Thus Saith God's Word
by Rev. Ted Brooks
"And tin* i* the recotd that Inxl halh given u- eternal hie and tin* lite i* in
his Soil *
"lie that halh the Sen hath life and he that hath net the Sen el lied hath net
life "
"Wheseevet beheveth that Jesus is the I'hnsi is beni el lied and everyone
that loveth hint tliat beget loveth hint also that is begotten efhun 11 John *1112)
Tedav ive live in a world filled with violence, nations against nations, the
old. the young are being killed for the premise of peace, daih then lives are
tilled w nil fear I he question is asked w hat kind of people w ill sit ap explosives
to their bodies and kill themselves and others ' \Vhat has gone wrong'' lhe
church has compromised her witness She no longer holds to these truths I le
that hath the Son hath life " The church has slopped the words Bom again" and
saving can't we all just get along l he question was asked ol Job W here were
the righteous cut oil''" I Job 4 7) Now there is a whispet among the church
There are none righteous Mv friend. Jesus declared. "Righteous shall go into
life eternal" (Matthew 25 4b) Oh mv friend, the Bible is within the reach ol all
of us, but there are few who accept it as the guide of life While there are w ars
raging and many are dving. yet infidelity prevails to an alarming extent, not only
in the world but it has crept into the church
While human beings are killing themselves and thev fill our ears with the
crying of freedom Oh my friend, a can of beans, neither a sack ol wheat can
satistv a person who does not have the Son. It was this Jesus that cried out
, "Conic unto me all ye that labor and are heavy laden and 1 will giv e you rest"
(Matthew 11 28) j
Mv friend, the church needs to return to those eternal words 1 hose words
arc "The I loly Ghost sent down from heaven which things the angels desire
to look into " (1 Peter I 12)
Those word which Peter said Lord to whom shall we bo? Thou hast the
words of eternal life (John 6:68) Oh my friend, you ad I need to cry out "O thou
hast the words of eternal life, help us to cultivate proper speech Beg God for
wise men to be once again among us Men who can say what we mean and mean
what we sav And may those words be worth saying 1 lelp us to see that there
are not only economic problems in the world but there is an economic problem
in the church We too don't sing like we use to sing Testimony is all but gone.
Healing all but ceased Freedom from sin is still holding its on among us. high
rates of divorce, fornication and adultery arc at an all time high O God, may
we once again do as the angels May we be permitted once again to stir and gaze
upon thv words those eternal words that have eternal life Give us. O God
proper words, words of peace, words to help bridle our tongues In the name
of Jesus
This world does not need to hear about the ecumenical teaching that anypagan,
protecting idolatrous worships and that anyone who hav ing not the
slightest knowledge of the Bible, the Gospel of Jesus Christ, if he is a good
person and if he is sincere in w hatev er he may believe, he is automatically
redeemed by the blood of Christ My friend, this is now being preached by men
who once believed in the shed blood of Christ Once again sermon's are now
preached on disbelief ui hell, sermons on evolution
My friend, the reason that there is so much blood shed, wars and haired is
that the Eternal Word is not being spoken Peter said, "Lord, thou hast the word
of eternal life." (John 6:68) And in the world to come eternal life. (Mark 10:30)
"And I give unto them eternal life and they shall never perish, neither shall
any man pluck them out of my hand" (John 10:28)
In order lo have eternal life, ye must be bom again In order to be in the hands
of Jesus, ye must be bom again Bom from above, washed in his blood, believe
on the name of the Lord Jesus Christ and thou shall be saved. My friend, we need
eternal words to speak to those who are lost, not the words of idolatry but words
of life.
When the Pharisees, scribes and hypocrites went out to compass sea and
land, they found one proselyte and when he was made, ye made him twofold
more the child of hell than yourselves. (Matthew 23:15) Do you want to know '
why these young people are killine themselves with explosives? Somebody got
to them and tried to tell them about the Baptist, Methodist, Church of God, or
some denomination and when you left them,, they were still unaware of being
bom again Vou won't like this, but is the truth. Church folks know more about
John Wesley, Lottie Moon and Annie Armstrong than they do about Jesus.
When a person only has an earthly hero, Jesus said such a one is made a twofold
more than the child of hell than yourselves. (Matthew 23:15)
Let us hear the words of Jesus. "Then shall the kingdom of heaven be likened
unto ten virgins. Now let us view the church as it is brought into view, living
in these last days. Christ compared these ten virgins sermon, one of an eastern
marriage. Jesus tells of five that were wise and five that were foolish.
Those that were foolish took their lamps and took no oil with them, but the
wise took oil in their vessels with their lamps. While the bridegroom tamed,
they all slumbered and slept and at midnight there was a cry made, Behold the
bridegroom cometh go ye out to meet him.
These were eternal words. They were told to get up because the bridegroom
was on his way. They all had taken their lamps (the Bible) and by its light had
gone forth to meet the bridegroom. But while "They that were foolish took thenlamps
(Bible) and took no oil with them "The wise took oil in their vessels with
their lamps." The latter class had received the Grace of God, the regenerating,
enlightening power of the Holy Spirit which renders His words a lamp to the
feet and a light to the path. In the fear of God they had studied the scripture to
learn the truth and had earnestly sought for purity of heart of life.
These my friend had a personal experience, a faith in God and his eternal
word.
Pediatric Pointers
by Dr. Joey Bell, Pembroke Pediatrics
Everyone has heard about the E.coli break-out in Robeson county, but many
of us may mot be too familiar with this germ and its effects. In this article I
will try to give a brief overview of this infection and some of the problems it
"can cause along with some suggestions for prevention.
This bacteria, specifically E.coli 0157:H7 was first recognized as a cause
of infectious diarrhea in 1982. Since then there have been over 100 out-breads
of this infection in the United States. The primary symptoms are diarrhea and
cramping that occur about 3 to 4 days after exposure. The diarrhea generally
starts out non-bloody and is accompanied by cramping and vomiting. Fever
is not that prominent in most cases. In most patients the diarrhea becomes
bloody in 2 or 3 days and may last up to 7 days. Some children with the
infection may have no symptoms.
Healthy cattle are the major source of E.coli 0157:H7, but in can be found
in the faces of geese, sheep, horses, dogs, seagulls, goats, and deet. It Can
also be found in pork and poultry. Undercooked ground beef accounts for the
greatest number of food-borne infections. E.coli 0157:H7 has also been identified
in raw milk, cheese, yogurt, mayonnaise, lettuce, and unpasteurized
cider. Fruits and vegetables may carry the bacteria. This infection has also
been transmitted through contaminated drinking water, contact with contaminated
water at beaches and pools, person to person contact, and contact with
animals. . Approximately
95% of cases of symptomatic E.coli 0157:H7 resolve completely.
The remaining 5% go on to develop a disease called hemolytic-uremic
symdrome or HUS. HUS is an illness characterized by the breakdown of
red blood cells, a decrease in platelets (platelets help your blood to clot), and
kidney problems. E.coli 0157:H7 is the most common cause of HUS in children.
After several days of diarrhea, patients that progress to HUS suddenly
develop paleness and weakness. They may also have puffiness and decreased
urine. These signs and symptoms usually develop about one week after the
onset of the illness. Kidney problems develop in 60% of patients with HUS,
and of these 50% may require dialysis. The majority of kids who get HUS
will do well long-term.
All patients who have E.coli 0!57:H7 related symptoms should see their
provider. Stool cultures are recommended in most cases and blood work in
some cases. Particular interest should be taken if a child develops symptoms
of dehydration, weakness, paleness, ahd decreased urine output. E.coli
0I57:H7 must run its course. Antibiotics are though to make this illness
worse and are therefore not recommended in most cases. Good fluid intake is
recommended. Strict hand-washing precautions are the best way to prevent "
person-to-person transmission of the infection.
E FIRST AMERICAN PUBLICATIONS
____ The Carolina Indian Voice Newspaper IHHl
W. Conrtee Brayboy
P O Box 1075
=== Pembroke. N.C 28372
(919)521-2826 (919)521 *611
k~~ Office Home ' ^
Barton House Publishing
Proudly Presents
j "Beside the Trickling Brook
A Collection of Selected Poems
by Lew Barton
To order your copy send the form below along
with $15.98, (Which include 6.5% sales tax) for
each copy to
Barton House Publishing, Inc.-P.O. Box 362-Pembroke, NC 28371
N AMI-:: ;
ADDRESS :
CITY STATE ZIP
Search for Truth j
^ by Elder Joseph
ANTIDOTE FOR COVETOUSNESS
Then he said ?o the people. "Beware! Be on your guard against
greed of every kind, for even when a man has more than
enough, his wealth does not give him life." Luke 12:15, N.E.B.
llit' l.oitl told Israel that the boot) of Jericho, the first
Catiaanilc cits to fall Ix-lote them, was reserved for Him. just as
the lust ol their children, livestock, ami crops were His. Achan.
however, came across several valuable items and couldn't resist
taking them In the New I'cstamcnt, Ananias and Sapphira
lied about the extent of their church contribution.
The two incidents have some close parallels. As soon as
Achan's deed was disclosed, he was taken out and stoned.
Ananias and Sapphira died instantaneously before I'eter. The
Inst inc ident occul ted as God was establishing Israel asa nation,
the second when He was establishing the Christian church. The
sin m both cases was the same?covetousness. Just when everything
was needed by the cause of Cod. these three thought only
of themselves.
Today, too, is a day of crisis in the cause of Cod. Every daymarks
a crisis?every decision we make has a bearing on our
ow n final destiny and has an influence on the cause as a whole.
In a special way we live in times comparable to those of Achan
and Ananias. But we arc at the other end of the controversy. We
stand at the final end. the wrap-up time, when Cod's people
must be diligent. To think of ourselves now, when Cod needs us
so much, would lie treason. We cannot afford covetousness.
That is the greatest blessing of tithing?it fosters selflessness
in the Cause of God as opposed to covetousness. Yes, the work of
Cod needs the money; yes. God has promised to bless the nine
tenths when we give Him His due, and has promised to rebuke
the devourer and open the windows of heaven; yes, we can
consider Him our Partner in business. But the most important
part of tithing is that it changes us inside. It gives us a feeling of
peace to know we have committed our security to God rather
than to cash. It gives us a new relationship to the church?we are
more assuredly a part of it when we support it systematically.
And it gives us a new relationship toward the salvation of others:
" The more we invest in the cause of God to aid in the salvation
of souls, the closer to our hearts will they lie brought."?Testimonies,
vol. 3. p. 405.
Tithing helps to keep us spiritually healthy.
Native American
Sprinklers
Installing Lawn Sprinklers
at Reasonable Rates
Call (910) 521-4611 or (910) 827-032?
4811 Fayetteville Rd (910) 739-3323
Lumberton. MC 28358
opjomctwc
Y CAR C HT R.
John I. Adams, O.D.
Katherine S. Harris, O.D.
Charles L. Clark, O.D.
Carolyn Marks, Licensed Optician
Family Practice and Contact Lenses
DEXTER'S REE. HEATING AND COOLIfHG~
Sales and Service for your
heating and cooling needs
249 Connie Farm Road DEXTER JONES
Pembroke. NC 28372 (910) 521-9986 or
(910) 521-9060
Cell - (910) 618-6453
** Op(encfine's Tire Center, Inc. ?/>
Jeff & Lois Oxendine
MOTOR CYCLE INSPECTION
NC INSPECTION
BRAKE SERVICE I
Work: 521-3346 RO. Box 3240 Home: 522-0220
Pembroke, NC 28372
Robeson Family Practice Associates
Herman Chavis, M.D. Kenneth Locklear. M.D.
Myra D. Hall, M.D. Rajesh Sakala, M.D
Barbara Graham. PAC
1002-C East 4th Avenue, Red Springs, NC 28377
Telephone 843-331
OFFICE HOURS: Monday ihru Friday
8:00 a in until 5:00 p m
^rJMedicine
Shopped
David Hester, R.Ph.
1C2 N. Patterson St.
Maxton, NC 28364
On the comer of Patterson and Martin Luther King
(910) 844-3100
The Pharmacy That's All About Your Health"**
Parkton Family Medical Center
Herman Chavis, M.D. William Sanderson, M.D.
Kenneth E. Locklear, M.D. Arnold Kinley, P.A.
15 West 3rd Street
Parkton, North Carolina 28371
T elephone 858-3913
OFFICE HOURS
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday
8 a m - 5 p.m. * Thursday 8 am -1 pm
Repo Depo, LLC
Affordable Housing Specialist
Land/Home Packages Available
Craig McMillian
Rennert, NC
(910)843-5221
Cell: (910) 734-4492
Craig4hire@msn.com
Work: 738-5530 Home: 739-1314
Greg B
Attorney at Law
431 N. Elm Street
Lumberton, NC 28358
(Located directly across
from the Courthouse)
'"h 1,,r Kent Mobile Home* K?r Kent
JR. Mobile PZk
Home Park sale
Water & Gra*? ^ Single and
Cutting Included ih Doubiewide Space*
il I 6
V
Peggy w. Chavis Owner Ni?hi 9I0.7W16H7
161$ W. McDuffie Crossing Pager I -800-212-0299
Lumberton. N.C. Cell 9I0-827-II99
Mobile Homes For Sale
Repos
Singlewide under $10,000
Doublewide under $20,000
Night 910-738-3687
Peggy W. Chavis Pager 1-800-212-0299
Owner Cell 910-827-1199