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How does God’s love abide in anyone who has the world’s goods and sees a brother or sister in need and yet refuses help? — 1 John 3:17 (NRSV) A woman ordered a plate of oysters in a seafood restaurant. She told the waiter, “I’d like them not too salty, not too fat; and they must be icy cold.” After a brief pause, she added, “And I want them quickly,” “Yes, ma’am,” replied the waiter, “and would you like them with or without pearls.” ...
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Making amends
“Happy are the merciful.” — Matthew 5:7 Amends are essential in our life in order to heal us emotionally. If we’ve decided to turn our lives and will over to the care of God, it’s important that we look at whom we may owe amends to. Making a proper amends can be a new beginning to the end of your isolation from God and others. Some say, “Well God’s already forgiven me, so I’m good to go”. “I don’t need to drag up all that junk from the pa...
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Bible Verse
“Do not let your hearts be troubled. You believe in God; believe also in me. My Father’s house has many rooms; if that were not so, would I have told you that I am going there to prepare a place for you? And if I go and prepare a place for you, I will come back and take you to be with me that you also may be where I am. You know the way to the place where I am going.” — John 14:1-4 (NIV)
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The mission group serving with Milley Brewington had two clowns that entertained the children with face painting and animal balloons while others shared the gospel with the adults. (Courtesy photo)
Summer Olympics provide opportunities for ministry in London
Opportunities to minister can come in many forms. For Milley Brewington, it came in the form of a mission trip to London during this summer’s Olympics in London. Brewington traveled to London as a part of WMU International (Women Missionary Union) ministry outreach program for the Olympics. She was there from Aug. 3 through Aug. 13. The WMU International program was called More Than Gold. WMU International even had souvenir pins made that r...
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Let them hate you
Luke 6:22 Jesus says “Blessed are Yea, when men shall hate you, and when they shall separate you from their company and shall reproach you and cast out your name as evil, for the son of man’s sake.” Saints of God, I want to share something with you this week that I believe will bless you as you wait upon the Lord. It’s simple, but yet difficult to do on your own, so that’s why we need the help of the Holy Spirit to see us through this. Le...
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Dr. Glenn Jonas, interim pastor at Grove Park Baptist Church and chairman of the Department of Religion at Campbell University sits upon the seat of the dunking booth ready for someone to hit the trigger and send him under. (Billy Todd/Sampson Independent)
Going, going, gone!
Billy Todd/Sampson Independent Dr. Glenn Jonas, interim pastor at Grove Park Baptist Church and chairman of the Department of Religion at Campbell University sits upon the seat of the dunking booth ready for someone to hit the trigger and send him under. Billy Todd/Sampson Independent Dr. Glenn Jonas, interim pastor at Grove Park Baptist Church, going down into the water. Billy Todd/Sampson Independent And he’s gone … Grove Park int...
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The Church of God, Sabbath Day, Fall Holy Day worship services will be held Saturday, Sept. 8, at 1 p.m. The 'Feast of Trumpets' with Terry A. Rolan of Maxton and with Robert D. Murphy from Murrells Inlet, S.C., Monday, Sept. 17 at 1 p.m. 'Day of Atonement' with Tommy S. West of Wake Forest and Edward J. Leibrock of Clayton, Wednesday, Sept. 26, at 1 p.m. FMI, call John C. Strought, 592-2009. (Courtesy photo)
Church of God, Sabbath Day observing Fall Holy Days
Courtesy photo The Church of God, Sabbath Day, Fall Holy Day worship services will be held Saturday, Sept. 8, at 1 p.m. The ‘Feast of Trumpets’ with Terry A. Rolan of Maxton and Robert D. Murphy from Murrells Inlet, S.C., Monday, Sept. 17 at 1 p.m. ‘Day of Atonement’ with Tommy S. West of Wake Forest and Edward J. Leibrock of Clayton, Wednesday, Sept. 26, at 1 p.m. FMI, call John C. Strought, 592-2009.
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Prayer is an important power in your life
Have you witnessed the power of prayer? Each of you has a story or two to tell of how prayer has changed your life. Prayer warriors are among us, spending time in prayer closets and experiencing God powerfully and personally. Prayer is an important power in your life? Do you believe that God hears and answers prayers? Paul believed in the power of prayer and living lives of honor to God. He wrote letters of instruction to Timothy commanding...
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What will you say?
Robert C. Oliver Let us begin with some Bible facts. These are truths found in God’s word and are therefore not open for debate. God’s word is truth (John 17:17) and it is the truth that will set one free (John 8:32). Mere man has neither the right nor authority to change God’s word in any way (Deut. 4:2; Gal. 1:8-9). Now, note the following facts. First, God has all authority. He is the creator (Gen. 1:1: Rom. 9:20-21). He has given auth...
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Top Christian Songs
1. 10,000 Reasons (Bless the Lord) by Matt Redman 2. Me Without You by tobyMac 3. Forgiveness by Matthew West 4. True Intimacy by Rend Collective Experiment 5. Afterlife by Switchfood 6. Selling the News by Switchfoot 7. Center of It by Chris August 8. Losing by Tenth Avenue North 9. Be Somebody by Thousand Foot Krutch 10. Awesome by Pastor Jenkins Fellowship Chicago
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An unexpected storm
One day I was driving, there was a designated place I had to be. I was determined to arrive there on time. I did everything that was required of me to make it on time. By invitation, next to me, was a veteran. A seasoned prayer warrior. Those who know her will agree that I speak truth. My mother. Only that divinely orchestrated day, as I was driving, I took notice of how majestically the sun was shining brightly. Softly billowy clouds decorat...
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Emily Sutton will be embarking on an 11 month World Race missions trip beginning in January. Sutton just makes the age requirements of 21 to 35 as she will be turning 21 in November. She will visit 11 countries starting in China. (Billy Todd/Sampson Independent)
God leads Sutton to run The World Race
How committed are you to serving God? For Emily Sutton of Clinton, the answer is very much. Her commitment is going to be 11 months beginning in January because Sutton has accepted a call to serve on the mission field for 11 months through the World Race organization. “The World Race is an adventure in missions,” explained Sutton. “I will be leaving in January and returning at the end of November. During that time I will serve God in 11 dif...
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The power of prayer touches lives, changes things
Do you believe in the power of prayer? Prayer is an important power. Prayer is a response, not something we initiate. Powerful praying changes things. Prayer has certainly changed my life, how about yours? Recently, Kyle Hunter, a young lad who attends The Learning Station, taught me lessons about the power of humility and prayer. He entered The Learning Station wearing a sheepish grin and handed me a beautifully wrapped package. He stood s...
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Incredible God deserves incredible praise.”
The day was beautiful. The sun was shining brightly. In my hands was a well deserving cup of espresso. A familiar quote came to mind. “When you find a place of peace, linger there.” Sipping the warm brew on that day, I purposely did just that. Without guilt I lingered in that place of peace and tranquility. The park was full of life. There were passers-by, from different walks of life, all doing their own thing. A mother was teaching her da...
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Food for thought — what controls our eating habits?
The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recently released an article in which they indicated an estimated 42 percent of Americans will be obese by the year 2030. That’s an astounding percentage! The ever popular Dr. Oz believes that food can be just as addictive as alcohol or drugs. Statistics show we spend more on health care than any other developed nation, yet our country has among the highest rates of preventable diseases. I b...
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The two prophets
At the end of the reign of Solomon as king of the nation of Israel, the kingdom was split into two separate kingdoms, Judah and Israel. Rehoboam, the son of Solomon was made king over Israel in his father’s stead, but the ten northern tribes rejected him and chose Jeroboam to be their king, forming two distinct nations. Jeroboam, fearing that Israel would return to Jerusalem to worship at the temple and be turned back to Rehoboam, decided to ...
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Howard-Cooper Scholarship winners Jane Price, Howard-Cooper Scholarship chairwoman, announced the recipients of the scholarships at Salemburg Baptist Church on Sunday, Aug. 25. The following students have been awarded the scholarship for the current year: from left: Harrison Butler, Wofford College; Zannah Faircloth, Cape Fear Community College; Sarah Sessoms, East Carolina University; and Leigh Hairr, Fayetteville State University. The Howard-Cooper Scholarships are funded through at trust created by the Howard Fund and are administered through Salemburg Baptist Church to four outstanding students living in the Lakewood School District. (Courtesy photo)
Salemburg Baptist recognizes Howard-Cooper Scholarship winners
Courtesy photo Jane Price, Howard-Cooper Scholarship chairwoman, announced the recipients at Salemburg Baptist Church on Sunday, Aug. 25. The following students have been awarded the scholarship for the current year: from left: Harrison Butler, Wofford College; Zannah Faircloth, Cape Fear Community College; Sarah Sessoms, East Carolina University; and Leigh Hairr, Fayetteville State University. The Howard-Cooper Scholarships are funded thro...
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Russell
St. Stephen A.M.E. Zion to celebrate 127th anniversary
St. Stephen A.M.E Zion Church of Garland will celebrate its 127th Homecoming Anniversary unday, Sept. 9 as part of the morning service. The theme for the celebration is “the past, the present and the future.” The guest preacher for this celebration will be the Rev. Troy D. Russell. The Rev. Russell, a native of Roxboro, is the pastor at St. Thomas A.M.E. Zion Church in White Oak and the campus minister at Livingstone College in Salisbury. H...
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Offering thanks to the Lord
Lord I just want to thank you. Lord I just want to thank you. Lord I just want to thank you. Thank you for being so good to me. Behind those soulful melodically expressed words were sung and unsung stories. These were stories of hope and great sorrow. These were testimonies of achieved victories, and of great losses being sung. Yet, in the midst, a leading to the after this, and arriving to an I overcame it, there is a thank you Lord!...
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Williams
Righting the ship
The sharing of God’s love and care for people can occur anywhere. For Sharon Ruggles Williams of Clinton, her ministry was on a ship. She has just recently returned from two years of service aboard the Africa Mercy off the coast of Africa. Williams served as ward nurse during her two years onboard and even met her husband while preparing for the medical mission trip. Mercy Ships is a global charity that has operated hospital ships in deve...
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Pressing forward with faithful prayer
Do you pray? You’re probably thinking ‘how foolish to begin a story with such a question, surely everyone prays’! If everyone prayed with purpose and passion, a phenomenal revival would sweep our world with Holy Ghost happenings and happy hearts in unison with our Creator. Prayer changes people. Some shy away from praying in public, while others enjoy pronouncing prayers in front of multitudes. We have heard prepared prayers read and prayer...
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I must decrease
When Jesus faced the painful and demeaning death of a crucifixion, He put the will of the Father first, In the garden of Gethsemane, He fell on his face and prayed, saying, “O my Father, if it be possible, let this cup pass from me: nevertheless not as I will, but as thou wilt” (Matt. 26:39). This attitude that Jesus expressed in this statement is one which He exhibited throughout His ministry. He once said, “I can of mine own self do nothing...
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The Lord’ not a lord
John 14:5,6 says “Thomas saith unto him, Lord, we know not whither thou goest; and how can we know the way? Jesus saith unto him, I am the way, the truth, and the life: No man cometh unto the Father, but by me.” As Jesus said to his disciples so I believe he is saying to us today: he is “The Way , The Truth and the Life.” Have you ever said these words before about God, that “he is a miracle worker” or that he is “a way maker.” We have all ...
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The Baldwin Branch Women’s Ministry 2012 Conference concluded on Sunday, Aug. 19, with the crowning of the Rev. Priscilla L. Jackson, associate minister as the 2012 – 2013 Woman-of-the-Year. She was elected by the Baldwin Branch Women’s Ministry. Jackson served brilliantly with great courage as the interim pastor of Baldwin Branch from May 2011 – June 2012. She has experience in Christian Education, Church Leadership and Church Administration. Vocationally she is the counselor/coordinator and freshman seminar instructor for the Honors Program at Fayetteville State University, where she has been employed for 15 years. She is the daughter of Johnnie and Marie McKoy of Elizabethtown and is married to minister Ronnie Jackson. The Jacksons have two children, LaRhonda and Jonathan and one grandson, Paris. They reside in Fayetteville. Jackson is pictured on the left. Baldwin Branch is located at 4047 N.C. 242 Hwy. South; Elizabethtown. The Rev. Louie Boykin is the pastor. (Courtesy photo)
Jackson named Woman of the Year
Courtesy photo The Baldwin Branch Women’s Ministry 2012 Conference concluded Sunday, Aug. 19, with the crowning of the Rev. Priscilla L. Jackson, associate minister, as the 2012-13 Woman of the Year. She was elected by the Baldwin Branch Women’s Ministry. Jackson served ‘brilliantly with great courage as the interim pastor of Baldwin Branch from May 2011 – June 2012.’ She has experience in Christian education, churchleadership and church ad...
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Mercy Cross
Piney Grove to feature Mercy’s Cross
Talented trio Mercy’s Cross will be featured Sunday, Aug. 26 at Piney Grove Chapel Baptist Church, just east of Angier. The service will begin at 6 p.m. During this special service, Mercy’s Cross will debut songs from the soon-to-be released sophomore recording, “God Did It.” Produced by noted award winning producer, Wesley Pritchard, the recording features several original songs and displays the trio’s vocal harmony. Piney Grove Chapel B...
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