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Page 6 - Wednesday, November 9, 2022 The Sylvania Times thesy lvaniatimes .com n LEONARD “LEN” JANUCHOWSKI Leonard “Len” Joseph Januchowski, age 88, of Newington, husband of Patricia Powell Januchowski, passed away on Thursday morning, November 3, 2022, at his residence with family by his side. Len was bom in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, on April 7, 1934, to the late couple, William Stanley Januchowski, and Frances Emily Janusz Januchowski. He honorably served our country in the Korean War from 1951 to 1955 in the U.S. Air Force, retired from the United States Amiy Corps of Engineers, and was a member of the American Legion and VF W. Len was a member of Our Lady of the Assumption Catholic Church in Sylvania, GA. In addition to his parents, Len was preceded in death by his daughter, Lenisa Gilmore; sisters, Ruth Walker, Elaine Majors and Margaret Knoblauch; and his brothers, Robert “Bob” Januchowski and Donald William Januchowski. Survivors include his loving wife of 69 years, Patricia Januchowski; daughters, Dorothy F. Kay and Susan E. Olsen; sons, Gary M. Januchowski and Eric P. Januchowski; sister, Carolyn Velazquez; 19 grandchildren, 29 great-grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. The family will receive friends at Our Lady of the Assumption Catholic church from 10:00 A.M. to 11:00 A.M. on Wednesday, November 9, 2022, a Mass of Christian Burial officiated by Father Lou Lussier will commence at 11:00 A.M. Interment with full military honors will be held in the Georgia National Cemetery in Canton, Georgia on Monday, November 14, 2022, at 1:00 PM. Please share your thoughts and memories about Len and his life at www.thompsonstricklandwaters.com. 4W vjeneral Manager StojtT=l]S Surviving the Holidays Pastor Wayne Ayer First Baptist Church, Sylvania. GA Special Contributor What is our first reaction to a sudden loss, or devastating news? Let’s talk about Shock, today or disbelief, feeling totally overwhelmed wherever you find yourself at this moment in your life. The news can be financial, relational, health or the death of one we love. When you find yourself in these circumstances, cry out to God and let others help you is the best advice we can gather from God’s Word. Relationships are what we need to help us get through these times. We cannot avoid what has happened. We must face it, but we don’t have to face it alone. God hears our hearts cry and knows the pain we suffer. With God’s help we can eventually turn our sorrow into someone else’s hope. Galatians 6:2 ~ Bear ye one another's burdens, and so fulfil the law of Christ. Your ministry to someone struggling with this stage of shock is the ministry of presence. You show Up and Shut Up! Job 2:12-13 ~ And when they lifted their eyes afar off, and knew him not, they lifted up their voice, and wept; and they rent everyone his mantle, and sprinkled dust upon their heads toward heaven. So, they sat down with him upon the ground seven days and seven nights, and none spake a word unto him: for they saw that his grief was very great. What’s Next? When your world collapses and you cry out to God, why is it daunting to be totally open to God? Why is it sometimes difficult to be open with others about your pain? Having examined these perspectives, what will you change about yourself so you can be more compassionate to those who are suffering? When you suffer devastating news, how do you normally react? Many of us withdraw, yet our greatest need is for fellowship. With what spirit do you accept another’s offer to help you? How do you keep pride from getting in the way? For those experiencing a loss, October through December can be excruciatingly painful months. Death, separation, divorce, illness, family trauma, job loss or moving to a new location result in great losses that make the holidays difficult. Here your tips for Surviving the Holidays this week. • LOWER your expectations — Movies and songs paint an unrealistic picture of the holidays. • DON’T ANESTHETIZE the pain with drugs or alcohol — Numbing emotional distress with chemicals creates more depression. • TRIMMING — If old ornaments or trimmings cause too much pain, don’t hang them this year. Put them aside for another time. Let’s Talk Again Soon. F^S Grlei«>Share* Grieving ? Know someone who is? iisuuyiviV)#^' {** , if > k HOLIDAYS kjk wt4® You are invited to join us at First Baptist Church Sylvania in the Family Life Center on Thursday, November 10 at either 11:30 am -2:00 pm or 5:30 pm - 7:30 pm for help "navigating your grief" during the Holidays. A meal will be served that is sponsored by Joiner Anderson Funeral Home, Old Newspapers are Great for pet use Or wrapping Delicate items FREE!! Pick up at The Sylvania Times building 117 N. Main St The SwtoauLCL’Ffisrlst _ 1 al Studio B 106 Mims Road Sylvania, Ga 30467 (912) 451.6417 svivaniaflorist@DUtlook.com Sanders Monument Company Producers cf high quality monuments and markers 1464 Hiltyonililt Rout 5yfri<ii-j ( GA. joifr (9121.425.7670 (912)451 6362 Kennelh & Siacy Sanders Owners/Operators i■nd#ri.iHisnuirvifntc£if:gmiil com ssnders monument com Sam Eades Publisher/Writer samsylvaniatimes@gmail.com During this holiday season of Thanksgiving, I am reminded of a very special Thanksgiving in our family. It was the most beautiful day , and all the family had arrived on Thanksgiving eve at my Grandmother's house. It just happened that the weather was just right, cool but not freezing and we were all wearing our wind jackets just to keep a little warm. You see, my Grandparents lived on about 400 acres and there was plenty of places to roam. I was only 11 at this time, and as most boys do, I loved to take walks around woods on the plantation. I wasn't looking for mischief, just wanting to walk and think. It was on this beautiful Thanksgiving eve that I encountered something amazing. As I walked through the woods I came upon a few graves. While looking at the graves to see who may be buried there, I noticed a buck and a doe grazing in the same area. Now, as I got closer to them, a fawn appeared from behind them. He/She seemed to be a baby or at least not very old. At that very minute our eyes locked for it seemed like 10 minutes. I couldn't look away. I was just stuck staring. Before leaving on this "adventure" I had picked an apple from my Grandparents apple tree, (just in case I was hungry) Then, I proceeded to walk closer and closer to the family of deer. Now, they never took their eyes off of me. It was spooky and somehow very exciting at the same time. I felt a presence I have never felt in my life. I walked up as close as I could with my hand extended with the apple, and the doe came right up to me and took a bite. Yep, right there, out of my hand, she took a bite of "my" apple. She really did! Then, I noticed that the doe looked at the fawn as if to tell her, it was okay to take a bite. She did. Oh my! I was so excited I could not move. I was simply frozen. (I think I even peed in my pants a little) I just could not believe what I was witnessing. They both continued to eat until the apple was gone. They didn't even bite my finger. By the time the apple was nothing but a core, the doe took it from my hand to finish. I remember, while they were eating, I would talk to the deer and I even sang the hymn, "We gather together." I knew every word by heart due to the fact I just sang it in Church the week before as a solo. It was like they knew exactly what I was singing, and they seemed to enjoy it. You see, you never know when God may show up and give you an experience, he wants you to have. I believe he was telling me to trust him more. "We Gather Together" was originally a Dutch patriotic song but is now sung as a Thanksgiving hymn around the world in most denominations. Its author is unknown. However, its lyrics celebrate the fellowship of gathering together in praising the Lord and asking for His blessings. This Christian hymn rejoices in the deliverance from suffering in God's grace, giving thanks to God Almighty! When the Church sings this hymn, we are reminded of the words of the scriptures: Even now, we can say, “God is our refuge and strength, a very present help in trouble” (Psalm 46:1). In singing this hymn, the people of God seek His help and thank Him for His presence in the pursuit of victory over evil, for we know that God “forgets not His own.” He truly forgets not his own! Be thankful this holiday season for what you have, and for the creation that God has entrusted to us. You never know when God might show up and say to you; "see child, my beautiful works and my lovely creations. Trust me. I am with you now and forever. I will never forget you. I love you. " Sing with me We gather together to ask the Lord s blessing; He chastens and hastens his will to make known; The wicked oppressing now cease from distressing. Sing praises to his name; he forgets not his own. Beside us to guide us, our God with us joining, Ordaining, maintaining His kingdom divine; So, from the beginning the fight we were winning; Thou, Lord, wast at our side; all glory be Thine! We all do extol thee, thou leader triumphant, And pray that thou still our defender wilt be. Let thy congregation escape tribulation. Thy name be ever praised! O Lord, make us free!
