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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. UNGELS of CHRISTMAS PAGEANT Saturday, December 12 Millen Theater Downtown ***ALL AGE DIVISIONS*** Deadline for applications is Friday, December 11 Mail Applications <4 Fees to: Arujels of Christmas Pageant P r O. Sox 2142, i Statesboro, GA 30459 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 ^caMTheMillenNewsat982-5460. 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. 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. 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