Dreamer or Visionary?

For the vision is yet for the appointed time;

It hastens toward the goal and it will not fail.

Though it tarries, wait for it;

for it will certainly come, it will not delay.

Habakkuk 2:3

Playhouse, Oak Hill, Berry College, Rome, GA

As a young girl Martha Berry had it all going for her.  She lived in a large mansion on a very large plantation in North Georgia. She never wanted or needed. She was well educated and had the promise of the full, happy life of a Southern lady.




Possum Trot Church and School, Berry College, Rome, GA

As a young woman she began to meet with local children who had a vey different life situation.  They lived in meager circumstances and did not receive any formal education. Martha Berry had a vision.  She began to teach the children on Sunday afternoons.  Her first Sunday schools were held in her "playhouse" near her plantation home.  Later she established a school at Possum Trot Church.  That vision grew and expanded to become Berry College and Schools.  Over the years Berry Schools have offered education from 1st grade through post graduate degree programs.

Ford Buildings, Berry College, Rome, GA

From the beginning Martha Berry's vision was to make education available for those who might not have the financial means to pursue college.  Many students completed their education at Berry on the Work-Study program.

Berry College continues today to provide educational opportunities to young men and women from North Georgia and all over the world.

My question for the day - What is your vision?