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Wednesday, November 24, 2021 - Pike County Journal Reporter - Page 5A
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ON THE AN CIENT PATH
Are we really content?
BY BEVERLY BRISENDINE
beverly.brisendine@gmail.com
I have
been pon
dering what
a blessed
woman 1
really am.
Sometimes
we over
look the
precious things which
surround us each day: a
warm comfortable bed,
delicious coffee with
Hazelnut creamer, a sea
soned recliner, hot water
showers, a woodburning
stove, air condition
ing, large swings in the
backyard, multiple birds
feeding at the kitchen
windows, beautiful
sunsets, warm sweaters
and jackets, a purring cat
in my lap, cheese grits
and bacon, a washer and
dryer and dishwasher
that work, my well worn
Bible, six beautiful and
healthy grandchildren,
so many wonderful
friends, a precious sister,
a sweet husband that
has provided abundantly,
geese on the pond, deer
in the woods, chocolate
chip cookies, and so
much more.
1 am so content but
what if all of this was
taken from me? What if
someone came to my
door and took me away
in handcuffs never to be
seen again. How content
would I be then? There
was one who said he had
learned to be content
in whatsoever state he
found himself. That was
written by Paul in a Ro
man dungeon. Read it in
Phil.4:11.
Paul was content
regardless and in spite
of his surroundings.
Why? Paul had a true
relationship with the
Lord Jesus Christ who
walked and talked with
Paul wherever he was
in every situation and
guided his every step.
Our contentment and
peace must run deeper
than our surroundings
and circumstances.
Therefore, it must come
from the changeless One
who loves us and is ever
present in our lives.
Let us be people of
gratitude and thanksgiv
ing for the least little
blessing and we will find
ourselves overtaken with
His joy and peace.
DATEBOOK
Pike County American Legion Post 197 Member
ship Drive: Contact the Post 197 commander at 762-
207-8327 or Post 197 Adjutant at 404-790-6609.
The J. Joel Edwards Public Library: Will be
closed Nov. 25-27 for Thanksgiving.
Polar Express Night at the Library: 5 p.m. Thurs
day, Dec. 2, watch a favorite holiday movie with
refreshments. The library will also be giving out Polar
Express-themed souvenirs. Seating is limited, call the
library at 770-567-2014 to RSVP.
Santa Letters: Deadline, 5 p.m., Friday, Dec. 3.
Email: news@pikecountygeorgia.com. Write: P.O. Box
789, Zebulon 30295. Drop off: Pike County Journal
Reporter office on the square, Zebulon. Will be pub
lished Wednesday, Dec. 22 edition.
Christmas Stories and Santa visit: 1 p.m. Satur
day, Dec. 4 at the J. Joel Edwards Public Library.
Stop by for seasonal stories and a free picture with
Santa Claus. Call the library at 770-567-2014 for more
information or stop by the library during business
hours Monday, Wednesday and Friday from 10 a.m. to
5 p.m., Tuesday and Thursday from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m.
and Saturday from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
American Legion Post 197’s 2021 Pike County Me
morial Annex Induction Ceremony: 6 p.m. Saturday,
Dec. 4 at the Memorial Annex on Highway 19 south,
adjacent to Ruth’s Restaurant. The 2021 inductees are
Navy Petty Officer Third Class Marvin R. Adkerson,
Navy Seaman Second Class David E. Ledford, Army
Air Corps Private Marion B. Smoot, and Marine Corps
Private Perry R. Story.
Winter Photo Booth: Stop by the library dur
ing business hours Dec. 6-11 for a free winter photo
booth opportunity. Dress up in your best holiday at
tire and get a free snapshot with fun winter props.
Post 197 5K/10K Fun Run/Walk fundraiser: Start
from 8 to 11 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 11 and run the 5K or
10K course through Concord. Early registration fee is
$25 by Dec. 4. Late and day-of registration is $35. Ev
eryone who registers will receive an event T-shirt. For
registration forms, contact event director Bryan Rich
ardson at 678-764-2611 or email rich5060@bellsouth.net.
Adult DIY Class: 1 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 11 at the
library. Free and all materials provided. Seating is lim
ited, call 770-567-2014 to RSVP for ages 16 and up at
the J. Joel Edwards Public Library: The library will be
closed Dec. 24-27 in observance of the holidays. No
items will be due during this time. For more informa
tion, call the library at 770-567-2014.
Williamson Music Barn: Open Fridays at 6 p.m. Book
ings: Donna, 770-375-8490; Info: Sandra, 770-595-6947.
Pike County Republican Party meetings: 6 p.m.
on the second Tuesdays of the month at the Strick
land Building, 144 Concord Street.
Pike County Retired Educators Association meet
ings: 11 a.m. on the fourth Monday of each month at
the Mt. Olive Church Fellowship Hall in Molena.
Public meetings
The next scheduled meetings in Pike County are:
• Pike County commission, Tuesday, November 30, 6:30
p.m. in the main, upstairs courtroom of the courthouse.
• Concord city council, Tuesday, December 14, 7 p.m., city hall
• Meansville council, Monday, December 13, 7 p.m.,
Meansville city hall, 6:45 p.m.
• Molena city council, Monday, December 13, 6 p.m.,
Molena city hall
• Pike County agribusiness authority, Thursday, December
16„ 7 p.m., Farm Bureau office.
• Pike County board of appeals, Thursday, December 16„ 6 p.m.
• Pike County board of education, Tuesday, December 14,
6 p.m., Board Room at the Pike County Schools Memorial Annex.
• Pike County library board, Thursday, December 9, 4:30
p.m., J. Joel Edwards Public Library.
• Pike planning commission, Thursday, December 9, 6:30 p.m.
• Pike County tax assessors, Tuesday, December 14, meeting
at 9 a.m., Pike EMA/Storage Facility, 1132 Twin Oaks Road.
• Pike County water authority meeting, Thursday, Decem
ber 16, 7:30 a.m., authority building.
• Williamson city council, Thursday, December 2, 7 p.m.
• Zebulon city council, Tuesday, December 14, 6 p.m.
• Zebulon Downtown Development Authority, Tuesday,
December 21,7 p.m., A Novel Experience, 426 Thomaston St.
• Board of elections and registration, December meeting
cancelled, next meeting set for 4 p.m. Monday, January 18,
in the commissioners’ conference room.
• Pike County Parks and Recreation Authority, 6 p.m.
Tuesday, December 21, EMA facility.
ARREST REPORT
Between Monday, Nov. 15, and Sunday, Nov. 21,
Pike County law enforcement agencies made the fol
lowing arrests:
PIKE COUNTY SHERIFFS OFFICE:
Robert Frank Alston, 44, driving while license sus
pended or revoked and fugitive from justice;
Amber Brown, 42, disorderly conduct;
Reece Conley Todd, 19, simple battery family vio
lence.
ZEBULON POLICE DEPARTMENT:
Brandon Arthur Crosby, 28, driving without a valid
license;
Markeith Hadley, 33, driving with suspended or
revoked license;
Derrick McKel Mills, 37, knowingly driving motor
vehicle on suspended, canceled or revoked registra
tion, possession of a Schedule I controlled substance;
Tahiym Latif Siddiq, 22, DU1 marijuana, two counts
DU1 endangerment of child under 14, no insurance,
possession of marijuana and tail lights required;
Andrea Rose Wilkes, 39, probation violation (when
probation terms are altered) for fingerprintable
charge.
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QBITUAREE
Dorothy Kohler Welch
Dorothy’s life began October 17, 1922, in Long
Island, NY. She was the daughter of Albert and Sophie
(Pluck) Kohler. Dorothy was united in marriage to
Raymond W. Welch until his death in 1982.
Dorothy’s life consisted in doing her Lord’s work.
She was a preschool teacher in an Assembly of God
preschool, and she also was very active in her be
loved church in Concord, GA. Dorothy was a faithful
member of the Friendship Presbyterian Church in
Concord and was active in church functions for many
years. Even though Dorothy had lived in several
states, her heart was in Georgia.
Her loving family includes her grandchildren Joey
(Valerie) Thiel of Thomaston, GA, George (Tracy)
Thiel of Ramona, KS, Jimmy (Janie) Thiel of Hering-
ton, KS, and Johnny (Melissa) Thiel of Herington;
great grandchildren Ben, Amanda, Jessie, Dallas,
Katie, Anthony, Jason, Jared, Kristin, Jacob, Kody, Kai-
tlin, Kaley, Lauren, Dalton, Michael, Joey, and Chris;
and several great grandchildren. Dorothy passed
away on November 16, 2021, at Legacy of Herington.
She is preceded in death by her parents, husband,
daughter Cathy Thiel, and great grandson Jonathan
and all her siblings.
Her family will gather with friends at a later date
at the Friendship Presbyterian Church in Concord for
her memorial service.
She will be laid to rest next to her husband in the
Friendship Presbyterian cemetery following the ser
vice. Yazel-Megli Funeral Homes, Herington is serving
the family.
Memorial contributions in Dorothy’s name may
be directed to the Friendship Presbyterian Church
in care of the funeral home. Please sign her online
guestbook and leave a memory of Dorothy at www.
yazelmeglifh.com.
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ASSEMBLY OF GOD
Pike County Assembly of God, 4990
Hwy. 19 S„ Zebulon, 770-567-1594
BAPTIST
Antioch Baptist Church, Highway 19
North, Zebulon, 770-228-8878
Berean Baptist Church, 2677 Highway
41, Griffin, 770-227-5817
Beulah Baptist Church, Highway 109,
Lifsey Springs, 770-567-3525
Christian Fellowship Baptist Church
of Pike County, 970 McKinley Rd.,
Zebulon, 770-567-4300
Concord Baptist Church, 9670 Hwy.
18, Concord, 770-884-5205
Corinth Baptist Church, Merrybrook
Road, Williamson, 770-227-2113
Elkins Creek Baptist Church, 7504
Crest Highway., Molena, 706-647-6250
Emmanuel Baptist Church, 5015 Hwy.
19 S„ Zebulon, 770-567-8825
Faith Baptist Church of Pike County,
Hwy. 19 N., Zebulon, Pastor Nesbitt
Odom
First Baptist Church, Concord Street,
Zebulon, 770-567-8498
Flat Rock Primitive Baptist Church,
107 Flat Rock Church Rd., Zebulon
Friendship Baptist Church, 121
Friend-ship Church Rd., Milner, 770-
227-1885
Georgia Baptist Children’s Home,
1508 Highway 19 South, Zebulon, 770-
567-8987
Harp’s Crossing Baptist Church, 6749
Hwy. 362 W., Williamson, 770-229-4253
Meansville Baptist Church, 501 Hwy.
109 E., Meansville, 770-567-3834, www.
meansvillebaptistchurch.com
Molena Baptist Church, 770-884-
5323,678-410-1558, Highway 18
Mt. Gilead Baptist Church, 14550
Hwy. 19, Griffin770-228-8075
Mt. Hope Baptist Church, Highway 19,
Zebulon, 770-567-3880
Mount Nebo Baptist Church, Highway
109, P.O. Box 343 Meansville, 770-567-
8834
Mt. Olive Baptist Church, 1177 Hwy
109, Molena, 770-884-5327
Neal Baptist Church, Highway 18
West, Concord, 770-229-6132
New Hebron Baptist Church,
Pedenville Road, Concord, 770-567-
4113. Meets third Sundays, 3 p.m.
New Hope Baptist Church, New Hope
Road, Zebulon, pastor Josh Gilliam,
770-227-2529, newhopez.com
New Mt. Calvary Baptist Church, 246
College St., P.O. Box 167, Concord, 770-
601-3616
Old Mt. Calvary Baptist, College
Street and Eppinger Bridge Road,
Concord, 770-884-5879
Open Arms Baptist Church, East
Milner Road, Zebulon, 770-567-3377
Providence First Baptist Church,
Highway 362 West, Williamson
Pritchett Memorial Baptist, 496
Jugtown Rd., Meansville, 706-648-3578
Smyrna Baptist Church, Smyrna
Church Road, Molena, 678 614-6343.
CATHOLIC
St. Peter The Rock Catholic Church,
3594 Barnesville Hwy., The Rock, 706-
648-2599
HOLINESS
Faith Deliverance Holiness Church,
525 Old Meansville Rd., Zebulon, 770-
567-9572
Mountain View Holiness Church, 3411
Kings Rd., Meansville, 706-648-4342
Pine Mountain Holiness Church, 1754
Hwy. 19 S. (Pine Mountain Holiness
Campground), 770-550-5815
Pure Holiness Church of God, Hillcrest
Avenue, Concord, 770-884-5796
True Solid Faith Holiness Church,
Second Street, Concord
Victory Temple Holiness Church of
the Apostolic Faith, 7767 Hwy. 19 S.,
Zebulon, 494-217-2440, Pastor Darry L.
Coverson Sr.
NAZARENE
Pine Mountain Church of the Nazarene,
1742 Highway 19 South, Meansville
Rehoboth Nazarene Church, Kinds
Road, Molena, 770-567-8620
NON-DENOMINATIONAL
Bush Chapel, 398 Pullians Road,
Concord, 770-884-5560
Christ Chapel Community Church, 115
Sullivan Rd., Zebulon, 770-567-1141
Church of Joy, 754 Hwy. 362 W.,
Williamson, 770-227-1671
True Believers in Christ Tabernacle,
5800 Hwy. 109 W„ Molena, 770-884-
9100, Rev. Fred Blackmon
Fairfield CME Church, Highway 362,
Concord, 770-412-6875
Free Liberty Church, P.O. Box 7,
Williamson, 770-227-0340
High Praise Tabernacle, 509D S. Hwy.
19,770-412-7477
Joyful Noise Praise and Worship
Center, 770-884-9786,770-567-8872
Mountain Gap Church, 2746 Pine
Valley Rd., The Rock, 770-567-3734
New Life In Jesus, Zebulon, 770-
567-0684
Pike County Church of Christ, 688
McKinley Rd., Williamson, 770-567-
5525
Flint River Chapel, 2556 Flat Shoals
Rd., Concord, 770-330-0063, meets 4th
Sun. 6 p.m., Pastor Jeff Yeaiwood
Vega Community Church, Vega Road
Victory Life Tabernacle, Williamson
Williamson Christian Church,
Williamson Road, Williamson, Rev. Johan
VanderMerwe
Church of Joy 3080 Hwy. 362 W.
PRESBYTERIAN
Friendship Presbyterian, Pedenville
Road, Concord, 770-564-9040
(pastor), 404-697-2311 (church) www.
friendshippres.com
UNITED METHODIST
Concord United Methodist Church,
Hwy. 18, Concord, Arianna Eberle, pastor
Ebenezer United Methodist Church,
Highways 18 and 109 E„ 706-819-9357
Fuller United Methodist Church, Old
Meansville Road, Zebulon, 770-567-9600
Hollonville United Methodist, Hwy.
362, Hollonville, 770-378-4643, pastor
Shane Moore
Life Springs United Methodist Church
and Community Center, Rev. Alex Smith,
LifeSpringsPike.org.
New Pleasant Hill CME, 108 Society
St., Concord, 770-884-3910
Roberts Chapel UMC, 850 Powder
Creek Rd., Concord, 770-567-3371
Williamson Methodist Church,
Highway 362, Williamson, 770-227-2068
Zebulon UMC, Highway 19 North
Zebulon, 770-567-8621
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