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Volume 98 Number 1 Raleigh, North Carolina, Dec, 1976 8 PAGES 25 CENTS

Book Presented Foreign Mission

To General Baptist Board To

Sparta — While attending the North Carolina 103rd annual session of the New Covenant Baptist Association, The Foreign Mission Board of Dr. O.L. Sherrill, Executive- the National Baptist Convention Secretary of the General Baptist of America will hold its State Convention, was presented December meeting with the with a copy of the New Con- Sycamore Hill Baptist Church of venant Association's official Greenville, North Carolina, the history, The Chalice and the Rev. B.B. Felder, Host Pastor. Covenant, by the book's author, Rev. Felder is a member of the Mark S. Sexton Board. The Session will begin with a worship service Tuesday The presentation occurred on night, December 7, and continue 17 September, 1976, at the with full day sessions Wed- Macedonia Baptist Church near nesday and Thursay Sparta, North Carolina, site of Dr. Robt. H. Wilson of Dallas, this year's N.C.B.A. convention. Texas, Executive-Secretary of Extending over five counties the Foreign Mission Board, in the Blue Ridge Mountains of stresses that this Session will northwestern North Carolina be extraordinary. Many of the and southwestern , the general officers of the Con- Association is in New Convenant "Critical days are ahead for all black Institutions", declared Dr. J.J. Johnson in his Founder's vention are expected to be the only organization of Negro Day address before the student body at Shaw. Seated left. Dr. C.R. Edwards and Dr. Richard Fields, attendance. The sermon Baptists to have existed in this right. Dr. Johnson is the president of the General Baptist State Convention of N.C., Inc. Tuesday night will be preach«»d region duripg the years since the by the President of the Con- Civil War. vention, Dr. James Carl Sams, of Jacksonville, Florida. Dr. While the association was E.D. Dixon of Greenville, South officially in We Wish You Merry Christmas! organized 1873, the A Carolina is the scheduled histories of several of its con- preacher for Wednesday night, churches extend as far stituent Raleigh — Merry Christmas to ground which we have covered others at their points of need. and Secretary Wilson will back as 1868. In The Chalice and each of you from president. Dr. in 1976, we can but say: "Truly Our prayer and hope is that preach the sermon on Thursday the Covenant, the N.C.B.A. 's gracious to Joy J. Johnson, the Baptist the Lord has been you have been blessed through night. The day Sessions will be history is traced from its humble benefits Headquarters Staff, and all us". His gracious your giving of yourself, as much interestingly filled with Bible beginnings of log church houses, general Baptist leaders who towards us are more than we can as we have been blessed by your messages, information report through its lean years of modest have had the privilege of serving number. Yet, the truth is, that gifts. God's gift of Himself at sessions, and guided but steady development, until its you in 1976. We pause, with deep these countless blessings, came Bethlehem over 1900 years ago is discussions. gradual emergence thriving as a gradituted to say thank you for to us through your dedication of the central theme of Christmas. Pastors and and vigorous organization today. your loyal yourselves to the Cause of support and unending May each of your experience His workers are especially invited to good will. Christ. You have been the in- presence anew. this meeting of the N.C.B.A. Moderator Mack share When we reflect upon- the struments of God, to touch Foreign Mission Board of the McMillan, who gathered most of National Baptist Convention of the photographs and historical America. It is expected that materials used in The Chalice GBSC To Honor delegations will be in attendance and the Covenant, relates that Workshops Will Continue in South Carolina, the 330 page book portrays a Dr. King^s Birthday from cities York, and other unique yet often overlooked Florida, New Spreading points in addition to the mem- heritage. He says that because Message Of GBSC The General Baptist State bers of the Board who come of its rare collection of old Convention is sponsoring a scattered places photographs and well from as widely DECEMBER - REGION SEVEN Whiteville, Rev. Banquet to honor the birthday of John Prince, as California, Mississippi and documented facts, the book has 13 First Calvary Baptist Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. of pastor Pennsylvania. been well received by a wide Church, Sanford, Rev. J.L. 6 First Baptist Church, Friday, January 14, 1977, 7:00 (Continued on Page variety of people interested in Morgan, pastor Wilmington, Rev. Clario p.m. at the Royal Villa, Raleigh, 8) Negro, Baptist, and Appalachian 14 West Durham Baptist Dickens, pastor North Carolina. studies. Church, Durham, Dr. H.J. Cobb, 7 Sandy Run Baptist Church, The price of the Banquet ticket pastor Jacksonville, Rev. E.W. Wooten, is $12.50. Each church, After the presentation, Dr. 15 Mitchell Chapel Baptist pastor association, union, district Sherrill, who has visited the New Church, Louisburg, Rev. E.L. Convention and auxiliary will Convenant Association at most Brodie, pastor JANUARY - REGION EIGHT receive credit for the tickets of its annual sessions during the 16 Martin Street Baptist 24 Mount Calvary Baptist they buy and it will also be last twenty years, commended Church, Raleigh, Dr. P.H. Church, Goldsboro, Rev. S. credited toward the Con- those involved for this valuable Johnson, pastor Williams, Jr., pastor vention's one million dollar goal contribution to religious history. 17 Shiloh Baptist Church, 25 St. James Baptist Church, for 1976-77. Henderson, Dr. R.W. Perry, Rocky Mount, Rev. C.T. Bullock, The profits from the Banquet Anyone interested in the New pastor pastor will go toward the construction Convenant Baptist Association JANUARY - REGION SIX 26 Sycamore Hill Baptist of a Retirement Home for and its history can contact 3 Lisbon Street Baptist Church, Greenville, Rev. B.B. ministers and at Moderator Mack McMillan of Church, Clinton, Rev. H.R. Felder, pastor the J.J. Johnson Baptist Route 2 Box 199 Piney Creek, Cogdell, pastor 27 First Baptist Church, Assembly. North Carolina 28663 (Ph.: 919- 4 New Christian Kinston first report of the tickets 384-2402). Chapel The Baptist Church, Rose Hill, Rev. 28 End Street Baptist Church, will be due on Monday, W.E. Beamon, pastor Scotland Neck, Dr. G.E. Brown, December 6, 1976 at the Baptist (Photo - Page 2) 5 Friendship Baptist Church, pastor (Continued on Page 8) Dr. Robert H. Wilson :

Page 2 From The President's Pen Black Baptist Congratulate The Bicentennial A Banner Year President-Elect Carter For North Carolina Baptist RALEIGH—General Baptists 90 per cent of the Black vote swinging back toward recon- congratulate President-elect throughout the nation. There ciliation between the various The most excellent Executive and Kingdom. In 1977 let us work Jimmy Carter, not only because seems to be an air of healing and factions in our nation. Secretary, Dr. O.L. Sherrill, more diligently and give more he is a liberal Southerner, but reconciliation in the mood of the It seems that God in Christ has reported at the Special One Day sacrifically to reach our goal of because he is a Baptist. American people. The played an important role in Session, November 4 at St. over 5,000 souls and one million President-elect Carter is a significant thing in regards to shaping that mood of recon- James Baptist Church, Rocky dollars. Southern Baptist, a member of that mood is that the man who ciliation which we are now ex- Mount, N.C., Reverend C.T. By now, most pastors and the largest religious bodies in has stepped forward as a symbol periencing. Significantly, some Bullock, pastor, over 5,000 souls laymen have received an in- the United States. According to of reconciliation is a man who of the notable events that have saved and over $872,000 raised vitation and application to ap- recent figures that have been professes to be a Christian and transpired, during the recent from all sources by the entire pear in Who's Who Among N.C. released by the Southern Baptist comes from the deep South. election, have had their setting Baptist Family . . . pastors, Baptists and Shawites. If you Convention, they number 12.7 Racial unrest and the civil rig!, fs in the Christian church. This women, laymen, the General have not responded by returning million. movements began in the Soutu, would tend to indicate that the Convention and all Auxiliaries your completed applications, It has been 128 years since a now it seems that healing and non-violent approach to good during the fiscal year 1975-76. photos, and checks, please do so southerner has been elected to reconciliation will also come human relations, taught by This is a remarkable record. immediately. This significant the office of President in the from the South. Christ, is more effective than the No other black state Convention publication will not only be a United States. This is indeed a This is not to be construed to hostile methods, advocated by in the nation can boast of such a history of our heritage but will notable event, especially in light indicate that all Black many groups. distinction or record. Also North be instrumental in raising of the fact that he receives some Americans are solidly behind Let us then renew our faith in Carolina is one of the few states essential funds for the survival President-elect Carter, in fact, the word of our God, in the that has only one Convention. We of . some are bitterly opposed to teachings of our Lord and Christ can point with pride; one All pastors who have served Self Measuring Rod him. What this writer suggests is Jesus. As General Bapitst, we brotherhood and one budget. We fifty or more years are to be that there will always be those are proud to be identified with disagree but we do not divide our honored for their services at the who will choose to hold bit- the religious group that will have Conventions - each to his own Martin Luther King, Jr. By WILLIAM LAW terness, be unforgiving, and one of its members in the White satisfaction. Banquet, Janauary 14, 1977 at The question is not whether alienated from their fellowman. House, come January 20, 1977. All the pastors and members the Royal Villa, Raleigh, N.C. Gospel perfection can be ob- But it seems that the pedulum is are commended highly for their Please notify Dr. O.L. Sherrill, tained, but whether you come as sacrifice and suport in making Executive Secretary, General near as a sincere intention and a this a banner year along with the Baptist State Convention of N.C, careful diligence can carry you. efficient and effective leader- Inc., 603 S. Wilmington Street, Whether you are not in a much ship of the Executives, Auxiliary Raleigh, N.C, 27601, by lower state than you might be if

Officers and Headquarters Staff December 1, 1976 you sincerely intend and of the Conventions. Pastors, Remember this Thanksgiving carefully labored to advance women and Laymen were one - To be more thankful and less yourself in all Christian virtues. big Baptist Christian band. wasteful. Give more com- Yet, if all the pastors and pliments than complaints. Show churches had reached their more favors to your neighbors. quotas and budgets we would Forgive and give more. Pray Correction ! have exceeded our goal of 5,000 everyday and your way will be souls saved and $1,000,000 gay. Never fret over any First Baptist Church, Fair- raised. We must be con- problems you confront or forget. mont, contributed $300 to the scientious about, concerned and Joy J. Johnson, President. Guatemala Relief Fund. This committed to the Lord's work contribution was inadvertently omitted from the Annual Report. Please accept our apology.

King's Motives From Questioned

The Executive Secretary's Desk By BAPTIST PRESS NASHVILLE, TENN. — Southern Baptist Leaders, Dear Brother Pastor contributions monthly, because although noting they have no* As we set sail on a new Con- our objectives - Shaw Univer- authority to tell any Southern vention year, 1976-77, we feel it sity, Central Orphanage, Baptist church what to do, joined necessary to take this op- Foreign Missions and State Carter and Edwards and others portunity to say thanks for your Missions must be supported on a in their dismay at the barring of cooperation and support during monthly basis. The promotional King — but also sounded a note Mark S. Sexton (right) presenting a copy of New Covenant Baptist the past fiscal year. We feel that expenses of the Convention have of caution about his motivations. Association History to Dr. O.L. Sherrill. 1976 was our banner year. This increased. The cost of printing SBC President James L. would not have been possible, has tripled and the cost of Sullivan of Nashville, noting that however, without your interest, electricity, fuel and many other his own congregation in Nash- zeal, hard work and cooperation. items have doubled. It is a must Letters To The Editor ville admits blacks, said, "I'd be Our budget for 1976-77 is that we close ranks and march greatly disappointed to think $1,000,000.00, which is the together as never before. We are Letters-to-fhe-editor express the personal opinion of the writer and not that any Southern Baptist highest in our history. This planning workshops to be con- necessarily that of the editor or Convention officials. All letters must be church would refuse member signed with the understanding that the editor reserves the right to decide figure looks good on paper, but ducted in every area of the State, ship to any qualified person of which letters will be published. Letters should offer constructive criticism in order for it to become a and we are urging you and your about the Convention program in general. any race or ethnic group who reality, all pastors, churches, people to be present when we are presents himself or herself in and organizations must give in your area. We are counting on sincerity, with the desire of liberally and regularly each you to help do the Lord's work. being sincere and faithful to the month. We urge you to make May God bless you mightily. church. On the other hand, as president of the SBC, I, myself, Volume 98 Number 12 would not be admitted into any Organ of the General Baptist State Convention of North Carolina, Southen Baptist church if I was Inc. insincere or tried to coerce the I.B. Horton, Editor; Ann L. Perry, Secretary; Harold Troy, Lay-out church into receiving me for Editor. Attention! membership, as apparently Published the fifteenth of each month at Raleigh, N.C. happened in this case." Second class postage paid at Raleigh, N.C. 27601. All pastors who have served 50 years or more are SBC Home Mission Board Address all communications for publication and inquiry to Baptist Arthur Street, Raleigh, urged to send your names and addresses to the office of chief executive Informer, Baptist Headquarters, 603 S. Wilmington B.Ruthledge of Atlanta ex- N.C. 27601. the Executive Secretary (Baptist Headquarters) you pressed "deep regret" at the Individual subscription $2.50 per year - 25 cents per copy. Fifty or are to be honored at the Martin Luther King Birthday episode, but noted that it seems more copies to the same address, 15 cents. Celebration at the Royal Villa in Raleigh on January 14, so "mixed up in politics I Ed. note: Any individual or church organization selling two or more 1977. wouldn't want to sit in subscriptions may keep 50 cents per subscription as a commission. judgement. ' WOMEN'S PAGE Page 3 Women Call For Women's Day Understanding NASHVILLE (BP) — A group Celebrated Here of ministers' wives meeting here has issued a plea for a re- By Lelia Gregory education of Southern Baptists Taylorsville — The women of concerning the unique role of the the Alexander County Union, by pastor's wife, particularly in recommendation of the county such areas as individuality, time special worker, and leadership management, conflicting ex- of Union president, Mrs. Emma pectations and finances. Mays, were led into their first Fifteen women from 13 dif- annual Woman's Day Sunday, ferent states participated in the August 22, 1976 at the St. John special Pastors' Wives Con- Baptist Church, Taylorsville. sultation, sponsored by the The Reverend Mack Millsap, church administration depar- pastor. tment of the Southern Baptist Highlights of the program was Sunday School Board. The the address given by Mrs. conference focused on the needs Howard Little of Taylorsville, of the pastor's wife and possible N.C. Mrs. Little used as her denominational resources to theme "Reach Out and Touch". help meet those needs. After reminding the ladies of After three days of discussion, Isaiah and the live coal touch. the participants drafted a Mrs. Bronnie Daniels receives a seminary extension teaclier's certificate from Dr. Corbin Cooper. He was ready to reach out and summary statement directed touch others. Is this what we toward Southern Baptist church Christian Educator want today, the Master's touch? members. When the church turns to the In the statement, the pastors' knowledge that the Holy Spirit is wives emphasized that they her strength and help. If we will were not attempting to speak for Teacher Is Honored In Winston-Salem wait upon God to be filled with all ministers' wives, noting that the spirit, then will her days of one of the most significant needs beauty and gladness return and By Corbin Cooper eagerly expressed their pride Benjamin Daniels, pastor of the of the minister's wife today is to the Glory of God be revealed Mrs. Bronnie Daniels is an when their teacher was First Baptist Church, Lexington. be recognized and treated as an among us. God wants each of us example of a Christian teacher presented with a certificate Her husband shares her individual. to be a living vessel in whom the who believes in using the talents from the Seminary Extension concern for Christian education. "We are Christians just like power of the spirit is to be entrusted to her by God. Her Department of Southern Baptist He has begun a course in his you are — sometimes manifested each day. When this students reflect her zeal and Convention. She was the third church on Leadership struggling, hopefully always is accomplished, we will be able enthusiasm. General Baptist teacher to Development. The teacher is growing and needing very much to grasp God's will and purpose On a recent trip to Winston - receive certification in North Miss Frances Hargraves. to be allowed to be less than for us in His plan. It is the Salem for a class visit, I arrived Carolina. The Department of 'perfect' at all times," the supreme command of God upon early at the First Baptist Church Teaching is not a new Cooperative Ministries is eager statement reads. "We do not citizens of His Kingdom, go into where Mrs. Daniels is teaching a profession for Mrs. Daniels. She to begin more such classes want to be confused with all the all the world. Our task is to get course on Christian Ethics to a has been employed for a number throughout North Carolina. other minister's wives you have the truth out to the multitudes. class enrollment of 51 adults. of years with the Winston - Those interested in further in- known or expected to be like Let us reach and touch Students had arrived over thirty Salem - Forsyth County public formation on how to start a "theui. We really are not ap- someone in love. See what can minutes early to compare notes schools. She also serves faith- seminary extension center pendages to our husbands. happen when the heart of one and enjoy the fellowship fully as the director of the Young should write to Corbin Cooper, "We like for you to introduce individual is renewed. One man together. It was a pleasant Adult Department with the P.O. Box 26508, Raleigh, N.C. us and refer to us, at least some touches another and so on until a experience. Woman's Baptist Home and 27611, or telelpone 919 — 833- of the time, by our own names spiritual awakening is evident to Later, applause was spon- Foreign Missionary Convention. 1605. and not by our relationship to the world around us. taneous as the entire class She is the wife of the Reverend our husbands or to the church. Mrs. Little received a standing Do not necessarily expect us to ovation after giving her address. be our husband's assistant unless we see this as our own particular avenue of service. Be Celebrate assured that as we seek our own obedience to Christ we are trying to find that special place Country's of service that is uniquely ours. Help us exercise our own gifts rather than feeling that we must Bicentennial automatically adjust to fill some

' immediate need of the church. By LILLIE PARKER Another concern expressed in Walstonburg — The St. Delight the consensus statement is the Baptist Church observed its need for time for pastors' wives annual Woman's Day, Sunday, to give to their husbands and to October 17. The guest speaker families. their was Miss Hattie Ruth Johnson of "Let love us you," the Farmville, N.C. Her theme was: statement says to the church "Onward Christian Women". member, "and you will make She challenged the women to that more likely if will you make keep marching and holding up non - emergency calls to our the blood stained banner for the husbands at the office during Lord. stated office hours rather than waiting until evenings or The pastor. Reverend Saturdays, which just might be Roosevelt Taylor delivered the the only time that they have with a.m. sermon. His text was (St. their families. in Mrs. Daniels' class. Luke 9 : 13-16 ) . He preached from "Realize that our husbands the theme: "Little things mean a are married to us and not to the lot". The challenge was that if church," the statement con- we could consider the smaller tinues. "The ministry is their things in life the larger things calling, but they can fulfill this Season's will take care of themselves. effectively if Greetings! call more the workload at the church allows us Events: 1977 April 2, 1977 State-wide Leaders' Mrs. Minerva Evans was time together and church A MERRY CHRISTMAS AND A Coming All are Workshop honored on the occasion as members encourage us to HAPPY NEW YEAR TO ALL Institutes $60.00 per week University "Woman of the Year". Mrs. nurture our relationship." OF YOU FROM ALL OF US January 8, 1977 (State Mission) The Shaw (Lunch- Session Shaw Dining Hall) Lillie Parker was the guest The statement also includes a The Mid-Year at The Woman's Bring a Sandwich For Leaders and Officers of soloist. Many members from the suggestion related to church Baptist Home Departments churches in the surrounding members' often unrealistic and Foreign Mission Con- Raleigh Memorial Auditorium vention, Inc. 8:00a.m.-2:00p.m. areas of Greene and Pitt expectations of the pastor's counties, attended the service. children. 8:45a.m.-2:00p.m. . "

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Monthly Emphasis Shaw Divinity School, A Continuing Light

RALEIGH — (Editor's note: who enter the sacred halls of the to raise funds to support and This article, concerning the Shaw Divinity School, ml only develop the Divinity School. As Shaw Divinity School, is the "see the light", but go out better can be seen from the photo the second in a continuing series. equipped to show the light of school has friends from many Articles in this feature em- God's word to a dying world. aspects Of society. phasize the (6) major objectives God's word is the Truth, and the Another photo shown on this of the General Baptist State Truth is the light of the world. page shows Dr. E.B. Turner, Convention, N.C., Inc. One of the This has always been, and is Chairman of the^Trustees of the Objectives is emphasized each now, the express business of the Divinity School and Dr. J.Z. month. All Baptists, Depart- Shaw Divinity School: Alexander, Dean of the Divinity ments, Auxiliaries, leaders and Preparing men of God to do a School standing in front of Pastors are asked to secure more excellent and more ef- Meserve Hall, "home of the financial support for that ficient job. Shaw Divinity School. This photo Objective during the month of its The study of God's word is a was made immediately emphasis. It should be talked never ending task of the following a fire which did ex- about, preached about, prayed Christian church, for it is tensive damage to the historic about; and as much financial through the propagation of the structure. Plans were made support as possible should be word of God that men are saved. immediately to begin a program given through the Unified Baptist leaders have a thirst for

Program ) knowledge . . . ways and means Dean J.Z. Alexander and Dr. E.B. Turner. Chairman of the "Thy word is a Lamp unto my of doing a more excellent job for Course In Judism Trustees of the Shaw Divinity School, standing in front of Meserve feet, and a light unto my path." Jesus Christ. Therefore, we Hall, home of the Shaw Divinity School. (Psalm 119:105 KJV). have a large number of "No man, when he doth lighted dedicated leaders across the Endowed At Shaw of renovation for the building. this by sending a personal a candle, putteth it in a secret state and nation who have the On a recent visit to the contribution to the School and by place, neither under a bushel, Shaw Divinity School at heart. A resident lectureship in the structure, this writer observed getting students to enroll at the but on a candlestick, that they Many labor untiringly to raise Old Testament will be taught that the renovation is nearing School. The Divinity School is a which come in may see the funds, so that the work may during the 1976-77 academic completion. There will be ample continuing light that has never light". (Luke 11:33 KJV). continue. The photo on this page year at Shaw University by space for a library, ad- gone out since its founding. "That they which come in may shows a scene from a Banquet, Rabbi Leo Stillpass of Temple ministration, and student ac- True, there have been times the see the Jight". This is the key held in June 1976, at Shaw Beth Or. The course will be tivity in the renovated facility. "flame" has burned low in the phrase that holds the secret of University. This is one of the endowed by the Jewish This program is demanding a "wick", and the "globe" was the Shaw Divinity School. Those examples of what is being done Chautauqua Society. considerable amount of financial The Chautauqua Society, the dim with the "smoke of support. Therefore, Baptists are educational project of the neglect"; but today the light urged to send in contributions National Federation of Temple continues to shine even brighter. ear-marked for the Divinity Brotherhoods, has assigned 600 The light is shining brighter Sarah Turner Tupper School. The School operates on a rabbis to lecture at 2,200 because the Divinity School $40,000.00 yearly budget; the colleges, endowed 200 accredited seeks to provide the best renovation and "Seminaries - to preach At Banquet college courses in Judiac scolarships available Remembered - Without Walls" program are in Studies, and donated 90,000 and to teach. addition to that budget. reference books to college "That they thatxome in may By W.R. GRIGG a class for females in March, If you would "let your light see the Light" ... the unending RALEIGH — Mrs. Marcella 1866, which met in the Tupper libraries. The JCB has also shine" . . . "that men may see task of the church of Jesus Ford, former Bible and residence. "Such concern for produced 37 motion pictures on your good works", you can do Christ. Religious Education instructor people," she said, coincided with universal Jewish ethical themes for public service television at Shaw University, now Mrs. Tupper's commitment, to and residing in Oakland, California, the Lordship and Saviorhood of group showings. Rabbi Stillpass, who was returned to the Campus on Jesus Christ." Concerning Shaw ordained at Hebrew Union October 29 to address ap- Mrs. Ford also urged all College, Cincinnati, in after proximately 135 former present to continue their fullest 1940 completing his students, alumni, and friends support of the total program of Bachelor and who attended a banquet the Shaw Divinity School. Masters degrees in Hebrew Divinity School honoring the memory of the late Wives of the Trustees and the Letters, received an honorary Sarah Turner Tupper, wife of Board of Visitors prepared for Doctor of Divinity degree from By W.R. GRIGG Brodie, Dr. W.R. Grigg, Dr. Dr. Henry Martin Tupper, and promoted the Banquet. The the same institution in 1968. He RALEIGH — Dean of Henry Turlington, and Dr. founder of Shaw University. steering committee was com- has served as spiritual leader of Academic Affairs of the Shaw Herbert Edwards. his temple since 1961. Mrs. Ford called attention to posed of: Mrs. E.B. Turner, Divinity School, Reverend The Divinity School programs The rabbi, listed in Marquis' the kind of person Mrs. Tupper Lumberton; Mrs. C.R. Edwards, James Z. Alexander, on October are now of such nature that all "Who's in Religion - 1975" was by referring to a personal Fayetteville; Mrs. H.L. Mit- Who 6, 1976, reports that fifty-nine people who desire to improve is commitment that she had made chell, Gatesville; Mrs. J.J. and "Who's Who World (59) students are enrolled in the their church leadership ability Jewry," is a member of the which was written on the fly-leaf Johnson, Fairmont; Mrs. W.K. on-campus program, working may do so by participating in of her Bible, now in possession of Mitchell, Red Springs; Mrs. American Association of Jewish toward theological degrees. He one or more of the programs the Archives of Shaw University C.R. Mosley, Asheville, and Mrs. Chaplains, the American also reports that there are three offered. Chaplains Association, library, and signed by Mrs. J.E. Arnette, Rocky Mount. Military others studying on campus in the The future looks bright and the American Association of Tupper, October 31, 1834. The Profits from the Banquet were recently instituted certificate encouraging for the Divinity University Professors, the North commitment reads as follows: for the benefit of the Shaw programs in Church Vocations School as she pro(;eeds to grow Carolina Historical ,Society. He "What will you do with Jesus? I Divinity School. program in classes off-campus. and to serve as a school now accept Him as my Lord, My The Committee extends their has been president of the Mid- Director of the Seminary separated from the University. atlantic Central Conference of Master, My King, My sincere gratitude to all who Without Walls, Reverend C.T. Those interested in par- Rabbis, is Redeemer, My Savior! contributed to the success of this American and Vivian, joyfully reports that ticipating in the continued Mrs. Ford also called attention venture. currently chaplain at North forty (40) students are enrolled growth of the School should do at Carolina State University to Mrs. Tupper 's having formed and a in that degree program of the least three things: Pray for us; member of the Raleigh Com- Divinity School. Send us some students, and send munity Relations Commission. Forty two (42) persons are us some money regularly. enrolled for the first semester in the In-Service Class for Auxiliary Highlights Ministers which meets on Tuesday evenings in the By Minerva C. Evans Leonard Building on the Shaw Waistonburg — The 69th campus. A two unit course in Annual Session of the Bear Survey of the Old Testament and Creek Woman's Auxiliary met at Homelitics is being offered the St. Delight Baptist Church, during the semester. September 16-18. Mrs. Mabell These enrollment figures Brown is president of the include twenty (20) students who Auxiliary. The highlights of the are enrolled in the on-campus day was a sermon by Reverend degree program. The total B.J. Daniels, his theme was: "I enrollment is the largest number Nominate Jesus for My Can- to ever be enrolled in the didate". Text, Matthew 27:22. Divinity School's history. The The above photo shows the faculty is composed of Dean J.Z. Auxiliary with some of the Bear Alexander, Rabbi Leo J. This photo is of the Henry Martin Tupper Banquet held In June, Creek Association pastors, and Stillpass; Dr. C.R. Trotter; Dr. 1976. at the Shaw University. Dr. J. Z. lay leaders. John Fleming; Dr. Priscilla Alexander ! :

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Shaw Observes Homecoming, Fomider's Day Layilieil's Comcr

By CHARLES F. BLALOCK Raleigh, and honoring the man At the conclusion of the ser- "Christ was born in a lonely above Raleigh — Shaw University that had the foresight and dream vices, there were two men are important but the idea manger" of witnessing should be first. celebrated its 111th year in to make it all possible. In 1865, honored with honorary degrees, Tell the Good News. Tell the "Don't only spread existence with the Homecoming Henry Martin Tupper decided to Mr. Milton Owens, with the "Christ- Good News" mas cheer", but spread activities, November 8-14. The prepare a place for freedmen to degree of Doctor of Humane some As this yuletide season dawns 'Gospel Cheer". week was highlighted by many learn to read the Bible. "He Letters, and Reverend Chester Amen. upon us let us focus our attention As a new events, from the presentation of never knew what he had A. Hart, with the Doctor of year dawns upon us on the following question : "What "Dick Gregory on campus on wrought," was the quotation Divinity, from the Divinity let us not boast about what we is Christmas all about?" Monday night, to the Hall of spoken by Dr. Richard L. Fields, School of Shaw University, with •have done in our local, district, So often we see it as a time for regional, Fame Awards dinner on acting president of Shaw Dr. O.L. Sherrill making the associational, state buying gifts, having parties, Saturday night, honoring University, at the graveside presentation. and national Laymen visiting friends and relatives. "Army" and "Navy" Arm- ceremonies on Friday morning. Saturday culminated the organization. Let us strive to Also, in our churches we only the strong. The convocation services week's activities with a parade make oncoming year the think of Christmas as a time to Many events were sandwiched continued on Friday with the through downtown Raleigh, the best with higher aims. have skits, cantatas and go in between, with the coronation address being delivered by Dr. football game with Winston "We're pressing on the up- caroling at the hospitals, rest ward heights of Miss Shaw, Miss Dottie Joy J. Johnson, president of the Salem State University, the way, new we're homes, etc. What a pity climbing everyday". Harrison, Rocky Mount, being General Baptist State Con- second annual Hall of Fame We are very poor Christians if has blessed one of them. Others included the vention of N.C., and a member of Awards dinner in Raleigh's God each and we only do these things at Alumni banquet, the the N.C. House of Represen- Hilton Inn. everyone of us, let us continue to Christmas time. If you are guilty pray Homecoming game, and the tatives. Dr. Johnson challenged The University's Family Day so that he can do the same of these things take a look at homecoming concert at the the audience of friends, alumni, worship services on the campus, in 1977. If we let Him he will open yourself. As missionaries and Raleigh Memorial Auditorium. faculty, staff and students to with Reverend Ronald Swain, up Heaven and shower down laymen it is our duty first to Just as there were the lighter prepare for the "critical days University Minister, delivering blessings upon us. spread the "good news", sides of the homecoming week, ahead for all black institutions, the message, concluded the "Merry Christmas and a very "Go tell it on the Mountain, the heart of the situation was the Shaw University being no ex- week that was: Homecoming successful New Year". over the Hills, and everywhere" celebration of 111 years in ception." 1976! Waverly Camp, Jr., Field "Go tell it on the Mountain, Secretary of Laymen's Work that Jesus Christ is Born. and Church Music IS The other things mentioned

Usher's Session Planned

Durham — The One Day Send all completed forms to Session of the North Carolina Ms. Elizabeth Matthews Baptist Usher's Convention will 1906 Fairmont Rd. be held February 26, 197V with Lumberton, N.C. 28358 the First Baptist Church, and Fairmont, North Carolina, Dr. Ms. Mary L. Williams J.J. Johnson, pastor. Rt. 3, Box 236 Dear Co- Workers: Louisburg, N.C. 27549 In order to have a better Please work hard with your arranged Oratorical Contest young people and encourage during the One Day Session of them to take an active part. the Ushers' Convention, we are Yours in Christ, sending you the necessary in- S.L. Fennell, President formation you will need to select Missour Baker, Youth and prepare your young people Coordinator for the contest. Elizabeth Matthews, Contest When you have made your Director selection of the person who will ORATORICAL CONTEST Solemn moments were observed following tlie placing of the wreath on the grave of Henry Martin take part in the contest, please ENTRY FORM Tupper during the 111th Founder's Day at Shaw, November 12. Seen in the photo are: Dr. James fill in the form below - detach Contestant's Name Lytic, Larry Williams, President of the Student Body at Shaw. Miss Dottie Harrison, "Miss Shaw", and mail to the address below. Address Dr. Richard L. Fields, Acting President of Shaw University, and Reverend Ronald Swain. All entries must be sent in no Church later than February 12, 1977. Pastor We are also asking each Pastor's Address Church to also include an extra College you plan to contribution along with your attend representation fee to help boost Classification (Grade in — the scholarship fund for the school) Oratorical Contest.

Reported At Special Session

Rocky Mount — Although the response that was made by primary purpose of the Special Baptists throughout the state. Session of the General Con- He pointed out that this is the vention last November, was not first time that he can recall that to raise money, $32,028.72, was Baptists came together and did reported during the sitting. not take a public offering. Messengers from all over the Dr. Johnson also reminded the state responded financially to pastors and messengers that had the Convention's call for every every pastor and congregation pastor and church to try and raised their quotas, the results complete their quotas during the would have been far in excess of $1,000,000.00. Reverend Chester A. Hart, (left), who received the honorary D.D. degree and Mr. Milton Owens Special Session. President Johnson was overjoyed at the ( right) , march in the Academic Procession during the Founders Day activities held at Shaw. Facts Concerning Shaw Divinity School

- 4. of - - she will receive an appropriate This is the newest 1. Vice President of Director Development ( 1 ) Internal Program A busy approach for Administration - Mr. Robert E. Dr. W.R.Grigg pastor and others (including degree. delivering educational com- Powell 5. The Divinity School was women) may enroll in classes on (2) Seminary Without Walls petency and honorable - 2. Dean of Academic Affairs - established in 1933 and is now campus all day on Saturday for Program This program theological degree opportunities Reverend J.Z. Alexander operating separately from the forty - eight weeks annually for a provides theological education to deserving people who are 3. Director of Seminary University. period of two and two - thirds for ministers and other full time unable to leave their home Without Walls - Reverend C.T. 6. Present Structure of the calendar years after which he or Christian workers without their communities to acquire them. Vivian Divinity School having to leave their home base. Page 6 r Members Of ShUoh Share Estate With Baptist

WINSTON-SALEM — The she had become satisfied that $22,000 estate of the late Mrs. Shaw was a worthy beneficiary Irene Robinson, a faithful of her estate. It was also through manber 'of the Shildi Baptist: the efforts of Dr. Butler that a Church of Winston Salem, has stipulation was made that $4,000, been divided amcng several of the $8,000 donation be ear- institutions concerned with marked for the Shaw Divinity human welfare. Mrs. Robinson School. was led into this decision by Dr. Dr. E.B. Turner, Chairman of Sunday School Teacher For 58 Years J. Ray Butler, pastor of Shiloh. the Board of Trustees of the Rocky Mount — The Eureka Bible Class of St. James Baptist Church was organized in 1918, by Attorney Richard C. Erwin was Divinity School, Dr. W.R. Grigg, Deacon W.E. Gay. Deacon Gay has been teacher of the class for the past 58 years and is very much made Trustee of the estate; Mr. Director of Development for the alive and active today. He joined St. James Church, 71 years ago in 1905. An interesting fact is that R.D. Steward and Dr. Butler Divinity School, and Dr. Richard Deacon Gay is the only living member of the in - number - of - years - service in St. James Baptist were appointed as the Board of L. Fields, Acting President of Church. There is no other member living that was living when he joined the St. James Church in Executors. Shaw University, have hailed 1905. He is also a member of the Deacon Board and a Trustee. Mrs. Robinson was a staunch the action of Mrs. Robinson and Deacon Gay is District Grand Master of the C.V.O. Odd Fellows in North Carolina. He is coor- member of Shiloh Baptist Dr. Butler as an example that dinator and auditor of the Grand Lodge Knights of Pythians of North Carolina. At 83 years young, he Church for many years, and her they hope others will follow. is still active in his church and class meetings. life was a source of strength and Other beneficiaries of the Deacon Gay is pictured seventh from left, front row.

inspiration to many who knew estate were : The Winston-Salem her. She loved people and in- Foundation, which received Management Program Held vested her life in others through $9,000, the Red Cross, $1,000; the her commitment to Christ. Now Shiloh Baptist Church $200; the that she has passed into the gr- Shiloh Baptist Church Sunday eat beyond; inspiratirai through School $5,000. Manage The Local Church Effectively her bequest to Shaw University, Dr. Butler stated that he has Shaw Divinity School, and other wanted to do something Human Welfare institutions. significant for Shaw University RICHMOND, VA. — roles. for University Relations. This is a notable and the Divinity School for example of many "Managing the Local Church The faculty will be drawn from The program will deal with welfare institutions. years. When Mrs. Robinson human This Effectively," a new com- the University faculty and the vital local church functions as is a notable example of human indicated that she desired to prehensive church management local religious community. All Planning, Problem Solving and concern and pastoral counseling have some guidance as to how program will be offered by the faculty members have broad Decision Making, Management that cbuld well be followed by her estate should be settled: he University of Richmond experience in local church Styles, Career Planning, Con- other individuals and pastors. did not hesitate to recommend beginning in January. The four- management, as well as training ducting Meetings, Financial On October that she consider Shaw. After 15, 1976, Shaw day program will be conducted and consulting successes in Managemnt, Fund Raising, New University received the of prayerful consideration she sum at the Institute's facilities at 601 many church organizations. The Member Recruitment, and $8,000 from the estate. The ap- came to believe that Shaw North Lombardy street in Rich- members of the faculty are Managing Change. propriation was made in July of was indeed a worthwhile can- mond. Arthur C. Beck, Jr., Associate The sponsors of the program this year, didate to a recipient of her but due to a delay be Sponsored by the University's Professor of Organization recommend that church groups caused by the estate. assessment of Institute for Business and Development and Director of the send their entire management inheritance taxes, did can decern the of Shaw not We hand God Community Development an the Institute; H. Addison Dalton, team. Further details and receive the gift until October. in a move such as this ; and it is Off-Campus School of Christian CP. A. and a partner in Dalton, registration information is Dr. Butler has discussed the our prayer that the blessing that Studies, the program is designed Pennell and Company; Richard available from the Institute for financial needs of Shaw with she has bestowed will continue for ministers, finance chairmen, J. Dunsing, Associate Professor Business and Community Mrs. Robinson many times, and throughout the eternal ages. business managers, education of Organization Development, Development, 601 North Lom- directors, and any officers of Institute; Ellis D. Hillmar, bardy Street, Richmond, Va., church organizations who want Associate Professor of 23220, or by calling the Institute to improve their skills in the use Organization Development Offices at 804-358-8401 in Rich- Highlights Of Special Session of modern management Institute; and H. Gerald Quigg, mond. techniques in their local church the University's Vice President At St. James Church BAPTIST BOOK ROCKY MOUNT — The St. the period immediately James Baptist Church of Rocky following the Civil War. Many of STORES . . . for the best buy in Bibles Mount was filled to capacity last those in the modern generation November 4 when the General do not love and appreciate these Baptist State Convention met in historic structures, but such is THE NEW a Special Session. The Special not the case with St. James. The Session was called in order to church has been completely NELSON give the Convention a report of renovated, but the beauty of the ^1^!^ REFERENCE BIBLE the year's activities which could architecture has been preserved not be reported during the All both inside and outside of the Large reference type and wide center-column margins Baptist Assembly last August. edifice. The sanctuary has been make this the easiest to read of all center reference Bibles. Also included is a unique Reading Guide and a handsome Messengers were seen from repainted and the woodwork binding. The Guide includes articles on Jesus, Bible every part of the state, it some trimmed in gold, giving an air themes, teachings, and customs. Words of Christ in red, 8 even came by the bus loads. of quiet sophistication. As you full-color maps. King James Version. Gift boxed. Genuine The St. James Baptist Church view the structure, there ap- leather, buffalo grain, gold edges. 486-black; 486B-blue; 486Br-brown; 486G-green; 486R-red. (Nelson) $13.95 is a historic and classic example pears a story of struggle and of the Black Baptist Church in its growth, written in brick mortar, significant role as prophet, cement, stained glass and educator, and spiritual leader of woodwork. The story is an ac- God's people. The architecture count of dedication, sacrifice, of the edifice is reminiscent of hope, love and divine leadership. that which was dominant during Not only does the edifice speak NELSON KJV BIBLE of the past, but it reveals the Shop in person at these stores: vitality of the present generation King James Version; 32-page illustrated Asheville, NC 28805 • Upper Level, Asheville Mall, of believers in Christ. The dictionary-concordance; five pages on The Bible and Its Translations; one page 3 S. Tunnel Rd. • (704) 298-2101 building has been enlarged to on What Is in the Bible; summary of Charlotte, NC 28202 • 315 No. College St. include a modern church office, books of the Bible; Harmony of the (704) 375-1461 pastor's study, restrooms, a Gospels; words of Christ in red; photos Greensboro, NC 27407 • 3710 High Point Rd. lounge for women, chair rooms, and maps; 32-page Reading Guide; 928 (919) 294-3745 Raleigh, NC 2761 1 • 328 W. Morgan St. and classrooms for educational pages. Gift boxed. 176P-black, brown, red, white. Supply is limited. Offer good (919) 828-5754 activities. The messengers to the while supply lasts. (Nelson) Reg. $9.95 Session probably will remember Special Price, $6.95 Send all mail orders to: the dining room with warm appreciation, because they Special Price ends Baptist Book Store Mail Order Center enjoyed a delicious meal there at 324-B Edwardia Dr. • P.O. Box 19005 a reasonable price. The Baptist December 31. 1976. Greensboro, NC 27410 • (919)294-6005 Famiy will always be grateful to St. James for being a gracious Rev. Charles Bullock host. Page 7 Reports Of GBSC Special Session

Dr. T.A. Watkins, chairman of couragement and priase. He continue to insist upon basic 28, 1975, the General Baptist By pooling our resources the Trustees, and pastor of the stated that the Convention had Guides and Standards in an State Convention has doubled its together, we were able to travel First Baptist Church of Wilson, experienced the best year in its effort to raise our educational provisions in assisting those who at a much cheaper rate, thus reported to the Convention that history in every way. level alaig with our teaching participate. Those already in the making it possible for many of the business and property of the Following a great challenge to and training, if we are to be a {ian have automatically begun our Baptist constituencies to Conventiwi was in fine order. the messengers to do an even more powerful force for Christ in receiving the new benefits. attend our National meetings. Hie construction of buildings at bigger and better job in 1976 - 77, the world. Our Convention Basic and detailed infor- A representative of the Cancer the J.J. Johnson Baptist he released the Annual Report :hrough our churches must do mation may be secured by Society appeared before the Assembly is progressing which can be secured by writing more than serve the function of writing to Dr. C.C. Craig^at Convention toask for support for niecely, and the camp is nearing the Headquarters office. sleeping pills and rest cure Baptist Headquarters or to Dr. the work of the Society. She also completion. He assured the The Assistant Secretary, Dr. tablets. It must be a strong voice Corbin Cooper at P.O. Box 26508, gave a brief account of the messengers that the orders of C.C. Craig, repwted that he had in the wilderness, a waymaker Raleigh, N.C. 27611, Baptist research work that is now being the Convention were being been across the state and nation through the desert, and a State Convention. carried on by the Cancer followed to the letter. representing and had found a dispenser of life in the presence Transportation Society. The auditor, Mr. Joe Norman, dedicated group of pastors, and of death. Report Dr. Wendell Somerville, reported to the Executive lay members doing a woneterful Retirement Plans As chairman of the Tran- Executive Secretary of Lott Committee and the messengers job for the Lord. For The General sportation Committee of the Carey Foreign Mission Con- that he had examined the books As chairman of the Benefit Baptists of Convention, which is a related vention appeared before the

(rf the Woman's Convention and Commission Committee, I am North Carolina service of the Benefit Com- Conventim and reported that the General Baptist Convention (ieased to say that remarkable ( New and Improved) mission Committee, I am LottCarey is doing more now for and found them to be in good progress has been made in the The retirement plan available pleased to report that we made Foreign Missions than ever OTder. He stated that when he areas of our work. to Baptist pasters, other Baptist two successful trips by plane to before in its history. He declared says that the books are in good Many of our associational church staff members who our National gatherings: (1) the that 144 North Carolina Baptist wder, he is staking his license as Ordaining Boards across the affiliate and cooperate with the National Baptist Sunday School pastors led their congregations a Certified Public Accountant on state are making full use of the General Baptist State Con- and Baptist Training Union to give over a thousand dollars his word. He can be held ac- book that I edited, "Standard of ventiai of North Carolina, Inc., Congress, San Francisco, for foreign missions in 1976. This has greatly is countable if his report is not Ordination for Ministers and been improved. California, June 21-25, 1976 and a larger number than any true. Deacons", that the Convention In keeping with action taken (2) The National Baptist Con- other state in the nation. The report of the Executive adopted as a guide in 1974. by the annual convention vention, USA, Inc., Dallas, President, Dr. Joy J. Johnson, Secretary was one of en- As a Baptist body, we must meeting in Shelby, N.C., October Texas, September 6-11, 1976. stated that he is deeply gratified at the response that has been made to the Lord's work through the Convention in 1976. Although there are a large number of new programs in operation, he stated Where Is He ? that great progress has been made. One of the new programs Byl.B. Horton is the Jews; for we have seen His unrighteousness dwell together. This fact demonstrated by the is that of a prison ministry in the "Now when Jesus was born in in east, are to Thus we hear the voice of words of the Psalmist mentioned star the and come form of a chaplain at the Polk Bethlehem in the days of Herod worship these wise men asking: "Where above, and the search carried on Him". Youth Center in Raleigh. King, behold, there the came Is He?" They knew that by the wise men. Chaplain Moore appeared before wise from the east men to something was missing ... that This Christmas Season finds the group to give a brief Jerusalem, saying, 'Where is he the still vitality of their lives had us in a world that has lost statement of his work and to that is born King of the Jews?' vanished. They had a sense of contact with God. Many today thank the Convention for giving Thou . . . Shalt Call His For we have seen His star in the the death that was closing in on are searching for this same him the opportunity to work with east, and to are come worship the human race, because of the Babe, but are not aware of it. It Name JESUS. He Shall Be people whose lives are broken. Him". (Matthew 2:1-2). absence of God. Therefore, when is a good thing for everyone to Great. And Shall Be Called He declared that he loves the These words, recorded by St. they saw the star and observed pause during this season and work in which he is engaged and Matthew, raise one of life's most the strange things that were raise the question "Where Is The Son Of The Highest. feels a calling from the Lord to profound questions: "Where is life. happening that December night He" in my Is Christ in every give his life to it. -Luke 1 :31. 32. the God who created the heavens in Bethlehem : They were moved aspect of my being or is He just A full report of his work was the and earth?" Can we behold by the Holy Spirit to go and see if in my worship hour on Sunday? carried in the November issue of him in the sky With our natural God could be found. There was a He He is my marriage? Is He in the "Baptist Informer". eyes? Can we reach out and yearning for God in their hearts. my work each day? Is He in my touch Him with the fingers of our When God departs, there is a school life? Is He in my social hands? Is His voice ever heard thirst deep within, like that activities. Where is He? ringing in our ears? Where is expressed by the Psalmist: "As Is He near? Am I sensitive to He? 'The Psalmist wrote: "The the hart panteth after the water His presence? No one but you, Heavens declare the glory of brooks, so panteth my soul after and you alone can answer this God, and the firmament sheweth thee 0 God". (Psalm 42:1). The question. But the Christmas

His handy work". (Psalm 19:1), hymn writer expressed it experience is a call to each of us again he wrote ... "The fool hath through that great humn: "0 to search our lives anew, that we said in his heart, there is no God For a Closer Walk With God may rediscover Christ. ... God looked down from heaven "Return 0 Holy Dove, return, It is a tragedy that one can go ... to see if there were any that sweet Messenger of rest ; I hate to church on Sunday in this great did understand, that did seek the sin that made the mourn and land of ours, and still come away God. (Psalm 53:1-2). Finally, he drove thee from my breast". with our hearts crying out wrote: "Whither shall I go from These men had lost contact with "Where Is He?", with all the thy Spirit? Or whither shall I flee the Almighty, and their very singing, all the beautiful from thy presence?" being called out: "Where Is buildings, all the equipment, and When we read these inspired He?" all the time we spend, that over words and listen to the promise There are two significant facts half of the youth of this nation of Jesus that: "... And lo, I'm revealed in the words of the wise are still trying to find salvation with you always, even into the men in this text. (1) God did not in sex, drugs, and alcohol. They end of the world", (Matthew wait for man to return before He are crying out from over- 28:20), the question comes: became interested in his crowded prisons and mental "How could the Presence of God redemption. "But God com- hospitals, saying in a deep and be so real to these men of old, mandeth His love towards us, in hurtful voice... "Where Is He?" and yet so far removed from that while we were yet sinners, If we can come, like the wise those of our present generation? Christ died for us". (Romans men, to the manger in Jesus came into a world that 5:8). The scripture are plain in Bethlehem, with expectant had become alienated from God this teaching, our God is capable hearts: with faith to believe that because of sin. That age was of a love that goes beyond the eternal God who created all fallen into a spiritual pit, darker human comprehension. He things was indeed in Christ than a thousand midnights. They always reaches out for us, Jesus reconciling the world to had let the God of love be driven though we turn our backs on Him Himself, our hearts will know from their hearts, by yielding to ... though we get into trouble without a doubt where He is. the urgings and enticements of because of disobedience Rudolf Butmann, a con- human lust and greed. When sin though we nail Him on a cross temporary theologian, says that BAPTISTRY PAINTINGS take over, the spirit of and self and deny Him ... Yet He reaches Faith is the act of accepting JORDAN RIVER SCENES the Lord departs. That Holy out to us. This is what God was "God's prevenient deed of Walter Keul, Church Artist Presence cannot mix with the doing when Christ Jesus was grace". TTiat is, one must walk P.O. death - dealing clutches of sin. born in Bethlehem. away from the doubts and Box 535, As ice and fire can not dwell (2) There is something of shackles of fear and boldly cast Statesville, N.C. 28677 together, neither can God's nature in us that searches himself vpon God's grace. Yes, Phone: 704—873-3724 - 873-4231 righteousness and for God when we turn from Him. "where Is He that is born King of .

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Headquarters, • Raleigh. The final report is to be made on 'Preach, Teach And Make Disciples' January 5 at the Baptist Headquarters. In addition to honoring Dr. Matthew 28:19-20 Yadkin Valley Association is like saying one thing demonationalis, Christian leaders. Martin Luther King, Jr." Bir- 19 - Go ye therefore, and teach a field sown by our fore parents andother and their own de- Growing churches are setting thday, the General Baptist State all nations, baptizing them in the through many hardships and sires, another the word of God, up annual institutes within their Convention will honor all pastors name of the Father, and the Son, struggles. Now we find ourselves has the answer, teach it is its own borders, headed by trained of the state who have served fifty and the Holy Ghost: face to face with a field, white purity and beauty. Teach them workers, that their members or more years in the ministry. 20-Teaching them to observe with the harvest of Christian how to observe what Jesus said. and others who would come may The names of these pastors are all things whatsoever I have ideals, healthy living, We must pave a way through learn the hows and whens of to be sent to the Baptist commanded you: and, lo, I am which our youth may find the reasonable conclusions and religious training. The set up of Headquarters as soon as with you always, even unto the path that leads to self respect, sober awakening. As we listen to our religious training school in end of the world. truthfulness, honesty and possible. words I with you Jesus' am our state is second to none in its Depending upon this promise, Godliness. This is a time when During the Special Session of always, even unto the end of the the Convention, recently held in the Yadkin Valley Association we must meet the challenges of scope. For there are leaders Rocky Mount, the Birthday begins with all faces toward the world, it is here and with this our day. And to do this we must fully trained in special depar- Banquet became a subject of east, the morning of our ex- promise, we are able to grasp have cbntact. And we must be tments to give the best that they is to debate. Some pastors were perience. Rocking in the cradle courage for whatever come. prepared. Our ministers and have to their constitutency. As I concerned about the question of of hope, trusting God to help us I would like to encourage each teachers must realize that they look over the situation now, after to stewardship as it relates to the take what we have and make Pastor and Church, take a have no longer to hide behind a all the years, I find a field still sale of the banquet tickets. After something out of it. We took the lesson from the great teacher, lack of opportunity for the white to harvest but thanks to brief discussion of the issue, talents God has given us, Jesus Christ, in the real spirit of greatest achievements have a God, through our consecrated Dr. K.O.P. Goodwin, pastor of trusting He will multiply them patient, humility, faithfulness, begun with little opportunities. and conscientious efforts, we Mt. Zion, Winston Salem, stated into worthy service, and to His and sacrificial service. Start where you are with what have more workers in the field that: "It is a good effort with a glory. It is in our local church more you have, and go forward. good intent. Let us not destroy Years have passed and made than any other place, we are to We must raise our eyes to now than we had at the begin- something that has a potential history. They have brought learn the lesson of oneness, to higher things. We must set our ning. Brother Ministers, Jesus is for enormous good, because about in their passing a closer get closer together, to get closer goal and with the ball of still saying: "Preach, Teach and there is a chance that some relationship one with another. to God, to form a solid chain that determination in hand, we run make Disciples. Baptize them in that harm might be done". Our standards have been raised we may be able to cross fast without looking back. May I the name of the Father, and the all lines and are awful Red Sea of Economic say to the churches of Dr. Charles Anderson, pas- along we the Son, and the Holy Ghost. Then forward to the prize of slavary, of racial distrust and association, of tor of Institutional, Green- pushing the path the world the greatest promise we can sboro, pointed out that: "As the high calling. sinful prejudice, whether we is beautiful. But, we must make have comes from Christ. I am Baptists, we are free to do Never before in our history recognized it or not, the youth of a path of right and make it so with you always even to the end anything want to do. Let our communities are depending we has time been more ripe for inviting that the world will turn of the world". on our churches to give a sense those,' who can see their way united effort. The macedonian to it. Don't wait for someone else By Moderator Montreal of direction, a background they clear to support it, support it; call can be heard from slums to to do a job that you can do Howell Yadkin Valley can depend on when society is and those who can't should just mansions. The reach of the youself, realizing the need of Association simply let it alone". There was overwhelming support among the messengers for the Banquet to be held, and a 'Big Cat' WiUiams Finds Christ's Turf Not Artificial large majority pledged to do all

in their power to promote it.

By DAN MARTIN know what to think. I didn't didn't need somebody like me." for a weekend revival GREEN BAY, Wise. (BP) — know what to do. I didn't know Williams made the taxi Carr, who admitted having Makes Grants At age 13, the world of Clarence who would take care of us. But (reserve) squad in 1969. He was personal problems, made a Williams — now of Greenbay mamma said we have to trust in traded in 1970 to the Green Bay profession of faith. He was Packers Football fame — fell the Lord." Packers, in the National baptized into membership in the Rocky Mount — One of the apart. Williams cherished a dream of Football League, where he soon church. notable events during the Williams is black. He lived in going to college, of making became a starter at defensive Williams has grown from the Special Session of the General South Texas and had to leave his something of himself. end. gawky, gangly, awkward boy of Convention, held recently at home community to attend "My mother didn't have "My career really started 13 into a confident, assured man. Rocky Mount, was the school in another town because enough money to do it, but what when my father 'passed.' I think "People ask me what I'm presentation of several there was no school for blacks happened was that my high I had to take on new life, had to going to do when I get out of pro where he lived. school coach saw I had potential. believe in somebody beyond ball. Well, I don't know. I have "grants - in He was, like most adolescent He was kind of like a father to human beings. You can be as some things in mind, but I want - aid" by boys — gawky, gangly, awk- me. He kept me from going good as you want to be when you to do "whatever the Lord has in representat- ward. As if he didn't have wrong. He made me participate ask the Lord for help. I try now mind. He's been taking care of ives of the enough problems, his father died in three sports, football, depend on the Lord for me this far. I've got confidence Fund of to as the horrified teenager wat- basketball and track. everything," Williams said. in him. I don't think he's going to Renewal. ched helplessly. "He kept me busy ... kept me For almost seven years, he let me down. He has something Reverend Williams' father had been a intact." has been a member of Highland and he'll make a way." Baptist pastor of a church in In high school, Williams was 6- Baptist Church, a O'Kelly Crest Brazoria, Tex., near Houston. feet, 5-inches tall, but weighed Southern Baptist Convention - Lawson, the Fund's N.C. "I grew up in church ... I had only 205 pounds. He was tall and affiliated congregation in Green Director, and pastor of the always gone to church," said gangly. He made all-state in Bay. He says he first went to the Foreign Cornerstone Baptist Church of Williams. "They took me more basketball, and also exclled in church because it was close — Greenville, the presen- made from page 1 than I wanted to, but they said football. and "friendly" — for him and his Continued tations. The largest amount go, I had to go." "Then, by the help of the Lord, wife. Icy. $1,021.63, went to the Clinton Stations presently supported Williams was one of nine I received a college sscholar- Williams works with Royal Mission Board Outreach Center, Inc., which is by the Foreign children. "I always depended on ship. All of this was his work, not boys (a Baptist based in the First Baptist Ambassador are Jamaica, Haiti, Panama, father for a livelihood ... for mine. When my father 'passed' I organization), Church, Clinton; Reverend my Brotherhood Virgin Islands, Liberia, West everything. I knew my father would never have thought I helps with ushering duties Clifford Jones, pastor and often and Cameroon, West and mother would take care of could go to college on an athletic part in the lay director of the center. and takes The Africa. Secretary Wilson in- me." scholarship." ministry to prisoners in the Robeson County Outreach dicates that building projects But the youngster's sense of Williams went to Prarie View nearby maximum security Center, Inc., received $681.09. It security was shaken with the A&M, a small all-black school are presently underway in was announced that Shaw penitentiary. Liberia and are in the planning death of his father. near Houston. He became a His pastor, William Jenkins, University is receive to $1,000.00 stages for the Cameroon and "He was preaching at an starter in football and in his calls Williams "above average at a later date. associational meeting in senior year was elected team in his Christian life and wit- The Reverend O.T. Tomes, Panama. A Medical Mission is Freeport. I was in the choir, captain and selected to a small- ness." Williams, himself, says pastor of the New Mt. Olive expected to be sent to the right behind him. He had a heart college All-American list. he tries to present his Christian Baptist Church, Asheville, and Cameroon early in 1977. The attack and fell right in front of "I showed a little potential, I witness by "living a life. It is the Reverend Aaron Johnson, churches of North Carolina are me. When he hit the floor, he was guess, and the pro teams started for to go out and talk to pastor of the Mt. Sinai Baptist hard me invited and urged to share dead," Williams said. sending me questionnaires," he to Church, Fayetteville, are among somebody, but I try set an "I never thought anything like said. "I couldn't see myself as a this worthy work. the leading N.C. pastors that example." support of that could happen ... to pro... I saw those guys play on comprise the Fund of Renewal Recently, Williams played a Checks should be made payable somebody I was depending on. TV every Sunday and couldn't helping Fred Carr, the the Foreign Mission Board Committee in North Carolina. part in to After he was buried, my imagine me doing that...." linebacker for the be given in the The Fund of Renewal is all-pro and may mamma said, 'Son, if you ever But he was drafted in 1968 by advice, sponsored jointly by the Packers. On Williams' Greenville Session or mailed to National Baptist have trusted God, you have to the Dallas Cowboys. Carr visited Jenkins and American either Pastor B.B. Felder or trust him now. ..If you ever have "They had been in the Convention and the Progressive Emmanuel McCall, director of directly to Secretary Wilson at Baptist Convention. believed, you have to believe playoffs. They had defensive the Home Mission Board's National P.O. Dallas, now." linemen like Willie Townes, with National Drawer 1680, Texas Objectives of the Fund is to Cooperative Work The 75221. But it tough. "I didn't Jethro Pugh and Bob Lilly. They aid the underprivileged. was Baptists, who was in Green Bay