Wofford Receives Master of Divinity Degree
~ Thc^Rev r-V irgima Hoy le -Wof
ford graduated magna cum laude on
May 1 1 from Hood Theological
Seminary in Salisbury, N.C., where
she received a master of divinity
degree in theology wltt & C6rtcen
tration in religious education and
evangelism. .
Wofford is an associate minis
ter at First Baptist Church. She is a
graduate of Winston-Salem State
University, where she received a
bachelor of science degree m busi
ness education.
Wofford is a former business
education professor, foreign mis
sionary, pr6re*si6rtAI secretary,
manicurist and nursing assistant.
She has done mission work in West
Africa. In July 1988 and 1989. she
traveled to Egypt and Kenya. East
Africa. In January 1990 she traveled
to Israel.
Wofford received the Edna B.
^Arms.troog Memorial -A warden
award given by the Rev. James
David Armstrong to a student who
has maintained the highest acade
mic average in the field of evange
lism. She also received ihe Harlce
H. Little Memorial Award, an
award given by the Rev. Andrew E.
Whined in memory of the late Rev.
Harlee H. Little to the senior stu
dent with the highest average in
practical theology.
W ot'toid > anumuuLU - im olve I
ment has included a weekl\ radio c
broadcast, prison and jail ministry. '
community-witnessing, outreach ^
ministry, home-outreach Bible- '
study ministiA. hospital and musing m
home ministries, crisis consultant. ?
and hospital chaplain and pastoral I
care. ]
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She is married to Benny L. J
Wotford. They have a 10-year-old {{
daughter. Arnita. \
St. Stephen's Church Will Observe Women's Day \
The Eptscopal^ Women of St.
Stephen's Episcopal Church will
observe its annual Women's Day
this Saturday and Sunday. The
theme is "With a New Heart and a
New Spirit." A tea will be held on
Saturday at 4 p.m., which will fea
ture a fashion show of African
attire. ?
Sunday's service at 1 1 a.m. will
feature Margaret Johnson, weekend
anchor and reporter at WXII-TV.
She is a native of Columbus. Ga.
and has extensive reporting and
anchoring experience. She received
her bachelor of arts degree, major
ing in communications, from the
University of Alabama. She also
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received numerous awards includ- 1
ing Honorable Mention by the ?
Associated Press and other awards <
for outstanding reporting.
The church is located at 810 N.
Highland Ave.
Connecticut Mass Choir to be in Concert at Emmanuel
The North Carolina Black
Repertory Company in Association
with the Music Council - of
Emmanuel Baptist Church will
sponsor the Connecticut Mass Choir
in a free concert May 30 at 4 p.m. at
Emmanuel Baptist Church. The
choir will also be a special guest
during the 1 1 a.m. service. .
The Bethel Male Chorus of
Reidsville, N.C. and the Mass Choir
of Emmanuel will also be featured.
The Connecticut Mass Choir
has performed across America,
including New Orleans, Philadel
phia, New York, Washington,
Atlanta. Los Angeles, St. Louis,
v Salt Lake City, Detroit and Cincin
nati. all to critical acclaim. The
choir has appeared on stage with
James Cleveland, Tremaine
Hawkins. Milton Biggam. Shirley
Caiesar. Richard "Mr. Clean" White,
Keith Pringle, Hesekia Walker, and
many other we 11 -respected artists
and choirs. The choir can be heard
on numerous gospel radio stations
across the nation.
The choir was organized in
1977 under the unselfish efforts of
Louis T. Gibson and continues to
consist of dedicated Christians who
strive for the ultimate quality in
their songs of praise. The CMC
made its first appearance at the
Gospel Music Workshop of Amer
ica in Detroit the year of its incep
tion. The unique sound of the CMC
is one of simplicity and precision,
and their concerts are filled with the
bliss and excitement from the "old
time way." The CMC strives to
explore all types of religious music,
creating a varied repertoire featur
ing soloists Gloria Richardson,
Claudette Simmons. Alfonso Bryant
and the Rev. Michael Saunders.
The Bethel Male Chorus of
Reidsville is one of the most excit
ing and talented groups in the South
today. Always in constant demand,
the group is making a special effort
to come to Winston-Salem to sup
port the CMC. Emmanuel Baptist
Church and the North Carolina
Black Repertory Company. The
group has many recordings to its
credit and has opened for many of
the top gospel artists in the country.
The Emmanuel Baptist church
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Music Council, which is playing a *
major role in sponsoring the event, *
consists of officers of choirs of the
church. Cynthia Mack is president.
Walteria Spauldin g and Emory
Jones, church musicians, are assist
ing Mack in coordinating the con
cert.
The Mass Choir of Emmanuel
Baptist Church was formed during
the installation of the Rev. John
Mendez as pastor. Odessa Fields is
president. Presently, there are 65
members representing all choirs of
the church. The choir renders music
for the 1 1 a.m. sen ice every fifth
Sunday of the month and accompa- "
nies Mendez during special ser
vices.
The public is invited.
Gospel Music Extravaganza to be Held on Sunday
A gospel music extravaganza
. will be held Sunday in Harrison
Auditorium on the campus of N.C.
A&T State University from 3-9
p.m., featuring some of the top tal
ent in the state. Proceeds will bene
fit young people participating in the
Research Education & Literacy
Association for Youth (RELAY
Inc.).
For the past six years, RELAY
students have written, produced and
directed community-based televi
sion broadcast on Cablevision of
Greensboro's Community Program
ming Network or cable channel 8.
RELAY'S weekly telecasts have fea
tured many other community-based
organizations and programs, includ
ing Black Child Development,
Greensboro Jaycees, Greensboro
Chamber of Commerce, Project
Morning Star
Choir to Present
Fashion Show
The Inspirational Choir of
Morning Star Baptist Church will
present "An Evening of Fellowship
and Fashions'* Saturday at 6 p.m. in
the Wake Forest University Scales
Fine Arts Center, Wheatlcy Choral
Hall, room M208.
Fashions modeled are courtesy
of T.J. Maxx and Hit or Miss. Mod
els will also wear their own cloth
ing for casual and evening wear.
The finale will feature African
attire. Hair will be styled by Lynn
Martin. Children and male models
are welcome to participate.
For information call 748-0216
or 748-9008.
COGA Holds
Convention
Wings of Healings Tabernacle
and Bishop C.O. Reid invite the
public to the "Jesus Our Source''
Convention of the Southeastern
District COGA, May 26-29. Great
choirs, special music, anointed
speakers and powerful praying will
be featured nightly at 7:30 p.m.
Day-time seminars will begin
at 12 p.m.. May 27 and 28. May 29
will feature a 9 a.m. youth rally, a
"Jesus Our Source" banquet at 12
p.m.. and a power-packed musical
concert at 6 p.m. The convention
will be held at the Power House of
Deliverance Church, 1800 Both
well St., Greensboro.
For information or banquet
tickets call (919) 697-9240 or (919)
274-9924.
Uplift, Fred Whitfield's Achieve
ments Unlimited Basketball Camp.
Cities in .Schools, Priends of the
Public Libraries, NAACP Freedom
Banquet, events at Vance Chavis
and McGirt-Horton libraries and
many others.
RELAY recently completed
two weeks of new book giveaways
in the public hotising communities
of Ray Warren Homes, Claremont
Court, Hampton Homes and
McGirt-Horton Library. Over 350
new books were given to youngsters
through the combined efforts of
-RELAY and the national Reading is
Fundamental Foundation.
Thurman Lilly is a RELAY
board member and the executive
producer of "Gospel Expo" for
WGHPiedmont 8. Weekend anchor.
Carole Andrews will emcee the
event. Director Clarence
Williamson helped produce TV
commercials for the event. Mike
Russell, a Dudley High senior.
RELAY student and employee of
WGHPiedmont 8. produced cable
commercials. Larry Blackerby, the
station's operations manager, allot
ted commercial time to advertise the
event. Many other employees vol
unteered to be on hand to assist w ith
production.
Gospel groups and individuals
who will participate include the
Ambassador Cathedral choir. Jimmy
Thomas & Triad Gospel Choir;
High Point Community Fellowship
Gospel Choir, Bethel Male Chorus,
Ron Jones & Perfect Praise, the
Gospel Revelators, Ambassadors for
Christ. Body & Soul. Nancy Wil
son. Tom Browne, and many others, i
Joe Dudley, president of Dud
ley' Products, and RELAY'S presi
dent. 18th Superior Court Judjie W.
Steve Allen, will also appear.
RELAY youth planned and
organized the event. Sean Wingate,
Karen Harris. Kodi Scott. Mike
Russell. Nichole Brown and Damon
Davoren provided leadership tor the
event.
Tickets are $5 in advance and
S7.50 at the door. For ticket infor
matnw or to volunteer vour support. -
call Ted L. Manfcum at (919) 691
9702.
Ted L. Mancurn is RELAY'S
executive director.
C iTy Market
1$ (DEN AGAIN
10 am - 3 pm
Downtown Winston-Salera
6th & Cherry Streets
(behind the visitor's Cei
(behind this visitor's Center)
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* Cut Flowers ? Plants ? Fresh baked breads A cookies
? Hot dogs ? Handmade basksts 9 Honey
? Jams & Jellies
Free surface parking next to City Market building or ask vendors
for Park & Shop stamps for parking deck at 6th, Cherry & Trade.
6 Convenient Downtown Locations!
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Cherry Marshall Deck
(Behind The Marque)
Liberty-Main Deck
(Across from RJR)
(Government Center Lot
(In Front of City Hall)
PARK
SHOP
Central Parking
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(Cherry & 2nd Sts.)
Convention Center Deck
(6th St. at Cherry)
Sontfcre National Cester
Garage (2nd A Liberty
Sts.)
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LOOK WHO'S COMING TO
CARVER SCHOOL
Carver Road ? Winston-Salem, N. C.
SON., MAY 30 i
7:00 P. M. ADV. ADM. $6.00 - AT DOOR $8.00
TICKETS ON SALE AT USUAL PLACES!
JAY CALDWELL
AND THE MIGHTY
GOSPEL
AMBASSADORS
OF WILMINGTON, DEL.
Singing: "CAST THE FIRST STONE" - "BEAUTIFUL CITY" - "DRINKING WINE" -
"ONE DAY AT A TIME" And Many, Many Others
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SINGING
TORNADOES
OF GREENVILLE, S. C.
Singing: "PUT GOD FIRST" - "DAY OF THE WRATH" And Many Others!
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THE SONS OF ZION
OF GREENSBORO, N. C.
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