Religion Calendar Beginning Nov. 6 Women 's Day The 73r School Lesson taught us to be holy. This means to separate ourselves from worldly things and to concentrate on living a life of love (the nature of God). Holiness is not a list of do's and don't's. As Roman hostility mount ed, Peter informed the scattered Jewish believers ( 1:1) how to handle suffering. "God's prescription for suffering people calls for holiness, submission, and acceptance of the amazing truth that suffering can be a gift from Him" (Richards' Complete Bible Handbook). Suffering, here, in this lesson, is based on persecution (wiping them out), not a series of unjust laws. Lesson: Salvation work was completed in Jesus' death and resur rection. When individuals chose to See Peppers on.B4 Pastor Williams Solid Rock to start its revival SPEC1A1 f]0 llll CHRONICLE Solid Rock Missionary Baptist Church. 3010 Carver School Road, will host its t- a I I Revival from Nov. 9 - M with serv ices at 7:30 p.m. each evening. The theme is "Renewed Rev. Monroe By The Perfecting Word" from Psalms 19:7, and the guest revivalist will be Dr. Ronnie Williams of Generostee Baptist Church of Starr, S.C. Williams earned his BA from Lander College and a Master of Divinity from Erskine Theological Seminary. He has been pastor at Generostee since 1988. Under the preaching and teaching of Dr. Williams, countless souls have come to know Christ. He has licensedLat least 20 ministers and his church's member ship has grown from 150 to more than 1 ,000 . members. His leadership has led to the development of 35 min istries. With this growth in membership and service, there has also been a growth in the physical property and sanctuary. The church now possesses 27 acres of land, which is being used and developed as a campus of praise, worship and commu nity service. Williams and his wife, Edna Williams, have five children and eight grandchildren. The public is invited to attend all services. The Rev. Waymon L. Monroe is pas tor. New Bethel to give out honors to local residents SPECIAL TO THE CHRONICLE The Effort Club of New Bethel Baptist Church, 1016 North Trade St., is celebrating its 85th Anniversary by hosting its 13th Annual Race Progress Promoters Day at 4 p.m. on Sunday, Nov. 8. Une ot New bethel s largest auxiliaries, the Effort Club was organized as a group to spread good will throughout the commu nity. Annually, the Club sponsors the Race Progress Promoters' program to focus on the achievements of men, women and organi zations in the community. The North Carolina Black Reparatory Company will be honored Sunday, along with eight individuals in various categories: Sylvia P. Adams (Human Services); Linda Jackson Barnes (Public Administration); Fire Chief Antony Farmer (Public Safety); Dr. Sylvia A. Flack (Medicine/Healthcare); Rev. Dr. James Fulwood (Religion); Timothy A. Grant (Recreation/Sports); Mildred Roseboro Griffin (Volunteer Activities); and Dr. Kenneth Simington (Education). Each year during the program, the Club makes a monetary donation to the Winston Salem Chapter of the NAACP. A reception will follow the program. The public is invited to attend. Dr. Kendall Jones Sr. is senior pas tor of New Bethel. Three young attendees pose after having their faces painted. Kids enjoy Hallelujah Night at Holy Trinity sim g W ID nil CHRONiCl I Holy Trinity Full Gospel Baptist Church's Rebirth Youth Ministry hosted Hallelujah Night on Oct. 28. The evening included games, candy and fun for young people. It all began after Minister Darrell Jeter led attendees in prayer. The outdoor event featured several fun sta tions with attractions such as face painting, musical chairs, a softball toss and a jumbo bouncer. There was also a station where atten dees designed their own candy bags. Young peo pie made their way to each and every station. No matter the game, all the youths seemed to enjoy themselves. Inside the church, there were more attrac tions. including the infamous Hell House, a chilling set-up that drew only the bravest of young people. Minister Joseph Miller closed the event, by explaining why the church offers Hallelujah Night instead of a Halloween event. He encouraged the kids to stand out. be dif ferent and take the opportunity to praise God at any and all occasions.