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?i-rSs'JM'V ' ?' ?? ' " "? * '1 I j: Jj^HR^Bk !' I ^^Bkt<1 ^?T B^p Ij I ? ? i ? ? | | R ^B B B I ll Elder I Richard Wayn J Wood Sunday School Lessoil A Display of Kindness . Lesson Scripture: Romans 11:11-24 By the end of this lesson, we will ?See how God has handled the people of promise ?Understand that God blesses people of faith and dis ciplines those who should believe but do not ?Understand that we must become people of consis tent and living faith to be in the place of blessing Background: We are still in Corinth, AX). 57 and Paul refers to the fact that the religious elite chose to remain disobedient, while Gentiles are repenting in significant numbers and becoming a part of God's kingdom, Romans(9:30 - 10:21). There is still, however, the covenant with Israel that God will not break: God's salva tion. Promises are kept, in large part because of the rem nant of Israel and the inclusion of the rest of the world. Lesson: Dealing now it seems with Gentiles who may be a little arrogant, Paul has to point out to them that they are a part of God's salvation plan largely because of the trespasses of Israel. And that their (the Gentiles - church of Rome) faith in the Messiah has made some Jews jeal ous, which to Paul is a good thing (Rom. 11:11). Yes, the world has been spiritually enriched by the Gentile's inclu sion by their faith in Jesus. But consider the blessings of a chosen Israel's return and trust in the Saviour (Rom 11:12). In verses 13-16 Paul speaks to the non-Jewish audi ence pointing out the fact that he was called to the Gentiles and he takes great satisfaction in boasting of this very appointment to his Jewish friends to make them jeal ous and perhaps turn to Jesus (Rom 11:14). Paul reminds them again in (vs.15) that the gentiles are privy to. God's reconciling mercy in great part by ethnic Israel's refusal to accept the Messiah. Continuing, Paul states that even in this, God will remain true to His covenant promises, which include spiritual future for His chosen people. Paul uses branch and root analogies and Old Testament refer ences to make his point (see. 9:5; 11: 28). Paul continues his root and branches analogy to advise the predominantly Gentile Christian church to be more reverent, not arrogant (vs.17-21). He dispels the notipn of the Gentiles that God no longer cares about ethnic Israel. Note that Paul refers to the "broken branches" as a tempo ral condition and the root is maintained and feeds the "wild olive shoot" (vs. 17). Simply put, the Gentiles were indebted to the Jews, not the other way around (vs. 18; see John 4:22). Humility is the word of the day. Again Paul uses the old testament to make his points referencing Abraham (see 4:11-12 and Gen 12:1-3). Paul warns the Gentiles that bragging is the same sin that resulted in Israel's being set aside. If God does that to His chosen, what will He do to the grafted branch (vs.21)? God's kindness should be appreciated and Paul urges such in vss. 22-24. The Gentiles are admonished to regard both God's kingdom and His sternness. His kindness at the moment is toward repentant Gentiles and His stern ness is toward ethnic Israel. God can not only graft new branches, but can restore previously cut branches. Pause and consider your station. Grafting is what is done to a tree to improve its quality or enhance its value. If the grafted branch fails in either area, it risks being cut off again. God desires all mankind to become a part of His family and has planned how He will achieve the goal which includes "all Israel": (vs. 26). Yes, read beyond this lesson to get the whole picture, not just a selfie. For Your Consideration: Why should believers appreciate how God has spiritually blessed them? How have you been spiritually nourished from the root of God's people? Why the olive tree? Life's Application: God offers His grace freely, regardless of who we are in terms of our ethnicity, culture or social status. Isn't it good to know that God's redemp tive plan to bring ethnic Israel back together has the addi tion of that number that couldn't be numbered? Now we can sing as did our forefathers ... "glad to be in the num ber, one more time." Founder's Day Luncheon honors Apostle Johnson BY TIMOTHY RAMSEY THE CHRONICLE The True Vine Churches of Deliverance International (TVCOD) held its Founder's Day Luncheon to celebrate establishmentarian Apostle Dr. Sylvester Davis Johnson, senior pastor of The Macedonia Worship Center. The TVCOD is a systemic network of jurisdictional churches in covenant fellowship. Johnson is the presiding prelate/chief of the TVCOD and served until August 2015 as the jurisdictional presid ing prelate of the Greater Memorial Ecclesiastical Jurisdiction of TVCOD. Johnson is also an international See Honors on B6 t. ? V> Photo by Timothy Ramsey The Rev. Dr. John Mendez, pastor of Emmanuel Baptist Church, blesses the college students with a feather that was blessed by 500 Native American nations. Church sends college students off with special service BY TIMOTHY RAMSEY THE CHRONICLE Stepping onto a college campus for the first time or returning to your dorm after a summer off is an excit ing time for many college students. To send the students in their congre gation back to school, Emmanuel Baptist Church held its College Send off service Sunday, Aug. 14. Those in attendance were encour aged to wear their college parapher nalia to honor their institutions of higher learning. The young people were incorporated into the service by leading Scripture readings arid morn ing prayer. A dance routine by sisters Erica and Maya Alexander was also included in the service. Following the service, the Rev. Dr. John Mendez blessed all of the college students with a feather that had been blessed by Native Americans. Sylvia Squire, coordinator of the send-off service, was very pleased with the turnout and excited for the youth going off to school. "I am just happy with the partici pation of the youth and the support of our church family for events like this and the support we give our college students," Squire said. The Rev. Jonathan Tennial, a graduate of the Divinity School at Wake Forest University, delivered the sermon during the send-off service. Tennial started his training for the ministry as an intern minister at See Students on B6 Guest pastor the Rev. Jonathan Tennial preaches to the youth, Calendar V; v.' ' , I ; Today, Aug. 18-19 Tent Revival Triad Ministries Church of God in Christs Tent Revival is continuing today, Thursday, Aug. 18 - Friday, Aug. 19 at 7 pjn. nightly. Services will take place at 4894 McCracken Road, Kemersville (across from Skate World). For more informa tion, contact Pastor Eric Greaux at 919-599-8202. Today, Aug. 18-19 116th Church Anniversary/Biennial Homecoming First Waughtown Baptist Church, 838 Moravia St. will con tinue the celebration of its 116th Church Anniversary/Biennial Homecoming Service and Annual Revival, which began last Friday. The final revival services will be held at 7 pm. nightly today, Aug. 18, through Aug. 19, with the fol lowing guest ministers and their congregations: Thursday, Overseer Michael Ellerbe, New Beginnings Full Gospel Ministries, High Point; Friday (Youth Night), Elder Justin Spencer Marshall, Christ Cathedral Church of Deliverance. Winston Salem. Pastor Dennis W. Bishop is senior pastor. The community is invited to attend. Today, Aug. 18-19 Church Revival New Hope AM?..Zion Church, 7000 Shallowford Rd., Lewisville, will continue its Annual Revival xjoday, Aug. 18, through Aug. 19. Guest ministers are: today. Thursday, Aug. 18, the Rev. Jimmy C. Griffin, Union Chapel A M? Zion Church, Lexington; Friday. Aug. 19, the Rev. J. Ruth Davis, Shiloh A.M.E. Zion Church, Statesville. Nightly service will begin at 7 p.m. For more informa tion, call New Hope A.M.E. Zion Church at 336-945-9083 or 336 945-5618. Today, Aug. 18-21 28th Anniial Convention Join Calvary Hill Church of Greater Deliverance, Inc., 4951 Manning St., Aug. 18-21 for evening services at 7 pan. for our 28th Annual Convention, "Reaping the Harvest." Thursday, Aug. 18. minister will be Elder Jerome Furr of Roanoke, Va.; Aug. 20, Saturday, 12 noon - 5 p.m.. Annual Cookout and Back-to-School Give a-way; Aug. 21, Sunday 11a.m. Worship Service. For more informa tion, visit www.calvarywsnc.org. Today, Aug. 18-21 Annual General Assembly Conference Born Again Free Church, 741 Moravia St., where the pastor & overseer is Bishop Barbara G. Adams, will continue its annual General Assembly . r ..... . ? conierence toaay, Thursday, Aug. 18, through Sunday, Aug. 21. Morning services are held at 11 a an. and consist of Bible classes taught kt, Da uy i aaiut uisuup Adams Barbara Adams and guest speakers/pre senters. Evening service begins at 7:15 pm. with prayer followed by Praise & Worship service. The word of God will be preached each night, featuring the Bom Again Free Church Ministers Board. For more information visit boraagain freechurch.org. Aug. 21 74th Church Anniversary United Progressive Baptist Church, 1122 Quincy Caldwell Circle, will be celebrating the 74th Church Anniversary on Aug. 21 at 3 p.m. The Rev. Jimmy Montgomery will be the guest preacher. The Com munity is invited. For more infor mation contact Rev. Pamela Goodine at 336-986-0251. Aug. 21 Deaconess Board Anniversary On Aug. 21 at 4 p.m. the ' Deaconess Board of St. Mark, 1100 Manly St., will be celebrating its anniversary. The special guest will be Pastor John Cornelius and mem bers of Zion Baptist Church of Mount Airy. The public is invited. The pastor and teacher is the Rev. Dr. James Fulwood. Aug. 21*28 Ninth Pastoral Anniversary Fresh Fire Worship Center Inc., 1538 Waughtown St., will be cele brating Senior Pastor Phillip O. " I McCloud's ninth Pastoral Anniversary during the month of August. The community is invited. Guest speakers will be: Sunday, Aug. 21; 4 p.m., Pastor Essie McCirllough, New Direction Movement Cathedral; Wednesday, Aug. 24,7 pm., Pastor John Bailey II, One Word Fellowship Worship Center, Sunday, Aug. 28, 4 pjn.. Pastor Dennis Bishop, First Waughtown Baptist Church. For more information, visit www.fresh fireworship.org or call 336-833 4208. Aug. 27 Back to School Fair Miracle Temple Deliverance Church, 2930 Prescott Drive, will have a Back to School Fair on Aug. 27 from 3-7 pm. Free school sup plies, food, games, bounce houses, haircuts and more will be provid ed. Funnel cakes, etc., and baked goods will also be available for a small fee. For more information, contact: miracletempledeliver ancech 1 @ gmail.com. Aug. 27-28 137th Homecoming First Baptist Church, the oldest African-American Baptist Church in Winston-Salem, will be observing its 137th annual Homecoming on Aug. 27 and 28. This year's home coming theme is "Celebrating Successes ... Moving Toward the Future." The church picnic will be held Aug. 27 from 12 noon until 3 p.m. on the church lawn. Morning worship service is Aug. 28 at 10 am. Our guest speaker will be Dr. William Leonard. Aug.27-28 Founder's Day Weekend Celebration Great Commission Community Church presents our Founder's Day Weekend Celebration "Beyond Expectations" Aug. 27-28. The orig inal gospel musical drama "Follow Me: The Gospel of Jesus Christ" will have its world premier at KR Williams Auditorium on die campus of Winston Salem State University on Saturday, Aug. 27 at 7 p.m. The musical is a tribute to the late Pastor P. A Samuels. The program also fea tures special guests Tamika Peterson, Few Chosen and Stereo SeeRd.Cal.onB6 b?
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