Sunday School lesson
. A SOURCE OF INSTRUCTION
-> (Psalm lit: 97-105;
2 Timothy 1:14-17)
"Thy Word is a lamp unto my
feet, and a light unto my path."
(Psalm 119:105)
With today's lesson we begin a
series of three lessons under the
title, "What the Bible is." The
Bible, to believers, is practically
\ an everyday habit, that is, it is
most always in our thoughts as
we go about our daily lives. That
is as it should be; however, we
should, from time to time, in our
Bible study, consider "What the
Bible is."
Our lesson for today says to us
that the Bible, first, is our guide
book for Christian belief and
action. Mr. James G. VanBuren,
j writing for the Standard
Publishing Co., Lesson
Development, provides some
interesting background about the
Psalms portion of our Scripture
lesson.
"Psalm 119 is divided into 22
sections, each section containing
eight verses. Each of the eight
l
verses of each section begins
with the same Hebrew letter, and
each section features a different
Hebrew letter, progressing from
the beginning to the end of the
alphabet.
"Thus, verses one through
eight begins with the letter
'aleph,' the first letter of the
Hebrew alphabet, verses nine
through 16 begin with 'beth,' the
second letter of the alphabet,
etc."
ATTITUDE TOWARDS
GOD'S WORD
(Psalm 119:97)
Some people read the Holy
Scriptures for its historical
content. If we were to read the
Bible, for no other reason than
this, it would be worthwhile, for
it is a record of God's work in the
world.
God reveals Himself to man
through the Scriptures. For those
who pursue a serious course of
Bible reading and study, it is
indeed a source of gladness and
delight. King David was one such
reader, and it led him to exclaim,
"O how love I the law! It is my
meditation all day."
INTELLECTUAL BENEFITS
OF THE WORD
(Psalm llt:?-100)
The Psalmist David speaks
about the wisdom and
understanding which he received
from reading God's word. When
one reads and studies the Bible
he is lifted above the actions and
machination of humanity, and he
is able to get a bird's eye
perspective.
It helps him to sort out the
temporal, and latch onto and
embrace those things which are
good and long-lasting. It actually
gives him more understanding
than his teachers for he is able to
lay the yardstick of God's truth
upon all that is being taught and
can measure it's value
accordingly.
SPIRITUAL BENEFITS
OF THE WORD
(Psalm 119:101-105)
Look at these verses of
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Church news
FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH
The First Baptist Church
School begins at 9:45 a.m.
Morning worship begins at 11:00
a.m. The Rev. J. H. London,
pastor, will be preaching for
Youth Day on the subiect,
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"Recognized and Responding to
the Messiah."
The Young Adult Choir, under
the direction of Bro. Larry
Felton, organist, will be singing.
The public is invited to worship.
SAUNDERS GROVE
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The following is a list of menus
for the Elderly Nutrition
\ Program for the week of
1 December 3 through 7.
The program, sponsored by the
Albemarle Commission, is held
at the Hertford Housing Project
on Highway 17 Bypass, Hertford.
It is for anyone 60 years of age or
older. There is no charge for
meals; however, donations are
accepted.
For more information contact
i) Darlene Harrell, Nutrition
Project Director, at 426-5733.
Monday ? Pimento cheese
(sandwich), beef vegetable soup,
carrot & raisin salad, bread for
sandwich, oleo, Vi cup pineapple
orange juice, milk.
Tuesday ? Sliced turkey with
gravy (3 oz.), sweet potato pattie
(2), turnip greens, V4 cup
dressing, oleo, Vfe cup cranberry
k < juice, milk.
Wednesday ? Smoked sausage
(3 oz.), white avy beans, collard
greens, roll, oleo, fresh orange,
milk.
Thursday ? spaghetti with
jneatsauce (3 oz. meat, 8 oz.
portion), Vi cup orange juice, 1
cup tossed salad with purple
cabbage & carrots, Thousand
W edding
announced
HURDLE-HAMILL
Mr. and Mrs. Howard D.
Hurdle announce the
forthcoming marriage of their
i daughter, Rebecca Dare, to
William Nelson Hamill on
Saturday, December 1 at three
o'clock.
The wedding will take place at
Mt. Sinai Baptist Church. A
reception will follow in the
Winfall Community Building.
Friends and relatives are
invited.
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WE WANT 10 ASK YOU
JUST TWO QUESTIONS.
Why pay 20% or Why buy from
more for a someone who
cemetery sells memorials
memorial? as a sideline?
OUWONir LOCATION
Hwy. 17 South, ocro** from
Whittling Pino*. Ellioboth City. N.C.
Hour*; Monday-Friday B to 3
Saturday ? to 13 noon
335-1570
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Island dressing, Italian bread,
oleo, iced carrot cake, milk.
Friday ? Salisbury steak with
gravy (3 oz.), mashed potatoes,
cabbage slaw, roll, oleo,
cranberry crunch, milk.
BAPTIST CHURCH ~
Sunday School begins at 10:00
a.m. at Saunders Grove Baptist
Church, Dec. McCarthy Mitchell
is superintendent. The Rev.
Clinton L. Walker will be
bringing the message at the
regular morning service at 11:30
a.m.
Music will be provided by
Saunders Grove Junior Choir.
The public is invited to attend.
PERQUIMANS UNITED
METHODIST CHARGE
Services for the Perquimans
United Methodist Charge will be
held at 9:00 a.m. at Epworth,
10:00 a.m. at Cedar Grove and
11:00 a.m. at Oak Grove. The
Rev. David Goehring invites the
public to attend.
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The Pastor of First Baptist Church
and his Anniversary Committee members
wish to thank the area churches, the
i Albemarle Black Minister Conference,
[ the Roanoke Missionary Baptist
Association, and the many friends whom
i shared in the Sixteenth Anniversary of
? our and your pastor, the Rev. John H.
. London. Sunday November 25, 1984,
was the day of the Holy Spirit and good
food with old time fellowship.
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THANK YOU
Sis. Coleline Modlin, Chr.
Sis. Hattie Welch .
Sis. Annie M. Rodgers
Sis. Laura Hudson
Sis. Rosa Gibbs
Sis. Barbara Lyons
Sis. Joan McNair
Sis. Mattie Burkes
In Loving
Memoriam . . .
During this holiday season, as we think
of our loved ones, it is a fitting time to
remember those who have left this earth.
A Memorial stone expresses the love we
still carry for those gone on, and displays
an outward sign of tht ongoing care.
We at Swindell Funeral Home and Monu
ment Sales invite you to stop by and see
our brochures on monuments for your
loved ones. Special prices are In effect for
the holiday season, orders must be
received early In time for Christmas place
ment.
Swindell Funeral
and Monument Sales
509 ttohh St.
Hertford. N.C.
426-7311
Scripture from the standpoint of
steadfastness, delight,
sensitivity and illumination, all
great qualities when applied to
our spiritual life.
These verses were written by
one who was throughly in love
with the Holy Scriptures, and the
righteous precepts taught in
them. So much so, that living a
righteous life was a pure joy.
This speaks to us in a forceful,
and yet appealing way. When we
love God and learn to trust Him,
His words come to us as
expressions of one who loves us,
A Word
From
Mt. Sinai
'Tis the season to be jolly; a
time for revival of traditional
values. The giving season will
help us to think about each other,
perhaps in some cases to
agonize. What am I going to get
for so and so?
It may be a good time to think
about who instead of what. Who
am I getting a gift for? How has
this person so impressed my life
tht I want to express some
gratitude this season?
An unselfish gift, without
regard to material value, given
without any thought of personal
return, often has the most
amazing results. Even those
whom you feel have offended you
could receive a gift of love, if it is
only a card with a personal hand
written expression of love.
Let's join together for a revival
of traditional values of God,
family and love to all.
"The peace of God, which
passeth all undrstanding, shall
keep your hearts and minds
through Christ Jesus bur Lord."
(Phillipians4:7)
George Wilmore, Pastor
Mt. Sinai Baptist Church
who cares for us. We want to
respond with even greater depths
of committment.
CERTAINTIES FROM PAUL
(2 Timothy 3:14-17)
This letter which Paul wrote
Timothy, his young friend and
fellow co-worker, is said to be the
last letter Paul wrote before his
death. Surely his words have
lasting meaning. Paul tells
Timothy many important things.
but we shall mention only two.
First, continue in the things
which he had learned ? the
religious instruction he had
received as a boy and the Holy
Scriptures, which he had read
and learned.
Secondly, that "All Scripture is
given by inspiration of God, and
is profitable for doctrine, for
reproof, for correction, for
instruction in righteousness." (2
Timothy 3: 16)
I wish to take this opportunity to thank
everyone that helped in any way
with the Benefit Supper given for me.
To each of you, your help and
support was greatly appreciated.
E.L HURDLE
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IkuUfa,
I wish to thank each and everyone for the
many cards, flowers, visits and prayers during
my recent illness. May God bless each of you.
BOBBY WINSLOW
I want to say "Thank You" for all the nice things
done for me while I Wis a patient in Chowan
Hospital. )
The cards, flowers, phone calls, visits, gifts
and most of all your prayers that brought me
through.
Your love and kindness will always stay in my
heart. God Bless each one of you.
Love,
Eunice L. Twiddy
The Following Merchants Take This
Opportunity To Invite You To Attend
A Church Of Your Choice This Sunday
WOODLAND
Dress Shop
108 S. WOODLAND
HERTFORD
426 5620
HOLLOWELL OIL CO.
SUPPLIERS OF
OIL PRODUCTS
PHONE 426-5745