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By GEORGE B. RUSS I J
FAISON
One cut of ten visits to our favorite tonsorial parlor is about
how often we think of the "tonsorial artist'1 who trims our hair,
dips the hair inside the nose and ears, douse the dome with lilac
smell good.
If this were our week to tip him, we crossed his palm with a
peice of silver. If this weren't his week to receive th' two bits, he
is forgotten much sooner. Therefore, there is really no need to
recall our visit with the guy who updates our outer sensousness
every two weeks. For all his efforts to improve what is left of the
hair on heads, the Barber is the least recognized for his fine
services.
Barbers come in as many different sizes, temperaments and
degrees of proficiency as other craftsmen. Choosing a favorite
Barber is left strictly up the customer. One man's choice is
another man's No, No!."
My daddy was a Barber. The Star Barber Shop, at the corner
of 6th and Nixon Streets, was one of the best tonsorial parlors in
the city of Wilmington, at that time, but the Russ kids sporte the
Afro hairstyle decades before its recent popularity, therefore, I'm
inclined to bypass Barbers who closely resemble Nat Russ. For a
number of years, my Barber was a womanMrs.Nora Alien. She
was real nice and trimmed my hair to my liking. My choice wasn't
carryover from childhood days when mama cut my hair. Mrs.
Allen made me feel that she appreciated servicing my steel-wool.
There hasn't been a lot of Barbers in my life time, but most of
these were excellent craftsmen.
The wonderland Barber shop was my haircut and shave station
for a long time. Mister Sidney Verbal" was my number one
Barber. And no one else clipped behind my ears until illness
absented him from his chair and I was forced to take on a new
Barber. After some deliberation, I chose W.P. Faison. The neat
stocky, polite "Mister Faison" had been here all along and his
own neatly trimmed hair and moustache attracted my attention
more than his Bible reading when he wasn't busy. Nothing against
abiding one's Bible when and wherever one chooses, But I felt
that WJ Faison was being osentatious. Even when I learned that
he was an excellent teacher of the Men's Bible Class at Mt. Zion
Baptist Church I -wasn't reconciled to the Bible studjuiirt the
barber Shop. Wheri' we are young and vainglorious, our lack of
experience and knowledge beclouds our better judgment I didn't
come with the better than to be critical.
The change over didn't come with the first sitting in Faison's
chair. He is a fine craftsman ready, willing and efficient, but I
continued partronizing Sidney Verbal's chair when he wasn't
busy. As time passed, I found that Faison was available more
often than my favorite Barber, so, I abandoned my scruples and
relaxed in chair No. 2. Calling me "Mr'Hill," my wife's maiden
name didn't cement our relationship readily, but that gap was
bridged and change over was quick and easy. Soon, I learned that
he Is a native Qf Clinton, and knows most of the second
generation of Buntings, Sampsons and Faisons m my family,
therefore a conversation topic was ready made as talking about
the weather, Our rap sessions aren't limited to the folk back
home.; We talk of many things, My February visit produced: "A
Though For Tclday! Mr. W.P. Faison, "while thinking of the
importance of music and singing in the church and organizations
today. I wish to express a few thoughts regarding the provisions
of an organized choir. An adequate musical program in the
church should be presented by a dedicated group of singers who
is set apart to sing to the glory and honor of God their lives must
be motivated by the Holy SpiriLMayl point out some references
found in the Bible? These references point out the characteristics
of spiritual . singers. 1. Luke 2:9-14, The first choir of singers was
organized and ordained in heaven by the Almighty God. He
organized choirs of angels to sing to glorify his name. 2. The choir
of angeles were sent down to earth to minister to the shepherds
with songs of praise and adoration to the Lord, the inform the
shepards with songs of praise and adoration of the Lord, to
inform the shepherds that the Saviour of the world is born. 3.
Moses, after he led the children of Israel safely from Egypt, they
sang the first hymns of praise and gave thanks to God for his
mightly power and love for them and their deliverance Exodus
15:1-2. 4. King David organized the first choir on Earth. David
organized a special group of singers which was made up of the
Levites who sang the songs of thanks and praises to the Lord. (1
Coronicles 16:4).
All spiritual singing should be motivated by the spirit of God,
that the singing should present the message of the Lord in Songs
to the church to reach the people of worldliness. The meaning
should be helpful in saving someone." Speaking to yourselves in
psalms and hymns and spirituals songs, singing arid making
melody in your Heart to the Lord." Ephesians 5:19 End.
William P. Faison, chairman of the Mt. Zion Baptist Church's
Deacon Board for 45 years, joined the church when it was named
the Good Hope Baptist Church.
. In 1974 be was honored on his 76 Birthday by the pastor, Dr.
William H. Fuller, officers and members of Mt. Zion Chruch. The
theme of this festive occasion was "Birthday Ceiebratioa"
Deacon Faison was bron in Sampson County, Clinton, in 1898.
- Deacon Willie P. Faison has maintained a standard of
parexcellence In his church work at Mt. Zion Baptist Church
during the 45 years of his membership he was elected president of
the Senior Choir in the early '30's. and has faithfully served for
26 yean, For 28 years, he has taught the Men's Bible Class.
' ' Deacon Faison is a quiet, unpretentious leader, he thinks twice
before taking the first step, therefore, his suggestions offered to
the pastor and membership, are sound doctrine for building a
more attractive progressive program for the church.
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lix. Gwendolyn Jones, an
Instructor in the Department
of Nursing at North Carolina
Centra University, attended
. . and participated hi a training
, session designed to teach lay
people to take blood pressure.
The training session was
- directed by firaadolyn Clan ton
and sponsored by the North
Carolina Heart Association.
- This Durham High Blood
Pressure ; Screening Program
was held at the Modern W.D.
Hill Recreation Center Feb. 10.
Other training sessions are
being scheduled at locations
throughout the citv.
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COX MEMORIAL CHURCH
Sunday, Feb. 9 was
inauguration Day at Cox
Memorial UAFW Baptist
CHurch, at 1632 Riddle Road,
Durham.
Before 9 o'clock only a
careful observer would have
suspected that inside the walls
of the stately church,
majestically enthroned on the
corner of Riddle Road and
Kirby Street, a group was busy
completing last minute details
essential to the success of
today's inaugural service.
However, upon entering the
glossy polished corridor, one's
sense of small was immediately
aroused by the trantalizing
spicy fragrance of pot-roast,
meat loaf or beef stew. A
judging by the aromatic
fragrance, the meat was ready.
Give or take a few minutes, the
cook had been on the job for
several hours. Other
committeemen were quietly
hurrying about setting things
to order. "Gee!" I thought as I
was ushered to the Senior Bible
Class where deacon L.J.
Matthrew aptly conducted
today's lesson: A Serving
People let ours also learn to
maintain good works for
necessary uses, that they be
not unfruitful. Titus 3:14.
As I wasleaving the class,
my nose sniffed for the
pungent odor of spicy beef,
but there wasn't a trace left,
instead, the aroma of steaming
coffee drifted toward me, so, I
sauntered closer to the nifjy
set-up, gleaming white line'n,
cups, saucers, spoons, golden
brown doughnuts, a sparkling
coffee urn. Marvin Hudson, Jr.
was in charge of the Brunch
hour.
Sunday is the only day I
don't clock watch, therefore, I
sat blowing my coffee, and
listening to the greeting a
little more urbane thatn the
others, "oh! how nice, you are
In the father of Reverend
Williams." Pronto! my
attention turned in the
direction from whence the oily
voice had come. I decided that
the handsome, middle-aged
gentleman with the graying
temples, seated at the table
where several persons were
pushing doughnuts toward
him, was the source of my first
interview,
Mr. Thomas Willimas was
affable enough, so, I began
with small talk and soon he
forgot that I was a stranger. I
readily learned that he was the
father of the Rev. J. Earl
Williams, that, Rev. Williams is
an only child. My scribbling
made the hefty, well tailored
gentleman slightly
uncomfortable therefore, I
explained that I was taking
notes for his son's
inauguragtion story. His
manner implied thanks but no
thanks.
The time was swiftly
approaching for us to go to
church, quickly I asked, where
are you from Mr. Williams?"
"I am from Grifton, Route
1 my church is Piney Grove.
He also explained why his wife,
Mrs. Mammie Williams,, could
not be present, Mrs. Williams
wants very much to be here,
but she could not make this
trip."
Tell me, how do you feel
about your son being a
minister
Mr. Williams, eyes
brightened and he smiled
broadly, "1 was proud of him
when he went into the teaching
profession, but 1 think the gift
of God's ministry is a greater
profession. am greatly
pleased."
Together, we walked toward
the door opening into the
sancutuary To be continued.
Lynn Hill, Jr. was selected
to represent the Union Baptist
fouth Department in the
Annual Have A Heart for
Mission Contest sponsored by
the Durham County Youth
Mssionary Union. The contest
was launced during the
February 9th Union meeting
held at Onion Baptist. Winners
in the Have A Heart For
Mission Contest become
candidates for the coveted
crown in the Annual Shaw
Contest. Other highlights of
the meeting included the
completion of Feb. 2nd work
shop. Miss Eltonza McNeill,
consultant for the Work Shop,
expressed exuembrance in the
total outcome of the Work
Shop. Teaching the Missionary
Youth Parliamentary
Procedure was the general idea
:of .Work fStidpi howjever,
young adult and senior leaders',
interest was high on the
exchelon. The Attendance
Award Cup has returned to the
Lincoln Memorial Show case.
Hospitality Committee:
Hostess Brenda Peace,
"Christian inspiration must be
incorporated in social forms
created not accprding to
philosophical principles but
after the pattern of the
structure of life." The Migic
power of your mind Walter M.
Germain. Again, thanks for
worshiping with us: Ms. Lula
Cunningham, Mrs. Arnetta
Cunningham, Shady Hill
Baptist Church, Roxboro,
assigned to Dea. Boyd, Ms.
Fanney Bagley, Durham
visiting Mrs. Margaret Hood, of
912Delray.
Mrs. Elane Pratt and
members of the family Miss
Sharron Pratt, Billy Nicholoson
and daugther Modonna treked
by station wagon to Hamlet to
celebrate their birthdays with
parents and grandparents Mr.
and Mrs. . Billy C. Nicholson,
and friends.
A single, huge, 3 tier, white,
green yellow and pink cake was
the centerpiece around which a
delicious family-style dinner
was set.
The birthday celebrants
exchanged gifts and in tarn,
were recipients of gifts from
family and friends of Hamlet.
Potpourri Pill: The great
money-lending Aim flam, you
- mean all I have to do is guess
which shell that little old pea is
under," The Mark.
F'jr.zral Services Held For
Mrs. RAoda McAllister
Mrs. Rhoda Pearl
McAllister, a long time resident
of St. Paul's died on Feb. 12,
at the South Eastern Hospital,
In Lumberton.
She was married to the late
Sam McAllister, a member of
the First Baptist Church.
Funeral services were held
on Feb. 16 at the First Baptist
Church. The Rev. S.M. Dixon
officiated. J
Survivors include five
children, Mrs. Mozella Harvey,
Durham. Mrs. Evelyn
Richardson. Los Angeles. MRS. RHODA P .
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"BEING EVEN HANDED"
We have yet to get a full view of what some people can
accomplish using their special abilities. Some of these abilities of
ours are inherited qualities while others are acquired by some
individuals through their extensive works. One thing, however,
which all should agree on is that various skills of ours need to be
brought to the surface in God's world for the benefit of all. I do
not imply that men should get involved with useless
competitions, but rather men could contribute some ideas which
are useful in making the whole world better.
An individual who possesses a special ability with regards to
being even-handed is a person having approximately the same
strnegth in both hands. A person possessing this ability has the
inside advantage: on some who have less abiliites. For example, a
person who is a woodcutter thus using an ax can beat the average
person cutting down trees. Further, those of us who know
woodcutters can easily discover who possess the, skill of
even-handedness by viewing the stumps which are present. In
other words, the evenhanded man's work is entirely different
from the uneven-handed individualOf course, a person who cuts
trees from a left position can team with a person who operates
from the right post ion of that tree, thereby getting the same
results as the even-handed man does.
Let us look for a moment at the work of some players in the
field of baseball. A player in. this particular sport is a special
character if he is even-handed in this light means that one can hit
the ball from the right or left side of the plate because he has
unusual power in both hands. Further, a player with this kind of
special ability is worth more for the sake of progress in baseball.
Because his skill is special in nature, a player is worth more from
a financial standpoint. It should be remembered here that
although a player may be even-handed, he must keep on using his
skills if he is to remain effective for future service.
In the field of Christian living, there is a command which calls
on all who would enter Chrisitan living, there is a command
which calls on all who would enter Christian service to become
even handed as soon as humanly possible. The command goes
somewhat like this, "Do unto others as you would have them do
unto you." Those of us who seriously endeavor to put the law
into practice shall eventually acquire the itechniques necessary
for even-handedness. Although we may have special abilities to
perform this work given by our Fathers, all of us need to be
constantly inspired by the Spirit of God in order that our hands
may not become uneven along the way. The power in one of our
hands may have a tendency to work more toward self gains than
for others as a religious whole. Because of this, it is important for
us to remember that as we endeavor to measure to others it shall
be measured to us.
He who hath ears to hear let him hear.
Epicureans Worship At
Allen's Chapol Church
The Durham Chapter of the
Epicureans, Inc., worshipped
the second Sunday 'morning at
Allen's Chapel A.M.E. Church
in Woodsdale. The Rev. Irvin
Knight is the pastor. Mrs.
Dorothy Shell, who lives in
Roxboro and is a member of
the Durham Chapter, extended
the inivtation to the club.
Members attending were:
Eppies Doris Armstrong, Lizzie
M. Crews, Julia Freeland,
Catherine Hemingway, Thelma
Lee, Violet P. Rogers, Dorothy
Shell, Bettye Smith, Richalean
Tucker, Evelyn Wbddell, and
Esther Wiley, President of the
Durham Chapter. Husbands,
attending were: Eppos W.S.
Crews, William Lee, and Jethro
Rogers.
After the service, the group
Perform a
death-defying
act.
Deduce if
. overweight.
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Hillsborough where they
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A RANSOM FOR ALL
"For there is one God, and one
Mediator between God and men,
the Man Christ Jesus; who gave
Himself a ransom for all, to be
testified in due time" (I Tim. 2:
5.6V ,
. Man in his present condition is
not fit to stand in the presence of
a holy God. If we are honest with
ourselves we will feel the need of
a mediator, a go-between, who
can represent us in the presence
of God. Job felt this when, realiz
ing this need, he cried: "Neither
is there any daysman that might
lay his hand upon us both" (Job
9:33).
Thank God, a "daysman" or
"mediator" has been provided for
sinful man a go-between, who
can represent us before a holy
God. This Mediator is Christ, Son
of God and Son of man.
What a blessing to know that
the Son of God became the Son of
man so that the sons of men might
become the sons of God! Though
perfect and sinless, He died in
disgrace upon Calvary's cross as
a malefactor so that His payment
for sin might be credited to our
account and we might stand be
fore God without one sin to our
charge.
Though Christ's death for sin
was credited to all believers, even
of past ages, it was not proclaimed
until sometime after the cross,
when God, in grace, saved Saul of
Tarsus, the chief of sinners (I Tim.
1:15). This is why the Apostle de
clares that Christ "gave Himself a
ransom for all, to be testified in
due time."
It was when Saul, the chief of
sinners, was saved on the road to
Damascus, that God began to
show to him that Christ had died
as "a ransom for all," and God
now sent him forth to proclaim
this glorious message.
This is why Paul's epistles are
so filled with references to salva
tion through the cross, the death,
the blood of Christ. And it is on
this basis that the Apostle offers
to all, salvation by grace through
faith in the finished work of Christ,
and proclaims to all the simple
plan of salvation: "Believe on the
Lord Jesus Christ, and thou Shalt
be saved" (Acts 16:31).
Special Events at Faocotte
Memorial C.flE. Church
Faucette Memorial Church
has been trying to Better the
communication of the
Church. Beginning on the 2nd
Sunday in June, 1975 a Special
Sunday was designated as
Fellowship Day set up by the
Pastor Rev. Loorms Dillard.
This Sunday is set up for our
churches in the Durham area to
come together and experience
the real meaning of
Fellowship, on the past
Fellowship Day service Rev. L.
P. Perry and congregation from
Mt. Olive AJVI.E. Zion Church
host us -in a beautiful
fellowship service. Rev. Dillard
noted that .our ichurches have
gotten away from the tradition
of our forefathers, which have
made the church what it is
today.
The next Fellowship Service
will be hosted by Rev. H.C.
Whelchel and Congregation of
Russell Memorial C.M.E.
Church.
Faucette Memorial CJvl.E.
Church has been on the maye.
The church is located 2124
Charles Street with services
been held, Church School
9:45, Morning Worship 11:00
every Sunday. On this Sunday
Feb. 23, at 3:00 p.m. the
Junior and - Senior Choir will
celebrate their fourth
anniversary. The Youth have
planned a wonderful program.
They have asked the public to
please help make this
anniversary a joyful occasion.
vism: LECTURER
SPEAKS AT KCCU
Miss Eileen Cooke, director
of the Washington Office of
the American Library
Association, lectured at the
North Carolina Central
University School of Library
Science Tuesday, Feb. 18.
The visiting lecturer is
responsible for relaying news
of Federal government
activities to members of the
American Library Association,
and for supplying information
and assistance to government
agencies and Congress.
She was formerly a public
librarian in the Minneapolis
and Queens Borough, New
York City, public libraries. She
also worked in Minneapolis as a
hosptial librarian and was
employed as a public relations
specialist before going to the
Washington, office of the ALA.
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