Page 4, West Craven Highlights, December 29,1983
CHURCH
Brooks
Disciples
Call
Frank
Speight
Frank Speight, form
erly a ministerial intern
at Peachtree Christian
Church, Atlanta, has
been called as minister by
Brooks Christian
Church, Brooks, Ga.
Speight began serving
the congregation as
interim minister July 10
and continued in that
capacity until the call was
extended.
Brooks Christian
Church was established
in 1910. The congregation
recently reassociated
with the Christian
Church (Disciples of
Christ) and is excited
about this action. It is the
only Disciple congrega
tion in Fayette County
Frank Speight
which is known as one of
Georgia’s fastest growing
counties.
Speight is the son of Dr.
and Mrs. Henry F.
Speight of Ocala, Florida.
He is a graduate student
at Candler School of
Theology, Emory Univer
sity, and presently serves
on the Church Develop
ment Commission. He is
married to Denise (Micki)
Speight, formerly of
Ocala, FI.
Sharing:
Good News
The good news from the Word of God for this week
comes from Matthew 28:20.
Our Lord Jesus Christ said, “lo, I am with you alway,
even unto the end of the world.”
The door is almost ready to close on the year 1983 and
it will go down in the pages of history as all the other
years since the beginning of time. Many things have
taken place that has affected lives everywhere.
There have been births, deaths, wars, tragedies,
confusion, and storms we have passed through when it
seemed we would be over powered. But through them
all there has been a strength greater than ours to
sustain us, a guiding hand that never steers wrong, a
pilot who never fails.
Our wonderful savior, Jesus Christ, has promised
that he would never forsake us, but would be with us
through every situation always, wherever we are,
even to the end of the world.
I’m sure we can all look back over 1983 and see many
good things that took place in our lives all along the
way. There has been gladness and rejoicing, too.
As the New Year 1984 approaches, let us all
endeavor to draw closer to our Heavenly Father. Let us
learn to read his Word more, to pray more and we will
draw closer to Him. Then we will be able to stand on
that Solid Rock and not be broken when the storms
blow the stroiigest.
Whatever the New Year holds, I want Jesus Christ to
be my Pilot. Let him be your Pilot, too. Fill up the New
Year with serving the Lord.
The New Year
A Flower unblown:
A Book unread:
A Tree with fruit unharvested:
A Patch untrod:
A House whose rooms Lack yet the hearts divine
perfumes:
This is the Year that for you waits
Beyond Tomorrows mystic gates.
Horatio Nelson Powers
Vanceboro
Christian Church
C.W.F. Elects New Officers
The C.W. F. of the Vanceboro Christian Church held
its Christmas meeting on Wednesday night, December
14th, at seven o'clock. Mrs. Hazel Willis, president,
welcomed the 15 members. There were several items
of business. The Nominating Committee-Mrs. Thalia
Broadway, Mrs. Carolyn Russell, and Mrs. Barbara
Lynn Gaskins presented the following slate of officers
for the New Year - President, Mrs. Betty Rose
Crawford: Vice-president - Miss Helen Butler;
Secretary - Mrs. Etheleene Butler; Treasurer - Mrs.
Ida Pearl Buck; Program - Mrs. Nell Hill; Worship -
Mrs. Burness Lancaster and Mrs. Thalia Broadway;
Service - Mrs. Betty Rose Crawford and Mrs. Ida
Pearl Buck; Pood Committee - Mrs. Doris White, Mrs.
Maggie Whitley, Mrs. Ruth Beaman. The group
accepted the new officers as nominated.
Mrs. Nell Hill gave a very interesting program
entitled, “The Continuing Incarnation’’.
After all business was over, the group enjoyed
fellowship around the lighted Christmas tree. Gifts
had been placed there which were numbered and then
distributed to each member. Mrs. Burness Lancaster
presented each lady with a gift she had made.
Each lady had brought a refreshment. All enjoyed
the variety and several members found new recipes.
The hostesses served punch.
*****
Men's Fellowship
The Christian Men's Fellowship met on Tuesday
night, December 13th. Everyone enjoyed the dinner
and fellowship together.
Dickie Crawford was elected president.
New Year*8 Prayer
Never faltering let me stand for
the right.
Even tiirough the storms and
darkness night,
Watching every day the whole
year through.
Seeing with eyes of faith and looking up.
You dear God have Blessed me another year.
Every day let me do my best
Always seeking to bring to others cheer.
Remembering not to waste a day
Sharing kindness along the way.
Praising God for the year I had.
Rejoicing as the new year comes in,
As the lights of the old year grows dim
Yielding to the new year’s hope God now sends.
Every day let me see the best in others.
Receiving each day with God given joy.
^ ^ By MRS. REBA MITCHELL
COMEXacHURCH
In Memory
FRED DAVIS
Fred Davis of Rt. 3,
Vanceboro died Satur
day; Dec.'24,-at Craven-
County Hospital.
He is survived by his
widow, Carrie Peterson
•Davis,
& li OtiU
May love and laughter go
with you throughout 1984!
244-0320
D.S. Swain
Main St., Vanceboro
Money Skills Are
Taught by Example
Teenagers spent over $30
billion in 1983, according to
one marketing research
company’s estimates.
Almost all of this money
went for discretionary
items, with snacks topping
the list.
Teens are particularly
susceptible to television ads
and form brand preferences
early. How can parents
make sure they are also in
fluencing their children as
they form important spen
ding habits?
“Many authorities feel
adults fail to teach children
how to responsibly manage
money,” says Dr. Thelma
Hinson, extension family
resource management
specialist. North Carolina
State University.
Young people learn about
money at an early age. They
learn by watching other peo
ple spend money, and
parents are the major
models.
“They usually follow the
family example,” Dr. Hin
son says. The problem comes
when the example set is not
the best.
Although most parents
want their teenagers to
budget their money, few
families do so. “About half
of American families say
they have some kind of
budget, but only 12 percent
have a structured budget
that allocates fund among
the most important items
and assures wiser use of the
money available,” the ex
tension specialist says.
In fact, only about half of
all teenagers are aware of a
their families’ true financialT
situation. To help teens im
prove their money manage
ment skills. Dr. Hinso
recommends parents:
-Teach a sense of values.
Involve teens in money
discussions. Teach them to
question the ‘whys’ of
money use and to consider
the benefits and risks in
volved in using money for
one thing rather than
another.
-Involve teens in decision
making. Give them jobs
which involve managing
family money. Teach them
wise shopping practices.
-Show by example the ad
vantages of saving and in
vesting for future goals.
Joan Gosper 12-14-83
Africa is the second largest continent but has
only ten percent of the world's population.
HAPPY
NEW YEAR
Here s wishing you and yours a reely' great time
in the year to come, along with our sincere thanks
for making our last year a success!
HMB Insurance Agency
244-1381 Main St. Vanceboro
May fun and festivities be with you in '84!
S.G. Wilkerson & Son Inc.
Farm Life Ave., Vanceboro
244-0770
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