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RELIGION Educator 'Mama Pat' Smith to speak at forum Special In The Chuonk lf On Aug. 7 from 10 a.m. to noon at Dellabrook Presbyter ian Church, 115 Dellabrook Road, the NAACP Education ' Caucus will present "Mama Pat" Smith, principal and lead teacher of the Afrikan People's Action School in Trenton. N.J., in a forum on "Culture and Edu cational Excellence." The Afrikan People's Action School is more than a quarter century old and all of its gradu ates are either in college now or are college graduates. They have ;more than 100 students, all ?black, and an all-black faculty and staff. Their students average on the 89th percentile on the California Achievement Test in both the math and verbal sec tions. 7 Dr. Donald Martin, Win ston-Salem Forsyth County -School superintendent, recently held a news conference where he praised black student proficien cy in reading ami mathematics ranging between 48 and 52 per cent. Some black leaders con sider this a celebration of medi ocrity that, at at best, typifies the low expectation of black stu dents by white educators. Mar tin was joined at that conference by Jane D. Goins, vice chair of the school board. Mama Pat's example of edu cational leadership at the Afrikan People's Action School (APAS) was a key ingredient in the just concluded three-year experiment with Afrocentrism at the Children's Village at Jeffer son Diggs School, Anne Jenkins ("Mama J") teacher. Mama J said when she and her class (who were with her kindergarten-sec ond grade) visited APAS in Trenton last school year, "It was like being in the midst of germi nating seedlings. There was an urgency about needing to know and wanting to know. "I saw a lot of creativity in seeking answers. The children at APAS weren't limited by pre scribed curriculum or grade level. They were encouraged to explore and evblve, in a healthy, supportive environment that rec ognized and revered their African and African American culture. I'm excited about her being in Winston-Salem because she Was a backbone of support for the Children's Village at Diggs." Mama J went on to mention, in reference to Mama Pat, that, "I'm just so grateful that there's somebody like her working with our children and encouraging others to do the same. She's very focused about her mission." President William H. "Bill" Tatum of the Winston-Salem NAACP sponsored a trip to' Trenton for Mama J; the Rev. William S. Fails, formerly of the Hanes CME Church; and Dr. Carlton A.G. Eversley of Dellabrook Church and the Education Caucus, several years ago. Tatum said of his experience at APAS: "I was very impressed with the educational learning process. Their children graduat ed and went on to college. They scored high on standardized tests. Mama Pat wanted parents to understand Afrocentrism and how it could benefit affluent as well as poor children. "They taught students to respect parents and all other adults. They captivated the mind. They did the same work as public schools but more fine .'V ' '' tuned and in-depth. Each child was able to help another child as a peer. That school realized the value of Afrocentrism, commu nity needs, individual children's learning style and parent/teacher 1 cooperation. Children's behavior was well structured with morning and afternoon rituals like the Umoja (unity) circle. 1 was impressed with Mama Pat and all her teachers." Finally, Elder Inis D. John son is an award-winning retired teacher who volunteered 15 hours per week at the Children's Village at Diggs. That class had a pen pal relationship with peers at A PAS. The Children's Village traveled to New York and Tren "tbh and visited with APAS last semester. Johnson, of Dellabrook Church and the NAACP Educa tion Caucus, reflected: "It was quite enlightening to. learn what they're doing for children at APAS. Mama Pat gets a great response from parents. That she's running the school as a pri vate entity is impressive. "The children are respectful; two graduates had conte back from college to volunteer. They received us so well and the Diggs children had a chance to see and meet their pen pals. I believe Mama Pat and Mama J will be it lifelong friends. Mama J got more respect and support there-* than she got in Winston-Salem.. ? That inspired me. They admired Mama J for bringing a class to<j New York City." :New Hope AME Zion to hold revival Special to The Chkonicle New Hope AME Zion iChurch, 7000 Shaltowford Road jn Lewisville, will celebrate its ?annual revival Aug. 8-13. The 4heme is "No Faith, No Salva tion." On Sunday, the 11 a.m. ser vice will start with New Hope's Ipastor, the Rev. Johnny L.. Ruff, jlelivering the message.,. The 3 . / p.m. service jvill feature the Rev. Jimmy Griffin, his choir and con gregation from Shiloh AME Zion Church in Statesville. The speakers and special guests for the other services are: Monday evening, the Rev. Mar vin Harper, the pastor of Taber nacle United Church of Christ in Huntsville, N.C.; Tuesday evening, the Rev. James Gaskins and congregation from John Wes ley AME Zion Church in Win ston-Salem; Wednesday evening, the Rev. Beverly McMillian and the Stewards Chapel AME Zion Church family; Thursday evening, the Rev. Daryl Scott and church family of Hickory Grove AME Zion Church in Clemmons; Friday evening, the Rev. G. Erwin and congregation of Center Grove AME Zion Church in TobacCoville. All services will begin at.7 p.m. with prayer and praise worship followed by the minister of the hour bringing the message at 7:30 pm. Everyone is invited. For more information call the church at (336)^9Mgj9083^ Goodwill to host summit Special to The Chronicle "*? I Goodwill Baptist Church, ^where PA. Samuels is pastor, ?Will hold a youth summit Aug. 7 from 9 a.m. until. There will ? be a full day of activities with community lead -ers, including Davidson County ISherifT Gerald Hege and Capt. TTim Samuels of the Winston ? Salem Police Department., ? There will also be youth choirs, .step teams and other ?* speakers and activities. The itinerary will be for young people from 4 years old through teen-agers. Fun, games, lunch and other activities are planned for the youths. N Goodwill Baptist Church is at 548 Goodwill Road in the Arcadia community in northern Davidson County. For more information please call Prophetess Gloria Samuels at (336) 924-8110 or the church at J335) 764-3930. Rev. P?A? and Rtophat Soniuals United Cornerstone Church A " ? . to hold Julilee Celebration - , ? ? >~i ... V * i ft ' Special to The Chronicle United Cornerstone Mission ary Baptist Church will hold its annual Jubilee Celebration Aug. 7 and 8. There will be a full weekend of activities. On Saturday, a picnic will be held at Hathaway Park from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. The celebration will continue Sunday with the Rev. G.G. Gerald, pastor of Grace Baptist Church, during the 11 a.m. worship service. ' Dinner will be served at 3 p.m. At 4 p.m. the Rev. Elbert Lee Jr. will be the guest speaker and members of North End Baptist Churth in Rocky Mount will be guests. United Cornerstone Baptist Rev. Gloria G. Gerald ^ Church is <? 2745 Patria Street at Wright Street. The public is invited Rev. Elbert Lee Jr. to afl the activities. Dr. J. Ray But ler is the host pastor. Life Changing Christian Center to hold Soul Winning Conference Life Changing Christian Center, 2804 Waughtown Street in Winston-Salem, will hold its first annual Soul Winning Conference-Sharing Jesus Effec tively. The public is invited. Services will be held Aug. 6 and Aug. 9-13 at 7:30 nightly. Each night a diftefent evange list will speak: on Aug. 6, Pastor Harper of High Point Solid Rock Ministries; Aug. 9, Pastor McCray ?f The Mouth of God Church; Aug. 10, Bishop Oliver Quick, pas tor of Miracle Temple Church of Deliverance CGOC; Aug. II. Dr. Rev. Ron Hester of Kernersville; Aug. 12, Pastor Anthony Knotts ? * of Ambassador for Christ in Greensboro; and Aug. 13, Pastor Eddie Scott of Life in the Word in Lexington. The conference will center around Proverbs 11:30 , which says: "The fruit of the righteous is a tree of life; and he that winneth souls is wise." The conference is about learning how you can become a winner for every person with whom you share Jesus. If you are not able to attend, < please lift us up in your prayers. For more information, please call (336) 720-9939 or (336) 748 1333. The Rev. Sylvester Cannady is Pa*for and First Lady Cannady pastor of Life Changing Christian Center. ?????? / ? Goler Memorial AME Zion Church 630 N. Patterson Avenue Winston-Salem, NC "Summer Leadership Convocation" August 7-9,1999 Leadership Training 6:30pm Praise and Worship 7:30pm Preaching 8:00pm Presenters w Rev. Dr. Darryl B. Starnes Director, Bureau of Evangelism > African Methodist Episcopal Zion Church v Rev. Dr. Seth O. Lartey Dean, Leadership Training Institute Piedmont Episcopal District Featuring Music by: The Prison Ministry Choir .1 The Cathedral Mass Choir ' > ' v Free and Open To The Public For More Information Call 724-9411 v <~We#cowe to I jgr- Gospel Gear "*4 Sounce fan tfie Soul and Sfeinct" r casket y? Special Customer Appreciation Program Gives 10% of Your Purchase to Your Church ?bibles ?video rental and retail ?gifts and sportswear ?literature *gospel cd's and cassettes #clotming ?accessories ?health & wellness products "IF YOU DON'T SEE IT, WE'LL ORDER IT" 3547 Patterson Avenue, Northside Shopping Center Winston-Salem, NC 27105 Phone (336) 744-7778 Fax (336)744-7712 % jffotwt < itna/ .Tit//{/oybe/ Qbefioerance-- (jestfer, . c/rtc: 272/. ifa/itJiexter <itrfet ? f{inston-*fa/em.. \ortA Ga/o&Ut 277(\S , AiAixAofif jf. fflmejs. , 7ou/u/erJ \ Ofor-(&S6) .722-2654 &vr 727-/63$ (fivstor 7/von/ir r/7. Wwes, ? fe/iitir iTWxAyter Paswr John E. Guns to Minister at Mount Sinai Pastor John E. Guns, renowned pastor, teacher, author and much sought-after confer ence speaker from Jacksonville, Florida will minister at Mount Sinai Full Gospel Deliv erance Center, Sunday, August 8,1999 at 11:00 AM and 7:30 PM. i Pastor Guns is a native of Chesapeake, Va, a 1988 cum laude graduate of Norfolk State University and a 1991 graduate of Virginia Union University, School of Theology with a Master's of Divinity degree. A He has served as Minister of Youth for the Abyssinia Baptist Church, Norfolk, Virginia, pastor of the Union Bethel Baptist j|| Church-, Chesapeake, Va., Director of Youth and Evangelism tm Ministry of the Baptist General Convention of Virginia. ? ?MM Currently, he pastors the St. Paul Missionary Baptist Church of Jacksonville, Florida, a thriving ministry with more than 3,000 ? congregants. The God-given vision for his pastorate is ulti- H mately steered toward the holistic empowerment of Northside ml Jacksonville. Pastor Guns' religious and civic affiliations are diversified and ^ include the following: lecturer for the Florida General National Bap tist Convention, facilitator for the Florida General Baptist Congress of /~?i : r J f i ? i _i ? r *.i i nnn m i_ r-*? \_nnsuari coucauun, lunuraising cnairperson lor ine iwv *~nurcn uivision YMCA, chairperson for the James Weldon Johnson Bless the Children Celebration. In addi tion. he was recently selected for the National Register's Who's Who in Executives and Professionals year 2000 edition. Without question. Pastor John Guns is one of the most prolific speakers of our time. His message is powerful, articulate, indelible and life-changing! For additional information, call the church office at (336) 722-2624 or (336) 924-1015.
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