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God's people form a different and new relationship with him
Sunday school lesson
?* ^ NEW RELATIONSHIP WITH
GOD
( Read from your Bible
J Romans 5: 1-11)
? "For if, when we were enemies, we
were reconciled to God by the death
6f His Soul; much more, being recon
ciled, we shall be saved by His life."
(Romans 5:10)
J The Apostle Paul left evidence of
. paving been a methodical person ; his
^ epistles indicate such. As we read his
(etter to the Rome Christians, a pro
gression of thought emerges and we
can see his intent to develop in his
leaders' minds a new testament prin
ciple. He wants the Romans to know
tlie importance and necessity of faith
in Jesus, as Savior and Lord, and that
God's redemptive plan for all man
kind is in effect and on-going. He
spoke of three groups of people of his
day. Those who were non-Jewish and
non-Christian, which he called pa
gan. To the pagans he showed their
lack of understanding of God's reve
lation of Himself through nature; the
creation of such an amazing uni
verse. It was not full light of reve
lation but light enough for pagans to
see,. The Jews were lost through le
galistic observances of God's ancient
laws.
They had not heeded all of God's
loving pleas through His prophets to
love mercy, do justice and walk
humbly before God. To all this they
added the rejection of His promised
Messiah when He came to them. The
third group, the Christians, Paul
showed that those who, in faith, ac
cept Christ's atoning death will be
forgiven of their sins and made right
before God. These have a new
relationship with God.
OUR CONDITION AS JUSTIFIED
(Romans 5:1-5)
Therefore being justified by faith,
we have peace with God through our
Lord Jesus Christ." (Verse 1)
Peace! Isn't that what most people
long for and even search for. Listen
to the voices of the maddening
crowds throughout the world and
couched within them hear the plea
for peace. Listen to the voices of
those who have achieved a high level
of success in life, and most often you
will discern the desire for peace and
serenity; away from life's fast lanes.
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Christ, on several occasions, noted
that He came to bring peace. The an
gel announced His birth in Bethle
hem with "Peace on Earth."
To be justified is to be declared
free of guilt, as one writer declares, it
because God now views us as having
no guilt. We are no longer estranged
from Him. The end result is that we
are at peace with God, instead of be
ing in a condition of strife.
Recently I attended a Spring revi
val service where, at the end of the
service, many people made their way
to the pulpit to state that they were
not sure of their salvation, and
sought help from the evangelist.
Paul makes the point to the Rome
Christians that they may know that
their new relationship with God is
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real in two ways; verses 3-5. First,
through testing. Second, by the Holy
Spirit. When Christians face trials
and tribulation in life they are able to
keep their perspective, liiey are able
to view these maters through the
telescope of eternity? discerning the
difference between those things
which ar temporary and those which
ai>e eternal. The love of God, man
ifested through the Holy Spirit, sus
tains and keeps them.
OUR CONDITION ASSURED
(Romans 5:6-11)
"But God commandeth Hs ove to
ward us, in that while we were yet
sinners, Christ died for us." (Verse
8)
A well known evangelist of yester
year had a sermon under the topic
Free Grace." He said that God's
grace was fre but it wasn't cheap, He '
gave His only Son as atonement for
mankind's sins. In these verses the
apostle seems to be saying the same
thing. Christ died for us. This is the
very heart of what Paul has to say to;;
us here. Christ's death for us is the
climatic proof of God's love. The
apostle's appeal is for us to grasp it, "
believe it. Commit our lives to it, for '
it is only in Christ Jesus that man- _
kind has hope.
(Lesson based on the International' *
Sunday School Lessons)
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Dear
friends.
July 4 commemorates our
nation's Independence Day. It
is proper that we, as a na
tion, now encourage free
and honest elections among
the emerging nations, so that
they too may benefit from
government "of the people ..
by the people .. and for the
people".
We may not always ap
proved of the governments
they elect, but the right of
mistake is also theirs. Demo
cratically elected govern
ments will serve both the
cause of independence and
world peace.
Respectfully,
i&urinitell
iFuneral
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509 Dobbs Street
Hertford, N.C.
426-7311
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^Church calendar
Anniversary celebrated
! First Baptist Missionary Church,
Hyde Park Street in Hertford, N.C.
will celebrate its 121 Anniversary on
Sunday, July 5, 1987 at 11:00 a.m.
services. The church began as a Bush
shelter in 1866 across the street from
t&e present church church location.
; x Too much cannot be said about the
^courageous and loyal support given
by the faithful members during the
years of struggle from its beginning
to the present time.
Guest speaker for the celebration
will be a Hertford native, Mrs. Cassie
Williams Holland of Washington,
D C. Mrs. Holland is a graduate of
the Elizabeth City State University.
Recognition of members 80 years of
age and older will be given.
The public is invited and an old
fashioned dinner will be served fol
lowing the morning worship services.
Money needed for transplant
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!\Vhile taking your children to ball
practice, swimming lessons, sum
mer camp, and or vacation, take a
moment to think about Virginia Lynn
Hurler
J Virginia Lynn ten year old daugh
ter f Philip and Margaret Hofler of
Gatesville, North Carolina, is not
looking forward to summer fun. She
is planning on a summer in Chil
dren's dire need of a liver transplant.
The expenses incurred in receiving
a transplant are astronomical. 'A
short term goal has been set with a
minimum of at least $30,000 to be
used for Virginia Lynn's expenses.
?> Virginia Lynn will have at least a 10
?*to 12 week stay in Pittsburg and a
lifetime need for cyclosporine, an
anti.-rejection drug which will cost
approximately $180.00 per bottle.
To help pay non-medicaid covered
expenses a trust account has been
opened with Gatesville Southern
Bank in the name of Children's
Transplant Association for the bene
fit ai Virginia Lynn Hofler. Non-med
icaid covered expenses shall include,
^ but not be limited to hospital cost,
physicians' cost transportation, food,
loidging and any other expense for
Vjrginia Lynn's parents (or appro
priate family member) to accom
pany her out of town for medical pro
cedures and evaluations, for special
devices or machinery prescribed by
physicians, and any other items re
lated to Virginia Lynn Hofler's need
for a liver transplant not covered by
Medicaid.
now, as you go to activities with
your precious little ones, remember
Virginia Lynn and her forthcoming
trip to Pittsburg. She has made two
previous trips, one for candidate
evaluation and the second for hopeful
liver transplant. The second trip was
filled with double disappointment as
the two donate 4 livers were damaged
and could not be used.
Remember Virtinia Lynn with a
donation worthy of the love you have
for your children. Join us in Virginia
Lynn's fight for life. Make your tax
deductible check payable to: Chil
dren's Transplant Association (Be
sure to indicate that you check is for
the benefit of Virginia Lynn Hoffler).
Mail your donation to: Children's
Transplant Associaion Fund, For
Virginia Lynn Hofler, Southern
Bank, Post Office Box 544, Gates
ville, NC 27938.
Thank you so much for finding it in
your heart to help save the life of this
precious little girl, affording her the
priceless gift of life and the hope of
many summers to come.
| Car clinic offered
'A free Car Care Clinic, a 15-minute
diagnostic test of your automobile,
JjJjb^ing offered this weekend can im
prove your car's operating efficiency
and save you money. Vans and pick
up trucks will also be tested.
'Hie Elizabeth City Car Care Clinic
wilO>e held from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on
F)n<Jay and Saturday, July 10 and 11,
atSouthgate Mall? West Ehringhaus
Street. Automotive technicians will
che^k tire pressure and wear, hoses,
be}|s, air filters, oil and transmission
fliml levels and engine performance
^(electronic analysis of engine emis
sicflis).
Results of the 1986 Car Care Clinic
shswed that 92.5 percent of the vehi
clfli tested had one or more major
maintenance problems that correc
tion of those problems would product
an average fuel savings of at least 9i
gallons per vehicles per year.
Participants will receive a copy o
all test results with recommended re
pairs and maintenance procedures t<
increase vehicle energy efficiency
and several brochures on energy effi
cient vehicle maintenance and driv
ing techniques.
This free clinic is being conducte*
by the Independent Garage Owner
of North Carolina Department o
Commerce, with petroleum violatioi
escrow funds, in coopoeration wit]
The UNC Institute for Transportatioi
Research and Education.
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Pictured above the Perquimans County runners are seen as they run out of town with the
Olympic festival torch.
Proud To Be An American
By Raymond C. Needman, Pastor
Hertford Baptist Church
It is not unusual to hear some citizen of our nation say, "I am
proud to be an American!" One of the blessings that evokes
such a spirit is the freedom which we enjoy in our land. The first
settlers of this continent were seeking freedom from the op
pression of their government and freedom to worship God as
they wished. It is worth our taking not of ? they were seeking
freedom to worship God, not freedom from worshipping God.
Their first contract of government, the Mayflower Compact,
was signed, " In the name of God, Amen." The Declaration of
Independence was concluded "with a firm reliance on the pro
tection of Divine Providence."
As v.*e celebrate our national independence, let our minds
reflect upon those who forged the foundation on Wflich this
great nation was established. Without hesitency or shame they
acknowledged God as the source of their blessings and the
sustainer and protector of our people. They believed that the
real strength of American democracy resided not in its econom
ics, but in the Godly morals and ethics of its people. Even the
pledge to our flag is a constant reminder that our nation is
rooted in an unwavering acknowledgement of god; for we find
in it this phrase, "one nation under God."
The fourth of July should call us to a fresh examination of the
word freedom, for true freedom does not mean simply that "I
do as I please regardless of anyone else." Jesus said, "If the
Son, therefore, shall make you free, ye shall be free indeed."
Again He said, "And ye shall know the truth, and the truth shall
make you free." The freedom in our land that has bleesed us is
that which makes us free to respect others and their rights, that
makes us free to love and care for the highest and best in our
fellowmen, It is the freedom that sets us free from the spirit of
greed, dishonesty and hatred, that makes us far more zealous
to please God than ourselves. God's word says, "Blessed is the
nation whose God is the Lord." We need only look around today
to see that when we, by our lives and actions, declare our
independence from God, we soon become slavishly bound to
that which is less than noble and praise worthy. When the free
dom we seek focuses only upon ourselves, it ceases to be real
freedom, and in fact, becomes one of the worst kinds of slav
ery.
This is indeed a time in the year when Americans can truly be
thankful for a nation that has been blessed of God. Way it also
be a time when we affirm afresh our faith in Him who has
preserved us down through these years, let us again with heart
and voice sing "God bless America, land that I love."
People's
Bank & Trust Co.
MEMBER FDIC
Hertford, N.C.
Reed Oil Company
EXXON PRODUCTS
HERTFORD, N.C.
HOLLOWELL OIL CO.
SUPPLIERS OF
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Phone: 426-5745
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108 S. WOODLAND ST.
HERTFORD
426-5620
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Community Gat Inc.
215 Edenton Road St.
Hertford, NC
426-5246