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Has God ever given you a vision? Do you have an idea locked on the inside of you, waiting to be birthed… perhaps, to start a business or to write a book? On August 20, 2005, I felt God directing me to start VOICE Magazine. I quickly made note and started praying to ensure this was of God. Habakkuk 2:2-3 KJV says, “And the LORD answered me, and said, write the vision, and make it plain upon tables, that he may run that readeth it. For the vision is yet for an appointed time, but at the end it shall speak, and not lie: though it tarry, wait for it; because it will surely come, it will not tarry.” It has been a grueling journey with a lot of bumps along the way, but God brought the vision of VOICE Magazine into fruition.

You now hold in your hands the fourth issue of VOICE Magazine. As you browse through the pages you will notice new columns as well as more familiar faces. VOICE Magazine has joined with area churches and businesses to re-launch and bring you more articles authored by area pastors, business owners, and local authors. As we re-launch, we want to keep you (the reader) our first priority, so we have transitioned to a subscription-based publication. This change will enable us to continue providing excellent content that informs, encourages, inspires, changes, and unites the people of God, without the clutter of too many ads.

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Althea Harris was born in Miami, Florida and graduated from the University of Miami in 1978. She is the wife of Clarence Harris, apostle and founder of Christian Fellowship Assemblies, and pastor of Alpha Omega Ministry in Watkinsville, Georgia. Althea is the mother of six children, and a registered nurse by profession. However, most of her time is devoted to the work of

the Kingdom of God where she and her husband of 29 years, are involved in international prophetic end time ministry. Althea has edited several books on bible prophecy written by her husband (published by of Alpha Omega Productions) and has served as edi-

tor of SALT, a Christian women’s newsletter publication.

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Cover Information

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Front Row (L to R): Clifford Washington III &

Judge Barron; Middle Row: Hazel Roach;

Back Row (L to R): Deby Sorensen & Julie Cannon

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12 Meet 5 LocaL christian authors

Departments 5 caLendar of events

7 tiMe with God

9 Ministry spotLiGht

10 GodLy parentinG

11 praise & worship

15 your Body is the teMpLe

16 teens 4 christ

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18 front pew

20 woMan ii woMan

22 KinGdoM Biz

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July

► July 5

Delbra Favors & Company 2nd Annual 4th of July Parade & Entertainment in Crawford, GA. Parade line-up at 9:00 a.m. at the Animal Clinic on Smokey Road. Entertainment will follow. The parade fee is $10 each vehicle, vendor space is $45, and entertainment is free. Call Delbra Favors at (706) 743-3271 to register and to participate. Gus Wilson of WLVS 92.9 of Abbeville will be the grand marshal.

► July 7 – July 11

Mount Pleasant Baptist Church, Athens, GA, Annual revival Services, July 7 - 11, 7:30 p.m. each night. Dr. Charles B. Jackson, Sr., Pastor of Brookland Baptist Church in Columbia, SC will be the guest evangelist for the week.

► July 13

Morton Chapel Baptist Church, Athens, GA will celebrate their pastor, Rev. Edwin Summerour, Sr.., First Anniversary at 3:00 PM with Rev. Nathan Durham as the guest speaker along with the New Beginnings Bible Church from Monroe, GA. Rev. Tracy Lawrence of Powers Baptist Church, Decatur, GA will be the guest speaker for the 11:00 a.m. service.

Northside Baptist Church, Athens, GA: Tail Gate Party at Sandy Creek Park. Come out to the BBQ shelter for a FREE BBQ including chicken, burgers, and hot dogs. There will be fellowship and fun. The grill will be started at 2:00 p.m. and we will be eating shortly thereafter. There will be a singing and a short bible study with Pastor “Big” Jon. Everyone is invited.


Northside Baptist Church Athens, GA: Vacation Bible School. We will meet each evening in the fellowship hall located behind the church from 6:00 to 8:30 p.m. Ages 4 to 14 are invited to

participate in an exciting theme of God’s Big Backyard. There will be crafts, bibles activities, food, and daily service projects. The cost is FREE! All are Welcome!

► July 18- 20

Central Baptist Church, Athens, GA: Vacation Bible School, Friday, July 18, 6:00 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.; Saturday, July19, 10:00 a.m.-12:30 p.m.; Sunday, July 20, 9:45am-12:00pm.

► July 19

A Tribute To The Women Who Loved Us (A Musical Production). Presented by Daughters of Promise a ministry of Prodigal Son Outreach Ministries. 4:00 p.m., Seney-Stovall Chapel. Tickets are $5.00. For more information, contact Tonia at (706) 340-5254

Bobby Hurd & Horace Hall of Courtesy Automotive presents the Gospel Idol, 11:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. They are giving away $5,000 cash & a Cadillac Deville. Each place will receive: 1st place $2500, 2nd place $1500, and 3rd place $1000. Will be held at Courtesy Automotive, 1636 Dogwood Drive in Conyers, GA. For more information call 678-516-3233. To register call (404) 241-3030.

► July 20

Oconee Baptist Church, 58 Lower Wire Bridge Road, Stephens, GA - Rev. Ronnie Swoopes, Interim Pastor: 11:30 am Mother and Deaconess Board Anniversary during regular worship service and at 2:30 pm Male Chorus Anniversary

► July 22

Northside Baptist Church, Athens, GA, Kick off of northside Ministries recovery Program at 7:00 p.m. If you are hurting with everyday problems and have habits that have a grip on your life, please come. This is a time of Real Change for Real People. Refreshments will be served. All are welcome!


Mount Pleasant Baptist Church, Athens, GA, Dedication Services: July 24, Prayer Service, 6:00 p.m.; Church Conference, 7:00 p.m.; July 25, Communion Service, 7:00 p.m.

► July 27

The North/Northeast District Full Gospel Baptist Church Fellowship will hold a Fellowship at 6:00 p.m.at Victorious Living International (formerly Kingdom Living Ministries) located at 2318 Second Avenue, Decatur,GA. The speaker for the event will be Pastor LaShan Perry-Burns, pastor of Victorious Living. For questions, please call Victorious Living International 404-243-0000. Morton Chapel Baptist Church, Athens, GA will celebrate their Church Anniversary at 3:00 p.m. Rev. Gazzara Mitchell of New Covenant Church Ministry will be the speaker.

Mount Pleasant Baptist Church, Athens, GA, Dedication Services: Worship Service, 10:00 a.m. (line up at 9:30 a.m.- no Sunday School, Reverend Mosley will deliver the message); Worship Service, 3:00 p.m. (Reverend William Smith of Israel Baptist Church in Atlanta, GA, will deliver the message)

august

► August 1 – August 2

Beth Moore Live Simulcast at Compass Church (www.compasschurch.com) in Athens, GA. Cost is $49 and includes: conference materials, coffee and snack Friday from 6:30 - 9:30 p.m., and continental breakfast and box lunch Saturday 8:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. Join us for an incredible live conference with Beth Moore complete with worship, teaching & fellowship. For tickets contact Deby Sorensen at [email protected] or 706-296-5037.

► August 3

Mount Pleasant Baptist Church, Athens, GA, Dedication Services: Worship

Event information is subject to change. Please contact individual event organizers to verify the schedule.

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Cover photo by Mark Sorrow Photographer

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Front Row (L to R): Clifford Washington III &

Judge Barron; Middle Row: Hazel Roach;

Back Row (L to R): Deby Sorensen & Julie Cannon

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Service, 10:00 a.m. (Reverend Mosley will deliver the message); Worship Service, 3:00 p.m. (Reverend Parnell Mosley of New Emmanuel Baptist Church in Atlanta, GA will deliver the message)

► August 9

Lil’ Ruck Production for Swoop Entertainment (Giving Back To The Community),3rd Anniversary Celebration Of DELBrA FAVOrS & COMPAnY (Live recording Concert) at 6:00 p.m. Doors open at 5:00 p.m. Will be held in Elberton, GA. Special appearances by: Bobby Hurd & Co. TV 57, WGNM Mid-Georgia Fellowship TV 64, John Hubbard WGGS 105.1 FM, Gus Wilson WLVS 92.9 FM, Lady B. WXAG 1470 AM, and “E” on tha “Z” 880AM. Admission is $10 in advance and $12 at the door. For more information call (706) 743-3271or email [email protected]

► August 10

Mount Pleasant Baptist Church, Athens, GA, Dedication Services: Worship Service, 10:00 a.m. (Reverend Mosley will deliver the message); Worship Service, 2:00 p.m. (Reverend Nathaniel Sneed of Macedonia Baptist Church in Sparta, GA will deliver the message)

► August 24 – August 29

Morton Chapel Baptist Church, Athens, GA will celebrate Homecoming at 11:00 a.m. revival Services will be held Monday through Friday, August 25-29, nightly at 7:30 p.m. ► August 17 – August 22

Oconee Baptist Church, 58 Lower Wire Bridge Road, Stephens, GA - Rev. Ronnie Swoopes, Interim Pastor: Sunday, August 17, 2008 - 11:30 a.m. Annual Homecoming. Monday thru Friday, August 18 - 22, 2008, 7:30 pm Annual revival (Monday - Rev. Summerour, Tuesday - Minister Patrick Burgess, Wednesday - Rev. R. E. Cooper, Thursday - Rev. Stacy Stevens and Friday - Rev. Reginald Hunter)

► August 24

Central Baptist Church, Athens, GA: Homecoming.

► August 27

Northside Baptist Church, Athens, GA will begin AWAnA at 6:30 p.m. for 35 weeks. Registration will be on Wednesday, August 20 at 7:00 p.m. and Sunday, August 24 at 6:00 p.m. Awana blends bible teaching, scripture memorization, and tons of fun. Our church’s Awana ministry impacts kids ages 2 to 18 along with their families and the entire community.

► August 29

Northside Baptist Church, Athens, GA, Kickoff Party for the 1 Timothy 4:12 Ministry (college/20s ministry) at 7:00 p.m. in the fellowship hall. This is a great place to come for fun and fellowship with people your own age, facing the same kind of issues you face. Will meet every Friday evening at 7:00 p.m. throughout

the school year.

► August 31

Northside Baptist Church, Athens, GA, Fellowship Potluck Meal. After the morning worship, everybody will head to the fellowship building for great food and fellowship. Enjoy favorite dishes cooked by Northside’s church members. Everyone is welcome. Bring your family and friends!

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Extra Extra rEad all about It!

new Freedom Christian Center, Inc, in Athens, GA, celebrated their 23rd Church Anniversary on Sunday, May 18, 2008. the speaker and guest

church were, Pastor Charlie Maddox and the twin oaks Baptist Church of tignall, GA.

Mt. Pleasant Baptist Church in Athens, GA, celebrated their Pastor’s and First Lady’s 34th anniversary on Sunday, May 18, 2008. Pastor terry Willoughby and the Fair Play Baptist Church led the 10 a.m. service, and Pastor Kevin Daniel and Bethel Baptist Church of Watkinsville, GA, led

the 2 p.m. service.

true Agape Christian Center in Elberton, GA, celebrated their Church Anniversary on Sunday, May 18, 2008.

Camp Grace 08 supported by northside Baptist Church in Athens, GA, is pleased to announce that eight teens where saved by the Good news that Jesus Christ died for their sins. there were 35 teens that dedicated their

lives to the Lord. Camp Grace was held June 16 – 20 and was located this year at Grace Farm in Dewey Rose, GA. “Big” Jon and Freddie Coile

were the guest speakers at this year’s camp.

northside Baptist Church is excited about the arrival of their new song leader David Prager and new piano player Janet Frugett. You will find

them singing and playing at worship services at 11:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m. on Sunday and 7:00 p.m. on Wednesday nights. All who are interested in joining the choir please attend practice at 5:30 p.m. on Sunday evenings.

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Accepted in the beloved (Ephesians 1:6)

Born of God (I John 5:1)Crucified with Christ (Galatians 2:20)

Delivered from the power of darkness (Colossians 1:13)Enriched in everything in Him (I Corinthians 1:5)

Forgiven for Christ’s sake (Ephesians 4:32)Grounded in love (Ephesians 3:17)

Hid in Christ in God (Colossians 3:3)Instructed in the way of the Lord (Acts 18:25)

Justified by his grace (Titus 3:7)Kept by the power of God (I Peter 1:5)Led by the Spirit of God (Romans 8:14)

Made nigh by the blood of Christ (Ephesians 2:13)nourished in the words of faith (I Timothy 4:6)

ordained to eternal life (Acts 13:48)Perfected forever (Hebrews 10:14)

Quickened together with Christ (Ephesians 2:5)Redeemed from the curse of the law (Galatians 3:13)

Sealed with the Holy Spirit of promise (Ephesians 1:13)translated into the kingdom of his Son (Colossians 1:13)

Unblameable in His sight (Colossians 1:22)Victorious through our Lord Jesus Christ (I Corinthians 15:57)

Washed from our sins in His own blood (Revelation 8:26)Yearned over by the Holy Spirit (Romans 8:26)

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Take a look in the mirror

Take a look at yourself;

Are you pleased with the picture

Or do you need some help?

Do you know where to go?

Do you know where to look?

Put your trust in Jesus

He has all the answers written in His book.

Take a look at yourself

Just one look might change your whole life;

Don't let this opportunity pass you by

Just one look could save you from misery and strife.

I took a look at myself and let God do the rest

He changed my heart and changed my soul;

I thank God that I took that look

And now I can say that I've been made whole.

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“tRUSt In tHE LoRD WItH ALL oF YoUR HEARt.”

When you become a Christian, you accept Jesus as both your Savior and Lord. He is your Savior because He died for the sins that separated you from God. He is your Lord because He leads the direction of your life. But many Christians struggle with turning their lives over to the Lord. They have trouble trusting Him. These verses first encourage us to trust the Lord and then show us how to turn everything over and allow Him to lead us.

“LEAn not on YoUR oWn UnDERStAnDInG.”

It all starts with acknowledging the Lord’s ability to lead us. Jesus said that He is, “The Alpha and the Omega” (Revelation 1:8). That means as God, He can see the beginning of all things as clearly as He can see the ending. With this knowledge He is uniquely qualified

to lay out a plan for your life. Jesus isn’t making up things as He goes along. He knows where each and every step you take will lead.

“In ALL YoUR WAYS ACKnoWLEDGE HIM.”

So we understand that Jesus has the ability to direct us, now we must apply that knowledge to our everyday lives. “In all your ways acknowledge Him”, means including Jesus, seeking His will, in all aspects of your life - not just the big decisions. This is done by first praying for His leadership, then reading the Bible (What does the Bible say about a decision you are about to make? God communicates to you through His Word - read James 1:22), and finally seeing what circumstances He put before you to influence your decision (That could mean advice from a friend or hearing a message at church. Events could take place that lead you one way or the other).

“AnD HE WILL MAKE YoUR PAtH StRAIGHt.”

Life is hard to understand sometimes. Things happen to us every day that make us ask, “Why is it like this?” What you must remember is that things don’t make sense to us because of our perspective. We are seeing life one event at a time. So often, life seems to be a set of random events that aren’t connected. But, as we learned about above, the Lord knows how everything will turn out. From His perspective, He sees how events are connected and promises us that, “all thing work together for the good of those who love God” (Romans 8:28). Some lives are harder than others. I don’t know why that is - only Jesus knows that - but I do know that no matter what life brings, you won’t be going through it alone. Jesus will be with you every step of the way.

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trusting Jesus

Trust in the LORD with all thine heart; and lean not unto thine own understanding. In all thy ways ac-knowledge him, and he shall direct thy paths. — Proverbs 3:5-6 (KJV)

Christianity is not a religion of rules and regulations. Jesus said He came to give us an abundant life. If we’re warned to stay away from something, it’s because He knows the dangers. We only care about the immediate fulfillment of our desires but God, like any good father, warns us of things that can hurt us and those around us. Jesus summed up the principles on how to live your life this way:

On treating others He told us to “do unto others as you would have them do unto you.” On treating ourselves He said that “if your right eye causes you to sin, pluck it out and cast it from you.” Meaning that if something causes you to sin, avoid it.

Now you may do whatever you want, but before you tear down a fence pause long enough to find out why it was

put up in the first place. There are spiritual, physical, emotional and social consequences when we sin. We’re told to avoid certain things not because Christianity is about a set of rules but because if we stay away from them, the quality of our lives will be better and we will have a closer relationship with God.

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Why DOes christianity have sO many rules? rev. Charles Knox, Jr.

Daughters of Promise is a non-profit organization that resides under Prodigal Sons Outreach Ministries Inc. It is open to all girls between 8-18 years of age. (Some exceptions can be made.)

Mission: To nurture girls, who may be at risk due to today’s society and issues that are around them.

the girls will:be nurtured in their •educational, spiritual, emotional, and physical needs.

be taught that every girl is •different but special with her own gifts and talents.

be taught to value themselves •and protect their minds and bodies against negative

influences or behaviors that will hinder their future.

be taught “abstinence •education” and the harmful physical and psychological effects of teen pregnancy.

be taught that the •environment they live in does not limit their potential to succeed.

be taught the importance of •giving to the community by being an positive addition to the community and others around them.

be taught the importance of •being a registered and active voter.

be shown that positive •

change in their community can start with them.

be taught etiquette and •manners that will enable them to be comfortable in any environment that they may encounter.

be rewarded for educational •and special achievements in school.

be advised on their future •educational and career possibilities.

At the end of all activities for the year, the girls will be rewarded with a Daughters of Promise Ball in which they will be awarded a tiara.


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Photos are from “A Tribute to the Women Who Loved Us” held on May 31, 2008 at the Seney-Stovall Chapel in Athens, Georgia.

Daughters of Promise

Daughters of Promise and DirectorLeft to right: nia Knox, Branshika Watkins,Tonya Knox

(Director), Brandrika Watkins, and Kenya Lane

Minister Tonya Knox (Director)Ms. American rose Athens City Queen 2008

rev. Charles Knox, Jr.

Daughters of Promise

Valanji Brown

When I was in elementary school Howard Cook was a high schooler. However,

he wasn’t just a high school student, he was a football player. To me, a ten year old, he looked like a giant and he had the stature of a god. Most high school students don’t give elementary age kids the time of day. They probably don’t even know they exist. Howard was different. He always spoke to me. We went to church together and our parents were friends, which may have helped, but I sensed that it really was Howard’s character to be kind and interested in me. He always asked me how I was doing when he saw me. He taught me things about playing football when our families were together. What he did more than anything, he inspired me. He made me want to be

a football player. He made me want to be a kind person. About ten years ago I ran into Howard when I was doing some training and we had a chance to “catch up”. He still had that same spirit of interest and inspiration. It was nice to thank him for what he did in my life. Like most of us, he was surprised when I told him. He didn’t realize the impact he was making. He was simply being himself. A few weeks ago my son Drew and I spoke at a conference and met John Alston. John is a professional speaker who had spoken at the conference earlier that day. During the reception John and I visited for about thirty minutes. When I told

him about B.A.M. and what we were doing, he shared a story. He had no intention of broadcasting the story, but it is such a powerful story that it is worth sharing. In 1982 John began working with African American young men in the Los Angeles area. He met with them for five months every Saturday to work on building character and values. He has worked with thousands of young men since then. Because of his work, hundreds of young men have gone to college who would not have had the opportunity to do so otherwise. A few months ago he said he was watching one of the “makeover” reality TV shows and was stunned and quite pleased to see that one of the young men formerly in his program was the plastic surgeon in the show. You never really know the impact that

you are having on the young men (and women) that are around you. What I observe, unfortunately, is that most adults are so caught up in our stuff that we don’t invest time in the young people in our paths. Young people are looking for someone to show interest in them and inspire them. That person just might be you. In John 10:10 Jesus said, “The thief comes to steal, kill, and destroy. I have come that you may have life and have it to the fullest.” He also said, “When you do it unto the least of these my children, you do it unto me.” There is a young man in your house or somewhere in your path that needs you to be the source of God’s love in his life. You might be the only person that touches his life in that way.

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yOu never knOW WhO yOu impactBy JOhn Brantley,

© 2008

Co-founder of B.A.M.(BecOming a man)

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“Young people are looking for someone to

show interest in them and inspire them."

Amy Winkles By sonny LeMMons

Powerful. Moving. Intense. Amy Winkles possesses a maturity that is misleading when one considers it in relation to her age. Anyone who has had the opportunity to observe her as a worship leader or performer can attest to the power of her heart, her soul, and her very spirit intertwined with the presence of God. As her voice graces the songs she raises in praise, Amy actively and with an unquestionable passion engages all the individuals she celebrates in worship with, from her fellow musicians to the throngs of believers who sing along. All are enraptured with the intensity of her voice but even more importantly to Amy, with the Spirit whose presence is both felt and known. my history, HIS PRESEnCE Long before she ever became aware of her ministerial calling, Amy’s life was being shaped by God even as she herself was being shaped. In July of 1982, Amy was born into a family of multi-talented singers and musicians. “I sang my first song publicly when I was four,” Amy recalls. “It was ‘Master of the Wind.’ I still remember every word.” At the age of twelve, Amy’s youth pastor asked her to help lead worship for her peers. Gratefully, Amy accepted the opportunity to serve and began the journey of a minister and an artist. Throughout her teenage years and into her time at North Georgia College where she earned a Bachelor’s Degree in Music, Amy’s voice and calling were both maturing and growing stronger. “During my time [at college], I grew a lot in discipline and ability. [I] worked with extraordinary people of musicianship and character who have played a huge role in shaping [both] my music and my character.” my voice, HIS SonG With an artist’s soul, Amy crafts original works of worship that stem from both everyday life and the Word of God. “Circumstances - whether mine or someone else’s...trials, joys...they are a way to put out a message of the hope, grace, love and fulfillment found in Christ alone.” Amy’s musical influences are as unique and diverse as she is, with influences in terms of both artistry and spirituality that range from the late Keith Green to her contemporaries such as Plumb and Nichole Nordeman. Amy has a matchless voice with a quality born out of both a desire to perform at the highest caliber and out of her love for Jesus Christ. She performs with an extraordinary level of professionalism and drive that points to her Creator and “Reason for it all.” It seems as if a baton has been passed on to her which she readily takes up with deep appreciation in both servanthood and in performance. However, the artistic attributes that guide her heart and spirit are firmly rooted in the time Amy spends in studying the Word and in her faith in her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. With the faith and love of a child and the humility of someone who is truly grateful for the opportunities presented to her, Amy remains thankful for the talents and gifts she’s been given. She exists in the hope her songs and her life will bring praise, honor and glory to God the Father.

CD available online at: www.amywinkles.com

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((((((( Cover Story )))))))

Judge Patricia Barron is a native of Atlanta, Georgia. Once a resident of Atlanta’s public housing projects, Judge Barron decided at age 12 to become a lawyer. Upon desegregation of the Atlanta public schools, she was transferred to an integrated school in the 11th grade, where she excelled in basketball, softball and her general studies. In 1972 she earned the second highest grade point average in her graduating class.

Judge Barron graduated from Mercer University in Macon, Georgia in 1976. While at Mercer she worked as a reporter for the college newspaper. In 1979 she graduated from Georgetown University Law Center in Washington, D.C., where she began her career teaching “Street Law” to high school students and young adults.

Judge Barron worked as a poverty rights attorney with Georgia Legal Services for 20 years, before becoming a law professor at the University of Georgia School of Law in Athens, Georgia. In February 2001, Judge Barron became Associate Magistrate Court Judge of Athens-Clarke County and Chief Judge in August 2002. She serves as a great role model to the entire community.

Judge Barron published her first children’s book entitled, Meet Judge Patricia Barron: She’s Chief Magistrate Court Judge! in 2007. Jai is a 9 year old girl who is curious about how the justice system works in Georgia. A family friend, “Miss Pat”, has recently been elected a judge. Jai travels to Athens to visit “Judge Pat” to learn more about her and her court. Judge Pat tells Jai how the court system works to solve

problems fairly between ordinary people. Jai learns the value of telling the truth in all situations. Later, Jai travels back to Athens to participate in the judge’s family and community life. While doing so, she learns the importance of family, history, and travel. Readers join Jai on this unforgettable journey through the legal system and beyond.

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leFt tO right: haZel Watkins rOach, cliFFOrD WashingtOn iii, Julie cannOn, anD DeBy sOrensen

Judge Patricia BarronPhoto by: Athens-Clarke County

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Julie Cannon is the author of The Homegrown Series, which includes Truelove & Homegrown Tomatoes, ‘Mater Biscuit, and Those Pearly Gates. This trio has been described as “Southern fried soul food” and “A cross between Jan Karon and Fannie Flagg.” In Truelove & Homegrown Tomatoes, we meet Imogene Lavender. Euharlee, Georgia is a place where hard work and prayers unite the community. Imo is shattered when her beloved husband of 48 years dies. She deals with her grief by throwing herself into nurturing both her vegetable garden and her girls. Imo’s concern for her adopted foster-daughter, Jeanette, and her niece, Loutishie, supercedes her desire for self-fulfillment. She determines to go on with the “fever of life on this earth”, solely to guide Jeanette and Lou through the perils of adolescence. However, the longings of her lonely heart and the persuasions of well-meaning friends send Imo off on a man-hunt.

After a beautician transforms Imo into a woman who looks two decades younger than her sixty-four years, Imo cruises the frozen foods section of her local Kroger, looking for single men filling up their buggies with Hungry Man dinners. Sometimes painful, sometimes comical, and always surprising… Imo’s search for love is recorded by her niece in “Loutishie’s Notebook”. Lou also ruminates there about her all-consuming fear of the Rapture of the saints and store-bought tomatoes. The Homegrown novels retail for $13 each. They can be found at all major bookstores. Julie Lowrey Cannon grew up in Athens, Georgia, and graduated from the University of Georgia with a degree in Journalism. She lives with her husband and three children in Watkinsville, Georgia where they attend Watkinsville First Methodist Church. Her most recent novel, The Romance Readers’ Book Club, is also set in the rural South. Visit her website at www.julielcannon.com

Hazel Watkins Roach was born in Jackson County, Georgia. She is the last of nine children to the parentage of the late Hamp and Katie Edwards Watkins. Hazel was educated in Jackson County, having graduated from Bryan High School in Jefferson, Georgia. After marriage to the late Daniel Roach, she became the proud parent of two children, Roderick Roach and Rita (Tina) Roach-Evans. She also has three precious granddaughters and a son-in-law, Rod Evans.

Hazel has had extensive training in many areas including: gerontology, vehicle maintenance, and food preparation. She recently retired from Athens-Clarke County after approximately 16 years of service for the Athens Transit System. She is a member of the Little Valley Baptist Church in Center, Georgia where she sings with the adult choir, serves as treasurer, and is on the Board of Trustees. She is currently the secretary of the Ladies Auxiliary of Post 3910 Athens, (and has served as president in the past). She also sang with the Athens Voices of Truth for 21 years.

Hazel loves to exemplify her own thoughts and put words in writings “to see how they come out”. Ecclesiastes 3:1 says, “To everything there is a season, and time to every purpose under the heaven.” Having been inspired by many to publish her poems, Hazel petitioned the Lord to direct her path, and set out to see her dreams come true, realizing that it was “her season”.

Hazel has written a book of poetry entitled Inspirations Straight from the Heart which will be released in July 2008. These poems have been written and compiled over several years. Hazel prays that the public will hear about her book, purchase it, and be inspired by seeing that it is surely “straight from the heart”.Cost of the book is $14.95 and can be purchased at the time of the book signing.

Please contact Hazel Roach at (706) 613-0274 for more information.

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Motivational Speaker, Trainer & Best-selling Author With a background in Sales Management & Marketing,

Deby had no problem reaching the upper echelons of Avon’s Independent Sales Organization. Having attained the high-est levels of achievement in Sales, Leadership & Training, Deby was chosen to pioneer the highest position - as a Men-tor Trainer. In 2003 Deby was invited to New York to meet

with Top Avon Executives to share her insights as a member of Avon’s elite Representative Advisory Panel. Upon retirement in 2006,

Deby ranked #55 in Total Unit Sales out of 4 million representatives worldwide. Currently Deby has taken a hiatus from retirement to help her son with a new

start-up advertising business in Athens - ScrollMobile.com. In her free time, she continues to mentor businesswomen, serves on the board of the Athens Cham-ber’s Women in Business Council, and is active in her local church where she writes curriculum and coaches small group leaders.

During her time with Avon, Deby was recognized by the DSWA - Direct Selling Women’s Alliance as an expert in her field, and was commissioned to write a chapter for the best-selling book:

Build It BIG: 101 Insider Secrets from Top Direct Selling Experts Published by Dearborn Trade Publishing

Build It Big addresses the three most popular models of direct selling: network marketing, party planning, & person-to-person.

The training that many of these companies offer is limited, typically covering only product features/benefits, basic sales tech-niques, recruitment, and order processing. Through extensive research, the DSWA has identified four crucial “life skills” often neglected or omitted from a company’s training program: Financial and tax guidance, Coaching and leadership skills development, Business management and technology training, and Daily success practices and implementation.

For more information visit www.goexec.com . Signed copies available from the author for $18.95


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Clifford Washington III, author, motivator and entrepreneur has influenced countless numbers of people. He has a remarkable gift for deeply touching the hearts and souls of those who need encouragement in resolving real life issues in practical terms. The author of Smiling in Public While Crying in Private now imparts a profound message for all who desire to be spiritually fortified and remain goal-oriented. He is the founder and president of 3e Enterprise, a company that releases material to encourage, enlighten and empower people all over the world, allowing them to discover their true identity and purpose, then pursue that discovery at all cost. Mr. Washington’s books may be purchased online at www.empower3.com and Athens Bible Bookstore in the Homewood Hills Shopping Center.

A relationship is something that should be cherished and cultivated on a daily basis. Unleveled Ground: Surviving Relationships, Washington’s latest book, will enlighten you on how the actions in the very first relationship (involving Adam and Eve), have a direct bearing on relationships today. Because of their decision made thousands of years ago, the ground in relationships of all types became unleveled. This gave way to strategic tactics

of the devil to destroy relationships. This book will give insight to those tactics, and will heighten your spiritual awareness. This book is not solely about marriage, but will examine your relationship with money, purpose, church, friends and God. Your ultimate love for God and your relationship with Him, leads you to first love yourself. Then you are free to love and relate to others effectively, without fear and distrust. The level ground that is strived for in every relationship of significance is obtainable with the right approach, through wisdom. You will gain awareness that will help your relationships survive the challenges that life throws your way.

Deby Sorensen

Clifford Washington III

BuilDing BlOcks FOr a healthier yOu

By anDreW naWOichik

You’ve all heard it said, “we are what we eat”. I have come to realize that this is

only partially true. Through many years of research and continuing education, I now know that “we are not only what we eat, but also what we absorb and what we do not eliminate”. The foods we consume make up who we are at the cellular level. They can either make us strong, healthy individuals or weak, unhealthy individuals. Our bodies are designed by God to absorb and assimilate nutrients from the foods we eat. Those nutrients are then dispersed to the cells, where they are utilized to bring about health and wellness. However, there is a problem… the modern diet is void of crucial nutrients that our cells require to function properly. If our cells have the proper structure, they will have the proper function. We have only one body, and I totally believe we must take excellent care of it so we can be most effective as servants of the Lord. There is good news! In 1996, there was a huge breakthrough discovery in the field of Glycobiology called glyconutrients. Glyconutrients are a class of nutrients, like vitamins and minerals. Glyconutrients are special carbohydrates (monosaccharides) that provide the building blocks that enable the cells in the body to communicate effectively. Today, many different glyconutrient products may be found on the shelves of your local health food stores, as this technology has been widely accepted in both medical and scientific fields of study. However, there is one company that stands head and shoulders above the rest.

Mannatech is the company that discovered and coined the term “glyconutrients”. They then formulated the world’s first blend of eight essential monosaccharides currently missing from the average modern diet. This science has been taught in 82 out of 120 medical schools across the country since 1996, from a medical textbook called Harpers Biochemistry. There is a chapter in the book called “Glycoproteins” written by Dr. Robert Murray, which lists the eight essential monosaccharides (as previously mentioned). Out of the eight required,

there are only two of these essential monosaccharides in the modern diet. Without these eight essential monosaccharides, our immune systems do not have what they require in order to determine a healthy cell from an unhealthy one. Without them, they are unable to detect an enemy cell and destroy it. They cannot determine if a cell is damaged and simply needs to be repaired and restored. The ability to communicate with each other is reliant on these eight essential monosaccharides. They are the “alphabet” by which the cells form their “words” used to communicate and transfer their biological data to one another. MIT (Massachusetts Institute of Technology) stated in an article in their February 2003 issue of Technology Review, that this is one of the top “ten technologies that will change the world”. They went on to say that “if we don’t have

glycosylation, we don’t have life”. What is glycosylation? It is simply the proper combination of these monosaccharides on the cell surface. Imagine if you and I tried to write a message to each other on a sheet of paper and we left off the vowels. Think about how difficult it would be to read the message. If we can’t read the message, then we can’t communicate effectively. This is the same way it is at the cellular level with the use of the eight essential monosaccharides; they are the missing links that are necessary for our cells to communicate effectively with each other. Go Wellness of Athens, a local wellness club, sponsors monthly meetings to help educate the Athens community and surrounding towns on this technology. Meetings are held on the third Monday of each month at Earthfare located at 1681 Lumpkin Street in Athens.

((((((( Your Body Is The Temple )))))))


Andrew Nawoichik is president of Go Wellness of Athens. For more

information please visit the website at wellnessathens.com or call Andrew at

706-201-2308.

“We have only one body, and I

totally believe we must take excellent

care of it so we can be most effective

as servants of the Lord. "


“You’ll be on your way up! You’ll be seeing great sights! You’ll join the high fliers Who soar to high heights.”

-Dr. Seuss, Oh the Places You’ll Go!

Where are you going? What are you waiting for? Do you believe that you will soar to great heights?

Too often we find ourselves believing Satan’s lies; lies that say you will never amount to anything; lies that you aren’t special enough or that God can’t use you until you are more mature, older, or more educated.

God is in the business of making our dreams come true. He puts many of our desires and dreams in hearts. Then He equips you with the right tools and gifts to accomplish them. We know from scripture that God has an extraordinary plan for your life, yet all He desires is a life of obedience and faith. Faith and obedience is what the “high fliers” or the great people who have gone before us, had in common.

Take David for instance. He was a teen aged guy with lots of older, bigger brothers. His job during the fighting was to bring food to his brothers. That was not a very glamorous task during a battle. But when he arrived at the battlefield, he found no battle, just petrified soldiers. So he sprung into action. Why? He had faith, not in himself, his size or his ability, but in God. You remember the story. God wins and he used a teenager to win the battle.

No matter who we are or what we become, God wants to use us in big

and small ways each day. Some may become famous, others may find themselves in a more ordinary kind of life, but with God it is always possible to do extraordinary things! When we surrender our lives with the intent to glorify God in all things, I can guarantee God will do more than we can fathom. “Oh the Places You’ll Go!”

Into distant lands with the •message of Jesus Christ to people who have never heard!

Into your junior high and •high schools where the things of this world have replaced Jesus and prayer

Into office buildings where •many who get by only because it is routine

Into burning buildings where •you will rescue people

Into hospitals where people •are dying of illnesses

Into restaurants where people •are hungry, and searching for food of substance; The

Bread of Life

Into science labs where •others search for the meaning of life

Into the sports career where •athletes search for a reason to be great besides money

You hold the key to life. In every place you will go, you have the answer that could potentially change the course of someone’s life forever. My question to you is, are you willing to share? Are you willing to surrender and let go of your plans for your life and allow God to use you to go places you never imagined you could go? With a small amount of faith all things are possible.

Jesus tells us in Matthew 17:20,

“If you have faith as small as a mustard seed, You can say to this mountain, Move from here to there and it will move. Nothing will be impossible for you.”

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Dream On

By crystaL MiLLer

((((((( Teens 4 Christ )))))))

Dream big, surrender, and wait.

“So...Be your name Buxbaum or Bixby or Bray Or Mordecai Ali Van Allen O’Shea, You’re off to Great Places! Today is your day! Your mountain is waiting. So... get on your way!”

-Dr.. Seuss Oh the Places You’ll Go

Questions

What are your dreams? What is holding you back?1.

Are you limiting God and His purpose for you?2.

Can you say you fully surrender to God, and want 3. to go wherever He takes you?

Crystal Miller served as a contract writer for Dare 2 Share Ministries International (D2S)… D2S is a conference and resourcing ministry committed to energizing and equipping teens to know, live, share and own their faith in Jesus. For 1,000+ free teen and youth ministry resources, information on the 2008/2009 Invincible Tour Conferences, or to sign up for the free weekly teen devotional e-mail “Soul Fuel,” please visit www.dare2share.org.

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tEEn of ExcEllEncE

Name: Miranda bidinger

School: Upcoming

8th grader at Madison County Middle School

Church: Solid Rock Family

Worship Center in Elberton , GA where she is a member of Brighter Future Drama Team

and a member of the Youth

Group

Grades: Straight A's in the Gifted Program

Activities: MCMS Mustang Football Cheerleader

(2007-2008 and 2008-2009),MCMS Chorus (2006-2007, 2007-2008, and

2008-2009), Student Counsel (2007-2008),

Fellowship of Christian Athletes (2007-2008), and

Honors Chorus (2005-2006)

Awards: Little Miss Madison County Christian (2006),

First Runner up in Madison-Elbert Forestry Pageant (Prettiest Eyes, Prettiest Dress, etc)

Miranda was nominated to attend the Junior National Young Leaders Conference in 2006 and the National Young Leaders State

Conference in 2008.

Nominator: VOICE Magazine Staff

If you know a teen that should be nominated for VOICE Magazine's Teen of Excellence, please send the teen's name,

school , church , activities, and why the teen should be selected to [email protected].


(((((V O I C E)))))Victorious, Overcoming, Inspiring, Christian Expression

Reaching the loyal Christian

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All God’s Children, Inc, is a “special needs” adoption agency. All God’s Children was incorporated in 1997 in an effort to provide more adoption opportunities for children awaiting adoption. They are committed to increasing awareness in Georgia about the need for adoptive families. They provide an intensive process of preparing families to adopt older children, help match families with “waiting children”, and provide close support to families after a child is placed in the home. All God’s Children works in partnership with the Georgia Department of Human Resources to find families for Georgia’s waiting children. They also assist in the placement of waiting children in state custody elsewhere in the United States.

Pictures are from the Taste of the Soul Benefit held on May 3, 2008 at the Lyndon House Arts Center in Athens, Georgia. Entertainment was provided by: D. J. Myers Howard, Mrs. Moon of Ebenezer Baptist Church, Lisa Carney (guitarist), Zeke Turner (recording artist), Sherry Story (local artist), and Hazel Roach. The event was sponsored by, My Turn Now, Lyndon House Arts Center, All God’s Children Inc, and Hancock Community Development Corporation.

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All God’s Children, IncTaste of the Soul Benefit


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((((((( Woman II Woman )))))))

If you think having your heart right with God is the only important thing, think again. God said “My people are destroyed for the lack of knowledge” (Hosea 4:6). I believe it is possible to have a right heart for God and yet to have things in our head all wrong. And with a wrong head we may very well live in defeat and lose ground in the kingdom

of God. This has nothing to do with our hearts or our worship. Our lives can be destroyed because of ignorance. Without a knowledge of the truth, we cannot be free (John 8:32). Most of the battles Christians face are in the mind. We are bombarded with thoughts everyday that can lead us astray and cause destruction in our lives.

Our thoughts and emotions can be injected with wrong motives, bitterness, unforgiveness, evil intentions and wrong patterns and even memories of the past that can cause chaos and confusion in our minds. Too many of us allow our imaginations to lead us into fantasies and daydreams that are contrary to God’s plan and purpose for us. God’s word says we are to be transformed by the renewing of our mind (Romans 12:2). The Holy Spirit is the foreman of the construction site and the word of God is the tool that is used for the process. Whatever is not built on the word will not last; it will not produce the promises God has guaranteed in His word.

I must rid myself of old ways of thinking and build new thought processes based on the word of God. The Apostle Paul said “set your mind on things above and not on earth” (Colossians 3:2). In order for us to do that we have to continually seek after the things of God. I pray that today will be a turning point in your mind, will, and emotions. Let God turn your sorrow into joy and your mourning into dancing.

It has been my pleasure sharing with you. God Bless

Sandy Coggins is CEO of Sandy Coggins Ministries. Sandy is also Co-Pastor of Solid Rock Family Worship Center in Elberton, GA with her husband Bishop Dr. Randy Coggins. They have three sons; Randy Lamar Coggins II, Jachin Daniel Coggins, and Nicholas Scott Coggins. For more information about Sandy Coggins Ministries please visit www.sandycoggins.com.

reneW yOur minDBy sandy coGGins

© 2008

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((((((( Woman II Woman )))))))

So often, people wait until something happens before they do anything differently. Yet, that thought process breeds procrastination and lack of preparation once the opportunity you’ve been waiting for arrives. Not quite sure what your purpose is yet? Spend time in prayer, study and meditation in order to discern the vision for your life. Then

begin to look the part! Also, throughout the Bible it is made clear that we were all created to praise the Lord and bring Him glory. We are afforded a great opportunity to give glory to God daily in the way that we dress and present ourselves. In order to glorify God while fulfilling the vision for our lives, remember that health and beauty truly do begin from within. Adequate water consumption (at least eight 8 ounce glasses per day), a healthy diet, a regular exercise regimen, and a stress relief program (such as prayer and meditation) are all vital to our physical, spiritual and intellectual health. You will be amazed at the increase in energy, improved condition of skin and hair, and level of peace that you will experience upon the employment of these practices! Here’s a sweet tip for overnight blemish control: After cleansing your skin thoroughly at bedtime, dip the first 2 fingertips of one hand into raw honey. Apply honey directly to any bumps or blemishes. Leave on and allow the natural healing properties of the honey to work overnight. In the morning, rinse skin thoroughly then apply a light moisturizer. In my experience with this overnight honey treatment, blemishes shrink to at least half the size and some disappear completely! May God bless and keep you. Be You! Be Free! BeLoved!

Kara Waters is the owner and master stylist of BeLoved Salon & Spa located in Athens, Ga. You can reach Kara at 706-201-6273 or [email protected]

Beauty tipsBy Kara waters

©2008

Fashion showcase

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owner: sharon collins

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dreaM BiGBy deBy sorensen

© 2008

Are you like me, always dreaming up great ideas? Some work, others… not so much. You think your new idea is the best thing since sliced bread, but when you share the vision, others are a little slow to jump on board? So it doesn’t fly. You chalk it up as

having an overactive imagination or having eaten something rich before bedtime. Then, a while later, someone else comes up with the very same idea (or a slightly altered version of it), and it’s a huge success. You’re left scratching your head, wondering what happened. Habakkuk 2:1-3 tells us to seek God’s wisdom, write down what He tells us, and to trust that what He says is true and that it will happen at just the right time. I guess we forgot to check the “big idea” manual. When we had “our” great idea we acted on it right away with enthusiasm (but perhaps without prayer?) and we didn’t get the desired result. Translation: We didn’t get what we wanted, how we wanted it, when we wanted it. I just hate when that happens! Could it be that we were given a vision for a future project… one that we should have waited on God for, instead of rushing headlong into it? Had we written it down and made it plain (and simple) so that others could clearly see the vision, might we have garnered more support… more enthusiasm… more success? Had we taken the time to wait on the Lord and trust in His timing, would the end result have been different? That depends… We need to ask ourselves the tough questions: Where did the inspiration come from in the first place? Were we ‘scanning the horizon’ for His answer? Did the Holy Spirit inspire it, or was it a result of some late night snacking? And just how do we know when the timing is right? Well, let’s take Habakkuk’s step by step advice:

Ask God. 1. Pray and ask Him what HIS plans are for you. We know they are always good. Jer 29:10, 11

Write it down.2. Use a journal or some of the blank space in your day planner to keep notes. Then pray about it – again.

Write out a business plan.3. Does it look good on paper? Get some godly counsel and pray about it some more.

Wait on God.4. Pray for His perfect timing. His word promises that if it was from Him, it will come to pass. It’s not always about having the right answers – sometimes it’s about asking the right questions. Then being willing to accept the answers, even if it’s not what we wanted to hear. Ah, maturity in our daily walk. It’s all part of His Kingdom’s Business! Deby Sorensen is a motivational speaker, trainer and best-selling author. She is also the co-owner of Scrollmobile - Athens only scrolling mobile billboard truck. You can reach her by email: [email protected]

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name: Jewel’s Buffet

name origin: The restaurant is a jewel from God

owners: Philip and Jacque Thomas

opened: January 2008

Menu: “All You Can Eat” - beef ribs, fried chicken, baked chicken, vegetables (without the meat), and much more.

Hours: Breakfast 7:30-9:30 a.m. Tuesday through Friday; lunch 11:00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Sunday through Friday; dinner 3:00-7:00 p.m. Sunday through Friday; Closed Saturday.

Address: 468 North Ave., Athens, GA

Phone: (706) 338-7472

Catering available. Only Soul Food restaurant that makes deliveries!


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