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The Millen News, Wednesday, December 23, 2009 — Page 5
Obituaries
Wilton “Bill” Saxon, 85,
of Millen died Dec. 17
Wilton L. “Bill” Saxon, age 85, of Millen died Thursday, Dec.
17, 2009.
Funeral Services were held 2 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 20, 2009 at
the Rosemary Baptist Church with burial in the church cemetery.
He was born in Jenkins County and was a retired cabinet maker
and a Baptist.
Survivors include his wife, Betty Johnson Saxon; three sons,
Clarence Saxon and Charles Saxon, both of Longmont, Col., and
Richard Saxon of Perkins; two step-sons, David Barron and Larry
Barron, both of Millen; a sister, Grace Williams, of Millen; 10
grandchildren; and 25 great grandchildren.
Crowe-Fields Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.
Barbara Nell Ward
Alsobrooks died Dec. 15
Library News
By Sharon Blank
Christmas is almost here, and we’re all looking forward to
it! If you’d like to have some books, movies or other enter
tainment to keep you occupied during the long weekend,
though, you’d best stop in today to check things out. In or
der to allow us spend time with our friends and families, the
library will be closing Thursday, Dec. 24 and will reopen
Tuesday, Dec. 29. We will also be closed on Friday, Jan. 1,
to celebrate the arrival of the New Year.
Did you participate in the "Just Desserts” silent auction to
raise funds for the Friends of the Jenkins County Memorial
Library? We’d like to thank everyone who bid on the des
serts and all those who so generously donated their baked
goods to help the library!
We’re taking a little break from Storytime for the holi
days, but we’ll start it up again on Wednesday, Jan. 13, at 4
pm with another of our great “Let’s Cook” Storytimes, when
the kids can hear a story and make their very own delicious
treats to eat afterward!
Want to hear a story but don’t want to wait until January?
Just pick up the phone and dial (478) 982-5898 for our Dial-
A-Story! It’s a free story over the phone 24 hours a day,
seven days a week and it’s appropriate for all ages. This
week’s story is “Snowball’s Christmas Eve”, and next week
we’ll be listening to "The Story of the Three Bears”.
New to the library:
A Touch of Dead, Sookie Stackhouse, The Complete Short
Stories by Charlaine Harris. From a fairy prince who gives
her a very special Christmas gift (and who happens to be her
great-grandfather) to a leotard-wearing Prince of the Vam
pires, there’s always something interesting going on in Sookie
Stackhouse’s life.
Links to this and other great sites can be found at
www.sjrls.org
Where’s George?
Do you ever wonder where your money goes once you
spend it? Did that $1 go to Cleveland? Is that $5 now in
Britain? Sign on to Where’s George and you can track some
of the travels of dollar bills that have passed through our
town... and just might have passed through your very own
wallet. Find a bill with "Where’s George?” on it? Log it in to
find where it’s been and where it goes once you spend it!
Well, that’s all for now - see you at the library!
Barbara Nell Ward Alsobrooks, 76, of Millen, beloved wife,
mother, grandmother and great-grandmother, died Tuesday, Dec.
15, 2009 at her residence.
Funeral services were held 11 a.m. Thursday, Dec. 17, 2009 at
Crowe-Fields Funeral Home with the Revs. Bill Hamon and Tim
Tatum officiating. Burial followed in the Millen Cemetery.
She was bom in Jenkins County and was a homemaker and a
member of the Long Branch Church of God.
She was preceded in death by her son, Donald Alsobrooks,
and parents, Robert and Susie Ward, and brothers, Jerry E. and
William P. Ward.
She is survived by her husband of 56 years, Edward Alsobrooks;
two daughters, Faye A. (Charles) Jackson of Cleveland, Tenn.
and Lynn Alsobrooks of Millen; a sister, Sybil (Lewis Edward)
Jenkins of Millen; a brother, Don Ward of Rocky Mount, N.C.;
four grandchildren, Michael L. Gregory, Dallas G. Washburn,
Will R. Chance and Krystle L. Chance; four great-grandchildren.
Cole and Clay Johnson, Cameron Chance and Owen Washburn.
Pallbearers were Chuck Jackson, Keith Ward, Greg Ward, Lewis
Edward Jenkins, Kenneth Williams and Johnny Lacienski.
Crowe-Fields Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.
Frances Getzen Boyer,
100, died December 11
Mrs. Frances Getzen Boyer, 100, entered into rest Friday, Dec.
11, 2009 at Kentwood Nursing Home. Mrs. Boyer was preceded
in death by her husband, Mr. Forrest S. Boyer Jr.
A memorial service will be held at a later date.
Mrs. Boyer is survived by a son, Forrest S. Boyer III and wife,
Mary, of Millen; a daughter, Betsy Boyer Balk of Augusta; seven
grandchildren; and seven great grandchildren.
Memorials may be made to Millen United Methodist Church,
P. O. Box 750, Millen, GA 30442
Elliott Sons Funeral Home of Augusta was in charge of ar
rangements.
Datebook
Health Department announces
holiday hours
The Jenkins County Health Department will be closed for
Christmas holidays Thursday, Dec. 24, through Wednesday, Dec.
30. The department will reopen Thursday, Dec. 31.
Friday, Jan. 1, 2010 is a state holiday and the department will
be closed.
Church News
Community Christmas Dinner at
Zion Baptist Church
A Community Christmas Dinner will be held 11 a.m. - 1 p.m.
Christmas Day, Dec. 25, at Zion Baptist Church, Millen.
All visitors are welcome to enjoy the dinner and fellowship.
Deliveries will be available for those who are sick or unable to
travel to the church for dinner.
Food donations will be accepted.
For additional information or donations, please contact the Rev.
P.M. Broomfield, Mrs. Viola Davis at (478) 982-2692, Walter
Thomas at (706) 360-0848, Michael McClain at (912) 978-0604
or Tamia Lovett at (478) 494-8502
Watch Night service at New Light
Baptist Church
The Parker Grove Missionary Baptist Church, Rockyford, in
vites the public to attend their annual Watch Night Service 10
p.m. Thursday, Dec. 31, at New Light Baptist Church, Woodcliff,
with the Rev. Larry Scarboro.
Elder Levon Alston is pastor.
ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS
Monday and Friday at 7 p.m. at the Wimberly House at
521S. Liberty St., Waynesboro. These meetings are
open and anyone can attend. AA already has...
Step Study: Tuesdays (Open Meetings) - 8:00 p.m.
Thursdays (Closed Meetings) - 8:00 p.m.
at Sacred Heart Catholic Church
Hwy. 24 South - Waynesboro
AL-ANON
Open Meeting-Monday - 8 p.m.
at Wimberly House
521S. Liberty St., Waynesboro
John Oxendine
QUESTION AND ANSWER COLUMN FROM GEORGIA
INSURANCE AND FIRE COMMISSIONER
JOHN OXENDINE
Q: Recently I heard about “accident forgiveness” as part of
my auto policy. What is it, and how does it work?
A: An accident forgiveness option could prevent premium
increases for consumers involved in an at-fault
accident. Accidents can lead to higher premiums. Accident for
giveness means that an insurer agrees not to increase a customer’s
premium after the driver is involved in an at-fault accident. It is
a perk that many insurance companies offer either as part of a
standard policy to loyal customers, or as an additional endorse
ment that drivers with a safe driving record can purchase. Some
companies also use it as an incentive to new customers for switch
ing from another insurer. Insurers sometimes extend the option
to parents of teenage drivers.
While accident forgiveness can seem like a "free pass,” it’s
important for consumers to understand the conditions and limi
tations associated with this option:
1. In some cases, accident forgiveness is included as part of a
standard car insurance policy; however, you will typically pay a
higher premium for a policy that includes this added
protection. More often, accident forgiveness is offered as an ad
ditional endorsement - or coverage option - for a fee. Costs vary
by insurer, so check with your current insurer as well as a few
others if you’re looking for the best deal.
2. As with cost, eligibility may vary by insurer. Typically, quali
fication for accident forgiveness protection is based on two fac
tors:
Customer loyalty: Many insurers only offer accident forgive
ness to customers who have been insured with the company for
a certain number of years.
Driving record: To qualify for the benefit, many insurers re
quire that drivers have a clean driving record for several
years. Not only will insurers look at your accident history, but
some consider driving violations as well.That means that one
speeding ticket could impact your eligibility.
3. Policy conditions can vary greatly. Some policies require
you to maintain a clean driving record for up to five years before
you become eligible for accident forgiveness. With other poli
cies, the coverage kicks in immediately. Similarly, some poli
cies offer forgiveness for one accident while others forgive mul
tiple accidents.
4. Does accident forgiveness make sense for you? After an at-
fault accident, premiums may increase, sometimes as much as
40 percent. If you are a safe driver who pays standard rates, then
depending on the cost, accident forgiveness might not make sense
for you. But if you’ve suffered an accident and already pay higher
rates, then opting for the benefit might help you save money in
the long run. Talk with your insurance company or agent to learn
more about how your rates might be affected by an accident.
Please send your insurance questions to: Insurance Commis
sioner John Oxendine, 716 West Tower, 2 Martin Luther King Jr.
Drive, Atlanta, Georgia 30334 or call 404-656-2070 (toll free at
1-800-656-2298), from 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. weekdays, for assistance
with an insurance question. Website www.gainsurance.org
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
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)
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.
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The Greatest Gift
Each year we celebrate the birth of a helpless child: Jesus the Lord, the King of kings, the
Messiah, the only Son of God. However, the significance of this special gift, given to us by our
Heavenly Father, often becomes secondary to all the other things that the Christmas
season has to offer. During this time of year, we are also thinking about all of the gifts that
we may receive and all those we have to purchase for our loved ones and friends. Surely,
decorating our homes, buying gifts, and all of the holiday preparations can become quite
hectic; nevertheless, most everyone enjoys doing these things for this special holiday.
Also, because of Christmas, most places of worship have special events scheduled
during this time of year that we should try to attend and take part in. God wants us to
enjoy all of the wonderful things during this blessed time, and to be mindful of the great
love that He has for us. His love is uniquely exemplified by giving us eternal salvation in a
helpless Child, lying in a manger, wrapped in swaddling cloths.Glory to God in the
highest, and on Earth peace, goodwill toward men.
New K.J.V. Luke 2:14
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