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The Millen News, Wednesday, October 7, 2009 — Page 5 Obituary Alma Rita Parker Gay, 88, died October 2 Mrs. Alma Rita Parker Gay, 88, died Friday, Oct. 2, at her daughter’s residence under the care of Ogeechee Area Hospice. Funeral services were held 3 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 4, in the chapel of Joiner-Anderson Funeral Home in Statesboro with the Rev. Phil Wilson officiating, assisted by Rev. Lamar Little. Interment was in the Upper Mill Creek Primitive Baptist Church Cemetery. The Bulloch County native lived in Emanuel County most of her life. Mrs. Gay was a retired seamstress and a homemaker. She was a member of the El Bethel Baptist Church where she was a Sunday School teacher for pre-school children for many years, a member of the WMU and a member of the Senior Adult Sunday School Class. She was a loving mother, grandmother and great-grandmother, who enjoyed sharing gifts that she cre ated with her family and extended family. Mrs. Gay enjoyed the summer vacations that many of her nieces and nephews spent with her throughout her life. She will be remembered for her love of crafting pageant dresses for her granddaughters and any one that had a desire to wear one of her creations. She shared many gifts of blankets (referred to by her grandchildren as "Sniffles”) with her family and friends. Mrs. Gay was preceded in death by her husband of 54 years, Clifford Gay; an infant daughter, Carolyn Gay, and a son-in-law, Belton Baird. Surviving are two daughters and a son-in-law, Nancy Baird of Twin City and Lynette and Conner Berry of Statesboro; two sons and daughters-in-law, James C. and Mary Gay of Garfield and Richard and Theresa Gay of Metter; 13 grandchildren; four step- grandchildren; 15 great-grandchildren and seven step-great- grandchildren; a brother, Albert Parker of Eden; and her long time dedicated caregiver, Patricia Hodges. Many nieces and neph ews also survive. Pallbearers were her grandsons. Honorary pallbearers were members of the El Bethel Senior Adult Sunday School Class. The family requests that memorial contributions be made to the Ogeechee Area Hospice, P.O. Box 53, Statesboro, Ga. 30459. Friends may sign the online register book at www.joineranderson.com. Joiner-Anderson Funeral Home of Statesboro was in charge of arrangements. Card of Thanks Thank You “Thanks” to everyone who helped Jesse Johnson through his accident. We appreciate the prayers, cards, calls, gifts and visits. We shall never forget your kindness to him. God is good and worthy of our praise! Pray for Jesse as he improves and returns to his normal duties. Shirley, Randy, Ronnie, Marcus and Jesse Datebook UDC to meet Oct. 10 The Margaret Jones #27 UDC will hold their regular meeting 10 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 10, at the Meeting Place in Waynesboro. Brenda Lackman, treasurer, will conduct the program. All members and prospective members are encouraged to at tend. Members will need to pay their dues at this meeting. Volunteer orientation offered by Ogeechee Area Hospice Ogeechee Area Hospice will hold a fall Volunteer Orientation 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 10, in the conference room. For more information, contact Belinda Nelson at (912) 764-8441 or (800) 236-1142 at least one week prior to orientation class. JCHS School Council to meet Oct. 20 The Jenkins County High School School Council will meet Tuesday, October 20, 2009 at 3:30 pm in the JCHS Media Cen ter. Friends of Magnolia Springs State Park to meet The Friends of Magnolia Springs State Park will meet 7 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 15, at Shelter #2. Modern Woodmen FRATERNAL FINANCIAL Touching lives. Securing futures.® Need to move your 401 (k)? If you change jobs or retire, your Modern Woodmen representative can help you make the right decisions aboutyour 401(k). Modern Woodmen of America offers financial products and fraternal benefits. Call today to learn more. I President’s Club P Linda Bragg, FIC tjfBr Linda.F.Bragg@mwarep.org modern-woodmen.org Church News Mt. Carmel host Senior Citizen program Mt. Carmel Missionary Baptist Church will hold a Senior Citi zen program 11:30 a.m. Sunday, Oct. 11. The Rev. Jerome Herrington, pastor, and members invited the public to attend. Sure Word Baptist Church to hold Old Fashioned Days Sure Word Baptist Church invites the public to attend its Old Fashioned Days Oct. 11, Oct. 18 and Oct. 25. Sunday School begins at 10 a.m. and morning worship service at 11 a.m. This will be immediately followed by dinner on the grounds with an afternoon service beginning at 2 p.m. There will be special old-time singing and preaching from the Word of God. There will be no 6 p.m. service on these special Lord’s days. For more information, please contact Pastor Kevin Boczkowski at (706) 360-4336. Kelsey Chapel Baptist Church to hold workshop Kelsey Chapel Baptist Church, Hiltonia Road, will sponsor a Discover Your Talent workshop 9 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 10. Pastor, Albert L. White extends a welcome to anyone who would like to come and discover their talent. 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. at Sacred Heart Catholic Church Hwy. 24 South - Waynesboro Miracle Temple to hold revival Miracle Temple House of the True and Living God, 640 Millen Bypass, will hold revival services 7:30 p.m. nightly Tuesday, Oct. 13, through Friday, Oct. 16. Guest speakers will be as follows: Tuesday, the Rev. Larry Cone, Gays Hill Baptist Church, Millen; Wednesday, the Rev. Ruther ford, Barnesville; Thursday, Elder Tony Henderson, Morning Star Fellowship, Augusta; and Friday, the Rev. Eric Tate, Daniel Grove, Millen. A praise and worship service will be held 11:30 a.m. Sunday, Oct. 18, with Elder Thomas Henderson bringing the message. Pastor Joseph Ratliff and members invite the public to attend these services. Williams Grove Missionary Baptist to hold revival and church anniversary Williams Grove Missionary Baptist Church, 1772 Highway 17 North, will hold revival services Tuesday, Oct. 13, through Thurs day, Oct. 15. The guest speaker will be the Rev. Peter Sparks of Watkinsville Baptist Church, Waynesboro. Sunday, Oct. 18, the church will celebrate its 136 th Church Anniversary. Pastor Bobby G. Williams Jr. and members invite the public to attend these services. Community Worship Center to hold Homecoming The Community Worship Center Church of God, 417 Virginia Avenue, will celebrate its annual Homecoming 10:45 a.m. until 2:30 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 18. Special Guest will be Rhonpaul Ministries from Clopton, Ala. Lunch will be served around noon and more singing will fol low in the after noon. The public is invited to join members for a day of celebration of Homecoming. The pastor is Wilma Byrd. Deborah Makerson - DMD,PC 414 Highway 25 South 478-982-2789 HOURS: 8 a.m, -1 p.m. Wed, 9 a,m. - 5 p.m. Thursday & Friday S3 Special ZOOM! Alliten Iri'lh fas) wilti the ft-tL'iilhirnlk "advanced ftwrat Dceth Whitening Ny slew hvlguild mill i , "4. Urvil villi a wtjilix ■anilr i till us in ail up tt FRkH smile cvaluatiia .mrl find nul iiiiireiilmuL /inmi' ALANON 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 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 call The Millen News at 982-5460. 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. Don 9 1Be Too Critical When there are disagreements, especially over things like politics and religion, which involve values that are near and dear to us, sometimes we cannot help but be critical of rather minor differences of opinion. However, this habit of criticizing what others believe, besides being potentially obnoxious, often puts up a wall between us, thereby preventing us from genuinely listening to the other person and what they are saying. When people discuss these sorts of issues, it may be best to simply lis ten and try to really understand what they are saying, and perhaps even why they are saying it. In so doing, we may actually find some area of commonality between our view and theirs, rather than just looking for the differences. And although this can be a difficult thing to do, especially if we are convinced that they are wrong, with time and some effort, listening sympathetically will allow us to more fully hear what others are actually saying to us. 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