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The Millen News, Wednesday, March 11,2009 — Page 5
Obituary
Wilma Lee M. Wilson
died March 3 in Sylvania
Wilma Lee McMillan Wilson died Tuesday, March 3, 2009 at
Screven County Hospital in Sylvania.
A memorial service will be held 2 p.m. Sunday, March 22, in
the chapel of Thompson-Strickland-Waters Funeral Home with
Dr. Maurice Crowder officiating.
Visitation will be held 12:30 p.m. until 2 p.m. Sunday, March
22.
Ms. Wilson was born in Screven County. She was a member
of Millen Baptist Church, and she was a retired supervisor for
Warner’s Co (White Stag.)
She was preceded in death by her husband, Hollis Wilson, and
daughter, Betty W. Smith.
Survivors include a son and daughter-in-law, Ronald and
Jacqueline R Wilson of Treasure Cay-Abaco Bahamas; broth
ers, J.B. McMillan of Millen and Bobby McMillan, Ted McMillan
and L.D. McMillan, all of Sylvania; grandchildren, Hobson Parker
of Sylvania, LeeAnne P. Williams of Newnan, Tinna Pugh of
Orlando, Fla., Ronald Wilson Jr. of Titusville, Fla. and Lisa Ellis
of Chargrin Falls, Ohio; and several nieces and nephews.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Millen Bap
tist Church Manger Scene Fund, PO. Box 827, Millen, GA 30442.
Thompson-Strickland-Waters Funeral Home of Sylvania is in
charge of all local arrangements.
Datebook
American Red Cross solicits donations
to benefit Jenkins County disaster
victims
The American Red Cross Disaster Action Team (DAT) re
quests that local residents contribute to a fund that will as
sist disaster victims in Jenkins County. All money raised will
benefit the Jenkins County DAT, which helps with local di
sasters. March is National Red Cross Month, and the theme
is “Paint the Town Red.”
Donations will be solicited during a fundraiser that will
be held from 10 a.m. until 7 p.m. Friday, March 20, Satur
day, March 21, and Sunday, March 22, at BI-LO in Millen.
Several local merchants also have American Red Cross
collection containers, where the public can make contribu
tions to the cause.
The Augusta Red Cross provides services to an 11-county
area of Georgia, including Jenkins County. Volunteers help
families in the aftermath of disaster, teach lifesaving skills
to local citizens, and help U.S. service members separated
from their families stay connected. The Red Cross is not a
government agency; it relies on donations of time and money
to do its work.
For more information, contact Glenn Campbell at (912)
618-5003 or visit http://arcaug.org on the web.
Grief Support and Education Group
to meet
Ogeechee Area Hospice invites anyone who has experi
enced the death of a loved one to a Grief Support and Edu
cation Group meeting 5:30 p.m. Monday, March 16. The
group meets at the Ogeechee Area Hospice Chapel located
at 200 Donehoo Street, Statesboro.
For more information, please contact Christy Mitchell, be
reavement planner, at (912) 764-8441.
Prom Meeting to be held
Attention, junior class parents. There will be a prom meet
ing 6 p.m. Tuesday, March 17, in the Jenkins County High
School (JCHS) cafeteria. Any parent of a junior who is in
terested in assisting with the JCHS ’09 school prom needs
to attend this meeting. Important prom plans will be dis
cussed and committees will be established to handle various
aspects of the prom. Cooperation and assistance is vital to
making this a very special night for the juniors and seniors.
’39ers to meet
The ’39ers will meet noon Monday, March 16, at the Millen
Community House for a covered dish luncheon. An infor
mative program is planned, and visitors are welcome.
Fire station planned for
Buttermilk Road area
An effort is underway to develop a volunteer fire station
in the Hwy. 23/Buttermilk Road area of Jenkins County. A
planning meeting will be held 3 p.m. Sunday, March 15, at
the Dry Branch Baptist Church social hall. Anyone inter
ested in being a part of this effort is invited to attend.
Retired Educators to meet
The Jenkins County Retired Educators Association will
meet 3:30 p.m. Thursday, March 12, at the Jenkins County
Board of Education office. Col. Kenneth Wade, Jenkins
County High School ROTC, will be the guest speaker.
Millen Optimist Oratorical Contest
The Millen Optimist Club will sponsor its annual Oratori
cal Contest 4 p.m. Sunday, March 22, at Morrison Grove
Baptist Church, Old Louisville Road. Students, under the
age of 16 as of Dec. 31, 2008 are invited to participate. The
official topic this year is, “For me, Optimism is...”
For more information, contact Pam Dwight at (478) 982-
7217.
GRANT NOTICE
Adult Education providers are invited to apply for
federal funding to deliver adult education services in
jurisdictions in Georgia. Interested agencies may ob
tain the Request for Application (RFA) from the Techni
cal College System of Georgia (TCSG), Office of Adult
Education (OAE) website at: www.tcsg.edu or call
(404) 679-1625 for additional information.
Church News
Council of Churches to meet
The Jenkins County Council of Churches will meet 7 p.m.
Thursday, March 12, at the Jenkins County Agriculture Center.
This is a quarterly meeting for all members. Anyone who would
like to know more about the council may attend.
For more information, contact Butch Taylor at 982-1206 or
Tonya Gearheart at 982-8004.
Community Worship Center
“Happy Trails Kids’ Club”
Happy Trails Kids’ Club meets every first and third Saturday
at 2 p.m. at Community Worship Center, 417 Virginia Ave. The
next meeting will be held Saturday, March 21. Children of all
ages will enjoy a time of fun, food and fellowship, and a time of
study in the Word of God. Everyone is welcome.
For more information, call Pastor Wilma Byrd at (478) 982-
4575 or(706)551-1746.
The event will be an informative session on cancer and diabe
tes. The key speaker will be Kay Nay, senior community man
ager, South Atlantic Division of the American Cancer Society.
The theme is "Think Pink.” Please RS VP (for lunch purposes) to
(478) 763-3898 or (803) 584-1885.
Elder Pearlstine O. Capers is pastor.
ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS
Monday and Friday at 7 p.m. at the Wimberly House at
521 S. Liberty St., Waynesboro. These meetings are
open and anyone can attend. AA already has...
Step Study: Tuesdays (Open Meetings) 8:00 p.m.
Thursdays (Closed Meetings) - 8:00 p.m.
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Hwy. 24 South - Waynesboro
New Hurricane Branch Baptist Church
Family and Friend Night
New Hurricane Branch Baptist Church will hold a Family and
Friend Night service 7:30 p.m. Saturday, March 14. The Rev.
Harry Baldwin is pastor. Deacon Charlie Walker is chairman and
LaQuanta Jackson is secretary.
Pastor Joseph Williams will preside. Minister Harry J. Tremble
will speak. Musical selections will be presented by the Johnson
Grove Choir and the Miller Grove Choir.
The public is invited.
Kelsey Chapel Baptist Church
Spring Revival
Kelsey Chapel Baptist Church will hold Spring Revival ser
vices 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, March 11, through Friday, March
13. The church is located on Hiltonia Road.
The guest speaker will be Pastor Marcellus Hannah of Pages
of Life Christian Centre in Swainsboro.
Pastor Albert L. White and church members invite everyone to
come and be revived.
First Baptist Church
Youth in Action Program
First Baptist Church, Old Waynesboro Road, and the New Res
urrection Choir will present a Fifth Sunday “Youth in Action”
program 5 p.m. Sunday, March 29. Special guests will be
Macarthur Haynesworth and the Unity Choir. The Rev. Allen
Webb is pastor.
The public is cordially invited.
Fountain Spring Baptist Church
Women’s Tea
The Health Ministry of Fountain Spring Baptist Church will
sponsor a Women’s Tea 10 a.m. Saturday, March 14, in the fel
lowship hall.
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AL-ANON
Open Meeting-Monday 8 p.m.
at Wimberly House
521 S. Liberty St., Waynesboro
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
Faith Walk Deliverance Church
802 Old Perkins Rd.
Rev. Robert Reese, Founder & Overseer
Early Morning Service Sunday at 4 a.m.
Regular Sunday Service at 11 a.m.
Afternoon Sunday Service at 6 p.m.
Wednesday Night Bible Study, 7 p.m.
Phone (706) 871-0071 or (706) 871-1059
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
These Jenkins County churches invite you to
attend services with your family this week.
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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)
Millen United Methodist
13 North Gray Street, Millen
Rev. Christy Bandy, Pastor
Vanessa Posey, 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, 7:00 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, 11a.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-11a.m.
4th Sunday: Sunday School -10 a.m.
Praise & Worship-11a.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) 360-4336.
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-11a.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.
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