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The Millen News, Wednesday, December 30, 2009 — Page 5 Sitting Behind Mr. Arthur By Meralyn Edenfield Smith Former Jenkins Resident Before he died, Daddy’s (Wallace Edenfield) remaining brother told me an interesting story about Granddaddy Edenfield. Others in the com munity called him ‘Mr. Arthur,’ and Grandmother and their chil dren called him ‘Papa.’ That night’s telephone call turned to music, especially singing. It seems that Granddaddy had a fine tenor voice which he only exercised in two venues. One of those venues was the Saturday night family gathering around the fireplace. Grand mother would read the Bible and pray, and Granddaddy would sing, rendering ballads, school songs and hymns. It was during these times, also, that radio programs drew the fam ily group close, interested as they were, both in performances and the latest news that might be broadcast. A favorite of Papa’s, so Daddy told me long ago, was “Dinah and Wilkin,” a mourn ful ballad, and a vowel song as well as hymns like “Oh, That Will Be Glory for Me” and "It Is Well with My Soul.” Daddy taught me the Romeo and Juliet- type ballad and the vowel song when I was just a girl, riding with him in the front seat of his pickup on our way to see his sis ter and her family near Midville. I remember them still. That’s been over a half century ago. Dinah and Wilkin - As Dinah was walking the garden one day. Her papa came to her and this he did say, Go dress yourself, Dinah, in dressing so gay, And choose you a husband so gal lant and brave. Oh, Papa, oh, Papa, I don’t feel inclined. In order to make this here young man a bride. I’ll leave my whole fortune to the nearest of kin, And you shall not reap the ben efit of one pen. When Wilkin was walking the garden around, He found his poor Dinah, lying dead on the cold ground. A cup of cold poison was a’ lyin’ by her side. One dip from the pill box she’d taken and died. He called for dear Dinah a thousand times o’er. He called for dear Dinah, but Dinah no more. He drank the cold poison like a sol dier so brave, And Wilkin and Dinah both lay in one grave.” My memory is clear on these songs, most likely reinforced by the pleasure of riding along with Daddy, listening to his rich bass voice and contemplating that wonderful dinner my Aunt Ada Mae would have on the table when we arrived.. .maybe fresh English peas and dumplings, pork chops and homemade bis cuits, too! Another of his favorites was a school song used to teach young children their vowels and the sounds long vowels made. Perhaps this one was one Grandmother had taught her pupils when she was a teacher and later a principal in a rural, two-room schoolhouse. Many years later. Daddy taught it to my niece Lauren who told her Watkinsville, GA, music teacher about it, learning as she did that her teacher was famil iar with the old song as well. The Vowel Song: B-a Ba, B- e Be, B-i Bic-a-bi; B-o Bo, Bic- a-bi Bo B-u Bu; Bic-a-bi Bo Bu. Granddaddy’s other venue was singing during the services at Millen Baptist Church where their family attended services when he and Grandmother moved to town after their mar riage, his membership coming from Oak Hill where his father. Datebook JCHS School Council to meet Jan. 12 The Jenkins County High School “school council” will meet 3:30 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 12, in the school’s media center. Henry Green Edenfield, preached and hers from the Wallace-rich heritage of Green Fork. Uncle Hermon said he never remembered their Papa’s singing in the choir or singing solos. He just sang from his pew and his heart. There was a lady, a Mrs. Lanier, who frequented the church, sitting behind ‘Mr. Arthur’ if she could. For some reason if someone else assumed her spot, she’d leave soon after church began. Upon observing her slipping out on several oc casions, one of the brethren asked her what the problem was. She quickly told him that if she couldn’t sit behind ‘Mr. Arthur’ and hear him sing, she’d leave! A duet sung by Granddaddy and Daddy, tenor and bass. That will be something to look for ward to ... one day. I can still hear Daddy’s voice leading the congregational singing in those great, old hymns from the Broadman Hymnal. Especially did I enjoy his singing the des cant of favorites such as “Won derful Grace of Jesus.” No one else did so. Granddaddy and Daddy’s love of music was passed on to my daughter Hayley who has passed on this love of music to her three children, the oldest of whom, Meredith, almost ten now, sang her first solo part dur ing the children’s choirs Christ mas program one recent Sunday evening at First Baptist Church, Statesboro. Granddaddy and Daddy would be pleased that this love of music and singing has ex tended to yet a fourth genera tion and that her voice was raised in song, glorifying God, as were their voices many years ago. I subscribe to The Millen News, the paper issue, because I enjoy actually holding it in my hand, reading it. I have especially enjoyed reading all the positive things that Editor Deborah Bennett puts in the newspaper. She must love her job because she finds so many good things to say about Millen, Jenkins County and its people. Reading it, many would never guess that this is a newspaper from one of the most depressed areas of Georgia. Thank you, Deborah! Keep up your fine work! Georgia Wilderness Outfitters THE SOUTHEAST’S SPORTSMAN HEADQUARTERS ] ALL CLOTHING ON SALE NOW l Wilderness Register to win a Mystery Gun with every $50 purchase in December No Phone Quotes...All Sales Are Final...All Sales Are As Is Come by and check out our wide selection of gifts for the holidays!! Open: Tuesday - Friday 9 am - 6 pm / Saturday 9 am - 3 pm Toll Free: (866) 564-2012 E-mail: gwo@windstream.net 120 N. Main Street • Sylvania, GA 30467 JENKINS COUNTY JAN. 4-8 Monday-FURLOUGH DAY Tuesday - IN SERVICE Wednesday - Pepperoni Pizza or P/B Jelly Sandwich, Corn, Applesauce, Graham Crackers or Salad Bar: Lettuce, Tomato, Pickle Spears, Boiled Egg, Cheese, Cold Cut Sandwich, Grapes. Thursday - BBQ Chicken or P/B Jelly Sandwich, Creamed Potatoes, Broccoli & Cheese, Oranges Slices, Roll or Salad Bar: Lettuce, Tomato, Celery Sticks, Cheese, Tuna or Chicken Salad, Grapes, Graham Crackers, Saltines. Friday - Hot Dog on Bun or P/B Jelly Sandwich, French Fries, Cole Slaw, Baked Beans, Juice Bar or Salad Bar: Lettuce, Tomato, Pickle Spears, Boiled Egg, Cheese, Turkey/Cheese Sub, Grapes. •School Menu# ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS Monday and Friday at 7 p.m. at the Wimberly House at 521 S. Liberty St., Waynesboro. These meetings are open and anyone can attend. AA already has... We Can Make It Happen NOW! if you own or have equity in your home, land, mobile home or car, you can gel $1.000, $2,000 or more at Millen Loan and Finance Corporation. Call or come by and discuss your money needs with us today Monday through Friday 8:30 a,m.~5;30 p.m. Closed Saturday MILLEN LOAN and FINANCE CORP. 128 N. Gray Street - Millen 982-5644 Augusta Single &UIUHTIV DgrKure Dental Center J, Michael Scott DM0 Loc .llli,'flWimrl ■■WrarnillCvli Vim VC, DeicnUpr, MLp.GA Mndic.uri Supple Excnacdon Stl rglt rtJ E* [ML Cium 17 S.''" FurkiB-Srirrinf SifS." - I'u a 5« I'urniJ.iin CrtWPri 0,1 I'tlUMOuEli K-RJIy IMMEDIATE DENTURES ■ ’>eth Exacted ■ Darclures dr Partmfc yi'mediaTely ■ You never go rvitiKit your leel h * A1 Surges iErlrddions , sons n our off- Open Mon-Fri 7r30 AM bin Apnr*nlmnn| lJttitCiferw Si. tahmul iiniL itUJKSlfl 706-721-4288 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 (982-4783 Fax) These Jenkins County churches invite you to attend services with your family this week. For more information on this directory ^^ajl > Jhe i MiMen > Nevvsat9K^460^ 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 Rosemaiy 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) 360-4336. 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. Step Study: Tuesdays (Open Meetings) - 8:00 p.m. Thursdays (Closed Meetings) 8:OOp.m. at Sacred Heart Catholic Church Hwy. 24 South - Waynesboro AL-ANON Open Meeting Monday 8 p.m. at Wimberly House 521 S. Liberty St., Waynesboro Beginning a New Year As we begin a new year, we should look forward to the future and be mindful of what we have learned from our past. The Bible tells us, if anyone is in Christ, he is a new creation; the old has gone, the new has come (2 Corinthians 5:17). These comforting and inspirational words remind us that with Christ, a person can become new inside. With God’s help we can begin the new year with the confidence that God’s healing power can restore marriages and relationships, as well as our bodies and vocations. God cares about us and He wants us to be the best that we can be. He created each of us and has gifted us with various skills and talents that we should use for our benefit and the benefit of others. Only God knows what the future holds for each of us, but we should resolve that for the new year we will always try to do what is pleasing to our Lord. Our future reward for doing God’s will is to hear Him say someday: “Well done, good and faithful servant, enter into the joy of your Master.” (dde/ife/da <^feec/ & (fXXeed Tree & Plant Nursery 709 Hwy. 25 North, Millen, GA 30442 Dcr*AMc Mulch • Stone Mjm Garden Seed 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 Am OIL COMPANY, Inc 1101 N, Liberty Street Waynesboro (706) 554-2121 The Satellite Man SATELLITE TELEVISION - SATELLITE INTERNET HOME SECURITY (912) 314-0246 dtsR Q fcJ *(fiR (<n 'DetaiCi cutd JLattit