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Thursday, October 26, 1995 - THE KINGS MOUNTAIN HERALD - Page 78 ¢n i rere ESE anid fi i argh A } i i i ’ | PSE H h 7 . { ] | . ol H | Hs < | \ : | \ er = 9 S i 2 = a \ BT. WORSHIP 60D. {Church Briefs @Sth anniversary set at Macedonia Baptist Block Party set at Dixon School A block party to raise funds for the renovation of the old Dixon Ih Hh %,. Macedonia Baptist Church, or- gcd October 31, 1920, cele- (Grane its diamond jubilee in spe- ial services, will culminate its im aa p | I i , #Celebration on Sunday at 11 a.m. * {With "Old Time Religion Sunday" i and opening of the time capsule * gblaced in the church in 1956. & keeping with the theme, urch members will dress in the tire their ancestors would have Worn 75 years ago to worship and will place new items in the time i, #apsule to be opened at future an- ~ “plversary celebrations. » "This is a big day in the life of goar church and we welcome former members and friends to worship with us," said Rev. David Philbeck, Astor. . Last Sunday members flew col- ful balloons in the air with mes- Fie inside that "Jesus Loves You" nd invited people to the celebra- tion activities. i {Macedonia Memories was part of a recent worship service and a booklet was printed and distribut- €¢d. The 75th anniversary commit- tee also made handmade fans and Frond them in the church and Liberty Singers from Liberty University in Lynchburg, Va. pre- sented special entertainment and slides from a mission trip. _A humorous skit was held by members dressed as detectives who reported on their research into the church history. ¢ "We have really had a good time and learned so much about our church history," said Karen Sellers, a'member of the anniversary com- mittee. Macedonia Church was orga- nized by Rev. J. J. Hicks of East ' Kings Mountain Baptist Church and organizers from both the pre- sént Second Baptist Church and First Baptist Church were in atten- dance. The first members were R. A. Bookout, W.H. Moss, Charlie Bridges, G. B. Morris, J. H. Stafford, Theodore Moss, S.C. Jalley, Mrs. R. A. Bookout, Mrs. Novella Phillips, Mrs. W. H. Moss, Mrs. S. C. Jolley, Mrs. J. H. Stafford and Laney Moss. The first deacons were W. H. and Theodore Moss, R. A. Bookout and S.S. Jolley. Hicks, served as pastor of the néw church until 1924. Other for- mer pastors in that era were Rev. Clarence Wylie, Wesley Davis and Rev. W. T. Doster. Within eight years of its begin- nings the church grew and a new building was erected. Twenty-eight years later the church built a hand- di new worship center. Several additions have been made in years since, including a parsonage, a ball field with press box and concession stand and recently a beautiful gym- nasium and recreation building. Fall Festival Tuesday at Bethlehem Church Bethlehem Baptist Church will sponsor a fall festival Tuesday night at 6 p.m. Trick-or-treaters are invited for Halloween fun for all ages. School will be held Saturday, November 4 from 3-6 p.m. at the school. Hot dogs and hamburgers will be sold and there will be games for the children. The highlight of the day will be a pig kissing contest at 6 p.m. For each dollar donated to the renova- tion fund, the donor will be al- lowed to vote for the one he or she would like to see kiss a pig. The public is invited. The school is located at 603 Dixon School Road, Kings Mountain. Hallelujah Party at First Baptist First Baptist Church, Kings Mountain, will have a Hallelujah Party October 31 from 6:30-8 p.m. Participants are urged to dress in their favorite Bible costumes. There will be plenty of candy, games, hot dogs and drinks for ev- eryone. All pre-school through fifth grade students and their parents are encouraged to attend. Revival is planned at Nazarene Church Kings Mountain First Church of the Nazarene will hold revival ser- vices October 29-November 1. Rev. Barry Wilson of Indianapolis, Indiana will be the speaker. Rev. Wilson most recently pas- tored at Laurinburg, and earlier this year entered the field of full-time evangelism. While in Laurinburg, he was also a member of a men's quartet. Rev. Robert | pulkkinen invites the public, Week night services are at 7 p.m. : Gospel singing set at Piedmont Baptist There will be a gospel singing Sunday at 7 p.m. at Piedmont Baptist Church, Kings Mountain. Featured guests will be James Rainey and Sonrise. Refreshments will be served. Rev. Steven Akers, pastor, in-_ vites the public. Benefit set Sunday at Barnes Auditorium Spencer Taylor and the leg- endary HiWay QC's of Chicago, Ill. are coming to Barnes Auditorium Sunday for a 5 p.m. church benefit. The public is invited, says Scott Oglesby. Rev. Reese to speak at Dayspring Church Wayne Reese of Kings Mountain will fill the pulpit at Dayspring Missionary Baptist Church, 1035 W Highway 27, Lincolnton, November 1-3. The Ronnie Wilcox Singers will provide special singing nightly at 7:30 p.m. The church is located off Highway 321 North behind Seicor at 1741 9th Street NW in Hickory. History making evangelist Dr. L.A. Rouse to'lead revival at New Life Christian Church Fhe New Life Christian Church, 111 East Parker Street, Kings Mountain, will have its second annual revival October 25-27 at 7 p.m. The theme is "One Family Under Christ." Guest speaker will be Dr. Ludnne A. Rouse of Disciples United Methodist Church, Greenville, SC. New Life Christian Church was founded March 1, 1992 and has been a vital part of the Kings Mountain Community since. Under the leadership of its pastor, Rev. H.L. Rhedrick, the church has a broad youth ministry, ex- tremely active prison and rest home ministries, as well as a ministry at Pine Manor Apartments. The church is at the former site of the Church of God on the corner of East Parker and Gaston Streets. Rev. Rhedrick said the purpose of the revival is "to pray and meditate that all families will recognize the need for Jesus Christ in our lives today, then to renew our service and witness to the unsaved to bring them to Christ." world of promise. Scriptures Selected by The American Bible Society 53 $ \ e 9 < 8 i} p pl 4 U Mi! ) 0 Sesuse As the future unfolds in every life, it looks like a world of promise. Whether it lives up to our expectations depends less on what's outside than what's inside. Human character tends to shape the events and experiences of life Our tremendous responsibility as parents ‘World of Promise It looks like fun outside. A bright, happy, wonderful day - and a pal to share it with. A Copyright 1993, Keister-Williams Newspaper Services, P. O. Box 8005, Charlottesville, VA 22906 is to nurture a human soul, foster its spiritual growth, and cultivate the crucial development of our child’s character. As a window lets light reach inside, the teaching of moral and religious truth lets faith find its rightful place in each youthful heart. To discover all the promise in this world the soul must begin by realizing the promises of God. J It is the Desire of Area Pastors and the Community Minded Firms Listed Here That GOD Be Taken Into The Solution of ALL Our Problems. Worship HIM In Church Regularly. First Carolina Federal Savings Bank Since 1907 739-4781 « 482-0222 + 865-1111 Amity Finance Of Kings Mountain Hardee’s Of Kings Mountain 739-1311 Kerns Trucking, Inc. You Call - We Haul 739-4747 Plonk Tire Wray and Tim Plonk 739-0193 Harris Teeter Supermarket and Employees Allen’s Flower Kings Mountain Cablevision Dr. Rouse's focus will be the religious meaning of the body as the Shop, Inc. Herald Gaston, Cleveland and York Temple of God, the Spirit that is with us now and the soul's eternal Management and Staff Counties dwelling ‘with God. He will teach how relationships can result in universal unity and an ultimate oneness with God. : . . Dr. Rouse is a minister of the South Carolina United Methodist 3 Conference. He is a graduate of South Carolina State College and the Grover Mac s Grocery Parkdale Mills, Inc. Interdenominational Theological Seminary in Atlanta, where he received Industries 900 N. Piedmont Ave. #5 & #19 his Masters of Divinity degree. He has received his Doctor of Ministry Degree from the Lutheran Theological Southern Seminary in Columbia, SC. He has pastored various churches in the South Carolina United Methodist Conference. In 1986 he was appointed Associate Pastor at Buncombe Street United Methodist Church in Greenville, SC. He re- mained there for six years. This was the first appointment of an African American to a predominantly white (2,500 member) congregation since re- > construction. In 1992, Rev. Rouse became the founder and pastor of Joseph B. Bethea United Methodist Church in Conway/Myrtle Beach, SC. This was the first multi-racial inclusive congregation in the South Carolina Conference. Presently, Rev. Rouse is the pastor of Disciples United Methodist Church in Greenville, SC. This is the first cross racial appointment for a Senior Minister in the South Carolina Conference. Dr. Rouse has received numerous awards and honors. Among these are the national Derman Evangelism Award, and the Barbara Boutinghouse Bridgebuilding Award. Dr. Rouse is a Certified member of the American Association of Pastoral Counselors, chairperson of Psychological Teaching Committee for the Board of Ordained Ministry, Certified Church Growth Consultant, and Race Relations Consultant. In 1994, he was given the South Carolina Outstanding Young American Religious Leadership Award by the South Carolina Junior Chamber of Commerce. This award was for his accomplishments in bringing about racial harmony. “Where Friendly People Work” 739-3391 Management and Employees Wade Ford You Can Count on Wade Peggy’s Restaurant 415 N. Pledmont Ave. 739-7361 The Printin’ Press Canterbury Road 739-0333 Harris Funeral Home, Inc. Ollie Harris and Staff Kings Mountain Hospital 739-3601 Nationwide Insurance 306 Ek. King Street 739-3953 The Sub Factory 124 A. West Gold Street 739-4255 Loves Fish Box 1104 Shelby Road Quick Way Cleaners 110 N. Cleveland Ave. 739-2422
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