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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. I H ■ l 4 1 ■ _HEL 9 6 9 9 ^^^9 9 9 “♦“♦■MM irr mil 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. 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