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The Wiregrass Farmer, November 26, 2008 - Page 5 Obituaries Sumner services Chapel Funeral services for Deborah Jean Sumner, 52, of Leesburg, Ga. were held Sunday, November 23, 2008 at 2:30 P.M. at Perry Funeral Chapel with Rev. Frank Hughes officiat ing. Burial followed in the Lakeview Cemetery in Sycamore, Ga. Mrs. Sumner died Thursday at Phoebe Putney Hospital following a lengthy ill ness. For the music Donna C. Wynn played the prelude and sang "Amazing Grace" and Donna Wynn, Cathy Adair, Jill Carter and Mrs. Benji Adair sang "In The Garden." Serving as pall bearers were Allen Adair, Harold Hobbs, Randall Hayes, Sammy Hayes, Bo Carter and Carol Harper. Mrs. Sumner was born in Worth County, Ga. and was the daughter of the late Mr. & Mrs. John Gary Staines. She had lived in Leesburg for thirty-three years. She was a homemaker, a member of the Assembly of God faith and enjoyed playing with her dogs. Mrs. Sumner is survived by her husband, Melvin “Skeet” Sumner and one son Curtis Feagin Sumner, both of Leesburg, Ga. The family received friends Saturday from 4:00-6:00 P.M. at Perry Funeral Chapel in Ashburn. You may sign the online guest book and share your special condolences and memo ries with the family by visiting Perry Funeral Chapel's Website at: www.perryfuneral- chapel.com Colby Giddens, Hannah Rooks, Jacob Reeves, Jonathan Brown, Austin Hollis, DeAndre Holton, and Patrick Poore. FFA officers attend training in Tifton The officers of the Turner County Middle School FFA Chapter were part of the over one-hundred twenty chapter officers representing sixteen FFA chapters from across the southern part of Georgia that attended the 2008 South Region Chapter Officer Leadership Training Conference. The 2008 South Region COLT conference was held on August 28 at the University of Georgia Tifton Campus Conference Center. This year’s COLT theme was “Recipe for Success.” Chapter officers were challenged to understand their role as leaders in their chapters and communities. Each officer team attended workshops that will help them create their Program of Activities for the coming year. These workshops encouraged students to set goals and pro vided them with a variety of ideas for recruitment, commu nity service, public relations, and fundraising. “For chapter officers, there is no better way to start the year than with COLT confer ence,” says State FFA Vice President, Jared Wozny. “We challenge these officers to work together and to empower the other members of their chapter.” The officers from the Turner County Middle School FFA chapter who attended the COLT conference were: Colby Giddens, Hannah Rooks, Jacob Reeves, Jonathan Brown, Austin Hollis, DeAndre Holton, and Patrick Poore. The Georgia FFA Association is the third largest state association in the nation, with over 28,000 members. The FFA makes a positive dif ference in the lives of students by developing their potential for premier leadership, person al growth, and career success through agricultural education. Colby Giddens, Hannah Rooks, Jacob Reeves, Jonathan Brown, Austin Hollis, DeAndre Holton, and Patrick Poore. Middle School FFA attends Expo in Moultrie The Turner County Middle School FFA Chapter attended the Sunbelt Ag Expo at Moultrie, Georgia in October. The Middle School FFA members were involved in an Educational Scavenger Hunt which comprised of 10 ques tions that have been provided by exhibitors. The student must figure out which exhibitor the question came from and then visit the exhibit display in order to seek out the answer to the question. While visiting different exhibits they learned several agricultural facts. Did you know that Sylvester, Georgia is known as the peanut capital of the world, laptops use 90% less energy than desktop computers, and that Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College as two new Bachelor of Applied Science degrees. These are just some of the questions the FFA scavengers had to find out. The members also took the time to scout out different careers in agriculture, from biodiesel, horticulture, aquaculture, and many other agricultural fields. The following FFA scavenger hunters included: Colby Giddens, Evan Joyner, and Jacob Reeves The Turner County Middle School FFA members thank all who supported us on our dis covery trip to the Sunbelt Ag Expo. AUCTION Sat., Nov. 29, 2008 - 10:00 A.M. 187 Murray Blvd. Lakeland, GA Wood & Tile Flooring - Doors Vanities - Toilets - Sinks Lighting - Appliances - Rugs Kitchen Cabinets - Counter Tops Gun Case - Display Cases Utility Trailers - Golf Car Household Furniture BR/DR Sets - Much More 10% B.P. on all purchases. TERMS: cash, M/C, Visa, Discover or good check day of auction. INSPECTION: day of auction 8:30 a.m. until auction time. For info call or visit us on the web. ZENITH AUCTION & REALTY, INC. Donald Patten, CAI, Auctioneer, GAL #1294, REL# 107251 P. 0. Box 98, Lakeland, GA 31635 229482-2116 / www.zenithauctions.com Thank You Santa for helping with our Shop Local Campaign Give Thanks - Always? Recorded in the midst of many other instructions in the Bible, we find these words: “Be joyful always; pray con tinually; give thanks in all cir cumstances, for this is God’s will for you in Christ Jesus” (I Thessalonians 5:16-18, NIV). Like many other places in the Scriptures, these directives cut contrary to the usual human way of dealing with life. It is essential that we face life from a Godly perspective and not merely with a human approach if we intend to experience life in the fullness that God desires for us to. With so many concerns and uncertainties in our modern world, the concept of continual joy and thankfulness is laugh able. Yet we are instructed as followers of Christ to have both joyfulness and thankful ness constantly evident in our lives. How can this be? We must remember that there can be no real lasting joy or genuine ongoing thankful ness apart from a relationship with God through faith in Jesus Christ. As we by faith commit our lives to Him, and then strive to grow in a deeper relationship with Him as we face the circumstances of life, we will begin to understand life from a new and more ful filling point of view. It is true that even the most Inspiration devoted ones to God will not always be happy about every thing in their lives, yet they can have joy at all times. Happiness has to do with unstable outward circum stances, while joy has to do with the inward work and pres ence of God in our lives. Even though many might be unhappy because of the chaotic economic happenings in the financial world of our day, they can still have the genuine joy of the Lord. In like manner, there are often things that come our way that we are not glad about, yet we can still give thanks to God. No matter how difficult life might become, there is always some thing to be thankful for. We would all do well to focus more on the positive things that God has done for us and less on the negative things that life has sent our way. So how can we maintain joy and exercise thankfulness? The answer lies largely in what Paul placed between these two ideas in I Thessalonians 5: ongoing prayer. The more that we seek God, the more able we become to live joyful lives. The more we seek Him the more fully the Holy Spirit will control our lives and produce His fruit within us--a component of which is joy (Galatians 5:22). The more that we employ con tinual prayer, the more aware we become of the many things for which we should be thank ful-regardless of our present circumstances. A quick look at the news around the world and a brief evaluation of some of the things in our personal lives might push both joyfulness and thankfulness right out of sight. But if we will sincerely turn to God in prayer and give Him all the things that we can not handle ourselves, we will better understand true and last ing joy that causes us to have hearts that are deeply thankful. There is no denying that our world is becoming increas ingly disappointing, but that does not have to control our lives. Yes, you can have a joy ful and thankful life. Turn to God in faith filled prayer and allow Him to take charge of your life. Church news 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 PM. 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. We want to reach as many in the community that need a spiritual revelation on the word of God. For more information call Minister Gwedolyn Mathis, 229-567-0412 or 229-567- 6003. Thanking you in advance. Please come and be blessed. Refreshments will be served. Send us your church news wiregras sfarmer @ yahoo. com 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 C9LQNY 515 E. Washington Ave. Ashburn, 567-4383 QUALITY CHRYSLER-PLYMOUTH DODGE, INC. 322 N. Grant Street Fitzgerald, 423-5720 East Washington Ave. 567-9031, Ashburn ftSoulh (.jcorgia. Ranki ug Companv 561 E. Washington St. Ashburn, GA 31714 567-9686
