Preparing for Our 70th Jack Summerall Family Gathering
Theme:
Preserving our past, celebrating our present, and bridging the gap to our future.
Scripture:
"One generation passeth away, and another generation cometh: but the earth abideth for ever." – Ecclesiastes 1:4 (KJV)
Colors:
Purple and Platinum (Silver)
Click the button below to view the 70th Platinum Jubilee Souvenir Booklet (no addresses included).
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Souvenir booklet
Services & Banquet
Souvenir booklet
If you registered after July 15th, you may only receive a digital booklet instead of a printed one.
Registration packets will be available at the following times:
THURSDAY - 5:30-6:45pm and after the service at Thankful NJMBC.
FRIDAY - 5:30-6:15pm and after the service at Thankful NJMBC.
Special events
Services & Banquet
Souvenir booklet
Throwback Bag Challenge
Bring your oldest family tote for a photo op!
FRIDAY - Community Park Dedication 1:30pm
Time Capsule 2025
Drop off your “Frozen Moments” during the Gathering. The capsule will be sealed until 2030.
Services & Banquet
Services & Banquet
Services & Banquet
Dress the part if you can. Your presence matters most.
THURSDAY - Service 7pm at Thankful NJMBC. Dress in black & white.
FRIDAY - Service 6:30pm at Thankful NJMBC.
Dress in linens, sun hats sundresses, shorts.
SATURDAY - 70th Jubilee Banquet 7pm. Dress in purple and platinum-silver. (Ag Center)
SUNDAY - Service 10:30am . Dress in Sunday best. (Ag Center)
Daily Highlights
Services & Banquet
Services & Banquet
FRIDAY
Adult Retreats: 10:30 AM – 1:00 PM at Thankful NJMBC
Youth Retreat: 11:30 AM – 2:30 PM at Appling County Aquatic Center
SATURDAY - Choir Rehearsal 3:00-4:30pm(Thankful NJMBC) Click HERE for choir playlist.
SATURDAY - Family Karaoke Dance Party 10pm (Ag Center)
Do Before the Gathering
Submit a Bylaw Change
Our family reunion bylaws outline the principles and guidelines that help us stay organized and connected as a family.
1. Click HERE to read the bylaws.
2. Use the JSFG Bylaws Change Form to submit proposals for improving or clarifying the bylaws.
Please submit proposals no later than
Thursday, August 21, 2025
2025 JSFG Retreat Sign-up
Adult Retreat Options
- Women’s Retreat – Book discussion facilitated by Dr. Casina Washington
- Men’s Retreat – Health and life discussions led by Jack men
- We Grow – Farming past, present, and future with Emanuel Williams
- Handicraft – Legacy Stones & Letters facilitated by Racheal Conaway-Myles
Request a Song for Family Fun Night Karaoke Dance Party
After the banquet, join us for dance and karaoke at the Family Fun Night. Click the button below to request a song.
The deadline to submit your song request is
August 20, 2025.