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Celebrate the greatest gift to humanity Mildred Peppers Sunday School Lesson Lesson Scripture: Luke 2:1; 4-20 Lesson Aims; to recognize that God rewards faithfulness, f to understand that this Jk birth exceeds all oth ers, and to examine one's response to God's call. Lesson: Our sec- ^ ond look at Mary takes us on the jour ney from Nazareth to IJH Bethlehem. Joseph and Mary are residents of Nazareth when Roman emperor Caesar Augustus calls for a census to tax the people. Everyone has to return to the family's home city to be counted. Joseph and his espoused wife, who is great with child (ninth month), make the 70-mile, four-day journey to Bethlehem. She rides the donkey while he walks. Shortly after their arrival her days are accomplished. Joseph finds a stable for their shelter. There the Child is born. An angel of the Lord announces the Good News to some shepherds in a field. They are afraid. Suddenly great company of the heavenly host appeared with the angel, praising God. The shepherds decide to seek the Messiah. Once they find Him they go out and spread the news as they return to their Hocks. Mary renftins calm and thinks on all the things that have hap pened. Application: Care "TTW ful examination of all ||U 'he texts thus far in 'I this quarter reveals individuals' faithful ness and willingness to turn their lives over I to God completely. He I (God) chooses each of I them for this purpose. The Scriptures don't I say that they are per ' III ^ect' 'ns,eacl 'he record describes them as upright, the Lord's servants and right eous. What does that mean? It is no accident that you are here. No matter the circumstances under whichf you were con ceived, God has a calling on your life. Our status in society isn't important. God cares nothing for our portfolios, our residences or titles. He exam ines the soul. As we live in this world we must always remem ber this. This magnificent birth impacts all of humanity because He will redeem us to the Father. He is always there if we just let Him into our lives today. Like the shep herds, we glorify Him and return to our places in society forever changed. Rejoice for He came for all. Mary's demeanor is poised and thoughtful considering what has happened in the last nine months! She symbolizes con fidence in the Almighty God no matter the situations. As young mothers, some of us have or have had moments of reflection about our chil dren's futures. It can be fright ening but hold on to your faith and depend on God. He will see you through. As we cele brate the greatest gift to humanity, let's not overlook the significance of all births because God has a calling on each life. May your Christmas; be full of joy. peace, and an apprecia tion for all that God has done, is doing, and will do!! Hundreds support Ten Commandments BY BOB JOHNSON IHE ASSOCIATED PRESS MONTGOMERY, Ala. - .About 400 people came from as far away as Texas to rally Monday in support of Alabama Chief Justice Roy Moore and the Ten Commandments mon ument he moved into the state courts building. The demonstrators who carried signs reading "Judge Moore for President" and "Standing for Jesus and the Ten Commandments" vented their anger at U.S. District Judge Myron Thompson, who ruled last month that the 5.300 pound monument goes too far in promoting religion in a gov ernmental building. "We're fed up with the way our judicial system is running .roughshod over the American people and, in fact, is aiding and abetting those who would destroy our religious her itage," said Jim Cabaniss, a rally organizer from Houston. ? "If you believe in God. you need to stand behind Judge Moore because we can't let them take our Ten Command ments out of that building," added Teresa Atchley of Jemi son. During the rally, about 10 counterprotesters, mostly members of atheist groups, stood quietly and held signs praising Thompson and urging Moore to remove the monu ment. "I'm offended thai Judge Moore has made religion a part or politics, as if we need an invisible power to back us up," said Olga Cornelius of Montgomery. Moore has filed notice tQ appeal Thompson's ruling. Thompson has scheduled a hearing for Thursday on whether he should issue an injunction requiring the monu ment be removed in 15 days. Moore moved the monu ment into the judicial building rotunda in the middle of the night on July 31, 2001. The Southern Poverty Law Center. Americans United for Separa tion of Church and State, and the American Civil Liberties Union filed a lawsuit on behalf of three Alabama attorneys who said the were offended by the washing machine-size monument. The rally in support of the Ten Commandments often resembled a prayer meeting, with speakers quoting from the Bible and people shouting "amen brother". Bill Anthony of Tallassee made some of the signs waving at the rally. He said he believes Thompson's ruling goes against the intention of the nation's founding fathers. "I don't go to church, but 1 believe this nation was found ed on the rule of law and that can'be traced back to the Ten Commandments," Anthony said. Several speakers urged the protesters to continue the fight as long as Moore is appealing Thompson's ruling. "I say the time has come to take back our country, starting right here today with a strong defense of the moral founda tion of America," said Ken Freeman of Huntsville, chair man of the Alliance for Citi zens Rights. ? While the pro-Thompson demonstrators stood on one corner across from the Capitol, See Commandments on B7 MOTIVATIONAL 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. >:30 p.m. and 8:30 p.m. 10:20 a.m. and 9:30 p.m. Pastor & First Lady Samuels "A full service ministry Meeting the Needs of the Peo ple, Spirit, Soul & Body." Goodwill Baptist Church 548 Goodwill Rd., Clemmons, NC Arcadia Community 764-3930 Phone 764-3975 Pastor's Office 764-5658 Fax Pmey Grove Baptist Churdi 47 IS Indiana Ave. ? Winston-Salem, AlC 27106 ? (336) 767-4044 m *.wm James F. I Jnville Pastor ? Sunday School 9:30 a.m. ? Morning Worship II :00 a.m. ? Evening Services 4:00 p.m. Bible Study Every Wednesday .... 10:00 a.m. & 6:30 p.m. Mission Statement: "A Saving Station for Lost Souls and Enrichment Center for Christians" Website: wiew.pincygrovdnc.org ? K-mail: pghc2005(" bellsouth.net /4P\ Ml Olive Baptist Church Pastor & Mrs. C. E. Gray 1301 E. BeTews Street Winston-Salem, NC 27101 "Let God Be God" 724-5842 or 721-1959 Sunday Morning Broadcast 6 - 6:30 -4.M. WUPN 48 Sunday School 9:30 A.M. Worship Service 11:00 A.M. Wednesday 12:00 Noon Bible Study 7:00 P.M. www.letgodbegod.org Macedonia Holiness Church Of God Of The Apostolic Faith, Inc. Bishop R.L. Wise. Sr. D.D.; S.TJ). ? Fasutr Sunday Services Sunday School 9:45 a.m. Morning Worship 11:00 a.m. M.Y.P.U 6:30 p.m. Wednesday Services Prayer & Bible Study 7:30 p.m. 4 kiJ Whitfield Drive Phone: 336-767-3700 Fax: 336-767-7006 Pentecostal Lighthouse Baptist Church of W-S, Inc. Or. A Thomas Griffey. ?' Pastor/ Tsachsr 4349 Kernersville Road Kernersville.W 27284 336-650-0033 Schedule of Worship Services Sunday Morning Worship 8:00 a.m. Sunday Evening Worship .6:00 p.m. Monday Study Clfess 7:00 p.m. Tuesday Bible Study 7:00 p.m. Wednesday Children s Choir Rehearsal 5:30 p.m. Thursday: Bible Study and Preach Night 7:00 p.m. !_ v ?7 1 "To Love, To Know, To Serve and To Grow God's Kingdom!" New Hope Missionary Baptist Church Presents "Steps to New Hope" Television Broadcast i m 3 Bishop J.C. Parks Tune in Time Warner Cable Channel 53 Every Saturday Night 9:0ftpm - 9:30pni I ? Kimberly Park Tennis Club Presents Christmas Dance December 25,2002 ' Adam's Mark Hotel l ime 9 pm - 2 am * Donation $20.00 p ress * Spport pnqr Tennis Contact - Arnice Wall For Tickets 336-759-2306
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