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Bethlehem revival Fall Revival services are being held at Bethlehem Missionary Baptist Church, 1711 North Claremont Ave. Today (Thursday, Oct. 16) , t h e Renewal Service speaker will be Rev. O m a r Dykes of Linville St. John C M E Church. On Thursday, Oct. 23, Dr. James Linville of Piney Grove Baptist Church will speak. All services start at 7 p.m. Rev. Dwight Hash is the host pastor.
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Green Street Church Pastor Kelly P. Carpenter and several j a z z m u s i cians will present “ T h e Story of Job: A Theodicy in Jazz a n d Carpenter Spoken Word” on Tuesday, Oct. 28 in the auditorium at Centenary United Methodist Church, 646 West Fifth St. The free event begins at 7 p.m. The Story of Job will be
including John Wilson (percussion), Matt Kendrick (bass) and Karen Kendrick (piano). In the Bible, the book of Job is designated as wisdom literature, but it is unique in its form as it contains elements of a traditional story and philosophical poetry. Coupling this strange tale with the music of jazz allows the audience to explore the full range of human emotion, say organizers. The evening will also include a time of fellowship and questions after the performance.
Ken Canion speaking at Saints Home on Sunday told with jazz and spoken word. By mixing jazz standards and poetry, it will explore the humor, pain, and deep insight found in this
ancient drama. Carpenter will present a version of the story, accompanied by some of the finest jazz musicians in the Triad –
Learn more by calling 336724-6311 or going to www.centenaryonline.com.
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John Wesley revival John Wesley AME Zion, 1800 NE 25th St., is holding its revival at 7 p.m. this evening with Rev. Dairl L. Scott Jr. of Union Chapel A.M.E. Zion and tomorrow at 7 SPECIAL TO THE p.m. with Rev. Jimmy C. Griffin SPECIAL TO THE CHRONICLE CHRONICLE of New Jersey A.M.E. Zion. The host pastor is Rev. Gloria L. The men of Saints Home Rev. Sharessa T. Thomas. United Methodist Church will Wilkins, pastor of the celebrate Men’s Day on New Generation Praise & Miracle Temple Sunday, Oct. 19 at 11:30 a.m. Worship International anniversary The theme this year is “United Ministries, 1850 Gyro Miracle Temple Deliverance Methodist Men on the Rise,” Rd., was Church, 2930 Prescott Drive, is and Ken Canion will be the t h e celebrating its anniversary on guest speaker. guest Thursday, Oct. 16 at 7 p.m. with Canion is a well-known as speaker guest Apostle Edward Allen from “America's Transformation o n Ambassador Cathedral and on Specialist.” A professional Sunday, Friday, Oct. 17 at 7 p.m. with speaker, branding expert and Sept. 28 Pastor Scott White from Abba personal development coach, for the Father Ministries. On Sunday, he is known for captivating f i r s t Oct. 19 at 11 a.m., Pastor audiences with his energy, anniverWilkins Christina Howard will speak. humor and straight-forward sary celBishop Charlie Jenkins is the host style. ebration for Co-Pastor pastor. Contact Evangelist Joan A cutting edge entrepreneur Wanda H. Williams of Gray at 336-201-2155 or and marketing guru, Canion CHRIST Community gray322004@yahoo.com for doesn't just talk business, he Outreach Ministries, 615 more information. lives it. He is the founder of Coliseum Drive. three grassroots companies During the spiritAnniversary services that have been featured in filled service, she Greater Tabernacle Worship Black Enterprise, The Source focused on the theme “It Center, 1410 Attucks St., is cele- and Essence magazines. He has Had to Happen,” from the brating the 14th anniversary of also been highlighted on CNN, seventh chapter of Luke. Apostle BJ McCloud. This QVC and the Home Shopping Wilkins has been a evening at 7 Channel. He was also a conminister of the gospel p . m . , testant on NBC's hit reality since December 1999. A p o s t l e show “The Biggest Loser.” Her favorite scripture is John Heath Canion is the author of four Nehemiah 8:10 – “The of Greater books: “God, I Ain't Trying to Joy of the Lord is my H i g h e r Hear All That,” “Leadership In Strength. She is the wife Ground will The Real World,” “Help, My of Bishop Melvin Wilkins s p e a k . Mind is Fat” and “I Believe In Jr., the pastor and B i s h o p Me,” a youth book. founder of New Freddie Saints Home UMC is locatGeneration Praise & Marshall of ed on 1390 Thurmond St. Rev. Worship International Photo courtesy of K. Canion C h r i s t Ronnie Roseboro is the pastor. Ken Canion is a well-known motivational speaker. Ministries. Heath Cathedral Church of Deliverance will speak on Friday, Oct. 17 at 7 p.m. A Pastor’s Appreciation Service led by the youth will be held on Saturday, Oct. 18 at 7 p.m. On Sunday, Oct. 19 at 4 p.m., Overseer John Ford of Healing House of God will speak. Call SPECIAL TO THE CHRONICLE 336-777-1113 for more information. “A marriage cannot be maintained using autopilot, you must be willing to put in the work necessary and be actively steering your marriage in the direction it should Oct. 18 go.” That is what Bishop Tejado and Co-Pastor Victoria Hanchell of Mount Calvary Shredding fundraiser Holy Church say undergirds New Philadelphia Moravian their 11-year marriage. They Church, 4440 Country Club New Light Photo also understand that saying “I Drive, will sponsor a document Do” at the altar is step one, but New Light Missionary Baptist’s Dr. C. H. shred from 9 a.m. to noon on continuing to “Do Good” Brown with First Lady Diane P. Brown. Saturday, Oct. 18. The cost is $5 throughout a marriage is only per box and proceeds will benefit achieved with the help of the the Moravian Church in Cuba. Lord. For more information, call 336The topic of marriage is the 971-9233 or visit newphilly.org. culmination of the church’s weekly 2014 teaching series. SPECIAL TO THE CHRONICLE Beginning Oct. 19 Every Tuesday in November The Seniors’ Ministry of Mount Sinai and the first-two Tuesdays in Bethabara Christian December, the Hanchells will Full Gospel Deliverance Center, 2721 Homecoming host “The Art of Marriage: Manchester St., will host the “Seniors’ Bethabara Christian Church, Getting to the Heart of God’s Celebration of Praise" on Sunday, Oct. 19 at 2287 Luthergreen Rd., will hold Design,” a class that uses the 6 p.m. Carolina Praise, a fellowship of its 20th Homecoming Celebration Family Life Curriculum. on Sunday Oct, 19. At 11 a.m. and The Hanchells welcome Christian singers and musicians from 4 p.m., Center Christian Church serious, dating couples who are throughout the Triad, will share their personal testimonies and express the goodness and Pastor Marcus Carpenter will over age 18, engaged couples of God through music. lead worship. Revival services and married couples to the oneOn Sunday, Oct. 26 at 6 p.m., the church will be held at 7:30 p.m. on hour weekly sessions. The top- will continue its Clergy Series III with speMonday, Oct. 20 with Greater St. ics to be covered are: “God’s cial guests Rev. Dr. Cardes H. Brown and Matthews Baptist Church’s Pastor Purpose and Plan for Marriage;” congregants of his New Light Missionary William Purvis; Tuesday, Oct. 21 “Overcoming Isolation;” Baptist Church of Greensboro. Brown has with Carver Road Christian our been in pastoral ministry for more than 50 Submitted Photo “Fulfilling Church’s Pastor Tyrone Johnson; Bishop Tejado and Co-Pastor Victoria Hanchell R e s p o n s i b i l i t i e s ; ” years and has led churches throughout the and Wednesday, Oct. 22 with New “Communication and Conflict;” state. He has served as pastor of New Light Beginnings Christian Church’s “Experiencing Intimacy;” and “Leaving a Lasting Legacy.” for nearly 40 years. Dr. Nelson McCall. The host pasRev. Yvonne H. Hines is the senior pasThe marriage classes are free, however, there is a small fee for the workbook. tor is Rev. Charles Kennedy. For Mount Calvary Holy Church is located at 930 E. 14th St. tor of Mount Sinai. The public is invited to more information, call 336-995attend both free services. 9799. For more information or to register, call 336-722-3734 or go to For more information, call 336-722http://www.mchcws.org/events/. 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