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4B August 26, 2004 Mirit Amen Corner Biblical principles for parent-child relationships By MARY L. SULLIVAN - Special to Augusta Focus " There has been much ' controversy, resentment, “anger and even kudos regarding the recent " “words for the black com munity” by Bill Cosby. He made headlines in May of this year when he " denounced some blacks’ - grammar and said those * who commit crimes and wind up behind bars “are - not political prisoners”. - He also blamed parents * for not teaching their children how to read and . write and to speak proper + English. I agree with Mr. . Cosby’s statements and let me tell you why. s Parents have a God given responsibility to _rear or bring up their children in a manner that pleases the Lord. Failing Join us for worship ar... New Hope Baptist Church A Church Beyond the Walls" Sunday Moming Worship: 11:00 am Bible Study: ok Thursdays ac 7:00 p.m. e B - Refreshing, Relevant, & Reweording " 4 4 anh’p (}’lf(l’fir dl‘ mfi'llfim ‘b’ Fasace A, Maurior Booker Jesus is Lord! e ggwre Charch Phone: ™ - 706-556-8066 e Vit us ondir® _ , _‘4\ }.;,»-;fi?.’é«_; wwnsewhopeßCOH oy % ‘;»,f ;fifé»\:‘ ! 3 { e ¥gEz '= g~é= a‘% :-z GREATER MT. CANAAN MISSIONARY BAPTIST CHURCH - Pastor S e 8:30 am. -« Sunday Moming Worship Service o g 10:45 a.m. (Youth Church Ist & 3rd) msme(glerno-d Prayer Serv./Bible Study Augusta, GA 30904 Wednesdays 6:45p.m. Ph. 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WBPI-TV 49 channel 12 Sunday at 7:30 pm Join us at owr New Family Lile & Worship Center | 1 e west of Poah Ohard oad ook For The Torch Phone: 796-1400 + imi24o4@sol com / to bring up children according to God’s word will result in heartache and grief. However, bringing them up in a biblical manner will result in the abundant blessings of God. This does not mean that every thing will always go smoothly in your lives but it means that you have a divine reference point where you can get back on track if needed. God views our children as gifts (heritage) of the Lord (Psalm 127:3). The children should be brought up according to the principles outlined in the Scriptures. (2 Timo thy 3:14-17). I believe this is what Mr. Cosby was trying to reveal to us. He realizes as many others do, (but I 341 G R Vocher Rogd, Harkm G A I have not spoken out about it) that many par ents fail to carry out this God given responsibility because we do not know what the Scriptures say relative to how we should rear our children. Parents should train up the chil dren in the discipline and instruction of the Lord (Deuteronomy 4:9, Proverbs 22:6, Ephesians 6:4 and Deuteronomy 6: 6-7). Many of the proverbs were originally addressed to young men as wisdom from their fathers to their sons. (Proverbs 1:8; 2:1; 515 11, 2%: 411). 1k the Hebrew culture, it was expected that the sons inherit leadership of the family and the nation. Toward that end, 1 believe that it is the Paine College to eulogize Dr. John R. Hayes Augusta, GA - Paine College, in conjunction with The Unitarian Uni versalist Church of Augusta, will hold a memorial service for Dr. John T. Hayes, Sunday, August 29, 2004, at 4 p.m. in the Gilbert-Lam buth Memorial Chapel. The ceremony will cele brate the life of Dr. Hayes, who served at Paine College as a pro fessor of the biological Jenkins Memorial C.M.E. Church “A Relevant Christian Voice” 4218 Windsor Spring Road (1/2 MiLe FroM Toßacco RoAb) : g, 2 N Rev. Timothy Green, Jr. .gt L it S s SEEIE e astor eT SO R -, Church — 790-1040 Sunday Monday Contemporary Praise and Prayer 7:00p.m. Early Worship 8:00a.m. Sunday Sclzoolp 9:45a.m. Worship I 1 :00 a.m. . Saturday Monday-Friday Children and Youtblo s Activities :00 a.m. Afierschool Program (Before 2 & 5 Sunday) 3p.m.-6pm. Men’s Fellowship 11:00 a.m. Wednesday Bible Study 7:30 p.m. (Beéb)l'e gj }gu:sdlg)’) Program Ye Adult Fello S o 6':£ f.m. May 24-Aug 6, Ba.m. - 6 p.m. (Before 2 Sunday. (Schedule Subject to Change) o ' e, O WILLUMS MEMORIAL S NS T HE O/ CME. CHURCH S ‘.\o Rev. Dr. Paul Gardner 1630 Fifteenth St. Augusta, Ga. 30901 (706) 733-9430 Sunday: - Sunday School 9:30 am Worship Service 11:00 am : Ist Sunday Eve. 6:30 pm Wednesday: Praise Bible Study 7:00 pm Thursday: Senior Service 10:00 am Day Care Center 6:45 am - 5:30 pm AUGUSTA FOCUS father’s responsibility to make a difference in the lives of the children. The father as head of the fam ily is to take the leader ship in the rearing of the children. (Ephesians 5:23, Ephesians 6:4, Colossians 3:21). God-fearing, loving and faithful fathers can and will make a difference in their children’s lives. Fol lowing are a few practical suggestions to help in rearing your children. 1. Love your children. Show affection by touch ing, hugging often, telling them you love them. This will help demonstrate your love for them. 2. Parents respect each other. When parents respect each other then the children will feel that sciences for 27 years. Friends, colleagues and students are invited to attend the ceremony where memories and reflections will be shared. Following the service, a reception will be held at the College’s Candler Memorial Library Build ing. Dr. Hayes is sur vived by his wife, Patri cia; sons, Jonathan and Robert; daughter, Diane; they are and will be respected also. 3. Discipline with love. Tell your children why they are being disci plined. This way, they may not repeat the same mistake. Be a teacher by example. 4. Read to your chil dren. Begin reading to them when they are in the mother’s womb. Con tinue to encourage them to read throughout their lives. Also, let them see you reading wholesome materials. 5. Spend time with your cgildren. Make the most of every opportuni ty to share. Take them places and discuss events. They grow up quickly and you cannot get back lost years. 6. Eat meals together. Mealtime is an ideal time and grandchildren Daniel and Jenny. Paine College is a church-related, four year, residential, liberal arts college. Paine Col lege is supported by the United Methodist Church, the Christian Methodist Episcopal Church, and the United Negro College Fund. Dr. Shirley A. R. Lewis is President of Paine Col lege. ' Thankful Baptist Church ' A Friendly Church with a Friendly Welcome | e Come worship l v with us | b #y I Sunday School - 9:30 a.m. o 3 Sunday Worship - 8 am. &11 am. ! Bible Study: ; Tues. at 12 noon & 6:30 p.m. Thankful Baptist Church 302 Walker Street y . Augusta, Georgia 30901 J Rev. Gregory A. Young fastor “Changing the Community One Lo at o Time” Rev. Jeffery O’Neal, Pastor Worship Service is currently held at : Jamestown Elementary School : 3637 Heirs Blvd. ’ Hepzibah, GA 30815 - Church Office: (706) 796-2000 Fax: (706) 796-2909 Website: http:/www.feelthechangeorg Relevant Word ¥ Relaxed Atmosphere ¥ Reviving Music - " " '-"f & - 4 Mary L. Sullivan where you can share with each other. Your child can share with you how his’her day went in a comfortable atmosphere. 7. Listen to your chil dren. Begin the process of communicating early. Take time to listen to their ideas and concerns. By doing so, they will feel comfortable in coming to you when faced with dif ficult subjects. Daily Word, a free Bible telephone reading line, will provide different messages every day, from both the Old and New Testament. This is a totally non-denomina tional service, just Chris tian. There will be just a reading of the word of God, with a closing prayer. There is no direct church sponsor to maintain being non denominational. The scriptures will be read by Rev. Terry Joyner of New Hope Baptist Church. Readings will be moni tored by ministry leaders Continued on next page