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Camp Church Celebrates 225 Years Of Worship By The Shallotte River BY SUSAN I SI IKK Even bclorc Methodist Bishop Francis Asbury's first visit in 1791. men of the cloih had stopped to preach on the hanks of the "Charlotte" or Shallolie River where Camp United Methodist Church now stands. A Methodist meeting house was in existence at the site as early as I7S7, served by the Rev. Daniel Combs. This coming weekend members and friends of the church will cele brate more than 225 years ol wor ship and Christian life with an event they're calling "Camp Meeting 1>I A variety of church members, in cluding Lena Mint/. Virginia Win free. A1 Milliken. Alton Milliken. Wilton Harrclson, Frances Stone. Sue Johnson and others have been involved in preparations for the weekend. The name pays tribute to the lo cale's heritage as a site for lively camp meetings in earlier \e.irs, when residents for man) miles around would camp b> the ri \ or to hear traveling evangelists. This weekend's celebration isn't homing in on a particular period in the church's history. sa\s the Ke\. George D. Speake, pastor. Instead, church members are drawing from a rich. 200-year her itage ? in dress, food preparation and a range of displays and activi ties. The 26th Regiment ol the Confederate Army, ;i living history unit based in Wilmington. will bivouac among the woods on the church grounds, cooking their own UhhIs and generally re -enacting a military encampment ol the I sf>()s. Speakc. one ol a number ol churchmen growing a Ivaul tor the event, hasn't quite decided whether to come as a l*?th century sailor or as one ol his ancestors. Francis Spcakc. commissioned by Com mander- In-Chief tieorge Washing ton as an ensign in the I S Navy, lie aiul others are planning to wear ivriinl cosiunies tor the celehiation. "We're not trying to tie u to any particular period." said Sjvakc. "We want to address all dill'ercnt aspects ol the church and community, ol' who we are and what we've done. We're trying to pull in local histo ry." For local history hull Hobby Williamson, that's the only way to Jo it. "You can't really talk about one the church or town ol Shal lotte without talking about the other." he said recently. And one can't talk about either without talk ing also a Knit the Shallotte River the heart ol the community and the ccnicrpoint ol it-> early com merce and transportation. Williamson, one ol the exhibitors at Camp Meeting *91. became inter ested in the town's history some tune back, particularly as it relates to the river. He has interviewed many "old timers," recording their recollcc tions of earlier days in the town ami the rule of the river in industry and culture. Two years ago, in his spare tune, Williamson began building his own traditional "work boat." a half-scale version ol a New Haven sharpie, which he expects to have on display at the church along with one or more models of boats that once plied local waters. Drawing from childhood obser vation of family members and area boaibuildcrs at work and studying, the boat has begun to take shape. "It may be another two years before I'm finished," he said, comparing the outer shell with that of a roughed-in house waiting to be fin ished. Some church families plan to camp at the church as well Friday night. Oct. 4, when the evening pro grain includes a chicken hog dinner and storytelling by local historians such as Alton Millikcn and Pauline Tripp. While mullet cook on sticks over an open fire, Andrew's Chapel UMC will provide a "songing." Saturday will open with breakfast served outdoors for all the campers and for church members who have made advance meal reservations. Games and activities for adults and children begin at 7:30 a.m. and continue until noon, with fishing, horseshoe pitching and croquet among the events planned. At 10 a.m. the camp meeting be gins, with preaching every hour. Displays include a video by Brunswick Electric Membership Corp., a video from Ducks Unliuiiied. live animals ami .1 display from 2 p.m. 10 -4 p.m. Saturday from the N.C. Aquarium Society: chair caning and rug braiding. Mary Kuss; net making. Darryl Molten: pine needle emits. Janice lay lor: quilting. Eleanor Moll and l-dith 1'igott: cra/y qiiiiting; sailing and Ixxils. Bobby Williamson: weaving display and demonstration, H.J. Ryan: pottery demonstration and display, Beverly Haley: and candlciuakiitg, with Sandy Norris showing haiuklippcd and modeni poured candles. A Sunday School picnic i^ planned Iroin noon lo I p.m., fol lowed by an afternoon tilled with more preaching, displays and inter pretive exhibits, storytelling, sing ing, contests and family games. These will include, three-legged and relay races, pebble toss, round hunt, tug of war. egg to?s. marbles, potato bowling ami a pic -eating contest. The day closes with a pig picking w ith "old fashioned" foods. Evening worship service begins at 8 p.m., with Cedar Grove Baptist Church providing music outdoors, followed by ;i bonfire and singing afterwards. On Sunday, an informal "revival" style worship service begins at 10 a.m., followed by a covered d. Ii meal on the grounds. Program Viewers Can Question Sullivan On Drug Prevention An teleconference on drug prevention Nir.itc gies that airs Thursday. Oct. 10. at Brunswick Community College Irom 3:30 p.m. to 4:l-> p.m. will give the public a chance to ask a top government leader questions on the subject. Hosted by BCC's Student Government Association the free program is intended for students, parents and educators. It will Iv pro sented m the teaching auditorium in the Al.S biiikiine at BC'C's main campus. Audience members at the iclcconfcrcncc will hear brief comments from Louis W. Sullivan. M.D.. head of die U.S. Dept. of Health and Human Services, on Strategies to Prevent Alcohol. Tobacco and Other Drug Use by Youth. He will then take questions and com menus called in by viewers, including those al BCC. Since his appoint by President Cieorge Bush in 198l>, Sullivan has used his position to clearly voicc his concern about alcohol, tobacco and oth er drug usage by young people. He has expressed outrage at those who promote such products, es pecially among disadvantaged citi/ens. BEMC Sets Annual Meeting Oct. 1 2 Brunswick Electric Membership Corp. will locus on "The Difference One Can Make" at its 1991 annual meeting Saturday, Oct. 12. at Smith's Warehouse on the 701 by pass in Whiteville. Registration begins at 8 a.m., with an auction planned at 8:30 a.m. and entertainment from 9 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. A lair featuring various health checks will be available during the morning and booth-- w ill oiler trails and baked goods. Duiing the business meeting, which starts at 10:30 a.m., members will elect lour members ol the board of directors, two each from Brunsw ick and Columbus counties. The incumbcnts have been nomi nated lor rc-clcciion, with addition al norm nations jx>ssible from the llix>r of the annual meeting. Seats available are those held by Hubert K. Briuain, district 7, the Winnabow-Bolivia area; Bryan k. Smith, district 9, the Sunset Beach. Calabash. Lonjiwood and Thomas boro areas; Bobby Jordan, district 10, Evergreen, Oakdalc and Wes tern Prong coninuinilies: and Beas ley Strickland, district II, Ccrro Gordo and labor City. Reports will be heard Iroin I -'rede - rick A. Tedder, president: David J. Batten, general manager; and others. 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