Columnist Bertie Allen
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Happy New Year to everyone!
It is January 1, 2025. We are looking forward for great things in this year. I know you made your new year resolution to change something in your life. Maybe you can start off good. Can you hold out to the end of the year? One of the common challenges is to start a diet. Whatever your new year resolution is, stay focused with your family.
Let’s have a great start!
***** To the family of the Rev. Gerald Lee Copeland Jr. You have our sympathy and, in our prayers. God will comfort your hearts. The Rev. Copeland was a pastor in the community at Greater St. James A. M. E. Church. He will be missed in our community.
***** It’s time for our annual the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King (MLK) Jr. Day Parade. Let’s make it another great celebration for Dr. King. The committee would like for everyone to take part in this celebration.
The parade will be Monday, January 20. Starting point will be at the Board of Education and it will end at the Lee Street Resource Center. We are asking all participants to be there at 9:15 a. m. Starting time will be at 10 a. m. Isaac Moses is the chairman of the MLK committee.
The annual MLK Scholarship Program will be held at 5 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 8, at Scott Chapel Methodist Church, 420 Highway Avenue South, Blackshear. All are welcome to come. Thank you in advance.
For more information on the parade or scholarship program, please contact Isaac Moses 912552-0118 or Jacqueline Moses 912-552-4243.
Kiya Harris, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Timothy Harris, is attending Albany State University and was on the dean’s list for two years and all A’s for second term and final tests. She is looking for one more year. Keep her in your prayers. Great job! Well done! ***** The Gates, the Gathering Place, will host Worship 1:20 The Experience, Praise, Prophecy, Power January 4, 11, 19 and 26.
The launch will be at 1:20 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 4 and Jan. 11 with Gospel in the Park. Worship services will be at 1:20 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 19 and Sunday, Jan. 26, with lunch to follow at 2:30 p.m.
The Rev. Charles Vaughn, Minister Tiffany McCaster and Minister Patty Collins and Recording Artist Dr. Deborah Brown will be featured.
KidzZone and Empowerment will be available for ages pre-school to elementary.
New Year Toy Giveaway will be given to the first 50 kids from 1:30-3 p.m. Jan. 4. Free food box and care packets will be distributed Sunday, Jan. 19 and every third Sunday.
Twelve worship flags and dancers are needed for the 1:20 p.m. Jan. 4 grand opening worship service. Dancers are open to ages 11-adults. We will rehearse and teach you. Volunteers are needed for hospitality, KidzZone, media, photography and set up.
The Gates is located at 6014 Homestead Road, Blackshear.
For more information or to volunteer, please call (912) 406-1470. ***** The 23rd anniversary of Missionary Ardrelle Myles Sutton and The Masterbuilders Ministry will be held Sunday, Jan. 12. The service will begin at 3:30 p.m. at the St. John Missionary Baptist Church, 103 North Street, Douglas. Bishop Johnnie Beveritt will be the speaker. There will be a candlelight memorial service. Everyone is cordially invited.
The Rev. Bobby Harris is the host pastor.
***** 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: “Our achievements will be great if we stay focused on our goals.” ***** For I know the plans I have for you, declares the Lord, plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future.
— Jeremiah 29: 11 (NIV) ***** If you have any news for Bertie’s corner, please call me at (912) 282-7473 or email bertiecornerblktime23b7@ gmail.com . I’ll be glad to hear from you and write up your news.
