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PASTOR ETHEL WOODS-DANIELS

EUGENE ALLEN

THE REAL WHITE HOUSE BUTLER

THE LATE HERBERT BUSH HERBERT BUSH SOFTBALL TOURNAMENT

SEPTEMBER 2013 PINNACLE - SERVING THE TRIAD, THE TRIANGLE CHARLOTTE-MECKLENBURG COUNTY AND SOUTHSIDE VA

BETHANY MEINARTGREENSBORO JAYCEES

REV. MICHAEL ALSTONBURNETT’S CHAPEL CHURCH OF CHRIST

TYSONFEARRINGTONORGANO GOLD

JOANN PIZZUTOHEALTH WATCH: ALWAYS BEST CARE

PASTOR DARRYL PEEBLESPROVIDENCE CHRISTIAN CHURCH

MICKEY FOSTER

REV. NATHAN SCOVENS

PASTOR AMANDA DIEKMAN

Celebrating 6 Years of Serving the Communities2 Editorial / Table of Contents / Staff3 A Church with SWAGG4 Church Directory Page5 Website Design Tips By Shaugnessy Design / Conference to Equip, Enrich & Elevante Worship and Praise Featuring VaShawn Mitchell / Come Taste Organo Gold 6 Meet the Greensboro Jaycees / PMBC Ad7 50 Years Later, “I Have A Dream”8 Make A Difference Day9 Your Neighborhood Hospital: Annie Penn Hospital / A Touch of Joy10 A Valuable Genealogy Tool Source / Calling the BYHS Class of 197411 Worshipping God in a Multi-Generational Community12 Ad Page 13 Ad Page14 Health Watch: Act FAST: Understanding the Signs of a Stroke15 The Real Butler16 Sunsets17 God Bless for 37 Years of Service / Testimonial for BFH18 Churches Being Celebrated / BFH Ad19 The Talk of the Town presents the Michael Jackson Art Show / Pinnacle Useful Emails20 Burnett’s Chapel Christian Church 100th Year Anniversary Celebration21 Pinnacle Recipe Corner / Distribution Team / Distribution Sites22 Ad Page 23 Labors of Love / Distribution Sites cont.24 Pinnacle Family Fun Day: Schedule of Events 25 Pinnacle Family Fun Day: Blackwell Stage Schedule 26 Pinnacle Family Fun Day: Vendor List / Chief Apostle Anniversary Thank-You27 Pinnacle Family Fun Day: Herbert Bush Softball Tournament / Burlington’s World Famous Horseshoe Pitch / Gatfaces28 Pinnacle Family Fun Day Ad / BFH Package Ad / BFH Pre- Need Info

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Editorial

Family Fun Day (Ephesians 3: 14-21)

God has blessed us once again to sponsor Family Fun Day for the Alamance-Burlington and surrounding areas. When we look at the Hebrew Calendar Rosh Hashanah (the Jewish New Year begins on the eve of September 4th). I am so excited that our celebration of each other will be at the beginning of the year on September 7th at North Park in Burlington.God will get all the glory for a community coming together to enjoy good family fun. “Oh hear, O Israel, the Lord our God is One.” We are a family and are being reconciled to our Father through the death of ONE. That one was Jesus and He is reconciling us back to the Father (Abba) who was and is and is to come.On September 7th put away all of your difference, put away denominations and ask God to release His peace upon your family, church and community. There is a lot of work that needs to be done but if we put together in the unity of the spirit, God will pour out a blessing. We need to get in the spirit of kingdom building. When we are one in the spirit we will see the signs, wonders, and miracles.This Family Fun Day is not about Pinnacle. It is about the community of churches coming together to promote an environment of joy that God may get the glory. It is about making a clarion call for churches, lay people, men and women of faith to set an example to those who are trying to fi nd their way. We know that Jesus is the way but do we act like it?This event is open to all, that all may see the Christ in you and me. That’s right, if you are reading this editorial it is not by accident. What are you going to do? Are you going to come out and support this event? It is FREE to the Public!This event is just clean games of fun, laughter and joy. (1)Are you going to pray for the event? (2)Are you going to tell someone about it? (3)Are you going to attend and bring someone with you? (4)Are you going to volunteer by calling 336-229-1939? (5)Will you be a blessing by coming to the B. Chambers Super Flea Market, where everything will be a dollar ($1.00)? (6)Will you help the poor by cleaning out your closet and by sending people to host a table of items to be sold for $1.00 for the needy? (7)Will you help sound the alarm by being at one for the Prayer Stations for one hour to assist those who need prayer? (8)Will you trust God that this event is bigger than us? It is about Him.I thank God for this opportunity. We have

had many leaders who have sowed into our community, like Dr. LeSueur, Dr. Shanks, and Dr. Thomas. That is why we are having a Health Clinic during this day located in the Sertoma Building. We want to keep ourselves healthy by eating healthy that’s why we have the Roy Blackwell Farmers’ Market where you can purchase fresh fruits and vegetables.I admire and love Ed Miles. He has been a champion of justice and a love ambassador for Alamance County. That is why we are naming our Car Show after him while his still here to appreciate it. We thank you for allowing us to honor you.The Herbert Bush Softball Tournament is new this year and we get a chance to honor one of the baseball greats that came from Burlington. Thanks to Aaron Chambers, Vanessa Stone and William Gattis who helped coordinate the event.The late David Maynard (former Vice Mayor of Burlington) will be honored with a Basketball Tournament in his honor. You probably always wondered why they called him “Coach”. Come and fi nd out more. The Sydney Smith Amazing Race will give many a chance to honor a man who ran a race. He ran in order to lead others into endless possibilities of hope for a better community.There are more events planned. The pool will be open for swimming. Learn more about the Parks and Recreation and the “How to Swim” Program for 2014. The Bake Off, Mayco Bigelow Grill Off, the $10,000 Horseshoe Pitch, and the Mime and Choir Concerts are waiting for you to enjoy.The Children’s Area returns with a puppet show, free popcorn, slides, face painting, and other activities. All of these events are free. Many people have worked hard that you might enjoy this day. This is for people all over the Piedmont-Triad, Triangle and Southern Virginia. Come enjoy, relax, and rejoice. The Lord is calling you to help with your prayers, participation and your effort to pay it forward by inviting others. Will you answer the call! I’ll see you Saturday, September 7th. Bless you! (See pages 24-25 for the complete Schedule of Events)Ephesians 3:15, “The whole family of heaven and earth are named for Jesus! Is it not about time that we honor the word and act like a family? Until next time, pray for our advertisers who advertise in this paper. They make it free to you. May the Lord bless you with the desires of your heart and the richness of His glory.

Apostle Faiger Blackwell

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A Church with SWAGG(Soldiers Worshipping According to God’s Glory)

Before I formed you in the womb, I knew you. Before you were born, I set you apart; I appointed you as a prophet to the nations. Jeremiah 1:5 (NIV) Even the threat of death could not prevent God’s promise from being fulfi lled on February 28, 1972, in Baltimore, MD, when Nathan Edward Scovens was birthed into this world.

Pastor Nathan Scovens has proclaimed God’s word for 27 years having received his salvation at age nine; called to preach the gospel at age twelve;

and licensed to preach at age sixteen. He is the fi fth Pastor of Galilee Missionary Baptist Church from New Light Missionary Baptist Church in Greensboro, NC, where he served as an associate pastor while simultaneously serving as senior pastor of Smith Chapel Baptist Church in Pelham, NC. His passion for teaching kept him busy as he prepared future preachers of the gospel as Lead Facilitator of the New Light School of Ministry Development and taught classes at the University of North Carolina at Greensboro.

Pastor Scovens, under the direction of the Holy Spirit, has commissioned the leadership and membership of Galilee to transform lives and accept the awesome responsibility of taking the ministry to a new level. Under his leadership, Galilee moved onto their new 28 acre campus on January 9, 2011. He anticipates doing greater works for the Kingdom of God and will be submissive to God’s will in leading and enhancing spiritual growth in God’s people. He envisions a ministry that will empower God’s people spiritually, educationally, emotionally, culturally, and economically. He has challenged Galilee to strive for excellence in ministry. He fi rmly believes that “Excellence is the result of caring more than others think is wise, risking more than others think is safe, dreaming more than others think is practical, and expecting more than others think is possible. Never an accident! It is always the result of high intention, sincere effort, intelligent direction, skillful execution and the vision to see obstacles as opportunities.” (Author Unknown)

Pastor Scovens received his undergraduate degree in Social Sciences with certifi cation in Middle Grades and Secondary Education from Elizabeth City State University in Elizabeth City, NC. He received his Master and Doctorate degrees in Divinity from Jacksonville Theological Seminary in Jacksonville, FL.

He is married to the former Wyvondalynn Gilchrist of Northampton County, NC, and they have three sons, Nathan II , Joshua and one adoptive son, Titus Isaiah. With the guidance of the Holy Spirit, Galilee will continue to be a “Bible-Based, Christ-Centered, and Spirit- Led Church that is Easy to Find and Hard to Forget.”

CLIPS OF AN ILLUSTRIOUS PAST - 1954 thru 2010 • On April 25, 1954 a group of saints met in the home of Sister Cora Montgomery to band themselves together as a church.• On June 14, 1954 the Ministers Conference of Winston-Salem offi cially

organized the group as a Missionary Baptist Church. • Two members, Mother Janie Craig and Brother Hosea Williams (unaware of the other’s choice), recommended the name Galilee for the Church. • Rev. E. G. Williams was called as the fi rst pastor. • Rev. Fred Chavis was called as the second pastor. He suffered a stroke the Friday prior to taking the pulpit on Sunday and the illness ended his pastoral assignment.• Dr. W.C. Hay, the third pastor, was called to shepherd a congregation of sixty-three on the second Sunday in March 1960. He pastored Galilee for thirty two years before retiring.• The leadership of Dr. Hay led to the building of the main fl oor and chapel of the present edifi ce. Galilee was the fi rst Church to use bonds for building purposes.• Galilee was the fi rst Black Church to have 11:00am worship services televised on WXII. • The Church suffered two major set-backs. The interior of the sanctuary was destroyed by fi re. Galilee held services at Clark S. Brown Funeral home until it was rebuilt. The City of Winston-Salem decided to close Locust Street which the church faced. Rather than move to another location, the front of the Church became the back and the back of the Church became the front, now facing Martin Luther King Jr. Drive. • On January 2, 1994, Rev. Robert L. McGowens became the fourth pastor. He pastored Galilee for eleven years during which his vision of a new edifi ce birthed a campaign which raised over a million dollars. During his pastorate, Galilee received incorporation status. • A ground breaking Ceremony was held on May 30, 2010 at the Martin Luther King Jr. Drive location.• On April 1, 2007, Dr. Nathan E. Scovens became the fi fth pastor of Galilee. Under his pastorate, Galilee entered an era of prayer, fasting and increase. • Galilee embraced his vision to relocate the Church. Twenty-seven acres of land (with 3 townhouse apartments, 4 duplex apartments and an administrative building and 1 home) was purchased on Northampton Drive and a Land Dedication Service was held in March 2008. • Construction began on the new edifi ce on Northampton Drive in January 2010.• Galilee’s history continues to be written as we serve Him who continually blesses and showers us with Grace and Mercy.

ContactGalilee Missionary Baptist Church

4129 Northampton DriveWinston-Salem, NC 27105

(336) 724-3857 [email protected] ce Hours: 9:00am-5:00pm Mon. - Fri.

Service TimesSunday Worship Services: 8:00 AM and 10:45 AM

Christian Education Opportunities:Noon - Wednesday 6:30 PM - Wednesday

Sunday School: 9:40 AM Each Sunday

Youth Ministry: 6:30 PM - Wednesday

organized the group as a Missionary Baptist Church.

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received his salvation at age nine; called to preach the gospel at age twelve; and licensed to preach at age sixteen. He is the fi fth Pastor of Galilee Missionary Baptist Church from New Light Missionary Baptist Church in Greensboro, NC, where he served as an associate pastor while simultaneously serving as senior pastor of Smith Chapel Baptist Church in Pelham, NC. His passion for teaching kept him busy as he prepared future preachers of the gospel as Lead Facilitator of the New Light School of Ministry Development and taught classes at the University of North Carolina at Greensboro.

Pastor Scovens, under the direction of the Holy Spirit, has commissioned

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Bailey’s Chapel AME Church

Rev. Dr. Theodora K. Moss, Pastor

5016 Woodsdale RoadRoxboro, NC 27573

(336) 599-0337

Salt of the Earth Church of God in Christ

Pastor William H. Cooper1412 N. Church Street, Suite D

Burlington, NC 27217

(336) 395-8523

First Baptist ChurchRev. Dr. James Ballard, Interim Pastor

Rev. Gary Williams, Youth PastorBible Study, Tuesdays @ 1:00pm

Minister Dewitt Johnson, Teacher508 Apple Street, Burlington, NC 27217

(336) 227-2542

Elm Grove Baptist Church

Rev. Clarence Johnson, Pastor

1302 US 29 BusinessReidsville, NC 27320

(336) 342-3710

Pearson Chapel AME Church

Rev. Barrington Ross, Pastor

222 Hwy 62 SouthYanceyville, NC 27379

(919) 451-9272

Looking for A Place to WorshipVisit with the Church of Your Choice Listed Below

“O taste and see that the Lord is good...” Psalms 34:8

PINNACLE Website Tips: Designing a Usable Website

One of the most critical aspects of designing a web site is designing it to be usable. The visitor to your site needs to be able to locate the information he or she is looking for. There are some basic protocals in site design which have been established, such as the navigation bar is at the top of the site or on the left side. This is where the visitor to the site is going to look for these basic controls to navigate throughout the site. Another example is that people expect to fi nd search boxes in the upper right hand of the site. It is important to follow these basic design conventions. Studies on how people interact with web sites have shown that people quickly scan a page to locate the navigation for the site. If they don’t fi nd these elements, they will not spend the time to search for them. Within a matter of seconds, people will make the decision to leave your site if they have to fi gure out how to use it. Plan how you are going to present your information. If you need to, use an outline just like when you are writing a report. This will help to group the information into logical categories. These then can be used to form your navigational structure. Within these broad categories you will add relevant subcategories on the page. In this way people will know where to fi nd what they are looking for. With the broader categories in the main navigation bar, the visitor to your site will be able to go to each section without losing track of where they are in the site. Another useful tool to help organize the structure of the site is the fl ow chart. The fl owchart is a visual diagram showing how everything connects

together. Templates for web sites provide a basic structure. But even with them, you need to plan how and where your information is organized. I have seen sites where people have kept adding pages to the point that the site is not easy to navigate. A web designer should show you how the site will be organized so that it can be navigated easily. You want the visitor to be able to use the site without really having to think about it. Remember this observation about people: They may not consciously notice how well everything works together, but they will notice when it doesn’t. Taking the time to plan navigation and your categories of information will start the web site design process right. To contact Elizabeth Shaughnessy with your web design questions, go to elizaswebdesign.com or email her at [email protected].

(Visit the Fun Family Day web site at elizaswebdesign.com for information about this year’s Pinnacle Fun Family Day event!)


Conference to Equip, Enrich & Elevate Worship

and Praise for Vocalists, Musicians and Dancers

Featuring VaShawn Mitchell, Six-Time Stellar

Award Winner and GRAMMY ®Nominated Recording Artist with the Mega-hit Single “Nobody

Greater” Saint James Presbyterian

Church Hosts Professional

Artists to Lead Workshops

G r e e n s b o r o , NC – The e3 Music & Liturgical Arts Conference hosted by Saint James Presbyterian Church will be held September 20-21, 2013 at the Greensboro Cultural Center to bring together regional vocalists, musicians, dancers and seasoned professional artists for two-days of

workshops and networking conversations. VaShawn Mitchell, six-time Stellar Award Winner and GRAMMY ®nominated recording artist with the mega-hit single “Nobody Greater” will share practical insight and techniques as well as take questions from attendees during an open forum.

Tickets are $99. The fi rst 100 registrants will receive a free CD of new gospel music. Registration is now available for the entire conference which includes a closing concert featuring VaShawn Mitchell for attendees on that Saturday evening at the Linda Sloan Theater on the campus of Greensboro Day School.

For more information about the conference or to register,

visit the website at www.e3stjames.org or facebook.

com/e3stjames.Saint James Presbyterian

Church820 Ross Ave., Greensboro,

NC 27406

Conference to Equip, workshops and networking

GUILFORD COUNTY

together.

ALAMANCE COUNTY

One of the most critical aspects of designing a web site is designing it to be usable. The visitor to your site needs to be able to locate the information he or she is looking for. There are some basic protocals in site design which have been established, such as the navigation bar is at the top of the site or on the left side. This is where the visitor to the site is going to look for these basic controls to navigate throughout the site. Another example is that people expect to fi nd search boxes in the upper right hand of the site. It is important to follow these basic design conventions. Studies on how people interact with web sites have shown that people quickly scan a page to locate the navigation for the site. If they don’t fi nd these elements, they will not spend the time to search for them. Within a matter of seconds, people will make the decision to leave your site if they have to fi gure out how to use it.

Templates for web sites provide a basic structure. But even with them, you need to plan how and where your information is organized. I have seen sites where people have kept adding pages to the point that the site is not easy to navigate. A web designer should show you how the site will be organized so that it can be navigated easily. You want the visitor to be able to use the site without really having to think about it. Remember this observation about people: They may not consciously notice how well everything works together, but they will notice when it doesn’t. Taking the time to plan navigation and your categories of information will start the web site design process right. To contact Elizabeth Shaughnessy with your web design questions, go to elizaswebdesign.com or email her at [email protected].

information about this year’s Pinnacle Fun Family Day event!)

Greater”Saint James Presbyterian

Church Hosts Professional

Artists to Lead Workshops

G r e e n s b o r o , NC – The e3 Music & Liturgical

Come Taste Organo Gold

A Coffee Jazz Mixer sponsored by Faiger Blackwell, an Independent

Distributor of Organo Gold, will be held at 2234 Lakeview Terrace, Burlington, NC on Monday, September 16th at 7pm. You are invited to come and sample Organo

Gold healthy coffee and tea and see a brief presentation on how you can become a part of the fastest growing Home Based Business in the world in less than 5 years. Come see the proof of the genius of how Organo Gold has been able to put “health into a habit”. Organo Gold has taken the number one herb in the world (ganoderma) and infused it with the number one habit in the world, coffee. (Google the word ganoderma/any health concerns, that come to your mind and you’ll be

amazed at the benefi ts.) You cannot taste or smell the ganoderma only the fi ne smooth taste of the gourmet coffee and tea. This event is FREE and everyone is invited to attend who has a desire to change or supplement their present situation. Mr. Blackwell will be spearheading and launching a “massive” movement in this untapped area of the Triad and Virginia. Please RSVP as seating will be

limited and also for more i n f o r m a t i o n contact Tyson F e a r r i n g t o n (PICTURED TO THE LEFT) at 336-684-4493. For a brief 3-minute

recorded overview call 646-222-0072 and/or visit www.ogshow.com for a company overview ….Our concept is simple…. By identifying the forces pushing the future rather than those that have contained the past, your fi nancial bottom line will only get better!

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You are invited to come and sample Organo

Gold healthy coffee and tea and see a brief presentation on how you can become a part of the fastest growing Home Based Business in the world in

Come see the proof of the genius of how Organo Gold has been able to put “health into a habit”. Organo

Please RSVP as seating will be limited and also for more i n f o r m a t i o n contact Tyson F e a r r i n g t o n (PICTURED TO THE LEFT)684-4493. For a brief 3-minute

recorded overview call 646-222-0072 and/or visit www.ogshow.com

Faiger Blackwell, an Independent Distributor of Organo Gold, will be held at 2234 Lakeview Terrace, Burlington, NC on Monday, September 16at 7pm.invited to come and sample Organo

Gold healthy coffee and tea and see

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Meet the Greensboro JayceesMeet Bethany Meinert and the Greensboro Jaycees, who have served the Triad for 76 years.

I am Bethany Meinert and proud to serve as your 2013 Greensboro Jaycees President. I have been a member of the Greensboro Jaycees since 2007. I joined because I wanted to meet other young professionals and participate in community service. I work in the banking and fi nancial services industry. I love being outside–Camping, Golfi ng, Hiking, anything but yard work. When it comes to College Football I am a Tennessee Volunteers fan, but when it comes to College Basketball I am a Duke Blue Devils fan. Fun fact: I have been sky diving and have become addicted to spinning and gum. Please feel free to contact me at [email protected] if you have any questions or concerns.

I am excited to announce the meeting structure as follows:

• Business/individual development meetings – fi rst Wednesday of each month at 6:30pm, 8th fl oor of the Self Help building. Our next business meeting is March 6th where you can learn more about Community, Individual, Membership and Internal areas and projects as well as learn about Holiday Parade, Taste Carolina Wine Festival, and Empty Stocking Fund committees. We’ll also fi nalize the President-elect and secretary positions at this meeting; for more information on open positions, please contact me or any board member.

• Mixers/socials – third Wednesday of each month, location to vary. Our February social will be the Board of Directors Inauguration on 2/20. We still have a limited number of tickets available and please contact me or any board member with questions.

• Board meetings (open to the membership) – third Monday of each month at 6:30pm (room to vary).

The Greensboro Jaycees have two distinct membership levels – Regular and Associate. Please see the information below to join our chapter today. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact our Vice President of Membership, Stacey Hampton, at [email protected]

Regular Membership• Annual dues: $70• A willingness to participate and try new things!• 21-40 years of age

Members are NOT required to:• Belong to a specifi c political party or religion.• Participate in a specifi c number of projects or contribute a required

number of hours. Participation is encouraged, because you get as much out of Jaycees as you are willing to put in, but not required.

• Attend every meeting or hold an offi ce.Benefi ts:

• Valuable leadership experience by holding leadership positions within the organization

• Membership in a National and International organization for no extra cost.

• Membership in a Greensboro Chamber, GMA & Guilford Consortium for no extra cost.

• Social and networking opportunities.• Publications from the US Junior Chamber (Jaycees magazine).

Associate Membership• Annual dues $35• Over 40 years of age

Associate Members are NOT required to:• Belong to a specifi c political party or religion.• Attend every meeting or hold an offi ce.

Benefi ts:• Continue on with the Jaycees beyond the aging out period• Valuable leadership experience• Social and networking opportunities.

Greensboro Jaycees401 N Greene St., Greensboro, NC 27401

(336) 379-1570

Regular Membership

GUILFORD COUNTY

President. I have been a member of the Greensboro Jaycees since 2007. I joined because I wanted to meet other young professionals and participate in community service. I work in the banking and fi nancial services industry. I love being outside–Camping, Golfi ng, Hiking, anything but yard work. When it comes to College Football I am a Tennessee Volunteers fan, but when it comes to College Basketball I am a Duke Blue Devils fan. Fun fact: I have been sky diving and have become addicted to spinning and gum. Please feel free to contact me at [email protected] if

I am excited to announce the meeting structure as

Business/individual development meetings – fi rst Wednesday of each

Benefi ts:


Urgent Care I & II Lynchburg September 11th – 14th

Urgent Care II October 17-19th in Myrtle Beach, SC

Contact Rev. Theodora K. Moss (919) 323-5509 for more information on Urgent Care

50 Years Later, “I Have A Dream”50 years ago, hundreds of thousands of people descended on our nation’s capital to demonstrate for civil rights. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., delivered his powerful ‘I Have a Dream’ speech at the Lincoln Memorial. Here are ten things you might not have known about the March on Washington and King’s remarks.

1. Where it may have startedThe roots of the march dated back more than two decades. In 1941, A. Philip Randolph, president of both the Brotherhood of Sleeping Car Porters and the Negro American Labor Council, had proposed along with other black leaders staging a 100,000 person march on Washington to protest segregation in the armed forces and discrimination in defense industries. To prevent the march, President Franklin Delano Roosevelt signed an executive order outlawing racial discrimination in wartime industries.

2. JFK requestOn June 22, 1963 – just two months before the scheduled march – President John F. Kennedy met with civil rights leaders at the White House and expressed deep reservations about a mass rally in the nation’s capital. He told them he needed their help in getting his civil rights legislation passed, saying “we want success in the Congress, not a big show on the Capitol.”

3. Size and scopeThe march was the largest ever held in Washington up to that time, with 250,000 participants, about one quarter of whom were white.

4. Part of historyTwenty-one charter trains carrying African Americans from around the country pulled into Washington on the morning of the march, and at one point buses fi lled with marchers fl owed through the Baltimore tunnel at the rate of 100 per hour, according to prominent civil rights historian Taylor Branch. One African American roller skated to the march from Chicago, while another, an 82-year-old, rode his bicycle from Ohio.

5. Stage presenceSome of the most memorable parts of Martin Luther King Jr.’s speech – including the ‘I Have a Dream” segment – were not in the original draft. He ad-libbed them on stage. Gospel singer Mahalia Jackson, who was sitting behind him on the dais, admonished King to “tell them about the dream, Martin.” Mr. Branch has written that it isn’t known if King heard her admonition but that he later said he had forgotten the rest of the speech and took up the fi rst string of oratory that came to him.

6. Top ranked

In 1999, a group of 137 academics voted the “I Have a Dream” speech the top public address of the 20th century.

7. Award winnerKing was named Time magazine’s Man of the Year in 1963 and won the Nobel Peace Prize the next year.

8. Peaceful protestDespite widespread fear among whites and the mainstream press that the marchers would foment mayhem – “The general feeling is that the Vandals are coming to sack Rome,” one headline in the Washington Daily News said – police recorded only four march-related arrests, all of them white people.

9. Women’s fi ght, tooFemale civil rights activists pressed the organizers of the march to allow women a more prominent role on the dais, but only one, Daisy Bates, a leader in the fi ght to integrate public schools in Arkansas, was allowed to speak. She got 142 words.

10. Blazing two trailsSeparate routes were laid out for male and female civil rights leaders, with the men marching down Pennsylvania Avenue and the women down Independence Avenue.

August 28, 2013 marked the 50th anniversary of the March on Washington and the inspirational I Have a Dream” speech by Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Fifty years ago, more than 200,000 Americans gathered in Washington DC for a political rally which became a key moment in the struggle for civil rights in the United States. Dr. King inspired millions across the world with the delivery of his famous speech on the steps of the Lincoln Memorial.

On August 28, 2013, and once again, thousands gathered in Washington, DC on the steps of the Lincoln Memorial to hear the speeches of many political and social leaders including our very own President Barack Obama. Local churches and organizations traveled the highways to be a part of this historic moment. Two of those churches were Gethsemane Christian Church, Burlington, NC under the leadership of Rev. James O. Patrick (pictured to the right) and Blackwell Baptist Church, Yanceyville, NC under the leadership of Rev. Everett Dickerson (pictured to the left).


Urgent Care II October 17-19th in Myrtle Beach, SC

Contact Rev. Theodora K. Moss (919) 323-5509 for more information on

Urgent Care II October 17-19th in

PINNACLE UPCOMING EVENTS

50 Years Later, “I Have A Dream” In 1999, a group of 137 academics voted the “I Have a Dream” speech the top

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50 Years Later, “I Have A Dream”50 years ago, hundreds of thousands of people descended on our nation’s capital to demonstrate for civil rights. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., delivered his powerful ‘I Have a Dream’ speech at the Lincoln Memorial. Here are ten things you might not have known about the March on Washington and King’s

The roots of the march dated back more than two decades. In 1941, A. Philip Randolph, president of both the Brotherhood of Sleeping Car Porters and the Negro American Labor Council, had proposed

In 1999, a group of 137 academics voted the “I Have a Dream” speech the top public address of the 20th century.

7. Award winnerKing was named Time magazine’s Man of the Year in 1963 and won the Nobel Peace Prize the next year.

8. Peaceful protestDespite widespread fear among whites and the mainstream press that the marchers would foment mayhem – “The general feeling is that the Vandals are coming to sack Rome,” one headline in the Washington Daily News said – police recorded only four march-related arrests, all of them white people.

9. Women’s fi ght, tooFemale civil rights activists pressed the organizers of the march to allow women a more prominent role on the dais, but only one, Daisy Bates, a leader in the fi ght to integrate public schools in Arkansas, was allowed to speak. She got 142 words.

American roller skated to the march from Chicago, while another, an 82-year-

Some of the most memorable parts of Martin Luther King Jr.’s speech – including the ‘I Have a Dream” segment – were not in the original draft. He ad-libbed them on stage. Gospel singer Mahalia Jackson, who was sitting behind him on the dais, admonished King to “tell them about the dream, Martin.” Mr. Branch has written that it isn’t known if King heard her admonition but that he later said he had forgotten the rest of the speech and took up the fi rst string of oratory that

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“Make a Difference Day”

The Tuesday Night Bible Study Group which has met for several years at the home of Robert and Barbara Brown, 619 Holly Street, Burlington, North Carolina is requesting your assistance in sponsoring their participation in the National “Make a Difference Day” on Saturday, October 26, 2013. The study group consists of men and women from several area churches who come together each week to study the Bible and fellowship.

We participate in the “Make a Difference Day” as an opportunity to serve the community by demonstrating our care and concern for others. We primarily target those who are homebound and often overlooked. This has been a project for the bible study group for over ten years. We started by distributing 36 bags and the number has grown each year. In 2012, they distributed care bags to approximately 300 homebound people throughout Alamance County. It is a very rewarding experience not only for those who receive the gift bags but also for our study group as well. The recipients of the gift bags are so appreciative that someone thought of them and the study group is able to witness their joy and

excitement and pray with those who desire prayer. The gift bags include hand sanitizer, soap, socks, lotion, tissues, paper towels, toilet tissue and many other items.

The Tuesday Night Bible Study Group will be very appreciative of any items and/or monetary donations that you can provide for the gift bags. Barbara Brown is the contact person and may be reached at the address and telephone number given below: Mrs. Barbara Brown 619 Holly Street Burlington, NC 27217 336-228-7288

Thank you for your support in helping them care for those throughout Alamance County who need a helping hand.

excitement and pray with those who desire prayer. The gift bags include hand sanitizer, soap, socks, lotion, tissues, paper towels, toilet tissue and many

The Tuesday Night Bible Study Group will be very appreciative of any items and/or monetary donations that you can provide for the gift bags. Barbara Brown is the contact person and may be reached at the address and telephone number given

Thank you for your support in helping them care for those throughout Alamance County who need a


by distributing 36 bags and the number has grown each year. In 2012, they distributed care bags to approximately 300 homebound people throughout Alamance County. It is a very rewarding experience not only for those who receive the gift bags but also for our study group as well. The recipients of the gift bags are so appreciative that someone thought of them and the study group is able to witness their joy and

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Your Neighborhood Hospital: Annie Penn Hospital

“Under the leadership of Mickey Foster, Annie Penn Hospital has become one of the best hospitals in the region. “Not only is he a great leader for the hospital, but he has done so much for the Reidsville community.” This was a statement made by Rockingham County Chamber President, Diane Sawyer. During Mickey’s tenure as president of Annie Penn Hospital, the hospital’s employee, physician and patient satisfaction scores reached the top 10 percent in the nation and the amount of community giving by the hospital and its staff has dramatically increased, reaching almost $200,000 in 2012.

“Mickey will help us preserve and build upon Annie Penn Hospital’s long tradition of caring for the community, while at the same time helping create a vision and strategic plan for an exciting future for healthcare in Reidsville and Rockingham County,” says Terry Akin, Chief Operating Offi cer at Moses Cone Health System.

Mickey has a Bachelor’s Degree from East Carolina University and a Master’s Degree in Health Services Administration from Central Michigan University.

Annie Penn Hospital celebrated its 80th anniversary of providing a wide range of care to the people of Reidsville and the surrounding area. It is one of the largest employers in Reidsville with a staff of 472 dedicated

professionals. Annie Penn Hospital is part of Moses Cone Health System.

For more than 70 years, Annie Penn Hospital has served the people of Rockingham County and the surrounding communities of Guilford and Caswell counties as well as southern Virginia. Located in Reidsville, just 20 miles north of Greensboro, our 110-bed facility offers a broad range of medical and surgical services for inpatient, outpatient and emergency care patients.

In July 2001, our hospital became part of Cone Health. Through this af-fi liation and in partnership with many physicians in our community, we provide exceptional, specialized care unique for a hospital of our size.As a part of the Cone Health network, Annie Penn Hospital provides a number of services to our patients. Specifi cally, our new emergency department provides exceptional and timely care for our surrounding communities. We offer advanced diagnostic and treatment procedures as well as access to many healthcare specialties through our Surgery Center, Cancer Center, Sleep Center, and urology, cardiology and teleneurology programs. We offer these services to our community:

Cancer services Cardiology care Emergency servicesGastroenterology General surgery GynecologyNephrology Occupational health OphthalmologyOrthopedic surgery Otolaryngology PodiatryRadiology Rehabilitation services Sleep studiesSurgery Center Urology Throraic Medicine

Annie Penn Hospital618 South Main Street, Reidsville, NC 27320

Phone: 336-951-4000

“Under the leadership of Mickey Foster, Annie Penn Hospital has become one of the best hospitals in the region. “Not only is he a great leader for the hospital, but he has done so much for the Reidsville community.” This was a statement made by Rockingham County Chamber President, Diane Sawyer.

During Mickey’s tenure as president of Annie Penn Hospital, the hospital’s employee, physician and patient satisfaction scores reached the top 10 percent in the nation and the amount of community giving by the hospital and its staff has dramatically increased, reaching almost $200,000 in 2012.

“Mickey will help us preserve and build upon Annie Penn Hospital’s

A Touch of JoyJoy Williams, President/Founder of A Touch of Joy Outreach Ministries, Inc., is a native of Newark, NJ and is an Event Planner & Psalmist. In August 2007, she relocated to Durham, NC. As an Event Planner, she organizes gospel fundraising events and concerts to help raise money for and bring awareness to the various needs of the community. In doing her research to see if she could continue doing her outreach work in the Durham area, she found that most people, especially Christians and the elderly were hungry for social events where they can have fun, dress up and just enjoy life in a safe environment. So in 2011 she decided to step out on faith and planned the 1st Annual Gospel Fashion Dinner Show which was held on April 30th at the Sheraton Imperial Hotel, Durham, NC. The theme: “Christians Fun Night Out”. The purpose of the event was to provide a spiritually enlightening, social networking event where attendees could enjoy a full-course, sit-down, served meal while being entertained by local gospel recording artists/groups. The event included dinner, singing, and a tricky tray which is a fun raffl e and a fashion show. The event was well attended and a huge success!This laid the foundation for her to start planning to establish herself/company in the Durham area. She wanted to establish a company whose primary purpose would be to provide spiritually enlightening, social networking events to build alliances, working together to help raise money for and bring awareness to the various needs of the community while spreading the Word of God through

Musical Ministry. So she continued planning future events which included: April 14, 2012 - 2nd Annual Gospel Fashion Dinner Show – Theme: “Dressing for Christ - An Evening of Praise”, Sheraton Imperial Hotel, Durham, NC.October 12, 2012 – Fundraiser - Duke Center for Human Genetics Gospel Concert – Autism Research, Snyderman Genome Sciences Building, Durham, NC.April 13, 2013 –Fundraiser - 3rd Annual Gospel Fashion Dinner Show - The Ronald McDonald House of Durham, Sheraton Imperial Hotel, Durham, NC.With the success of those events, in April 2013 she founded A Touch of Joy Outreach Ministries, Inc., which is a non-profi t organization whose purpose is to provide spiritually enlightening, social networking events to build alliances to help raise money for or bring awareness to the various needs of the community while spreading the Word of God through Musical Ministry.

Future events: Sunday, November 10, 2013, Fall Gospel Concert, Rand Street Christian Church, Garner, NC. 4 PM (doors open at 3 PM). Cost $10 in advance - $15 at the door. (See ad on pg. 13)4th Annual Gospel Fashion Dinner Show – Fundraiser: Stroke & Brain Research. Saturday, April 5, 2014, Campus Hill Community Center, Durham, NC 6 PM (doors open at 5:30 PM) – details to follow.

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A Touch of Joy Outreach Ministries, ., is a native of Newark, NJ and is an Event Planner &

Psalmist. In August 2007, she relocated to Durham, NC. As an Event Planner, she organizes gospel fundraising events and concerts to help raise money for and bring

In doing her research to see if she could continue doing her outreach work in the Durham area, she found that most people, especially Christians and the elderly were hungry for social events where they can have fun, dress up and just enjoy life in a safe environment. So in 2011 she decided to step out on faith and

Annual Gospel Fashion Dinner Show which was held on April

Musical Ministry. So she continued planning future events which included: April 14, 2012 - 2Christ - An Evening of Praise”, Sheraton Imperial Hotel, Durham, NC.October 12, 2012 – Fundraiser - Duke Center for Human Genetics Gospel Concert – Autism Research, Snyderman Genome Sciences Building, Durham, NC.April 13, 2013 –Fundraiser - 3rd Annual Gospel Fashion Dinner Show - The Ronald McDonald House of Durham, Sheraton Imperial Hotel, Durham, NC.With the success of those events, in April 2013 she founded Outreach Ministries, Inc.to provide spiritually enlightening, social networking events to build alliances to help raise money for or bring awareness to the various needs of the community

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A Valuable Genealogy Tool Source By: Tarriel DuBose

I had the great pleasure of meeting and speaking with a lovely and very intelligent lady by the name of, “Kay Tillotson.” I met her at the, “Charlotte Hawkins Brown Museum-African American Heritage Day” event, that took place on 13 July 2013. Kay Tillotson, is a Genealogy Research Librarian at the Government and Heritage Library, which is part of the State Library of North Carolina.

On this day, that I met, Mrs. Tillotson, she was at her display table, which was set up with brochures, pamphlets, different sorts of tutorial material and information, about genealogy. All of the sources of information were provided through the State Library of North Carolina. Being me, of course, I couldn’t resist the opportunity to speak with her on the subject of, “genealogy,”. This is an area that I have a strong passion for, in my own research studies. Granted, we didn’t spend a very long time talking, being that she was very busy, I did indeed, fi nd her conversation quite interesting and I did learn a few things from her, as well. Mainly, she gave me information about the number of genealogical research opportunities that the Government and Heritage Library has to offer. There are many people at the Government and Heritage Library that assist the public with their research.

In this day and age, many people are very interested in learning about their family ancestors and family trees. I, personally, have a deep respect for anyone that is willing to, at least attempt to research, any sort of genealogy research project for themself or on behalf of someone else. Once involved in the research, you must realize that there are going to be brick walls that you are going to run up against and for this reason, many people just simply give up. Every genealogist, anyone that is deep into exploring a particular branch or line of a family ancestry/heritage, even myself often run up against a brick wall(s), from time to time. It’s truly a frustrating thing, when a piece of the puzzle seems impossible to put together or solve. But, it’s just part of the nature of things. Genealogy is an area in which one must use their skills, to think and solve, as a detective does. Because, in fact, you are really a history detective. You must think of yourself as a little hound dog following a trail, but being sure that the trail doesn’t lead you in the wrong direction or leave you cold.

The State Library of North Carolina was established in 1812, presently, it is made up of three parts. The three parts of the State Library of North Carolina are the

Government and Heritage Library, which prints and digitizes information about North Carolina research expertise. Second, is Library Development which supports libraries throughout the state. And lastly, the Library for the Blind and Physically Handicapped, which serves blind and physically handicapped readers. The State Library of North Carolina’s Government and Heritage Library is truly a valuable genealogy tool source, in its own right. It has an extensive genealogy collection of published resources. Their collection resources includes family histories, census records, county, state, and federal records abstracts/indexes, military rosters, research databases, bibliographies, general genealogical reference books, and the list goes on.

The State Library of North Carolina welcomes the support of it citizens by encouraging it citizens to take advantage of the services that it provides. Their valuable tools are defi nitely available to be used. But, we must all realize that if we don’t use those tools, the tools will not serve the intended purpose and will be wasted. It is up to each of us, to keep our great learning institutions, such as the State Library of North Carolina, well utilized and allow it to actively progress to its full potential, if it is to continue to strive and be available for generations, to come. Don’t forget that all roads of the present and into the future, begins from the past. Please feel free to contact the State Library of North Carolina (Genealogical Services Government and Heritage Library) for more information about their services and all that they have to offer. They can be contacted by phone at: (919) 807-7460 or email: [email protected]

The State Library of North Carolina Public Announcement:The Family History Fair will be held on 26 October 2013, at the Cultural Resources Building at 109 East Jones St. in Raleigh, NC- from 9:00am to 1:30pm (Presentations begin at 10:00am). Among the vendors at the Fair are the Wake County Genealogical Society, the Olivia Raney Local History Library, the Family History Society of Eastern North Carolina, Interwoven Heritage Services, the Historic Jamestown Society, and several independent historians, researchers, and archivists. There will be door prizes, including a free online course from the National Institute of Genealogical Studies. The Fair is being sponsored by the Government and Heritage Library and the State Archives of North Carolina. Admission is Free!!!

The Family History Fair provides information and guidance for experienced family history researchers and beginners. For more information, please contact by email at: www.ncdcr.gov/FamilyHistory or call: (919) 807-7450.

I had the great pleasure of meeting and speaking with a lovely and very intelligent lady by the name of, “Kay Tillotson.” I met her at the, “Charlotte Hawkins Brown Museum-African American Heritage Day” event, that took place on 13 July 2013. Kay Tillotson, is a Genealogy Research Librarian at the Government and Heritage Library, which is part of the State Library of North Carolina.

On this day, that I met, Mrs. Tillotson, she was at her display table, which was set up with brochures, pamphlets, different sorts

A Valuable Genealogy Tool Source Government and Heritage Library, which

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CALLING THE BYHS CLASS OF 1974There will be a Class Reunion Meeting on Monday, September 23, 2013 at 7:00pm

at Blackwell Funeral Home, 1292 Rauhut Street, Burlington, NC 27217.

For more information, Contact Faiger M. Blackwell @ 336-213-2016 or if your schedule permits, Visit the Class of ‘74 Reunion Booth on Sat., Sept. 7th at the PINNACLE 2nd Annual

Family Fun Day Event @ North Park, 849 Sharpe Road, Burlington, NC from 9:00am - 6:00pm.

There will be a Class Reunion Meeting on Monday, September 23, 2013 at 7:00pm





In this day and age, many people are very interested in learning about their family ancestors and family trees. I, personally, have a deep respect for anyone that is willing to, at least attempt to research, any sort of genealogy research project for themself or on behalf of someone else. Once involved in the research, you must realize that there are going to be brick walls that you are going to run up against and for this reason, many people just simply give up. Every genealogist, anyone that is deep into exploring a particular branch or line of a family ancestry/heritage, even myself often run up against a brick wall(s), from time to time. It’s truly a frustrating thing, when a piece of the puzzle seems impossible to put together or solve. But, it’s just part of the nature of things. Genealogy is an area in which one must use their skills, to think and solve, as a detective does. Because, in fact,

about their services and all that they have to offer. They can be contacted by phone at: (919) 807-7460 or email: [email protected]

The State Library of North Carolina Public AnnouncementThe State Library of North Carolina Public AnnouncementThe Family History Fair will be held on 26 October 2013, at the Cultural Resources Building at 109 East Jones St. in Raleigh, NC- from 9:00am to 1:30pm (Presentations begin at 10:00am). Among the vendors at the Fair are the Wake County Genealogical Society, the Olivia Raney Local History Library, the Family History Society of Eastern North Carolina, Interwoven Heritage Services, the Historic Jamestown Society, and several independent historians, researchers, and archivists. There will be door prizes, including a free online course from the National Institute of Genealogical Studies. The Fair is being sponsored by the Government and Heritage Library and the State Archives of North Carolina.

Government and Heritage Library, which prints and digitizes information about North Carolina research expertise. Second, is Library Development which supports libraries throughout the state. And lastly, the Library for the Blind and Physically Handicapped, which serves blind and physically handicapped readers. The State Library of North Carolina’s Government and Heritage Library is truly a valuable genealogy tool source, in its own right. It has an extensive genealogy collection of published resources. Their collection resources includes family histories, census records, county, state, and federal records abstracts/indexes, military


Worshipping God in a Multi-Generational Community

Durham Church is a multi-generational worshiping community desiring to refl ect the diversity of our city, live in solidarity with vulnerable people, and serve college students and our neighbors. At the heart of our congregation is shared life with our partner church, Iglesia Emanuel (read more about Iglesia Emanuel at the bottom of this article). Emanuel is a thriving Hispanic congregation with a music academy and food pantry that serves meals weekly.

At Durham Church, we believe that worship, friendship, and service are essential to the Christian life. So if you’re in Durham, we’d love to follow Jesus with you. If you are interested, contact our Pastors Franklin and Amanda (read more about them and their Worship Leader below) to discover ways to join with us.Amanda Diekman (co-pastor)

Amanda grew up in Greensboro, NC and attended Duke Divinity School. She is passionate about reconciliation and loves sharing life with those who are most vulnerable in our communities. Amanda is joyfully married to Brian, a post-doctoral fellow in biomedical engineering and is a mother to her new baby James. Amanda’s pastoral focus is counseling and community care, cross-cultural ministry, leadership formation, and discipleship.

Franklin Golden (co-pastor)Franklin has served

churches in Durham, Charlotte, and Troy, NC. Before being a pastor, Franklin was a theater producer. Franklin is married to Martha Erwin Golden, his best friend from high school. Martha is a psychologist in private practice in Durham. They have three children, Mawi (pronounced “Moi”), Lily, and Davis. Franklin’s pastoral focus is preaching and relationship-building. He is also interested in the intersection of church and the arts (photography and theater).

Angie Hong (Worship leader)Angie (pictureed to the right) is originally from Atlanta and studied music

therapy and piano performance at The University of Georgia. She has led worship in a variety of settings and is passionate about the power of music in worship. Angie loves her boys – husband Harold, son Hudson, and dog Bubba.

We live in a world that cries out for reconciliation. Through unlikely friendships, intimate partnership, and servant love, Durham Presbyterian Church desires to live into the powerful truth that God calls us to be one in Jesus Christ (Galatians 3:28).Our congregation is devoted to reconciliation, service, and evangelism and committed to:

• Witness to the unity we already have in Christ by working to build a congregation that refl ects the racial, social and economic diversity of Durham.

• Worship in new ways that make room for multiple generations and a diverse congregation.

• Live in life-transforming solidarity and friendship with vulnerable people.

• Serve college students and our neighbors, inviting everyone to new life in Christ.

Durham Presbyterian Church is a part of the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.)

Worship: 10:30amDurham Presbyterian Church exists in partnership with a thriving Hispanic congregation, Iglesia Emanuel, with whom we share a church building and work closely on all aspects of our ministry.

Through our partnership with Iglesia Emanuel, we share everyday acts like eating meals, worshipping, and playing with children (as well as everyday chores like cleaning and serving on committees!)

Iglesia Emanuel worships Sundays at 1pm

Learn more about Emanuel: emanueldurham.org or Facebook

“Vidas cambiadas por Cristo, cambiando la comunidad” [Lives transformed by Christ, transforming the community]

Address: 2504 N. Roxboro Street, Durham, NC 27704Phone: (919) 886-4351

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Amanda Diekman (co-pastor)Amanda grew up in Greensboro, NC and attended Duke Divinity School. She is passionate about reconciliation and loves sharing life with those who are most vulnerable in our communities. Amanda is joyfully married to Brian, a post-doctoral fellow in biomedical engineering and is a mother to her new baby James. Amanda’s pastoral focus is counseling and community care, cross-cultural ministry, leadership formation, and discipleship.


churches in Durham, Charlotte, and Troy, NC.


churches in Durham, Charlotte, and Troy, NC. Before being a pastor, Franklin was a theater producer. Franklin is married to Martha Erwin Golden, his best friend from high school. Martha is a psychologist in private practice in Durham. They have three children, Mawi (pronounced “Moi”), Lily, and Davis. Franklin’s pastoral focus is preaching and relationship-building. He is also interested in the intersection of church

is originally from Atlanta and studied music

and work closely on all aspects of our ministry.

Through our partnership with Iglesia Emanuel, we share everyday acts like eating meals, worshipping, and playing with children (as well as everyday chores like cleaning and serving on committees!)

Iglesia Emanuel worships Sundays at 1pm

Learn more about Emanuel:

Address: 2504 N. Roxboro Street, Durham, NC 27704

therapy and piano performance at The University of Georgia. She has led worship in a variety of settings and is passionate about the power of music in worship. Angie loves her boys – husband Harold, son

We live in a world that cries out for reconciliation. Through unlikely friendships, intimate partnership, and servant love, Durham Presbyterian Church desires to live into the powerful truth that God calls us to be one in Jesus

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Act FAST: Understanding the Signs of a Stroke

A stroke is an event during which the blood supply is cut off from the brain, either due to a blood clot or a hemorrhage. As you might imagine, this is a very traumatic and dangerous experience—one that can lead to severe damage to the brain and even death. As such, eldercare professionals encourage you to understand the signs of stroke and to act quickly if you believe that your senior is suffering from this event. When it comes to eldercare, Always Best Care of Burlington knows that it can be diffi cult to remember all of the symptoms of conditions that your loved one could develop. Luckily, the signs of stroke are easy to commit to memory, as they spell out the word “fast.” The National Stroke Association explains:

• Face: If your senior’s smile droops on one side, this may be a sign of a stroke.

• Arms: When your senior raises both arms out parallel to the fl oor, they may be suffering from a stroke if one arm does not stay level and, instead, angles down to one side.

• Speech: A stroke often results in slurred speech, or the inability to use the right words to convey ideas. Ask your loved one to speak and, if they have diffi culty, seek medical assistance immediately.

• Time: Getting your senior into the care of a trained and experienced doctor is key in preventing lasting damage from being caused by a stroke. The sooner you call 911 the better your loved one’s odds of recovery.

In addition to these symptoms there are other warning signs of stroke, including:

• Numbness of the extremities or face

• Weakness of the extremities or face

• Confusion

• Diffi culty understanding

• Vision impairment

• Dizziness

• Loss of coordination

• Loss of balance

• Severe headacheSenior care professionals urge you to familiarize yourself with these symptoms and make certain that, should any of them appear in your loved one, you help your senior access the attention of a medical professional immediately. A stroke is a scary and disorienting experience, for both individuals who are suffering from them and their loved ones who witness it. As such, try to stay calm and get your senior the help they need as quickly as possible.___Joanne Pizzuto, Owner of Always Best Care of Greensboro, Burlington, High Point and Roxboro.

Always Best Care proudly serves the Alamance and Guilford County communities of Burlington, Southern Greensboro, Jamestown, High Point and Roxboro

Always Best Care combines national strength and standards with local accessibility and personal service. Joanne Pizzuto and Stephen Whittemore, owners of Always Best Care in the Alamance and Southern Guilford County areas, understand the importance of respect, dignity and independence for everyone. Joanne has worked in the senior industry for many years and Stephen has personally experienced the challenge of caring for family members with Alzheimer’s and Parkinson. Their devotion to helping people care for their loved ones, together with their genuine caring and desire to make a difference, is what brought them to the Always Best Care family. The most advanced and trusted senior care provider. Together they are dedicated to meet your expectations ... always.

Vision impairment

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Senior care professionals urge you to familiarize yourself with these symptoms and make certain that, should any of them appear in your loved one, you help your senior access the attention of a medical professional immediately. A stroke is a scary and disorienting experience, for both individuals who are suffering from them and their loved ones who witness it. As such, try to stay calm and get your senior the help they need as quickly as possible.

Always Best Always Best of Greensboro, Burlington, High Point

Pinnacle Ministries Save the Dates

September 4th - Rosh Hashanna September 14th - The Day of Atonement

September 19th - Feast of Tabernacles (Community Celebration in Roxboro)September 20th - Friday Night Service (7pm @ BFH, Burlington), Minister

Grea Blackwell is the Speaker.

of Greensboro, Burlington, High Point

Alamance and Guilford

Southern Greensboro, Jamestown, High Point

strength and standards with local accessibility and personal service. Joanne Pizzuto and Stephen Whittemore, owners

of Greensboro, Burlington, High Point

Contact Pinnacle Ministries @ 336-229-1939

for more information

September 14th - The Day of AtonementSeptember 19th - Feast of Tabernacles (Community Celebration in Roxboro)

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The Real ButlerA new movie just hit theaters, The Butler, inspired by the real-life story of Eugene Allen (pictured below), the Real White House Butler. Below is

a brief bio of Eugene Allen and then some movie facts and fi ctions:

Eugene Allen (July 14, 1919 – March 31, 2010) worked for the White House for 34 years until he retired as the head butler in 1986. He started in the White House in 1952 as a “pantry man” and over the years rose in his position until fi nally attaining the most prestigious rank of

butlers serving in the White House, Maître d’hôtel.

Allen was born in Scottsville, Virginia, and died at the Washington Adventist Hospital in Takoma Park, Prince George County, Maryland; his death was caused by renal failure. Allen had been married to his wife, Helene, for 65 years. Helene, who had planned to vote for Barack Obama on Nov. 4, died the day before the election on Nov 3, 2008.

Allen and other workers who served presidents were featured in a 32-minute documentary, Workers at the White House, which was directed by Marjorie Hunt and released on a 2009 DVD, White House Workers: Traditions and Memories by Smithsonian Folkways Recordings.

Below are some movie facts and fi ctions:Allen grew up in a cotton fi eld in Macon, Ga.Ruling: FictionAllen was born on a Virginia plantation in 1919, not in Georgia. He arrived in Washington during the Great Depression. In the movie, Cecil Gaines grows up on a cotton fi eld in Macon, Ga., where his family comes into confl ict with the white farmers for whom they work. What befalls his parents on the cotton fi eld was added for dramatic effect.

Allen had a wife and two kidsRuling: Part fact, part fi ctionAllen met his wife, Helene, at a birthday party in Washington. (He was too shy to ask for her number, so she had to track him down.) The couple had only one son, Charles Allen. In the movie, Gaines meets his wife, Gloria, at the Washington hotel where both work before Gaines gets his job at the White House. The fi ctional Gaines family has two sons.

Allen was recruited for the job as a butler after serving an administrator of the White House in a hotel restaurantRuling: Fiction

A woman told Allen of a job opening in the White House in 1952. He was not even looking for a job at the time, as he was happily employed at a Washington country club. He did not begin immediately as a butler but rather started as a pantry worker and was promoted to the position of butler later. He interviewed with the matre d’ Alonzo Fields for the job, who immediately liked Allen. In the fi lm, a White House administrator, impressed with Gaines’ work at a D.C. hotel, immediately offers him the job. The matre d’ character, Freddie Fallows, initially does not like Gaines when he comes to the White House.Allen received one of President John F. Kennedy’s ties from Jacqueline Kennedy after JFK diedRuling: FactLike Gaines in the movie, Allen was working in the White House kitchen the day JFK was shot and received one of JFK’s ties as a gift from Mrs. Kennedy. He was also invited to Kennedy’s funeral after the assassination, but he volunteered to remain at the White House because someone had to serve attendees as they returned from the funeral service.

Allen’s son was a Black Panther and ran for offi ce later in lifeRuling: FictionThough tension between father and son over civil rights issues fuels most of the drama in the fi lm, Charles Allen was not the radical political activist that Gaines’s son is in the movie. Charles Allen worked as an investigator for the State Department and never ran for public offi ce.

President Ronald Reagan and Nancy Reagan invited Allen and his wife to a state dinnerRuling: FactThe Reagans did invite the couple to a state dinner for the West German Chancellor Helmut Kohl. Helene Allen was nervous because husbands and wives do not sit together for such events, and she didn’t know how to make small talk with so many college-educated people. Her son advised her to talk about her high school experience.

The Allens were Obama supportersRuling: FactEugene and Helene both supported Barack Obama, but Helene died the day before Obama won the 2008 presidential election. The couple had been married 65 years. Allen received a VIP invitation to Obama’s inauguration and cried as he watched the ceremony.

of Eugene Allen (pictured below), the Real White House Butler. Below is a brief bio of Eugene Allen and then some movie facts and fi ctions:

Eugene Allen– March 31, 2010) worked for Eugene Allen– March 31, 2010) worked for Eugene AllenWhite Houseretired as the head He started in the White House in 1952 as a “pantry man” and over the years rose in his position until fi nally attaining the most prestigious rank of

butlers serving in the White House, Maître d’hôtel

Allen was recruited for the job as a butler after serving an

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Mr. Vernel Ray Crisp, Jr. (Boot)

Mr. Vernel Ray Crisp, Jr. (Boot) was born October

27, 1988. On August 3, 2013, God dispatched His angels to call him h o m e .

He was the son of Donzaleigh Thaxton and Vernel Ray Crisp, Sr., both of Burlington. He was a graduate of Walter Williams High School.

He was employed for three years at Honda Power Equipment. He thoroughly enjoyed his career. He was a member of Ebenezer United Church of Christ.

He leaves to cherish his memories: his parents; a sister, Brittany Shantae Thaxton of Burlington; a brother, Tyron Hicks of Chapel Hill; a maternal grandmother, Christine Thaxton Wright of Burlington; a maternal grandfather, Lawrence Farrish of Elon; a special cousin, Doshuar Wright; a very special friend, Jerome Watson of Durham; and a host of other relatives and friends.

He was preceded in death by his paternal grandmother, Beulah Walter.

Funeral Services for Mr. Vernel Ray Crisp, Jr. were

conducted at noon on Thursday, August 8, 2013 at Ebenezer UCC, 734 Apple St., Burlington, NC.

Ms. Diane Marie James

Ms. Diane Marie James, 706 Huffman Mill Road, Bur l ington, N o r t h C a r o l i n a , was called home to her H e a v e n l y

Father on August 7, 2013 at the Hospice Home in Burlington.

She was the daughter of Mr. Donald A. Halven and the late Dorothy E. Johnson.

Diane leaves to cherish her memories: one son, Brandon James; and two sisters, Debora Wegener of Kinston, Washington and Dawn Holmberg of San Tee California.

She was preceded in death by her mother Dorothy Elizabeth Johnson.

A Memorial Service will be held at a later date.

Mrs. Gwenyth Wright

Gwenyth Wright of 1143 Yarboroughs Mill Road in Milton, died Aug. 9, 2013 at DNH Family Care Home.

She was the wife of the late Mr. Jimmy W a g s t a f f , and daughter of Harold Wright and Mrs. Laura Ruth Wright, both deceased. She was a member of Shiloh Baptist church in Milton and

enjoyed spending time with her pet dog, “Bear.”

She was preceded in death by a brother, Mr. Robert Wright.

A Graveside Service for Ms. Gwenyth Wright was held at 11 a.m. Wednesday, Aug. 14, 2013 at Shiloh Baptist Church, 1760 Yarboroughs Mill Road, Milton, with burial in the church cemetery.

Mrs. Dolly Emmajane Hazell

Dolly Emmajane Hazell was born on April 30, 1927 to the late Fred and Lottie ( D e s p e r ) B y t h e w o o d in Duquesne, PA. She entered into eternal rest on August 9, 2013 at Inova Fairfax Hospital in Fairfax, VA. Dolly was educated in the public school system in Elmsford, NY. On November 11, 1945, she was united in marriage to Walter Hazell Sr. in Harlem, NY. Four children were born from this union.

While Dolly lived in New York, she was a member of Astoria Baptist Church where she served on the Usher Board and sang in the choir. She moved to Burlington, NC in 1990 with her husband after retiring from the State of New York as a Pharmacy Aide. Dolly joined Gethsemane Christian Church where she was a founder and devoted member. She was the Mother of the Church, served on the Pastor’s Aide Board, Missionary Board, Usher Board, and Mass Choir. Dolly was also a member of the MLK

Coalition and Ron Bigelow I n t e r d e n o m i n a t i o n a l Fellowship Choir. Dolly returned to New York to live with her daughter, Vivian, in 2007, where she became a member of the Macedonia Baptist Church in Piermont and sang in the Gospel Chorus. In 2009, they moved to Woodbridge, VA where she joined the Mount Olive Baptist Church and sung with the Voices of Praise. Dolly was a loving wife and mother who met everyone with a smile. She made our world a special and brighter place to exist because of her sweet spirit. She will be missed by her family and friends.Dolly was predeceased in death by her husband, Walter Sr.; her mother, Lottie McCurdy; father, Fred Bythewood, Sr.; three brothers, Fred Jr., Edward, and Daniel Bythewood; and daughter, Verla Jackson.

She leaves to cherish her memory: her daughter, Vivian Dority of Woodbridge, VA; two sons, Walter Hazell Jr. of Queens, NY and Robert (Monique) Hazell of Rancho Cordova, CA; six grandchildren-Verlinda Dority, Willette (Jonathan) Linton, Andre Jackson, Dexter Dority, Nicole Hazell, and Jason Jackson; one son-in-law, Floyd Jackson; two great-grandchildren, Ava and Peyton Linton; and nieces, nephews, and a host of other relatives and friends.

Funeral Services for Mrs. Dolly Emmajane Hazell were held on Monday, August 19, 2013 at 1:00pm at Gethsemane Christian Church, 1650 Burch Bridge Road, Burlington, NC with Rev. James Patrick delivering the

eulogy. Burial followed at North Lawn Cemetery.

Mrs. Lucille Mebane Bigelow

God, in His infi nite wisdom, called home His faithful servant, Ms. Lucille Mebane Bigelow, on Wednesday, August 15, 2013.

Lucille was born on S e p t e m b e r 5, 1916 in C a s w e l l County to the late Mr.

Havert L. Mebane and the late Onie Jenkins Mebane.

She was a member of Great Commission Baptist Church where she was active in many areas of the church. She was a caregiver for the family, loved puzzles, baking, and spending time with her family.

Lucille leaves to cherish her memories: one son, Michael Bigelow of Greensboro, NC; two daughters-Adell Allen (William) of Burlington and Martha L. Kern of Aurora, Colorado; 11 grandchildren; 19 great grandchildren; six great-great grandchildren; fi ve great-great-great grandchildren; and a host of other relatives and friends

She was preceded in death by her husband, Herman Bigelow; one son, Thomas Bigelow; six brothers and four sisters.

Funeral Services were held at 3 p.m. Monday, Aug. 19, in the Roy Blackwell Chapel of Blackwell Funeral Home, Burlington, with Pastor Ronnie L. Allen delivering the message of comfort. Burial will be in Jeffries Cross Baptist Church Cemetery.

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God Bless for 37 Years of ServiceThirty-seven years ago, Pastor Ethel Woods-Daniels was lying on her sick bed when an angel of the Lord came to her and called her to be a missionary. At this point she began doing missionary work, to help whoever she could both far and near, black or white, her vision was clearly to help anyone in need. And in August 2013, she is being honored by her church family for her service to the Lord.The Lord let Pastor Woods-Daniels know that this was not enough, so he called her into the Ministry. As she began her ministerial work, she ministered to the young alcoholics and the depressed. It was also at this time, that she decided to attend Breadloaf Bible College, Burlington Business College and Roxboro Technical College for further training. Upon graduation she was ordained as a minister.While riding down Rauhut Street one day the Lord spoke to her about a church in the middle of the “red light” district, which inspired Pastor Woods-Daniels to organize the Bethany United Holy Church in that area. Pastor Woods’ ministry had a considerable impact on the life styles of many people, not only in the Rauhut Street area, but many areas far and near. Her greatest desire was to spread the Word of God throughout the nation. She also got her own radio broadcast started and many people were touched by her teachings and preaching. There is no doubt her religious activities have unquestionably helped to guide many young people in the right direction, as well as many other citizens of our community. While pastoring on Rauhut Street, Pastor Woods-Daniel took in 3,700 members; they are not here now but Pastor Woods-Daniels thanks God that they heard something from the Lord that inspired them enough to join the church. Many souls were saved, and many miracles were performed, it was not easy but the good outweighed the bad.Pastor Woods-Daniel is still working with senior citizens today. She has opened her home so she can help the sick and needy. She really

enjoys caring for her residents. The Mayor gave Pastor Woods-Daniel a proclamation for the work she has done in the city (see proclamation below).Pastor Woods-Daniel feeds many people far and near. She also had a fi ne beauty shop, fi ne clothing store and a convenience store. Pastor Woods-Daniel loves the Lord. She thanks God for her prayer life. The doctor had given her up three times, but God had kept her here and for that, she is very thankful! She is still preaching and truly living for the Lord. When the Holy Spirit comes, we shall have favor. When the Holy Spirit comes, we can love each other, we can get along with each other. When the Holy Spirit comes, we can work together. Search me oh Lord, weeping maybe for a night but joy comes in the morning. Sometimes we cry at midnight, but if we wait on the Lord, we will be renewed in our strength. Wait on the Lord and He will give you Joy. Saul was in trouble because he did not wait on the Lord. Heaven is looking down on us right now, it is time for a change in our life. Pastor Woods-Daniels is the mother of one daughter, Lisa and two sons, Larry and Dwight (now deceased). Dwight passed in 2002, but he is remembered lovingly and is sorely missed by his family. Pastor Woods also has many spiritual sons and daughters. She is now married to Charles Daniels and they reside at 532 Greenwood Drive in Burlington, NC.It is plain to see that the honoree is truly a woman of God and has the desire to serve God and care for his people. At this time, we would like to CONGRATULATE her and let her know that we love and APPRECIATE all that she has done and bid her God’s speed in continued success in this ministry. God Bless you, Pastor Woods-Daniels!!

Bethany Independent Holiness Church2129 Lower Hopedale RoadBurlington, NC 27217(336)584-2763

Someone who still has the faith to believeThat the more that you give, the more you receiveSomeone who’s ready by thought, word or deed

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ALAMANCE COUNTY

Thirty-seven years ago, Pastor Ethel Woods-Daniels was lying on her sick bed when an angel of the Lord came to her and called her to be a missionary. At this point she began doing missionary work, to help whoever she could both far and near, black or white, her vision was clearly to help anyone in need. And in August 2013, she is being honored by her church family for her

The Lord let Pastor Woods-Daniels know that this was not enough, so he called her into the Ministry. As she began her ministerial work, she ministered to the young alcoholics and the depressed. It was also at this time, that she decided to attend Breadloaf Bible College, Burlington Business College and Roxboro Technical

Daniel a proclamation for the work she has done in the city proclamation below).Pastor Woods-Daniel feeds many people far and near. She also had a fi ne beauty shop, fi ne clothing store and a convenience store. Pastor Woods-Daniel loves the Lord. She thanks God for her prayer life. The doctor had given her up three times, but God had kept her here and for that, she is very thankful! She is still preaching and truly living for the Lord. When the Holy Spirit comes, we shall have favor. When the Holy Spirit comes, we can love each other, we can get along with each other. When the Holy Spirit comes, we can work together. Search me oh Lord, weeping maybe for a night but joy comes in the morning. Sometimes we cry at midnight, but if we wait on the Lord, we will be renewed in our strength. Wait on the Lord and He will give you Joy. Saul was in trouble because he did not wait on the Lord. Heaven is looking down on us right now, it is time for a change in our life. Pastor Woods-Daniels is the mother of one daughter, Lisa and two sons, Larry and Dwight (now deceased). Dwight passed in 2002, but he is remembered lovingly and is sorely missed by his family.

It is plain to see that the honoree is truly a woman of God and has the desire to serve God and care for his people. At this time, we would like to CONGRATULATE her and let her know that we love and APPRECIATE all that she has done and bid her God’s speed in continued success in this ministry. God Bless you, Pastor

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Churches Being Celebrated The entire area was invited to gather Sunday, August 25th at 2:00 PM at Historic Providence Christian Church, birthplace of Alamance County. Three area churches are to be honored for their connection to Providence Church. Also, all other congregations in Graham were asked to bring photos and artifacts from their history for display. The congregations of Children’s Chapel, Long’s Chapel, and First Christian were highlighted and had speakers.

This event is the seventh of ten that are showcasing various aspects of the 250 years of history at this site. This event was fi lmed to be included in the Sestercentennial piece that will be produced and distributed to area schools and libraries. The fi nal piece will offer future generations a glimpse at much of the history of this area as it is connected to this historical site.

Darryl R. Peebles, Pastor of the church, reported that this Sestercentennial year (250 years) for the church is including a special event each month allowing various aspects of this area to celebrate their common roots at this site. “We hope the entire area will journey back to this site and make it your celebration. No other site in this county has such a deep and diversifi ed history, being a center of government, education, religion, and burials” Peebles stated.

Events remaining include:

SEPTEMBER 29.........The Alamance Burlington School System (initial funding)OCTOBER 27.............The Congregation of Providence

continues after 250 years

The historic site, where the remaining events will be held, is located at 819 North Main Street in Graham. To gather more information, call the Church offi ce at 336-228-1974.

CONTACT: Darryl R. Peebles @ 336-516-3793

ALAMANCE COUNTY

Darryl R. Peebles, Pastor of the church, reported that this Sestercentennial year (250 years) for the church is including a special event each month allowing various aspects of this area to celebrate their common roots at this site. “We hope the entire area will journey back to this site and make it your celebration. No other site in this county has such a deep and diversifi ed history, being a center of government, education, religion, and burials” Peebles stated.

Events remaining include:

250th Anniversary Celebration

RECOGNIZING CONGREGATIONS - CONNECTED IN HISTORY - CONNECTED IN CHRIST

Historic Providence Christian Church Children's Chapel United Church of Christ

First Christian United Church of Christ Long's Chapel Christian Church


PINNACLE USEFUL EMAILSThese following are Pt. II of the tips that were emailed to us by Brenda Brown from a friend of hers, A.Rawiya Nash. Each month we will be sharing Useful Emails from various people, so if you have a useful tip you would like to share, please feel free to email it to [email protected] or [email protected].

An Angel says, ‘Never borrow from the future. If you worry about what may happen tomorrow and it doesn’t happen, you have worried in vain. Even if it does happen, you have to worry twice.’11. Separate worries from concerns . If a situation is a concern, fi nd out what God would have you do and let go of the anxiety .. If you can’t do anything about a situation, forget it.

12. Live within your budget; don’t use credit cards for ordinary purchases. 13. Have backups; an extra car key in your wallet, an extra house key buried in the garden, extra stamps, etc.14. K.M.S. (Keep Mouth Shut).. This single piece of advice can prevent an enormous amount of trouble. 15. Do something for the Kid in You everyday. 16. Carry a Bible with you to read while waiting in line.17. Get enough rest18. Eat right.19 Get organized so everything has its place. 20. Listen to a tape while driving that can help improve your quality of life.21. Write down thoughts and inspirations.

12. Live within your budget; don’t use credit cards for ordinary purchases.

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The Talk of the Town presents the Michael Jackson Art ShowBy Alexander RockerfellaThe Talk of the Town presents the Michael Jackson Art Show, an unbelievable show that ran for sixty one days at Blue Coffee Café. Michael Jackson, the Man in the Mirror art show is truly a must see if you live or are visiting Durham North Carolina. The Talk of the Town known for its great music, good food, is one of the best stops in Durham

if you want to dance and enjoy a night on the town. The Michael Jackson Art Show is a riveting fusion of abstract expressionism that immerses audiences into Michael’s world of metamorphosis. Each picture captures his signature moves and his change of appearances, from the fi rst time he appeared on the Ed Sullivan show at 13, other pictures in the show are illustration of Michael as he sang such hits as Billy Jean, Off the Wall, Thriller, Black and White, his world famous kick and the incredible moonwalk. This is one of those shows that truly touches the hearts of the audience and give all

art fans a solid Michael Jackson experience through art. Michael Jackson THE MAN IN THE MIRROR art show unfolds with 25 pieces exposing Michael Jackson’s artistry before the eyes.

The Art Show is aimed at lifelong fans as well as those experiencing Michael’s creative genius as music icon in abstract expressionist art for the fi rst time, the show captures the essence, soul and inspiration of the King of Pop, celebrating a legacy that continues to transcend generations.

The Michael Jackson Art Show takes place at the Talk of the Town on 108 East Main Street Downtown Durham North Carolina featuring abstract expressionist artist Eric Kelly III. National known artist Eric Kelly III has created some of the most popular Michael Jackson moves and portraits of the man known to many as the greatest entertainer of all times. For the three months the show was on exhibit at Blue Coffee café and now it moves to The Talk of The Town as they get ready to celebrate their fi rst annual Michael Jackson Celebration of life Month.

“In selecting the iconic moves of his career, I began depicting Michael Jackson as a six year old prodigy and ends with his fi nal curtain call.

Each picture captures a moment in time that is remembered by the millions of Michael Jackson adoring fans. THE MAN IN THE MIRROR ART SHOW which will feature 25 images that are 26 by 30 in sizes, which depict Michael Jackson’s musical life through dance, emotions and expression. “It was truly hard just choosing only twenty fi ve images for someone as great as Michael Jackson, he started at six years old and created so much music, move and artistry, Little Michael on the ED Sullivan Show, Teen Aged Michael singing, The Wiz, Michael in the purple hat, Bad, Thriller, Smooth Criminal, The Moon Walk, Billy Jean, Remember the time, the famous kick and This Is It! Michael Jackson’s life was the motivation for this show and I hope that people will see through my eyes the passion and the creativity that I saw, as I along with so many other witness the beauty and breath taking artistry of Michael Jackson the Man in the Mirror. Yet I managed to pick and create twenty fi ve images that I think people will see his message as he grew to be the musical icon. This was an unbelievable journey as I was able to relive my child hood and musical memories of one of the greatest entertainer the world has ever known. I tried to break down ten to fi fteen year time spans in the show, picking different moments in his life. Michael Jackson was an innovator, an original and a creator of the moment. This was an overwhelming show when I began to choose the images. The show is greatly infl uenced by Michael Jackson, his music with a touch of his early years as he transformed into the musical superstar.” Eric Kelly IIIThe Michael Jackson show ends with four powerful pieces of art showing the last stages of Michael Jackson’s life, he was 50 years old. This show is a never ending show that keeps ones imagination on edge. This is a show

that leaves you with the spirit of Michael Jackson running through your mind and your bones. The show leaves your imagination in a state of what it was like to grow up as a child prodigy and the never ending felling of missing a true icon. The Talk of the Town invite all of Durham and the surrounding area fans to celebrate Michael Jackson’s life and legacy through music, art and entertainment throughout the month of August on Thursdays, Friday and Saturdays from 9PM to closing. For information call 919-308-9090. Come out as we honor Michael Joseph Jackson at the Talk of the Town!

DURHAM COUNTY

known for its great music, good food, is one of the best stops in Durham if you want to dance and enjoy a night on the town. The Michael Jackson Art Show is a riveting fusion of abstract expressionism that immerses audiences into Michael’s world of metamorphosis. Each picture captures his signature moves and his change of appearances, from the fi rst time he appeared on the Ed Sullivan show at 13, other pictures in the show are illustration of Michael as he sang such hits as Billy Jean, Off the Wall, Thriller, Black and White, his world famous kick and the incredible moonwalk. This is one of those shows that truly touches the hearts of the audience and give all

art fans a solid Michael Jackson experience through art. Michael Jackson THE MAN IN THE MIRROR art show unfolds with 25 pieces exposing

The Art Show is aimed at lifelong fans as well as those experiencing Michael’s creative genius as music icon in abstract expressionist art for the fi rst time, the show captures the essence, soul and inspiration of the King of Pop, celebrating a legacy that continues to

The Michael Jackson Art Show takes place at the Talk of the Town on 108 East Main Street Downtown Durham North Carolina featuring abstract expressionist artist Eric Kelly III. National known artist Eric Kelly III has created some of the most popular Michael Jackson moves and portraits of the man known

year time spans in the show, picking different moments in his life. Michael Jackson was an innovator, an original and a creator of the moment. This was an overwhelming show when I began to choose the images. The show is greatly infl uenced by Michael Jackson, his music with a touch of his early years as he transformed into the musical superstar.” The Michael Jackson show ends with four powerful pieces of art showing the last stages of Michael Jackson’s life, he was 50 years old. This show is a never ending show that keeps ones imagination on edge. This is a show

Each picture captures a moment in time that is remembered by the millions of Michael Jackson adoring fans. THE MAN IN THE MIRROR ART SHOW which will feature 25 images that are 26 by 30 in sizes, which depict Michael Jackson’s musical life through dance, emotions and expression. “It was truly hard just choosing only twenty fi ve images for someone as great as Michael Jackson, he started at six years old and created so much music, move and artistry, Little Michael on the ED Sullivan Show, Teen Aged Michael singing, The Wiz, Michael in the purple hat, Bad, Thriller, Smooth Criminal,

the most popular Michael Jackson moves and portraits of the man known to many as the greatest entertainer of all times. For the three months the show was on exhibit at Blue Coffee café and now it moves to The Talk of The Town as they get ready to celebrate their fi rst annual Michael Jackson

“In selecting the iconic moves of his career, I began depicting Michael

a never ending show that keeps ones imagination on edge. This is a show that leaves you with the spirit of Michael Jackson running through your mind and your bones. The show leaves your imagination in a state of what it was like to grow up as a child prodigy and the never ending felling of missing a true icon. The Talk of the Town invite all of Durham and the surrounding area fans to celebrate Michael Jackson’s life and legacy through music, art and entertainment throughout the month of August on Thursdays, Friday and Saturdays from 9PM to closing. For information call Come out as we honor Michael Joseph Jackson at the Talk of the Town!

Eric Kelly III. National known artist Eric Kelly III has created some of the most popular Michael Jackson moves and portraits of the man known

a never ending show that keeps ones imagination on edge. This is a show


Burnett’s Chapel Christian Church 100th Year

Anniversary CelebrationWhere We Began….

Burnett’s Chapel Christian Church will be celebrating their 100th Year Anniversary on Sunday, September 8, 2013 during Morning Worship Service at 11:00am. Their very own Pastor, Rev. Michael Alston, will be delivering the message and The Male Chorus of Burnett’s Chapel will be rendering the music. Take a look at “Where We Began”…. “Where We Began”

Burnett’s Chapel dates back to the year 1912 at which time Reverend Albert Passmore Burnett (pictured to the right) began preaching in an old house on the Owen Holiday place. Reverend Burnett was

led by the spirit to construct a church building and met with Manley White, Cyrus Bowden, Alson White, and a few others to share his vision. Reverend Burnett was designated to speak with Mr. Wesley Whitehead about purchasing land for a church building. Mr. Whitehead generously donated land for the church and cemetery. During construction of the church, services were held in a brush arbor.Mr. Finley White was only 8 years old when construction began and was the youngest worker on site. He joined Burnett’s Chapel at age 13 and was a faithful member for a number of years.The community pitched in to help with the construction of the church which was completed in 1913 and named Burnett’s Chapel. Mr. Sam Dark was the fi rst Deacon of Burnett’s Chapel. He was 13 years old when the fi rst revival was held.During this era there were no schools in the community for the African American children. Our forefathers saw the need to educate their children and decided that the newly constructed Burnett’s Chapel Church building would also serve as a school. Many of our church members attended this school and are shown is a class picture now displayed in the Fellowship Hall. Ms. Agnes Whitted was the fi rst teacher. Others that taught at the school were Ms. Lula Gilliam, Ms. Catheryn Whitmore and Ms. Lucille Albright. Reverend Albert Passmore Burnett was one of the fi rst African American teachers at the Sylvan Elementary School and taught basket making during the 1914-1915 school year. Services were held in the original frame building for 44 years. In addition to Reverend Albert Passmore Burnett, Reverends C.J. Alston, C.T. Harvey, W.A. Crumpton, A.A. Hazel, G.W. Farrar and James H. Hooker led the congregation in this church building. Reverend James H. Hooker pastored Burnett’s Chapel for 38 years.With God’s blessings and increasing membership, there was a need for a larger sanctuary. Again, Mr. Whitehead was contacted and he donated more land to build a new church. Under the leadership of Reverend James Hooker and Building Fund co-chairs Mr. Thomas White and Deacon Roy Siler, Jr, a new church building was erected in 1956. A Fellowship Hall and additional Sunday School rooms were subsequently constructed. Due to illness, Burnett Chapel’s founding pastor, Reverend Albert Passmore Burnett, was unable to attend the newly constructed church. However his prayers and support of the church continued until his death on April 29, 1957. His homegoing service was the fi rst held in the new church.

The new church was served by Reverends James H. Hooker, Richard Haith, Daniel Bethea, Anthony Carr, Michael Allen, Cleno Harris and Stanley V. Burnette. Reverend Hooker served as pastor of Burnett’s Chapel for a glorious 38 years. During his tenure, church services were extended to two Sundays per month in celebration of God’s continued blessings. Additional land for the church extending to Bethel-South Fork Road was donated by the Whitehead family in 1989. A monument was erected in November of that year in memoriam of Wesley, Earnest and Talton Whitehead for their generous donation.The original frame church was removed and a memorial monument is placed at the site. The church bell from the original church building has been restored and is currently located between the sanctuary and the Fellowship Hall. Under the leadership of Reverend Stanley V. Burnette and a cooperative effort from the congregation, God’s blessing continued with the erection of a new sanctuary which was dedicated in 2001. During Reverend Stanley V. Burnette’s 19 years as pastor, other milestones were achieved to include a paved parking lot and eventually paving of Burnett’s Chapel Church Road. We also purchased land adjoining the church and added a shelter for outside activities. Burnett’s Chapel was originally affi liated with the Lincoln Conference and remained with this organization until the Christian Churches merged with the United Church of Christ. Burnett’s Chapel was affi liated with the United Church of Christ until 2009. “Where We Are Now” On July 28, 2012, Reverend Michael Anthony Alston, answered the call to become the pastor of the Burnett’s Chapel Christian Church, continuing to build upon the blueprint left behind by the late Reverend Albert Passmore Burnett. Reverend Alston is an energetic preacher, teacher and outreach clergyman. God has given him a vision to fulfi ll God’s purpose in the Body of Christ. Jeremiah 3:15 states, “And I will give you pastors according to mine heart, which shall feed you with knowledge and understanding.” He is devoted to the work of erecting a fervent and pulsating congregation that epitomizes the righteousness and the adoration of God in worship, in praise and to all, whom we serve through numerous ministries. Reverend Alston believes and teaches that the only way the church can be a beacon of light in this Dark Age, is by full obedience to the gospel of Jesus the Christ. Under the headship of Rev. Alston we perceive an authoritative shift of the Holy Spirit. New members have joined the sheepfold, present members are being restored, former members are being reinstated and most importantly lives are being transformed and souls are being saved by the expounded word of God.

Burnett’s Chapel Christian Church1957 Burnett’s Church Road, Burlington, NC

Reverend Michael Alston, Pastor Reverend Mary A. Burnett, Associate Pastor

Pastor Offi ce: (336) 376-3014

Sunday Morning Worship 11:00am Intercessory Prayer 6:30pm Bible Study 7:00pm

WE ARE LIVING THE DREAM, CELEBRATING THE VISION AND PRAISING GOD FOR THE VICTORY!!!

ALAMANCE COUNTY

Burnett’s Chapel Christian Church1957 Burnett’s Church Road, Burlington, NC

Reverend Mary A. Burnett, Associate Pastor

Intercessory Prayer 6:30pm Bible Study 7:00pm

the pastor of the Burnett’s Chapel Christian Church, continuing to build upon the blueprint left behind by the late Reverend Albert

Reverend Alston is an energetic preacher, teacher and outreach clergyman. God has given him a vision to fulfi ll God’s purpose in the Body

And I will give you pastors according to mine heart, which shall feed you with knowledge and understanding.”He is devoted to the work of erecting a fervent and pulsating congregation that epitomizes the righteousness and the adoration of God in worship, in praise and

at which time Reverend Albert Passmore (pictured to the

began preaching in an old house on the Owen Holiday place. Reverend Burnett was

led by the spirit to construct a church building and met with Manley White, Cyrus Bowden, Alson White, and a few others to share his vision. Reverend Burnett was designated to speak with Mr. Wesley Whitehead about purchasing land for a church building. Mr. Whitehead generously donated land for the church and cemetery. During construction of the church, services were held

Under the leadership of Reverend Stanley V. Burnette and a cooperative effort from the congregation, God’s blessing continued with the erection of a new sanctuary which was dedicated in 2001. During Reverend Stanley V. Burnette’s 19 years as pastor, other milestones were achieved to include a paved parking lot and eventually paving of Burnett’s Chapel Church Road. We also purchased land adjoining the church and added a shelter for outside activities. Burnett’s Chapel was originally affi liated with the Lincoln Conference and remained with this organization until the Christian Churches merged with the United Church of Christ. Burnett’s Chapel was affi liated with the United Church of Christ until 2009. “Where We Are Now”

“Where We Began”

Burnett’s Chapel dates back to the year 1912 at which time Reverend Albert Passmore Burnett right)in an old house on the Owen Holiday place. Reverend Burnett was

led by the spirit to construct a church building and met with


CREAM CHEESE DANISH

2 – 8 oz. cream cheese2 cans Pillsbury crescent rolls2 egg yolks1 egg white3 / 4 cup sugar1 tsp. lemon juice1 tsp. vanilla

Glaze1 cup powdered sugar2 Tbsp milk1 tsp vanilla

Preheat oven to 350 degrees. In

9x13 ungreased dish, line bottom with one can crescent rolls. In bowl, beat cream cheese until creamy. Add other ingredients. Blend until well mixed. Spread over rolls in dish. Place second can of rolls on top of mix. Bake at 350 for 20-25 minutes. Top warm danish with glaze.

This recipe was submitted by Maureen Craun. She is employed at UNC-Chapel Hill and a member of the St. Thomas More Church in

Chapel Hill, NC.

9x13 ungreased dish, line bottom

PINNACLE RECIPE CORNER

9x13 ungreased dish, line bottom with one can crescent rolls. In bowl, beat cream cheese until creamy. Add other ingredients. Blend until well mixed. Spread over rolls in dish. Place second can of rolls on top of mix. Bake at 350 for 20-25 minutes. Top

Pinnacle Distribution TeamIf you would like for Pinnacle to be in your church or business

please feel free to call Stacey at 336-229-1939.

Alamance Area & Rockingham Area: Winston Staunton (336) 512-9536

Caswell & Southside VA: Grea Blackwell (336) 514-2909

Durham Area: Pastors T & Michele Lee (919) 880-3602

Durham & Orange Areas: Evangelist Alfreda Evans (919) 530-7128Forsyth Area: Stacey R. Choate (336) 609-0858

Guilford Area: Grea Blackwell (336) 514-2909 Lexington & Thomasville Area: Lenora Bobo (336) 470-8388

Person Area: Rev. Cleavie Brandon (336) 583-5196 Rev. Theodora Moss (919) 323-5509Pittsylvania County: Dwain Toomer (434) 710-9785

Alamance County ChurchesArches GroveBelview Baptist ChurchBethel Fellowship ChurchBurnett’s ChapelCedar Cliff Holiness ChurchChristian Tabernacle ChurchClinton Memorial ChurchEbenezer UCCElon BaptistFirst Baptist - Apple StreetFirst Baptist Church-GrahamGanttown Baptist ChurchGethesmane ChurchGlen Raven First BaptistGospel TabernacleGreen Level Christian ChurchHouse of PrayerJeffries CrossMaple Grove BaptistMelfi eld UCCMiles Chapel ChurchMiracle TempleMorgantown BaptistMorningstar Baptist Mt. Carmel ChurchNew Birth BaptistNew Covenant UHCNew Pentecostal ChurchQueen’s Chapel AME ChurchRefuge Temple ChurchStoney Creek AME ChurchSt. Matthew AMESt. Peter’s Holiness ChurchStoney Creek AMETrue Revelation BaptistVisitor’s ChapelWaymon Chapel

Alamance County BusinessesAlamance Community CollegeAlamance Health Dept.Amko Fairway One Atop

Atty. Christopher WatkinsAtty. Early Kenan, Jr.Auto Zone Auto PartsBennie PoteatBig Daddy Barber ShopBlackwell Bros. FloristBur-Gra MeatCharles Drew CenterCitgo Station - MebaneCox ToyotaDave’s DiscountDave’s Mini MarketDick ShirleyDollar General Dominican WrapDr. EasonDr. Pinnix-Bailey, DDSDudley’sEagles Food MartExxonFairway One StopGod’s Favor ChildcareGolden Eagle TaxGreat Stops TaxiHair in Motion SalonHarbor InnHigh Profi le BarbershopJoe Shopwell Mini MartJoy MartK Discount Beauty SupplyKanagroo ExpressKC Quickie MartKim’s MartL & J FashionsL & M BarbershopMini One MartNations Hair Care CenterNew Directions InternationalOccasionsO’Reilly Auto PartPiedmont Health CarePositive Youth CenterPresbyterian Home

Pump PackRick’s Stop Mart / SunocoSam’s MartSchewel’s FurnitureShell StationSteven’s MarketSteven’s MarketTommy’ s Mini MartTrinna’s TrinketsTrollinger’s West 70VogueWest Webb Market

Durham County Churches & Businesses Abiding Savior Luth. EvangelisticAngier BaptistAntioch ChurchBethel Life Family Worship CenterBethlehem Temple Apostolic Faith ChurchCameron Grove Baptist ChurchCity of Joy MinistriesCommunity BaptistCox Memorial Freewill BaptistEbenezer Missionary ChurchEcclesia House of PrayerEmmanuel AME / BaptistFaith Assembly ChurchFirst Calvary BaptistFisher Memorial United Holy ChurchGeorge’s RestaurantGethsemane Missionary ChurchGlad TidingsGrace Church of DurhamGreater Walltown United HolinessGreater WordHoly Infant Catholic ChurchImmanuel 7-Day ChurchKings Park InternationalLakeview Baptist ChurchLakewood BaptistLife Community

Lincoln MemorialLove of God Missionary ChurchLowes Grove ChurchMen’s DormMonroe Christian CenterMorning Star Missionary BaptistMt. Calvary Light HouseMt. Calvary United Church of ChristMt. GileadMt. Olive ChurchMt. Vernon BaptistMt. ZionNehemiah Christian CenterNew Covenant Holiness ChurchNew Creation United Methodist ChurchNew Jerusalem Cathedral ChurchNorth EastOne Love MinistriesPeace MissionaryPiligrim BaptistRussell MemorialSeed Time & Harvest FellowshipShepherds House ChurchSt. Joseph Baptist ChurchSt. Jospeh PlaceSt. MarkTrue Way Holiness Union BaptistUnited House of Prayer for All PeopleVictory TempleWest Durham BaptistWomen’s Dorm

Forsyth County Churches & BusinessesCarver Road Church of ChristDellabrook Presbyterian ChurchDelta Arts CenterGreater Cleveland AvenueMacadonia TVPH ChurchShiloh Baptist Church

Shouse CME Temple Church Solid Rock Missionary BaptistSt. Paul UMCSt. Stephens

Guilford County Churches & Businesses7th Day AdventistAshtae / Minority Business Dev CenterBessemer United MethodistBethany Community ChurchBethel AMECappadocia ChurchCedar Grove BaptistClapp’s ChapelDestiny Christian CenterDudley’s CosmetologyEagle Food MartEmmanuel United Church of ChristEvangel Fellowship COGICFaith BaptistFirst BaptistFruit of the SpiritGenesis BaptistGodly Faith Christian CenterGrace LutheranHall StationHayes Memorial United HolyHoly TempleHouse of PrayerJesus Is the Answer Deliverance SanctuaryLaughlin MemorialLebauer Health CareMack’s ChapelMetropolitan United MethodistMissionary Bible StudyMt Zion BaptistNew Beginners Church

Distribution Sites cont. onpg. 23

Atty. Christopher Watkins Pump Pack Lincoln Memorial Shouse CME Temple Church

A FEW OF PINNACLE’S DISTRIBUTION SITES

warm danish with glaze.

This recipe was submitted by Maureen Craun. She is employed



Labors of Love By: Shonté Hodnett

This month as we celebrate Labor Day, many of us will enjoy time off from work. Labor Day, which is always observed on the fi rst Monday in September, celebrates the economic and social contributions of workers. Let’s take a closer looking into the meaning of labor. Although we all want to be paid for our labor or work, sometimes our most rewarding works are done for free. I have found that sometimes volunteering my time to a great cause can be more enriching than my actual job. When working, whether it is a full time job, running a business, taking care of family, or a combination of either, it is easy to forget about the importance of helping others besides yourself and your own family members.

Last month, for the second year in a row, I volunteered at the YMCA in Greensboro for their annual Bright Beginnings program. The YMCA Bright Beginnings program provides a selected group of in-need children with new school clothes, supplies and a book bag to start their school year with confi dence for success. Every volunteer is matched with a child to shop with. I was paired with a 7 year old girl. This young lady was very smart and excited to pick out some new school attire. We bought several school uniforms, undergarments, a jacket and even 3 pairs of shoes. I was happy for her because she was excited about the purchases. Although I did not grow up having everything I wanted, I did not experience not having new clothes and supplies for school each year. By meeting and assisting kids and families who are in- need, I gained a deeper appreciation for the privileges I did have as a child. I appreciate programs like Bright Beginnings because of the difference it makes in kids’ lives. The bible explains the importance of giving and why we all should have

a caring heart to help others. Philippians 2:4 reads, Let each of you esteem and look upon and be concerned for not [merely] his own interest, but also each for the interest of others (AMP). It is vital to step outside of the box of selfi shness and to reach out to help others, even if it is with your time. God will bless us for giving. Luke 6:38 explains, Give, and you will receive. Your gift will return to you in full ̶ pressed down, shaken together to make room for more, running over and poured into your lap. The amount you give will determine the amount you get back (NLT).

When we returned back to the YMCA from our shopping trip, each child had to write a thank you letter to participants who donated money to furnish their school supplies. This served as their ticket to get pizza. Everyone sat together and enjoyed dinner. Many of the kids in the program also get free or reduced lunch at school, so during the summer break they do not have the privilege of multiple meals per day like they would during the school year. I noticed many of the kids were very hungry and I overheard some of them say this was their fi rst meal of the day; mind you, the pizza dinner took place at 8pm. The YMCA is a huge asset to the community, especially in providing this program. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. once said, “The fi rst question which the priest and the Levite asked was: ‘If I stop to help this man, what will happen to me?’ But… the Good Samaritan reversed the question: ‘If I do not stop to help this man, what will happen to him?” A “labor of love” is a task done for pleasure and not for money or a reward. From now until next Labor Day, add a new occupation to your list of tasks. Add volunteering to your calendar; someone would love your assistance, so lend an extra hand.

Have any comments about this article? You may email them to:

[email protected]

off from work. Labor Day, which is always observed on the fi rst Monday in September, celebrates the economic and social contributions of workers. Let’s take a closer looking into the meaning of labor. Although we all want to be paid for our labor or work, sometimes our most rewarding works are done for free. I have found that sometimes volunteering my time to a great cause can be more enriching than my actual job. When working, whether it is a full time job, running a business, taking care of family, or a combination of either, it is easy to forget about the importance of helping others besides yourself and your own family members.

Last month, for the second year in a row, I volunteered at the YMCA

GUILFORD COUNTY

Distribution Sites cont. from pg. 21

New CovenantNew Life MinistriesNew Light BaptistOutreach BaptistPit StopPoplar Grove AMEPower House of DeliverancePresbyterian Church of the CrossProvidence BaptistReba’s Hair DesignRedeemer Episcopal RefugeReid MemorialShiloh Baptist ChurchSt james BaptistSt James PresbyterianSt Matthews United MethodistSt Paul BaptistSt Phillips AME ZionSt Stephens UCCSt. John AME ChurchTrinity AME Zion

Truth Deliverance ChurchTwin Oaks ChurchUnion Grove United Holy ChurchUnited Institutional Baptist ChurchUnity Baptist ChurchWadsworth ChurchWe Are One Christian FellowshipWells Memorial COGICWhite Oak Grove Baptist

Orange County Churches & BusinessesBethsada BaptistGreater Canaan BaptistHunter’s Chapel ChurchJohnson Chapel AMEKimes Chapel BaptistMebane First BaptistMebane First Presbyterian ChurchMt. Moriah BaptistNew Life Tabernacle ChurchSt. Luke’s Christian ChurchCitgo Gas StationGreen Level Town Hall

Roy MartTrollinger’s West 70

Rockingham County Churches Assembly FaithBethel AME ChurchBrown’s Chapel Baptist ChurchElm Grove BaptistFirst Baptist Church-ReidsvilleFirst Christian ChurchFree Spirit MinistryGarrett’s Grove UMCGreater Shining Light BaptistHigh Rock GroveTrue Vine Baptist

Rockingham County BusinessesAdvance Auto PartsAuto ZoneBarnes Street StoreCarolina ApothecaryCash PawnFamily Fare

Food Mart-ShellHouse of MusicIH FoodJohnson & Son Funeral HomeMr. Tuck ShoesO’Reilly Auto PartsPelham TransportationPine Forrest Pulliam GroceryRoss StoreSaprk & SonShear Barber ShopSouth Scale MarketThe Cutting Room Barber ShopWeeks Grocery Store

If you would like to be a Distribution Site, please call 336-229-1939 or email pinnaclepaper@

gmail.com.

Samaritan reversed the question: ‘If I do not stop to help this man, what will happen to him?” A “labor of love” is a task done for pleasure and not for money or a reward. From now until next Labor Day, add a new occupation to your list of tasks. Add volunteering to your calendar; someone would love your

article? You may email them to:

Food Mart-Shell


PINNACLE’s 2nd Annual FAMILY FUN DAYSATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 7, 2013 9:00AM - 6:00PM

North Park, 849 Sharpe Road, Burlington, NC The following pages include information on various events that will take place at our 2nd Annual Family Fun Day.


SCHEDULE OF EVENTS



North Park, 849 Sharpe Road, Burlington, NC

Vendors are Welcome....Sponsors & Volunteers are needed.For Vendors, Contact Amy Ireland @ (336) 260-3130. For Sponsors, Contact

Brittany Parrish @ (336) 260-2482



BLACKWELL STAGE SCHEDULE

PINNACLE Family Fun Day Vendors Food VendorsSidewalk Café – Philadelphia Water Ice & Funnel Cakes (Marty Headen)Dickie Do’s – BBQ (Jennifer)Ice Cream Dreams - Ice Cream (Todd McClendis)Italian Ice & Hot Dogs (Cassie)Jamaican Grill – Various food items (Desmond Wynter)Fish & Chicken (City of Refuge)Meatball Sandwiches, Candy Apples (Singles Group from Word of Life Church, Lexington, NC)Chicken Sandwiches & Lemonade (Lenora Bobo)Pinnacle – Fish, Baked Beans & Slaw (Fish Plates or Sandwiches) & PopcornWater provided by Harold James

Craft VendorsAlamance Barber Institute - Free Haircuts (The Cottons)D’s Jewelry (Donese Holmes)Designs by Pink Butterfl ies – Jewelry (Aylia Collins)Paparazzi Jewelry (Theresa White)Jiraldco Body Oils & Secret Direct (Gerald Byers)

Global Products – Handcrafted Shea Butter (Dr. Douglas Diaab)New Clothes (Wendy)Avon (Brenda Brown)Janay’s Herbal Products – Soap & Hair Products (John Deberry)Organo Gold – Coffee (Tyson Fearrington)Dudley Products – Eyebrow Arching & Other Cosmetic Tips (Clastine Poole-Covington)31 Bags –Purses (Joy Lugo)Jewelry (Ruth Alston)Jewelry (Cathy Stocks)LaDarrin’s – Fragrances (Garry King)Toshiba Austin-Smith (Author, Book Selling, “I’m Not Your Friend, Mommy & Mom, Where’s My Father”)April Knox (Author, Book Selling, “Touched by the Holy Spirit”)Creative Directions / Salt of the Earth – Informational (John Graves)Upscale Bargain Shop – Clothes, Shoes, Pocketbooks, etc. (Angela Reid)


PINNACLE Family Fun Day Vendors



Come Out and Receive a Free Haircut from Alamance Barber Institute.

Thank YouOn Saturday, August 24, 2013 at Occasions in Burlington, NC, Chief Apostle Faiger M. Blackwell was honored for

his 12 years of Service in the Ministry.

He sincerly wishes to thank each and everyone that participated in this occasion. By your

participation and support, it was a blessed and successful event.

Again, Thank You for your Support of Chief Apostle

Faiger M. Blackwell and the Pinnacle Ministries family.

Global Products – Handcrafted Shea

Janay’s Herbal Products – Soap &

Organo Gold – Coffee (Tyson

Dudley Products – Eyebrow Arching & Other Cosmetic Tips (Clastine

On Saturday, August 24, 2013 at Occasions in Burlington, NC, Chief Apostle Faiger M.

his 12 years of Service in the

Faiger M. Blackwell and the

(Angela Reid)


Herbert Bush Softball TournamentHerbert James Bush was born on November 10, 1927 to the late Thomas and Annie Simmons Bush.

He attended Xavier University in New Orleans, Louisiana upon leaving school, he entered The United States Air Force in 1947 where he served until being honorably discharged in 1950.

An athlete during his school career, he continued his athletic activities when he became a professional baseball player with the Pittsburgh Pirates Organization.

He moved to Burlington in 1953 as a member of the team based here, he became a part of the civic, religious and recreational life in the community.

His contributions to this community will be his living memorial; because of his concern for the youth and their well-being. A number

of baseball teams for boys and girls were initiated by him; and he taught them both the fundamentals of baseball as well as moral fair-play.

He was married to Erma Wilson Bush and together they had 3 sons: Ricky of Dallas, Texas and Carl and Thomas of Burlington; 6 daughters: Rhonda Phillips of Rockingham, N.C., Angela Gable of San Antonio, Texas, Linda Totten of Graham, Yvette Chrisp of Whitsett, Wendy Bush of Burlington and Kim Mack of Winston-Salem.

Aaron Chambers - Chairman of the Herbert Bush Softball TournamentThere will be four teams competing. First game of tournament begins at 9am then Game #2 begins at 10am. The Losers’ Game will be at 12noon and the Championship Game will be at 1:00pm. Come out and enjoy great Softball action at the North Park Softball Field!



Vendors are Welcome....Sponsors & Volunteers are needed.For Vendors, Contact Amy Ireland @ (336) 260-3130. For Sponsors, Contact


Burlington’s World Famous Horseshoe Pitch“Big Boys and Big Girls come out try your luck to

win $10,000”

For the Burlington World Famous Horseshoe Pitch, participants must purchase a $10 Raffl e Ticket from the Registration Booth as you enter the park. Tickets will be sold from 9:00am – 2:00pm. Pitching will begin at 2:15pm. Tickets will be drawn and you must be present to participate.

The winner will be the one who pitches a ringer. They will win $10,000 from the USA Group.

John Collins - Chairman of the Burlington’s World Famous Horseshoe Pitch

Herbert Bush Softball TournamentHerbert James Bush was born on November 10, 1927 to the late Thomas and Annie Simmons Bush.

He attended Xavier University in New Orleans, Louisiana upon leaving school, he entered The United States Air Force in 1947 where he served until being honorably discharged in 1950.

An athlete during his school career, he continued his athletic activities when he became a professional baseball player with the Pittsburgh Pirates Organization.

Aaron Chambers - Chairman of the Herbert Bush Softball

There will be four teams competing. First game of tournament begins at 9am then Game #2 begins at 10am. The Losers’ Game will be at 12noon and the Championship Game will be at 1:00pm. Come out and enjoy great Softball action

Tickets will be drawn and you must be present to participate.

The winner will be the one who pitches a ringer. They will win

John Collins - Chairman of the Burlington’s World Famous Burlington’s World Famous


Burlington’s World Famous Horseshoe Burlington’s World Famous Horseshoe

For the Burlington World Famous Horseshoe Pitch, participants must purchase a $10 Raffl e Ticket from the Registration Booth as you enter the park. Tickets will be sold from 9:00am – 2:00pm. Pitching will begin at 2:15pm.

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Tough Times Demand Tough Actions Many families have lost their jobs or have been laid off temporarily. This has caused many hardships with grandparents often assuming the role of parents when it comes to burying their loved ones. Children are funeralizing parents who they thought had insurance only to fi nd out that it had lapsed. BLACKWELL FUNERAL HOME has been helping and will continue to help during these trying times.

We have many funeral and cremation packages starting from $1,350. Please note the ones that are listed below. Our two chapels are spacious. Our staff is compassionate and our prices are affordable. Let us help you plan the homegoing celebration of your loved one with dignity as we render our professional service.

Affordable Funeral Prices(Prices quoted are with place of choice within a 75-mile radius)

Includes Chapel or Church Visitation, Graveside Services, Casket, (5 colors to choose from) Pick-up, Embalming, Dressing, Hearse, Tent,

and Flower Van...................$4,995 (Professional Services are a part of the package but are not discounted)

*Does not include graveliner, vault (if required by cemetery), sales tax, charges for opening and closing of grave, fl owers, certifi ed copies of death certifi cates,

newspaper obituary (other than free) or any other cash advance itemsFunerals with cremations afterwards are less than prices quoted above.

Call BLACKWELL FUNERAL HOME at 336-229-1939 for more information

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Why Do A Pre-Need?“Having a Pre-Needin place made dealing with the loss of my loved one so much easier”

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