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r ~ Page 16- The Chronicle, Saturday March 10, 1979 Churcl William And Margaret Elder * ^ Rev* Durnell ? . "A Gracious God" 1? 4 4And the Lord God-made for Adam and Eve garments of sftnt, and clothed them." GENESIS 3:21 ?, CT ^ __ Think of God.? Take a moment and thihk of God. In your * mind's eye try to form a mental picture of God. How do you envision God? ~ ~ I once met a five-year old youngster by the name of George who pictured God as some fire breathing tyrant. George imagined God as some mean and sadistic tyrant who liked nothing more than *o inflict pain on naughty children by sending them to an eternal fiery pit. Such a picture of the Almighty is not limited to children like George. Many adults labor under this same vision of God as a hard taskmaster who waits in the heavens to pour out his wrath on aayone who steps out of line. A nineteen-year old young .woman by the name of Doris, whom I had the privilege; of meeting, pictured -iGpd'.^gra Jjeiievolent bailiff- For most of her?nine- ? U'en ve?ars. Doris had been in anri nut r?f c#?rir*nc tvonkio - - - _ ? ... Ma. w VM% V? >JVt 1VUO ii V/Ul/IV with the law. Whenever she got into a tight situation, Doris called on God for help. Time after time she was . ;*bic to wiggle out of severe punishment. Consequently, Doris pictured God as a benevolent bailiff. I am confident that there are a legion of folk who can identify with this concept of the Eternal Being. In time of , desperation and trouble, many call on God for help. The concern is that our God is not just, "a bridge over troubled waters,'' God is much more. . God is not a benevolent bailiff, neither is God a fire breathing tyrant. The God of heaven and earth is not a policeman, nor is God a good humor man. God is not a Santa Claus, neither is God a superstar. How then should we picture God? The problem for us is thaf the Almighty is hidden from lis. We cnnnnt cpp finH Our ?rme ? . - ? ??xw ww> v/ui ui iiij ai v iw aiiui l IUI US) IU reach up high enough into the heavens to grasp hold of Gods illuminated collar in ordet to stare him straight in ? God is bv God coming tons. God must mmp rnit frnm hiding in order for us to behold him as he is. And God has! As small children, we sang the song; "Jesus loves me, this I know, for the Bible tells me so.M The Bible shows us who God is. We know God as we see him act and speak in the recorded events of the Holy Bible. And in the first book of the Bible, we soon discover that God created all that is. God created the first human beings and set them in a perfect environments-God gave this man ana woman one law. This man, Adam, and his wife, Eve, broke God's law. The punishment for such a crime was death, but God gave them life. God pronounced punishment upon them, but even his wrath was tempered by his tenderness. God did not leave them in their nakedness and shame. God clothed them. He gave them a robe to cover their tarnished bodies.. We see from this story, and from the entire witness of Scripture, that God is a Gracious God. God's final word is never damnation but salvation. God's final word is not alienation, but reconciliation. For "God is Love." ' -Rev. Warner Durnell latijiiiiiiiiitiiiiiiiiiiiiiiittmitiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiimiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiititiitiiiiiiiiiiiitiiiiiiitiiiiiiiii Church Notes IIUIIIIIIUIIUUIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIUIIIIIIIIIUIIIIIIIIIIMIIIIIIIIIIIIHIIIIHIIIHIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIHIIIIIII - - ' Marriage There will be a special Church in Walnut Cove, service on marriage and A1l . , _ All vniino n#?nnli? ar#? nrooH young couples being held at ' r * ?w%* 11 a.m. Sunday March 11 at to attend. Rev. Robert the Rising Star Baptist Hairston is pastor. St. Matthews On Sunday, March 11, l'st Church, located at 149 l979"at J:00D.m. Kev.R.O Wheeler Street. A - - T Allen, pastor of Goodwill A cordial welcome is and Mt. Olive Baptist extended to everyone who churches and congregation9 wishes to attend this will worship with The service. Rev. C. Harold Greater St. Matthews Bap- Gill is pastor. hath the fight shined Dl-Gcl. Th? Anti-Gas Antacid. I ' hi & Religioi Elders Have Anni Reverend William Elder and held this capacity for 17 celebrated his 17th anni- years. versary last Sunday as pas- Rev. Elder has also tor of the Middle Fork served on the usher board Christian Church, with before becoming president morning and afternoon ser- of the board. He was also vices at the church. chairman of * the deacon Elder has been pastor of board: As minister of the Middle.^ Fork, since .1962 church, he has helped to minister by the late Rev. lishments. G.W. Moir. Elder became Since becoming pastor of a member of the church in the church it has purchased 1944. new pews, new carpeting, .As a member of the remodeled by adding the church Elder served in pastor's study, choir room, numerous capacities before remodeled the fellowship taking over the reins. He hall, brick veneered the became se*ton of the church and also improved jrWrmk ^ J ** " " 4 * tnurcn ana naa to Duild me cnurcfi grounds of the fires in a wooden stove. He church by putting brick *vall later became Superinten- steps and stepways. The dent of the Sunday School church has also renovated Word Of Go Thou wilt keep Thou shalt not commit hrm . in perfect adultery. peace, whose mind Exodus 20.14 is stayed on thee: because he trusteth Who can find a vlrin thee. .tuous woman? for her , . . , price is far above ru- , Isaiah 26:3 ?jes rti?? 1 ? --J ? "ri? ? * * \jivc umvj imc luiui u i no nssn ot nor nus~ yemtghty, give unta the band doth safety trust Lord g4ory and etrongth. 4n hefy so that ha shall have no need of spoil. Give unto the Lord the _ glory due unto his She will do him good name; worship the Lord and not evil all the days in the beauty of holi- of her life. ness. She riseth also while it The voice of the Lord is'yet niaht, and giveth is upon the waters: the . meat to ner household, God of glory - thunder- and a portion to her eth: the Lord is upon maidens. many waters. She stretenetn but her The voice of the Lord hand to the poor; yea, is powerful; the voice she reacheth forth her of the Lord is ft*W?of hands to the needy. ma'eSty> Prooerbs 31:10-12, 15, 20 1 The voice of the Lord maketh the - hinds to calve, and discovereth the forests: and in his temple doth every one speak of his glory. 1 *3 tl.. . ?rH eiMofh r?r?n The L?rC) lOOked * The Lord sitteth upon the flood; yea, the Lord down from heaven sitteth King for ever. UDOn the chilnr?n of men, to see if sueng?h?un?oWhls pe ^?^re any that^ pfe; i+te t-orcS will btess ulCr unuefSlSnO, his people with peace. and seek God. * Psalm 29:1-4, 9-11 Psalms 14:2 ~A Caring Congregation" Dellabrook ii "ass* -*** 115 Dellabrook Rd. ] Sunday, 11:00 Worship 1 "A ROYAL ] SERVANT'' I Warner FL Darnell, Pastor 1 I St John j I Apostle I A Church I I - _ _ _ J. C. lkhftrdMi, Jr. 1 11131 E. 21st St. I j Phone 722-1032 j Gospel RecordsLocated at the Church I . 9:45 a.m SoncUy School 1 11:00 a. m Morning Worship 8 1 6:30 p.m Evoahtg Worship Sendee 5 ? ?r?r?i? in 11ftfti?. 1 The Church in the Heart of the | I City/ with the City in its Heart." I 4 ' N * n iversary the parking lot, purchased a new organ, had a baptismal pool installed, air conditioning installed, pur- [ chased a mimeograph and amplifier set. Rev. Elder is a native of Winston-Salem. He is pre-? sident of the Ministers Tri-State District Convention. He is married to the former Margaret Martin. The anniversary honored the pastor and his wife. A birthday dinner was also, given in the fellowship hall of the church. Also in honor of the pastor on his anniversary, the young ^ adult choir changed their name to the "William Elder Celestial Singers." d She openeth her mouth with wisdom; and in her tongue is the la... ?i L.I--I iaw ui iviriunoss. . She looketh well to the ways of her household, and eateth not the bread of Idleness. Her children arise up, -am* caff her blessed; ?hor husband also, and -= he pralseth her. Many daughters have done virtuously, but thou exceflest them all. Favor is deceitful; and beauty is va4n: but a woman that feareth the Lord, she shall be praised. Proverbs 3 i.-26-30 I pEill I Food Fair S IMt. Dew, Diet Pept PEPSI I 16 Oz. #tk 8 Bot. %M%M Carton +0 I Pride Saltine ICRACKEl I 1 Lb. 4% A I Box WCampbells Tom SOUP Can V lust White House App SAUCE 17 Oz.4%^L Can Banquet Frozen Bi SUPPER All AHA Exojbpt Mmd Beef & Veal lit 2 A11 Purpose Whi POTATOE V J t * ? COPYWOHT 1?7? WINN-OtXIICHAHVOTTI, INC. QUANTITY HIOHTJ mjiuvid PHJCI5 GOOD 2 V> LRS.I DAILY: I _____ ROLLS... 24PIECE BARREL OFb I HOMESTYLE GOLDEN DELICIOUS II DDE AH FDiPn ruirircN I I DKCAU i l%lhk# vi hwilfcill | | yi4i|j Us 5y baked fresh daily cheese your favorite sweet potato BREAD \6o% 89* PIE. . 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