Church News Briefs Mt. Zion Baptist Church Named To National Historic Register In America RV IaIvm BtMMd " — * - ___ ny Jalyne Strong PoetSUlf Writer Mt. Zion Baptiat Church, in Salisbury, N.C., has been named to the National Historic Register of Historic Places in America, announced William C. Price, Jr., North Carolina Historic Preservation Officer of the N.C. Division of Archives and History, nuking a presentation to the church on Sunday, March 16,1916. Placement on the National Register is an honorary distinction from the U.S. Department of the Interior. Mt. Zion Baptist is located in downtown Salisbury on North Church St. Organized in 1M7, the present church building wss constructed in 1907. Rev. Harry Cowan, founder of the church, is recognized as the father of the Black Baptist Church in North Carolina. Dr. S.R. Johnson, Jr. is tninistr of Mt. Zion and he has served far the past 12 years. During Dr. Johnson’s administration, more than $100,000 worth of renovations have been made to the church structure. And, all obligations have boon liquidated. Mt. Zion Baptist also recently celebrated 50 years in gospel ministry, and Dr. S.R. Johnson’s 12th anniversary with the Church. Dr. Noel C. Taylor, mayor of Roanoke, Va. and pastor of Ifigh ; Street Baptist Church in Roanoke, • assisted in the anniversary sermon. Mrs. Nora Robinson, assistant ' principal of Overton School in Salisbury, directed the program and Mrs. Ruth Camp was mistreas of ceremonies. A special certificate of appreciation was presented to Dr. Johnson by Dr. C. Cooper of Shaw University. Dr. Cooper is secretary •Of the Cooperative Ministry of North ' Carolina. AridWonally, s tribute of recognition was presented to Dr. Johnson from the downtown min isters of Salisbury by Rev. David K. Huddle of St. John’s Lutheran Church and also from the High Street Baptist Church. Welcoming Roanoke Mayor, Dr. Nodi Taylor, to Salisbury, Council man DarreO Hancock presented Urn with a key to the city. Mt. Zion’s pastor, Dr. Johnson, is ' s life long member of Ifigh Street Baptist Church in Roanoke, Va. It was at this church that be began his ministry before coming to Salisbury, The 50-voice High Street Choir ren . dered song for the celebration. Dr. J. B. Humphrey of Charlotte brought greetings from the State Convention. And Mrs. Humphrey brought gm*tlogs t« Mrs. Johnson on behalf or the women of North Carolina. Mrs. Eva Johnson, Dr. Johnson’s wife, is First Vice Presi dent of the Woman’s Baptist State Convention of North Carolina. MARVIN Pastor’s Aide No. 2 of Marvin AME Zkm Church will sponsor a program on Sunday, April 13, at 1:30 p m. Guest speaker will be Rev. Hank Walker of New Town Road Community Church. The public is cordially invited to attend. Marvin AME is located on New Town Rd. in Waxhaw, N.C. Rev. Derinzer Johnson is paster. WEEPING WILLOW . The Junior Choir of Weeping - Willow AME Zion Church win de bate its Annual Day on Sunday, April: 13, 2:30 p.m., with invited groups. The celebration will conclude with a* p.m. program presenting the Gospel Chorus of New Zion Baptist Church in concert. , Everyone is urged to attend. The church is located at 306 Billingsley Rd. Rev. Wardell Henderson is pastor. UNIVERSITY PARK On Saturday, April 12, from 36 p m., the University Park Baptist Church Mission Department will sponsor “Youth Springiest." There will be crafts, plants, live sketches, food, a space walk ride, entertainment and the Church Book Store will be open. Phis, lots, lots morel Admission is fires. University Park is located at i Senior Dr. and Keller Ave. Rev. James E. Palmer Is paster. ■ -T Dr. William Ln Jr., paster of Silver Mount Baptist Church, congratulates Ms. Carolyn Straite (center) for earning the title of Silver Mount “Woman of the Year” ter IMS. She rafinTiletal of «4.SM during the tend raising campaign. Straite was awardsd a trophy, a $M cash prise and she. along with her committee members, will he treated to a Fellowship dinner. Mrs. Isabella Leak (left) ran a close secoad la the rontoat and she was followed by Mr*. Bernice Jaat (net pictured) In third place. Ms. Straits, who served as chairperson of Woman’s Day ’M. led a team ef ladles to report s grand total of 111,5*0 raised. Ail funds will be used for a new church building to be erected on Arrowood Road. FIRST UNITED First United Methodist Church will host the Community Family -Worship and Fellowship Service, sponsored by YMCA of Charlotte Mecklenburg, on Sunday, April 13. The Family Warship Service will begain at 6 p.m. Speaker will be Bill Curry, fcfead football coach of Georgia Tech; ACC Coach of the Year; a member of Fellowship of Christian Athletes; and a United Methodist Layman. At 7 p.m., there will be a Snack Supper Fellowship Hour (Voluntary offering only.) This service is open to the public and is in cooperation with area churches. Everyone is warmly invited to attend. First United Methodist Church is located at 501 N. Tryon St. • ’* rL j*'. > r CHINA GROVE The Progressive Women of China Grove AME Zion Church will pre sent in concert: “The Gospel Messengers” from A AT State University, Greensboro, NC, on Sunday, April 13, at 3 p.m. The musical renditions of this all-male group promise to be a spiritual uplifting experience for all who attend. Proceeds will go towards The Progressive Women’s Scholarship China Grove Is located at M01 Old Pincvllle Rd. Rev. M. L. Houston is Dastor OAKHUR8T Rev. David B. Glover will teach a seminar on Saturday, April 12, at Oakburat Baptist Church, titled "me Teenage Pregnancy Crist How to Stem The Tide.” The seminar will expose the negative elements within our society which influence teenagers to become sexually active. The one true way to avoid pregnancy will be a key principle taught. Rev. Glover has taught all age groups in Bible studies, seminars, campus ministries and church retreats. If you are a parent of a teenage boy or girl, you need to attend this seminar along with your son or daughter. Prevent your child from becoming a statistic. To register for this vitally important seminar, call Rev. (Rover at 535-4926. You must register in order to attend. Oakhurst Baptist Church is lo cated at 5037 Monroe Road. . DAVIDSON WOMEN’S AGLOW The Davidson-Cornell us Women’s Aglow Chapter will present Marilyn Gool of Charlotte’s Victory Chris tian Center as guest speaker for a Saturday, April 12, meeting from 10 a.m. until noon. Hie meeting will be held at the Home Federal Savings and Loan Building in Cornelius. Free nursery will be provided. Membership is not required to attend. All women are invited. MT. SINAI The Young Adult Choir of Greater Mt. Sinai Baptist Church will celebrate its annual concert on Sunday, April 13, at 4 pan. The program will be composed of hymns, spirituals and the latest in gospel music. Guests will be Mr. Terry Oates, Mr. C.C. Hogan, and Mt. Sinai’s own, Mrs. Jean Kerry and Jennifer McDowell. Mr. Steven Cooper is the choir’s director and Mr. Lewis Johnson is president. The public is welcome to come and share in this concert with the young adults of Mt. Sinai. The church is located at 1243 West Blvd. CHAPPELL MEMORIAL A Stress Management Workshop, sponsored by the Deaconess Board, will be held at Chappell Memorial Baptist Church on Saturday, April 12, from 11 a.m. until i p.m. The workshop will be conducted by Sis. Barbara Dixon of the General Baptist State Convention Health and Human Services Program, Raleigh, NC. Topics to be discussed include: Managing Stress; Relaxation Techniques; Assertiveness Skills; and others. Refreshments will be served fol lowing the workshop. The public is invited to attend. The church is located at 412 Hoskins Rd. GETHESEMANE You are invited to Join The Voices of Ascension on Sunday, April 20, for the celebration program of their first anniversary, to be held at Gethsemane AME Zion Church, beginning at 2:90p.m. Come out and make it a glorious success. Gethsemane is located at 811 Campus St. Rev. George Battle is pastor. - THE SOUTAWk CHRISTIAN LEADERSHIP CONFERENCE • INVITES VOU TO « AN AFTERNOON GOSPEL EXPLOSION! _ _ Also Ranee Allen ft The Ranee Allen Group Pamela Bennett with Heart ft Soul And Very Special Guest Ted Martin and The Interdenominational Mass Choir Sunday, April JO - 3 p.m. Ovens Auditorium Rmerved Seating $8.00 k $10.00 •(4t * First Baptist Church - West IU». Or. J.B. Hmfkny rn-iw 1801 OaklavA Are. In4iy MmI