Republican Party County Convention

The Republican Party held its county convention last night in Winton. Keynote speaker was the North Carolina GOP Party Chairman, Ferrell Blount.

North Carolina GOP Chairman, Ferrell Blount

Also in attendence was the First District Chairman, Robert Rector.

First District GOP Chairman, Robert Rector

The party held election of officers, and Dan Phillips was elected Hertford County GOP Chairman.

Hertford County GOP Chairman, Dan Phillips

Carpenter's Tools - By Pastor Wallace Phillips

This week's message: Seek First ....

Matthew’s gospel records the preaching ministry of Jesus addressing a crowd of worrisome people – they were worried about their own personal care. Who will take care of me? Where will I live? What will eat today? How will I survive? Jesus sets the precedent that the material or the natural needs of humanity will be taken care of in light of the spiritual.

His word in Matthew 6:33 was “seek first the kingdom of God and his righteousness and all these things shall be added unto you as well.” These “things” are the necessities of live and survival. In order to secure that all your needs will be met you must place your confidence in Him spiritually.

He said to “seek”. This word means in its root, “to worship”. I remember “seeking” after my wife 24 years ago. I adored time with her. I chased her. I longed to be with her, better yet, I “worshiped” her. I wanted to show her, her worth to me. That’s what worship is. It’s literally “worthship”. Then Jesus said it should be “first”. This word simply means “in order of importance”. We should show Him his worth first; before anyone or anything.

What then shall we seek first?

The answer – His kingdom and His righteousness. The kingdom means “the realm of God”. It’s a spiritual realm. It means relationship with Him. The kingdom of this world is not to be the kingdom that we seek. We live in it, not of it. Next, we seek his righteousness. That literally means we seek His character. Our character is marred by sin. His character is what we should seek. We receive from him love, joy, peace, gentleness, patience, self-control, etc. The fruit of the Spirit is imparted to us as we seek Him.

Let’s see that our needs are met by seeking Him who is the very creator of all of mankind. Seek first…His kingdom….His righteousness…then the necessities of life will be added unto you.

Have an awesome week and visit us on the web at http://www.cscministries.com/ .

Iglesia El Taller Del Carpintero

Literal translation, "Church The Shop Of The Carpenter". On Sunday August 21, 2005, a new church opened in Winton, North Carolina. It is the newest Spanish language church in the Assemblies of God pentecostal denomination. The name in Spanish is the equivalent of "The Carpenter's Shop Church" in English.

Iglesia El Taller Del Carpintero

The need for the church was indicated by the opening day service crowd. It was packed. Here Pastor Wallace Phillips of the Carpenter's Shop Church in Ahoskie, the parent church, and Pastors Reginald and Rose Stone, install the new pastor for Iglesia El Taller Del Carpintero, Pastor Angel Casiano.

Dedication Ceremony Was Greeted By A Capacity Crowd

Pastor Wallace Phillips made the following observation, "I am always amazed at the awesome provision of the Lord for that which is His heart -- reaching people with the good news of Christ. Today was a divine example of that which God can do when people are obedient to His voice. The contributions of such individuals as Jeanette Smith, Melvin and Nancy Chamblee along with their children Chris and Donna, and Ted Lemmon have taken a Spanish Ministry that meets on Sunday upward in mobility to a sovereign church. God is faithful....and when He moves, He moves through His children." He then presented plaques as momentos to some of the people who made the church a reality to commemorate and recognize their service and efforts.

Pastor Wallace Presents Plaque To Jeanette Smith

Pastor Wallace Presents Plaque To Chris Chamblee On Behalf Of His Family

Pastor Wallace Presents Plaque To Ted Lemmon For His Provision Of A Home For The Church's New Pastor

Pastor Wallace Presents Plaque to Reginald And Rose Stone For Their Long Term Efforts In Hispanic Outreach In North Carolina

After the services for installation of the new pastor and dedication of the new church, the congregation gathered for a group photo.

Dedication Day Congregation

The happiest people at the ceremony appeared to be Angel and Ileana Casiano, the new Pastor and his wife.

Ileana Casiano And New Pastor Angel Casiano

The day's services were concluded by the traditional "Dinner on the Grounds".

The Food Was Plentiful And The Drinks Were, Thankfully, Cold

It was a very hot day, but no one seemed to mind. Everyone pitched in after the service and tables and chairs were quickly set up under the shade trees behind the church.

Dinner On The Grounds - In The Shade Because It Was A Hot Day

It was a great end to a great ceremony.

Hospice Volunteers Brighten Lives

This summer, University Hospice has had several young people working with the staff in both the office as well as with patients and their familes. The 128 volunteers who give their time and talent to brighten the lives of hospice patients are called the "Heart of Hospice".

Volunteer, Gary Hedgepath and volunteer coordinator, Tra Perry, enjoying a visit with Ernest Outlaw of Aulander

If you have time to help in this worthwhile work, please call Tra at (252) 332-3392.