Bristol Baptist Church

05/31/2026

Brave Part 2

05/25/2026

05/24/2026

Brave - Pt 1

04/21/2026

Heavenly Father,

You are the Creator of the heavens and the earth, the One who holds the clouds and commands the rain. Your Word says in Jeremiah 5:24 (CSB), “Let’s fear the Lord our God, who gives the rain, both autumn and spring, in season.”

So Lord, we come before You in humility, acknowledging that every good and perfect gift comes from You. We ask that You would send rain upon the land. Open the heavens and pour out what is needed—refresh the land, restore what is dry, and bring life where there has been lack.

Your Word declares in Zechariah 10:1 (CSB), “Ask the Lord for rain in the season of spring rain. The Lord makes the storm clouds, and he will give them showers of rain.” So we ask, Lord—send the rain. Let it fall in Your perfect timing and in abundance.

But God, we don’t just ask for natural rain—we ask for spiritual rain. Pour out Your Spirit like rain on dry ground. As You promised in Isaiah 44:3 (CSB), “For I will pour water on the thirsty land and streams on the dry ground; I will pour out my Spirit on your descendants.”

Revive hearts. Renew faith. Restore joy. Let there be a fresh outpouring of Your presence in our lives, our homes, and our communities.

We trust You, Lord. You are faithful to provide.

Send the rain—in the natural and in the Spirit.

In Jesus’ name,
Amen.

04/20/2026

Please join us in lifting up the Watkins family as they cope with the loss of their father, grandfather, and friend. Our deepest condolences to family during this time.

Mr. Jerry Clyde Watkins, 77, of Mershon, passed away early Sunday morning, April 19, 2026, at his residence.

Born in Alma, GA on January 30, 1949, he had lived in Pierce County all of his life. He had been employed by Pierce Timber Company for over 30 years until his health began to decline. Jerry enjoyed hunting and fishing when he wasn’t working, but mostly he loved spending time with his family, whether it be by blood or work, there was no separation. A simple man of few words who worked hard and played hard, you never had to guess where you stood with him. He was of the Baptist faith.

He was a son of the late Eulus and Mildred Julia Wilkins Watkins. He was also preceded in death by his wife, Linda Faye Sapp Watkins, his daughter, April Hernandez, 2 brothers, Ronnie Watkins and Ricky Watkins, and 2 sisters, Joyce Watkins and Kathy Watkins.

Survivors include his daughter and son-in-law, Christel Watkins (Mark Johnson) of Mershon; his son and daughter-in-law, Jeremy “PeeWee” (Sherry) Watkins of Patterson; 3 brothers, Donnie (Carol) Watkins of Mershon, David (Doodle) Watkins of Blackshear, and Randy (Donna) Watkins of Mershon; his son-in-law, Angel Hernandez of Mershon; 11 grandchildren, Tyler Watkins (Jeannine Paterek), Elyssa (Jacob) Woodard, Emily Hernandez (Jorge Perez), Jonah Hernandez (Tori), Caleb (Jessica) Watkins, Jamee (Pam) St. Thomas, Shannon (Meghan) St. Thomas, Kala St. Thomas (Jessie), Jadan (Hannah) Johnson, Bryce (Molly) Johnson, and Kacee (Paige) Johnson; 25 great-grandchildren, Eli, Anna Jade, Brayden, Bailey, Ella Mae, Sophie June, Lane, Kandice, Aleigha, Jessie, Maddy, Summerlyn, Paisley, Addie, Paisley, Jade, Kelly Grace, Saylor, Hazleigh, Zane, Sylvie Joe, Bentlee, Beau, Brody, and Kolter; 1 great-great-grandchild, Kolton; several nieces, nephews, and other relatives.

A memorial service will be held Thursday evening, April 23, 2026, at 7:00 o’clock from the Pearson-Dial Funeral Home Chapel.

The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service.

The family requests that employees of Pierce Timber serve as honorary pallbearers.

Memorialization will be by cremation.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Comfort Care Hospice, 88 Heritage Street, Baxley, GA, 31513.

Sympathy may be expressed by signing the online guestbook at www.pearsondial.com.

Pearson-Dial Funeral Home is honored to serve the Watkins family during this time.

04/19/2026

Funeral arrangements for Jerry Watkins have been finalized. The family will receive friends at Pearson Dial Funeral Home on Thursday, April 23rd at 6:00PM with the memorial service at 7:00PM. Please be in prayer for the family at this time.