Friday, June 16, 2017
Lake Oconee News
Page B9
For Heaven's Sake
Mike Morgan, Pastor • First United Methodist Church of Greensboro
Father needs to be
leader of the band
This Sunday is Father’s
Day. If you are a father,
what does it mean to you?
If you are a child, what
does it mean to you? Is
the day important? Does
it bring forth any particu
lar thoughts and feelings?
I hope that it does for it is
important to reflect on the
role of Father in the family.
As Father’s Day
approaches this year a par
ticular song keeps coming
to my mind. It is an emo
tional song for many sons
and daughters. It’s called
“Leader of the Band” and
sung by Dan Fogelberg.
Some of the lyrics are:
The leader of the band is
tired
and his eyes are growing
old,
but his blood runs
through my instrument
and his song is in my
soul.
I thank you for the kind
ness
and the times when you
got tough.
And, Pap, I don’t think
I said, “I love you” near
enough.
My life has been a poor
attempt
Dr. John
Stathas
Columnist
to imitate the man.
I’m just a living legacy
to the leader of the band.
The father sets the tone
(or tune) in the family - good
or bad. The influence on
the family, on kids, is very
significant, both through
heredity and example. The
father’s blood runs through
us in many influential ways.
What has been the
impact of your father on
you? Have you wanted to
be like your father or have
you chosen to modify or do
the opposite? Usually “the
apple doesn’t fall far from
the tree.” It is important to
know who your father was
and what his influence has
been on you. Even if you did
not have a father present,
that abandonment by him
has deeply impacted you,
perhaps in ways that you
are not very in touch with.
The message here is to
know the influence of your
father on you. Perhaps you
could reflect on that, get
in touch with the related
feelings, and, perhaps, even
share that with a significant
other.
Also, those of you who
are currently fathers, what
kind are you? Where can
improvement be made?
Dare you ask your children
what kind of father you are
or have been? If improve
ment is called for, rise to the
occasion. A father always
has some influence.
Make no mistake, you
are called to be the “Leader
of the Band.” Let the “blood
run deep.” Bring forth a
beautiful song of love!
Happy Father’s Day!
Dr. Stathas can be
reached at 706-473-1780.
E-mail: jstathasl3@gmail.
com Web site: drstathas.
googlepages.com. Blog:
drstathas.com
Crossword Puzzle
Across
55. “ alive!”
20. Boorish
1. Verb with thou
(contraction)
22. “Sesame Street”
6. Ale holder
57. Feeling
watcher
9. Eye
61. Carrying of boats,
24. Fixed in position
13. Deposed leader,
goods, etc.
25. Members of the clergy
perhaps
65. Acquiesce
26. Disinclined
14. Propel, in a way
66. “Malcolm X” director
27. Ottoman title
15. Overthrow, e.g.
68. Avid
29. Dope
16. Turn red or yellow, say
69. Unstable leptons
31. Yellowfm, e.g.
17. Chester White’s home
similar to electrons
32. Untruthful people
18. Blackberry dupes
70. Alkaline liquid
33. Carry away, in a way
19. Core
71. Femme fatale
34. Taste, e.g.
21. Funny
72. Seats with kneelers
36. Like show horses
23. The “p” in m.p.g.
73. Appetite
38. 100 centavos
24. House
74. Chinese zodiac animal
42. 4:1, e.g.
25. Matterhorn, e.g.
Down
45. One thing after another
28. Absorbed
1. “Catch!”
49. Costa del
30. DVD names
2. x, y or z
51. Beat
35. Drag queen’s collection
3. Business slumps
54. Stomach
37. “General Hospital,” e.g.
4. “The sweetest gift of
56. Soil
39. Cunning
heaven”: Virgil
57. Pack (down)
40. Big blowout
5. Sawbuck
58. Chill
41. Dry
6. Ask
59. Boast
43. Indian bread
7. grass
60. Addition column
44. Character
8. Assignation
61. Hammer part
46. Galileo’s birthplace
9. Boat in “Jaws”
62. City on the Yamuna
47. Song and dance, e.g.
10. Beam
River
48. Sunglasses
11. Marathon
63. Nerd
50. Gobs
12. Ashtabula’s lake
64. Coastal raptor
52. “Comprende?”
15. Nocturnal insects with
67. Artist’s asset
53. After-bath wear
pincers at rear
Answers Page C3
GREENE COUNTY
Food distribution set Saturday
The Second Harvest
food distribution is hap
pening Saturday, June 17
at Greene County High
School. Several tons of
food will be distrib
uted from 9 until 10:30
a.m. Second Harvest relies
on volunteers to help pro
vide this community ser
vice to assist members of
the community in need.
Volunteers should arrive
by 8 a.m or earlier if possi
ble. Those working in reg
istration should arrive
between 7:30 and 7:45
a.m.
The sponsor for June
is The Ritz Carlton Reyn
olds, Lake Oconee which
has made a generous
contribution to the com
munity. As they have in
the past—especially when
sponsor of the month—sev
eral ladies and gentlemen
from the Ritz Carlton will
join in the distribution and
may even provide some
special treats for both our
food recipients and our
volunteers.
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“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 C 9-00 AM ° n Rd 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!
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Sunday Worship
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Pastor Team
Avis Williams
Becky Matheny
David W. Key, Sr
Gary W. Arnold
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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
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