COMMENTS FROM THE COMMITTEE

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1 AT WHITE OAK GROVE MISSIONARY BAPTIST CHURCH Cory A. Graves, Pastor 2600 Assembly Road DECEMBER 2012 COMMENTS FROM THE COMMITTEE The Wise Men The Bible tells of wise men Who came from the east afar, To visit a babe in Bethlehem Born underneath His very own star. They found Him in a manger Wrapped warmly in swaddling clothes, And bestowed their gifts upon Him The very best each man had chose. Now this story happened long ago, And some call it a fairy tale today But those who are wise STILL seek Him; They're the wise men of today. These offer up their gifts to Him That are found in different form, The gift we bring Him at this time Is a heart that's been re-born. You may think this is silly. You might not heed the rhyme. But soon the wise men will see Him The unwise will be out of time. You see, God commended His love toward us In that He sent His beloved son Who never sinned at any time Yet was rejected, scorned and shunned. So remember this and teach your child No sin on them is laid The sacrifice He made from love With their love is now repaid Throughout history, many African people have celebrated a "first fruits" harvest holiday. Families got together evaluating their lives, show respect to their ancestors, giving thanks for their blessings, and planning for the coming year. Dr. Maulana Karenga started the new African-American holiday that was named Kwanzaa in It is now celebrated for seven days beginning on December 26 and ending on January 1. The holiday is intended to help preserve African values and traditions. This holiday is centered around lighting candles. The candleholder, called a kinara, holds 3 red candles, one black candle and 3 green candles. One candle is lit every night to represent a different Kwanzaa principle. The traditional colors of Kwanzaa are black, red, and green. Black stands for the color of the African-Americans. Red stands for the struggles of the people and green represents the hills of Africa and also the color of hope. NGUZO SABA (The Seven Principles) Umoja (Unity) To strive for and maintain unity in the family, community, nation and race. Kujichagulia (Self-Determination) To define ourselves, name ourselves, create for ourselves and speak for ourselves. Ujima (Collective Work and Responsibility) To build and maintain our community together and make our brother's and sister's problems our problems and to solve them together. Ujamaa (Cooperative Economics) To build and maintain our own stores, shops and other businesses and to profit from them together. Nia (Purpose) To make our collective vocation the building and developing of our community in order to restore our people to their traditional greatness. Kuumba (Creativity) To do always as much as we can, in the way we can, in order to leave our community more beautiful and beneficial than we inherited it. Imani (Faith) To believe with all our heart in our people, our parents, our teachers, our leaders and the righteousness and victory of our struggle.

2 SENIOR SPOTLIGHT Jeremy Simposn, son of Gail and Theodore Simpson made A/B Honor Roll. School. He attends Brooks Elementary Jailynn Simmons, daughter of Deja and Michael Simmons and granddaughter of Sandra Little, won 2 first place events which earned her 3 trophies and 1 fourth place medal in her first karate meet. She is 5 years old and attends Lindley Elementary. Peggy Morehead was born 4/16/1947 in Guilford County in the Brown Summit Community. She has been a member of White Oak Grove for approximately 53 years and has served on various ministries including; Pastor s Aide, Mass Choir, Usher ministry and Deaconess. She graduated from Brown Summit High School and was employed with Greensboro City School System as the school secretary and later with Guilford County School system as a K 2 nd grade teacher s assistant. Peggy is married to Deacon Clarence Morehead and has one son- Rodney Darrell Morehead and one grandson Corey Darrell Morehead. Her hobbies include decorating, gardening, shopping and taking trips to the beach. Peggy s favorite scripture is Psalm 91 and Psalm 27:1 The Lord is my light and my salvation whom shall I fear. STUDENT ACCOMPLISHMENTS Nicholas Gardner, son of Patrick and Camille Person has a 4.0 GPA. He is a senior at Northern Guilford High School. Grace Kelly, daughter of Steve and Andrya Kelly made A/B Honor Roll. She is a 9 th grader at Dudley High School. Twas' 11 days before Christmas, around 9:38, When 20 beautiful children stormed through heaven's gate. Their smiles were contagious, their laughter filled the air. They could hardly believe all the beauty they saw there. They were filled with such joy, they didn't know what to say. They remembered nothing of what had happened earlier that day. "Where are we?" asked a little girl, as quiet as a mouse. "This is heaven." declared a small boy. "We're spending Christmas at God's house." When what to their wondering eyes did appear, But Jesus, their savior, the children gathered near. He looked at them and smiled, and they smiled just the same. Then He opened His arms and He called them by name, And in that moment was joy that only heaven can bring. Those children all flew into the arms of their King, And as they lingered in the warmth of His embrace, One small girl turned and looked at Jesus' face. And as if He could read all the questions she had, He gently whispered to her, "I'll take care of Mom and Dad." Then He looked down on earth, the world far below, He saw all of the hurt, the sorrow, and woe. Then He closed His eyes and He outstretched His hand, "Let My power and presence re-enter this land!" "May this country be delivered from the hands of fools." "I'm taking back my nation. I'm taking back my schools!" Then He and the children stood up without a sound. "Come now my children, let me show you around." Excitement filled the space, some skipped and some ran. All displaying enthusiasm that only a small child can. And I heard Him proclaim as He walked out of sight, "In the midst of this darkness, I AM STILL THE LIGHT." Written by Cameo Smith, Mt. Wolf, PA

3 ANNOUNCEMENTS Transportation Ministry- is in need of three additional van drivers. You must possess a valid driver s license and have a willingness to serve in this ministry. Please see Deacon Clarence Morehead or contact via Are you a male member of White Oak Grove? Are you active with the male ministry programs? If not, WE NEED YOU! For more information about the WOG Men's Ministry and how to get involved, text the word "WOGMEN" to M.A.D.E FITNESS- Anyone interested in finding out more information about the "Keep the Weight off Fitness Challenge"-please contact Bro. Johnathan Spruill by at madefit@gmail.com or call him at An entry fee is required Tithing Envelopes will be available soon. Please do not use them until Jan If you do not receive your envelopes please sign the need envelopes sheet in the foyer Contribution Forms will be given out by request only. A sign up sheet will be located in the foyer. The forms will be available for pick-up Jan 27 th. GENERAL WOG INFORMATION Pledges are still being accepted for our building fund. Your support in making a pledge is greatly appreciated. From The Capital Campaign Committee: Remember that in addition to giving a little more than your normal tithes and offerings, there are additional ways you can contribute to our building fund. Please visit our fundraising website at For more information or to get assistance in signing up, contact Brother David or bigtiz1906@aol.com. Wednesday Noon-Day Bible Study 12:00 1:00 p.m. Please contact Monique Chavis at to schedule meetings and counseling sessions with Pastor Graves. Days available are: Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays. White Oak Grove s new mailing address is P.O. Box 1078, Greensboro, NC Our new address is wog2600@whiteoakgrove.net or sharonyancey@whiteoakgrove.net. Check out White Oak Grove s new website: All student achievements can be ed to Gail Garland at Egarland02@cs.com for publication in the monthly newsletter. For more information or to join WOG Inner Circle Book Ministry contact Johnette Lopez at or Dorie Lang at WHITE HOUSE INTERNSHIP APPLICANTS- If you are 18yrs old or will be 18yrs old before spring of next year (2013), enrolled in college, or have served two years in the military and are interested in applying for an the White House please visit: Please keep in mind you must meet the above criteria to be considered for the internship and only serious applicants need apply. Job Opportunities Transamerica Agency Network (Insurance Sales Industry) Contact Renee Lewis at Up to 40K+ per year HEALTH TIPS 1.Wash hands often to keep yourself from spreading germs and getting sick. Wash your hands with soap and clean running water for at least 20 seconds. 2.Bundle up to stay dry and warm. Wear appropriate outdoor clothing: layers of light, warm clothing; mittens; hats; scarves; and waterproof boots. 3.Manage stress. Don't overcommit yourself and prevent holiday anxiety and pressure. Get enough sleep. 4.Don't drink and drive or let others drink and drive. Whenever anyone drives drunk, they put everyone on the road in danger. 5.Be smoke-free. Avoid smoking and secondhand smoke. There is NO safe amount of tobacco or secondhand smoke. Breathing even a little secondhand smoke can be dangerous. 6.Fasten seat belts while driving or riding in a motor vehicle. Always buckle your child in the car using a child safety seat, booster seat, or seat belt according to his/her height, weight, and age. Use a seat belt on every trip, no matter how short the trip. 7.Get exams and screenings. Ask what exams you need and when to get them. Update your personal and family history. 8.Get your vaccinations, which help prevent diseases and save lives. 9.Monitor the children. Keep potentially dangerous toys, food, drinks, household items, and other objects out of kids' reach. Dress warmly for outdoor activities. Develop and reinforce rules about acceptable and safe behaviors including electronic media. 10.Practice fire safety. Most residential fires occur during the winter months, so be careful to never leave fireplaces, space heaters, stoves, or candles unattended. Have an emergency plan and practice it regularly. 11.Prepare food safely. Remember these simple steps: wash hands and surfaces often, avoid cross-contamination, cook foods to proper temperatures, and refrigerate promptly. 12.Eat healthy, and get moving. Eat fruits and vegetables. Limit your portion sizes and foods high in fat, salt and sugar. Be active for at least 2½ hours a week and help kids and teens be active for at least 1 hour a day. Book Club

4 COMPUTER REPAIR HAIR STYLIST BUSINESS ADS JAMES BELTON DOROTHY SANDS INSURANCE SPECIALIST RENEE LEWIS (AUTO, LIFE, MEDICARE ADV., FIRE) TOWING AND TRANSPORTING MARY KAY CONSULTANT A&S VENDING MINISTRY REMAX OF GREENSBORO GLOZ HEAVENLY SCENT BILL BLACK CHEVROLET & CADILLAC LAWN SERVICE ONE STOP HOME DESIGN DORIE & SCOTT LANG LINDA WADDELL SANDRA LITTLE LAURA A. EMERSON (C) GLORIA MCNEILL / EDDIE SIMPSON / CLARENCE MOREHEAD RANDY MORRISON FLOW HONDA JACK LONG Winston Salem, NC NOTARY VENUS MOON HAIR STUDIO CRE8TIVE CAKES JAMIE THORTON VENUS MOON MEREDITH SUMMERS STANDING IN TH GAP DESIGN DEBORAH C. PHILLIPS SERVICES HAIR STYLIST Sports Clips 1608 Highwoods Blvd TONI JAMES TICKLED PINK PETS MOBILE SALON JANDA FULLER *10% of proceeds will be donated to the WOG Building Fund MAXWELL HAT COMPANY TRAVIS LINDSEY 834-W Lee Street HOME FOR RENT PETE S TOTAL LAWN CARE BLANCHE CHEELEY bcheeley@triad.rr.com DELTON PETTRESS SINCERE AUTO CENTER CLARENCE MOREHEAD 2333 Randleman Road STATE FARM INSURANCE RYAN DONAHUE 700 National Highway Thomasville, NC (cell) Ryan.donahue.ti88@statefarm.com CUTE STORIES The elderly pastor was searching his closet for his collar before church one Sunday morning. In the back of the closet, he found a small box containing 3 eggs and 100 $1 bills. He called his wife into the closet to ask her about the box and its contents. Embarrassed, she admitted having hidden the box there for their entire 30 years of marriage. Disappointed and hurt, the pastor asked her, "WHY?" The wife replied that she hadn't wanted to hurt his feelings. He asked her how the box could have hurt his feelings. She said that every time during their marriage that he had delivered a poor sermon, she had placed an egg in the box. The pastor felt that 3 poor sermons in 30 years was certainly nothing to feel bad about, so he asked her what the $100 was for. She replied, "Each time I got a dozen eggs, I sold them to the neighbor s for $1." One day the zoo-keeper noticed that the monkey was reading two books - the Bible and Darwin's The Origin of Species. In surprise he asked the ape, "Why are you reading both those books"? "Well," said the monkey, "I just wanted to know if I was my brother's keeper or my keeper's brother." Thanks for the electric guitar you gave me for Christmas," little Chris Cody said to his uncle the first time he saw him after the holidays. "It's the best present I ever got." "That's great," said his uncle. "Do you know how to play it?" "Oh, I don't play it," the little fellow said. "My mom gives me a dollar a day not to play it during the day and my dad gives me five dollars a week not to play it at night Sunday school teacher was asking her students some questions after a series of lessons on God's omnipotence. She asked, "Is there anything God can't do?" All was silent. Finally, one boy held up his hand. The teacher, on seeing this, was disappointed that they had missed the point of the lesson. She sighed and asked, "Well, what is it you think God can't do?" The boy replied, "He can't please everybody." One cold evening during the holiday season, a little boy about six or seven was standing out in front of a ore window. The little child had no shoes on and his clothes were mere rags. A young woman passing by saw the little boy and could read the longing in his pale blue eyes. She took the child by the hand and led him into the store. There she bought him new shoes and a complete suit of warm clothing. They came back outside into the street and the woman said to the child, "Now you can go home and have a very happy holiday." The little boy looked up at her and asked, "are you God, Ma'am?" She smiled down at him and replied, "No son, I'm just one of His children." The little boy then said, "I knew you had to be some relation."

5 CAN YOU SEE THE WORD JESUS"? Look directly at the illustration until the word Jesus comes into focus.

6 You have to wait in line to see Santa... JESUS is as close as the mention of His name. Santa lets you sit on his lap... JESUS lets you rest in His arms. GUESS WHO Why Jesus is better than Santa Claus Santa lives at the North Pole... JESUS is everywhere. Santa rides in a sleigh... JESUS rides on the wind and walks on the water. Santa comes but once a year... JESUS is an ever present help. Santa fills your stockings with goodies... JESUS supplies all your needs. Santa comes down your chimney uninvited... JESUS stands at your door and knocks, and then enters your heart when invited. Santa doesn't know your name, all he can say is "Hi little boy or girl, what's your name?"... JESUS knew our name before we were born... Not only does He know our name, He knows our address too. He knows our history and future and He even knows how many hairs are on our heads. Santa has a belly like a bowl full of jelly... JESUS has a heart full of love. All Santa can offer is HO HO HO... JESUS offers health, help and hope. Santa says "You better not cry"... JESUS says "Cast all your cares on me for I care for you." Santa's little helpers make toys... JESUS makes new life, mends wounded hearts, repairs broken homes and builds mansions. Santa may make you chuckle but... JESUS gives you joy that is your strength. While Santa puts gifts under your tree... JESUS became our gift and died on a tree... The cross. The White Oak Grove Family Welcomes New Members

7 Toi Jackson Willie Thomas Leila Crowder WATCH NIGHT SERVICE DEC. 31 ST Information for the monthly newsletter is due by the 2 nd Sunday of each month and should be submitted to one of the following: Sis. Gail Garland Egarland02@cs.com Sis. Tina Williams ttnbwilliams@aol.com Sis. Yolanda Williams ywilliams@triad.rr.com