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jenkinscountytimes.com The Jenkins County Times Wednesday, December 20, 2023 - Page 5 Obilaari Contact our office 478-401-5007. Prices start at $25. Jane Lane Corbett Mrs. Jane Lane Corbett, age 72, died Saturday, December 16, 2023, at the Ogeechee Area Hospice Inpatient Facility. The Jenkins County native was a 1969 graduate of E.C.I. in Twin City. Following graduation, Jane worked for several years with the Guido Evangelistic Association in Metter, Ga. She then began her 40 year banking career, working with First Bulloch Bank, Farmers & Merchants Bank and last with Renasant Bank, retiring in 2017. Jane continued to stay busy, she worked with her brother Ricky at his Dental practice in Statesboro until her health failed and she retired in 2021. She was an active member of Friendship Baptist Church, where she served for over 15 years as a children’s Sunday School teacher, and she was a member of the Truth Seekers Sunday School Class. Jane will be remembered for her love and service to others, she truly had a servant’s heart. She was preceded in death by her parents, Benjamin Franklin Lane, Jr. and Annie Willie Johnson Lane. Surviving are her husband of 31 years, Steve Corbett of Statesboro; two sisters and brothers-in-law, Judy and Ezra 'exciting worship' Oak Hill Baptist Church 3233 Oak Hill Church Rd, Millen, GA 30442 Price of Swainsboro and Peggy and Jeff Miller of Wes Minister, S.C.; two brothers and a sister-in-law, Steve and Ann Lane of Garfield and Ricky Lane and Stephanie Childs of Statesboro; a niece Kristie Wheeler of Swainsboro; her nephews, Zachary Lane of Denver, CO, Ellis Lane of Atlanta, Justin Lane of Statesboro, Parker Lane (Emily) of Garfield, Corey Lane of Garfield and Peyton Wheeler of Swainsboro and her best friend, Brenda Mascarello of Statesboro. The family will receive visitors on Monday, December 18, from 5:00pm until 7:00pm at Joiner-Anderson funeral home in Statesboro. Funeral services were held Tuesday at 11:00am at Friendship Baptist Church with Rev. Lee Collins officiating, assisted by Dr. Max Alderman. Interment followed in the Church Cemetery. Pallbearers were her nephews. Honorary Pallbearers will be members of the Truth Seekers Sunday School Class. The family requests that memorial contributions be made to Friendship Baptist Church, 4025 Friendship Church Road, Statesboro, Ga. 30458 or Ogeechee Area Hospice, PO. Box 531, Statesboro, Ga. 30459. Friends may sign the online register book at www. joineranderson.com. Joiner-Anderson Funeral Home & Crematory of Statesboro is in charge of the arrangements. THE COTTON GIN "Millen's Florist" Since 1987 Download ngwra Oak Hill Church Today! ^ Joshua Johnson, Senior Pastor 478.982.2153 717 Cotton Ave. Millen, GA Oak Hill Church Spreads Holiday Cheer with Third Annual Gift Card Giveaway By Joe Brady, Editor far The Times Oak Hill Church celebrated the spirit of giving on Saturday, December 9, by hosting their third annual gift card giveaway at 11 a.m. The event, organized by Rose Small, program director and dedicated Oak Hill church member, garnered an enthusiastic response from the community. "We are thrilled at the response from the community," said Small. The highlight of the event was a live drawing for $50 gift certificates, providing an opportunity for attendees to experience both the joy of receiving and the anticipation of the raffle. Pastor Johnson also shared moments of inspiration during the event, fostering a sense of community and togetherness. This year, Oak Hill Church went above and beyond, generously giving away a total of 72 gift certificates. “The initiative, part of the church's broader commitment to community engagement, aims to spread holiday cheer and make a positive impact on the lives of local residents,” explained Small. Stephanie Brady, Bailee Small, Karlee Small, and Selina Johnson, captured in a photo by Lauren Johnson, exemplify the warmth and joy that emanated from the event. Their smiles reflect the spirit of generosity and community connection fostered by Oak Hill Church. This gift card giveaway is just one of many activities organized by Oak Hill Church to contribute to the well-being of the community. For those seeking more information or interested in getting involved, the church office can be contacted at 478-982-1616. Brier Creek Holds Christmas Meeting By Dess Smith, Special Contributor to The Times The Brier Creek Chapter, Georgia Society Sons of the American Revolution held its December meeting at Compatriot John Fitzner's Clubhouse on Thursday night, December 7, 2023, at 6:30. With President Wayne Howard presiding, we had 25 in attendance. Our Christmas meeting was a covered Dish meal with plenty of the holiday fixings: Boston Butt, casserole, mac-n-cheese, buttered com, ribs, potato salad, pie's, pasta salad, banana pudding, little smokies, divinity baked beans, ambrosia salad and green beans. The highlight of the evening was President Wayne's presentation of the "Sgt. John R. McKinney Distinguished Service Medal" to Compatriot Richard Lee Herron. A SAR Chapter President may present one Chapter Distinguished Service Award and Medal each year of his term of office to a compatriot in recognition for that compatriot's conspicuous service to the Chapter. The Chapter President presents this medal at his own discretion, no other approval is needed. A compatriot may receive this medal only once. No Oak Leaf Clusters are authorized. The Brier Creek award's name is named after Screven County's Medal of Honor winner Sgt. John R. McKinney. Congratulations Lee for all your hard work in the Brier Creek Chapter HYMNS C jpicm fke keafd By Sam Eades, Publisher/Writer The Times THE LITTLE DRUMMER BOY What can I say, as a child I found the song,”The Little Drummer Boy” was always very fascinating to me. I always wondered if the song was scripturally based or not. I did find out it was not. However, that does not make the song any less important. One year when I was around eight of nine, I played the part of the Drummer Boy in our children’s Nativity in my childhood Church. Before any of us were allowed to play a certain part, our leader would give us the history behind the part we were playing. Actually, it was nice knowing what the history was about on this little drummer boy. Before it became world famous as the "Little Drummer Boy," the song was originally titled "Carol of the Drums" because of the repeating line "pa rum pum pum pum," which imitates the sound of a drum. It's not certain who wrote the song, but the "Little Drummer Boy" is believed to have been written by Katherine K. Davis in 1941. The song lyrics are said to be based on an old Czech carol. The song was recorded by the Trapp Family Singers in 1951 under the title of “Carol of the Drums.” And, yes, this is the same Trapp family that was the inspiration behind. The Sound of Music. Decades ago, an animated version of the drummer boy was all the rage on television in 1968 with the voice of Eileen Evelyn Greer Garson narrating. If you're of a certain age, you may have seen this version when it debuted. I can say for myself, I watched the debut. The clay figures used in the animation was very fascinating. I still try to watch it today as part of my Christmas tradition. Although the "Little Drummer Boy" is often remembered for the lines that famously imitate a drum, a review of the song's lyrics reveal why it is indeed a Christmas carol. It is about the birth of Jesus and the gifts presented to the newborn king on this momentous day. This Christmas, spend time with your family. Sing carols together, and remember the Birth of Jesus, is the reason for the season. Merry Christmas everyone! Sing with me Come they told me pa rum pum pum pum A new born King to see pa rum pum pum pum Our finest gifts we bring f a rum pum pum pum o lay before the King pa rum pum pum pum rum pum pum pum rum pum pum pum So to honor Him circa 1910 Katherine K. Davis pa rum pum pum pum When we come Pum pum pum pum Pa rum pum pum Pum pum pum pum Pa rum pum pum Pum pum pum pum Pa rum pum pum Pum pum pum pum pa rum Little baby Pa rum pum pum pum I am a poor boy too Pa rum pum pum pum I have no gift to bring Pa rum pum pum pum That's fit to give our king Pa rum pum pum pum Rum pum pum pum Rum pum pum pum Shall I play for you Pa rum pum pum pum Pa rum pum pum Pum pum pum pum Mary nodded Pa rum pum pum pum The ox and lamb kept time Pa rum pum pum pum I played my best for Him pa rum pum pum pum rum pum pum pum rum pum pum pum Then He smiled at me pa rum pum pum pum Me and my drum. Jenkins County Democratic Committee's Emergency Meeting TODAY! Why? The JCDC is electing the committee's 2024 Chair! When? Wednesday, December 20, 2023 from 4-5 pm Where? Jenkins County Senior Center, 998 College Ave., Millen, GA 30442 Martin Luther King, Jr./Charles Beale Memorial Scholarship Banquet January 13, 2024 6:00 pm Jenkins County Senior citizens Center Tickets $25.00 Tickets may be purchased from any Committee Member: Mirian Johnson, Maebel Johnson, Maebel McCloud, Mae Della Anthony, LaSwan Spells, Myrtis Reese, Mary Ruffin, Johnnie Mae Sherrod
