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The Millen News, Wednesday, November 18, 2009 — Page 5 Obituaries Church News Dr. Douglas Sasser, 79, of Virginia died Nov. 10 Dr. Douglas Reid Sasser, 79, of Lynchburg, VA, died on Tues day, Nov. 10, 2009. Memorial services will be held 11 a.m. Wednesday, Nov. 18, 2009 (today) at Millen United Methodist Church with the Rev. Christy Bandy officiating. Dr. Sasser was born Feb. 2, 1930 in Wadley. He was a son of the late Rufus Dempsey Sasser and the late Carrie Maude Brinson Sasser. Dr. Sasser had served as Vice-president of Kentucky Wesleyan College in Owensboro, Ky. President of Young Harris College in Young Harris, Ga. President of Pfeiffer University in Misenheimer, N.C. and as President of Scarrett College in Nash ville, Tenn. He was a member of Centenary United Methodist Church and was a veteran of the U. S. Navy, having served dur ing the Korean Conflict. Dr. Sasser is survived by his wife, Katherine Walker Sasser; his son, Douglas Reid (Deena) Sasser Jr., of Clover, Va.; his three daughters, Julia Sasser (Rick) Reid of Statesboro, Jennifer Sasser (Felix) Hairston of Winston-Salem, N.C., and Teresa (Edwin) Brinkley of Lynchburg, Va.; his granddaughters, Elizabeth Hearn, Catherine Lawrence and Annie Brinkley (Kevin) Hallmark; his grandson, Patrick Brinkley; his great-grandchildren, Tyler Howard and Julianne Hearn; and his sister, Eugenia Sasser Cobb of Tifton. In addition to his parents he was predeceased in death by five siblings. In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to any of the col leges with which Mr. Sasser was affiliated, the Jenkins County Memorial Library or Millen United Methodist Church. The family will be at the residence of Mrs. Jean Rountree, 821 Harvey St., Millen, Ga. Crowe-Fields Funeral Home is in charge of local arrangements. Cornelious Williams Sr., 92, of Millen died Oct. 20 Cornelious Williams Sr., 92, of Millen passed away Tuesday, Oct. 20, 2009 in the comfort o his home. Funeral services were held 2 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 28, 2009 at Rocky Ford Baptist Church with the Rev. Thelma Evans offi ciating. Burial was at Fountain Spring Baptist Church cemetery. Mr. Williams was bom in Jenkins County. He was employed by Southern Railroad and retired Nov. 11,1985. He was the chair man of the Deacon Board of Rocky Ford Baptist Church. In the summer of 1950, he married the love of his life, Juanita Will iams, who preceded him in death. He is survived by children, Cornelious Jr., Nathaniel (Ruby), Ivelyn (Larry), Lawrence (Deneen) and Linda (Ernest; 11 grand children, LaShelle, Chayla (Chris), Quincy, Roneisha, Ferman, Marquis, Ernest II, Ferran, Alexis, Christian and Nikki (Edward), whom he raised as a daughter; three great-grandchildren, Quincy T., Nyjay and Jaelyn; two sisters, Ossie and Virginia; and a host of loving nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. Pallbearers were Alvin Roberts, Michael Williams, Nicolous Williams, David Toby, Melvin Calles and Deacon James Mozee. Honorary pallbearers were Quincy Williams, Edward Venson III, Ferman Perry, Marquis Lewis, Tony White and Mickey Strong. James A. Kirkland Mortuary was in charge of arrangements. Meloda Black, 87, of Millen died Nov. 10 Meloda Wiggins Bradham Black, age 87, of Millen died Tues day, Nov. 10, 2009 at Bethany Nursing Center. Funeral Services were held 2 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 12, 2009 at Rosemary Baptist Church with the Rev. Mike Dann officiating. Burial was in the church cemetery. She was born in Jenkins County, was a homemaker and a mem ber of the Rosemary Baptist Church. She is survived by her two daughters, Debra (Dean) Brinson and Sherril (Tom) Jones, both of Millen; three sons, Quinney (Nellie Jean) Lane, John Lane Jr. and Robert Bradham, all of Millen; three stepsons, Donald (Suzanne) Black of Rome, F. A. (ReaAnn) Black of Millen and J. W. (Cathy) Black of Sylvania; three sisters, Hortense Kessler of Millen, Clyde Williamson of Garfield and Peggy Andrews of Augusta; 16 grandchildren, 27 great-grandchildren, and two great-great-grandchildren. Pallbearers were grandsons. Crowe-Fields Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements. Card of Thanks Thank You The family of the late Cornelious Williams Sr. wishes to ex press their deepest appreciation and sincere thanks to their many friends and relatives for all acts of kindness shown to them dur ing the illness and passing of their loved one. Your calls, visits and especially your prayers have given us the strength to be strong. May God forever bless you. Thank You Dear Friends, our heartfelt thanks to you for all the cards, calls, food, visits and prayers. It is a blessing to have such warm and caring friends and neighbors. Morgan loved and appreciated every one of you, we all do. God bless you. Joanne Sharpe, Brenda Sharpe, Mike and Lisa Birdwell, Cody and Cole Birdwell and Steven Sharpe Bethel AME to hold Men & Women’s Day Pastor James C. Jones and the Bethel AME Church family will observe their annual Men & Women’s Day 1 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 21. (That’s right... Saturday!) The guest speaker will be the Rev. Debbie Neal, pastor of St. Peter’s AME Church, Midway. Pastor Neal is a dynamic preacher, and she is wife of Presid ing Elder R. Nathaniel Neal. Come and help usher in the Thanksgiving season. Dinner will be served following service. Evening Light Church of God to hold concert The Evening Light Church of God, 220 Washington St., will hold its second annual Children of Joy Choir Concert 6 p.m. Saturday, 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. vice 6 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 6. The special guest will be Minister J.H. Herrington and Simmons Branch Baptist Church, who are in charge of the service. Pastor Harry Baldwin and members invite the public to attend. (Editor’s Note - The deadline for church news is NOON FRI DAYS. Items may run in the church news for two weeks only.) ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS Monday and Friday at 7 p.m. at the Wimberly House at S21 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 (ClosedMeetings) 8:00 p.m. at Sacred Heart Catholic Church Hwy. 24 South - Waynesboro Carswell Grove Baptist Church to hold Family and Friend’s Day Family and Friends Day will be celebrated at Carswell Grove Baptist Church 2 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 21. Dinner will be served. The Rev. John H. Bush Sr., pastor, and church members invite the public to attend. Gordon Grove Baptist to hold Thanksgiving Youth Revival The 14 Thanksgiving Youth Revival program of Gordon Grove Baptist Church will be held 7:340 p.m. nightly Monday, Nov. 23, through Wednesday, Nov. 25. Guest ministers will be as follows: Monday night - Minister Eric Tate; Tuesday night - Minister Undrey Bostic; and Wednes day night - Minister Frank Bedford. Pastor David L. Reese and members invite the public to at tend. Fountain Spring Baptist Church to hold program Fountain Spring Baptist Church will be celebrating its 5th Pastor and Wife Appreciation for Elder Pearlstine O. Capers and Sister Francina Capers Sunday, Nov. 22. The guest minister for the spe cial occasion will be Prophet Darrel Smith, Pastor of House of Fire Ministries, Thomson and Millen. Sunday school begins at 2 p.m. and the appreciation program will immediately follow. All are Welcome! Douglas Branch Baptist Church to hold Thanksgiving revival Pastor Rudine Becton and the congregation of Douglas Branch Baptist Church invite the public to attend Thanksgiving revival services 7 p.m. Monday, Nov. 23, through Wednesday, Nov. 25. The speaker will be Dr. Paul Dennis of Newnan. Music will be led by Sandy Becton. The church is located at the intersection of Ogeechee Road and Douglas Branch Road. 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 Lighthouse.” 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. Williams Grove Missionary Baptist Church to hold program The 11 th Pastor and First Lady Appreciation program will be held at Williams Grove Missionary Baptist Church 3 p.m. Sun day, Dec. 6. The Rev. Bobby G. Williams Jr. is pastor. The Rev. Elliot Bing and the Phillips Grove Baptist Church is in charge of the service. The public is cordially invited to attend. Hurricane Branch to hold candlelight service Hurricane Branch Baptist Church will hold a Candlelight Ser AL-ANON Open Meeting-Monday 8 p.m. at Wimberly House S21 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, 478-9824636, 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 ^^all_TheJ\/lillenJJews^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. Being Thankful for All Things Several years ago, I recall talking to some friends, and I mentioned the terrible day that I was having. I went on to say that nothing seemed to be going right and that as the day progressed I was getting more behind in my work. One of my friends said that I should pray about this and thank God for my daily problems. This struck me as kind of odd, because although I was aware that we should be thankful to God for all His many blessings, I didn’t realize that we should also be thankful for our problems and difficult situations. Later on, I was referring to the Bible and I found the following verses: “give thanks in all circumstances, for this is God’s will for you...(1 Thessalonians 5:18).” And although I had read this verse before, this time the words “all circumstances” really struck me. And then, in Ephesians 5:20, I read that we should always give thanks to God the Father for everything in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ. Surely it is not always easy to be prayerful or thankful to God for eve rything, especially when troubles or illnesses come our way; however, accepting God’s will for our lives reflects the trust and love we have for Him. Be anxious for nothing, but in everything by prayer and supplication, with thanksgiving, let your requests be made known to God. New K. J. V. Philippians 4:6 Opc/e/i. ueL j/eec/ <& Tree & Plant Nursery 709 Hwy. 25 North, Millen, GA 30442 r E «Ns H—'saaa Buy-Sell Bonnie Plants Crack • Ship Pine Straw • Statuary Seasonal Garden Plants Bob & LaDonna B: 478-982-4591 • C: 912-690-0929 F: 478-982-4592 edenfields@juno.com Breakfast - Lunch Dinner (478) 982-2525 www. clubhuddle. com OIL COMPANY, Inv 1101 N. Liberty Street Waynesboro (706) 554-2121 The Satellite Man SATELLITE TELEVISION - SATELLITE INTERNET HOME SECURITY (478) 982-4499 dt&B O feJ ^pP miKEcr* Jn “Detaili ami Jlateit I