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We have a young man who has been missing from our community. We have all seen Richard Davis dancing on the street corner and playing his music. He also rides his bike. Richard Davis loves to talk and he meets no stranger. Richard Davis was in the hospital recently and we have an update on him. He is currently living with his son, Richard Davis Jr., in New Jersey. He is doing well. Our Times staff writer Greg O’Driscoll wrote a story about Richard last year. Richard was so excited about being on the front page. This is what he said to Greg in the story: “I’m dancing not because I want to impress nobody,” Davis explains, “When I get to a state of depression or frustration I dance. I let it out. I’m doing it for the love of God,” Davis says of his dancing, “Because God blessed me to do what I want to do. I’m 66 years old and retired.” He was so excited, he brought extra copies of The Blackshear Times. Richard Davis is a poet. He has spoken at funerals using his talent. Let’s keep him in our prayers. ***** Please keep all the sick and bereaved in your prayers. ***** Gathering of Warriors Fellowship will be held at 7 p.m. Thursday, August 22-Friday, August 23. Services will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, August 24 with a luncheon and empowerment workshop at 6014 Homestead Road Blackshear. There will be various speakers in each session. The event will be hosted by Dr. Deborah Brown of Miami, FL. ***** Your entire family is invited to worship with Fourth Mount Olive Church during weekly worship services. We are located at 900 Yeomans Street, Blackshear. We are blessed to be able to provide opportunities for all to learn how to love God and each other as we worship God our Father, Jesus Our Savior and the Holy Spirit our Comforter and Guide. We start promptly at 10 a.m. Come see for yourself. You will be glad you did. ***** Kingdom Faith Church has service every Sunday at 10 a.m. and Bible Study every Tuesday at 6 p.m. The church is located at 6014 Homestead Road in Blackshear. Elder Tony Reynolds is the pastor. ***** Positive Thoughts: Just one positive thought in the morning came change your whole day. ***** Peace I leave with you, my peace I give unto you: not as the world giveth, give I unto you let not you heart be troubled, neither let it be afraid. — John 14:27 ***** If you have any news for Bertie’s corner, please call me at (912) 282-7473 or email bertiecorner-blktime23b7@ gmail.com. I’ll be glad to hear from you and write it up.
