About The Islander. (St. Simons Island, Ga.) 1972-current | View Entire Issue (Aug. 24, 2009)
PAGE 14, AUGUST 24, 2009, THE ISLANDER News from Local Churches From The Church Bulletins <Peto The house is awfully quiet this week. No little people to brighten my days. No trips to the beach. No listen ing to some pretty good fish tales. No tea parties with Piper. To top it all - Gracie is driving me crazy trying to get me to lay on the floor and let her play with me like Will Riley does! I do have my limits! Frederica Baptist Church wel comes new member Martha Jannell Talley. A warm welcome to our community is extended to Rev. Alan M. Abridge as he becomes Rector for St. Mark's Episcopal Church. His first services at the church will be on September 6. Regular Sunday Worship Schedule horn’s resumed August 16 - 8:00 Spo ken Service, 9:15 Family Eucharist and 11:15 Traditional Eucharist. Flowers were placed in Pine Ridge Baptist Church by Rilla Edgy in memory of Hazel Edgy and in honor of Russ Edgy on his birthday. Patty Gibson Flowers were placed in Calvary Baptist Church by Sandra Harper, Marie Ketter and Marvin Moore in loving memory of their mother Sara Moore Freeman John. Flowers were placed in Brunswick First United Methodist Church in celebration of Kale Diestel's birthday by his family. Flowers were also given in loving memory of Mr. and Mrs. Harry Vickers and Mr. and Mrs. Harry Vickers Jr. by Dr. and Mrs. William H. Tomey. Flowers were placed in Glyndale Baptist Church in memory of George Yawn by Opal Yawn. Jessica Cotter is welcomed as a new member. Brunswick Christian Renewal Church extends sympathy to Jerry Medders and family on the death of his father Leo Medders. St. Simons First Baptist Church extends sympathy to Sandra Benson and family in the death of her aunt Betty Mclntire. Sympathy is also expressed to Lois Joyce and family in the death of her grand-niece Penny Hutcheson. On August 30, St. Janies Luther an Church, Brunswick, will celebrate "Come-Together Sunday." The theme is "It Takes A Village to Raise a Child". There will be Sunday School classes for all ages - Pre-kindergarten (3-4 year olds), K-2nd grade, 3rd - 5th grade, middle/high school and adults. Come join us at 9:30 a.m. for coffee, juice, Matthew Charles Riddle, ]r. was bom to Matthew and Jamie Riddle on Tuesday, August 18 at 12:28 p.m. He weighed 8 lbs 7 ozs and was 21 inches long. Maternal grandparents are Rick and Patricia Banks of Brunswick. Paternal grandparents are Robert and Robin Hoenshell, of Brunswick. Great-grandparents are Olan and Betty Chancy and Rick and Gloria LaMantain, all of Brunswick Get those pictures to us right away! Email: ssislander@bellsouth.net or Mail to: Gran's Gallery, 406 Whitfield Avenue, St. Simons Island. Ga. 31522. Enclose self addressed, stamped envelope so we can return your photo. We welcome comments about your little one. and be sure to tell us their full name, age. names of parents, grandparents, great-grandparents, etc., and where they live. i Attention all churches - send your church news or bulletin (if you are on line) to The Islander Newspaper at ssislander@bell- south.net or fax 912-265-3699. Deadline is Thursday noon prior to the Monday publishing date. There is no charge for this service. For wedding, engagement, obituary announcements call The Islander Newspaper at 912-265-9654, fax 912-265- 3699, or email ssislander@ bellsouth.net. There is no charge for this service. refreshments and fellowship. The tra ditional opening will be in the Sanc tuary at 9:45 a.m. Bring the children and stay to support them. Have them bring their backpacks for a blessing and get ready to kick off a wonderful new year of Christian Education. St. James is located on the street behind the hospital, 2229 Starling Street. For questions, call the church office during the morning hours at 912-265-6814. Children and Youth Choirs will resume rehearsals at St. Janies Lutheran Church. The Jubilate Choir (1st through 5th grades) and the Youth Choir (6th through 12th grades) will begin rehearsals on Wednesday, September 2nd. The Jubilate Choir will meet from 3:30 to 4:15 p.m. The Youth Choir which includes playing chimes as well as singing will meet from 4:30 to 5:30 p.m. After school snacks will be served to both groups and a study hall is provided for the Youth. Choir Director is Sonja O. Kinard. Call her at 912-466-0769 with questions. Our August birthdays just keep on going as we wish a BIG Happy Birth day to son-in-love David this week. Father of 010: first family teenager! I have a feeling this is going to be a memorable year for both of them! Email your Church news to Patty at pattymgibson@bellsouth.net or by mail to 406 Whitfield Avenue, St. Simons Island, GA 31522. □ Calendar Ongoing through September 26 Darien's Old Jail Art Center. Art work of Carl G. Fougerousse. Free. Tuesdays through Saturdays 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. 437-7711. Ongoing through Sunday, August 30 Timothy Ransom, known as Le’Rav, and woodworker William “Roy” Yarger will exhibit at Jekyll Island's Goodyear Cottage, JI Historic District. Free. M-F Noon - 4 p.m. Weekends 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. 635-3920. Monday, August 31 through Wednesday, September 30 - The art of photographer Kenneth Carroll and sculptor Susan Clayton will be on exhibit in the Gallery of Goodyear Cot tage in Jekyll Island’s Historic District. The Jekyll Island Arts Association will hold the artists’ reception Sunday, Sep tember 6 from 1 p.m. until 3 p.m. Sunday, September 6 4-6 p.m. Ashantilly Center, Darien. Ice Cream chum off. $5. 912-289-1144. 912-437- 4473. Monday, Sept. 14 5 p.m. - 8 p.m. Lucky Monday on the River. Darien C of C. Skipper's in Darien. $15 in advance; $20 at door. Saturday and Sunday, October 10 AND 11 Glynn Art Assn, art festival. Free. □ Juirfiaven Mr Assisted Living Residence end Adult Day Club Old Soldiers Hour A Salute to Our Heroes in the Armed Forces V eterans and active duty soldiers from all over the area meet every Friday at 10 a.m. at Fairhaven for Old Soldiers Hour to swap stories and share coffee and refreshments. This weekly event was created by recently deceased veteran Tom Priest and executive director of Alzheimer’s of Glynn Janice Vickers. Call 280-0078 today to find out about all of the activities and events available to residents. Let Fairhaven make a difference in your life.
