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SEPTEMBER 7, 1986 SUBJECT: The Prologue Scripture: Genesis 1:1,28-31 INTRODUCTION: Anytime we take just a few moments to think about durseives and the world in which we live, we must have questions about beginnings-Where is my beginning, what about the whole human race, and the universe? The Genesis account of creation is not history, nor is it science, nor a myth. It is revelation—a biblical account of creation, given by God to comfort and assure his children who are willing to read and believe. THE LESSON: “In the beginning, when God created the universe—Then God said, “And now we will make human beings., they will be like us and resemble us. They will have power over the fish, the birds, and all animals, domestic and wild, large and small. So God created humin beings, making them to be like himself. He created them male and female, blessed them, and said “Have many children, so that your descendants will live all over the earth and bring it under their control. I am putting you in charge of the fish, the birds, and all the wild animals. I have provided all kinds of grain and all kinds of fruit for you to eat; but for all the wild animals and for all the birds I have provided grass and leafy plants for food” - and it was done. God looked at everything he had made, and he was very pleased. Evening passed and morning came - that was the sixth day. Genesis 1:1, 26-31. Genesis establishes certain facts. 1). The physical universe had a beginning. It did not evolve out of preexisting matter. 2). God was the creator of the physical universe. It did not come into being by natural impulse or desire. 3). The physical universe was created by God, One God. This means that there was unity of purpose in the creation which is in marked contrast to some of the pagan creation myths in which gods were involved in the creation. .. Modern instruments are just beginning to open the vast expanses of space to our observation. We congratulate ■ ourselves on being able to place a man on the moon, which : is 240,000 miles away. We know, however that there are _ heavenly bodies billions and billions of miles from earth. 'How can °**« ga*e into the heavens with all its stars and ; say there is no God ? I ■ •’Hi® Spirit of God and the Son of God were present at the • creation and it is clear that man is the product of God’s -design. To hold the view that man is the product of an unplanned, unintelligent process is to believe that we live ln a*or!d °,bUnd cha“?* To believe this Is,to believe that , we Iwfc In a World without any absolute moral standards. Our newspapers are filled with the stories of those who have made the goal of their lives the pursuit of pleasure, sex and drugs. At the end of this road stands despair, evidenced by a rising suicide rate. The Christian need not fall into the ruts that inevitably lead to despair. Because man is made in the image of God, his destiny is not the grave. God has better things in store for us. Once God had created human beings, He blessed them and gave them a task; be fruitful and multiply, and subdue the earth. Human beings were not handed the world on a silver platter with no responsibilities. The wealth of this . globe was put at our disposal. We had to seek this wealth and learn how to use It. God had coal and oil hundreds of feet below the surface of the earth. There it awaited the ;day when people would find it and use it. Vast fertile land ,„lay for centuries awaiting the time when the human family would need to cultivate this land for food. 4 W*. as Christians, still have the obligation to subdue the p.earth. We have the responsibility to use our natural >' resources carefully. ,* Christian believes in divine creation because he -believes the Bible as the word of God, clearly as an act of : faith. Iff physical universe and man caMe Into existence as :.*he result of blind chance, then clearly there is ao purpose In th universe. Without purpose, there can be no logical ; basis for morality. Man may devise rules for his own protection, but If there Is no God behind the rules to give them authority, then man-may break them whenever he -.feds H convenient to do so, or when he thinks he can get away with it. If we belfeve that God created the universe with moral laws as well as physical laws to govern It, then our approach to life will be dramatically different. We will feel constrained to learn Gods’ moral laws, and learning them, we will seek to obey them. ^ The first commission that God gave to the human race was to replenish or mi the earth a*d subdue It. Man has vigorously carried out this command more than any other that God has given. Today four and one-half billion persons : cr**d and consume Its shrinking resources. As Christians we ought to see this growing population as a challenging mission Held that needs the gospel. To meet .this challenge will require a vastly increased commitment fcdf our resources and a willingness to send am sons and daughters out to these distant lands as soldiers of the •cross. • • “What a glorious world the mighty God has given us. #lew thankless and ungrateful we are, and bow we labor to -mar His gifts”. (Robert E. Lee). YOU WONT GET “IMW WITH USI Call 376-0496 To Subscribe 50,000 Americans Suffer From Sickle Cell Anemia By Kussell Clark Post Staff Writer According to medical experts. 50,000 Americans suffer from sickle cell anemia. About 1 out of 10 blacks in the United States has the Sickle Cell Trait. Since the odds are that you or someone you love will en counter the disease sooner or later, here’s what you can do to fight against it. Spread The Word about Sickle Cell and how it’s inherited and treated Be Tested for the trait and make sure your loved ones are tested know where to get help if needed Potential parents with the trait may want counselling, support research and education to solve the sickle problem. Governor James G Martin has proclaimed September as Sickle Cell Month in North Carolina. During this observance, special efforts will be made to make the public more aware of this disease, its symptoms and what is being done to detect and treat it. In his proclamation the Governor stated that “Sickle Cell disease is an inherited blood disorder that causes greatest suffering and economic strain, especially to black Ameri cans and their families. Blood cells affected by the disease assume a sickle shape, causing lifelong ane mia and debilitation. Complications may include pain, infections, and chronic disability.” Dr. Ann Wolfe, who supervises the Clinical Management Unit for DHR's Division of Health Services, noted that Sickle Cell Disease causes the red blood cells to change from their normal disc shape to one that resembles a fanner's sickle When Antioch Baptist Continued from page 6A On Sunday, September 7, at 4 p.m., Antioch Baptist Church will hold Dedication Services for its new multi purpose building. Immediate ly following the Dedication Service the building will be opened to visitors and members may tour the facility. Dr Lloyd B Morris, pastor of Grier Heights Presbyterian will deliver the Dedication Sermon He will be accompanied by his choir and congregation. The Grier Heights Presbyterian Church Choirs will render songs for the occasion Antioch’s new expansion building will house a commercial kitchen, a dining area (that is convertible to classroom space), the pastor’s off ice, church offices, library, confe rence room, choir rooms, lounges aifi! other facilities?-' Refreshments will be served fol lowing the services this Sunday. The public is cordially invited to attend. The church is located at 232 Skyland Avenue. Rev Preston Pendergrass is pastor. N --- I affordable! DENTURESl The PIANO PARLOUR PIANO INSTRUCTION. REGISTER NOW! , •<Morrm*, nwmuTumoH •rmioaiiMronnr lorruDCKranatoLUNoro* TEA* ' Peggy Beckwith ...ASCD director this occurs within small blood ves sels, the sickled cells form "log jams” which lead to partial or complete blockage of the blood supply to the body According to Dr Wolfe, there is no known cure for Sickle Cell, but treatment and counselling can help its victims live more productive lives. People who have the disease are more likely to develop other complications such as heart prob lems, kidney disease and other blood-related disorders. In 1985, 17 North Carolinians died as a result of Sickle Cell Disease while in 1984 there were 9 sickle cell victims Dr. Wolfe said that while many individuals do not actually have the disease, one out of every 10 non white persons carry the sickle cell trait. The origin of sickle cell is not known, but it is likely developed in Africa thousands of years ago The trait probably helped protect people against malaria according to a recent sickle cell publication. George Cherry, Manager of the Sickle Cell Syndrome Program in the N.C. Department of Human Resources’ Division of Health Ser vices, said that the state provides a wide range of services to prevent and treat Sickle Cell Disease, to reduce sickness and death, and to help patients and their families lead more productive lives Since the Sickle Cell Syndrome was started in 1973, nearly 550,000 people have been screened for the Sickle Cell Disease and trait Abort 45,000 were tested in fiscal year 1985-86 alone. Almost 4,800 were found to have the trait, and 191 were diagnosed as having Sickle Cell Disease nit lm vision oi neann services (DHS) funds four community Sickle Cell Centers in Charlotte, Fayette ille, Greensboro, and .Jacksonville Here in Charlotte.ASCD is located at 951 South Independence Blvd. Suite 320. The Center is action oriented under the supervision of Peggy Beckwith. Executive Direc tor. The Charlotte Sickle Cell Program will sponsor special events all month. So come out and show your support to fight against this life threatening disease. FOOTBALL KICK-OFF 1986 See Section B Tvping I & II - Advance to a well-paying job. Harding High. Double Oaks, or West Charlotte. Flower Arranging - Accent your home, office, or church Learn to make floral arrangements, door wreaths, and corsages using artifical and dry materials Harding. West Charlotte, or Double Oaks Microwave Cookery- Learn how microwave ovens differ, safe utensils and materials to use, special cooking techniques, how to reheat food, complete a meal, and bake a pie or cake Harding High. High School Completion - You can finish high school in the day at Double Oaks or in the evening at Harding and West Charlotte. Plus much more. Call 342-6658 to receive a complete listing of fall classes in the West Area. Register: September 3.4, 8-11, 24. 25 9a.m. to 2 p.m., 5-8 p.m. Fall quarter begins Oct. 1 West Area Center Freedom Mall CENTRAL PIEDMONT M2-665S-6516 COMMUNITY COLLEGE New Pricing-Programs: ftDagft Th© University Park Baptist Church Playschool announces the sponsorship of the Child Care Food Program. Meals will be available at no separate charge to enrolled children at the center listed below and will be provided without regard to race, color, national origin, sex, or handicap. University Park Baptist , Church Day Care / 2400 Keller Avenue Charlotte, NC 392-1 Ml Rev. James E. Palmer, Pastor CHILD CARE GOOD PROGRAM INCOME ELIGIBILITY 8TANDARD8 (effective July 1, 1986 through June 30, 1987* These are the income standards to be used by Child Care Food Program sponsors to determine program eligibility. MONTHLY WEEKLY YFAR1Y FAMILY1'-j- f --- SIZE Free Reduced Free Reduced Free Reduced I 581 827 134 191 6,968 9,916 J_ 785 1.117 181 258 9,412 13,394 3 988 1.406 228 325 11,856 1«.872 _ ; ,-192 [ 1 fif* 275 392 14.300 20,350 5 1,396 1,986 322 459 16.744 23,828 6 1,599 ^ 2,276 369 426 19,188 27,306 7 j 1,803 2.566 416 592 21,632 30.784 B ^ 2,007 2.856 463 659 24,076 34,262 —_ - " you +204 + 290 + 47 + 67 +2,444 + 3,478 EACH ADDITIONAL HOUSEHOLD MEMBER ADD: — — — - - J - - -—— J— ... .... -.1 ■ -- - - __-- -■* 2* • 5 YEARS OLD Kowg: Monday - FrMay 7a.m.-»:H P.M.
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