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" Front row, from lofts Sallio Wilson, Rmv. Dr. Soth O. Lartoy, Gov. Jim Hunt, Jasquolino Williams-Lartoy. Back row, from loft: Pastor Rick Downs, 'J Uoyd Bookor, Marion Hondorson, Jackio Mooro, Flaggo Stanfiold and Lisa Jonos. Two congregations earn Governor's Award j SPECIAL TO THE CHRONICLE All across the country, pepple , of faith are pairing and caring in ; an effort to end racism. Dr. Martin Luther King once said the worship - hour remains "the most segregat ed hour" in America. Daily, racism, hate violence and inter ? group strife are on the rise. , Through joint experiences of wor ship, fellowship and social action, congregations are striving to get to - know one another better as a means of creating a world free of racial, ethnic and spiritual preju dice and fear. Two such congregations from Forsyth County received the Gov ernor's Award for Outstanding Volunteer Services on Nov. 22 for - their efforts to achieve racial har mony in our state and local com munity. Gov. James B. Hunt was in Greensboro and presented the . Award to Rev. Dr. Seth O. Lartey and Pastor Rick Downs. Rev. Dr. Seth O. Lartey, pastor of Goler Memorial AME Zion Church, and Pastor Rick Downs of Redeemer Presbyterian Church have formed a partnership in Christ that not only helps to improve race relations, but sets a tremendous example that regard less of the color of our skin, we serve the same God. According to Dr. Lartey, the church is the key to, but not the only means of improving race relations. It is the church's respon sibility to create a sense of real community among all citizens of our communities. "As a general rule, the church preaches deliver ance; the way to know or deter mine deliverance from prejudices and racial tendencies is their will ingness to work with others of a different category (denomination, race, creed, nationality, etc.)." As a body, the church has what it takes to create a community where peo ple genuinely love and care for one another regardless of race. Pastor Rick Downs is proud of the fledging relationship that exists between the two pastors and their congregations. The two pas tors are doing what the Lord has called them to do. Racial injustice means that we live to please our selves rather than God! . Jesus loves all of us indiscrimi nately. Pastor Downs, who is , a true missionary, comments, "We're all doing the same work, fighting the same battle for the same Com mander." Having recently accepted an appointment to pastor a church in Boston, Mass., whose congrega tion is four-fifths Brazilian, Rev. Rick Downs is committed to con tinuing efforts to further race rec onciliation in more blended popu lations. As people of faith, we can choose to be racially tolerant (meeting the requirements of law abiding citizens), or we can choose racial reconciliation, which elimi nates hatred and racial intoler ance. About three years ago, two people met for breakfast over a period of time and formed a rela tionship that exists between two pastors who chose to respond to God's leadership and plan for racial harmony, subsequently motivating their congregations to form a relationship which is color blind and based on self-sacrificing love. Dr. Lartey reminds us that Christ, who ultimately wants to reconcile fveryone to Himself, gave the ultimate demonstration of love. As Christians, regardless of the color of our skin, our denomination or ethnic origin, why can't we demonstrate love for our sisters and brothers? As new creatures in Christ, we can take the lead in living out the truth of the gospel and be part of the process of reconciliation, exemplifying our oneness in Christ in race rela tions. Racial healing has to occur one person at a time, one congre gation at a time. Just like evangelism. Pastor Lartey believes that racial recon ciliation is the responsibility of every believer. No longer can we afford to claim to have the love of Jesus in our hearts and yet be afraid to cross 52. No longer can we allow the testimony of the church to suffer as we live Christ like in our churches, but hate our neighbors of another race. We should make every effort to keep the unity of the Spirit through the bond of peace. Goler Memorial and Redeemer began their relationship as a study group utilizing Dr. Tony Evans' book "Getting To Know Each Other." Pastor Rick is not ashamed of admitting his need for salvation, nor does being white make him any closer to God. The two congregations have shared numerous fellowship and worship experiences. They worked hand in hand to sponsor Forsyth County's first Kids' Cafe project. Volunteers from both churches eagerly feed the children from sur rounding neighborhoods a bal anced evening meal. They also share enrichment and Bible-based activities with the children. A Habitat House was a joint project completed by the two congrega tions. The two churches were also able to feed a rest home in Liberia for a whole year. "Race relations can be improved when God's people work together," says Dr. Lartey. Both congregations look forward to continuing their relationships. A seminar is tentatively scheduled for Saturday, Feb. 19. 2000, from 9 a.m. until noon. The seminar will focus on "Building Real Partner ships Between Black and White Churches." For more information, please call Goler Memorial AME Zion Church at (336) 724-9411. I Kmv. Dr. Sath O. Lartay and Gov. Jim Hunt Pastor Pick Downs of Pedeemer Presbyterian Church, loft, and Pov. Dr. Seth O. Lartey of Goler Memorial AME Zion Church Dec. 3 Blankets for Princeville Shiloh Baptist Church of Win ston-Salem, at 916 East 12th Street, is collecting blankets to take to the flood victims in Princeville, N.C. We ask the com munity to help us by donating a " new blanket for this cause. You can bring your blanket by the church T by Dec. 3. We are also taking vol I unteers to Princeville on Dec. 4 for a day to help in any way we can. I Please call the church by Dec. 3 I between 11 a.m. and S p.m. Mon J day through Friday if you would j like to go to Princeville as a volun I, teer. ' - Dec. 4 Clothing give-away The Christian Women's Fel lowship of Middle Fork Christian ?-.Church is sponsoring a clothing give-away on Saturday, Dec. 4, ~ from noon until 5:30 p.m. You are welcome. Dec. 5 Anniversary , The Messengers (missionary department) will celebrate their 27th anniversary on Sunday, Dec. 5, at 7 p.m. Dr. Paul Lowe and congregation from Shiloh Baptist Church will be the special guests. Ambassador Cathedral is at 1500 Harriet Tubman Drive in Win ston-Salem. For more informa tion, contact the church office at 336-725-0901. Guest speaker The Senior Usher's Board of Second New Bethel Baptist Church, located at 1900 New Walkertown Road, is proud to announce that Rev. Sam Cornelius of New Jerusalem Baptist Church will be the guest speaker on Sun day, Dec. 5. Services will begin at 4 p.m. in the sanctuary of Second New Bethel. Master of ceremonies will be Songster Brother Ralph E. Meadows Sr. Everyone is invited for this glorious occasion. Dec. 12 "100 Children in White" The "100 Children in White" service, sponsored by the Euther Clark Sunshine Band Youth Mis sionary group of Bethlehem Mis sionary Baptist Church, will be held on Sunday, Dec. 12, at 3 o'clock. We are asking you to bring your children, with girls dressed in white and boys dressed in black and white, to help us wor ship the Lord for the many bless ings He has given our children. We have planned a special program, which will include soloists' songs and personal testimonies, an inter pretive dance group and children's choirs. Please plan to come and share in the services of "100 Chil dren in White" marching together in Christ. Come and be blessed! Dec. 19 Gospel Explosion Father and Son Productions presents The , Holiday Season Gospel Explosion, featuring Slim & the Supreme Angels, also star ring The Christianaires plus Win ston-Salem's own Rev. C.E. Gray and The Mt. Olive Baptist Church Mass Choir and The New Jerusalem Baptist Church Male Choir. Sister Carmen Russell Bon ham will be the master of cere monies for the evening. There will be a $500 Xmas cash giveaway (must be present to win). The Hol iday Season Gospel Explosion will be held Dec. 19 at Benton Convention Center. Showtime: 5 p.m. Doors open at 4 p.m. Ticket prices: $15 in advance, $18 at the door. Tickets on sale now at Father and Son Productions, 773 0701; Mt. Olive Baptist Church, 724-5842; and Miss Lady's Music Creations, 724-3047. I TTZ f 1 EHi31 w Light a Luminary. Brighten Your Home and Ours. Your purchase of luminary kits helps families stay at ? the Winston-Salem Ronald McDonald House while their children receive care at local medical facilities. $5.00 KIT HAS 6 LUMINARIES WHEN: Nov. 24 - Dec. 24; Mon.-Fri., 9am-8pm; Hat.,9am-lpm; Sun. 2pm-8pm WHERE: Ronald McDonald House, 419 S. Hawthorne Rd.,W S (across from Baptist Hospital) For other sale location* or more information call 723-0228 ext. <?0. Sponsored by: BBsT Winston Printing KMC Telecom NetUnlimited w 1 Concert to feature world-renowned musician : SPECIAL TO THE CHRONICLE : The Anointed Christmas Save the Youth and Family Concert presents Dr. Vernard Johnson, world renowned gospel saxo ? phonist, with Rev. Charles E. ! Gray and the Mt. Olive Baptist ; Church Mass Choir and Pastor Melvin "Rip" Wilkins with the Community Outreach Choir com bined with Union Baptist Church Young Adult Choir. Other fea ? tured guests: Steadfast Apostolic ! Church Step Tearti and The Victo ; ry Faith Dance Ensemble. I The concert will be Sunday, uec. o, at o pim. at M.C. Benton Con vention Cen ter, 301 W. 5th St., Win ston-Salem. Mistress of ceremonies will be Minis ter Cassandra McCloud. All seats are free. Be sure to bring a liberal love offering. The person holding the free green tickets will get in first, so invite people with your green tickets. You don't want to miss this concert! Awesome things happen at Dr. Vernard Johnson's concerts. He can just blow his horn and hundreds of people get saved and healed. (Over 1,000 have already been saved.) In Kansas City, an entire street gang was saved. In concert, he was just blowing his horn and a lady shouted, "I have been blind for seven years but now I can see. I can see, I can see!!!" Johnton The Chronicle _?========= The Choice for A firican American News and Information 117 Noflfc Liberty Stow. Wm?on-S?fcm. 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