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The Millen News, Wednesday, July 8, 2009 — Page 5
Obituaries
Horace Weathersby, 77,
of Millen died July 1
Horace Henry Weathersby, Jr., Millen, 77, died Wednesday,
July 1, 2009.
Funeral services were held 11 a.m. Friday, July 3, 2009 at the
Elam Baptist Church with the Rev. Kevin Farmer officiating.
Burial was in the church cemetery with military honors.
Mr. Weathersby was born in Jenkins County. He was a U. S.
Marine Corps veteran of the Korean War, a retired construction
superintendent for Kuhlke Construction Company and a farmer.
He was also a 52 year member of Screven Lodge #248, member
of the Veterans of Foreign Wars and Oak Hill Baptist Church.
Survivors include his wife, Jeanette Hooks Weathersby; three
sons, Horace H. (Kathy) Weathersby III and Jon Harvey (Correy)
Weathersby, both of Millen, and Lee (Becky) Weathersby of Dry
Branch; two daughters, Michelle W. (Ellis) Lovett of Loganville
and Wendy W. (Keith) Ingram of LaLayette; a brother, Donald
Weathersby of Vienna; three sisters, Grace Ezell of Warner Rob
ins, Vivian Lorehand of Sylvania and Patsy Burke of Millen; 13
grandchildren and two great grandchildren.
Active Pallbearers were Joel Hooks Jr., Rayburn Johnson, Ricky
Lorehand, Lredrick Caldwell, Jay Cannady, Lloyd Chance Jr.,
Damon Hooks Jr. and L. A. Black.
Honorary Pallbearers were Hank Joyner, William Kuhlke, Gor
don Sasser, Edward Thompson, Cecil Proctor, H. G. Wiggins,
Casey Johnson, Mel Bargeron, Jerry Waters and Screven Lodge
#248.
Crowe-Lields Luneral Home was in charge of arrangements.
Patrick Henry Johnston,
76, of Millen died July 1
Patrick Henry Johnston Jr., 76, Millen, entered into rest
Wednesday, July 1, 2009.
Luneral services were held 2 p.m., Sunday, July 5, 2009 at the
Millen United Methodist Church with the Rev. Christy Bandy
and Eddie Conway officiating. Burial was in the Millen Cem
etery.
Mr. Johnston was bom in Jenkins County. He was a U. S. Army
veteran of the Korean War, retired owner of Custom T. V., and a
member of the Millen United Methodist Church. He was also a
member of the American Legion, a Mason, a Gideon and a life
time member of the Veterans of Loreign Wars.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Gladys and Patrick
H. Johnston Sr., a sister, Joyce Gamble, and a granddaughter,
Anna Conway.
Survivors include his wife of 53 years, Edrenelle W. Johnston
of Millen; seven children, Kiki (Eddie) Conway, Christy (Bobby)
Walker and Vickie (Roy) Cook, all of Millen, Micky (Billy)
Oglesby of Sardis, Ricky (Bunny) Johnston of San Antonio, Tex.,
Nicky Johnston of Lake City, Lla., Dicky (Melissa) Johnston of
Bellvile, Ill.; a brother, Lloyd Johnston of Rocky Lord; a sister,
Mary Alice Clayton of Brandon, Lla..; 22 grandchildren, 17 great
grandchildren and one great-great-grandchild.
Active Pallbearers were grandsons, Randy Chance, Chad
Oglesby, Andy Chance, Patrick Oglesby, Ryan Cook, Will
Oglesby, Chas Conway, Todd Johnston, Ethan Conway, Gresham
Conway,and Mason Johnston.
Honorary Pallbearers were the Men’s Prayer Group, Roy Cook,
F. A. Black, Ramond Reese, Hubert Reeves and Robert Reeves.
Crowe-Fields Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.
Robert (Luke) Burke, 84,
of Millen died July 5
Mr. Robert (Luke) Burke, 84, Millen, died Sunday, July 5,2009.
Funeral Services were held 2 p. m. Tuesday, July 7, 2009 at
Crowe-Fields Funeral Home with the Rev. Butch Taylor officiat
ing. Burial was in the Burke Memorial Garden in Waynesboro.
Mr. Burke was bom in Jenkins County. He was retired from
Keller Industries and was a member of the Deep Creek Free Will
Baptist Church.
Survivors include his wife, Violet Gregory Burke of Millen; a
son, Lester Burke of Louisville; five daughters, Rebie McMillan
and Vickie Flakes, both of Millen, Nancy Mixon of Sylvania,
Susan Malphus of Guyton and Sandra Lindow of New York; 12
grandchildren, and 13 great-grandchildren.
Pallbearers were nephews and grandsons.
Crowe-Fields Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.
In Memoriam
In loving memory of our son
Jimmy Jones
Who passed away 7 years ago
God Saw you getting tired, he whispered come on home.
We miss you, dear Jimmy, and we often cry alone
On days our lives get filled with confusion and despair.
We seem to hear you say, "Cheer up and carry on,”
“For I am waiting here to see you when God calls you home.”
Sadly missed by,
Wife, Children, Mother, Father, Sister and Brothers
In loving memory of our daughter
Arelia Denise Jones
Who departed this life 39 years ago
If tears could build a stairway and memories were a lane,
We would walk right up to Heaven to bring you home again.
No farewell words were spoken, no time to say good-bye,
You were gone before we knew it, and only God knows why.
Our hearts still ache in sadness and tears still flow,
What it meant to lose you, no one will ever know.
Sadly missed by,
Mother, Father, Sister and Brothers
Church News
Oak Hill Baptist to hold
Homecoming July 12
Oak Hill Baptist Church will observe Homecoming Sunday,
July 12. The guest speaker will be Brother Wayne Bray, pastor of
Beulah Baptist Church, Douglasville. Bro. Bray served as pastor
of Oak Hill 2000-2005.
Special music will be provided by “Still Standing”, gospel group
from the Lyons-Vidalia area.
Sunday School begins at 10 a.m. and the worship service at 11
a.m. Lunch will served immediately following the worship ser
vice.
The public is invited to attend.
Bay Branch Baptist Church to hold
summer concerts
Bay Branch Baptist Church, located on Hwy. 21 between
Sylvania and Millen, will kick off their summer concert series
with Eternal Vision in concert 7 p.m. Saturday, July 18. This group
from Tennessee will blend southern gospel, contemporary, a
cappella and young Shannon Shelby’s electric guitar music into
an evening of great inspiration for all ages, young and old alike.
Admission is free. The public is invited to join members for a
night of casual summer fun and fellowship.
Fountain Spring Baptist Church
to hold revival
Fountain Spring Baptist Church will hold revival services 7:30
p.m. nightly Monday, July 20, through Friday, July 24. The guest
evangelist for the week will be Elder Donald Chavers, co-pastor
or Agape Worship Center, Statesboro.
Elder Pearlstine O. Capers, pastor, and members invite the pub
lic to attend.
Long Branch Church of God to hold
Vacation Bible School
Long Branch Church of God will hold Vacation Bible School
6-8:30 p.m. Monday, July 20, through Wednesday, July 22. The
theme will be "Pirates’ Treasure Cove.”
The church is located on U.S. Hwy. 25 South between Millen
and Statesboro.
The public is invited to attend.
Daniel Grove Baptist Church to hold
Men and Women Day
Daniel Grove Baptist Church will hold a “Men and Women
Day” program 11:30 a.m. Sunday, July 12. The
guest speaker for the women will be Annette
Brown Cobb, and the guest speaker for the
men will be Command Sergeant Major Hay
ward Thompson.
Mrs. Cobb is a very active member of Zion
Baptist Church and a 30-year veteran in edu
cation at Jenkins County High School (JCHS).
She is a 1979 graduate of Fort Valley State
University, recognized in Who’s Who and
serves as a vocal coordinator. She has one
daughter, Lula Klarissa Brown, who also
teaches at JCHS.
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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
David Searles, Minister to Students
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.
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
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.
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Work Out Your Salvation with Diligence
Most of us probably spend more time each day thinking about and preparing our daily meals
than we do thinking about where and how we will spend eternity. These relatively minor con
cerns of the day, from what we will eat, to what we will wear, and generally, how we will maxi
mize our pleasures and minimize our pain and suffering, have a tendency to crowd out the
more important, spiritual concerns. If we spend more time thinking about eating than about our
salvation, perhaps this is merely a refection of the fact that we value our stomachs more than we
do our souls. And, if we spend more time fantasizing about our material possessions than we
do about our spiritual ones, then again, this is merely a reflection of where our treasure is. All
great religious figures have reminded us of this. Jesus warned: “Do not lay up for yourselves
treasures on earth, where moth and rust consume and where thieves break in and steal, but
lay up for yourselves treasures in heaven, where neither moth nor rust consumes and where
thieves do not break in and steal. For where your treasure is, there will your heart be also.” (Matthew 6:19-
21) Consider too, the last words of Buddha, which could just as well have been uttered by Jesus: “All com
pounded things are impermanent. Work out your own salvation with diligence.” And finally, consider the
advice of Paul to “work out your own salvation with fear and trembling,” i.e., humbly and with complete
dependence to God. (Philippians 2:12)
For God so loved the world that He gave His only begotten Son, that whoever believes In Him should not perish but have everlasting life. New K.J.V. John 3:16
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