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ood news THKPBOPHKT H*. HABBAKKUK t} like many today. Hab JMtkuk was greatly perplexed over the fact that God '?dfeetimes permits the wicked ((('prosper while the righteous ' Mtffer affliction and op pression. ? , Habbakkuk'a Habbakkuk 1:1-4 Chafing under what seemed to him the divine delay in doing something about the sinful deeds and ways of the Bwith whom he was te0t Habbakkuk went t to God in earnest ncayer with the problems, doubts and questions which ?were on his mind, made a full declaration of his bewilder ments, introduced the in teresting and vital subject of ^answered prayer, and Requested of God an ex planation as to why He was nermitting such gross ) wickedness to go unchecked and unpunished. Observing that prosperity and power were in the hands of the perverse, and that the way of evil appeared to be the way of success, the prophet asked God why He had not 'brought the people to their Senses and caused them to \itrn from their sinful ways. 'Habbakkuk frequently wept "over the condition and conduct ?df the people, and was deeply 'Mdcerned that, thus far, seemingly God had not done diiything to stop them from <e<vntinuing in their disobedience. Wondering why, ?the! prophet besought God for intexplanation. \ ;W'i " Habbakkuk deserved commendation for not cir culating his doubts and questions among the people, dad for taking them directly to pod for an answer or ex planation. b , Habbakkuk's Conviction Ttt Habbakta* 1:1-4 Convinced that God would do what was right a***." well M make known His will in Hli own time and manner, Habbakkuk announced that he would take his position as a prayerful watchman and await the divine revelation. His faith itood the test for he said; "And the Lord answered me." God informed him that His vengeance would fall upon the people because of their sinfulness, but the prophet was shocked at the an nouncement that God intended to allow His disciplinary chastening to come through the wicked and cruel Chaldeans, who were far less righteous. He came to understand that God is never contaminated by any of the instruments which He uses in the ac complishment of His pur poses, so his faith triumphed. Habbakkuk's Confidence Hifriufckiik 3:17-18 Aware of the terrible devastation that would be inflicted upon the country by the invading military forces, and the famine which would follow the destruction of the vineyards, orchards, and crops, along with the taking of the flocks and herds, Hab bakkuk joyfully expressed his confidence and faith in God. and declared his complete dedication to the doing of His will. He relied completely upon God for the strength which was needed to do His will in aU of life's experiences, and that is exactly what God would have aU of us to do. He will never disappoint those who do. rased on copy righted 0UTLI^?I PRODUCED BY THE COMMITTEE ON THE UNIFORM SERIES AND USED BY PERMISSION. ? Keligious events First Baptist Rev. J. H. London, pastor of first Baptist Church, has :hosen , "What Is True Religion?" as his topic for the norning worship service this Sunday. The text will be from Micah6:8. . The Senior Choir, under the direction of Mrs. Mary L. James, will sing a musical program that evening in an effort sponsored by the church {and the Perquimans County jchapter of the NAACP to help {finance a trip for Rev. London jtQ the National NAACP Convention in Miami, Florida. "Each church of the Perquimans County Fellowship "Union will par ticipate on the program," said Mrs. R. B. Gibbs, president of the Pequimans County NAACP. The program will begin at 7:30 p.m. in the First Baptist Church. Sunday School is at 9:45 and the Morning Worship service begins at 11 a.m. every Sun day. United Methodist * J The United Methodist women of Hertford United fllethodist Church will honor lie Reverend and Mrs. Irving Cook with a reception on Sunday, June 22 from 3 to 5 p.m. in the fellowship hall. The public is invited to attend. Jehovah's Witness ! More than 100 district onventitfns of Jehovah's Witnesses will be held hroughout the United States }ghis summer. A large elegation from Eastern florth Carolina will be at tending one in Hampton, Va., uly 10-13. Paul Nonkes, represen Hfor the group in N.C., N0.6-B, said that they some 975,000 delegates lo attend these "Divine Love" List your property with William f. Kinsley Realtor Hertford, N.C. Dial 4*6 ? 7659 District Conventions in 66 cities. Nonkes said the sessions are planned for all age groups and all meetings will be open to the public. CHURCH PEWS FOR SALE *15 EACH SAUNDERS GROVE BAPTIST CALL 426-2091 For Your Information Dear friends, Retirees in rural areas organize as 'senior gleaners' to save produce left in fields and orchards and bring it to the needy. Gleaners give surplus food to the Salvation Army, S.O.S. (Save Our Seniors), the Red Cross, church groups, etc. Doing something worthwhile in the fresh air - the exer cise ond friendships gained - helping people and preventing waste ? all moke gleaning an attractive project. Respectfully, Woodville Baptist Woodville Baptist Church holds Sunday School each week at 9:45 a.m. Morning worship is at 11 a.m., and evening worship is at 7:30 p.m. Rev. Joseph H. Scalf is pastor. (Photo by PAT MANSFIELD) Cook s corner EDNAWOLVERTON This delicious and light chocolate dessert is perfect for warm summer days. For chocolate lovers ? it's a real treat. Blend together: 2 squares unsweetened chocolate V4 clip sugar V* cup cold water 4 egg yolks Cook in a double boiler until thick like pudding, cool. Mix together: cup butter 1 cup confectioners sugar 4 egg whites ? beaten stiff cup chopped pecans 1 teaspoon vanilla Add above mixture to pudding. Line a pan with about 16 "lady fingers". Cover with pudding mixture. Chill. Serve with whipped cream. This week THURSDAY, JUNE 19 - Hert. Lions Club, 6:30; Hert. Fire Dept.; Hert. BPW Club; Alcoholics Anonymous and Al Anon, Hert. United Meth. Church, 8 p.m.; Helen Gaither Home Ext. Club. SATURDAY, JUNE 21 - Belvidefe-Chappell Hill Fire Dept. Barbecue Chicken Supper, 5S p.m. MONDAY, JUNE 23 - Perq. Co. Rescue Squad. TUESDAY, JUNE 24 - Woodmen of the World; Belvidere Homemakers; Hert. Rotary Club, 6:30. Social issues key United Methodist conference FAYETTEVILLE - Eleven social issues ? more than usual ? came up before the North Carolina United Methodist Conference, held June 2-5, at Methodist College. More than 1400 persons at tended the annual business meeting for United Methodist in the eastern half of the state. Members of churches in Goldsboro, Aberdeen and the Laurinburg area introduced a resolution asking the con ference to commend the J. P. Stevens Company for its compliance with labor laws and to urge the denomination to call off its boycott of Stevens products. The con ference refused to commend or denounce the textile company, voting instead to have the issue studied by the Division of Church and Society. The Rev. Ralph Waters, Laurel Hill, who wrote the resolution, said the recent action of the United Methodist General (national) Con ference in encouraging the Stevens boycott had upset Stevens employees in several churches. The J. P. Stevens company, which operates 27 plants in North Carolina, has been repeatedly cited for unfair labor practices. Other positions adopted by the conference were support for the legal option of abor tion, "only after thoughtful and prayerful consideration with pastoral and other ap propriate counsel," and a call for repeal of the North Carolina sales tax on food with revenue coming instead from increased taxes on alcoholic beverages. By a slim margin of 19 votes, the conference sup ported the ratification of the Equal Rights Amendment. It turned down a resolution approved by the General Conference opposing the draft and registration in peacetime. Bishop Robert M. Black bum, Raleigh, presided over the meeting for the last time. Because of a church law limiting his tenure he will be reassigned to another area in the Southeast this summer. The bishop, who has become well known in eastern North Carolina during his eight years of leadership, was honored here with a $15,000 love gift from United Methodists in the conference. The clergy and laity of the annual conference nominated the Rev. Wallace H. Kirby, Ralegh, for one of three open positions for bishop in the Southeast. About 20 ministers are being endorsed for the posts, with election to come at the Southeastern Jurisdic tional Conference at Lake Junaluska, July 15-20. N. C. Conference delegates to the jurisdictional meeting CARD OF THANKS Thank you all who remembered us during the loss of our loved one through cards, flowers, visits, phone calls, food and prayers. Your concern was greatly appreciated. May God bless each of you. Shelton and Ruby Bateman NEED HELP? CALL NOW 426-7579 OR 426-5197 Fooling Guilty? Many poopla do. Reasons rang* from broken homos to unbroken habits. Whatever the causa, it'* an ugly (??ling. Guilt is both tho fact of having dona wrong and ma foaling of Mama for doing it. It's worst whan tho way you livo laavas you anipty, frustrated, and fillad with ragret. But thora is a solution. Face tho fact and racnombor God forgives. Than lot Him! Before this ad was placed wfc started praying for you bacauso wo caro. Give us a chanca to shore. FRCt COUNSELING St It VIC f are also expected to support the Rev. Joseph B. Bethea, Rockingham, who is backed by black United Methodists in the Southeast. Though the conference will get a new bishop in September, it won't be Kirby or Bethea, even if they are elected, because a church rule prohibits bishops from returning to their home area for four years. In other action the con ference: ?approved the construction of a 100-bed, $2.5 million retirement home in the Greenville area, ?asked conference leaders to prepare plan for ap pointments of ministers across racial lines, thus opening up more ap pointments to black and Native American ministers of the conference, ?heard that their recent evangelism campaign, "Proclaim the Word," netted 535 new members, ?ordained four women and 22 men elders ? the second of two ordinations for United Methodist ministers, ?heard they raised $1.5 million for ministers' pensions in the past 13 months, ?celebrated the 200th an niversary of the Sunday School, ?shared in a black worship experience June 4, and ?approved a $4.9 million budget, for conference, national and world missions work in 1981. Accomplishments of the church conference, cited by Blackburn in his State of the Church address, included an increase of nearly 400 new members, total giving of $28.9 million, the establishment of four new churches and the increased growth of the three conference supported colleges ? Methodist in Fayetteville, Louisburg, an N. C. Wesleyan in Rocky Mount. The bishop called for renewed emphasis on the Bible and urged each pastor "to become a careful Bible student, a Bible preacher and teacher." Honored during the con ference were Gillburg Church and Page Memorial Church, Aberdeen as "Church of the Year;" W. C. Chadwick, 89 year old United Methodist from New Bern, as "Layperson of the Year;" and C. Denise Jones, recipient of the $1,000 Blackburn scholarship. LIQUID VELVET LATEX WALL PAINT ? Premium quality ? Over 1000 colors ? Dries quickly ? High hiding, washable finish ? Soapy water cleanup LANDING SUPPLY CO. HERTFORD REED OIL COMPANY (Exxon Products) Hertford, N.C. THANK YOU I wish to express my sincere thanks and appreciation to the many friends and relatives for every deed of kind ness that has been shown to me during my recent illness. The cards, flowers, visits and especially the prayers are appreciated more than words can say. It is at times such as this that we realize the love of our family and friends. May I again say "Thank you", and may God richly bless you. Eliza H. Hoskins WOODLAND Dress Shop 108 S. WOODLAND HERTFORD 426-5620 PEOPLES BANK & TRUST COMPANY MEMBER OF FDIC HERTFORD. N.C.
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