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Page 32 - shelby shopper & info - 704/484-1047 What Good is the Word? By: Evangelist W.C. “Dub” Dellinger - Age 92 What Good is the Word? JESUS SAID THE WORD WILL SET YOU FREE. We have all heard, Handle that with kid gloves; So must the WORD OF GOD BE HANDLED. How is your Testimony? How are you living? Do you represent JESUS as if you were Him? Keep in mind that if you have been reborn, SAVED! from the devil’s way of life, Jesus’ Spirit is living in you. Jesus said, If you are reborn, you are not of the world, even as He is not of the world. Jesus wants nothing to do with the SINFUL WORLD, and with His Help, we should be the same. Jesus sends people into the WORLD to tell and to teach that there is a better way of life to Live and Closes with a granted Reward called HEAVEN. Yes, the Word of God is more powerful than any two edge sword when used for the right purpose, that it is intended to do. It is easy for us MORTALS to find that to be true and to go right on Teaching and Preaching the WORD from a good BIBLE, as the KING JAMES, RED LETTER EDITION. Why this Bible? IT IS NOT THE OPINION OF SOME OTHER PERSON. When they copied it from the SCROLLS, they actu- ally risk their lives, so I have read in History of the Right Bible. The Bible is not like any other book to study. When well educated persons find that out, it brings Smiles to their faces, because they know that they have been in touch with the GOD OF GLORY. He Must Teach you, not education. I came in contact one day with a person who had little education, yet he could read the Bible. I opened the Bible and he read to me. Yes, we serve a True and Faithful Saviour. He is always ready to Help! William C. “Dub” Dellinger Listen to Dub’s message each Sunday at 9 am on WADA - 1390AM. www.shelbyinfo.com Thursday, November 18-November 24, 2010 Through A Woman’s Eyes Laughing At The Future By Martha Hynson Laughing At The Future She is clothed with strength and dignity and can laugh at the days to come. -- Proverbs 31: 25 For most of the women I know, this verse would have to be rewritten to say something like, “She is clothed with guilt over past mistakes and worries about the days to come.” Listening to a group of women share their hearts this past summer in a study about the Holy Spirit, it was obvious that worry over the future was a common denominator among those present. That’s not too surprising when you consider many of the prayer requests that were expressed each week. One member of the group was going through an unwanted divorce; another had a child with an undiagnosed illness. One woman’s husband had lost his job and another’s husband was struggling to overcome an addiction. How can we help but worry when there are so many things to worry about? As we talked in our group, someone commented that the phrase “Do not fear” occurs so often in scripture precisely because God knows we will struggle with fear. He understands and He doesn’t take our struggles lightly. As Beth Moore says in her book, So Long Insecurity, “He knows it’s scary to be us.” So how does the Proverbs 31 woman manage to laugh at the days to come? I used think it was because she was so organized and prepared, as the preceding verses imply. The problem with this line of thinking is that, in reality, no matter how good a wife and mother a woman may be, there is still no guarantee that bad things will not happen in her life. Jesus said, “In this world you will have trouble…” But He also said, “Take heart, I have overcome the world.” (John 16:33) I believe the only way the woman from Proverbs could laugh at the days to come was by looking past this life and focusing on eternity. This hope is what enabled her to live in strength and dignity rather than worry and guilt. In his book, Heaven, Randy Alcorn writes, “If we build our lives on the redemptive work of Christ, we should all be optimists. Why? Because even our most painful experience in life is but a temporary setback. Our pain and suffering may or may not be relieved in this life, but they will certainly be relieved in the next.” Alcorn paints a picture of heaven as a rejuvenated earth which will include all the good things we love in this life. I thought of his book recently when I saw a commercial depicting a scene in a lush paradise with all sorts of animals playing happily together. It made me think about what heaven might be like. The slogan said something like, “Life can be a lot more fun when you take the scary out of the future.” It was an ad for an insurance company. The truth is that all the insurance in the world can’t protect us from pain in this life, but truly knowing Christ can give us strength to deal with whatever comes our way by giving us hope of a joyous future. Instead of spending money trying to insulate ourselves against troubles in this world, it seems to me it would be wiser to invest all we have in preparation for eternity. I doubt if the Proverbs 31 woman had an insurance policy, but she had something infinitely better- something that really could “take the scary out of the future.” Missionary Jim Elliot, who was killed while trying to reach the Waodani people of Ecuador with the message of Christ said, “He is no fool who gives what he cannot keep to gain that which he cannot lose.” I think the Proverbs 31 woman knew this truth and was able to walk in strength and dignity as a result. If we put our trust in Christ, we can do the same. NEIGHBORHOOD Continued From Page 30 Relay Rejects Fundraiser The Relay Rejects team is having a bake sale fund- raiser for Relay for Life on Saturday, November 20, 9:00 a.m. – noon at Super Dave’s, 706 Earl Road. The team will have whole cakes, cupcakes, brownies, pies and more. For more information, contact Sandra Bowen at 980-295-0506. Handel’s Messiah at Ambassador Baptist College The public is cordially invited to kick off the Christmas season with Ambassador Baptist College’s annual presentations of George Freidrich Handel’s Messiah. On Friday, November 26, and Saturday, November 27, the 100-voice chorale and selected soloists will be singing excerpts of this baroque masterpiece. The doors will open each night at 6:15 p.m., and the concert will start at 7:00 p.m. Both concerts will be held in the R.A. Torrey Auditorium and are free of charge. Songs include For Unto Us A Child Is Born, Worthy Is the Lamb, and the world-famous Hallelujah Chorus. Please plan to come early since seating is limited. A nursery for young children will be provided. At the conclusion of the concert, a love offering will be received. Ambassador Baptist College is a private, four-year college dedicated to training young people for ministry. It is located at 101 Stockton Street in Lattimore, NC, located between Shelby and Forest City. For further information, please call the college at 704-434-0303 or visit online at www.ambassadors. edu. Boiling Springs Christmas Parade The Boiling Springs Christmas Parade will be held on Sunday, November 28 at 3:00 pm. Parade entry forms are available online at www.boilingspringsnc.net. For additional information please contact the Boiling Springs Town Hall at 704-434-2357. Life Enrichment Center The Parkinson’s Support Group will meet Tuesday, Nov. 30, at 6:30 p.m. at the Life Enrichment Center in Shelby. Anyone diagnosed with Parkinson’s or a family member is invited to attend the program, which is free of charge and open to the public. No reservations are required. Vickie Wyatt will be presenting a pro- gram on creating a legacy. The meetings are a place to gain informa- tion about new developments, medicines and treatments and a place to connect with others who are experiencing similar life situations. For more information, call Linda at Life Enrichment, 704-484-0405. Life Enrichment is located at 103 T.R. Harris Dr., Shelby, across from the Senior Center. Distribution of Surplus Commodities The Shelby Lions Club will be distributing food on December 1st at the Cleveland County Fair Ground. There will be fifteen items for distribution. Those who wish to come to the fairground on Wednesday, December 1st and fill out an application will only need some identification and must live in Cleveland County. Because of the size of this distribution, you must bring a box or large bag that will hold the food. If a person is unable to come in person, they may send a note with the number of the family, their address and their whole family income, signed by them. The distribu- tion is based on the number in the family and the income. AUDITIONS for HATS, the Musical! Greater Shelby Community Theatre is holding auditions for HATS, the Musical, which celebrates women over 50 and the mission of the Red Hat Society. Auditions will be held Friday Dec. 3 from 7:30-9 and Sat. Dec.4 and Sun. Dec. 5 from 2-5pm in the basement of the CC Arts Council,111 S.Washington St., Shelby. There are singing roles for seven middle-aged women. Please come prepared to sing. Email janet@gsct.org for more information. Benefit In Memory of Bobby J. Hiott, Sr. Hot Dog & Yard Sale Benefit will be held In Memory of Bobby J. Hiott, Sr., Saturday, Dec. 4, 9 am until... This benefit is to help with funeral expense. This event will be held at Hen Coop Thrift Shop, Polkville. You get 2 hot dogs, chips and drink for only $5.00. Please donate used items at the Thrift Shop or call 980-241-4569. Cleveland County Arts Council’s Holiday Home Tour “Holiday Home Tour”. Are you ever curious as to how others decorate for Christmas? Then join us for this unique home tour and get a peek inside eight beautiful Cleveland County homes. The Cleveland County Arts Council is pleased to announce our first Holiday Home Tour, Saturday, December 4, 10:00 – 4:00. Tickets are $15 and are available at the Arts Center, 111 S. Washington St. Stop by the Arts Center during the tour to check out “Handmade for the Holidays” Christmas Gift Gallery. The entire gallery will be transformed into a lovely holiday gift shop filled with artwork by local and regional artists, available to purchase as gifts or just to take home! Lunch will also be available for $5 from 11-2 pm at the Arts Center during the tour. The Homes on Tour are: Bernice & Larry Chappell, 101 Bessie Dr., Kings Mountain; Diane & Steve Proffitt, 150 Old Home Place, Kings Mountain; Judy & Joe Starnes, 1229 New Crest Lane, Shelby; Sally & David Teddy, 139 Westfield Rd., Shelby; Mary Winn & Dicky Amaya, 610 Schenck St., Shelby; Terry & Larry Brown, 247 Conifer Way, Shelby; Wilma & Dr. James Petty, 937 College Ave., Boiling Springs; Ellen Warlick, 105 Sycamore Ln., Boiling Springs. IRS Seeking Volunteers To Assist Low- Income Families to Prepare Tax Returns IRS Seeking Volunteers to Assist Low-Income Families. Interested in helping your community to prepare income tax returns free of charge? As a volunteer, you’ll provide free income tax help for low- to moderate-income families who need assistance preparing their federal and state income tax returns. More than 50,000 people volunteered for the 2010 filing season and prepared 1.8 million returns. How does this program work? If you say yes, you’ll be assigned to work with a sponsoring organization, first to receive training and then to begin volunteering at a site in your com- munity. Training is offered both online and in the classroom. Sites are located in community locations where the need is greatest, not in IRS offices. Looking for more information? Meet at 5:00 p.m. on Tuesday, December 7, in the lobby of the County Administration Building at 311 East Marion Street in Shelby. Or, send an e-mail to clevelandtaxes@netzero.net. Become a volunteer! It’s a reward- ing way to give back to your community! EIGHBORHOOD CALENDAR Auditions for Hats, the Musical! ALENDAR Carolina Christmas At Charlotte Motor Speedway!!! Come join Rutherfordton Senior Center and Shelby City Park for a trip you will not forget: Monday, December 13th. The cost is $22.00/ this includes Roundtrip Transportation with Discovery Group Tours, Peppermint Forest Christmas Shop, Concord Mills, Free time for dinner (on your own) and Admission to the Carolina Christmas at Charlotte Motor Speedway. TIME: Leave Rutherfordton Senior Center at 1 pm and Shelby City Park at 1:30 pm; return 8:30/9:00 pm. The deadline to sign up is Friday, December 3rd. Please sign-up at Shelby City Park Office (704-484-6811) or at Rutherfordton Senior Center (828-287- 6413). Breathe 4 Brycee 5K Breathe for Brycee 5K is on Saturday, December 18th at Shelby Fitness. We are having the 5K in honor of a very special little boy........Bryce Barbee. Bryce is a sweet boy suffering from 7 heart defects within his one little heart. WANT TO BE A PART????????? 1. Go to www.active.com and register to walk/run 2. Go to www.active.com and register your child 12 and under for the FUN RUN! *Registration is $25 up until November 25th then increases to $30. *Fun Run is $15 *You can also register the morning of the event at 8am. *The run will begin at 9am and the FUN RUN will begin around 10:30 am. We will have live entertain- ment, music, breakfast and much much more! Please join us for this wonderful cause! *But those who hope in the LORD will renew their strength. They will soar on the wings like eagles, they will run and not grow weary, they will walk and not be faint. -Isaiah 40:31 Camp Call Masonic Lodge BBQ Butts Order Now!! We are taking orders for our Christmas BBQ Butts with Slaw and Sauce to be picked up Thursday, December 23 from 4:00 pm until 6:00 pm. They are only $30.00 each so please order now. To place orders call: 704-487-9776 or 704-482-8460 or 704-538-9467. The proceeds go to charity. The Lodge is located on Highway 226 North, Shelby. Guidelines For Submitting Community Events! Non-profit announcements will be published for 2 weeks prior to event date. Please be sure to include the Event Name, Complete Address where event will take place, and Phone Number for contact, plus description of the event. Also, please include a contact person responsible for your info/event for us to contact if we have questions. e-mail: events@shelbyinfo.com