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According to Scripture by Roben O'Qulnn of the Pembroke Seventh Day Adventlst Church 's p,?l particular1' Read Number* : , " ' lxxo brolhcrs went on 'viorc the multitude Moses with the j God ??his hand Thc> were now aged men Long had thev bdrricwith "c rebellion and obstinac\ or Israel, tun now. at last, even ihc patience of Moses ga\c way "Hear now. ye revels he crowd "nrusl we fetch vou watch oui of this rock?" and instead of speaking to the rock, as God had commanded him. he smote it twice with Ihc rod The water gushed forth in abundance to satisfy the host But a great wrong had been done. Moseshad spoken from irritated Ceding; his words were an expression of human passion rather than of holy indignation because God had been dishonored "Hear now. ye rebels." he said. I his accusation was as true, but even truth is not to be spoken in passion or impatience. When God had bidden Moses to charge upon Israel their rebellion. Ihc words had been painful to him. and hard for them to bear, vet God had sustained him in delivering the message But when he took it upon himself to accuse them, he griev ed Ihc Spirit of God and wrought only harm to the people. His lack of patience and selfcontrol was cv idem. Thus Ihc people were given occasion to question whether his past course had been under the direct ion of God. and to excuse their own sins. Moses, as well as (hey. had offended God Discourse, they said, had Irom the first been open to criticism and censure. They had now found the protect w hich llicv desired for ejecting all the reproofs ' that God had sent them through His servant Moses manifested distrust of God "Shall we bring water?" He questioned as if the Lord would not do what He promised "Ye believe me not." the Lord declared to the two brothers "To sanctify me in the eyes of the children of Israel" At the lime when the water failed, their own faith in the fulfillment ofGod's promise had been shaken by the murmuring andrcbcllion.ofthc people. The first generation had been condemned to perish in tho wilderness bccauscoflhcirunbclicf. Yetthesame spirit appeared in their children. Would these also fail of receiving the promise? Wearied and disheartened. Moses and Aaron had made no effort to stem the current ofpopular feeling. Had they themselves manifested unwavering faith in God. they might have set the matter before the people in such a light as would have enable them to bear this test. By prompt, dccisivecxcrciscofthcauthorifv vested^ in them as magistrates, llicv might' have quelled the murmuring. JBv his. rash act Moses took away" the force of the lesson that God purposed to teach. The rock, being a symbol of Christ, had been once smitten, as Christ was to be once offered.,The second time it was needful only to speak to the rock, as we have only to ask forblcssingsin (lie name of Jesus. Byiltc second smiting of the rock (he significance of this beautiful figure of Christ was destroyed More than this. Moses and Aaron had assumed power thai belongs only to Gml The necessity for divine intcrpo^ifion-niadc the occasion one of great solemnity, and Ihc leaders of Israel should hav e improved I lo impress the people w lilt reverence or God and lo strengthen llieir faith in His power and goodness The;, angrily :ried "Must we fetch von water out of Ins rock'' They put themselves in uod's place, thought the power lav >vithin themselves, men possessing luman frailties and passions Wearied with the continual iiiuinuringnnd the rebellion of the people Vloscs had lost sight of lus Almighty Helper, andwithout the divine strength ic had been left to mar his record by an ixhibiliou of human weakness The nan who might hav e stood pure, firm., an unselfish lo the close of his work had been overcome at last God had been dishonored before the congregation of Israel, when He should have been magnified and exalted God did not on this occasion pronounce judgments upon those vvhose w ickcd course had so provoked nioscs and Aaron. All the reproof feel upon the leaders. Those who stood as God's representatives had not honored Him. Moses and Aaron had felt themselves aggrieved, losing sight Of the fact that the murmuring of the people was not against them but against God It was by looking lo themselves, appealing to their own sympathies. that thev unconsciously feel into sin and failed lo set before the people their great guilt before God. Bitter and deeply humiliating was the judgment immediately pronounced. "The Lord spake unto. Moses and Aaron. Because ye believed ntc not. lo sanctify me in the eyes ofthc children oflsracl. therefore ye shall not bring this, congregation i nlo the land which 1 have giv en them " With rebellious Israel they must die before the crossing of the Jordan Had Moses and Aaron been cherishing scl T esteem or indulging a passionate spirit in the face of divine warning and reproof, their guilt would have been Tar greater. But they we're not charge ablcwilhwtllfulordclibcratcsiii. they had been overcome by a sudden temptation. and thcirconlrition was immediate and heartfelt The Lord accepted their repentance, though because of the harm their sin might do among the people. He could not remit its punishment. Next week we shall begin an indepth look at the sy mbol's'11 the Rock. Jesus and Sanctuary. Adopt a WU Hon* or Bono. "Am*rfco'? IMng Lfpndf from Fodoral Govommont. For an Information packot can 1-800-417-9647 H ^ pupkc aptyk^-of f^pubjicaa.o* Pembroke Square Apartments Now leasing 1 and 2 bedroom apts. Starting a $297 per month. Handicap accessible apts. available. Limited Rental Assistance. 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I SI 14 too >. v The Eagle The nust rose o\er the mountain top In the distance the crv of the wolf ts heard The Eagle soars on the currants of wind Slowl> rising to the clouids Wings shifting Flving this wav and that Sailing in the sk> For in the distance silvers lake gleams The eagle dives toward the lake Claws outstretched Skimming the water Wings flapping, hoov ing. striking A trout is caught Raising above the lake with pride Gliding to the bank Landing with trout in tow Water lapping. Birds singing. A voung warrrior approaches Kneeling in front of the eagle With oulslrcachcd arms Grandfather A shimmering light glows The eagle changes shape An old man stands lout in hand "Grandson." the catch was good Sineirw Two- Feathers V ? Learning Center Is Now Open Sunshine Learning Center Inc. is now open. Planned lessons and personal attention given to each child. We watch children lroni infant to age 12. We arc open Monday -Friday from 6:30 A.M. - 5:30 P.M. Call Doris of Mitchell "Bosco" Locklear. to register vour child, at 910-521-1600 or 910'521-2294. Located on 8467 Deep Branch Road in Pembroke. N.C. 'i ?* We cannot In* jti^t if we ure not kimllifurletl. ?Vaiivi'iiurpii'K ?? The most ominous of falla.cj^#?the iMjIief^tJial, things can, Wkept static t?y inaction. [1 |7fVu ' ?FrcyaStarkT PEOPlf ARE SWEET ON THE FRESH TASTE OF HONEYBEE HOW MPUSIK CAW. \WWMIMCx ( TIMMMKV \ I MMTA%m I V kiuwuam nj \uumr}tt/ Cookie's , 1 : Corner \1nita May nor Clark Whether alot of pepple rpa^i^ it or riot we do'indeed have so rndcA ?. thank God for this Thanksgiving son. feven tho' I have spent alot of my Thanksgivings alone because of the deaths of my family. I am thankful for the memories and the precious moments that we have share. Because " a memory is.something that no one can take away". There are two things in life that no one can take away from you and that are your memories and your dreams I hope that all of you nave a good holiday season. Has anybody told you that " I love you today?" Well 1 do. I Along the Robeson Trail by Dr. Stanley Knick ^ Director, UNCP Native American Resource Center In pre-European-contact limes, there were all kinds of interactions among the many villages and groupings of Native people in the eastern Carolinas ? the ancestors of the Lumbee. Included in these were political, social, religious, economic and other interactions. Probably one of the most consistent and pervasive types of interactions was trade. Nevertheless, many modern Americans seem to think that Native American tribes and nations lived in isolation. The stereotype persists of small bands of Indian people, living in solitary villages or roaming the vast prairies and plains, having little contact with people outside their immediate group. But the archaeological recorded numerous early historical accounts indicate that this stereotype is unreliable. In fact, it seems that virtually all Native people ? including those here in the eastern Carolinas ? were involved in trade relations with other Indians. Trade among the Lumbee ancestors it; prehistoric times took several different forms. It probably began within groups when special occasions were commemorated by the exchange of gifts. Weddings, births, "rites of passage" and other notable events in the life of a community called for gift exchange. Sometimes a person would trade something be or she had for something he or she didn't have (i.e., a bow traded for a basket). Often the items traded might be essentially identical (i.e., a bow traded for a bow), demonstrating that the reciprocal exchange itself ? the bonding of relationships between trading partners ? was more important than the traded objects. Trade between neighboring groups (for example, among Eastern Siquan tri,bes) probably had many of the same characteristics. It could commemorate special occasions celebrated by both groups, or it could be simply an exchange between individuals. People who lived near the coast or along the river bad items in their local environments which might be rare to people who lived inland or upland, and vice versa Fish might be traded for com, tobacco for pearls, carved shell ornaments for bear claws. Whether the traded objects were different or the same, "neighborhood" trading partners sealed their political and social relationships to each other often as much by the process of trade as by the products of trade. Pre-contact trade also included exchanges with people who were not immediate neighbors. At some times in prehistory, extensive trade networks stretched all over the continent. Pipestone from Minnesota was traded to New York and other places in tinEast. Flint from eastern Canada was traded west as far as Saskatchewan and Alberta. Obsidian from the Rocky Mountains made it to Ohio and beyond. Trade routes brought exotic items to those who had something to offer in return. We have seen archaeological evidence jjiat there was trade hcte along the Lumbee in prehistorictimes, too. The raw material for stone tools came from the Piedmont, and some stone tools and pottery types found here suggest long-distance trade with Native people as far away as Virginia, Florida and Tennessee Trade, whether it focused on products or relationships, was an important part of the lives of the Lumbee ancestors for thousands of years before Columbus. It perpetuated and solidified the social, political and other ties among the people. In the next segment, we will continue to reconstruct the past in our search for Lumbee context For more information, visit the Native American Resource Center in historic Old Main Building, on the campus of The University of North Carolina at Pembroke. In Loving Memory of Barbara Jo Oxendine Ode to Barbara Jo Barbara Jo did not have a PHD, but now she has eternal life. Barbara Jo did not have a healthy body, but now she has a new body. Barbara Jo did not dress like the 1st lady, but now she wears a robe of the I righteous. Barbara Jo did not drive a Mercedes, but now she flies on the wings of an Eagle.,' Barbara Jo did not have a world of wealth, but now she owns a kingdom. > | Barbara Jo did not have the voice of Reba McEntire, but now she sings in ;t heavenly chorus. ?< Barbara Jo did not own a split-level house, but now she owns a mansion. Barbara Jo did not receive great recognition, but now she has many rewards Barbara Jo did not sit with high officials, but now she dines with KingsBarbara Jo did not receive the praise of man, but now she has the blessings of God. Barbara Jo walked the streets of Robeson, but now she walks the street of Gold '. B^bara.Jo was loved by so many, but now she is loved. ,.y v,( Barbara Jo nad little to give, but she gave it all. . ,?r, -I Barbara Jo j^as a simple person, but now she is cpmplete. n Barbara Jo was protective, bufnow she is protected. I Barbara Jo asked for little, but now she has it all. Barbara Jo returned good for evil, but now she knows only good. Barbara Jo was a friend, but now she is a friend of God. 1 Barbara Jo is gone, but her memories shall live forever. We Love You & Miss You, Barbara Jo. " . f by Bill James Brewington Remembering you on your birthday Wednesday, November 26, 1997. Bar baraJo departed this life May 21,1996. She is the daughter ofthe late Dream Jean Dial Oxendine. j Word Of Thanks Words cannot express our most sincere thanks and appreciation Tor the mam deeds of kindness and sympathy extended tons by friends, family and loved ones during the sickness and recent death of our loved one. Mrs. Eunice Hammond. Thanks for the beautiful services rendered, the food, phone calls, prayers flowers, cards, visits, and kind words. Your kindness has meant much to us and will remain a precious memory. To all. we arc deeply grcatful. The Family Of? Mrs. Eunice Hammond Driston Brent Swei Myprcciousbclovcdgrandson O r Lord God allow cd you to touch my li : and the life of many others as y i briefly came through in route to >c r Heavenly Father-God Your brief presence touched d many hearts and drew a strong cord f love that just keeps touching a tl stretching and strengthening heart o heart and cementing a bond of love ?r miles and miles. Your have your o u special place in ipy heart and it v II never be void because you w ere plat d there by Our Lord and meant to ? Ihcrc for the rest of my life and tin I get there with you. I asked Jesus to hug von for inc. ?1\ tears right now arc washing out mire lov e spaces so I may pass it on for \r>u and me. "Drck" baby I love you | (irarulma Otlta (Snvtl) C Carolina Indian Voice ^ is published every Thursday by First American Publications 304 Normal St.-College Pla/a P.O Box 1075 Pembroke, North Carolina Phone: (910)521-2826 Fax (910) 521-1975 Connee llrayboy, Editor One Year In NC $20 Out of State $25 ,,. Second t loss Postage Paid at Pembroke, NC SILENT AUCTION NOVEMBER 28-29, 1997 SPONSORED BY PEMBERTON HOSPICE OF PEMBROKE, NC BROWSE & BID AT CYNA'S JEWELERS LOCATED AT DREAM MAKERS MINI-MALL ON UNION CHAPEL RD. PERCENTAGE OF ALL PURCHASES FROM CYNA'S WILL BE DONATED TO HOSPICE. % PSSSf1! corewxwncujDf 1 onddwgcb^l ' jaaa-u ^ ^ i
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