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Sunday School Lesson (Continued from Page 3) ed through the presence of un derstanding friends. They may not do anything, but being there is important. Jesus prayed that he might not have to meet this crisis. We pray that way too. It is natural to question and doubt. Whether we are thirty-three and think we are too young to die, or ninety-three in a nursing home and the first time ill, we just cannot understand. Why? Why doesn't God abolish death altogether? we are in clined to ask. Why doesn't God abolish pain? But then how would I ever know to take my hand out of the fire? "Why doesn't God give us more rain?" asks the farmer in the high country. "Why does God af flict us with these floods?" is the question of the people In the valley. If all things are possible for God, why doesn't he intervene right now and eliminate the wars, the earthquakes, the tor nadoes, the accidents, the ten sion between generations and races? As Jesus concluded his peti tion, he said in substance, "Not what I want, but what God wants." Why can't we see the foolish ness of centering our living around our wants? All things are possible with God, but not with us, for our knowledge is limited. We cannot see the distant scene ? the ulti mate consequences of our- de cisions. We have a hard time reading our own motives and clarifying our true desires. We pray for fine weather for our little enterprise, and others need rain. We want to be spared our crosses, but others are des perately in need of our suffer ing service. This does not mean we are not to pray for our own per sonal needs ? Jesus did. It does suggest that our wants are warped by our own ignorance and self-interest. "Not what I want" was the way Jesus Christ prayed. What Does God Want? What does God want? He wants a world that will love and serve him freely ? a world in which man exercises the do minion God has given him. In doing this, he will harness the rampaging rivers with dams, irrigate the deserts so that they blossom as the rose, and in crease the yield of seed and soil. God wants a world where men will live together as broth ers. He wants the resources of the earth shared for the en richment of every human life. God wants men to use their science and technology for good rather than evil, for love rather ( than hate. God wants men and nations to be free ? free to choose the wrong if they must, but also free to fulfill their human and God-given destiny. True religion is a courage ous commitment to doing God's will: "Not what I want, Lord, but what you want" This is no weak resignation to the inevit able school of hard knocks, no fatalistic attitude of "What will be, will be." No, we must pray: "Father, may your eternal pur pose ? fully seen and understood only by yourself ? triumph in my life and the lives of others. May your cause be victorious at every point throughout your great universe." God expects us to use skill and judgment, exercise discip line, and make a genuine ef fort. He knows the only way we can develop and improve is to use our God-given abilities. God does not save us with out us. But we can walk with this assurance: Jesus has gone before us, he leads, and under neath are the everlasting arms. What Will We Do About It? Consider this question: To what extent do my decisions re sult in good or ill for other people? How may I become a more responsible person in re lation to others? Read the hymns listed in the Topical Index of the hymnal under "Funeral." Study the Order for the Burial of the Dead in The Book of Worship, The Methodist Hymnal (1939), or A Manual for the Funeral pre pared by the Methodist Com mission on Worship. How do these materials help us prepare for our own death or that of others? Ask your pastor to discuss with you the matter of prepara tions for a funeral. How can God's people best celebrate God's gift of eternal life in the face of death? Would you like to read fur ther in this area? Examine Jes sica Mitford's The American Way of Death and Roger L. Shinn's Life, Death, and Des tiny. Edgar N. Jackson's Un derstanding Grief will help you act like a Christian in your own grief and help others to do so. Use the occasion of this les- , son to discuss with your pastor the role of the church in help ing us prepare for death. Perhaps your class could plan as a group to attend the Com munion service on Maundy Thursday. In preparation con sider the meaning and signifi cance of the Sacrament in our experience. Read reverently and thoughtfully the ritual for Holy Communion. WARNER SVILLE COTERIE CLUB The March meeting of THE WARNERS VILLE COTERIE CLUB was most unusual and enjoyed by all when the hostess for the evening, Mrs. Grace D. Brown, after we had gathered for the meeting, directed a mo torcade to The K & W Cafeteria, where she entertained the club. Such an innovation was en joyed by all present Mrs. G. M. Phelps is Presi dent of the group . . . Mrs. C. D. Gray, Vice President . . . Mrs. G. H. Caldwell, Secretary . . . Mrs. M. B. McLaurin, Treasurer . . . Mrs. G. D. Brown, Club Reader, Mrs. A B. Moore, Assistant Secretary. Those enjoying the evening's outing, were: Mesdames G. M. Phelps, C. H. Gray, G. H. Cald well, M B. McLaurin, A B. Moore, Grace Brown, J. E. Bow er Special guests were: Mrs. T. C. Tarpley and Rev. G. M Phelps. FLORAL CLUB ANNIVERSARY Members of the Floral dub ?re making plans to obaerve their Anniversary June 29, 1969. SOCIAL HAPPENINGS MERRY MAKERS TO MEET The Merry Makers Commu nity Club will meet on Sunday, March 23, 1969 at 4:00 p.m. at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Archie Pettiford, 1511 Dunbar St. Mrs. Mable James is Presi dent. Mrs. Leola Jones is the Reporter. PIEDMONT BARBER ASSN. BARBER SHOPS' NEW HOURS The Piedmont Barber Asso ciation Barber Shops will oper ate under new opening and clos ing hours. The hours are: 8:00 a.m. -6:00 p.m. ? Tuesday thru Thursday; 8:00 a.m. -7:00 p.m. ? Friday and Saturday. The shops will be closed all day on Mon day. BETHEL A. M. E. CHURCH NEWS MEN'S DAY Our Annual Men's Day will be observed Sunday, March 30. Messers, Art is Boddie, Victor Robinson and Comey Enzlow will be in charge. LENTEN SERVICES The Lenten Services held at Bethel A. M. E Church each Wednesday during lent are spon sored by the Pulpit Forum of Greensboro, N. C. UNION PRAYER MEETINGS During March the Union Prayer Services are being held at Bethel A. M. E. Church, 8 p. m. All are welcome to at tend. EASTER SERVICES Easter Services will get un der way at Bethel Church April 6, with early Sunrise Services at 5:30 a. m., followed by Break fast at 7:00 a. m. The regular Sunday morning worship serv ice will be held at 11:00 a. m. All members are asked to lend the Floral Club your Eas ter flowers to help decorate the Fellowship Hall for Easter. ANNUAL TEA A successful George Washing ton Tea was held by the mem bers of the Pastor's Aid Club, Sunday, February 9, 1969 from 1 to 6 p. m. in the Fellowship Hall of the church. Helping with the decoration was Mrs. Lilllam Neal, 2505 Gravewood Drive, Mrs. Albert Gross, 2713 Holly Drive, and Mrs. W. F. Ross, 312 Meadow brook Drive. . ? The Club is grateful for the donations received from Sgt. Inez Stroud, a member of the church who is stationed In Ger many with the U. S. Army, and from Mrs. Mildred H. Cox of Washington, D. C. Mrs. Eva Slappy, president of the Pastor's Aid Club of COMMUNITY FUNERAL SERVICE, INC. 1980 E Market St. GREENSBORO, N. C. nam ITI-M7I Arthur Lea, Jr. Alexander Parker Earl R. Brawn, Director Bethel and members of the cluo wish to thank all who contrib uted to the success of their an nual affair. FLORAL CLUB The Floral Club of Bethel A. M. E. Church will meet at the Church, Sunday, March 23, at 5:00 p. m. All members are asked to be present The Jubilee Progressive So cial Club will meet on Monday, Junior Mitt etiquette, grooming and interests. Q. Why can't I save money? I get an allowance and make money babysitting, but I cant seem to bank towards the day when ru go to college. A. First, find out what's bit ing into your dollar. Tor one month, write down all your ex penses in a small notebook. Don't forget lipsticks, pizzas, and other little extras. After your diary of dollars is com plete, start a monthly or week ly budget. First, itemize: your total income. Then list your ex penses, either fixed or flexible. Fixed expenses are necessities like school lunches. Flexible ex penses, like movies and sodas, are the things that you have to cut down to save money. Set a limit on these luxuries, and you'll soon be toting a bundle to the bank! Q. My mother says that I can start wearing make-up on two conditions! Not too heavy and, I have to wash every bit off at night. Can you give me some tips on removing make up? A. Go to the head of the beauty class! At the end of the day remove your make-up with cleansing cream and Kleenex tissues. Wipe away extra traces of cream with tissues soaked in skin freshener. Then work up a rich lather of soap and water. Using a circular motion, rub ?V suds into your skin. Begin March 24 at 8 p.m. in the home ot Mrs Rhodes on Trade Street. March birthdays will be cele brated. All members are urged to be present as there is busi ness of importance to be dis cussed. Mrs. Rhodes, president Mrs. N. M. Brown, news re porter. SAFEF WSW6REENIKHT at the collarbone and work your way up to your forehead. Take extra care on your chin and nose where pores produce more oil. Rinse several times with warm water, then splash with cool. Blot skin dry with a towel. Rubbing can stretch the skin. Another good washing when you get up in the morn ing, and you'll be set to powder your nose again. Q. Mom wants me to help give a birthday party for my 10-year-old brother. Handling all those little kids is bad enough without worrying about cleaning up afterwards. Hon can 1 make the job easier for myself? A. Paper throw-aways make a perfect party for the kids. Cut animal shapes in bright colors out of Marvalon r.-Uvjiiyj cov ering. and paste (hum down onto the table a* p'-.icemats. Similar shapes sluci.' on li.e wall become thr. uecc.ralions. Marv ilon Can He easily removed afterwardv w!,l.":;t hurling walls or fuinUiiie K'eenex dinnci napkins that ? s-i'.ch the p1acc!!;?'v and serve food on paper clips an.! plases. Keep a roll of Kleenex paper towels handy 10 wipe itp spills quickly. Children enjoy plain food, so keep the menu simple. Try to corral kids in one area, pre ferably outdoors, to cut down on space that has to be cleaned up afterwards. THE BIG ONE for "THE PEOPLE'S MAN" JIMMIE I. BARBER AFTERNOON MATINEE (Live Music) Sunday, April 6, 1969 3:00-7:00 P.M. Carlotta Supper Club 2206 Stamey Street Greensboro, N. C. Phones 275-4411 ? 274-9527 SPONSOR : THE JIMMIE I. BARBER For City Council Campaign Committee Donation ? $1.50
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