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Monday, January 13, 2025 at 4:43 AM

Bertie’s Corner

Hello to you, This has been a great month. Saturday, October 26, I celebrated my 75th birthday. We had a wonderful time celeb rating Saturday in Douglas with my sister, Dorceil Wilcox-Smiley who celebrated her 81st birthday, Friday, October 25. Happy birthday to all those born in October! ***** Union Chapel Missionary Baptist Church will be gathering at 1 p.m. Saturday November 2, at 3572 Pine Road Mershon. Dr. Joshua Murfree will be with the Church. We will be having a fellowship gathering to reminisce about the past and present times. We will be walking the cemetery ground. There are a lot of plots that are not marked. We are asking if you are not able to attend, if you could send a donation for the upkeep of the cemetery. If you know of someone who had a family member at Union Chapel, please help us get the word out. There will be refreshments served. For more information, contact Deaconess Patricia Campbell at 912-4248289 or Dr. Joshua Murffree at 229-894-6808.

Thank you in advance. Elder Royce Broady is the pastor. ***** Kingdom Faith Church will be celebrating Pastor Tony Reynolds 12th annual appreciation service at 4 p.m. Sunday November 3. The event will be held at 6014 Homestead Road, Blackshear. Our guest speaker will be Pastor Brandon Elerby, pastor of Piney Grove Freewill Baptist Church along with the church family.

Everyone is invited to come. Thank you in advance!

***** Union Sunday School will be held at 9:45 a.m. Sunday, Nov. 17, at Alpha and Omega Church, 337 Watson Street, Blackshear.

Bishop Willie Carr Jr. is the pastor. ***** The Masterbuilders Ministry will celebrate its 23rd anniversary beginning at 7 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 7, at First African Baptist Church, 708 E. 12th Alma and at 7 p.m. Friday, Nov. 8, at Bethel A. M. E. Church, 26 Martin Luther King Street Denton. The anniversary will culminate in a service at 3 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 10 at Kingdom Faith Church, 6014 Homestead Road, Blackshear. Help us make this anniversary a mighty show of love. Everyone knows the work of her hands and the anointing upon her life. If you are unable to make it your night, please plan to fellowship with usanother night. If you desire to send a love offering, please make checks payable to Master builders Ardrelle Myles Sutton or mail to Masterbuilders Ministry, 805 E. Mitchell Street, Douglas, GA 31533. For more information, contact Ardrelle Myles Sutton at 912-850-09357.

“Who Did It? God Did It.” Thank you in advance. Looking to see you in the place of worship.

***** The Session Hill Community Center is proud to announce that it has completed its first round of renovations at the center and has now begun its second round of renovations to the recreational area.

The Community Center Committee is asking for your financial support with this effort. There is no donation too small or too large. All will be greatly appreciated! Send your donation to Session Hill Community P.O. Box 761 Blackshear, GA 31516 Please note that the community center is a tax-exempt organization. For more information contact Bertie Allen 912282-7473. Thank you in advance. ****** 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: In words I can sum up everything I’ve learned about life: Life goes on. ***** I shall not die, but live, and declare works of the Lord.

– Psalms 118: 1 ***** If you have any news for Bertie’s corner, please call me at (912) 282-7473 or email bertiecornerblktime23b7@ g mail.com. I’ll be glad to hear from you and write up your news.


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