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I got up early one morning
And rushed right into the day,
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Problems Juri tumbled shout me,
Andhauviarcatoeeach task
“Why doesn’t God help me?” I ,
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wonaerea.
He answered, “YoutMn tssk.”
I wanted to see joy and beauty.
But the day toUed ea gray and
I wondered why God didn’t show me
He said “But you didn’t sej*.”
I tried to come into God's presence
I used all of my keys at the lock.
God gently and lovingly chided,
“My chUd, you didn’t knock.”
I woke up early this morning
And paused before entering the day
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That I had to take time to pray. .
CONGRATULATIONS ON FIR8T
WEDDING ANNIVERSARY •
Congratulations and best wishes
are extended to Mr . and Mrs. Stephen
Glenn, Sr., of Ml S. Bloodworth St.,
who celebrated their first wedding
anniversary last week fay going on a
cruise to Bermuda for a few days.
Our prayers are with them that they
may have a blessed and safe trtp.We
also pray that this tint anniversary
will be one of the best. The best way
to do this is that both of you continue
to love and cherish each other. Please
accept our congratulations and hurry
back to the Capital City.
DEDICATORY SERVICES
TO BE HELD
Dedicatory services will be held at
Rush Metropolitan AME Zion Church
on Sunday, June 9, beginning at the ll
a.m. service. The guest speaker for
the morning will be Rep. David Price.
The occasion promises to be a great
one. The public is invited to attend.
BIRTHDAY GREETINGS
Belated but happy birthday
greetings are extended to Ms. Katina
McKoy of Holly Springs, who
celebrated another birthday on May
38. Because we are running late
doesn’t mean that your birthday is
late. Please have all the late days to
your credit. Happy belated birthday.
Happy birthday also to Sherrell
Moore of Gatewood, who will be
celebrating his 11th birthday on
Friday, June 7. Remembering that
you have a long way to go. So let’s
;•continue to be sweet, obedient and
perhaps you will have a long time and
your grandmother will be happy.
Please accept our congratulations.
NOTE:
This very intense heat has had us
. down a little but we can listen to the
telephone if you call. So please don’t
forget to call.
BRO. JAMES THOMAS’
p.m.
The Wake County Baptist Women’s
Overseas and Foreign Missionary
Union will convene Saturday at »:30
a.m. at rtWssliliip Baptist Church,
Wake forest. Ms. Gloria Sutton will be
the speaker. 'V
The Tabernacle of Prayer. 720 E.
Davie St, anniversary ,1s- poor in
progress nightly at I p>m* with
different speakers nightly.
The Carolina Gospel Singers will
observe their eighth anniversary
Sunday at 1 p.m. at the Gospel
Unlimited Church of Christ Disciples
in CastaUa, featuring the Catalan
Virginia Mass Choir Virginia, the
MBC Family Gospel Singers id. Apex
and others.
The l*h Masonic District PUB
Jurisdiction of North Caroling,
FftAM, will hold its annual St. John
Day Sunday at 3 p.m. at Poplar
Sprii«B United Church of Christ. Rev.
Argo Matthews will bo the speaker.
Musk will be praridad by Bri Now
Bethel MateChemefHoioevlIlo.
The Deacon’s Ordinatioh Service
for Bro. George Harris, Jr. and Bra.
Robert C. Fogg win be hektgunday at
a program Sunday at 3 p.m.
Minister Donald Hooker will be the
speaker. Musk will be provided by
the Revival Delegation, Smith
Temple Male Chorus and others.
A Bible Fund program will be
presented Friday at 7:30 p.m. at
Miracle Temple Church. Sunday
School will be held Sunday at 10 a.m.
with morning worship service at
11:30 a.m. Evangelistic service will
be held Sunday at • p.m. Elder Brace
Norris will be the speaker.
A birthday musical program will be
held Sunday at 2:30 p.m. at Felton
Grove Baptist Church, featuring the
Gospel Tones of Raleigh, the
Spiritualaires, Felton Grove Male
Chorus and others.
A prayer breakfast will take place
Sahwday from 7-10 a.m. at Smith
Temple Freewill Baptist Church,
sponsored by the Senior Chlor.
A Children's Day program will be
presented Sunday at 1:30 p.m. at
Woodland Baptist Church in Wake
Forest, featuring Lar-y Gilmore and
the Wings of Faith and others. Dinner
will be served. .
The First Ak|^ifil) observe an
anniversary Sunday at 8 a.m. at
Wake Chapel Baptist Church. Rev.
John Highsmith will be the speaker.
, The Pastor’s Aid of Rock Spring
Uhited Church of Christ in
Creedmoor will* observe an
anniversary Sunday at 4 p.m. Special
guestfcwill be the Clifton Sisters.
The pastor’s anniversary is now in
progress nightly at 8 p.m. at
Neighbor's Grove Baptist Church of
God in Dunn, with different speakers
nightly.* Elder Trudy Stewart is
The VBS is now in progress nightly
at 7 p.m. at’ St. Joseph Freewill
Baptist Church in WiUow Springs.
Bishop Timpson and the Young Adult
Choir will be in charge of services
Sunday at 11 a.m. Immediately after
morning worship, Eva Mae Bowder
and the Pastor's Aids will sponsor a
pew rally and Sunday at 3 p.m.,
Mother Christine Judd and the
Mothers Board will sponsor a
program with Rev. Eknse Fuller as
the speaker at the same location.
A Children’s Day program will be
held Sunday at 2 p.m. at New Bethel
Aarar Jordan will be in
charge of services Sunday at 11 a.m.
at Misaka Temple Freewill Baptist
Church, five miles south of Fuquay
Varina.
CHAIN REACTION
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UNITED CHURCH FOR ALL
PEOPLE
Sunday School opened at 10 a.m. At
11 a.m., with Bro. Chavis at the
organ, Rev. Carter opened the
morning service. The opening
hymn, “Holy, Holy, Holy,” was
followed by prayer by the pastor
while the choir chanted “Father, I
Stretch My Hand to Thee.” The
second hymn was “It Is WJ1 with My
Soul."
Scripture was read from Psalms
137, followed by the Apostles' Creed.
Visitors were recognized by Bro.
Massenburg. The mission offering
was taken as the choir and
congregation sang “Pass Me Not.”
Prayer time was led by Bro. Perry. A
special selection was rendered by
Ms. Ann Campbell.
The morning sermon was brought
by the pastor from Psalms 137:4 on
the subject, “A Strange Song in a
Strange Land.” He said when we get
disturbed, we take our burden to the
Lord and leave it there. We should
always remember that God is still on
the throne and we should take our
burden to the Lord and leave it there.
“Everybody talks about heaven and
going there.” So many things are
happening in the world today that we
need to steal away to Jesus and tell
Him our troubles. We should get close
to God and stay there. Prayer
changes things. God be with you
today and always.
The invitational hymn was “Just
As I Am.” Holy Communion was
served.
\ /siting in the service were Sadie
Donaldson andLucy Giles.
Donaldson and Lucy Giles.
ANNOUNCEMENTS
St. John Day will be observed next
Sunday at 2 p.m.
On the sick list are Rosa Dove, Ms.
Cora McAliley, Mr. and Mrs. Clinton
Copeland, Chris Whitaker, Alex
Hughes and Ms. Cornelia Allen. The
members were happy to know that
Ms. Annie W. Scoll is better. Also,
Joyce Bass* is improving at Rex
Hospital.'We are all praying for the
sick.
Chtrfch reporter is Ms. Hallowees
Saunders.
ST. MARY AME
Sunday School began at 10 a.m.,
with James Taylor, superintendent,
in charge. Classes were taught by
Irene Hemby, James Tt., lor and Rev.
Hemby.
Morning worship began at 11 a.m.
with the Doxology and call to worship
by the pastor, Rev. J.A. Hemby. The
Youth Adult Choir and congregation
sang the opening hymn, “I’m
Pressing On.” Morning prayer was
offered by Milton Thomas as the
choir sang softly, “Hear Our Prayer,
OLord.”
The scripture reading was taken
from Acts 2:1-4, followed by the
Decalogue and Gloria Patri. The
announcements were read by
Dorothy Thomas, and Rev. Hemby
extended the welcome to visitors.
Missionary and general offering was
conducted by the ushers and
stewards. James Taylor led the
children in a moment with Christ,
instructing the little ones in a mini
lecture.
Altar call was extended to the
worshippers as Rev. Hemby prayed
the prayer of ' forgiveness,
thanksgiving and blessing. The
Young Adult Choir then presented the
sermonic selection of “Who’s on the
Lard’s Side,” led by Jennifer and
Jeffery Thomas.
Rev. Hemby then ministered to the
congregation from Acts 2:1-2, using
for a subject, “Lesson from the
Wind.” Rev. Hemby preached abo"t
the mysteries of the Holy Ghost and
that the church, God’s house, needs to
be filled with spiritual power. The
church needs to be on one accord.
Following the sermon, Rev. Hemby
extended the invitation to Christian
discipleship as the Young Adult Choir
sang “That’s When He Blessed Me.”
Then the Doxology and benediction
was offered by the pastor.
ANNOUNCEMENTS
On June 9 at 3 p.m., Bro. Lonnie
Allen will preach his initial sermon.
The Young Adult Choir will render
the music. The public is invited.
Church reporter is Dorothy
Thomas.
OAK CITY BAPTIST
“Hope Renewed” was the subject
of the Sunday School lesson, with
Ezra 1:1-8, 11 as the focal passages.
The main idea of the lesson is that
God repeatedly renews His people’s
hope.
An organ prelude by Ms. Cynthia
Sanders began the morning worship.
Chad Tucker led the responsive
reading.
Music was rendered by the Mass
Choir, under the direction of Rev.
Patrice Fields with Ms. Gillian Fields
at the piano. Their very spirited
rendition of “0, How I Love Jesus”
set the tone for the worship service.
Pastor W.T. Newkirk conducted the
children’s hour. His message to the
youth was “Accidents.” He related
that most people think of accidents as
being bad. However, he said that
good things can come from accidents.
To illustrate this point, he told about
people launching careers from their
experiences. One sawmill worker lost
two fingers. Therefore, he studied
law and became a lawyer. Another
man was in the hospital recovering
from an accident and met a nurse
who later became his wife. Good
things can happen from'*' bad
circumstances. He admonished the
youyi to find some good in anything.
Don’t let anything get you down.
Annpiin^irifents and recognition of
visitors were made by Ms Rita
Tucker. Other participants in the
worship service were Deacon Kevin
Smith, who gave the morning prayer,
and Richard H. Jones, who gave the
offertory prayer.
Pastor Newkirk read for divine
reading Luke 10:25-37. From Luke
10:33, he chose as his subject,
“Compassion for One Another.’ He
told how a lawyer tried to justify
himself by asking, "Who’s my
neighbor?” The story related how
some people avoid getting involved.
However, the Samaritan became
involved and provided care for the
injured person.
Holy Communion was held.
ANNOUNCEMENTS
Father’s Day will be observed
Sunday, June 16. Members of the
committee are Michael Duns ton,
chairman; John Sorrell, co
chairman; Maryland Montague,
Ronald Cofield, and Luther Dunston.
Vacation Bible School runs from
June 17-21. Everyone is asked to
make an effort to attend this
worthwhile traning program.
PLEASANT HILL UNITED
CHURCH OF CHRIST
Sunday School began at 9:45 a.m.,
followed by morning worship service
at 11 a.m. Sunday, June 2, was the
church's annual observance of
Achievement Day, with the young
people in charge. Ms. Nicole Thorpe,
a 1990 graduate from Ligon Senior
High School, challenged the
graduates *o continue their
ERNEST W. GANTZ
Funeral services for the late Ernest
W. Gantz, 26, of 1407 Raleigh Blvd.,
were held Wednesday, June 5, at the
Lea Funeral Home Chapel. Burial
followed in the Oak wood Cemetery.
Surviving are a wife, Jacqueline B.
Gantz of the home; daughter,
Jasmine M. Gantz, of the home; son,
Ernest William Gantz, Jr. of the
home; parents, Frankie Cashwell of
Brooklyn, N.Y. and Raymond Gantz
of Rocky Mount; sisters, Tony
Cashwell of Brooklyn, N.Y., Michelle
Gants of'Raleigh.
Lea Funeral Home was in charge of
the arrangements 4
JAMES W. ELLIOTT
James W. Elliott, Brooklyn, N.Y.,
formerly of Raleigh, died May 29.
Arrangements were handled by Lea
Funeral Home, Raleigh.
GARFIELD THOMAS
Garfield Thomas, oT 3322 Bell
Drive, Raleigh, died May 29.
Arrangements were handled by Lea
Funeral Home.
CLYDE MILLER
Funeral services for the late Clyde
Miller, of 1802 Summerdaie Drive,
were held Saturday, June 1, in the
Lea Funeral Home Chapel. Burial
followed in the Oakwood Cemetery.
Surviving are one daughter, Mary
Miller of Raleigh; son, John T. Miller
of Florida; sister, Mable Cooper of
Raleigh; and three grandchildren.
Lea Funeral home was in charge of
the arrangements.
LENZY F. BROWN
Funeral services for the late Lenzy
F. Brown, 77, of Route 2 Fuquay
Varina, were held Th-rsday, June 6,
at the Bethlehem AME Zion Church
in Kipling. Burial followed in the
church cemetery.
Arrangements were handled by
Dafford Funeral Home.
WADE E. DEVANE
Funeral services for the late
Wade E. DeVane. of 510 E. Worth St.,
were held Tuesday, June 4, at the St.
Ambrose Episcopal Church. Burial
followed in the McKoy family
cemetery.
Surviving are sisters. Gertha
Jeffries and Alvese DeVane, both of
Raleigh; and brother, Dr. Carl
DeVane, of Raleigh.
Arrangements were handled by
Haywood Funeral Home.
education, but with Christ Jesus. She
reminded them that education is
damnation without salvation.
Jesus is to be first in all our lives,
whatever our goals may be. He let us
know in the book of St. John 15:S that
without Him - we* can do nothing.
Matthew 6:33 lets us know that we
must seek the kingdom of God first
and all His righteousness, and all
these things shall be added unto you.
Congratulations to all gradautes.
Thank God you made it by His
sufficient grace.
All honor students, honor college
students, honor college students,
honor graduate students.
We thank God for graduate
Mechelle Perry, N.C. A&T State
University, Greensboro; Cindy
Sanders, Cary Senior High; and
Robin Williams, Gamer Senior High.
Also, honor students, Derrick Barnes.
Amy Barbee, Christal McCloud,
Lynton Ray, Jr.Michela Ray, Latoya
Williams, Shonda Williams and
Derrick Moore. Honor college
students Renee # Perry, N.C. State
University, and Callina Manley,
Wake Technical College. Honor
graduate students Michael Barbee,
University of North Carolina at
Chapel Hill. '
We do give God the honor, glory
and praise for all our students. But
that’s not all. For those students that
have made improvement, thank You,
God.
ANNOUNCEMENTS
Good things are happening at
Pleasant Hill United Church of
Christ.
Thursday night Bible study will be
held at7:30p.m.
Women’s prayer service is held
every Saturday at 6 a.m. God has
multiplied, and the Holy Spirit has
manifested Himself.
Men’s prayer service is held every
Saturday at7:30 am.
Thank God for one of our members,
Ms. Essieree McCloud, our WCLY
Mother of the Year. Thank you and
God bless you.
BRIGHT HOPE DIVINE HOLY
CHURCH OF GOD, INC.
Sunuay School began with the
superintendent, Olive Turner, in
charge of devotion. Subject of the
lesson was “Rebuilding the House of
the Lord.’’
The 11 a.m. service began with
Evangelist Juanita Knight and Sister
Ethel Davis in charge of devotion.
The Bright Hope Male Chorus
rendered music. Eldress Mary White
presided over the service.
Eldress Rhoda Dublin read the
scripture and Evangelist Annie
Blackmon led the prayer for the sick
and s; ut-in. The speaker for
themorning worship service was
Pastor Verna L. Peterkin. The
sermon was brought from Genesis
32:26-32. The theme of the message
was “I Feel a Blessing Coming On."
The congregation was encouraged
to hold onto our faith until we reach a
breakthrough. Don’t give in to
despair, sadness, desolation, worn
out feelings or any kind of negative
thoughts. If when we pray sincerely
and remain in prayer until we get an
answer, we'll know how it feels to feel
a blessing come through. A special
call to the altar was made and many
souls were blessed during this time.
Benediction ended the service.
Reporter is R. LaSane.
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mixpah, thiaphaae of wmohip ended.
At 10:86 a.m„ the (Mndto Mpn
with Ma. Ethel Jeffrey on the artan
and Marvin Cm At tije piaao. Thau
came the proceuteoal, being led hp
members of the Senior Choir and
Spiritual Chorus, singing, “Haijr.
Holy Holy.” It was tha first Sunday
in the month, which Uadi US to toe
singing of "Holy, Holy. Holy "and toe
Communion sendee. As the members
paused around the. altar, tha cal to
worship and scripture were ptvea bp
the pastor, the Rev.CJeude*; WUht.
III. The song of praiseUda
was followed by the ihUstifiia and
choral response of *‘‘Hear Our
Prayer,0Lord." .
The first hymn of preparatWi was
"The Church is Qur One
Foundation." The responsive readteg
for the sand Sunday morning wae lad
by the pastor. The Gloria Petri
followed. Scripture tesoon wan then
read by the Rev. Van McChdn flram
Jeremiah 1:4-16. The pastoral prayer
was offered by llev. Lee Wyatt King.
The second hymn of praise wae
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made by this reporter and the paster.
During the ministry efUatoma, the
Senior Choir sang “Hold to God’s
Unchanging Hand." .. ■
The altar caO follownd, with apaetol
selections by the Spiritual Cham,
including "I Have a FoeUag
Everything is Going to Hi AD Right
and “My Godt s BvBryuhare.‘*.8alalat
was Ms. Juanita AUen. . ^
The pastor then hrnught tha
discourse from Psalms e*:M on the
subject, “Our Greatest Jep.” He
spoke of the Joy that onu dWvos bp
serving the Lord.
a special feature of the service was
the recognition and appiniciatiaa of
graduates, both high acheH and
college. Remarks of sncouragHtoaat
and appreciation along with thefts
were given by Dr. Mlnaie Mtosr
Brown. She admonished and
challenged them to their
education and to Map to the ttonring
for good Jobs.
As the invitation to Christian
discipteship was extend*, totdiain
administering of the (anfs mapper
followed. This brought abbot ejTMt
fellowship and spiritual awalfcdag.
Recognition of visitor* aad
benediction followed.
Church reporter is Ms. Aaaie H.
Thorpe.
Look & Live
BY JAffX. AEIMBY ’ .
LOOK IN THE BOOK .
Youth face many decisions as a vital step in their maturing and aduithasd
some of which include education, employment, marriage, reUgtoii, paraenal
identity. Nearly every decision one makes today either opens wotiiidMfB
for tomorrow.
The more an individual is open to what life hM I
to offer, the more freedoms he/she has in future |
choices. God does not allow us to see too much of |
the future. Yet, He does allow us to seek His will 1
on a day-to-day basis.
To see our total life and to make some happy 1
choices, one must read the Book (Bible). It Is a very |
important tool for everyday living. It is very impor- jj
tant in life to have nd keep an open mind, Tlie Bible
contair. a wealth of helpful choices. Christians
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counsel if they would only meet their daily problems REV. HEMlW
by consulting the Scriptures.
In the book, “Hints to Young Christians,” by Dr. O.T. Gifford, to says, ”0
you’re lazy, read the book of Janies. If your faith is very tar, read Part's
letters. If you’re impatient, read Job. If you're strong-headed, read Mooan. If
you’re weak in the knees, read about Elijah. If there’s no song In year heart,
read about David. If you feel spiritually cold, read about John. If you've last
sight of the future, read Revelation and get a glimpse of heaven.”
So many times we pick up the telephone and dial operator assistance
because of laziness to pick up the book, look through its pagan and ini Iho
number. We all need to pick up His Book, the Bible, to seek direction, COUlfort,
and strength and get involved in relationship with God.
Youth, your problems are similar to other youth. If you iUad the Mhla,
you will have a guide to help you make propor decisions, apd Mb In’
overcoming temptation in the midst of difficult circumstancag, Uok lp Rh
Book (Bible). Read andre-reat the Holy Word of God and lot Its "truth and
meekness give you complete happiness and peace. Look to Him who'tit nMoiO
keep you from falling. Look to Jesus now and live.
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■dually climb traM to toad on InMctathw*. - -
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