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THE CAROLINIAN RALEIGH. N. C., SATURDAY, JANUARY 1, 1972 12 GABBING About Town BY MRS. A. H. THORPE TELEPHONE- 832-3029 THE CLOCK OF LIFE The clock of life Is wound but once, • And no one has the power ,To tell just when the hands will stop At late or early hour. • Now is the only time you Own, Life, love, toil with a will Place no faith in tomorrow, for the clock may then be stUL + * * HOME FROM HOSPITAL ;• Friends of Mrs. Frances El lis, mother of Mrs. Minnie De graffenreidt of 724 Bunche Dr. are happy to know that she Is back home from the hospital and %s at their home in Pittsboro jesting comfortably. Our pray er is that she will continue to Improve rapidlv, HOME FOR THE HOLIDAYS : Mrs. Mamie King of Char lotte and Raleigh is home for the holidays and is guest of her husband, Mr. J. \V. King of 541 E. Cabarrus St. .Watch night services TO BE HELD ■ Watch night services will be held at Rush Metropolitan AMB Z. ion Church on Friday night,’ from 10:30 to midnight. Quests at county home ' The Melodia Singers of the Manly Street United Church id e in der J I a .. „ , , BY MRS, RUTH M. BETHEA i mv., Lenoir §t, PHONE 802-63® f ; A wonderful year is swiftly ' passing. Things have happened which we could not help, things havi happened and wethankGod jor things that have happened if hat made heavy pur hearts; tbings are hap pening daily, which grieve us, ’surprise us and make us live closer to God. ! God sent His love to bless and heal this sick and sinning .world. Today we send our love topless and heal. I Music Notes And Haif Notes | I BY MRS. E. M, KERRY | . The number of concerts for "Friends of the College has been deduced. Rather than raise the •price of season ■tickets, F. O. T. C. wiii reduce its annual series of concerts from seven to five, be ginning next year. With 19,- 000 members, the largest con- Concert group in the nation, F.O.T.C. is faced with rising costs, artists’ fees, a parking fee, and an increase in the rental of Reynolds Coliseum. F.0.T.C., for more than a decade, has presented /attrac tions for $7,00, No single tickers are sold fox the concerts. Upcoming in this 1971-1972 season aretheWest minster choir, January 25 and 26; the London Symphony Or chestra, February 10 and 11; Joan Sutherland, March 17 and 18; and the Vienna Symphony Orchestra, March 24 and 25. ‘REMEMBER! Orchids and more orchids to Miss Ava D. Greene, age 9, daughter of Attorney and Mrs. George R. Greene, for a love ly piano performance in reci tal at the University of Vir ginia, recently. 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State Street, DINNER GUESTS AT CHRIST MAS Mr. and Mrs. Willie Street of Chapel Hill were guests at din ner on Christmas Day of their sister and brother-in-law, Mr. and Mrs. Curtis Raines of 538 E. Lenoir St. They reported a most delightful time and deli cious dinnerthat only theßalpes can serve. SPENDS CHRISTMAS IN CHA PEL HILL Mrs. Grace Sorrell and chil dren of 604 McMackinSt., spent Christmas in Chapel Hill, visit ing with relatives and friends and reported that they enjoyed it very much. Note: May we again say thanks to all our friends who kept us writing in ’7l and If it’s the Lord’s will, we shall delight in doing it in ’72, Mrs. Adam Bethea of 821 S. State? St., departed this life? un expectedly this week. She was a faithful member of St. Paul AME Church, Many hearts were saddened by the death of Mrs. Lovle Ellis Alston during the past, week. Her funeral was held last Sunday afternoon with a crowd of grief stricken relatives and friends present. Mrs. Alston was a person well liked and loved by people of all walks of life. She was a teacher and was generally lik ed and loved throughout Raleigh. n J MRS, BETHEA ginal compositions, and pre pared selections. Her ori ginal composition is named “Sieighride.” Her two pre pared selections were: Bach, “Minuet;” and Spindler, ‘‘Sona tina.’’ The audience was very en thusiastic with praise for Ava and other students and for the teacher. Special orchids to you, Mrs, Hannah! Keep ftp the good work! To all of you, who have visit ed me arid given me presents, may God richly bless you. We would have reciprocated, but we are sure that you under stand our situation. Again, thank you. An original poem by a friend: I’M GLAD BY LESTER A TILLEY I’m glad, so glad, God loved us so, That He His Son did give, And that Son to the cross did go, That you and l might LIVE! It is so GRAND, so GREAT so SWEET, God's love, merer 1 and grace, How can we wait until we meet, And see Him face to FACE? But we can know His PRE SENCE here, COMPANIONSHIP sublime, If we to Him stav ever near, And. serve Him all the time! O what a JOY with Hire to roam, His WORK and WILL to do, Until at last He calls us HOME, Arid we start LIFE anew! Keep on singing, listening to. buying, playing, and writ ing GOOD MUSIC. HAPPY NEW YEAR. i L MRS. KELLY Jllpsrelllfl, PETE’S PICK IN BY W. A. “PETE” WELDER Now that Christmas is over and everyone is filled to the overflowing with best wishes of the season. May we also Joii in the ‘“WishingSeason.’’ From Wimberley Electric Co. comes word-that Wimberley wishes e very home a house full of most modern electric equipment. “Bob’’ Villiams of Williams E lectric Service wishes the same thing, but with a little more added. ‘“Be sure your house wiring is adequate." Somewhere along the way, I saw Bob Hodge putting in receptacles. Old Marshall Butler wishes that you could arrange a more direct way to contacting him in emergencies. Marshall says some days he is right on the spot. He pledges to do mor - immedi ate service for ‘72.’ Out on the Old Garner Road *Dr.’ Dor sey Butler, with the most mo derly equipped shop in town ponders the idea of greater service. The poor boy is real ly grateful to those who found his services of high order. He promises to keep it that way with some slight improvement. 1 saw Vance Rogers Jr. during the holidays. He had to work throughout Christmas Eve and Christmas Day. Knowing Vance like I think I do, he’ll make out all night. I didn’t see ‘Gabe’ Fields during the Christmas. Maybe he was at home wait ing for the new year’s cele brations. I didn’t even call Bill ’Wilder to see if he talk ed to ‘Gabe.’ He'll probably show up shortly. Down in the basement at Hamlin Drug, Dr. Holland is wishing that all see well in *72. Above him Doc tor’s Johnson and Coleman wish for you both health and beau ty, Above Hamlin Drug, ole man Lindsey hopes you’ll need not just protection but “Win ston Protection. ’’ Attorney Sam Mitchell wishes that all steer clear of trouble, but if and when it comes, he would appreciate vour presence. Physicians Clarke, McDowell and Debnam to have to carry the load of all our people. I venture to say that it is the greatest load for any three physicians in this country. There seems to be no relief in sight. Evi dently they want you to stay well in ‘72. Mr. and Mrs. James A. “Tea cup* Scott, Monterrey, Califor nia are in the city for the holi days, Mr. Scott is one of the country’s foremost training sergeants, holding his oak leaves and consistently winning the accolades for his work. He is the son of Mr, Abe Scott and a former student at Ligon High School. I’m wishing for Deacon Wel don Sorrell, Manly St, United Church of Christ, a quick re turn from the hospital. Mr. Sorrell was one of the oldest members in point of service at the church. He told me that he helped to haul the stones that were used in the church’s construction, “Ole Man V, A. ’' finally caught up with ‘Shep’ Faulk on Mon day before Christmas. “Shep* was ordered to report to the Veterans Hospital for an opera tion. It probably stemmed from an old football Injury. Faulk ranks among Shaw's all time great punters and only this sea son began imparting “his know how' to Shaw’s backs, Mrs, Susan F. Leach, 612 E. Cabarrus St. remains on the sick and shut-in list. Her many friends wish for her a ra pid return to health. Mrs. Gladys Williams, 616 E. Cabarrus St. is shut-in but in the best of spirits. It is a real pleasure for her many friends to visit her. Down at Boykin’s Grocery, Melba and Christine are doing a fine Job and wishing for all of their patrons a bigger ap petite for *72, Christine is Mrs. Christine Kates and Melba is Mrs. Melba Wilson, Christmas Eve night I stopp ed by Mrs. Florene Hunter's, E. Hargett St,, to have a chat w ith her two daughters, Corne lia and Christine, They told me that the former Miss Mary Hay wood of this city, but now of New York City came home on the same plane with them. While we were still talking, certainly at a reasonable hour, m strolled Earl Dunston, and the conversation opened up a new, I left and wept ‘round to Mrs, Valiie John’s, of whom I wrote last week. She immedi ately told me that as of 10 p. m. * Santa hadn’t brought her doll, doll carriage, or tea sets. Her sons, members of the Sanderson football club, assur ed her that it wasn’t Christ mas, At the same time they were unwrapping their gifts. I headed for the Elks Club btst found the house dark. Even Sparrow’s quarters were not brilliantly lighted. Hell, I’ll have to thank my good friend, Mrs. 'B' Flowers for this retraction: The Sedates Social Club gave it’s Christ mas Party at Pretty’s Family Restaurant.’ As a well pre pared buffet supper was being enjoyed ail the members ex changed Christmas gifts. Aside from the members present were the following guests: Mr, and Mrs. H. C. High, Mr. Gilmore Morgan, Miss Delilah Bell, Mr, Earl Dunston, Mrs. Louise Mc- Coy, Miss Ola Mae Thorpe, Mr. William Burwsll, Mr. Ed die Winston, Mr. Fred Mitchell. Mr. fom Tate, Mr. Lawrence Collins, Mr. Jack Jones, Mrs. Lillian Hill, New York City, Miss ‘B’ Dunn, Mrs, ‘V Ho ward, Mrs, Gertrude Green, Mrs. Bettie Stewart, Mrs. Wil lie Mae Hunter. Miss Delilah Bell, S. Hay wood St., spent the Christmas with her sister in La Grange. Mrs. Viola Pearson, Cannister St., spent the Christmas holi days with a sister in High Point. Miss Frances Carmi chael, New York, spent the hoi i davs with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. A. O. Carmichael, New combe Road. Mr. Harry Debanm formerly of this city but now calling Bal timore home, visited his mo ther and brothers for Christ mas. He attended Tupper Memorial Baptist Church for Sunday morning worship serv ices. Mr. Wiley Sanders, for merly of S. Blount St. is now a shut-in at Knollwood Nurs ing Home. Mrs. Annie Wil liams, 1 Iredell Terrace, was reported ill as we go to press, Mr, Bennie Thornton, popular ly known as ‘Grownie’ is ill at home, 916 S. Person St, Mrs. Annie King, 807 S. Blount St, couldn’t make it one step farther. She was reported as a shut-Ln at her church. Mrs. Callle Epps, 1430 Carnage Dr. is ill at her home. Her friends wish for her a rapid recovery. My most surprised shut-in is Mr. Joseph Douglass, 566 E. Cabarrus St. I only want Joe to know that it is marvelous ly beautiful outside. Tupper Memorial Baptist Church, with Rev. Leotha Deb nam, the featured minister will begin broadcasting their Sunday • morning services this Sunday, The church seeks to reach the sick and shut - ins by this method. I called Mrs. 'Val' Johns, Bart St. and I found out that she really received some “tea sets’ for Christmas. It seems like a Cinderella story, butit’strue. I haven’t seen my good friend Miss Addlynne Mordecai, but I heard from some authoritated sources that she wants to see me. Really I haven’t received any bodily injury as a result of my last week’s pen effort. “Thanks a Million P I saw professor Carl Devone from a distance during the holi days, He had come home to share a portion of the Christ mas with his sisters and a bro ther at the home, E. Worth St. He’ll know that I saw him. He. was leaving the Frazier resi dence on E. Cabarrus St. Christmas eve. Something can be done more effectively by the laity than the clergy was the gist of the statement made by Rev, Leotha Debnam, popular minister at Tupper Memorial Baptist Church last Sunday. He was referring to the outstanding job done by Deacon Ross Fowler last year, it somehow seemed to touch every phase of church life. He had become the mov ing spirit, the head of the build ing fund, the leader of Men’s Day activities, assistant to the superintendent of the Sunday School and teacher of the Men’s Bible class. At the same time he so arranged to accept the majority of opportunities to teach in various Sunday-Schools throuhout the County. At the same time, the church dedi cated the yearbook to Mr. Fow ler, it took time to present a token of love and esteem to Mrs, Harriet Smith Jones, who retired as church clerk to ac cept the role as assistant. Words from the church were given by Mrs. Ethel Jones, Dea con Melvin Davis, and Rev, Leotha Debnam, Mrs. Smith had served the church in that ca pacity for many years. Mrs. Valiie Johns, Bart St., was hostess for a lovely Christ mas dinner Christmas Day. Believe it or not Valiie can cook! Listen to her menu: Tur key, roast pork, stringbeans, collards, macaroni, potato salad, candied yams, and all the necessary or expected trimmings! To top it all off there was pound cake, fruit cake, cocaanut cake, potato pie and ice cream. Among those attending were Mrs. Cleo Kerr, Mrs. Violet Williams with Vi vian and Ingrid; Mr. Norman Artis, and daughter Sheila, of Durham; Mrs. Valiie Johns and sons, Michael and Marshall, Mr. and Mrs, T. Del mar ‘Bear’ Wilder, 1111 Mark St., entertained-friends at their home during the holidays. A ,mong those present were Mr. and Mrs. Howard F. Smith, Mrs, Clinton Atwater, Mrs, Pearl W. Smith and family, Mr. and Mrs, Tom Owens, Mr. and Mrs. Robert Harris, Miss Miss W. Lee and Mr. Willie Cooley. Mrs. Addle Wilder and Miss Jackie Neal* New York City were in the city during the holidays visiting relatives and friends. They were guests of Mr. and Mrs, W. A. Wilder, Mrs. Nora Wilder, as well as Mrs. Ida H. Hunt, E, Jones St, It was great to sit in the Men’s Bible class at Tupper Memor ial Baptist Church last Sunday and listen to my friend Jim Shepherd expound the lesson. He was really superb. Then he told of his “uncle Gus” for whom the class was named and signally recognized Sunday morning, These facts follow: Rev, Augustus Shepard, D. D was born in the city of Raleigh N.C., March 1 1.864, Mien it is considered that he was the son of Richard Shepard, and had a pious mother, it is not surprising that he should have been the* stalwart Baptist preacher that he was. While a student at Shaw University the president of the university saw in him such fitness that he made him his assistant pas tor of Blount Street Baptist Church. For eighteen years he was Colporter Missionary for the American Baptist Pub lication Society for North Ca rolina. It was in this capacity that Dr. Shepard did his best work; and the work which gave him a place in the hearts of the Bap tist of North Carolina, whichhe always held. In this capacity he stood at the foundation of the State Sunday School Con vention of North Carolina. It was largely through his efforts that the Orphan Asylum at Ox ford gained its strength and many churches and Sun day Schools throughout the State owe their existence largely to him. . Nearly all the county Sunday School Conventions were organized directly or indirect ly through him. Dr. Shepard was one of the very few men who stemmed the tide of the more intelligent ministry which swept most of the pioneers from the stage. He was regarded among the ablest ministers of the State throughout his ca reer. This was not only due to his able ministry, but to the fact he never turned away a struggling young man. He was ever ready to give him encouragement and support. Besides the work on the field, Dr, Shepard pastoredthe Blount Street Church, Raleigh; the First Baptist Church, Char lotte; the White Rock Chruch, Durham; The First Baptist Church, Roxboro; Wake Forest Baptist Church, Warrenton, Forestville, the First Baptist Church of Oxford, and the First Church of Henderson,, besides erecting and pastoring the spa cious church, Roanoke Salem, Garysburg, N.C. No man in his day has con tributed more to the cause of the Baptist of North Carolina than Dr. Augustus Shepard, (fm. History of The Negro Baptist of North Carolina by Whitted) YWCA NEWS CHRISTMAS PARTY HELD The public relations commit tee of the YWCA held a Christ mas party, December 20, at the Hargett St. YWCA. The room was beautifully decorated with Christmas decorations, Mrs. Mildred James was in charge of the games, which everyone enjoyed. Two prizes were a warded. Mrs. Maye White re eieved first prize, and Mrs. Virginia Smith the second prize. We were served chicken salad sandwiches, ham sandwiches, fruit cake, cheese straw's, de vil foods cake, punch, potato custard, and candy. The e~ vening was enjoyable. The members exchanged gifts. Present were: Mrs. Mildred James, Mrs, Vera Lily, Miss Dorothy. Fleming, Miss Barba ra High, Mrs. Emma Richburb, Mrs. Hazel Thomas, Mrs. Cleo ria Parrish, Mrs. Dixie Monta gue, Miss Francis Hinton, Mrs. Emma Boyer, Mrs. Mary P. Lane, Mrs. Janie Jeffries, Miss Fannie McLean, Mrs. Geraldine Pattishaw, Mrs. Hattie Ed mondson, Mrs. Mclver, Mrs. Mozella Burnette, and Mrs. Pauline Dolby. Guests included: Miss Beulah Jones, Mrs. Hattie Covington, Mrs. Lula Forbes, Mrs. Liz zie Ritter, M’is. Maize White, and Mrs. Irene Thomas. The president of the commit tee wished the members and guests a Merry Christmas, and a Happy New Year. The heavy jet trim, hinting of the 40’s will go pastel, and take on a completely new look in, for instance, pink and white braid. COME TO CHURCH TUPPER MEMORIAL BAP TIST - Church School opened at 9:30 a.m, with superintendent Frederick Smith presiding. Morning worship began at 11 a.m. with the senior choir in charge of the music, under the direction of Mrs. Vibgie Beck with. Prayer was by Deacon Gus Williams. The scripture was read by the pastor, the Rev, Leotha Debnam, and tak en from Romans 12-N.E.B. A solo, “I'd Rather Have Jesus,’’ was rendered by Mrs. Martha Brodberry, The subject of the message brought by the pas tor was, “High Sense of Re sponsibility,’’ WILSON TEMPLE UNITED METHODIST - Church School began at 9:30 a.m. with the general director, Mrs. C, S. Haywood, Morning worship 1 started at 11 a.m. with a call to worship by the pastor, the Rev. J.H. McCuilum. It was Student’s Recognition Day and many students were present for this ocassion, with Miss Ver non Hester presiding. Prayer was given by Miss Deborah .An- . drew*. The Junior choir was , in charge of the music, under the direction of Mr. Hargroves. The speaker was Bruce Har groves, Jr. of A&T Universi ty, who brought a beautiful ques tion to the very top, “What is the church to you?” Everyone was uplifted by this program. We can say to the youth of today keep going onward. afea sA,ssts-*~*-v -. BY MRS. MAE L. BROAD!E “But when the proper time had fully come - God sent His Son, born of a woman, born sub ject to the regulations of the law. Galatians 4:4, All of us have a tendency to forget some really important things, because we think they do not concern us. We think sel fishly of ourselves and dream of a happy luxurious life, and we hardly leave any time fox remembering our Creator and His precious gift to us Je sus Christ. As we think of our young people who have their whole lives to offer to Christ by being true Christians in what they think, say, and do. Above all, they have their ta lents and gifts to use for the glory of God. The most im portant thing in life is how we live. Are we teaching ourselves to show the Christian spirit to others? Not in the New' Year along but right now let’s dedi cate ourselves anew and give Christ our lives to offer in wit ness and service. Let us not hinder the coming of the king dom, but surrender to the Christ and let Him be our guide from within, now and the days and years to come. Let us pray: Our Father, we are grateful to Thee for the gifts of our lives and for Jesus Christ, who shows us the way to live. Forgive us our,foolish ways. Help us to remember Thee in all things we do and to be mindful of Thy presence always. Help us to keep the vision of brotherhood among men. Strengthen our faith when the shadows of evil threaten us with discourage ment and anguish. Take us by the hand, and lead us on. As we commit ourselves to Christ, teach us to be co-workers with Thee in furthering Thy kingdom among men. We thank Thee for the Bible, which contains wonderful words of life. It is a balm to heal and continue a flame that will not be put out. 'A sword that pierces to the heart. Help us to let the written word reveal the living word, Jesus Christ our Lord in whose name we pray, Amen. V * 1* LINCOLN PARK HOLINESS- Sunday School began at its reg ular hour of 9:30 a.m. with the supt,, Bro. Joseph Yarborough in charge. Morning worship service began at 11 with Miss Betty Scarborough reading the scripture lesson. Deacon Ed ward Rivers opened the testi monial service. Rev. Jones of fered pryaer. The offering was lifted by our Deacons. A solo was sung by Sister Barbara Watkins. The music was rend ered by the senior choir with Mrs. Rivers president. Rev. Jimmie Yarborough was at the piano. The message was giv en by Rev. Yarborough. It was entitled “You Can Run, But You Can’t Hide.” Our pastor wishes to thank the many visit ing friends who came and wor shipped with us. Our church welcomes the paster back from his Christ mas vacation in New York and New Jersey. Our doors are al ways open to you. Next Sunday is pastoral day. Bishop Eli Ratcliff will bring the sermon. Music will be furnish ed by the gospel chorus. The reporter is Barbara A. Wat kins; * * * SMITH TEMPLE FREEWILL BAPTIST - Sunday School began at 10 a.m. with the assistant supt,, Mr. Tommie Garner, Jr, in charge. The call to wor ship “I was glad when they said unto rne let' us go into the house,’’ and the pastoral pray er were made by Rev. McAl lister. The junior choir was in charge of the music under the direction of Mrs. D. Edwards and Mr. Earl Manning. The choir sang the beautiful hymn Joy To the World. The scrip ture was read from Luke 2:1- 12 and the invocation was giv en by John Moore, Jr, At this time the choir sang the hymn No Turning Back. The mission offering was blessed by Tommy Garner, Jr. Announcements and recognition of visitors were made by Mrs, Barbara Edwards. The choir sang a spiritual “I* stood On the Banks of Jordan One Day.” There was a prayer given for the sick and shut-in. Choral re sponse was Earth Has No Sor rows That Heaven Cannot Heal. ?»psi-C©ia Bottling Co., Os Raleigh 2838 WAKE FOREST ROAD, RALEIGH NORTH CAROLINA From St. Luke 19:4 and 5 on the theme “I Must See Je sus For Myself,” Rev. McAl lister delivered a spiritual message, pointing out, “Jesus Saves.” * * * RUSH METROPOLIT\N A ME ZION CHURCH - Sunday School began at 9:45 a.m. with both superintendents at their posts, Mr. Leslie Campbell and Mr, Isaiah Graham, and a fine group of teachers, along with the pas tor, to hold them up. The 11 a.m. worship service began as the organist, tries. E thel Jeffreys played carols os: the organ. The pastor, Rev. B. C. Young, conducted the worship services. Music was rendered by the senior choir under the di rection of Mrs. Jeffreys. Rev. Young then delivered a most striking and challenlng mes sage, having’ chosen his text from two familiar passages of scripture, Isaiah, the 9th chap ter and the 6th verse, 2nd Corinthians, the 9th chapter and the 13th verse. His subject was God’s Inexpressable Gift. The minister expounded on the incomparatability of God and the motive of sharing and good will. Mrs, Annie H. Thorpe is reporter. * * * RAND STREET UNITED UN IT E D CHURCH OF CHRlST—Sunday School be gan at 9:30 a.m. with Deacon Eugene Collins, supeiinten dent, in charge. At 11:30 a.m., morning worship services op ened with the congregation singing "Glory To Hi: Name" Prayer was given by Rev. Wat kins. our fourth Sunday min ister. "Sweet Hour of Prayer" was sung, with Rev. Sister Mae Hinton as pianoist. Rev, W. B. Stanley read the scrip ture from St. John 1:1-40 verses. The lesson was dis cussed by Sister B. Mayo. Rev. Watkins delivered a wonder ful message from the above lesson, verse 1. It was a thought, provoking sermon, 1. Everything was made in the beginning except sin 2. Satan was in heaven once, since be ing throw out, he lias been on earth. 3. Christ is a burden bearer. All we have to do is lay down our way, and let Him in. No man cometh to the Father except by Jesus. Prayer by Rev. W. B Stanley. "I Shall Know Him ' was ! he next hymn. Deacon Eiv;s Hodge was in charge of the offering. The offertory prayer was given by Rev. Sister An na Yates. Heartfelt express ions were made by Rev. Stan ley and others. Consecration prayer was offered by Rev. Watkins with all gathered at the altar. Visitors are always wmlcome to worship with us each second and fourth Sun days. We wish all a very happy and prosperous New Year. Rev. J. M. Harris is pastor and B. Mayo is church re porter. MORNING STAR BAPTIST —The Mo-rung Star Baptist Sunday School was opened at 10:30 with the superintendent in charge. The lesson was read and discussed. Worship services were be gun by singing *0 Little Town of Bethlehem”. Scripture was read and we had prayer. An other song was. "Joy To The World.” Our pastor delivered a won derful message from Luke \: 10 entitled. "How to celebrate Christmas.” At 3:00 o’clock we celebrat ed our 29 h anniversary. Ser vices began by singing "Holy, Holy. Holy." Rev. Lester Riv ers talked from Revelation 2:10, “Be thou faithful unto death, and I will give thee a crown of H r e.” Following the anniversary program wc had a Christmas program. Each chi’d and adult contributed to the program which was very successful We hope all of you had a Merry Christmas and best wishes for a prosperous New Year, PROVIDENCE U N I T K D HOLY - Morning worship began with the gospel chorus in charge of the music. The opening hymn was, “O Come All Ye Faithful.” The responsive reading was from St. John 14, 16, and 17. The second hymn was, “In Ex celsis Deo.” Scripture lesson was taken from St. Luke 2:4, The consecration prayer wag given by Deacon G. Winston and 12 CHAVIS WAY- 832-0159 the s ing of praise was, “Joy to the World.” The offertory song was, “Christians Au r ake.” Deacons Henry Shelton and G. Winston lifted the offering. Announce ments were made by Miss Rox ana Puwell. Acknowledgement of visitors was made, The spi ritual was, “I Got A Feeling,” Tim sermon was preached by Rev. Odie Howard, pastor. His i .xt was from Isiah, 9-6 Gala timis, 4-5, St. Luke. The sub ject was, “The Fact of Christs’ Birth, and Why He Came,” We are still in the Christ mas spirit, buying gifts for lov ed ones and friends. When we think of Christmas we think of joy, love, music, friendship, and offering a helping hand. Christmas should be always Sr* one’s heart, If he accepts Jesus as his personal Savior. He is born in your heart. The church reporter is Mrs, Josephine Umphrey Jones. * * * manly st. united - sun dr- School opened at 9:30 with superintendents, Mr. Alfred George and Mrs. Ella Cheat- Ham, presiding'. The lesson was taught by Mrs. Blalock. The subject was, “JesusOvercom.es Temptation” Luke 3:21-22.The place was the wilderness of Temptation Luke 3:21-22. Morning worship began at 11 a.m. with the prelude. Thecall <o worship was, “Glory be to ino lather.” The responsive reading was led by Dea con Kearney. Mr. Taylor and Miss Kurtz were in charge of the music. The opening hymn was, “Joy to the World. ” The pastor read and prayed. The response was, “Search me, oh Lord.” Two hymns were sting by the a disit choir, “Tell Me the Story of Jesus” and “King Jesus wii! roll all burdens away.” The offertory music was in strumental. The offertory pray er was given. The response spoke, and a song, “I’m glad salvation Is Free,” was sung. The sermon was delivered by Fa?v. D, A. Peace, pastor. He read from the book of Psalms, the first in verses. His theme was, “Saints giving a sermon we’ll never forget.” Invitation to Christian Dis cipleship followed. The invi tational hymn was, “Never A lone.” A benevolent offering was lifted. The closing song was, “God be with You,” and the threefold Amen. We invite you to our watch meeting on Friday night, be ginning at 11 p.m. Your church reporter wished everyone a properous New Year. * * * FIRST CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH OF CHRIST - Morn ing worship began at ! 1 a. n>. with a call to worship by the pastor, the Rev. Howard Cunningham. The senior choir was in charge of the music, under the direction of Mr. Ear ■ est Massenburg, former or gainist of this church. It was a pleasure to have him assist ing us. The morning lesson and p.r ; or were given by the pas te' . who also brought a very powerful sermon. The congre gation seemed well pleased. As we pray for our sick, let us remember, Mrs, Ernestine Wright and Mrs. Vivian Smith and all the sick everywhere. FIRST BAPTIST - Church School began at 9:30 a.m, with the. general director, Mrs, M. T. James. Morning worship commenced at 11 a.m, with the < ill to worship by the pas ■ or, Dr. C.W. Ward, Sr, The first hymn of the morning was, “Hark, the Herald Angel Sing,” The responsive reading was led by Brother Robert Williams. Tim morning lesson and prayer were react by the Rev, Kamara, He read from the book of St. Matthew 2:11-12. The of for Lug was lifted by the junior men ushers under the leadership of Mr. M.C. Hill. The hymn of meditation, “The Comforter Has Come” was very sweet. The sermon was preached by the pastor, who used as a subject: “Seeing Is Believing.” Every one was very uplifted over these truths. Evening worship be gat; at 7:30. Recognition of students was observed witlf the pastor, Dr. Ward, in charge.