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• O 3 http://www.thecharlottepost.com Cjje Cljarlotte $o$!t THURSDAY, MARCH 23, 20uu SB RELIGION Life 1B The Lord IS gracious, merciful PSALMS 145:1-5 David recalled the story of how God delivered the people of Israel from captivity and led them through the Red Sea. David knew that the sto ries of God’s chosen people were actual accounts of histo ry David also knew that God was deeply involved with his ancestors, contemporaries and descendants. He also probably had in mind the time when he was a young shepherd boy whose single stone felled Gohath and turned back the Philistines. God had done mighty works throughout the history of Israel and those works demonstrated God’s grace and mercy toward His chosen nation. Throi^i his own personal experience, David recognized that God supplies the needs of His people (v 15). Whether we believe we have earned or bread or not, we recognize that we have what we need in life because God is gracious to us and is aware of our needs. David reminds us that God keeps His promises because He is gracious to us. God does not owe us anything. He has made promises because He vnshes to bless us and He wUl keep those promises because He loves us. David recalls that God also demonstrates His merciful and gracious nature when He hears the cries of those who fear Him and saves them (v 19). God’s mercy is shown each time a sinner cries out to Him and He hears. His grace is demonstrated as He gives each sinner the gift of salva tion, which never'could be earned by our own merit. God’s grace and mercy are worthy of our praise, for He has withheld the punishment we deserve and given us blessings instead. 11. The Lord is Slow to Ar^er (Psalm 145:6-8) If you are one of the fortu nate people blessed with godly parents, you know that a parent’s anger builds in stages. As a child, you could recognize those stages. First there might be a stem look, followed shortly by a sharp word of wamit^- If those went unheeded, a more direct or serious warning might fol low. If your disobedience con tinued, eventually you were punished. However, your par ent’s anger would not fall upon you in full force without chances for you to wise up and avoid the repercussions. David said that characteris tic-being slow to anger-is another reason to praise God. God, as we know, hates sin, and His holy anger bums against it. But, in His mercy and grace tqward us. He does not allow of to feel the full Rescued from disaster Charlotte mission pulls addicts toward productive lives PHOTO/CALVIN FERGUSON Former addict Dale McKinnon turned his life around with the help of God and the Charlotte Rescue Mission. By Cheris F. Hodges cherts.hoclges@thecharlolteposlx‘om About four years ago, it took the threat of jail time to bring Dale McKinnon to the Char lotte Rescue Mission. Addicted to alcohol and crack and just out of a 14-day drug program in Lumberton in east- OTi N.C., McKinnon was given an option-jail or attending the 90-day program in Charlotte. In Lumberton, McKinnon was homeless and going nowhere fast. His stepfather knew of the mission and talked McKinnon into going to Char lotte. The rescue mission, which houses, trains and helps home ly addicts, has worked with them since 1992. Unlike many programs that treat addicts, the mission is faith based. “We believe that professional counseling and therapy is usu ally necessary to help individu als to overcome the conse quences of alcoholism and chemical dependency,” accord ing to the mission’s philosophy “Also, we recognize that alco holism or drug abuse is a “fam ily illness”, and believe that aU members of the abuser’s family need to be a part of the recovery process by receiving specialized help themselves. We accept the Twelve Steps of Alcoholics Anonymous as a reliable and orderly approach to recovery from alcoholism aiui chemical dependency We identify the higher power as the person and work of Jesus Christ. We also b^eve there are some very specific scriptural principles that must be applied to such an individual to assist them in a victorious and fimitflil Christ ian walk.” see RESCUE/6B The Park hosts hepatitis screening SPECIAL TO THE POST The Park Ministries wiU host a hepatitis education and awareness screenir^this weekend. The screenings will be offered at University Park Baptist Church, 6029 Beat- ties Ford Road firom 1:30-3:30 p.m. and on Sunday from 7 am.-3:30 p.m. The Park South will also host a screening at 10 a.m. Sunday at the campus locat ed at 13733 Lancaster Hi^- way in Pineville, on Sunday Both are fi:ee. Blacks are more susceptible to the disease, and some peo ple spend a lifetime never knowing they cany Hepatitis C. A person may be at risk if he or she • used cocaine with shared straws (even only once) • had intravenous iUicit dn^ use with shared needles (even only once) • had a manicure, pedicure or razor shave • been a long term hemodialysis patient • had a blood transfusion or organ transplant before July 1990 • had a tattoo or body pierc- PHOTO/WADE NASH . University Park Baptist Church will host a hepatitis education and awareness screen ing Saturday and Sunday on the Beatties Ford Road campus. Screenings will also be held at the Park South in Pineville. mg shared a toothbrush or razor with someone • is a police, correction offi cer or healthcare worker Please see THE LORD/6B Church News Morton pours it on with ‘Rain’ Bishop Paul Morton & The FGBCF Mass Choir Let It Rain (Expanded) James H. Brown, producer Intersound Paul Morton had a hi^ run a couple of yearn ago with “Let It Rain,” a CD that picked up Stellar and Grammy award nominations. Tb get more mileage fium the project, Morton has repack aged the CD with a DVD fea turing footage of the live con cert. The timing is curious consid- erii^ Morton has released a couple of prejects since this CD. StiH, it’s a neat two-for-one package. If you missed the first release this is a perfect chance to pick it up. That may not be the case for those who’ve already pur chased the CD. It was a fine recording and remains such. I don’t know that the DVD adds a l(rt. Sure, the sound is great ana the picture is sharp, but church folk are not the most interesting people to watch at times There are some good moments. Pe^y James and the FGBCF Mass Choir put a hurtiin’ on “The Just Shall Live.” Her performance is energy-filled, making the choir come to fife. And Morton’s heart-tugging performance of “Let It Rain” is certainly enter taining. But Pm now convinced this sor^ is simply a reworking of Prince’s “Purple Rain.” Not a bad thing, but I’m waiting for His Royal Badness to jump on the guitar solo. Now, that would have been a show stop per. Morton doesn’t have the greatest voice, but he is an emotional silver. He sings the life out of‘Walk On By Faith.” He also has a number of those odd bishop suits in a variety of odd colors that he wears throi^out this project. OK, the suits at least add a little interest. • is a HIV positive individ- non-steiile needles ual For information, call • has had miiltiple sexual (704) 392-1681; fax (704) partners 392-7507; or www.thepark- • received medications with ministires.org. ♦-♦{♦♦-It ♦♦k r* ♦♦ Whs? ♦ The deadline for additions to the calendar is noon on Fridays. Fax announcements to (704) 342-2160 or e-mail your announcement to cherisJiodges@thecharlottepostrom. Ongoing Church of the Holy Spirit Fellowship, Inc of l\Inston-Salem and Carofinas Black Pride Movement in Charlotte have teamed up to cre ate the Pride Gospel Mass Choir, the Carolinas first gay-flffirming/a11-affirming gospel mass choir. PGMC is actively seeking sopranos, altos, tenors, baritones, basses, musicians of all praise instruments, songwriters, poets, dancers and mime performers. Call Pastor Roger Hayes at (336)575-6205 or chsnc(g'earthlink.net www.churchoftheholyspiritfeliowshipnc.com • Inspiration Networks is holding a gospel talent search for its nationally televised series Christian Artist Talent Search. The winner will receive a national recording contract with Point Of Grace Entrainment. AU. entrants must be at least 15 years old by April 21. Entries are due by April 21. For rules and entry forms, log on to ■www.tnsp.com or call the CATS hotline at (704) 561-7955. March 23 The Serious Times Church & Culture Con ference will be held through March 25 at Mecklenburg Community Church. The event will feature seasoned cultural engagers like Charles Colson, James Emery White, Andy Crouch, James Sire, Crystal Downir^, Brian Godawa and Kelly Monroe KuUberg. • Restoration & Deliverance Tbmple will host its first Spring Revival at Remnant. Out reach Ministries, 3819 South TVyon St. Ser- ■vices begin nightly at 7:30 p.m. For details or directions, call Prophet Nathan McDaniels at(704) 890-7262. April 8 Friendship Missionary Baptist Church will host its fourth annual Wedding Extravaganza fix)m 9 a.m.-2 p.m. The event is fi^ and designed to help brides, grooms and wedding planners focus on the preparation and the implementation of a perfect Christian wedding and marriage. The registration deadline is March 31. Please see PRESERVATION/SB
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