Fayette County is privileged

to have the remaining circuit churches in the area as they were declared

intact by the United Methodist North Georgia Conference held in June.

The Rev. Earl F. Dabney, who

has shepherded them for the past 10 years, has been reappointed.

The churches include Merrill

Chapel United Methodist, 430 South Jeff Davis Drive, Fayetteville; New

Hope United Methodist, Weldon Road, Inman Community; and Hartford United

Methodist Church, 202 Padgett Road, Starr's Mill.

This past Sunday was Youth

Day and members of the circuit met at Hartford UMC. The choir consisted

of youngsters from 5 to 18.

The Rev. Dabney spoke on the

subject of faith and mentioned the various ways of responding in our daily

lives to faith. When entering the armed forces, we agree to uphold the

freedom of the United States; when entering the Scouting program, we promise

to honor and obey; when joining any service club we promise to be loyal

to its works, and when marrying, we say "I do," promising to

love and obey, he said.

Using verses from Genesis,

the Rev. Dabney spoke about God's charge to Abraham to gather up his household

and start walking until God said to stop. Abraham did not grumble but

was obedient and had faith God knew what He was doing.

"God does not lead you

on a wild goose chase," he said.

"It's not only important

to have faith," he added. "You must put action with it. Sitting

quietly with your hands folded, waiting for something to happen, is not

exhibiting your faith.

"If I am going down in

a plane," he concluded, "I will be going down in faith in Jesus."

He can be reached at 770-461-2594

or 404-696-0512.