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The Millen News, Wednesday, May 27, 2009 — Page 5 Obituary Church News Mrs. Ernestine Nease, 95, died May 18 Mrs. Ernestine Carpenter Nease went home to be with her be loved Lord Monday. May 18, 2009 at the age of 95 with her daughter, Cheri by her side. Mrs. Nease was affectionately known as Granny Who. Funeral services were held 11 a.m. Thursday, May 21, 2009 at Thomas C. Strickland & Sons West Chatham Chapel, Pooler. Burial was at Hillcrest Abby West Cemetery on Dean Forest Road. Mrs. Nease was preceded in death by her husband, Clyde W. Nease Sr.; her parents, Ernest and Fannie Carpenter; a brother, William Carpenter and a sister, Merwin Lee. She was the oldest living member of Garden City United Meth odist Church and had been attending for 68 years. She lived most of her life in Garden City and lived the last 17 years happily at Savannah Commons. She is survived by her five children, Melba N. Clary (John) of Rincon, Bubba Nease (Betty Sue) of Rincon, Ernest Nease (Velma) of Springfield, Nancy N. Murray (Bobby) of Garden City and Cheri N. Spence (Tommy ) of Millen; and a sister, Thetis C. Brinson (Edward) of Sylvania. She is also survived by 12 grandchildren, 24 great-grandchildren, six great-great-grandchil dren and many nieces and nephews. The family requests that in lieu of flowers, remembrances be given to the Garden City United Methodist Church Building Fund, 62 Varnedoe Avenue, Garden City, GA 31408 Friends may sign the online register book at www.stricklandandsonsfuneralhome.com. Thomas C. Strickland & Sons Funeral Homes was in charge of arrangements. Mildred Groover Newton, 84, died May 24 Mrs. Mildred Groover Newton, age 84, passed away Sunday, May 24, 2009 at the East Georgia Regional Medical Center, sur rounded by her loving family. Funeral services will be held 1 p.m. Wednesday, May 27, 2009 at the Gracewood Baptist Church with Dr. Bill Eckles officiat ing, assisted by the Rev. Carl Ledbetter. The body will lie-in state at the church one hour prior to the service. Interment will be in the Elam Baptist Church Cemetery in Jenkins County. Mrs. Newton was a native and lifelong resident of Statesboro. She was born October 11, 1924, the youngest child of the late James Gordon Groover and Roxie Kerby Groover. She was wel comed to Heaven by her beloved husband of 52 years, John Wendell Newton. She was also preceded in death by her first husband, Rufus L. (Sid) Jones, her sisters, Ruth G. Clark and Bessie G. Burke, and her brother James E. (Jimmie) Groover. Mrs. Newton graduated in 1941 from Georgia Teacher’s Col lege (Marvin Pittman) High School and went on to earn her teach ing degree from Georgia Teacher’s College, now Georgia South ern University. She devoted her life’s work to her chosen profes sion of teaching. She found great joy and reward in teaching and was loved and respected by the many hundreds of boys and girls she taught. She began her 40 year teaching career at the age of 18 at Middleground School. She also taught in Register, and re tired from Portal Elementary School in 1985. After her retire ment, she continued to touch young lives and form new teaching friendships as a substitute teacher for more than 15 years. She was a member of the Bulloch County Retired Educators Asso ciation, the Georgia Retired Educators Association and the Geor gia Association of Educators. Mrs. Newton was an active member of Gracewood Baptist Church in Statesboro for over 45 years, and was the longest- term member of the church. She loved her church and her church family and served in many capacities. She was the Sunday School Secretary for many years, and was a member of the Young at Heart group and the Women on Mission. She was also a former Sunday School teacher and member of the choir. She was known for her excellent cooking and enjoyed sharing it at any church occasion. “Mrs. Mildred’’, as she was affectionately known by most who knew and loved her, was the true example of a virtuous woman described in Proverbs 31. She was a gracious lady, always ready with a warm, lovely smile or word of encouragement. She was a woman of strong faith and love who instilled those ideals in her children and grandchildren, both by word and example. She loved all of her family dearly and demonstrated it to them daily. She was a true friend and encourager, sharing her loved one’s joys and sorrows, and always willing to share or lend a helping hand. She was proud to be a farmer’s wife and enjoyed sharing the fruits of their labor. She loved reading and working with her flowers. She was “MeMe’’ not only to her own grandchildren, but to countless other young people she loved as her “adopted” children and grandchildren. Surviving are two daughters and sons-in-law, Lynn and Walt Lamb, of Statesboro, and Dianne and Gil Shaw of Oakland, Cal.; a son and daughter-in-law, David and Brenda Newton, of Garfield; five grandsons, Jonathan Lamb, Brett Lamb, Jordan Lamb, Matthew Newton and Bryce Lamb; a granddaughter and her husband, Nichole and Jason Fellows; a brother and two sis- ters-in-law, Fred E. and Ora Groover, of Statesboro and Thelma Groover, of Savannah; and a brother and sister-in-law Betty and Vernon Massey, of Rincon. Several nieces, nephews and cousins also survive. Pallbearers will be Gil Shaw, Walt Lamb, Jonathan Lamb, Brett Lamb, Jordan Lamb, Matthew Newton, Bryce Lamb and Jason Fellows Honorary pallbearers will be fellow teachers that served at Portal Elementary School, Gracewood Baptist Church Young at Heart and the Adult Ladies Sunday School Class. The family requests that memorial contributions be made to the Gracewood Baptist Church Memorial Garden Fund, P.O. Box 2006 , Statesboro , GA 30459 . Friends may sign the online register book at www.joinernaderson.com. Joiner-Anderson Funeral Home of Statesboro is in charge of arrangements. ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS Open meetings: Tuesdays - 8 p.m. Closed Meetings: Thursdays - 8 p.m. Sacred Heart Catholic Church Hwy. 24 - Waynesboro New Hurricane Branch to celebrate 46 th anniversary New Hurricane Branch Baptist Church will celebrate its 46' choir anniversary 4 p.m. Sunday, May 31. The public is invited to attend. where the trekkers will participate in a journey filled with excit ing Bible stories, cool crafts and theme-related recreation games and snacks. The church is pleased to offer the fun-filled adven ture and has a trained team of trek guides for the incredible ex perience. For more information, call (478) 982-3141 or (706) 871-8272. Fountain Springs Baptist Church to hold VBS Fountain Springs Baptist Church will hold Vacation Bible School 6-8 p.m. Monday, June 8, through Friday, June 12. Re freshments will be served nightly. Any needing transportation should contact Brother Ronnie Curtis at (478) 982-1850. Elder Pearlstine O. Capers is the pastor. Nannie E. Williams U.M.C. to hold Community Youth Sunday Nannie E. Williams United Methodist Church will host Com munity Youth Sunday, 11:30 a.m. Sunday, May 31. The guest speaker for the occasion will be Evangelist Rick Lowe. Parents are encouraged to bring their children and teens to hear this dynamic minister. First Baptist Church to hold 5 th Sunday Youth Services First Baptist Church and congregation invite the public to at tend their 5 th Sunday Youth Services 5 p.m. Sunday, May 31. The guest speaker will be Elder Cedric Manior of Effingham County. Elder Manior is the Youth Minister for Mt. Carmel Deliver ance Center at Higher Dimensions Christian Fellowship, Inc. Please support “youth in action.” Dry Branch Baptist Church to hold VBS Dry Branch Baptist Church will hold Vacation Bible School (VBS) 6-8 p.m. Sunday, May 31, through Thursday, June 4. Join an archaeological expedition through the Egyptian desert and experience a great adventure with “Truth Trek.” All area children are invited to attend the annual VBS club Datebook Baseball award program to be held May 27 The Jenkins County High School baseball award celebration will be held 6 p.m. Wednesday (today) May 27 at Cindy’s Taste of Kountry. Everyone is invited. DAR to hold Centennial Observance of Monument The Georgia Division of the United Daughters of the Confed eracy will hold a Centennial Observance of the unveiling of the Wayside Home Chapter No. 1030 Confederate Monument 10 a.m. Saturday, June 13, on the lawn of the Jenkins County Courthouse. Refreshments will be provided. The public is invited to attend. For additional information, call (478) 237-8448. GED test to be given at Swainsboro Technical College The GED examination will be given at Swainsboro Technical Col lege Wednesday, June 10, and Thursday, June. 11. Required registration will be held at 9 a.m. Monday, June 1, in Build ing #8 and at 6 p.m. in Building #6, Room 2402. Picture identification and social security card must be presented, and a $95 test fee is due at registration. Applicants must be 18 years of age or older. If applicants are 18 or 19 years of age, an official withdrawal from the last school attended must also be presented at registration. For additional information, contact Nancy Bailes at (478) 289- 2248. Card of Thanks Thank you We want to take this opportunity to thank everyone for the prayers, visits, phone calls, food and other acts of concern dur ing Mark’s long illness. He is now recovering at home and we ask that you continue to pray for his recovery. May God bless you. Mark Lane family HAWK & ASSOCIATES, P.C. Victor C. Hawk Melissa Detchemendy Need Help? Call: 478-982-4226 (day) or 706-294-4447 (night) American Trial Lawyers Association Southern Trial Lawyers Association Georgia Trial Lawyers Association Office located in The Millen News Building 856 £. Cotton Ave., Millen, GA 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 These Jenkins County churches invite you to attend services with your family this week. For more information on this directory ^^all^TheJVlillen^^News^QS^-Meo^^ 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 Jamie Archer, Pastor; Justin Milliken, Associate Pastor of Youth Sunday School, 10 a.m. - Morning Worship, 11 a.m. Discipleship Training, Youth & Children Activities, 5 p.m. Evening Worship & Children’s Choir, 6 p.m. Wed. Evening Activities, 7:00 p.m. 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 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 David Searles, Minister to Students 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-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. Wrestling with the Word The Bible is alive and interactive - interpreting its readers at the same time that they are interpreting it. We cannot avoid interpreting the Bible as we read it. Most of the books of the Bible are over two-thousand years old, and since historical and cultural circumstances were very different in Biblical times, it requires careful study to know what to make of many of the stories contained in the Bible. But as we read the Bible, it informs us of our own life, interpreting us, as it were, at the same time that we are interpreting it. As we read, there is interaction between us and God, where God is interpreting our life z'i/\\ through the word. Sometimes we read a passage and are immediately struck by the fact that we fall short in some way. While at other times we might read a passage, but it only slowly dawn on us that there is room for spiritual growth. Thus, the Word of God is alive within us, interpreting and creating us as we interact with it. As the Danish philoso pher Soren Kierkegaard noted, “When you read God’s word, you must constantly be saying to yourself ‘It is talking to me, and about me’.” We should not read the Bible pas sively, as if it is merely something to be learned. We must read it actively, becoming engaged with, and wrestling with, God’s word. For the word of God is living and active, sharper than any two-edged sword, piercing to the division of soul and spirit, of joints and marrow, and discerning the thoughts and intentions of the heart. R.S.V. Hebrews 4:12 Nanna's Fun and Learn Keeping Kids, bay & Night Millen (478) 982-0079 (912) 481-8193 Breakfast - Lunch Dinner (478) 982-2525 www. clubhuddle. com MV OIL COMPANY, Inc 1101 N. Liberty Street Waynesboro (706} 554-2121 The Satellite Man SATELLITE TELEVISION - SATELLITE INTERNET HOME SECURITY Chuck Waters Cell# (478) 982-4499 tiisR © !*J WildBlue HughesNet^ High Speed Interenet. Out of the blue.