Rev. Dougald McLaurin’s message Sunday was from Matthew 25:14-30, What Are You Afraid Of? We have the potential to do well with what was entrusted to us according to our abilities and talents, and we should strive to use it to fulfill God’s purpose for us. I am here where I am suppose to be and I can do all He has called me to do. Also, we should not be afraid of what is in our past for we are all sinners saved by the Grace of God.
Our attendance for Sunday school was down to 79. Several people traveling. Welcome to our one visitor and all others. Come again. Ryan Marlowe read the Bible verse for today. Thank you. The beautiful, colorful flowers were given in memory of Shirley Cooper Matthews by sisters, Bonnie Manning and Jean Greene. Thank you.
Last week was an eventful week. There were graduations, summer vacation began for school students and teachers and on Friday some much needed rain fell. There were strong winds in the area with several trees down and some property damage. But rain was sorely needed and everything looks refreshed and greener.
Several ladies from Red Oak Baptist Church attended the Adopt-a-Dorm Bible Study at Fountain Correctional Center on Monday, June 6. Marilyn Boone led the study. Others attending included Jean Mellor, Audrey Pearce, Suzy Pearce, Nell Boone, Hazel Hill, and Sue Edwards.
We fulfill one of the purposes for our existence when we seek God (Acts 17:26-27). When we seek Him, we consult with Him. We take our joys and difficulties to Him in prayer. We seek direction from Him by reading the Bible. We receive light from God as we ply the pages of the Bible (2 Peter 1:19).
As a part of its annual Nurses Week celebration, Nash Health Care honored several nurses and a physician for their contributions to the health care profession, their dedication to patients and their pursuit of excellence. The following employees received awards:
Senior Vice President and Chief Nursing Officer of Nash Health Care Leslie Hall (left), presents Dr. Michael Sunderman with the Friend of Nursing Award.
On Sunday morning during worship service, our high school and college graduates that were honored included Josh Barnes, Michaela Bauer, Will Bolt, Hannah Brock, D.C. Cash, Malte Gitt, Justin Hinton, Thomas May, Stephanie Proctor, and Samantha Roark. Also, congratulations to William Brantley for graduating from Fort Knox, Kentucky, as an Army Cavalry Scout. He and his wife, Ashley, will be stationed at Fort Campbell, Kentucky.
I finally got a chance to meet Nashville’s new fire chief Friday night at the Nashville Fire Department Auxiliary’s Reverse Raffle. Randy Goodrod seems quite excited to be here and was overwhelmed with the hometown hospitality he received when arriving in Nashville.
Spring managed to sneak by without much cleaning at the Soapbox International Headquarters, so there are lots of piles, scribbles and brilliant ideas scratched on every piece of paper on my desk. Okay, mostly piles and scribbles.
But surely enough to get you thinking and over the midweek blues:
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Letters to the Editor:
Dear Senator:
The passage of House Bill 810, Consumer Finance Act Amendments, with its current contents is not in the best interest of North Carolina or North Carolinians.
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Letters to the Editor:
Did we turn our heads to see the flags that make us historically proud of mostly men that died defending our country? Times change. We now have lost truly patriotic women. Turn and gaze longer upon the flags we ponder. Here are few more head turners. We thrive on thought:
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A PICTORIAL LOOK INTO THE PAST
TOBACCO – This photo was originally published in The Graphic June 20, 1963. Woodrow Batchelor (on tractor) of Sandy Cross was reported to have primed four and one-half acres of tobacco the morning this photo was taken, the first reported for the 1963 barning season.
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Carol Vierela, Nash County Animal Friends
Would you like to help save some pets? There are other ways, besides adoption. For example, NCAF could use some help at the Shelter during the weekday! We need photographers and pet handlers who assist the photographer. Pet handlers also act as adoption assistants when someone visits, since they will know a lot about the pets. Currently there are two shifts. 10-noon and 1-4pm. Call me for details on how to join the NCAF Shelter Pet Crew.
RALEIGH - Computer equipment and televisions will be banned from disposal in North Carolina landfills as of July 1, following a law passed last year by the General Assembly.
Session Law 2010-67 bans from landfill disposal computer equipment, which includes laptops, desktops, monitors, printers, scanners and peripherals such as mice and keyboards.
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Jo Anne Cooper, Graphic Publisher
Members of White Oak United Methodist Church kicked off its 200th anniversary celebration Sunday, June 5, with an Order for Dedication and Historic Remembrance Service. A historical marker and bench from the original structure was dedicated with The Reverend Elizabeth Polk presiding.
Polk spoke often of the past during the service reminding members the importance of recognizing and remembering the heritage of the church and its congregation.
Members of White Oak United Methodist Church stand by the historical marker that was dedicated at a special ceremony held Sunday, June 5, 2011.
A record number of Nash-Rocky Mount elementary students successfully complete 100 miles of walking during the 2010-2011 school year. Despite stormy skies, nearly 6,000 students and staff celebrated during the annual Hot Feet in Action celebration at Glover Park in Nashville. All 16 elementary schools participated. Students rotated between 12 stations including line dancing, tug of war, parachute activity, Character Eddie, water relay race and Nashville Fire Department.
Nash Community College recently recognized its Associate Degree Nursing graduates. Thirty-two nurses were recognized at the College’s 35th Nurses Pinning Ceremony for completing the program and became eligible to sit for the NCLEX-RN licensure exam. Delma Greene Jefferys, Nash County Health Department Director of Nursing, was the keynote speaker.
Lank Dunton (right), vice president of the Nash Community College Foundation’s board of directors, receives a joint donation for a $1000 scholarship from Audrey Shearin (left), president of Eastern Petroleum Corporation, and Jon Wiggs (center) of the Kiwanis Club. The proceeds in part are from presales of tickets to the recent Cole Brothers Circus held on the campus of N. C. Wesleyan College.
We had 93 in Sunday school, including 4 visitors. Welcome visitors and everyone else. Come back when you can. Our lesson today was from the Book of Joshua. Betsy Coppedge taught the lesson in my class. We learned how Joshua was a man of faith, courage and obedience. He was a faithful leader and God was with him.
Thanks to you, our many friends, the Friday night Fish Fry was a big success! I hear the total people served was about 500. Thank you all for your continued support. Sunday morning we had a good attendance. Sunday school began at 9:45 followed by church service at 11. The song service was led by our worship leader, Chris Matchem.
When I was a youngster, we visited Mammoth Cave, Kentucky. Once inside a huge subterranean cavern, our guides turned out the lights. There was deep darkness. We could not see our hand in front of our face. The guide struck a match. We stood amazed at how such a tiny light pushed away the heavy black veil of darkness. We could see the vaulted ceiling and shimmering walls. I could see mom and dad.
After a week of sweltering weather, Peachtree folks gathered for worship on Sunday morning. Sanctuary flowers were given by Jane May in memory of her husband, Perry.
Pastor Whitehouse continued the study from Galatians, which is a book about how to be right with God.
Audrey and Suzy Pearce, NRBA WMU Children’s Missions Consultants, attended the Associational Leadership Team planning meeting on Saturday, June 4 at the associational office in Dortches.
Graduates will be recognized on Sunday, June 12 at Red Oak Baptist Church during the morning worship service at 11:00 AM. Then later that evening everyone’s invited back for a concert by Right Turn.
