Hello to you: Let me share this poem to give you hope that we care for you.
“Let there be kindness at Christmas, for one and all, Let others know the dove of peace has come to call.
Let others see that with you, Christmas can be kind, Leave spoonsful of joyfulness for others to find.
Distribute your smiles, let them float to those around, So, when the smiles reach them, happiness is found.
Let there be understanding at Christmas this year, Let others know that your forgiveness is now here.
Let others see that with you, hate does not belong, That with you, they will once more find hope and feel strong.
Open your heart, and let them know that you care, And that when tomorrow comes, you will still be there.
By: Jenny Maryl ***** The Gates presents holiday concert featuring music, dance, singing, food trucks and toy distribution from 4:30-6:30 p.m. Friday, December 20.
Santa’s House featuring a free toy for children and photos with Santa for $3 will also be available along with a “reindeer ride”.
The Gates “The Gathering Place of Word, worship and empowerment, is located at 6014 Homestead Road, Blackshear.
Register your family today by calling 912-406-1478.
There will also be a holiday toy drive for our community and neighborhood children and youth!! Support through the Amazon TOY DRIVE LINK at www.amazon.com/registries/gl/gu est-view/13DP19WHGG4DX and put a smile on a child’s face this holiday season.
Help make holiday wishes come true for the children and teens in foster care. Drop-off new, unwrapped toys, gift cards and teen gifts at The Gates each Sunday from 9 a.m.-noon until December 15. Drop off locations also include Bennett Pharmacy and Dairy Queen in Blackshear and Action Pact in both Blackshear and Waycross.
You can make a donation by calling (912) 406-1478.
Dr. Deborah Brown is the hostess.
***** A Community Christmas Service will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday, Dec. 25, at Kingdom Faith Church. Theme will be Celebrating the Birth of the KING! Isaiah 9: 6-7.
The church is located at 6014 Homestead Road, Blackshear.
***** 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, Blackshear. Elder Tony Reynolds is the Pastor. ***** Positive Thoughts: “Happiness comes from the inside, then shows on the outside.” *****
A new commandment I give unto you, that ye love one another; as I have loved you, that ye also love one another.
— John 13: 34 ***** If you have any news for Bertie’s corner, please call me at (912) 2827473 or email bertiecornerblktime23b7@ gmail.com. I’ll be glad to hear from you and write up your news.
