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The Millen News, Wednesday, August 26, 2009 — Page 5
Obituaries
Church News
Barbara Bowers, 82, of
Millen died Aug. 19
Barbara Patricia Lanford Bowers, 82, of Millen died Wednes
day, Aug. 19, 2009 at East Georgia Medical Center in Statesboro
after suffering a stroke.
Funeral services were held 11 a.m. Friday, Aug. 21,2009 at the
Millen United Methodist Church with the Rev. Christy Bandy
officiating. Burial followed in the Millen Cemetery.
Born on February 26, 1927 on Degress Avenue in Atlanta, Mrs.
Bowers was the daughter of Thomas Alvin Lanford and Patricia
Garwood Lanford who preceded her in death. At the age of seven,
she and her family moved to Jacksonville, Fla., where she gradu
ated from Robert E. Lee High School. In 1948 she graduated
from Florida State University, where she was a member of Phi
Mu sorority.
After graduation, she moved to Atlanta where she worked for
Rich’s Department Stores, Inc. focusing on the areas of merchan
dising and publicity. It was here that she met the man she would
marry, John Phillips Bowers, who was attending Southern School
of Pharmacy. They were married October 2, 1951 in Jackson
ville at Riverside Baptist Church. Upon John’s graduation from
pharmacy school, they moved to Augusta. In 1962, the Bowers
family moved to Millen.
Mrs. Bowers was a member of Millen United Methodist Church
where she was a past president and very active in the United
Methodist Women Joy Circle. Over the years she was an active
participant, working tirelessly in the church-sponsored Fair-on-
the-Square. She participated for many years by teaching and
assisting teaching Sunday School classes and was a member of
Golden Oldies (senior citizens group).
Her contributions and activities within the Millen community
included membership in the Camellia Garden Club and the Millen
Woman’s Club. She also served as a mentor to a school-aged
child in the Family Enrichment’s Mentoring Program.
Named by her grandchildren and known to many as “BB”, she
will always be remembered as a gracious lady who loved people
and never met a stranger. She lived each day to the fullest. She
was especially proud that she was able to attend the 50th anni
versary celebration of her FSU graduation. Also, she and John
attended her High School reunion every year until the 60th year.
She retired in the mid-1990’s after 34 years with the Depart
ment of Family and Children Services. She began as a case
worker and was later promoted to the position of Social Services
Supervisor. After her retirement she served two terms as a mem
ber of the Jenkins County DFCS Board.
Mrs. Bowers was preceded in death by her husband, John
Phillips Bowers, and her son, Mark Phillips Bowers.
She is survived by sons, John Lanford Bowers (Nan) of Millen
and Loron Holbrook Bowers of Columbia, S.C.; daughter-in-law
Lynn Bowers of Millen; grandchildren, Kyla Mincey (Michael),
Jay Bowers, Houston Bowers, Will Bowers (Brooke), Rebekah
Wasden (George), Chuck Cates, Ryan Cates, all of Millen, Kori
Dumas (Tim) of Holly Springs, N.C. and Savanna Bowers of
Columbia, S.C.; eight great-grandchildren; a sister, Eleanor
(George) Carswell of Jacksonville, Fla.; niece, Kathy Milligan
of Atlanta; nephews; Tom Carswell of Atlanta, and Lee Carswell
of Orlando; three great-nieces and three great-nephews.
Memorials may be made to the Millen United Methodist
Church.
Crowe-Field Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.
Martha Ransom, 68, of
Millen died Aug. 16
Mrs. Martha Rose Johnson Ransom, 68, of Millen, died Sun
day, August 16, 2009.
Memorial services will be 3 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 29, 2009 at
Crowe-Fields Funeral Home with visitation one hour prior to the
service.
Mrs. Ransom was born in Jenkins County May 13, 1941. She
was a homemaker and member of Rosemary Baptist Church.
She was preceded in death by her brother, Albert Sidney
Johnson, and sister, Juanita Martin.
Survivors include her son, Curtis Corbett of Augusta; three
sisters, Carolyn Farrow and Betty Saxon, both of Millen, and
Barbara Pinkston of Martinez; and a grandchild, Cara A. Corbett
of Appling.
Crowe-Field Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
John Stephens, 69, of
Millen died Aug. 19
John “Frank” Stephens, 69, of Millen passed Aug. 19, 2009,
from lung cancer in Thousand Oaks, Cal.
His funeral will be held 10:30 a.m., Friday, Sept. 4, 2009 at
Millen Cemetery.
Mr. Stephens was born in Millen in 1940 to his late parents,
Eugene and Lucy Stephens. He served three years in the Air Force
and retired as Master Sergeant after 30 years in the Air National
Guard. He worked 40 years for Ameripride in Los Angeles, Ca
lif. and retired in 2008 but continued to support one of his best
customers for another year.
He loved baseball, football, Nascar and enjoyed going to sports
events with friends and family. He especially loved watching his
grandson’s athletic antics. He will be greatly missed.
He is survived by his son and daughter-in-law, Scott and Car
rie; grandsons, Sterling and baby brother on the way; and many
close friends who also loved him dearly.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be directed to your personal
wishes.
Crowe-Fields Funeral Home is in charge of local arrangements.
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Parker Grove Missionary Baptist to hold
Pastoral Anniversary
Parker Grove Missionary Baptist Church will hold its second
Pastoral Anniversary for Elder Levon and Patricia Alston 9:30
a.m. Sunday, Sept. 27.
The guest messenger will be the Rev. David L. Reese and the
Gordon Grove Missionary Baptist Church family.
The public is invited to attend.
Kelsey Chapel to hold Community
Youth Sunday program
Kelsey Chapel Baptist Church, Hiltonia Road, will host the
Community Youth Sunday program 11:30 a.m. Sunday, Aug. 30.
The guest speaker will be Sonja Williams, a na
tive of Millen.
Miss Williams is the daughter of Robert Wil
liams and Carrie Lovett. She is a 1991 honor
graduate of Jenkins County High School and
graduated Cum Laude from Savannah State with
a bachelor of art degree in Communications. She
later attended Paine College’s Fast-Track pro
gram and earned her teacher certification. She
SONJA received a master of education degree from
WILLIAMS Southern Wesleyan University in 2007.
Miss Williams has been an educator in the
Richmond County school system for 13 years. She currently is a
sixth grade language arts teacher at Murphy Middle School. She
is a member of Historic Tabernacle Baptist Church in Augusta.
She resides in Columbia County.
Pastor Albert L. White and members invite the public to at
tend.
Fountain Spring Baptist Church
to hold Rally
Fountain Spring Baptist Church will host a 50-State Rally 5
p.m. Saturday, Aug. 29. Elder Thomas Williams, Pastor of Liv
ing Way Ministries in Ridgeland, S.C .will be the guest minister.
Datebook
Senior Center announces programs
The Jenkins County Senior Citizen Center serves hot meals
Monday-Friday. Activities include games, crafts, singing, wor
ship, exercise, line dancing and others.
Participants must be 60 years of age or the spouse of an eli
gible client. Transportation can be provided to the center and for
out-of-town doctor visits. Participants must be a resident of
Jenkins County.
For available slots, call Shirley Chance, Ann Johnson or Reba
Bennett at 982-4213.
Sign-up for Agricultural Water
Conservation Initiatives Program
Enrollment for the Agriculture Water Conservation Initiatives
Program, also known as the ponds program, is going on right
now. This program gives landowners the chance to receive fund
ing from a $2.42 million initiative to help conserve agricultural
irrigation water by constructing and improving irrigation reser
voirs. The sign up period began Monday, Aug. 3, and ends on
Monday, Aug. 31. The Georgia Soil and Water Conservation
Commission (GSWCC) will oversee the program, and the USDA
Natural Resource Conservation Service (NRCS) will provide tech
nical assistance to land owners.
To participate in the program, landowners must provide a mini
mum of 25 percent of the cost, while the Conservation Commis
sion will fund 75 percent, not to exceed $50,000, of the esti
mated cost as determined by the NRCS.
Contact the Soil and Water Conservation Commission at (706)
542-3065 or visit www.gaswcc.org for more information.
GED registration is Sept. 1
The GED examination will be given at Southeastern Technical
College (STC), Swainsboro campus, Tuesday, Sept. 8, and
Wednesday, Sept. 9. Registration is required prior to testing. This
will be held 9 a.m. Tuesday, Sept. 1, in Building 8 and 6 p.m. in
Building 2, Room 2403.
A pictured ID and Social Security card must be presented and
a $95 test fee is due at registration. Applicants must be 18 or
older. If applicants are 18 or 19 years of age, an official with
drawal from the last school attended must also be presented.
For additional information, contact Nancy Bailes at STC at
(478) 289-2248.
Elder Pearlstine O. Capers is the pastor. The public is cordially
invited to attend.
Williams Grove C.O.G.I.C. to hold
Pre-Pastor’s and Wife program
Williams Grove C.O.G.I.C. will hold a Pre-Pastor’s and Wife
program 6 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 29. The program will feature the
Williams C.O.G.I.C. mass choir, Armstrong Atlantic University
Gospel Choir of Savannah and Guiding Light C.O.G.I.C. choir
of Mount Vernon.
The gospel message will be brought by Supt. Theodore
Summerset of Mount Vernon.
Supt. Kenneth H. Thomas is pastor.
The public is invited to attend.
Bethel A.M.E. Church to hold revival
Pastor James C. Jones and the Bethel A.M.E. church family
invite the public to attend their annual revival. Services will be
held 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 2, and Thursday, Sept. 3.
The guest evangelist will be the Rev. Jake Fisher of First Timo
thy Missionary Baptist Church, Miami, Fla. The Millen native is
a graduate of Burgess Landrum High School and has made his
home in Miami for many years.
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, 478-9824636, 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 (9824783 Fax)
These Jenkins County churches invite you to
attend services with your family this week.
For more information on this directory
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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 -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.
—
Let Go Of Your Anger
Anger and animosity are like cancers which will eat away at us and sap our
spirit and energy. But, sometimes our anger feels so righteous. We are so cer
tain that we are right and that others are wrong that we refuse to give up our
anger. We may even tell ourselves that it is a matter of principle, and that it
would be a denigration of our principles to let go of our anger. Who can deny
that there is a time and place to be righteously angry? And yet, most of the time
that we find ourselves holding onto our anger, it is more about our egos. We
may feel as if we have been insulted, and must make it right. Or, we feel certain
that we are right and someone else is wrong, and we want the world to rec
ognize the correctness of our position. If we are fighting for some great social
cause, then righteous anger may be appropriate. But if we are fighting for our
puffed up ego, then at least we should be honest enough to recognize that, and
realize that this sort of anger is a worm that will gnaw at us and eat us alive, sapping us of our zest for life.
We should learn to let our anger go. We will be glad we did.
Be angry but do not sin; do not let the sun go down on your anger, and give no opportunity to the devil.
R.S.V. Ephesians 4:26-27
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