Datebook

Skull Creek Missionary Baptist Church #2

Skull Creek Missionary Baptist Church #2 will celebrate its Men and Women Day Sunday, Aug. 3. Sunday School begins at 10 a.m. with a Mass Meeting to follow. The guest speaker will be the Rev. Abraham Gibbons.

The Rev. Charles Holloway, pastor, and members invite the public to attend.

Dickey Grove Baptist Church

Dickey Grove Baptist church will hold annual revival services 6 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 3, and 7:30 p.m. nightly Monday, Aug. 4, through Friday, Aug. 8.

The guest minister will be the Rev. Herman Bings, Carpenterville Baptist Church, North Augusta, S.C.

On Sunday, Aug. 10, the church will celebrate its 95th church anniversary. Sunday School begins at 9 a.m. and the morning worship service at 10:30 a.m.

The Rev. James Waltower, pastor, and members invite the public to attend these services.

Lane Grove Missionary Baptist Church

Lane Grove Missionary Baptist Church will hold "Family and Friends Day" 11 a.m. Sunday, Aug. 3. The church is located on Georgia Highway 121.

The Rev. Robert Owens, pastor, will be in charge of the pulpit service. Shirley Jones will preside. The choir and soloists Lucille Montgomery and Valery Reese will present musical selections. The welcome will be brought by Ollie Mosley; a reading will be given by Bernell Branch; and the devotion will be given by deacons Willie Jones and Adrian Grimes. Nelrose Reese will also participate in the service.

The public is invited.

Needful Baptist Church

Needful Baptist Church's annual revival services are ongoing at 7:30 p.m. each night through Friday, Aug. 1. The Rev. James Waltower is pastor. The guest minister is the Rev. Anthony Gadson of New Birth Missionary Baptist Church in Waynesboro.

Guest churches include, today, Wednesday: Zion Baptist, William Grove Holiness, First Baptist, Johnson Chapel, Welcome Baptist, 2nd McCoy, Skull Creek #1 and Skull Creek #2; Thursday: Daniel Grove, New Light, New Hurricane Branch, Fountain Spring, Brinson Rock, Bethel AME, Nannie E. Williams and Jones Temple; and Friday: Dickey Grove, Fellowship Baptist, Lane Grove, Mount Carmel, Parker Grove and New Birth Missionary churches.

The public is invited.

Big Horse Creek Baptist Church

Big Horse Creek Baptist Church has announced that Pastor Michael Miller will bring the Homecoming message during their 161st Homecoming Sunday, Aug. 3. The church is located at 1267 Buttermilk Road in Jenkins County. Church will begin at 11 a.m., with lunch afterwards in the church social hall.

The public is invited to attend, bring a covered dish and enjoy the message and fellowship.

'Prayer Walking'

The Millen Make-A-Difference Program will sponsor "Prayer Walking" 8 p.m. Sunday Aug. 3, at the Jenkins County High/ Middle School and Jenkins County Elementary School to pray for Jenkins County's students, teachers, parents, administration and staff.

The public is invited to participate.

'Stuff the Bus 2008'

Jenkins County Family Enrichment Center, Prevent Child Abuse Bulloch County and the Office of Child Support Services will be collecting school supplies 4:30 p.m. Thursday, July 31, on the Jenkins County Courthouse lawn. Look for the school bus!

Chickenpox Vaccine

All children who will be entering kindergarten and the sixth grade are required to have the chickenpox vaccination or to show proof of immunity. Documents can be obtained on Form 3231 which can be issued by the health department or the doctor where your child receives immunizations. This form will be needed for school entry for kindergarten and the sixth grade this year, 2008.

At the health department, the cost of the chickenpox vaccine is determined by the number in your family and by showing proof of total family income. If proof is not presented, you may elect to pay 100 percent of the charge. Medicaid is accepted.

For more information, contact the Jenkins County Health Department at (478) 982-2811.

GED testing

The GED examination will be given at Swainsboro Technical College Monday, Aug. 4, and Tuesday, Aug. 5.

Required registration will be held at 9 a.m. in building number 8, and at 6 p.m. in building number one, room 1109, on Monday, July 28. Picture identification and social security card must be presented, and the $95 test fee is due at registration.

Applicants must be 18 years of age or older. If applicants are 18 or 19 years of age, an official withdrawal from the last school attended must also be presented at registration.

For additional information, contact Nancy Bailes at (478) 289- 2248.

Blizzard sales to benefit

Children's Medical Center

Dairy Queen (DQ) stores across the CSRA will be serving one of DQ's signature frozen treats in support of the MCG Health Children's Medical Center during the third annual Miracle Treat Day, Thursday, Aug. 7. DQ in Millen, located at 1234 U.S. Highway 25 North, will donate a portion of the sale of every Blizzard to the children's hospital. Proceeds will benefit programs and services that care for children and families at the center. For more information, call (706) 721-4004 or visit mcghealth.org/kids.

Lady War Eagles Varsity Softball

Tryouts

The Jenkins County Lady War Eagles Varsity Softball tryouts will be held Friday, Aug. 1, and Monday, Aug. 4, through Wednesday, Aug. 6. Tryouts will begin at 4 p.m. Physical and parental permission sheets must be completed before tryouts. Forms may be obtained from Coach Brinson, Coach Smith, Coach Chance or the Jenkins County High School office.

For more information, call (706) 871-5138 or (706) 871-3487.

FSA Deadlines

Farm Service Agency reminds producers of the following upcoming deadlines: Friday Aug. 15, 2008 crop acreage reporting (including CRP) and 2008 Boll Weevil Assessment Payment; Tuesday, Sept.16, 2008 Buy In Coverage (required for new disaster programs); Tuesday, Sept.30, 2008 Direct and Counter Cyclical Program Sign-up; and Monday, Dec.1, 2009 NAP Insurance Coverage (required for new disaster programs.)

For more information about these deadlines or the related programs, call (478) 982 4281.

Social Security office to hold

Open House

The Statesboro Social Security Office invites local organizations to participate in its Online Services Open House to be held 8-11 a.m. Thursday, Aug. 21.

Those who can benefit from participating include current Social Security beneficiaries, individuals and organizations that assist Social Security beneficiaries and those who need to do business with Social Security any time in the future, especially via the Internet.

Please RSVP by Aug. 5, to reserve a table at larmar.lawrence@ssa.gov or call (912) 489-4084, extension 1218.