Eryn Wright wins baby contest at Trinity AME
Published on 5/1/2008
"Surely the Lord God will do nothing, but he revealeth his secret unto his servants the prophets." Amos 3:7
Hopefully you are enjoying this week of mixed temperatures. Thursday morning felt almost like winter again, but the flowers and the birds betrayed the feeling of winter and the sunshine finally warmed us up to spring.
Every day is a day that the Lord has made, and the Bible says we are to rejoice and be glad in it. God bless this day.
Here is an e-mail story I'd like to share with you:
In Florida, an atheist became incensed over the preparation of Easter and Passover holidays. He decided to contact his lawyer about the discrimination inflicted on the atheists by the constant celebrations afforded to Christians and Jews with all their holidays while atheists had no holiday to celebrate.
The case was brought before a judge.
After listening to the long passionate presentation by the lawyer, the judge banged his gavel and declared, "Case dismissed!"
The lawyer immediately stood and objected to the ruling and said, "Your honor, how can you possibly dismiss this case?
"The Christians have Christmas, Easter and many other observances. Jews have Passover, Yom Kippur and Hanukkah, yet my client and all other atheists have no such holiday!"
The judge leaned forward in his chair and simply said, "Obviously your client is too confused to even know about, much less celebrate, his own atheists' holiday."
The lawyer pompously said, "Your Honor, we are unaware of any such holiday for atheists. Just when might that holiday be, Your Honor?"
The judge said, "Well it comes every year on exactly the same date of April 1!
"Since our calendar sets April 1 as April Fools Day, consider that Psalm 14:1 states, 'The fool says in his heart, 'There is no God.' Thus, in my opinion, if your client says there is no God, then by scripture he is a fool, and April 1 is his holiday.
"Now have a good day and get out of my courtroom!" What a judge!
Trinity Revival
A mid-week revival was held at Trinity AME Church, Wednesday, April 23, through Friday, April 25. The speaker for the week was the Rev. Mack Singletary, pastor of Pleasantview Freewill Baptist Church in the Hemingway area.
There was a soul saved on Monday night and the pastor preached out of his soul nightly. He was accompanied by the first lady of the church, along with his officers and choir members.
The Rev. Herman Ford Jr. is the pastor of Trinity.
Baby contest
A baby contest was held at Trinity AME Church on Sunday, April 27, with sisters Sherri Hughes and Erica Hicks presiding.
Also on program were sisters Nichelle Tucker and Natalie Williams. The parade of beautiful babies included: Asia Reed, Anisha Addison, Selena Dozier, Eryn Wright, Javon Palmer, Kaniya Green, Serena Goss, Pasis Beaty, Normazaia Hughes, James Durant Jr., and Baby Girl Cochran ,who was a last-minute but beautiful contestant.
The winner of the contest was little Miss Eryn Wright, granddaughter of Tyrone and Trudell Hicks, and the runner-up was little Miss Kaniya Green, granddaughter of Erica Hicks.
Gifts were given to all of the contestants, and remarks were made by the chairperson, Mrs. Juliette Lance, and the pastor, the Rev. Herman Ford Jr. Cake and ice cream was served after the program.
Chavis Revival
Revival services were held at Chavis AME Church in the Hemingway community Monday, April 28, through Wednesday, April 30.
The speakers were the Revs. Geneva Stafford, pastor of Jeremiah and Mt. Seal United Methodist Churches, along with her congregation and choirs; James Williams Sr., pastor of St. Phillip Baptist Church of Hemingway, along with his congregation and choir; and Zebra Barr Pinckney, pastor of Allen AME Church of St. Stephen.
All speakers spoke wonderful, reviving messages. The Rev. Joe Canteen is the pastor of Chavis.
Radio program
Don't forget to listen to "Saturday Morning Sunshine" with me as your host every Saturday morning at 11:30 a.m., 1470 AM Radio WLMC, your community station!
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Don't forget to pray for the sick and shut in, the bereaved, those in nursing homes, those behind prison bars, the leaders of our land, our schools, our teachers, and our children, our churches and their leaders and for each other.
God bless you. Have a wonderful weekend and a great week ahead!
Gloria Barr Ford is a Georgetown resident.
