Living Word Ministry of Millen, Inc

03/31/2026

01/25/2026

Can’t You See You’re Drowning? Rise Up for Air!

In today’s message, Evangelist Shanelle Carr delivered a loving yet urgent warning to the church: drowning doesn’t always look dramatic. It can be quiet, hidden, and internal. You can be present, productive, and still slowly losing air.

Using the powerful symbolism of a whale, Evangelist Carr illustrated a spiritual truth grounded in both Scripture and biology. A whale is a mammal—created to breathe air—yet it lives in water. The water may be its natural habitat, but it is not its source. If the whale does not continually rise to the surface for air, it will drown. In the same way, believers live in the world, but our life does not come from it.

Drawing from John 17:14–16 and John 15:19, Evangelist Carr reminded the church that Jesus never promised removal from the world, but protection from its suffocation. The danger is not our location—it is what we are breathing. The Word of God is our air, and without it, even the strongest believer will begin to suffocate. Comfort, compromise, and complacency are not signs of strength, but signs of spiritual oxygen depletion.

The message carried a strong sense of urgency to surrender our will for God’s will. Staying connected to heaven is not optional—it is essential. Prayer is air. The Word is air. God’s presence is air. When we attempt to live on our own strength or remain too long in environments that cannot sustain us, we begin to drown—not from weakness, but from disconnection.

This message was both a wake-up call and an invitation. For those feeling heavy, dry, or worn down by the weight of sin and life’s pressures, the altar was presented as the surface—the place to rise up, breathe again, and live. The call was clear: rise out of despair, guilt, shame, and hopelessness. We don’t just need relief—we need God.

Rise up for air… and live.

01/17/2026

Living Word Ministry has partnered with Community Works to Sound The Alarm. On Saturday, February 7th AND March 14 from 9:30 AM - 12:30 PM, we will be volunteering to install FREE smoke alarms for this first time ever event in our community. To request an alarm installation please email: jenkinscommunityworks .com

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12/28/2025

Sunday Sermon Recap | “Give Thanks”
📖 1 Thessalonians 5:18 | Psalm 119:133

This Sunday, Pastor Steve reminded us that gratitude is not a reaction—it’s a discipline. Scripture calls us to give thanks in everything, even when the process is uncomfortable.

Using the powerful illustration of a blacksmith forging a sword, we were shown how strength is developed through intention and repetition. The metal is chosen, placed in the fire, cooled, hammered, folded, and returned to the fire—over and over—until it is strong enough for purpose.

In the same way, we are God’s instruments. Life’s challenges are not meant to destroy us but to shape, strengthen, and prepare us. The fire refines. The hammer forms. The cooling seasons restore. And every step is ordered by God.

As we reflect on our 2025 theme, “Order My Steps” (Psalm 119:133), we are reminded that even the difficult seasons were part of God’s divine process. Because of that, we can still say—Thank You, Lord.

Gratitude recognizes that God is working, even when we don’t understand the heat.

🙏 Give thanks in all things—God is forging something strong within you.

12/28/2025

LATE POST

December 21, 2025 | Sunday Message Recap
“It’s ALL About Jesus: The Question That Changed Everything”
📖 Acts 16:25–31 | Luke 24:25, 30–31

This Sunday, Evangelist Shanelle reminded us that Christmas—and salvation—are ALL about Jesus. Through the stories of Paul and Silas, the Philippian jailer, and the disciples on the road to Emmaus, we saw how God opens eyes through breaking and shaking.

Before the jailer asked the life-changing question, “What must I do to be saved?”, God shook the prison and broke the chains. Before the disciples recognized Jesus, He was revealed in the breaking of bread. Revelation always comes before recognition.

At midnight moments—when hope feels lost and strength runs out—God steps in, interrupts despair, and brings light. And when eyes are opened, the response is clear:

“Believe on the Lord Jesus Christ, and thou shalt be saved.”

Christmas is God stepping into human skin to break chains, open eyes, and bring salvation.
It’s ALL about Jesus—and that question still changes everything.

12/27/2025

✨🎉 NEW YEAR’S EVE SERVICE 🎉✨
Living Word Ministry invites YOU!

Join us Wednesday, December 31st at 10:00 PM as we close one chapter and step boldly into the next.

2026 Theme: NO LOOKING BACK

“Remember ye not the former things, neither consider the things of old. Behold, I will do a new thing…”
— Isaiah 43:18–19

This is a night of release, renewal, and realignment. We are leaving yesterday’s pain, failures, and even past victories behind—and entering the new year with expectation and faith.

Come ready to worship, pray, and cross over into 2026 with purpose as God makes a way and releases rivers in the desert.

🕙 Service Time: 10:00 PM
📍 Location: Living Word Ministry, 623 Cotton Avenue, Millen, GA 30442
🙏 All are welcome

2026 begins with faith… and No Looking Back.

Elder Steve Carr, Pastor

12/25/2025

12/25/2025

🎄✨ Christmas Eve is here! Christmas Eve is here! ✨🎄 The 9th Annual Annie P. Chance Christmas Toy Giveaway has finally arrived!

Families filled the space, excited children could be heard, and the atmosphere was full of joy. It was time to eat, receive gifts, and be merry! 🎁🍽️❤️

Thank you Steve Thompson, Rubba Dub Dub Detailing, Living Word Ministry, United Veterans of Millen, Victory Diesel Service and Community Works for your continued partnership and collaboration to keep this event happening in our community.

A heartfelt THANK YOU to our generous donors who made this day possible:
💙 Shanda Oglesby
💙 Tina Oglesby
💙 Daffaney Williams
💙 Wanda & Pamelia Dwight
💙 Class of ’89
💙 Coach Hugh Vaughn
💙 Johnathan Brady
💙 Rox Foundation

We also received additional donations by mail from anonymous donors—though we don’t know who you are, please know how grateful we are. Thank you!

Because of your generosity, we were able to spread a whole lot of Christmas cheer to families in our community and neighboring communities. 🎄✨
What a beautiful way to celebrate the season of giving! ❤️

12/25/2025

🎄 Day 1: Getting Ready for the Annual Annie P. Chance Christmas Toy Giveaway 🎄

Christmas music was playing in the background to keep us in the holiday spirit 🎶✨ Boxes were flying open, toys were being sorted by age and gender, and a little décor was added to bring some extra Christmas cheer.

Sorry—not a lot of pictures! Our little elves were hard at work and didn’t slow down long enough to pose. 😄🎁

The prep is officially underway, and the joy is already in the room! ❤️🎄

12/25/2025

Reflecting Back… 💙
The 9th Annual Annie P. Chance Christmas Toy Giveaway

It’s hard to believe how this all started. What began with a simple phone call from a friend who is more like a sister, Stephanie Grant, telling me to pick up some toy donations, because she was proud of the work Living Word Ministry was doing in the community. This turned into something far greater than we ever imagined.

I went with a pickup truck, not knowing what to expect. Little did I know, we would end up making two trips because of the overwhelming number of toys! We were not prepared and had absolutely no idea what we were going to do with all of those toys! But by following the lead of Mr. Stephen Thompson, we came together, hit the neighborhood, and gave those toys away. This was the birthing of the Annie P. Chance Christmas Toy Giveaway. 🎄🎁🎄

That’s when we truly saw the need—and the gratitude in the hearts of the people we served.

I will never forget that first year when my classmate Shanda Oglesby (Class of ’89) and her sister Tina drove by, saw what we were doing, and sowed a seed into this incredible initiative. They have been giving ever since—no asking, no reminders—their gifts come freely. Mr. R. Williams is the same way. He simply sows. Why? Because he believes in the vision and wants to be of service to his community.

Others caught the giving fever and soon joined in. Stephen started getting calls, “I got toys I would like to donate!” and it continued to grow. I’ll let him tell his story😊

Class of 1989 (You KNOW who you are 😉), YOU are the BEST! We are more than friends—we are family. THANK YOU doesn’t say enough for your generosity and continued support.

Even when it seemed like the donations were smaller than usual at times or coming in slower than expected, people like you always showed up!❤️

Because of YOU, we are able to do what we do. And because of YOU, many families’ Christmases are a whole lot merrier. 🎄✨

💙💙💙
4Ever Grateful,
Shanelle Roberts Carr

12/20/2025

🎄✨ It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas! ✨🎄

Just 5 more days until the Annual Annie P. Chance Christmas Toy Giveaway!
Join us Christmas Eve starting at 12:00 PM as we spread joy, hope, and holiday cheer to our community.

We can’t wait to see the smiles, share the love, and celebrate the true spirit of Christmas together. ❤️🎁

See you there!