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The Wiregrass Farmer, November 19, 2008 - Page 5 Handling the holidays It seems unreal that we are just days away from Thanksgiving and only weeks from Christmas. Where did all that time I love the holiday season because of the very special meaning that it holds and because of the many opportunities it offers to share time with family and friends. There is a special area of concern for many during this season that brings with it some extreme challenges during what should be a happy time. It is that of grieving the death of a loved one. Grief is never an easy part of life, but for many, it becomes even more difficult during the holiday season--it does not take a break during Thanksgiving , Christmas or any other holi day. Perhaps a few thoughts along this line of need will be helpful to both those who are grieving and those who are try ing to help a friend or relative through this trying time of life. A good place to begin is to be reminded that grieving the loss of a loved one is a normal Inspiration process. As we are often reminded from Scripture as we discuss this topic, even Jesus Christ grieved when He learned of the death of His dear friend Lazarus: “Jesus wept” (John 11:35, NIV). An important characteristic of the process of grieving is that it is often not something that follows a nice straight line. It is normal to swing back and forth along the journey of emotional healing. With the many memories that the holi day season holds, it is not uncommon for those who are grieving to take several steps back in the grieving process during the holidays. This, too, is normal and should not take one by surprise. So being reminded that grief is a normal response to the death of a loved one and that the grieving process often follows a crooked and bumpy path that can take a long time to travel might be of some value, but what are some spe cific things that can help an individual to effectively cope with grief during the holiday season? A good place to begin is taking care of yourself. Take care of yourself spiritually by spending time with God in prayer, meditation and Scripture reading. Take care of yourself physically and emo tionally by eating properly, resting adequately, and exer cising regularly. Planning ahead can also be of help. Rather than just allow ing the stress of the season to pile up on you, think ahead about the things that you really need to do, and perhaps the things and places you need to Church news Fall Revival A time for Spiritual refreshing. Mt. Zion COGA, 436 West Monroe Ave., Ashburn, invites you to attend our Fall Revival, Nov. 19- 21, 7:30 nightly. Our guest speaker will be Dr. Henry Brown of Albany. Come expecting your break through. Pastor Bishop Elbert L. West Parade of Hats New Providence Baptist Church invites you to attend a praise and worship service as we pre sent a “Parades of Hats" event on Sunday, Nov. 23, 2008 at 2:30 P.M. The guest speaker for this occasion will be Minister Charity Smith, a Turner County High School class of 1991 gradu ate who now resides in Winter, Garden FL. The pastor of New Providence is Rev. Marvin Brown. Please come out and help us celebrate this magnificent occasion. Youth Fundraiser High Hill Baptist Church Youth is having a fundraiser. Boston Butts or Turkey Breast $20 each, Nov. 26, they can be picked up in the park ing lot of Ashburn Auto Parts & South Georgia Bank (Cordele) from 4:30-6:30. Proceeds will be used for youth to attend the Youth Evangelism Conference in Macon in December. For info call Teresa Stubbs 567-2129, Eric Smith 273-4840, Mike Reed 567-1464 or Brenda Gravitt 567- 4032. If 10 or more are going to the same place, we will deliver! Church Fundraiser The Church of God of Prophecy at 227 South Cleveland is having a fundraiser selling RADA Cutlery. The knives are 100% American made and have a lifetime guarantee. They sell them selves because of their high quality and excep tional value. These knives and other merchan dise come in gift sets or individual pieces and are great for weddings and Christmas. Please contact any of our members or Gwen Bridges at 566- 5895 or 567-4458 to place an order or to see our catalogue. Bible study at CUCOG Joyful Hearts Fellowship & Bible Study (For ages 45 and over) We would love to have you come join us here at Christian Union Church of God, for a time of fellowship and Bible Study. We will meet on the 2nd Monday of each month at 6 P.M. there will be refreshments and door prizes. Please make plans to be a part of this new min istry and bring a friend. For more information or to call and make sure the meeting is being held as scheduled, please call Emma Britt at 567-2358 or Kitha at 567- 9442. LAG ministries LAG Ministries: The Living Almighty God Ministries invite each of you in the community to a God annointed informative teaching work shop on Biblical layman teaching. There will be a new topic each month. If you are teachable and not ashamed that you do not know, this is the place for you. The classes are free, and will start on each 3rd Saturday in each month from 4:30 pm til 6pm at the City of Ashburn Youth Resource Center. Ages adults, young adults, teens 13-18 years old. TURNER COUNTY MIDDLE SCHOOL students have the opportunity to vote on a student in their grade that represents T.C.M.S. - Trying, Caring, Motivated and Successful - each nine weeks. The students for the first nine weeks of school are: Front Row -L-R Jessi Rice, Madison Smith, Christian Anna Coker, Antozio Dawson, Ethan Laughman Back Row - L-R Cierra Lawson, Clara Grace Coker, Brooklin Grimes, Eryn Kelly, Zenia Coley Stocks • Bonds Mutual Funds • IRAs FDIC - Insured CDs* Estate Planning *Up to $250,000 per institution Wachovia Securities is not a legal or tax advisor. Lending services are available through banking and nonbanking subsidiaries of Wachovia Corporation, which are equal housing and opportunity lenders. All loans are subject to credit approval. Stephan Ray Financial Advisor 114 West 12th Street, Suite E Tifton, GA 31794 229-387-0100 WACHOVIA SECURITIES HlUAi KtUSINC LENDER Securities and Insurance Products: NOT INSURED BY FDIC OR ANY FEDERAL GOVERNMENT AGENCY. MAY LOSE VALUE. NOT A DEPOSIT OF OR GUARANTEED BANK OR ANY BANK OFFILIATE Wachovia Securities, LLC, Member SIPA, is a registered broker-dealer and a separate nonbank affiliate of Wachovia Corporation. 2008 Wachovia avoid to prevent excessive emotional strain. Then give yourself permis sion in some areas: permission to cry when you need to, per mission to turn down some invitations, permission to do things differently than you have in the past, permission to hope for a better tomorrow. And of great importance, give yourself permission to seek help in dealing with your grief if needed. Ministers, doctors and other professionals are there to help you—take advan tage of what is available. Grief is never easy, but it can be especially difficult dur ing the holiday season. But with God’s help, self determi nation, support from family and friends, you will make it. I do not know who origi nally penned the following words, but I leave them with you for your encouragement: When our vision is clouded by circumstance. . . God sees clearly. When our understand ing is shadowed by ques tions . . . God knows perfectly. When our path is shaded with uncertainty . . . God leads faithfully. hike tlie New Student Registration * December tat jtPPl Y NSW! Winter quarter daises Beilin January D t It IhiHTiliiTiUUHV Get in the NOW! \s\7\f \\ Log on to www.moultrietech.edu to enter * for a chance to win an iPod ® Touch MP3 Player! Mt LtYilWl" n' Muuitrie Technical College Moil Inc foehn cal Co-h-jft- brin r..|'.:il Opportunity lraffcntk>q 4fitl -* unH rtf Mw? TrrhuKrfl SWStH Mf>0r|{jg Attend the Church of your choice this Sunday Ashburn First Baptist -302 McLendon Ashburn First United Methodist - N. Main St. Bethel Baptist - Hwy 32 E. Sycamore Christian Union Church of God - Industrial Dr. Church of Christ - Industrial Dr. Church of God By Faith - W. Madison Clements Chapel United Methodist - Sycamore Dakota Baptist - Hwy 4IN. Double Run Bapt. - Hwy 159 N Dayspring Church of the Nazarene - 983 North St. Friendship Baptist - Story Rd Grace Fellowship - 133 N. Gordon Harmony Baptist - W. Turner County Haw Pond Baptist -1511 Hawpond Rd. Arabi High Hill Baptist - 5 miles N of Ashburn Inaha Baptist - Hwy 41 S. Independent Faith Baptist - Sycamore Jesus Temple of God, 194 Pate St. Living Waters Fellowship - 417 E. Madison New Providence Baptist Church - W. Washington Morningside Baptist - 215 E. Monroe Mt. Zion Church of God - W. Monroe United Pentecostal - Sycamore New Hope Baptist - Bussey Road New Mt. Olive Baptist - E. Washington Ave. New Mount Zion Baptist - Jefferson St. New Prospect Freewill Baptist Oak Grove Baptist Piney Grove Baptist - Rebecca Pleasant Hill Baptist - Rebecca Rebecca Baptist - Rebecca Rocky Mount Baptist New Hope BaptistChurch-222 HC Willaims Rd. Sibley S. Ashburn Holiness - Pearl Ave Sycamore Baptist - Hwy 41 S Sycamore United Methodist - Sycamore Terrell Baptist - Hwy 112 W Trinity Baptist - Pineknot Rd Rebecca United Methodist - Rebecca Wideman Chapel - Rebecca Zion Hope Baptist Church - 521 Joe Lawrence Rd Emmanuel Missionary Baptist - Sycamore Amboy Baptist - Hwy 159 N Israels Temple - 635 W. Washington St. Luke Missionary Bapt. - North Leary Rd. New Mt. Pleasant - 200 Dunlap Circle El Shaddai Ministry 536 Carlos Ave. Greater Faith C.O.P. Ministries - 250 Adams St. New Jerusalem Freewill Baptist - Lee St. New Jerusalem Holiness Church- 210 Carlos Ave. Southland Chrysler Your Chrysler-Dodge Dealer Highway 41, Cordele, GA 273-3473 Bishop Well & Pump Service Tifton, 382-6117 1-800-342-9345 Parker Chevrolet Gorday Drive Ashburn, 567-3306 You can advertise here 567-3655 Colony 515 E. Washington Ave. Ashburn, 567-4383 QUALITY CHRYSLER-PLYMOUTH DODGE, INC. 322 N. 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