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Top Christian Songs
1. Me Without You by tobyMac 2. Forgiveness by Matthew West 3. 10,000 Reasons (Bless the Lord) by Matt Redman 4. Awesome by Pastor Charles Jenkins and Fellowship Chicago 5. Need You Now (How Many Times) by Plumb 6. I Need a Miracle by Third Day 7. Losing by Tenth Avenue North 8. Good To Be Alive by Jason Gray 9. Throw the Roses by The Protest 10. Redeemed by Big Daddy Weave
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Peppers guest at Union Grove’s homecoming Sunday
The annual homecoming will be held at the Union Grove Church of Christ Disciples of Christ, Clinton, Sunday, Oct. 21, beginning at 11 a.m. The theme is “Bringing Families Home.” The pastor, elder Dr. Timothy Peppers, will bring the message and the church choir will provide the music. Dinner will be served at 1 p.m. At 4 p.m., the guest speaker will be elder Herman Vaughn, choir and congregation of the United Friendship Church of Christ in Roc...
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‘A Call To Men” an inspiring event for families
Billy Todd Staff Writer This week Faith and Family feature is a bit different. We are focusing on the family aspect of our weekly feature section, and this event is current to our community. “A Call To Men” is a program that is being offered by Phi Theta Kappa, Sampson Community College and The Bee Hive Thrift Stores, on behalf of U Care (a partner agency of the United Way of Sampson County.” This event is directed to youth leaders, men...
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May the spirit of the living God fall fresh on you
Do you feel the sweet spirit of our Lord in your heart? Can you sing these words with a keen awareness and understanding of their meaning ‘…there’s a sweet, sweet spirit in this place and I know that it’s the spirit of the Lord. There are sweet expressions on each face, and I know they feel the presence of the Lord. Sweet holy spirit, sweet heavenly dove, stay right here with us, filling us with your love…and for these blessings, we lift our ...
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Chocolate on his mouth
We are all familiar with the scenario; the little child is exposed as the culprit that has been snitching the chocolate cake by the ring of chocolate around his mouth. He may well hold firm to his innocence, but no matter how hard he tries to defend himself, the evidence is clear. Often our disobedience to God is evidenced by the figurative “chocolate around our mouth”. The account of Saul, the first king of Israel and his obedience, or lack ...
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Abide in God’s word
In John 15:7, Jesus says “If ye abide in me, and my words abide in you, ye shall ask what ye will, and it shall be done unto you.” I want to focus on the first part of this verse where Jesus says “and my words abide in you.” Saints of God, it’s important to be in Christ and it’s also important to have his “word” in you. I spoke some weeks ago about Christians folks reading their Bibles and I believe that’s how Satan can and has deceived so ...
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God’s word shows the value of generous people
Do you believe generous people will be blessed? I do. Reflecting on generosity brings to mind many compassionate, caring people who give and live as Jesus did. My family and I have been blessed with gifts of generosity through seasons of sunshine and of sorrow. Closing my eyes, I see faces of people who helped us through the years. You never forget the generosity of those who sit with you by a loved one’s bedside, rescue you when you locked y...
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Courtesy photo Mary Murphy poses with her pastor, apostle A. B. McNair Sr. during their visit to South Africa.
Moore shares her ministry in South Africa
Little did Sampson County native Mary Murphy know as she was growing up in the Piney Green community that God had missions planned for her. Murphy, who now lives in Durham, answered the call of God to begin a ministry that has led her to South Africa. Moore feels that what the Bible states in Romans 8:30 (KJV) truly applies to her life… “Moreover whom he did predestinate, them he also called: and whom he called, them he also justified: and ...
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God speaks to man
The Bible states, “In the beginning, God created the heaven and the earth” (Gen. 1:1). Deism is the belief that God did indeed create the heaven and the earth, but that He then stepped aside, exerting no control or influence over it and gave no supernatural revelation. This belief can be likened to a clockmaker, who built a beautiful and accurate clock, but then set it upon the mantle and walked away, never to pay any attention to it again. I...
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With the ground breaking for Clinton's new Kingdom Hall, the Jehovah Witness congregation is hoping to be in their new home by early October. Pictured is the roof this past Saturday after volunteers had finished roofing the building. The new Kingdom Hall is built completely with volunteers from the eastern region of North Carolina.
Faith, volunteers build a church
For anyone driving on N.C. 24, west of Clinton over the past few weeks, the sight of a a new building rising from the ground might draw interest. The dozens of workers, busy as a hive of bees, will make them do a double-take. Those seen on the job site are a group of volunteers building a new church. Kit Cowger, activities leader for the Clinton Kingdom Hall, explained that the Jehovah Witness congregation has been planning and working to...
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Are you grounded by faith
Does the Holy Spirit live in your heart and work in your life? This story started Memorial Day weekend. Our family celebrated the marriage of our neighbor’s son in the Blue Ridge Mountains. As the precious couple pledged their love to one another in an outdoor chapel, butterflies fluttered and a cool mountain breeze blew gently through the crowd. The simplicity and sacredness of the ceremony touched me deeply. Love was in the air; the Holy Sp...
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The unique church
The word unique is not used in the Bible, yet the church found in the pages of the New Testament is unique. When one defines the word unique, the definition will include such factors as being the only one of its kind and being without an equal or equivalent. Such is certainly true of the church of our Lord Jesus Christ. It is indeed true that the church of the New Testament is the only one of its kind. God’s word clearly tells us that there...
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Never give up
Actors and actresses are paid an astronomical amount of money once they receive a reputation and status in Hollywood. They become someone else on the screen. It is similar with non-paid actors. We often pay an exorbitant amount of money to portray an image that is not our own on camera. In life, we sometimes project what others want to see, and that puts stress on the body and mind and becomes too exhausting. Ask a female lawyer who has to ...
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Courtesy photo St. Thomas A.M.E. Zion Church on Bullard Street in Roseboro announces the trial discourse of Stephen M. King at 4 p.m., Sunday, Sept. 30. Music will be provided by the St. Thomas Youth Choir.
King to do trial discourse
Courtesy photo St. Thomas A.M.E. Zion Church on Bullard Street in Roseboro announces the trial discourse of Stephen M. King at 4 p.m., Sunday, Sept. 30. Music will be provided by the St. Thomas Youth Choir.
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Lifting prayers Union Elementary faculty and staff gather around the flagpole to pray for the many needs of the school, community, and nation during the annual See You At the Pole event, held nationwide. Union staff said the SYATP was a great success this year and they hope to continue having this event each year. (Courtesy photo)
Lifting prayers
Union Elementary faculty and staff gather around the flagpole to pray for the many needs of the school, community, and nation during the annual See You At the Pole event, held nationwide. Union staff said the SYATP was a great success this year and they hope to continue having this event each year.
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Thanking God for my friend
Dear God, thank you for allowing all of Clinton to share a brief moment with Mr. Ronald Williams here on this earth. He was truly a well respected person in this community who will be missed but not forgotten. God we know you make no mistakes; even when it doesn’t make sense to us, you are still God. This man, who you blessed in an awesome way, charmed this community in way that can never be replaced. His devoted time, effort and energy tow...
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Top Christian Songs
1. Me Without You by tobyMac 2. Losing by Tenth Avenue North 3. Forgiveness by Matthew West 4. 10,000 Reasons (Bless the Lord) by Matt Redman 5. God Girl by Jamie Grace 6. Keep Your Eyes Open by Needtobreathe 7. The Proof of Your Love by for King & Country 8. Redeemed by Big Daddy Weave 9. Center of It by Chris August 10 Awesome by Pastor Charles Jenkins & Fellowship Chicago
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Daily Devotion
Blessed is anyone who endures temptation. Such a one has stood the test and will receive the crown of life that the Lord has promised to those who love him. — James 1:12 (NRSV) The most effective way for us to deal with temptation is to avoid it. An old Indian legend sums up our situation: Many years ago, Indian braves would go away in solitude to prepare for manhood. One hiked into a beautiful valley, green with trees, bright with ...
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Bible verse
Be alert and of sober mind. Your enemy the devil prowls around like a roaring lion looking for someone to devour. Resist him, standing firm in the faith, because you know that the family of believers throughout the world is undergoing the same kind of sufferings. — 1 Peter 5: 8-9
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Are you brightening the corner where you are?
Do you brighten up the corner where you are? Spending my summer days with children at The Learning Station prompted this story. Each week, we loaded up and headed out in our community to share sunshine and do good deeds. The children blessed others received more sunshine than they spread. They also anticipated heading over to Tim’s Gift Inc. to read in the library or gather around the prayer table and talk about issues that threaten to take a...
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Brenda Warren is explaining to a Walmart shopper about 'The Pack the Bus Event.' The purpose of this event is to rally for school supplies for the children in our Sampson County communities. (Carolyn Williams-Monk/Bearskin)
Local church uses back-to-school event to share God’s love
Many local churches develop outreach projects as a way to spread love and the word of salvation to others. Bearskin Missionary Baptist Church has approached the mission effort recently through reaching out to young people. On Aug. 18, the church was filled as hundreds of Sampson County students, kindergarten to college, who came to its 7th Annual Back to School Celebration. The Rev. Mark Powell, pastor of the church, expressed that this was...
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What to do?
Know: Know your teacher’s voice. He is head of the class. Teachers are very observant of their students. Alternatively, a stranger’s voice, you will not follow. Your teacher has been with you from the beginning of the course. You are aware of His formal introduction He made into your life. His lesson plans were challenging. His grading system was off the rector scale, never have you seen such a system. To pass, you have to get to know Him. Yo...
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During Curtis Carr, a 2004 HCA graduate, thanks the faculty for all the things they did for him when he was a student there. He also shared his hopes and goals for the upcoming week. He is seated beside his former coach, Wayne Cannady. (Gina Strickland/HCA)
HCA holds week of spiritual renewal
Even though the school year has really just really taken off, the faculty and staff at Harrells Christian Academy experienced an exciting week of spiritual rejuvenation with a team called We Want More (WWM) from Bridgeport, Conn. The team spent four days on the HCA campus ministering to faculty and students in many different settings. WWM first came to HCA’s campus last spring. They spent a few days with the upper school student body, who as ...
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Churches holding homecoming services this weekend
Homecoming service will be held at the Littlefield Missionary Baptist Church, Newton Grove, Sunday, Sept. 23, at 11 a.m. The pastor, the Rev. Claudie Morrisey, will bring forth the morning message and the gospel choir will render the music. Dinner will be served following the morning service. At 3 p.m., the guest will be the Rev. Christopher Brown, choir and congregation of the Holy Tabernacle Church of Roseboro. Homecoming service will be ...
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See You at the Pole™ is a student-leader, student-oriented event where students from middle and high schools around the world gather to lift up their classmates, teachers, administrators and others to God through prayer. The event usually occurs prior to the opening of school around the flag pole. (See You at the Pole™ photo)
See You at the Pole™ rally hopes to inspire students
See You at the Pole™ is a global event that is observed locally at most of our high school and middle schools across the county. In order to get young people inspired to participate and ensure the event is successful, the Eastern Baptist Association is holding its annual See You at the Pole™ rally days prior to the event. The rally will be held at Kenansville Baptist Church on Sunday, Sept. 23, and will start at 6 p.m. See You at the Pole™ ...
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