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Church Neux Briefs "Special Committee Of Ministers .To Honor Rev. Walker Sunday Night r.t. By Teresa Simmons „ Post Managing Editor If you’ve ever met Rev. J W. Walker you know that within a two hour period of time he can make you laugh, cry, and review your '• spiritual convictions. He is one of those spe ‘‘ ~.cial people God seems to „ have given the world. He is " a man who can project his religious beliefs: “There’s nothing better or more im portant than accepting Jesus Christ as your per sonal savior and knowing how to serve Him” with _out making one feel un comfortable about certain .short-comings Rev. Walker has not only preached the Word since 1980 but has also demon strated his devotion to the Lord! - ■; “Since his retirement from pastoral duties seven yearn ago,” Rev. William Lee, Jr., pastor of Silver Mount Baptist Church, began, “Rev. Walker has fotaid it a great Joy visiting dozens of churches during revival services and programs. He has given outstanding support and fellowship with churches, *7.-pastors and ministers ! through the years. It is for |i this reason that a special appreciation celebration !i WtB be held in his honor.” The service, headed by a | special committee of min r isters will be held Sunday, !» April 2S, at 7 p.m. at Silver '! Mount Baptist Church on !‘ 0)d Pineville Rd., South ;! Carolina. I; tivea wiD be present in i' eluding city-county of jl fidals, sssoclstione, min r farter’s conferences, spe }. dal groups and choirs. j, iAiumuAjjvu;c Born in 1904, Rev. !< Walker was ope of eight {i chikken-of Perilia and •J ' Herbert Walker. “We lived !> to a tannin Allendale, S.C. j! We raised cotton, con, ♦J peas, potatoes and water !. melons. We had cows and ;! hogs. I remember you had to do things right to stay if there and my parents |{ would always carry us to J church.” By 1915 be had ,< moved to Charlotte. Rev. Walker attended school in the county and »• then attended boarding •—School in Blackville, S.C., a- for several years. He quit 1 school in the ninth grade \ and in later years studied * the Bible. At the age of 22 2 he married. j ' To this union were bora «• .13 children - 12 are still 2 -living. He also has 29 2 grandchildren and io great 3- ■ r * ---- REV. J.W. WALKER _ To be honored Sunday grandchildren. His first wife, departed from this life in 1971. In 1930 Rev. Walker en tered the ministry "I had a feeling when I was called to minister. ” He has pastored eight churches during his career including Gilfield Baptist (now Uni versity Park Baptist) and the most recent, Galilee Baptist. , in beginning his min isterial duties Rev. Walker adhered to the advice of fered by the Bible. “Be fore anyone can preach you have to find the Lord then stay on the tight road and believe in the Word. It is important to bring others to Christ and to treat your neighbor as you want to be treated.” ~7 The worst thing in life, in Rev. Walker’s opinion, is “...to confess Jesus Christ as your personal savior, and then fail to serve Him.” GIFTS FROM GOD “ReV. Walker can speak to a church briefly and can crack up the congrega tion,” Rev. Lee smiled. “If he had gone into the en tertainment field he would have been another Flip Wilson.” Instead, Ret. Walker chose Jo be involved in God’s work. Down through .the years be has siiccess fully coupled his special gifts with spreading God’s word but he also knows when to get serious for (he lord. He was able to retire from pastorial duties in 1977 - after serving almost 60 years. He married a beautiful lady reigning from Pittsburgh; Pa., and former school teacher, Maxine Walker in 1979 She was an ardent church worker. In fact they met at a religious function and remembering Rev. Walker smiles, “Out of hundreds I saw her in the balcony and I wanted to meet her.” together they attend First Mt. Zion Baptist Church where he has been a member for 6Q years. •• Professionally Rev. Walker went into business for himself as a painter and wallpaper hanger. During the first of his 40 yean as a painter he learned and perfected the skills. His last Job was remodeling the Lemon Tree Motel in Charlotte. He bung all the wallpaper and paintoH nearly 200 rooms. Rev. Walker has one surviving sister and one brother Gobies Walker, owner of Walker’s Wedding Service in uiarlotte. AO of these ventures: a knack for humor, a beau tiful family, a lovely ee-, cood love, the strength to worship and share his knowledge and owning his own business are aU gifts of God. In many ways his life represents the truth that God still blesses those who have faith in - IN APPRECIATION The committee far the Appreciation Service in honor of Rev. Walker has invited, friends, relatives and government officials to the serviceto be held AprO 29 at 7 p.m. at Silver Mount Baptist Church. Letters to Rev. Walker will - be placed in a book of memory for him. Many have already planned' to give special gifts in ap preciation of Rev. Walker’s support and love for others through the years. If you would like more information about the Ap preciation Service you may call Rev. D. K. Martin, 392-4901; Rev. C. V. Owens, 525-8784; or Rev. William Lee, 596-3821. You may also mail letters or gifts for Rev. Walker to P. 0. Box 26142, Charlotte, N.C. 28213. Everyone is cordially in vited to attend. CLEMENT MENOKIAL Clement Memorial AME Zion Church will observe its first Annual Spring Revival April 29 through May 4. Services will begin each evening at 7:30. Speakers will include Rev. C. E. 'Dewberry Sunday; Rev. H. Johnson Monday; Rev. L, D. Parker -Tuesday; Rev. Fred Mc Cullougb-Wednesday; Rev. William Lee-Thursday; and Rev. J. Robinsoo Friday. Clement Memorial AME Zion Church is pastored by ReV. Ell Price and'ts lo cated at 2207 NewlaritfRd. CORINTHIAN ' The Beulah Baptist Church of Concord will be the special guest Sunday, April 29, at Corinthian Baptist Church, liWNorth Church St, r'^!W Rev. Houston, pdstor of Beulah Baptist, the con gregation and choirs will render the service^ during the 11 a.m and 6 p.m. ^ Ladies' Short Sets & Rompers Terry or poty/cotton solid or print short sets with lattice details, mesh inserts and snaps. Assorted color rompers vrtth mesh In l serts. chest pockets. I stripes plus more. Regular sizes. 9AA Compare TT At 13.99. Pair Men's Athletic Shoes Durable white nylon court with genuine suede trim. - *1 22 Ounce Palmolive Liquid • ••Qutarty 1.39. Dish detergent that softens hands Limit 2. ___ I I ; pnCOt OOOd At AH Fanwy 0o4tor Storoa • JThrough ThU Wookond. buanttfto* tlmttod * *>m» Bn NOW* lo D«o^. MW «W>i|M WH4 w tv—* MU MMilii — WU im tmm — HHd U^mtnmWU Mc+MlU 11 11 an M H «M ««• ( ■!«■—») IM N. Tryw M. m-mw Tnmm._ « - «> t > SEND THE BEST Get « gift nbecrip tioa for those away in college, mining home*, , etc. I-u More i Church NeWs On Pages 10A, 12 A, 13A, & 14A. HAMMOND -ORGANS-. New and Used for church... for home. Prices start at fW5.W*Up 567-6808 Hey. Willing Lee, Jr. —Clement Mem. speaker nev. vms. uewDerry .Hosts Mt. Peace worship hours. Rev. j.E. Thomas is pas tor of Corinthian Baptist "The public is cordially in- - vited to attend. GRIER HEIGHTS On April 29 Women’s Day at_ Grier Heights Presbv terian Church will be ob served. Guest speaker will be Laura H. Kearns. She will speak during the It a.m. service.— ———— a native of Charlotte, Mrs. Kearns attended Bar ber-Scotia College and Johnson C. Smith Univer sity. She completed grad uate studies at the Uni versity of Virginia and John Hopkins University specializing in Early Child hood Education. In 1975, she was named “Outstanding Elementary Teacher of America." She retired from teaching while with the public schools in Baltimore, MD. She has served the Presbyterian Church on all judicitory levels. She is past president of both Cape Fear and the Southern Vir ginia Presbyterials. She is also a former member of the National Executive Committee of the United Presbyterian Women. As a member of the Joint Bible Study Committee for United Presbyterian Wo men, she participated in -planning the 1981 and 1962 Bible Studiesr-————— Mrs. Kearns has also spent time in Cuba and other Latin American countries observing andin terpreting the witness of the church. She is married to Rev. Curtis A. Kearns, retired minister in the United Presbyterian Church, Katie Clawson is presi dent of the Grier Heights United Women. Rev. Lloyd B. Morris is pastor of the church, located at 325 Skyland Ave. . NEW ST. JOHN Sunday, April 29, the theme for Rev. Robert Leak’s, pastor of St. John Baptist Church, sermon will be “Peter By The Fire, Under Fire.” The youth of the church will be in charge. One youth will also speak. At 6 p.m., the Stars of Faith, one of the church’s gospel singing groups, will be in concert at the church. Special out-of-town and in-town guests will also be singing religious rendi tions. The church is lo cated at 2000 St. John Rd. in Newell. r •—. Come By To See Mario Today For Your Home Furnishings And Appliances KIMUMH1! I Open «248o B«-wVrd M-fcUwy— I I Dally > til » Bwtlcvard Salct Rcpreaentativel VP»*uIU.W^M»^y<j MGBA The Mecklenburg Gen eral Baptist Association Sunday School and BTU Congress will coovane dur ing their fifth Sunday Session at Union Mis sionary Baptist Church on 35th Street. The pastor is Rev. L. D. Jeffers. Dr. J. B. Humphrey, moderator of the association; Descon Cedric Jones, president. GETHSEMANE BAPTIST The Mt. Peace Associa tion will convene Sunday, April 29, at Gethaemane Baptist Church, 2670 Dr. Carver Rd. Registration will begin at 9:30 a.m. Dinner will be served at 1 p.m. in the fellowship hall prior to the evening ser vice. J Rev. W. A. Rorie, mo derator, will be the speak er for this occasion. The public is cordially invited to attend. Rev. C. E. Dewberry is host pastor. FUisT MAYFIELD On Sunday afternoon, April 29, the Fifth Sunday Choir will celebrate its first anniversary at First May field Memorial Baptist Church. The choir is plan ning a singing program. All of you are invited to come out. Plan vo attend and support this choir and help them to celebrate this occasion. , First Mayfield and See FIRST Pn Page 14A J 'Ho&cv nit dt (at Z>u Homum, A fotimt aAmwttdfU wA dttfiue offneeMbH, tie «Mmp 16W W i&xwftyul expu44i(*M4. &<*• *pHftat&c(, W TJQQ2 - wsoiemat 1 ***.*}» VHUmmdtttiitU. ’ICKma iUt m? Ufi turn? Ii— -W* <4 4>*C >*■ miA i**~ \—-*-— ^ -. r-1-! lsi.nsr ; _ ! CHURCH DIRECTORY j, - i |! / raise my eyes toward \ the hills. Whence shall my help ! come? My help comes from the i Lord who made heaven and earth. j; Attend The Church Of Your Choice 1343 W. Blvd . W' ■ ■' I > Sunday School: 9:45 ajn. WoraMp Savice: ll:aia I Rev. NmUm E. Harry "WHERE CHRIST IS PREACHED. AS HE IS, TO MEN AS THEY ARE" '.J "EaSy Iterate* Cra*** D*y Care Center SwMlay BcHetfale Mon.-Frt. 7 a.m. -«p.m. *:48 a.m. Swidav School 'Agea 4 Montlu-S Year*) 11 a.m. Meraing Worship 33901 W First Church- j i i i - . I 1801 Oak lawn j Av«. ■ \nV V. J __ I Pr«y«r *•***?:*»?!«. ■4 *** 'v Sunday School*; jo. m “<«>*»• Wowhipn:*..* Baptist Training Union 8 pm.
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