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Central in Augusta observes Veteran's Day 2007

Just as did many other congregations, Central in Augusta observed Veteran's Day on November the 11th. The Christian flag and the American flag were presented by a Color Guard comprised of congregation members (retired and active duty).

We were especially honored to have represented in the presentation of Colors  2 women--Mrs. Ollie Mae Nimmons and Capt. Hillary Thomas (MD).  Mrs. Nimmons served as a WAVE during WW2 and Capt. Thomas is currently serving in the army.  Others in the Color Guard were: Ed Gilliland, retired from Georgia National Guard (though in the National Guard, he served in the active army status), Paul Neidlinger, retired from the Navy, and Charlie Sidener, retired from the army.  Charlie served aboard an LST during WW2 and went on to serve and retire from the army.

We know that we are not the only congregation to have 2 women (retired and active) as members, but we know there are not all that many especially ones who served in WW2.  We have had others women who served in WW2 as members, but they have passed.

The congregation was led in prayer for America by our Veterans and led in Pledges to the American Flag, the Christian Flag and The Bible during the presentation.  At the end of the service all Veterans in attendance were asked to come forward for a group photo.   Attached several photos from this day's observance.

May God Continue to Bless America, our Service Members, the Disciples in Georgia--Believers around the World--May WE ALL be instrumental in Increasing His Kingdom here on Earth! 

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Central Celebrates 125 Years!

Central Christian Church of Augusta had four different days of celebration for their 125th Anniversary: one per quarter.

The first celebration was on March 11, 2007.  Rev. Morris Wood was the guest speaker that day and Rev. Don Manning retired pastor of First Christian Augusta, which was originally Central's mother church (now a sister church) brought greetings.  Special guests were the alumni of Tubman High School, formerly the all girl High School, and named in honor of the patron to Central, Mrs. Emily Tubman.   Mrs. Tubman was a noted philanthropists and contributed money and land for the building of a Church in West Augusta that became Central.

The second celebration was on June 3, 2007.  Eddie Parker, a former member of Central and now lay minister of Oxford Christian Church in Kentucky, brought the midday message and Dr. Rev. Ray Miles Regional Minister of Georgia the 1:30 message.

Central Christian had the 3rd Sunday of Celebration of the 125th Anniversary on August 12, 2007 in Augusta. The Guests Ministers were: Reverend Ted Keckler, a former associate and minister of Central who brought the morning message.  Ted is now retired from the Ministry.  Bringing the message at 1:15 pm was the Reverend Jack Snellgrove, one of Central's Timothy's and son of Long Time Central Saint Ossie Snellgrove.  Those in attendance enjoyed a BBQ with all the trimmings in between the services.  Many former members attended this special day of worship and reunion.

Central's final 125th Celebration was celebrated on October 7, 2007. Former ministers and Timothy's of our congregation were invited back to fill the pulpit at the morning and afternoon services during our time of celebration. Of course, being "Good Disciples" there was plenty of Delicious Food available at each celebration. The Guest Minister for the Final Day of Celebration (and Homecoming Event) was a Timothy of our congregation, Reverend Lester Palmer. Lester and his wife Janelle now live in Indiana. The day of celebration concluded with “Dinner on the Grounds” and a program. Former Timothy, Ronnie Stanford; former minister, Tom Mims, former member (and Chaplain at St. Joseph's Hospital in Augusta), Reverend Lorraine Wells; spoke during the program - sharing greetings and testimony.  Former member (and wife of Tom Mims), Ester Mims; former member (and brother of Lester Palmer), Fred Palmer; friend of the congregation, Bill Prather all Praised God in song during the program. It was a Powerful Day of Remembrance and Worship as we concluded the celebration of 125 years of service and focused on Looking Forward to the next 125 years of Serving God in this Place.  Paul Neidlinger and Erving Floyd cooked Pork Loins, Dressing, Gravy and Mashed Potatoes for the Dinner on the Grounds. Their efforts were supplemented by the congregation with each family bringing large covered dishes to include delicious desserts.

Having four celebrations throughout the year was Central's way of embracing the whole year and Praising God for the 125 Years that He has chosen to use Central Christian to touch the community around the church and to communities far beyond.

Judith Gilliland has provided photo albums of the first two celebrations:


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