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RELIGION ?* - * Jury chosen for trial of National Baptist Convention president By FREDGOODALL THE ASSOCIATED PRESS LARGO, Fla. - Five women and one man were selected as jurors for the state racketeering trial of the president of National Baptist Convention USA. Three women and a man were chosen as alternates Thursday. The Rev. Flenry Lyons, a St. Petersburg minister, and co-defen dant Bernice Edwards of Milwau . kee are accused of diverting money to secret accounts from corpora tions, seeking to do business with their organization. Defense attorneys representing the two black defendants 'had ? expressed concern Wednesday that a pool of 50 potential jurors Rev. Lyons (loft) with Rem ice Edwards. included only one black and at least one Hispanic. After the all-white jury wis seated, the attorneys said then client was comfortable with the jurors. * "We feel we picked a jury that is intelligent and will keep an open i mind." lawyer Denis de Vlaming said. v Jurors were instructed not to discuss the case or review any news i accounts They will not be present ? when pending motions are dis cussed on Tuesday. Opening statements were scheduled to begin on Jan. 25. Lyons 56, is charged with rack eteering and two counts of grand theft. Edwards 42, the conven tion's public relations director and Lyons' alleged mistress is charged ] with racketeering. i Prosecutors contend they used the funds to buy a waterfront home in Florida, a time-share in Lake Tahoe, Nev., a 20-carat princess-cut diamond, two Mer cedes-Benz automobiles and a Rolls Royce. Earlier in the day, one of George Steinbrenner's sons was excused as a prospective juror after expressing concerns about the pri vacy of his family. "I've worked hard for nine years to make sure my kids have a private life," said Henry Steinbren ner, whose father owns the New York Yankees. "My concern is not myself," he said of trying to maintain a low profile as a Steinbrenner. "Even my father is toning it down." Steinbrenner, a horse breeder, was worried about the stigma that ipight be attached to his family name and his children if he were selected; "There should be a law that high-profile people don't serve in high-profile cases," he said during questioning by Circuit Judge Susan Schaeffer. That is a decision left to the state Legislature, the judge responded. As potential jurors were being whittled from the pool, de Vlaming asked if they had a problem with a religious leader making money through endorsements. "You should be able to make as much money as you can, as long as it's legal," a woman said. De Vlaming asked about the panelists' attitudes toward a mini ter or religious leader driving Iun ry cars or acquiring other materil wealth. "I believe a church body needs to take care of a minister but ngt to excess,7 a woman said. Lyons has survived attempts (b oust him as leader of the Nashvillf, Tenn.-based National Baptist Convention, which claims an esti mated 8.S million members - mak ing it the largest black church organization in the country. H|s parishioners at Bethel Metropoli tan Baptist Church steadfast^ defend him as a human being with frailties, but the right to be forgiv en and move forward. J If convicted, he could face jp years in prison. J ? ?/ * a"? ?? ,,~-i Ladies of Virtue and Excellence hold annual women's conference .( . t Special to Tut Chkovoj , Are you tired of the some old thing in your life? No freedom, peace, hope or love? Then this is for you. The Ladies of Virtue and Excellence also'known as LOVE, will be having their 6th annual Women's Conference Jan. 29-31. a spiritually uplifting three-day event. The celebration will take place at A Resting . Place Pente costal Church, which is located at 3006 Kernersville Road, where the Rev. Alvin E. Carlisle is pas tor and founder. The theme this year will be "A New Thing for a New Woman" and will be presented by some of the most anointed women of God in North Carolina, with a life changing word in their mouths. Jan. 29 at 7:30 p.m. there will be initial services with first lady Catherine Newsome of Spirit filled Ministries of Goldsboro as the speaker for the evening. Jan. 30 at 7 a.m. prayer break fast will be lead by first lady B. Mack of Can You Hear the Cry Ministries. There will be a $10 registration. Later that day, from 9-10 a.m. there will be a service titled "Morning Glory" with first lady Ernestine Miller of Holy Trinity Full Gospel Baptist Church, as the keynote speaker. Then that evening at 7:30 p.m. there will be "A Night of New Things" with first lady Gloria Samuels of Goodwill Baptist Church, of Arcadia. Samuels will be the min ister for the hour. Jan. 31 at 5 p.m. there will be an evening of colorful women with Evg. Tammy Simon, of A Resting Place Pentecostal Church, as the speaker for the evening. For more information or directions cal) (336) 784-0194 or 519-4166. Inner-faith worship at New Jerusalem J. ? . ; :? -1 ?. t: . ,? : ;, i Succmbubowwoub Jan. 30 at 7 p.tn. the S.J. Cor nelius Ensemble of New Jerusalem Baptist Church will present Phase I^f "An Evening in Songs and Praises," featuring the Inner-faith Chorale from Hoffman in concert. Currently; the Inner-faith Chorale consists of members of the United Methodist, Freewill Baptist, COOIC and Holiness backgrounds. Other affiliations include the late James Cleve land's Gospel Music Workshop of America. a A A ? Based out of Pinehurst the chorale has spent much of this past year traveling throughout the states of North Carolina, South Carolina and Georgia spreading God's Word through song. Inner-faith is currently work ing on its first recording and is looking forward to traveling to Wisconsin in the spring of 1999 to appear in concert with John P. Kee and the New Life Communi-' ty Choir at the University of Wisconsin at Madison. "Total Dedication and Praise" is IFC's motto and they 9 are just that ? totally committee and ready to render their praist unto God in song. Other guests scheduled t< appear are the A.W. McClout Ensemble under the direction d Minister Sandra McClpud of tin Tabernacle of Faith, Sister Gal< T. Couthen of Saint Stephen! Baptist Church, the. Cheng Street Ensemble from Forsytj Advancement Center and th< Community Fellowship Mas: Choir from Lexington. \ The church is located at \2Y. N. Dunleith Ave. The Rev. Jamd Cornelius is the host pastor. ; _ ^ ? The Religion deadline is Monday at m pun. ? ?? i I I?tSMit399h It's a fact. The more you get involved in the lives of children, the less likely they are to use alcohol, tobacco, and illicit drugs Positive, healthy activities help kids build skills, self-discipline, and confidence. I . v Genrtto the act. Call 1.800.729.MS6. Se habla espanol Your Tim*. Thrir Future Let's Keep Our Kids Drug Free TDD IA0M97.4889. http://www.lMalth.org U S DEPARTMENT 0f HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES HM <oV? 'jufa?Mnn? Afau? and ManlN 9?rAc? Ai>i??Mlui vjff CAWr^SuMroAluiRMNor It looks like a perfect d. I ITie only problem is, it's a p. I I It's dyslexia. A reading disability ' I where some kids confuse their d's with their p's, b's and q's. But, with the right help, most of these kids can go to do well Call 1-888-GR8-MIND or visit www.ldonline.org. W THERE'S NO REASON I TO BE HELD BACK. m cr.trt MIV." 1 coordinated campaign LOUKfl disabilities Real Estate For Sale Apartments For Rent. 1 WANTED TO BUY ALL CASH FAST SETTLEMENT We will buy your house today! Any condition! HOME REAL ESTATE 722-1122 NIGHTS 722-0127 OR .722-6062 ? West Hill ? Wachovia Hill ? Spring Hill Apartments These communities for the elderly, handicapped and disabled are now taking applications for 1 bedroom apts. Rent based on income. Handicapped accessible units available. Apply at 201 N. Sunset Dr. or call 723-4162. TDD Relay System 1-800-735-2692 for hearing impaired. Equal Housing Opportunity. ^8 SKYLINE VILLAGE APTS. Now Taking Applications for 2 BR Apts Rent based on Income. Accept Sect. 8 cert, or vouchers. Conveniently Located Near Downtown and WSSU at 100 Bruce St Apply in person or call (336) 784-9707 for details. Utility Deposit Paid FOREST RIDGE APARTMENTS We are accepting applications 1,2,3, and 4 bedroom apart ments, based on your income P Office Hours: Mon., Tues., and Thurs. 9:00 am - 4:30 pm Wed. and Fri. I 9:00 am -12:00 noon Phone #722-5052 f | TDD: 800-545-1833 | Equal Housing Opportunity K Cherry Hill, - Vespers and Rural Hill ? Now Taking Applications ? Senior Citizens that need Rental Assistance ? Rent Based on Income ? Units Handicapped ?Accessible C?U 336-723-7524 NC TDD #1-800-735-2962 or Apply al 840 W. 14th Street Office Hours 8AM-5PM fcquaJ Houtinft Opportunity umv&nau i PLACE APARTMENTS Now taking applica tions. I BR Apts. for the elderly, with accessible units available for per sons with ipobility impairments. Rent based on income. For information/application, call (336) 722-0013 or write 1625 e 3rd St., Win ston-Salem, nc 27 roi. tdd #1-800-735-2962 Equal Opponimin L 4^ o<r OPEN SUNDAY 2-5 P.M. 4260 Viking Drive - $117,900 - Forsyth 3 Br 2.5 BA, Eat-In kitchen, Gas Heat, Cathedral Ceiling in MBR., Full Basement. Split Foyer. Quality new construction COME SEE OUR GREAT FLOOR PLAN Directions: 52 N. R on Liberty R on Lansing Dr. R on Carver School Rd. R on Viking Drive There will be a mortgage lender on site to pre quality prospective buyers. EAST POINTE REALTY GROUPE 748-9002 STARTING JANUARY Lansing Ridge - 41 new homes *Another East Pointe Development*
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