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Happy New Year

January 2012 PINNACLE - SERVING THE TRIAD, THE TRIANGLE, CHARLOTTE-MECKLENBURG AND SOUTHSIDE VA

Pastor Robert McGowensGreater Gailee Baptist Church

Pastor BobbyFannGlen Raven Baptist Church

KimBee

KimBee’s Gourmet Traditions

Clarence Tucker

Tuck’s Shoe Clinic

Gladys Withers

Hospice & AfterCare

Prophetess Michele Lee

John Randazzo Rev. Henry Long

Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Celebrating the Dream

Happy New YearHappy New YearThe Montford Point Marine AssociationPreserving The Legacy of Four Local Marines

Beth Briggs

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Happy New Year Happy New You!I pray that everyone had a delightful Christmas. Many of you may share my sentiments that it was just not long enough. Each year seems to get shorter and shorter as I watch my children and grandchildren get older. Life has its challenges but it also has many rewards.

When the clock struck 12:00am on January 1st some of us were in church, some were at festivities with friends and some were at home with their loved ones or at home alone. Whatever the case may be, I hope you were excited about the commencement of a New Year. We often make plans, set goals and make resolutions about our expectancy and conviction for the New Year - praying, hoping and believing that we will achieve them.

This New Year 2012 is a year that many new laws will go into effect. It is an election year and it is a year of great spiritual expectation.

The Number 12 represents government. In Isaiah 9:6 it states, “unto us a child is born, unto us a son is given, and the government will be upon his shoulder”. When Jesus taught that He was not of this world (in John Chapter 17), He was talking about the coming Kingdom of His Glory. He asked His Father to glorify Him. His Father states, “I have glorified you and will glorify you again!” His death was for the Glory of God and for our chance of eternal life! He died for our sins. Please keep this in mind when you recite the Lord’s Prayer that He taught His disciples. It is recorded in Matthew 6:9-15 that “thy kingdom come thy will be done on earth as it is in heaven”.

When you make and review your New Year’s resolutions, remember that you can have a New You! Through Jesus you can have a new attitude, a new outlook on life, a new spirit of volunteering, to go out and make new disciples of others. After all, that was the Great Commission.

If your New Year’s resolutions are all about you, you might want to reconsider your list. Remember you cannot do anything that He does not know about. Take some time this month to ask the Father to speak to your spirit. Let Him talk to you about His government. This New Kingdom is one that is founded in the Spirit. He took 12 disciples and turned the world upside down. In Mark Chapter 5, He healed the woman with the issue of blood which she had for 12 years. In that same Chapter 5 He healed the 12 year old daughter of Jairus and raised her from the dead.

Yes there is something about the number 12 - 12 tribes, 12 patriarchs, 12 foundations, 12 Apostles; even in Revelation we have the 12 gates which the 12 tribes shall return. Yes, the #12 is significant to Him. He has already sent the comforter, being the Holy Spirit. It is the greatest form of government that we know. It protects, directs, instructs and provides us with knowledge, wisdom and truth. It shall direct you into all truths. The government of the Spirit is truly one nation under God. It is a nation that is governed by love because love covers a multitude of our sins. It is a nation that is brave because perfect love casts away all fears. It is a nation of power because all power is in His hand.

This year your dreams, visions and expectations will require that you have faith in God and in the new resolutions that you have made. Zechariah 4:6, “Not by

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2 Editorial / Table of Contents / Staff3 Serving Jesus in Spirit and in Truth: High Rock Baptist Church4 Church Directory Page5 Beth Briggs Named Executive Diector of N.C. Council for Women6 Pinnacle Ministries of Yanceyville, Inc. - January & February Events7 Saving Soles One Shoe at a Time / Serving Jesus in Spirit...cont.8 Gourmet Flavor Downtown Greensboro9 A More Excellent Way 10 The Montford Point Marine Association presents: Preserving the Legacy in honor of John Phoenix, Eddie Morgan, Francis Packenham and Clero Florence / Come Clean Conference / Love is in the Air 11 Empowering People to Be GOD’s People12 Ad Page 13 Ad Page14 Health Watch: The FastMed Top 10 List for a Healthier 2012 15 House & Home Watch16 Sunsets17 Sunsets cont. 18 Calling All Men / Pinnacle Intercessors / Blackwell Community Bible Study / Blackwell Funeral Home 19 Tips to Get Your Car Ready for Winter 20 Celebrating the Dream21 My Grace is Sufficient 22 God’s Way to Heaven23 Dreams of a King Ad / Wanted Ad / Distribution Team 24 Barn Dinner Theater Ad / Ebenezer UCC & Apex School of Theology ad

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Serving Jesus in Spirit and in Truth: High Rock Baptist ChurchRev. Henry C. Long was born on December 7, 1954. He is the eighth of thirteen children to Rev. Daniel Long, Sr. and Mrs. Ethel Valentine Long. Raised on a

tobacco farm in Caswell County NC, he was taught the importance and value of good work ethics.

Rev. Long married his high school sweetheart, Warneda Gunn, on June 7, 1975. They have three daughters: Natarsha, Laveta, and Belinda, and four grandchildren.

He received his education in the public schools of Caswell County: Stoney Creek Elementary, Dillard Jr. High and Bartlett Yancey High School, where he graduated on June 3, 1973. He later received an associate degree in industrial management from Alamance Community College at the top of his class with a 3.95 grade point average. While attending

Alamance Community College he received the following awards: National Deans List 1993-1994, Who’s Who Among Students in American Junior Colleges 1994-1995, Academic All USA nominee, Business Merit Award and National Achievement Academy He was also a member of the Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society.

Pastor Long became a member of High Rock Baptist Church at an early age. He served as a Trustee, member of the Pastor’s Aid Committee, member of the Board of Deacons, and a teacher for Sunday School and Bible Study. He was called into the ministry and preached his initial sermon on December 23, 2001. Afterwards, he served High Rock as Associate/Youth Minister assisting the Pastor as needed as well as preaching the Word whenever the Lord gave him an opportunity to do so, at home and in other churches.

On December 18, 2004, Rev. Henry C. Long was elected Pastor of High Rock Baptist Church. He was ordained on February 26, 2005, by the Cedar Grove Missionary Baptist Association.

Pastor Long served as Treasurer and executive board member of the Cedar Grove Ministers and Deacons Union, as well as Treasurer and member of the board of directors of the High Rock Community Outreach Center. He is a member of Dan River Masonic Lodge #490, where he served as Junior and Senior Deacon, Junior and Senior Warden and Worshipful Master. He is also a member of the Pride of Locust Hill Order of the Eastern Star, where he is a past Worthy Patron.

One of Rev. Long’s favorite passages of scripture is Romans 12:1-21.

For years, this church has stood as a sentinel, pointing men and women, boys and girls to the Heavenly way. In the midst of world turmoil, in the face of strife and war and when world ideas are crumbling, this church has always held high the banner of Christ who said, “Upon this rock I will build my church and the gates of hell shall not prevail against it.” (Matthew 16:18)

Over one hundred years ago, God created a desire for spiritual worship and brotherly fellowship in the fore parents of the High Rock Baptist Church. The original worship assembly/church was known as the “Old Field Church” and is believed to have been located on the north end of what is presently the Stephentown Road. The time came when the worshippers realized the need for improvements; although not forgetting nor failing to thank God for His blessings thus far. These improvements were made in the form of building another church on a tract of land on the Stephens’ property. Accounts by the late Sister Lula Stephens Allen indicated that a site on this property was donated for use as a church site by her late grandfather, Mr. Harrison Stephens, Sr. Since county

tax records do not show/record said property as being deeded to High Rock Baptist Church, it is concluded that the site was retained in ownership by the original owner.

The site, which borders on the northeast side of what is now the John Miles property, led to the present name for our church. The “Old Field Church” worshippers changed the name to “High Rock” because the new church was located on a “high” hill beside a big “rock.”

The fi rst Pastor was the late Rev. Covell Dixion and the fi rst secretary was the late Sis. Mae Jane Hogwood. The second pastor was the late Rev. Fountain Love, with the late Sis. Emma Stephens serving as secretary.

On May 1, 1912, the late Preston Stephens, John Long, Joe Brown, and John Poteat, trustees of the High Rock Baptist Church purchased the land at the present location. Nine and thirty-six one hundredth (9 36/100) acres were purchased from Julius Johnson (known as the Hudgins or Hughes place) for the sum of one hundred dollars. ($100.00) This property adjoins the land of Mrs. W.W. Blackwell and Mrs. Sallie Lea – “For the colored Black race and their successors.”

The fi rst pastor of the new church was the late Rev. Beard and the secretary was Mrs. Mae Jane Hogwood. Other ministers included the Rev. Oscar Springfi eld, Rev. M. Jeffries, Rev. Wade, Rev. Pender Love, Rev. George Love, Rev. John Love, and Rev. William Long. In the late 1940’s, the church was rebuilt. The sanctuary we use today is based on the “bones” of that church. When the church went to rebuild, due to the circumstances of the time, they were unable to secure a loan. Deacon James “Jim” E. Johnson, (father of our current Deacon Calvin Johnson) went to a local businessman and secured a loan at 3% interest. This was all done on a handshake and Deacon Johnson’s word of honor. Deacon Calvin Johnson recalls going with his father monthly to carry the payment as the church paid off the loan for their new building.

The presiding pastors of the High Rock Baptist Church have been Rev. Beard, Rev. Fountain Love, Rev. Coach, Rev. Currie, Rev. W. Wiley, Rev. Warren., Rev. Harvey Gwynn, Rev. L.A. Brooks, and Rev. Robert S. Broadnax. Our current pastor, Rev. Henry C. Long, has served since 2005. Secretaries, in addition to Mrs. Mae J. Hogwood and Mrs. Emma Stephens, were Mr. Dwight Stephens, Mrs. Eunice Swann, Mrs. Estella Lea and Mrs. Sarah Lea, who has served since July 1982.

Mothers of the church were the late Mrs. Ella Long, Mrs. D. Bigelow, Mrs. M. Stanfi eld, Mrs. Estella Lea, Mrs. Ada Love, and Mrs. Catherine Poteat. Mrs. Matilda Taylor, Mrs. Ella Crutchfi eld, and Mrs. Warneda Long are currently serving in this role.

Throughout the years, High Rock’s organizations and auxiliaries have expanded greatly. In 1989, when this history was originally compiled, there were fi ve auxiliaries. Today, we have fourteen. The most recent auxiliaries include: The Deaconess Board (added in 1995); Youth on the Move (1996) and The Calvary Climbers (1997), youth missionary groups under the guidance of the Missionary Circle; the Willing Workers of High Rock Baptist Church (formerly, the Sick Committee)(1999); and the Praise Team (2001)

High Rock’s facilities have also changed throughout the years. More recent changes took place from 1984 through 1986 when a major addition was completed. This addition consisted of the front pews, the pulpit, choir stand, baptismal pool, side halls, pastor’s study, offi ce, choir room, and restrooms. In 1991, the vestibule was added to the front hall and in 2000; this area was renovated to include additional restrooms. Another addition was the renovation and expansion of the fellowship hall that took place in 2000. The renovated vestibule and fellowship hall were dedicated December 2000.

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CASWELL COUNTY


Bailey’s Chapel AME ChurchBailey’s Chapel AME Church

Rev. Theodora K. Moss, PastorRev. Theodora K. Moss, Pastor

5016 Woodsdale Road5016 Woodsdale RoadRoxboro, NC 27253Roxboro, NC 27253

(336) 599-0337(336) 599-0337

Christ WithinChrist WithinDeliverance MinistriesDeliverance Ministries

Pastor James WilsonPastor James Wilson6512 NC Highway 62S6512 NC Highway 62S Yanceyville, NC 27379 Yanceyville, NC 27379(336) 694-1747(336) 694-1747

Simple Prophetic MinistriesSimple Prophetic MinistriesA More Excellent Way TempleA More Excellent Way Temple

Pastors Taufi ki & Michele LeePastors Taufi ki & Michele Lee

126 W. Parrish Street, Durham, NC126 W. Parrish Street, Durham, NC

(919) 667-9409(919) 667-9409

First Baptist ChurchFirst Baptist Church

Rev. Gary Williams, Youth PastorRev. Gary Williams, Youth Pastor

508 Apple Street, Burlington, NC 27217508 Apple Street, Burlington, NC 27217

(336) 227-2542(336) 227-2542

Elm Grove Baptist ChurchElm Grove Baptist Church

Rev. Clarence Johnson, PastorRev. Clarence Johnson, Pastor

1302 US 29 Business1302 US 29 BusinessReidsville, NC 27320Reidsville, NC 27320

(336) 342-3710(336) 342-3710

Jeffries Cross Baptist ChurchJeffries Cross Baptist Church

Rev. Benjamin Morrow, PastorRev. Benjamin Morrow, Pastor

2015 Jeffries Cross Road2015 Jeffries Cross RoadBurlington, NC 27217Burlington, NC 27217

(336) 228-9626(336) 228-9626

Jeffries Cross Baptist ChurchJeffries Cross Baptist Church

City of Refuge MinistriesCity of Refuge Ministries719 Hermitage Road 719 Hermitage Road

Burlington, NC 27217Burlington, NC 27217

Pastor Pauline CurryPastor Pauline Curry(336) 229-4291(336) 229-4291

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Open Share Groups The purpose of Truth Deliverance Church’s Celebrate Recovery ministry is to fellowship and celebrate God’s healing power through the “8 Recovery Principles” as they guide us through the 12 steps to recovery. This experience allows us “to be changed”. We open the door by sharing our experiences, strengths and hopes with one another.

Celebrate Recovery is a volunteer program. You may choose to participate in all that is offered or simply attend the main session from 7 - 8pm on Mondays.

For more information please call 336.570.0988Truth Deliverance Church is located at 1413 W. Webb Avenue, Burlington, NC


BETH BRIGGS NAMED EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR OF N.C. COUNCIL FOR

WOMENSecretary Moses Carey Jr. today announced his appointment of Beth Briggs of Raleigh as Executive Director of the N.C. Council for Women (CFW). A member of the Council since her September 2010 appointment by Gov. Bev Perdue, Briggs is founder and president of Creative Philanthropy Consulting, Inc. “Beth’s diverse and extensive experience with advocacy and grants management provides the ideal foundation for leadership of the N.C. Council for Women,” Carey said. “As a board member, she was there during a critical period of transition and will work hard to continue the process of

improving services and resources available to women in need.” Briggs will start her new position on Monday, January 9. The CFW, which includes the N.C. Domestic Violence Commission, provides advocacy services for women and grant resources through Displaced Homemaker, Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault programs. Its work and mission were addressed by lawmakers during the last session, resulting in a reduced workforce and expanded grant responsibilities. “I am grateful for the opportunity to support the N.C. Council for Women’s service to women,” Briggs said. “By ensuring the safety and economic security of women, we stabilize families and create a strong and vibrant state.” Briggs’ professional experience includes serving as president of the N.C. Public Television Foundation; co-founder and president of the Capital Consortium consulting fi rm; and director of development for both the U.S. Olympic Festival and the N.C. Center for Public Policy Research. Shortly after graduating from the University of North Carolina with a Bachelor’s degree in Psychology, she launched her career by serving as assistant director of the Public Welfare Foundation in Washington, D.C. and later became associate director of the Asheville Community Foundation. Briggs also is a board member of the A.J. Fletcher Foundation and chair of the N.C. Amateur Sports Board.

The N.C. Council for Women’s mission is to advise the Governor, the North Carolina legislature and state departments on the issues impacting women in North Carolina by:

• Raising awareness statewide of the impact of violence against women and directing available resources to serve victims in communities across the State resources available to serve victims. Collecting and distributing information about the status of women in North Carolina.

• Acting as a resource for local and regional Councils/Commissions for Women.

• Collaborating with other groups and individuals working on behalf of women.

• Assuring that necessary services, policies and programs are provided to those in need and strengthening existing programs.

• Reviewing applications, awarding grants and monitoring programs providing self-suffi ciency development for women and families in transition.

The North Carolina Council for Women is an advocacy agency that is housed in the state’s Department of Administration. The agency was established by Executive Order in 1963 by Governor Terry Sanford in order to create an agency that would “advise the Governor, state agencies and the legislature on issues of concern to women.”

Over the ensuing years, certain issues have taken on more or less importance depending on many factors including the political climate, the economy and social trends. In spite of these factors, the issues of most concern have remained remarkably the same. By and large, they have surrounded issues of pay equity, representation and access to opportunities within the workplace, in education and violence against women.

The agency has been designated to administer state funds and to develop program standards. In 1998, Governor James B. Hunt created the Domestic Violence Task Force. The DV Task Force was charged with making recommendations in three areas: strengthening NC laws to better respond to victim safety and offender accountability, developing a public awareness campaign, and assuring that shelters are available in every county in the state. In 1999 the DV Task Force became a permanent Commission. In 2001, Governor Michael F. Easley and members of the General Assembly consolidated the two agencies.

Raleigh Offi ceMailing Address: Physical Address: 1320 Mail Service Center 422 Mail Service CenterRaleigh, NC 27699-1320 Raleigh, NC 27601

Telephone: 919-733-2455 or toll-free 1-877-502-9898Main Fax: 919-733-2464Grants Fax: 919-715-9736

WAKE COUNTY

Secretary Moses Carey Jr. today announced his appointment of Beth Briggs of Raleigh as Executive Director of the Council for Women (CFW).of the Council since her September 2010 appointment by Gov. Bev Perdue, Briggs is founder and president of Creative Philanthropy Consulting, Inc.

“Beth’s diverse and extensive experience with advocacy and grants management provides the ideal foundation for leadership of the N.C. Council for Women,” Carey said. “As a board member, she was there during a critical period of transition and will work hard to continue the process of

improving services and resources available to women in need.”


PINNACLE MINISTRIES OF YANCEYVILLE, INC.

January & February 2012 Events(Y) – 336 West Main Street, Yanceyville, NC 27379

336-694-7785(BFH-B) – Blackwell Funeral Home-Burlington, 1292 Rauhut Street, Burlington, NC 27217

336-229-1939www.pinnacleministries.com

WEEKLY & MONTHLY EVENTS*Every Wednesday Prayer & Fasting (9-12pm Y), (4-6pm B)

*Every 1st Friday 7pm Equip the Saints (Min. Barbara Watson, Sha McIntyre, Stacey Choate) (Y)

*Every 2nd Friday 7pm Healing Streams (Evangelist Alfreda Evans) (Y)

*Every 3rd Friday 7pm Men, Youth & Umbrella Ministry (Leon & Demetrius Farrington) (Y)

*Every Saturday 8:30am Women’s Bible Study& Young Men’s Bible Study@ BFH

*Every 3rd Saturday 6am Travailing Women; 9:15am Calling All Men (Faiger II & Elder James Mitchell) @ BFH

*Every 4th Friday 7pm Hedges & Highways (Janet Marshall & Lorean Blackwell)

*Every 5th Friday 7pm Apostle Faiger Blackwell speaks

***Dinner served Friday’s 6pm before Service***

JANUARY*JANUARY 6 “COME EMBRACE NEW BEGINNINGS WITH PINNACLE MINISTRIES” PROVERBS 3:18 “WISDOM is a TREE OF LIFE to THOSE WHO EMBRACE IT” (6pm Apostle Blackwell’s Residence) FUNDRAISER*JANUARY 8 PMBC Advisory Board 1 Day Retreat 12-3pm*JANUARY 9 DAY 1 of Pinnacle’s 70 DAY FAST (see Instructions - Jan 9 until March 18) *JANUARY 9 Ministers in Training Class Begins (10 Months)-2nd Monday of each Month 6-9pm @ BFH*JANUARY 11-14 Urgent Care I*JANUARY 20 “Brother’s Keeper” Screening 6pm@ Pinnacle Studio B*JANUARY 21 Urgent Care Day I Seniors (Roxboro, NC) 9-4pm*JANUARY 26-28 Urgent Care II*JANUARY 29 Faiger M. Blackwell II (Grea) will be the 11am speaker @ Bailey’s Chapel AME Church, Roxboro, NC

FEBRUARY*FEBRUARY 4 Urgent Care Day I (Lexington, NC) 9-4pm*FEBRUARY 8-11 Urgent Care I*FEBRUARY 12 “Installation of Minister Barbara Watson, Minister Demetrius Farrington & Minister Gladys Withers”*FEBRUARY 13 Ministers in Training 6-9pm @ BFH*FEBRUARY 17 Prophet Dallas Fairley Speaks 7pm @ Pinnacle*FEBRUARY 18 “Love is in the Air” Candlelight Dinner ($20) for the Special One in Your Life 6pm-11pm @ Pinnacle Studio B

Fasting InformationOption I: The Gradual Fast

• Jan. 9th – Jan. 31st: No Fried Foods• Feb. 1st – Feb. 29th: No Red Meats, No Fried Foods• Mar. 1st – Mar. 5th: No Red Meats, No Fried Foods, No Sweets

No Eating from 12midnight – 6pm• Mar. 6th – Mar. 12th: No Meats, No Fried Foods, No Sweets

Vegetables, Breads & Juices/Water OnlyNo Eating from 12midnight – 6pm

• Mar. 13th – Mar. 18th

For those who are able and willing to push through, The Liquid Fast Week: Juices, Water, Ensure, Smoothies *Detox Lemonade RecipeThe “lemonade” is:10 oz water (purifi ed or distilled)2 Tbl lemon juice (best to use fresh squeezed or organic bottled lemon juice)2 Tbl maple syrup (grade B is best)Cayenne pepper to taste

*For those who are under physician’s care, please consult your physician prior to fasting.

Option II: The Daniel FastEat only for the next 10 weeksFoods to include in your diet during the Daniel Fast:

All fruits, vegetables, whole grains, nuts & seeds, legumes (canned or dried, beans & peas), quality oils (olive, canola, grape seed, peanut and sesame), water and other (tofu, soy products, vinegar, seasonings, salt, herbs and spices)

Foods to avoid during the Daniel Fast:All meats, dairy products, sweeteners, leavened bread and baked goods, refi ned & processed food products (ex. white rice, white fl our, foods containing artifi cial preservatives), deep fried foods, solid fats (shortening, margarine, lard and foods high in fat),other beverages (ex. coffee, tea, herbal teas, carbonated beverages, energy drinks & alcohol)

Option III: The Material FastWe realize that because of Medical conditions that not all are able to fast! But you can fast from things that are present in your life.

• An example would be television. If you have family, you might want to set aside the time that you may have watched television and spend it reading God’s Word.



cont. from pg. 3Under the direction of God, the leadership of Rev. Robert S. Broadnax, and the assistance of the late Mr. Isaac Long, we were able to purchase the High Rock School Building to form the High Rock Community Outreach Center. This group was organized to fully utilize this building for the High Rock and Caswell County communities for the uplifting of all.

May this church stand in years to come as it has stood for over a century, a living monument to a Savior who died that all men might live.

This history was originally compiled in 1989 by Sis. Bobby J. Taylor and

Sis. Monnie Glass for a Unity Book sponsored by the Usher Board. Sis. Sarah Lea has added to and expanded this history over the past fourteen years. Deacon Calvin Johnson also added to the information. We give many thanks to them for their hard work and research.They meet for morning worship service at 11:00 am every Sunday, immediately preceded by Sunday School at 9:45 am. Please join us at 3330 High Rock School Rd, Blanch, NC! Contact us at (336) 694-9977.High Rock Baptist Church would like to wish everyone a Happy New Year. May the peace and love of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ guide and keep you in 2012. You are most welcome to join us in worship at any time. God bless you and your family.

“Saving Soles One Shoe at a Time”Clarence Edward Tucker was born and reared in Reidsville, North Carolina. He was one of 13 children born to Turner and Ellen Tucker.

He is a graduate of Booker T. Washington High School. He earned a Certifi cate in Shoe Repair & Leather Craft from North Carolina A & T State University in Greensboro, North Carolina. He served three years in the United States Army in World War II from 1943 to 1946.

Clarence is married to the former Ida Williamson, a retired educator from the Rockingham County Schools. They are the parents of three daughters, Marilyn Que Tucker, Linda Rochelle Tucker and Wendy Michelle Tucker (deceased).

While working and saving his money in the shipyard and in a shoe repair shop in Newport News, Virginia, Clarence bought and opened his own shoe repair shop in 1952 in Newport News. Later that same year, he closed his shop, moved back home and opened Tuck’s Shoe Shop in Eden, North Carolina.

At Tuck’s, all types of shoe and boot repairs are offered. Repairs. He also sells shoes, boots, belts, pocketbooks, shoe

laces, polish, dye and a variety of products used to clean and preserve all types of leather products. Tuck’s Shoe Clinic is located at 212 S. Scales Street in Reidsville, North Carolina.

When asked where he saw his business and the city of Reidsville in the next fi ve years, Clarence stated, “I hope to have found someone who is really interested in the business so I can train them to take over the business. The City of Reidsville has continued in a slow recovery and diversifi cation from the traditional declining industries of tobacco and textiles. Consequently, people are repairing shoes and boots more often now, as opposed to buying a new pair of shoes when something goes wrong or wears out. Thus, there will always be a need for this business, and this service will always be a necessary one in this community, as it holds a monopoly in Reidsville, in terms of service-type. Getting the right person in the business to take over, and to take it to another level, is certainly the ideal dream. The City’s recognition as an All-American City last year, has brought notoriety to the City, and demonstrates that it is a community whose citizens work together to identify and tackle community-wide challenges and achieve uncommon results.

“With the current infrastructure, the plans to continue improvement upon it, the completion of several major capital projects and the progress of building and renovating within and around the City of Reidsville, I expect Reidsville to become a very prosperous City.”

Clarence hopes to leave a well-established business, which specializes in expert repair in all types of leather goods. He wants a reputation of having satisfaction from customers throughout the years of his service.

His favorite quote is one of his own, “If you have the tops, we have the bottoms. We doctor them, heel them, attend to their dyeing and save their soles.” His favorite scripture is Matthew 7:12, “Therefore all things whatsoever ye would that men should do to you, do ye even so to them: for this is the law and the prophets.” Oscar T. Neal, now deceased, former Trustee of Zion Baptist Church, was the only real mentor Clarence had. He was in the shoe repair business also and he took Clarence under his wing. He afforded him the opportunity to have on-the-job training of the shoe repair business. He provided many pointers, explained how things worked in the business and gave him other valuable nuggets of how to succeed in business.

For relaxation, Clarence enjoys riding his tractor, plowing and turning over the fi eld.

“It is my prayer that President Obama will be successful in leading the country to higher heights and to another level of Presidential leadership. I pray that he stays at the feet of Jesus, so that he might receive divine guidance and directions. That will then lead him to provide leadership to this country that would be pleasing to God the Father.”

Clarence wants to be remembered as a man after God’s own heart: friendly, humble, easy to talk to, a servant of the people and always willing to give advice. If you need a shoe repair or just want a friendly word of

advice, call Clarence at 336-342-0150.

“Saving Soles One Shoe at a Time” “With the current infrastructure, the plans to continue improvement upon it, the completion of several major capital projects and the progress of building and renovating within and around the

ROCKINGHAM COUNTY

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Gourmet Flavor Downtown GreensboroKimBees Southern Gourmet Traditions was

created with a mission to bring an upscale gourmet tea experience to the masses creating “a simple luxury everyone can afford.”

KimBees Gourmet Sweet Teas, both Lemon-Raspber ry, Sweet Green Tea and Almond Sweet Green

Tea entered the World Tea Championship, which is held in conjunction with The World Tea Expo, North America’s largest trade-only tea event.

KimBees won 1st place in the sweetened green tea category, 2nd place in the sweetened green tea category for Lemon-Raspberry Sweet Green Tea, and 3rd place in the sweetened green tea category for Almond Sweet Green Tea.

KimBees Southern Gourmet Traditions provides a unique shopping experience in a boutique atmosphere both online and at our Downtown location in Greensboro, North Carolina. Our line consists of our award winning gourmet sweet green teas in our 16oz. bottle as well as our new beautiful 750ml bottle. We also offer our gourmet honey, freshly roasted coffees, loose-leaf teas, cookies, cakes and much more.

We offer our award-winning gourmet sweet green teas, coffee, and the best fruit tea smoothies. We also carry wine smoothies. Our food menu consists of souffl e’s (broccoli & cheese, bacon, and ham), chicken salad sandwiches, turkey and cheese, veggie, and more. We carry gourmet cookies such as red velvet, coffee and more. When you come in to dine you must try our signature blueberry-banana pound cake. It is unbelievable!! If you dare to take it up a level, then try it as our warm cake sundae which includes ice cream, sauce, whipped cream, and a cherry.

KimBees Southern Gourmet Traditions is located at 317 Martin Luther King Jr. Drive, Greensboro, NC 27406. Please call them at (336) 323-8773, visit their website www.kimbees.com or Facebook at KimBees Gourmet Teas.


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We offer our award-winning gourmet sweet green teas, coffee, and the best fruit tea smoothies. We also carry wine smoothies. Our food menu consists of souffl e’s (broccoli & cheese, bacon, and ham), chicken salad sandwiches, turkey and cheese, veggie, and more. We carry gourmet cookies such as red velvet, coffee and more. When you come in to dine you must try our signature blueberry-banana pound cake. It is unbelievable!! If you dare to take it up a level, then try it as our warm cake sundae which includes ice

Gourmet Teas.

KimBees Southern Gourmet Traditions was created with a mission to bring an upscale gourmet tea experience to the masses creating “a simple luxury everyone can afford.”

KimBees Gourmet Sweet Teas, both Lemon-Raspber ry, Sweet Green Tea and Almond Sweet Green

Tea entered the World Tea Championship,


A More Excellent WayPastors Taufi ki & Michele Lee, Founders and Pastors of Simply Prophetic Ministries,Incorporated-A More Excellent Way Temple in Durham, North Carolina.

The Inception: In the spring of 1997, the Lees started hosting a monthly prayer meeting in their apartment home in Owings Mills, Maryland. The gatherers met with a desire to seek the Lord and intercede on what the mind of the Lord revealed during worship.

As they continued with the monthly meetings, the attendees were blessed by the tangible presence of the Living God, and the will of the Father was manifested to the Lees of their call to the fi ve-fold ministry. The work of the Lord continued to blossom. Brother and Sister Lee did not separate themselves from the local church, but they continued to remain an active part of their fellowship and remained faithful to their pastor (Apostle Lawrence Lawson of Door to the Kingdom Ministries) and served as members of the ministerial staff. However after intense prayer, fasting, council and apostolic/prophetic confi rmation, the Lees accepted their call to the ministry.

On October 24, 1999 Pastors Taufi ki & Michele were ordained under the leadership of Apostle Virginia Ford of Fire is Burning Full Gospel Fellowship. Thus the ministry of Simply Prophetic was launched. The home meetings began to become more and more intense. We witnessed many awesome outpourings of the Holy Spirit and manifestations of the Glory of God during the gatherings. Those who gathered to worship were touched by the manifest presence and power of God. Many spiritual senses were open and many were released into the prophetic.

In December 2000, the Lee Family moved to North Carolina and Simply Prophetic underwent a reformation. While in the reformation phase, the Lees assisted several churches in the Fayetteville Region.

However on October 2, 2002, Simply Prophetic Ministries emerged once again and the church, A More Excellent Way Temple, was conceived. It was also at this time Pastors Taufi ki & Michele Lee submitted to the tutelage of Apostle Michael E. Goings of Outreach Family Fellowship in Dillon, South Carolina; and became members of the Fellowship of Inter-dependent Churches.

During the tenure of 2003-2009 Simply Prophetic Ministries continued to do an apostolic work within the Durham-Raleigh Region setting up tabernacles in Holly Springs, Cary, Garner & Raleigh, North Carolina.

In the Summer of 2009, A More Excellent Way Temple emerged as a New Testament Church in Durham, North Carolina. In the spring of 2010 Pastors Lee joined in with several pastors in the Durham Region and formed God’s Generals, Incorporated. Presently the Lees gladly serve in the Downtown Durham Community and are an apostolic/prophetic gateway

for the City of Durham. Pastor Taufi ki often quotes, “We are a Church, called to do an apostolic work in the land.”

Our PastorsPastor Taufi ki was born in Atlanta, Georgia on January 7, 1974 and raised in Forestville, Maryland. He was saved and fi lled with the Holy Ghost by age 9 at Free Gospel Deliverance Church under the leadership of Bishop Ralph E. Green. At age 17 Pastor Taufi ki received and answered his call to ministry. In the summer of 1992, Pastor Taufi ki met Apostle Sylvia Sartor and the City of GodChristian Fellowship Church Family. It was during this time when Pastor Taufi ki received intense discipline in all the nine gifts of the Spirit and was birthed into the prophetic ministry. Pastor Taufi ki graduated from Morgan State University in Baltimore, Maryland. While attending college, Pastor Taufi ki was a very prominent Bible Study Leader and Teacher. He was involved with many campus crusades, and various campus ministries.

Prophetess Antoinette Michele Lee was born and raised in Baltimore, Maryland on February 6, 1969 to Mildred & Horace Foster. She attended Baltimore City Public Schools and received a Bachelor’s of Science Degree in Special Education at Coppin State College. At age 17, while visiting a church located in the basement of an old bowling alley,

Prophetess Lee experienced a life changing encounter with the Lord Jesus Christ. In 1988, on Palm Sunday, Prophetess Lee accepted the Lord and received the infi lling of the Holy Spirit. It was at this time Apostle Sylvia Sartor and the Family of City of God Christian Fellowship (Zion Ministries), embraced and nurtured this young fractured soul. Through the many “Schools of the Holy Ghost”, intense deliverances, and inner healing sessions, Prophetess Lee acknowledged and accepted the call of God on her life. The Father uses her in dreams, visions, and the proclamation of the prophetic through songs and the spoken word. Prophetess Lee enjoys evangelistic ministry, working with troubled youth and ministering to those who have been rejected or abandoned.

Pastors Taufi ki & Michele have traveled throughout the United States, Bermuda, Guadeloupe, and Israel. The Lees’ have two lovely children, Lauren and Aaron. This awesome apostolic/prophetic team carries a mantle to minister to ministries. The Father uses them to lay an apostolic foundation of prophetic worship, designed to usher the body of believers into the tangible presence of the Father.

SIMPLE PROPHETIC MINISTRIES, INC. A More Excellent Way Temple

126 W. Parrish Street, Durham, NC 27701(Next door to Blue Cafe across from Bull State)

919-667-9409 Mailing Address: P.O. Box 1426, Holly Springs, NC 27540

Sunday Morning Worship: 11 am Tuesday Prayer and Bible Study: 7:30 pm

Thursday Intercessory Prayer: 7 pm

for the City of Durham. Pastor Taufi ki often quotes, “We are a Church, called to

DURHAM COUNTY

Carolina.

The Inceptionthe spring of 1997, the Lees started hosting a monthly prayer meeting in their apartment home in Owings Mills, Maryland. The gatherers met with a desire to seek the Lord and intercede on what the mind of the Lord revealed during worship.

Green. At age 17 Pastor Taufi ki received and answered his call to ministry. In the summer of 1992, Pastor Taufi ki met Apostle Sylvia Sartor and the City of

Christian Fellowship Church Family. It was during this time when Pastor Taufi ki received intense discipline in all the nine gifts of the Spirit and was birthed into the prophetic ministry. Pastor Taufi ki graduated from Morgan State University in Baltimore, Maryland. While attending college, Pastor Taufi ki was a very prominent Bible Study Leader and Teacher. He was involved

to blossom. Brother and Sister Lee did not separate themselves from the local church, but they continued to remain an active part of their fellowship and remained faithful to their pastor (Apostle Lawrence Lawson of Door to the Kingdom Ministries) and served as members of the ministerial staff. However after intense prayer, fasting, council and apostolic/prophetic confi rmation, the

On October 24, 1999 Pastors Taufi ki & Michele were ordained under the leadership of Apostle Virginia Ford of Fire is Burning Full Gospel Fellowship. Thus the ministry of Simply Prophetic was launched. The home meetings began to become more and more intense. We witnessed many awesome outpourings of the Holy Spirit and manifestations of the Glory of God during the gatherings. Those who gathered to worship were touched by the manifest presence and power of God. Many spiritual senses were open and many were released into the

In December 2000, the Lee Family moved to North Carolina and Simply Prophetic underwent a reformation. While in the reformation phase, the Lees

age 17, while visiting a church located in the basement of an old bowling alley, Prophetess Lee experienced a life changing encounter with the Lord Jesus Christ. In 1988, on Palm Sunday, Prophetess Lee accepted the Lord and received the infi lling of the Holy Spirit. It was at this time Apostle Sylvia Sartor and the Family of City of God Christian Fellowship (Zion Ministries), embraced and nurtured this young fractured soul. Through the many “Schools of the Holy Ghost”, intense deliverances, and inner healing sessions, Prophetess Lee acknowledged and accepted the call of God on her life. The Father uses her in dreams, visions, and the proclamation of the prophetic through songs and the spoken word. Prophetess Lee enjoys evangelistic ministry, working with troubled youth and ministering to those who have been rejected or abandoned.

Pastors Taufi ki & Michele have traveled throughout the United States, Bermuda, Guadeloupe, and Israel. The Lees’ have two lovely children, Lauren and Aaron.


The Montford Point Marine Association presents:

“Preserving the Legacy in honor of John Phoenix, Eddie Morgan, Francis Packenham

and Clero Florence”

As part of the organizations celebration of Black History Month the Montford Point Marine Association will be honoring Burlington’s own original Montford Point Marines with a banquet on February 25, 2012.

The banquet will be held from 7:00 pm to 12:00 am at the Ramada Inn Convention Center. Cost is $35 per person, which includes the program, dinner, door prizes and jazz. For more information about the event, sponsorship, vendors or to purchase tickets contact: Tammy Williamson, the Assistant to the National

President of the Montford Point Marine Association at (336) 684-9419 or Wendy Cash at (336) 558-3468.

The Montford Point Marine Association is a nonprofi t Veteran organization, established to perpetuate the legacy of the fi rst African Americans who entered the United States Marine Corps from 1942 to 1949 at Montford Point Camp, New River, North Carolina. The purpose of the Association is to support educational assistance, veteran programs, and promotion of community services. The Association works to improve the social conditions of our veterans, local families, youth and the growing population of senior citizens. For more information concerning the organization please visit the website at www.montfordpointmarines.com.

A feature article will follow in the February issue of PINNACLE on the four Marines.

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Empowering People to Be GOD’S People Pastor Robert E. Lee McGowens, Sr., is the fourth of fi ve children born to Mrs. Elna Mae and the late Mr. Samuel McGowens, of Travelers Rest, South Carolina. He is married to Mrs. Terry S. King McGowens and is the father of fi ve children:

Mrs. Stacy Yvonne (Maurice) Wright, Mrs. Tabitha Denise (Gary) Shorter, Mrs. Robin Michelle (Allen) Elder, Robert E. Lee, Jr.(Pamela) and Christopher Fernandous (Sabriena) and daughter/niece Latresa (Tommy) Thompson. Pastor McGowens has thirteen grandchildren, Abrielle Monique, Ashley Renee, Jalen Juwan, Christopher Michael, Tyler McKenzie, Brianna Nicole, Robert E. Lee, III, Montago Maurice, II, Bryce Alexander, Riana Camille, Toma LeChe’, Aaliah Rae and Cameron Alexandria.

Pastor McGowens and First Lady Terry are God parents to: Nadia Giovanni Hudson, Javon Levi Anderson, Rodaysha McCallum, Kaylah Tamiah Hannah. They also have three God families: The Sturdivant Family, The White Family, Greenlee and Jones Family.

Pastor McGowens is a product of the Greenville County Public School System and a graduate of Washington High School. He saw the need to pursue religious training by studying at Morris College School of Religion-Greenville Extension. He received a Bachelor of Ministry degree from Columbia Bible Institute-Spartanburg Extension, and further studied at Anderson University, Anderson, South Carolina. He received a Bachelor of Arts degree in Religion & Philosophy, Cum Laude, from Shaw University, Raleigh, North Carolina and also has a Masters of Divinity degree from Shaw University Divinity School. He has received a Doctor Ministry Degree from Covington Theological Seminary, a Doctor of Theology Degree from The North Carolina School of Theology and has completed the Pastoral Care Training at Presbyterian Hospital.

Pastor McGowens acknowledged his call to preach the Gospel of Jesus Christ in 1981 at Mt. Sinai Baptist Church of Greenville, South Carolina. Pastor McGowens was licensed by the Mt. Sinai Baptist Church, and ordained by the Enoree River Baptist Association..He has pastored churches for both South and North Carolina. In July 2005, Pastor McGowens was called to the Greater Galilee Baptist Church, Charlotte, North Carolina and February 2010 Greater Galilee Winston was established.

He has formerly pastored:Athens Baptist Church, Travelers Rest, SC: 1981-1984Salem Baptist Church, Anderson, SC: 1984-1994Galilee Missionary Baptist Church, Winston Salem, NC: 1994-2005Former Chairman of General Baptist State Convention of North Carolina Evangelism Ministry

Pastor McGowens is a member of the following organizations: • National Baptist Congress and Conventions U. S. A., Inc• Progressive National Baptist Convention U. S. A., Inc.• Lott Carey Foreign Mission Convention• General Baptist State Convention of North Carolina, Inc.• Baptist State Convention of North Carolina, Inc.

• Mt. Peace Missionary Baptist Association, Inc. • High Point Educational and Missionary Baptist Association, Inc.• Lott Carey Executive Board Member• 3rd Degree Prince Hall Mason• NAACP

Mission StatementA church with A Holistic approach to Ministry; with a passion to equip the members of the body, to minister to the body, mind and soul through Christian education and training.

Reaching and Teaching the Lost through outreach and evangelism. Aiding the disenfranchised through mission, outreach, evangelism and benevolence. Transforming our environment through acts of kindness, sincere displays of love, compassion and forgiveness. (Matthew 28: 18-20)

FORSYTH / MECKLENBURG COUNTIES


love, compassion and forgiveness. (Matthew 28: 18-20)

GGBC Charlotte, N.C.Sunday Services

Worship Service - 8:00 a.m.Church School - 9:30 a.m.

Worship Service - 10:30 a.m.

Wednesday Services Hour of Power – 12 noon

Bible Institute – 6:30 p.m. – 7:20 p.m.Word on Wednesday – 7:30 p.m.

GGBC CharlotteGreater Galilee Baptist Church

501 W. Park Avenue Charlotte, North Carolina

P: 704 376-8600 F: 704 376-4701

GGBC Winston Salem, N.C.Saturday Services

Church School – 10:00 a.m.Worship Service - 10:50 a.m.

Tuesday Service Bible Institute and worship service – 6:30 p.m.

Sunday Service 5th Sundays - 8:00 a.m.

GGBC Winston Salem, N.C.Greater Galilee Baptist Church – Winston Salem

401 East Sprague StreetWinston Salem, North Carolina 27127

P: 336-231-9885

Email GGBC: [email protected]

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701 East Market StreetPost Office Box 21247Greensboro, NC 27420

(336) 272-8273 Office(336) 272-9277 Fax(704) 430-8311 Charlotte

Ryen J., Kenneth M. and Kya J. Johnson

Personal Injury Workers Comp Social Security Disability

BankruptcySmall Business Formation

Kenneth M. Johnson, PAattorneys at law

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The FastMed Top 10 List for a Healthier 2012 1. Exercise: The perennial New Year’s resolution doesn’t need be drudgery. In fact, you’re much more likely to remain active if you start simple, such as walking 15 minutes every day, taking the stairs at work, starting and ending the day with simple stretching exercises. Think “active” as not having to live like a pro athlete but rather active in your daily living. Keep moving.

2. Balanced Eating: Notice we didn’t use the word “diet” – we coach our patients to think about ongoing lifestyle eating habits by getting the right balance of proteins, carbohydrates and fats, including plenty of fruits and vegetables, low salt and portion control. But allow yourself an occasional treat – your eating lifestyle doesn’t have to feel like work.

3. Stress Control: Stress can lead to all kinds of health issues, so de-stress by doing something YOU enjoy on a daily or weekly basis as your schedule permits, and at least once or twice a month volunteer to help others – the rewards can take the pressure out of your normal routine.

4. Sleep: Getting at least eight hours of sleep improves your mood, overall appearance and wellbeing; but if you can’t get eight hours, don’t feel guilty about catching a quick nap during the day – the health rewards are good for everyone in your life.

5. Sunscreen: Your skin is resilient, tough and delicate all at the same time, and it’s your fi rst line of defense against the elements. You can’t live without your skin, so taking care of it is essential. Your skin’s biggest risk is over-exposure to the sun, which can lead to premature aging, scaring and potentially deadly cancers. So sunscreen about 20 minutes in advance when you know you’re going to be outside, reapply regularly, and do so throughout the year, not just in summertime.

6. Safe Driving: When people get behind the wheel of a car, they bring all the distractions and pressures of life with them. That’s why it’s so important to limit any additional distractions, which of course includes not driving drunk or drugged out, but also no texting and driving, or using one hand to talk on the phone.

7. Flu Shot: Make sure you get your fl u shot in the fall, no matter where you live because the fl u can crop up anywhere. And make sure you encourage your family and friends to get their fl u shots, too. It also helps to stop the spread of fl u, too.

8. Annual Physical: In health care, we don’t like surprises, and neither should you. Everyone should give the gift of an annual physical to themselves, regardless of age. It’s how healthcare providers ensure your health, catch any problems early and establish a supportive relationship so that they’re there to help when you need them.

9. Senior Care: If you have seniors in your life who have Medicare, be sure they know they can get a complete health screening and plan once a year from

their medical provider, and it’s totally covered by Medicare. The piece of mind that comes from a good screening and a solid plan can help not just the seniors in your life, but can help reduce your stress level, too.

10. Teen Skin Care: Teenage years are enough of a challenge, but they don’t have to include acne. Get the teens in your life a clinical approach to treating acne to care for it once and for all. They’ll feel better about themselves, and you’ll feel better about their wellbeing.

MORE INFO: FastMed Urgent Care is a North Carolina-based owner and operator of urgent care facilities with locations throughout North Carolina and in the greater Phoenix, Arizona. FastMed focuses on the delivery of non-appointment based medicine to the non-emergency patient market. The urgent care centers are open 365 days a year and are staffed with experienced and licensed physicians, physician assistants and nurse practitioners. FastMed is owned by Comvest Group, a leading private investment fi rm focused on providing equity and debt capital to lower middle-market companies. For more information, please visit www.fastmed.com.

John F. RandazzoChief Executive Offi cer, FastMed Urgent CareJohn has spent more than 30 years in the health care and technology fi elds. He brings vast experience in executive leadership to his role as CEO of FastMed Urgent Care. Prior to joining FastMed, John was CEO of Touchstone Health Care, a managed Medicare company with more than 100 million dollars in revenue, and served as CEO of Benefi tPoint, an employee benefi ts technology fi rm. John’s executive experience also includes being President and CEO of Women’s Health Connecticut, Inc., a services-based physician practice management and infertility organization, and President and CEO of Value Oncology Science, a specialty health care provider. John was a co-founder of Value Health Inc., and oversaw the fi rm’s acquisitions and product development. At Managed Health Network, a behavioral health company that he co-founded and is now owned by Health Net, John served as COO and CFO.

Earlier in his career, John held positions at CIGNA where he was responsible for product development, healthcare insurance acquisitions and technology investments. John earned an MA in economics from the University of Texas and an MA in international business from Columbia University. He holds a BA in economics and political science from the State University of New York.

In addition to his leadership responsibilities at FastMed, John maintains a consulting relationship with the Health Care Group of Warburg Pincus, LLC, a leading private equity fi rm. John has been an active member on the Board of Directors for his community’s high school and on several international philanthropic organizations.

HEALTH WATCH


8 Energy Saving Tips for the WinterI t’s January and we’re fi nally getting some really cold weather that escaped us earlier this winter. Here are some tips from Duke Energy to help keep $s in your pocket!

1. Change your fi lters - So, what’s the big deal about changing or cleaning the air fi lters at home? I’m glad you asked! A dirty fi lter makes your heating system work harder, which uses more energy. Simply replace your fi lter every few months or opt for a washable one, which can last up to fi ve years. And don’t forget: changing your fi lters can cut down on dust around the house.

2. Maintain your system - You probably change the oil in your car more than once a year. You should also properly maintain your heating and cooling system with regular service calls from a licensed technician. Like air fi lters, dirty coils and fans reduce airfl ow through your heating and cooling system. Annual or semi-annual check-ups can improve your system’s effi ciency and prevent costly repairs.

3. Program your thermostat - You can save around 10 percent a year on your heating and cooling bills by simply turning your thermostat back 10 to 15 degrees for eight hours a day. If that sounds like a diffi cult task, then you should think about installing a programmable thermostat. Programmable thermostats allow you to automatically set specifi c temperatures at different times of the day.

4. Use your fans - The ceiling fans in your home are a great way to stay cool in the summer – and warm in the winter. Simply set the fans to operate in a clockwise direction. This will push warm air, which collects near the ceiling, back down into the room. And don’t forget to shut off ceiling fans when you’re fi nished in a room. Doing so will just add to your energy savings.

5. Clean in the cold - Ninety percent of the energy used by washing machines goes into heating the water. But most clothes don’t require hot water to get a good cleaning, so think about using the cold water setting next time you do a load of laundry. Your regular detergent should work just fi ne, or you may want to try

special detergents designed especially for cold water use.

6. Rinse before you load - As much as 80 percent of the energy your dishwasher uses goes to heat water. So, try turning off the “pre-rinse” option in favor of rinsing your dishes before you load them in the dishwasher. Also, you’ll be on your way to additional savings if you run the dishwasher only when it’s full.

7. Turn down the brightness - Some newer TVs are automatically confi gured for “store” mode, which is a brighter, high-energy mode set by manufacturers before they’re shipped to stores. It’s fi ne for attracting attention in a showroom, but may be unnecessarily bright for your living room. Try out the “home” setting for a better picture, longer TV life and energy savings of up to 30 percent.

8. Unplug the unmentionables - Devices like your cell phone charger, gaming system and power strips use energy – even when you’re not using them. Think about unplugging certain electronics that you don’t use on a daily basis. Then try to change the way you use other equipment. For instance, if you don’t think you’ll use your computer for two hours, consider shutting it down. And only turn on your printer when you need it.

Visit www.duke-energy.com/youtility/tips/ for more energy tips and to get a personalized energy report

Be blessed as a good steward of the resources that are

entrusted to you! The ceiling fans in your home are a great way

to stay cool in the summer – and warm in the winter. Simply set the fans to operate in a clockwise direction. This will push warm air, which collects near the ceiling, back down into the room. And don’t forget to shut off ceiling fans when you’re fi nished in a room.

Ninety percent of the energy used by washing machines goes into heating the water. But most clothes don’t require hot water to get a good cleaning, so think about using the cold water setting next time you do a load of laundry. Your regular

entrusted to you!

Author: Sharonetta McIntyre“Real Estate Solutions on the Move!”

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Resisdential & Commercial Real Estate

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might nor by power, but by My Spirit, says the LORD Almighty.”

This New Year let old things be passed away and become a new creature in Christ Jesus. Happy New Year! The government is upon His shoulder! Let Him Rule in You!

Until next time, pray for our advertisers who advertise in this paper. They make it free to you. May the Lord bless you with the desires of your heart

and the richness of His glory.

Please join with us in our 70 day Fasting and Prayer starting Monday, January 9th thru Sunday, March 18, 2012 as we make preparation, for the

government is on His shoulder!!!

Apostle Faiger M. Blackwell


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Mr. William Diggs Baldwin William Diggs Baldwin born on May 15, 1919 was the sixth child of Harry and Annie Baldwin’s family of ten children. William and his family grew up and labored on a farm that was not their own in Ellerbe, North Carolina. All his brothers and sisters preceded him in death. They were: sisters: Jessie, Bertha, Carrie Mae, Catherine; and brothers: John, Harry, Edward, James Arthur and Lonnie. He married Eularia Robinson and moved to Graham, North Carolina in 1938 to pursue his visions. William was a hard worker and great provider for his family and friends. William had many talents and interests. He was an avid hunter and each available moment during hunting season, he could be found in the woods hunting animals such as rabbits and deer. William found work with local a concrete company in Graham, NC; where he became a master craftsman as a concrete finisher. The evidence of his craftsmanship can be found throughout Alamance County and surrounding areas. One of his most passionate and noteworthy projects were the concrete finishing project of the parking lot and walkway for First Baptist Church of Graham. William and Eularia joined the First Baptist Church, Graham when they moved to Graham. As a Deacon at First Baptist, he used his knowledge and expertise in many ways to benefit the church and the community. He often directed the maintenance of the present church such as the concrete project when the present church structure was built. After many years

of living in a home that he built on land that he purchased, the town of Graham and the county of Alamance honored him by naming the street in front of his home, “Baldwin Road”.

William peacefully transitioned from this life on November 28, 2011, while a resident of the Twin Lakes Community. In addition to his son, Wesley Baldwin and daughter-in-law, Nettie Baldwin, Silver Spring, MD; he also leaves a granddaughter Angela Baldwin Austin (Clinton), District Heights, MD; a grandson Wesley Douglas Baldwin (Deirdre), Foothill Ranch, CA; a host of nieces and nephews, his extended family and many friends. Funeral Services for Mr. William Diggs Baldwin were held Saturday, December 17, 2011 at 1:00pm at Children’s Chapel United Church of Christ with Rev. Rodney Foxx officiating and Rev. Dr. Cecil Cheek delivering the eulogy. Burial followed in the Graham Memorial Park.

Ms. Juanita Carleen Brown

Ms. Juanita Carleen Brown was born January 25, 1955 in Melville, Alamance County, North Carolina, to James Brown, Sr. and the late Hazel Brown Albright.

Juanita married John William Tate and by this union two daughters were born, Tabbaitha Tate of Durham, NC and Detra Tate of Burlington, NC.

She is survived by her father, James Brown, Sr.; two daughters, Tabbaitha M. Tate (Durham, NC) and Detra L. Tate (Burlington, NC); two stepsons, John William Foust and Ronald Wayne Foust; four grandchildren, Jonathan M. Tate, Shaneka M. Holly, Shane D. Tate and Mia A. Tate; three great grandchildren, Kendrick Tate, Natalia Tate and Apollo Tate; one brother, James Brown, Jr. (Hartford, CT); and one sister, Etrulia Brown Currie (Burlington, NC) . She is also survived by one aunt, Loletta

Bronson; special nieces, Colondra Wheeler and Angela Currie; several great nieces, one in particular that she named, Miss Latoya Currie; and a special friend, Robert Howard.

Juanita was preceded in death by her mother, Hazel Brown Albright and a sister, Cynthia Brown Currie.

Funeral Services for Ms. Juanita Carleen Brown were held on Thursday, December 8, 2011 at 2:00pm at Green Level Christian Church with Rev. Coslow Holt delivering the eulogy. Burial followed in the church cemetery.

Mrs. Mary Jane Fowler Miles

Mary Jane Miles was called home to be with our Heavenly Father on December 1, 2011 in the comfort of her residence in Brooklyn, NY. Mary Jane was born to the late Robert Fowler and Martha Upsher Fowler. She was the 8th child of 14 children. Early in life her parents moved to Burlington, NC where she received her education through the Burlington City School System. Mary received the Lord and Savior Jesus Christ at an early age and served in the Clinton Memorial United Church of Christ. In the early 1960’s Mary met and later married Arthur H. Miles. They relocated to Brooklyn, NY. This union was blessed with four children: three girls, Diann, Mary Joyce and Vanessa; and one boy, Arthur D. Miles. Once in New York Mary joined the Cornerstone Baptist Church where she was a proud member of the Sandy Ray Chorus & the Business and Professional Women in which she held the office of Chaplain until her death. As an ardent member of Cornerstone she received many awards of honor over the years. Mary was employed by New York University as an event coordinator

for 20 years, retiring in 1997. She enjoyed her retirement to the fullest. She leaves behind loving memories to be cherished by her family: her two daughters, Mary Joyce (Larry) Neal, Vanessa Bigelow of Burlington, NC; one son, Arthur D. (Barbette) Miles of Brooklyn, NY; two sisters, Mary Alice (Jimmy) Leath and Faye Murdock of Burlington, NC; one brother, Waymond (Arletta) Fowler of Burlington, NC; eight grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren; sisters-in-law, Betty Fowler, Roslyn Fowler of Detroit, MI and Evelyn Fowler of Burlington, NC. She was preceded in death by her daughter, Diann Blackwell; one grandson, Rodney J. Bigelow; six brothers and four sisters, Robert M. Fowler, Bobby Fowler, James B. Fowler, Leroy Fowler, Hollis Fowler, Harvey Fowler, Rose B. Warren, Susie Mae Fowler, Effie Fowler and Little Martha Barnes; three sisters-in-law, Grace Fowler, LeVerne Fowler and June Carol Fowler; and one brother-in-law, Ossie Warren. Funeral Services for Mrs. Mary Jane Fowler Miles were held on Thursday, December 8, 2011 at 1:00pm at Clinton Memorial United Church of Christ with Rev. Lewis Fowler delivering the eulogy. Burial followed in the church cemetery.

Mr. Clarence “Red” Edward Alston, Sr.

Clarence “Red” Edward Alston, Sr., 68 was called to his eternal resting place on December 10, 2011.

Clarence was born on May 30, 1943 in Alamance County to the late Jesse Alston and the late Margie Jones Alston. He was a retired Warehouse Worker for Craftique Furniture, Inc.

“Red” as he was affectionately known as was married to Zelma Watkins

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Alston. He loved his family. He was a member of Mt. Moriah Baptist Church in Mebane, North Carolina.

He leaves to cherish his wife, Zelma Watkins Alston of the home; four sons, Clarence Edward Alston, Jr. (Brenda) of Yanceyville, NC, Terry Alston, Gary Alston and Derick Alston (Dee Dee) all of the home; one daughter, Sherry Alston of the home; three brothers, Rev. Jesse L. Alston (Janice), Horace Alston (Fannie) and Clyde Alston all of Mebane, NC; fi ve sisters, Daisy L. Thompson (H.T. Thompson), Virginia Graves both of Mebane, Annie Bernice Alston Yarborough (James) of Lansing, Michigan, Janette Ratliff of Burlington, and Betty Holman (Rev. Donald Holman) of Mebane; seven grandchildren; and a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.

Clarence was preceded in death by his parents and two brothers, Alexander Alston and George Alston.

Funeral Services for Mr. Clarence Alston on Wednesday, December 14, 2011 at 1:00pm at Mt. Moriah Baptist Church with Pastor Norman Umstead, Jr. offi ciating. Burial followed in Kimes Memorial Park.

Mrs. Corina Johnson Allen

On February 1, 1915 Mrs. Corina Johnson Allen started her journey on earth. She was the only child of Eula Johnson Snipes. On November 9, 1929 she united in marriage with Lindsey Allen and to this union they were blessed with eleven children-seven boys and four girls. Corina grew up in Alamance County, attended school, worked, and raised her family here. She worked many jobs from domestic housekeeping, school cafeteria, to being a caregiver to the elderly until she was unable to drive and care for others due to aging and moving a little slower. She was a strong willed woman, a nurturing parent to all her children. She was a good friend and a good neighbor. She was very good cook, loved to fi sh and loved to see things grow. She will be greatly missed. On December 16, 2011 the Lord saw she was tired. He came by her side and eased her into eternal life. She was a Christian and a member of Patillo

Christian Church. She is preceded in death by her husband Lindsey; sons David, Peter and Jim; and her daughter Frances. She leaves to cherish her memories: four sons, William (Adell) Allen of Burlington, NC, Frank (Elnora) Allen of Whitsett, NC, Richard Allen of Greensboro, NC, and Larry (Geraldine) Allen of Greensboro, NC; three daughters, Ola Davis of Cambria Heights, NY, Ruth Richardson of Greensboro, NC, Eula (William) Graves of Yanceyville, NC; 28 grandchildren; and a host of great grandchildren and great-great children. She was blessed to see fi ve generations.

Funeral Services for Mrs. Corina Johnson Allen were held on Monday, December 19, 2011 at 2:00pm at Patillo Congregational Church with Rev. C. L. Covington offi ciating. Burial followed in the church cemetery.

Mrs. Elberta Mae Woods

Mrs. Elberta Mae Woods was born April 7, 1933 in Alamance County to Russell S. Burton and Fannie P. Burton both deceased. She was married to Joseph L. Woods, who is deceased.

Mrs. Woods attended public schools of Guilford County. She joined New Beginners Church in Burlington and attended as long as her health allowed. Mrs. Woods worked in Dry Cleaning with Boston Cleaners. She loved caring for the elderly.

She leaves to cherish her memory three children: Rev. Willie Frank Warren, Jr. (Sandra), Larry Donnell Warren (special friend, Mary Ann) and Minister Tammie Norman (Anthony); one sister, Annie L. Springfi eld (Otis); one brother, William L. Burton; four grandchildren; 14 great grandchildren; one great-great grandchild; and a host of other relatives and friends.

She was preceded in death by one son, Michael A. Warren; three brothers, Arthur Burton, Russell S. Burton III and Walter L. Burton; one great grandchild, Jayland Jones.

Funeral Services for Mrs. Elberta Mae Woods were held on Friday, December 30, 2011 at at 3:00pm at New Beginners Church with Apostle Emma J. Terrell delivering the eulogy. Burial followed in North Lawn Cemetery.



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Tips to Get Your Car Ready for WinterThis is Part III in the three part-series on “How to Winterize your Vehicle” being brought to you by The Tire Center of Burlington, owned by Jeff & Cheryl Gilliam. (see their ad on pg. 12)

If you live in a cold-weather state, or perhaps if you are planning to visit loved ones in a colder climate over the winter holidays, the following tips literally could be life-saving!

And even if you’ve been living in Alaska for many years now, these tips can serve as handy reminders of simple steps you can take to stay safe and keep your vehicle in good working order this winter.

7. Do you have four-wheel drive? If so, it’s important to check the status of your four-wheel-drive system and be sure it’s working correctly — especially because most drivers don’t use their 4WD systems in the pleasant summer months. Be sure that the system engages and disengages easily, and that all drivers in your household know how and when to activate the system.

8. Get the antifreeze mixture just right. Aim for having a 50-50 mix of antifreeze (coolant) and water inside your radiator. This will prevent the mixture from freezing even at ridiculously cold temperatures. It’s easy to check the status of the mixture with an inexpensive antifreeze tester, which you can pick up at any auto parts store. If the mixture is off, your cooling system should be drained and refi lled or fl ushed. Be sure you’re equipped to dispose of your old antifreeze properly if you do this job yourself. It can’t be poured down the drain.

9. Prepare an emergency kit. Store this stuff in your trunk during the winter months, especially if a road trip is in your future:

• a blanket• extra boots and gloves• an extra set of warm clothes• extra water and food, including hard candies• an ice scraper• a small shovel• a fl ashlight• windshield washer fl uid• windshield wipers• fl ares• jumper cables• a tool kit• tire chains• a tire gauge• a spare tire with air in it• tire-changing equipment• a fi rst-aid kit• paper towels • a bag of abrasive material such as sand, salt or non-clumping

kitty litter, which can provide additional traction if a tire gets stuck in snow.

• Also, keep the gas tank as full as you can to prevent the gas lines from freezing.

10. Know what to do if you get stranded. Don’t wander away from your car unless you’re completely sure about where you are and how far away help is. Light two fl ares and situate them at each end of your vehicle to call attention to your plight. Put on the extra clothes and use the blanket to stay warm. If you have enough gas in the tank, run the engine and heater for about 10 minutes for each hour you’re waiting for help. Leave at least one window open a little bit so that snow and ice don’t seal the car shut. Suck on a hard candy to prevent your mouth from getting too dry.

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Celebrating the DreamMartin Luther King, Jr., was a great man who worked for racial equality and civil rights in the United States of America. He was born on January 15, 1929, in Atlanta, Georgia. Martin had a brother, Alfred, and a sister, Christine. Both his father and grandfather were ministers. His mother was a school teacher who taught him how to read before he went to school. Young Martin was an excellent student in school; he skipped grades in both elementary school and high school . He enjoyed reading books, singing, riding a bicycle, and playing football and baseball. Martin entered Morehouse College in Atlanta, Georgia, when he was only 15 years old. Martin experienced racism early in life. He decided to do something to make the world a better and fairer place. After graduating from college and getting married, Dr. King became a minister and moved to Alabama. During the 1950’s, Dr. King became active in the movement for civil rights and racial equality. He participated in the Montgomery,

Alabama, bus boycott and many other peaceful demonstrations that protested the unfair treatment of African-Americans. He won the Nobel Peace Prize in 1964. Dr. King was assassinated on April 4, 1968, in Memphis, Tennessee. Commemorating the life of a tremendously important leader, we celebrate Martin Luther King Day each year in January, the month in which he was born. August 28, the anniversary of Dr. King’s 1963 “I Have a Dream speech”, is called “Dream Day.” Many area events will be held during the weekend of January 15 – 16, 2012.

NATIONAL

MLK Coalition of Alamance Countyinvites the Community to come join their

Annual MLK CelebrationThis is a two-day event.

Janaury 15, 2012 5:00pmFirst Baptist Church-Apple Street

Burlington, NC

Speaker:Rev. Gary WilliamsYouth Pastor of First Baptist Church - Apple Street

Musc by: Inspirational Choir of Hester Grove Baptist Church

January 16, 2012 MLK BreakfastDoors open @ 8:00am

Occasions286 East Front Street, Burlington, NC 27217

Speaker:Dr. Rev. Richard Styles

Tickets are $12Contact Francis McAdoo (336)226-2931, Louise Miles (336)228-

8830 or Glenda Leath (336)221-1450 or Bonita Summers (336)227-0899

invites the Community to come join their

Youth Pastor of First Baptist Church - Apple Street

January 16, 2012 MLK Breakfast

286 East Front Street, Burlington, NC 27217

Contact Francis McAdoo (336)226-2931, Louise Miles (336)228-


Annual MLK Celebration

Janaury 15, 2012 5:00pm

Contact Francis McAdoo (336)226-2931, Louise Miles (336)228-8830 or Glenda Leath (336)221-1450 or Bonita Summers (336)227-

Contact Francis McAdoo (336)226-2931, Louise Miles (336)228-

Nobel Peace Prize in 1964. Dr. King was assassinated on April 4, 1968, in Memphis,

Commemorating the life of a tremendously important leader, we celebrate Martin Luther King Day each year in January, the month in which he was born. August 28, the anniversary of Dr. King’s 1963 “I Have a Dream speech”, is called “Dream

Many area events will be held during the weekend of

MLK Coalition of Alamance County


My Grace Is Suffi cient9 My grace is suffi cient for thee: for my strength is made perfect in weakness. Most gladly therefore will I rather glory in infi rmities, that the power of Christ may rest upon me. 10 Therefore I take pleasure in my infi rmities, in reproaches, in necessities, in persecutions, in distresses for Christ sake: for when I am weak,

then am I strong.II Corinthians 12:9-10

Grace is defi ned as unmerited favor or undeserving favor. Mercy is defi ned as kindness in excess of what is excepted or demand by fairness, pity, charity, forbearance and compassion, disposition to forgive, pity, to be kind, the power to forgive or be kind. We have God’s Grace and Mercy continually. He loves us so much that He showers us with grace and mercy. Our human weakness provides the ideal opportunity for the display of God’s divine power. Three times Paul had besought God and begged Him to remove the thorn in his fl esh. But God told him, (My grace, My favor and loving –kindness and mercy) is enough for you (suffi cient against any dangers and will enable you to bear the troubles manfully) for MY strength and power are made perfect (fulfi lled and completed) and show themselves most effective in (your) weakness. Therefore, I will all the more gladly in my weakness and infi rmities, that the strength and the power of Christ (the Messiah) may rest (yes, pitch a tent over and dwell) upon me. For Christ sake I am well pleased and take pleasure in infi rmities, persecutions insults, perplexities and distresses for when I am weak (in human strength), then I am (truly) strong and (able, powerful in divine strength).

It is the Christ in us that enable us to go through what seems like impossible situations, trials and hardship. Have you ever been in a situation that you thought you would not survive or could not handle? You did every thing that you knew to do. You prayed and prayed and cried for God to change it. It seem like God did not hear you. But God was right there with you carrying, sustaining and strengthening and loving you. God brought you through!!! Without a shadow of doubt you know He did. It was GOD who took care of you. When you give every situation to God (trust in believe in, rely and cling to) completely in Him.

Tests come to make us strong and as a testimony for others. Remember the old songs Where Can I Go To But To The Lord, God Will Take Care Of You, The Solid Rock, Amazing Grace, It Is Well With Soul, Great Is Thy Faithfulness, What A Friend We have in Jesus, Have You Laid it on the Altar? I feel Like Going On, Your Grace and Mercy or moaning in your spirit when you don’t have the words to say. Give it all to Jesus, everything.

He gives us peace, love and sweet rest. You are able to go on and don’t give up. You know that you know in your knower That God’s Grace Is Suffi cient. Sometime we have to encourage ourselves. Roman 8:35-39-35 who shall ever separate us from the love Christ’s love? Shall suffering and affl iction and tribulation? Or calamity and distress? Or persecution or hunger or danger, destitution or peril or sword? 36 Even as it is written, for thy sake we are put to death all the daylong; we are regarded and counted as sheep for the slaughter. 37 Yet amid all these things we are more than conquerors and gain a surpassing victory through Him Who loved us. 38 For I am persuaded beyond doubt (am sure) that neither death nor life, nor angels, nor principalities, nor thing to come nor powers. 39 Nor height nor depth, not anything else in all creation will be able to separate us from the love of God, which is in Christ Jesus our Lord. Gods’ Grace and Mercy is Suffi cient. No matter what we went through 2011, we are still standing and trusting in God.

Faiger, Faiger II (Grea), Carl, the staff and I would like to take this opportunity to thank each everyone who used Blackwell Funeral Home at your time need. Thank you and God bless.

We invite you to come on Wednesday for intercessory prayer at 4:00 p.m. As apart of our Hospice and Aftercare we offer Grief Counseling to all our families. Our doors are open to any one in the community. If you just need some one to talk to, just call or come by. We offer Pre-Need Services. Doing a Pre-Need give your peace of mind and you the assurance your wishes will be carried out. If you have any questions, please contact me, Gladys Withers at 336-229-1939 or come by and we will talk.

Please remember God loves you unconditional and God is recession proof, He is faithful, never changing and is always on time.

Minister Gladys Withers

Blackwell Funeral Home, Inc.1292 Rauhut Street, Burlington, NC 27217336-229-1939 phone 336-229-0663 fax

Blackwell Chapel1331 Main Street, Yanceyville, NC 27379336-694-4019 phone 336-694-9776 fax

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“God’s Way to Heaven”Pastor Bobby Fann is a man after God’s own heart. He preaches the uncompromising word of the Lord. He always ends his service with time around the altar. He is faithful to God, his family and his congregation. He exemplifi es the true meaning of “Shepherd

over his fl ock”. Rev. Fann and his wife Patsy visit the hospitals, shut-ins and sick daily. Rev. Fann has pastored Glen Raven Baptist Church since 1976. During Pastor Fann’s ministry our church has become active in outreach ministries that benefi t both our local community as well as communities in other regions of the United States and foreign countries. Rev. Fann and his wife, Patsy have hosted a television program sponsored by Glen Raven Baptist Church. “God’s Way To Heaven” is shown weekly on Sunday at 9AM and

7PM. It can also be seen Mondays at 9AM. Our church evening worship service is also available on WSJS radio each Sunday evening at 6:00.

Under Rev. Fann’s ministry many men have been called to the ministry. Many of these men have become Pastors of other churches and others are continuing to grow spiritually under Rev. Fann’s leadership. Glen Raven Baptist is proud of the preachers that have been called forth from the congregation.

Having been led, as we believe the Spirit of God, to receive the Lord Jesus Christ as our Saviour and, on the profession of our faith, having been baptized in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit, we do now in the presence of God, and this assembly, most solemnly and joyfully enter into covenant with one another as one body in Christ.

We engage, therefore, by the aid of the Holy Spirit to walk together in Christian love; to strive for the advancement of this church, in knowledge, holiness, and comfort: to promote its prosperity and spirituality; to sustain its worship, ordinances, discipline,

and doctrines; to contribute cheerfully and regularly to the support of the ministry, the expenses of the church, the relief of the poor, and the spread of the gospel through all nations.

We also engage to maintain family and secret devotions; to religiously educate our children; to seek the salvation of our kindred and acquaintances; to walk circumspectly in the world; to be just in our dealings, faithful in our engagements, and exemplary in our department; to avoid all tattling, back-biting, and excessive anger; to abstain from the sale of, and use of, intoxicating drinks as a beverage; to be zealous in our efforts to advance the kingdom of our Saviour.

We further engage to watch over another in brotherly love; to remember one another in prayer; to aid one another in sickness and distress; to cultivate Christian sympathy in feeling and Christian courtesy in speech; to be slow to take offense, but always ready for reconciliation and mindful of the rules of our Saviour to secure it without delay.

We moreover engage that when we remove from this place we will, as soon as possible, unite with some other church where we can carry out the spirit of this covenant and the principles of God’s Word.

Glen Raven Baptist Church is located at 335 Glen Raven Road, Burlington, NC 27215.

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Lord Jesus Christ as our Saviour and, on the profession of our faith,

his congregation. He exemplifi es the true meaning of “Shepherd over his fl ock”. Rev. Fann and his wife Patsy visit the hospitals, shut-ins and sick daily. Rev. Fann has pastored Glen Raven Baptist Church since 1976. During Pastor Fann’s ministry our church has become active in outreach ministries that benefi t both our local community as well as communities in other regions of the United States and foreign countries. Rev. Fann and his wife, Patsy have hosted a television program sponsored by Glen Raven Baptist Church. “God’s Way To Heaven” is shown weekly on Sunday at 9AM and

7PM. It can also be seen Mondays at 9AM. Our church evening

Glen Raven Road, Burlington, NC 27215.

Free Class Starts January 11th, 2012, 6-9pm.

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9:45am Sunday School 11:00am Worship Service

Sunday Evening Service

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AWANA 6:45-8:30Ages 3-High school

7:00 pm Worship Service


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If you would like for Pinnacle to be in your church or business please feel free to call Matt or Stacey at 336-229-1939.

Alamance Area: Winston Staunton (336) 512-9536

Caswell & Southside VA: Grea Blackwell (336) 514-2909

Durham Area: Demetrius & Mickey Farrington (919) 358-5291 Pastors Taufi ki & Michele Lee (919) 880-3602

Durham & Orange Areas: Evangelist Alfreda Evans (919) 530-7128Forsyth Area: Stacey R. Choate (336) 609-0858

Guilford Area: Mabel Jones (910) 767-4474

Lexington & Thomasville Area: Lenora Bobo (336) 470-8388

Person Area: Rev. Cleavie Brandon (336) 583-5196 Rev. Theodora Moss (919) 323-5509

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