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Page 4B, The Lee County Ledger, Wednesday, February 13,2019 Cotton Candy Christianity By Charles Harris Pastor, Beattie Road Church of Christ While the concept might have originated in Europe, it was William Morrison and John C. Wharton of Nashville who made it become a reality. In 1897, they created the machine which used air and sugar to popular ize the spread of a new product. They called it fairy floss. It still has that name in Australia. In much of the world, it is called candy floss. In France, it is called Papa’s beard. You have eaten it since you were a child and likely call it cotton candy. There are some inter esting paral lels between cotton candy and what has happened in the religious world since the Lord estab lished the church. He established the church in a world whose ap peal was to the outward aspects of religious life. The pagan world had temples everywhere, and the devotion to the gods worshiped there was popularized by gods who sought to satisfy the fleshly nature of man. They were not designed to change the hearts and souls of men. Even Judaism in the first century had ignored the greatest commands and focused on sab bath keeping, showy religion and ceremonial rituals. The Lord de scribed them as only having a form of godli ness, while neglecting grace and the weightier matters of God’s law (2 Timothy 3:5; Matthew 23:23). Christianity was designed to change the heart using the truth revealed in the Bible to bring men to God. It was based on the principle that God is a spirit, and we bow before Him with our spirits and souls seeking Him (John 4:24). But, all that has changed. So much of religion in our land is like cotton candy. Cotton candy looks so great. You can get it in any color or flavor you desire. The religious world is so divided that you can find any “fla vor” of church you want. However, cotton candy has little nutritional value (remember your mom’s devotion that you have a balanced diet) and doesn’t really give you what you need. America feeds itself on the “sugar and air” mixture of reli gious cotton candy. After you eat your two ounces of sugar and air, your body still needs more. Religion without deep Bible knowledge destroyed Israel and is destroying this land (Hosea 4:6). You cannot know the Lord without knowing His word (1 John 2:4). You cannot love the Lord and ignore keeping His word (John 14:15). A child at the fair sees the cotton candy and it tastes so good, but a steady diet of this will destroy his health. Religiously, a steady diet Charles Harris KIDS TALK ABOUT GOD BY CAREY KINSOLVING AND FRIENDS The Love of God Reminds You of What? “The love of God reminds me of the fruits of the Spirit (love, joy, peace, patience, kind ness, goodness, faith fulness, gentleness and self-control),” says Josh, age 10. “God gives us our fruits so that we may have good attitudes all day long. Once we have given all our fruits, we get really edible. All we have to do is ask God for more fruit.” Josh, I’m afraid that sometimes when friends are looking for peaches, strawberries or mangos from my life, they get lemons. “God’s love is when you come home from school, and your dog jumps up and licks you,” says Taylor, 7. Dogs are the clear win ners among the animals nominated for best expressing God’s love. I’m sure God would be glad if our love and devotion to him where as wholehearted as that of Taylor’s dog. Do you ever get excited about God? “Love is patient,” says Caroline, 7. “Love is kind. Love is through the world all the time.” Try around the world, says William, 9: “The love of God reminds me of a circle because it never ends. It also reminds me of a plane because it lifts me when I’m down. God’s love reminds me of a warm night by the fire because it warms me.” Molly, 9, has another angle on warming up: “God’s love reminds me of a mother making cookies and hot choco late when you come in from playing in the snow.” Moms show God’s love in other ways, says Chris, 8: “God gave my mom the will to help my dad to know God. My mom also brought me to know God.” Is there a greater love gift a mother could give? The gift that keeps on giving is eternal life, a relationship with God through his Son. Stacy’s mom knows how to make her feel special: “The love of God reminds me of my mother because when ever she comes home from work, she kisses me and says, ‘I love you so much.’” Don’t forget Dad, says Ross: “The love of God reminds me of my dad because he is hard work ing downtown.” Downtown or uptown, please remember God at special occasions, says Alina, 9: “The love of God reminds me of a birthday cake. The candles remind me when God lights the way. The icing reminds me of how Legals, from page 3B NOTICE OF SALE UNDER POWER GEORGIA, LEE COUNTY By virtue of a Power of Sale contained in that certain Se curity Deed from ANTHONY BRIDGES, PHYLLIS MILL ER-BRIDGES to MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS INC AS NOMINEE FOR SECURITY ATLANTIC MORTGAGE CO INC, dated February 28, 2008, recorded March 5, 2008, in Deed Book 1239, Page 0034, Lee County, Georgia Records, said Security Deed having been given to secure a Note of even date in the original principal amount of One Hundred Seventy-Seven Thousand Four Hundred Twenty-Two and 00/100 dollars ($177,422.00), with interest thereon as provided for therein, said Security Deed having been last sold, assigned and transferred to U.S. Bank Trust National As sociation, as Trustee of CVI LCF Mortgage Loan Trust I, there will be sold at public outcry to the highest bidder for cash at the Lee County Courthouse, within the legal hours of sale on the first Tuesday in March, 2019, all prop erty described in said Security Deed including but not limited to the following described property: ALL THAT TRACT OR PARCEL OF LAND LYING IN LAND LOT 287 OF THE SECOND LAND DISTRICT OF LEE COUNTY, GEORGIA AND BE ING ALL OF LOT 35 OF HOLLY PLANTATION, SECTION ONE & ONE-A, ACCORDING TO A MAP OR PLAT OF SAID SUBDIVISION AS SAME IS RECORDED IN PLAT CABINET D, SLIDE D-159, IN THE OF FICE OF THE CLERK OF THE SUPERIOR COURT OF LEE COUNTY, GEORGIA. Said legal description being con trolling, however the property is more commonly known as 121 AMBLESIDE DR, LEESBURG, GA 31763. The indebtedness secured by said Security Deed has been and is hereby declared due because of default under the terms of said Se curity Deed and Note. The indebt edness remaining in default, this sale will be made for the purpose of paying the same, all expenses of the sale, including attorneys’ fees (notice to collect same having been given) and all other payments provided for under the terms of the Security Deed and Note. Said property will be sold on an “as-is” basis without any repre sentation, warranty or recourse against the above-named or the undersigned. The sale will also be subject to the following items which may affect the title: any out standing ad valorem taxes (includ ing taxes which are a lien, whether or not now due and payable); the right of redemption of any taxing authority; matters which would be disclosed by an accurate sur vey or by an inspection of the property; all zoning ordinances; assessments; liens; encumbrances; restrictions; covenants, and any other matters of record superior to said Security Deed. To the best of the knowledge and belief of the undersigned, the owner and party in possession of the property is ANTHONY BRIDGES, PHYLLIS MILLER- BRIDGES, or tenants(s). The sale will be conducted subject (1) to confirmation that the sale is not prohibited under the U.S. Bankruptcy Code and (2) to final confirmation and audit of the sta tus of the loan with the holder of the Security Deed. Please note that, pursuant to O.C.G.A. § 44-14-162.2, you are not entitled by law to an amend ment or modification of the terms of your loan. The entity having full authority to negotiate, amend or modify all terms of the loan (although not required by law to do so) is: New Penn Financial, LLC d/b/a Shellpoint Mortgage Servicing, Loss Mitigation Dept., 75 Beattie Place, Ste. 300, Green ville, SC 29601, Telephone Num ber: 800-365-7107. U.S. BANK TRUST NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, AS TRUSTEE OF CVI LCF MORTGAGE LOAN TRUST I as Attorney in Fact for ANTHONY BRIDGES, PHYL LIS MILLER-BRIDGES THE BELOW LAW FIRM MAY BE HELD TO BE ACTING AS A DEBT COLLECTOR, UNDER FEDERAL LAW. IF SO, ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. Attorney Contact: Rubin Lublin, LLC, 3145 Avalon Ridge Place, Suite 100, Peachtree Corners, GA 30071 Telephone Number: (877) 813- 0992 Case No. SHP-18-08025-1 Ad Run Dates 02/06/2019, 02/13/2019, 02/20/2019, 02/27/2019 rubinlublin.com/property-listing Feb. 6, 13, 20, and 27 70 pw NOTICE Bush Self Storage, units located at 1540 Hwy 19 S, Leesburg, Ga. 31763, hereby gives notice of sale of contents in storage belonging to the following people: Paige Baxter - H27, H28 - misc; Dan Vickers - C9 - misc; Marty Norris - A9 - auto equipment; Scotty Engram - J7 - misc; Randy Brown - F2 - misc; Christian Martin - D24 - misc; Nicole Mays - Jll - misc. The company reserves the right to accept or reject any bids and withdraw any item from this sale. The contents will be sold for cash only to the highest bidder by sealed bids, on the date of the sale - February 27, 2019 at 10:00 AM. Successful bidders will remove all contents in the unit by the end of the day of the sale and broom sweep the unit. Feb. 6 & 13 NOTICE OF INCORPORATION Notice is given that Articles of Incorporation that will incor porate ALC PHARM, PC have been delivered to the Secretary of State for filing in accordance with the Georgia Business Corporation Code. The initial registered office of the corporation is located at 1046 US HIGHWAY 82 W STE 100, LEESBURG, GA 31763 and its initial registered agent at such address is GREG GARLAND. Feb. 6 & 13 NOTICE OF INTENT TO INCORPORATE Notice is given that Articles of Incorporation which will incor porate Applied Fiber Technol ogy, Inc. will be delivered to the Secretary of State for filing in accordance with the Georgia Busi ness Corporation Code. The initial registered office of the corporation is located at 251 Walnut Avenue, Leesburg, Lee County, GA 31763, and its initial registered agent at such address is Paul G. Holt. Feb. 6 & 13 NOTICE OF INCORPORATION Notice is given that Articles of Incorporation that will incorporate SKS Land Clearing, Inc. have been delivered to the Secretary of State for filing in accordance with the Georgia Business Corporation Code. The initial registered office of the corporation is located at 1046 US HIGHWAY 82 W STE 100, LEESBURG, GA 31763 and its initial registered agent at such address is GREG GARLAND. Feb. 13 & 20 NOTICE TO DEBTORS AND CREDITORS STATE OF GEORGIA, COUNTY OF LEE. NOTICE is hereby given to all debtors and creditors of the Estate of William Jerry Jenkins, late of said county, deceased, to render in an account of their demands to the undersigned within the time prescribed by law. All persons indebted to the estate are hereby requested to make immediate pay ment to the undersigned. This the 7th day of February, 2019. Katherine Darlene Butler and Cassie Marlene Crocker, Admin istrators of the Estate of William Jerry Jenkins c/o William D. Moorhead Ill, Esq. Moorhead Law Firm LLC 314 Residence Avenue Albany, Georgia 31701 Feb. 13, 29, 27 & Mar. 6 NOTICE TO DEBTORS AND CREDITORS GEORGIA, LEE COUNTY IN RE: BOBBIE JUNIOR DENHAM, DECEASED ESTATE NO. 2019-13 All creditors of the estate of BOBBIE JUNIOR DENHAM, deceased, late of Lee County, are hereby notified to render an account of their demands to the undersigned, according to law, and all persons indebted to said estate are hereby required to make imme diate payment to the undersigned. This 6th. day of February, 2019. April Denham & Nancy Shipley, Co-Executors of the estate of Bob bie Junior Denham, deceased 194 Lakeside Drive Sylvester, GA 31791 Feb. 13, 29, 27 & Mar. 6 Pre K Model Students for January Top row left to right: C.J. Hickox-McConnell, C.J. Bell-Clack, Kayden Medley-Musgrove, Mikaylen Peterson-Bullington, Hannah Moore-Johstono, Blair Posey-B. Smith and Harper Norman-Kennedy. Bottom row left to right: Archer Tomlinson-Pearce, Sam Lanier-Atkins, Bella McCavitt-Thomas, Savannah Fabiani-Faircloth, Haddock Dowdy-R. Smith and Autumn DuVall-Cox IN THE PROBATE COURT OF LEE COUNTY STATE OF GEORGIA IN RE: THOMAS WENDELL GRACE, DECEASED of cotton candy teaching will destroy the soul. What an amazing world it would be if all sought to return to the spiritual food which fed the early church. Cotton candy Christianity is so far removed from the food Jesus gave the early church and seeks to give to you today. The Beattie Road church of Christ meets at 1731 Beattie Rd., Albany, GA. Our times of services are: Sunday- 9:30am; 10:30am; 6:00pm, Wednesday- 7:00pm. If we can assist you in your spiritual journey contact us at 229-435-2193 or 870- 500-5535. You can also visit us online at beat- tieroad.com sweet He is and gener ous.” Thanks, Alina. A birthday cake will never look the same. Justine, 9, looks back to the time before ev eryone’s first birthday for her lesson in God’s love: “The love of God reminds me of sweet baby faces that are soft and smooth. The love of God is also parents who care, brothers, sisters and grandparents who love you, and cousins who like to play. There’s only one more thing I See KidS, page 5B ESTATE NO. 2019-15 NOTICE OF PETITION TO FILE FOR YEAR’S SUPPORT The petition of Linda Pat Grace for a year’s support from the estate of Thomas Wendell Grace, deceased, for decedent’s surviving spouse having been duly filed, all interested persons are hereby notified to show cause, if any they have, on or before March 11, 2019 why said Petition should not be granted. All objections to the petition must be in writing, setting forth the grounds of any such objections, and must be filed on or before the time stated in the preceding sentence. All objections should be sworn to before a notary public or before a Probate Court Clerk, and filing fees must be tendered with your objections, unless you qualify to file as an indigent party. Contact Probate Court personnel for the required amount of filing fees. If any objections are filed, a hearing will be held at a later date in the Probate Court of the above named county. If no objections are filed, the Petition may be granted without a hearing. Melanie Gahring, Judge of the Probate Court By: Donna Brady Clerk of the Probate Court 100 Leslie Highway Leesburg, GA 31763 229-759-6005 Feb. 13, 29, 27 & Mar. 6 NOTICE For Discharge from Office and all Liability PROBATE COURT OF LEE COUNTY RE: PETITION OF RALPH EDWARD DUCKWORTH FOR DISCHARGE AS EXECUTOR OF THE ESTATE OF RALPH EUGENE DUCKWORTH, DECEASED, ESTATE #216-93 TO: Whom it may concern This is to notify you to file ob jection, if there is any, to the above referenced petition, in this Court, on or before February 21, 2019. BE NOTIFIED FURTHER: All objections to the Petition must be in writing, setting forth the grounds of any such objections. All plead ings/objections must be signed before a notary public or before a probate court clerk, and filing fees must be tendered with your pleadings/objections, unless you qualify to file as an indigent party. Contact probate court personnel at the following address/telephone number for the required amount of filing fees. If any objections are filed, a hearing will be scheduled at a later date. If no objections are filed, the petition may be granted without a hearing. Melanie Gahring, Probate Judge By: Donna Brady, Deputy Clerk 100 Leslie Highway Leesburg, GA 31763 229-759-6005 Feb. 13
