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PAGE 18, MARCH 30, 2009, THE ISLANDER News from Local Churches From The Church Bulletins Patty Gibson Timber Exhibit In an upcoming exhibit, the Coastal Georgia Historical Soci ety will reveal the stories of the people and events associated with the timber industry. From the tall ships of the 18th century to the paper mills of today, the timber industry has always formed an important part of the Golden Isles’ economy and society. The public is invited to share their connections with timbering to help tell this story. Perhaps your ancestors first came to the Golden Isles as liveo- akers cutting down lumber to build the first US Navy ships. Or maybe a family member was one of the women who did her part for the country by going to work in a paper mill during World War II. Family stories, as well as the photographs and objects that accompany them, are an invalu able resource to the Historical Men working at the Brunswick lumber docks c. 1890. The ship masts in the background and the railroad tracks in the foreground show how lumber and other wood products, such as turpentine, moved into and out of the Golden Isles during its booming lumber days. l=)eto dSetos First came a women's quartet to sing the National Anthem. As they sang "and the rockets red glare" we saw REAL red white and blue fire works and then "the bombs bursting in air" exploded with loud booms. Next came my favorite former Brave - Dale Murphy - to deliver the game ball to start the game. (When I was Georgia PTA State Membership Chairman I chose a baseball theme and enlisted Dale Murphy as our State Honorary Chairman so I got the thrill of meeting him face to face! He is an exceptional man who lives his faith and continues to be a great example for our young people.) Then the game started with Tom Glavine pitching for Atlanta for three innings of no score by the hated Mets but 4 rims for Atlanta. Final score - Braves 12 and Mets 1. They got their #1 fan back as we experienced America's game on a beautiful day at the fan friendly Spring Training field in Orlando. Thanks Scott! Altar flowers at Brunswick First United Methodist Church were given by Ralph and Sandra Denty in celebration of their 50th wedding anni versary. Calvary Baptist Church will host Holy Week services April 6 - 10 at 12 Noon to 12:30. Rev Jim Crandall, Pas tor of Jekyll Island Chapel, will speak Monday, Rev Sammy Chancey, Pastor of Pine Haven Baptist Church on Tuesday, Rev Scott McVey, Associate Pastor of Northside Baptist Church on Wednesday, Rev Ken Creekmore, Pastor of Glyndale Baptist Church on Thursday, and Rev. Greg Love, Pas tor of Calvary Baptist Church will close the week on Friday. St. Simons United Methodist Church regrets to announce the res ignation of Paige Madden as Assis tant Children's Director. Appreciation is expressed for her dedication and service to their Children's Ministry. Sympathy is extended to Jill Hardwick and family in the death of her mother Miriam Dutton and to Gloria Hicks and family in the death of her mother. Attention all churches - send your church news or bulletin (if you are on line) to The Island er Newspaper at ssislander@ bellsouth.net or fax 912-265- 3699. Deadline is Thursday noon prior to the Monday pub lishing date. There is no charge for this service. Flowers were placed in Pine Ridge Baptist Church by Richard and Annette Smith in celebration of their 29th wedding anniversary. Sympathy is expressed to the family and friends of Tom Rentz (brother of Merlene Hall) in his death. An Easter Egg Hunt is planned for April 11 at 10 am. Wesley United Methodist Chinch at Frederica extends sympathy to the family of Betty Ewing. The Sanctuary Choir of Frederica Baptist Church will present special Easter music on Sunday, April 5, at 6 p.m. Sympathy is expressed to Wendy Chapman and family in the death of her grandmother Polly Albright. Our hearts are filled with peace and joy as Easter Sunday draws near. On this most holy of all days we celebrate God's great love for you and for me and we rejoice in the assurance of eternal life with Him. Because He lives, we too shall live! Email your Church news to Patty at pattymgibson@bellsouth.net or by mail to 406 Whitfield Avenue, St. Simons Island, GA 31522. □ Sapelo history Continued from Page 8 ferry to go to the Island." Michele had no trouble adjusting to live on Sapelo. "The people are so friendly and make you feel like family," she said. As for the 'commute' to the main land, Michele laughs. "I wouldn't trade that boat ride for rush hour in Char lotte." She is currently manager of the Hog Hammock Public Library on Sapelo Island and is the Community Rela tions Coordinator for the Three Rivers Regional Library System in Bruns wick. A portion of the book's proceeds are being donated to the Hog Ham mock Public Library. Michele will sign Sapelo Island's Hog Hammock on Friday, April 3 at Hatties Books in Brunswick during the First Friday celebration. □ Bereavement Support Group Tuesday, April 7, 5:30 p.m. - 6:45 p.m. the open monthly bereavement support group is sponsored by Hospice of the Golden Isles. Men and Grief is the April topic. The Grief Education and Support Group meets at Hospice, 1692 Glynco Parkway, Brunswick. Call 912-267- 5462 for information. “I For wedding, engage ment, obituary announce ments call The Islander Newspaper at 912-265- 9654, fax 912-265-3699, or email ssislander@bell- south.net There is no charge for this service. Society’s mission to preserve and pres ent the history of coastal Georgia. Consider contributing to this exhib it by sharing your stories, artifacts, or photographs related to the timber industry in coastal Georgia with the Historical Society’s staff. The Society’s curator can be reached at 912-638- 4666 or curator@saintsimonslight- house.org. □ SPONSOR YOUR BEST Honor a woman leader Suzanne Yoculan Call Ann Granger for details and nomination packet at 265-4100. to women leaders