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Do you really, want good
health? "Who wouldn't want
good health?" you may ask.
Yes, it is normal for people
to want to continue in good
health, or to recover from
sickness. Physical well
being contributes so much to
the enjoyment of life. , ,
Many people however
overlook the most important
health factor. And what is
that? It is the role that
, Vnan's Creator Jehovah God
jean play in our enjoyment of
food health. The words of
roverbs 4:22 especially'
apply to the wise sayings
found in his word, the Bible.
It tells us that these are "life
10 those finding them and
health to all their flesh."
Good health is definitely
tied in with our having due
regard for the Creator's
! commands, The ancient
; Israelites, for example,
.Were told that paying
attention to God's
commandments would lead
to their avoiding the
' maladies that came upon
;'the ; Egyptians. This
; assurance was followed up
'with the words "I am
Jehovah who is healing
you." (Ex. 15:26) Does this
.mean that the Israelites
'were to expect miraculous
healing? No, health benefits
resulted naturally from
obedience to God's
, commands.
v The law that God gave the
Israelites set forth a high
; standard of cleanliness that
promoted the preservation
of the peoples health.
! Examples are found at Deut.
23: 12, 13 concerning the
burial of human excrement,
and Lev. 11: 32-38; and
'; -Num. 19: 11-22 concerning
,' contamination with dead
: humans or animals.
. yi; Similarly today, if we
'inspect the principles of the
I fcawgivento the Israelites by
adhering to a sound
Standard of personal
cleanliness, we can protect
j our health. But this is not the
only way in which our having
; regard for the Creator can
j benefit us from the health
j standpoint. Conforming to
; jiod's commands in matters
(f conduct rcan also- safe
guard our . physical well
: being. The Bible
1 -commands: "Do not come
;lo be among heavy drinkers
bf wine, among those who,
iare gluttonous eaters of
; flesh." (1 Cor. 6:18) (Pro.
23:20) "Flee from
i fornication." "Let marriage
i tie honorable among all, and
: Ihe marriage bed be without
ijiefilement." (Heb. 13: 4)
t -Think of the terrible
jtailments, including
; "loathsome veneral diseases,
! "cirrhosis of the liver and
j delirium tremens, that
i many persons could have
?a voided had they obeyed
SGod'sWord."
. -,
J, Our having regard for the
- ; Creator and his commands
I jcani also shield us from
emotional stresses. The
!Bible counsels: "Let all
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.In honor of their Silver
Wedding Anniversary
i.Emmett and Madelyn Long
-will be feted in their home
Jim Bt. 1, Hertford on
i Sunday, Feb. 15 from 2:30 to
? 4:30 p.m. The celebration is
;i?eing given by their
daughter, Miss Ellen Long
'along with Mr. and Mrs. '
' Edgar Long, Mr. and Mrs.
Toss White, -and Mr. and
t Mrs.', Charlie Whitcly.
! Friends are invited to call
during this time. Please
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malicious bitterness and
anger and wrath and
screaming ' and abusive
speech be taken away frm
you along with all badness.'
(Eph. 4:31) "Let us not
become egotistical stirring
up competition with one
another, envying one
another." (Gal. 5: 26) When
a person is often subjected
to the stresses of envy, hate
and - selfish ambition, he
may find himself suffering
physically, perhaps from
skin, respiratory or;
digestive problems. On the
other hand, love joy, peace,
long-suffering, kindness,
goodness, faith mildness
and self-control - qualities
that the Bible encourages us
to cultivate have a
wholesome effect on us,
mentally, physically and
emotionally. Gal. 5: 22, 23.
Wouldn't you like to know
more about the things in the
Creator's word the Bible
that can help us to have good
health, Our next article will
give some, and you can use
your Bible now to start on
the road to' good health.
Jehovah's Witnesses will be
happy to assist you in
finding this knowledge.
CONTRIBUTED BY:
Edenton Congregation Of
Jehovah's Witnesses;
Edenton, North Carolina
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Announcements From
Hertford" First Baptist
SundaySchool will convene
this Sunday at 9:45 a.m. at
First Baptist Church in Hert
ford under the direction of
Mrs. R.B. Gibbs,
Superintendent. The
morning worship service
will follow at 11. a.m.
The Rev. J.H. London Jr.
has chosen for his text:
"That Old Serpent, Rev.
12:9" The senior choir will
sing accompanied on the
organ by Verlon Jones.
- The First Baptist Church
and Pastor will worship with
the Saunder's Grove Baptist
Peedes Have Baby Girl
Mr. and Mrs. Danny
Peede of , Belvidere
announce the birth of their
first child, a daughter,
Danielle Lee, born Jan. 23 at
Card of Thanks
We wish to thank the following organizations, friends
and neighbors for their help during our recent time of
need when our home was burned.
The Perquimans County Fire Dept., Social Services
Bureau., The Red Cross., Employees of George C. Moore,
Co. in. Edenton., Members of Riddick Grove. Baptist Church,
the Missionary Circle, Senior
Board of Riddick Grove Baptist.,
members of the Joppa Baptist Church. And to all friends who
contributed individually or otherwise. My daughter and I thank
each and everyone sincerely and
services rendered during and after the time of this disaster.
Camilla Whitehurst and daughter Gay.
Dear friends,
Dr. John Brantner, psychologist says, "We
siould confront not only the eventuality of
our own death, but also our own disability -prepare
for the disaster when with our im
paired eyesight, we cannot read - to antici
pate our own paraplegia, our own strokes.
We can make this blow less shocking if we
have given it some thought beforehand.
Respectfully,
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Church in the Beach Spring
Community with the pastor
delivering s the message,
"The Stormy Voyage of a
Christian Life." (Acts
27:31). The Senior Choir will
sing. ;.- - -
The Third Sunday
Fellowship Union ' will
convene with the New
Bethel Baptist Church and
the Rev. Willie B. Moore,
Congregation Bagley
Chapel Baptist Church will
be in charge. The public is
.invited to attend Sunday
evening at 7:30 p.m.
Albemarle Hospital. Mrs.
Peede is the former Janice
Stallings, daughter of Mr.
and Mrs. Garland Stallings
of Belvidere.
Usher Board and Junior Usher
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Sunday School Lesson
FAITH IS THE VICTORY
(Matthew 14: 25-33; 15: 21-28)
When the writer of the book of Hebrews, in our New Testa
ment, wanted to inspire his readers to action and growth, he
reminded them of people who had had faith. He wrote of
those "Who through faith subdued kingdoms, wrought
righteousness, obtained promises, stopped the mouths of
lions, quenched the violence of fire, escaped the edge of the
sword, out of weakness were made strong, waxed valiant in
fight, turned to flight the armies of the aliens (Hebrews 11 :
33-34.) :.'.".:. '
Our lesson for this week allows us to see the victory of
faith,.'
Kindness, Matthew 14: 25-27
Jesus had instructed His disciples to go on across the Sea
of Galilee while He went into a mountain alone tp pray. The
people wanted to make Him their King. Even the disciples
might have been in favor of this. They too were slow in
understanding the nature of His Kingdom.
While they were crossing the Sea between 3:00 and 6:00
a.m. a sudden storm came upon them. They feared for their
lives. Then Jesus came unto them, walking on the water.
Jesus always comes in time to deliver His children.
This was perplexing sight for His disciples. They tried to
explain it by rationalizing away the reality of His presence.
They said, "It is a spirit." Then came the reassuring voice
of the Son of God over the waves and noise of the wind," Be
of good cheer; it is I; be not afraid." The Son of God comes
in mighty power, but He also comes in gentleness and kind
ness. Knowledge, Matthew 14: 28-33
Peter was overwhelmed by what he saw. He must "get
in" on the act so he requests that he be allowed to walk on
the water. This should be sufficient proof that Jesus was not
walking beside the water as some insist. They were "in the
midst of the sea, and the Sea is from seven to eight miles
wide.
Peter became afraid as he saw the magnitude of the
storm. But Peter knew Jesus. He knew Jesus would not let
him drown. How wonderful it is to have someone to turn to
in the storms of life. But in order to be able to turn to Christ
during the crisis, we need to become acquainted with Him
during the ordinary days of life.
It is good to know that even when we falter in our faith
that Jesus never walks away. He always stretches forth His
hand and catches us when we cry out to Him. Peter's ex
perience may have left him embarassed but it also left him
with a great lesson in faith and a deeper conviction that
Jesus was the Son fo God.
Key, Matthew 15: 21-28
Jesus sought rest for Himself and His disciples. Ministers
and missionaries need to pull back and rest awhile just as
everyone else needs this. Then, as now, there were needs
everywhere. A mother came to Him with a heavy burden.
She made her daughter's case her own as she cried out,
"Ha ve mercy on me."
It is strange that this heathern woman should recognize
Jesus as the Son of David while those who read the Scrip
tures daily refected Him !
Jesus treatment of this woman has drawn criticism from
many. Some facts should be kept in mind. The Greek term
for dogs is not so harsh as it appears in our language. Jesus
mission was primarily to "the Jew first and then to the Gen
tile." Jesus intended for the Jews to share Him with all
other nations. It was necessary for the "great faith" of this
woman to be demonstrated. This she did and Jesus com
mended and rewarded her for it.
All ended well as is true whenever and wherever Jesus is
allowed to do His work His way. Why should we question His
method of ministry when we know that "He doeth all things
well."
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BIBLE QUESTION OF THE WEEK
"Why must one believe that God raised Jesus from the;
dead as required by Romans 10:9?"
ANSWER
It is not sufficient to believe in past or present religious
systems. One must place his faith in a living Savior.
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The Sunday School Lesson is sent in by Clear Creek Bap
tist School, Pineville, Ky. and is written by Professor Earl
Clark. :
Obituaries :
GEORGE W. MILLER
HAMPTON, Va. - George West Miller, 67, of Hampton,
died Saturday. A native of Merry Hill, N.C., he was a retired
farmer and had been a resident of Hampton for about a
year.
Survivors include two daughters; Nola Jean Cullither of
Hampton, and Mrs. Jeannette Cason of Knotts Island; three
sons, Carrol S. Miller of Winfall, N.C., George A. Miller of
Williamston and Darden Miller of Hampton, Va.; five
sisters, Mrs. Dorothy M. White of Elizabeth City, Mrs. Lora
M. Hobbs of Ahoskie, Mrs. Mollie Jernigan of Merry Hill,
Mrs. Clara M. Boyce of Tyner, and Mrs. Eva Hill of Cok
rain; two brothers, H.F. Miller of Merry Hill and B. Oval
Miller of Chesapeake.
A funeral service was held Monday afternoon at 2 p.m. in
the Lawrence B. Wood Funeral Home with burial in
Parklawn Cemetery, Hampton, Va.
AUBREY ABNER
SAWYER
Aubrey Abner Sawyer, 66,
of 610 Perm. Avenue, died
Monday morning at 12:20 in
the Chowan Hospital
following an extended
illness. A native of Durants
Neck he was the son of the
late Abner and Mrs. Geneva
Gregory Sawyer.
He retired from the
Norfolk-Portsmouth Belt
Line Railroad, was a
member of the First United
Methodist Church, a
member of Masonic Lodge
No. 339 of South Norfolk and
a member of the Knights of
Pythias of South Norfolk,
Va.
Surviving are his widow,
Mrs. Lillie Belle Everett
Sawyer; a daughter, Mrs.
Betty Jean Turner of
Chesapeake, Va. and three
grandchildren.
Funeral services were
held Wednesday at 1 p.m. in
the First United Methodist
Church by the Rev. Milton
Mann.
"The Old Rugged Cross"
was sung by Mrs. Ray
Kirby, accompanied by
Miss Caroline Wright,
organist. Miss Wright
played "Amazing Grace"
during the service.
The casket pall was made
of white chrysanthemums
and red carnations.
Pallbearers were Clyde
Thompson, Julian A. White,
W.A. "Billy" White, Buddy
Tilley, Milton Long and
Tommy Miller.
Burial was in Cedarwood
Cemetery with Swindell
Funeral Home in charge of
arrangements. 1
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