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Now is the time to rise up, get right with God
Do you believe the time has come to rise up and take a stand for Christian values? How many times have you thought, ‘I wish we could all live in harmony with God first – bad news is everywhere! Just wishing and hoping and thinking won’t get Jesus in some people’s hearts! We gotta’ show those who defy God’s way that we care by rising up together in prayer and believing God will change hearts, bring sin to light, and restore Christian principle...
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Take me to te King
When those moments of life become overwhelming and your answers are few and at times not there, there is a place of peace and calm for you. Be advised — this place you will have to seek for yourself. It comes at the right place and time, for some “this place” is easy to reach, as they know that it is without a doubt obtainable. While others struggle to reach this peace and calm because of the inner struggles, because of strong hurts and unbel...
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Willful ignorance
We are all ignorant! Ignorance simply means a lack of knowledge. Since none of us possess all knowledge, we must admit that we have a lack of some knowledge, thus we are all ignorant of at least some things. Most of our ignorance is not a real problem. For instance, we may be ignorant concerning the life and habits of some insect that has already become extinct. It really matters not that we are ignorant concerning this. However, there are so...
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Give honor to those honor is due
Romans 13:7 says “Render therefore to all their dues; tribute to whom tribute is due, custom to whom custom; fear to whom fear; honor to whom honor.” I would like to talk about the last part of this verse where it says “honor to whom honor.” There are several people who have helped you and I on this Christian journey, and I would like to stop and take the time to tell them “Thank you.” Yes we are here today only by the grace of God, and b...
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Carr performing at Rowan Sunday Ten-year-old MacKenzie Grace Carr will be the featured singer during Rowan Baptist Church's Pastor Appreciation Day Sunday, Feb. 3, during the 11 a.m. worship service. Mackenzie is the daughter of of Craig and Jamie Carr of Clinton.
Carr performing at Rowan Sunday
Ten-year-old MacKenzie Grace Carr will be the featured singer during Rowan Baptist Church’s Pastor Appreciation Day Sunday, Feb. 3, during the 11 a.m. worship service. Mackenzie is the daughter of of Craig and Jamie Carr of Clinton.
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God provides an open door to help, healing
Have you ever been in terrible circumstances and thought there was no way things could get any worse? I have, and you’re probably thinking of tough times and critical circumstances you’ve been through too, right? It’s certainly understandable to take a moment, bow your head, wipe a tear, speak words of confirmation and glorify God for guiding you through tests and trials too terrible to recount. Reflecting on seasons of sorrow, sickness, or s...
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Follow Paul to heaven
Few would deny that the apostle Paul was one of the greatest of the first century Christians described in the Bible. Most of us would also agree that we did not much like the man when we were first introduced to him. He comes on the scene as a persecutor of Christians, even to the point of committing them to death. But, Paul changed. As he approached the end of his journey through life, he was able to say, “I have fought a good fight, I have ...
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Catherina Ann Muse
Waste Industries awards scholarship
ROSEBORO – Waste Industries USA, Inc. recently announced the recipient of the Waste Industries’ Partnership for Education Scholarship, an annual grant awarded to graduating high school seniors of the Snow Hill Missionary Baptist Church (SHMBC) congregation in Roseboro. The Waste Industries’ Partnership for Education Scholarship was established in 2010 and awards up to $2,000/year in scholarship money for SHMBC high school seniors meeting es...
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Church will celebrate Boykin’s 13th anniversary this weekend
On Saturday, Jan. 26 at 6 p.m., the 13th pre-anniversary service will be held at First Baptist Church, Bowden, for their pastor, the Rev. Harold Jr. Boykin of Clinton, featuring Lamanuel Boykin and Co. of Rigelwood, Michael Boykin and the Mighty Voices of Clinton, solos and other groups. On Saturday, Jan. 27, the 13th anniversary celebration will climax. The guests will be pastor Ray Bolton, choir and congregation of the Red Hill Missionary B...
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Isn’t it time to rise up and reach out in God’s name?
Do you believe it’s time to rise up and let our lights shine for Jesus? Singing that little song recently and seeing the state of our world, I feel an urgency to write about end times. While special interest groups shouting for rights that are wrong in God’s eyes, laws are passed that contradict God’s Word. Sin is rampant, even shown on prime time television for all our children to see; lukewarm living is deemed acceptable, and plans to silen...
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After the storm is victory … if we don’t give up
What a glorious day it was going to be! I’d planned my day a week in advance. Another lesson learned: Life can become unexpectedly busy. Yet in something’s, there are no lesson to be learned. Sometimes, you just KNOW a thing. I know to appreciate the beauty; that life has to offer me. With this thought in mind. I smiled enjoying my day of repose. I inhaled the saltiness of the fresh air. It was 7 a.m. The earth looked revived, in its morning ...
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The Dixie Melody Boys will perform at the Sampson County Agri-Exposition Center Saturday, Feb. 16, at 6 p.m. (Courtesy photo)
Dixie Melody Boys coming to Clinton in February
One of Gospel music’s most popular quartets, The Dixie Melody Boys, will be featured at the Sampson County Agir-Exposition Center in Clinton Saturday, Feb. 16. The Quartet will share their unique, four-part harmony with attendees of this special event, beginning at 6 p.m. Since organizing over five decades ago, The Dixie Melody Boys have enjoyed much success, including a Grammy nomination and numerous Fan Award nominations from The Singing ...
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Ricky Warren
Local foundation names first executive director
MOUNT OLIVE — The North Carolina Foundation for Christian Ministries has selected the Rev. Ricky Warren of Dunn to serve as its first executive director. The unanimous decision was made at the October 2012 meeting of the foundation Board of Directors. Warren began working in the full-time position Jan. 1. In the fall of 2010, Dr. W. Burkett Raper, president Emeritus of Mount Olive College and founding president of the foundation, recruited ...
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Always trust Him
Psalm 27:13 says “ I had fainted, unless I had believe to see the goodness of the Lord in the land of the living. Wait upon the Lord: be of good courage, and he shall strengthen thine heart: wait, I say, on the Lord.” Don’t be afraid, nor give in to what it looks like, God is still in charge. I know it’s so easy to give up right now on God and even yourself, but Jesus is about to step into your situation and show you how mighty, awesome and...
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The blueprint for Christ’s church
Most everyone is familiar with blueprints which are used in the building of houses and such. They give the exact dimensions, specifications, materials and all the details concerning the structure to be built. If properly adhered to, one could take a blueprint for a house and use it to build one on the east coast and another on the west coast and they would both look just alike. We wish to consider the blueprint for Christ’s church. Let us f...
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Local churches holding services to honor King
Regular morning worship service will be held at the Snowhill Missionary Baptist Church, Roseboro, Sunday, Jan. 20 at 11 a.m. The pastor, the Rev. S.E. Bryant, will bring the morning message and the adult choir will provide the music. At 3 p.m., the annual Martin Luther King service will be held. The guest speaker will be the Rev. Victor L. Wilson accompanied by his choir and congregation from the Lisbon Street Missionary Baptist Curch of Clin...
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A two way street
Robert C. Oliver It has been said that love is a two way street. By this, it is meant that love should flow both ways. It is certainly true that in a marriage, both husband and wife must be committed and put forth effort to make the marriage a success. The relationship of a Christian with the Lord is much like a marriage relationship. In fact, the apostle Paul used the analogy of a marriage in explaining how the old law was as a husband tha...
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Prayer a powerful way to tell God our needs
Do you believe we need to tell the Lord and loved ones we are grateful and thankful for them? Should we tell them our needs and how much we love them? Our Father and family members should see our needs and know that we love them. Why should we have to tell them every day? The prayer Jesus taught the disciples teaches the importance of going to God daily, honoring, and asking Him to give us today our daily bread. Philemon 4:6 reminds us that...
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The coming of the Lord
James, generally considered to be the half brother of Jesus, spoke of the coming of the Lord (James 5:7-8). The Lord had already come, been crucified, buried, rose and ascended into heaven (Acts 2:36). Yet, James speaks of a coming of the Lord that is yet future for those to whom he is writing. He says that they should patiently wait for it as does the farmer that waiteth the fruit of the earth. Thus, James is speaking of a second coming of t...
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With a new year, comes new beginnings
Do you believe life is full of new beginnings? I do! Writing the first story of a new year and sharing how God opens doors for new beginnings brings joy to my heart for many reasons. First, it is the beginning of a new calendar year with people all over the world celebrating and sharing New Year wishes and resolutions. This first week of 2013 finds people reflecting on the past year, forging forward in faith, and doing things differently. W...
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Musical journey
At the age of 54, Paul McAuliffe was diagnosed with Asperger’s Syndrome (mild autism), and since that discovery some five years ago, the musician has turned his own self-discovery journey into a unique program that intertwines soothing flute music with discussions about living on the autism spectrum in what he calls a neurotypical world. He’s bringing that presentation to Sampson County Sunday, Jan. 6, when he will be guest of Red Hill Univ...
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Groups will sing at St. Stephens New Year’s service Sunday
The New Year’s service will begin at the Saint Stephens Holiness Church in Turkey Sunday, Jan. 6 at 11 a.m. The pastor, the Rev. Willie H. Bryant, will bring the morning message and the youth choir will render the music. Dinner will be served following the morning service. At 3 p.m., the adult choir will celebrate their New Year’s choir anniversary with several singing groups participating. On hand will be the Howard family of Roseboro; Mount...
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Billy Todd/Sampson Independent The Rev. Thom Miles places a sign on the door of the building in his yard that will serve as center of operations for the new Community Crisis Center sponsored by Enlighten The World Ministries in the Autryville area.
New Community Crisis Center to open in Autryville area
Enlighten The World Ministries is opening a Community Crisis Center in Autryville. The center will house a food pantry, clothing closet and computer lab for job search assistance and computer training so applicants can be more employable. The Rev. Thom Miles, pastor of Enlighten The World Ministries, said he is very excited to see his vision of what God has for him to do come to fruition. “God has laid it on my heart to start this ministr...
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Resolve to live for Christ in this new year
Are you still rejoicing over Christmas or rejoicing that Christmas is over? Post Christmas blues and end of year blahs can spoil blessings intended to lift you higher than you’ve ever been lifted before. Amidst your long list of post holiday chores, take time to do something you enjoy. Spend time reflecting on the past year with thanksgiving for things that blessed and seeking forgiveness for things - you did or didn’t do — that bother you. E...
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The truth about truth
The word “truth” can be defined as “conformity to fact or actuality”. In other words, it is what is right or correct. In every realm of life, there should be a desire to know and a love for the truth. Sadly, we live in a time in which the truth does not seem to be important to many. Most seem to be more concerned with what they think or feel is right than in what is actually right. No where is this complacency toward a lack of truth seen more...
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