About The Islander. (St. Simons Island, Ga.) 1972-current | View Entire Issue (June 2, 2025)
Page 10, June 2, 2025, The Islander A Summer is fi nally here and that means Vaca tion Bible School. It all begins with Frederica Baptist Church June 2 - 6 followed by St. Simons Presbyterian Church June 10 - 12. There is always room for one more student and always room for one more teacher/helper! I join with Frederica Baptist Church in extending sympathy to Betty Hanneman and family in the death of her sister Ruby Cripps. Brunswick Christian Renew al Church extends love and sym pathy to Jane Rodriguez and family in the passing of Jane’s sister Holly Clifford. The Loaves and Fishes ministry has a big need for Men’s and Boy’s items - call Yvonne at 912 265-4974 to help. St. Simons Presbyterian Church extends congratulations to newly weds Abigail Bowling and David Edenfield. Congratulations also to David Keen on the birth of granddaughter Sophia Rose Keen and congratulations the birth of James Morrow Hodgdon to par ents Ryan and Anna Hodgdon and grandson of Matt and Teresa Hodg don. Sympathy is expressed to the family and friends of Saundra Ha thaway, Millard Allen, Melissa Lee (daughter of Rev Grady Allison) and Jason Brown. St. William Catholic Church extends congratulations to the Class of 2025: Sanders Barrett, Emma Barron, Sophia Bravo, Maura Dool ey, Frank “Deuce” Hidalgo, George Jameson, Patrick Mitchell, Jacob Raimondo, Nicholas Riccio, Car- son Ritola, Gregory Salinas, Trent Sanders and Caroline Woodward. Sympathy is expressed to the fam ily and friends of Jean Rizzo and to the family and friends of Barbara Sizemore. St. Simons United Methodist Church extends congratulations to Connie and Ron Kersh on the birth of their grandson Barrett Payne. Congratulations also to Kate and Alex Westover on the birth of son Jake Alexander Westover and to proud grandparents Kim and Jim my Maupin. First United Methodist Church Brunswick celebrates four years of Angel Ministry on June 6. Lord of Life Lutheran Church recently issued a grant of $600 to the ministry for its service to the community. The Angel Min istry is still accepting donations to continue its mission of gifting an gels to individuals who are suffering and to individuals who help others. Recently, it reached a milestone of gifting over 10,000 angels since in ception. Thank you for your support in the past and for your continued support in the future. St. Simons Christian Renewal is now enrolling for preschool. Four programs: infants to 11 months; 12 to 23 months; 24 to 35 months; 36 months to four years old. Call 912- 638-4918 to schedule a tour. Arco UMC/Trinity Christian Church celebrates 100 years: 1925 - 2025 Interventional Cardiologist joins SGHS Southeast Georgia Health System welcomes board-certified intervention al cardiologist, Amir Abdoly, DO, to Southeast Georgia Physician Associ- ates-Cardiology, and to the Brunswick Campus medical staff. Abdoly completed undergraduate work and a master’s degree at Boston University and earned his doctor of os teopathy degree at Nova Southeastern University. His internal medicine resi dency and cardiology fellowship took place at Broward General Hospital in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. He also com pleted an interventional cardiology fel lowship at Oklahoma State University in Tulsa. Prior to joining the Health System, Abdoly worked as an interventional cardiologist at First Coast Heart and Vascular, a busy cardiology practice with multiple locations across Jack sonville and Northeast Florida. As an interventional cardiologist, Abdoly diagnoses and treats heart conditions, frequently using minimally invasive, catheter-based procedures. “I can often treat issues such as coronary artery disease and peripheral vascular disease, as well as perform angioplas ties and stent placements without re quiring open heart surgery,” he says. Abdoly pursued the cardiology field because he wanted to improve quality of life for people with heart conditions, many of which can be life-threatening. He enjoys the balance of clinical and procedural work that cardiology pro vides. “Working in the hospital setting has been an incredibly rewarding jour ney. There is profound satisfaction in making a positive impact on people’s lives. Having a direct connection to patients allows me to witness how re silient they are, especially while fac ing health challenges. Contributing to their recovery is a powerful motivator for being in medicine,” Abdoly said. When interacting with patients, Ab doly considers their individual needs and preferences, and encourages their participation in making decisions. “Clear communication between pa tients and health care providers allows patients to make informed decisions. I like to emphasize a collaborative ap proach between the patient and all of their providers. This allows them to be informed, empowered, active par ticipants in their care.” Abdoly also strives to provide easy access to com prehensive care without delays. Abdoly’s primary focus is on his patients. “I believe in providing emo tional support to the patient, as well as involving the patient’s friends and family in supporting their well-being.” Abdoly chose to work at Southeast Georgia Health System because “The culture prioritizes patient safety, qual ity care and community involvement. When a patient receives care here, they get comprehensive services, advanced technology and positive experiences.” In his spare time, Abdoly enjoys spending time with his family, travel ing and playing tennis. He joins seven other providers at Southeast Georgia Physician Associ- ates-Cardiology in Brunswick. To make an appointment, call 912-466-7660. Since March 20, 1925, the Arco Church has been working and serving others. It may now have a new name but the history is Trinity Christian’s history. The faces are different, espe cially after 100 years, but the desire to love, serve and teach are still there. We are planning to celebrate our 100 year anniversary June 8 at 11:00, with a covered dish dinner following in our Social Hall. The Arco Church began as a need for the new village and its families. Many changes have occurred since then. The refinery that established our village closed, and the organiza tion of two new Methodist Churches drew heavily from the leadership and membership of the Arco Church. The roads of our community were paved, our street name was changed. A four-lane road was built at our back door and we no longer have the village. We have become an independent Wesleyan based Methodist Church and changed our name to Trinity Christian Church. One thing that has not changed is that we still have and need the Christian love and spirit that has sustained us and to continue to make disciples of Jesus Christ. We feel the Lord has seen us through the last one hundred years for a reason and has a plan for our future. Quality, custom framing with a personal touch sSfaect’ FRAME • SHOP 1403 Newcastle Street • Brunswick • 912.262.0050 Old fashioned service, New fashioned products! We offer a variety of small gifts by local artists, beauty products, prescription and over the counter medications and hope you'll continue to make us vour first choice. We appreciate pur business. Tommy Bryan - Pharmacist/Owner Longview Shopping Center • Frederica Rd • St. Simons Island * 912-638-8676 Let The Islander help your church spread the Good News email church news to pattymgibson@bellsouth.net or ssislander@bellsouth.net / fm is)! /7/^rrri f)
