THE CAROLINIAN
r’-LZlCll N. C.. SATURDAY, JULY 23, 1»M
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WEEKLY MEDITATION
BE COLIN DOUGLAS
“I will counsel the*."— , i
Psalms 32:11.
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Almost every moment of the
day we are called upon to make
decisions that are of more than
passing importance. In order to
arrive at the right decision In
any particiulnr instance, we may
nut always be able to weigh each
factor or consider each element
of the situation carefully, and
even If we were able, we might
find ouruclves confused by the
welter of facts.
However, if we make a regular
habit of prayer, keeping close our
association with our Father, our
minds and hearts are kept closely
In tune with HLs wisdom and His
love and His power. Our minds
and hearts are kept In good run
ning order and thus we have an
Initiative POSITIVE reaction tc
every sudden situation or prob
]«m that may arise to confront
as And, through the Truth at
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PAIDON VS. JUSTIFICATION
Did you read, recently, about
ttts man. named Zimmerman, who
spent nearly twenty-five years in
prison for a murder which, it is
now clear, he never committed!
The mistake was discovered two
years ago, and he was released,
of courae. but only after spending
almost a quarter century in prison
as an Innocent man!
This was a grim mistake, but
even at that, It must be wonder
ful In such a case, to he free—
and to have people actually sym
pathize with you! Yet. after two
yeare-of liberty. Zimmerman say*
he still feels a bit numb. Waking
iLjr J* * fr** Irn nrH r> g*w kne
hears the harsh sound of the pr is
on bell, and looking about he'still
thlnka he sees bars on the win
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God. which is constantly Illumin
ing our minds and hearts, we can
quickly sort out the true from the
false, and discern what is right
and good, not only for us but for
everyone else concerned.
The illumining power of God
enables us to make right decis
ions, for it awakens and quickens
our consciousness to perceive the
true anu the good, the reality un
derlying the facts. Through our
quickened perception, we discern
clearly and decide rightly And be
cause our decision is just and
right in the sight of our Father,
it will also lx* just and right in
the sight of other men
God's light abides constantly
within each one of us. and Is the
source of our wisdom and assur
ance. We can tap this source
through every condition or cir
cumstance which may arise in our
lives
‘ Thou wilt guide me with
thy counsel.”—Paalma 1:24.
Buppose he were guilty of the
crime, merely pardoned and re
i leased Then every one would be
j saying "There goes that murder
er. They pardoned him Don't get
I too friendly with him " The sttg
jma would always remain—-as long
as he lived.
Let us thank Ood that believers
in Christ are not merely pardon
ed Rom 3 24 declares that we are
“Justified freely bv Ood s grace
through the redemption that is In
Christ Jesus "
Christ died for our sins and sat
isfied the Just claims of the law,
1 and more through the Ho'y Spirit
He revolutionises our lives and
1 m-V.. new creation* out of US.
' foi "If any man be In Christ."
says II Cor 8:17. "he ts a new
creation ”
"For by grace are ve saved
' through faith, and that not of
At Pittsboro:
School Confab
Raleigh District
Holds Sunday
BY MM. LILLIE M. BODGE
PITTSBORO—The Raleigh Dis
trict Sunday Schol Convention snd
Institute was held at Mt. Sinai A
ME Church on July 9-12. Bishop
George W. Baber. D. D. is the pre
siding Bishop. Rev. C. A. Stroud,
presiding elder, Mrs. Addle G. Log- j
an. District Superintendent, Mrs. ;
Lillian Harris. Asst. Superintendent i
and Rev. B. S. Foust, Host Pastor. '
Thuraday morning, July 9, at 10
a m. the opening program of de- j
votion wai led by Revs. L. S. Penn
and J. F Epps, both of Raleigh. I
The enrollment, organization, and
appointment of committees were
made by the preaiding elder.
Mias Annie Mae Arrington of St
James AME Church, Method, was
elected secretary, and Mrs. Mary
Alice Wood* of Aberdeen, aaeistant
secretary. All charges wers reported
in full which made the financial
and bualneas *ea»ions a success.
The naan massage was deliv
ered by Rev. J.. H. Gsrrtet, whs
Is the paster of the Lhsealavllla
Circuit. The Institute greupa
were under the direct!an of
Rev. L. I. Penn, ether ministers
and seniors. The Juniors and
Intermediate* ware under the
direction of Rev. J. P. Epps,
and the Primary was under the
direction of Mrs. Lilli* M.
Hodge.
The recreation wa* under the
tnpervision of Miss Mae N Hopson
es Cary, who eomposed the Sunday
•School theme song, which was ded
icated to the Rev. C A Stroud
who has the youth at heart.
The student* were taught the
basic needs, "to know more about
the Bible and tn know your church”
in order that they might learn
more about the Bible and the AME
Church This was also taught in
order that they might become use
ful ehristians of tomorrow.
Tlie annual itinion was de
livered by Rev. Isaac Irving,
pastor of the Laurlnburg Clr
eult. Hi* text waa taken fram
the 14 rhapter of Exodus and
the 29 verse. The welcome pro
gram waa under' the super
vision es the pastor In charge.
The music wa* furnished by the
aenlur choir of Mt. Sinai AME
Churrh. The words of welcome
on behalf of tho church were
given by Mm. Mildred Rtmoey.
Other welrome addresses were
given by Mr. I. E. Taylor,
Attorney E. B. Hatch, end Rev. j
Gilbert Mr Rev. J. N. Shram,
pastor of St. James gave a beau
tiful response to the welcomes
Afterwards o sola was render
ed by Mias L. C. Alston.
The delegation wa* happy to have
the presence of Dr J D Davis, Dr.
C C Scott, Dr. P B Walker. Rev
J D Treadwell, Rev M L Johnson,
Rev C A Holt. Mrs W B Gibson
and Mr* Mary W Ganl, director
of Christian education of the Weast
ern North Carolina Conference Mrs
Gent, who also addressed the con
ventlon. asked the youth. "What
do you believe'". "Do you believe
in yourself, your fellowman, and
in Jesu* Christ*" This waa a won
derful message During the Mission
ary hour Mrs Addle G Logan sang
a »010 entitled "It * My Desire"
The annual talent program wa*
presided over by Mr* Annt# Mae
Arrington The music wa* furnish
ed by the following rhotrs: St Jame*.
Method. St John, and St Mathew
A very Interesting skit was given
hv the voung people of St Mathew
at Raleigh The Speaker* Contest
ua* presented with the title. "What
The AME Church Can Do To Live
In A Changing Society" Diane
Daniel from Aberdeen won tha first
prize for the speaker* contest
Sharon Taylor from St James won
the second prize and Edgar Heater j
won the third prize
Mrs Addle Logan made • fine
report for the district Sunday was
s high day with a well attended
Sunday School Mrs Logan was
in charge At II * m the sermon
was delivered by Rev. J N Shears
His text was taken from St. Luke
1 9 rhsoter 23 verse His subject was.
| It Coe* To Serve God This was
| a powerful sermon
The closing message was de
livered by Rev A Dllwurth,
pastor es St. Jame* at Sanford
Hi* text wa* taken from Rom
an* I chapter » verse and hie
subject waa, "Psuls Letter* To
The People”. Hi* sermon waa
also very Inspiring The dis
trict banner was awarded to
Mt Sinai for having raised the
largest amount tn the queen's
routes! The second prise of
ton dollar* waa awarded to Bt
James at Method
Rev. B. F Foust, the pastor, and
the loyal members and friend* of
Mt Sinai, gave a superb enter
tainment to the delight and comfort
of the entire convention Wo can
truthfully any that this was one
! of the best conventions evor Dr.
Stroud took greet interest in every
! detail of the convention which in
i spired each of ua to do a bigger
and better job for Christ Mrs. Ad
die G Logan was re-elected Dis
trict Supt for the enautng year
The convention closed to meet next
year' at St. John's AME Church,
with the Rev E E Worthy, pas
tor. and his members
yourselves: it la the gift of Ood:
not of work* lent any man should
boast. For we are Hi* workman
ship, created in Christ Jesus unto
good work*, which Ood hath be
fore ordained that we should walk
In them" (Rph. 2:«-I0>.
GO TO
CHURCH
SUNDAY
With Faith...
You Are Never Alone
Attend Church Regularly
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The boy and his pet play -
together and with close
association develop a fondness life*;/ Npl|
for each other. This closeness rim
also brings about a trust in each* Jjjjf
TVip church tnVes Hod’s children. 4
an opportunity to be togeth^
to have I
“That ivhich we have seen and . 4S F 1
declare we unto ,■
ye also may have ■
felloivship with us: and truly 1
our fellowship is with the r
Father, and with h'? ?on I
Jesus Christ l
“And these things write C y
we unto you , that your lyf
joy may be fullJ*
7h« Oiurtli h God’s oppofnfed ogency In this world for spreading the knowledge of His love naCJJW Jt/h <f|l
® for mon ond of His demand for mon to respond to thot love by loving his neighbor. Without <II
&& grounding in the love of God, no government or society or woy of life will long dj||
persevere and the freedoms which we hold so deor will inevitably perish. Therefore, even • 'Q (§£§£
from a selfish point of view, one should support the Church for the sake of the welfare g : ||||
|| \ of h ' mje,f on d family- Beyond thot, however, every person should uphold ond par-
§8 ticipofe in the Church become it tells the truth about men’s life, death and destiny; the v§§f
jH truth which alone will set him free to live os a child of 6od.
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