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Interdenominational Sunday School lesson
Haaaak: A Promiaa Kept
. ltiMil 1:M1.
"For thia child 1 prayed; and the
Lord hath given ma my petition
which 1 aaked of Him: therefore,
alao, I have lent him unto the Lord."
<lSamtttU:37-?)
These words were spoken by
Hannah to the Priest Eli after havinj
been biassed with her son Samuel.
Hannah had made a promise, or
vowed a vow, unto God that if God
would bless her and her husband,
Elkanah, with a son that she would
consecrate him to the Lord's service.
It is good to make promises, for
promises are commitments. We need
to make promises to ourselves, if we
are serious about it, and Intend to
keep the promises made.
We need to make promise* to
others, also, if we are sincere about
it. Promises help us make a
statement about the direction we
want our lives to follow, and gives
direction to our daily living.
We must observe, however, that
broken promises can be devastating.
It is harmful to one's character to
make a promise and then fail to
make an effort to keep it.
My mother would have said that
such a person is without principle,
and such a person's inner self must
probably say to himself, "I cannot be
trusted."
People who consistantly do not
keep their promises will soon become
known as people without integrity.
Hannah, whom we will study today,
you will aee, was a person who
kept promises.
A Devout Woman.
1 Samuel 1: >-11
Verse 9 of today's Scripture seU
the scene for the event that we shall
study. The place was Shiloh, the
central place of worship for Israel at
the time. Eli, the Priest, and, also,
judge, was there in the tabernacle at
the time.
Hannah and her husband, Elkanah,
with others, were attending a feast
being held nearby. Hannah was
troubled. After eating and drinking a
bit, she arose, left the feast and went
into the tabernacle to pray.
The Scripture says that she was "in
bitterness of soul, and wept." In her
prayer Hannah asked that she might
bear a ton. It was very embarrassing
tor wives not to bear a son in those
days of Israel.
Along with the petition to God that
He give her a son, she made God a
promise that if He granted her
petition, she in return wouid "give
him unto the Lord for all the days of
his life."
This was an honest prayer, an
earnest prayer given by a devout
lady. God honored it. Don't we see
God's character shine through in this
scene? A God of loving-kindness, who
wants to answer the prayers of the
righteous and faithful. A God con
cerned about our every day needs.
A Promise Kept.
1 Samuel 1:24-28
There is a time lapse of probably
some three years before Hannah
returned to the temple in Shi] oh. She
did not return until the child wai
weaned.
You aee, contrary to preaent day
custom, a child in ancient Israel was
nursed for a period of two years, or
even longer. This would have been
the case with Samuel.
However, verse 24 recounts the
act; "When she had weaned him, she
took him up with her unto the house
of the Lord in Shiloh." What a
beautiful picture we get here. Here
was a Godly parent who found it only
was
her head high.
natural to share her devotion
with her child.
That't what I call
Setting the right example,
fulfulling her promise to God.
Samuel would know of
promise. He would hear
his mother's prayer of praise
thanksgiving
Lord on that day.
Festival of Skills set October 15 in Perquimans
It's once again time to begin
talking about The 1983 Festival of
Skills sponsored by The Perquimans
County^ Agricultural Extension
Servloce and Extension
Homemakers.
Mark your calendar (or Saturday,
Octotoar 15, to attend the one day
event from 9:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m., at
the Perquimans High School gym
nasium, Highway 17 Business in
Hertford, N. C. You will enjoy
creativity, true craftsmanship and
new ideas by attending the Festival
of Skills.
There will be so much talent to
enjoy. Maybe you are looking for a
specific item-like a quilt for your bed,
a wreath for your door, a calico
chicken for your kitchen, patch work
or candlewicked pillow or hand
crocheted sweater
How delighted you'U be when you
find just the right item. Or you may
come upon an unexpected, but
delightful item for a gift. That's what
makes The Festival of Skills so much
fun!
Good food goes along with the day,
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AGRICULTURAL
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By Poige
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so there'll be good food to make the
festival even better.
If anyone is interested in par
ticipating in the Festival of skills,
please contact the Perquimans
County Extension Office. Call 426
7697. There should be adequate space
for new comers as well as previous
participants.
There will also be adequate
parking around the school and
comfortable heating or cooling
system for our visitors.
Start thinking ? "Festival of
Skills" 1983! It should be a wonderful
day!
j~ People briefs
k
A Fourth of July picnic was held
recently at the home of Mrs. C. D.
Rountree and Melvin Rountree. Out
of town guests included Mr. and Mrs.
Marshall Rountree and Theresa
Bianchard of Windsor, Va., Mr. and
Mrs. Rudy Stuteville and Gerry of
Norfolk, Va., Mrs. Mildred Rudger of
Qnancock, Va., and Mrs. Florence
Rlggs of Norfolk, Va.
Mra. Annie White is spending some
tiine in Winter Haven, Fla. with Mr.
aid Mrs. Eugene White.
Mr. and Mrs. Pete Paul of Hertford
aad son Dwayne Paul, wife Roberta,
atd children Dwayne Jr., and Dallas
visited '(heir son and brother SP4
Kenneth Wayne Paul of Fort Camp
Mil, Kentucky and girlfriend Kathy
Rale of Clarksville, Tennessee.
Specialist Paul was a patient in Cal.
Blanchefield Hospital at Ft. Camp
bell following a recent auto accident.
He was released from the hospital
to attend the welcoming party at
Sevier Hall at Austin Peay State
University where friends Lynn
Griswold and SP4 John Griswold
reside. The Paul family were guests
of the Griswolds during their stay in
Clarksville, Tennessee.
Mr. and Mrs. J. W. Dillon have
returned home after visiting Mr. and
Mrs. E. C. Dillon in St. Petersburg,
Florida.
Other points of interest visited
were Disney World and Epcot,
Sanibel Island, Cape Canaveral and
St. Augustine. They were ac
companied by their daugher Jan of
Durham.
On July 4, 36 members of the
family of Donald and Nora Lane
enjoyed a fish fry at their Snug
Harbor home.
Dr. and Mrs. Frank Ainsley, Jr.
and family of Wilmington were
weekend guests of Mr. and Mrs. W. F.
Ainsley, Sr.
The Rev. and Mrs. Phillip Purser
and family of Greenville, S. C. are
guets of Mr. and Mrs. Donald
Heatherington.
Mrs. Fred Chalk of Wilson was a
guest of Miss Louise Chalk and Miss
Hulda Wood last week.
Mr. and Mrs. Glenn White and
family of Fayetteville were weekend
guests of Mrs. Edwin White at
Belvidere.
Mrs. H. A. Whitley has returned
home after spending some time at
Nags Head with Dr. and Mrs. Leo
Merrill.
Mr. and Mrs. Sal Iatesta of
Chicago, 111. are guests of Mrs. G. R.
Tucker this week.
Mrs. Dot Brewer spent the
weekend in Hickory with Mrs. Ruth
Stone.
Mrs. Randy Hedrick and sons of
Raleigh are guests of Mr. and Mrs.
Estes Copeland at Belvidere this
week.
Mr. and Mrs. John Symons of
Raleigh spent last weekend with Mr.
and Mrs. Jack Symons and Mr. and
Mrs. Lloyd Evans.
Mrs. Joan Chalk White of Raleigh
was an overnite guest of Miss Louise
Chalk on Sunday.
Mr. and Mrs. R. F. Dubbs of Jim
Thorpe, Pa. spent a few days this
week with Mrs. Helen Woodard.
Guests of Miss Hulda Wood on
Thursday were Mrs. Fred Chalk of
Wilson, Miss Elizabeth Wood of
Plymouth, and Mr.and Mrs. Junior
Norfleet of Holland, Virginia.
Mr. and Mrs. Tim Baker and
family returned to their home in
Stone Mountain, Ga. on Sunday after
spending two weeks with their
parents, Mr. and Mrs. Mac White and
Mr. and Mrs. Willard Baker in
Belvidere.
Miss Lisa Morgan and Mark
Symons were guests of Miss Barbara
Symons in Greenville on Sunday.
Mr. and Mrs. Bobby Reames of
Virginia Beach, Va. were overnite
guests of Mr. and Mrs. Charles
Layden Friday at Belvidere.
Mrs. Albert Fox of Candor is a
guest of Mrs. Helen Woodard.
Mr. and Mrs. Henry Lewis of
Orlando, Fla. are guests of Mr. and
Mrs. Larry Brown, Jr.
Hospital Notes
Mrs. Pearl Banks is a patient in
Chowan Hospital.
Mr. J. W. Ward is a patient in
Albemarle Hospital.
Mrs. Reba Owens has returned
home from Albemarle Hospital.
Mr. Julian White has returned
home from Norfolk General Hospital.
Mr. Linford Winslow has returned
home from Albemarle Hospital.
Raeford Copeland of Norfolk, Va.
was a guest of his parents, Mr. and
Mrs. Estes Copeland, Sunday at
Belvidere.
Mrs. Helen Woodard has returned
home after a visit with Mr. and Mrs.
Albert Fox at Candor.
Service news
LIGHTFOOT
fvt. Terry A. Lightfoot, son of
Thomas P. . Lightioot of Route 2,
Hertford, has completed basic
trailing at Fort Jackson, S.C.
During the training, students
received instruction in drill and
ceremonies, weapons, map reading,
ta&ics, military courtesy, military
juaice, first aid, and Army history
ani traditions.
de is a 1982 graduate of
Pelquimans County High School in
Ford.
A word from
. . . Mt. Sinai
Some visitors came to my house,
nicety dressed men.
of our conversation,
.asked them if they knew they
leaven when they
was, "No, Heaven
limited number."
me the assurance
ne. He has told me
word that I would be
the Lord after this
finished. The reward for
is not on earth but eternity
Jesus came to earth to
me
and
is
are
Look who's new ?
IRONS
Dr. and Mrs. C. Fred Irons III and
sons Charles and Costen of Chapel
Hill, N. C. announce the birth of a
new son and brother, Creighton
Manning, On June 24 at Durham
County General Hospital.
Mrs. Irons is the former Susan
Harrell. Maternal grandmother is
Mrs. Charles M. Harrell, Jr.
Paternal grandparents are Drs. Fred
and Malene Irons of Greenville, N. C.
DAY
Mr. and Mrs. A1 Day of Ker
nersville announce the birth of a
daughter, Susan Lynn, born Sunday,
July 10.
Maternal grandmother is Mrs. O.J.
Day of Fayetteville and paternal
grandparents are Mr. and Mrs. W.
Ray White of Hertford.
BERRY
Ben and Sylvia Berry announce the
birth of their second child, a
daughter, Britt Leann, born June 27,
1983 at Albemarle Hospital.
Maternal grandmother is Mrs. Nell
Gregory of Woodville.
Paternal grandparents are Mr. and
Mrs. Dan Berry of Hertford.
Paternal great-grandmothers are
Mrs. Mattie Berry and Mrs. Pauline
Madre of Hertford.
I want to thank each of you for the pretty
cards, flowers, phone calls, visits, food and
especially for your prayers while I was in
Norfolk General Hospital and since I have
been home.
May God bless each of you.
Reby W. Stal lings
We want you to know how much we
appreciate all you have done for us in our
recent bereavement. Our sorrow is eqsier
to bear with the help of friends like you.
The memory of your kindness will always
remain with us. God bless you all.
The Family of A.D. Ward, Jr.
Church news 1 ,
You are invited to come and
worship this Sunday at the
Perquimans United Methodist
Charge. The worship schedule will be
as follows: 9 a.m. Oak Grove, 10 a.m.
Cedar Grove, 11 a.m. Epworth.
Summer Revival Services will be
held at the Bagley Swamp Wesleyan
Church beginning Sunday, July 17,
through Friday, July 22. , The
Evangelistic Team will be the
Surrett Family from Asheboro.
The Surretts, accomplished
musicians, will be ministering
through song and preaching. The
family is comprised of David, who
preaches, sings, plays the trumpet
and bass guitar; Becky, who sings
and plays the piano and organ: and
Phil, their son. who sings and plays 'Jh
the drums and trumpet.
Sunday Services include Sundajdj
School at 10, the Morning Worship",^
Service at 11, and the Evening!'
Worship Service at 8. Services will?*
also be held each evening at 8,'^
Monday through Friday. ^
The Bagley Swamp Wesleyan "*
Church is located five miles nor- ? *
theast of Hertford, between Winfatf *
and Belvidere, one and one half miles ??
east of Highway 37. For more in- *
formation, contact the pastor, Daniel
E. LeRoy , at 426-7476. > {.
? For Your Information
Dear friends.
In time of bereave
ment relatives and
friends truly want to
help and it's a kindness
to them and to the
family to accept their
help. Friends may say,
"Let me do this" or
"Don't worry about
that, I'll take care of it".
Such thoughtfulness
tends to life some of
the burden, which is
oppressive enough at
time of bereavement.
Respectfully,
SWINDELL
FUNERAL HOME
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