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Newspaper Page TextTHURSDAY DECEMBER 28,2017 THE GEORGIA POST 3 The most cherished gift In years gone by, one of the popular songs at this juncture of the calendar dealt with a desired gift and announced that “all I want for Christmas is my two front teeth”. Sang through a youngster who was going through the various stages of change (and growing up), it brought a smile to listeners. Another item that it introduced, and bring ing consternation in all directions, was the priority of our valuables in life. What would we realistically choose as our most import ant possession and what would we label as tops on our list? If we had to choose between mates, money, or moments, I wonder which would win out! Obvi eration and especially as a New Year arrives I would wager that “time” would enter the picture. For the most part, every single person desires another moment, hour, week, or year! And to be sure, it is a most precious item, for when time runs out, the story of life, op portunity, success, promotion, travel, work and play — all have passed into infinity. The sacred The‘G’ Factor Daniel W. Gatlyn to add an extra hour to a life. There is something about the announcement of “it’s over” that is barbarian, and hea thenish. It brings an atmosphere of despair, of anguish, of finality to all r jy phrase or imagined feat. It is distin- " guished as an act that lends absolute mortality to activi ty! High on the list of thought patterns for a New Year is the ugly possibility of termination. The ously, our choice of persons with whom we share inti mate years would vie for honors and rightfully so. Such a choice would not normally be criticized. Since money (or substance) is required with almost every transaction of life, I feel sure that it would also place high on our agen da. But after much consid- The clock strikes midnight, the day is finished... script makes mention of time, and catalogues it’s place as vitally important. We are told explicitly to “redeem the time” (Eph 5:16), the amplifica tion of which enshrouds a privilege rarely men tioned in any other com mentary. All medical professionals and journals work on the premise of extending the timeframe on planet earth, and with the exception of those embedded in the adverse mentality of suicide, will excitedly spend millions clock strikes midnight, the day is finished, the calendar is closed and along with any shallow excitement, there is introduced the analogy that somewhere in the scheme of life, there shall be a passing of every single issue. Yes, time itself is the ‘gem of the ages’, the art of an indefin able Creator, of an invalu able product of the heav ens. Those who pursue the virtuous points of existence will mark the dates, and the hours of opportunity. May God help us to rationalize and spend time with Him who holds this cherished gift within His hands! DANIEL W. GATLYN isausn retired/minister/journalist and a contributing columnist. Contact him at: dangatlyn@juno.com. Walk closely with God in 2018 I have often thought, as you may have, how great it would be to live my life again. I wouldn’t repeat the same mistakes and would be better equipped to deal with life’s problems. This, however, would depend on my being as worldly and wise as I am now. But that is impossible. As a young person again, how could I possess my present mindset? Since much of the wisdom I have gained was earned through the “school of hard knocks,” I am able to look back at the folly of my mistakes and say, “I won’t make those same mistakes again.” However, the young people of today don’t have the luxury of retrospection. They simply don’t have the magnitude and breadth of experiences and cannot benefit from reflection on past shortcomings. Yet, we still try to inculcate wisdom into our young ...one day God will make all things new. people. Usually it’s to no avail as they, like us, must learn the “hard way.” This leaves us with only one way to place a child on the right path in life, and that is to bring them up in a Godly home. Teach them the way of the Lord and pray that it draws them into a closer walk with their Creator. In the early 1900s, poet Louise Fletcher Tarkington described her impassioned plea to start life afresh when she wrote “The Land of Beginning Again.” Louise endured a very stormy life. Her marriage to playwright Booth Tarkington led to a divorce. Their only child died. The closing lines from her immortal poem read: “I wish that there were some wonderful place called the Land of Beginning Again where all our mistakes and dropped like a shabby old coat by the door, and never be put on again.” The scripture also gives us hope. It declares that one day God will make all things new. It will come at the end of the age. The scripture states: “I saw a new heaven and a new earth: for the first heaven and the first earth were passed away; and there was no more sea. And, I saw the holy city, New Jerusalem, coming down from God out of heaven, prepared as a bride adorned for her husband. .. And God shall wipe away all tears from their eyes; and there shall be no more death, neither sorrow, nor crying, neither shall there be any more pain: for the former things are passed away.” The passageway to the “Land of Beginning Again” is Jesus Christ, who declared: “I am the Way, the Truth and the Life.” Walk closely with God in the New Year and make your life meaningful and secure. all our heartaches, and all of our selfish grief could be Billy is an author and a contributng columnist. To review billy powell’s books, go to https:// www. Amazon. Com/bi I ly-powel l/e/ bOCHjotsrm The opinions of the columnists featured on this page are the sole creations of the writers themselves and do not necessarily reflect the opinion of The Georgia Post management. CHURCH EVENT Bible scripture LIZELLA BAPTIST CHURCH SPECIAL NEEDS MINISTRY will have a monthly event the 2 nd Friday of every month, 7-9 p.m. They also have a Parent/Family/Caregiver Support Group for those who love someone with special needs. It is always the 1 st Tuesday of the month, 6-8 p.m. They have guest speakers and then a time of sharing. receive services on Tuesday and Thursday from 11:00a.m.-2:00 p.m. WORD OF GOD TABERNACLE invites you to join them for the following weekly services: Sunday Prayer at 9:00 a.m., Sunday School at 10:00 a.m., Sunday Service at 11:00 a.m.; Monday Prayer at 9:00 a.m.; Wednesday Prayer at 9:00 a.m., Wednesday Bible Study 7:00p.m.; Friday Prayer at 9:00 a.m. Everyone is invited. Pastor Frank Martin, Sr. JACOB’S WELL MINISTRIES Jesus said for where two or three are gathered together in my name, there am I in the midst of them. Come join us. Church sen/ices: Sunday 10:30 a.m. and 6 p.m.; Share time and counseling, Wednesday, 7 p.m., Bible Study. 1 st Friday of the month - Family movie and refreshments 7 p.m. 2nd Friday of the month - Counseling and prayer 7 p.m. 3rd Friday of the month - Family movie and refreshments 7 p.m. 4th Friday of the month - Counseling and prayer 7 p.m. 5th Friday of the month - Counseling and share time 7 p.m. Location: 1740 Giles Road, Byron, GA. 31008 Church: 478-822- 7587 www.jacobswellbyron.com CERESEINDEPENDENT CHURCH- invites you to join them for their weekly Bible Study on Wednesdays at 6:30 p.m. Everyone is invited. PRAYER LINE, Tuesdays and Thursdays, Christ Abundant Life Ministries, S. Dugger Ave., Roberta. Call 478- 836-3912 "p.m. - 7 p.m.; Sunday service 10 a.m. -11 a.m.; Praise and Worship service every Sunday at 11 a.m. Philippians 3:13-14 THE ZION HILL BAPTIST CHURCH invites you to their church services every 2nd Sunday at 11 a.m. and 4th Sunday services at 9 a.m. Pastor E.G. Hale. ST. LUKE FREEWILL BAPTIST CHURCH 66 Agency Street, Roberta invites you to regular worship ser vices are every 2nd and 4th Sunday morning at 11:00 a.m. Prayer meet ing/Bible Study every 2nd and 4th Wednesday at 6:00 p.m. You are welcome any time the doors are open. Bishop Jessie L. Randle, Pastor. MEN’S BIBLE STUDY ROBERTA METHODIST CHURCH- 7:30 a.m. Friday in the social hall. Bring your Bible. All men are invited regardless of denomination. THE CHESTER COMMUNITY FOOD BANK is working in conjunction with the Roberta United Methodist Church on the food bank Everyone welcome to volunteer or NEW HAVEN knows that our com munity has many needs and requests that can be met by God, and we would like to pray for each need. If you have a need or request and would like for New Haven to pray for you please drop the request in the community prayer box. Pen and paper have been provided in the small box. Place the request in the large box. WEDNESDAY NIGHT LIVE at Byron United Methodist Church. Snack Supper (Cost $2) 6-6:30 p.m. Wednesday Night Live program 6:30 - 7:30 p.m. For more informa tion, contact the BUMC office at 478-956-5717. BETHEL INDEPENDENT CHURCH, 2475 Pope Road, Pastor Bobby King, J.W Jefferson, Chairman. Second Sunday Services Sunday School at 10:00 a.m. Service at 11:00 a.m. Fourth Sunday Services Sunday School at 10:00 a.m. Service at 11:00 a.m. “Brothers and sisters, I do not consider myself yet to have taken hold of it. But one thing I do: Forgetting what is behind and straining toward what is ahead, I press on toward the goal to win the prize for which God has called me heavenward in Christ Jesus” Wishing you a very happy New Year full of peace and prosperity NEW EAST STAR BAPTIST CHURCH OUTREACH CENTER, at the corner of Hwy. 42 and 80, Courthouse Lane, Knoxville, GA adjacent to old Knoxville Courthouse will have their bible study session every Friday 6 - 7:30 p.m., currently studying the book of Revelation. Weekly prayer meeting is held 6:30 Items for the church page must be submitted''by 5 p.m. (Fridays. ‘E-maid: GAPost@pstel.net cSemtjin Post & Byron Buzz 24/7 SERVICE • 478-836-3029 Anytime. Anywhere. Tri-Sport Towing & Carrier Two Locations: S. 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