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4hMovie and Speaker Discussion
TEbM (Temple Emanuel's Environmental
Movement) will have a ftee environmental movie
and speaker series at Temple Emanuel, 201
Oakwood Drive. The film and discussion will be
today, Thursday, Dec. 1 from 7 to 9 pa. focusing on
the movie "Before The Flood." The speaker will be
Bill Blancato, attorney and citizen climate lobby
activist. The film calls for action for environmental
advocate Leonard Dicaprio. For more information,
contact Gayle Tuch at ggtuch@yahoo.com or call
336-766-2767.
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Dec. 1 & 2
Holiday Sock sale
Goler Memorial AME Zion Church, 630 N.
Patterson Ave., will have the annual Holiday Sock
Sale on today, Thursday, Dec. 1 and Friday, Dec. 2
from 9 a.m. to 4 pjn. The sale will have a huge
selection of packaged first-quality socks. All the
socks are $1 for a pair. Special discounts are avail
able for multiple quantities purchased. The Country
Store will be open where homemade goodies and
handmade crafts are available. The event is spon
sored by Goler Memorial Parent Body Missionary
Society. The proceeds will go toward charitable
work in the community. For more information, call
336-529-2928 or email gphifer@roycetoo.com.
Dec. 2-11
'Black Nativity' play
The North Carolina Black Repertory Company,
610 Coliseum f)rive, will present the play "Black
Nativity" by Langston Hughes on Dec. 2-11. The
play, directed and choreographed by Mabel
Robinson, focuses on a Christmas story combining
gospel music, dance and spoken word. The play will
have special school performances on Dec. 2 at 10
ajn.; Dec. 2-11 on Fridays and Saturdays at 8 pjn.;
and Saturday and Sunday matinees at 3 pjn. Tickets
for adults are $26, students are $21 and children 15
and under are $18. All seats are $18 on Saturday
matinees at 3 pjn. For group rates, call 336-723
2266 for more details.
Dec. 3
20th Church and Pastoral Anniversary
The House of God, 1992 Bloomfield Drive, will
hold the 20th Church and Pastoral Anniversary on
Saturday, Dec. 3. The service will begin at 11 a.m.
For more information, call 336-692-9868.
Dec. 4
Community Celebration
Messiah Community Christian Church, 2651
Belews Creek Road, will hold a community celebra
tion on Sunday, Dec. 4, from 1-1:45 pan. The cele
bration will have free clothing for adults and chil
dren such as shoes, shirts and more for those who
need warm clothes for the winter. The theme of the
event is "I Am Somebody Special." For more infor
mation, call 336-602-1440. The pastor is Rev. Louis
Threatt.
Dec. 4
31st Choir Anniversary
Mount Zion Baptist Church Youth Ensemble,
950 File St., will celebrate the 31st Choir
Anniversary on Sunday, Dec. 4, beginning at 4 p.m.
in the church sanctuary. The choir will showcase die
voices of the Mount Zion Inspirational Choir. The
choir will minister traditional Christmas hymns, as
well as contemporary gospel favorites honoring the
birth of Jesus Christ. The theme is "O Come, All Ye
Faithful"; the hymn was written in Latin as Adeste
Fideles. The supervisor of the Youth Ensemble is
Shirley B. Churn and the choir's president is Jacora
Lane. The Inspirational Choir president is Mia
Bryan, the musicians are director Dionn Owens,
Everette Funches is percussionist, Kevin Scott is
pianist and Marty Petty is bass guitarist. The pastor
is Rev. Dr. Serenus T. Chum Sr. For more informa
tion, contact church office at 336-722-2325.
Dec. 16
jpChristmas Concert
New Birth Worship Center Music Ministry,
1033 Newbirth Drive, East Bend, N.C., will present
"The Joy of Christmas" conceit on Friday, Dec. 16
at 7:30 p.m. The concert will feature the Mass and
Youth choirs and the Angels of Mercy Dance
Ministry. The senior pastor is Dr. James L.E. Hunt.
For more information, call 336-699-3583 or visit
wwwjiewbirthworshipcenter.org.
Dec. 20
Holiday Concert
Home Moravian Church, 529 S Church St., will
hold a holiday concert by Salem Band on Tuesday,
Dec. 20 at 7:30 p.m. The concert will consist of a
mi* of sacred and secular music of the season with
guest vocal soloist Ted Federle and Salem Band
^Principal Horn Richard Saylor Pre-concert music
will be performed by the small ensembles.
Donations from the community to the charity part
ner Sunnyside Ministry are welcome. Admission is
free.
Dec. 22
Community Holiday Concert
Trinity Moravian Church, 220 E Sprague St.,
will have a holiday concert by Salem Band on
Thursday, Dec. 22 at 7:30 p.m. The concert will
have a mix of sacred and secular music of the season
with guest vocal soloist Ted Federle and Salem
Band Principal Horn Richard Saylor. Small ensem
bles will perform pre-concert music. Donations for
Salem Band are welcome. Admission is free.
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St. Mark Baptist feeds the sick and
shut in on Thanksgiving
BY TIMOTHY RAMSEY
THE CHRONICLE
We all enjoy sitting around the
dining room table and fellowshipping
with family and friends during the
Thanksgiving holiday. For some,
that is not a luxury they can afford.
For others, they may not be physical
ly able to do so because of illness.
To assist with those who did not
have a hot home cooked meal for
Thanksgiving, the congregation of St.
Mark Baptist Church held its 19th
annual "Sick and Shut in
Thanksgiving dinner" on
Thanksgiving Day.
The church prepared a large
amount of food that included: turkey,
ham, potato salad, green beans, stuff
ing, bread and cake. The church wel
comed individuals from the sur
rounding community to comej to the
church and eat but their main focus
was to receive call-in orders from
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Photo by Timothy Ramsey
The members of
St. Mark
Missionary
Baptist Church
volunteer their
time on
Thanksgiving to
prepare meals
for the sick and
ihut in.
Photo by Timothy Ramsey
Bishop Oscar Davis LeGrant is escorted in by Mary Saincine, left, and Delphine Bias.
Pastor, 91, celebrates
49 years in the pulpit
BY TIMOTHY RAMSEY
THE CHRONICLE ___
To be the senior pastor of the same church for nearly
half a century takes dedication, commitment and a love
for what you do. For Bishop Oscar Davis LeGrant of
Progressive Apostolic Church, it has been an honor and a
Local church
and school
combine to
feed over 500
pleasure.
On Sunday, Nov. 27, Bishop Grant celebrated his 49th
year as senior pastor of Progressive. The church was
packed in every pew. There were friends and family visi
tors from all over, including members of the United
Churches of Jesus Apostolic (UCJA).
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BY TIMOTHY RAMSEY
THE CHRONICLE
When two separate entities can pool resources and
serve a greater good, everyone benefits. St. Paul's United
Methodist Church in Kernersville connected with Hall
Woodward Elementary in Winston-Salem to feed over
500 people.
According to school Principal Celena Tribby, Hall
Woodward is a high-needs school where nearly 100 per
cent of the students are on free or reduced lunch. She felt
as though there was a need to be met, especially during
the holiday season, so she got the wheels turning on put
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The Promise of a Savior
Lesson Scripture:
Luke 1:26-38
By the end of this
lesson, we will
?See that God makes
and fulfills promises
?Know that we can
trust every word from
God
?Realize that we can
rest confidently in God's
promises as the basis of
our security in life
Background: The time given for this writing is 7-6
B.C. and the place is Nazareth. The Jews are expecting a
messiah. Because of the Old Testament prophets who had
lived through exile and depression, the messiah they
expected was one with military might and skill, strong
love for the Lord, and the ability to lead. We must also
remember that there have
been false messiahs who
failed at delivering the
people from political
bondage and Roman rule.
Lesson: In our lesson.
Gabriel, whose, name
means "man of God," is
again delivering a message
from God. Formerly he
explained to Daniel his
vision of the ram and goat
(Daniel 8:15-27, 9:20-27).
More recently, he has visit
ed ?acnarias and
announced the birth of John the Baptist (Luke 1:11-20).
Mary, who Gabriel is visiting, is espoused to Joseph "of
the house of David; and the virgin's name was Mary"
(verse 27). Gabriel informs Mary that God has chosen her
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