C A R^tL IN A INDIteCuE g VOLUME 29 NUMBER 35 THURSDAY. AUGUST 29, 2002 25 (> 2002. over 200 former studctusnOfn ckIuOoc lugli Scliool gathered at the sue of the school on Pates Road to sign up and organi/e the Alumni Association The Association will meet for a reunion cscrs two sears and will opublish a newsletter during the alternate years The PHS Alumni group is still seeking members Please contact Helen Lowers in Pine Lake Estate to join. Helen and Jesse Oxendinc of Charlotte arc Co-Chairmcn of the association. April Hltuttitnore Whittemore Selected as Head Dancer April Whittemore, a 27 year old Faycttcvillc native, a Lumbee Cultural Ambassador, former Miss Lumbcc and former Miss Indian World, has been given the honor of being the head dancer for the First Inaugural Native American Celebration scheduled for September 14 and 15 on the National Mall in Washington. DC. The program is in conjunction with the September 11 memorial as well as a celebration of the National Indian Museum scheduled toopen in 2003. and a Gala event on September 18. 2002 for the First Maori Ambassadors exchange program from New Zealand Whittemore. a member of the Lumbec-Chcraw -Tuscarora Nation has spent two years traveling across the United State and Europe as an A 10 Ambassador Americans for Indian Opportunity is a two y ear academic program. Up to sixteen participants are selected from a national pool of applicants The Ambassadors represent a cross section of the Native American population During the two year Ambassadors travel and learn with a graduate level faculty to guide and cnuquc their work, they were exposed to national organization leaders and Members of the United States Congress, and the President Cabinet Furthermore ore. the Ambassadors met and talked with Indigenous leaders from throughout the world and representatives from international communities. During her travels. April performed in Cultural exchange programs include singing and dancing in Alaska and New Zealland in conjunction with the Hula-Haka Productions. Inc April is registers North Carolina Artist, she is a singer for the group Kautahnoh Jr. (people of the submerged pine) she sings traditional songs as well as performed tribal dances She is also a member of the International Native American Dance Troupe based out of Atlanta Georgia. April is graduate of Douglas Byrd High School and Campbell University She is currently employed with the North Carolina Department of Administration as a counselor with the North Carolina Commission of Indian Affairs She is a member of Bcrcan Baptist Church in Fayettcville. NC For more information go to www nmai.si cdu Triangle Native American UMC Church Celebrates First Anniversary God's grace and hand of provision continues to amaze us here at Triangle Native American United Methodist Church (TNAUMCV We heard that prayers from the community, state, and around the country were going up on our behalf for our first year service and celebration And God honored those prayers as only He can! This special occasion was held July 21. 2002 During the morning worship. God allowed us the privilege to bask in special music by Junior Godbold. Junior and Tina Dial and it was truly gripping and moving in every way Rev Glen Ray Harris led the standing room only congregation in awesome prayers, praises and spirit-filled music Powerful comments and challenges, recognition of accomplishments and setting the vision for the church were given by distinguished quests. District Superintendent Rev. Hope Morgan Ward. Rev Robert Mangum. and Rev. Alvin Deer To add to all of this was an undeniable commanding and compelling message given by no other than Rev. Kenneth Locklcar! Garner United Methodist Church opened doors and allowed us to provide a wonderful meal and fellowship with over 250 quests and members In the afternoon service God's blessings were poured out on us at our gospel singing Magnificent and swaying music filled the sanctuary from nine groups who wanted to share in our celebration Performing were former Miss North Carolina, Lorna McNeill. Ashepole Center UMC, Youth Choir, Tina Dail and Willie Jacobs. Raleigh Chinch of God Vfoices of praise. Branch Street UMC. the Strong Family. Yielded Matthcu and Louisa Loeklear and JinorGodbold Special triburc was given to The North Carolina Annual Conference of the United Methodist Church. Rockingham District Native American Cooperative Ministry. General Board of General Board of Global Ministries, the Raleigh District of the NC Conference and others who have given unselfishly of their time, energy, prayers, and financial support The day ended with a cake cutting ceremony that was baked bv Bobbie Sampson.fellowship.and an overwhelming sense of excitement at God;s awesome power, mercy, and unfailing, love Guests for our celebration came from Baltimore. Washington DC South Carolina. Olkahoma. l.akc Junaluska. Cumberland. Hoke, Robeson. Scotland. Craven. Johnston.Durham. Orange. Guilford. Sampson, and Wake counties Also in attendance were distinguished quests. State Supcnntcndcnt.Mikc Ward and Wake County Commissioner. Betty Maitgum This kind of outward expression of support is humbling and it strengthens and encourage us as the Body of Christ. Words cannot adequately express our heartfelt appreciation to Garner United Methodist Church special quest, musicians and others who came to share in our anniversary We want to say THANK YOU AI.L AND MAY GOD RICHLY BLESS YOU !! Continue to lifi us up in prayer and that He will use this church in a mighty and glorious way! God truly blessed us with a grand and glorious time that was had by all