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The Chronicle Religion Phillips Chapel Baptist Church touches hves at Christn Phillips Chapel Baptist Church held a Christmas program and reception for some of the homeless and unfortunate people who live in the area. Special to The Chronicle Christmas can be a lonely time for many during the holi days. Living on the streets, no family around can be a solemn time for many. But for Phillips Chapel Baptist Church we decided that it didn’t have to be for some of the homeless and unfortunate who live in our area. The congregation got togeth er and loaded many of the resi dents onto its van and brought them to our Christmas program. The Sunday school department, under the direction of Debra Littlejohn, along with Shirley Miller and the Senior Choir pre sented a dramatic presentation of “Immanuel, God is With Us.” The homeless also enjoyed inter pretive dance selections by the Praise Dancers. After the program ended, a reception was held for the home less in the church’s fellowship hall, where there was plenty of food, clothes, coats, shoes to choose from and gifts for every one. Residents listened attentively to Thomasine Jenkins Boyd, who until recently spent 23 years living on the streets herself She is so thankful to God for getting her off the streets that she now encourages and motivates others to do the same. The congregation and the members were so overjoyed to be able to brighten the lives of so many who have so little. We look forward to making this an annual event. Don’t forget to evaluate your commitment to Help with homework Need help with your home work? Come to Mt. Olive Baptist Church, 1301 E. Belews Street, Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. Call 721-1959. Class es are offered in math, English, computers and speech therapy. Rev. C.E. Gray is pastor. After-school program Greater Cleveland Avenue Christian Church announces its after-school program for children in grades kindergarten through eight. The hours of operation are 3 p.m. to 6 p.m. Monday through Friday. The after-school program location is at the old church loca tion, 945 Cleveland Ave. For more information, contact the church office at 661-0226. Home United Methodist Church will present “The Christmas Medi tations and Annunciation.” It is based on an organ score as arranged by Murray C. Bradshaw. The score has a contemporary sound. This arrangement has the choirs singing mainly the same car ols in the traditional version. This complete Christmas story will be given Dec. 24 at 11 a.m. Christmas Lovefeast and Candle Service St. Philips Moravian Church 3002 Bon Air Ave., will hold its annual Christmas Lovefeast and Candle Service at 7:30 p.m. Dec. 24 (Christmas Eve). Special music will be provided by a mixed choir under the direction of Evon Reid. The public is invited. Dec. 21 Dec. 28. 29,31 The Longest Night: A service of faith and consolidation For families who have lost loved ones within the past year - and for others who have unresolved issues of loss and grief - Green Street Church is holding a Longest Night Service at 7 p.m. on Thursday, Dec. 21, the winter solstice. Just as days : engthen after the solstice, the light of hope can begin its re-entry into lives darkened by the pain of death and separation. The worship ser vice offers a way to acknowledge both sadness and faith and to work toward appropriate resolution of feelings. In addition to death, there are many causes of grief in every life. Loss of a job, a relationship, physi cal fitness, a longtime home even the loss of a pet, each can be emo tionally devastating. Parish nurse B.J. Ellender invites the community to bring wounds and fears of any kind to this program sponsored by the church’s health and healing ministry. The Longest Night Service is open to all. Green Street Church is a United Methodist congregation at 639 S. Green Street. The church reflects the diversity of the West Salem community, both in its mem bership and in its staff, and all are invited to take part in its ministries of worship and service. For more information, call Pastor Kelly Car penter, 722-8379. “Healing and Deliverance” Revival There will be a “Healing and Deliverance” Revival at Revelations of Faith Church Inc., 3710 Mavrick Street in the Oldtown section of Winston-Salem. On Thursday, Dec. 28, and Friday, Dec. 29, at 7:30, Apostle Barry Spates of Cal vary Ministries will conduct the ser vices. On Sunday, Dec. 31, at 11 a.m., the minister will be Prophet ess Maria Earl. On Sunday night at 7:30, Spates will give the New Year’s Eve message. The public is invited. For directions to Revela tions of Faith Church, call 336-777- 8092. Other Classes Houston Graduate School of Theology’s North Carolina branch campus, located at John Wesley College in High Point, will begin its spring semester A, on Monday, Jan. 8. Classes to be offered include: Introduction to Christian Theology, Leadership Develop ment. Biblical Archaeology, Coun seling of Individuals, The Penta teuch, History of American Chris tianity, Introduction to Local Church Evangelism, Apocalyptic Literature, History of the Black Church in America, Intermediate Biblical Hebrew, and the Corinthi an Epistles. Dec. 24 Christmas program Stewards Chapel AME Zion Church, 198 Anderson Road in Rural Hall, will hold its annual Christmas program on Dec. 24 at 4 p.m. Everyone is invited to attend. Rev. Beverly McMillian is the pas tor. “The Christmas Meditations and Annunciation” The combined choirs of Saints The seminary offers two degree options to students: the master of theological studies and the master of divinity. Saturday classes and an entire degree program, which can be completed at night, are also available. Houston Graduate School of Theology is accredited by the Association of Theological Schools in the US. and Canada. For more information, call Dr. Frank Scurry, at 336-889-2262 (office) or 800-987-8442 (home). E- mail him at hgstnc@gamewood.net or fscurry@johnwesley.edu. Mildred Peppers Sunday School Lesson Lesson Scripture: Luke 2:4-20 Lesson Aims: to recount the events surrounding the birth of Christ, to appreciate God’s way of doing things and to deepen our commitment to Him. rebellions, plots and feuds. Rome instituted her “pax” (peace). Rome’s pax was the invading army of Pompey. Anitpater (a descen dant of Esau) made an alliance with the Romans and managed to get his son, Herod, appointed king of the Jews. Like his father, the people hated him. Though a good administrator, he was brutal. My people had been through a lot so it wasn’t difficult to understand their desire for another David. mansion. He didn’t come to the rich or the famous. Instead, He came through the back door of his tory to change humanity forever! Isn’t our God awesome? He choos es the unexpected to announce that the Christ child is born. Now Tm very proud of any son but what can I say about God! I magnify Him! So should you. Wherever you are in society, what ever problems you are confronted with, Jesus is for you! He is the rea son for the seasonH mercy are open to the Anointed One i er (Savior) us am forevermore. Hallelujah, thei you celebrate, don’: ate your commi omnipresent, on omnipotent God Have a Merry CM mother to all of yq Background: The journey to Bethlehem was quite difficult for me. You see, I’m heavy with child and my husband had to go there for tax purposes. Caesar Augustus had decreed census throughout the Roman Empire. We were not alone because everyone had to go to his own town. Where will we stay? What if the child comes? We con tinued to press on. As we jour neyed, my mind went back to all of the teachings of my ancestors. It’s been 400 years since my people had a prophet and a word from God. During the days of Malachi, the people lost their excitement for God. Once again, the people drifted from their com mitment to Him. The prophet taught them how to rekindle the fire. Some in the community feared (reverenced) God and shared with one another. The Lord heard them. The majority of my people contin ued to remain dull to God’s Word. Malachi’s message ended with an exhortation “to remember the law while heaven is silent” (“Richard’s Complete Bible Handbook”). Great empires rose and fell, as God’s plan worked itself out. Alter the Persian Empire fell, Alexander The Great conquered the land and established a unified kingdom. This unity was based on the Greek language. Alexander died and the empire was divided among his four generals. For 122 years, my people were dominated by the Ptolemies (one of the generals and his family). A Syr ian named Jason took Palestine and tried to force the people to become Greek. Jason’s aim was to wipe out Judaism! Mattathias and his five sons led my people’s resis tance movement. This family was best known by their nickname, the “Maccabees” (the Hammer). This revolt was also -a war between those committed to God and those who weren’t. They did great things but the people remained divided. The Sadducees, descendants of the Maccabees, were religious conservatives and their opponents were the Pharisees. Rome eventually conquered the land. When Rome came, my people had fought many wars, survived Lesson: God’s plan is unstop pable! We are in Bethlehem and my time has come. Joseph has found a place for us in a manger. My first born son is wrapped in swaddling clothes (strips of cloth used to wrap around the baby to keep its arms and legs straight). We will be here for a while. God in His infinite wisdom announces the birth to the shep herds. Why them? Why not to Herod or the priests? God sends angels to the meek and lowly; the downtrodden and despised. They are told that my child is the Savior, Christ the Lord. I’m sure that they were afraid but the angel calms them and the heavenly hosts sing God’s praises. The shepherds immediately came to the manger to worship the child. It’s a moment that I will never forget! This handmaiden of God has given birth to the Messiah and the outcasts of society come first to adore Him. Straightway they left us to spread the Good News of Great Joy. The skeptics doubt, some believe and I ponder all of these things in my heart. 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Morning Worship Radio Broadcast (WAAA 980). njll M.Y.P.U Evangelistic Wednesday Services Bishop R- L. Wise, Sr. Prayer & Bible Study D.D.:S.T.D. - Postor 4111 Whitfield Drive *Telepfi MOTTVATIONAT. MOMENTS with Nigel Alston Make an appointment with Motivational Moments on WSNC-FM 90.5, sponsored by The Chronicle, The Choice for African American News and Information. It’s inspirational, informative and motivational. Monday: Tuesday: Wednesday: Thursday: Friday: 7:30 a.m. and 3:30 p.m. 10:20 a.m. and 7:30 p.m. 11:30 a.m. and 10:30 p.m. 3:30 p.m. and 8:30 p.m. 10:20 a.m. and 9:30 p.m. www.motivationalmoments.com
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