- CLIPPING SERVICE 1115 HILLSBORO RALEIGH, NC 27603 TEL. (919) 833-2079 DAILY RECORD DUNN, N. C. 0-7,847 APR-15-81 - ~91 Record Forum This letter is in reference to the editorial "Are Baptists Mixing Church and Politics," which appeared in The Daily Record on Wednesday, April 8. The editor is certainly right in stating, "Baptists have always stood tall in their fight to keep Church and State separate," Our Baptist forefathers greatly influenced the attachment of the Bill of Rights to the Constitution which included religious liberty. The separation of Church and State - means that government is not to sponsor religion nor is it to prohibit the free exercise of religion. However, this does not mean that Baptists or any other - Christian body should remain uninformed about what is going on in government of should fail to use their influence to promote good government and legislation in light of Christian principles. Failure to become informed and involved would be most irresponsible." Of course, involvement and behaviour should likewise be in accordance with Christian principles of love, honesty, and integrity. The dinner, which the editorial mentioned, was held in conjunction with a Legislative Information Network Seminar. This Network, of which I am a member, is an attempt to keep pastors and church leaders informed about the work of state - government and bills introduced in the Legislator. The purpose of the dinner was just what George Reed, Director of Citizenship and Public Affairs of the Christian Life Council, said it was, "To provide a time for fellowship between Baptists and leaders id State Government. There was no lobbying involved and no mention of any particular bill or pending legislation. The "high Powered Baptist official" mentioned was Dr. James M. Dunn, Executive Director of the Baptist Joint Committee on Public Affairs. This is an organization whose primary focus is the preservation and extension of religious liberty. It is sponsored by nine Baptist denominations. Incidentally, Dr. Cecil Ray, Gerieral Secretary-Treasurer of the North Carolina Baptist State Convention, was quoted in the editorial as saying, "We - welcome the politicians here to have dinner with the politicians." Actually, it was the Humorist Grady Nutt who made this remark and he did so in the context of ribbing the pastors present for the politics that take place in Baptist Conventions. The expense of the dinner was paid for, in part, by many of us (there were five hundred present) who paid to attend. At any rate, I feel that I ani more knowledgeable for having attended both the dinner and the Informative Network Sem: inar and that I can render greater service to the people I pastor. I am most grateful that my denomination provided me with this opportunity to meet my congressmen and to hear the Governor of North Carolina. Thank you for your consideration. FRANK NEVILLE Pastor Westfield Baptist Church Dunn,N.C.
CLIPPING SERVICE 1115 HILLSBORO RALEIGH, NC 27603 TEL. (919) 833-2079 DAILY RECORD OUN!'-!, N. C. D-8,000 1 11()~ JUN-25-85 Send your letter to: RECORD FORUM, Daily Record, P.O. Box 1448, Dunn, N.C. 28.334 (Limit; 2 letters per person per month) TO THE EDITOR: The current struggle within the Southern Baptist Convention is more complex than simply a battle between fundamentalist and Ji.berals as some reporters would imply. There is a growing concern among many conservatives in the SBC in regard to the political strategy of those who would seek to gain control of the boards and agencies of the convention in the disguise of defending Biblical Authority. Most Baptist that I know of believe in the Authority of the -Bible, This well mapped out strategy is to elect certain people to the presidency who in turn appoints the "right" people to serve on the Committee on Committees. This committee in turn nominates people to fill the vacancies on the different boards and agencies. When this movement first got under way one of it's leaders, Judge Pressler, made the remark, "we are going after the jugular vein." Also is the concern over the fact that during the terms of the past four presidents several people have been appointed to these committees who have given minimum support to Southern Baptist Convention causes. It is because of these concerns that Winfred Moore, pastor of the First Baptist Church of Amarillo Texas and president of the Texas General Baptist Convention allowed his name to be placed in nomination of the SBC in opposition to Charles Stanley. Moore received 45% of the vote and Charles Stanley received 55% of the vote. This is far from an overwhelming majority that some would advocate. This large vote for one who opposes an incumbent president reveals a growing conmany mainstream Moore is a staunch I am thankful that some very positive things came out of the recent SBC that prayerfully will help in centering our attention on world wide missions. It was because of missions that Baptist, a diverse group, organized in the beginning. The fact that Winfred Moore was nominated and elected first vice president is in itself a positive note. I only hope that Stanley will include him in his deliberations and decisions. Another hopeful sign was the selection of a "peace" committee proposed by the Baptist State Presidents. This committee is made up of a broad spectrum in the convention. The members of this committee will discuss the issues and make a report to the SBC meeting in 1986. It is my prayer. that in the ensuing year the elected leaders of the convention will refrain from making general and unsupportive statements against any of our agencies and especially our seminaries. Also that psuedo Baptist newspapers will quit attacking agency leaders and slanting news items to support their positions. Southern Baptists have a great heritage of religious freedom, Bible teaching, and mission advancement. With present membership and vast resources Southern Baptists have a tremendous opportunitv to proclaim the gospel to pe..,.,.e around the world, minister to n is, and train people for servier in the Kingdom of God. This is whc -e our energies should be directed and not in hair-splitting theological squabbling. I have great hope that Southern Baptist will emerge from the present difficulties stronger and more united than ever in carrying out the purpose for which : SBC was organized. FRANKE. NEVILLE Pastor Westfield Baptist Church Dunn,N.C.
REV. NEVILLE Pleasant Plains Begins Revival -.-- - The Pleasant Plains Baptist Church will begin revival services Sunday evening at the worship hour. Service will be held at 7:30 p.m. each evening October 6 through Friday, October 11. Rev. Frank E. Neville will be guest evangelist. Rev. Neville has received an Associate in Arts from Campbell College. He received a B.S. in Business Administration from U.N.C. at Chapel Hill and a B.D. from Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary. Rev. Neville served as Assistant Pastor of Mount Olivet Baptist, Raleigh, Pastor of Kennebec Baptist Church in Little River Association, and has served as Pastor of the Riegelwood Baptist Church from 1966 to the present time. Rev. Neville is also serving at present as moderator of the Columbus Baptist Association. Mrs. Hilda Ezzell, Music Director Trinity Baptist Church Whiteville will direct special music each evening with the Children's Choir and the Adult Choir. Pleasant Plains Homecoming will be Swiday October 13, with services beginning with the SWlpaY School at 10: 00 and Uie morning worship hour at 11:00 a.m. Rev. Bruce Lanier, Pastor of the Galee Baptist Church in the Bladen Association and a former Pastor of Pleasant Plains will Iring the morning message. -- Lunch will be served on the growlds after the worship hour. Whit~ville: Ne~;:R-ep-~rt-;, ~ Williamston: Enterprise Wilmington: Journal Windsor: Bertie Ledger-Advance Yadkinville: Yadkin Ripple Yanceyville: Caswell Messenger / z1~b7'.~~e:)!,"ij ias G v JCT -
5.,...,,..._..._.............-..--...-...-........._..._.._,...-..._.~ --. _...... i Revival Set At Pleasant Hill Pleasant Hill Baptist church Whiteville, Route o, has set Oct. 8-15 as a week for Revival. The Revivialist will be Rev. Frank Neville, pastor of Riegelwood Baptist church. He is a graduate of Cary High School, Cary, Campbeli College Buie Creek, University of North Carolina with B. s. in business administration 1957 and a graduate of Southeastern Thealogical Seminary in 962 with B.S. degree with languages. He served in the u.s. Army 1953-55, before coming to Riegelwood in 1966 he was pastor of Kennebec Baptist church near Angier. He is past President of the Angier Minister Association. He is married to the former Lorraine Talton of Raleigh, Mrs. Neville is a graduate of Rex School of nursing and a registered nurse. They have two children, Everett and Thomas. Services will evening as 7:30. Visitors are invited. REV, FRANK NEVILLE.,...,..... Whiteville: News-Reporter W1tmillgton: Journal Williamston: Enterprise Windsor: Ledger-Advance Yadkinville: Yadkin Ripple Yanceyville: Caswell Messenger Zebulon Record 1967 r.,)
eville Will Lead Revival At Mount Mo Iah Calvert REV. FRANKE. NEVILLE ' Rev. Frank E. Neville will be the speaker for revival services, at the Mount Moriah Calvert B~church, August 14-19. He is a graduate of Campbell college, Buie's Creek; the University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill; and Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary, Wake Forest. He has served with the U.S.. Army in Japan and was i,n 'business before entering the ministry. He is presently pastor of Riegelwood Baptist church at Riegelwood. He is a native of Raleigh. His wife is the fo.rmer Lorraine Tarlton of Raleigh. The pastor, Rev. Dale R. Martin, invites the public to attend these services. ---~"."_...,...,,,,... The services will begin with Brevard:! i8 Bfyson City: Smoky Mt. Times the Homecoming on Sunday, Boone: Watauga Democrat August 14, at 11:00 a.m., with Burgaw: Pender Chronicle the Sunday night service begin * tr, ning at 8:00 p.m. AUG4 1966 Services will be held at 7:30.ii ~ p.rn. each evening Monday ~' ' through Friday and Monday,. Wednesday, and Friday at 10:30,. 1 Mr. Neville will also lead in ]the morning devotions over ra :'dio station WPNF.
Neville Will Hold Revival In Coats The Rev. Frank E. Neville, pastor of Westfield Baptist Church, will conduct revival services at Coats Baptist Church beginning Sunday morninz. Oct. 9, and continuing nightly at 7:30 p. m. through Wednesday, the Rev. A. Howard Beard, pastor, REV. FRANK NEVILLE announced today. A native of Raleigh, the speaker recently completed 11 years at Reiglewood Baptist Church and has pastored Mount Olive in Raleigh and Kennebec Churches. He was ordained in 1962. The Rev. Mr. Neville graduated from Cary High School and attended Campbell College before entering University of North Carolina-Chapel Hill, where he graduated in 1957 with a B. S. Degree. He served with the Army and for two years was stationed in Japan.. He also holds a Master of Divinity degree from Wake Forest and completed clinical pastoral education at North Caroli Baptist Hospital and Bowman Gray School of Medicine. Neville is also a former member of the nominating committee for the Little River Baptist Association. Neville is married to the former Lorraine Tarlton of Raleigh and has three children. The Rev. Mr. Beard said that during the services a nursery would be provided for children. D~nton Record Dunn Dispatch Durham: Carolina Times Eden News Edenton: Chowan Herald Elizabethtown: Bladen Journal Elkin Tribune Enfield Progress Fairmont: Times-Messenger Farmville E"J!:rprlse For'6Bt ~rurie1!17