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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. 7T *1 1 I I I K w* [ UUUOUU Don’t Be Too Critical 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. 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