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Friday, May 19, 2017 Lake Oconee News Page B7 For Heaven's Sake Mike Morgan, Pastor • First United Methodist Church of Greensboro The importance of having an ioasis' in pour life “Oasis” is defined in the dictionary as “something that provides refuge, relief, or pleasant contrast.” I would like to expand that definition to include the word “someone.” In the vicissitudes of everyday life people experience many challenges and opportu nities to grow and survive. Stresses usually are a part of such processes. For every person there are significant times of dis appointment, pain, exhaus tion, boredom, etc. There fore, it is important for a balanced person to be able to relax, let go, release life pressures and just enjoy a moment of calm, joy, peace and relaxation. No stress allowed in such moments! People vary much as to whether they have an “oasis” or not, as well as who or what may serve as an “oasis” at a given time. Thus the reason for this article. Do you, Respected Reader, have an “oasis?” If so, what is it? Perhaps you have a number of “oases.” Where, to what, to whom do you go when you want “refuge, relief, or a pleasant contrast?” Over the years I hear peo ple tell me of their various “oasis” experiences. Some are places, people and/or activities. A few examples follow: Places: nature, sporting events, church/synagogue/ mosque, a back porch, neighborhood bar/restau rant, vacation spot. People: spouse, child, Get breaking news online! www.lakeoconeenews.us Dr. John Stathas Columnist parent, relative, friend, co-worker, significant other, mentor, therapist, preacher. Activites: athletics, crafts, knitting or crochet ing, reading, woodworking, boating, sensuality, sight seeing, ambling, games, television, internet. Can you identify one or some “oases” that are right for you? Are there others that serve this noble pur pose for you? After spending time in your “oasis” state are you more able to take on the challenges and opportu nities of life? Are you in a better place physically, emotionally, intellectually, spiritually? If not, you have not been in an “oasis.” You have deluded yourself. Some people try to con vince themselves or others that their unhealthy addic tive behaviors are “oases” for them. Wrong! They may provide a temporary “high,” thrill or adrenalin rush, but they ultimately are harm ful. An “oasis” assists you in becoming a better person, one of vitalized integrity and energy. May your life include frequent “oases” of rejuve nation. “The unexamined life is not worth living” Socrates Dr. Stathas can he reached at 706-473-1780. Email: jstathasl3@gmail. com. Web site: drstathas. googlepages.com. Blog: drstathas.com Restore Putnam County Habitat For Humanity We need your donations! Call for more information about pickups. • Washers/Dryers • End Tables • Mirrors Sofas / Furniture • Chairs • Dishes Thursday and Friday 10:00am to 4:00 pm Saturday 10:00 am to 3:30 pm aaj . s(\r\ 1027 Lake Oconee Pkwy., Eatonton, Georgia 31024 (across from Goodwill) Crossword Puzzle Across 1. Ale holder 4. Apple leftover 8. Comics sound 13. “ we having fun yet?” 14. Jack-in-the-pulpit, e.g. 15. Obtaining wild food 16. Aircraft with landing floats 18. A short visit 19. Treat badly 21. Ivory source 24. ‘A jealous mistress”: Emerson 25. A chip, maybe 26. The selling team in an office 33. “Fantasy Island” prop 34. Auction cry 35. Birdlike 36. Red mouthed grunt 38. American plants like Arrowroot 40. Bar order, with “the” 41. Punish, in a way 42. Beauty 43. Something causing a drop in value 46. Characteristic carrier 47. The “p” in m.p.g. 48. -Altaic languages 49. Domestic arrangement of 3 people 57. Like some humor 58. One small landing runway 62. Department store section 63. Highlander 64. Victorian, for one 65. Aware of 66. “... or I” 67. Favorite Down 1. de deux 2. Bauxite, e.g. 3. Oolong, for one 4. Poker action 5. Face-to-face exam 6. Litter member 7. Beryl variety 8. Dirty coat 9. High school formal dance 10. Camp sight 11. Not “ter” 12. Camping gear 15. Apartments 17. Toll road 20. “... he drove out of sight” 21. Rabbi’s text 22. Anxiety 23. Provoke 26. Boozehound 27. A pint, maybe 28. Charge 29. Egg cells 30. Fake 31. Series of writings from fathers of Christian church 32. Canine’s coat 34. Ad headline 37. Long-jawed fish 38. Beatnik’s exclamation 39. Queen, maybe 41. Like luggage 44. Eyeglasses 45. Caribbean, e.g. 46. Burst of wind 49. Draw out 50. “ Brockovich” 51. Jaywalking, e.g. 52. Again 53. Spirits 54. 100 dinars 55. Assayers’ stuff 56. “Cast Away” setting 59. Certain theater, for short 60. Anger 61. Congratulations, of a sort Answers Page C3 Lake Oconee’s DOCK 103,9 WOOK FM The Lake Area’s #1 Station ■ mim RUSH LI i’Jd:\iJ1fl fW* •VV 1 IVI m - 3PM bkwesBbS A FOOTBALL 4 ALL jamais '•eatojmTo'w “Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest.” - Matthew 11:28 Sunday Worship at 10:00 a.m. Brunch served the first Sunday of each month. 405 North Jefferson Avenue • Eatonton, GA 706-968-0035 • 404-210-4979 www.episcopalchurch-eatonton.org J Lake Point Community Church “Pointing People to a Life Changing Connection in Jesus Christ” Now Two Locations 940 Harmony Rd., Eatonton (706) 923-0014 260 W. Washington St., Madison www.lakepoint.ee Pastor - Rob Raynor | Associate Pastors - Kevin Magness & Danny Harrell Lakepoint is a Bible based and Christ centered non-denominational church that blends contemporary & traditional worship and ministries together. Service Times 9:30 & 11am Harmony Rd Campus Ham Madison Campus Lake Oconee Lutheran Church A Stephen Ministry Congregation lolcsec@plantationcable.net (706) 485-4600, Office 1089 Lake Oconee Parkway (Hwy 44) Located directly behind Harmony Association Building Sunday Worship at 10:30 a.m. www.lolc.info One Church Two Campuses All on the Same Page Two Sunday Worship Services Sunday School for All Ages Nursery provided. Chancel & Bell Choirs Children/Youth Ministries Bible Studies South Campus 706-453-7064 4741 '"Too AM*' 0 '' R " : www.fumcgreensboro.org North Campus 202 West Broad St. 11:00 AM Eatonton First United Methodist Church N. Jefferson at Magnolia St. • Eatonton • 706-485-5871 Rev. Jessica Terrell, pastor Sunday Morning Worship Services: 8:45 am Traditional Worship Historic Sanctuary on N. Madison Ave. 11 am Traditional Worship Great Hall on Jefferson Street (Nursery Provided) All Sunday School Classes Meet at 10:00 am. Wednesday Night Family Supper 5:30 pm 6:30 - 7:30 pm Family Activities All are welcome! «« LOCC.CO Lake Oconee donnrvChurch Sunday Worship T2 /"baptist/church Pastor Team Avis Williams Becky Matheny David W. Key, Sr Gary W. Arnold 1 8:30 a.m. - On the Water ~ location is seasonal please check www.locc.co 10:30 a.m. - At the LOCC 1001 Village Park Dr. #107 Greensboro, GA 30642 Wednesdays 5:15 p.m. - Family Night Supper Children & Adult Bible Study Dr. Keithen Tucker - Pastor Sundays: 9:45 a.m. - Sunday School 10:50 a.m. - Worship www.locc.co 706.347.0480 Church as you know it can be! First Baptist Church 115 Madison Avenue • Eatonton, Ga 706.485.3331 www.FirstBaptistEatonton.org I
