10-THE CAROLINA TIMES - SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 22, 2014
Deaths
: GLEN JOHN AUGUSTE
: Final rites for Glen John Auguste were held Feb. 15 at Community
Baptist Church. Min Rodhex Byrd officiated. Interment was in Glen-
oview Memorial Park.
: He was born June 12. 1977 in Brooklyn. N.Y.. a son of Mrs. Robin
Auguste and the late Gelnford John Auguste.
: He attended Durham Public Schools.
: He worked at RTI an ITX Exchange.
: Survivors include a son. Glen John Auguste. Jr.: his mother. Mrs.
feobin Auguste: and a sister. Mrs. Nichole Jones.
: Courtesy of Scarborough & Hargett Memorial Chapels and Gar-
5.’ns.
MRS. HAZEL LAURINE THOMAS JOHNSON
; f inal rites for Mrs. hazel Laurine Thomas Johnson w ere held Feb.
H at First Calvary Baptist Church. Pastor Fredrick A. Davis offici
ated.
: She was born Jan. II. 1941 in Duplin County, a daughter of the
(ate Sidney and Mrs. Hazel Lawrence Thomas. She died Feb. 8.
i.»She graduated trom Charity High School in Duplin County. She
later graduated from Durham Business College.
She w as the ow ner of Johnson's Florist and Limousine Service.
• Survivors include a son. Isaac L. Johnson. Ill: a daughter. Kim-
bdlee Johnson: four grandchildren: and a sister. Mrs. Anne Doris
Hollingsworth.
MRS. ODESSA (EARNER BROWN
• Final rites for Ms. Odessa Garner Browne were held Feb. II al
Irnimanuel AMI. Church. Rev. Anita Thompson officiated. Interment
was in Glennview Memorial Park.
: She was born March 26. 1934 in Wake County, a daughter of the
late John Henry and Ms. /.ettie Garner. She died Feb. 4.
: She graduated from Hillside High School.
; She was a member of Emmanuel A.M.E. Church.
: Surviving are a daughter. Sandra Beatrice Jones, Durham: three
grandchildren: three great grandchildren: one great great grandchild.
Courtesy of Scarborough & Hargett Memorial Chapels and Gar
dens.
Church News
Community Baptist
: Community Baptist Church. 4X21 Barbee Rd., will hare a Black
Iliston Program on Feb. 23 at 3 p.m. al the church. In commemo-
Milon of Black Ilistorr Month, the youth of the church will share
I *o e n 1 s. s p e e c h e s . s o n g s. s k i t s a n d i 11 s t r u n t e 111 a I n 111 s i c.
I he church is uniting the public to come and enjoy a variety ol
Black History activities at this event.
l or more information call the church at 919-544-1319.
: Rev. I’erev R. Chase is the pastor..
St. Titus’ Episcopal to Host Bishop
Bishop to Make Annual Visit to St. Titus' Church Michael B.
Curry', Bishop of the Episcopal Diocese of North Carolina will make
the annual visit to St. I itus* Church on March 2, at 10 a.m. Activities
during the visit will include: Confirmation,^ A Sermon on his book
“Crazy Christians, A Call to Follow Jesus"; A meeting with the ves
try: and book signing for "Crazy Christians'^ The Very Reverend Dr.
Michael Battle is Vicar of St. Finis' Church. A reception will be held
follow ing the service.
Based on his book. "Crazy Christians. A Call to Follow Jesus,"
Bishop Curry 's sermon w ill help parishioners to learn what it means
to be a disciple of Jesus in the 21st century; w hy it's important, the
joy s and obstacles ol being a disciple, the habits of discipleship and
tips for remaining faithful.
During the week of January 27 - February 2. more than 2000 par
ticipants from 21 countries look the on-line Big Course on Crazy
Christians. Bishop Curry and others were on-line to interact with par
ticipants on weekday evenings. Participants ty ped questions to which
the moderators responded online.
"It's exciting to see all the new ways technology is being lever
aged to help folks go into a deeper awareness of and relationship with
the living God." said Bishop Curry.
"We need some C hristians who are as caazy as the Lord. Crazy
enough to love like Jesus, to give like Jesds. to forgive like Jesus,
to do justice, love mercy, walk humbly with God - like Jesus. Crazy
enough to dare to change the world from (he nightmare it often is
into something close to the dream that God dreams for it. And for
those who would follow him. those who would be his disciples, and
those who would live as and be the people of the Way ? It might come
as a shock, but they are called to craziness?' - from Bishop Currv's
"Crazy Christians" address to the 2012 General Convention of the
Episcopal Church in Indianapolis. *
Reservations for autographed copies of Cjirry 's book are available
from St. I itus Church al SI2 per copy (add S2 postage handling)
by February 20. Otherwise, books will be available after the service
on March 2. Checks should be made to St. Titus' Church indicating
Crazy C hristians on the check memo line. Mail checks to St. Titus'
Episcopal Church. 400 Moline Street. Durham NC 27707.
f or more information, call St. Titus' Church at 919-682-5504 or
email st.thus / frontier.com St. Titus' Church is located al 400 Mo
line Slice!. Durham NC 27707.
Practical Bible Principles for Life
Antioch Baptist
Antioch Baptist Church. 1415 Holloway Street will host its An
nual African American History Program on Sundav. Tebruarv 23. al
4 P.M.Featured guest will be recording artist. North Carolina Com
munity Choir singing "Whatev er You Need Its in (iods I land" along
with the Hope Mime Ministry ofNorth Carolina Central Univcrsitx.
PdceScltcrs in African American History from Durham and Vicinilx
will be honored. The public is inxited to attend.
White Rock Baptist
; I he Celebration ol Love Luncheon for our seniors (male and fe
male) age 62 and up will be held on Saturday. February 22. 12:00
2:00. Join us in the fellow ship I fall lor an afternoon of entertainment,
grilles, fun and food. II you plan to attend, you must register w ith the
chin-ch oilice at 919-688-8136 by Wednesday. February 19 so we can
prepare for your participation.
■Put away your usual Sunday attire and join Pastor Stephens and
il(our While Rock family in wearing your favorite IIBCU parapher-
n^lia. If you did not attend an IIBCU. wear your college sweatshirt
d0ire). II you did not attend a college or il you arc pre-collcee ace.
wear the attire lor the college university ofyour choice. We look for
ward to another Sunday for show ing our pride for our I IBCl "s. other
colleges and universities and schools ofhigher learning!
I he church is located al 3400 Fayetteville St.
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(Hayti - “Tin City”) - Durham, NC
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“Dignified Service in a Sympathetic Way"
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Future Home:
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455 Martin Luther King, Jr. Pkwy
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BISHOP CURRY
COMING TO
St. Taws' Episcopal Church
400 Moline Street
Durham NC 27197
919-682.5504
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MARCH 2, 4014
10:00AM
EVENTS
. Confirmation
. Sermon on
"Crazy ‘Christians”
. Book signing
Mt Vernon to Host Black .Cultural Festival
and Voting Rights Forum
Mount Vernon Baptist Church invites thy; public to "l iving Mu
seum and Black Cultural festival" on Sat.i fob. 22. 10 AM-4 PM.
Ilie festival will begin with a Ifibutc to \$indel. followed by fund
activities for kindergarten to adults. I he festival depicts the talents
of Mount Vernon members with exhibits. 4alcC anil silent auctions
ranging trom paintings, drawings, culinary. desserts, quilts, anil art.
Lunch can be purchased from the .1 ^ C Catering food I ruck. Ihe
programs ends with performances ol mcpibeis singing, dancine.
comedy, poems and readings.
Mount Vernon will end the festival w^h a 5 PM rescheduled
screening ol "42: I he Jackie Robinson’Story in the Sanctuarv.
The movie is a biographical sports film about the life of a baseball
player. Jackie Robinson, who wore jersey*42. His life depicts the
entrance ol an .African Americans into the major league, begin
ning w ith Robinson s debut. Post Screening Discussion l eaders arc
alumni of the Negro Baseball League: Willie "Pete" Haves -Willie
"Pete Haves was an infielder for the DuTham Rams and the Bal
timore Orioles organization. He was inducted into the NCCU Hall
ol I amc. He is currently retired from th^ City ol Durham Parks
and Recreation Department and North ( arplina (. cntral I niversitv.
w here he serv cd as the golf coach for live y^ars.
Willie Bradshaw-Willie Bradshaw was- a pitcher for the Dur
ham Rams. Durham I agios and the (. oils. He was inducted into the
NTT I Hall ol Fame and the North C arolina High School Athletic
Hall of l ame. Bradshaw was also manager for the Durhan) Rams
Baseball leani Irom 1952-1985. Roy .Alston - Rov Alston was an
infielder for the Durham Rams. I Ie is currency the owner of friande
Mount Vernon will end Black History Month with a Volins’
Rights Forum ; featuring speakers
Irom Democracy NT on Wednesday, at 6 p.m. I he forum is
sponsored by Social C oncerns C on/miucc. I here will be a
briel QAA. for information, visit http: nivbcdurham.org
or call 9 10 688.1823.
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You’re Now
On Your Own
By J. L. Caldwell, Pastor
New Jerusalem
Baptist Cathedral
Read — Joshua 5.
Luke 15: 11-24
It has been the goal of many
young people to look forward
to the day when they decide
to leave their parent's home
prepared or not prepared for
life. The same is true for some
of God's people - they are in
church, but looking forward to
somehow finding relief from
that "cloud-over-head" feeling
. which seems to dampen the
hidden passion of energy that the
church worship and teachings
have not been able to help them
achieve. In short, there is no joy
in "Churchville'' for those who
feel bottled up. so to speak, in
church worship. Like il is for
some y ouths to desire to be free
from parents, but not home, there
are some church folks w ho w ish
to be free from church so that
they "can do their thing." Some
w ish to be free from parents and
home and some w ish to be free
from church. They w ish to be
on their ow n and not be bothered
by any body , not even God. We
shouldn't be so unw ise.
There is a part in all of us
which desires independence
(Romans 7:18-21). Like some
young people in the home,
people, young and old. feel
bored, constrained, and unhappy
in the church. There is a spirit
in some which waits for the
opportunity to escape from the
word of God simply because
it is too constraining and does
not bring any instant joy or
satisfaction.
Many individuals will grow
up and never learn what it means
to practice delayed gratification.
Illis is a behavior which is
akin to temperance. However,
if practiced often, it will spare
many the heartaches and pains
which come Aith the troubles
we heap upon ourselves, when
we make decisions without first
realizing the consequences.
When contemporary churches
began to bring youth bands into
the worship serv ice. throw away
the neck ties and high heels, to
be replaced with dungarees,
khakis and open - collar shirt,
this appears to be a new found
freedom for some of the bored
souls attending church. Ihe
aspect of entertainment being
introduced into worship serv ice
is attractive to many former
bored worshippers.
I here is literally nothing
wrong, nor is it a sin with
w earing in formal dress to
worship, if this is what makes
one feel better, saves on laundry,
and especially if informal wear
is all one has. But think for a
second, is it the formal clothing
which made one feel constrained
and bored in worship serv ice?
Was it the slow grinding hymns
without rhythm, which bored
some, the seemingly long drab
sermons? I he biblical truth is
God required the priest to be
formally dressed when he came
to minister before Him in the
labernacle and Temple (Exodus.
28:1-3. 43). It stands to reason
that il the priest is commanded
to be in formal attire before the
Lord, what about the people?
Does not God deserve the best
from us when we come before
Him in worship? We expect the
best from God.
I he truth of the matter is. it's
really not the clothing or sty Ie of
worship serv ice which tires the
people out. it is the wasiing-
my- time, rebellious spirit
lies in the hearts of some pi
and they have yet to recos
in themselves. Such reb
spirit is demon driven, as
to detract or disrupt the vv
of God. Many people
church out of family tr
and have yet to surren
their lives to Christ. TIi
in church when they real!;
want to be.
The young man,
Jesus referred to in His f
referencing God’s lov
sinners, insisted in goii
on his own from his f
house. I he y oung man ca
rebellious spirit, while ig
his father's plea to .stay,
y oung man ignored the pi-
of delayed gratification,
his father attempted to
w ith him. The y oung mai
out from his father's hoi
self-assured that a good li
ahead of him away fro
father house. His father
him enough to let him go
boy's freewill had taker
and il was nothing the
could do but let him go.
story goes, the boy left ho
a "sling shot" (Luke 15:1
But he returned home li
smelling like a pig (Luke
16). Similar events hap]
many young people and to
"ex-church" people w ho di
to go out from church on i
on their ow n.
the Hebrew children
al the Promised Land.
God had promised them n
long after they had arrivt
from Egyptian slavery,
forty years of ups and d
promises, and broken pre
from His people. God
and protected His people
delivered them by Mose
Joshua lo ihe Promised Lai
The major i
why il look the Hebrews
years, by foot, lo travel
400 hundred miles from
lo Ihe Promised land wa
they went out on their
more than once, when
had vowed lo God that
wouldn't. They got inv
with strange gods, st
women, strange leachings
religious and sexual prat
You name il. they did it
being away from God. Pi
arriving at the Promised
God had long decided th;
Hebrews will now have tr
His everlasting blessings,
can no longer take Ilii
grained. He kept His pi
to Abraham and Moses al
people by delivering tin
the Promise land away
400 years of Egyptian si
However, the peopled di
keep their promises to
God had decided no longi
He allow His Holy characi
be challenged or disrespect!
His people.
God knew it was
lo allow His people to ext
their freewill in obeying
worshipping Him. For as
the Hebrews slopped fool
the soil of the Promised I
ihe" manna" which God
provided lo feed them thee
lime they were in the d
stopped falling from lie
each morning. God was
idling them in a sense. "Yoi
now on your own!" Unti
Messiah conies, workout
own salvation - with fear
trembling!" Until Christ reli
ihis message is still valid tor
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