Church News

Millen Baptist,

Millen UMC Christmas program

The combined choirs of Millen Baptist Church and Millen United Methodist Church will perform a program of Christmas music and readings at Millen Baptist Church Saturday, Dec. 15, and again on Sunday, Dec. 16, at Millen United Methodist Church. The program will begin each night at 6 p.m.

The program, "The Story of Jesus," presents the birth of Jesus as one magnificent chapter in the timeless story of the Creator's love for His creation. Musical settings combine traditional carols with contemporary Christmas anthems, interspersed by readings drawn from scripture, to retell the old, old story of Emmanuel - God with us.

The program is under the direction of R.H. Reeves III, music director of Millen United Methodist Church, and features the talent of more than 40 musicians and readers.

The entire community is invited to worship together during this continuation of a Jenkins County Christmas tradition.

Needful Baptist Church Installation

Service

Needful Baptist Church will hold an installation worship service for pastor-elect the Rev. James Waltower 3 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 16.

The Rev. P.M. Broomfield will preside. The Rev. Herman Bing will deliver the sermon. There will be several musical selections during the service. Dinner will be served.

The public is invited.

New Testament

Church Benefit

Program

New Testament Church will hold a benefit program for Pastor Willie Dean Young 6 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 15. The speaker will be the Rev. C. Cobb. Several churches will participate.

The public is invited

Drakes Chapel Baptist Church

Pastor's

Anniversary

Drakes Chapel Baptist Church will celebrate the 32nd Pastor's Anniversary of the Rev. and Mrs. Robert Stephens 7:30 p.m. Friday, Dec. 14.

Guest churches will include Bargeron Grove, Skull Creek #1 and #2, Lane Grove, Mt. Zion AME, Fountain Spring, Gordon Grove, New Zion and Free Will churches.

The guest choir will be the Inspiration Choir. The Rev. Frank Bedford will deliver the sermon.

The celebration will continue Sunday, Dec. 16. Sunday School will begin at 10:30 a.m. The Rev. Matthew Davis will deliver the sermon.

Guest churches will include Mt. Carmel, Jones Temple, Lane Chapel, Brinson Rock and Newton Grove churches.

The public is invited.

Bark Camp Christmas Service

Historic Bark Camp Church, located off Highway 56, north of Midville, will cel- ebrate its annual Christmas service 7 p.m. Thursday, Dec 20, according to Bark Camp Church Association President Jim Lewis.

Eastwood Church of God's choir from Swainsboro will present its Christmas cantata, the Rev. Tony Smith will portray a biblical character in a skit and the Christmas story will be read.

With the beauty of the sanctuary and lamplights, the feel is like worshiping as our ancestors did. The community is invited to join the celebration.

Refreshments will be served after the conclusion of the Christmas service.