrissy Whitaker, to Michael Justin McCorma- ck, son of Mr. and Mrs. Cary D. McCormack of Spring Lake Heights, New Jersey. The bride-elect's maternal grandparents are Mr. Frank M. Hancock Sr and the late Mrs. Madeline Hancock. Her paternal grandparents are Mrs. Nona S. Whitaker and the late Mr. Joe Whitaker. She is the great-granddaughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. AF Hancock, and the late Mr. and Mrs. Joel V: McCall. The future groom's maternal grandparents are Mr. and Mrs. Paul and Eileen Sangiuliano. His paternal grandpar- ents are Mrs. Virginia McCormack and the late Mr. Er- wood McCormack. The bride-elect is a 2000 cum laude graduate of High Point University, and is currently working at Miles Talbott Furniture in High Point, North Carolina. The future groom is a 1999 graduate of High Point Uni- versity and attended St. Thomas University where he re- ceived his masters degree. He is currently working at Southeastern Agency Group. The wedding is planned for November 4, 2006, at 3:30 p.m. in Southport, North Carolina, Invitations will be sent. C..lass of '76 Reunion The Hamilton County High School class reunion is scheduled Saturday, Aug. 26, at b p.m. at the Stephen Foster State Park. Classmates attendance cost will be $25 or $35 per couple, pay-able at the reunion. For more information call 397-3357. - i H! 3E3 1 ' m. -F m. m, m. m. &-F I n. m. m. 1.' 1. m. m. 1m. 7m. JASPER CHURCH OF GOD 408 Palmetto Ave., Jasper, 792-2312 Pastor: Michael Wirt Sunday Sunday School 10:00 a.m., Morning Worship....................... 11:00 a.m. Sunday Evening 6:00 p.m. Wed Family Training...................... 7:00 p.m. Ministering to all ages. 226966-F 0 -7N I AL BURNHAM CHRISTIAN CHURCH 4520 NW CR 146, Jennings, FL 32053 938-1265 Pastor: Robert Carter Sunday Sunday School 9:45 a.m. Worshi p 11:00 a.m. Evening Service 6:00 p.m. Wednesday Prayer Meeting 7:00 p.m. 226969-F ..Say. ' A~w? HARVEST FELLOWSHIP S407 Hatley St., Hwy. 6E P.O. Box 1512, Jasper, FL Pastor Jerry Thomason Phone (386) 792-3833 or 792-3831 , Sunday Morning Worship..........:............10:30 a.m. Wednesday Bible Study (atiage groups)...............7:00 p.m. Call Church for Directions CATHSICI C I -F ST. THERESE CATHOLIC CHURCH Three miles north of Jasper U.S. 41 P.O. Box 890, Jasper, FL 32052. Rectory U.S. 90 E.; Live Oak, FL (386) 364-1108 Sunday MASS 11:15 a.m. 226971-F FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH 204 N.W. 3rd Avenue, Jasper, 792-2258 Pastor: Rev. Doug H-ffiard, 792-8412 SUNDAY Sunday School ......................... 10:00 a.m. Worship Service........................ 11:00 a.m. WEDNESDAY ' Prayer in Fellowship Hall..............9:00 a.m. Choir Practice 7:30 p.m. 226966-F 226952-F PAGE 5A THE JASPER NEWS, Jasper, FL THI p~qnY A IC,1 IT 24900 l 1 [, t ) ' /* if ./" ! / \ Ak I