I Published each Thursday since January 18,1973
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I Pembroke, NC Robeson County
I "Building communicative bridges in a tri-racial setting"
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VOLUME 19 NUMBER 3 THURSDAY, JANUARY 17, 1991 25 CENTS PER COPY
Church experiences
outstanding growth
by Hmm Barn** Dial
Under the leadership of Rev. Jerry Lowry, Pint United
Methodist Church of Pembroke, NC has accomplished
tremendous growth.
Rev. Lowry has organised several committeas, such as
the administrative council, nuture and membership care,
committee on nominations, personnel, pastor parish
relations, Thursday ministries, Sunday school teachers,
visitation team, United Methodist Women, United
Methodist Men, Outreach Ministries, Trustees, finance,
parsonage, aduitors, youth ministeries, childrens minis
tries and communications. Through those committees, he
along with the administraive council, have sleeted
chairpersons and assistants to organise and implement
goals and objectives for the church.
From the pastor's report for 1990 "The church has
acocmpiised the following: 20 professions of faith and
numerous recommitments and rededications. continous
increase in church school and worship participation, 13
persons were baptised and 20 persons were received in
full membership, spiritual growth in weekly Bible study,
with an avenge of 86 persons, for youth and childrens
ministries, there is offered United Methodist Youth,
Vacation Bible School, Bible Study, Cultural events,
fellowhip, activities, missions and ehoire,
"United Methodist Women are actively involved in the
church, the district and annual conferneces, sources for
the needy sod outreach. United Methodist Men are
involve din monthly breakfasts, fellowship and giving. An
effective church school, a young aduk class has been
organised and 16 members, an Adult Stogies Ministry
and Giri Scout Unit continues to function, a Creative
Health Ministry for chemically dependent persons, a tape
ministry, over86600wasgiven to local missions, hosted a
work camp from Alabama and gave 81800 to the Robeson
County Chruch and Community Center, a gift to UMCON,
World Vision, 81410 to conference missions, projects and
8660 plus to national world mission projects, an almost 50
percent increase to giving over 1968 and 20 percent over
1980, purchasing new carpet, replaced interior walls,
painted fellowship hall and sanctuary.
Through Rev. Lowry s guidance. First Chruch has done
remarkably well. With continued guidance, prayer, love,
God and total commitment, this church shall continue to
grow and meet the needs of the local community,
the nation and the world.
YOUTH AND CHRDRENS MINISTRIES CAN
CAN BE INSPIRING
First United Methodist Chruch of Pembroke's Youth
and Childrens Ministries are only two of the church's
greatest inspirations. Being actively involved and
organised for approximately two years, not only does
these ministries just attend church on Sundays, but theya
re actively involved in services and missions.
Both ministries stress extreme interests in the
education of Christainity, giving, and servicing people.
They are exposed to Bible study, Vacation Bible School
Choirs, activities, fundraising, and fellowship. During
Bible study, children learn various Bible stories and
biblical characters. To understand these stories, children
listen to stor9ies being read, play games, dramatise, crsat
art, watch videos, etc.
Some activities the youth and children partieiapte in
include sleepovers at the church, beach retreats, ski
retreats, eating out, bowling, nollerskating, ice skating,
putt putt, swimming, camping, and parties.
Providing services for the needy is shared by the youth
and children. They have worked diligently to provide
money, supplies, food and other items to the alcohol and
drug abuse center in Washington d.e., Christian Care
Center, Robeson Church and Community Center and to
needy families. They have aloe provided gifts, cards, adn
visits to senior citisens. shut-ins, and nurseries, adn
raised money to purchase or ass it in pavement of
essentials for the church.
Eveyr second Sunday the youth taurines worship service.
This provides and opportunity for each youth to learn the
essentials of the church and learn leaderiisip qualities.
These offerings to the youth and children attribute to
fun, exeitment, shoaring, love and pride within the
ministry. The children reveal and inspiration to provide
their time and talens in the church. Thanks to the pastor,
congregation and the local community who have
gracously supported these ministries to assit in providing
such wonderful opportunities for these children.
Twelve lieutenants from PSU's Army
ROTC program are in or heading for
Saudi Arabia
Capt. Mart kali hXtr.Ucu tenant* /mm kit Army ROTC
rogram at PSL' am in Saudi Arabia.
by Gene Warren
FSU Public Information Director
Twelve Army lieutenant* who earned commission*
through PSLTs Army ROTC program are either in Saudie
Arabia or will be there in the next month.
So say* Capt Marshall P. Ffte, a native at PL Worth,
that, who is in his fourth year as director of the Army
ROTC program at PSU.
"they are over there, and I should be with them," said
the 88-year oid Fite, who is married and the father of one
child with another expected in February.
"I feel rasponsihe for them," continued Fifte. "I say
this because I recruited them, led them through out
training program, and commissioned them for active
tt
His desire to be with them was in his eyes as he
eagweeeed his feeline about the Iraqui situation on the eve
of the Jan. 18 deadline that the United Nations has
Imposed for Iraqi forces to get out of Kuwait
Flu realists he has an important job in training the 60
aadeU in PSLTs Army ROTC program this semester far
future serviee, but hie heart goes out to the men he has
already iiiwmnissionsil and are "over then."
"My brother, who is also in the Amy, is on the way to
?midi Arabia," said Fits. He has been told he will leave
thtoweak. He is IB years old, married and haaoae ehAd."
: b talking about the danger of war, Plto responded:
"My brother is doing what he bob he should. When you
JMa the Amy. you lm<>w what the risks an. 1 did."
"11m ImmMs mo doing ?Aat they baNve is right. Whetohr
It is tight or wrong I don't knew. I knew the U.A. has
shooon a is an i of ration, and wa shouldn't hook sway
from that mm because wo are afraid of the
consequences," he said.
Speaking of the threat of terrorism, Fite Added:
'Terrorism should have no impact on doing what is right
and what is wrong."
He told about the U.S. senator who lost in the vote on
Saturday on whether to allow President Bush to do what is
necessary in the Middle East "that senator lost the vote,
but he said he will support President Bush and the troops
all the way." Fite added.
Hie Army captain wanted to emphasise he is not
against dissent "The citizens of this country absolutely
have the right to dissent" he emphasised."If not half of
our political powers are down the tube." He said he is
very much for peace in the Middle East if there is a way.
For those now enrolled in PSUs Army ROTC program,
Fite said it is unlikely that any will becalled up "unless
they are in the Army Reserve or National Guard and their
unit is called up. It is up to the unit to decide whether the
student should leave school or not"
Fite pointed out that when students enter the Army
ROTC program at PSU, they do not become cadets
"under contract" until they reach their junior year.
"There ie a provision under the contract whereby cadets
could be called to active duty, but it ie extremely
unlikely," he eaid.
Fite beleives that if the U.S. beeomee involved in a war
with Iraq, Army ROTC programs will continue on college
campuses because personnel from those programs will be
needed "down the road," he said.
On the other hand, if a global war breaks oput
(involving, for example, such countries as Russia and
China), he beleives the draft will be instigated first
New book about
Lumbee Methodists
now available
A new book shout the pilgrimage of tho Lutnbev United
Methodist Churches from their beginnings, including
stories about their ministries, missions, struggles and
achievements in Robs sen County and beyond Is now
available. The book was puibliahed by the Conunission on
Archives end N.C tMnews, the United
Methodist CSnrrh, P.O. Rut 10PM. Raleigh. NC tTSOS.
The hi ?* may be purchased ftnun the Archives and
History-1 .<* Conference. The United Methodist Church.
P.O. Bos I0NB. Raleigh. NC ITM6. The prtee I* I14.W
hardcover and U N soft sever, k stay else be purchased
through a Waal Lumbee United Methodist Church.
Local Happenings
ROBESON COUNTY PUBLIC LIBRARY CHILDREN S
DEPARTMENT TO RESUME STORYTIME PROGRAM
The Children'a Department of the Robeson County
Public Library is pleased to announce the return after a
brief winter hiatas of the library"a highly successful
storytime program, a half-hour-long trip to storyland for
8-5 year old children in the county.
Beginning Feb. 6, the program will be presented each
Tuesday at 10 a.m. in the Rowland Public library and at
11 a.m. at the Hector McLean Public Library in Fairmont.
Each Wednesday, the program will be offered at 10 a.m.
in the Gilbert Patterson Memorial Library in Maxton and
at 8:80 p.m. in the St. Pauls Public Library. Each
Thursday at 10 a.m., the program will again be offered in
the Osterneck Auditorium in Lumberton.
The last program in the aeries will be presented May
80.
Children's Librarian Kathy Blake will introduce
children to the fun and excitement of reading through
books, films, puppets and other activities during each
Storytime presentation.
PSU CHAPTER IMEETING PLANNED
The Pembroke State University Chapter I meeting
will be held at the James B. C ha vis Center on January
31st at 7 p.m. All PSU graduates are urged to attend. For
further information, please call 821-4801 or 881-4214, ext.
218.
DIAL TO BE SWORN IN
Newly-ejected Representative will be sworn in on
Sunday, January 27 at S p.m. at the Lumberton
Courthouse, Courtroom # 2. The Honorable Dexter
Brooks. Superior Court Judge will administer the oath.
The public is cordially invited to attend.
The North Carolina General Assembly will convene on
Wednesday, January 30, at 12 noon in Raleigh.
N.C. FEDERATION OF AMERICAN INDIANS
SPONSOR RECEPTION FOR NEWLY
LEGISLATOR* DR. ADOLPHDIAL
The United Federation of American Indians will hold
a reception for Adolpb Dial, newly elected legislator from
Robeson County, on Friday, January 18, 1991., at the
Cary Best Western. Cary, North Carolina. The Federation
was organized in 1989 for the purpose of increasing Indian
participation in the political process, throughout North
Carolina. The Federation is a non partisan political
interest organization and expects a broad cross section of
Indian and non Indian leaders to attend the reception.
Contact Hal Cummings at 919- 460-1270 for more
information regarding the reception or membership to
the N.C. Federal of American Indians.
PEMBROKE KIWANIS REPORT
Program Chairman Bnddy Bob prevented Mise Danielle
Brooks, Drug and Akohol Contact Person for the newly
in piece pilot program at Pbrnell Swett High School.
Mias Brooks is the daughter of Dr. and Mrs. Dahon
Ureal* U* faj lto?rctrPapuleiam~Pnitsa t?0
graduate of PSD and a graduate of West Rnbssen High
School.
The Dura Program for Aleehoi and Drug Abuse is a
state wide proysn and also includes the annual all night
graduation celebration progiani for Robeson County high
school students. The program requires students to
abstain from alcohol and druges and remain all night at
the CHavis Center on the P8U campus. The main
objective of the program is prevention of abuse and to
save lives over the acute graduation celebration time.
Miss Brooks cornea in direct contact with students
suffering from the disease. Rferral comes from the
administrators, tho teachers, coaches, friends and
parents of the afflicted student ?<* ? -ffort to prevention
addiction. Mka Brooks said, "IF we can save just one
ttude"*. my efforts are worth it But we saws many. Boys
seem to be mere affected than girls, but we work with all
students In the education process, inefcidding the use of
Video equipment, trips to the Drug Prevention Chnk
sweetly started to the county. We work closely with the
parents and confidentiality is a hey word of the program.
Over 9,000 students died in the U.& in drug related
accidents in 1989. And over 200,000 injuries. A
staggering amount of deaths and injuries to our young
people. So we strated these alcohol and drug free
programs with great success." Miss Brooks said films
showing the many games, dancing, refreshments being
enjoyed by the students in their annual graduation party
in a safe and enjoyable environment.
Presiding-Mitch Dowry; Invocation- Clay Maynor, Song
Leader Ed Teets; Program Bubby Bell.
Reporter Ken Johnson.
Robeson Defense
receives Grant
Pembroke, AC-Robe*an Defense ?u recently awarded a
grant from the Place Development Fund*, Amherst,
Maasachusetts, for Ra community weak in support of
"We am delighted to be able to support the important
work the Delias* Committee is doing is Robeson County
and North Carolina," said Margaret Gage, Executive
Director of the Pae* Development Fund. "In faet,w e have
been astounded by the high quality of community
educaiton and organising going on in hundreds of cities
and to'xns all over the country. We am pleased to be able
to provide some financial assistance to encourage this
11m Peace Development Fund is a 9 year old public
foundation that raises money from hundreds of
contributors who support community-bssed efforts to end
the nuclear arms race and to encourage nonviolence.
Since the Fund began in 1961, it has raised over S3
million dollars and has awarded well over 750 grants to
groups in all 50 states, the District of Columbia, and
Puerto Rico. For more information about the FVaee
Development Fund, wrtie to the Peace Development
Fund, R>et Office Box 270, Amherst, MA 01004. For more
information about Robeson Defense Committee, please
contact Camel! Lock tear or Thelma Clark, P.O. Box 1389,
Pembroke, NT 28372, 919^521 0593.
Lumbees receive support from 1 he
. National Presbyterian Committee for
Lumbee recoaniton
Hm Lwibii Ragioaal Dtvtkpmmt Association has
been notified by the National Presbyterian Committee on
the Sail-Development of IVspta that a $90,000 grant has
baa* approved for the tribe la support its 1991 efforts to
la tha great award notice Mr. Fradrie Walls, Director of
the Committee stated, "We are excited that yon (LRDA)
heat ashed as to enter into this partnership and pleased
that we could respond."
The grant will be used to support staff to implement the
tribe's local aad national objectives for Federal
ReeaguMou in 1991.
Leaal support for tha tribe to receive this grant began
with the work of Helen Locktear. Director. Pembroke
Presbyterian Ministry, and Reversed John Robinson who
formerly held Mia. Lsddear'a current poet
Mia. Loddear and Rev. Rohtaaon mat with the LRDA
board of directors with a representative from the
Loulavflle. Kentucky-baaed committee and received a
briaOug oa what this project proposes to accomplish and
why the Committee's financial support is needed.
Hie Presbyterian Committee is a funding source far
projects aimed at the self-employment of people to control
their own destiny and self determination.
There are no Federal or State government sources
available to assist with the financial needs of tribes in the
U.& sashing recognition outside the Bureau of Indian
Affairs structure as the Lunibee are.
LRDA in 1968-89 received financial support from the
U.S. Methodist Commission on Religion and Race and are
now proud to have gained the support of the national
Presbyterian Committee on Self-Development.
In receiving notice of the grant award LRDA Chairman
Adolph Blue staled that, "LitDA is committed to this
partnership with the Presbyterian Committee and that
when Federal Recognition is achieved all of those many
friends and supporters who have supported this cause
locally, and at the national and state levels, will know that
their investment of money or time, was a wise investment
for all of Robeson and adjoining counties."
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