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Show HERALD DAILY Saturday, August 25, 2007 D3 MISSIONARIES Eldar Jarom Bridges, son of Joel and Ruth-ann- e Bridges of Qrem, has returned from Mission of the LDS the Switzerlpnd-Genev- a Church. He will speak in the Stonewood 1st Ward, 575 S, 400 W Orem, on Sunday, August 26, 2007 at 11:00 am Open house 6 pm. at 460 S. 280 West, Oran. . . 4-- Elder Devea Michael Downey has returned from serving in the Washington Seattle Mission, Spanish Speaking, to The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-daSaints. He will be speaking in the Spanish Fork Wolf Hollow 1st Ward, 1150 East 1240 South at 1 pm on Sunday, Aug. 26. He is the son of Mike and Trish Downey and the grandson of Kay and Ann Hansen of Palmy ra,Ut ah. Jim and Merle Downey of Benjamin, Utah and the great grandson of Faye Warren of Spanish Fork. Welcome home Elder Downey! Elder Jason C Evans, son of Randy and Karen Evans of Orem, has returned from the Hungary, Budapest Mission of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-da- y Saints. He win speak in the Canyon View 2nd Ward, 762 E 1200 N., Orem, Utah on Sunday, August 26, : 2007 at 1130 am. . Dallas mans barbecue joint is open for worship no-holds-bar- red : jyiidiael EJfoung THf DAUAS ; MOANING NFWS . '.'l . Elder Christopher Feathcrstone, son of Mackey Featherst one and Shannon Colledge, has returned from the Philadelphia, Pennsylvania Mission of the LDS Church. He wiU speak in the Highland 24th Ward, 5222 .. W, Country dub Dr., Highland, on Sunday, August 26, 2007 at 1:00 p.m. He is the grandson of Donna and Kent Feathcrstone, and Connie and Dennis Ashton. and he spoke on the 12th chapter of the book of Luke." Jesus was telling the Story of the rich fool, a man who had such a bountiful that he decided to tear down his barnsto build larger ones so he could through the accordion doors into the main save every last grain. But God, angry at dining room, pressing close to catch every his greed, told him his life would end that word. night. ' "That is how it will be with anyone win . Julie Blanton found space in the corner. With her husband, Daren, she has been stores up things to himself but is not rich toward God," Jesus said, a part of Smokey's fellowship to five "I never forgot that message," Smokey years; This is their church. "Its real here," she said. "And there's . said. "If you gain the whole world, yet no condemnation. Church has a lot of '. lose your soul what have you got? Only rules, and that shares people. But here, it's what you do for Christ wiU last, ' : real" ' Smokey 's transformation wasn't in--. And it's different. .. stantaneous. But as he rediscovered his Newcomers are asked to introduce ,v. faith and began shifting his priorities, he . themselves and to tell the gathering about deckled he could no longer sell alcohol at their prayer needs. Visitors from around 7 his nightclubs. the world Kenya. Burundi, Uganda and "He was just making money handover, defist. said a dose friend. Bill Williams, Australia on one recent Tuesday ; "and he decided he wasn't scribe their ministries and their needs. going to serve "We do a Bible study," Smokey said, liquor anymore. And he got out of the but we also have the spirit of God pres- : business. ' ' ent, so we try to see how God has been Smokey 's life is all about ministry in lunchtime Bible can we and his lives with how today. Along working people's help them work through some of the difstudy on Tuesdays, he holds another at ficult things in life." . the Blantons home on Wednesdays. And These days, Smokey John Reaves paus- -' on Thursdays, as many as 100 recent pa-- ; es often to listen. But years ago, he didn't ' roleea come to Smokey John's to a free . meal and help getting their lives together. want to hear. His son, Brent, runs the restaurant now, A successful businessman who once. ' with help from Smokey's wife, Gloria. operated several nightclubs with Dal--' ' Brent has his own ministry for young men. las Cowboys greats Drew Pearson and Another son, Juan, is in real estate and Harvey Martin, along with restaurants and a string of other businesses, Smokey is deeply involved with ministries at his a goad part of his ' ' church. acknowledges that adult life, money was his god. Daughter Yulise; who's in her final semester at law school at Southern Method-- . He was working with Dr. Tony Evans ist University, and her husband, Michael of Oak Cliff Bible Fellowship on the purchase of some property for the Waters, have a church in South Dallas.. ''. "If it wasn't for my family ."Smokey church. "Sol went to Tonys church one Sunsaid, "I couldn't do this." And there is go much to do. day it feels like it was yesterday, man ; Elder LaMont and Sister Lula Marie Henrik-teof Linden, Utah have returned from the Long Beach California Mission of the LDS Church. They will speak in the Lindon 7th Ward, 1000 East 100 North, Lindon, on Sunday, August 26, 2007 at 9:00 a.m. . . Think of it as the Tuesday combination special at Smokey John's. brisket and Bible study, prayer BBQ and potato salad, sweet tea and sympathy. It began 26 years ago when Smokey" . John Reaves, 62, sat mostly alone with hisBibteat his restaurant. Now the Tues-- ; . day fellowship pulls standing-room-onlcrowds to a backroom that might com-- : fortably seat 30, yet regularly hosts twice that and more. It is a haven for both the believer and the broken, for people living on the street and those with upscale addresses. Rich folks, poor folks. Mack, white, . 7 brown, Asian they all come to this, meeting," Smokey said. This is what heaven looks like. And I want to get a glimpse of heaven here on earth so when 1 gef there I don't have culture shock.". Around Smokey, the earliest arrivals shoveled downthe last bits of chopped beef or Frito pie to make way for the next diners, balancing lunch trays and Bibles as they waited for seats to open. Longtime regulars had already grabbed seats along the front wall, and others reserved spots in the back, claiming their seats with sheets of paper towel that serve as napkins at Smokey John's. Two women, just back from a trip to Britain, excitedly told him about leading a man to Jesus on the streets of London. "It was a divine appointment, Smokey ' tokl them. Soon, people covered just about every availabieinch of the room, spilling DALLAS . ri , . . . . y Elder William Jay Miller (BJ), son of William J. and Tonia Miller and Annette Velarde, of Springvjlle has been called to serve in the Alabama, Birmingham Mission of the LDS Church. He will speak in the KMob Sixth (6th) Ward, 1230 South 500 East. Springville, Utah on Sunday, August 26, 2007 at 930 am He win enter the MTC on August 29, 2007. ' . : . . . Elder Matthew Jamas Musk, son of David and Rim Musil, of Spanish Fork has been called to serve in the Brazil Ribierao Preta Mission of the LDS Church. He wiU speak in the CTOsswinds First Ward, 1150 East 1240 South, Spanish Fork, Utah on Sunday, Au- gust 26, 2007 at 9:00 a.m. He will enter the MTC on September R 2007. . . . . . ; , to . . . 7 Elder Grey Olesen, son of Gary and Theresa Olesen of Springville, has returned from the England London South Mission of the LDS Church. He will speak in the Hobble Creek 2nd Ward, 1440 E 900 S., Springville, on Sunday, August 26, 2007 at 130 p.m. g : . CT' I ' f i: :: Project Read, an adult lit- eracy program serving Utah County, will host an adult spelling bee Saturday, Sept, 15 from 3 p.m. at the Provo City Library. I'm sure there are go' ing to be people who have a ; grudge from their childhood : who didn't have a chance to win a spelling bee," said Julie 7 Espinosa, the Project Read program coordinator. Now's their chance." Registration is $100 per . threeperson team before Sept, land $125 after, Participants can sign up with friends or coworkers as a team or can be placed on a team if they sign up individually. Participants will be able to use lifelines if they become stuck on a word. A $10 fee can be paid to ask the audience, a lifeline to the judge is worth $25 and it will cost $50 to check the dictionary. Shopping can be done at the Scholastic Book Fair in between rounds. said that although the spelling bee will have all of the same feel of a real spelling bee, the winner will most likely be the one most willing to use the lifelines, not the best speller. The real point of this is to earn money for our program, not crown the champion . si . . . . I I speller, Espinosa said. "We're going to have a raucous good time." The spelling bee will feature many "celebrity judges,-- , including Provo City Mayor Lewis Billings, Westridge Elementary Principal Gaye Gibbs and Bill Hulterstrom, president and CEO of United Way of Utah County. All of the proceeds from the spelling bee go to Project Read, a nonprofit organiza- tion that helps nonliterate Utah County residents develop reading and writing skills so they can meet their life goals. Project Read offers literacy programs in both English and . 'Spanish. An estimated 21,000 Utah County residents cannot read. Founded in 1984, Project Read helps open up opportunities to people who were previously illiterate and prepare them foe the workplace with the help ol volunteers. "We have a really grassroots program," Espinosa said "It could not even be possible without our volunteer tutors. Project Read works to change people's lives." To find out how to participate in the adult spelling bee or get involved with Project Read, contact Project Read at . . . . Elder Matt Saguibo, son of Waller and '. Susie Saguibo, of Provo has been called to serve in the Dominican Republic Santiago . Mission of the LDS Church. He will speak in the Riverwood Ward, 3700 N. 300 W., Provo, Utah on Sunday, August 26, 2007 at 130 p.m. He will enter the MTC on August . t 29,2007.. v Elder McKay Woods, son of Robert G and. Susan Woods of Provo, Utah has returned from the Honolulu Hawaii Mission of the LDS Church. He win speak in the Grandview 6t h Ward, 1850 W. 1600 N.. Provo, on Sunday, August 26, 2007 at 1250 pm . 852-665- t! EAGLE SCOUT Starting on Sept. 8 and concluding on ' Sept. 22, the Children's Justice Center will be training community volunteers for its Victim Assistance Program. The Victim Assistance Program is a mentoring program for children and youth who nave been sexually or severely physically abused. The children referred to the program are in need of adults who can provide them with a oneon-on-e supportive relationship for a period of time. The program is designed to provide a supportive friendship to help these children get through the chaos and 2: turmoil they are dealing with in the after-- . math of the abuse. "Having a role model or a friend of the family unit is very positive, ; said Pattie Huestis, victim witness coor- 1 dinator at the Children's Justice Center. "We hope our program gives children 2 i tools to become healthy adults." 2 The volunteer position requires an ini--2 tial training session, as well as a I J background check. Interested volunteers 2-- must be at least 18 years of age, own or J ... ' .. . ! th out-JvJ- 30-ho- ur have access to a vehicle, and be able to commit to six months' continued service. Volunteers typically spend two hours a week with the child they are assisting, doing activities such as going to the library or museum, playing sports or going to the park. Activities depend on the age and interest of the child, but they all center on interaction and engagement. Huestis said over those six months, the adult mentors and children become good friends as they spend time together. Adults who become a part of the program also become a part of making Utah County a better place. "They're able to give bade to the com-- . munity in positive ways by serving its youngest members," Huestis said. They get to be a child again by doing things they normally would not do as an adult." Because of the nature of the program, the training is rigorous and often eye opening. Children who are involved in the program have come from difficult situations and the training prepares mentors to deal with that. Huestis said if potential .... . . V1' volunteers look into their heart and make the commitment, they can come away with a very fulfilling experience. After undergoing the training and getting to know their child, volunteers come to love the program. Huestis has seen firsthand how volunteers and children are affected by the service the mentors offer. Because volunteers become so committed to the program, their experience is very rewarding. "We have a lot of volunteers who do this over and over again, Huestis says, "Volunteers come to training, work with a child and say it has been so worth their time to see the positive impact on the child. Training dates are Sept. 8, 1 1. 13, 19 and 22. Training will take place in Provo, with the majority occurring at the Children's Justice Center. Volunteers must attend each date to qualify as a mentor. Volunteers also must pass a background check and have a valid driver's license. For more information, contact Huestis at . Michael Francis, age 14, son of Mike and Fay Francis of American Fork and Senta and Chris Lee of Provo, was awarded the .. rank of Eagle Scout on August 19, 2007. He is in Troop 188 sponsored by Edgemont 3rd Ward. His service project was collecting over 300 books for children in Africa, sent through the "Africa Is Life Changing Corp. 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