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Signs of the second coming
In a discussion of the signs of the second coming, if brevity were our goal, we could simply say, there are none. However, because of the many times we hear preachers and others speak of the signs of the times and other statements indicating that we can know the Lord is coming soon because of events that are transpiring, it is needful that we do a little more than to say, “there are no signs”. In most cases the only scripture that is sited to...
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Acceptance
For her, being raised in a military family sure had its pluses and minuses. It meant her family could see the world, travel to new places and make new friends! It meant all things were “new,” places to discover and new faces to see. It also meant trying to “fit in”at a new school, with new friends, in a new neighborhood, and within a new community. Sometimes that transition was fairly easy, sometimes that transition was really difficult. For ...
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Famous Raynor Day at Brown’s Chapel Sunday
A special celebration will be held at Brown’s Chapel Missionary Baptist Church, H.B. Lewis Road, Clinton, Sunday, June 3, beginning at 11 a.m. The pastor, the Rev. Jeffery White, will bring forth the morning message and the senior choir will render the music. Dinner will be served following the morning service. At 3 p.m., the celebration of Deacon Famous Raynor will begin. Our special guest will be the Rev. Jerry Johnson, choir and congregati...
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Rock your box
A long time ago, before some of the medical advances to us today, a little boy was crippled, and doctors said there was nothing they could do to help him. So the boy’s mother took an orange crate and made a box for him. She put him in the box, tied a rope to it, tied the rope around her waist, and pulled him around with her so she could keep a close watch over him. Everywhere she went, she pulled him along beside her. After a while, the boy...
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Tim’s Gift for the Ride & Drive Hope Rally successful Nicholas Pope joins Tim's Gift in support of our community and helps director Cameron Spell lead the pack of motorcycles and classic cars. (Courtesy photo)
Tim’s Gift for the Ride & Drive Hope Rally successful
Courtesy photo Nicholas Pope joins Tim’s Gift in support of our community and helps director Cameron Spell lead the pack of motorcycles and classic cars. Courtesy photo The Spiritual Riders, along with other faithful supporters, cruise the town in an effort to bring help and hope to members of our community.
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God give me the truth
Timothy 4:3.4 Paul says to Timothy “For the time will come when they will (saved and unsaved people) will not endure sound doctrine (The Gospel of Jesus Christ), but after their own lusts shall they heap to themselves teachers having itching ears; and they shall turn away their ears from the truth (The Bible) and shall be turned unto fables. This is happening all across the world right now as you read this article. Many people are turning fro...
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The winner’s prayer
Tracts are often found, placed on counters, in bathrooms and just about anywhere people may be found, that briefly lay out what is often referred to as an invitation to become a Christian. Certainly those that sincerely wish to help others find salvation for their soul are to be commended in their efforts that go beyond what the average person will do. However, it seems that these tracts just about always fall far short of teaching what the B...
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HCA students honored for Christian character On Tuesday evening, May 14, the high school students of Harrells Christian Academy were honored during the annual upper school academic banquet. The event was held at the Elizabethtown Baptist Church Activities Center. Pictured from left, are the recipients of the Christian Character Awards: Matt Maready (senior), Cory Levings (junior), Austin Wells (sophomore), Andrew Miller (freshman)
HCA students touted for Christian character
Courtesy photo On Tuesday evening, May 14, the high school students of Harrells Christian Academy were honored during the annual upper school academic banquet. The event was held at the Elizabethtown Baptist Church Activities Center. Pictured from left, are the recipients of the Christian Character Awards: Matt Maready (senior), Cory Levings (junior), Austin Wells (sophomore), Andrew Miller (freshman)
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The Rev. Harold Boykin, left, talks with the Rev. Willie Bryant, right, days before Sunday's Sensational Gospel Singers No. 2 Choir Reunion. The event will be held this Sunday at the Olivet Institutional Missionary Baptist Church on McKoy Street, Clinton at 3 p.m. Everyone is welcomed to attend. (Doug Clark/Sampson Independent)
Gospel reunion to take place this Sunday in Clinton
The Sensational Gospel Singers No. 2 Choir Reunion will be held on Sunday, May 27 at the Olivet Institutional Missionary Baptist Church on McKoy Street, Clinton at 3 p.m. Appearing on the program will be Sensational Singers No. 2; Gospel Stars; Oates Family; T.C. and Soul Seekers; Robinson Brothers; Sensational No. 1; Revival Team; Arnetra Wilson; Michael Boykin and the Mighty Voices; Rev. Bobby Peterson and Connection; Emanuel Boykin and Com...
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For each Butterfly Conference, the worship center is decorated with butterflies to help establish a peaceful and worshipful atmosphere for the participants. (Courtesy photo)
Butterfly Conference to inspire young women and ladies
Butterflies are beautiful, delicate and soft creatures but to become the insect we know, they must transform from a caterpillar into the butterfly. The four young ladies responsible for developing the Butterfly Conferences have chosen to use the butterfly as a way to show that the lives of young women much resemble the stages of the butterfly as it develops in the a beautiful creature in nature. The next Butterfly Conference is scheduled fo...
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Your life can change in an instant
Have you thought about how your life can change in an instant? I write this story sitting in my church sanctuary while waiting for choir practice to begin. Flashbacks of nearly four decades of worshipping and serving the Lord in this place make my heart smile. I remember preachers and ‘Are you listening?’, cantatas and children’s sermons, youth years and mission trips, Sunday School with Love, Laugh, Lift, sons growing up and growing closer t...
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Anna Kamp, daughter of Jeff and Gentry Kamp plays a rendition of 'His Eye is on the Sparrow' at Mary Gran. Kamp took first place at the N.C. Talent Quest competition and will compete in Orlando, Fla. in July in the IPCH National Talent Quest competition. (Billy Todd/Sampson Independent)
Sharon PHC youth compete, serve their Lord
A love for God and an ability to perform has led one local church’s youth into a new ministry to share God’s love. The youth of Sharon Pentecostal Holiness Church has picked up the gauntlet and ran with it after competing in Talent Quest. They are now sharing their love and ministry around the community, most recently to the residents of Mary Gran Nursing Center. Talent Quest is an International Pentecostal Holiness competition with the pur...
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Outreach in our churches
All Together Ministries Will hold Joy Night, Friday May 18, at 8 p.m. Speaker will be the Rev. Elizabeth Gray of Outpouring Teaching Ministry, Goldsboro. Evening service Sunday, May 20, at 6:30 p.m.. Speaker for evening is minister Keith Smith of All Together Ministries, 880 E. Darden Road. FMI, call. 910-564-2948. Baptist Men (and Women) Disaster Relief Training in Region 4. N.C. Baptist Men have planned an extra event on...
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Trusting God even when your world is upside down
Have you ever thought about how life can change or end in one split second? In the twinkling of an eye, one’s life can be turned upside down or around. Things happen that cannot be understood or explained as we journey through life. How we handle hurdles, heartaches and hurtful happenings reveals character. Adjusting to life when things go wrong is not easy. Often, we wonder why things happen as they do and must move forward in faith without ...
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Speak as the Oracles of God
The apostle Peter wrote, “If any man speak, let him speak as the oracles of God” (I Pet. 4:11). To speak as the oracles of God is to speak words of divine origin. There are only two possible sources of authority for the doctrines that we hold and the practices that we keep. These two sources are God or man. The chief priest and elders once asked Jesus, “By what authority doest thou these things?”. Jesus answered their question with a question...
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Are you desperate?
“She came up behind him and touched the edge of his cloak, and immediately her bleeding stopped.” Luke 8:44 (NIV 1984) Dealing with addictions and issues in my family, and just junk in my own personal life, was one of the hardest things I’ve ever gone through! If you’ve been there, or have family members struggling with an addiction or major life trauma, then you can relate! Counseling and meeting with my pastor was helpful, but it wasn’t l...
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'Blessing bags' donated Margie Hill, with Mount Vernon's Women on Mission Group, presents Sampson County Sheriff Jimmy Thornton with 40 'Blessing Bags,' put together as part of the church's OperationInAsMuch project. Sheriff's deputies will distribute the bags to those belived to be homeless, many seeking food along the roadside. (Courtesy photo)
‘Blessing bags’ donated
Courtesy photo Margie Hill, with Mount Vernon’s Women on Mission Group, presents Sampson County Sheriff Jimmy Thornton with 40 ‘Blessing Bags,’ put together as part of the church’s OperationInAsMuch project. Sheriff’s deputies will distribute the bags to those belived to be homeless, many seeking food along the roadside.
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Read your Bible, know your Bible
In Matthew 24:6-8, Jesus says “And ye shall hear of wars and rumors of wars: see that ye be not troubled, for all these things must come to pass. But the end is not yet. For nations shall rise against nation, and kingdoms against kingdom and there shall be a famines and pestilences, and earthquakes in divers places. All these are the beginning of sorrows.” Saints of God, don’t be shock to hear and see the words of our Lord coming to pass du...
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Courtesy photo Elizabeth Missionary Baptist Church Bible Drill Team and Coaches, front row from left: Garrett Faircloth, Megan Bednar, Anna Hobbs, and Emma Mitchell; middle row from left: Madison Mitchell, Jenna Mitchell, Johnnah Belle Hobbs, Chloe Hobbs, Abby Mitchell and Kayla Bednar; back row from left: Sandra Ward, Randy Ward, Renee' Rupert, June Norris, Sandra Matthis and Buddy Rupert. Not pictured, Jordan Faircloth.
Hiding God’s word through Bible Drill
For some old-timers, a Bible Drill may be a new term for an old experience. Bible Drill is the current day version of the old Sword Drills that many older students of the Bible have been participants. In Psalm 119:11 (NIV), it reads, “I have hidden your word in my heart that I might not sin against you.” Bible Drill is an attempt to help young people hide God’s words in their hearts. Children in Baptist churches across the state and country...
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Outreach in Our Churches
Ashley Chapel A.M.E. Zion Church Will hold a Song Fest at 6 p.m., Saturday, May 12. Baptist Men (and Women) Disaster Relief Training in Region 4. N.C. Baptist Men have planned an extra event on June 30, Saturday only, for BASIC Feeding and BASIC Recovery only. If a minimum of 75 people register, they will provide this extra opportunity to receive trainin. Registration must be made by June 15. Visit http://www.baptistsonmission.o...
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Live out God’s calling to be a bearer and nurturer of life!
As we honor Mother’s on and around Mother’s Day. I find myself reflecting on how thankful I am for the mother God has given me and for the impact she has had on my life and that of many others. As the fifth born child of Sudie Mae Brewington, I have been blessed to bear the name and characteristics of a remarkable woman. My mother’s example has shaped how I view my calling as a woman, and most importantly, how I relate to my heavenly Brideg...
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Remembering, honoring our mothers
How will you honor or remember your mom on Mother’s Day? This is one of the most celebrated days of the year, and rightly so. Every flower, card, box of candy or gift given to a mother is money well spent. Yet, the best gift of all is spending time with the one who gave you life. Every mother deserves to be spoiled a little and pampered a lot every day of the year, not just the one set aside to honor them in May. Writing about mothers is a ...
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Bible fools
The dictionary defines the word “fool” as one who is deficient in judgment, sense, or understanding. Most anyone would consider it derogatory to be called a fool. In today’s society, no doubt it is considered politically incorrect to call someone a fool. However, God has never worried about being politically correct, thus He has presented a number of fools in the Bible. Let us consider a few Bible fools. First, God calls the atheist a fool....
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Red Hill celebrates May Day Red Hill Universalist Church members celebrated May Day Sunday, May 6, with a variety of activities. Pictured are a number of members participating in the May Pole celebrations. The church had a picnic lunch following morning services.(Courtesy photo)
Red Hill celebrates May Day
Courtesy photo Red Hill Universalist Church members celebrated May Day Sunday, May 6, with a variety of activities. Pictured are a number of members participating in the May Pole celebrations. The church had a picnic lunch following morning services.
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'Courageous' actor visits Roseboro Methodist Roseboro United Methodist Youth recently had a fund-raising and showing of the film, Courageous, featuring Garner native Rusty Martin. Martin also attended the screening, spoke about his film-making experience and his own spiritual journey. Pictured above are some of the Roseboro Methodist youth and leaders who attended with Martin: on the bottom row, Andrew Usher, Hayden Carter, Madilyn Coleman; on the second row: Chandler Honeycutt, Alana Jackson, Caitlin Ivey, Virginia Hunt, Sarah Wallace Strickland; on the third row: Nicholas Usher, Brittany Herring, Currie Carter, Rusty Martin, Trace Faulk; on the top row: Owen Hunt, Dana Harn, Shania Dotson, Mary Dotson, Hailey Usher, Donna Herring and Ericka Herring. (Lee Coleman/RUMC)
‘Couragous’ actor visits Roseboro Methodist
Lee Coleman/RUMC Roseboro United Methodist Youth recently had a fundraising and presentation of the film,’ Courageous’, featuring Garner native Rusty Martin. Martin also attended the screening, spoke about his filmmaking experience and his own spiritual journey. Pictured above are some of the Roseboro Methodist youth and leaders who attended with Martin. On the bottom row: Andrew Usher, Hayden Carter, Madilyn Coleman; second row: Chandler H...
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