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thejenkinscountytimes.com The Jenkins County Times Friday, May 5, 2023 - Page 3 Pastor Bill Kent, Memorial Baptist Church Sylvania, GA Secret Covenants Ray Dean Reese started traveling and singing Gospel Music when he was a teen. He is now 83 years old. He is still the Bass Singer for the legendary Kingsmen Quartet. His voice is still strong, clear, and resonant. When he went to the doctor recently, the doctor said, "I think you will live to be a hundred!" Ray is an inspiration. His life challenges us to raise the level of our commitment. Currently, a low level of commitment is common in the workplace, in civic clubs, churches and families. Many people want rewards without the responsibilities. If we want to do the bare minimum, then we can do so but we hurt ourselves and everybody around us when we are unconcerned about our duties to God and those people in our lives. Though it's possible to be a workaholic and we all need rest, it is time for us to recommit ourselves to honor our commitments and not to speak empty words without any intention to keep our promises. When God gave the Ten Commandments, he did not want to take anything away from us. He gave us a wonderful list of instructions for peace and happiness throughout our lifetimes and forever. If we cherish our special spiritual relationship with God and love our fellow human beings as much as ourselves, then we are as content as a bird singing at dawn. Unselfish, giving love pleases God and brings harmony. "Love does no harm to a neighbor; therefore, love is the fulfillment of the law," (Romans 13:10). As Jesus died on the Cross, he sealed the New Covenant with his own blood. A blood covenant is more serious than most agreements. Jesus made a permanent and everlasting commitment to us. Why would we grumble about committing ourselves to the one who died for us? Thus, Jesus calls us to walk closely with him daily. "Then He said to them all, 'If anyone desires to come after Me, let him deny himself, and take up his cross daily, and follow Me," (Luke 9:23). In loving memory of Jason L. Williams Oct. 7, 1968-Mar. 27, 1988 It’s been 35 years since you left me to go to your heavenly home. In one aspect it seems like an eternity and in another like only yesterday. I know you’re saying, “Mama, please don’t mourn for me-I’m still here, though you don’t see me. I’m right by your side each day, and within your heart I long to stay. My body is gone, but I’m always near, I’m everything you feel, see, or hear. My spirit is free, but I’ll never depart. If you keep me alive in your heart. I’ll never wander out of your sight. I’m the brightest star on a summer night. I’ll never be beyond your reach. I’m the wami, moist sand when you’re at the beach. I’m the colorful leaves when fall comes around; And the pure white snow that blankets the ground. I’m the beautiful flowers of which you’re so fond; The clear, cool water in a quiet pond. I’m the first bright blossom you see in the spring. I know God, Gary and I are your everything!” Sadly missed by Mom. IF YOU’RE WAITING FOR A SIGN THIS Subscribe Today! {91 2)451- NEWS (6397) SCARBORO BAPTIST CHURCH May 21 Graduation Sunday during 11 am. service June 25 Sunday 5 p m. Vacation Bible School REGISTRATION & KICK-OFF JUNE 26-29 VBS - VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL 5:30 pni-8 p.m. This section is a complimentary service for Jenkins County and surrounding area churches listed in the Church Directory. We will run your church news for two weeks. Email announcements to jenkinscountytimes@ gmail.com or drop them off at our office Tuesday, Thursday or Friday at 425 Hwy 25 S., Millen, GA. Our deadline is noon on Fridays for the following week. 1BLE REBINDING - Bonded Leather - Genuine Leather - Cowhide (912)451-635 125 North Main Street, Sylvania Georgia 30467 You know what's the fastest growing thing in Jenkins County besides the roadside weeds? The Jenkins County Times! Want your loved ones' obituary to reach more people? Want a classified ad? Call or email us: thejenkinscounty times @ gmail.com 478-401-5007 ^ EXCITING WORSHIP' Oak Hill Baptist Church 3233 Oak Hill Church Rd, Millen, GA 30442 Down load Oak Hill C h u rc h APP Today! Joshua Johnson, Senior Pastor ^ © 478-401-0495 f 0 513 Cotton Ave W M Millen, Ga BRINSON £ Shana Brinson Immihywty, Inc. n ItWtfKI IlMM (A) Kayla Shuman 0 Auto Insurance 0 Home Insurance 0 Life Insurance ® Health Insurance Qt Commercial w insurance gj Medicare Supplements 0 Title Bonds 6f AFLAC Products ® www.brinsoninsuranee.net Words of Encouragement By Joshua Johnson, Special Contributor for The Times Past or Oak Hill Baptist Church, Millen “Better Than Gold” Who doesn't want to be rich? Who doesn't want to worry about debt, bills, gas prices or even the price of eggs? You don’t have to be greedy to think fondly about never having to worry about money again. What if I told you that there is a treasure better than gold? What if I told you that this treasure could be gained by anyone, anywhere? What is this treasure? The Bible says in Proverbs 22:1 that “a goodname is to be chosen over great wealth; and favor is better than silver or gold.” The treasure that is better than gold is a good name, and the favor that comes with it. What is a good name? Luke 2:52 says that as Jesus grew into a man “He increased in wisdom and stature, and in favor with God and men.” This statement is key to understanding a good name. A good name grows like a bank account. A growing bank account is the fruit of faithful and timely deposits; the more deposits you put in, the larger your bank account will be. However, as my mentor once told me, a bank account may take a long time to grow, but it can be wiped out in a moment by one unwise withdrawal. Just like a bank account, a good name takes time to grow, requiring faithful and timely deposits. However instead of depositing money, a good name requires deposits of character, integrity, trust, and virtue. Actions speak louder than words when it comes to a good name. A good name is your developed reputation. Luke 2:52 gives us one more important key for understanding a good name - “favor with God and with men.” Faithful character deposits build favor with God and men. If we only care about favor with men, this results in pride in our hearts - which God hates! The key is to grow in favor with God; as we grow in favor with God, He will bless us with favor with men. God first, then men. How can you grow in favor with God? By walking in obedience to Jesus. One wise man said that obedience is a long, slow walk in the same direction. Another has said it is a lot easier to start the race, than to finish it well. Do you have a good name? If you do, don’t throw it away in a moment. Thank God for giving you a good name; Charles Spurgeon said, “all we can claim of ourselves is our sin, but everything good we have comes from the Lord.” If you don’t have a good name, you can begin to make one today. While it is still today, God’s grace is here - He waits for us to repent and walk in His ways. It takes time to grow a good name with God and men, but it is worth the investment. Help visitors find you! List your church in the directory for six months $60 or one year $120 Call: (912) 451-NEWS or 478-401-5007 T-Th-F East Burke Baptist Church Sunday Services 11am. Pastor: Jordan Clayton Hwy 24 Sardis, GA Please call 706-526-1733 for more information. Millen Baptist Church Come join us!! Morning Worship 8:30AM & 11AM Sunday School 10 am. 219 N. Gray St, Millen, GA 478-982-5411 Pastor Brad Asbury pastorbradasbury@gmail.com Millen Methodist Church Morning Worship 11AM Sunday School 10 am. 413 N. Gray St, Millen, GA 478-982-2664 Pastor John Drake For questions about our services, please email us @ millenmethodistchurch@gmail.com Oak Hill Baptist Church Sunday School: 9 am. Sunday Morning: 10 a m. Wednesday: 7 p.m. Choir practice - Bible Study Youth Group - Kids Mission Group 3233 Oak Hill Church Rd., Millen, GA Pastor: Joshua Johnson 478-982-1616 www.oakhillmillen.com Scarboro Baptist Church 4204 Scarboro Church Loop Millen, GA 30442 706-466-4494 Pastor: Perry Hearn Sunday School: 10:00 a m. Sunday Worship: 11:00 a m. & 6 p m. Wednesday Evening Service: 6:00 p m. Trinity Episcop al Church 4401 Country Club Rd, Statesboro, GA Sunday Eucharist 8:15 a.m. and 10:30a m. Father Charles Todd, Rector Jonathan Murphy, Music Director. 912-489-4208 www facebook com/TrinityEpiscopalStatesboro
