Grants writing workshop- a big success!
. _ by: John "Tall Bird"
Marshall, Lumbee
It was Saturday, January 27, 1996.
The sky w as overcast with gray clouds
as the rain fell among the gusty winds
of an unseasonably warm day. 1 had
just arrived (from my hometown of
Rocky Mount) at the Cumberland
County Association for Indian
People's (CCAIP) facility in.
- Fayetteville, NC.
It was early yet as a few artists were
setting up displays. Ray and Tony
Littleturtle were all a flutter setting up
the sound system and additional Native
decor for the day's events.
Staff personnel with the NC Arts
- Council were busy setting up
registration and a table containing in
,. excess of thirty (30) free hand-outs
j' As people began drifting in, it
wasn't long before the auditorium
was filled. There must have been in
excess of 200 people sitting at the
tables CCAIP had set up for the
workshop.
We wee all making new friends
and renewing old acquaintances. It
.. was good medicine!
The workshop was moderated by
? Ms. Linda McGloin of the NC Arts
Council. A portion of her staff (Amy
Brannock, Beverly Meek, and Peter
/MacBeth) paneled the session
pertaining to proper procedures to
follow in completing grant forms.
1 learned that grants arc divided in
two (2) divisions: Organizations and
Artist/Individual Support. Grant
categories include activities such as:
arts in education, folklife, local art
agencies, multicultural organization
development, dance, music, theater.
Aistialarts, literature, and much more
Slate funds for local art programs are
made available to all 100 counties of
NC on a per capita basis. Funding is
determined in direct proportion to the
population of each county. County
allotments for 1995 -1996 ranged from
$737 (Tyrell) lo $107,515
(Mecklenburg).
A spectacular lunch of home
cooking was served followed by a
showcase of Native American talent
moderated by none other than Ray
Littleturtlc. The entertainment
included: Tony Littleturtle with
several w oodland flute presentations,
Scott Blanks Musical, the reading of a
poem called "Threads of Silk ' by
Melody Carter Gomez, Kat Littleturtlc
with storytelling, Alex and Tony on
the drum, a brief performance with
Grand Entry, and a display of the
various dance styles were
demonstrated by various tribal
members decked in full regalia.
Upon conclusion of the showcase
of talent, Ms. Ruth Revels presented a
gift of appreciation to all staff of the
NC Arts Council thanking them for
their kindness and invaluable service
rendered to the people of diverse
cultures of NC through the years.
Yes. the NC Arts Council is most
worthy of praise. They and other
agencies of the Department of Cultural
Resources have done so much, in
providing opportunities and
enrichment to the people of all
communities throughout NC.
Truly, words will never be enough
to thank them for what they have done
and continue to do for us. We are and
alw ays will be grateful to all the many
people employed in the NC Arts
Council and other agencies of the NC
Department of Cultural Resources.
For more information about the
NC Arts Council, write: NC Arts
Council, Department of Cultural
Resources, Raleigh, NC 27601-2807
or by phoning 919-733-2111.
" May The Warm Winds Of Peace
Forever Blow Upon You." AHOE!
Williams?
Cummings
TERESA WILLIAMS
To We? Jemy D. Cummmgs
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Teresa Oxendine Williams and
Jerry D. Cummings, both of Pembroke.
announce their engagement.
The bride-elect is a student at
Pembroke State University. She is
the daughter of Annie Ruth Oxendine
of Pembroke and the late James
Arthur Oxendine.
Her fiance is the son of the late
Mr. and Mrs. Stanly Cummings and
Josephine Cummings of Pembroke.
He is a businessman and a magistrate
with the North Carolina Judicial
System for the Robeson County
District. ;
The wedding is planned for i
March 9. Invitations will be sent. I
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David Lynch, Nansemond of Hollister, NC displays a wood cane taking
on the appearance ofsnake. He also had on display many other canes, staffs,
find axes. by John "Tall Bird" Marshall
NOVEMBER 5, 1996 STATE GENERAL ELECTIONS
"REGISTERED, QUALIFIED" VOTERS
(ROBESON, MOKE, SCOTLAND COUNTIES-DISTRICT 87)
"KEEP SMILING"
LISTEN TO YOUR CONSCIENCE
(THE SMALL, STILL VOICE)
"A TROIIIEIIL ANSWER TO AN IMPORTANT QUESTION:"
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*1
QUESTION; WILL YOU "VOTE AND ELECT" A CANDIDATE'S NAME?
ANSWER; "YES." WHY?
BEING A MEMBER OF TIIE DEMOCRATIC POLITICAL PARTY OR
TIIE REPUBLICAN PARTY CANNOT ENSURE THAT A CANDIDATE
HAS THE "WISDOM" TO SPEAK; TO REVISE AND WRITE STATE
LAWS TO PROMOTE PROSPEROUS YEARS AND PEACE OF MIND.
THE HONORABLE FRANCES M. ClIMIMINCS WILL BE "MY
STATE REPRESENTATIVE" FOR ROBESON, HOKE, ANI)
SCOTLAND COUNTIES?DISTRICT 87. WHY?
REP. FRANCES CUMMINGS HAS PROVEN HER "WISDOM"
IN HIE NC HOUSE.'REP. CUMMINGS HAS SUCCEEDED
WHERE "OT HERS FAILED" TO ACCOMPLISH PROSPEROUS
GOALS FOR "ALL" PEOPLE IN NORT H CAROLINA.
TO BE CONTINUED...
BE BLESSED, AND BE A COURAGEOUS VOTER. AMEN.
Written l?y Yvonne Marl* l.eow Paid for by Gumming* for NC llouie Committee
Cutttay
School
Lesson
by John R_ Bmyboy
Salem Missionary Baphst Cmr.ch
Remaining Loyal
(Ruth 1:1-8, 16-16)
Outline
I Moving Away (Ruth 1:1?2)
II Facing-Death (Ruth 1:3-5)
III Returning Home (Ruth 1:6-7)
IV. Experiencing Loyalty (Ruth 1:
8. 16-18)
/. Moving Away (Ruth 1:1-2)
We have in our lesson this w eek a
beautiful picture of love and loyalty
exemplified as a result of good
Christian living. First of all though
w e see tragedy that comes from people
going contrary to the will of God.
We learn of a man named.
Elimelech, who was faced with a
difficult situation of taking care of his
family. Faced with a famine in
Bethlehem-Judah, he made a choice
to go over to the land ofMoab. He took
his wife, Naomi, and their two sons,
Mahlon and Chilion and settled in
Moab. No doubt Elimelech's intention
was to be there for only a short while.
We are not told if he sought God's will
in the matter, or just took it upon
himself to go to Moab. Moab is typical
of sin and a going away from God.
When we go away from God, there is
a chance of grave consequences, even
though we have in our hearts the best
intentions for our family. In difficult
times we need to trust god and seek
Hid guidance.
II. Facing Death (Ruth 1:3-5)
God sometimes allows His
permissive will in our lives, simply
because we are determined to do things
our way. In doing so we sometimes
have to reap grave consequences. We
find that Elimelech died in the land of
Moab and left Naomi a widow with
two sons.
Apparently by the time that
Elimelech died, his two sons were all
grown up. They took them wives of
the Moabites. This would be a logical
thing for them to do because they were
residents ofMoab. OF course, the old
testament scripture instructed the
Israelites not to marry strangers or
foreigners.
Another strange turn of events
transpired in Moab. Naomi'stwosons
after marrying in Moab for ten years,
they too died. Now whether things
would have been different had they
stayed in Bethlehem=Judah is not for
me to say, but we can see that in all of
this the plan of God is working. Many
times there is good that comes from
tragedy. God many tinges has a reason
for allowing things to happen in our
lives for our own good, even when we
walk contrary to His will.
III. Returning Home
(Ruth 1:6-7)
When we are struck with sorrow
ind disappointment, it is our nature to
draw close to those we love. With the
loss of her husband and two sons,
aaomi was alone in a strange land
ivith no one to comfort her. News
amc to her that God had blessed the
and of Israel, and once again it was
Fertile and there was a rain.
Naomi packed up her belongings
md with her daughters-in-law
prepared to return to her own country.
The scripture does not say here, but
ipparently Naomi had lived a godly
ife before her two daughters-in-law.
luth and Oprah, because they were
viling to follow her back to her
lomeland. God'speoplecanbea light
shining out in ungodly surroundings,
ev en if it is not a popular thing to do.
IV. Experiencing Loyalty
(Ruth 1:8, 16)
Naomi realizing that taking Ruth
and Oprah to Judah to live would be as
difficult for them as it had been for her
in Moab, encouraged them to return to
their families. She reminded them
that she had no more sons that they
could many, and at her age she would
not have any. If she did have more
sons, the daughters-in-law would be
too old for them to marry.
They w ept when Naomi instructed
them to depart back tolheir homeland.
Naomi asked that the Lord bless
because of the treatment she and her
family had received from Ruth and
Oprah.
Oprah did as Naomi instructed her
to do, but Ruth clung to her motherin-law.
Here is a commitment of total
surrender to a new way of life. She was
willing to forsake country, family,
and a way of life that was contrary to
God, and go with God. Ruth told her
that she would go where she went,
lodge where she lodged, that her people
would be her people, and her God her
God. Ruth realized that Naomi had
something more than she had and she
wanted what Naomi had.
Ruth was willing to give up
everything in her past, present and
future to stay with Naomi, and serve
her God. When lost people come to
God they come willing to surrender to
God's way and forsake the old paths.
When Naomi heard the commitment
that Ruth had made, she said no more
to her about returning to Moab. She
knew that ifRuth was willing to change
her life that God w ould accept her as
an Israelite.
God has not changed, even today,
dearly beloved, if you are in the land
of Moab, lost and without hope,
surrender all to Jesus. God will save
you for Christ's sake. Jesus died for r
your sins, rose from the dead-that we
might live. I urge you today to accept
Jesus Christ as savior. Romans l-:8-9
says, "By what saith it? The word is
nigh thee, even in thy mouth and in
thy heart, that is the word of faith
which we preach: that if thou shalt
confess with thy mouth the Lord Jesus,
and shalt believe in thine heart that
god hath raised him from the dead, I
thou shalt be saved. For with the heart I
man believeth unto righteousness and I
with the mouth confession is made I
unto salvation." .1
God bless you all until next week.
Fray for us at Salem and for the lost '
Kiwanis Report
The weekly meeting was held at
the Town and Country Restaurant on
Tuesday evening at 7 p.m. Judge
Dexter Brooks presented very
interesting statistics showing the
population distribution of registered
voters of the 7th Congressional
District. These figures were taken in
1990. The total population of552,386
by race shows 394,855 whites, 103,
428 Blacks, 40,166 Indians.
Registered voters= whites, 162.148.
Blacks- 38,413; Others adds up to
220,665. The total is 220,665 The
chart lists 218613. With the Indian
count missing on the chart. However
further down the charge 34,591 Indian
voters are listed as 34,591.
Judge Brooks is running
uncontested for Superior Judge
Election is May 7th,
The chart shows truly more
minorities need to register to vote.
The voting strength ofRobeson County
depends on representation equally of
all races. However, independent voters
cannot be measured. It seems to me
this is the real strength of multi type
Democracy we live in. We aren't
thankful for our freedom to vote as
each voter sees fit. judge Brooks is to
be congratulated for a keen interest in
the voting potential in Robeson
County.
Presiding-Bob Lowry; PrayerAlbert
Hunt; Song leader- Ed Teets;
Program- Dexter Brooks; ReporterKen
Johnson.
"Vote and Elect"
Tuesday, May 5, 1996
. Robert C.
Anderson
US CONGRESS j
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Local students
graduate from
VC Central
Several students from Robeson
bounty recently graduated from NC
Central University. Billie Bowen of
.umberton received a Masters of
.ibrary Science; Angela Cowan of
.umberton received a BA degree; Joy
.ove of Lumberton received a BS
egree; Orsby McMillan ofLumberton
eccived a BA and BS degree; Carol
waync of Lumberton received a
taster of Library Science; Sharron
ackson of Maxton received a Master
f library Science; Lesa Maynor
embroke rcccivoda MasterofLibrary
cicnce cum laude; Jemeaka Campbell
f Red Springs received a BS degree;
nd Sharon Crawford of Red Springs
reived a BA degree.
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