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Thanksgiving to God
“You will be made rich in every way so you can be generous on every occasion, and through us your generosity will result in thanksgiving to God… Thanks be to God for his indescribable gift!” II Corinthians 9: 11, 15. Gratitude to God is a natural overflow of generosity. The gift of His salvation through Christ is indescribable! He gave when we did not deserve. He still gives, even though we are undeserving. His gift of liberty is freeing. H...
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<p>Courtesy photo</p><p>Shirley Carter represented the Spirit of Life Church during the 2011 Senior Adult Talent event &#8216;Young at Heart&#8217; on Nov. 10, at the Eastern North Carolina Church of God state head uarters in Kenly. She took 1st place in the handcraft division with a knitted ruffled scarf. She will go on to the regional competition in April 2012 in Gatlinburg, Tenn.</p>
Spirit of Life senior takes first
Courtesy photo Shirley Carter represented the Spirit of Life Church during the 2011 Senior Adult Talent event ‘Young at Heart’ on Nov. 10, at the Eastern North Carolina Church of God state head uarters in Kenly. She took 1st place in the handcraft division with a knitted ruffled scarf. She will go on to the regional competition in April 2012 in Gatlinburg, Tenn.
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No condemnation
“We all make mistakes.” That phrase has been around for years, and it is certainly true. Equally true is the fact that most of us really hate making mistakes, doing things wrong, or causing problems. Many times, the guilt we feel over our mistakes is much worse than the mistakes themselves. We should of course be sorry when we do wrong, and we should always repent, which means to be willing to turn away from the sin and begin doing what is ri...
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<p>Photo by Billy Todd</p><p>Red Hill Universalist Church pastor, the Rev. Dr. Doak Mansfield, will be observing National Donor Sabbath and is a living testament to how organ donations save lives. Mansfield just celebrated his one year anniversary of receiving a heart transplant.</p>
Organ donations enhance life as churches celebrate Donor Sabbath
Every 12 minutes, a new name is added to the waiting list. Every day, 17 people die while waiting for a transplant. These are alarming facts that could be changed drastically if people would only donate their organs for transplant. That is what National Donor Sabbath is designed to do. Faith communities throughout the country and right here in Sampson County will observe National Donor Sabbath this weekend, Nov. 11-13. The communities will ...
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Believe strongly, love passionately, and protect what is precious
Do you protect passionately what God has entrusted in your care? This story swelled in my heart last fall as I walked the beach two days after Thanksgiving. The day was warm and sunny with a brisk wind ushering in a season of cold weather and warm hearts for the holidays. Harley and I walked as I talked aloud to the One who made the sunshine and sea sparkle before my eyes. The glistening sun cast shadows of fishermen’s poles and beach walke...
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Outreach in our churches
Bearskin MBC In observance of Veterans Day 2011, church family will remember, recognize and honor veterans who served the country — past and present on Sunday, Nov. 13 at 11 a.m. Veterans of the surrounding communities and churches are cordially invited to attend this special service. Members are asked to contact Larry Sutton at 564-4717, if they have photos to share of their families and friends who have served. Saturday Academy Educatio...
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Change your atmosphere
Luke 8:51,52 says “and when he came (Jesus) into the house he suffered no man to go in save Peter, and James and John, and the father and the mother of the maiden. And all wept, and bewailed her: but he said (Jesus) “weep not she is not dead, but sleepeth.” This week I would like to encourage you in the Lord, and let you know that the power to change the atmosphere lies within you. Jesus walks into a house where a young girl had been pron...
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Having a “strangers and pilgrims” mindset
The apostle Peter wrote, “Dearly beloved, I beseech you as strangers and pilgrims, abstain from fleshly lusts, which war against the soul” (I Pet. 2:11) What does Peter mean by calling them “strangers and pilgrims”? The terms used here refer to one who is residing in a country not one’s own, a sojourner or temporary resident. The Hebrew writer spoke of those under the Mosaic era saying, “These all died in faith, not having received the promis...
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Local business helps Massechusetts church rebuild
Three years ago last week, arsonists burned a Springfield, Massachusetts church for two reasons: its congregation was predominately African-American and the United States had just elected an African-American president. The church’s founder, Bryant Robinson, re-located to Massachusetts from Alabama years ago to get away from the violence and hatred of racism. His son, 74-year-old Bryant Robinson Jr., eventually took over as pastor, and in 20...
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<p>Courtesy Photo</p><p>Another view of the pews built locally.</p>
Local business helps Massechusetts church rebuild
Three years ago last week, arsonists burned a Springfield, Massachusetts church for two reasons: its congregation was predominately African-American and the United States had just elected an African-American president. The church’s founder, Bryant Robinson, re-located to Massachusetts from Alabama years ago to get away from the violence and hatred of racism. His son, 74-year-old Bryant Robinson Jr., eventually took over as pastor, and in 20...
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<p>Courtesy photo</p><p>Lisbon Street Missionary Baptist Church will celebrate the Rev. Dr. H.R. Cogdell&#8217;s 54th anniversary on Sunday, Nov. 13. Dr. Haywood Gray, secretary treasurer of the General Baptist State Convention, will be the speaker for the 11 a.m. service. The Rev. Lee Downing of Friendship Baptist Church, Fayetteville, choir and congregation will be their guest at the 3 p.m. service. The church will hold an appreciation retirement celebration for the Rev. Dr. Cogdell on Sunday, Nov. 27 at the church with dinner served. FMI, call Martha Taylor at 592-4789 or Patty Cherry at 592-2324.</p>
Lisbon Street to honor pastor
Courtesy photo Lisbon Street Missionary Baptist Church will celebrate the Rev. Dr. H.R. Cogdell’s 54th anniversary on Sunday, Nov. 13. Dr. Haywood Gray, secretary treasurer of the General Baptist State Convention, will be the speaker for the 11 a.m. service. The Rev. Lee Downing of Friendship Baptist Church, Fayetteville, choir and congregation will be their guest at the 3 p.m. service. The church will hold an appreciation retirement celebr...
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<p>Courtesy of Operation Christmas Child</p><p>Local collection site is Grove Park Baptist Church, 609 Northeast Blvd., Clinton. Collections will be taken the week of Nov. 14-21.</p>
Operation Christmas Child
…opportunity to witness
Have you ever wondered if a contribution or donation you have made really makes a difference? Well according to the information provided by Samaritans’s Purse, contributions to the Operation Christmas Child Shoe Box Ministry has changed the lives of thousands of children throughout the world. Since the program began in 1993, Operation Christmas Child has now collected 86 million shoe box gifts that are distributed to needy children across the...
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<p>Courtesy photo</p><p>Pictured in back, from left, are: Peggy Carter, Billy Peterson, Caileb Carter, Claire Teachey, Dr. Doak Mansfiled and seated Janet Robinson.</p>
Red Hill Universalist homecoming celebration – Nov. 13
Historic Red Hill Universalist Church, south of Clinton at 7031 Taylors Bridge Hwy., just south of the Taylors Bridge Fire Station, will celebrate Homecoming Nov. 13. Activities will begin at 10:30 a.m. with music and fellowship. The regular service will begin at 11 a.m. led by church minister, the Rev. Dr. Doak Mansfield. Special music will be provided by violinist Dr. Harry Goodman and pianist Phillip Teachey. There will be dinner on th...
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Strength in God
On Sunday night Oct. 30, I was honored to be a part of the Worship Service at Sampson Correctional Center. The inmates raised the roof with their singing and Praises. I spoke on “Encourage Yourself in the Lord” from I Samuel 30: 6. After the service some of the inmates approached me and mentioned that Bishop T.D. Jakes had spoke on the same topic on Sunday morning and since they were hearing it again they believed it was confirmation they nee...
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God’s word searches the depths of the heart
Hebrews 4:12 says “ for the word of God is quick and powerful, and sharper than any two-edged sword, piercing even to the dividing asunder of soul and spirit, and of the joints and marrow, and is a discerner of the thoughts and intents of the heart.” I would like to pick up where I left off last week, discussing how God’s word will pierce us as well as comfort us. Let’s examine the last part of this verse, where it says, “a discerner of t...
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What does the Lord thy
God require of thee?
The nation of Israel was a chosen people. Moses told them, “For thou art an holy people unto the Lord thy God, and the Lord hath chosen thee to be a peculiar people unto himself, above all the nations that are upon the earth” (Deut. 14:2). Many make the mistake of thinking that this was the equivalent of being saved. However, such was not the case. They were told, “And now, Israel, what doth the Lord thy God require of thee, but to fear the L...
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Accepting God’s correction as we hand out our own
Do you care enough about those you love to correct them? Are you thinking about times when you’ve received correction and how it was given? Correction can be good for us, if given and received in the right spirit. Hateful correction can be harmful. In fourth grade, I was in love with a handsome red head who sang with The Musical Four. One spring morning, he knocked on our classroom door and stood there holding a bunch of daffodils, with wet p...
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<p>Courtesy photo</p><p>Beth Gurganious was honored as &#8216;Woman of the Year&#8217; at Unity Presbyterian Church, Newton Grove during their Homecoming service. Each year a women is chosen who has shown exemplary leadership and dedication to the church. Beth&#8217;s leadership as an elder and her involvement with our Crossroads Sunday School is an asset to Unity Church. Gurganious has been a faithful member and worker at Unity and this recognition is in appreciation for all she does for the church.</p>
Gurganious honored as
‘Woman of the Year’
Courtesy photo Beth Gurganious was honored as ‘Woman of the Year’ at Unity Presbyterian Church, Newton Grove during their Homecoming service. Each year a women is chosen who has shown exemplary leadership and dedication to the church. Beth’s leadership as an elder and her involvement with our Crossroads Sunday School is an asset to Unity Church. Gurganious has been a faithful member and worker at Unity and this recognition is in appreciatio...
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God’s dress code
You may have seen a sign in front of a church building which read, “Come as you are, God has no dress code”. We understand the point of this statement—God does not require any specific style or class of clothing in order to worship Him. However, in another sense, God does have a dress code. One who comes to God must first be clothed with Jesus Christ, the Son of God. Paul wrote, “For as many of you as have been baptized into Christ have put...
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Correct in love not in anger
Do you care enough about those you love to correct them? Correcting the people in our lives who find themselves off track isn’t always easy. Do we correct in love instead of condemn in anger? Following the example of Jesus’ life, we see how He cared enough to correct lovingly. The woman at the well needed correction; yet, those who knew her steered clear and made no effort to help her rise above the sinful life she lived. She was the subjec...
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<p>Courtesy photo</p><p>Derwin Hinson will be in concert at Turkey Baptist Church at 11 a.m., Sunday, Oct. 30. The church invites anyone interested in hearing this musician to come join them. The church is located at 144 West Faison Ave., Turkey. FMI, call 592-5562.</p>
Hinson to headline
Turkey Baptist concert
Courtesy photo Derwin Hinson will be in concert at Turkey Baptist Church at 11 a.m., Sunday, Oct. 30. The church invites anyone interested in hearing this musician to come join them. The church is located at 144 West Faison Ave., Turkey. FMI, call 592-5562.
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The piercing of God’s word
Hebrews 4:12 says “For the word of God is quick, and powerful, and sharper than any two-edged sword, piercing even to the dividing asunder of soul and spirit, and of the joints and marrow, and is a discerner of the thoughts and intentions of the heart.” In the first part of this verse, there is one word that sticks out to me and that word is “PIERCING.” Many Christians don’t like the Word of God to “pierce” them in any way, but if you are w...
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<p>Courtesy photo</p><p>Churches from communities across Sampson are invited to participate in the Unity in the Community day in Harrells. Pictured are members of Evergreen Baptist Church manning the church&#8217;s booth at a past celebration.</p>
Unity in the Community…a day of fellowship and faith
The dream of one faithful Christian leader continues even after his death. The dream of the late Rev. Glenwood Hemmingway, former pastor of Wards Chapel Missionary Baptist Church in Harrells, to have a day when all parties within the community could come together in unity to fellowship, learn about each other and have fun is still going strong. Unity in the Community, as Hemmingway named it, will celebrate it 5th anniversary this year when ...
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Testimony begins with T-E-S-T
General George S. Patton once said, “Accept the challenges so that you may feel the exhilaration of victory.” I’m sure you know people with amazing stories of the way God has worked in their lives. I always love to hear a great testimony, but I also know that behind every extraordinary account of someone’s life lies some kind of challenge or difficulty. No one has a testimony without a test. We must pass all kinds of tests as we go throug...
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<p>Courtesy photo</p><p>Mount Olive College students gather at the front of Rodgers Chapel, after a Tuesday morning worship service, to pray.</p>
Campus ministries at Mount Olive — Integral to college experience
MOUNT OLIVE — Through the Campus Ministries programs at Mount Olive College, opportunities abound for students to participate in chapel programs, attend Bible study, volunteer in community service projects, travel and participate in mission work, and the list goes on. From its meager beginnings in 1951 to today, Mount Olive College has focused on a holistic approach to education. Rather than just allowing the academic, spiritual, and social p...
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