High Holy Days

At sundown on Sept. 6 through sundown on Sept. 16 Sandhills Jewish Congregation will observe High Holy Days beginning with Rosh Hashannah, the start of the Jewish New Year, and ending with Yom Kippur, the Day of Atonement. These two holidays are the holiest of the Jewish religion and this period is known as the “Days of Awe.”

“We are told on Rosh Hashannah our fate in the coming year is decreed, that the Book of Life is opened and in it is inscribed the fate of mortal man,” said a spokesman. “The traditional greeting for this holiday is, ”May you be written for a good year.”

Yom Kippur, the Day of Atonement, is the most awesome day in the Jewish Calendar. It is observed by 24 hours of fasting and by prayers. We are told the Book of Life is sealed on Yom Kippur and man’s destiny decided. Another important theme of Yom Kippur is God’s willingness to forgive our sins if we return to a life of goodness, caring and charity.

High Holy Day Services will be conducted by Rabbi Norman Kahan. Kahan was ordained at Hebrew Union College and awarded a Doctor of Divinity from that seminary. He is Rabbi Emeritus of Temple Sinai, Roslyn Heights, N.Y., serving there for 18 years. Following his retirement he became the founding director of the Union of American Hebrew Congregations Small Congregations Department. Kahan is a past president of the New York Board of Rabbis and has served as chairman of various committees of the Central Conference of American Rabbis. He was an acting chaplain and educational consultant in the Army Air Corps during the World War II.

All services will be held at Temple Beth Shalom, corner of Hoffman and Jackson Springs Roads, Foxfire Village. A ticket is required for entry. Non-members call Sara at 295-9757. Services will be held as follows: Rosh Hashanah – Sept. 6, 7 p.m. and Sept. 7, 10 a.m.; Yom Kippur - Sept. 15, 7 p.m., Sept. 16, 10 a.m. and 5 p.m. Break-the-Fast – Sept. 16, 6:30 p.m., and reservations are required by Sept. 9. Call Sara at 295-9757.

Church Women United

Church Women United was founded in 1941. CWU is a racially culturally, theologically inclusive Christian women’s movement, celebrating unity in diversity and working for a world of peace and justice.

Church Women United has common goals:

To grow in our faith and to extend our vision of what it means to be Christian women of faith in society today.

To strengthen a visible ecumenical community.

To work for a just, peaceful and caring society.

To use responsibility and creatively the resources God has entrusted to us – our intelligence, time, energy, money – as we carry out Christian mission through Church Women United.

The Quadrennial Priority for 2002-2004 is strengthening families worldwide in the 21st century. Addressing issues related to: Diversity and Racism; Health and HealthCare; Education; Economic Justice; Media; and Technology.

Church Women United of Moore County meet on the Fridays of each month, September through June, at Southern Pines United Methodist Church, 175 Midland Road.

Celebrations are held in November, March and May of each year (various churches in Moore County).

Representatives of churches throughout Moore County are always welcome and encouraged to join the Moore County group.

‘Praise in the Park’

Brown’s Chapel Christian Church will host “Praise in the Park,” on Saturday Sept. 7 from 4 to 8 p.m. It will feature local area singers. Barbecue and hot dogs will be available.

For information, call 948-2729.

High Falls UMC

The High Falls United Methodist Church will offer a special service of rememberance for 9/11 this Sept. 11. On the anniversary of that tragic day, it is important for us to come together, and to recognize our need for healing. The service begins at 6 p.m.

Singles Group

“New Beginnings” Christian Singles Group will be meeting every second and fourth Tuesday at 6:30 p.m. at the Golden Corral restaurant in Southern Pines. All ages are welcome.

For information, call 295-0538.

Fair Promise UMC

Fair Promise United Methodist Church will offer a special service of rememberance for 9/11 this Sept. 11. On the anniversary of that tragic day, it is important for us to come together, and to recognize our need for healing. The service begins at 7:30 p.m.

Unity Service

SEEK (Salvation through Ecumenical Evangelism for the Kingdom) invites Christians to a Service of Christian Unity and Hope at Pinecrest High School Auditorium at 7:30 p.m., Wed., Sept. 11.

“Join Christians of many denominations in a 9/11 service that demonstrates Christian unity, explains God’s call to take His gospel to our community, and offers opportunity to respond to His call,” said a spokesman.

Faith Festival

Downtown Smithfield Development Corporation will host the second annual Faith Festival at the Neuse River Amphitheater on Front Street in downtown Smithfield on Sept. 21. The event will be held 4-10 p.m. with two-time Dove Award Winners ‘By the Tree’ performing hits from their “Invade My Soul” album. “Free Admission, Free Salvation” is the theme for this year’s event which also features the singing groups, Under the Bus, Sade Fool and Tribe of Benjamin. ‘By the Tree’ begins performing at 8:30 p.m.

“The main goal of the event is to reach out to our youth and offer another type of entertainment with a positive Christian message. There is no cost to attend the concert. We are taking the approach that if we can change the life of just one young person, then it will all be worth it,” stated Chris Johnson, Executive Director, DSDC.

Volunteers interested in helping the day of the event may contact Downtown Smithfield Development Corporation at (910) 934-0887 or www.downtownsmithfield.com.

Exercise Classes

Harrington Chapel FWB Church is holding “Body Temple Gospel Aerobic exercise classes . Classes are scheduled to be held every Monday, Wednesday and Friday at 6:15 p.m., promptly.

This class is designed to uplift you spiritually, mentally, and physically. The class will include an 8 -10 minute warm-up, 20-40 minute aerobic session, 10-15 minute muscular conditioning session/abdominal session, and 8-10 minute cool down session. This class is scheduled to last one hour. If you are 10-15 minutes late please plan to attend the next scheduled class.

The cost of this class is $15 per month.

The church is located at 158 South Carlisle Street in Southern Pines. Call 693-0800 from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Monday through Thursday for information.

Word of Faith

Word of Faith Deliverance Ministries is sponsoring a pre-anniversary service for its pastors, Bishop S.E. and Joyce Williams on Sunday, Aug. 18, at 5 p.m. The speaker will be pastor Melvin Miller of Fayetteville. The church is located at 3625 Murdocksville Road, West End.

Open House Mission

Open House of Deliverance Mission in Carthage will be having three services with the Rev. John and Patty Chappell from Bartow , Fla. Sept. 6 at 7:30 p.m., Sept. 7 at 11 a.m. and Sept. 8 at 11 a.m.

Please call 947-3553 if you have any further questions or need directions.

Deep Creek Baptist

Deep Creek Baptist Church 1995 Linden Road will hold its annual homecoming services on Sunday, Sept. 8, at 11 a.m. with the Rev. Archie Stevens as guest speaker. Dinner will follow in Fellowship Hall.

On Monday, Sept. 9 through Friday, Sept. 13 each evening at 7:30 p.m. the Rev. Fred Richardson of Community Baptist Church in Candor will hold fall revival.

If you have any questions call the Rev. Oscar Logwood at 692-8904.

Lighthouse Assembly

A special memorial service, recognizing the anniversary of the terrorist attacks on the World Trade Center in New York and the Pentagon in Washington, D.C., will be held at Lighthouse Assembly of God, 8361 N.C. 24/27 Highway in Carthage on Wednesday, Sept. 11. The service starts at 7 p.m.

“America will never be the same,” says Pastor Herman Phillips concerning the 9/11 tragedy. “Since then our lives have changed. It is appropriate that we take this opportunity to remember the victims and the ones who gave their lives attempting to save others.”

We are also honoring “those who serve.” These include all civil servants as well as the military.

St. Ruth UCOG

At St. Ruth UCOG where Eldress Lillian Kearns is pastor, there will be a church service, Aug. 30 (tonight) at 7:30 p.m. The speaker will be Elder Filmore Hester of Greensboro.

Sunday, Sept. 1 their annual missionary services will take place. The 11 a.m. speaker will be Minister Linda Gillispie of St. Ruth UCOG and the evening speaker will be Evangelist Emma Currie of St. Mark in Sanford.

At St. Mary Holiness Church where Eldress Betty Lee is pastor there will be a Rainbow Tea Saturday Aug. 31 (tomorrow) at 6 p.m. The speaker will be Evangelist Mary Hooker of Oak Grove in Vass.

Victory Baptist

Victory has just elected two new deacons to serve the church for the next three years. These men are: Ernie Bowden and Buford McKenzie. All church offices are in the process of being filled as a new church year will begin in September.

Fall revival will begin on Sunday night, Sept. 15 and continue through Wednesday night, Sept. 18. The Rev. Don Daniels will be the visiting speaker for these services.

A Sunday School Banquet has been planned for all teachers, assistants, officers, and any one interested in helping with school on Sunday, Sept. 22 at 5 p.m.

The Ladies WMU met on Monday, Aug. 26 at 6:30 p.m. in the fellowship hall for a special meeting and a time of fellowship. A little super was served followed by a program presented by Lena Chaney. The ladies of Victory used this occasion to welcome Lena into the church and community.

Work is still continuing on getting a church directory date set. Any member interested in committing to a directory may contact Patty Chriscoe.

August cottage prayer meeting will be held tonight (Aug. 30) at 7 p.m. in the home of Terry and BeLinda Bryant.

On Saturday, Aug. 31, the Rev. Chaney and Lena will meet with all children in grades 3,4, and 5 for a day of activities at their home in Seven Lakes. Any child that needs a ride should be at the church at 10:30 a.m. and will be brought back to the church at 4:30 p.m.

Healing Service

The Order of St. Luke, an ecumenical Christian prayer ministry, will hold a prayer and praise healing service at 6:45 p.m. in Emmanuel Episcopal Church, Southern Pines.

The service begins with praise music led by Margot Martin. The speaker will be Annette Dunlap, a teacher and member of Our Saviour Lutheran Church. Her talk will be about being healed from depression.

The Rev. Ed Conklin will be the celebrant for Holy Eucharist. All are welcome to the service which includes prayer for healing and laying on of hands.

If you have questions, call Elfa Vess at 215-8991.

Installation

The Rt Rev Michael Curry, bishop of the Episcopal Diocese of North Carolina, will be installing the Rev. Robert J. Laws III as the new vicar of St Mary Magdalene Episcopal Church in a Celebration of New Ministry on Wednesday, Sept. 4, at 7 p.m.

The church is located at 1145 Seven Lakes Drive, West End. Please call the office at 673-3838 if you have any questions.

Beulah Hill Baptist

Services will be held at The Manor Care in Rattlesnake trail Sept. 8 at 2 p.m., come enjoy some “old time religion” with our seniors.

“The Discipline of Worship” will be the theme of Woman’s Bible study Sept 9 at 7 p.m. Childcare is provided. Call Cherri Dobbs at 673-5437 for information.

A Sept. 11 Remembrance Service will be held on Wednesday evening (9/11) at 7 p.m. in memory of those who lost loved ones, and in honor of our firefighters, medics, doctors, hospital staff, police officers and those who watch over us, protect us and provide medical care for us.

The church is located near the intersection of Juniper Lake and Beulah Hill Ch. Rd. just off Hwy 211. All are welcome to attend. For information call 295-6323 or email beulahillbapt@nc.rr.com.

Shroud Presentation

Bryan Walsh, executive director and founder of the Shroud of Turin Center in Richmond, Va. will present the history, science and theological implications of the Shroud of Turin on Saturday, Sept. 28 at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Pinehurst.

In two sessions, beginning at 9 a.m.. Walsh will review the Shroud’s history and provide scientific evidence, pro and con, that has been developed over the past 25 years about the religious icon. Walsh concludes his remarks with a demonstration of how the Shroud’s image might have been formed.

Attendance is open to the public.

For further information, call Barbara Kemple, DRE, Sacred Heart, at 295-3072.

Outreach Ministries

Outreach Ministries for Jesus Pentecostal Assembly will host Sylvester Walker through Friday, Aug. 30 at 7:30 p.m. nightly at the church located at 704 Harris Street in Aberdeen.

The host pastor is the Rev. Shirley Gillis.

For information, call 944-3744.