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The Millen News, Wednesday, January 7, 2009 — Page 5 Obituaries Church News Mr. Valder Bynes Sr. died Jan. 1 in Florida Mr. Valder Bynes Sr. died Thursday. Jan. 1, 2009 in Ocala. Fla. His funeral will be held Friday, Jan. 9, at Needful Baptist Church. Survivors include his wife. Mrs. Allie Bynes; children. Allie B. Scott and Valder Jr.. Melvin, Matthew and Janice Bynes; Janie Dixon; and a host of grandchildren, great-grandchildren and lov ing relatives and friends. Dwight’s Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. Fay Turner Gay, 83, of Millen died Jan. 3 Mrs. Fay Turner Gay, 83, of Millen died Saturday, Jan. 3,2009. Her funeral will be held 3 p.m. today, Wednesday, Jan. 7, at Elam Baptist Church. Burial will be in the church cemetery. Mrs. Gay was born in Jenkins County. She was a devoted home maker, mother, grandmother, sister and aunt. She was a faithful member of Elam Baptist Church. She was preceded in death by her devoted husband of 55 years, Emory S. Gay Jr. Survivors include her three daughters, Debbie G. (Louis) Parker and Becky G. (Wyndell) Bell, both of Millen, and Shelly G. (Ed) Magruder of Athens; a son, Emory Speer Sonny (Janice) Gay III of Athens; two sisters, Bobbie T. Lynch and Joyce T. (Ralph) Andrews, both of Statesboro; seven grandchildren, five great grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. Active pallbearers will be Karlson Bell, Norman Parker, Whitney Bell, Kevan Bell, Speer Gay and Ed Magruder. Memorials may be made to: Elam Baptist Church Memorial Fund, 5199 Elam Road, Millen, GA 30442; American Cancer Society, PO. Box 22718, Oklahoma City, OK 73123-1718; or Ogeechee Area Hospice, 200 Donehoo St., Statesboro, GA 30458. Crowe-Fields Funeral Home, Inc. of Millen was in charge of arrangements. Datebook Free Course on Coping with Mental Illness National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) Statesboro will offer its free and well-known Family-to-Family Education course begin ning Thursday, Jan. 15, from 6:30 p.m. until 8:30 p.m. at Pittman Park United Methodist Church, 1102 Fair Road in Statesboro. This out standing and informative course helps family members, friends and caregivers better understand mental illness and learn how to cope with those who struggle with them. Mental illness is the second leading cause of disability and mortal ity in America, and estimates are that one in five persons are affected. Surprisingly, few people understand the deep stigma and misunder standing that persist today. Locally trained members of NAMI Statesboro, Alice Coussons and Lois Roberts, would tike to demystify these diseases, and help friends and family members understand the unique challenges of living with someone with a brain disorder. The Family-to-Family course is a free, 11 -week, science-based class designed to help participants understand and support there loved one while maintaining their own well-being. Call to reserve a place in the class. Participants must register to attend. To sign up for the class or for more information, call Coussons at (912) 531-6629 or Roberts at (912) 536-4448. Grief Support and Education Group meets Ogeechee Area Hospice invites anyone who has experienced the death of a loved one to a Grief Support and Education Group 5:30 p.m. Monday, Jan. 19. The group meets at the hospice’s chapel, lo cated at 200 Donehoo St., Statesboro. For more information, contact Christy Mitchell, bereavement plan ner, at (912) 764-8441. ’39ers to meet The ’39ers will meet noon Monday, Jan. 19, at the Millen Commu nity House. There will be a covered dish lunch, and visitors are wel come. Wrestling event to benefit JROTC WECW Wrestling will hold an event 7 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 17, at the old gymnasium of Jenkins County High School (JCHS.) Admission will be $5, and the doors will open at 6:30 p.m. Many local wrestlers will appear, along with NWA legend “The Nightmare," Ted Allen. Everyone is invited to attend this night of many exciting matches and history-making moments. To reserve tickets early, contact WECW at (912) 618-2197. This event will help sponsor the JROTC of JCHS. Modern Woodmen FRATERNAL FINANCIAL Touching Fjvw. Securing futures.* Life insurance with a kick? You can get the protection you need now your premiums returned later when you purchase Maid mister Term life Itisu ranee with the Return nf Premium rider. Your Modem Woodmen representative can show you how. Motlern Wbo<I m e n u F Am eri ca o tiers fi nan ci al products and fraternal benefits. Call today to learn more. Linda Bragg, FIC 121 Terri Dr. Millen, GA 30442 478-982-1824 706-871-0914 Linda.F.Bragg@mwarep.org mddcrn-woodmen.oi'g Unity Worship Services to be held In celebration of Dr. Martin Luther King’s legacy. Unity Wor ship Services will be held 3 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 11, at Nannie E. Williams United Methodist Church, 440 Old Waynesboro Road. The guest speaker will be the Rev. Christy Bandy of Millen United Methodist Church. The Rev. Kenneth W. Griffin is pastor. The public is cordially invited. “Fireproof,” the movie, to be shown From the creators of “Facing the Giants” comes the number one inspirational movie of 2008, “Fireproof.” West Millen Bap tist Church will host a free showing of this family-friendly movie that will strengthen any marriage. This event will be held 7 p.m. Friday, Jan 23, at the Old Pal Theatre in downtown Millen. Ad mission is free; concessions will be sold. Everyone is invited. Faith Walk Deliverance Church to dedicate new building Pastor Robert Reese and the Faith Walk Deliverance Church family announce the dedication of their new building will be held 3 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 11. The church is located on Old Perkins Road. Everyone is invited. The master of ceremonies will be Deacon Charlie Taylor, and the mistress of ceremonies will be Minister Sallie Whitehead. The Dickey Grove Choir will present several selections and Rosa Hill will also sing. The Rev. Albert White will deliver the ser mon. Dinner will be served. The public is invited. Locally Owned • We accept Cash, VISA, MC, Discover, AM.EX. GA & SC Medicaid 12th & Greene Street, Downtown Augusta • Across from Greyhound IMMEDIATE DENTURES • Teeth extracted • Dentures or Partials immediately • You never go without your teeth • All surgical & extractions done in our office 706-721-4288 Open Mon-Fri 7:45 AM Emergency Extractions $75-$125 Dentures Full Set Starting At Extractions w/Dentures: $575 • Porcelain Crowns $495 Simple $30 • Surgical $75 Full Mouth X-Ray $35 NO APPOINTMENT NECESSARY Dental Cental I. Michael Scott DMD Augusta Needful Baptist Church Pastor’s Anniversary Needful Baptist Church will celebrate the “Pastor’s Anniver sary” of the Rev. and Mrs. James Waltower 3 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 18. Card of Thanks Thank You The family of the late Mrs. Earlene Myers Watson wishes to thank everyone for your kind deeds, your expressions of sympa thy and your prayers during our time of sorrow. May God bless you. Rozena Watson-Brady Rotema A. Watson The Watson and Myers families liOTICE TO BID The Jenkins County Board of Commissioners is requesting a hid (or contractors to repair the water damage on three floors of the Courthouse. You may pick up a specification list at the Commissioners’ Office and inspect the damaged areas between the hours of 8:00 A.M. and 5:00 P.M. All contractors must have, and furnish the County, with a copy of Its Worker’s Compensation insurance policy at the lime of entering the bid. Bids will he due Wednesday, January 14th, 2009 at 12:00 noon. On that day, January 14th, there will he a “Call Meeting” held in the Courtroom at 6:00 P.M, The bids will be opened and a qualifying contractor selected. Jenkins County Board Of CommLi simmers Sportsman. irters ST! i Wildern ess Out. • Sale does not include items already on sale, Zeiss or Swarovski optics • All sales final on sales items • All sales will last throughout the month All purchases of at least $1 OO.OO, register to win mystery gun in December. Open: Tuesday - Friday 9 am - 6 pm/ Saturday 9 am - 3 pm Toll Free: (866) 564-2012 E-mail: gwo@alltel.net 120 N. Main Street • Sylvania, GA 30467 Deep Creek Free Will Baptist 5614 West Old Savannah Road Rev. Butch Taylor, Pastor Sunday School, 10 a.m., Morning Worship, 11 a.m. Sunday Youth, 6:00 p.m., Evening Worship, 6:30 p.m. Wed. Bible Study, 7:00 p.m. Phone:982-1206 Dickey Grove Missionary Baptist Church 1415 Hiltonia Road, Sylvania, GA 30467 Rev. James Waltower, Pastor Regular Services 2nd, 3rd, 4th & 5th Sundays Sunday School, 9 a.m. (All ages) Morning Worship, 10:30 a.m. Bible Study each Tuesday, 6:30 p.m. Choir Rehearsal each Tuesday, 7:30 p.m. Phone: (912) 829-3346, Pastor’s home: (706) 798-5399. Dry Branch Baptist Church Perkins Sunday School -10 a.m. Sunday Morning Worship -11 a.m. Sunday Evening Worship - 6 p.m. Wed. Prayer Meeting & Choir Practice - 6:30 p.m. 1st Monday - W.M.U. & Brotherhood - 6:30 p.m. Rev. Brad Boynton, Pastor Elam Baptist Church 5199 Elam Road, Millen Rev. Kevin Farmer, Pastor Sunday School, 10 a.m., Morning Worship, 11 a.m. Evening Worship, 7 p.m. Children and Youth Activities, 6 p.m. Wed. Night, Awana, 6:30 p.m. Adult Prayer Meeting, 7 p.m. Phone: Church, 478-982-4636, Pastorium, 478-982-8028 Fair Haven United Methodist 1126 N. Herndon Rd, Millen Rev. Sue Diebolt, Pastor Sunday School for all ages, 9 a.m. Morning Worship, 10 a.m. Phone (478) 982-2876 Green Fork Baptist Church 2474 Perkins-Green Fork Rd. Perkins Jeff Gibson, Pastor Sunday School, 10 a.m.. Morning Worship, 11 a.m. Preschooler’s, Children & Youth Choir Practices, 4:30 p.m. Evening Worship, 6 p.m. Discipleship Training (Wed.), 7:00 p.m. • Mission Friends (Preschooler’s & Kindergarten) • Children in Action (Grades lst-5th, Boys & Girls) • Acteens (Middle School & High School Girls) • Challengers (Middle School & High School Boys) • Adult Bible Studies GFBC Adult Choir Practice, (Wed.) 8:00 p.m. Nursery provided Church: (478) 982-2772 Fax: (478) 982-2772 email: gfbc@lwol.com Pastor’s home: (478) 982-0520 Habersham United Methodist 2060 Habersham Church Rd., Perkins. Rev. Sue Diebolt, Pastor. Sunday School for all ages, 10:30 a.m. Morning Worship, 11:30 a.m. Phone: (478) 982-2876. Lewis Church Jenkins County’s Only Primitive Baptist Church Worship -11 a.m. on 3rd Sunday & 7 p.m. on 3rd Saturday 6 p.m. on 4th SundayMeeting house is located off Hwy. 23 South on Lewis Church Rd. Contact Elder Sam Bowen at 912-865-2795 for information Millen Baptist Church 219 Gray Street, Millen David Wheeler, Pastor Sandy Becton, Minister of Music David Searles, Minister to Students Sunday School, 9:45 a.m., Morning Worship, 11 a.m. Evening Worship 6 p.m. Phone: 982-5411 (982-4783 Fax) These Jenkins County churches invite you to attend services with your family this week. For more information on this directory call The Millen News at 982-5460. Millen United Methodist 13 North Gray Street, Millen Rev. Christy Bandy, Pastor Hubert Reeves, III, Music Director Sunday School, 10 a.m. - Morning Worship, 11 a.m. Phone: 982-2664 Oak Hill Baptist Church 3405 Oak Hill Church Rd., 4 m. east of Millen Sunday School, 10 a.m. - Morning Worship, 11 a.m. Youth Activities & Children’s Choir, 6 p.m. Evening Worship, 6 p.m.- Wed. Evening Activities, 7:30 p.m. Jamie Archer, Pastor. Phone: 982-1616 Ogeechee Free Will Baptist Church 4961 West Old Savannah Rd., Millen Rev. Edwin Taylor, Pastor Sunday School, 10 a.m. - Morning Worship, 11 a.m. Evening Worship, 6 p.m. Wed. Prayer Meeting, 7:30 p.m. Phone: 982-5970 Paynes Chapel United Methodist 5044 Paynes Chapel Road Rev. David Hudson, Pastor Penny Hudson, Music Morning Worship, 11 a.m. Sunday School, 10:15 a.m. Phone:865-2483 Rosemary Baptist Church 4128 Rosemary Church Rd, Millen Sunday School, 10 a.m., Morning Worship, 11 a.m. Evening Worship, 7 p.m. Bible Study-Wednesday 7 p.m. Nursery Available Rev. Michael R. Dann Phone: 982-1339 or 982-2123 St. John Missionary Baptist Church St. John Missionary Baptist Church located at 2173 Davis Bennett Rd., Midville., invites everyone to come out and fellowship with them. “A Church on the Move for Christ.” Services times are listed below. 2nd Sunday: Sunday School -10 a.m. Praise & Worship -11 a.m. 4th Sunday: Sunday School -10 a.m. Praise & Worship-11 a.m. Every Wednesday: Bible Study - 6 p.m. Rev. Bobby G. Williams, Jr., Pastor. Call 478-589-7907 for further information and special upcoming programs. Sure Word Baptist Church An Independent, Fundamental, Soul Winning, King James Bible Believing Baptist Church. Sunday School, 10 a.m.; Morning Worship, 11 a.m. Evening Worship, 6 p.m.; Wednesday Service and Prayer, 7 p.m. 428 Winthrop Ave., Millen (white w/red roof). Kevin D. Buczkowski, Pastor. Cell: (706) 3604336. West Millen Baptist Church Hwy. 25 North, Millen, Drexel Ave. Steven Adams, Pastor Sunday School 9:45 a.m., Morning Worship 11 a.m. Discipleship Training 7 p.m., Evening Worship 6 p.m. Wed. Prayer Meeting 7 p.m. Phone: 982-5167 William Grove Missionary Baptist Church 17712 Highway 17 North. 5 Miles North of Millen. “A Church Building Faith, Families & Friendships.” Preaching Jesus and not denomination. 1st Sunday: Sunday School - 7:15 a.m. Praise & Worship - 8 a.m. 2nd Sunday: Sunday School - 7:15 a.m. Praise & Worship - 8 a.m. 3rd Sunday: Sunday School -10 a.m. Praise & Worship-11 a.m. 4th Sunday: Sunday School - 7:15 a.m. Praise & Worship - 8 a.m. Every Wednesday - One Power Hour of Bible Study, 7:15 p.m. Rev. Bobby G. Williams, Jr., Pastor, 478-982-1134.