In Eastman, Georgia, I was assigned as congregation overseer (now called presiding overseer) to replace Powell Kirkland, a dear, older brother who served many years as a circuit overseer but who was in failing health.
Iepriekšējais vadošais pārraugs, Pauels Kērklends, bija ļoti uzticams, padzīvojis brālis, kurš daudzus gadus bija bijis rajona pārraugs, bet kura veselības stāvoklis bija sācis pasliktināties.