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Commerce News *1 / KJ /\/ &\T7Q* January 30, 2008 • Page4B Ash Wednesday, Easter come early Easter Day arrives early in 2008, the date being Sunday March 23. Ash Wednesday on Feb. 6, marks the beginning of Lent, a season of spiritual preparation lasting 40 days leading up to Easter, the day Christians believe Jesus Christ arose from the dead. The resurrection of Christ is fun damental to the Christian faith. Brotherhood Group To Meet Feb. 3 The Community Brotherhood will meet on Sunday, Feb. 3, at 7:30 a.m„ for a monthly break fast program always held in the fellowship hall of Homer United Methodist Church. A local Baptist minister, the Rev. Roy Rogers, is president of the group made up mostly of laymen from Banks County churches. The Rev. Jim McLendon, pas tor at Homer UMC, serves as program chairman. The church is located one block east of Veterans Memorial Park in down town Homer. The organization extends an invitation to all men in the area who may be interested. Preparing the meal in February will be those members who signed up at last month’s meeting. Benefit Singing Planned Feb. 2 A benefit singing will be held Saturday, February 2, at 6 p.m. at the Jaemore Barn, located at Jaemore Farm Market on Hwy. 365 in Alto. Featured singers will be The Lord’s Messengers, The Goss Brothers and The New Bryants. A love offering will be received during the singing. A meal will be served to any one making a donation. All proceeds will go to the food ministry of Enon Baptist Church, Alto. For more information about the singing, call 706-776-2867. Walking Group To Meet At Cedar Grove Tues., Thurs. Cedar Grove Methodist Church, Jefferson, will hold a walking exercise class Tuesday and Thursday nights from 7 to 8 p.m. in the church fellowship hall. The first 15 minutes of each meeting will be devoted to good eating habits including heart healthy recipes. The cost of the class is $20 per month to cover the cost of utility bills. All proceeds will benefit the church. For more information, call Linda Bowen at 706-367-4505 or Maxine Lester at 706-548-4834. The church is located on Cedar Grove Church Road. Upcoming Events Announced For St. Catherine Laboure St. Catherine Laboure Catholic Mission will be open on Friday, February 1, from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. for Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament. Parishioners of St. Catherine’s are asked to bring their old palms to Church by Sunday, February 3. The palms will be burned after the 11 a.m. Mass and be distributed at both services on Ash Wednesday. There will also be a short organi zational meeting for Relay for Life after the 11 a.m. Mass on February 3. Plans for St. Catherine’s par ticipation in this year’s relay will be discussed The services on Ash Wednesday, February 6, include Mass at 12:10 p.m. and a Communion Service at 7 p.m. St. Catherine Laboure is located at 708 State Street in Commerce. For more information about the events, call the church office at 706-335-2622. Homer UMC Establishes Fund Homer United Methodist Church has established a special fund to assist a young college student, Brittany Hellmeister, who has been diagnosed with anorexia nervosa, a serious eat ing disorder which affects a num ber of teenage girls. Hellmeister has entered an intensive outpatient treatment facility in Gwinnett County. While 92 percent of insurance companies in the United State recognize anorexia nervosa as a serious emotional disease, none cover expenses for eating disor ders. Donations to assist Hellmeister should be made out to: Homed United Methodist Church, desig nate “Brittany Fund,’’ and mailed to P.O. Box 37, Homer, Ga. 30547. Gifts of any size are greatly needed and deeply appreciated, according to church organizers. Center Baptist To Hold Chicken Mull Center Baptist Church, locat ed on Old Hwy. 441 South of Nicholson, will hold a Chicken Mull on Saturday, February 2, from 4:30 to 7 p.m. The event will benefit the church choir. The meal will be $6 per person for all-you-can-eat mull and dessert or $6 per quart for take-out. Everyone is welcome. “Come and enjoy the fellowship,’’ church leaders said. Tri-County Group To Meet Saturday The Tri-County Ministerial Association will hold its monthly meeting Saturday, February 2, at 8:00 a.m. in the conference room at BJC Medical Center. The business session will follow breakfast. All ministers, laypersons and missionaries in Banks, Jackson and Madison counties are invited. Black History Event Planned Feb. 17 Mt. Pleasant CME Church, Commerce, will hold its annual Black History program on Sunday, February 17, at 3 p.m. The Rev. Eddie Thornton, pastor of Flat Rock CME Church, will be the guest speaker. A dinner will be served in the fel lowship hall following the service. Revival Services Ahead Feb. 3-6 Canaan Baptist Church will hold revival services Sunday, February 3, through Wednesday, February 6. Services will be held at 10:30 a.m. and 6 p.m. on Sunday and at 7 p.m. Monday through Wednesday. TheRev.Mike Bagwell, Cummings, will be the guest speaker. The Canaan Baptist Church Choir will sing at each service. For more information, call pastor David Strickland at 706-202-5188 or 706-335-6757. Jolly Agers To Meet The Jolly Agers will have a cov ered dish luncheon at noon on Tuesday, Feb. 5, at the First Baptist Church of Commerce. Homer Baptist To Hold Revival Services Feb. 3-6 Homer Baptist Church will hold revival services Sunday, February 3, through Wednesday, February 6. Services will be held at 6 p.m. Sunday and at 7 p.m. Monday through Wednesday. Matt Dibler will be the guest speaker. Dibler is the lead singer for The Inspirations, a gospel group. He is also the pastor of Crossroads Baptist Church, Lawrenceville. Music will be provided by the Crossroads Baptist Church Choir Sunday night. Special music is planned each night, including a performance by The Brown Family. Benefit Singing Ahead Saturday Freedom Church of God, Commerce, will hold a benefit singing Saturday, February 2. The singing will begin at 5 p.m. The featured singers will be the Wall Sisters, That Same Spirit and others. A hotdog and hamburger sup per will follow at 7 p.m. “All are welcome to come out and be blessed,’’ church leaders said. The church is located at 3428 Neese Commerce Road. Angel Food Orders Being Accepted Angel Food Ministries is cur rently accepting orders for its February food boxes. Orders may be placed for the February menu at Lebanon United Methodist Church, Jefferson, Antioch United Methodist Church, Nicholson, and Faith Baptist Church, Jefferson. Orders will be taken until Monday, February 4. Boxes will be distributed Saturday, February 16. Organizers said the Angel Food program is not limited to those who are experiencing a difficult financial time, but for anyone wishing to save money on their grocery bill. The cost of food box is $30. The February menu includes: four, five-ounce sirloin strip steaks; two pounds Salisbury steak dinner entree; two pounds split chicken breasts; two pounds breaded chicken breast fillets; one and a half pounds meaty beef ribs; four six-ounce pork chops; 12 ounc es Philly steak portions; 12 ounces peanut butter; 4 ounces chicken noodle soup (makes 64 ounces); nine ounces frosted corn flakes; 16 ounces frozen fresh corn; 16 ounces frozen fresh carrots; two pounds fresh onions; two pounds fresh pota toes; 15 ounces sliced pears; one pound black-eyed peas; and one dessert item. The first February special — available for an additional $20 — includes two, 12-ounce bone- in ribeye steaks; two, 12-ounce bone-in New York strip steaks; four, eight ounce lean hamburg er steaks; and one and a half pounds mild Italian sausage. The second February special — available for an additional $19 — includes six, 10 ounce prime rib steaks. The third February special - available for an additional $18 — includes two pounds bread ed frying chicken; two pounds chicken tenders; two pounds chicken wings; two pounds grilled individually quick frozen chicken breasts; and two pounds chicken breast chunks. Specials are available to any one who purchases a regular menu food box. Food orders may be picked up on Saturday, Feb. 16, and partici pants must bring a large box to receive their food. Orders may be paid by check, cash or food stamps. Organizers ask that orders be placed as soon as possible. More information about the program is available at www. angelfoodministries.com For more information, or to place an order at Lebanon United Methodist Church, call Tim Thompson, at 706-202-5787, Doloris Thompson, at 706-372-2310, or either Tim or Doloris Thompson, at 706-367-4938 or send email to lebanonumc@yahoo.com. To place an order at Antioch UMC, located at 885 Antioch Church Road, contact the Rev. Loretta Altman at 706-757-2210 or loretta@antioch-umc.com; or on the web at www.antioch-umc. com. To place an order at Faith Baptist Church, located at 2081 Hwy. 129 N., Jefferson, contact Jennifer Goza at 706-367-8554. Mail checks to Faith Baptist Church at P.O. Box 921 Jefferson, GA 30549. Orders must be picked up from the church in which they were placed. CHURCH PAGE SPONSORS ZX ^Mayne~Neal Hwy. 441 in Commerce 706-335-3196 800-798-7435 www.wayneneal.com SERVICE HOURS: M-F 7:30-6:00 Sat. 8:00-4:00 McDonald Hardware Your Hometown-Owned and Operated Hardware Store. Serving Our Area Since 1954. 135 Central Ave. Commerce, GA 335-5519 Hours: M-F 7:30 - 5:30 Sat. 8:00 - 12:00 Closed Sundays 414 Homer DRtf G Co. Est. 1977 Kim Bost, RPh. 706-677-3223 Hwy 441 • Homer, Georgia Monday-Friday 9-6; Saturday 9-12; Sunday Closed AUTOMOTIVE PARTS & SUPPLY AutoSure Automotive Supermarket 17 Line Street Commerce, GA 335-5548 HYMAN BROWN INSURANCE AGENCY 1 1 State Street Commerce, GA 335-3900 r - m i, II Auto Paint Specialty 706-549-8191 1275 Commerce Rd., Athens Todd & Rhonda Booth 16384 We Pay Top Dollar on all gold, silver, diamonds, paper money & sports memorabilia 'Chomtons 2830 Lexington Rd., Athens, Ga. (706) 548-1632 Joe Knows Coins! Buyers of Precious Metals & Collectibles I for over 30 Years in the Athens area. BANKS 1 I U i 0 H tOH HEAtE MEDICAL CENTER BJC MEDICAL CENTER Commerce, GA 335-1000 k RELIABLE LOAN COMPANY Homer, GA (706) 677-4840 1263 Historic Homer Hwy. 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