j^^aSaddletree^^s^ CSnwke Signals! JkyA Mry Cks^is Jona Holiday Greetings from Saddletree! By the ume yon read dus week's newt. Ttunksgiving will be behind us. But 1 hope that each one of you will have a great day and that you took the ume to skip aad think, and to give thanks for yam many bimingi Wc are so Messed But many limes when wc think of Thanksgiving, wc think of feasting and oAcn-timcs we forget that Thaak^mng is an Annual Holiday, observed on the fourth Thursday in November, as a day of Formal Public Expression of Thanks to God And. personally. I haves lot to be thankful for I'm very thankful for my imr children and their families Together they have given me 12 ticalihy aad beautiftil grandchildren whom I love dearly . And I thank God for there good health and for there LOVE! 1 may not possess vast riches or greatacdaim.bml feel very successful without worldly fame. 1 know that my (amity loves and cares and though we're many miles apart, we're always close, in our thoughts and prayers Thank God for my family ' I love you all I Happy Thanksgiving Tooy. Mike. Scott, Bobbie Jo and families And. now let's sec what tales the signs Is tell g looks like more reunions Descendants of the late William (Billy) and Locinda Lowery held their 6th annual family reunion on Saturday. November 11th at Deep Branch School Billy and Lucinaa Lowery had a large family of eight boys and one daughter who are all deceased They were as follows Mr Hector Lowery (my maternal grandfather). Mr Pete Lowery. Mr. I Tommy Lowery , Mr James Lowery. Mr Frank Lowery . Ms. Ida (Lowery) Scott: Mr Dock Lowery. Mr Mehin Lowery; Mr Archie Lowery From this ancestry grew many Lowery families As could be witnessed as they gathcredoo Saturday for this time of family unity and hosted by the late Frank Lowery families The welcome and presentation of guesu wm made by Mr Weiton Loddear (grandson of Frank Lowery). Invocation was by Mr Bradford Loddear (son-in-law of Frank Lowery) Dinner wm served around 1:30 p.m. followed by some reminiscing and special thoughts by Mr Randy Reveto (grandson csFrank Lowery) This was followed^by presentations of gifts and awards by ms Bonnie(Lowery)Tatum (daughter of the late Mr. Dock Lowery) ' Mr Leroy Lowery. age 76. was honored with the special plaque that each year goes to the "Eldest Lowen Descendant in Attendance. ' Congratulations. Mr. Lowery. We are so glad that you were able to be with us this year, and looking great after a very courageous battle with illness Traveling the longest distance for the Lowery Reunion as ms. Velma Carol (Lowery) Carter (daughter of the late Mr. Hoover Lowery). Velma Carol hails from San Amone. Texas Many families were here Bom out of stale, but unfortunately, we can't mention them all. Following the awards and prizes, we were treated to some beautiful gospel music by Eric and Debbie Chavu and their son. Rocs and their daughter. Savannah. This family is very well known around our Saddletree area and is also vers talented It was indeed a treat! (Debbie is a great granddaughter of Frank Lowery) Following the Chavts Family Singers, door prizes were awarded. And last not least Ms. Kelli Wallace (great granddaughter of Mr Dock Lowery ) performed a great rendition of an Allison Krouse song "When You Say Nothing At AIL and another year' s reumon came to an end with the usual mingling, visiting, and perhaps getting to know a relative that you never knew before and catching up on all the latest with the om youhadn't seenforpartupaayenr. The Lowery* agreed la awrfagmnucrtyrar. Same timet Same place! But alas, if you mimed dm Post Reaaica Party at Ma Pat (Lowers ) W (makers' house vou a ho tune!! And the Itahao pasU dinner aAcrwards, It teems to be a tredmoa lacking hack" at Pat and Chuck's alfer the reunion each year This year was special because Pat's sister. Fa>e (Lowery) Rollin was home from . Michigan Also, Mr and Mrs. Ron Rocnng was home from Virginia Beach, Va. Mr. Leroy (Jr.) Lowery and his daughter. Angel, were there from Michigan Ms Ellen Lowen from Michigan. Mr and Mrs Wendell Lowary and ton stopped by Ms. Lottie (Lowety)Locklcar and husband James were there. Mr. and Mrs. Archie Lowery from the Fayetteville area stopped by also. And many others, some that the Hear of the tornado alert had frightened a bit, like Mr. Tern LockJear. who abandoned his pet dog. Gala, when his residence began to shake, and be decided he'd join the crowd IT was scary for awhile, but ma from the atTHtfnt and damage on ML Olive Church Road, we were very lucky around Saddletree Bethel Hill Baptist Church played host to the Bullard Family Gospel Trioon Sunday, the 12thofNovember This trip is made up and led by Mr Johnnie Bullard. his sister. Ms Carolyn (Bullard) Jacobs and her son. Mr RrMw Jacobs, withdaughter. Am\ Jacobs on the controls. The Bui lards have a very unique style unlike mam who sing and sound a lot the same Their song selections are very good and many are originals, written by group members and are delivered with a very clean, fluent distinct sound with all members of the group possessing great quality voices which are soft, yet very expressive As in one song entitled "Prayer Warriors" which delivers a strong message Carolyn wanted to make sure that we did not think of or refer to the group as entertainers, but rather as True Soldiers in the Lord's Army. Not looking for Came or fortune, but serving as a mi mstrv of song and trying to win souls for Christ They are indeed an excellent taknt. We hope they '11 come back soon. Pastor and members of Bethel Hill would like to thank each one who showed up to help in the fall clean up day when they also planed 100 red tips on church property line. Lunch was served. Thanks for a great job on a very bleak day Don't forget to check out eh special Bible study classes every Wednesday night at Bethel Hill. Word has it thai Mr Travis and Ms. Sheree Sampsor are doing a superb job of teaching these classes, beginning at 7:30 p.m But they welcome your questions and input during this special session foi enhancing your Biblical skills. They invite you to come and join them, i We d like to welcome Mr. and Mrs. Elsie Carter back to our are: after spending many years in the Fayetteville area. Mr and Mrs. Cartel have returned to the area and art living in Clibournc Pins area. We say 'Welcome Back " Also, we're very happy to hear that Mr. and Mrs Carter's son. Mr. David Carter, isoui of the hospital and is doing mud: better We are very happy to hear thai and we wish vou continued eood health, David. Our deepest heartfelt sympatlua go out this week to the families of Mr willy Foster Locklear. Jr. who passed away on November 16th. May God comfort you during this time ol bereavement in the loss of your loved one Continue to remember all the sick ' and shut ins whenyou pray and thanlu for the many prayers for Mr. Lero) Lowery. Mr Archie Hammonds, Jr. Ms Rosie Lowery, Mr. Charlie Lowery. Mr Derek Bell and othen who are doing much better thanks tc your prayers and God's Grace! Our thought for this Thanksgiving weekend Give thanks to God for family and loved ones and make new friends, but keep the old for one is silver and one is gold Open House There will be a special Open Housr and Tree Trimming Program at the North Carolina Indian Cultural Cenia on Saturday, December 9,1995 form 4:00 p.m. lo 6.-00 p.m. Everyone it invited lo come and participated ir Ointo the HoUiai Spmt as t People . Each of the Tribes ant Urban Indian Centers who make u| the NC Indian Cultural Center Boat* will have representatives there U decorate their individual Chnstmn tree - planted at the entrance to Us Once the trees have been decorated there will be a special ceremony h ! officially begin the Holiday seaaon a the Cultural Center There will b i storytellina. tree ornamen ?Sing tar your personal tree and at marshmaliow roast For additional information oi participating in this specie 11 his slum please call the NC India Cultural Center at (910) 521-2433. Come, share the Spint with us am arnha a Joyfttl Noise while you enio the sights and sounds of YOU kJCOOOl Lesson sir Jew R. Buibot Smm Mmhuit Bvnr Cmta The Power of the Gospel Act* J 9:1-4,11-2* I. fUy*mUmg QmcaHoma (Act* 19:1-2) Paul, in our lesaoa thu week, was on his third missionary journey which look hioi lo Ephesus. In verse 1 the upper coots refers to the highlands and not sea coast ApoUos who had been leaching at Ephesus had moved on to Corinth, but before he departed. Practila and Aqtnla who saw the defect in his teaching, corrected him. They took him home with them and expounded unto him the gospel of Jesus Christ. ApoUos had been leaching John's baptism to the people in Ephesus. Paul came upon some disciples whom he questioned as lo whether they had received the Holy Ghost The reply from Christians was that they did not know if there was any such thing as the Holy Ghost II. Two Baptisms (Acta 19:3-5) The next question Paul had for these Christians was to whose baptism had they been baptized? They answered that it was to John' s baptism There are those who would argue that these Christians would have been lost had they not received the Holy Ghost We must keep in mind that they had not heard the gospel of Jesus Christ, therefore, they were Christians by faith and had acknowledged their sins and repented and were baptized with water The same meange that John the Baptist preached at the Jordan River. Paul did not rebuke or criticize these believers, but acknowledged that John did baptize with baptism of repentance. Hie further staled that John had said that one would come after him that they should believe on whose name was Jesus. Sometimes Christians are quick to judge others for what they do not know, instead of instructing them more clearly in the word. Paul declared to the disciples that Jesus had come to redeem man from sin and that His baptism was with the Spirit of God. Paul no doubt took the time to teach them so that they fully understood. When they understood the gospel of Jesus (birth, death, burial. i and resurrection), they believed and t were baptized again i 111. Power of the Holy Spirit ; (Acts 19:6) Paul laid hands on these disciples I and they received the Holy Ghost r They spoke with tongues and r prophesied Contrary to some teaching that we have today that you have to be I saved, sanctified and then filled will i the Holy Ghost, these disciples had : not beard the gospel of Jesus Christ r The scripture tells him that no mar > can be saved apart from the spirit ol r God. When God saves a person the r spirit takes up abode in his lift immediately. These disciples wen t empowered with special gifts for tht i work of God. u ? |?rf (Ac* 19:11-14) God Uuoauh Paul performed ?nadei M E uhckrn People brought psecro rfdotfc tW ftsul touched and that thqTwould not be deceived by The scripture says there were vagabond Jews (Jews who traveled frosa place to place using their skill as exorcists) to call evil spirits out of people in the name of Jesus. They were using Paul(s name in commanding the evil spirits to come out There is mention here far whatever reason that seven sons of Sceva, a Jew and Chief of the Priests V Triumph of Truth (Ac* 19.1S-20) They were trying tocast out demons ina man in the name of Jesus. The evil spirit replied to them that Jesus he knew, and Paul be knew, but he did not know them. The man that had the evil spirit jumped on them and beat them and stripped them and they ran away naked. The news spread all over Ephesus m in what had hannened to Sceva' S sons. The name of the Lord Jesus was greatly honored and glorified This gave more creditability to Paul's ministry and many believed. Those who did not believe were careful not to say anything against the Lord. It would do well for America today to return to a reverence of the Lord. Because of the ministry ofPaul and the miracles wrought by God, many people behoved. Many ofithese brought their books of sorcery, divination, and magic and burned them before everyone. The value of all the books was fifty thousand pieces of silver. This is evident that the new birth in Jesus changes people. Unsaved, God can change your life, if you will accept Jesus as your savior. Come to Him now He wants to save you. God bless you until next week and have a safe and happy Thanksgiving weekend. Birth Announcement Byron JeCferv Hunt was bori November 8 at Lumberton, NC U Jeffery and Wanda Oxendine Hum o Pembroke, NC. Wanda is the daughte of Alta Nye Oxendine and the lat Leon Oxendine of Pembroke. Jeffer is the son ofElsie Hunt of Lumberton and the late Willie Hunt. The bab weighed eight pounds, four ounce: He is the great grandson of Harry an Alta Nye, and their daughter, Alta first grandchild. Reflections by AJU Nve Oxautim* A " ' - .Vnr" >1 vmrwmy QJ ampprnmgs During the past couple otfyears our Redfield branch of the Page family hat experienced a number of deaths, including Mother, her aster. Bertha Gagos (is 1994); Bertha's hnshand. Kenneth; El no Martin, our oldest cousin; Pnsolla Nancarrow and Jim Redfield, also our cousins; Ruth "Pat* Redfield Wheeler's grandson, Bobby ; and by brother Stan's wife, Shirley Ryan Nye. Also, another Page descendant, Shirley Ivereon, who was recently killed in an accident in Oregon. By the time 1 left Montana, 1 was getting tired of hearing about so many people leaving this lire. Newest Page Descendant Now to the opposite extreme? those coining INTO this world!! As Car as I know. Byron Jefferv Hunt is the newest descendant of Pageville's original Page family He arrived early on the morning of November Sat theLumberton hospital Hie narents are Jefferv and Wanda Oxendine Hunt He is a great grandson of Harry and Alta Nye, and the grandson of Elsie Hunt an the late Willie Hunt (Lumberton, NC) and Alta Nye Oxendine and the late Leon Oxendine (Pembroke, NC). So, at 68, I am a Grandma for the VERY FIRST timet As always, I hated to leave Montana?especially those towering Rockies. But I'm glad I got to NC in time to go with my daughter to a hospital orientation on Halloween and then to be present for Baby Byron's birth on the next Tuesday night. SO interesting to observe a baby entering the world from a different vantage point in the VERY SAME hospital where I gave birth to Wanda Kay and her two brothers thirty-some years ago. Ironically, by the time Baby Byron came home, I'd developed my first bad cold in ages. 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