 Elder Matthew A. Bediako, GC Executive Secretary, was our guest speaker for District Day on March 3, 2007. The theme was "Pentecost Again!" In fact, he spoke for the weekend program, which included a mission emphasis, and the official launching of the David H. Hughes Institute of Missions. More soon.
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The weekend of December 15-17 was a glorious one in the four-year existence of Praise Tabernacle and the ten-year journey of excellence of Carolina Adventist Academy in Whiteville, NC. It was then that we were blessed to have the Grand Opening of our newly constructed multi-purpose education and worship center. Under clear skies and a cool wind blowing ever so mildly across south Whiteville, members and well wishers came out in their numbers to celebrate what God had done to bless this happy band of believers.
Having endured two tumultuous years from the purchase of the 13 acre tract of land to the completion of construction, the battle weary members and their Pastor were more that anxious to praise God for His mighty acts of deliverance at various points during the building process. There were many rivers to cross and many mountains to climb, but all agreed that "We've Come This Far by Faith." That was our theme for the weekend, and a fitting one it was.
There were several dignitaries in attendance at the ribbon cutting ceremony at 9:30 a.m., after an exciting motorcade from the Whiteville Seventh-day Adventist Church where Praise Tab had sojourned for four years - starting Sabbath School at 12:30 in the afternoon, followed by divine service at 2:00 p.m. Dignitaries included: State Senator RC Soles; State Representative Dewey Hill; Mr. Andy Anderson, former Councilman; Elder vanard J. Mendinghall, President of South Atlantic Conference of Seventh-day Adventists; Dr. Pennie Lister-Smith, VP and Superintendent of Schools for South Atlantic Conference; Sister Shirley Johnson, Associate Superintendent of Schools for SAC; Brother Ronald Sparks of Sparks' Engineering and engineer in charge of seeing our project through to completion; Mr. Manlius Neil, President of Inter-State Contracting Company who was brought in to turn the project around. Mr Henry Edmond of Security Savings Bank which financed the project joined us for the worship service.
Please enjoy the snapshots below.
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| This is a view from the south side door down the east-west hallway. |
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| Carolina Adventist Academy - South Atlantic Conference's only K-10 school outside Atlanta, GA. |
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| Another view from the north-east corner. |
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| Another shot of Guardian Angel Preschool. |
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| Sister Portia Davidson teaching the Cradle Roll and Kindergarten class on Grand Opening day, December 16. |
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| Elder Charlotte Verrett poses with her fun group - the Earliteen class. All smiles and no chairs. Just happy to be in their new building! |
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| The ladies who make it happen: Front L-R are Dr. Pennie Lister-Smith, VP and Superintendent of School, South Atlantic Conference. At center is Ms. Shirley Johnson, Associate Superintendent of Schools and Principal of GAAA. At right is Ms. Robin Young, Principal of CAA. |
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| We began streaming our services live on ChurchPond.com on our Grand Opening day. Look for us online every Sabbath at 11:30 a.m. (EST). |
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| Sister Charlene Berry, Youth Sponsor, leads out in our last prayer service at Whiteville Adventist Church on December 12. Pastor EA Ennis came to church dressed in all green clothing, declaring that "Green means it's time to go!" |
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| This view is from the main entrance on the east side of the building down the main corridor toward the Smith J. Mills, Sr., Auditorium. |
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| Another view of the school from the main road. |
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| The commercial kitchen, viewed from the doorway to the auditorium. |
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| The backdrop for Friday evening's Christmas program by CAA students - held on December 15. |
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| Members of the Primary class getting down to serious study and fun activities. |
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| Sister Ingrid Ennis, our Pastor's wife in the middle at front, seated beside Sister Ruth Mendinghall at right, wife of our conference President, Elder Vanard Mendinghall. |
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| Lining up on Sabbath morning at the Whiteville Adventist Church for the motorcade to our new home at 3710 James B. White Hwy., South. |
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| All smiles from Demetria LaForte (left), Lanesha Hill (center), DeMaria LaForte (right) and a look of surprise on Nyasia's face (at front). |
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| Part of the congregation at our last prayer service at Whiteville Adventist Church on December 12. We looked at a DVD entitled "The Truth About Hip-Hop." |
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| Dr. Richard Berry (left), Sister Gwen Chancy (center) and Elder Vonzell Chancy (right) prepare to tape the radio program "Abundant Health" hosted by the Chancy's on Wednesdays at 1:30 p.m. on Power 1220, WENC in Whiteville. Elder Leon Verrett can be heard on the same station on Saturdays at 9:00 a.m. on the program "Morning Praise." |
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| Our new education and worship center as you enter the main entrance from James B. White Hwy., South. |
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| A view from the north-east corner of the 13 acre property. |
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| Guardian Angel Preschool. |
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| Students of Carolina Adventist Academy perform in the Christmas play "Calling All Angels," written by one of our teachers, Mrs. Karen Taylor. |
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| Elder Leon Verrett and the Youth class. Notice how content and understanding they are, even though we did not have enough chairs in their classroom. |
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| The resource people behind the successful completion of our building project: At left front is Mr. Henry Edmond of Security Savings Bank which financed the project. In the center is Brother Ronald Sparks of Sparks Engineering, the engineer in charge of the project. At right is Mr. Manlius Neil, President of Inter-State Contracting Company. |
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| The motorcade about to get under way, and Dr. Berry about to get "left behind." |
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| The saints make their way to the buffet dinner table after an awe-inspiring worship service and sermon by Elder Vanard Mendinghall, conference president. |
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| Mrs. Dianne Chunn, a former Principal/ Teacher (right) and Elder Ronald Chunn (2nd from right) chat with Brother and Sister Jesse and Marlene Davidson after a Spirit-filled worship service. |
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Praise Tabernacle is pleased to announce the grand opening of our new worship and education center at 3710 James B. White Hwy, S. on December 16. This is a community facility, so we invite you to come on out and praise the Lord with us! Need a ride to church? We'll come and get you! Call us today at 647.0217. We currently worship at 1002 N. Franklin Street.
Be sure to tune in to "Morning Praise" every Saturday at 9:00 AM on station AM 1220, WENC. Elder Leon Verrett is the host.
| This Week's Schedule
Fridays:
7:00 PM - Youth Ministry Program
Saturdays:
10:00 AM - Sabbath School
11:30 AM - Divine Worship
2:30 PM - Pastor's Bible Class
3:30 PM - Adventist Youth Service
Tuesdays:
7:00 PM - Prayer & Praise Service
Need a Ride to Church?
Call: 647.0217
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