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RELIGION Understanding the meaning of 'Bread of Life' Lesson Scripture: John 6:11 - 12.14,26-27.35-40,47-51. Lesson aims: To understand the meaning of "Bread of Life." to focus on the work of this bread and to share Him with others. Background: The entire sixth chapter of John is devoted to the theme of "spiritual bread." In the Old Testament times> bread was often used as a symbol for spiritual food. This metaphor probably developed when the Israelites were leaving bondage (Egypt) on their way to the Promised Land (Canaan). Exodus 16 explained the situation and gave a complete description of manna (bread). Rules governing its collection were also given. After their food supply ran out. God provided manna con tinuously until the first harvest at destinations end. This food, often called "bread from heaven," was a miracle. For Mildred Pmppert Sunday School Lesson them it symbolized a gift from God instead of simply a natural product from the earth. Five thousand men, women, and children followed Jesus across the Sea of Galilee to witness more great acti When Jesus looked around. He asked Philip how were they going to feed them (this was a test - v.'5). Philip didn't know but Andrew brought a boy to Jesus with five barley leaves and two small fish. Jesus told His disciples to sit the people down in an orderly fash ion; the lesson begins. Lesson: Jesus blesses the food and the disciples pass it out among the people. All are fed well and the extra is collected. Having witnessed another miracle, the people began to call Him a prophet (they hadn't had one in 400 years). He with draws from the crowd and the disci ples. The disciples get into a boat to cross the lake to Capernaum. About three milts out the winds become strong and they see Jesus walking on the water. Fearful, they eventually recognize Him and He gets on the boat. They are delivered! The next day the crowd searches for Jesus. When He is found, they ask, "How did you get here?" He isn't impressed with their pursuit ? A a -m because they are still missing the point, He identifies Himself to them and informs them to search for the bread that sustains forever. He is that bread. They are admon ished not to seek those things that spoil. The crowd questions and Jesus begins' a discourse with the proclamation,/'! am the bread of life." He further states that they are to reach for a higher level of under standing concerning this bread. He continues to teach them that once they eat this bread from heaven (Him) they vyill never be hungry again. Somewhat confused, they grumble among themselves because they know (think) that his father is Joseph. He continues the discourse on how to get the bread and the fact that they must go through Him. Three key points are made. First, it is eternal - it doesn't vanish, melt or spoil. Second, this bread is Jesus - WW Tl 1 you can't get to the Father except by Him. Finally, this bread is by far better than any other, including manna. The bread is actually His body. Application: It appears that too many of us are seeking bigness, popularity and theatrics as an indi cation of the will of God. So many people hunger for the void in their lives to be filled. They run from church to church seeking to get the empty space full. It works for a while and they move on. There are others who mistakenly believe that all of it is about receiving earthly wealth artd power. When it doesn't come, it is as if their very founda tion is crumbling - they continue to look. At times we are just like that crowd in today's lesson; we got a taste and we want more of the phys ical. Jesus is much more than that. It isn't about getting wealthy only, it is about receiving eternal life. God blesses us with a source of income; with proper planning a lot of mate rial things can be amassed. Th^k don't bring eternal joy and fulfil ment! That void can only be fillet! by Jesus. ^ As we mature in Christ, th|t wisdom becomes clear. It's aboat accepting Jesus as God's Son anb depending on Him in all situations. The love of Christ permeates our livers and points us to share Him with others. There are many needs in this world where Christ can fill the void. Racism, homelessness, . dysfunctional families, people get ting over, Kosovo and others are all indications that humanity needs to be filled by the Bread of Heaven. Take your blinders off! Those of u$ who have eaten from the Master's table have work, awesome work to do! Oh, thy Great Jehovah, feed us till we want no more. ? 11 Three annual events in April at Winston-Salem Bible college Special 10 The Chronicle Winston-Salem Bible College will host three important annual events during the month of April. These events show both the history ?and diversity of the historically African American Bible College located on Northampton Drive. WSBC banquet Winston-Salem Bible College has been hosting an annual fund -raising banquet for more than 40 ?years. The banquet brings together -the college's friends and alumni from every part of the Triad, . including southern Virginia. The WSBC banquet is the old est continuing integrated religious .gathering in the Piedmont, prigi *nating during the late 1950s, when ?large meetings of whites and -African Americans were uncom- ? mon. Friends of the college have been able to cross (hese racial boundaries because of their com mon commitment to the mission of WSBC to train ministers for the African American and urban com munities. This year's speaker is John Samples. Cincinnati, Ohio. Sam ples is recently retired from Stan dard Publishing Co., one of the nation's largest suppliers of Sun day school and vacation Bible school material. While at Stan dard, Samples traveled across the United States, helping local con gregations improve their outreach and witness. Samples also has an exciting testimony from his person al experiences in crossing some of our country's racial barriers. Special music will be provided by the- WSBC Ambassadors, a singing group composed of college students and staff. The group includes five students ? each from different congregations in Win ston-Salem and from the island of Haiti ? plus two staff members. Harold Moore, WSBQ director of * recruitment and development, will also present special music. "Hie offering for the evening is designated for the college's build ing program. Winston-Salem Bible College is growing and needs to increase its student housing, expand its classrooms, offices and library facilities. This summer the college plans to begin construction on additional student housing, which will permit the reassignment of current areas, enabling the col lege to begin the process of meet ing future needs. The banquet will be held April 16 at 7 p.m. at the Hawthorne Inn, 420' High Street, Winston-Salem. For tickets ($15) contact the college office, 744-0900." Urban ministry seminar One segment of Winston Salem Bible College's primary mis sion is to train ministers to work in the urban community. Currently, WSBC has alumni ministering in the cities of New York, Los Ange les, Denver, Memphis, Indianapo lis, Pittsburgh and Detroit. In an effort to help prepare current students and to assist local congre gations, the college invites an out standing urban minister to present an annual urban ministry seminar. This year's speaker is Anthony Moss, Phoenix, Ariz., pastor of one of the fastest growing African American congregations in that state. His congregation offers many outreach ministries, includ ing the homeless, drug abusers, battered women and teenagers. During one session of the seminar. Pastor Moss will explain the goals of their ministry and how the con gregation has been able to use the witness of Christ in the city of Phoenix. The seminar will be Wednesday and Thursday, April 21-22. Ses sions will be at 11 a.m. and at 7 p.m. There is no registration charge and the public is invited. WSBC is at 4117 Northampton Drive in Winston-Salem. On-Campus Days Friday and Saturday, April 23-24, Winston-Salem Bible Col lege will host its annual On- Cam pus Days for high-school-age youths. Pastor Anthony Moss will remain in Winston-Salem to speak at this event. Moss' experience working with the young people of Phoenix provides him with a wealth of understanding of our young people and their problems. He will teach young people suc cessful methods of dealing with peer influences that they face daily. Every young person who attends will be encouraged by his testimo ny. The Friday program will begin at 6 p.m. with registration and an evening of fun activities, including the presentation by Pastor Moss, and will conclude with a bowling party. The Saturday program will begin at 9 a.m. and will feature sev eral activities as well as a second presentation by Pastor, Moss. All high school youths from across the Triad are invited to - attend all or part of the activities. Registration is $20. Call the WSBC office for more information, 744 0900. ?? 4.W 'Celebration of the Body' health fair to be held |Shiloh Baptist celebrates pastor's seventh anniversary Ispecia) to The Chronicle * * The Emmanuel Baptist jChutch senior nurses board will sponsor a health fair titled "Cele ?toration of the Body'on Saturday, lApril 17, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. IThe guest speaker will be Dr. 'Mary T. Perkins, director of ?jiursing, Brenner Children's Hos pital of Wake Forest University Baptist Medical Center. Dr. ; Perkins will speak at 10 a.m. M The fair will Wk focus on the care the body; there I fore, it will /v include hair and fitness, make-up tips, ^? body wrap. Dr. Perkins n u t r j t j o n along with blood pressure and diabetes screening, trauma care, rx ? 11 HIV/Aids education, organ and tissue procurement, first aid and safety, and much more. So, please come out and get a taste of pre ventive medicine this Saturday at Emmanuel Baptist Church, at 1075 Shalimar Drive where Rev. Dr. John Mendez is pastor. Eliza beth Newton is coordinator for the event, and Shirley Jamison is president of the senior nurses. ? '* ? 1 1 n a li aa Special to The Chronicle The congregation of Shiloh Baptist ^Church, at 12th Street and Highland Avenue, will begin celebrating the seventh anniversary of its pastor, the' Rev. Paul A. Lowe Jr., on Tues day, April 20, at 7 p.m. Rev Lowe, a native of Seat tle, Wash., is a graduate of Bishop College, where he received a Bachelor. of Arts degree in religion and philoso phy. He is also a graduate of Virginia Union University's School of Theology, where he was granted the Master of Divinity degree. Lowe pursued his post-graduate studies at the Presbyterian School of Christ ian Education, where he com pleted the Master of Arts degree in Christian education. He is pursuing his Doctoral of Ministry degree at the School of Theology at Drew Universi ty in Madison, N.J. He served as the pastor of the Mt. Olive Baptist Church of Essex County, Va., for four years and was an associate min ister of the Golden Gate Bap I tist Church i ?l while matric- ! I ulating his \ I undergradu- ( 1 ate studies at I ; Bishop Col 5 lege. i ^ Rev. Lowe ] I is actively . '?v. Low* Jr. involved with ! the ecclesias- < tic community and the commu- ( nity at large. He serves on the General Baptist State Conven tion of North Carolina Inc. and The Ministers Conference of Winston-Salem. He served as a board member of, the AIDS CARE service. He is also involved with the United Way, The National Baptist Conven tion USA Inc. ( serving as a lec turer for the National Baptist Congress of Christian Educa tion), The Lott Carey Foreign Missionary Convention, the Rowan Baptist Association, as well as the Missionary and Education JJnion of Forsyth County. Rev. Lowe is a ' member of the Alpha Phi,' Alpha fraternity Inc., Salem Lodge No. 139 Prince Hall ? \fTiliate, and the King Solomon's Consistory No. 84, where,he serves as the assistant deputy and Grand Chaplain for the Grand Lodge. The celebration will begin on Tuesday, April 20,at 7:00 p.m. with the Rev. Donald Jenkins and the congregation of St. Paul United Methodist Church as the guests. Wednes day, April 21, at 7 p:m. the guests will be the Rev. Sheldon McCarther and the Cleveland Avenue. Christian Church. Thursday, April 22, at 7 p.m., the guests will be the Rev. F.O. Bass and the congregation of Mt. Vernon Baptist Church of ,, High Point. Friday, April 23, at 7 p.m., the guests will be the Rev. Sam Cornelius and the congregation of New Jerusalem Baptist Church. The celebra- ? tion will culminate on Sunday, April 25, at 6 p.m. with Dr. Serenus T. Chum Sr. and the congregation of Mt. Zion Bap tist Church. The public is invited and encouraged to attend this spir it-filled anniversary celebra tion. 52nd Men s Day service scheduled lor April la Special to The Chronicle The men of New Bethel will celebrate their 52nd Men's Day observance on Sunday, April 18, at 11 a.m. The speaker for this occasion will be the Rev. jlobert Anderson, associate pastor of Union Baptist Church. Anderson is,a native of Fort Wayne. Ind., where he received . his formal education. He received the bachelor of science degree in recreational leadership from Tay lor University in Upland. Ind., in 1989 and the master of science degree in sports administration from Grambiing State University in Grambiing. La. He is currently enrolled in the master of divinity program at Shaw Divinity School. Anderson is a recreational" leader with the Winston-Salem Parks and Recreation Depart ment. He has been ated with * JH1 Jtk Gold's Aero Ufl bics and Fit flB* -rJB ness Center f&*mm as both director and A^^HpKi| ay a tant. Our Rev. Anderton speaker has bean affiliat ed with numerous educational institutions and organizations. Among these are Winston-Salem State University as an assistant football coach, academic coun selor and lecturer from 1993 through 1997; the Pittsburgh Steelers fqotball team as a scout ing intern from 1992 through 1993; Grambling State University as a teacher .and coach; and Tay -lor University as assistant foot ball coach. ? m * * Rev. Anderson's denomina tional affiliations include : Pro gressive National Baptist Con vention, Baptist State Conven tion, Forsyth County BTU, Gen eral Baptist State Convention, Rowan Baptist Association and,, Southern Baptist Convention. At Union Baptist CJiurch he serves as recreational director, Sunday school teacher, member of Ruth Missionary Group and member of Pastor's Aid Committee. *i Others appearing on the pro gram are: presiding, Mr. Charlie Davis; Scripture, Rev. Louis Werts; announcements, Mr. Richard Smith; recognition of visitors. Trustee Joseph Bartley; special recognition, Deacons John Posey and Charles Robin son; and remarks by Pastor Jerry Drayton. Deacon Douglas Joyner is chairman of the Men's Day Committee. ? ? * i St. John CM will celebrate homecoming and spring revival Special to The Chronicle St. John Christian Methodist Episcopal Church will be celebrat ing its annual homecoming and spring revival beginning Sunday, : April 18, and continuing through " Friday. April 23. The theme for this grand occasion will be centered around "Transformation" as this relates to our theme for our Gener al Church, which is "A Transformed . Church: Living In Hope For The Life Of The World." ' The homecoming will be a time when former members, out-of-town family and friends can come togeth er to commune with God and fel 0 class leaders are Mr. Sandy Payne and Mrs. Teretha Millner. Our spring revival will open nightly at 7. Our evangelist for the week will be a former pastor of St. John. Rev. Johnny L. Adams Sr. of Charlotte. Rev. Adams is an out standing and gifted preacher, an anointed man of God. If you need to hear a word from the Lord, we cordially invite you to come out to any or all of these ser vices. The church is at 650 NW Crawford Place. The Rev. Bobby R Best is the pastor. Minister James Brannon is the chairperson for these events. ?* ? lowship with one another. The mes sage for the morning service will be delivered by the pastor of the church. Rev. Bobby R. Best. Dinner will be served after the morning worship. Gass Leaders Day will be the focus of our afternoon service. It will be a recognition service for our class leaders for the work they are doing in keeping up with the mem bers under their charge and convey ing their needs and concerns to the pastor and church. The guests for the afternoon will be Rev. Howard Daniels and the congregation of Living Waters Non-Denomination al Church. The captains of our Masjid Al-Mii'minun I lOth Annual Family Unity Day Banquet Guest Speakers Dr. Nat Irvin II / Rev. Steve McCutchan I ?, Keynote Speaker I Imam Faheem Shuaibe I V of Oakland, California "God's Plan For Our Families, Schools, i and Communities in America" ? ' ^Entertainment By: K<at The Abdul Rahman Ensemble ^ ^tMs Saturday. April 24, 1999 at 6:00 p.m. iUgQe The Anderson Center Winston-Salem State University \jjjf DONATIONS: ADULTS: $25.00 H Seniors and Children (under 12) $15.00 For tickets and further information contact: | Veronica Hasan (336) 784-7328 / Wall Salaam (336) 724-Q2S8 * *si
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