FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 15,2008 / NEWS-LEADER COMMUNITY Our drawers reflect who we are ENGAGEMENTS We all have them. The drawer that holds anything and everything. The Big Guy and I have at least one in every room. Contents vary, depending on the room. Big Guy has several drawers. One is mostly golf stuff - old score cards, tees, ball markers and imprinted and mostly useless items "won" at various golf tournaments along the way. There is always lots of change in guy draw- ers. When pockets are emptied at the end of a day, the change ends up on the dresser or in the drawer. Guy drawers usually have nail clippers, at least one pair, an electric razor and batteries of all sizes (some even charged). Desk drawers are a different story. Where to start? Paper clips, dried-up magic markers, envelopes, business cards of peo- ple long forgotten, stamps that are out of date, Scotch tape, a stapler, staple remover, mystery computer cords, cartridges for printers, warranties and directions to equip- ment functioning and some long gone, return labels, Post-Its, at least one calculator, more batteries and even more change. Girl drawers contain nail files, half bottles of nail polish, partial lipsticks, a single ear- ring waiting for its partner, tags from clothes with bits of thread or buttons and, maybe, a sewing kit. For women a '- purse is an extension J of a drawer. It holds the essentials of life. ,It might include a comb, brush, com- pact, lipstick or other s&.. .^A beauty secrets. Probably a wallet with Dickie Anderson key credit cards and S** -- the all-important gro- FROM THE cery store ID cards. For me, it includes an PORCH assortment of glasses. Close-up glasses, far- away glasses and sunglasses. When I try to downsize my purse, it usually works for a while, but I soon return to a bigger one and manage to fill it up in a short time. The kitchen drawer, the drawer to beat all drawers, is not gender sensitive. It offers a true reflection of our lives and priorities. We are not necessarily proud of the collec- tion, but it is the heart of our kitchen. Currently it contains two wine bottle open- ers, one bottle opener, a lighter, my best scissors, old grocery lists, toothpicks, expired coupons, wine bottle corks and busi- ness cards of various workers or contractors who have passed through our lives. And then there are the keys. All drawers have mystery keys. You know the keys that you are afraid to throw away and have no idea what they might open? Keys to what? It is almost as if a spell has been cast on these keys that prevents us from throwing them away. Big Guy and I have moved keys from state to state. I have a collection of antique keys that have turned up as various family archives have passed to me. They are artful- ly crafted and have absolutely no function. So I have lined them up in a neat little row on a bookcase shelf to just admire. Object d'art. Has anyone ever been able to match a key to a lock that is missing its key or a key to a keyless lock? Not at our house. So our drawers are a part of our lives and reflect who we are. Mind those drawers, you never know who might be looking. Dickie Anderson is a local writer Check out her website: www.dickieanderson.com. Young ministers fill First Baptist Church pulpit The Rev. Jeff Overton, senior pastor of F- T' Jenny Corbitt opened Rick Warren, author of The Purpose Driven First Baptist Church, and lovely wife Cheri the program with a Life, says you can learn a lot about a person were away on a several days' vacation. The prayer of sincere by their bumper stickers. He calls it Jan. 20 services went on with the minister to thanks for God's faith- "bumper sticker theology." He read one students, the Rev. Charlie McDonough, 1 fulness and his many, sticker that said, "life sucks." That person preaching and the Rev. Bill Crews preaching many blessings. Gail definitely has made up their mind about life. for the evening service, with the ever-pres- asked several thought- Another sticker he read said, "Life is too pre- ent minister of music, the Rev. Mike Reed, ) .. provoking questions: cious to waste." That sounds like a person leading some favorite hymns, one being "Did you ever receive a who has learned how important it is to live "Holy! Holy! Holy!" a great favorite, gift you didn't like? each day to the fullest. The church was also celebrating Hilda What was the best gift I believe that js what God tells us to do "Overton Week" with seven years of min- Higginbotham you ever received?" and the way to live our lives to the fullest is istry with Pastor Overton, Cheri, Winston Of course, we all to be living in the will of God. The truth is I and Courtney. It was a time of remembering .. reflected on earthly do not know what 2008 will hold for me. I them with cards, gifts, food you name it. HILDA'S gifts but Gail presented realize there will be trials and tribulations in Keep up the great work, Brother Jeff. Cheri HEARABOUTS the best gift we could my life. I do know this, God will never leave and Courtney sing solos often. Winston is ever receive, Jesus. me or forsake me, and in His strength, grace one of the busy youths from the large group Many presents are bought, carefully and mercy, I will find fulfillment and joy. The of youths in the church and attends college wrapped, and set beneath the Christmas Psalmist wrote, "The joy of the Lord is my in Jacksonville. A great family to know. tree, but these do not satisfy our hunger or strength." Ephesians 5:15-17. See then that A group from Gray Gables First Baptist our need of a Savior. The joy of material ye walk circumspectly, not as fools, but as Church attended "Jacksonville's Exalting things soon vanishes. So the question is wise; redeeming the time, because the days Him" Gospel concert Feb. 1 at North "What gifts can I give that will stand the test are evil. Wherefore, be ye not unwise, but Jacksonville Baptist Church. The concert of time and keep giving joy to others?" understand what the will of the Lord is." We included groups Kingdom Heirs, The A smile, a warm handshake, shared need to put on our bumpers "Life is worth Greens, Ivan Parker and Calvary's Voice. laughter or tears; a visit, preparing a meal, a living just because He lives." I pray for Mexico trip meeting was Jan. 25 at Tim word of encouragement the list goes on. you a happy and prosperous New Year. God Page's home. This was the last meeting. Do you share these gifts? These are God's bless, Bro. Frank. "More and More Like Jesus" was the Rev. gifts to us and what we do with them is our Willie Brunetti is education/outreach Mark Tuso's message Jan. 20 with scripture-, gift to God. minister at Amelia Baptist Church at 961167, taken from I Thessalonians 5:23-24. God We have heard and read the Bible story Buccaneer Trail, Fernandina Beach. He calls us to live right and then He shows us of the three wise men, but Norma Beyer says, "There are three basic assumptions to how. This prayer reveals four components of shared a story, "The Fourth Wise Man" by Kingdom growth. The first assumption is God's process called sanctification for mak- Henry Van Dyke. It is a beautiful story of a that the Kingdom of God grows in large part ing Christians more like Jesus Its power, man's search for the King of the Jews. It was because of the witness of its members. As an v. 23a, "And the very God of peace sanctify a heart-warming story. everyday, hands-on microcosm of the you wholly."; its path, v. 23b, "And I pray We followed along with a story that made Kingdom, a local congregation either grows God your whole spirit and soul and body."; us pass the presents we had bought to the or does not grow in direct proportion to its purpose, v. 23c, "Be preserved blameless left or right, depending on when we heard whether its members do or do not share unto the coming of our Lord Jestis Christ."; the word left or right. It was amusing to see their faith with the unchurched. its promise, v. 2.4, "Faithful is he that calleth how many of us become confused and forget 'The second assumption is that American you, who also will do it." which way was left or right. Gail confused us Christians find themselves in a true first cen- Seniors of our Northeast Florida Baptist even more with a picture puzzle game. We tury situation. The cultural accumulation of Association Churches met Thursday with had to guess the name of Christmas songs Christian values and Christian knowledge Hilliard First Baptist for a quarterly lunch-. by looking at different pictures. has withered in our society. eon. They celebrated the heart and soul of As the program drew to a close, Pastor '"The third assumption is that our Lord Christmas by Norma Beyer. "Our seniors, Jackie prayed for the sick and those with Jesus Christ can help us learn to share our gray hair is a crown of splendor; it is. special needs. He gave thanks to God for our faith and extend God's Kingdom. attained by a righteous life." Prov. 16:31. food and the ones who had prepared it. As '"There is biblical support for these As senior adults gathered in the small always, we had an abundance of delicious assumptions that our personal witness is dining room, we were quickly reminded of food at Springhill Baptist Church. crucial to God's Kingdom. At the end of His the Christmas season. Each table was Pastor Frank Camarotti of Blackrock ministry, Jesus sends out his disciples and adorned with brightly wrapped Christmas Baptist Church and lovely wife Diane were gives them the Great Commission: Matthew gifts. chatting recently. She began: "Now Frank, 28:18-20. Proof that it works is in Acts 1:7-8 With a hearty "Ho! Ho! Ho!" Gail Mackinson captured everyone's attention. we can have a good day or bad day, it is up to you." How we redeem our day is up to us. HILDA Continued on 12A Miss Powell, Mr. Staples Miss Mizell, Mr. Green Powell-Staples Amanda Jean Powell and Luke Ballou Staples, both of Fernandina Beach, will be mar- ried on March 29, 2008, at Memorial United Methodist Church in Fernandina Beach. The bride-elect is the daugh- ter of Todd and Merinda Powell of Fernandina Beach. The groom-elect is the son of Jim and Paula Staples of Yulee. MzellGreen Amy Leah Mizell and Kevin Lee Green, both of Callahan, will be married this spring on Jekyll Island, Ga., with the Rev. Jim Kenney officiating. The recep- tion will follow. The bride-elect is the daugh- ter of Larry and Ann Mizell bf Callahan. The groom-elect is the son of William and Debra Green of Fernandina Beach. Kemp-Pittman Kelley Elizabeth Kemp and Danny Pittman Jr., both of Fernandina Beach, will be mar- Miss Kemp, Mr. Pittman ried at 5:30 p.m. Feb. 23, 2008, at Springhill Baptist Church with Pastor Kelly Kemp officiating. A reception will follow at the Fernandina Beach Woman's Club. The bride-elect is the daugh- ter of Sharon Pittman of Fernandina Beach. The groom-elect is the son of Danny and Darlene Pittman of Fernandina Beach. BIRTH Mr. and Mrs. Paul A. Latina Jr. of Oak Harbor, Wash., announce the birth of a daugh- ter, Katherine Danielle, born at 3:02 a.m. Feb. 5, 2008, at Providence Medical Ceniter,- > Everett, Wash.'The baby '.-.N) weighed 8 pounds 13 ounces and measured 20 inches in length. Katherine Danielle joins big sister, Sophia Elaine, 3. Paternal grandparents are Mr. and Mrs. Paul A. Latina Sr. of Fernandina Beach, formerly of Greenland, N.H. Maternal grand- pakerits are M, tPdr l Mr -Malthlm Yo} glj10@?sep4 N.H. Great-grandparents are Mr. and Mrs. Paul J. Latina of Wilmington, Del. Megna John and Theresa Megna of Fernandina Beach are celebrat- ing their 50th wedding anniver- sary today. John Megna and Theresa Mayer met in Milwaukee, Wis., in the spring of 1957, shortly after her arrival with her sister, Kay. They were married on Feb. 15, 1958, at Holy Rosary Catholic Church. It was minus 15 degrees that day, one her family (Frank and Florence Mayer, brother Jim and sisters Kay Lilly and Linda Haddock Ridgway, attendant) will never forget. Mr. and Mrs.Megna Welcome to God's House Classic Carpets & Interiors, Inc. BUDDY KELLUM President 802 S. 8th Street (904) 261-0242 Fernandina Beach, FL 32034 Fax (904) 261-0291 FAMILY DENTISTRY Dave Turner, Inc. FOR ADULTS & CHILDREN PLUMBING CONTRACTOR 474390 S.R. 200, Fern. Bch., FL 32034 2^ 6h S26Shave Bridge & O'Neil) Creating Healtllir Li v es e r dg O_el) Dr. Robert Friedmal n 277-to 3942 .E 05 -AIll,.,A at BaileyRd. P .. WELL DRILLERS, INC. 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