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™II m, CAROLINIAN BRO. JAMES THOMAS’ GOSPEL WORLD Pastor Catherine Stancil of Capital Heights, Md. will be the speaker Sunday at 11:30 a.m. at the Lily of the Valley Church. A pre-pastor’s anniversary program is now in progress at 7 p.m. at Bentonville Disciples Church, Rt. 1, Four Oaks, with four different ministers. The Traveling Sons of Pitts boro will observe their 29th anniversary Sunday at 2:30 p.m. at Northwood High School in Pittsboro. United Freewill Gospel Church will sponsor a church music workshop Saturday at the church, located on Lake Wheeler Road. The North Carolina Mass Choir will observe its fifth anniversary Saturday at 6 p.m. at St. Paul AME Church, 402 W. Edenton St., with the Cape Fear A Unity Celebration Choir of Erwin and the Music Workshop of America Mass Choir in concert, and Sunday at 6 p.m. with the N.C. Mass Choir and special guest soloist Verna L. Bracey of Jacksonville, Fla., at the same location. Fall Fun Fest and yard sale will take place Saturday from 7 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Trinity Presbyterian Church, 3120 New Hope Road. First Baptist Church, Franklinton, will observe its Women’s Day service Sunday at 11 a.m. The speaker will be Ms. Gloria Brodie Eley of Suffolk, Va. The women of the church will render the music. The Leola Haywood Choir of Maple Temple United Church of Christ will observe an anniversary Sunday at 4 p.m. Baptist Grove Baptist Church, 7109 Leesville Road, will observe its annual Women’s Day Sunday at 11 a.m. Dr. Priscilla A. Brodie will be the speaker. A Women’s Day program will be held Sunday at 11 a.m. at First Congregational United Church of Christ, 2410 Creech Road. Rev. Delores Hunter will be the speaker. The L.H. Minter Senior Choir of Laodicea United Church of Christ will observe an anniversary Sunday at 4 p.m. at 2004 Rock Quarry Road. Jones Chapel Gospel Choir of Louisburg will observe their 33rd anniversary Sunday at 3 p.m. Special guests will be the Haywood Adult Choir of Louisburg and others. The Senior Choir of Mt. Zion Holy Church of Zebulon will observe its 34th anniversary Sunday at 4 p.m. Services will be held Saturday at 2 p.m. at St. Peter’s Consecrated Way Unto Christ Apostolic Faith Church, 4606 Lockley Road, Apex. Bishop Moses Williams, Jr. of Roanoke Rapids will be the speaker. An appreciation service for Rev. George F. Miller will be held Sunday at 3 p.m. at the Old Place Restaurant, Hwy. 421 in Siler City. Deacon and Trustee Day is now in progress at First Baptist Church, 101 S. Wilmington St. Men’s D*y will be'observed Saturday and Sunday at 7 p.m. with a song festival at Davis Chapel AME Zion Church in Erwin. Deacon and Deaconess programs • will be presented at Kinches Chapel ' United Church of Christ in Franklinton Saturday at 7 p.m. for Deacon Howard Jones, Jr. Saturday and his wife, Deaconess Dina Jones. Worship service will be held Sunday, at 11 a.m. at St. Joseph Freewill Baptist Church in Willow Springs. Ed Hall and the Evening Five will be presented in concert Sunday at 3 p.m. The pastor and members of Rock Spring United Church of Christ in Creedmoor will observe their church anniversary Friday at 7 p.m. through Sunday. Former Pastor H.J. Jones and Alexander Jamison will be the speakers. Services will be held each second and fourth Sunday at 11:30 a.m. New Hope Baptist Church in Wendell's Senior Choir will observe an anniversary Sunday at 4 p.m. Minister Alan Hinnant will render service Saturday at 7 p.m. at the Greater Pentecostal Holiness Church, 414 Rose Lane, for the Junior Missionary Department. trinity United Faith Center family and Friends Day will be held Sunday at 11 a m. Pastor Howard Winston will be the sneaker. Annual Mother’s Day program will be held Sunday at 3 p.m. at St. Augusta Church. Rev. Phyllis Murphy will be the speaker, with the New Metropolitan Church of Durham Fall Revival is now in progress nightly at 7 p.m. at New Bethel Missionary Baptist Church, 2508 Crest St. in Durham. Rev. Dr. Christopher T. Simms of Delaware will be the speaker for the week. Youth Convention is now in progress nightly at the Deliverance Cathedral of Love with different speakers nightly. On Saturday at 7 p.m., the Deliverance Cathedral of Love will present the Tidewater Gospel Drama Guild in a drama, “I Surrender All,” at Needham B. Broughton High School. For information, call 834-0012. Tupper Memorial Baptist Church will sponsor a food sale Saturday from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. For delivery call 834-7249. Women’s Day will be observed Sunday at 11 a.m. at the same location. Rev. Mary Heggie will be the speaker. The Union Chapel Baptist Church Male Chorus of Butner will observe an anniversary Sunday at 4 p.m. Worship services will be held Sunday at 11:30 a.m. at Miracle Temple Church in Fuquay-Varina. Evening service will be held Sunday at 6 p.m. at the same location. Elder Cle Norris will be the speaker. r Deacon and Trustee Day will be held Sunday at 11 a.m. at First Baptist Church on Wilmington St. Andrew Bates will be ordained and consecrate three trustees, James E. Burt, Anthony Malcolm Debnam and Michael Shaw, at 4 p.m. Rev. Leonard Farrar will be the speaker. Williams Grove Baptist Church will observe its annuil Deacons Day Sunday at 5 p.m. Deacon Dallas Foster will be the speaker. Music will be provided by Rev. Robert Curry and Bright Hope Male Choir. Eldress Betty Hedgepeth will render service Friday at 8 p.m. at Faith Healing Center. Rev. Willie Howard will be the speaker Sunday at 11:30 a.m. at theeame location. Eldress Betty Wilkerson will be the speaker Sunday at 4 p.m. at the Deliverance Standing Station with others. Annual homecoming will be observed Sunday at 11 a.m. at Woodland Chapel Baptist Church. Mother Donnie Holder will sponsor a building fund program Sunday at S p.m. at St. James Holiness Church, 701 Bart St., with the Clouds of Harmony of Zebulon and others. rapt OR. P.Q. YANCEY, SKT Funeral services for Dr. Prentiss Q. Yancey, Sr., were conducted from St. Paul of the Cross Catholic Church in Atlanta, Ga. Thursday, Oct. 10, at 10 a.m. Dr. Yancey was a practicing physician in Atlanta for more than SO years and died on Monday, Oct. 7. He was a graduate of Atlanta University and the Meharry Medical School, Class of 1903. Survivor* are four sons, Prentiss, Jr., La bat, Michael and Gerald Yancey; five grandchildren; three brothers, Forest, Rodrique and Asa Yancey, all of Atlanta, Ga., and one sister, Brenda Yancey Jervay, Raleigh. Interment was in South View Cemetery, Atlanta, Ga. CLARENCE R. TOMLINSON Clarence R. Tomlinson, of 420 Lansing St., died Oct. 14. Funeral services were held Oct. 19 at Lea Funeral Home Chapel. Burial followed in ML Hope Cemetery. Arrangements were by Lea Ms. Elnara Adams, of 1317 Holman St , • Haleign, died Oci. 16 Arrangements were by Lea Funeral Home. M8. QUEEN E.fcVANb Ms. Queen E. Evans, of 511 S. '- .sin St., Raleigh, died Oct. 15. Arrangements were by Lea Funeral Home. EDWARD L. GILMORE Edward L. Gilmore, of 3000 Western Blvd.. died Oct. 16. Arrangements were by Lea Funeral Home. MS. ANNIE J. GREEN Ms. Annie Jones Green. #6. died Oct. 1». Funeral services were held Oct. 23 at Springfield Baptist Church with interment Oct. 20 in the church cemetery. Surviving are a daughter. Ms Marie Thorpe of Raleigh; two sons. Roman Green, Jr. of Raleigh. Dolphus Green of Garner: l« grandchildren. 12 great grandchildren. two great-great grunaenuaren. Arrangements were by Lightner Funeral Home. H ARKARA J. MOORE Ms. Barbara J. Moore, of 7*n» Madison Drive. Apt. K. Kaleigh. died Oct. It* Arrangements were hy Haywood Funeral Home mm (fenr m ft 4 UNITED CHURCH FOR ALL PEOPLE Sunday School opened at 10 a.m. with Rev. Carter teaching from the subject. “A Proclamation in Athens," Acts 17:22-34. Rev. Carter opened the morning servicde at 11 a.m. Bro. Chavis played the organ, with the first hymn, "Draw Me Nearer.” The invocation was presented by Rev. Carter while the choir chanted, "Father I Stretch My Hand To Thee." The second hymn was "I Must Tell Jesus." Scripture was read from Hebrews 11:5 and Genesis 5:19. Apostles' Creed was followed by the recognition of visitors and announcements by Bro. Massenburg. Prayer time was held by Rev. Carter. Special selection by Ms. Ann Campbell was "I'm On the Battlefield for My Lord." The sermon was brought by Rev. Wilbur Carter from Genesis 5:19 on the subject, “Walking and Talking with God." The subtitle was “Look Down, Look Down That Lonesome Road; Look Up, Look Up Before Gabriel Blows His Horn." We have a chance to walk and talk with God. We will have to walk in God’s footprints before we can talk with Him. We have got to trust God in everything we do. We will have to accept God and believe that He is able, because He is. He will be with you in trouble and in good times, too. So walk with God. First you will have to know Him, also feel His Spirit in your heart, and believe that He will walk and talk with you and tell you that you are His own. If you pray to Him, He will walk with you every day. God be with you, church, and may heaven smile upon you. The closing hymn was “I’ll Fly Away.” At 3 p.m., the church anniversary began, with Bro. Perry and Bro. McAliley in charge of the opening hymn, “What a Fellowship." Scripture was read by this reporter. Welcome was given by Bro. Perry, followed by the history of the church by Bro. McAliley. The second song, “God is Real," was followed by the introduction of the speaker by Bro. McAliley and a solo by Sis. Ratcliff. The speaker for the afternoon was Rev. Howard Winston, who brought the message on the subject, “Keep Your Heart in It.” The closing song was “Draw Me nearer.” Closing remarks were made by Rev. Carter. Visiting in the service was Amy McCall. On the sick and shut-in list were Rosa Doves, Chris Whitaker, Mr. and Mrs. Clinton Copeland, Cora McAliley, Alex Hughes, Robert Chambers. Let us pray for Ms. Mayorie Williams. ANNOUNCEMENTS Choir rehearsal will be held at the church at 1 p.m. Saturday. Church reporter is Hallowees Saunders. OAK CITY BAPTIST Superintendent James McPadden was in charge of the Sunday School. Classes devoted time to the discussion of the lesson, “Finding the True God," from Acts 17:22-34. The main idea of the lesson is that God desires all people everywhere to seek and find Him. Ms. Cynthia Sanders began the worship service with an organ prelude. Music was rendered by the Male Chorus, with Ms. Sanders at the piano. Pastor Newkirk presided over the services. Responsive reading was led by Alteric Dunston, followed by announcements and recognition of visitors by Cedric Hoyt and offertory prayer by Art Threatt. Morning prayer was presented by Deacon Clarence Smalls. During the children's hour, which was conducted by Pastor Newkirk, the youth were urged to read their Bibles. He related three stories that showed the Importance of regularly reading the Bible. Pastor Newkirk commended two participants in the recent CROP Walk. Ms. Ruby 'voen and Michael Dunston wereparticipai:**. Ms. Mary Smalls present.-d CPR certificates to members who i.->d recently taken the CPR classes held at Oak City, Members of the class were Ms. Priscilla Burns, Ms. Chiquita Douglas. Rev. Patrice Fields, Ms. Amanda Hooker. Richard Jones, Ms. Gertrude Pope. Ms. Deborah Williams, and Clarence Smalls. Victoria McLean and Stephanie Newkirk participated in basic first aid instruction. Ms. Mary Smalls taught the class. Ms Eulail Hoyt assisted in the laboratory exercises in respiratory breathing for children and infants. Many thanks are extended to Ms. Smalls and Ms Hoyt. The church extends its syniputhy to Ms. Veronica Smith and family in the loss of her uncle. Levi Bryant Rev. Newkirk nvognized some of our athletes. Youths participating in .1 UIKM \ WINSTON Ijiiih’s A Winston, u! Hutilo to. |UW ‘>L’:> Millfluh tit* it lift Amiiwiiifitt- «.t. IlitywiHHl KittH'i'iil Home football who were present were Patrick McNair, D.J. Price, and John Smalls. Congratulations, players. Pastor W.T. Newkirk read for scripture Ephesians 8:10-18. Prior to the sermon, John Sorrell served as soloist for the song, “Since I Laid My Burden Down." Pastor Newkirk delivered the sermon, “Wearing Spiritual Clothesfrom Ephesians 8:13. Spiritual clothes cannot be made or purchased. Spiritual clothes come from the gift of the Almighty God. Spiritual clothes include truth, the breastplate of righteousness, the shield of faith and the helmet of salvation. Jesus is our salvation. ANNOUNCEMENTS BTU will be held Saturday, Oct. 36, at 4 p.m. The 136th Homecoming and Church Anniversary will be celebrated Sunday, Oct. 37 at 11 a.m. Rev. W.T. Newkirk will be the speaker. The theme is “Going Forward with Christ, Loving As We Go.” Ms. Nannie Wooden and Ms. Mary Smalls are chair and co-chairpersons. BRIGHT HOPE DIVINE HOLY CHURCH OF GOD, INC. Superintendent R. La Sane opened Sunday School with devotion. Classes assembled afterward. “Proclaiming Christ” was the subject of the lesson, taken from Acts 17:1-34. Bright Hope Church celebrated its fifth annual Men’s Day. The theme for this event was “Had It Not Been for Jesus.” Morning worship began after devotional services. Evangelist Robert Currie presided over the service. The BH Male Chorus marched in singing “Miracle Worker” with Deacon Nathaniel Taylor leading. The opening selection was “Down at the Cross.” Deacon Billy Powell gave the invocation while the Male Chorua sang “Lord, Don’t Ever Leave Me." Evangelist Robert Currie read the scripture from Psalms 37:1-5. Elder Ronald White prayed for the sick and shut-in. Minister Joyce Alston recognised the visitor* and read the announcements. Deaconess Evelyn White received the tithes and the finance committee lifted the offering The speaker was introduced by Elder Ronald White. Elder George Sellars of Durham was the speaker for the morning service. His theme was “When I See Jesus—Amen.” Elder Setters' text was from I Thessalonians 4:17. The sermon was compared to an airplane ride. Plight 417 will have pilots that are sober, saved by the grace of God, sanctified and filled with the Holy Ghost. We will not need to worry about the plane falling because we know the Pilot. When the plane lands, everyone will be as one. Trouble, hunger, sickness, loneliness, heartache and all the worries of . the world will no longer exist. Every day will be filled with joy and peace. When we see Jesus it will indeed be Amen. Service ended with the benediction. The Bright Hope Male Chons held a concert at 5 p.m. along with the Mount Pleasant Male Chorus. The msuic was very moving and inspirational. Pastor George Sellars and Evangelist Robert Currie presided over the program. Bishop Mary Batchelor gave closing remarks. Service ended withihe benediction. Church reporter is R. La Sane. FIRST CHURCH OF GOD Sister Fayger M. White opened early morning prayer service at 6 a.m. Sunday School opened at 9:30 a.m. under the direction of the superintendent, Bro. Luther Perry. Bro. Isaac White presided over the morning service. The choir provided the music, under the direction of Sister Cheryl Caldwell at the organ and Sister Anne Lott at the piano. Rev. Muriel Dunn read the scripture from Isaiah 53:7-13. The reponsive reading was "Serving One Another." Sister Georgia Evans led the congregation In prayer. Acknowledgement of visitors and announcements for the week were made by Sister Barbara Stewart. Tithes and offerings were collected. Pastor James W. Lewis’ proclamation, “Being Somebody By Serving Somebody,” was taken from Mark 16:35-45. God determines greatness by whether we’re willing to serve somebody else—not by how the - world determines it. James and John wanted a place of honor and authority when they asked to sit on Jesus’ left and right hand. Jesus says you must be willing to suffer and die just like He suffered and died. Jesus was trying to teach John and James the meaning of true greatness. Jesus lives in us. He suffered and died for us. We must be willing to suffer and serve somebody else. The greatest tribute is that Jesus Christ worked through you to serve others. A call to the altar and' prayer for the sick preceded the benedfctiin. Let us remember the sick and shut in witb.a prayer and a visit. ANNOUNCEMENTS Tuesday at 7 p.m., Youth Fellowship will meet. Wednesday at 6 p.m., Teens for Christ will meet. Wednesday at 7 p.m., prayer and Bible study will be held. Thursday at 7 p.m., choir rehearsal will be held. Church reporter is Ella Watson Goodson. Minority Students Promote Unity To Stamp Out Prejudice At Duke Minority students at Du*.*. University have joined together to “stamp out” prejudice and to promote unity among multi-cultural groups. Spectrum, a coalition of all of the minority groups on eampus, promotes cultural awareness among students. Members of Spectrum belong to the Black Student Association (BSA), Asian Student Association (ASA), Native American Student Association (NASA), Spanish Americdan/Latino Student Association (SALSA) and Duke India Mary Lou Williams Cultural Center and the group’s adviser, said he is not aware of the existence of any such group like Spectrum anywhere else in the country. “Minority students often gc through a university experience without ever having the opportunity to formulate bonds and affiliations with other students of color,” Hill said, “But this group has produced a great deal of harmonious interaction. These students see themselves as having a need to understand more about one another in ways they nevei felt.” Larry Chavis, a Native American student who is chair of Spectrum, said the group coordinates several activities during the academic year, which are open to the student body. Mozart Concert Set On Oct. 27 at 7:3* p.m. in the sanctuary of the Edenton Street lolled Methodist Church, 228 W., Kdenton St., the Chancel Choir, <uloiNis and chamber orchestra. > «inducted by William J. Weisser. will nreseat a concert of sacred choral music composed by Motart to honor the 2«otli anniversary of the death of •he XuKirian composer. The concert will be repeated on o«1. 2X at H p.m. In the auditorium of l<nu|aburg College. LouUburg. for their guest recital aeriea. The concert! are free and open to the public. Call 83Z-753S for more information. The group hopes to sponsor a conference next spring, where similar student groups from nthr Southeastern universities can come together to discuss issues that face minorities. Hill and £|iavis can be contacted at the Mary Lou Williams Cultural Center, 9HHM4-3814. Annual Woman’s Day Observed At Baptist Grove Annual Women's Day will be observed at Baptist Grove Baptist Church on Sunday, Oct 27, at the 11 a.m. service. Dr. Priscilla A. Brodie, executive secretary-treasurer of the Woman’s Baptist Heme and Foreign Missionary Convention of North Carolina, will be the guest speaker. Everyone is invited to attend. Baptist Grove is located at 7100 Leesville Road in Raleigh. Rev. Ronald L. Swain is interim pastor. Ms. Vergie Robinson and Ms. Grade Young are chairpersons. First Baptist Church Group No. 12 Shares Message, Hears Testimony Group No. 12 of Pint Baptist Church met on Thursday, Oct. 17, at 7 pm. in the lower level of the church. The scriptural background for the four lessons was Matthew 5:1-10, Psalms 40:1-5, Matthew 10:10-26 and Isaiah 40:20-31, followed with prayer by the leader. Lesson I, “Answering a Need By Teaching," Was read by Ms. Annie B. Montgomery. It is very Important for parent* to teach their children at home, about God. There is always a need for studying God's word. Much of our failure comes from not sharing the word of God in our family. True love comes from a knowledge of God's Word. Lesson II, “Witnessing Through Personal Testimony." was read by Ms. Carolyn 'Beckwtih. The witnessing is more convincing when we give some personal experiences. Each time we praise God for a personal triumph, the opportunity is > there to invite others to seek t know our wonderful Savior. We must lot others see our good works. Lesson ill. "Guiding Others Toward Bight Choices." was read by Ms. l-ouise H. Shaw. As soul winners. wemuUst strive to have people look to Christ and not to us. We must constantly pray that our living as Christians will not cause someone to stumble. It is our responsibility to help the lost to make the right decision. Lesson IV. “Developing Patience,", was read by Ms. Lucille G. Paige. Many problems are created because we are impatient. A strong family has the power to guide individuals with uniqueness. Each person has u specific role to perform. We muet demonstrate patience with our loved ' ones in order to accomplish our goals. . Ms. Elisabeth Bowman acted as secretary in the absence of Ms. Shirley Hintoin. She also read the treasurer’s report sent in by Ms. Mosella Burnett. We regret that Ms. Burnett's husband is shut in and wish for him a speedy recovery. This is the only meeting that Ms. Burnett has missed since the club has been organised. Ms. Paige thanked the members for their presence and thanked Ms. Montgomery for taking part in the group. She also reminded the members to support Women’s D and to. purchase some of the three-year planning calendars. The planners will have a picture of the church on the cover and the price is 12. The monthly report was taken. The meeting was closed with the repeating of the mispah. All of the groups assembled in the chapel for devotion, reports and explanation of policies and procedures by E.B. Palmer. Ms. Hasel Thomas, assistant leader of Group No. 9, was in charge of the devotion. The opening song was “What a Friend We Have in Jesus.” Ms. Giles read an inspirational poem that she composed about the love of Jesus. Robert Hodge gave the prayer. Ms. Blonnie Slade informed the group of the activities of the general IWWft: Oct. 20-Women’s Day. Oct. 27—City Missionary Union. Christian Faith Church, 3 p.m. Oct. 28-31-General Baptist Stale Convention. Cornerstone Church, r Greenville. Oct. SO—Priaon Breakfast Ministry, 8 a.m., Ramada Inn, Greenville. Nov. 8—Youth Evangelism Conference, Civic Center. Nov. 14—Leaders Missionary Council, 6:30 p.m. Nov. 14—Group meeting (all groups, 1-12), 7 p.m. Nov. 17—Home Mission Sunday. Ms. Slade then presented E.B. Palmer, He gave a brief history of the early church and examples whsre there was a. need for policies and procedures then. In our society there are policies and procedures that are made by the government and our state. There has always been a need for policies and procedures. In the church, the guidance comes from the Holy Bible. In a council meeting, there was a need to know whose responsibility it was to launder the tablecloths. He asked the question, "Do we need policies and procedures?” The answer was “Yes.” We need to know who, when, where, why and what in order to carry out our responsibilities. After hearing Palmer, everyone could appreciate having oolicies and proceduSsin our church. Ms. Slade, thanked Palmer for Ms talk. The program dosed with prayer by Deacon Ellis Jones. Members of Group No. 12 present were Ms. Elisabeth Bowman, Ms. - Louise H. Shaw. Ms. Carolyn Beckwith, and Ms. Lucille Griswold Paige.