Magnolia Manor Living Fall 2022

Volume 43, No. 4

A Community of Life and Living!

A Publication of Magnolia Manor Senior Living

“I don’t even remember the season. I just remember walking between them and feeling for the first time that I belonged somewhere.” - Stephen Chbosky The holidays are quickly approaching! And by the time you read this, Thanksgiving 2022 will be a memory, and Christmas will be near, soon followed by another new year.

This is the time of the year when many of us pause to reflect, assess where we are, and plan for where we want to be. We look back on the year that is closing, and with hope, we look forward to the year that is ahead.

The same is true for Magnolia Manor.

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OFFICERS AND MEMBERS OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES 2022

Active Trustees Mr. Pete Cates Mr. Ed Collier Mrs. Ann Harris Mr. Mark Johnson Mr. Will Peterson, IV Mr. Charles Pryor Mr. Chuck Reeves Mr. Charles Ray Sheffield Mr. Ty Turner Mrs. Edie Vinson Mr. Hal Weathers Mr. Rick Whaley Mrs. Jean Wheeler Mr. George Youmans, Jr. Executive Committee Chairman–Mr. Mark Johnson Vice Chairman–Mr. Chuck Reeves Secretary–Mrs. Jean Wheeler Ex-Officio Members Bishop David Graves Resident Bishop, South Georgia Conference Rev. Paula Lewis South Central District Superintendent Rev. Steve Patton Northwest District Superintendent Rev. Doreen Smalls Southwest District Superintendent Rev. Craig Hutto North Central District Superintendent Rev. David Thompson Coastal District Superintendent Rev. Stephen Grantham Northeast District Superintendent

Robert Weems, Editor Director of Communications rweems@magnoliamanor.com

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When 2023 arrives, another new year filled with possibilities and opportunities arrives.

Opportunities for Magnolia Manor to care for and enrich the lives of those who call our communities home. Community is defined as “a feeling of fellowship with others, as a result of sharing common attitudes, interests, and goals.” Fellowship with others is important to long-term vitality and aging well. Belonging to a community of others who share in the aging process helps seniors remain active, healthy, and independent.

Aging well creates a better quality of life for our loved ones.

At Magnolia Manor, we have always worked to create a sense of community for our residents. Our staff works hard to plan enrichment programs and activities along with social and spiritual opportunities. We also work to create volunteer and service opportunities for people in our local communities. Participating in activities helps residents maintain a sense of purpose and feel they belong.

The last two years have been challenging for everyone. One of the areas where we were challenged was in our ability to maintain a sense of community for Magnolia Manor residents due to restrictions on group gatherings in long term care settings. We saw firsthand the negative effects of seniors not having the ability to personally engage and interact with others. Despite our best efforts and the hard work of our staff, many felt isolated and alone. Thankfully, we can now have groups together again, and we will be working to reinvigorate activities at our facilities. We can’t do this without your help.

We need supporters like you who are willing to come alongside our staff and volunteer to help plan and carry out activities and events. We need supporters who are willing to donate financial resources to help us provide enriching opportunities for our residents.

Maybe you know someone who is looking for employment and would make a good member of our team. There are many ways you can help.

As the holidays and new year approach, I encourage you to consider what you can do to help Magnolia Manor be a community our residents enjoy. During the holidays, simple tasks such as helping residents with their personal gift shopping or gift wrapping are always welcome. Maybe spending time reading to our residents is something you would enjoy. You may be able to provide assistance so residents can attend local church, school, or community Christmas programs and gatherings. Do you have the ability to coordinate your church cantata or classroom program to visit a local campus or your church choir to sing Christmas Carols with the residents? As we begin a new year, the opportunities are limitless for what you can do to bring joy to our residents’ lives. Regardless of how you give, just becoming a part of our community helps assure that our residents have fellowship.

You may decide you want to become a part of the Magnolia Manor community or possibly you may be faced with the realization that your loved one needs to become a part of our community. The holidays are a very common time for family members to realize that “Mama” or “Daddy” would benefit from living at Magnolia Manor. If this is where you find yourself this holiday season, we will be happy to assist you in navigating through such a transition. Reach out to us so we can share with you all the resources our communities have to offer.

Regardless of where you call home, Magnolia Manor would be happy to include you in our community.

Christian Tyson, Editor Communications Coordinator ctyson@magnoliamanor.com 2001 South Lee Street Americus, GA 31709

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The nice, refreshing cooler temperatures and the colorful leaves swirling in the breeze bring back distinct memories of this time of year. Halloween costumes, Thanksgiving meals, traveling, and spending time with family during Christmas are each so special. As I evolved from childhood to adulthood and became a parent, my views and involvement as I have experienced these wonderful occasions have changed. I am thankful and blessed that our God does not change. He is always loving and always good. He is the same yesterday, today, and forever.

Psalm 95:1-2 says: Come, let us sing for joy to the Lord: let us shout aloud to the Rock of our salvation. Let us come before Him with thanksgiving and extol Him with music and song.

As I think about what is good in my life, there are many things for which I am especially grateful such as my faith, my family, and the special experiences that I have shared with others.

Meditating on these blessings brings much peace and joy to my heart. Here at Magnolia Manor, I am especially thankful for the people and the kindness among our nine campuses as well as in our communities.

Ralph Waldo Emerson said, “You cannot do kindness too soon, for you never know how soon it will be too late.”

Kindness enables us to make a meaningful difference in the lives of those around us. Random acts of kindness certainly have a place but being consistently kind definitely makes an impact. We must never underestimate the power of planting a seed of kindness, encouragement, or generosity. Every act of kindness creates a ripple effect, and we never know where that ripple effect ends or who might be touched.

1 Thessalonians 5:11 says: Therefore, encourage one another and build each other up, just as you are doing. May the God who gives endurance give you the same attitude of mind toward each other that Christ Jesus had.

During this holiday season, let’s be diligent in our loving, sharing, and giving because those ripple effects of kindness can be extraordinary.

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Magnolia Manor of Americus Resident, Guy Mathis

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MISSION We serve all through love and support for a lifetime At Magnolia Manor, it is our goal to serve through love and support for a lifetime, which includes ensuring that our residents enjoy full, vibrant lives. Each of our campuses has an activity director on staff who plans activities that appeal to a variety of preferences. These activities give residents opportunities to delve into different interests and make new self-discoveries.

With each experience, we hope to change the outlook on senior living and make each resident’s golden years truly golden. One of the residents at our Americus campus is challenging the myths and misconceptions of senior living in his own way. Allow us to introduce you to Guy Mathis.

Guy grew up on a farm in Adrian, Georgia. Exploring the woods and working on the farm were his favorite pastimes as a child. Once he graduated from high school, Guy went off to college. He received his degree in education with a minor in history. He also obtained his master’s degree as a reading specialist.

In 1976, Guy began a career teaching English to students in 3rd through 12th grade. While teaching, he also served as a part-time pastor in the United Methodist Church. He and his wife, Jessie, moved to different locations as he received new ministerial appointments.

Guy preached the Gospel to congregations in Crisp, Wilcox, Coffee, Camden, Sumter, and other counties across the state of Georgia. After teaching for 30 years, he retired and went into full-time ministry.

In the following year, he began experiencing heart issues, which required open heart surgery.

With his newly developed health condition, he knew that remaining at their home located 30 minutes from the nearest hospital wasn’t ideal. He contacted the Resident Sales Coordinator at Magnolia Manor in Americus and signed up for the waiting list. When an opening became available, he and his wife made the move to Magnolia Manor.

Unfortunately, his wife passed away a few months after they moved in. Guy was faced with the challenges of adjusting to a new lifestyle in senior living in the midst of losing his wife of several years. As time went on, he began attending some of the social events on campus. One day he met another resident by the name of Kathy. Kathy had also lost her spouse. After some time of enjoying each other’s friendship, the two decided to get married.

Guy and Kathy Mathis now enjoy their lovely home together.

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Magnolia Manor of Americus Resident, Guy Mathis

of knowing that we can get help when we need it. It’s also reassuring to know that as we age, help will be available,” shared Guy.

late father, who shared the same name. Guy recalls that his father loved to travel although he couldn’t afford to do so very often.

While they appreciate peace, the two also have an occasional taste for adventure. It became routine for them to watch YouTube videos of people traveling across the country, sort of living vicariously through them. Eventually, Guy decided that he would do more than watch the videos, he would make his own as well. With encouragement from his wife and a friend, he got started.

“My dad was a hard worker. He thoroughly enjoyed traveling. Whenever he could, he’d take us places. So when I was thinking about the name for the channel, I thought about him. It’s called, “Traveling with Hubert,” because we’re traveling with him,” shared Guy.

“I was coming up on my retirement as a Methodist Minister. I didn’t want to quit and just sit at home. So, I decided to start a YouTube channel,” he stated. “When I first started, I had zero knowledge. I didn’t even know how to turn the camera on. But I did some research, watched some YouTube videos, and figured it out. Some of my first videos were quite primitive, but I keep making progress.”

Guy’s YouTube channel is titled, “Traveling with Hubert.” Although Guy’s first name is Hubert, the channel is actually named in honor of his

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With a focus on once-thriving cities, Guy and Kathy travel to different places in Georgia and surrounding areas to explore the history.

Sometimes they uncover the story of how the place came to its lowly fate. Others remain somewhat of a mystery. Altogether, their goal is to shed a positive light on these places by revealing some of their hidden gems. For some of these places, the hidden gem is the history.

Guy recalls one place near Vidalia stood out the most to him.

“There’s this place called Santa Claus. Back in the 30s the man that owned the land named it Santa Claus, so he could draw people to his farm to buy his produce. In the 40s, another man

developed the land and built houses there. Now, the street names have the Christmas theme. The sign for the town has a big Santa Claus on it,” shared Guy. Traveling and making videos is fun, but the process doesn’t come without hard work. Guy starts by choosing a location that’s within a comfortable distance for travel. Then he checks his equipment to make sure everything is functioning properly. He charges any batteries that need to be charged, and checks them again before setting out on the journey. He and Kathy capture footage on the way to their destination and for the duration of their time there. Once they return home, Guy uploads the footage to his computer and edits the clips for YouTube. When he’s satisfied with the outcome, he uploads the finished result to his YouTube channel.

“Making YouTube videos isn’t just point, shoot, and publish. It’s an entire creative process of editing the footage into a mini story. When the pieces come together, it gives me a great deal of

satisfaction to see the finished product,” shared Guy. Another perk of having a YouTube channel is the sense of community that comes along with it. Since starting, Guy and Kathy have met other YouTubers who share common interests. They hope to collaborate with some of them in the future. They’ve also been able to engage with their audience by responding to comments on their videos. When speaking with staff and other residents at Magnolia Manor, their YouTube channel sparks many interesting conversations.

Guy recommends making YouTube videos to other retirees looking for a fun hobby.

Whether you travel across the state making YouTube videos like Guy Mathis or find entertainment within the comfort of your home, Magnolia Manor provides support in an environment where you can explore. Our residents remind us each day why our mission is so important. We hope to continue serving seniors for many lifetimes to come.

Magnolia Manor of Americus Resident, Guy Mathis, filming one of his “Traveling with Hubert” YouTube videos

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Magnolia Manor of St. Marys Resident, Fred Hill

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VISION

Our communities are about life and living...

On a typical day, Fred Hill sits at his desk typing away at his typewriter.

His quiet apartment at Magnolia Manor in St. Marys provides him with a creative environment to think up his latest written works.

His home is the breeding ground for creative story ideas with its lovely view into the nearby forest and cozy ambiance. Although some of his story ideas originated within the walls of the Manor, his passion for writing started long before he moved here.

Fred spent his early childhood years in Atlanta, GA, where he developed a love for writing. His second-grade teacher was a core contributor to the inspiration behind his pen.

Fred eventually moved to

“I had really good teachers in Atlanta. They were very influential, which led me to start writing. I developed an intellectual interest in life thanks to their influence. I also had great teachers in Alabama. I remember my twelfth grade teacher the most. She was supportive even after I graduated from high school,” shared Fred.

After graduating from high school, Fred enlisted in the United States Army. He was stationed at Fort Rucker near Dothan. On one of his frequent trips to the local theater in Dothan, Fred happened to meet the love of his life, Drenda. The two dated for over a year and then continued their journey of love into a marriage that lasted over fifty years before Drenda’s passing.

further cultivated his

“I was a pretty good husband and she was an excellent wife, but no one’s perfect. Tolerance is key in a long, happy marriage. If you don’t have tolerance, you won’t make a very long

literary gift.

marriage,” Fred explained.

Alabama along with his parents where he finished out his primary school years.

He was fortunate to come across more teachers who

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Fred completed two years of active duty service and served five more years in the reserve. In between fulfilling his military duties part-time, he was a full-time student at Birmingham Southern College.

Fred received his bachelor’s degree in Education at Birmingham Southern. He soon returned to school for his master’s degree and later, his doctorate’s degree at Auburn University. While completing his graduate studies, Fred taught English literature to freshman students. He continued to teach English literature at the collegiate level after completing his studies.

Eventually, Fred’s teaching career led him to Kingsbay Naval Submarine Base in St. Marys, Georgia. In addition to teaching literature, Fred made sure to continue honing his own writing skills. He landed a second job as a columnist for the Tribune newspaper in St. Marys. His column became a local favorite in the community, and eventually gained recognition far beyond state lines. Due to its popularity, a prominent publishing company based in Lincoln, Nebraska collected his columns and published them in a book titled, You

May As Well Laugh.

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Magnolia Manor of St. Marys Resident, Fred Hill

“I mainly wrote about things that grabbed my attention that week. I also wrote about personal struggles, but I did it with humor,” shared Fred. “I was proud that after doing all these columns that someone was interested in putting them in a book. Really, I’m a writer first and a teacher second.”

new people or be more reserved and

Now that he’s retired and living at Magnolia Manor, Fred has more time to continue doing what he enjoys the most - write. With the help of a family friend, Debby Jones, Fred moved to Magnolia Manor a little over a year ago. In addition to being a great place to write, Magnolia Manor in St. Marys has many qualities that Fred appreciates. It’s in close proximity to the beach and wooded areas, making it a perfect blend of both worlds. You can be sociable and meet

spend a lot of time alone. But I have a

explore the wildlife.

“Debby did a great job selecting this place for me. This place is really home.

Being here, I’m never bored because I look at nature and see the beauty right in front of me. Everyone’s really friendly here. Because I’m a reader and a writer, I few people that I speak to often,” shared Fred.

Living life to the fullest is our vision for residents at Magnolia Manor. Through the different activities, programs, and levels of care that we offer, each individual can do so in their own way. To see the latest information on life at Magnolia Manor for our residents, please visit our website at www.magnoliamanor.com.

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Magnolia Manor of Richmond Hill Chaplain, Rev. Dr. Frank Parr

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VALUES

Commitment to our faith tradition We take pride in our ability to provide an enriching spiritual environment for our residents at Magnolia Manor. Our staff chaplains not only provide programs to help each resident with their own spiritual care, but they also find unique ways to approach subjects that are often sensitive or hard to discuss.

At our Richmond Hill campus, Chaplain Dr. Frank Parr is just the person our residents need to guide and support them.

Frank was born and raised in Savannah, Georgia, where he grew up as a member of the Wesley Monumental United Methodist Church. As a child, he enjoyed Sunday School and trips with the youth choir.

When he was a teenager, Frank decided to devote his career to Christ in serving others at a Sunday night service.

“One night, they had an altar call and asked if anyone would be interested in coming forward to give their vocation to Christ, which meant serving God as a minister or in other ways. I decided to dedicate whatever job I got involved with to Christ,” said Frank.

Soon he was off to college, but things didn’t go as planned. Frank wanted to study Oceanography and be a good steward of the ocean.

But as he began taking other classes, his focus shifted.

He eventually found himself double majoring in Religion/ Philosophy and Psychology.

“I felt the call to go to seminary,” reminisced Frank.

“While I was in seminary, I took field education and served as a student pastor. In doing that and working at several local churches, I realized that I was called to be a pastor. “ After graduating from St. Andrews Presbyterian College in 1973, Frank decided to further his education, obtaining his Master of Divinity from Duke Divinity School in 1976.

He received his Doctor of Ministry degree from Columbia Theological Seminary in 1993.

Frank served appointments in several churches during his 41-year career. He pastored in many cities across Georgia including Bainbridge, Sale City Circuit, Albany, Columbus, and Savannah. He has been serving as a Chaplain with Magnolia Manor for the past four and a half years. Frank handles spiritual care for residents and staff, leading devotions three days a week and visiting residents in hospitals, rehabilitation centers, and hospice programs.

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Magnolia Manor of Richmond Hill Chaplain, Rev. Dr. Frank Parr, chatting with Coco the Monkey

work each day just to see how the residents are doing,” smiled Frank. “It also helps me fulfill my desire to be with people and answer faith questions. I have faith questions as well, and sometimes they help me answer them. Some of them have lived longer than me and have more experience.”

One of the most interesting things about Frank’s ministry is how he has incorporated puppetry into his day-to-day services. By using puppets, he can relate his message to all ages and bring up different ideas in a less threatening way. The puppets also allow Frank to answer difficult faith-based questions without causing any discomfort to congregants. The idea to use puppets came about when he and his wife, Beth, were searching for ministry-related activities to participate in together. They attended a leisure ministry workshop at Camp Sumatanga in

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Alabama. It was during this workshop that they both learned the art of puppetry.

“My wife and I chose to focus on puppetry during the course at the leisure ministry workshop. We learned how to make the puppets, write scripts, and develop characters,” Frank explained.

Frank and his wife enjoyed getting the puppets on stage at their church and different churches in the area to reenact stories from the Bible such as Jonah and the whale. They saw that each puppet had character and a personality of its own. Eventually, their audience began to identify with the puppets and recognize their likes and dislikes. The puppets always make a positive impact on viewers. One trip to a nursing center on Tybee Island allowed Frank to experience a touching moment that he’ll never forget.

“There was a resident who was wheelchairbound and couldn’t speak. When the choir got up to sing, he didn’t get involved like most people do when there’s music. But when I brought Charlie the Dog out, he lit up. Charlie has a rough voice, and when that resident heard Charlie talk, he burst out laughing with a belly laugh. The whole time Charlie spoke, he was thoroughly intrigued,” Frank shared.

Residents at Magnolia Manor on the Coast have a similar response to the puppets. They enjoy hearing how characters like Omar the Ostrich cope with life’s changes. Characters like Bufford the Buzzard help provide insightful lessons on the importance of self-acceptance.

Frank shares Bible scriptures to support the message and encourage spiritual growth.

During these valuable lessons, residents know they can count on Coco the Monkey to ask for a banana. Although the residents are always eager to hear from the puppets, the pastor behind them is what makes a lasting impression.

“Recently, one of the residents said to me, ‘You’re my pastor.’ When they said that, it made me realize that I’m more than just a pastor to them, I’m a friend,” Frank explained.

Our chaplains are always finding unique ways to spread the word of God to our residents here at Magnolia Manor. If you are interested in finding out more about our chaplaincy program, follow us on Facebook and Instagram or visit our website at www.magnoliamanor.com.

Magnolia Manor of Richmond Hill Chaplain, Rev. Dr. Frank Parr, accompanied by Charlie the Dog

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Magnolia Manor of Macon Resident Care Coordinator, Inez Wallace

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VALUES

Dignity, Respect, Care, and Compassion for All & Integrity Through Excellence Magnolia Manor is staffed with skilled healthcare professionals who are dedicated to providing a high-quality lifestyle for our residents. Our medical team of nurses, therapists, and other healthcare practitioners specialize in caring for our residents’ medical needs.

Those who hold positions in support staff roles handle all the other essentials, such as housekeeping, maintenance, and dietary needs. As a Resident Care Coordinator at our Macon campus, Inez Wallace knows what it takes to be a team player and help each department operate together seamlessly.

Inez grew up in the small, rural town of Roberta, Georgia.

Although there was very little excitement in their quiet neighborhood, she and her six siblings kept each other entertained with games and outdoor adventures. Eating out at restaurants was a rare treat reserved for special occasions such as birthday celebrations or good behavior. Inez recalls that her mother preferred making homecooked meals for their family.

“My mother taught me to cook and prepare as much food as possible at home, because it’s healthier. She

emphasized the importance of caring for yourself, getting rest, and taking vitamins,” Inez explained.

Inez’s father was also very influential in her life. He ensured that she and her siblings remained integral and honest. Inez notes that he was adamant about keeping his word, “If you say you’re going to do something, then you should do it. If you’re not going to do it, don’t even say that you are.” Inez raised her son and daughter on the same principles. These lessons also proved to be beneficial in her career. For the past 13 years, Inez has applied her experiences and knowledge to her daily responsibilities caring for the residents at Magnolia Manor in Macon.

It all began in 2009, when one of Inez’s family members retired from Magnolia Manor in Columbus. Inez noticed that her cousin achieved a long, successful career at Magnolia Manor, and she wanted to learn more about it. She soon discovered that there would be a Magnolia Manor campus opening in Macon. She applied and was hired as a Resident Care Assistant (RCA).

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Magnolia Manor of Macon Resident Care Coordinator, Inez Wallace, with resident, Katherine Windsor

really enjoy my job helping the residents. It makes me feel good to know that I’m helping somebody and making a difference,” shared Inez.

After a few years working as an RCA, Inez was promoted to the Resident Care Coordinator (RCC) position. In this role, Inez handles all resident care needs. She typically spends mornings checking in on residents and handing out their medications.

All medication must be distributed properly in a timely manner. So, attention to detail is essential when completing this task.

Once meds are dispersed, Inez makes any necessary updates to the paperwork according to observations and newly submitted orders from doctors. If a resident is running low on meds, she contacts the

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pharmacy to refill their prescriptions. Inez informs the dietary staff if residents are having issues with their meals or need a change to their diets. She also calls family members to notify them of any changes with their loved ones.

“As Resident Care Coordinators, it’s our job to be the liaisons between residents, other staff members, and everyone else.

I do my best to ensure that the residents’ needs are met. That means calling doctors, refilling prescriptions, updating dietary plans, contacting their families, or handling any other needs,” explained Inez.

It’s commonly known that working in the medical field requires healthcare

professionals to tend to an individual’s physical needs. But what makes Inez stand out is her determination to go beyond caring for the residents’ physical needs to address their spiritual and emotional needs as well.

One of Inez’s most impactful career moments occurred when she was working on night shift. She received a phone call from one of the residents who was having trouble sleeping. The resident asked Inez to pray for her. Without hesitating, Inez and another RCC went to the resident’s room and prayed for her.

“When we finished praying for her that night, we told her that whenever she needs prayer, we’ll pray for her. She calls for prayer from time to time now,” shared Inez.

Faith plays a large role in Inez’s work. Since Magnolia Manor is a faith-based organization with roots in the Methodist Church, it makes it easier for her to exercise her faith as a member of the Methodist Church.

Magnolia Manor also offers a family-oriented

environment where both residents and employees can thrive. Staff members are committed to working together to provide high quality care to the residents in every way.

“We have a great team and leadership staff. Our Administrator, Ivy Bembry, and Assistant Administrator, Angela Hill, are very compassionate with the residents. They’re so helpful to the staff, as well. If I need anything, I know I can easily talk to them and get help,” stated Inez.

To anyone looking to work in the healthcare industry, Inez offers this advice: “Learn to care for yourself first. If you learn how to care for yourself, you’ll have a better idea of how to care for other people.” We appreciate Inez Wallace and other staff members like her for all that they do for the residents at Magnolia Manor. If you’d like to keep up with the latest news at Magnolia Manor, visit our website at www.magnoliamanor.com or follow us on social media.

Magnolia Manor of Macon Resident Care Coordinator, Inez Wallace, with resident, Katherine Windsor

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Magnolia Manor of Columbus East Resident, Beatrice Vance

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VALUES

Healthy mind, body and spirit We strive to provide care that

President, Regina has been a

goes beyond physical needs

large help in encouraging other

to support mental, emotional,

residents to eat healthy, fresh

and spiritual needs at Magnolia

produce. A few months after

Manor. Our residents enjoy a

moving to the Columbus East

family-oriented environment

campus in December of 2021,

where there’s community

she began picking up extra fruits

and fellowship through social

to share with others while on her

gatherings, planned activities,

shopping trips in town.

and more. Life at Magnolia Manor of Columbus East is no different. Residents Regina Wyatt and Beatrice Vance have fully experienced the benefits of a senior living community that caters to their unique lifestyles and values in different ways.

Regina Wyatt grew up on a farm in Guyana, South America.

Her fondest childhood memories are from eating fruits and vegetables freshly picked from the garden. Even in her adult life, Regina still loves a fresh banana or succulent slice of watermelon.

In fact, she has found a way to continue expressing her love for fresh produce while living at Magnolia Manor.

Magnolia Manor has skilled staff

“Everyone should have fresh fruit in their diet. God put it here on the earth for us,” explained Regina. “Growing up on a farm

taught me a lot about fresh produce. And I want to make sure everyone else here has fresh fruits as well.”

Regina isn’t alone on her mission to encourage others to adopt healthier eating habits. Columbus East Activity Director, Kelsey Herring, has also played a vital role in this endeavor. This past summer, Kelsey added a vegetable garden to the community courtyard. Stocked with cucumbers, grape tomatoes, and peppers, the garden has been a collective effort for both

who tend to all dietary needs.

staff and residents. Residents

This includes ensuring that all

get a stimulating, hands-on

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delicious, nutrient-rich salad for lunch

campus. She is also generous in sharing her

in return.

love for Gospel music with others. Beatrice

When Regina isn’t helping with the garden

grew up singing in her local church choir in

or passing out fresh fruit, you can find her on

Cuthbert, GA. Her mother taught her and

the front porch reading a book or completing

her seven siblings the value of having a good

a crossword puzzle. From time to time, she

work ethic and being dedicated. As she got

strikes up a game or two of dominoes with

older, Beatrice remembered these lessons.

some of the staff. She especially enjoys

She carried them on into adulthood, making

attending church services.

a living working on farms and handling

“We have worship services on Sundays at 2:00 PM and Bible Study on Thursdays at

domestic tasks for families. Tending to the fields and caring for others was hard work,

10:00 AM. I attend as often as I can. I really

but Beatrice always lightened the workload

enjoy going to church and the very nice

with a tune or two.

people here,” shared Regina.

Like Regina, Beatrice Vance enjoys attending church services at the Columbus East

“My mother made it a requirement for us to participate in church. I decided I would join the choir, and that’s when I realized I really

Magnolia Manor of Columbus East Resident, Regina Wyatt

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Magnolia Manor of Columbus East Resident, Regina Wyatt, watching over her veggies

liked singing. We had a friend that used to

from her life. Along with the entertaining

come by the house with his guitar. He would

elements of her stories, Beatrice sprinkles

play his guitar and I would sing. We always

in bits of wisdom to help encourage those

had a good time,” Beatrice reminisced.

around her. She especially cherishes time

Now that she’s living at Magnolia Manor, Beatrice has the opportunity to share her vocal abilities with the staff and other

spent with her children and staff members who have become like family.

“The staff are really nice here. There’s one

residents. You can often find Beatrice in her

nurse in particular who calls me mama. Every

room or on the front porch with her radio

day that she’s working, she comes in here to

playing her favorite music.

give me a hug and check on me. It’s really like

“I have cassette tapes with different Gospel songs on them. I play the songs and sing

a big family here,” shared Beatrice.

Our goal is to provide residents with the care

along. My favorite song is ‘Everybody Ought

they need to maintain a healthy mind, body,

to Praise His Name’ by The Mighty Clouds of

and spirit. To keep up with the latest going on

Joy,” Beatrice stated.

at the Columbus East campus, please follow

In addition to her musical talent, Beatrice is also quite the storyteller. Staff members enjoy

Magnolia Manor on social media and visit our website at www.magnoliamanor.com.

hearing her recount interesting experiences

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VALUES

Creative change and constant improvement

Magnolia Manor welcomes our new Chief Financial Officer, Dave Charter Our main goal at Magnolia Manor is to provide the highest quality of care to our residents. This means we’re always looking for creative ways to improve. In an effort to maintain this goal, we recently welcomed a new member to our senior leadership team. We are glad to announce that Dave Charter joined the Magnolia Manor team as the Senior Vice President for Finance and Chief Financial Officer (CFO) in June of 2022!

Growing up, Dave always had a knack for working with numbers. He further developed this interest by working in his father’s bakery each summer. Shadowing his father each day, he quickly learned how to complete tasks such as recording receipts and expenses for the bookkeeper. By the time he was 13 years old, he was helping his father calculate payroll for employees.

After graduating from high school, Dave decided to pursue a career in finance and obtained his Bachelor of Business Administration in Accounting from Eastern Michigan University. He also has over 35 years of experience in the senior living industry. As the CFO at Magnolia Manor, Dave will blend his education and experience to oversee all financial operations and manage the financial decisions for all nine campuses. He will handle responsibilities such as budgeting, employee payroll processing, Medicare & Medicaid cost reporting, and more.

“I look forward to offering my skills, knowledge, and expertise to the Finance Department at Magnolia Manor. I can’t tell you how excited I am to be working with this organization and the team to help drive the mission forward,” stated Dave. “Most importantly, I’m glad to help contribute to the residents’ comfort, care, and happiness and reassure their family members that their loved ones are well cared for.”

When he’s not crunching numbers, you can find him out cruising on the water or golfing. He especially enjoys spending time with his wife, Lori, and daughter, Kylie.

We are grateful to have Dave as a part of the team lending his expertise to help us continue making Magnolia Manor a great place to live and work for our residents and staff. Welcome to the Magnolia Manor Family, Dave Charter!

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December 8, 2022 Southern Woods Plantation Sylvester, Georgia (Morning Hunt)

For more information contact: Kendall Stephens Director of Annual Giving 229-931-5928 or kstephens@magnoliamanor.com

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CREATIVE CORNER Here at Magnolia Manor, our residents happen to be a very creative bunch. They seem to all have one thing in common, sharing their creative spirit with others. Joan Harris is no different.

Whether teaching children dances at the St. Simons Island Pier or organizing a production of Peter Pan, she has done it all with a huge smile.

Joan is originally from Fitzgerald, Georgia, a small southern community in the center of south Georgia. She liked the simple country life growing up. Her grandmother owned a boarding house in town named the Colonial Inn, where she and her parents lived. Because Fitzgerald had a large repair facility for railroad cars, most of the inn’s clientele were gentlemen.

When she was a young teenager, her dad, who worked for the railroad as a commercial freight agent, was transferred to New Orleans. He would meet the trains arriving in New Orleans and entertain the troops headed to the Pacific Theater near the end of World War II. Shortly after World War II, her father would be transferred again for work, and this move would change the rest of her life.

“I thought my life had ended.

I didn’t want to go to some old island. But when I got there, everything changed. The people

were so nice and welcoming.

It became home to me,” Joan shared.

After graduating from Glynn Academy, Joan attended Georgia Teachers College. She began her teaching career in Atlanta, GA, at Murphy High School. Over the next several years, Joan took jobs that would lead her back to the coast. She taught middle school in Darien and Brunswick before settling on the island again. She began teaching sixth graders in St. Simons Island. Her soon-tobe husband, Buddy, was also a teacher there. He had just gotten out of the United States Marine Corps to begin a career teaching Physical Education. They met as she was casting for a play.

“Someone told him he could meet single women at the theater, so there he was. When I discovered he couldn’t sing or dance, I knew he would be trouble. Over time, I finally began to like him a lot. We were a match, so we got married,” Joan laughed.

Shortly after they got married, Joan followed Buddy to Frederica Academy, where she continued to teach sixth graders. During the summer, she and Buddy ran a day camp for children called Camp Islander.

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summer. When school was back in session, Joan continued to make learning interesting. One day while she was teaching literature, the students read the story aloud and she assigned roles to each child. Joan noticed that the students were more enthused about learning the material when using this method, so she assigned roles for other readings.

Due to her dedication, she eventually advanced to become the Director of the Island Players. For 50 years, Joan worked with the Island Players, inspiring people as she brought several musicals to life.

“At the time, we didn’t really know what we were doing. We were just creating a more interesting way to learn literature. Once I invited their parents and other teachers to watch, it became something more,” Joan stated.

“Working with the Island Players was a large community effort. Parents were very involved in making sure the children were on time for rehearsals. The production team and the children always worked hard. People in the community would come to watch. The plays helped bring everyone together to appreciate each other and theater,” Joan explained.

After getting such a positive response from the students, Joan searched for ways to give them more opportunities to participate in plays.

She joined the Island Players, a local theater group on St. Simons Island, and began assisting the production team during the summer.

Joan encouraged students to get involved by establishing the Children’s Summer Workshop.

Joan and her students excelled in the classroom and on the stage during her career. They achieved first place in several state competitions. Students who took her English classes saw an increase in their grade point averages. Some of Joan’s students even went on to pursue careers in theater after graduating. Joan’s contributions haven’t gone unnoticed. She was recently

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Magnolia Manor of St. Simons Resident, Joan Harris inducted into the Frederica Academy Fine Arts Hall of Fame for her dedication.

“When they told me I was inducted into the Hall of Fame, it thrilled me to death! I had no idea they would choose me,” Joan laughed.

“I’ve always been so proud of Frederica Academy because they’re so invested in the children. I really enjoyed the people I worked with, the students, and the freedom to be creative.”

In addition to receiving local recognition for her contributions to the community, Joan was also inducted into the Georgia Theater Hall of Fame. Individuals who have demonstrated a strong commitment to theater education and have served for over 20 years are eligible for this award. Georgia Thespians select candidates

from prominent troupes across the state who are active members of the Educational Theater Association. Joan was named to the 2022 Hall of Fame for the Georgia Thespians.

Even though she has retired from the theater, Joan still enjoys inspiring others. She often visits the pier on St. Simons Island, where she enjoys teaching dances to children and tourists.

Seeing them happy and inspired is all she needs to brighten her day. You can also find her spending time with her friends at Magnolia Manor or attending exercise classes with the activity director.

If you would like to know more about Magnolia Manor, feel free to follow us on Facebook and Instagram or check out our website at www.magnoliamanor.com.

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Magnolia Manor supporters from around the state joined us Monday, October 10th, to participate in the annual John R. Batts Memorial Golf Classic at the prestigious Idle Hour Country Club in Macon, Georgia.

Because of the generosity and hard work of our dedicated staff, donors, and sponsors, this event was a huge success. Twenty-seven teams of four competed to help raise funds for the Magnolia Manor Macon campus security initiative. This initiative involves training our employees, physically securing the campus, and enhancing our IT security.

We would also like to say a great big thank you to all seven of our corporate sponsors this year: Platinum Sponsor

Gold Sponsor

Silver Sponsors

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GIVING

In action...

We all blinked, and the holiday season is upon us- once again! For many people, the holidays are one of the most magical, cherished parts of the year. This time of the year is the epitome of family time for me — family gatherings, gift-giving, traditions, and the wonder in my children’s eyes. However, somehow this very special couple of months can also become the most hectic. In turn, November through New Year’s Day can be quite a blur!

The movie, How the Grinch Stole Christmas, contains one of my favorite movie quotes: “It came without ribbons! It came without tags! It came without packages, boxes or bags! Maybe Christmas, he thought, doesn’t come from a store… maybe Christmas, perhaps, means a little bit more! ” The Grinch is right. There is a bigger meaning to Christmas than the blur we create each year. We must remember that the love of Jesus Christ is the most important gift of all!

Your generous donations this Christmas season will serve as a message of love to over 1,000 residents at Magnolia Manor. Through your donations to The League of the Good Samaritan, no resident will ever have to leave Magnolia Manor if they are no longer able to afford their care. League donations also make it possible to provide a chaplain on every campus to serve all of our residents through compassion and spiritual care. Help spread love this Christmas season by giving to The League of the Good Samaritan!

Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!

Sincerely, Chealsea Cromer Director of Donor Relations

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ACTIVITIES

Mattie H. Marshall Memory Care Center residents decorate donuts

Columbus West residents try their luck playing BINGO!

Mattie H. Marshall Memory Care Center residents take a trip to Las Vegas

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ACTIVITIES

Americus Retirement Center opened up a delicious Farmers Market

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ACTIVITIES

Rev. Tom Dowdy entertains our residents with Songs and Smores

Columbus AL celebrates Fiesta Day during National Assisted Living Week

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ACTIVITIES

GSW invited Americus Retirement Center residents to a coffee social

Americus community joined in on parading for National Assisted Living Week

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ACTIVITIES

Columbus AL enjoyed their sports day party

Richmond Hill organized a “Men’s Game Night”

Americus Retirement Center joined the Plains, GA Peanut Parade

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ACTIVITIES

Macon campus threw a Luau party for the residents

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ACTIVITIES

Moultrie Campus celebrated their own Hawaiin Luau

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ACTIVITIES

Grandparents Day at Richmond Hill

Columbus AL served up some fine vittles during their Western Days

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With grateful appreciation for those who support our ministry.

In Memory of...

Curtis Adams Ms. Becky Brazel

Lois Cannady Mr. & Mrs. John Cannady

Spec & Jean Dozier Mrs. Patsy Watson

James M. Bailey Mrs. Diana Bailey

Janet Cauthen Ms. Jacquelyn Mullis

Elizabeth Bearden Ms. Frances Messer Mrs. Blanche Palmer

Viola Chalker Ms. Kathy Chalker

Rev. J. William Dupree Jim & Jean Buchanan Hill & LeAnn Fort Allene & Ceegie Haugabook Ms. Patsy Knotts Mr. Woodrow McCrea Bill & Gwynne Morton Keith & Alison Register St. Paul UMC Mr. & Mrs. Wes Wheeler

Bert Lewis Beisel Jane Braun and Darden & John Harrington Dasha Annie Haylea Klebaner Mr. James Weber Mr. William Weber Frank Beisel Jane Braun and Darden & John Harrington

Tami Lyn Chase Mrs. Pat Hill Larry Comer Mrs. Joyce Buchanan Mr. & Mrs. Sam Hunter Jr. Mr. & Mrs. Sam Lott Kay & Charles Reeves Randy Coody Mrs. Patsy Watson

Mrs. B. L. Durden Mr. Keith Hagen Amanda D. Fasnacht Mrs. Cheryl Crosby

Lynda L. Geldon Ms. Rhonda Carmichael Georgia EMC Community & Economic Development Team Patti & Mike Register Ellen & Dr. Patrick Toms Pat & Ronald Tucker All Grandparents Ms. June Glisson Mary Moseley Greene Diane & Joe Fletcher and family Bill & Gwynne Morton Bill & Mary Claire Reeves Violet Grover Mr. & Mrs. John Cannady

Jean N. Berry Carol & Danny Ingram

Phil Cook Donald & Helen Sparks

Ann Gail Flake Mrs. Marion Jarrell Robin & Frank Lowrey

Myrtle Watson Blanton Mrs. Patsy Watson

Mack Cribb Rev. & Mrs. William Carl Howard

Elizabeth Perry Fletcher Mr. J. Milton Fletcher Sr.

Myron Hancock, Jr. Mr. & Mrs. James Hamilton Jr.

Shaw Fletcher Mrs. Blanche Palmer

Patricia (Trisha) Hancock Jim & Leigh Hamilton

Rev. Al R. Crumpler Emora & Nancy Brannan

Timothy M. Furlow, Jr. Anonymous Melvin & Wilma Kinslow

Rev. V. L. Daughtery Ms. Margaret Alexander Allene & Ceegie Haugabook

Ernest Fussell Mrs. Betty Fussell

Franklin Hardin Joe & Diane Fletcher Mr. & Mrs. Sam Hunter Jr. Bill & Gwynne Morton

Neal Blitch Dewey & Suzanne Rozar Gail Bridges Mr. & Mrs. Sam Hunter Jr. Brooks Buchanan, Jr. Jack & Earline Cox Sara McCollum Buntin Mrs. Patsy Watson James A. Cain Nina Sheppard Terrell

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Agnes Grace Crump Mr. & Mrs. William Krenson

Rev. Roy Dial III Rev. & Mrs. Eugene Cochran Bryant & Donna Culpepper

Mrs. Gonda G. Hammond Ms. Theodora Nassamer

Frances Freeman Harris Mrs. Betty Morrell Arthur Herndon. Jr. Ms. Wynn Herndon

TRIBUTES

In Memory of...

July 2022 – September 2022

Annette Hill Harriet & Lawrence Yancy

Mary C. Nelson Ms. Janet Scales

F. D. (Rabbit) Royer Mrs. Marion Royer

Jacki Varnell Derek & Charlene McAleer

Shayla Hobbs Derek & Charlene McAleer

Betty Oliver Rev. Thomas Oliver

Ann Senters Mr. & Mrs. George Smith III

Bill Wangen Mrs. Louise Wangen

Gus Johnson Bill & Mary Claire Reeves

Sandra Parker Bill & Gwynne Morton

Mr. & Mrs. W. C. Siler Mr. & Mrs. Ron Simpson

Dr. Tom P. Watson Mrs. Patsy Watson

Ruth S. Jones Bill & Gwynne Morton

Marianne Patton Rev. & Mrs. Eugene Cochran

Estelle Smith Mr. & Mrs. Bobby Strange Sr.

W. C. & Faye Webb Dewey & Suzanne Rozar

Ella Vee Kendall Mr. & Mrs. Mike Wisham

Charlie Peel Mr. & Mrs. Don Sibler

Don F. Whitaker, Sr. Mr. & Mrs. William Morton Jr.

Lois M. Kronn Mr. Michael Kronn

Eve Perry Ms. Bonnie Perry

Ruth King Smith Melvin & Wilma Kinslow Mrs. Barbara Mitchell

Bill Lashley Mr. & Mrs. Robert Lashley Jr.

Nena Perry Mrs. Blanche Palmer Bill & Mary Claire Reeves

Cora Law Donna & Danny Andrews Benjamin Earl Lillard Mr. Wayne Smith Norene Milburn Ms. Kathy Chalker Leah Millman Mr. David Millman Carlton & Irene Murphey Dr. Carla Hall Patricia Jean Neff Mr. & Mrs. Lee Bernasek Ms. Therese Taylor

Ed Pope Anonymous Freda Porter Dewey & Suzanne Rozar Karen Moore Purvis Mr. Carol Moore Jr. Nell Purvis Mrs. Joyce Buchanan Hill & LeAnn Fort Mrs. Blanche Palmer

Bob Snipes Joe & Diane Fletcher Ms. Mary Lucy Murrah Harold Spurlin Lee & Charlene Hall Jean Stanfield Hill & LeAnn Fort Mr. & Mrs. Sam Hunter Jr. Jimmy Storey The Joiner Family

Sue Whitaker Mrs. Elsie Schell Bobbi Williams Mr. & Mrs. Frank Gaudry Charles & Dorothy Williams Dr. Patricia Williams Mary Alice Williams Mrs. Leolene Tate Amalia Wood Mr. & Mrs. Wade Wood

Marc Swift Kay & Charles Reeves

Jessie & Mary H. Ramsey Miss Jayne Ramsey

Rev. Gil Tripp Ms. Sharon Dutton Dr. & Mrs. William Kipp Robin & Frank Lowrey Derek & Charlene McAleer

Mary Alice Roney The Joiner Family

Larry Underwood Mack & Linda Martin

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With grateful appreciation for those who support our ministry.

In Honor of...

Rev. Henry Bass Antioch Church (Cook Co.) Garden City UMC Reynolds Chapel UMC Trinity UMC

Mary Freels Ms. Cynthia Sexton

Ty Kinslow Byromville UMC

Kim Glass Avalon Ladies Bible Class

The Residents of Unit One in Americus Magnolia Manor Ms. Cynthia Sexton

Barbara Schlafer Crenshaw Mr. & Mrs. Ray Crenshaw

Franklin Hardin Mrs. Norma Wall

Grandparents Day Woodmen Life Lodge No. 202

Charlie Hightower Ms. Cynthia Sexton

Lynda Fogle W. C. & Faye Webb

Julia Jennings Clay & Tammye Jones

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Patricia McCarthy Covenant Sunday School Class Carolyne Miller Mr. & Mrs. John Vasbinder

TRIBUTES

In Honor of...

July 2022 – September 2022

Nancy Miller Ms. Julie Schroeder

Robert Leon Palmer Rev. & Mrs. Fred Reiner

Rosa Vining Mrs. Joy Williams

Mr. & Mrs. Charles Murray Ray & Betty Crenshaw

Elaine B. Phillips Carol F. Ingram

Rev. John Walker Irwinville UMC

Kathy Newkirk Mrs. Blanche Palmer

Ruth King Smith Mrs. Norma Wall

Rev. John Walker Ocilla UMC

The 57th Wedding Anniversary of Mr. & Mrs. Sonny Owens Mr. & Mrs. Ray Crenshaw

The Rev. Dr. Dennis Stalvey Mr. Bryant Culpepper

Elizabeth C. Wilbanks Jane & Paul Pressly

The Least of These Ms. Betty Daniels

Rev. W. Ray Wilder Emora & Nancy Brannan

Blanche Palmer Bill & Gwynne Morton

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General Donations Action Life Sunday School Class Albany First UMC Ms. Kellie Alexander Alfred Dupree Sunday School Class Allstate Electrical Contractors Amazon Smile Americus Salem UMC Ameris Bank Mr. Jim Anderson Antioch Church (Cook Co.) Arlington UMC Atlanta Sand & Supply Co. Atrium Health Avalon UMC B&D Industrial Services Bainbridge First UMC Rev. Henry Bass Mrs. Doris Batts Beacon Sunday School Class Drs. Fred Beall Mr. & Mrs. Lee Bernasek Beulah Garner Sunday School Class Blackbaud Giving Fund Bold Springs UMC Mr. D. Vance Boone Brantley UMC Rev. & Mrs. John Brodess Mr. Donald Broome Ms. Anna Brown Mrs. Frances Brown

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Mrs. Mervin Brown Mr. Robert Buck Lea Burke Mr. Charles Burnett Mr. & Mrs. Tommy Cain Mrs. Claudia Carney Ms. Kathy Chalker Ms. Sally Clark Ms. Mona Claxton Clinch’s Chapel UMC Ms. Geraldine Colbert Community Foundation of Central Georgia, Inc. Cordele First UMC Mr. & Mrs. Jack Cox Crowell UMC Maj. Donald W. Dadisman Mrs. Adela David Miss Margaret E. Davis Dixon Church Mr. Eric Dokter Douglas First UMC Drayton UMC The Dunlap-Youmans Foundation Easterlin Pecan Company Eastman First UMC

ECP Distributors, Inc Mr. Randolph Edgar Mrs. Susie Etheredge Ms. Joelle Etheridge Ms. Holly Floyd Mr. & Mrs. Hill Fort Friendship UMC (Greens Cut/ Friendship Charge) Mr. Donald Gammon Georgia Cochran Sunday School Class Georgia Hearing Institute Georgia Power Company Georgia Southwestern Foundation, Inc. Georgia United Methodist Foundation GHC Mechanical, Inc. Louis E. & Millie Coats Gholson Fund Mr. & Mrs. Charles Gibson Gibson Community Church, Inc. Mr. John Giles III Mrs. Sandra Lee Goembel Ms. Chenelle Golden Good News Weekly Gordon UMC Grace Church (Vidalia) Ms. Peggie Grantham Traci Grantham Dr. Shane Green Rev. & Mrs. Hall Grimmett Mr. Thomas Grooms III Dr. Carla Hall

DONATIONS

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Ms. Connie Hatcher Mrs. Janice Haugabook Hawkinsville First UMC Heartland EMS, Inc. Ms. Annette Hill Mr. Michael Hinson Homerville UMC Ms. Emmeline Horace Robin Hudgins Mr. & Mrs. Sam Hunter, Jr. Rev. & Mrs. John Irwin IV Irwinville UMC Isle of Hope UMC Jackson Automotive Group James Bates Brannan Groover LLP Damonica Johnson Mr. & Mrs. Wally Joiner, Jr. Ms. Wanda Kent Keysville UMC Kingsland Church Kinney & Hendrix, LLC Mr. & Mrs. Ty Kinslow Lakeland UMC Ms. Debra Lane Lee Street UMC Leesburg UMW Leslie UMC Ms. Dawn Lott Mrs. Jane Lynch Rev. & Rev. Mark Magoni Ms. Joseph Mappin Mr. & Mrs. Charlie Marshall Dorothy T. Martin Trust Dr. Carol McLagan Mr. Robert McNeill Ms. Karen Mitchell Mt Zion (Campground) Church

Ms. Lisa Murphy Nahunta UMC Mr. George Neal Mrs. Jan Oxford Mrs. Blanche Palmer Park Memorial UMC Mr. Jerry Parker Parker Security & Investigative Services, Inc. Parker’s Heating & Air Conditioning Pavo UMC Miss Elizabeth Payne Peoples Bank of Talbotton Peoples South Bank Mr. Stephen Perry Perry Crossroads UMC Mr. William Peterson IV Piedmont Construction Group Pleasant Grove UMC Rev. & Mrs. J. Don Proctor Propel Insurance Ms. Rebecca Ragsdale Ms. Sylvia Ray Mr. & Mrs. Johnny Reynolds Mr. & Mrs. Dan Rhyne Ms. Janet Richards Richmond Hill UMC Ms. Seleta Rogers Mr. Josh Roland Mr. & Mrs. Lowell Russell, Sr. Mr. & Mrs. Al Sanders The Sanford Company Mrs. Lynda Scarborough Schwab Charitable Mr. & Mrs. David Shoemaker Mynette Sikes Sikes Chapel UMC

Mr. & Mrs. C. Byrd Simmons Mr. Theron Simpson, Jr. Ms. Clara Slaughter Ms. Cassandra Smith Sparks Church St. Luke UMC St. Marys UMC St. Simons Island UMC Mrs. Vesta Steedley Swainsboro First UMC Mr. & Mrs. Ralph Swem Sylvania First UMC Ms. Therese Taylor Tazewell UMC Tena Corporation Mr. & Mrs. Mark Todd Mr. Chuck Trascritti Trinity UMC (Pooler) Bertha Tucker Trust Turkey Branch UMC Twin City UMC Mr. & Mrs. John Vasbinder Vineville UMC Wadley UMC Rev. & Mrs. John Walker Ms. Inez Wallace Luray S. Ward Trust Warner Robins First UMC Mrs. Vernon Warren West Town UMC Rev. J. Roy White Ms. Kristina White Ms. Chelsea Williams Wilmington Isle UMC Wright’s Chapel UMC Zaxby’s of Middle GA Zoar UMC

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For this God is our God for ever and ever: he will be our guide even unto death.

Psalm 48:14

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Edna Baca

Marylin F Cowan

Patricia Hancock

Bert L Beisel

Bernice T Edwards

Marion D Harden

Doris N Bell

Elaine J Ellington

Susie M Hicks

Marinan H Borders

Roy M English, Sr.

Louis Howard

Barbara D Braun

Donald L Faulk

Marilyn J Hubbell

Tom Buehler

Esther L Freeman

Walter Ivey

Deborah L Chapman

Mary T Freeman

Gwendolyn A Jones

Katherine K Coomer

Thelma F Gay

Mary Jones

IN MEMORIAM

July 2022 – September 2022

Leslie Kaufmann

Kaye Plemmons

Brenda F Strickland

Emma J Kilpatrick

Amos Powell, Sr.

Mary G Tillinghast

Esther Leech

Norma N Purvis

Robert W Waldon

Jack B Malone

Sara Reid

Pauline West

Virginia McClure

Mark A Rumer

Truett McGee

Dennis E Sapp

Patricia Neff

Donnie M Sawyer

Nena K Perry

Agnes Smith

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