Church News Briefs_ Galilee Baptist Church Honors Three OI God’s Instruments Of Peace By Teresa Burns Post Staff Writer Three of God's instru ments of peace were honored at Galilee Baptist Church recently There are two mothers of the church because both are so close in age. Mrs. Laura Walker and Mrs. Anna Allen and of qpurse the father of the church, Oscar Heeth. _,r> Mrs. Walker is the oldest ; i ifiember of the Galilee Bap tist Church and has been a member for 59 years and —four months She is now 86 • ana notning has servea to slow her down. Instead the „ Lord has renewed her body • and spirit for each new I When the church first - began the building fund, I she was the first to contri . bute to it with the last l paycheck of her labor. Today the entire church worships in the hew build ing which is three years old. Mrs. Walker keeps the date of the beginning of the building fund at heart and each year contributes $100 from her fixed income. She - also contributed another • $100 to the Men's Twelve Tribes Program and other ; assessments. The Bible states in Mark 12:42-44, “But one poor widow came and put in two mites, that is one-quarter of a cent. Summoning His disciples, He told them, ‘I assure you that this poor widow has put in more than all those contributing to the treasury; for they all con tributed from their surplus but she out of her poverty - gave all she had - her whole ! living’." • Mrs. Allen is the second oldest member of the • church Slid lias—bu.u a ; faithful member for 51 - years. At 85 Mrs. Allen . contributes to the building ' fund drives and is noted, along with Mrs. Walker as - the “Twin Mothers of Gali .; lee. ” ;• Oscar Heeth is the third ; oldest member of the ! church. He has been a ■f- member for 21 years. Heeth is the leading fund . raising person thus far un der the administration of • Rev. F. A. Griffin. Heeth is •’ now 79 years of age. For ' years he along with Mrs. ; Walker and Mrs. Allen . have supplied money and V ideas for the building fund. ; Thus today the church has • beep blessed. Rev. F. A. Griffin, pastor of Galilee Baptist Church for six years, presented three plaques to these merrrbers "Sometimes_ they leave home Sunday ■ morning and return home ; after dark. They are all dedicated people and all are members of the Hymn ;; Choir. They are still going strong in the strength of the ‘ Lord and the power of His might. God's blessings be upon them,” Rev. Griffin continued. SILVER MOUNT Four great events in one will be held at Silver Mount Baptist Church of south > Charlotte Sunday, Decem ber 13, beginning at 11 a m. ‘ The church will observe its regular Revival Bless ings Sunday, Baby Bless ings Day, Family Day and Installation of Church of ficers for the new year of i 1982. Rev. B. M. McKenzie will deliver the sermon for this special event. The Radio Choir, Usher's Chorus and Hymn Choir No. 1 and No. 2 will per form the music. * In explanation of these various events Rev. Lee stated that Revival Bless ings Sunday is a Sunday when a new order of service is conducted. "The entire service is high keyed and people are blessed in many ways," Rev. Lee continued * More than 28 babies-are ; expected to be a part of the * Baby Blessings Ceremony. Their pictures will be taken ; and all babies will receive r gifts family Day exemplifies unity. The family with the most family members pre sent will receive honors as “The Family of the Year.” Those family members will have their pictures taken • f be recognized by the press r and receive a free dinner at \ McDonald's Cafateria on r Beatties Ford Koad Members selected by the church to fill offices for 1982 will be officially in stalled. This event will mark the largest single service in the church’s history for 1981. Samantha Hart ...Qiurch of God queen The public is cordially invited to attend. The final program will be held Sunday, December 20, at p.m. The chUrch^wilT " then host the Annual Christmas program. Din ner will follow at the Sterling Elementary School, next door to the church. The Youth Depart ment will present a Christ mas play. More than 300, including Special guests, will share in the Annual Christmas dinner. Many have been designated to receive cash gift awards and others will receive special honors. Rev. William Lee is pastor of Silver Mount Bap tist Church, located in Pineville. W EEPING WILLOW Weeping Willow will hold its annual Christmas pro gram Sunday, December 20, at 6 p.m. This program will include songs, read ings, recitations and a play. The program chair person Juliu Phillips, feels that this year's program will be one of the best ever. The Kirkpatrick Family Scholarship Fund presents in concert the Frank Bro thers, Sinfield Chorus, The Grier Band and the Parson Brothers, Sunday, Decem ber 13, at 4 p.m. at Weep ing Willow AME Zion Church, 306 Billingsley Road. There is no admission to this program but donations will be taken up. Proceeds will be used for scholar ships for eligible candi dates in the Kirkpatrick family. Rev. Wardell Henderson is pastor. The public is cordially invited to attend both events. NEW ST. JOHN’S Sunday morning Rev. Leak’s sermon will evolve around the following theme: "The 'VictoFy Through Jesus Christ” (Sunday, December 13, 11 a.m.) Last Sunday. New St. John’s Baptist Church held a "Super Sunday” with special guest solo artist Georgia Guest. The Boy and Girl of the Year at New St. John’s have been crowned. Iletta Boler has been named "Girl of the Year" and Do you know someone who really would like to study the Bible better? 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Kerry Temple Baptist Church Sunday School 9:45 a.m. Morning Worship 11:00a.m. Mid-Week Prayer Service 7:00p.m. Teachers’ Meeting Thurs day nights prior to 1st & 3rd Sundays. % Go ye therefore. Teach al nations. Baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Ghost. Matt. 28+19. A Church With A Mission.” “Temple Baptist Church Is The Charlotte Chufoh of Religious Science Science of Mind Center Serving All People^^^ Sunday Svcs..10:30a.r Truth Seekers, Wed.7:00 The Meeting Place, Suite 700 Charlottetown Office Gallery Outlet Square i People of All Faiths Are Invited <704>377-0617-office <704)335 0858 -Res Rev. McCail Smith - Minister Rev, Mary Kay Smith - Assistant Minister Dial-A-Prayer 334-9977 Subscribe To The i post Call 376-0496 Greater Mt. Sinai Baptist Church 1243 West Blvd. 332-2163 Sun. School 9:45 Worship Service 11 a.m. t Rev. Norman E. Kerry, Pastor 2600 Beatties Ford Road I Charlotte, N.C.-28216 * * Sunday School.9:45 a.m. Classes for Youth and Adults . •••*.* t Worship .11:00a.m. Reverend Edward B. Newberry, Pastor Visit The Church Of Your Choice # Merchants Who Advertise In The Post Are Telling You They Appreciate Your Business.." Patronize Them!!!!! Icteao*). Oscar Heeth, Laura Walker and Anna Allen were honored by the Galilee Church and their pastor Rev. F. A. Griffin, (1) recently for years of dedi cated service. Marvin White was named “Boy of the Year.” Second and third runner-ups were Erin Slow and Stacey Jean Walton, respectively. New St. John is located at 2000 St. John Road,. Rev. Robert Leak is pastor. EAST STONEWALL The New East Stonewall AME Zion Church recently held their annual Church rally. Alice Tinseley re ceived a crown and was named “Woman of the Year.” The first runner-up was Lelia Drakeford. The second runner-up, Letee B. Stinson. —:ri*‘ "Mnn ttf thr Vrnr" was announced also during the rally. Walter Holmes received this title while the first runner-up was Will Moore. Second runner-up was James Fuller. - Clarence Roberts and his team raised the most money in the Captain di vision. Roberts was named “Captain of the Year" at the rally. Ronald Blake came in second place. The church will have their annual Christmas Fellowship Dinner Mon day, December 20. The din ner will be served in the multi-purpose room follow ing the 11 a.m. worship service. Members of the Flower Club will sponsor a Variety Show in the multi-purpose room of the church, Satur day, December 12, at 7 p.m. - If you-wislLto participate on the program contact Elizabeth Davis. The last meeting of the year of the Girl Scout Troop will be held Satur day, December 12 from 2-4 p.m. Rev. James McCoy, pastor. UNIVERSITY PARK BAPTIST Every first Sunday the Senior Citizens committee chooses a senior citizen of the month. Ms. Lola Bell Lowe is the senior citizen for December at Univers ity Park Baptist Church. Mrs.~~Lowe has been a member of the Missionary Baptist Church for 38 or more years. -This senior citizen is very humble in her services. She is a mem ber of Missionary Group No. 2. She attends prayer service on Wednesday nights and uses her many talents well. She sings, she is leader, and is manager of the Christian Singers. Mrs. Mary Streater is chairperson of the Senior Citizens Committee and _Dr. Palmer is the pastor. Homecoming at Univera— ity Park Baptist Church was held recently Mr. Walter L. Brown was crowned “Man of' the Year” by Bill Reid. “Man of the Year 1980-81.” _ ' Mrs. Bernice Brown, wife of Walter Brown was crowned "Woman of the Year 1981-82”. She also captured the title in 1980. Kim Ratliff was crowned "Girl of the Year 1981-82” hy the former'girl of the year, Candace Sarter. The "Boy of the Year" is Loil Covington Jr., 1981-82 crowned by last year’s re cipient Teddy Pauling. Homecoming service speaker was Rev. Tommy Davis, pastor of Shiloh In stitutional Baptist Church. Rev. James Palmer is pastor of University Park Baptist Church. CHURCH OF GOfr Independent Church of God recently crowned their queen and king at the church, located at 2706 Newland Road. Samantha Hart, a 16 year-old senior at West Charlotte High School was crowned queen of the church. She is the daughter of Mrs. Joan Hart and has one sister and three brothers. member of the Junior Choir of Independent Church of God; and mem ber of the Boy Scout Troop 127; and was the Spelling Bee Champion for Alien brook Elementary School last year. Hartgrove enjoys fish ing, singing and playing basketball. He is the grand son of Andrew Lindsay of Charlotte. The funds from the coa test will be used to help remodel the church on West Boulevard. Rev. Odell Beasley is pastor of Independent -Church of God._ AMAY JAMES On Sunday, December 13, at 4 p.m., the Men's council of Amay James Presbyterian Church will present the Union Choir of West Boulevard in a musical concert The public is cordially invited to attend. On Sunday, December" 20, at 6:30 p.m. the Union Church of West Boulevard will hold their Annual Christmas service at Amay James Presbyterian Church, U.S. Rev. William R. Robin son, pastor of Moore’s Sanctuary AME Zion Church’ will be the guest speaker. The Union Choir, com posed of members from each participating church, will render the special music for the service. Union Church includes: Amay James Presbyterian Church, U.S.; Moore's Read The Post Sanctuary amE Zion; Pro gressive and Shiloh Baptist Churches. These churches also meet for special services during Thanksgiving, Christmas, New Year sea son and Easter Sunrise. A rotation system is used to determine where each service will be held and which minister will deliver the good news of Christ Jesus. Rev Frank O. duCille is minister of Amay James The public is cordially in vited to attend. ST. ANDREWS The Episcopal Expres ston-oFMarriage Encount er will hold a public in formation night at St. An drew's Episcopal Church, 3601 Central Ave., Decem ber 11, at 7:30 p.m. The public is cordially invited to attend. The Mar riage Encounter Weekend, will be described and ex-‘ plained. i’ ; More Church News on Page 7 Children's Educational J Book - Puzzles G ( * •* » pwp ■