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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.
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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
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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 <?f
the arrangements
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MABKY
Mr. Willie James Mabry, 345 S. Cleveland Ave., Winston-Salem, died
July 14 at his residence. He was born March 30, 1930, in Winston-Salem to
the late Richard and Lillie Mabry. He Was a lifelong residenUof the city,
where he retired from Unique Furniture Factory after 42 years of service. He
was of Baptist faith.
He leaves to cherish his memory his wife of the home, Arabella R
Mabry; two daughters Pauline Richmond of Winston-Salem and Vickey
Mabry of the home; two sons Rickey (Barbara) Mabry of Winston-Salem
and ? Mark (Sabrina) Mabry of Salisbury; 16 grandchildren; one great
granddaughter, Camry Lynn Mabry of Winston-Salem; two sisters Violi
Thomas and Edna Noble, both of Winston-Salem; and a host of other rel
atives and friends
Funeral services were held July 17 at 2 p.m. at Hooper Funeral Home
chapel with Pastor Andrea Nash officiating. Burial followed at Piedmont
Memorial Gardens Hooper Funeral Home directors were in charge of the
arrangements _ ,
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July 24
.Vph' Birth Worship Center to host
open house ;
Everyone is .invited to attend
open house at New Birth Worship
Center July 24 from 3-6 p.m. The
church is at 9619 N.C 67, East'
Bend.
Women's Ministry of Ishti Pente
costal will hold prayer luncheon
The Women's Ministry of Ishti
Pentecostal Temple will sponsor a
prayer luncheon July 24 at 14 a.m.
The theme of the luncheon,
"Wqmen Travailing in Prayer," will
be presented in a skit written.by
Evangelist Teresa B. Brown. Evan
gelist Louise Goings*of Dillon, S,C.,
will be the keynote speaker. Goings
is a member of Outreach Christian
Center iif Dillon. Her husband,
Prophet Michael Goings, is the pas
tor. She has written several booklets
about prayer and Christian living for
women. For more information, call
Evangelist Eunice A. Woods, presi
dent of the Women's Ministry, at
768-3872 or 722-1715. The church is
at 1319 Excelsior Street. District
Elder Percy L. Woods Sr. is host pas
tor. ?
Songfest planned at Emmanuel
Baptist Church
Emmanuel Baptist Church Pas
tor's Aide will host a songfest July 24
at 6 p.m. Special guests will be the
Anderson Family from Spartan
burg, S.C. Dr. John Mendez is pas
tor. The church is at 1075 Shalimar
Drive.
July 25
Young people of Mt. Calvary
Holiness to sponsor children's
contest '
The Young People Holiness
Association of Mt. Calvary Holi
ness Church of God Inc. will spon
sor a children's contest (ages birth to
7 years old) as a fund-raiser for our
organization July 25 at 4 p.m. Every
one is invited. For more information
call the church at (336) 748-0043 and
leave a message. The church is at
1615 E. 22nd Street. Pastor Elder
Wardlow E. FrazierSr.
Emmanuel Baptist Church
Pastor's Aide to celebrate
1 anniversary
Emmanuel Baptist Church Pas
tors Aide will celebrate its 39th
anniversary July 25 at 4 p.m. The
Rev. Patrick Cheston and the con
gregation of First Baptist Church of
Thomasville will be special guests
Dr. John Mendez is host pastor. The
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church is at 1075 Shahmar Drive.,;
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' Aug. 1 i '
Vocal Choir at St. ' ? ?
Mark Baptist will celebrate
anniversary . '
St. Mark Baptist Church's Vocal
Choir will celebrate its third anniver
sary Aug. 1 at 4 p.m. Choirs and
guests .are invited to come help us lift
up the name of Jesus. The chunc^ is
at 1100 Manely Street. j
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Isaac is deceived by wife and son
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Mildred
Peppers
Sunday
School Lesson
? ? Lesson scripture:' Genesis
? 25:29-34, 27:30-37
Lesson aims: To understand
that God doesn't need deception
i to fulfill His promises, to recog
; nize the negative consequences
; of a divided family and to com
mit to building relationships.
Background: Sarah died at
the age of 127 and was buried in
a cave in the field of Machpelah
(Genesis 23). Abraham then
sought a bride for Isaac. Abra
ham instructed his chief servant
to go back to his country
(Northwest Mesopotamia) for
Isaac's wife.
Abraham did not want a
Canaanite woman for his son. .
The servant prayed to Abra
ham's God for guidance. God
answered him with Rebekah.
She was Abraham's grandniece.
They returned and Isaac mar
ried her.
Abraham married Keturah
and had six sons. He diecT at the
age of 175; leaving everything to
Isaac. Abraham was buried with
Sarah.
Isaac and Rebekah remained
barren for 20 years. He pleaded
with God and Rebekah bore him
twin sons, Esau and Jacob. In
the womb the babies jostled and,,
Rebekah asked God what was
happening (Genesis 25.19-26).
God told her that the boys rep
resented two nations that would
be separated. He also informed
her that the older would serve
the younger.
At birth, Jacob was clutching
the heel of Esau, his older
brother. Esau became a skilled
hunter while Jact>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
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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.
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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
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L Bishop R. L. Wise, Sr. 1
D.D.;S.T.D. - Pastor
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