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The Millen News, Wednesday, October 14, 2009 — Page 5
Obituaries
Morgan Thomas Sharpe
Jr., 81, died Sept. 25
Mr. Morgan Thomas Sharpe Jr., 81. died Friday. Sept. 25.2009
at Doctors Hospital after a lengthy illness.
Funeral services were held 11 a.m., Monday. Sept. 28, 2009 at
the Millen Baptist Church with Revs. Maurice Crowder and David
Wheeler officiating. Interment followed in the Millen Cemetery.
Mr. Sharpe was born and lived his entire life in Jenkins County.
He played on the Millen High School 1946 State Championship
football team. He graduated from Georgia Military College
(GMC) High School in 1949. He was a long distance truck driver
for 40 years, concluding with retirement from Weyerhaeuser af
ter 26 years of service. He enjoyed fellowship with his friends at
the Eight O’clock Coffee Club. He was a deacon for many years
of the Millen Baptist Church where he attended the Boch Sun
day School Class.
Mr. Sharpe was preceded in death by his son, Stephen Howard
Sharpe, two brothers, Robert (Bobby) Shaipc and Lindsey Sharpe,
a baby sister. Doris Sharpe, and his parents, Ida Belle Burke
Sharpe and Morgan T. Sharpe Sr.
Survivors include his wife, Joanne Cowart Sharpe whom he
married June 15, 1952; a son, Ricky Sharpe; two daughters,
Brenda Sharpe and Lisa (Mike) Birdwel, all of Millen; a brother,
Julian "Simp” (Barbara) Sharpe of Milledgeville; sister-in-law,
Claudine Sharpe of Millen; grandchildren. Shelly Ann Shaipc.
Augusta, Allison Sharpe Birdwell, Cleveland, Jackson Richard
Sharpe, Atlanta, Stephen Cody Birdwell and Morgan Cale
Birdwell, both of Millen; great-grandchildren, Steven Shaipe,
Millen, Paige Richardson, Augusta, Cayden Sharpe, Augusta,
Megan McMillan and Morgan Nix, both of Cleveland; three
nieces and two nephews.
Active Pallbearers were Mike McMillan, Charles Sharpe, Tim
Sharpe, Mike Craft, Brook Bowers, Ed Fuller, Tracy Edenfield
and Robert Oglesby.
Honorary Pallbearers were members of the BOCH Sunday
School Class, the Eight O’clock Coffee Club and H. T. Clifton
and David Denham.
Crowe-Fields Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.
Buck Brinson Sr., 88, of
Millen died Oct. 10
Buck Brinson Sr., age 88, of Millen died Saturday, Oct. 10,
2009.
Graveside services were held 11 am Monday, Oct. 12, 2009 at
Fair Haven United Methodist Church Cemetery with the Rev.
Sue Diebolt officiating.
Mr. Brinson was born in Denver, CO, but lived most of his life
in Jenkins County. He was a U. S. Army Air Corps veteran of
World War II, retired from the Georgia Air National Guard, a
farmer and member of the Fair Haven United Methodist Church.
He is survived by his wife, Carolyn Tuten Brinson; three sons,
Buck (Gina) Brinson, Jr. of Columbia, S.C., Andy (Nancy)
Brinson of Millen, and Phil (Freda) Brinson of Savannah; two
daughters, Jean Brinson Carr of Martinez and Sally (Ralph) Crowe
of Millen; 10 grandchildren and two great grandchildren.
Memorials may be made to the Fair Haven United Methodist
Church, P. O. Box 1096, Millen, GA 30442.
Crowe-Fields Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.
Hugh Rodney Chance,
63, of Perkins died Oct. 8
Hugh Rodney Chance, 63, of Perkins died in Savannah Thurs
day, Oct. 8, 2009.
Funeral Services were held 3 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 11, 2009, at
Green Fork Baptist Church with the Rev. Jeff Gibson officiating.
Interment was in the church cemetery.
Mr. Chance retired from the dairy business in 1985 and retired
from the Emanuel Probation Detention Center in 2007. He was a
member of Green Fork Baptist Church where he was currently
serving as deacon and Sunday School Director.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Fred and Marguerite
Lowery Chance and his sister, Erlene C. Taylor.
He is survived by his wife of 42 years, DeJuna Hastings Chance;
two Daughters and sons-in-Law, Kim C. and Dr. Stephen J. Platte
of Aiken, S. C. and Karmen C. and Wally Exley of Clyo; grand
children, Kaleb Beasley, Hannah Lee, Emma Platte, John Platte,
Julia Platte, Ben Platte, James Platte, Kate Platte, Anna Clare
Platte, Stephen Platte, and Marie Platte.; two brothers and sis-
ters-in-law, Gerald and Joanne Chance and Fred L. and Marsha
Chance, all of Millen; and several nieces and nephews.
Active pallbearers were Kaleb Beasley, Jason Singletary, Bee
Jay Rollins Sr., Tony Taylor, Keith Taylor, and Kelly Taylor.
Honorary pallbearers were deacons of Green Fork Baptist
Church.
Crowe-Fields Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.
In Memoriam
In Memory of my Beloved Son Clifford Richardson
It’s hard to believe that it’s been two years since Millen, Geor
gia and the wonderful staff at 911, along with the town, lost a
good soul. Let his smile and laughter live on with you.
From the family of Clifford Richardson
Church News
Habersham U.M.C.
Habersham United Methodist Church will celebrate its annual
Homecoming 11 a.m. Sunday, Oct. 18. The Rev. Henry Erwin will
bring the message and Carolyn Jordan will provide special music.
The public is invited to attend.
First Baptist Church
First Baptist Church will hold Fall Youth Revival Services 7:30
p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 20, through Thursday, Oct. 22. The guest evan
gelist will be the Rev. William B. Blount, pastor of Greater Young
Zion Baptist Church, Augusta.
Guest churches will be as follows: Tuesday - Daniel Grove, Bethel
A.M.E., Welcome Baptist, Brinson Rock, Zion and New Light;
Wednesday - Dickey Grove, Needful, Kelsey Chapel, Morrison
Grove and Friendship; and Thursday - Williams Grove Baptist,
Nannie E. Williams, Johnson Chapel, Drakes Chapel and Mt. Carmel.
Sunday, Oct. 25, the church will hold its 75 th Junior Church Anni
versary.
The public is invited to attend these services.
Sure Word Baptist Church
Sure Word Baptist Church invites the public to attend its Old Fash
ioned 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.
Williams Grove Missionary Baptist
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 Anni
versary.
Pastor Bobby G. Williams Jr. and members invite the public to
attend these services.
Millen Baptist Church
Regional southern gospel group “Kindred Spirit” is scheduled to
sing at Millen Baptist Church 7 p.m. Saturday, October 24. Mem
bers of the group include Kendall Hadden (tenor) of Swainsboro,
Keith Rogers (baritone) of Claxton and Chad Brown (lead) of
Patterson.
The church welcomes all who would like to attend. No admis
sion is required. A love offering will be taken during the service.
For more information, contact Tim Fields at (706)-871-6801.
Fountain Spring Baptist Church
announces programs
Fountain Springs Baptist Church will hold the following programs
during the month of October: Marriage Workshop, 5 p.m. Saturday,
Oct. 17; Women in White program, 4 p.m., Sunday, Oct. 18, guest
speaker-Evangelist Annie Bell Chance, Williams Grove C.O.G.I.C.
of Millen; I Am program, 4 p.m., Saturday, Oct. 24.
The public is invited to attend these programs. Elder Pearlstine O.
Capers is the pastor.
Gays Hill Baptist Church
Gays Hill Baptist Church, 5222 Gays Hill Church Road, will cel
ebrate its 89 th church anniversary Sunday, Oct. 18. Sunday School
begins at 10:30 a.m. and the morning worship service at 11:30 a.m.
Pastor Larry Cone and church family cordially invites the public
to attend.
Needful Baptist Church
An Ordination Service will be held 3 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 18, at
Needful Baptist Church for Bro. Michael Knight.
The public is invited to attend.
Kelsey Chapel Baptist Church
Kelsey Chapel Baptist Church, Hiltonia Road, will sponsor an
appreciation celebration for Pastor Albeit L. White, 11:15 a.m. Sun
day, Oct. 18. The guest speaker will be the Rev. Edwin Dinkins, Mt.
Pleasant Baptist Church, Helena, Ala. Lunch will be served.
The public is invited to attend.
Long Branch Church of God
Homecoming services will be observed 10:30 a.m. Sunday, Oct.
18, at Long Branch Church of God. The guest speaker for the occa
sion will be the Rev. Britt Peavy.
The public is invited to attend.
Community Worship Center
Community Worship Center, 417 Virginia Avenue, will celebrate
Homecoming 10:45 a.m.- 2:30 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 18. Special guests
will be Rhonpaul Ministries of Clopton, Ala. who will sing and preach
the gospel.
Lunch will be served at noon with more singing in the afternoon.
Pastor Wilma Byrd and members invite the public to attend.
Jenkins County Council of Churches
The Jenkins County Council of Churches will be holding their 4th
quarter member meeting. We arc encouraging all members to at
tend and look forward in seeing you there. The meeting will be held
at 7 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 15, at the Jenkins County Agriculture Build
ing. For additional information, contact Tonya at (478) 982-8004.
Brinson Rock Baptist Church
Brinson Rock Baptist Church will celebrate its 99 th church anni
versary 2 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 18. The Master and Mistress of Cer
emony will be Deacon Bennie Smith and Sister Linda Saxton.
The message will be brought by Pastor Undrey M. Bostic, and
dinner will be served.
The public is invited to attend.
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 -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.
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The third spiritual work of mercy is to counsel the doubtful. We are hereby instructed to bolster the faith
and confidence of those who doubt. This may involve reassuring others that God cares about them and
that He has everything under control, or it may involve an even more basic assurance that God exists. On
the other hand, if someone is convinced that God does not exist, counseling the doubtful may simply
involve telling them that God cares about them nonetheless, and that His love for them is not conditioned
upon their belief in Him. Sometimes a person's doubts are of a more personal nature; many of us suffer
from low self-esteem and a lack of confidence in our own abilities. Counseling these people may simply
involve telling them to trust themselves. Self-doubt can be crippling, and a reassuring pat on the back and
some words of encouragement from a trusted friend or family member moy often be all that is needed to
melt away any lingering doubts. As always, we should counsel others with tact and discretion,
remembering that our advice, especially if unsolicited, moy not always be welcomed. Therefore, we
should carefully reflect on how we might counsel the doubtful, in order to best restore their faith and
confidence.
And convince some, who doubt. R.S.V. Jude 22
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