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The Millen News, Wednesday, November 11,2009 — Page 5
Obituaries
Church News
Dorothy Degenhardt, 93,
of Savannah died Nov. 7
Dorothy Perkins Degenhardt. 93. of Savannah, Ga., died Nov.
7, 2009.
She was born at Perkins in Jenkins County, daughter of the late
Walter Cleveland and Freddie Bargeron Perkins.
Mrs. Degenhardt moved to Savannah in 1959 and was a mem
ber of Magnolia Baptist Church in Perkins.
She was preceded in death by her husband. Charles F.
Degenhardt Sr., local owner and operator of Krispy Kreme Dough
nut Company and her son, Ralph Edward Degenhardt.
Surviving are two sons and daughters-in-law, Charles F.
Degenhardt Jr. and Judy Degenhardt of Savannah; Walter P.
Degenhardt and Terri Degenhardt of Waynesboro; grandchildren,
Dr. Charles F. Dagenhardt III and his wife, Marie of Columbia;
Deborah Haupt and her husband, Harold of Savannah; Amanda
D. Woosley of Atlanta and eight great grandchildren.
Visitation was 4 to 6 p.m., Sunday, Nov. 8, at Fox and Weeks
Funeral Directors, Hodgson Chapel with a Christian Wake Ser
vice at 5:30 p.m.
Her funeral was at 11:30 a.m., Monday, Nov. 9, at Magnolia
Baptist Church in Perkins with the Rev. Bill Turner officiating.
Burial was in Magnolia Baptist Church Cemetery.
Remembrances maybe made to Magnolia Baptist Church Cem
etery Fund, Perkins, GA 30822.
Please sign our on-line guestbook at www.foxandweeks.com
Fox and Weeks Funeral Directors, Hodgson Chapel &
Joiner Anderson Saxon Funeral Home and Crematory
Datebook
Council of Churches collecting
Thanksgiving donations
The Jenkins County Council of Churches will be collecting
green beans, stuffing, cranberry sauce and yams, as well as mon
etary donations, for Thanksgiving in Millen.
Donations can be delivered to the Jenkins County Family En
richment Center.
The public’s assistance is also needed in helping to identify
families that will benefit from the Thanksgiving boxes. Names,
addresses, telephone numbers should be submitted to JCFEC at
982-8004 by Wednesday, Nov. 18. Spaces are limited.
Meals will be available for pick up Tuesday, Nov. 24.
39’ers to meet Nov. 16
The 39’ers will meet noon Monday, Nov. 16, at the Millen
United Methodist Church. The program will be on the Angel Food
Ministries.
All members are encouraged to attend.
Recreation Department holding basketball
registration
The Jenkins County Recreation Department is holding regis
tration for basketball for boys and girls, ages 6-12.
A birth certificate and registration fee is required at sign-up.
The deadline for signing up is Monday, Dec. 7.
For additional information, call 982-2943.
Friends of Magnolia Springs State Park
to meet
The Friends of Magnolia Springs State Park and Millen Milers
and More will hold a joint meeting 6 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 12, at
shelter 32 at the park.
The program will begin with a spaghetti supper with the meet
ing to follow. The two main items of business will be the Cross
Country 4.8 mile race on the Nov. 14 and the Heritage Festival
on Dec 5.
Jim Hite
A PANIC REACTION!
By Jim Hite
I heard a very interesting news item this past week.
As you are well aware, swine flu has been a hot news topic
for several months and continues to be so. And like most news
items, it has been and continues to be controversial as regards
the vaccine. From the delay in getting the vaccine to the public
to the debate over its safety, hardly a day goes by without some
mention of the H1N1 virus.
I use the H1N1 advisedly. It seems that this is the virus’ real
identifying name. Swine flu has become a quick ID chosen by
the media, and according to reports, those in the medical com
munity have been somewhat surprised that it was so readily
accepted.
However, you may have noticed that headlines and news sto
ries are using H1N1 more frequently in trying to change the
public’s perception.
According to the above news item, this flu virus has nothing
to do with pigs. Yet much of the public has decided to avoid
purchasing pork of any kind. The boycott has been so strong
that the financial loss to the pork industry thus far is nearing
the $ 1 billion mark with one in six pork producers in danger of
bankruptcy.
Fascinating! A panic reaction that has nothing to do with the
event in question!
But while to most this reaction seems silly, to those so react
ing, it is deadly serious. History is filled with similar examples
from the Israelites tiring of the wait for Moses to come down
from Mount Sinai to the blindly confrontational approach of
today’s political and religious atmosphere.
What seems to be missing is, simply put, thought.
A better reaction than panic would be to ask: Does this make
sense? Is it logical? What is behind the news story? What is the
source of information? Applying this to the political and reli
gious divides, has attacking the “other” been done for the pur
pose of understanding or for the purpose of building up one
side’s views by denigrating the other’s?
While it may be somewhat of a leap to go from a flu virus to
confrontation, there is a connection since both deal with how
people react to something or someone.
Maybe we can apply to such confrontation a saying I first
heard decades ago up in the mountains of North Carolina: “He
who throws dirt always loses ground.”
Evening Light Church of God
to hold concert
The Evening Fight Church of God, 220 Washington St., will
hold its second annual Children of Joy Choir Concert 6 p.m. Sat
urday, Nov. 21. The guest speaker will be Minister Marcus C.
Mobley of Cornwall Street Church of God, Savannah.
Elder Carolyn Miller, pastor, and members invite the public to
attend.
Green Chapel AME Church to hold
Harvest Revival
The Green Chapel AME Church will hold a Harvest Revival
7:30 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 18, through Friday, Nov. 20. The
guest minister will be the Rev. Bernard Clarke, pastor of the
Greater Gaines Chapel.
The Rev. Annie Roberts, pastor, and members invite the public
to attend.
First McCoy Baptist Church
announces programs
First McCoy Baptist Church will hold its annual Family and
Friends Day program 4 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 14.
The annual Harvest Day program will be held Sunday, Nov.
22. Sunday School begins at 10:30 a.m. and the worship service
at 11:30 a.m.
The Rev. Judson Scott, pastor, and congregation invite the pub
lic to attend these services.
Trinity Fellowship Convention to be held
The Trinity Fellowship Convention, featuring Brinson Rock,
Friendship, New Hurricane Branch and Parker Grove Baptist
churches will be held 10 a.m. Sunday, Nov. 29, at New Hurri
cane Branch Baptist Church.
The public is invited to attend.
Millen Optimist Club to sponsor
Youth in Religion Celebration
The Millen Optimist Club will sponsor a Youth in Religion
Celebration 4 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 15, at First Baptist Church, Old
Waynesboro Road. Participating groups of five or more will be
awarded monetary gifts to support their ministries.
The speaker for the occasion will be Prophet Reggie Scott of
the True Born Church of God, Millen. The Disciples for Christ
will be the featured musical group.
The celebration will continue 7 p.m. Monday, Nov. 16, at Zion
Baptist church, Old Sylvania Road, with the recognition of local
student achievers. The theme for the club and the occasion will
be “Brining Out the Best in Kids.”
Offering words of commendation and encouragement will be
the Rev. James Jones, pastor of the Bethel AME Church. Rev.
Jones also serves as the mentoring and scholarship chairperson
for the My Phi Chapter of Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc. of Sa
vannah.
Refreshments will be served at both events. For more informa
tion, contact Pam Dwight at (478) 494-7217.
Daniel Grove Baptist to hold
Pastor Appreciation
Daniel Grove Baptist Church will hold a Pastor Appreciation
program for the Rev. Eric Tate 3 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 21.
The Rev. Jesse F. Baitman and Ebenezer Baptist will be in
charge of the service.
The public is invited to attend.
Zion Baptist Church to hold
Men and Women’s Day program
Zion Baptist Church will sponsor a Men and Women’s Day
celebration Sunday, Nov. 22. Sunday School begins at 10 a.m.
and the mass meeting at 11 a.m.
Mr. Zion and Ms. Zion will be crowned, and the guest speaker
will be Ms. Fucy Powell, executive of the First District of the
Pilgrim Missionary Baptist Association, Guyton.
Dinner will be served.
Pastor P.M. Brookfield and church family invite the public to
attend.
Community Worship Center
to host Ronny Hinson
Community Worship Center, Virginia Avenue, will host Ronny
Hinson, recording artist and songwriter, at a Pre-Thanksgiving
sing 7 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 21.
Hinson is best known for the song “The Fighthouse.” He was
Songwriter of the Year for years 1988-1991. He and the original
Hinsons were inducted into the official Gospel Music Hall of
Fame.
For more information, call (706) 551-1746 or (478) 982-4575.
Pastor Wilma Byrd and members invite the public to attend.
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Saturday, December 12
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For more information coll: 912-406-3654 or 912-486-3799
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
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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-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.
How Well Do We Listen?
Most of us are poor listeners because we simply cannot be quiet long enough to
really let the other person tell us what is on their mind. Another obstacle to good lis
tening is the seemingly natural tendency to judge the other person. However, more
often than not, when someone wants to talk to us, they really just need us to listen
uncritically, and that means accepting what they tell us at face value without judging
them. A good listener will accept the other person, and more importantly resist the
temptation to judge, criticize, or even offer advice. For generally unless the person
explicitly asks for advice, it is usually wisest to keep your advice to yourself. The psy
chologist Carl Rogers described the quality that most typified the good therapist (as
well as the good listener) as “unconditional positive regard.” That is, the good listener
is someone who regards the person positively, no matter what they might tell them.
And although in some cases this can be extremely difficult to do, perhaps nothing
comes closer to Jesus’ warning to “judge not, and you will not be judged; condemn
not, and you will not be condemned; forgive, and you will be forgiven” (Luke: 6:37).
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