Pinnacle Inside this Issue Faith Abubey Dr. Maya Angelou Remembering A Once Caged Bird that turned into A Phenomenal Woman Dow M. Spaulding Remembering the Life JUNE 2014 PINNACLE - SERVING THE TRIAD, THE TRIANGLE CHARLOTTE-MECKLENBURG COUNTY AND SOUTHSIDE VA Allen e. gant, jr. glen raven, inc. Elasya Jessup elasya b’s candy tree James Raysean Love love the mirror Kip Allen Frey triangle venture capitalist Dr. Saria Carter Saccocio danville regional medical center Pat Nadolski Dr. Richard S. McMillian, Sr. Wendy Michelle Seyboth
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Inside this Issue
Faith Abubey
Dr. Maya Angelou Remembering A Once Caged Bird that turned into A Phenomenal Woman Dow M. Spaulding Remembering the Life
JUNE 2014 PINNACLE - SERVING THE TRIAD, THE TRIANGLE CHARLOTTE-MECKLENBURG COUNTY AND SOUTHSIDE VA
Allen e. gant, jr.glen raven, inc.
Elasya Jessupelasya b’s candy tree
James Raysean Lovelove the mirror
Kip Allen Frey
triangle venture capitalist
Dr. Saria Carter Saccociodanville regional medical center
love the mirror
Dr. Saria Carter Carter Saccociodanville regional medical center
Allen e. gant, jr.glen raven, inc.
Elasya JessupElasya Jessup
Pat Nadolski
Dr. Richard S. McMillian, Sr.
Wendy Michelle Seyboth
Remembering the Life
Happy FATHER’S DayMost men dream of growing up, getting a driver’s license, getting a job, and going to college to get a better job. There are all types of colleges, universities, institutions, vocational schools, and barber & beauty schools. I am a product of the 60’s and 70’s and we grew up wanting to have a better life.
Men used to think of getting married, building a life together with their spouses. We used to think of building that special house and raising a near perfect Family. We looked forward to our daughters and especially to our sons, who would carry on the family name. We would look down the road to our grandfathers while looking up the roads as we become grandfathers.
No father is perfect and we have all made our share of mistakes, but it does not stop us from being responsible to those who we helped bring into the world. When a child is our seed, we can consider ourselves to be blessed!
There is no manual that is written about every decision that a father must make. The Bible, however, gives us the Ability to seek Abba (Our Father). If we seek God with our whole heart, we can expect to receive instruction on what and what not to do.
If we fail to seek the father, we fail to have our eyes open to His instructions. If we do not read, we do not grow. If we stop learning, we stop being teachable. We can ask God for wisdom and the Book of James states that He will give unto us liberally (bountifully).
The knowledge that we get is not just for ourselves, but for everyone that we will meet. Our knowledge, our experiences, and our desires create an environment for us to learn. Prayer is something that brings us into a greater relationship with the Father. Wisdom is often born out of adversity. You Teach the child not to touch the hot stove because it will burn them. Some adhere to the teaching, some must touch the stove before they will believe.
If you helped to make the child, you must also be responsible for raising the child.
A mother can impart many things but she cannot impart the teachings of the father. It is time that we men grow up and spend that time with our children. It does not matter if you are not athletic, just cheer your child on. Let us get over the hurt of not having a father in the home and ask God to teach us fi rst to heal, and then teach us how to speak to our dysfunctional families.
You do not have to have children to be a Father image. You can be the Hero that some boy or girl is waiting for, someone that will believe in them. You can be the inspiration for that child to make a difference in their church, community, and even nation.
God wanted a family and He created a family. That family became dysfunctional when Cain slew Able. God attempted to restore the earth to Him with sending a father, his wife, and his three sons and their wives to recreate the earth. That father’s name was Noah.
God attempted to create a people unto Himself. When He brought Abraham out of the Land of Ur, which was of the Babylonian Empire, Abraham found favor with God and become a father of many nations. Again, the Hebrew nation was in captivity with Egypt for 400 years. They came out of the desert following a father fi gure named Moses. He taught a younger man called Joshua, who led the Hebrews into the Promise Land. In Joshua 1:9, Joshua was asked “to be strong and of good courage, do not be afraid nor be dismayed; for the Lord your God is with you wherever you go”.
A good father is going to have to Encourage himself and wait on the Lord. Things might get hot but Psalms 27:14 tells us to wait on the Lord; Be of good courage and He shall strengthen your heart, wait, I say, on the Lord!
Fathers continued to sin even after David, who was a man after God’s on heart. Our Father God decided to sacrifi ce His only begotten son, Jesus, in order to Reconcile us back to Him. A father is like being a good shepherd, you will have to sacrifi ce things you might want to do in order that you meet the needs of your children. That sacrifi ce can be time, money, and even some of your dreams in order that you teach your children to dream about their lives and the righteousness of God our Father!
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“NO WEAPON FORMED AGAINST THEE SHALL PROSPER!”
Dr. Richard S. McMillan Sr., Pastor of Markham Chapel Missionary Baptist Church, was born and raised in Chapel Hill, North Carolina. After graduation from the Chapel Hill School system, he attended Shaw University in Raleigh, North Carolina, where he majored in history and minored in music.
Pastor McMillan began his tenure at Markham Chapel Missionary Baptist Church in 1978. When
he became Pastor of Markham Chapel, it was a small A-frame wooden building with approximately 50 members. Markham Chapel is now a 1,000-seat edifi ce with approximately 1,200 members. Each year, Pastor McMillan leads a successful food and clothing drive to assist those in need in the community. Under his leadership, the ministerial staff has grown to more than 25 associate ministers of which 4 have gone on to serve as Pastor in other local churches. There is a successful Enrichment Ministry which oversees the tutoring program, and several other ministries, such as a thriving Women’s Ministry, Men’s Ministry, Transportation Ministry, Hospitality Ministry, Youth Ministry, along with a very active Missions Ministry and an Outreach and Mentoring Ministry and newly formed Nurses for Christ Ministry.
Pastor McMillan received an Honorary Doctoral Degree in June 1999 from the Southern California School of Ministry in Los Angeles, California. He is husband of First Lady Felicia McMillan, and the proud father of fi ve children, Ricky, Richelle, April, Nicholas, and Kiannah and the grandfather of three.
Pastor McMillan is known for his “big heart” and cheerful nature. We, the Markham Chapel Church family, believe that 1 Corinthians 13:1 sums up the life of Pastor McMillan. “Though I speak with tongue of men and angels, and have NOT love, I am become as sounding brass and tinkling cymbal.”
Markham Chapel Mission Statement:
It is our desire to reveal the Lord Jesus Christ to all that worship with us. We offer worship services at 8a.m. and 11a.m. each Sunday where our goal is to reveal our Savior to someone in need of Him. Our inspiring prayer meeting and Bible Study are held each Wednesday at 7:00p.m. We offer the gospel through the preached and taught word of God, and through songs with four anointed choirs. We offer church membership to those that are not church and Christian fellowship through our many auxiliaries. Our motto is LOVE, for God is Love, and we strive to love as God shares His love to all who enter our Sanctuary. It is our united prayer that you will be blessed, and that you will receive all that God has for you in our services. Come visit us until you get tired, then join us!
Markham Chapel Baptist Church originated, as the story goes, as far back as 1880, with Rev. Cole as Pastor. The land for the church was donated by the Charlie Markham family for the purpose of erecting a place of worship for the people that were then in this community, and thus the name Markham Chapel Missionary Baptist Church originated. In January of 1979, the church called Rev. Clyde Williams as Pastor. During his time as Pastor, Rev. Williams felt the need to have an assistant to aid him in his various duties, and thus named Rev. Richard S. McMillan as assistant pastor.
Due to unfortunate circumstances, Rev. Williams later announced, to his regret and sorrow, that he had to resign as Pastor. The church body was saddened by this news, but somehow felt secure because they knew God had left them in the hands of yet a great leader.
In June 1979, the church named Rev. Richard Scott McMillan as pastor and since that time the “Hand of God” has been moving. The church members have come to know and love Rev. McMillan, not only as a pastor and leader, but also as a friend, a counselor, a teacher and preacher, and we thank God for the Holy Spirit for leading him to us. The old building had more than served its purpose. It stood through the years as a memorial of what our parents had suffered, so devoutly prayed for and through the grace of God received. We believe that it was and still is their prayer and dream that the church that they loved and prayed so diligently for would continue and grow to the glory of God. To our forefathers, it was the future; to us their dream is present, for God has so greatly answered their prayers.
On October 1, 1989, the old wooden framed of Markham Chapel Baptist Church was torn down. Many hearts were saddened to see the old building demolished, but there was comfort in knowing that God had planned a better building. Because of the tremendous increase of membership and spiritual growth, in ten short years we outgrew the edifi ce that was constructed in 1980. Therefore, we were faced with another challenge to build.
For the second time, our faith was tested but at a greater depth. We had to relocate for one year, fi nding a place to worship for 400 people, but again God guided us to safety. Praise be to God for our contractor, L.A. Downey and Sons, our architect, Doug Griffi n Associates and the construction superintendent, Skip, who were instrumental in the completion of the new Markham Chapel Missionary Baptist Church. Their labor, our faith and prayers erected this sanctuary of prayer where God’s people can come from far and near to worship Him in spirit and in truth.
The future is the fi nal frontier! Heaven is our fi nal destination! To see Jesus is our goal! Eye hath not seen, nor ear hear, neither have entered into the heart of man, the things which God hath prepared for them that love Him.
Markham Chapel Missionary Baptist Church3630 Old Chapel Hill Road
Durham, NC 27707919-489-1833
DURHAM & ORANGE COUNTIES
Dr. Richard S. McMillan Sr., Pastor of Markham Chapel Missionary Baptist Church, was born and raised in Chapel Hill, North Carolina. After graduation from the Chapel Hill School system, he attended Shaw University in Raleigh, North Carolina, where he majored in history and minored in music.
Pastor McMillan began his tenure at Markham Chapel Missionary Baptist Church in 1978. When
he became Pastor of Markham Chapel, it was a small A-frame wooden
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The Triangle Venture Capitalist
Kip Allen Frey is a venture capitalist and an adjunct professor at the Sanford School of Public Policy of Duke University. He served as President and CEO of several companies and has presided over company transactions that produced more than $1 billion of value for investors.
Early life and careerHe received a Bachelor of Arts degree from the University of Southern California in 1981 and a Juris Doctor degree from Duke University in 1985. After receiving his degree, Frey worked as a lawyer in the area of intellectual property law for several years. He then took a position with Turner Broadcasting System in 1990. During his time with the company, he participated in the purchase of Castle Rock Entertainment, the creation of the Cartoon Network, and the building of the MGM Grand Hotel and Casino in Las Vegas, Nevada.
World Championship WrestlingHe served as Executive Vice President of World Championship Wrestling (WCW) for a brief period of time in 1992. His signifi cant contribution to the company was the institution of work rate bonuses to whichever wrestler he thought had gone above and beyond the call of duty in the
past week instead of simply “phoning in” his performance in the ring. This was in sharp contrast to the more frugal approach of his successor, Bill Watts, who sought to cut back WCW’s expenses during his year with the company.
Frey was announced as Executive Vice President during the promotion’s Clash of the Champions XVIII event. Immediately after being introduced, he made the announcement that Jesse Ventura had joined the company as a commentator.
Post-WCW lifeSince his departure from the Turner organization, he has won a number of entrepreneurial awards for his business efforts. During the 1990s, Frey ran three start-up companies: Ventana Communications Group, Accipiter, and OpenSite Communications. Each was acquired at large multiples of the capital invested in them. One of his most notable success stories as a venture capitalist was helping to secure $24 million for OpenSite Technologies, a provider of online auction software (this is not to be confused with internet encyclopedia Open Site).
In 2001, Frey joined Intersouth Partners, one of the largest and most successful venture capital fi rms in the Southeast.
Frey has been a professor at Duke since 1996. He teaches courses on intellectual property policy at the university’s Sanford School of Public Policy. He serves on several boards at the university as well as multiple non-profi t and charitable boards.
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Pinnacle Child Care
Where children are learning and growing
We are happy to announce that Pinnacle Child Care is taking applications for children from six weeks to school age for our program. We will be offering experienced care for the children in our community. Our teachers have over thirty years of experience in the fi eld, some of them worked in the school system, some worked in other preschools as well as nursing experience. We look forward to sharing this wealth of experience with you and your child. Here, at Pinnacle, we believe in working hand and hand with the parent in order to provide the care that is ideal for you and your family.
Mission: To inspire children
to learn through exploration, in a safe and caring environment.
What We Offer:� Students will be exposed to sign language.
� We encourage the children to discover their talents and to develop other areas. � Children will be exposed to positive affi rmation to develop self confi dence� We also offer pre math, reading, and science exposure.� For infants who are transitioning to solid foods we offer freshly made baby food.
Pinnacle Child Care is located at 1009 Sharpe Road, Burlington, NC 27217. Contact Tammy King at 434-710-1544 or Alexandria Blackwell at 336-229-1939 for information regarding possible employment or applications for your children to attend this amazing, family-oriented daycare.
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To inspire children
and growing
We are happy to announce that
PINNACLE MARANATHA
BIBLE COLLEGE CLASS OF 2014
“For we are the watchmen.” Look out for our fellow man and Christians. This is an exciting time in the life of an Alumni. We will be coming together on on one accord.
We are looking forward to praise God
on Friday, June 13, 2014 at 6:00 pm at the PINNACLE Church at 1009 Sharpe Road, Burlington. Minister Irvin Miles will bring
forth the meesage. We are expecting a mighty
movement of God.
The Joint Graduation Ceremony of Pinnacle
Maranatha Bible College and Trinity
Theological Seminary of South Florida
will be held on June 14, 2014 10:00am at
ECC Community Life Center, 271
Williamson, Elon, NC 27244. The
Commencement Speaker will be Bishop Terry L. Young, Pastor of Morningstar Baptist
Church.All Alumni are invited to come celebrate with the graduating Doctors of Theology, Masters of Theology, Bachelors of Biblical Studies, Associate Degree and Certifi cate recipients of Pinnacle Maranatha Bible College and Trinity Theological Seminary of South Florida!
CLASS OF 2014
“For we are the
PINNACLE MARANATHA
Together Doing Amazing Things for Christ
Pastor Sid Batts joined First Presbyterian as senior pastor in January 2001, the 11th senior pastor in our church’s history.
A native North Carolinian, he holds degrees from High Point University, Princeton Theological Seminary and McCormick Theological Seminary in Chicago. Pastor Sid is married to Cathy Armstrong of Charlotte, and they have two young adult daughters, Meredith and Emily, and one grandson. Cathy is an elementary school principal in Guilford County Schools.
Pastor Sid has served churches in Mobile, Ala, Atlanta, and Dunn and Lowell, N.C. Sid enjoys golf, a jog, beach music, The Beatles and the Batts girls. He is the author of The Protestant Wedding Sourcebook.
Founded in 1824, FPC has been a part of the Greensboro community for more than 185 years.
We are affi liated with the Presbyterian Church (USA). We affi rm Jesus Christ is Lord and Savior. We believe that each of us is called to work out our beliefs based on the Scriptures and the historic creeds and confessions of the church.
Worship is at the heart of who we are and what we do. We listen for God and offer our gifts as we go out into the world as the head, heart and hands of Christ today. While we believe in the truth of our own doctrines, we affi rm people with different beliefs as full members of Christ’s body.
Presbyterians have always emphasized education, and every member is encouraged to study alone and in small groups and to seek the guidance of the Holy Spirit.
Each Sunday morning, our faith community comes together to learn, grow and worship together. You are invited to join us.
What goes on at First Presbyterian?Each Sunday morning includes worship services, Church School classes and other activities that vary from week to week. You can learn more about this Sunday here. First Presbyterian also has a variety of Wednesday
evening activities along with dinner during the school year. And, of course, there’s something going on just about every day at our church. Our main events calendar is a great place to learn more.
Membership at FPCWe think of ourselves as a church of and for growing disciples. That means our 2,800 or so members are at many places on our spiritual journeys. Some of us fi nd God primarily in worship, which is at the center of who we are. Some prefer small-group studies or classes. Others focus their growth efforts on mission and ministry. Some of us are very active in the life of the church, others are still seeking the right place. Whether you are a member or visitor, and no matter what are you seeking, we will try to put you in touch with others at your stage of life and spiritual development.
Explore FPCAnyone interested in becoming a member of First Presbyterian should attend Explore FPC.
• “Getting to know you & us” led by the associate pastor for discipleship.
• Campus tour led by an FPC docent.
• Presbyterian 101 led by one of our PC (USA) pastors.
• “Where do I go from here?” Connect with a new member shepherd, learn about meeting members and pastors at our new-member dinners, and make connections with ministry opportunities.
• Child care during the course – just tell us your needs when you make your reservation.
617 N. Elm St., Greensboro, NC 27401(336) 373-0445
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GUILFORD COUNTY
Pastor Sid Batts joined First Presbyterian as senior pastor in January 2001, the 11th
A native North Carolinian, he holds degrees from High Point University, Princeton Theological Seminary and McCormick Theological Seminary in Chicago. Pastor Sid is married to Cathy Armstrong of Charlotte, and they have two young adult daughters, Meredith and Emily, and one grandson. Cathy is an elementary school principal in
Pastor Sid has served churches in Mobile, Ala, Atlanta, and Dunn and Lowell, N.C. Sid enjoys golf, a jog, beach music, The Beatles and the
course, there’s something going on just about every day at our church. Our main events calendar is a great place to learn more.
Membership at FPCWe think of ourselves as a church of and for growing disciples. That means our 2,800 or so members are at many places on our spiritual journeys. Some of us fi nd God primarily in we are. Some prefer growth efforts on life of the church, others are still seeking the right place. Whether you are a member or visitor, and no matter what are you seeking, we will try to put you in touch with others at your stage of life and spiritual development.
Explore FPCAnyone interested in becoming a member of First Presbyterian should attend Explore FPC.
Explore FPC includes:
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Deadliest Weapon...Your Hands
By: Danville Regional’s Chief Medical Offi cer - Dr. Saria Carter SaccocioOne million lives could be saved every year if we routinely washed our hands. Respiratory illnesses and gastrointestinal infections are commonly spread by dirty hands. Food-borne illnesses are also spread by lack of handwashing. The trouble is that contaminated hands look the same as clean hands. Germs, bugs, or viruses and bacteria are tiny living organisms smaller than the eyes can see. They can travel from person to person, or from object to person. These germs are often transferred from hands to objects such as doorknobs, phones, and computers.
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, you should wash your hands for all of the following activities:
• Before, during, and after preparing food
• Before eating food
• Before and after caring for someone who is sick
• Before and after treating a cut or wound
• After using the toilet
• After changing diapers or cleaning up a
child who has used the toilet
• After blowing your nose, coughing, or sneezing
• After touching an animal, animal feed, or animal waste
• After touching garbage
Sounds like a question for a kindergartner, but do you know how to wash your hands? It should take at least 20 seconds, or the time it takes to sing the “Happy Birthday” song twice.
• Wet your hands with warm or cold, not hot water
• Apply soap generously
• Rub hands together making sure to scrub palms, backs of your hands and between fi ngers
• Don’t forget to clean your nails
• Rinse hands with warm or cold water
Alcohol-based sanitizers or hand gels with 60% alcohol can be used if soap and water are not available and if hands are not visibly soiled. However, be sure you use the right amount to adequately clean your hands. It is important while using hand gel to continue to rub hands together until they are dry.
Practicing hand hygiene is more effective than any single vaccine…and costs next to nothing. Wash your hands and keep our community healthy. Hand washing education can reduce the risk of respiratory infections by 21% and diarrhea by 31%.
Consider yourself educated!
Sounds like a question for a kindergartner, but do you know how to wash your hands? It should take at least 20 seconds, or the time it takes to sing the
PITTSYLVANIA COUNTY
Dr. Saria Carter SaccocioOne million lives could be saved every year if we routinely washed our hands. Respiratory illnesses and gastrointestinal infections are commonly spread by dirty hands. Food-borne illnesses are also spread by lack of handwashing. The trouble is that contaminated hands look the same as clean hands. Germs, bugs, or viruses and bacteria
Sounds like a question for a kindergartner, but do you know how to wash your hands? It should take at least 20 seconds, or the time it takes to sing the “Happy Birthday” song twice.
Calling All Men!!!!!Pinnacle is starting a
Full Gospel Network Group in Alamance County
The fi rst interest meeting will be June 21, 2014 at 8:00 am at Blackwell
Funeral Home, 1292 Rauhut St., Burlington, NC. Call 336-213-2016 for more information.
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June 21, 2014 at 8:00 am at Blackwell Funeral Home,
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Striving to exceed expectations
At just 10 years old, Elasya Jessup is one of the Triad’s youngest entrepreneurs starting her own business, Elasya B’s Candy Tree.
“It all started from an American Girl Doll that I wanted. It was a
really expensive doll and I wanted to get it for Christmas, but my parents told me that I needed to raise money for it,” Elasya said. She decided to sell candy apples in her neighborhood, hoping to raise the $150 she needed to buy the doll. Little did she know, the demand would be so much greater, “Sometimes they would just like to ask for fi ve and six candy apples at one time and they would sometimes tip me,” she said.
After seeing the success of going door to door, she realized she needed a bigger platform. In November 2012, she and her family opened a kiosk at Hanes Mall in Winston-Salem on Black Friday. “When it was Christmas time, we were selling like crazy.” She continued, “Before I grew out of my Kiosk, I made $10,000 there.”
“So we were like you may be on to something here,” Shannon Jessup, Elasya’s father, said. That $10,000 came from only selling candy apples from late November through early January. The next step was for Elasya to get her own store, which is located on West Fourth Street in Winston-Salem. Her father who is also a pastor runs the store during the day.
“She told me one time, she wants to have several stores because I want to give people jobs that was what she said. So we were like, if you can dream this, we’re going to make it happen,” Jessup said.
Elasya still sells candy apples, but using different fl avors such as mango, pineapple and several others. Her product has even blossomed into other areas. “Elasya had this idea about pretzel pops. I never knew what a pretzel pop was, but now that’s one of our hottest items,” Jessup said.
The shop celebrated its one-year anniversary on May 3. Elasya B’s has already expanded into hosting parties, and fi lling orders online, but Elasya isn’t done dreaming yet. “I told my mom, when I become a millionaire by the time I’m 12, I want to have a private jet and go to the Bahamas, so I can sell my stuff there,” Elasya said.
“She said, once I become a millionaire, dad, I’m going to take you out to eat,” her dad said with a laugh. “I think that’s cool, so I’m looking forward to that meal.”
Visit Elasya and her family at 500 W. Fourth Street, Winston Salem, NC 27101
for some tasty treats!
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FORSYTH COUNTY
At just 10 years old, Elasya Jessup is one of the Triad’s youngest entrepreneurs starting her own business, Elasya B’s Candy Tree.
“It all started from an American Girl Doll that I wanted. It was a
really expensive doll and I wanted to get it for Christmas, but my parents told me that I needed to raise money for it,” Elasya
for some tasty treats!
“She told me one time, she wants to have several stores because I want to give people jobs that was what she said. So we were like, if you can dream this, we’re going to make it happen,” Jessup
Elasya still sells candy apples, but using different fl avors such as mango, pineapple and several others. Her product has even blossomed into other areas. “Elasya had this idea about pretzel pops. I never knew
family opened a kiosk at Hanes Mall in Winston-Salem on Black Friday. “When it was Christmas time, we were selling like crazy.” She continued, “Before I grew out of my Kiosk, I made $10,000
“So we were like you may be on to something here,” Shannon Jessup, Elasya’s father, said. That $10,000 came from only selling candy apples from late November through early January. The next step
I’m looking forward to that meal.”
Fourth Street, Winston Salem, NC 27101
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Remembering A Once Caged Bird that turned into a Phenomenal Woman
A literary voice revered globally for her poetic command and her commitment to civil rights has fallen silent.
Dr. Maya Angelou was born to Vivian Baxter and Bailey Johnson in St. Louis, Missouri on April 4, 1928. She passed to her Heavenly Reward quietly on May 28, 2014 in her home in Winston-Salem, North Carolina. She is survived by her son, daughter-in-law, two grandsons and two great-grandchildren, a nephew, a niece, grandnieces, great-grandnieces, grandnephews, g r e a t - g r a n d n e p h e w s and a host of beloveds.
From the time she was a child, Dr. Angelou proved that she was a unique individual with amazing commitment and focus. The birth of her son when she was seventeen did not prevent her from continuing in pursuit of her dreams for a creative career. From her start as a singer in San Francisco’s Purple Onion and Hungry I in 1953 to the installation of her portrait in the Smithsonian National Portrait Gallery in Washington, D.C. in 2014, she was continuously on a dramatic, musical or political stage.
She was a dancer, a singer, an actress, a poet, a writer, a magazine editor, a playwright, a fi lm director as well as a college lecturer, full Professor and a fearless, outspoken activist. She never let her various vocations inhibit her activism or her willingness to speak out against injustice and inequality. She performed in a number of major productions. She was in both the 1954 International Touring Company and the subsequent movie of Porgy and Bess. She was also in the 1977 television series of Alex Haley’s Roots and in the 1995 fi lm How to make an American Quilt. She was in too many other productions to name. She directed the fi lms Georgia, Georgia and Down in the Delta.
Her fi rst book, I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings, was published in 1970. She went on to write thirty-three other books including autobiographies, poetry and essays. A number of her works were best sellers and were published in number of languages.
Throughout her life Dr. Angelou’s activism never fl agged or waned. In 1959, during the height of the Civil Rights Movement, she headed the New York offi ce of Dr. Martin Luther King’s Southern Christian Leadership Conference. Next, she worked for the Arab Observer News Magazine in Cairo, Egypt, which was the premiere English language magazine in the Middle East. Later she moved to Ghana and met Malcolm X. She returned to the United States to work for him, but he was assassinated four days after her arrival in New York. She continued to be voice of humanity, speaking out against anything that fettered the human spirit. Her life and her body of literary work trumpet the importance of love, tolerance and
forgiveness. She was a warrior for truth, justice and love.The words Maya Angelou left behind Angelou’s legacy is twofold. She leaves behind a body of important artistic work that infl uenced several generations. But the 86-year-old was praised by those who knew her as a good person, a woman who pushed for justice and education and equality.
In her full life, she wrote staggeringly beautiful poetry. She also wrote a cookbook and was nominated for a Tony. She delivered a poem at a presidential inauguration. In 2010, President Barack Obama named her a recipient of the Presidential Medal of Freedom, the country’s highest civilian honor.
“I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings” was an international bestseller and nominated for a National Book Award in 1970. “If you want to know what it was like to live at the bottom of the heap before, during and after the American Depression, this exceptional book will tell you,” hailed British critic Paul Bailey. The book became a mainstay of student reading lists, much to the chagrin of some authorities. The book has reportedly been banned numerous times.
“I created myself,” Angelou once said. “I have taught myself so much.”
Angelou spoke at least six languages and worked as a newspaper editor in Egypt and Ghana.
Affectionately referred to as Dr. Angelou, the writer never went to college. But she has more than 30 honorary degrees and taught American studies for years at Wake Forest University in Winston-Salem.
“Maya Angelou has been a towering fi gure -- at Wake Forest and in American culture. She had a profound infl uence in civil rights and racial reconciliation,” Wake Forest University President Nathan O. Hatch said Wednesday. “We will miss profoundly her lyrical voice and always keen insights.”
Dr. Angelou has a very special connection to Alamance County as her longtime driver, Willie Bryant, resides here. Willie shared a couple of Dr. Maya’s favorite quotes to live by: “I may not remember what you say, I may not remember what you do for me, but I will remember how you make me feel.”; “Anyone who is human is not alien to me.”; and “Kneel to no one and bow only to God.” Seen pictured here, Willie is pushing Dr. Angelou down the streets of New York…
We say good-bye to a Once Caged Bird but we hold dear the memories left to us by a Phenomenal Woman!
forgiveness. She was a warrior for truth, justice and love.
FORSYTH COUNTY
Louis, Missouri on April 4, 1928. She passed to her Heavenly Reward quietly on May 28, 2014 in her home in Winston-Salem, North Carolina. She is survived by her son, daughter-in-law, two grandsons and two great-grandchildren, a nephew, a niece, grandnieces, great-grandnieces, grandnephews, g r e a t - g r a n d n e p h e w s and a host of beloveds.
From the time she was a child, Dr. Angelou proved that she was a unique individual with amazing commitment and focus. The birth of her son when she was seventeen did not prevent her from continuing in pursuit of her dreams for a creative career. From her start as a singer in San Francisco’s Purple Onion and Hungry I in 1953 to the installation of her portrait
who pushed for justice and education and equality.
In her full life, she wrote staggeringly beautiful poetry. She also wrote a cookbook and was nominated for a Tony. She delivered a poem at a presidential inauguration. In 2010, President Barack Obama named her a recipient of the Presidential Medal of Freedom, the country’s highest civilian honor.
“I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings” was an international bestseller and nominated for a National Book Award in 1970. “If you want to know what it was like to live at the bottom of the heap before, during and after the American Depression, this exceptional book will tell you,” hailed British critic Paul Bailey. The book became a mainstay of student reading lists, much to the chagrin of some authorities. The book has reportedly been banned numerous times.
“I created myself,” Angelou once said. “I have taught myself so much.”
Angelou’s legacy is twofold. She leaves behind a body of important artistic work that infl uenced several generations. But the 86-year-old was praised by those who knew her as a good person, a woman who pushed for justice and
In her full life, she wrote staggeringly beautiful poetry. She also wrote a cookbook and was nominated for a Tony. She delivered a poem at a presidential inauguration. In 2010, President Barack Obama named her a recipient of the Presidential Medal of Freedom, the country’s highest civilian honor.
Wednesday. “We will miss profoundly her lyrical voice and always keen
Dr. Angelou has a very special connection to Alamance County as her longtime driver, Willie Bryant, resides here. Willie shared a couple of Dr. Maya’s favorite quotes to
“I may not remember what you say, I may not remember what you do for me, but I will remember how you make me
“Anyone who is human is not alien “Kneel to no one and bow Seen pictured here, Willie
is pushing Dr. Angelou down the streets of
We say good-bye to a Once Caged Bird but we hold dear the memories left to us by a Phenomenal Woman!
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A Father’s Day MessageFrom Pat Nadolski
District Attorney for Alamance County
With Father’s Day approaching I fi nd myself examining what it really means to be a dad. As a child I grew up in a household with two brothers a mom that worked tirelessly maintaining our busy schedules and a father
that worked tirelessly providing for his family. He was a store manager for most of his career and early on I learned that the things we had as kids did not come easily or without sacrifi ce. I remember my dad coming home late and leaving very early each day. I may
have at some point wished that he were home more often but when dad was home he was completely available and able to leave the stresses of his workday at the door. Time with dad was always quality time.
I refl ect these days not so much on the time that dad spent working long hours but more on the value of the time that he spent with each of us kids together and individually. I remember learning to fi sh with my dad and seeing my dad at my football games. He was always supporting and encouraging me to be the best man I could be. Dad made sure that each of us knew how important we were not just because we were his sons but because he was interested in the unique people we were becoming. I also remember what a devoted husband he was to my mom. He respected and adored her making sure that she knew that raising their family was not something either one of them could do alone. I remember my father’s prayers and his deep faith that he instilled in me and my brothers. We attended church most Sundays and we did so with reverence and appreciation for the opportunity that we had to worship as a family.
Now that I’m a father I hear my father’s voice as I try to put into practice the lessons that he taught me. Our careers are different. He was in business management and I chose a life in public service. Our family dynamics are different. He had three sons and I have a daughter and two sons. Despite the differences I see myself striving to emulate his work ethic and devotion to his family. As an elected offi cial that represents crime victims and their families my days are often long at the offi ce and in court but when I get home I realize what it’s all about and why my dad worked so hard. There is nothing better than coming home after a discouraging day of work and seeing my family. I have a daily reminder from my children and my wife of just how blessed I am. Like my dad I make sure to make it to soccer games, swim meets, ballet recitals, music recitals and teacher conferences. My family is my rock. They drive me
every day to get up and work hard. My reward is coming home to my amazing wife Emma, my oldest daughter Maddie, my son Pat and my youngest son Will. I love being a dad and I cherish time at the family dinner table or when we all pile up in the living room together to watch a movie. I enjoy hearing about everyone’s day and I especially love getting ready together on Sundays to attend church and to share with my kids my love for God and his word.
I’d like to conclude with what I think is the fi nest example that my dad set for me that has the most resonance in my daily life as a dad. It has to do with discipline and reminds me of the following scripture:
Proverbs 17:27 A man of knowledge uses words with restraint, and a man of understanding is even-tempered.
I believe my dad’s approach to discipline exemplifi es this scripture. My dad is a big guy with a big heart and a big personality but he is also a man of restraint. I know as a teen ager testing my limitations and searching for my individuality I often tried my father’s patience but I cannot remember a time when he used words to make me feel small or insignifi cant. Don’t misunderstand me when I say this. My dad was not a pushover. My brothers and I defi nitely knew that he would correct us with fervor when the situation warranted it but dad was well tempered. He chose his words and actions carefully. Every bad decision I made became a teaching point from my father. His level headedness and patience was powerful. His demeanor when I messed up made me fearful. I wasn’t fearful that he would harm me or stop loving me but I feared that he would be disappointed in me. I think it might have been easier to feel less than apologetic for bad behavior if my father met me with unchained anger or aggression. Instead my bad choices summoned a seriousness within my dad that gave me great pause. Dad was clear and concise about what he expected of me and when I fell short of his expectations he made sure that I knew just how much I had disappointed him. He explained the importance of living up to my potential and how my bad choices could diminish my character. Confronting my dad in the aftermath of my bad choice or my poor behavior became a scenario where I didn’t fear the wrath of my father but rather the loss of his respect. I know today that my dad and I have mutual love and respect for one another and it’s a wonderful feeling. My greatest hope is that my children know that I love them. I also hope that they respect me and even more I hope that they desire that same respect from me.
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desire that same respect from me.
that worked tirelessly providing for his family. He was a store manager for most of his career and early on I learned that the things we had as kids did not come easily or without sacrifi ce. I remember my dad coming home late and leaving very early each day. I may
have at some point wished that he were home more often but when dad
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Mr. Daniel C. Poole Daniel Curdell Poole, was born March
11, 1949 to parents, Gaddis Joe Poole and Josephine Vanhook Poole. He was called to his heavenly home on May 6, 2014.
Mr. Poole graduated from Central High School in the class of
1967. He persuaded a higher education at Kittrel College and went on to receive a Bachelors of Arts in Sociology from Barber Scotia College. Upon graduating from college, Mr. Poole began working at Brook Run Institution. Later in life he pursued a career at GKN Driveline Automotive in Mebane, NC as a machinist.
Mr. Poole joined Mt. Zion AME Church at an early age. He later became a member of Word of Faith Family Worship Cathedral. During his later years, he became a faithful and diligent member of Faith Christian Church where he worked in the Finance Room and Kitchen Committee. Mr. Poole also served as one of The Pastor’s Armour Bearers.
Daniel was a very charismatic man whose smile could instantly light up a room. He touched the lives of many including family, friends, co-workers and his community. His helpful spirit will live forever through those that he came in touch with.
Survivors include his wife, Linda Brewton Poole; two daughters, Erica Dixon of Graham, NC and Quianna Poole of Spartanburg, SC; grandson, Grayson A. Moore; mother, Josephine Poole of Mebane, NC; seven brothers, Conley Poole (Mary) of Macon, GA, Donald Poole of Las Vegas, NV, Ronald Poole of Burlington, NC, Stanley Poole (Odessa) of Mebane, NC, the Reverend Ted Poole (Becky) of Roxboro, NC, Gary Poole (Patricia) and Keith Poole (Vanessa) both of Mebane, NC; four sisters, Wanda Sellars (Louis), Joann Brooks (Sinclair), Mary Long (Dennis) all of Mebane, NC and Sandra Degraffenried (Edward) of Graham, NC; four aunts and one uncle and a host of nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his father, Gaddis Poole and his grandson, Jodieson Woods.
Funeral Services for Mr. Daniel C. Poole were held on Saturday, May 10, 2014 at Faith Christian Church in Roxboro, North Carolina with the Pastor Clevie Brandon presiding.
PERSON COUNTY
Daniel Curdell Poole, was born March 11, 1949 to parents, Gaddis Joe Poole and Josephine Vanhook Poole. He was called to his heavenly home on May 6, 2014.
Mr. Poole graduated from Central High School in the class of
1967. He persuaded a higher education
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The Possibilities are Endless: Glen Raven, Inc.A Brief Synopsis of the History
From the beginning, we have not been afraid to pivot our focus, as customers demand new products. When Glen Raven was founded in 1880, almost our entire business was apparel. Now, we do not even make apparel.
These are just some examples of how our vision of allowing employees to be creative and innovation has driven us through the years. 1940 – We became a leader in the production of parachute fabrics during World War II. Our fabric specialized in fabrics for parachutes dropping heavy military equipment, an application we still produce for today.still produce for today.1958 – Changed the fashion industry and a culture with the invention of the pantyhose.
1961 – Launched Sunbrella fabrics. In the years since, this revolutionary fabric has transformed from an awning fabric has transformed from an awning fabric available in a handful of colors to a fabric used for shade structures, marine applications, furniture upholstery and drapery, and a host of contract spaces.
1998 – Expanded into Europe with the acquisition of Dickson-Constant, and leader in performance fabrics in the European market.
2006 – Opened a large manufacturing center in China to meet the needs of customers in the area
2007 – Established Trivantage, a national distribution company
Allen E. Gant, Jr.Chairman and CEOAllen E. Gant, Jr. leads the company founded by his grandfather in 1880 and continuously family owned throughout its history. He joined Glen Raven in 1971 and served in a number of increasingly responsible positions with the company before being named president and CEO in 1999.
Gant, who attended the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill and was honored with a degree of Doctor of Humane Letters from
Elon University, is a global business and textile industry leader. He has served as a member of President Bush’s Advisory Committee for Trade Policy and Negotiations (ACTPN), member of the Board of Directors of the American Manufacturing Trade Action Coalition (AMTAC), TextilePAC, past chairman and board member of the National Council of Textile Organizations (NCTO).
He is also active with numerous community and educational organizations including the Board of Trustees for Elon University, Board of Trustees of Alamance Regional Medical Center and Board of Directors of the Alamance County Economic Development Foundation. He serves on the Board of Visitors of the UNC School of Business, and in 2008, he was awarded the Meritorious Service Award in Business Administration from the UNC Kenan-Flagler Business School.
Leib OehmigPresident and Chief Operating Offi cerLeib Oehmig manages the breadth of operations of Glen Raven, Inc. As the company has increased dramatically during recent years with associates all around the world serving customers and leading innovative thinking, Oehmig oversees operations to ensure a culture of innovation and quality.
Joining Glen Raven in 1989, Oehmig has held increasingly responsible positions including site manager of Glen Raven’s technologically advanced 1-million-square-foot Sunbrella fabrics manufacturing center and President of Glen Raven Custom Fabrics, LLC. Oehmig was named to his current position in 2013.
His community and industry service involvement has included the United Way, Anderson University, Tri County Technical College, Institute of Textile Technology, United States Industrial Fabrics Institute and the Industrial Fabrics Association International. Oehmig earned a Bachelor of Science degree in business and an MBA degree from Clemson University.
Glen Raven – Corporate Offi ce1831 North Park Avenue, Glen Raven, NC 27217-1100
P: (336) 227-6211
ALAMANCE COUNTY
Allen E. Gant, Jr. leads the company founded by his grandfather in 1880 and continuously family owned throughout its history. He joined Glen Raven in 1971 and served in a number of increasingly responsible positions with the company before being named
Gant, who attended the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill and was honored with a degree of Doctor of Humane Letters from Doctor of Humane Letters from
Leib Oehmig manages the breadth of operations of Glen Raven, Inc. As the company has increased dramatically during recent years with associates all around the world serving customers and leading innovative thinking, Oehmig oversees operations to ensure a culture of innovation and
Joining Glen Raven in 1989, Oehmig has held increasingly responsible positions including site manager of Glen Raven’s technologically advanced 1-million-square-foot Sunbrella fabrics manufacturing center and President of Glen Raven Custom Fabrics, LLC. Oehmig was named to his current position in
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Ms. Sharita Amouré Coleman
Ms. Sharita Amouré Coleman, of 34 E C Jones R o a d , M i l t o n , N.C., died April 28, 2 0 1 4 , at her home. She was the daughter of Mr. Franklin Stewart of Burlington and Mrs. Sharone Stewart of the home.
Ms. Coleman is survived by one brother, Jeremy Coleman of the home; one sister, Semond Coleman of Winston-Salem, N.C.; a best friend, Latoya (Tiny Bird) Graves of Milton, N.C.; maternal grandmother Mrs. Semond Coleman of the home; maternal grandfather Mr. George Coleman (Linda) of Greensboro, N.C.; paternal grandmother Mrs. Mae Winstead of Roxboro, N.C.; Mrs. Lovelene Winstead of Milton, N.C.; two nephews; and a host of loving relatives and friends.
She was a member of Word of Faith Apostolic, where she sang in several choirs, was a Sunday school teacher and a member of the Usher board. She also volunteered at Oakwood Elementary.
Most importantly, she enjoyed spending time with
her family, especially
her two nephews and friends. She was lovingly called DIVA and will always be remembered for her radiant smile.
Funeral Service for Ms. Sharita Amouré Coleman was held on Sunday, May 14, 2014, at 2:00 p.m. in the Bartlett Yancey Gym. The Rev. Rodney Coleman of Chapel Hill First Baptist Church delivered the eulogy. Burial followed at Word of Faith Apostolic Church at 123 Doll Branch Road, Milton, NC 27305.
Mr. Clarence Scott “Puddin” Davis
Mr. Clarence Scott “Puddin” Davis, of 714 Avon Street, died April 28, 2014, at his residence.
He was the son of the late Gurnia Dae and the grandson of the late Walter and Gertrude Dae.
Survivors include his former wife, Mary Roger
D a v i s ; daughter, T a m a r a L e w i s (Rod) of Charlotte, N.C.; two grandsons, R a n d a l l E n o c h
and Cameron Enoch, both of Charlotte; sister, Lynne Morgan-Pegues of Greensboro, N.C.; niece, Raé Lyn Morgan-Pegues of Greensboro; nephews, Slade Morgan of Greensboro and Matthew Morgan-Pegues of Raleigh, N.C.; and a host of other relatives and friends.
In addition to his mother and grandparents, he was preceded in death by a brother, Eugene Morgan. He was a veteran
of the U.S. Air Force.
Funeral Services for Mr. Clarence Scott Davis were conducted at 3:00 p.m. Saturday, May 3, 2014, in the Roy Blackwell Chapel.
Mr. Isaac Lanham Jr.Isaac Lanham Jr. of 669 Longbranch Court, died May 2, 2014 at his residence.
Isaac was born on December 14, 1955 to the late Isaac, Sr. and Regina P. Lanham in Cheverly, Maryland. Raised in Washington, D.C., Isaac (known as “ B u d d y ” to his close friends and f a m i l y ) , a t t e n d e d D.C. Public Schools and D e M a t h a Catholic High School in Hyattsville, Maryland. Isaac was an excellent student, having read the daily newspaper since the age of seven years old.
A member of Plymouth Congregational United Church of Christ, Isaac was very active in Sunday School and Youth Group. An avid sports fan, he loved to play basketball and football. He was a proud member of the Boy Scouts of America.
He graduated from Fisk University in Nashville, Tennessee in 1978 with a degree in Political Science. While at Fisk, Isaac was an on-air radio personality and introduced the listening audience in Nashville, Tennessee to “The Quiet Storm”, a mellow R & B format. His audience loved him.
Isaac met and married the love of his life, Brenda K. Brown in 1983. They
had three children: Isaac, III (Trey), Nicole Marina, and Justice Brieanna; and one grandson, Mason (the son of Nicole Lanham). Blending two families was easy, as Brenda has twelve siblings and Isaac has fi ve.
Isaac worked for the United States Postal Service in Maryland and North Carolina for 32 years. During his tenure, he received numerous awards and commendations for his service to the USPS and his community. He spent his leisure time with his family and enjoyed fi shing, gardening, watching sports, and video tape editing.
In addition to his wife, children, and grandson, Isaac is survived by his mother, Regina P. Lanham of Washington, DC, Felicia (Stephen) Lanhan-Tarason of Ellicott City, Maryland, Iris (George) Wilson of Hyattsville, Maryland, Pamela Lanham of Silver Spring, Maryland, Cortez Regina (Edgar) Hutchinson of Burtonsville, Maryland, David Lanham of Washington, DC and a host of aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, relatives and friends.
Funeral Services for Isaac Lanham, Jr. were at 1 p.m. Wednesday, May 7, at New Life Baptist Church, 1105 Willow Road, Greensboro. Burial followed at Lakeview Memorial Park, 3600 N. O’Henry Blvd., Greensboro.
Mrs. Sallie Jane Watkins Graves
Sallie Jane Watkins Graves was called to her eternal resting place on May 14, 2014 from White Oak Manor in Burlington, North
Carolina.
Sallie was born on July 7, 1928 to the late Van Watkins, Sr. and the late E l i z a b e t h D a y e W a t k i n s in Alamance County. She was married to the late Mr. Yousely Graves.
She was a member of Sweet Gum Grove Missionary Baptist Church. She loved to fi sh, baseball, sewing, loved to garden, spending time with her family, sisters, children and grandchildren.
Sallie leaves to cherish her memories: three sons-Ulysses “Pete” Graves of Graham, NC, Charlie Leonard Graves and Mr. Kenneth Lee Graves, Sr. (Christobella) both of Burlington, NC; one step-daughter, Margie Swift (Edward) of Burlington, NC; two sisters, Doris Ross of Burlington, NC and Zelma Alston of Mebane, NC; three sisters-in-law-Shirley Watkins, Voilee Nicholson both of Mebane, NC and Pauline Graves of Burlington, NC; six grandchildren; seven great grandchildren; and a host of other relatives and friends.
She was preceded in death by one brother, Vance William Watkins.
Funeral Services were held on Sunday, May 18, 2014 at 3:00pm in the Roy Blackwell Chapel. Burial followed in the Deep Creek Church Cemetery.
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SUNSETS
Ms. Sharita Amouré Coleman, of 34 E C Jones R o a d , M i l t o n , N.C., died April 28, 2 0 1 4 , at her home. She was the
Church delivered the eulogy. Burial followed at Word of Faith Apostolic Church at 123 Doll Branch Road, Milton, NC 27305.
Mr. Clarence Scott
Mr. Clarence Scott
a best friend, Latoya (Tiny Bird) Graves of Milton, N.C.; maternal grandmother Mrs. Semond Coleman of the home; maternal grandfather Mr. George Coleman (Linda) of Greensboro, N.C.; paternal grandmother Mrs. Mae Winstead of Roxboro, N.C.; Mrs. Lovelene Winstead of Milton, N.C.; two nephews; and a host of loving relatives
former wife, Mary Roger D a v i s ; daughter, T a m a r a L e w i s (Rod) of Charlotte, N.C.; two grandsons, R a n d a l l E n o c h
and Cameron Enoch, both of Charlotte; sister,
in Washington, D.C., Isaac (known as “ B u d d y ” to his close friends and f a m i l y ) , a t t e n d e d D.C. Public Schools and D e M a t h a Catholic High School in Hyattsville, Maryland.
his community. He spent his leisure time with his family and enjoyed fi shing, gardening, watching sports, and video tape editing.
In addition to his wife, children, and grandson, Isaac is survived by his mother, Regina P. Lanham of Washington, DC, Felicia (Stephen) Lanhan-
Sallie was born on July 7, 1928 to the late Van Watkins, Sr. and the late E l i z a b e t h D a y e W a t k i n s in Alamance County. She
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Mr. Danny D. Hudgins
Mr. Danny D. Hudgins, 50, of N.C. 87, Lot 86, Elon, died Friday, May 16, 2014.
Danny was born on June 3, 1963 to the late Mr. Thomas Edward Hudgins and the late Mrs. Linda Carole Wilson Hudgins in Alamance County.
He worked as a tree climber for Honest Tree Service.
Danny leaves to cherish his memories: a longtime girlfriend, Amy Shaw; three sisters-Lisa Wade, Kim Smith, and Rita Morris; and one brother, Chad Hudgins.
There was no service by request of the family.
Ms. Vanessa Ann Rone
Ms. Vanessa Ann Rone of 1714 E. Webb Ave., died May 17, 2014, at ARMC.
She was the daughter of Mr.
Ronnie Rone of Durham and Ms. Medina Faye Rone of Burlington.
She loved to listen to music, talk on the phone, spending special times with her son and she enjoyed cooking.
Survivors include: her son, Quinton
Rayshawn Rone; fi ancé, Michael Johnson of Graham; brother, Lance William Vaughn of Graham; sister, Cathy Annette Rone Ross (William) of Haw River; her niece, nephews and a host of loving relatives and friends.
Funeral Services for Ms. Vanessa Ann Rone were held at 2:00 p.m. Saturday, May 24, 2014, in the Roy Blackwell Chapel. Burial was held at Terrell’s Chapel AME Zion Chapel in Pittsboro.
Mr. Curtis Burnell Fitzgerald, Jr.
Mr. Curtis Burnell Fitzgerald, 53, of 505 Third Ave., Danville, Va., died May 22, 2014, at Danville Regional Medical Center.
Curtis Burnell Fitzgerald, Jr. was born August 23, 1960 in Pittsylvania County. He departed this life on Thursday, May 22, 2014 in Danville Regional Medical Center. He was the son of Curtis Burnell Fitzgerald, Sr. and Clara Mae Logan Fitzgerald. Curtis Jr. was educated in Pittsylvania County School and graduated in 1979 from Dan River High School. He worked great and passionate has a concrete fi nisher and was known for his best work he did at Andrews Air Force Base in Maryland. He was also a diehard Washington Redskins fan. In addition to his mother and father, Clara Mae Fitzgerald and Curtis Burnell Fitzgerald, Sr., Curtis Jr. leaves to cherish his memory, his
wife, Shawn Yvette Fitzgerald of New Jersey City; one son, Keith O’Brian Lovelace; a set twin granddaughters, Harmony and Patience Lee; three sisters-Shelia Fitzgerald Harden, Deborah K. Fitzgerald and Aretha Jean Fitzgerald all of Danville, Virginia; three aunts; four uncles; four nieces; fi ve nephews; three great aunts; four great nieces; and a host of other relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by his grandparents, Mrs. Marie Lipford Logan and John Eddie Logan, Mrs. Cleo Eddy and George Robert Eddy; two uncles, Jimmie Rae Logan and Elzell Eddy; and one brother, Dennis Wayne Fitzgerald, Sr. Funeral Services for Mr. Curtis Fitzgerald, Jr. were held on Wednesday, May 28, 2014, at 1 p.m. at Vance Street Baptist Church with private burial.
Mr. Richard Owen Mayes
Mr. Richard Owen Mayes, 54, of 335 Audobon Dr., Apt. 9B, died May 22, 2014, at his residence.
Richard was born March 2, 1961 in Madisonville,
Kentucy to the late James Mayes, Sr. and the late Minnie McNary.
He was employed as a Public Worker for Public Works for the City of Danville, Virginia. He was an avid fi sherman, trash talker and loved to work on cars.
A public viewing was held on Wednesday, May 28, 2014, from 4 to 8 p.m. at New Hope Apostolic Church, Danville, Virginia. The funeral service was held on Saturday, May 31, 2014, in Madison, Kentucky.
Mrs. Mozelle Summers
On the evening of Saturday, May 31, 2014 at Ashton Place, Mrs. Mozelle Summers was called to her eternal resting place.
Mozelle was born on July 31, 1921 in Guilford County to the late Mr. Joshua Foust and the late Mrs. Ethel Graves Foust. She was married to the late Mr. Arthur Summers.
She was a retired dishwasher at Western Electric. She loved fl owers and working in fl ower gardens. She loved to knit, dress up and look pretty. She loved to provide a helping hand. She was a smart and outgoing woman. She loved her son dearly.
Mozelle leaves to cherish her many fond loving memories: a son, Mr. Willie Williamson, Jr. of the home; one brother, Mr. Jake Foust (Fannie) of Guilford County; one sister, Ms. Ruby Benton of Guilford County; her best friend which was her roommate at Ashton Place in Room 804, Mrs. Edith Davis; four grandchildren; and a host of other relatives and friends.
Funeral Services for Mrs. Mozelle Summers were held on Thursday, June 5, 2014 at 12:00 pm in the Roy Blackwell Chapel.
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Mr. Danny D. Hudgins, 50, of N.C. Lot 86, Elon, died Friday, May 16, 2014.
Danny was born on June 3, 1963 to the late Mr. Thomas
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Ms. Vanessa Ann Rone
Ms. Vanessa Ann Rone of 1714 E. Webb Ave., died May 17, 2014, at ARMC.
She was the daughter of Mr.
Ronnie Rone of Durham and Ms. Medina Faye Rone of Burlington.
Mr. Curtis Burnell Fitzgerald, 53, of 505 Third Ave., Danville, Va., died May 22, 2014, at Danville Regional
Curtis Burnell Fitzgerald, Jr. was born August 23, 1960 in Pittsylvania County.
Logan and Elzell Eddy; and one brother, Dennis Wayne Fitzgerald, Sr.
Funeral Services for Mr. Curtis Fitzgerald, Jr. were held on Wednesday, May 28, 2014, at 1 p.m. at Vance Street Baptist Church with private burial.
eternal resting place.
Mozelle was born on July 31, 1921 in Guilford County to the late Mr. Joshua Foust and the late Mrs. Ethel Graves Foust. She was married to the late Mr. Arthur
May 22, 2014 in Danville Regional Medical Center. He was the son of Curtis Burnell Fitzgerald, Sr. and
Curtis Jr. was educated in Pittsylvania County School and graduated in 1979 from Dan River High School. He worked great and passionate has a concrete fi nisher and was known for his best work he did at Andrews Air Force Base in
Mr. Richard Owen Mayes, 54, of 335 Audobon Dr., Apt. 9B, died May 22, 2014, at his residence.
Richard was born March 2, 1961 in Madisonville,
Kentucy to the late James Mayes,
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Remembering the Life of
Mr. Dow Maurice Spaulding It is not often that someone like Dow Maurice Spaulding comes into our lives. Known to many as Mike, to some as Dow but to all as man given to living life fully. Since childhood he expressed a curiosity of things around him that was driven by an intellect as deep as his emotions. He excelled in academics in the Alamance County School system where he fi nished at the top of his class at Central High School in Graham, NC. He continued his academic pursuits at Wake Forest University and then at the University of Michigan Law School. As accomplished as he was, Mike did not wear his academic credentials or deep intellect on his sleeve. That is where he wore his emotions, and it was clearly
one of his most endearing traits. It did not take much for Mike to cry at a movie, even those were with a happy ending. This is in contrast with someone known to be a fi erce competitor in the courtroom, on the football fi eld, tennis court or over a board game. Contrast this also with a man often given to expressions that could leave one sometimes rattled. Mike Spaulding challenged friends and family alike in discussions on everything and every topic. Talking and engaging with Mike would often leave one better informed, but sometimes a little fl ustered by his expressions and colorful use of the English language. To those that knew him, you would walk away or hang up the phone after speaking with him and think to yourself, well that is just
Mike being Mike.
Mike had a gift of challenging those around him to look deeper at how they engage and sustain relationships, be it with family or friends. He pressed those who loved him to do so unconditionally, the way that faith teaches us. His life was fi lled with so many wonderful occasions and opportunities. Most were centered on family and friends. Again, as faith teaches us, life is also prone to occasions of diffi cult times, setbacks and tragedies. Mike faced numerous in his life, especially with his health. As he struggled to overcome them we saw the same vibrant spirit he was known for rally and recover time and again. On Wednesday May 21, 2014, too worn down to rally and recover one more time, Dow Maurice Spaulding physically left us. It was written long ago that we are spiritual beings having a human experience. Mike has completed his journey of the human experience and left us richer in sprit for having gone through it with him. Predeceasing him are his parents Dow and Juanita Spaulding. He leaves to celebrate his life his wife of 23 years, Lavern Crisp Spaulding. She truly honored the vow she took of “for better or worse and to death do you part”. Also are two sons Dow Alexander Spaulding of Burlington and Nicholas Rodman Spaulding of Graham; two sisters, Toni Spaulding Fitzpatrick of Charlotte, NC and Elsie Spaulding Fletcher of Forestville, Maryland; three grandchildren Vyviene and Paxstyn Spaulding of Dallas, TX and Dearrus Spaulding of Burlington; fi ve nephews, Warren Monroe of Raleigh NC, Barry Monroe of Charlotte NC, Kevin Monroe of Washington, DC, Michael Fitzpatrick of Wilmington NC, Sean Studevant of New York, NY.
Funeral Services for Mr. Dow Maurice Spaulding were held on Tuesday, May 27, 2014 at Wayman Chapel AME Church, Graham, North Carolina with the Rev. Dr. Frankie T. Jones, Sr. delivered the eulogy. Burial followed in the Alamance Memorial Park.
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Blackwell Funeral Home, Inc. “A Growing Tradition of Excellence and Dedication”
Carl Blackwell, Jr.-Faiger M. Blackwell Funeral Directors/Owners
Faiger M. Blackwell II Funeral Director in Training 1292 Rauhut St., Burlington, NC 27217 P: 336/229-1939 F: 336/229-0663
Mr. Dow Maurice Spaulding It is not often that someone like Dow Maurice Spaulding comes into our lives. Known to many as Mike, to some as Dow but to all as man given to living life fully. Since childhood he expressed a curiosity of things around him that was driven by an intellect as deep as his emotions. He excelled in academics in the Alamance County School system where he fi nished at the top of his class at Central High School in Graham, NC. He continued his academic pursuits at Wake Forest University and then at the University of Michigan Law School.
As accomplished as he was, Mike did not wear his academic credentials or deep intellect on his sleeve. That is where he wore his emotions, and it was clearly
one of his most endearing traits.
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Faith in NewsThere’s a certain level of curiosity that a news reporter needs to be successful and if you ever meet Faith Abubey, you quickly understand why journalism is the perfect career for her.
Faith loves asking questions, even the uncomfortable ones, and challenging those in power about the status quo.
Her professional career in news began at our sister-station, KTHV in Little Rock, Arkansas.
After 2.5 years of general-assignment reporting and being the LIVE reporter for the morning show at KTHV, Faith joined the WFMY News 2 family to be closer to home.
Faith is a multimedia journalist who not only researches and investigates her own story ideas, she shoots video, writes and edits for our newscasts at 5pm and 6pm and posts to our website.
Faith has covered stories in politics, education, health, human interest and more. She fi nds her job rewarding and her favorite stories are the ones that make a difference either in the lives of individuals, families or the community at-large.
While she still reports, Faith also anchors our three-hour weekend Good
Morning Show on Saturdays and Sundays. In addition to those duties, Faith also co-anchors our Sunday prime-time newscasts.
Faith holds a Master’s degree in journalism from the ivy-league school, Columbia University in New York. She also has a Bachelor’s in international relations and family studies from Syracuse University.
She was born in Ghana (West Africa) and moved to Connecticut when she was 13 years old.
She has traveled quite a bit around the world and speaks English and Twi. She is also moderately profi cient in Spanish and Ewe.
Faith loves to read and enjoys the arts.
She hopes to continue giving back to the community by volunteering with local organizations that are making a difference in the Triad.
Faith is active on social media - you can always fi nd her on Facebook or Twitter.
There’s a certain level of curiosity that a news reporter needs to be successful and if you ever meet Faith Abubey, you quickly understand why journalism is the
Faith loves asking questions, even the uncomfortable ones, and challenging those in power about the status
Her professional career in news began at our sister-
After 2.5 years of general-assignment reporting and being the LIVE reporter for the morning show at KTHV, Faith joined the WFMY News 2 family to be closer to
Faith also co-anchors our Sunday prime-time newscasts.
Faith holds a Master’s degree in journalism from the ivy-league school, Columbia University in New York. She also has a Bachelor’s in international relations and family studies from Syracuse University.
She was born in Ghana (West Africa) and moved to Connecticut when she was 13 years old.
She has traveled quite a bit around the world and speaks English and Twi. She is also moderately profi cient in Spanish and Ewe.
Faith loves to read and enjoys the arts.
She hopes to continue giving back to the community by volunteering with local organizations that are making a difference in the Triad.
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The Bible tells us plainly that “God is love” (1 John), and then uses texts like 1 Corinthians Chapter 13 to describe the love, that is our God. That love was in the beginning of creation and created us and expects us to let its essence live in us and through us. But I didn’t get this revelation over night.
I went through a troubling time in my life from the time I graduated high school until I graduated college. To make a long story short (and really simple), I preached sermons as a young man around the age of 7--imitating the pastor, loving that he could excite the crowd. But as I grew older, I fell in love with basketball. I got caught up in
the books of college and abandoned the church. I chased women and considered them as the main factor in my decision-making—I made the choice of where I would spend my fi rst year of college based on where my girlfriend at the time was attending school. I was caught up in the wrong things. Things that didn’t show that I loved myself. I didn’t know myself.
In a search for self-identity, I read a lot of books, talked to scholars, pastors, laypersons, atheists, and searched the Internet. I learned about linguistics, the art of writing, storytelling, rhetoric, and poetry. I loved reading. As I read, I kept noticing a word kept coming up (whether I was reading an autobiographical work or literary one). The word was “God.” There were all sorts of confl icting reports about who God is and how God worked. So I searched through a host of holy texts like the Gita, Quran, Kabbalah, and Buddhist writings. Loaded with my new understanding of language, words, other holy texts, and small literary knowledge, I went to the Bible.
I had been so moved by the scriptures, and since they made sense
to me, I began using them to validate my life. The Holy Spirit showed me through the scriptures and revelation that God’s nature is love, and God’s Word and love lives (and lived) through Jesus Christ, who proved to be a stumbling block for me when I fi rst ran across him in the pages of the scriptures. When I listened to how the people of the world and other books besides the Bible talked about Jesus and who he was, It confused me. Some said he existed, and some said he didn’t. Some argue over his divinity, others don’t pay him any mind.
On top of that, I didn’t understand how he could be God’s Son, or God in the fl esh. I didn’t understand how he and the Father could be one. I couldn’t until I realized through the Holy Spirit that the Father is God and that God is love, and if Jesus is God in the fl esh, he is love in the fl esh. He is love’s Son. He embodies divine love--walking, talking, living love--uniting and dividing, healing and giving, building people up and destroying lies and foundations that forgot that their true root is found in love—the everlasting, life giving, sustaining, creative love.
When I saw and accepted God as love, my mind, perspective, and self-esteem changed for the better. Knowing God as love made everything okay, healed psychological wounds day by day, helped me to understand and deal with my addictions and unhealthy cravings. I felt empowered enough to decide not to act on doing things that didn’t show I valued my life and health. I quit condemning myself. I quit trying to unhealthily gain acceptance and love from others by doing things that hurt me within and physically hurt me. I began to notice when my man-made ego was speaking through me and when I was speaking with a tongue inspired by love. This was an awesome inner transformation.
By fi nding the truth of God’s nature, I found the truth of who I was. Genesis tells us plainly that we were made in the image of god, “So God created human beings in his own image. In the image of God he created them; male and female he created them” (1:27). We are then told that “God is love” (1 John 4:8), so when it was fi nally revealed to me the truth about God, no more searching for myself, only acceptance of who I was, who I am, and who God is. Love.
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is love” (1 John), and then uses texts like 1 Corinthians Chapter 13 to describe the love, that is our God. That love was in the beginning of creation and created us and expects us to let its essence live in us and through us. But I didn’t get this revelation over night.
life from the time I graduated high school until I graduated college. To make a long story short (and really simple), I preached sermons as a young man around the age of 7--imitating the pastor, loving that he could excite the crowd. But as I grew older, I fell in love with basketball. I got caught up in
the books of college and abandoned the church. I chased women and
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Sweetie Pie’s Macaroni & Cheese
(serves 12-24)
Ingredients:1 pound elbow macaroni1 cup whole milk2 12-ounce cans evaporated milk3 eggs1 cup butter, cut into small pieces½ pound Colby cheese, grated½ pound Monterey Jack cheese, grated½ pound sharp Cheddar cheese, grated1 pound Velveeta cheese, cut into small chunks½ cup sour creamSalt, to taste1 TB white pepper1 TB sugar1 cup grated mild Cheddar cheese for the topping
Instructions:Heat oven to 350° F. Prepare a
deep sided 9×13 pan by coating with cooking spray. Set aside.Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Add salt, and cook elbow macaroni according to package directions until tender. Drain and transfer the macaroni noodles to the baking pan.While the macaroni is cooking, combine the milks and eggs in a large bowl. Whisk until thoroughly combined. Add the butter, cheeses, sour cream, salt, pepper, and sugar and stir to combine. Pour over the macaroni and stir to combine. Top with the grated mild Cheddar cheese.Bake for 30 to 45 minutes or until the top is lightly golden brown
deep sided 9×13 pan by coating
PINNACLE RECIPE CORNER
deep sided 9×13 pan by coating
Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Add salt, and cook elbow macaroni according to package directions until tender. Drain and transfer the
While the macaroni is cooking, combine the milks and eggs in a large bowl. Whisk until thoroughly combined. Add the butter, cheeses, sour cream, salt, pepper, and sugar and stir to combine. Pour over the macaroni and stir to combine. Top
Bake for 30 to 45 minutes or until
Pinnacle Distribution TeamIf you would like for Pinnacle to be in your church or business
please feel free to call Stacey at 336-229-1939.
Alamance Area & Rockingham Area: Winston Staunton (336) 512-9536
Alamance County ChurchesArches GroveBelview Baptist ChurchBethel Fellowship ChurchBurnett’s ChapelCedar Cliff Holiness ChurchChristian Tabernacle ChurchClinton Memorial ChurchEbenezer UCCElon BaptistFirst Baptist - Apple StreetFirst Baptist Church-GrahamGanttown Baptist ChurchGethesmane ChurchGlen Raven First BaptistGospel TabernacleGreen Level Christian ChurchHouse of PrayerJeffries CrossMaple Grove BaptistMelfi eld UCCMiles Chapel ChurchMiracle TempleMorgantown BaptistMorningstar Baptist Mt. Carmel ChurchNew Birth BaptistNew Covenant UHCNew Pentecostal ChurchQueen’s Chapel AME ChurchRefuge Temple ChurchStoney Creek AME ChurchSt. Matthew AMESt. Peter’s Holiness ChurchStoney Creek AMETrue Revelation BaptistVisitor’s ChapelWaymon Chapel
Alamance County BusinessesAlamance Community CollegeAlamance Health Dept.Amko Fairway One Atop
Atty. Christopher WatkinsAtty. Early Kenan, Jr.Auto Zone Auto PartsBennie PoteatBig Daddy Barber ShopBlackwell Bros. FloristBur-Gra MeatCharles Drew CenterCitgo Station - MebaneCox ToyotaDave’s DiscountDave’s Mini MarketDick ShirleyDollar General Dominican WrapDr. EasonDr. Pinnix-Bailey, DDSDudley’sEagles Food MartExxonFairway One StopGod’s Favor ChildcareGolden Eagle TaxGreat Stops TaxiHair in Motion SalonHarbor InnHigh Profi le BarbershopJoe Shopwell Mini MartJoy MartK Discount Beauty SupplyKanagroo ExpressKC Quickie MartKim’s MartL & J FashionsL & M BarbershopMini One MartNations Hair Care CenterNew Directions InternationalOccasionsO’Reilly Auto PartPiedmont Health CarePositive Youth CenterPresbyterian Home
Pump PackRick’s Stop Mart / SunocoSam’s MartSchewel’s FurnitureShell StationSteven’s MarketSteven’s MarketTommy’ s Mini MartTrinna’s TrinketsTrollinger’s West 70VogueWest Webb Market
Durham County Churches & Businesses Abiding Savior Luth. EvangelisticAngier BaptistAntioch ChurchBethel Life Family Worship CenterBethlehem Temple Apostolic Faith ChurchCameron Grove Baptist ChurchCity of Joy MinistriesCommunity BaptistCox Memorial Freewill BaptistEbenezer Missionary ChurchEcclesia House of PrayerEmmanuel AME / BaptistFaith Assembly ChurchFaucette Memorial CME ChurchFirst Calvary BaptistFisher Memorial United Holy ChurchGeorge’s RestaurantGethsemane Missionary ChurchGlad TidingsGrace Church of DurhamGreater Walltown United HolinessGreater WordHoly Infant Catholic ChurchImmanuel 7-Day ChurchKings Park InternationalLakeview Baptist ChurchLakewood Baptist
Life CommunityLincoln MemorialLove of God Missionary ChurchLowes Grove ChurchMen’s DormMonroe Christian CenterMorning Star Missionary BaptistMt. Calvary Light HouseMt. Calvary United Church of ChristMt. GileadMt. Olive ChurchMt. Vernon BaptistMt. ZionNehemiah Christian CenterNew Covenant Holiness ChurchNew Creation United Methodist ChurchNew Jerusalem Cathedral ChurchNorth EastOne Love MinistriesPeace MissionaryPiligrim BaptistRussell MemorialSeed Time & Harvest FellowshipShepherds House ChurchSt. Joseph Baptist ChurchSt. Jospeh PlaceSt. MarkTrue Way Holiness Union BaptistUnited House of Prayer for All PeopleVictory TempleWest Durham BaptistWomen’s Dorm
Forsyth County Churches & BusinessesCarver Road Church of ChristDellabrook Presbyterian ChurchDelta Arts CenterGreater Cleveland AvenueMacadonia TVPH Church
Shiloh Baptist ChurchShouse CME Temple Church Solid Rock Missionary BaptistSt. Paul UMCSt. Stephens
Guilford County Churches & Businesses7th Day AdventistAshtae / Minority Business Dev CenterBessemer United MethodistBethany Community ChurchBethel AMECappadocia ChurchCedar Grove BaptistClapp’s ChapelDestiny Christian CenterDudley’s CosmetologyEagle Food MartEmmanuel United Church of ChristEvangel Fellowship COGICFaith BaptistFirst BaptistFruit of the SpiritGenesis BaptistGodly Faith Christian CenterGrace LutheranHall StationHayes Memorial United HolyHoly TempleHouse of PrayerJesus Is the Answer Deliverance SanctuaryLaughlin MemorialLebauer Health CareMack’s ChapelMetropolitan United MethodistMissionary Bible StudyMt Zion BaptistNew Beginners Church
Distribution Sites cont. on pg. 23
Atty. Christopher Watkins Pump Pack Life Community Shiloh Baptist Church
A FEW OF PINNACLE’S DISTRIBUTION SITES
the top is lightly golden brown
A FEW OF PINNACLE’S DISTRIBUTION SITES
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A New SeasonWritten by Keith Jackson
Over the next several months Pinnacle will be showcasing this “A New Season” series written by Keith Jackson. These are words spoken to
him by the Holy Spirit.
Have you ever been in a situation where you’ve come to a fork in the road in your life, and you’re out here and things have grown up wild around you; you don’t know whether to go forward, to go back, to the left, or to the right? You don’t know which way to go because you’re in the wilderness, and ther’s not a clear path that is set before you; but His Word shall become a lamp unto my feet. Not to show me where I’m going, but it’s just to show me where I am; and then a light unto my path so that it begins to show me where to take the next step.
Wisdom is only knowing what to do next. If you’ve just got
enough sense to be able to take
the next step; you don’t have to see that far down the road.
Let me tell you, you can get from North Carolina all the way to California driving at night time if you’ll simply keep your head lights on. Your head lights will only show you maybe two or three hundred feet in front of you, but you don’t have to see clear from North Carolina all the way to California in order to get there. All you need to see is the next stretch of road based on the speed that you’re going so that if ther’s a curve there you can see it in enough time to be able to apply your brakes.
You see God won’t show you everything; and so He said, “I will even make a road in the wilderness, where things have grown up and you don’t even see a path. God says, “I’ll show you when you can’t even see a path there. He said, I’ll give you water. I’ll make rivers in the desert, that when you get into a situation of drought, if you’ll humble yourself, if yiu’ll get back into the obedience, I’ll cause My water to begin to fl ow in your life. I’ll bring you out of your drought!
I hope somebody is hearing the Holy Ghost today; because God wants to bring you out of the place you’re in. He said, “Behold, I will do a new thing!”
Stay tuned for more....
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him by the Holy Spirit.
Have you ever been in a situation where you’ve come to a fork in the road in your
you need to see is the next stretch of road
The Centre for Homeownership and Economic Development Offers Free Help
for Struggling HomeownersThe Centre for Homeownership is participating in the N.C. Foreclosure Prevention Fund provided by N.C. Housing Finance Agency. The fund helps North Carolina homeowners who are struggling to make their mortgage payments due to job loss or temporary fi nancial hardship, such as divorce, illness or death of a spouse. The Fund also assists returning veterans who are transitioning to civilian jobs. The state-designed foreclosure prevention program has already helped nearly 14,000 workers who have lost their job save their homes. Funding is available to assist another 7,000.For qualifi ed homeowners, the Fund can provide help in one of three ways:· One-time assistance to bring mortgage current.
· A zero-interest, deferred loan up to $36,000, paying monthly mortgage and related costs for up to
36 months while the borrower completes job training and looks for work. If the owner continues to live in the home for at least 10 years, the loan is satisfi ed and no repayment is required.
· A zero-interest loan up to $30,000 to pay off a second mortgage. This can help homeowners who fi nd new jobs at reduced incomes by reducing their total monthly payment to an affordable level.
The fund has been expanded to help veterans recently separated from service and military or civilian workers who are furloughed. These workers with a demonstrated need are eligible for short-term assistance that pays their mortgage until they are back at work. Eligible workers can only receive this assistance for an 18 month period and may receive multiple series of furlough payments during this time.
The Fund may also be able to reinstate a mortgage loan if a borrower has fallen behind on payments due to a job loss but are now eligible for retirement, Social Security, disability or Veterans Administration benefi ts. In turn, this
would allow them to resume their mortgage payments.
Homeowners do not need to be behind on their mortgage payments to apply for the fund and this assistance is provided to the homeowner at no cost.
Only a selected few of HUD-approved counseling agencies were chosen to provide assistance with this fund and the Centre for Homeownership was among the few to be chosen.
For more information or to speak with a counselor, homeowners should contact the Centre for Homeownership at (919) 241-4718.
Article was submitted by Eric Kelly III (stay tuned to July for an article on the Artist known as Eric Kelly III)
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For more information or to speak with a counselor, homeowners should
Centre for (919) (919)
Article was submitted by Eric Kelly III (stay tuned to July for an article on the Artist known as Eric Kelly
the next step; you don’t have to
Let me tell you, you can get from North Carolina all the way to California driving at night time if you’ll simply keep your head lights on. Your head lights will only show you maybe two or three hundred feet in front of you, but you don’t have to see clear from North Carolina all the way to California in order to get there. All you need to see is the next stretch of road based on the speed that you’re going so that if ther’s a curve there you can see it in enough time to be able to apply your
You see God won’t show you everything; and so He said, “I will even make a road in the wilderness, where things have grown up and you don’t even see a path. God says, “I’ll show you when you can’t even see a path there. He said, I’ll give you water. I’ll make rivers in the desert, that when you get into a situation of drought, if you’ll humble yourself, if yiu’ll get back into the obedience, I’ll cause My water to begin to fl ow in your
I hope somebody is hearing the Holy Ghost today; because God wants to bring you out of the place you’re in. He said, “Behold, I will do a new thing!”
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THE BELL I KNOW WHO I AM
I am God’s child (John 1:12)I am Christ’s friend (John 15:15 )
I am united with the Lord(1 Cor. 6:17 )I am bought with a price(1 Cor. 6:19-20)
I am a saint (set apart for God). (Eph. 1:1)I am a personal witness of Christ. (Acts 1:8)
I am the salt & light of the earth ( Matt.5:13-14)I am a member of the body of Christ(1 Cor 12:27)
I am free forever from condemnation ( Rom. 8: 1-2)I am a citizen of Heaven. I am signifi cant ( Phil.3:20)I am free from any charge against me (Rom. 8:31 -34)
I am a minister of reconciliation for God(2 Cor.5:17-21)I have access to God through the Holy Spirit (Eph. 2:18)I am seated with Christ in the heavenly realms (Eph. 2:6)
I cannot be separated from the love of God( Rom.8:35-39)I am established, anointed, sealed by God (2 Cor.1:21-22)
I am assured all things work together for good (Rom. 8: 28)I have been chosen and appointed to bear fruit (John 15:16 )
I may approach God with freedom and confi dence (Eph. 3: 12 )I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me (Phil. 4:13)
I am the branch of the true vine, a channel of His life (John 15: 1-5)I am God’s temple (1 Cor. 3: 16 ). I am complete in Christ (Col. 2: 10)
I am hidden with Christ in God (Col. 3:3). I have been justifi ed (Romans 5:1)I am God’s co-worker (1 Cor.. 3:9; 2 Cor 6:1). I am God’s workmanship(Eph.
2:10 )I am confi dent that the good works God has begun in me will be perfected. (Phil
1: 5)I have been redeemed and forgiven(Col.1:14).I have been adopted as God’s
child(Eph 1:5)
I belong to God Do you knowwho you are!?
PINNACLE USEFUL EMAILSThis was emailed to us by Brenda Brown. Each month we will be sharing Useful Emails from various people, so if you have a useful tip you would like to share, please feel free to email it to [email protected] or [email protected].
FAVORITE EMAILS
Do you knowwho you are!?
“Behold, I will do a new thing!”
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PINNACLE USEFUL EMAILSThis was emailed to us by Brenda Brown. Each month we will be sharing Useful Emails from various people, so if you have a useful tip you would like to share, please feel free to email it to [email protected] or [email protected].
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Distribution Sites cont. from pg. 21
New CovenantNew Life MinistriesNew Light BaptistOutreach BaptistPit StopPoplar Grove AMEPower House of DeliverancePresbyterian Church of the CrossProvidence BaptistReba’s Hair DesignRedeemer Episcopal RefugeReid MemorialShiloh Baptist ChurchSt James BaptistSt James PresbyterianSt Matthews United MethodistSt Paul BaptistSt Phillips AME ZionSt Stephens UCCSt. John AME ChurchTrinity AME Zion
Truth Deliverance ChurchTwin Oaks ChurchUnion Grove United Holy ChurchUnited Institutional Baptist ChurchUnity Baptist ChurchWadsworth ChurchWe Are One Christian FellowshipWells Memorial COGICWhite Oak Grove Baptist
Orange County Churches & BusinessesBethsada BaptistGreater Canaan BaptistHunter’s Chapel ChurchJohnson Chapel AMEKimes Chapel BaptistMebane First BaptistMebane First Presbyterian ChurchMt. Moriah BaptistNew Life Tabernacle ChurchSt. Luke’s Christian ChurchCitgo Gas StationGreen Level Town Hall
Roy MartTrollinger’s West 70
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Encouraged.By Shonte’ Hodnett
Like actions, words matter. They can be used to build someone up, break them down, and
speak life and even death. One of the best ways to use words is to encourage others.
The Bible clearly explains why every Christian must be an active encourager. This means to continually be involved in encouraging others. Hebrews 3:13 reads, But encourage one another daily, as long as it is called Today,
so that none of you may be hardened by sin’s deceitfulness. 1 Thessalonians 5:11, Therefore encourage one another and build each other up, just as in fact you are doing.
The late author and poet Maya Angelou, who died on May 28, at her home in Winston Salem, knew how to use her words in a positive way. In 2010 she was a recipient of the Presidential Medal of Freedom, the country’s highest civilian honor. Angelou’s inspirational speeches, books and poems encouraged millions of people for decades and will continue to do so for years to come. It is so important to encourage others. You never know how planting a seed of love in someone’s life can propel them forward. As a civil rights activist, she often address the
importance of standing up for yourself. One of her most famous poems Still I Rise encourages the reader to never let negativity hold you down, but instead rise against adversity. The following is a portion of her poem:
You may write me down in historyWith your bitter, twisted lies,
You may tread me in the very dirtBut still, like dust, I’ll rise.
Does my sassiness upset you? Why are you beset with gloom?
‘Cause I walk like I’ve got oil wellsPumping in my living room.
Just like moons and like suns,With the certainty of tides,
Just like hopes springing high,Still I’ll rise.
Did you want to see me broken? Bowed head and lowered eyes?
Shoulders falling down like teardrops.Weakened by my soulful cries.
Does my haughtiness offend you? Don’t you take it awful hard
‘Cause I laugh like I’ve got gold minesDiggin’ in my own back yard.
You may shoot me with your words,You may cut me with your eyes,
You may kill me with your hatefulness,
But still, like air, I’ll rise.Out of the huts of history’s shame
I riseUp from a past that’s rooted in pain
I riseI’m a black ocean, leaping and wide,
Welling and swelling I bear in the tide.Leaving behind nights of terror and fear
I riseInto a daybreak that’s wondrously clear
I riseBringing the gifts that my ancestors
gave,I am the dream and the hope of the slave.
I riseI riseI rise.
Encouraging others is a way of showing love. We live in a world that can be harsh and unforgiving. It makes a big difference when we are “built up” others. When we encourage others, it can have a remarkable positive effect. Not only does it builds a person up, but it also increases their faith, just like it increase ours when we are encouraged. Naturally, if someone is uplifted they will want to pay it forward and uplift someone else. It becomes a cycle of positive energy. Just one sincerely spoken, kind moment of encouragement can make a huge difference. It can lift an otherwise discouraging or down day to the level of “tolerable” or hopefully better!
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to build someone up, break them down, and speak life and even death. One of the best ways to use words is to encourage others.
The Bible clearly explains why Christian must be an activeThis means to continually be involved in encouraging others.Hebrews 3:13 reads, But another dailyas it is called Today,
so that none of you may be hardened by sin’s
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