Vernard Lowery to be elevated to deacon at Exodus Church SPECIAL TO THE CHRONICLE Brother Vernard Lowery will be elevated to a deacon and serve on the Deacon Board Ministry at Exodus United Baptist Church, 2000 Wilbur St., where Pastor Alvin E. Carlisle Jr. serves as the Senior Pastor. A service will be held to honor Lowery on Sunday, Dec. 13 at 4 pm. Rev. Sam Hickerson of New Light Missionary Baptist Church will be the guest speaker. Lowery is the son of Mother Audrey Lowery and the late James Lowery in Winston-Salem and has three brothers, three sisters and four children. Lowery is a graduate of Atkins High School class of 1970. He stud ied Welding and Architectural Technology at Forsyth Technical Community College. Lowery began his career at Westinghouse Electric Corporation in 1972 and retired in December 2002 after 30 years of service. Currently, Lowery is on the Dean's List at IT I-Tech majoring in Drafting and Design Technology and is expected to graduate in March 2016. Lowery gave his life to the Lord at Emmanuel Baptist Church in 1994. While there, he attended Sunday school and Bible study faithfully, and was a member of the Sunday School Department and Usher Board. In August 2013, Lowery moved his membership from Emmanuel Baptist Church to Exodus United Baptist Church, where he continues to be a faithful member to the min istry. Since at Exodus, Lowery has attended Leadership class in September 2013 and received his cer tificate of completion in September 2014. He serves as a member of the Usher Board, Men's Fellowship and Male Chorus. Additionally, he attends Sunday school and Bible study "faithfully to seek the knowl edge of the Lord and to give God his very best," the church said in a state ment. For more information, contact the church at 336-650-1002. Deacon Lowery Religion from page B5 Dec. 20 Christmas musical St. Marie Baptist Church choirs will be presenting "The Little Drummer Boy: a Christmas Musical," on Sunday, Dec. 20 at 5 pjn. at 1100 Manly St. The public is invited to attend. Rev. Dr. James Fulwood is host pastor. For more information, call 336-723-63%. Sundays through Dec. 20 - Hold en evening prayer Christ and Shiloh Lutheran churches will marie the Advent season with the candlelit Holden Evening Prayer service Sundays at 7 pm. until Dec. 20. Free hot cider and pastries shared 30 minutes beforehand at 3205 S. Main St. For more information, call 336-722-1732 Dec. 26 Movie showing WISE (Women in Spiritual Excellence) has purchased license rights from Provident Films and will sponsor a free showing of the award winning Christian movie "War Room" on Saturday, Dec. 26, 2 p.m. at Kimberly Park Holiness Church, located at 1640 Caesar Drive. "War Room," a compelling drama with heart and humor, explores the power prayer has on marriage, fanjily, par enting, careers and relationships. For more information, can 336-723-8001. Jan. 23 Winter Blues The Women's Ministry of First Christian Church located at 1130 N. Main St, Kernersville, is excited to welcome best-selling author Angie Smith to Winter Blues 2016. One of the most popular speakers and bloggers in the country, Angie Smith is the author of "Mended," "I Witt Carry You," and "What Women Fear." This event will take place on Saturday, Jan. 23 at 6:30 pm. Tickets are $15 each in advance, $20 at the door. Tickets may be purchased at fccministries.com. Ongoing Food and Pantry clothes closet Every Monday, Wednesday and Friday, from 1 pjn. to 3 pjn., Love Community Development Corporation, located at 3980 N. Liberty St., will serve those in need of food and clothes. JobLink is also available Monday through Friday, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. for those needing assistance with resumes or seeking employment. For more information, call 336-306-8119. Clothes closet The Ambassador Cathedral Clothes Closet will be open on Sundays from noon to 2 p.m., and Wednesdays from 5 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. at 1500 Harriet Tubman Drive. Free to the public. For more information, call 336-725 0901. Noonday Express New Liberty Baptist Ministries, 5009 Voss St., will host Noon-Day Express services on Wednesdays from noon to 12:45 p.m. Guest speakers from around the city and area will encourage your hearts at midweek preach ing the Gospel of power and commitment. A lunch will be offered. The public is cordially invited to attend. The Rev. Dr. Linda Beal is the host pastor. For more information contact Tracee Spears at 336-429-0512, or Deacon Beal at 336-528-3256. Men helping men be men All men young and old are invited to fellowship with Calvary Hill Church of Greater Deliverance Inc., 4951 Manning St., during Men Helping Men Be Men every Tuesday from 6:30 to 8 p.m. For more information, con tact 336-744-3012. Food program First Baptist Church Children's Center, 501 West Fifth St., is participating in die U.S. Department of Agriculture funded Child and Adult Care Food Program. Meals will be available at no separate charge to enrolled participants. Children who are TANF recipients or who are members of SNAP or FDPIR households or are Head Start partici pants are automatically eligible to receive free meal ben efits. Adult participants who are members of food stamp or FDPIR households or who are SSI or Medicaid partic ipants are automatically eligible to receive free meal ben efits. For more information, call 336-723-7071. Emergency food give-away Christ Kingdom Building Worship Center, 3894 North Hampton Drive, in partnership with second Harvest Food Bank of NWNC, provides to the communi ty at large an Emergency Food Assistance Program on Tuesdays (2 p.m.); Wednesdays (4:30 pjn.); first and third Saturdays (10 am. to noon); and second and fourth Saturdays, (8 to 10 am.). Food Pantry and Clothes Closet Every second Saturday of each month from 11 am. to 1 p.m? Calvary Hill Church of Greater Deliverance Inc. invites anyone who is in need of food and clothes. The food pantry and clothes closet is at 4951 Manning St. Direct all questions to Missionary Tammy Orr at 336 744-3012. Providing hope through teaching Join Calvary Hill Church of Greater Deliverance Inc., from 7:30 to 8:30 p.m. on the fourth Tuesday of each month at the Bethesda Center, 930 North Patterson Ave., providing hope through teaching and preaching presented by Calvary Hill's ministerial staff. 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Lesson from page B5 sections. The acceptable offering must be perfect without spot or blemish, illness or deformity. Those bringing such would be turned away. There were requirements for both animal and grain sacrifices. God also declares contextually, "I am the Lord " This declaration of sovereignty makes it clear that His name and reputation are not to be profaned by an unacceptable or faulty sacrifice (Leviticus 22:31-33). Life's Application: We have not been saved from the bondage of Egypt, but we have been saved from our sins and just as was required of Israel in the wilderness, we owe God a sacrifice. We all know that God no longer requires animal or grain sacrifices. As New Testament believers, we are now under grace because Christ made the ultimate sacrifice with His death on the cross. Blood requirement met. Then what do we owe as a sacrifice? Romans 12:1-2 tells us that our bodies are now a "living sacrifice" that is made perfect for God thru Christ. Because of that shed blood we are able to live holy and accept able by being OBEDIENT to God's Word. We are to be transformed by the Holy Spirit and not conformed to our worldly surroundings. We must give God our best in our time, talent and treasures. We have been perfectly prepared for sanctification thru Christ. I wwff.wschronicle.com I < " Have a Story Idea? Let us Know im^w WE WELCOME NEW PATIINTS I (Waflicc fiwrttn A MMnMnkn ? ilxihi6i ? ewruik ? cniowa ? iim'i a imhhj ? < o?t ? fuiiu ? ( ?nr?i Vrif! K> ? dtml h fmplaati ? imtfl ?bfn *???> Wr acrrpl mmmi farm of imuiikt j (336) 744-1300 I www.ss4lktsibiks.c061 | Macedonia Holiness Church Of God I Ca| Of The Apostolic Faith, Inc. Sunday Services Sunday School 9:45 a.m. Morning Worship II :00 a.m. M.Y.P.U 6:30 p.m. Wednesday Services Prayer & Bible Study ....... 7:30 p.m. 4111 Whitfield Drive Phone: 336-767-3700 Fax: 336-767-7006 J UshepRX. Wise.Sr. D J)^ S.TJ). - Pallor V- 1 IN MEMORIAM LITTLE James E. Little, Sr. was born in Winston Salem, NC to the late Charlie and Almira Friday Little. He was a veteran of the US Navy, a retiree of RJ Reynolds Tobacco Co., and a member of Ephesus Seventh Day A d v e n t i s t Church. He departed this earthly life Saturday, Dec. 5,2015. in addition to ms par ents he was predeceased by three siblings. Surviving are seven children, Ronald, Rosalyn, Rickey, and Roy Little, James Little, Jr. (Sebrina), Timothy Little, and Gregory Little (Gynell); nine grandchil dren; three great grand children; two sisters, Patricia Picart (Erdie) and Charlene Tillery; two brothers, Nathaniel Little (Rebecca) and Alvin Little ( J o a n n ); other rela tives and friends. The fam ily will receive friends 11:30 am Monday, uec. 14, 2015 at Ephesus Seventh Day Adventist Church with funeral services fol lowing at 12 Noon. (Hooper) IN MEMORIAM HENDERSON Marion Douglas Henderson, Jr., passed away on Tuesday, December 1, 2015 at Forsyth Medical Center atter a pro longed illness and is at peace in the arms of Jesus. He was born on October 28, 1933 to the late Grace L o g g i n s Henderson and Marion Douglas Henderson, Sr. He was a faithful member of Goler Memorial A.M.E. Zion Church, where Rev. Dr. George Banks is the pas tor. He served on the Usher Board (President); the Steward Board and assisted with the Kids Cafe and feeding the homeless. He enjoyed traveling, visiting countries around the world and worked as a motorman for the New York City Transit Authority until his retire ment. He is survived by a sister, Evelyn Hogan of New York City; his life long com panion , M a r j o r i e Walker of New York City; a host of nieces, nephews, several God children; a sister-in-law, A 1 e a s e Loggins; other family members, numerous friends and a faithful caregiver Paulette Moore. He was preceded in death by his step-mother, Dora Henderson and brother, David Loggins. The family is honor ing the request by Mr. Henderson that services not be held and arrange ments entrusted to Affordable Cremations of Winston-Salem. Putor M*ck & Pint Lady Mazarene McContuI j f t \)

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