RELIGION/OBITUARY * Russell % Funeral Home 822 Carl Russell Ave. 722-3459 l HANEY Ms. Burnetta J. Haney, 6073 Regent Street, Philadelphia, Pa., formerly of Cleveland Avenue Homes, died July 11 at her residence unexpectedly. She was a resident of Philadelphia for more than 20 years She was edu cated in the local public schools and was a 1967 graduate of Atkins High School. She graduated from Rutledge Business College. "NET' was united in holy matrimony to the late Eugene Haney Jr. They relocated to Philadel phia. She entered government services in January 1992 and started her career at the Philadelphia V.A. Medical Center in January 1993. She held various positions in numerous departments after becoming a PVAMC employee. "NET" has left deep and profound impressions on her family, co-work ers and friends She will always be remembered as a friendly, outgoing per son with a terrific zest for life. She leaves to.mourn her passing a devoted mother. Mrs Hattie Stover a devoted sister, Vanessa Carlette Lyerly of Winston-Salem; a devoted broth er and sister-in-law, Alex (Sharon) Stover of Philadelphia; extended fami ly, Mr. and Mrs Bobbie (Catherine) Kirkland and family of Winston Salem; three loving nephews James Lyerly of Winston-Salem, Michael Lyerly of Fairfax, Va., and John Blocker of Philadelphia; two nieces, Bri tany Stover and Satin Blocker of Philadelphia; a devoted friend, Howard Hughie of Philadelphia; a devoted uncle and aunt, Limuel (Gail) Thomas 'of Roanoke, Va.; a close classmate Mrs Jeannette Fulwood; a host of uncles aunts nieces nephews cousins and friends A service in her memory was held July 21 at 2 p.m. at Galilee Mission ary Baptist Church with the Rev. Robert E.L. McGowens Sr. officiating. Burial followed at .Evergreen Cemetery. Russell Funeral Home directors were in charge of the arrangements * JUbGE Mr. Alexander Lee Judge Sr., 1401 South N.C. Highway 41-111, Beulav ille, N.C.. died July 12 at his residence He was a native of Duplin County and was born on Jan. 1,1932, to Alex and Sara Maria Lee Judge. He was a member of First Baptist Church in Chinquapin. N.C., where he was a trustee. He was a veteran of the U.S. Navy, was a self-employed septic tank contractor and was a member of the BB&T Advisory Board. ? He is survived by his devoted wife, Rebecca Henry Judge of the home; one son. Alex Lee. Jr. of Atlanta; three daughters, Sheila Hall (Orlando) of Anchorage, Alaska, Beverly Judge and Brenda Brizuelea (Jose), both of Los Angeles; two sisters. Alma Sharpless (Alfred) and Elizabeth White (James), all of Chinquapin; two brothers-in-law, Thomas Henry (Waltina) of Rose Hill, N.C., and William Fennell of Kenansville, N.C.; a devoted niece, Lita (Cedric) Russell of Winston-Salem; many other relatives and friends. Funeral services were held July 17 at 2 p.m. at the Fine Arts Building at East Duplin High School, Beulaville, with the Rev. Darnell Ferguson offici ating and Pastor Steffon Sharpless as eulogist. Burial followed at the family plot of Judge Family Cemetery, Chinquapin. Russell Funeral Home direc tors were in chaige of the arrangements. UTW Mr. Herman Home Little, 513 North Dunleith Ave., Winston-Salem, died July 11 at Kate Bitting Reynolds Hospice Home t He was bom to the late Phillip Little and the late Lucy Home Little in Wadesboro. Five brothers, one daughter and one son preceded him in pass ing. He was a member of Emmanuel Baptist Church and was a retired employee of AT&T Corp. He was a veteran of the U.S. Army, a member of American Legion Post No. 220 and a member of the Owl Cluh He is survived by a loving and devoted wife, Alrqeana King Little of the home; one daughter, Vickie Little of Philadelphia; one stepdaughter, Vallery King of the home; one stepson, Vincient (Doris) King of Houston, Texas; a devoted play daughter, Constance (William) Carlton of Winston-Salem; four grandchildren; one devoted grandson, Brandon King of the home; one sister, Millie Peberry of Paulsboro, N.J.; many other devoted relatives,, namely nieces, nephews, cousins, and dear friends Homegoing services were held July 15 at 4 p.hi. at Emmanuel Baptist Church with Dr. John Mendez officiating. Burial followed at Eveigreen Cemetery. Russell Funeral Home directors were in charge of the arrange ments VANCE Mr. Napoleon Robert Vance, 22(7 Douglas Hill Drive, Winston-Salem, died July 12 at Vencor Hospital in Greensboro. He was a native of Abbeville County, S.C., bom on Aug. 1, 1928, to the late Boozie and Eva Robinson Vance. He was a graduate of N.C. Central University with a degree in business administration and finished Forsyth Technical Comntunity College in management development. He was a member of Shiloh Baptist Church, where he was a former member of the choir, was a retired employee of the U.S: Postal Service and was a member of American Legion Post No. 453. He is survived by his loving wife of 47 years, Maebrel B. Vance of the home; one daughter, Leenola of Winston-Salem; three sons, Theron (Donna) of Detroit, Robert (Barbara) of Dallas. Texas, and the Rev. Napoleon (Blanche) of Winston-Salem; seven grandchildren; three great grandchildren; two sisters. Glenola Parham and Mozella (James) Williams, both Of Winston-Salem; several nieces and nephews; one devoted cousin, Lowell Robinson of Winston-Salem; a host of other relatives and friends Funeral services were held July 17 at 2 p.m. at Shiloh Baptist Church with Dr. Paul A. Lowe'Jr. officiating. Burial followed at Evergreen Ceme tery. Russell Funeral Home directors were in charge of the arrangements WRIGHT Mr. James Nathaniel Wright Sr., 2125 Bowen Blvd.. Winston-Salem, died July 13 at Kate Bitting Reynolds Hospice Home. He was a native of Winston-Salem, born on Nov. 2, 1915, to the late _______ Ethel Sawyer and Deamster P. Wright. He was educated in the local public schools and was a member of Beulah Tabernacle Holiness Church, where he was a deacon, Sunday school superintendent and president of the Senior Choir. , He was a veteran of the U.S. Army, having served in World War n. 582nd Ordinance Ammunition Company. Mr. Wright was a retiree of West ern Electric Co. after 25 years of service. He was a member of Bowen Park, Cooperative Community Club, where he was treasurer, and the Carver Senior Citizens Cluh A son, Carl B. Wright, preceded him in death. v He is survived by his wife of 61 years, Elizabeth M. Wright of the home; two daughters, Kay Wright (Dr. Bryant) Norman of Salisbury, and Ms. > Nancy Wright Green of Winston-Salem; four sons. John A. (Hyacinth) ;.,x Martin of New Haven, Conn., James N. (Linda) Wright Jr. of Rural Hall, Michael Norman Wright of the home and Kenneth S. Wright, Durham; two foster sons, Jimmy and Gary Lyons of Pensauken, N.J.; one sister, Car olyn Wright of Winston-Salem; 14 grandchildren; 16 great-grandchildren; two aunts, Bertha Goode and Arrie Wright, both of Winston-Salem; one niece, LaTonya Wright of Winston-Salem; other relatives and friends. Funeral services were held July 18 at 2 p.m. at Beulah Tabernacle Holi ness Church with Elder Floyd Jackson officiating. Burial followed at Pied-i mont Memorial Gardens Russell Funeral Home directors were in charge b developed into a thinker and remained inside the tents. Esau was hairy and favored by Isaac. Rebekah favored Jacob, the fairer of the two. Esau was called the "red one" and Jacob was called "the grabber" (supplanter). Lesson: Esau comes to the tent famished from hunting. The aroma of Jacob's stew wraps itself around Esau. He can't resist fcven though he and his brother don't get along. Jacob recognizes an opportunity to get the most precious possession (birthright). ? At this point, Jacob capital izes on Esau's weakness (Hunger). Esau Sees only his physical need and doesn't value the birthright. Esau agrees to the bargain. Chapter 26 centers on Isaac's weaknesses and strengths. God reconfirms the covenant, and the chapter ends with Esau mar rying two Hittite women. The second part of the lesson deals with Rebekah and Jacob's deception. Isaac is very old now and his eyesight is deteriorating. He summons Esau and tells him to prepare a tasty meal. Isaac also tells hini that at the meal he'll be blessed. Rebekah hears the exchange. She then calls Jacob and tells him exactly what to do. To grasp * the depth of the deception read 27:5-29. Even Isaac was cautious but after he gets the smell of Esau, he gives the blessing. Jacob leaves and Esau enters with the meal. Isaac questions Esau and then tells him that the blessing has been given to Jacob. Esau is devastated! He begs for a blessing and says that twice Jacob has supplanted him. Esau threatens to kill Jacob after Isaac dies. Rebekah gets word of his intentions and sends Jacob to her brother. Laban. Application: Deception brings about all kinds of heartache. We aren't any differ ent from these people. We have favorites. We deceive and we break up relationships. In our families we create an environ ment of suspicion and intrigue. Our children are jockeying for position. We ignore it or we think that it is cute. God informed Rebekah while the twins were in her womb of impending events. Why she took matters into her own hands is beyond me. She "helped" God out instead of being led by God to do His business. Based on Isaac's response to Esau after the blessing, he acts as if he knew what was to hap pen. The scriptures don't say this, however. As parents, we can't show favoritism. It destroys our family unity, scars our children and creates some ugly rivalries. Those rivalries * can manifest themselves in all sorts of wSys'. God has a blessing for each of us. Our existence is no acci dent. At times we have to appre ciate our blessings instead of comparing ours to someone ? else's. When God makes a way for us, there is a struggle. Now when we steal someone else's the struggle is greater. . Let's stop the family rivalries (we all have them). Not only db we hurt this generation, but it iS passed down to the next and so forth. Unfortunately, the rivalry is over earthly things. Let's com mit to ending favoritism aid deception, thus creating unity:} Bread of Life to celebrate worship center and church anniversary Special lo The Chronicle The Bread of Life Full Gospel Baptist Church will cele brate the dedication of Bread of Life Worship Center and the two-year church anniversary with a week of services begin ning July 25 at 5 p.m. Dr. Seth O. Lartey and Goler Memorial J AME Zion Church will be the guests. Nightly services will be held at 7:30 beginning July 26, with Pastor Philemon Samuels and Goodwill Baptist Church as guests. On July 27 Pastor Richard Harper and Tabernacle United Church of Christ will be guests: July 28, Pastor Richard Miller and Holy Trinity Full Gospel Church; July 29, Pastor Christo pher Brinson and Greater Holy Temple Church; July 30, Pastor Derrick Kelly and New Faith Baptist Church. Bread of Life will continue to celebrate the two-year anniversary on Aug. 1 at 6 p.m. Dr. James Logan and Tryon Presbyterian Church USA of Charlotte will be the guests. The hosts are Pastor and Mrs. Dwight A. Bryant. The church is at 1103 Salis bury Ridge Road. The public is invited. Macedonia Holiness Church Of God Of The Apostolic Faith, Inc. iunday Services iunday School , 9:45 a.m. . ? horning Worship. . 11:00 a.m. ?adio Broadcast (WAAA 980) . . . 2:00 p.m. S1.Y.P.U 6:30 p.m. svangelistic 7:30 p.trL Wednesday Services Prayer & Bible Study 7:30 p.mv 4111 Whitfield Drive * Telephone: 767-3700 % * I L Bishop R. L. 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