The St. James Tutorial Program

There are children in our community who benefit from the gift of one hour of time that is given to them by members of St. James CME Church in Perry, Georgia.  Members, Mike Harden, Ruth McHugh, Linda Lawton, and long-time member, Delores Lewis, give one hour of their time, three days a week to help children study and gain a better understanding of their homework.  Most days, Linda Lawton is there waiting for the children, offering them hot chocolate on cold winter days or juice and a snack on other days.  The children (and the parents) have come to trust and depend on the helping hand that is offered by these faithful church members, who understand what it means to the families and to the community.  It is a serious hour that teaches and stresses focus and discipline for good study habits.  Children who come to the program can expect to put in an hour of work...for a lifetime of rewards.