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Dec. 8
Holiday coffee house
The Forsyth County Young Adult Missionary Union
invites the publk: to a Holiday Coffee House, an evening of
music, spoken word and liturgical dance on Saturday, Dec. 8,
from 7 p.m. - until. The festivities will take place at
Emmanuel Baptist Church. Light refreshments will be
served and everyone is encouraged to perform. In the spirit
of giving, they are asking those who plan to attend to donate
a canned item to be shared with those in need. For more
information, contact Sandra Shore at 926-1325 or e-mail,
www.forsythcountyyams@yahoo.com.
Quiet Day
St. Timothy's Episcopal Church will host a Quiet Day for
prayer, meditation, and reflection on Saturday, Dec. 8, from 9
a.m. - 2 p.m. The event will take place in the church's ECW
Hall, located below its chapel. The church is located at 2575
Parkway Dr. Light meals will be served for breakfast and
lunch. For more information and to make your reservation,
contact the church office at 765-0294, or visit St. Timothy's
on the Web at http://sttimothy.ws/. St. Timothy's clergy
includes the Rev. Randy Green, interim rector, and the Rev.
Holly Schelb and the Rev. Kermit Bailey, deacons.
Dec. 9
New ministry
The public is invited to join in the celebration of the first
service of a new ministry, Lion of Judah - Cathedral of
Praise, on Sunday, Dec. 9, at 11 a.m. The church is also
inviting members of the community who are looking for a
home church based solely on the Word of God, to feel free to
come and check them out. The church is located at 13086
Old U.S. Hwy. 52. The pastor is Elder Mark Mack. For
transportation or directions, call 831-3718.
"Moravian Christmas in the South "
Nancy Smith Thomas will present an illustrated discus
sion of her recently published book, "Moravian Christmas in
the South," at 2:30 p.m., Sunday, Dec. 9, in the auditorium of
the Forsyth County Public Library, 660 W. Fifth St.
The book, the author's research into Moravian Christmas
celebrations in Salem, North Carolina, and elsewhere,
explores the Christmas traditions of the Moravian Church in
the South beginning in the 1780s. Copies will be available
for purchase and signing and refreshments will be served.
The library program, sponsored by the Friends of the
Central Library and by the library's North Carolina Room
and Humanities Department, will be free and open to the pub
lic.
Beginning Dec. 12
Revival
Born Again Free Deliverance Tabernacle Church of God
the Apostle's Faith Inc. is holding a revival beginning
Wednesday, Dec. 12 - Friday, Dec. 14 at 7:30 p.m. nightly.
The featured speaker is Minister Travis Mock. The church is
located at 741 Moravia St. Call 703-0707 for more informa
tion. Chief Apostle and Senior Bishop is Lindsey W. Adams,
Sr.
Dec. 15
Live Nativity
Wesley Memorial United Methodist Church will sponsor
a Live Nativity with live animals on Dec. 15 from 6-8 p.m.
Refreshments will be available. The church is at 1210 Bolton
St.(near Forsyth Tech, West Campus).
The public is cordially invited to attend.
Beginning Dec. 21
United Progressive talent showcase
The United Progressive Baptist Church's Youth
Department is presenting a city wide Benefit Christmas
Talent Showcase entitled "It's Show-time at the Sanctuary" to
be held Sunday, December 23 at 4 p.m. Persons Interested in
participating must adhere to the following guidelines:
Acts or performances must be church appropriate (this
includes lyrics, costumes, free verse, dance, etc.).
Acts or performances must not exceed five minutes.
Participants must be registered at the church by Novo21, 5:
30 p.m. Participants must attend both auditions and dress
rehearsals (all props, 'music, etc. must be brought to audi
tions). All participants must provide their own transportation
to and from auditions.
Auditions will be held on Friday and Saturday, Dec. 21
22, 6 - '8 p.m. at the historic United Progressive Baptist
Church, 1122 Quincy Caldwell Circle.
The age categories for the talent show case are as follows:
k-5 grade, 6-8th grade, 9-12 grades. 18-25 years old, 26-54
years old, 55 and up.
For additional information contact Rev. Travest Hunter at
336.722-2396 or e-mail: travest_hunt_2000@yahoo.com.
Dec. 22
VIP Banquet
Life Changing Transformation Church Ministries will
hold their 2007 VIP Banquet oil Saturday, Dec. 22, at 6 p.m.
Tickets are available for a donation of $15 (ages 13-adult).
Children under 12 free. For tickets, contact the church at
725-4755 or email lctcmwinstonsalem@yahoo.com. The
church is located at 690 Brookstown Ave. ("Squire" is on the
front of the building). Pastor Alice Mitchell is the host pas
tor.
Dec. 31
Watch Night service
First Waughtown Baptist Church, Dennis W. Bishop, Sr.
Pastor and Goodwill Baptist Church, Arcadia, Philemon
Samuels, Sr. Pastor, will have a joint Watch Night Service on
Dec. 31 beginning at 9:30 p.m. at First Waughtown Baptist
Church. Pastor Philemon Samuels will deliver the message.
The public is invited to attend. The church is at 838 Moravia
St.
Attorney to speak at New Bethel
SPECIAL TO THE CHRONICLE
New Bethel Baptist
Church will observe the 1 10th
Anniversary of the
Missionary Department on
Dec. 9 at 11 a.m. The speaker
will be Attorney Renita
Thompkins Linville.
Linville is a native of
Winston-Salem, where she
received her formal educa
tion. She received her
Bachelor of Business
Administration from North
Carolina Central University in
Durham, N.C. and later
Howard University School of
Law, Washington, D.C.
She began her ministry
service while a member of St.
Stephen Missionary Baptist
Church. She began an
Outreach Ministry with New
World Cappadocia Outreach
Center and later became a
member of the Radio
Broadcast team for the center.
Linville is the wife of Dr.
James F. Linville, pastor of
Piney Grove Baptist Church.
At Piney Grove she serves in
the Piney Grove Baptist
Church Outreach Center
Ministry; the President of the
Daughters of Hannah and a
member of the Intercessory
Prayer Ministry. Dr. and Mrs.
Linville are the parents of two
sons; two nephews and seven
grandchildren .
Linville's parents are Mr.
and Mrs. David Thompkins.
The church is at 1016 N.
Trade St. Rev. Dr. Kendall D.
Jones is senior pastor.
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Renita Thompkins Linville
Storied Nativity scene
STILL BEING ENJOYED
SPECIAL TO THE CHRONICLE
GREENSBORO - Once
used as a display in the 1930s
at the former Pilot Life
Insurance Company, the
Nativity scene has a 71 -year
history of bringing joy to gen
erations of families in
Greensboro.
The display was donated
to Greensboro College and
has brightened the holiday
season for many passersby on
Market Street.
Beginning with a depart
ment store mannequin dressed
as Mary embracing a doll for
Baby Jesus, it has evolved
over time into life-sized
Masonite figures representing
a Nativity complete with
Mary, Joseph, Baby Jesus, and
the three wise men on camels.
The Nativity is on display
on the front campus of
Greensboro College. It may
be viewed from West Market
Street and will be available
through Jan. 3, 2008, for the
community's enjoyment.
Workers prepare to erect the Nativity scene.
Greensboro College Photo
Moravian-style holiday events slated at Old Salem
SPECIAL TO THE CHRONCLE
Visitors to Old Salem
Museums & Gardens can ring in
the holidays Moravian-style at
two special programs planned in
December: The ever-popular
annual Christmas Candlelight
Tours, and a visit from St.
Nicholas, or "Christ Kindel."
Since 2003, Old' Salem's
Candlelight Tours have provid
ed a festive setting where visi
tors can explore generations of
Moravian holiday traditions and
history. Space is available for
two kinds of guided tours. "A
19th Century Christmas
Candlelight Tour" will feature
visits to the Vierling and Vogler
Houses. Tours will be held on
Friday, Dec. 7, Saturday, Dec. 8,
and Friday, Dec. 21. "An 18th
Century Christmas Candlelight
Tour" will include a visit to the
Miksch House and Tavern.
Tours will be held on Friday and
Saturday, Dec. 14 and 15. Tour
times are 6:30 p.m., 7 p.m. and
7:30 p.m.
All tours begin at Winkler
Bakery in Old Salem. Tours will
be accompanied by singing and
other seasonal activities, and
Winkler Bakery will be open for
holiday shopping.
Ticket prices for each
Christmas Candlelight tour are
$15 for adults, and $8 for chil
dren, with discounts available
for Friends of Old Salem. For
more information, call 721
7350.
On Saturday, Dec. 15, Old
Salem's Museum of Early
Southern Decorative Arts
(MESDA) will play host to spe
cial guest St. Nicholas, or
"Christ Kindel," in a program
designed to appeal to children
and adults. Special activities are
planned from 10 a.m. to 1 1 a.m.,
followed by a visit by St.
Nicholas at 11 am.
The cost is $10 for adults,
$5 for children, or free with an
Old Salem All-in-One Ticket.
Reservations are required by
Wednesday, Dec. 12. For more
information, call 721-7352.
Sanitation workers to be honored at concert
Bishop John Heath live, on stage.
SPECIAL TO THE CHRONICLE
Gospel recording artist Bishop John Heath,
in conjunction with the release of his first
Christmas CD, will recognize over 200 sanita
tion workers from the city of Winston-Salem.
"As we celebrate the birth of Christ, this is
an opportune time to honor the men and women
of this city who represent service at its best,"
states Heath.
The concert will be held on Sunday. Dec. 9,
4 p.m. at Union Baptist Church.
"I'm constantly reminded of the time that
Martin Luther King, Jr. went to Memphis to
support the sanitation workers and I feel these
are people who don't get recognition for the
work that they do. I just want to give them an
evening of relaxation and a special concert." he
said.
Bishop Heath is founder and .senior pastor
of Greater Higher Ground Ministries.
Professionally he is a gospel soloist. In 2006,
he debuted his solo album. "Get Right
Church," a powerful collection of songs to stir
your soul. He has recorded such songs as "He
Made it Possible," "Try Jesus," and "What
Shall Separate Me," which was recorded with
the Gospel Music of America.
This concert is free and open to the public.
Union Baptist Church is located at 1200 N.
Trade St. For more information call the
Greater Higher Ground church office, 336
725-1159 or visit the web site at
http://www.greaterhigherground.org/home.htm