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MAY 2014 PINNACLE - SERVING THE TRIAD, THE TRIANGLE CHARLOTTE-MECKLENBURG COUNTY AND SOUTHSIDE VA Inside this Issue Pastor Rufus Fuller III East New Hope Baptist Church
J. Walter McDowell Forsyth Tech Commencement Speaker
Pastor Russell Morris
Dr. Pamela S. Simmons
Apostle James H. Carter
Dr. Jane Fernandes
Maurice “Mo” Green Greensboro Board of Education
Krista Hunt & Lisa McDaniel Bella’S hOUSE
Heather Watson Study Abroad Trip to China
Mickey Rooney A True Hollywood Icon
Clarence Tucker
A Great Community Loss
Editorial May Days May is such a busy month. It begins with one of the most important days of the year. The National Day of Prayer, which is always the first Thursday in May. Hats off to Dale Blackwell Coons and her committee of hard working soldiers as they put on another successful day of hosting this day in Caswell County. Many counties and churches observed this day of intercession. The National Day of Prayer was organized to pray for local, state and national elected officials. It also included prayer for businesses, educational systems, civic, and community leaders. In Isaiah 56:67, “Also the sons of the foreigner who join themselves to the LORD, to serve him, and to love the name of the LORD, to be his servants. Everyone who keeps from defiling the Sabbath. And holds fast My covenant. Even them I will bring to My holy mountain, And make them joyful in My house of prayer. Their burnt offerings and their sacrifices will be accepted on My altar; For My house shall be called a house of prayer for all nations.” It is important to pray for America, but we must pray for all nations to come into the knowledge of Jesus Christ. We must pray for World Peace. We also have to pray for the Peace of Israel. God commands us to do this! On May 11th we get a chance to celebrate one of our greatest days of the year. This day is Mother’s Day. A special thank you to every woman who has birthed a child into this world for allowing your body to change shape, for the pain that you endured in order that all that are reading this article may have life. You fed us, nursed us, changed our diapers, and watched us take our first steps. We appreciate all the mothers who taught us how to read, who spent hours comforting our fevers, tucking us into bed, and encouraging us when we scraped our knees or elbows. Thank mothers for correcting us and telling us the truth even when it hurt us. We later discovered that it was our mother’s love that corrected us and it was these arms that embraced us to comfort us after they corrected us. Mothers, we are grateful for the many times that you went without in order that you could provide for us some of things we wanted. We will forever remember that it was your smile of approval that made us strong and offered us the opportunity to build our confidence.
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On this Mother’s Day go to your mother and tell her how much you appreciate her. I do not care what she did not do for you. What you should care about is that she did not abort you. She probably never told you of her feet swelling or the nights of discomfort that came while she prayed for you to become all that you are. Some people were mothers without birthing. They helped and treated others kids as if they were their own. They cried, prayed, and fed you with encouragement. You felt their love as you went through difficult situations. Maybe you were raised by your grandmother, whoever taught you in a motherly fashion, let them know this Mother’s Day that you appreciate their gift of love. Happy Mother’s Day to my daughter, Alex, my Godmother, Barbara Brown, and my sister, Deborah. Graduations are upon us. All of that hard work is paying off. Many High Schools, Colleges, Universities, and Vocational schools will celebrate with thousands completing an effort to educate their mind and to be gainfully employed. Some furthered their degrees by enrolling in Master’s and Doctoral programs. We take our hats off to all of you for your discipline and your tenacious spirit. It has taken some of you a while to reach that finish line, but guess what, you are there now. I say a special a special thank you to all the teachers, principals, and administrators who were in place to create an environment of learning. Thanks to the special teachers who inspired us to learn. I am a very proud father, my son, Faiger Megrea Blackwell II known as Grea, will graduate from Elon University on May 24th. Thanks to my son and to all of you who kept the faith and endured the race! Your lives will be fuller, richer, and wiser; for your lives are just beginning. To those who obtained Graduate degrees, may you continue to excel in your careers! Do not forget the May Days at churches. The food and fellowship is always great as church dinners are always served with a heavenly smiles. Thanks to all the churches that afford us these opportunities to just enjoy ourselves and feel welcome! Finally, the month ends with Memorial Day. Let us not forget all of the men and women who died defending this country. Let us not forget the civilians who sit behind desk or worked in government ,they also sacrificed their time and gave much to all of us, we say “Thanks to All of You!”. Until next time, pray for our advertisers who advertise in this paper. They make it free to you. May the Lord bless you with the desires of your heart and the richness of His glory.
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Editorial / Table of Contents / Staff J. Walter McDowell is Forsyth Tech 2014 Commencement Speaker / Fellow for the NC Ready for Success Alignment Project Church Directory Page Ensuring the Quality of Education / Comunidad Latina Pinnacle Child Care / PMBC Graduation / Acts 12 Ministry PMBC Ad Jane Fernandes Named President of Guilford College Bella’s House A Caring Church Family The Best is Yet to Come A True Hollywood Icon Ad Page Ad Page Study Abroad Trip to China A Great Community Loss / Growing Together to End Domestic Violence Sunsets Sunsets cont. Sunsets cont. Sunsets cont. / A Testamonial from BFH / BFH Ad Durham Mom starts Triangle-wide group for girls with autism Pinnacle Recipe Corner / Distribution Team / Distribution Sites Founding Pastor Began Ministry with Two Drunks and A Dog No More Excuses / Distribution Sites cont. PMY Urgent Care Ad / ACC Ad / BFH Package Ad / Tiempos dificiles Require Acciones Agresivas
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FORSYTH COUNTY
J. Walter McDowell, Retired Wachovia Executive, Is Forsyth Tech 2014 Commencement Speaker
McDowell is former Chairman of the Community Education Collaborative, a joint program of the Winston-Salem/Forsyth County Schools, the United Way, and 30 not-for-profit organizations that intervene with 4,000 at-risk students each year. He is also the former Chairman for the Winston-Salem Chamber of Commerce, and former general chairman for the 1997 United Way Campaign in Forsyth County.
“J. Walter McDowell, retired Chief Executive Officer of Wachovia’s Carolinas Banking Group, will be the speaker at Forsyth Tech’s commencement exercises on Thursday, May 8. The ceremony will be He has provided community leadership to numerous institutions and held at 7 p.m. at Lawrence Joel Veterans Memorial Coliseum in Winston- businesses through his service on the board of directors of Wake Forest Salem. University Health Sciences, Piedmont Research Park, WinstonCurrently, McDowell serves as Chairman of Business for Educational Success and Transformation in North Carolina—also known as BEST NC. This organization brings together 67 well-respected business leaders from across NC who are focused on moving public education, including community colleges, to higher levels. BEST NC exemplifies McDowell’s belief that stronger public education is critical to accelerating job growth and supporting the state’s continued economic development.
Salem Business Inc., and the Governor’s Council for Fiscal Reform. McDowell is also a former board member for Salem College, Federal Reserve Bank of Richmond, Va., Global Transpark Foundation, North Carolina Citizens for Business and Industry, North Carolina Partnership for Education, and the Piedmont Triad Partnership.
“Walter McDowell is a financial visionary J. Walter McDowell, whose life is a model of community service retired Wachovia and volunteerism,” says Forsyth Tech executive, is Forsyth President Dr. Gary Green. “He is wellTech’s 2014 known for his principled leadership style, commencement speaker work ethic, and dedication to supporting the educational needs of North Carolina.
Approximately 1,000 Forsyth Tech students will earn associate’s degrees, certificates and diplomas that signify completion of their programs of study during the 2014 commencement exercises.
He is currently a board member of Bassett Furniture Company, the Research Triangle Foundation, the Wake Forest Innovation Quarter, the WinstonSalem Alliance and the Winston-Salem State University Foundation. McDowell holds a B.S. in economics from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill.
Forsyth Tech offers credit programs in Math, Science and Technologies; Business and Information Technologies; Engineering Technologies; Health Technologies; and Humanities and Social Sciences.
His commitment to serving others inspires all who know him, and I believe The graduation ceremony is open to the public at no charge, and there will he will inspire our graduates.” be no charge for parking at the Coliseum.”
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Fellow for the NC Ready for Success Alignment Project
Ready for Success Fellows are required to meet with a colleague in another educational sector to share teaching and learning experiences that will lead to recommendations for polices that enhance the alignment of instructional expectations across high school and postsecondary institutions.
Dr. Pamela S. Simmons, director of the Writing Center and the Writing in the Major Program at Winston-Salem State University (WSSU), has been selected as a Fellow for Simmons joined WSSU in 2006 in the Department of English and the NC Ready for Success Alignment Project. Foreign Languages, where she was an assistant professor of English and coordinated the developmental English course until her appointment as NC Ready for Success is a collaboration associate professor and director of the writing support programs in 2010. between the University of North Carolina, the She earned her undergraduate degree in speech and theater from Albany North Carolina Community College System, the State University, her M.A. in English at Northwestern State University N.C. Department of Public Instruction and the and a Ph.D. from Walden University with a specialization in English N.C. Independent Colleges and Universities. By composition and rhetoric. Simmons is a member of the National Council of involving educators from across each of the state’s Teachers of English, the North Carolina Teachers of English Association, educational sectors, the project’s goal is to find Sigma Tau Delta International English Honor Society and the Delta Sigma innovative ways to improve outcome for students. Theta Sorority, Inc. May 2014 - Pinnacle
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GUILFORD COUNTY
Ensuring the Quality of Education Superintendent Maurice “Mo” Green was named Guilford County Schools’ third permanent superintendent by the Guilford County Board of Education on July 24, 2008. Upon Green’s arrival in September 2008, he embarked on a “Listening and Learning Tour” of Guilford County to garner input from hundreds of GCS parents, students, teachers, principals and community members through town hall forums and other meetings. He augmented this tour with the “Mo Wants to Know” campaign, which informed the district’s strategic planning process. The more than 3,500 responses were incorporated into the district’s first-ever strategic plan, which was launched to the public on January 27, 2009. Immediately, employees, students and the community began to work toward the goal of achieving educational excellence.
Recreation and Dance, “Top 40 Under 40” from the Charlotte Business Journal and the Black Women’s Caucus of Charlotte’s Trailblazer award. He has served on numerous nonprofit boards, including the YMCA, the Arts and Science Council and the Crisis Assistance Ministry. He also is a member of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc. Green and his wife, Stephanie, a school psychologist, are the proud parents of two children, Brianna and Isaiah. Guilford County Schools (GCS) is the third largest district in the state serving more than 72,500 students across 126 schools in urban, suburban and rural areas. Tucked away in central North Carolina, GCS is diverse both in its student body and in its academics. The district serves students who speak 117 languages/dialects and who represent 95 countries. There are more than 10,000 special education students and more than 13,000 advanced learners. The district is a national leader in magnet/school choice programs, offering 53 magnet programs satisfying a varied range of ages, skill levels and interests. In addition, the district provides non-traditional educational settings including a Twilight School, which serves students who are at risk of dropping out, High School Ahead Academy, a school serving overaged middle school students, and eight early/middle colleges, schools located at area colleges and universities that offer tailored programs and opportunities for students to earn college credit.
Prior to joining Guilford County Schools, Green held several positions with Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools. He joined the district in 2001 as its The district also boasts: general counsel, and in 2006, he was named chief operating officer. Upon his departure, he held the additional title of deputy superintendent. His • Four special education schools: Meredith Leigh duties included running the day-to-day operations of the district, which Haynes-Bennie Lee Inman Education Center, Gateway boasted 135,000 students, nearly 18,000 employees and a $1.17 billion Education Center, Christine Joyner Greene Education budget. Center and Herbin-Metz Education Center. Green holds a bachelor’s degree in political science and economics and a law degree, both from Duke University. Upon graduating from law school, his first job was a prestigious clerkship in the chambers of Federal District Court Judge N. Carlton Tilley, Jr. in Greensboro. The following year, he held another prominent clerkship in the Sixth Circuit of the U.S. Court of Appeals in Cincinnati. After completing his clerkship, Green joined the law firm of Smith Helms Mulliss & Moore LLP. He worked his way up to partner after six years before joining Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools in 2001. Green has received numerous accolades. His many honors include InSchool Prevention of Obesity and Disease Superintendent of the Year by the North Carolina Alliance for Athletics, Health, Physical Education,
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We are happy to announce that Pinnacle Child Care is taking applications for children from six weeks to school age for our program. We will be offering experienced care for the children in our community. Our teachers have over thirty years of experience in the field, some of them worked in the school system, some worked in other preschools as well as nursing experience. We look forward to sharing this wealth of experience with you and your child. Here, at Pinnacle, we believe in working hand and hand with the parent in order to provide the care that is ideal for you and your family. Mission: To inspire children
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to learn through exploration, in a safe and caring environment. What We Offer: � Students will be exposed to sign language. � We encourage the children to discover their talents and to develop other areas. � Children will be exposed to positive affirmation to develop self confidence � We also offer pre math, reading, and science exposure. � For infants who are transitioning to solid foods we offer freshly made baby food. Pinnacle Child Care is located at 1009 Sharpe Road, Burlington, NC 27217. Contact Tammy King at 434-710-1544 or Alexandria Blackwell at 336-229-1939 for information regarding possible employment or applications for your children to attend this amazing, familyoriented daycare.
PINNACLE MARANATHA
PINNACLE MARANATHA BIBLE COLLEGE CLASS OF 2014 The Pinnacle Maranatha Bible College, Class of 2014 graduation activities will begin with an Alumni Service on Friday, June 13, 2014 7:00pm at Pinnacle Church, 1009 Sharpe Road, Burlington. The Speaker for that evening, A l u m n i Minister Irving Miles .
Maranatha Bible College and Trinity Theological Seminary of South Florida will be held on June 14, 2014 10:00am at ECC Community Life Center, 271 Williamson, Elon, NC 27244. The Commencement Speaker will be Bishop Terry L. Young, Pastor of Morningstar Baptist Church.
Come celebrate with the graduating Doctors of Theology, Masters of Theology, Bachelors of Biblical Studies, Associate Degree and Certificate recipients of Pinnacle Maranatha Bible College and Trinity Theological The Joint Graduation Seminary of South Florida! Ceremony of Pinnacle
Acts 12 Ministry The Acts 12 Ministry is a ministry that will stand in the gap interceding for loved ones in the Correctional Facilities and serve as a pen-pal ministry with inmates. If you would like to be a pen-pal or assist us in interceding, contact Minister Tavaris Summers at 336-5678225, Apostle Faiger M. Blackwell 336-213-2016 or Blackwell Funeral Home at 336-229-1939.
GUILFORD COUNTY
Jane Fernandes Named President of Guilford College Jane Fernandes, provost at the University of North Carolina at Asheville, has been named Guilford’s ninth president by the College’s Board of Trustees. Jane, who is deaf, will become the first woman to hold the post on July 1 when she succeeds Kent Chabotar. “I am honored and humbled because I feel called to Guilford,” said Jane, who first visited campus a year ago to speak about her experience in the deaf community. “During my campus visit last spring, I felt a deep sense of belonging which was only strengthened the more I learned about Guilford’s mission, Core Values, Quaker heritage and commitment to students and inclusiveness.
literature, and the University of Iowa, where she earned an M.A. and a Ph.D. in comparative literature. Born deaf to a deaf mother and hearing father, she learned American Sign Language (ASL) as a graduate student. “Jane is an experienced leader with a passion for liberal arts education and the Core Values of the College,” said Carole Bruce, a trustee and chair of the Presidential Search Committee. “The whole Guilford community – students, faculty, staff, alumni, trustees and friends of the College – collaborated in a search process that has brought us an outstanding new president. I’m thrilled to welcome and introduce Jane to Greensboro and the Triad.”
Her career took Jane first to Boston as acting director of American Sign Language Programs at Northeastern University and then to Washington, D.C., as chair of the Sign Communication Department at Gallaudet University. Moving to Hawaii, she became the founding coordinator of the University of Hawaii’s Sign Language/English “That sense of belonging further deepened when I came to campus as a Interpreter Training Program and later, director of the Hawaii Center for candidate and met so many genuine, brilliant, dedicated and enthusiastic the Deaf and Blind. people who welcomed me warmly. I know this will be a wonderful place She returned to Gallaudet as vice president of the Laurent Clerc National to live and work.” Deaf Education Center in 1995 and served as provost of the university Jane has served as provost and vice chancellor for academic affairs at 2000-06. After her leadership roles at Gallaudet, she became a senior UNC Asheville, a public, liberal arts university of 3,750 students, since fellow at the Johnnetta B. Cole Global Diversity & Inclusion Institute at 2008. As chief academic officer, she manages 230 faculty and 161 staff, Bennett College in Greensboro, a post she held from 2007 to 2011. and administers a budget of more than $40 million. Jane’s husband, Jim, is an emeritus professor at Gallaudet. They have two In addition to 40 undergraduate departments and programs and one children: Sean, a recent graduate of UNC Chapel Hill and a first-year law graduate program, her responsibilities at UNC Asheville include student at the University of Chicago, and Erin, a junior at Smith College. supervising academic support programs, admissions and financial aid, the university library, and information technology services. How to get here “Jane Fernandes is a courageous and inspiring leader -- one of the finest in all of higher education,” said Anne Ponder, chancellor of UNC Asheville and an administrator at Guilford 1986-89. “That a quality institution like Guilford College has chosen Jane as its next president is an indication of truly great things to come.”
We’re located just east of downtown Appleton at the corner of College Avenue and Meade Street and just west of the College Avenue Bridge over the Fox River. One of these maps should help you find your way. We’re on the northwest corner of College Avenue and Meade Street. Look for the Cross and the Flame sign out in front of the church!
A native of Worcester, Mass., Jane is a graduate of Trinity College in Our parking lot is in the back of the building off of Washington or Meade. Connecticut, where she earned her B.A. in French and comparative
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with a photo of sofas and dining room tables to discuss that we have a market for your article at a particular time. We are scheduling appointments now so please call and let us know when you are coming. We do not accept consignment items on Sunday. There is no consultation fee or charge up-front. Bella’s House will help you determine an asking price. Once the article is sold, the consignor will receive 60% of the actual selling price. Checks are processed on a monthly basis and you will be notified once your check in ready.
Bella’s House was established in 2005 in a quaint, 2000 square foot space filling Burlington’s need for a quality, consignment furniture store. After a few short months, the business expanded to a larger storefront. The success of selling consignment furniture made it possible to offer new lines of furniture, lamps, and decorative accessories that compliment the large amount of used items in the store.
Bella’s House will keep your item in the store for four months. The item(s) are reduced by a carefully calculated markdown system. Three markdowns, every 30 days, 10%, 15% and 20%. The last markdown is at 90 days. The consignor should pick up the item(s) at the end of 120 days (4 months) that have not sold. At 120 days the item(s) will be removed from inventory.
We are no longer accepting rugs, jewelry, bedding, window treatments, china, glassware, or country Krista Hunt and Lisa McDaniel are thrilled to be decorating accessories. co-owners (pictured above) of Bella’s House. They are grateful to be downtown and thankful for their Visit Our Store loyal consignors and customers. 236 E Front Street Krista left corporate America to join the business Burlington, NC 27215 in 2010. She is happy to be at Bella’s House doing 336-229-3699 more creative works. Krista is married to Sam and The store is conveniently located in downtown has a teenage step-daughter, Deia. Burlington. Just around the corner from the Public Lisa has been with the business since Bella’s Library. opened. Lisa has a talent for decorating and enjoys working with customers. She is married to Peter and has two children, Charlie and Liza. Consign With Us! At Bella’s House we offer to sell by consignment quality furniture, lamps, mirrors, pictures, books, accessories, and much, much more. We only ask that the articles be in good condition. We gladly accept your upholstered furniture that is not ripped or torn. We do ask that you email or come by 8 Pinnacle - May 2014
ALAMANCE COUNTY church purchased a thirty-eight acre parcel of land and in October 1998 relocated to new facilities at 3110 South Maple Avenue. Upon relocation, East Burlington Church of God changed it’s name to Called to preach at age twenty-one, Russell A. Morris has devoted Harvest Hills Church. his life to Christian ministry. His love for people is evident in Harvest Hills Church is about people loving God and people loving both personal and pastoral people. A warm and caring atmosphere characterizes every aspect relationships. Since May 1, of our church life. Participation in corporate worship, the study of 2000, he has served as lead God’s Word and authentic fellowship offer our church family a sense pastor at Harvest Hills Church. of purpose and significance. He also serves as district overseer for the Churches of God in Alamance County A Church for the Community and has served in various areas of denominational Ministry to others provides the opportunity to make our community leadership, including two a better place to live, work and raise our children. The goal of our elected terms on the WNC various ministries is to: USA Missions Board and four • Proclaim boldly the gospel of Jesus Christ elected terms on the WNC State Council. From 1996-1999 he • Provide a context that encourages spiritual growth served as part-time professor of pastoral studies at East Coast • Present a balanced perspective of God’s Word Bible College in Charlotte, NC. Through expository preaching • Promote the value and dignity of every person and practical teaching his ministry objective is to offer relevant biblical insight for effectively living the Christian life.
A Caring Church Family
Dr. Morris is a graduate of Lee University (BA), the Church of God Theological Seminary (MA), and Erskine Theological Seminary (DMin). CPE was completed at North Carolina’s Baptist Hospital. He then earned research degrees (MTh and PhD) from the South African Theological Seminary. Dr. Morris is the author of two books: Christian Ethics: Where Life and Faith Meet (2009); and Truth Matters: A Pastoral Assessment of Word of Faith Theology (2012). Russell and Wanda have one daughter, Nichole, who is married to Brian Squires, and three granddaughters, Hope, Brianna and McKamie. Harvest Hills Church was birthed as the result of a tent revival on July 30, 1940. The church was organized with fourteen charter members as the East Burlington Church of God. The dedication of this small group of believers became the catalyst for future ministry. As membership and attendance increased the church experienced several building programs, eventually utilizing all available properties. In 1996, the
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Harvest Hills Church 3110 South Maple Avenue Burlington, NC 27215
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“The Best is Yet to Come”
granddaughter. Through his outreach ministry, Dr. Fuller shapes, sharpens, and strengthens Gods’ gift”Our Youth” to unlock their hidden potential to become spiritual trailblazers for the next generations. He touches every life he encounters with the promise that God has a bright future for you (Jer. 29:11 KJV). Through his ministry of love he continues to hold God’s unchanging hand and is unshaken in his faith, reminding you “The Best is Yet to Come”!
An energetic gospel preacher and armed with the message of “present truth” (2 Peter 1:12 KJV), Rev. Dr. Rufus Fuller, III began fulfilling his call to ministry in 1989. Dr. Fuller was elected pastor of Hackberry Baptist Church where he served from 1995-2002. In 1999, Rev. Fuller earned his doctrine degree from Jacksonville Theological Seminary. Currently, Dr. Fuller is the humble and esteemed senior pastor at East New Hope Missionary Baptist Church in Danville, Virginia. He was installed as pastor on June 23, 2002. With each new spirit-filled worship experience, Dr. Fuller empowers listeners with exhilarating messages from God’s Word that encourages people to discover their pathway to the wholeness in Christ.
performed for the first time on fourth Sunday in April, 2007), Praise Team Ministry, Women Ministry, the Senior Ministry and other ministries were improved. •
The Adult Praise Dancers performed for the first time on third Sunday in March, 2008 and we also looking forward to Mimi Ministry to begin.
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Students are able to share with the Pastor at the “Night Out with the Pastor” fellowship.
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The Media/Audio Ministry has been upgraded, we now have a full screen television and using CD’s to record worship services.
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The Young Adult Ministry have had several “Social Café” fellowship. (They now meet every Monday for “Let’s Talk”)
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The Mimi Ministry performed their first praise dance on the second Sunday in August, 2008.
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The first pastor was Reverend Lemuel (Lemon) Coleman, who served from 1874-1883.
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Mrs. Ruth A. Jackson was the oldest and last surviving member who witnessed the inception and organization of the first church. She labored hard and in the Lord’s vineyard, serving more than forty years as clerk and was Mother of the Church until her death in 1962.
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The present church officers are: Warren Dallas, James Donald Terry, Clarence Jeter, Jerome Morris, Jr. & Vernon Wyatt, Deacons; Lawrence Johns, Lois Culley, Jerome Morris, Jr., Vernon Wyatt, Sr,, John Wyatt, Trustees
We build upon the achievements of those who lived before us, for they were the pioneers of this great church which was left as a legacy for those who would follow in their footprints of time. It is not possible to discuss all of the heritages left by these humble and devout Christians; for much of it is lost in the sands of time. Nevertheless, we can give a slight vista of its past. The East New Hope Baptist Church was organized on the second Sunday in July, 1874. Their first meeting place was in a small schoolhouse called the “East New Hope Schoolhouse”. This group of baptized believers united in fellowship for the purpose of rending service to God and humanity.
Work began on the new sanctuary in January, 1969, and was finished by the second Sunday in July, 1969. The dedication service also marked East New Hope continues to grow according to the 95th Anniversary of the church. Reverend the will of God as we strive to hold to God’s Morris served as Pastor from 1962 to 1985. unchanging hand. We will always look to Jesus, the author and finisher of our faith as we continue Reverend Rufus Fuller, III was elected as Pastor to follow Him and the leader ship of His under on April 28, 2002, and installed on June 23, 2002. shepherd and our Pastor, Reverend Dr. Rufus Pastor Fuller has worked diligently to move the Fuller, III. With strong faith in God and the church forward. With his theme “INCREASE devoted members of this church we will survive AND OVERFLOW”, many new members have and spread the Gospel of Jesus Christ throughout joined the church and former members have the community and the world, knowing that all Dr. Fuller’s vision is to infiltrate the world returned. We have experienced many changes of our help comes from the Lord. We stand firm with the beauty of holiness through a nurturing to help the church move according to God’s in our beliefs and unshaken in our faith knowing fellowship that reaches the lost. He proudly word. Through his ministry of love we see God as we follow Christ, served his country for 6 years in the Army, working in many ways. receiving an honorable discharge in 1993. “The Best is Yet to Come.” He emulates a Christ-like disposition as he seeks innovative ways to build God’s kingdom here on earth. He is dedicated to perfecting disciples and ministers in training to fulfill the call of God in their lives. He currently serves as a member of: The Minister’s Alliance of Danville and Vicinity, Southern Christian Leadership Conference, Voter’s League, Face of Our Children, and Full Gospel Baptist Church Fellowship as the Director of Protocol for North Carolina.
With his wife by his side of 28 years, First Lady Sylvia Fuller, he demonstrates an unyielding dedication to Christ as he preaches the truth of the Bible with authority. He is a father of four children and a granddad to one loving 10
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A True Hollywood Icon For over nine decades, Mickey Rooney had an iconic career and profound effect on Hollywood as a superstar and prolific artist. As the last star of the silent film era, he successfully transitioned into television and stage and became an international celebrity. Statement from Mickey Rooney’s family: “Mickey passed away from natural causes at the age of 93. Two years ago he requested through the Superior Court to permanently reside with his son Mark Rooney and Mark’s wife Charlene. With them he finally found happiness, health and a feeling of safety and was able to enjoy life again. In an effort to provide Mickey with a better life, Mark and Charlene reunited him with both old and new friends. Even someone of Mickey’s iconic statue was quite star struck and was extremely thrilled to attend Vanity Fair’s Oscar party recently. Just last week Mickey was ecstatic when they surprised him by reuniting him with one of his great loves, the race track. There they spent time with Mel Brooks and Dick Van Patten. He had exceptional care and a new lease on life. Recently, Mickey was proud to be part of Night at the Museum 3 with Ben Stiller. He had the time of his life and the utmost respect for the cast and crew. Mickey was finally enjoying life as a bachelor and the morning of his death they spoke of all their future plans. He loved the business he was in and had a great respect for his fellow actors. He led a full life but did not have enough time to finish all he had planned to do.”
Laughs at Andy Hardy (1946), did a remake of a Robert Taylor film, The Crowd Roars called Killer McCoy (1947) and portrayed composer Lorenz Hart in Words and Music (1948). He also appeared in Breakfast at Tiffany’s (1961), starring Audrey Hepburn and George Peppard. Rooney played Hepburn’s Japanese neighbor, Mr. Yunioshi. A sign of the times, Rooney played the part for comic relief which he later regretted feeling the role was offensive. He once again showed his incredible range in the dramatic role of a boxing trainer with Anthony Quinn and Jackie Gleason in Requiem for a Heavyweight (1962). In the late 1960s and 1970s Rooney showed audiences and critics alike why he was one of Hollywood’s most enduring stars. He gave an impressive performance in Francis Ford Coppola’s 1979 film The Black Stallion, which brought him an Academy Award nomination as Best Supporting Actor. He also turned to the stage in 1979 in Sugar Babies with Ann Miller, and was nominated for a Tony Award. During that time he also portrayed the Wizard in The Wonderful Wizard of Oz with Eartha Kitt at New York’s Madison Square Garden, which also had a successful run nationally. Rooney appeared in four television series’: The Mickey Rooney Show (1954-1955), a comedy sit-com in 1964 with Sanunee Tong called Mickey, One of the Boys in 1982 with Dana Carvey and Nathan Lane, and the Adventures of the Black Stallion from 1990-1993. In 1981, Rooney won an Emmy Award for his portrayal of a mentally challenged man in Bill. The critical acclaim continued to now for the veteran performer, with Rooney receiving an honorary Academy Award “in recognition of his 60 years of versatility in a variety of memorable film performances”. More recently he has appeared in such films as Night at the Museum (2006) with Ben Stiller, and The Muppets (2011) with Amy Adams and Jason Segel. Rooney’s personal life, including his frequent trips to the altar, has proven to be just as epic as his on-screen performances. His first wife was one of the most beautiful women in Hollywood, actress Ava Gardner. Mickey permanently and legally separated from his eighth wife Jan in June of 2012. In 2011 Rooney filed elder abuse and fraud charges against stepson Christopher Aber and Aber’s wife. At Rooney’s request, the Superior Court issued a restraining order against the Abers demanding they stay 100 yards from Rooney, Mickey’s stepson Mark Rooney and Mark’s wife Charlene. Just prior, Rooney mustered the strength to break his silence and appeared before the Senate in Washington D.C. telling of his own heartbreaking story of abuse in an effort to live a peaceful, full life and help others who may also be suffering in silence.
Mickey Rooney was born Joe Yule Jr. on September 23, 1920 in Brooklyn, New York. He first took the stage as a toddler in his parents’ vaudeville act at 17 months old. He made his first film appearance in 1926. The following year, he played the lead character in the first Mickey McGuire short film. It was in this popular film series that he took the stage name Mickey Rooney. Rooney reached new heights in 1937 with A Family Affair, the film that introduced the country to Andy Hardy, the popular allAmerican teenager. This beloved character appeared in nearly 20 films and helped make Rooney the top star at the box office in 1939, 1940 and 1941. Rooney also proved himself an excellent dramatic actor as a delinquent Rooney requested through the in Boys Town starring Spencer Tracy. In 1938, he was awarded a juvenile Superior Court to permanently reside with his son Mark (a Academy Award. musician) and Charlene Rooney Teaming up with Judy Garland, Rooney also appeared in a string of musicals, (an artist) in the Hollywood including Babes in Arms (1939) the first teenager to be nominated for an Hills. Ironically, after eight failed Oscar in a leading role, Strike up the Band (1940), Babes on Broadway marriages he has never looked or (1941), and Girl Crazy (1943). He and Garland immediately became best felt better and has finally found of friends. “We weren’t just a team, we were magic,” Rooney once said. happiness in the single life. Once During that time he also appeared with Elizabeth Taylor in the now classic again Mickey Rooney has proven National Velvet (1944). Rooney joined the service that same year, where that he is a survivor and shows no he helped to entertain the troops and worked on the American Armed signs of slowing down or retiring. Forces Network. He returned to Hollywood after 21 months in Love
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Study Abroad Trip to China My name is Heather Watson. As the daughter of Paulette Curry Watson and Herman Lee Watson, I would like to share some exciting news about me. I am currently attending Loyola University Chicago as a first year Master’s of Social Work Graduate Student with a concentration in children, families, leadership and development in social services.
insurance, tuition, lodging, excursions, cultural events, meals, local transportation, and guest lectures. Your monetary donation may be mailed back to me at the address below. I sincerely thank you for your donation, prayers and encouragement throughout the life of my educational experiences. I look forward to one day representing our community as a social advocate for justice and social welfare. As you have given to my life, I will give to others. Your kindness is greatly appreciated. Heather’s Mini-Bio
It is with great pleasure and gratitude that I am writing to announce my acceptance into Loyola University Chicago’s Social Work 2014 Study Abroad Program in Beijing China. I was fortunate enough to be selected for this competitive program. This is once in a lifetime experience. I am excited and eager to learn more about China’s foreign culture and policies.
As a child, Heather enjoyed participating in Girl Scouts of America and playing softball. She graduated from Southeast Raleigh Magnet High School in 2008.
Unfortunately, as blessed as I am, the program is very costly. It is my hope that you would be willing to support my quest for learning with a monetary donation or sponsorship. The trip is scheduled for May 23, 2014 and return June 1, 2014. The program is all-inclusive including: medical
Heather is a member of Clinton Memorial United Church of Christ under the leadership of Rev. Antione Lee.
After graduation she attended the University of North Carolina at Charlotte where she would pursue a degree in sociology and would remain on the deans and chancellors list. While attending the University of North Carolina at Charlotte she was involved in various organizations both Studying aboard will allow me to broaden on campus and off campus such as the Campus my spectrum of diversity. Examining Activities Board, Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, the social problems and policies of other Incorporated, Big Brother’s Big Sister’s of countries allows us to learn more about our Greater Charlotte, and Girl Scouts of America. own society and how we can intervene and Giving back to the community is one of the things she values most. enhance social welfare.
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ROCKINGHAM COUNTY World where he served as Past Exalted Ruler and Past State President of the State Association.
A Great Community Loss Clarence Edward Tucker, a resident of 6084 U.S. 29 Business, affectionately known as “Tuck”, was born in Reidsville, North Carolina. After a brief illness, he departed this life Saturday, April 5, 2014, at Annie Penn Hospital.
“Tuck” was also an active member of many civic organizations, including the Eden Kiwanis Club, Reidsville Rotary Club, Rockingham County Smart Start Board, Lone Star Lodge No. 33 F&AM, Eden and Reidsville Chambers of Commerce, Eden Minority Business Association, and Rockingham County Department of Social Services Board. “Tuck’s” political service began in 1978 when he was elected as the second AfricanAmerican to the Rockingham County Board of Commissioners serving 5 “Tuck” resided in Reidsville terms - three terms as chairman and two terms as vice-chairman. for all of his life, where he was educated in the Rockingham “Tuck” owned and worked in three shoe repair shops - known far and wide County public schools, graduating - as Tuck’s Shoe Clinic for approximately 60 years “Tuck” desired to be from Washington High School. remembered as a man after God’s own heart, friendly, humble, easy to talk After being drafted into the Army to, a servant of the people and, always willing to offer words of advice and and serving his country overseas encouragement. in World War II, he returned home to finish high school and And for anyone who knew him, he was all of those things - after first marry the love of his life, Ida Bell being a loving husband and father. He leaves to mourn his death his wife of 62 years, Ida Tucker; two daughters, Marilyn Que Tucker and Linda Williamson, on July 21, 1951. Rochelle Tucker; two sisters, Jessie James and Louise Tucker; two sistersHis life was defined by a lifetime in-law, Lovye Cochran and Charlotte Neal; and many nieces, nephews and of service in many areas. “Tuck’s” cousins. Christian service included a long-time membership in the Zion Baptist Church where he served as Deacon Board Chair, Sunday School Funeral services were conducted at 12:00p.m. Thursday, April 10, at Zion Superintendent, Choir Member, Pulpit Search Committee, Eastside Men’s Baptist Church, 807 Piedmont Street. The family request contributions Missionary Group, and was often found adding a serving hand when made to the Zion Baptist Educational/Scholarship Fund, P. O. Box 2448, he noticed a need among his church family. His civic service included Reidsville, NC 27323. Funeral arrangements were handled by Johnson & Sons in Reidsville, North Carolina. membership in the Improved Benevolent Protective Order of Elks of the
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Growing Together to End Domestic Violence North Carolina Coalition Against Domestic Violence
Commission for Women. She is originally from Venezuela and grew up in Athens, GA. Carolina enjoys playing and watching sports, traveling, and being outdoors. Focus Areas: Under the supervision of the Prevention Coordinator, the Coordinated Community Response (CCR) Specialist works to enhance coordination between community service providers and create CCR teams in 11 specific communities in the state. The CCR Specialist is responsible for developing and implementing training, technical assistance and onsite support, in collaboration with NCCASA’s SART Specialist and local partners, concerning best practices for community collaboration to respond to and prevent domestic violence and sexual assault. Definition of Domestic Violence Domestic Violence is when two people get into an intimate relationship and one person uses a pattern of coercion and control against the other person during the relationship and/or after the relationship has terminated. It often includes physical, sexual, emotional, or economic abuse.
Carolina Alzuru is the Coordinated Community Response Specialist for the North Carolina Coalition Against Domestic Violence. Carolina has been working in the field of domestic and sexual violence since her college days at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, where she received degrees in Sociology and Psychology. This experience includes both direct services and prevention education. Prior to coming to NCCADV, she served as the Rape Prevention Education Coordinator at NC State University. Carolina also brings experience working at local programs in North Carolina, including the Orange County Rape Crisis Center and Family Violence and Rape Crisis Services in Chatham County. For information on Statewide statistics for domestic violence and sexual She has specialized in working with Latin@s and assault, please visit the NC Council for Women’s Website at: http://www. immigrants, college students, LGBTQ communities, nccfwdvc.com and rural communities, as well as in engaging men in the movement. Her passion lies in working toward social justice by mobilizing people NCCADV and communities. She currently serves on the NC Campus Consortium 3710 University Drive Suite 140, Durham NC 27707 Advisory Committee and has previously Chaired the NC Reproductive Phone: 919.956.9124 FAX: 919.682.1449 Justice Coalition and served as Vice-Chair of the Orange County Toll Free: 1-888-997-9124 May 2014 - Pinnacle
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Mrs. Margaret “Nell” Gaynelle Richmond Mrs. Margaret “ N e l l ” Gaynelle Richmond, 62, of 2328 Pine Knoll Terrace, died March 31, 2014, at UNC Hospitals.
Haw River, Lorean Blackwell of Burlington and Jackie B. Watlington of Graham; six grandchildren; and a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. The funeral was conducted at 2:00 p.m. Saturday, April 5, 2014, at Providence Missionary Baptist Church. Burial followed in the church cemetery.
Mr. Martin Luther “Shorty” McCain
Julia Graves (Janavira) of Yanceyville, N.C., Bertha Poteat of Charlotte, N.C. and Annie Graves (David) of Burlington; and a host of nieces, nephews, friends and other relatives. The funeral was held at 2:00 p.m. Friday, April 4, 2014 at New Vision of Life Christian Center Church, 514 Florence Street, Burlington, N.C. Pastor Samuel Harris delivered the eulogy. Burial was held at Temple of Christ Holiness Church, 124 Simpson Brown Drive, Milton, N.C.
Mr. Martin L u t h e r “Shorty” Mr. Robert Briskey, McCain, Jr. 45, of 614 A Center A v e n u e , Robert Briskey, Jr. was born September 25, 1933 She was the wife of Mr. died March 31, 2014 at in Talladega, Wilbert Richmond Sr. of the Hospice and Palliative Alabama, Haw River, and daughter of Care Center of Alamanceto the late Mr. Hue Roy Burwell and Caswell. Mr. Robert Mrs. Maude Lea Burwell, Briskey, Sr. He was the husband of Mrs. both deceased. and Lucille Nancy King McCain and (Hall) Briskey She was a member of the son of the late Isaac of Munford, Providence Missionary McArthur McCain and Mrs. Alabama. He attended Baptist Church and was Cecil Swann McCain of Jennifer High School. He employed with Copland Burlington. moved to Syracuse, New Fabrics. She loved to paint, York and lived there for listen to music, take care He loved to fish. He was many years, then relocated to of the dogs, puzzles and a great horseshoe player, Burlington, North Carolina driving and computer games. She loved enjoyed in 2003 after falling ill. working on cars, playing her grandchildren. the guitar, singing and Mr. Briskey was employed Survivors, in addition to making people laugh. Most at Syroco Manufacturing, her husband, include one importantly, he cherished Co. He was a warehouse son, Wilbert Lee Richmond the time spent with his supervisor for 35 years. Jr. (LaKeisha) of the family and praising the home; a daughter, Chantay Lord. He was affectionately Mr. Briskey had a LaShawn Richmond (Clint) known as “Shorty.” tremendous love for fishing of Wilmington, N.C.; a everyday especially after brother, Willie Houston In addition to his wife and retirement. He loved going Graves of Yanceyville; four mother, he is survived to car races, traveling nine stepchildren; sisters, Virginia Sue Daniels by especially to Alabama every of Washington, D.C., brothers, James McCain 4th of July. He loved his and Gabriel McCain of Brenda G. Gattis of Burlington; sisters, Pastor blues music and bowling. 16
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service. Burial followed in North Lawn Cemetery.
Robert Briskey, Jr., 80, Ms. Felicia Nicole departed this life Thursday, (Nikki) Mebane April 3, 2014 at Alamance Regional Medical Center, On February 14, 1977, Felicia Burlington, NC after a long Nicole (Nikki) Mebane illness. He was preceded in was born in Alamance death by his parents, Robert County, NC. Briskey, Sr. and Lucille She was the Briskey; and two sisters, daughter of Pinkey Mae Briskey Rails Terry Enoch and Rosa L. Christian. and the late Phyllis Ann He leaves to cherish Mebane. She his memories: his wife, departed this Sharon Mosher of the life on April 4, 2014 after home; two brothers, Joe a sudden illness, and was Lee (Celia) Briskey of cared for at UNC-Chapel Munford, Alabama and Hill Hospital by the staff. Jessie Charles Briskey of Anniston, Alabama; seven Nikki obtained her CNA sons-Rober Lee (Larissa) License and was a certified Briskey of Greensboro, NC, nurse’s assistance. Nikki’s Michael (Evette) Briskey of passion was her clients and Winston Salem, NC, Daniel her job. She also enjoyed Briskey of Burlington, NC, reading as well as talking Rickey (April) Briskey on her cell phone to family of Clarksville, Tennessee, and friends. Nikki never Timothy (Tawanda) Ball, encountered a stranger. Anthony Ball, and Donnie She loved everyone and Briskey all of Anniston, everyone loved her. She will Alabama; six daughters- be greatly missed. Nikki Latasha Briskey, Natesha was loved and cherished Briskey both of Burlington, by her grandmother, NC, Tunja (Anthony) Riley, Barbara Mebane, who Sheryln Kelley both of raised her and was a big Oxford, NC, Angela Briskey inspiration on her life. of Anniston, Alabama and Vanessa Miles of Oxford, Nikki will be forever loved NC; 31 grandchildren; 38 and cherished by her father, great grandchildren; two Terry Enoch (Joyce) of special young ladies who North Carolina; sisters, were like daughters to Valorie Enoch, Teresa him, Taiesha Braithwaite Mebane, Elizabeth Mebane, Thompson and Toymeka Cora Mebane all of North Dingle; and a host of nieces, Carolina; brothers, Sedrick nephews, cousins, in-laws, Mebane of North Carolina and James Mebane of West other relatives and friends. Virginia; aunts, Pamela The funeral was at 1:00p.m. Royster (Rodney) and Saturday at Blackwell Dorothea Johnson (Tim) Funeral Home in the RBC both of North Carolina; Chapel. Visitation will Sunsets cont. on pg. 17 be one hour prior to the
Sunsets cont. from pg. 16 uncles-James Mebane (Yvonne), Michael Enoch (Helen) and Rodney Lee Enoch all of North Carolina; grandparents, Annie Odessa Enoch and Barbara Mebane both of North Carolina; step brothers-Thomas Mebane of California, Jamie Mebane and Michael McLeod both of North Carolina; step sisters-Catherine Mebane of Kansas, Tonya Mebane, Christina Mebane, Melissa McLeod, and Teresa Artis all of North Carolina; three nieces; 10 nephews; and a host cousins, friends and family. The funeral was held at noon Friday, April 11, 2014, in the Roy Blackwell Chapel of Blackwell Funeral Home. Burial followed at Children’s Chapel United Church of Christ, 334 E. Harden Street, Graham, N.C.
Mr. Mack Ben Kinsey Mr. Mack Ben Kinsey, known as “Bubba” by all who love him, was born in Warrenton, Georgia on August 6, 1942 a son of the late Mary Zena and Nelson Mitchell Kinsey. He was preceded in death by a brother, Matthew Kinsey. He departed this life after an extended illness on Sunday, April 6, 2014. His final care was provided by Hospice of AlamanceCaswell Palliative Care. He attended Jordan Sellars High School, class of 1962. He was a former employee of the City of Burlington, Burlington Housing Authority and retired from Boren Bricks
of Greensboro. Bubba was married to Frances Graves Kinsey and they remained together for twenty six years. In addition to his wife Frances, he is survived by three children: Mack Ben, Kinsey, Jr. (Connie) of Philadelphia, PA., Barry Kinsey of Delaware and Nathan FitzGerald Kinsey of Durham, six siblings: Evangelist Ray Minnie Harris, Beulah K., Gadison, Charles Kinsey, Ollie Dean Maxwell, and Jerry Kinsey all of Burlington and Gordon Kinsey (Nadine) of Mebane, and two aunts, Navy Augustus (Jerry) of Burlington, NC and Louise Kitchens of Thompson, Georgia. Sister In-laws: Jeralene Crisp, Betty Moore, Rosa King and Annie Pinnix (Levi) all of Burlington. Special nieces: Lisa Kinsey of Charleston, S.C., Chebela and Tatiana of Burlington. He also leaves to cherish his memory four grandchildren and a host of loving nieces, nephews, relatives, and friends.
Larry worked as a selfemployed brick mason. He obtained his certificate for carpentry and was also a carpenter. He also served in the US Job Corps.
Funeral Services were held on Friday, April 11, 2014 at 2:30PM in the Roy Blackwell Chapel of Blackwell Funeral HomeBurlington with Rev. Lewis Fowler, Eulogist and Mr. Edmond Kendrick, Officiating. Burial was a private ceremony.
God in His infinite wisdom called home His angel, Mrs. Catherine R o n e Garrett of Greensboro, NC on April 10, 2014 at Moses Cone Hospital, Greensboro.
Mr. Larry Rogers
He was very active, loved to garden, fish, and loved his dogs. He helped everyone in the community. Larry leaves to cherish his memories: one brother, Bernard Rogers (Michelle) of Burlington, North Carolina; two sisters, Stella Walker and Yvette Rogers Paylor (Curtis) both of Burlington, North Carolina; a special friend, Janet Smith; and a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by two brothers, Anthony Rogers and Alex Rogers. The funeral was held on Saturday, April 12, 2014 at 4:30PM in the Roy Blackwell Chapel of Blackwell Funeral Home-Burlington with Rev. Michael Jackson, Eulogist. Burial was at North Lawn Cemetery.
Mrs. Catherine Rone Garrett
Catherine was born on Mr. Larry Rogers was born on October 1, 1937 to the Late Mrs. Betty (Bessie) Ann September 12, 1954 Harrison Barnett Rone and in Caswell the Late Mr. Allen Rone. County to the late Mr. Alexander Rogers and the late Mrs. Lucy Lynch Rogers. He departed this earthly life to his eternal resting on April 8, 2014.
She formerly sang with the Will Green Choir and served as a missionary in Missionary Circle #1 at St. James Baptist Church. She was affectionately known as “Mother Garrett” in her service as Mother of the Church and a member of the
missionary and usher board at Monument of Praise Ministries. She thoroughly enjoyed the preached word of God and she would often express her excitement with the phrase “Preach Baby, Preach!” In the spirit of worship she would give the sweetest chant of “Hallelujah, Hallelujah, My Lord, My Savior, You are an Awesome God, there is no one like You Lord”. Her love for God flowed throughout her love for her family, church family and those she met and befriended along her journey. She would often say “When God puts love in your heart for someone you can’t change your love for them”. She loved to fish, cook and most importantly she enjoyed spending time with her family.
Minister Robert Mock (Angel) all of Greensboro; three daughters-Shirley Stroud, Anne Rudd (Steve) both of Greensboro, Evangelist Stephanie Chapman (Rodney) of Reidsville and a special “God-daughter” Patricia Howell of Greensboro; two brothers-Douglas Rone and Joseph Rone of Yanceyville; two sisters-Daisy Rosado of Blanch, Druscilla Lea (Jerry) of Yanceyville. Special sister in Christ Sister Mary Lee of High Point, 34 grandchildren; 40 great grandchildren and two great-great grandchildren, and a host of loving nieces, nephews, relatives, and friends. Funeral Services for Mrs. Catherine Rone Garrett were held on Tuesday, April 15, 2014 at 1:00pm at New Jerusalem, 1822 Sharpe Mother Garrett had anointed Road, Greensboro, North hands in the kitchen and Carolina with Dr. Kevin was known as one of the A. Williams delivering the best cooks of all time. eulogy. Burial followed When asked how she made in Lakeview Cemetery on her food taste so good, she Highway 29 in Greensboro. would reply “Don’t cook when you are mad or in a Ms. Deborah Marie hurry because that’s how Love your food will taste. You must cook with LOVE, it’s On April the main ingredient”. Her 11, 2014, recipes are highly requested angels were and are a legacy in the dispatched community and her family. to call home, Ms. She was preceded in death D e b o r a h by three sons; Lonnie Ray Marie Love Allen, George William from the Allen Jr., and Arbra Hospice & Palliative Care Wendell Allen, three Center of Charlotte. She was brothers-Wallace “Jebo” from 424 James Street of Barnett, Abria Barnett and Burlington, North Carolina. William Fletcher Barnett; three sisters- Betty Ann Deborah was born on Rone, Rebecca Evans, December 13, 1964 to Mr. Annie Allen, and ten other Eddie Stanfield and Mrs. paternal brothers and sisters. Ella Sue Love. She was preceded in death by two Catherine leaves to cherish granddaughters, Dynasty her memories: four sons: Love and Ellaisha Love. Rev. Wallace D. Allen (Truely) of High Point She loved going to church. ,Kenneth (Gloria) Allen, Jerry Allen, Frazier Hughes, Sunsets cont. on pg. 18 May 2014 - Pinnacle
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UCC Church with the Rev. Lewis Fowler delivering the eulogy. Burial was held in the Clinton Memorial UCC Church cemetery.
She had an exquisite taste in shoes. She enjoyed taking pictures and loved cooking. She loved hanging out with a special friend, Jacqueline Ms. Lisa Rena Pinnix Narvarro. They enjoyed taking walks on the boardwalk. Most Ms. Lisa Rena Pinnix importantly, she loved her family. of 745 Tilman Street of Burlington, North Deborah leaves to cherish her Carolina passed onto memories: one son- Curtis Love her eternal resting of Burlington, two daughters- place on April 15, Tasha Marie Love and Appollonia 2014. Shawnta Love both of Burlington; two sisters- Ella Love (James) and She was born on Wanda Harrelson (Timmy) both of March 27, 1963 to Mr. George Burlington; two brothers-Bobby Robinson, Sr. of Burlington, NC Love (Darlene) and Charles Love and the late Ms. Ruby Jean Pinnix (Mary) both of Burlington; 11 in Orange County. grandchildren; and a host of loving nieces, nephews, relatives, and She was employed as a CNA for friends. Pulliam Family Care Home. She The funeral was conducted at 2:00 liked watching T.V., movies, p.m. Friday, April 18, 2014, in the shopping and going out to eat. Roy Blackwell Chapel of Blackwell She also enjoyed spending time Funeral Home, 1292 Rauhut Street, with her family and especially her Burlington, N.C. 27217. Burial grandchildren. followed in North Lawn Cemetery. Lisa leaves to cherish her memories: daughters, Crystal Pinnix and Mr. Wayman Happy Fowler two Ebony Pinnix both of Burlington, NC; two brothers, Nathaniel Pinnix Mr. Wayman Happy and George Robinson, Jr. (Iesha) Fowler, 73, of 127 both of Burlington, NC; six sistersSchool St., died April Benita Poteat (Dexter), Deborah 15, 2014 at Hospice of Boone, Novette Herbin, Tonya Alamance-Caswell. Torain (Moses), Michelle Lee all of Burlington, NC and Tammy He was the husband Pulliam (Charles) of Virginia; six of Mrs. Lula Arletta “Sis” Jones grandchildren-Jaiyon K. Cathey Fowler who survives and the son of (12), Mareah R. Cathey (11), Mr. Robert Fowler and Mrs. Martha Michael R. Cathey (9), Arianna Upsher Fowler, both deceased. J. Pinnix (7), Aaron I. Pinnix (4 months) and Adrienne M. Pinnix He was a member of Clinton (4 months); and a host of other Memorial Church and worked for relatives and friends. the City of Burlington. He loved watching wrestling, hauling junk Funeral Services were held on and taking care of his special god- Tuesday, April 22nd at 2:00pm in child. He also loved his family the Roy Blackwell Chapel. Burial dearly. followed in North Lawn Cemetery. Survivors include sisters, Mary Alice Leath (Jimmy) of Brooklyn, N.Y. and Faye Murdock of Burlington, N.C.; a special godchild, Jacori Bittle of Burlington; a host of nieces, nephews and other relatives and friends.
William Worth Jr., 77, of 2846 N.C. 54, died April 17, 2014, at UNC Chapel Hill.
The funeral was held at 1:00p.m. April 19, 2014, at Clinton Memorial
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Sr. and the late Althea Foust Worth. Mrs. Maxine Ratliff Enoch He was preceded in death by two sons, Johnathan Worth and Wesley Mrs. Maxine Ratliff Enoch, 85, of Worth, a brother, Benjamin Worth, 651 Elizabeth Street, died April 19, and a sister, Roxana Worth. 2014, at her residence. He is survived by four daughters, She was the wife of Mr. Shelia Worth of Haw River, Mary Wilton Sylvester Enoch Bryant (Rone) of Greensboro, Sr. and the daughter of Vanessa Worth of the home and the late George and Etta Donna Worth of Mebane; a sister, Ratliff. Shirley Mae Ratliff of Haw River; 10 grandchildren, greatShe was a member of grandchildren and a host of nieces, New Covenant Holiness Church. nephews, relatives and friends. She loved to cook and take care of her family, especially her He was a member of Melfield husband. She also loved to spoil United Church of Christ, where her grandchildren and greathe sang in the male chorus. He grandchildren. enjoyed watching baseball, he was very charming and well liked. Most Survivors, in addition to her importantly he enjoyed having fun husband of the home, include sons, with his grandchildren and great- Wilton S. Enoch Jr. of Raleigh, grandchildren. N.C. and Harvey Enoch (Symaria) of Lexington Park, Md.; daughters, The funeral was Monday, April Cassandra E. Humphries of Haw 21, 2014, at 12:30 p.m. at Melfield River, N.C. and Patti Enoch of United Church of Christ, 2145 Lexington Park, Md.; a sister, Melfield Drive, Haw River, NC Doris Ratliff Shaw of Madison27258. Burial followed in Hawfield Mayodan, N.C.; four grandchildren Cemetery. and seven great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by parents; a brother, George L. Ratliff Mr. John Thomas Woods Jr.; and a sister, Annie Ratliff John Thomas Woods, 67, of 5 Yellock. Cougar St. Lane, died April 16, The funeral was conducted at 2014, at his residence. 1:00p.m. Wednesday, April 23, 2014, in the Roy Blackwell Chapel He was the son of the of Blackwell Funeral Home, with late Tommy Woods the Rev. James Leath Jr. delivering and the late Nellie the eulogy. Burial followed in North Winstead Woods and Lawn Cemetery. the husband of Helen Woods. He is survived by a daughter, Laverne Kenion of Burlington; five sisters, Jennette Howard (Larry), Celia Poteat, Terrie Lea (Andrew) and Carolyn Woods, all of Burlington, and Lunnette Wiley (Ronnie) of Jamaica, N.Y.; two brothers, Lennie Woods and James Woods (Carol), both of Burlington, grandchildren, great-grandchildren and a host of nieces, nephews, relatives and friends.
Mr. Herman Dewey Sellars
Herman’s favorite quote was: “YOU CAN’T BEAT ME, BEING ME!”
On April 25, 2014, angels were called to bring Mr. Herman Dewey Sellars to his eternal resting place from Reed Heart Center in Pinehurst, The funeral was held on Tuesday, N.C. April 22, 2014 at 1 p.m. at BellYeager Free Will Baptist Church, Sunsets cont. on pg. 19 128 East Cornwallis Road, Durham NC 27707.
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Kimberly and Toni; two brothers, James “June” Sellars (Elizabeth) Herman was the son of the late of Altamahaw and Otis Sellars George Sellars and the late Clara (Jearline) of Elon; two sisters, Trollinger Sellars born on May Juanita Sellars of Burlington and 26, 1940. He was married to Mrs. Verilea Williamson (Elijah) of Burlington; a host of grandchildren Delois Sellars of the home. and great grandchildren; and a He was a retired concrete mason host of nieces, nephews, family with Chandler Concrete. He was and friends. a member at Christian Tabernacle The funeral was on Tuesday, where served as a Deacon. April 29, 2014 at 3 p.m. at His smile and compassionate Morgantown Baptist Church. nature along with his love for the Burial followed in the Stoney Lord, his family and his fellow Creek AME Church cemetery. man. He will always remain in our memory and in our hearts. He is survived by: four sons, Herman Alston (Christina), David, Derrance and Tony; three daughters, Dana (Tyson),
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DURHAM COUNTY
Durham mom starts Triangle-wide group for girls with autism By Mark Schultz
“I want her to know I love her, so I say it over and over,” says Tamara Hicks, with daughter Skylar. “I sing ‘Mommy’s on the bus, and I love you’ because I know she understands that.” MARK SCHULTZ — mschultz@ newsobserver.com
Hicks, a single mother, didn’t know anyone with an autistic child, and she couldn’t leave work to take her daughter, Skylar, to day programs like the TEACHH Autism Program in Chapel Hill. So she turned to websites like Autism Speaks and Facebook, where she found mothers in the United Kingdom facing the same challenges she was. And she works at it. When she smiles at Skylar, or hugs and kisses her daughter, she gets a blank look back – and keeps smiling. When Hicks hands her daughter a juice box in the My Circle of Girls group, she sucks the juice up the straw and then lets it dribble out her mouth and onto the floor. Hicks wipes it up. Skylar, 4, doesn’t speak. But she does sing, and she plays the ABCs song and “Wheels on the Bus” videos she finds by herself on her mother’s iPad over and over. One day, Hicks said they were out somewhere and Skylar saw a baby, ran over to the infant and started singing, “Baby on the bus goes, ‘Wa, wa wa.’” “I was like ‘Yes! Yes!’”
Maybe the therapist was just trying to be nice. “She’s not going to be a person you’d want to have coffee with,” the therapist had explained when she told Dawn Dudley her daughter had autism. At the time, about three years ago, Dudley didn’t know what to say. Her daughter, Trinity, had just turned 2. “It’s not as easy as you think,” she said. “People start rattling things off, and you’re left in the dark.” Last month the federal Centers for Disease Control and Prevention announced that one in 68 children now has autism, up from the previous estimate of one in 88. The numbers, based on health and education records for 8-year-olds in 11 states, show the disorder is four and a half times more prevalent among boys (one in 42) than girls, (one in 198). Experts think girls’ two x chromosomes helps protect them against autism and/ or the environmental factors that might trigger it, said Dr. Rachel Bowman, assistant professor of psychiatry and behavioral science and of pediatrics at Duke University. But detecting autism in girls can be difficult because most of the research involves boys, she said. If girls with autism do obsess over things, one of the disorder’s warning signs, it’s often over things like princesses and ponies that typical girls also like. “A lot of times (girls) are overlooked,” Bowman said. “I’m used to it because I deal with it all day, but a lot of professionals have difficulty recognizing it.” Autism ranges from mild to severe. Experts look for deficits in communication – verbal and non-verbal – and social interaction. Children with autism may not speak or may stop speaking. They may not make eye contact or make eye contact when listening but not when responding. Experts also look for patterns: hand flapping, body rocking, lining up objects or repetitive language or rituals like Dustin Hoffman’s character counting toothpicks in “Rain Man.” In one in four cases, children with autism also have an intellectual disability, what Bowman said used to be called mental retardation. This has come down from 75 percent as more and less severely affected children are diagnosed, she said. But just why autism is rising, no one knows. “That’s the big question,” Bowman said. “A lot of it has to do with our ability to diagnose it. I don’t know that we really have a true answer.” ‘What does that mean?’ Tamara Hicks of Durham cried for three days after her daughter was diagnosed. “I didn’t know much about autism,” she said. “I was like, ‘What does that mean? Will she have children? Will she get married.’”
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Realistic hope, the most important thing, Bowman said, is to start therapy early. “You figure out what things matter the most” to the child, then reward appropriate behaviors like making eye contact with small treats, toys or games. Results vary widely, but studies show when intervention occurs between ages 2 and 5, children with milder autism show significantly fewer symptoms by age 10 or 11, Bowman said. In some cases, they no longer even meet the autism criteria. The numbers keep changing with the disorder, but studies suggest between 5 and 15 percent of children with autism have “very good” outcomes, living independently as adults, she said. “My approach is to present information in an objective, compassionate manner, and inspire parents to be hopeful,” Bowman said. “A lot of parents have said to me, ‘We saw this expert, and he said our child would never talk,’” she continued. “What’s the point if we can’t offer hope? I call it realistic hope.” ‘A good time’ Dudley started My Circle of Girls because she had looked for a group for Trinity and couldn’t find one. “We’re just here to have a good time,” she tells the other mothers and a couple of fathers as she cradles her daughter in her lap on the meeting-room floor. “That’s what this is about.” She hopes that Trinity will find a friend. But the group also gives Dudley, an information specialist for Durham County government, a chance to share what she’s learned and find support for herself. “It’s exhausting,” she said. “My daughter’s 4 years old. She’s just started sleeping through the night. I go to work. I’m trying to stay on top of my game. But I’m exhausted.” The little girl with her arms around her mother’s neck and the far-away look in her eyes keeps her going. “I am more educated now about what autism is,” Dudley said. “I know my daughter more and what her needs are. I am more aware of resources, and I want to share. ... If this group here is a stepping stone (to helping her daughter), if it takes every Sunday for me, if it takes more phone calls, I’m going to do it.” And that therapist three years ago? “Today I’d say, ‘No,’” Dudley said. “My daughter is someone you should be honored to have coffee with, because maybe she’ll teach you something about life.” “She’s more than autism. She’s Trinity first.” This article is a reprint of an article featured in the Durham News & Observer written by Mark Schultz: 919-932-2003.
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Chocolate Strawberry Ice Box Cake Ingredients o1 lb fresh strawberries, cut into
quarters o 3 tablespoons powdered sugar o 3 cups cold whipping cream o 1 container (8 oz) mascarpone cheese o 1/2 cup powdered sugar o 1 teaspoon vanilla o 1 box (14.4 oz) chocolate graham crackers o 1 cup miniature semisweet chocolate chips
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• 2 In large bowl, beat whipping cream with whisk attachment of electric mixer on low speed until stiff peaks form.
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• In medium bowl, beat cheese, 1/2 cup powdered sugar and the vanilla with electric mixer on medium speed until combined. Fold in whipped cream, then fold in mashed strawberries.
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• 4 Line bottom of 13x9-inch pan with single layer of graham crackers. Spread one-third of the strawberry-cream mixture over crackers; sprinkle with 1/3 cup of the chocolate chips. Repeat layers twice. Refrigerate 2 hours before serving.
Directions • 1 In medium bowl, place strawberries.
Sprinkle with 3 tablespoons powdered sugar; let stand 10 minutes. Crush with potato masher or spoon; set aside.
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Pastors T & Michele Lee (919) 880-3602
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A FEW OF PINNACLE’S DISTRIBUTION SITES Alamance County Churches Arches Grove Belview Baptist Church Bethel Fellowship Church Burnett’s Chapel Cedar Cliff Holiness Church Christian Tabernacle Church Clinton Memorial Church Ebenezer UCC Elon Baptist First Baptist - Apple Street First Baptist Church-Graham Ganttown Baptist Church Gethesmane Church Glen Raven First Baptist Gospel Tabernacle Green Level Christian Church House of Prayer Jeffries Cross Maple Grove Baptist Melfield UCC Miles Chapel Church Miracle Temple Morgantown Baptist Morningstar Baptist Mt. Carmel Church New Birth Baptist New Covenant UHC New Pentecostal Church Queen’s Chapel AME Church Refuge Temple Church Stoney Creek AME Church St. Matthew AME St. Peter’s Holiness Church Stoney Creek AME True Revelation Baptist Visitor’s Chapel Waymon Chapel Alamance County Businesses Alamance Community College Alamance Health Dept. Amko Fairway One Atop
Atty. Christopher Watkins Atty. Early Kenan, Jr. Auto Zone Auto Parts Bennie Poteat Big Daddy Barber Shop Blackwell Bros. Florist Bur-Gra Meat Charles Drew Center Citgo Station - Mebane Cox Toyota Dave’s Discount Dave’s Mini Market Dick Shirley Dollar General Dominican Wrap Dr. Eason Dr. Pinnix-Bailey, DDS Dudley’s Eagles Food Mart Exxon Fairway One Stop God’s Favor Childcare Golden Eagle Tax Great Stops Taxi Hair in Motion Salon Harbor Inn High Profile Barbershop Joe Shopwell Mini Mart Joy Mart K Discount Beauty Supply Kanagroo Express KC Quickie Mart Kim’s Mart L & J Fashions L & M Barbershop Mini One Mart Nations Hair Care Center New Directions International Occasions O’Reilly Auto Part Piedmont Health Care Positive Youth Center Presbyterian Home
Pump Pack Rick’s Stop Mart / Sunoco Sam’s Mart Schewel’s Furniture Shell Station Steven’s Market Steven’s Market Tommy’ s Mini Mart Trinna’s Trinkets Trollinger’s West 70 Vogue West Webb Market Durham County Churches & Businesses Abiding Savior Luth. Evangelistic Angier Baptist Antioch Church Bethel Life Family Worship Center Bethlehem Temple Apostolic Faith Church Cameron Grove Baptist Church City of Joy Ministries Community Baptist Cox Memorial Freewill Baptist Ebenezer Missionary Church Ecclesia House of Prayer Emmanuel AME / Baptist Faith Assembly Church Faucette Memorial CME Church First Calvary Baptist Fisher Memorial United Holy Church George’s Restaurant Gethsemane Missionary Church Glad Tidings Grace Church of Durham Greater Walltown United Holiness Greater Word Holy Infant Catholic Church Immanuel 7-Day Church Kings Park International Lakeview Baptist Church Lakewood Baptist
Life Community Lincoln Memorial Love of God Missionary Church Lowes Grove Church Men’s Dorm Monroe Christian Center Morning Star Missionary Baptist Mt. Calvary Light House Mt. Calvary United Church of Christ Mt. Gilead Mt. Olive Church Mt. Vernon Baptist Mt. Zion Nehemiah Christian Center New Covenant Holiness Church New Creation United Methodist Church New Jerusalem Cathedral Church North East One Love Ministries Peace Missionary Piligrim Baptist Russell Memorial Seed Time & Harvest Fellowship Shepherds House Church St. Joseph Baptist Church St. Jospeh Place St. Mark True Way Holiness Union Baptist United House of Prayer for All People Victory Temple West Durham Baptist Women’s Dorm Forsyth County Churches & Businesses Carver Road Church of Christ Dellabrook Presbyterian Church Delta Arts Center Greater Cleveland Avenue Macadonia TVPH Church
Shiloh Baptist Church Shouse CME Temple Church Solid Rock Missionary Baptist St. Paul UMC St. Stephens Guilford County Churches & Businesses 7th Day Adventist Ashtae / Minority Business Dev Center Bessemer United Methodist Bethany Community Church Bethel AME Cappadocia Church Cedar Grove Baptist Clapp’s Chapel Destiny Christian Center Dudley’s Cosmetology Eagle Food Mart Emmanuel United Church of Christ Evangel Fellowship COGIC Faith Baptist First Baptist Fruit of the Spirit Genesis Baptist Godly Faith Christian Center Grace Lutheran Hall Station Hayes Memorial United Holy Holy Temple House of Prayer Jesus Is the Answer Deliverance Sanctuary Laughlin Memorial Lebauer Health Care Mack’s Chapel Metropolitan United Methodist Missionary Bible Study Mt Zion Baptist New Beginners Church
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GUILFORD COUNTY
“Founding Pastor Began Ministry with Two Drunks and A Dog” By Tonya Dixon (Author for Huami Magazine) Photo by Howard Gaither A p o s t l e James H. C a r t e r has been preaching and teaching the Word of God for the last 45 years. He is the longest running tenured pastor in Thomasville. Many of the pastor’s and preachers he started in ministry with have transitioned unto eternity, but Carter is continuing his charge to spread the Gospel and bring about change throughout the community. Moreover, he has no intention of slowing down from all that he does. The Caswell County native is currently the presiding prelate of United Cornerstone Churches International-an organization with over 50 churches across North Carolina, South Carolina, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Maryland, Washington, DC, Virginia, West Indies and Africa. He works tirelessly in the organization; within his own church; and throughout the community where he serves on countless boards. Not only is Carter the founder of three churches in North and South Carolina
he is also the founder and co-founder of the United Cornerstone School of Divinity, and also works with the NC Theological University with Founder Dr. Tony Horne of the UCCI Assembly. This year marks Carter’s 39th anniversary as the founder and senior pastor of Cornerstone Church of Christ. The church has literally been a “cornerstone” of the African American community in Thomasville for nearly as many years. Known for helping anyone in the community in need, Cornerstone Church of Christ has weathered many storms, trials and tribulations, but through unity, perseverance and “big” faith the ministry has prevailed. The charitable reputation of Cornerstone is simply a reflection of its leader. The very reason that the church was founded was based upon Apostle Carter’s mandate and personal desire to “help” other people and better the community. In 1970, Carter began working as a route driver for United Parcel Service (UPS). It was no small feat to even secure such a coveted position. Carter’s delivery route included the city of Thomasville. Every day he drove the same route and noticed the same people. Mainly, Carter became fixated on the massive number of young people that were simply hanging around with nothing productive to do or anything to stimulate their minds. In addition, he recognized the area was still dealing with blatant racism and prejudices. It wasn’t an ideal situation. Eventually, Carter had enough. One day, while driving his route, he stopped and asked the Lord a simple question. “Why don’t you send someone to get these kids off the street?” he says. The answer he received was just as simple. “What’s wrong with you?” was the response he says he received. Carter wasn’t exactly thrilled with the answer. He certainly didn’t ignore it, but he wasn’t prepared for such a drastic change. “I had no thoughts of Pastoring. I
was already the assistant pastor at my own church in Reidsville and I was doing evangelistic work there,” he says. The longer Carter ran his route the more he was convicted to “do something”. By April of 1975, he was fully convinced. He started Cornerstone Church Street Ministry. The ministry was literally on the street; from Hunter Street to Douglas Drive to James Avenue. Carter placed a small pulpit on the back of a truck. He played his guitar and commenced to preaching the Gospel to whoever would listen. He loves to tell the story of his first attendees. They consisted of two drunks and a dog. Eventually the drunks left. The dog stayed around for a bit longer, but grew weary as well and left too. Undaunted, Carter remained steadfast in what he was called to do. Every Saturday he made the trip from Reidsville to Thomasville making an appeal to people to receive salvation. It was only through divine intervention that Carter found another building for his congregation. It was an old garage that he previously delivered packages to. The garage was in disrepair, but he and the members banded together, and turned the garage into a church; a church that is now a part of his current office. The congregation raised the required down payment and purchased the building all within 30 days. It was time for him to put his faith where his mouth was. The Lord spoke to him and said, you are preaching on faith, but you do not have any faith; if you did you would trust me. He says he heard the Lord say, quit your job and trust me. That’s exactly what he did. He remembers his supervisor’s dismay with Carter’s “crazy” decision, but the young pastor was assured. The years passed, the ministry grew and Davidson County as well as the Thomasville community benefitted. Carter knew in order to fulfill his mandate
he would have to become more involved in the community. He joined many civic organizations; from the Lions Club to the NAACP to Habitat for Humanity. Many people within the African American committee did not view or appreciate his passion and commitment to community and advancement. They thought he was rustling too many feathers and stirring up unnecessary trouble. On the contrary, he was convinced that in order to make a change he would have to be the change. He began establishing relationships outside of the church. “I didn’t come here just to preach. I came here to make a difference in the city; especially between blacks and whites,” he says. Nevertheless, Apostle Carter knew his orders were from a much higher power and began the tedious, tiresome and nearly exhaustive process of assisting an official MLK holiday celebration. Meetings convened; strategies were devised; protests were planned and prayers were offered up. Finally, the Lord opened the door and The City of Thomasville officially recognized the holiday. Supporters’ celebrations in the state were administered by the MLK/ SAC with the support of Apostle Carter. Apostle Carter has held many positions within the organization and served in many capacities. In sincere humility, he doesn’t take the credit for success; rather he understands it came through the dedication and fearlessness of many other individuals. On April 11, 2014 Apostle James H. Carter was honored during the Cornerstone Church of Christ 11th Annual Leadership Conference.
Apostle James H. Carter Cornerstone Church of Christ 1102 Short Street Thomasville, NC 27360
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ALAMANCE COUNTY
A New Season Written by Keith Jackson Over the next several months Pinnacle will be showcasing this “A New Season” series written by Keith Jackson. These are words spoken to him by the Holy Spirit. Have you ever been in a situation where you’ve come to a fork in the road in your life, and you’re out here and things have grown up wild around you; you don’t know wheter to go forward, to go back, to the left, or the right? You don’t know which way to go because you’re in the wilderness, and there’s not a clear path that is set before you; but His Word shall become a lamp unto my feet. Not to show me where I’m going, but it’s just to show me where I am; and then a light unto my path so that it begins to show me where to take the next step.
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Wisdom is only knowing what to do next. If you’ve just got enough sense to be able to take the next step; you don’t have to see that far down the road. Let me tell you, you can get from North Carolina all the way to California driving at night time if you’ll simply keep your headlights on. Your headlights will only show you maybe two or three hundred feet in front of you, but you don’t have to see clear from North Carolina all the way to California in order to get there. All you need to see is the next stretch of road based on the speed that you’re going so that if there’s a curve there you can see it in enough time to be able to apply your brakes. Stay tuned for more....
GUILFORD COUNTY
No More Excuses.
If you do not have it, God knows you do not absolutely need it in this season of your life. Be happy and trust God in whatever season of life you are in and continue to be fruitful no matter what. No excuses!
By Shonté Hodnett An excuse is defined as an attempt to lessen the blame attaching to a fault or offense. Excuses are intentionally used to lesson a fault or offense while they unintentionally lesson the quality of life. We have all made excuses to explain our behavior at some point in time. For example, your kids did not wash the dishes when you asked them because they claim they forgot, or a student does not do their homework because supposedly the dog ate it, or even worst, your friend did not attend your wedding because she did not have a date. Although lame, these are all excuses to mask a behavior. My Pastor recently taught a great message one Sunday evening about excuses and how they reduce the quality of life. He made three points. His points were: excuses prepare you for nothing, they protect and justify failures and they prohibit your faith.
Excuses Protect and Justify Failures As the definition explains, excuses are used to lessen the blow of an offense. It justifies failures. By justifying why you messed up, you are not fully admitting your wrong doing. The bad behavior will continue if you do not repent, meaning to turn away from what you are doing that is wrong. By justifying failures, you are essentially putting a hold on your success. Excuses are like a one hundred pound weigh tied around your ankles while you are in a twelve feet deep pool. They will hold you back from living a successful life. I would not want to drown in my failures. Excuses Prohibit Your Faith
Faith cannot operate with excuses. Hebrews 11:1 reads, Now faith is the assurance of things hoped for, the conviction of things not seen. When times are difficult, sometimes it is challenging to trust God. Tough times are commonly used as an excuse to backslide or not trust God in your predicament. By eliminating excuses and taking responsibility for our actions, we can exercise our faith. Excuses can also prohibit some Excuses Prepare You For Nothing else’s faith. Charles Stanley, a senior pastor of First Baptist Church loPsalms 1:1-3 reads, Oh, the joys of those who do not follow the cated in northern Atlanta, Georgia explained, “God’s plan for enlarging advice of the wicked, or stand around with sinners, or join in with mockers. His kingdom is so simple - one person telling another about the Savior. Yet 2 But they delight in the law of the LORD, meditating on it day and night. we’re busy and full of excuses. Just remember, someone’s eternal destiny 3 They are like trees planted along the riverbank, bearing fruit each season. is at stake. The joy you’ll have when you meet that person in heaven will Their leaves never wither, and they prosper in all they do. It is important far exceed any discomfort you felt in sharing the gospel.” to be fruitful in EVERY season of life, not just when we fill like we are “He that is good for making excuses is seldom good for anything in the harvest season when everything seems to go our way. For instance, else,” said Benjamin Franklin. Excuses are harmful not only to yourself, if you are single (not married), there are some advantages to the season but also to others around you. No more excuses. of singleness. One advantage is the freedom from consulting a spouse. When you are single, you do not have to consider a spouse before you Have any comments about this article? make a major decision. When you are married, you have to consider your spouse and what they think about the decision. Although singleness can be You may email them to: uncomfortable at times, I have learned to not be moved by peer pressure. Do not let people tell you what you need to have. If God knew you needed SHodnettWriter@gmail.com a certain possession right now, He would provide it right now. Distribution Sites cont. from pg. 21 New Covenant New Life Ministries New Light Baptist Outreach Baptist Pit Stop Poplar Grove AME Power House of Deliverance Presbyterian Church of the Cross Providence Baptist Reba’s Hair Design Redeemer Episcopal Refuge Reid Memorial Shiloh Baptist Church St James Baptist St James Presbyterian St Matthews United Methodist St Paul Baptist St Phillips AME Zion St Stephens UCC St. John AME Church Trinity AME Zion
Truth Deliverance Church Twin Oaks Church Union Grove United Holy Church United Institutional Baptist Church Unity Baptist Church Wadsworth Church We Are One Christian Fellowship Wells Memorial COGIC White Oak Grove Baptist
Orange County Churches & Businesses
Bethsada Baptist Greater Canaan Baptist Hunter’s Chapel Church Johnson Chapel AME Kimes Chapel Baptist Mebane First Baptist Mebane First Presbyterian Church Mt. Moriah Baptist New Life Tabernacle Church St. Luke’s Christian Church Citgo Gas Station Green Level Town Hall
Roy Mart Trollinger’s West 70
Rockingham County Churches
Assembly Faith Bethel AME Church Brown’s Chapel Baptist Church Elm Grove Baptist First Baptist Church-Reidsville First Christian Church Free Spirit Ministry Garrett’s Grove UMC Greater Shining Light Baptist High Rock Grove True Vine Baptist
Rockingham County Businesses Advance Auto Parts Auto Zone Barnes Street Store Carolina Apothecary Cash Pawn Family Fare
Food Mart-Shell House of Music IH Food Johnson & Son Funeral Home Mr. Tuck Shoes O’Reilly Auto Parts Pelham Transportation Pine Forrest Pulliam Grocery Ross Store Spark & Son Shear Barber Shop South Scale Market The Cutting Room Barber Shop Weeks Grocery Store
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SAVE THE 2014 DATES Urgent Care I Durham, NC May 15th - 17th Burlington, NC (Regional) Jun. 20th - 21st
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