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The Augusta News-Review November 17,1984
Do I have to be baptized?
by Bro. Richard Williams
One of the most troublesome
subjects in the religious world is
that of baptism. It has become the
hnttiino cround for theologians,
preachers, church members, and
non-church members. On this par
ticular subject, the uninformed
have become so-called authorities.
When this subject is discussed
feelings are hurt, emotions are
stirred up, hard feelings sometimes
arise, gratitude is developed, and
honest souls are saved.
As I deal with men and women,
I have discovered that there is
much confusion on this vital sub
ject. Man has laid down the “Thus
saith the Lord” and has picked up
feelings, mamaology, papaology,
grandmaology, and the so-called
reverend-ology, thus many souls
are being misled. In my many years
of preaching the glorious gospel of
Jesus Christ, one of the most
frequently asked questions is, Do I
have to be baptized? I am not
asked, Do I have to have faith?,
Do I have to repent? But the most
frequently asked question is, Do I
have to be baptized?
Can’t you hear the young man
or the'young woman who has been
living in the far country of sin
asking: Do I have to be baptized?
Can’t you hear the old man or the
old lady who has learned that he
has been going the wrong way
religiously asking the question, Do
I have to be baptized? Can’t you
hear the teenager who has learned
that the wages of sin is death but
the gift of God is eternal life asking
the question, Do I have to be bap
tized?
The rich and poor are asking this
question. The people in the ghetto
and the suburbs, the scholar and
the non-scholar are asking this
question. But the Bible teaches
that baptism is a command that
was given by the head of the chur
ch, the Savior of the church, the
Redeemer of the church, the
Builder of the church.
And he said unto them, Go ye
into all the world, and preach the
gospel to every creature.
He that believeth and is
baptized shall be saved; but he that
believeth not shall be damned.
(Mark 16:15,16). And he com
manded them to be baptized in the
name of the Lord. (Acts 10:48).
I don’t understand why so many
young people hate this command
of King Jesus, but in spite of this
hate-, this God-given, heaven
authorized command must be
Church to celebrate
22nd anniversary
On Nov. 18, at 2:30 p.m.the
22nd Anniversary of Noah’s Ark
Mission, 1224 - 13th Avenue, will
by held.
The Rev. J.H. Edwards, pastor
of Rose of Sharon Baptist Church
will be the guest minister, and the
church will be in charge of the ser
vice.
Dinner will be served following
the service. Rev. Clara Elam is
pastor.
Thanksgiving
celebration set
A Pre-Men and Womens Day
Special Thanksgiving celebration
will be held Nov. 22nd at 9 a.m. at
the Mount Calvary Baptist Chur
ch.
The theme: “Reflecting on
God’s Goodness” will be carried
out by a special combined choir.
Expressions on “What The
Church Means to Me” will be
presented by a male and female
church member.
The sermon will be delivered by
the pastor. Rev. Clyde Hill Sr.,
pastor.
82nd Church
Anniversary set
Greater Young Zion Baptist
Church, 516 Forsythe St. will
celebrate its 82nd church anniver
sary, Nov. 18, at 2:30 p.m.
Rev. L. T. Coley, pastor of
Greater Mt. Canaan Baptist Chur
ch and his congregation will be in
charge of the services.
The public is invited to share in
these services. Rev. William B.
Blount is the pastor.
Shopping trip
to be held
The Wheeler Roaa y.W.c.A. is
now taking registration for the
“Christmas Shopping Spree” at
Waccamaw Outlet Park near Myr
tle Beach, S.C. The trip will be
Dec. Ist. For more imformtion
call theY.W.C.A. at 738-6678.
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obeyed (II John 9). I want to have
a confrontation with the question
that is put forward : Do I have to
be baptized? If you want salvation,
you must be baptized.
Baptism is a necessary condition
for the forgiveness of sins. It is an
indispensable pre-requisite to
salvation. Didn’t the Master say,
He that believeth and is baptized
shall be saved? If Mr. Rockefeller
said to you, “He that believeth and
is baptized shall get a brand new
Seville,” do you think anyone
would ask Mr. Rockefeller, “Do I
have to be baptized in order to get
that Seville?” No, no, all you
would want to know is where is the
water because I want that Seville.
Am I right about it?
Belief plus Baptism equals
Seville. Belief plus Baptism equals
Salvation. If you can understand
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WOMEN’S DAY Dr. Judy L. Carter (right) head of the Division of Education at Paine
College, speaks at Women’s Day program at the Antioch Baptist Church. Other participan
ts (from left) are Mrs. Elnora Battle, Mrs. Jacqueline Millender, Mrs. Wynette
Mrs. Maryann Washington.
Elim to observe Men’s Day
The Elim Baptist Church, 2357
Mt. Auburn Avenue, will honor
their men with a special service
Nov. 25 at 11:15 a.m. and 7:00
p.m.
During the morning service,
James H. Faison, 111 of Durham,
N.C.. will address the
congregation. Mr. Faison is a for
mer football quarterback, and
graduated Cum Laude from North
Carolina Central University and is
presently enrolled in the School of
Law at North Carolina Central
University. He received the Out
standing Leadership Award as
president of the John D. Lennon’s
Speakers Forum and as president
of the Fellowship of Advancing
Athletes. Willie H. Mays, city
councilman, will be the master of
ceremonies.
The evening service will honor
the deacons of the church.
Reverend Willie R. Rivers, pastor
of Liberty Baptist Church will be
Women ’s Day to be set
Dr. Louise Rice
The women oi cnirsi
Presbyterian Church, 1316 Laney-
Walker Blvd., will observe
Women’s Day at the churchon
Nov. 18, at 11 a.m. The theme for
the occassion is “Christian
Women Committed to
Peacemaking.”
Dr. Louise Rice, associate direc
tor of Admissions and Minority
50th anniversary set
Club Number 4 of 2nd Mt.
Moriah Baptist Church, 1404
Brown St., will celebrate its 50th
Anniversary at 3 p.m., Nov. 18.
The Rev. Essie Mclntyre, pastor
“He that believeth and is baptized
shall get a. brand new Seville,” you
can understand that Jesus said,
“He that believeth and is baptized
shall be saved”. Baptism is essen
tial to salvation and no one is
saved before he is baptized.
Listen to the inspired words of
the apostle Peter: The like figure
whereunto even baptism doth also
now save us (Not putting away of
the filth of the flesh, but the an
swer of a good conscience toward
God), by the resurrection of Jesus
Christ. (I Peter 3:21).
The Bible says, baptism saves!
What saves? Baptism saves!
When does baptism save? The
Bible says, baptism saves us now!
Not tomorrow, not six weeks later,
but baptism saves us now.
If you want to be saved, you
ought to be baptized now. Baptism
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the speaker. Music will be
provided by the Paine College
Gospel Choir.
Reverend Charles E. Smith is
pastor.
Recruitment ai Augusta College
has been chosen to bring the
message. Dr. Rice is a member of
Second Mount Morish Baptist
Church where her talents and in
terests make for wide involvement
in the work of her church.
Dr. Rice completed her un
aergraduate work at Tuskegee In
stitute. She holds the masters
degree from Columbia University
and the Doctor of Philosphy
Degree which was earned at the
University of Georgia.
The speaker has read papers at
the State and National meetings of
the International Reading
Association in which she holds
membership.
She is married to Wilson L. Rice
and the mother of two sons,
Wilson, Jr. and Robert. The
public is invited to hear Dr. Rice
address this most timely subject of
the role of the Christian woman in
peacemaking.
of Good Shepherd Baptist Church
will be the speaker along with the
Sarah Frazier choir.
The Rev. F. D. Shaw is the
pastor.
stands between the sinner man
and... his salvation, the remission
of his sins (Acts 2:38), his rejoicing
(Acts 8:39), his calling on the name
of the Lord (Acts 22:16).
Somebody says that I don’t see
anything in the water. Weil, let me
say that God commands, you will
meet God in the water.
Forgiveness of the sin is in the
water, being born again is in the
water, being added to the church is
in the water.
While in the water, God perfor
ms an operation on the sinner
without hands and translates him
from the power of darkness and in
to the kingdom of God’s dear Son
in whom he has redemption
through his blood, even the
forgiveness of sin (Colossians
1:13,14).
Attend the church second mt. moriah
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of your choice.
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Ms. Emma Gafford
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Rev. Sam Davis Home Phone 722-1078
7 Arcadia Court Church Phone 722-1 389 Sunday
Phone 278*3695 9:30a.m. ’“tlnday School 10a.m. Sunday School
11:15 a.m. Mornmg Worship
Church Phone 724-1086 Monday
6 p.«.
Sunday Evening Worship and 3rd Sundays)
Ih'n"’ 7pm - . Prayer Meeting Sr. ChoiJlUhJlr’aJ 7p m.
Each 3rd Sunday 7 p . m . Gospel Choir Rehearsal
Holy Communion (before Ist and 3rd Sundays)
Monday Senior Choir in charge of
5 p.m. Jr. Missionary Socty. song service 2nd and 4th Sun
Tuesday MT. CALVARY days. Gospel Choir has charge
5 p.m. Jr. Missionary Socty. BAP IIS I CHURCH of song service Ist and 3rd Sun
Wednesday 1252 Wrightsboro Road <jgy. Senior Mission meeting
7:30 p.m. Prayer Service Rev. Clyde Hill Sr., Pastor Ist and 3rd Tuesdays at 5 p m
Saturday Church Phone 722-0925 Senior Usher Board meeting
11a.m. “An Hour With God" Home Phone 722-8242 Ist Wednesday of each month at
Sunday 6pm
CRAWFORD 8 a.m. Morning Worship Junior Usher Board meeting
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955 Florence Street „ Morning Worship
5:30 p.m. Church in Training
Church Phone 724-2009 Tuesday ST. MARE UNITED
Sunday 7 p.m. Bible Class METHODIST CHURCH
9:45 a.m. Sunday School H
Dea. Cordy Hobbs In Charge 7pm . Service aLS2.<2S
11:20 a.m. ..Morning Worship rrM-y RoUnd Haynes, Pastor
Monday 7 p.m. Church School Sunday
7p J” 2 uZ° , Teachers Meeting Sunday School
7:30 P ” ~ . * 118 - Worship Service
4 p.m. Senior Mission
7 p.m. Prayer Meeting
5 p.m. Tk ’“ - Youth Choir OLD STORM BRANCH
7 p m. Senior Choir BAPTIST CHURCH
M. Benefield, In Charge Old Storm Branch Rond
Friday Nathaniel Irvin Sr., Pastos
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Rev. Essie Mclntyre, Pastor 10a.m. Sund.y Sdhool
Dea. A Frazier, Hon. Supt. 11 am. Morning Worship Home Phone 722-8955
Church Phone 733-0341 Nursery Provided ""T" 7 . .
1905 Sunset Avenue c L
Bible Study for Men ’la.m. Sunday Worship
9:45 a.m. Sunday School u
I la.m. Moming Worship 5:30 p.m. Prayer Servwe 7 p.m. _ Prayer Meeting
5 n m B T U Tbmaday Tharuday
6p # Evening Worship Bible Study for Women 7:30 p.m. Senior Chou
7pm Bible Study 12 noon Bitye Study for all 6p.m. Oosod Choir Reh ’si
Saaday 5:30 p.m. Mid-week WotaMp
930 a.m. Sunday School 7:30 p.m. Oospei Ch. Rdb’sl
11 a.m. Morning Worship Thandap
6:30p.m. Evening Worship 740p.m., Smdur O Rsß'sl
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6:45 a.m.-5:30 p.m. Day Care 2 p.m. Leola Key
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Mrs. Geneva Y. Gibson, Church Coordinator
Church Reporters: Miss Theodosia Edwards,
Joseph E. Johnson, George Turner, Bennie
Mae Williams.
1454 Florence Street
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Morning Worship... 11: a.m. JB
Training Uni0n...5:15 p.m. .fHBgH
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Evening Worship. 6:30 p.m g||&
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Praver Service 7 p.m.
Song Practice 7 p.m.
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