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Vacation Bible School
Zion Memorial Missionary Baptist Church, 101
N. Dunleith Ave., will continue Vacation Bible
School today (June 25) through Friday, June 26
from 6 to 8 p.m. This year's theme is "What's Love
Got to Do with It?" Classes will be available for all
ages with music and activities for the youth, and
great fellowship for the whole family.
Refreshments will be served and limited transporta
tion will be provided. To register, call the church at
336-725-7390, from 9 a.m. (o 2 p.m., or stop by
during these hours. The Vacation Bible School
superintendent is the Rev. Randell Cain. Rev. Dr.
Joseph Jones is the host pastor.
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VBSat New Light
Vacation Bible School at New Light Missionary
Baptist Church, 1535 E.
15th St., will continue "
Vacation Bible School
today (June 25) through
Friday, June 26 from 6 to
8 p.m. The theme is
"Jesus ...- The True
Superhero: Savior,
Protector, Provider."
Students will discover
who Jesus is and how
they can be like Him.
Students will learn to
"Stand Firm" using the
Word of God through
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The Rev. Sam P. L. Hickerson is senior pastor. The
public is invited to attend. For more information,
call the church at 336 724-6431.
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Vacation Bible School
First Waughtown Baptist Church, 838 Moravia
St., will continue Vacation Bible School from 3:45
to 8:15 p.m. today (June 25) through Friday, June
26. Each session will begin with devotion followed
by a repast 6-6:30 p.m. Classes and closing activi
ties are scheduled for 6:40 - 8:15 p.m. This year's
theme is "Bible Blast to the Past." Transportation
will be available on a limited basis. Children under
5 must be accompanied by an adult, and all unac
companied children must have a permission form
signed by a parent or guardian. Forms are available
at the church and from the van drivers. Persons
needing transportation should call transportation
coordinator Ronnie Wiggins at 336-918-9297 at
least one day in advance and leave a name, phone
number, address and the number of persons to be
picked up. Pastor Dennis W. Bishop is senior pas
tor. For more information contact, Marilyn L.
Roseboro, VBS Director 336-785-0969 or 336-446
9631.
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The Calvary Hill Church
of Greater Deliverance will
continue Vacation Bible
School today (June 25)
through Friday, 26 from 6:30
to 8 p.m. at 4591 Manning St,
Also, the church will have
Minister Crystal Cowan deliv
ering her initial sermon on
Sunday, June 28 at 3 p.m. The
founder, pastor, teacher and
bishop of the Church are
Claude C. Turner. For ques
tions and further information,
contact Elder Parish Powell at 336-744-3012.
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Prayer Day Breakfast
Emmanuel Baptist Church will host the 34th
annual Missions Prayer Day Breakfast on Saturday,
June 27 at 9 a.m. on 1075 Shalimar Road. For more
information call 336-817-8424.
Community Day
Mount Calvary Holy Church is sponsoring
Community Day on Saturday, June 27 from 1 to 3
p.m. on 930 E. 14th St. This is a free event. This is
part of its Junerosity Campaign: 30 Days of
Generosity for the month of June. For more infor
mation call 336-722-3734.
June 28
Buddhism Talk
The Unitarian Universalist Fellowship will hear
Barrett Evans speak on "Insight and Inspiration:
Secular Buddhism" on Sunday, June 28 at 10:30
a.m. on 4055 Robinhood Rd. At the 9 a.m. Forum,
Janet Joyner will review four books that look at
influential women innovators and scientists who
remain largely invisible today. For more informa
tion, go to www.uufws.org.
Annual Tea
The Forsyth County Missionary Union's Annual
Tea will be on Sunday, June 28 at 3 p.m. at Mount
Zion Baptist Church on 950 File St. For more
information call 336-722-2325.
Youth Day
The Young Adults and youth will be in charge of
the 11 a.m. service at New Direction Movement
Cathedral on Sunday, June 28. The church is at
3300 Overdale Drive. For more information call
336-771-2111.
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Diggs Memorial Church will hold free prayer breakfast
SPECIAL TO THE CHRONICLE
The Diggs Memorial Church
Fellowship Hall will be having a Men's
Fellowship free prayer breakfast on June 27
at 10 a.m. The theme of the breakfast is
"The Power of a Praying Man," based on
the scripture of Matthew 18:1.
The church is welcoming all men to
come and fellowship for a complete break
fast for the body and a spiritual feast con
taining a motivational message for men.
Elder Ron Wilds, Exodus Baptist Church
Associate Minister, will deliver the message
to the men.
The prayer breakfast will be at the
Diggs Memorial Church Fellowship
Hall at 125 N. Graham Ave. (between
1st and 3rd streets). The senior pastor
is Rev. Lamonte Williams, M. Div. The
contact number is 336 -724-3060. The
church needs a head count so please
call as soon as possible.
For more information, call Elder
McClenney who is the event chairman,
at 336-695-5214.
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College and high school graduates donned their caps and robes for National Youth Sunday.
Emmanuel Baptist Church salutes
2015 academic and sports achievers
SPECIAL TO THE CHRONICLE
Emmanuel Baptist Church honored college, high
school, middle and elementary school students who have
excelled during the school year.
The Sunday School Department and the Board of
Christian Education teamed up to honor the graduates and
other achievers with awards, a special youth service and a
reception, on National Youth Sunday, June 11.
The Rev. Larry Brown, who just completed his
Master's of Divinity degree at Wake Forest University,
spoke. His topic was "The Battles They Fought; The Fight
We are In." His text came from I Chronicles 12:23,32 and
Proverbs 4:7.
Pastor John Mendez, Gayle Hosch and Kimberly
Crocker recognized the graduates, who .made their
entrance in graduation robes from various high schools
and colleges.
Achievers from high school, middle school and ele
mentary school stood as an honor pool to be praised for
their achievements.
Greater Tabernacle Worship Center plans
events, congratulates winners of contests
SPECIAL TO THE CHRONICLE
On Saturday, June 27 from 7 a.m.
through 3 p.m., the Greater
Tabernacle Worship Center's Annual
Community Yard Sale will take place
at 4686 Old Walkertown Road.
Vendors are welcome. The Aftermath
will be held at 6:30 p.m. on Saturday,
June 27 at 1410 Attucks St. For more
information call 336-777-1113. .
On Sunday, June 28 at 4 p.m.
song requests will be $5 during a spe
cial service. All services will be held
at Greater Tabernacle Worship
Center, 1410 Attucks St.
The Greater Tabernacle Worship
Center announced that the winner of
the 2015 Mother's Day contest is
Nicole Herndon, who is age 35 and a
married mother of three children.
Henidon has a Bachelors of
Science degree in Accounting, is a tax
professional and her favorite
Scriptures are Matthew 7:3-5.
"My goal in life is for people to
see the goodness of Christ through
my life. I haven't always done every
thing the right way, but I hope to
spend the rest of my life being an
example of how God can manifest
and change your life," she said.
On June 7, Greater Tabernacle
Worship Center has its second annual
Greater's Best Talent show, which
was hosted by Truth Nation. Youth
from all over performed their talents,
such as singing, dancing, etc. Youth
Pastor Gerald McCloud developed
the idea to help bring all youth and
their families together, as well as a
fundraiser to help the Youth
Department. Greater Tabernacle
announced the first place winner for
the talent portion, as well as the first
place winner for the most money
raised. The first place winner for the
talent show was Decarlos Davis Jr.
and the first place winner for most
money raised was Cliresa and Clynia.
The founder of Greater
Tabernacle is Bishop Alonzo W.
McCloud. The host pastor is Apostle
Brenda J. McCloud.
For additional information, con
tact Greater Tabernacle Worship
Center at 336-777-1113.
Submitted Photos
Decarlos Davis Jr.
Nicole Herndon
Cliresa (left) and Clynia
God's patience runs out
Lesson Scripture: Amos
8:1-6,9-10
By the end of this lesson,
we should:
? Recognize that God
judges evil everywhere
? Appreciate the opportu
nity given to repent and start
anew
? Commit to God's love,
compassion, and justice
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Sunday
School Lesson
humanity many a regrets and
IjPl^ heartaches. This gift allows us
I'll to choose, but too many times
decisions were/are made based
I on selfishness. Amos (who was
among the herdmen of Tekoa),
a resident of Judah was called
by God to warn Israel to repent
or face His judgment (Amos
8:1-6,9-10). At the time, Israel
'ill was cxPeriencing great pros
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Deuteronomy 28: 15-68,
Moses gave a long list of curs
es for disobedience. The lengthy discourse was to discour
age sin against God. Sins against God were/are based on
how people revere Him, how they treat each other, and the
environment. "Free Will", given by God has caused
'te nul'tary They were living
the life! Unfortunately, pros
perity led them to self-indul
gences, exploitation, corruption and injustice. The
prophet's words fell on deaf ears. Partly due to their arro
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