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M&gys? ;' '*'''iff pffiP L,,- iatt ^Bf<v jjf^vyy11~. /^wBi^B Br * i -ffl fi** -v ' t^fl Went* United' Chronicle Profile "Bibl< We here in Winston-Salem ar been fondly termed for many y< are countless churches of every Baptist preacher estimated tha denominations of the black Ba; That fact is crystalized when 01 sees a church on every corner i is a church forevery 300 peoj whites. There are plenty to go church however, the laughter church is struggling to stay aliv diminishing and the church stri Its hopes of regeneration app< Wentz United Chprch of Chri S.F. Wentz who was also th ? structure was erected in 1924. II Memorial Congregation Chu Congregational Churches unite Christ. The history of the Congregat century Europe during the time some of the first two people to , of making a home were Congr< been here for quite some time, with that kind of history wouh Wentz. At the height of Wentz' mei members. Today, there are on! estimated 40 active members. Is regularly. To make matters w< crack and peel. There is a gapi the church's ceiling. Fortunab and plans have been made to r would be a shame if the new sb were around to put in it. Most in the church say that t very large that they can reme older members died but we membership is now consistei There is a conspicious absent however, many moved away to lost interest, and in some ins Yet this situation has not det members from carrying on the Many church members have b< rebuild the church. On any gi hear Rev. (Joseph) Pattersor participation in strength in nun: accomplish the giant tasks b pulling together. The Congregational Church impressive record as a Tighter prime example pf that fighting that close to a million dollars wi Christ for the defense of the V currently serving a questionab the United Church of Christ. 1 has also established a Center Commission for Racial Justice will get into anything if they Wentz, like its other mem directives. But, they need moi church's survival. Their doo everyone, and do welcome th< A ? - Hpx ^B Hi ^^.4 < ^?*^^J^HLmJ|^^^V^. ^ -:-?i< '''''HH^teQW" ' **' ' "4 - "" - ifc' L.^ ' vXjf K?*ss ^ *.<* PP"K?PPlB[x y?*^ . J / ? *"4*+Kr+ ^ ' ?< ^?rChurch of Christ ; Belt" e right in the middle of what has :ars as "The Bible Belt". There denomination imaginable. One it there were over. 156 different ptist Church in this city alone, ne moves through the city, and t seems. One lady said, "There pit in_this_city. for blacks and around," she laughed. For one is not as light-hearted. This e, with membership continually ictare itself succumbing to age. ;ar dim. But not necessarily, st was established in 1922 by Dr. e church's first minister. The t was known back then as Wentz rch. In 1959, however, the d to form the United Church of ional Church dates back to 16th sof religious persecution.In fact arrive in this country with ideas sgationalists. So the church has and it seems odd that a church 1 be having the troubles facing nbership, there were about 275 ly 75 listed on the roster and an tat all, however, of the 40 attend >rse, the walls are beginning to ing hole in one of the corners of ely, the building has been sold ebuild in another location. But it ructure were built and no people he congregation has never been :mber. They explained that the Pt/Otlfll otltr ronlaoa/1 '?v v viiiuuiij i vpiatwu. v/Ul itly small" said one member. :e of the young in the church other cities, went off to college, tances joined other churches, erred any of the true and steady Christian mission of the church. sen part of a 20 year struggle to iven Sunday, the members will i get in his plug about more ibers. He speaks of being able to efore the church by everyone , over the years, has built an for social justice and peace. A ; spirit is exemplified in the fact is raised by the United Church of Wilmington 10. Rev. Ben Chavis, f i t A * 1a tail am/mi ir a + in It jcx.il atllltlltt, 13 CX 111 111 13 It 1 111 "he national church organization for Social Action as well as a . As one member put it, "they feel it is unjust." ber churches, runs true to its e active members to ensure the rs have always been open to ose who choose to come. Rudy Anderson lT)pxr CiT;' Wife Afi Dear Liz, For several years 1 have had cancer and have been afraid to tell my husband. He wants children but I'm afraid to have them because of this problem and think it may cause the rhiM to Ka imnairpH in cnmp %V W llll^WIA W All fc#\/A?lV way. How can I tell my husband the real reason I'm afraid to have children?. Worried Dear Worried, vy Your husband should have known about your problem when you first learned. Don't waste another minute, tell him of your illness. Consult your doctor about you having children. Dear Liz, 1 have seven children and my husbandjs dead. I don't have enough money to give my kids an adequate Christmas. 1 receive some assistance and also work some. I cannot make ends meet, and I feel i r* cnristmas is a special time tor the kids. What must I do? Concerned Mother vDear Mother, Give them all the love and attention you can. This is what <b*ints. This is also something money can't buy. Make them feel needed and wanted. 1 know you would like to give them material things but times are hard for lots of people now including me. My kids will get all the love and attention 1 can give them and maybe some fruits and nuts. Dear Liz, [ Ins I Justin Ti Fashion Wigs 1 Permanents f &Kin uare I "The! |MIK>?IBWCM? I ^Q2BflH I Moder | Call for Ap Hie Chronicle - Sato \ *aid To Have I had a wreck a few days ago with my husband's new Cadillac. He is away on a business trip and knows nothing about it yet. I do not have drivers license and jf wanted to surprise him by driving when he returned. What am I going to do? Wifp Dear Helpless, YOUR HOROSCOPE LEO-JULY 28(4 9 DECEMBER 8th TO DE- Your ban* eccot CEMBER 14th. steadily grow In at you youn ARIES?MARCH 21at TO isad and motivate APRIL 19th. your goat. Do Ba atari for naw way* of tanalon rob y<x aaming monay. Caraar In- warmth of pan taiwti or perhaps a legacy, tions. You could or something of value, will to blame If mlau come to you In an Indirect _ ingi arise in in tin way. fanonal relationships a a a ' which may hare bean date- VIRGO?AUG US1 riorating can now be repair- SEPTEMB ? ad. Indlcationa are that your? Thit to a- happ usually-intense love life will for you and life be more tranquil and relax- an exciting and I ed. some spirit. People * * * attracted to you TAURUS?APRIL 20th TO you are drawn ou MAY 21st shell. You are Int Now to the time when se- your home, fai ? curity depends upon how business life. Yo you treat your assets. Fool- ma tic air makes ish spending and money ideal time to en behavior will come home home. to roost later. New and * * ?xciting avenues are opening LIBRA?SEPTEMJ o to you in business and TO 0< . rsonal relationships. There may be sc * * ? ? lem which will r .12MINI?MAY 22nd TO ing concerning JUNE 20th. member, or sometl Do not rely on specula- with your place ifon and gambling for funds dence. Try not' at this time. Accept busi- about it and sc x>zu opportunities and work quickly as possib ottia, and rewards will thinp through. cc:fte. You have good organ- your wonderful izettan ability now, direct will work thingi oi your energy in constructive ^ ^ii:iel?. Possibility of new SCORPIO?OCT. r: 1.1 tic relationship. NO Nostalgia seems tc CANCER?JUNE 2Xst TC ing back care-free JULY 22t.l many Scorpios m You may have some iriv strong urge to ial worries or some di the land of theii Acuity in reaching or ecu- up yean. You municating with someone, counter exciting but your determinaticn inc: adventure during stick-toltiveness will ussure od. you of succen. You L-j see adept at solving problems SAGITTARIUS?f now. Be sure that you ere warmly dressed while mov- You are cominj ing about; you are likely cycle of great in to be home for a few Your finance? sr days because of catcUr.s prove and yoo cold. a new type of 1 * * * * tant Beat \m e For Chi I latest in hair designin< (d fa> 4 n Ways ToB 600^ N. Patterson Ave. ipointment 72 * ? irdsy Dec. 11, 1976 Page 11 w .?1 i Children Surprise him by telling him of the wreck and be willing and able to suffer the consequences. Having problems with your mate? Need advice? For some good advice and concern for your problems write Dear Liz c/o Winston-Salem Chronicle . P ft Raw IKS lein, N.C. 27102." ' ZjjtESXUtsr mi iif ill TO AUG* icSm aw laluabli tad you U8T Si can put them to uh to mt should ' further your career. Keep \ otabMty expenses wttfaln mason. . If OlfSD- * * * * ,d CAPRICORN-DEC. 22nd not let TO JAN 49th. 1nmi You WOfk mow and rv.a" tun mow during thto period oe partly m Amends qq your time nderetand- ^ lamm?m ^ ^p. iate twee, lo^gc and conciliatory , 9ith Tn towards anociatos in butiPO " : ness or social matteis. Thew may be clashes which can , weult in tension on one of these awes. Unusual haptoveunimv p^ingg may cause you to ? change plans for the coming ' n?w " holidays. it of your * * * * e res ted in a Alt a viivia a a at aa^a. m/% ... " . AWUAIUUS-UAI>. ZUU1 IAJ FEB. 18th thU en Important communication t?rt*in lit m*y COme to y?U P?rt??P* at through the mall. Your tal? ent . can bring in money aim oAfh during this period. Family CT. 22nd "5 * "* bout Hi iZLu. and many of you are mak' . Ing a comeback to a more . /.lUiui normal way of life. TravJ. el at this time would do ^ you worid of good, or real- * * * * to brood piscE9r-FEB. 19th TO " ? ? x MAR' 20th. J*. Think You m now able to Qfpn. 77 .JV1 ize your cazrer and direct Intuition your piuu towards attainJ able goals as new projects enable you to enter the holiday paHod determined v' ff10, to make the coming year > be bring- one Qf IUCCCig< You are days and jo^ng ahead into a solid ' y ftiture. You want to find return to understanding love. ' growing- * * * * may enromantic this peri- ^ ^ . 4k 40V. 23 MSWi'P m-- nOr iporuunce. ^ ^ tould lm- ^ can fact if*. Your Ity n ristmas!! i < Jewelry l Coloring 1 Manicures | eauty 1 2-0562 I
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