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• April 5, 1976
  ===== DSC04744.JPG ===== Vol. 125, No. 39 ae VERNON JORDAN, JR. We are convened at a moment resonant with the call of history, We meet during the Bicentennial of our nation‘s birthday. We meet in the City that not only played a key role in the making of that Revolution but was also the scene of that profound revolu- tion in black thinking that birthed the black Church. It was here, in 1787, that white churchmen tore black worship- ers from their knees in prayer. It was here that Richard Allen, Absalom Jones, and other deter- mined black men refused to ac- cept segregation in God’s house. And it was here, in 1816, that the great AME Church was orga- nized. On my way to meet with you tonight I thought of Richard Al- len, the father of the A. M. E. Church. I thought of what it must have been like for this man, living two hundred years ago, born into the dungeon of slavery to spend a lifetime in the shadow of raism and irra- tional hatred. And I thought of the remarkable gifts he must have had to enable him to create for himself and for his fellow black Americans an inner world of peace, love and harmony. Richard Allen was the first civil rights leader of black Ameri- ca. He reconciled the Church’s dual mission of caring for man’s souls and of caring for man’s worldly strivings for justice and equality. We must continually remind our fellow Americans, as they celebrate the Bicentennial, that two hundred years ago black folk knew the whip and the chain, and that the very authors of the proposition that all men are cre- ated equal themselves owned their fellowmen. And we must remind the nation, that out of the hypocrisy of those times strode giants like Richard Allen who knew, as the Founding Fa- thers did not, the true meaning of euality and liberty. The rock that Richard Allen founded his life upon was faith. “We believed,” he said, “if we put our trust in the Lord he would stand by us.” And from that faith and trust grew great AME Church and from tl! this | rison BISHOP RICHARD ALLEN faith and trust which all black folk shared through the ages grew the strengths that enabled us to survive two hundred years of slavery, oppression and dis- advantage. That faith moves us still, as we confront the complex prob- lems of today’s uncaring world, and as we continue to strive for an equal place in our nation’s bounty. We are the heirs of Richard Allen, Absolom Jones, William White, Daniel Coker, Nicholson Gilliard, Morris Brown and other freedom fighters of the revolutionary era that helped found this Church and helped lead the way for all black peo- ple. As their heirs we have the re- sponsibility to continue the strug- gle and to keep the flag of equality flying high no matter how determined the opposition and how bitter the times, And these are bitter times for A.M. E. MONDAY, APRIL 5, 1976 Address by VERNON E. JORDAN, JR. Executive Director, National Urban League At Bicentennial Bishop's Connectional Council A.M.E. Church, Philadelphia, Penn. Wednesday, February 25, 1976 black folk. Just consider some of the problems we face: : Over three million black peo- ple are unemployed today. : Our unemployment rates are double the rates for white workers and if we count dis- couraged workers and _ part- time workers who want full- time work, every fourth black worker is jobless. for them, and to help place them in the Presidency. What do they say about this perilous state of black people? What do they say the nation should do to bring blacks and whites together in peace and prosperity? ' Well, Mr. Reagan is suipseatinid we totaly dismantle federal so- cial programs and let the states do what they always did—ignore Continued on Page 6 The majority of the black un-| employed don’t get unemploy- ment compensation benefits and of those that do, many will have their checks run out be- fore spring. A third of all black children are in families in which heads, of households are unemployed or not in the labor force. : Half of all black children are growing up in poverty. : Over half of all black teenagers can’t find work, which means that a generation of black youth will grow into adulthood without ever having saleable skills or work experience. : The income gap between white and black families is growing, with the typical black family earning only about 58 percent of what typical white family}, earns. That’s where we were a decade ago, which means that our economic gains of the past ten years have been wiped out. In these, and in other areas — health, housing, education—black people today face a situation of] crisis proportions, a crisis all but ignored by our national leader- ship. We hear today the contending pronouncements of those who call on us to support them, to vote SPECIAL Announcement General Conference Special « SECOND EDITION — 100 YEAR OLD CHURCHES PRICE 15 CENT@ "Dr. Elmer Martin, the Master Pastor” DR. ELMER MARTIN February 18th was a red letter Due to the tremendous response |day in my ministry for I was and request for additional copies'| invited to be the Women’s Day of the first edition which we] speakers at St. Andrews A M E were unable to supply, we have |Church in Memphis Tennessee. decided to do a second edition. This was not my first visit to St. Many churches with a rich heri-'| Andrews having been there on tage, 100 years old or older which | other occasions. This was also should be known were not in-|not my largest speaking engage- ing another opportunity to you to’ send us your material. Here is a: list of what we need: ‘ (1) A. short history of the, church; picture of your church; pastor; (4) Cost: $50.00 per page plus’ $7.00 for each picture. Check must accompany alli materials. ‘ Deadline for material, April 25th 1976. Send all materials to the cluded. We are, therefore, offer- , ment, but this was my first chance to see firsthand what I think should be primary in a person who aspires for the Bishopric. I saw a man with deep con- '|cern for the spiritual life of the (2) A black and white glossy | people he served. He has sur- || rounded himself with loyal, ef- (3) A picture of the present| ficient people in every area and facet of the church family. Serv- ing all of the people of every age level from the Child-care pro- gram presided over by loving, Christian women to the bus min- instry blest with the service of dedicated men. A.MLE. Sunday School Union - 414 | The Young People at the church 8th Ave. So., Nashville, TN. 37203 Joseph Joiner . Continued on page 6 Rey. Harrison Leads Ebenezer Renovation Program RICHMOND, Va—In 1973, Rev. Frederick C. Harrison was trans- ferred by Bishop Henry Ww. Murph from the Washington Con- ference to the Virginia Confer- ence and he was appointed pas- tor of Ebenezer AME Church in Richmond, Virginia During his pastorate, Rev. Har and members of Ebenezer have ini roje of ex- BYE pie terior renovations of the church The renovations also included a new roof, installation of a cen- tral heating and air conditioning unit, and interior renovations In the Church annex and parsonage Rev. Harrison’s evangelical ef- forts have been directed toward restoring and‘increasing t bership, as well as invo young people of the | deleg and Virginia Union University in Church-related activities. Within the past three years, many mem- bers of Ebenezer have begun to actively participate in connec- tional meetings as a result of Rev. leadership. Also Mrs. has been elected as a the General Confer- ence ey. Harrison as an al Harrison's A. B.F eS ternate delegate. Rev. Harrison considers this election a histori- cal event for Ebenezer A. M. E Church. In his role of community leader, Rev. Harrison is involved in vari- ous civic organizations such as LEAP, a program of the Urban League, the Berkeley Home for Unwed Mothers, and the United Givers Fund. ===== DSC04745.JPG ===== gh yc PCTEOULL Wilberforce University Hayes, the father of hot | demy Award : wed Soul, performed at Ha / an s albums | Dayton, Ohio on | ©° Frida April 2, 1976 at 8:00 pm. |* es. A native He rie Proceeds from the concert went | . « | Ds 23 A plano piaye and wie to the scholarship fund at Wil-| Vriter He. ; rete, rforce University, where] philanth: . } ; Hayes received the honorary de- | nance perme > Obit AEP RD EER * Atianta Hote! : ; ReaGuc My Dear Christian Friends: lanta, Georgis ®@ for the 1976 G 3 dent, Council of B ‘ ; 3 ; ‘turned from a meeting held in ming the hotel rooms and rates ® Sonferente. Those in attende Bishop Henry W. Murph, Pre vaps, Bishop H. N. Robinson, Chair of the Gen ‘onference Commission, Bishop R. A. Hildebrand, Chairman of the Local Co Preston Williams, Housing Coordinator and myself. The meeting was called as an outgrowth of a discussion at the Financial Department concerning room rates ‘dur- ing the Budget Committee meeting held in Washington on December 2nd and 3rd. In Atlanta we met with representatives of the Hil- ton Hotel and discussed at length rates and other hotel accommodations. It was pointed out by the Convention Specialist that the General Conference is held during prime hotel season. where room rates are the highest. Meetings held in July and August and near holidays would result in a reduction of rates of more than 40 percent in hotels practically all over the country. After much discussion concerning our General Con- ference, and the possibility of moving the Conference from the city and sertainly the Hilton Hotel, it was 3 generally agreed that the rate at the Hilton Hotel would be reduced by $4.00 per room, and that all the hotel facilities ‘would be made available to us at no cost with food and other services at minimum rates. The rates were negotiated openly with all present par- 8 p ticrpating in the discussion. We have been assured by 3 ® the Hilton management that their rates are definately & rates for June and no extras were added to the rates $ % quoted. : ; 3 ‘ Further discussion revealed that other hotels pro- @ viding rooms for the General Conference, upon re- = ceiving word of a threat to move, have agreed to reduce ® their rates by $2,00 per room. Negotiations will con- tinue: toward reducing their rates at the same per- centage reduction as the Hilton. While this reduction appears small, its net affect the church’s total expendi- ture in Atlanta amounts-to a savings of a minimum of % $65,800. Further negotiations are expected, hopefully, @ resulting in a $100,000 savings to the church member- ® ship. @ The major concern of all © rates quoted were honest, and that the church is re- @ ceiving the maximum benefits for their dollar. All can ® rest assured that Bishop Hildebrand, the General Con- ® ference Commission, and all concerned are doing every- & thing possible to obtain maximum benefits for our church. Unfortunately, our General Conference is held during the most expensive period for hotel accommoda- § tions. New legislation should and must be presented to § change the date of the General Conference to sometime d in July or August thus minimizing the total cost to the q ® church. Recommended dates for the next General Con- 8 serence are July 14-26, 1980. Bishop Robinson and T 4 have already initiated some action toward getting con- ¢ vention information from several cities in sufficient ¢ time to do effective planning for future conventions. At ¢ & the General Conference Commission meeting, I hope to § & have several bids with quoted rates for 1980, and hope- ® fully 1984. § The intensity of the discussion at meetings that I : have attended recently placed this action high on the ¢ agenda. The church did move and the response was e€x- g cellent. Hope this answers many of the probing ques- § tions in the minds of manv, and you can spread the § good word that ALL JS WELL in Atlanta. Hovefullv, § all will come to Atlanta in June 1976 for a TREAT— d NOT A TREATMENT. Sincerely, Joseph C. McKinney § Folate xara PETE PLM IIS POT PPAR IEE : : & tS | } | | Vi | of the Ist Quarterly Cont. Magnoni Distric Mag Elder R. I Rev. George Crayton, Pastor The first quarterly conference Magnolia District was held Saturday and Sunday g 10 and 11, 1976 at the } i AME Church, Buena Vista, Ark. Sunday school opened at 9:45 am. The subject of the lesson was “First Things First” It was a wonderful lesson. Morning service opened at 11:00 am. What a Fellowship was the opening song. The re- maining of the program was as follows: Decalogue, Elder Lilly Benovolence offering, Ushers Song, O How I Love Jesus Prayer, Rev. Lilly Sermon, Elder Lilly (Subect “Beautiful Gate”) Song. Take your burdens to the Lord Offering, $30.54 Song, Bye and Bye Class Reports, $109.45 Evening service was opened at 3 o’clock. Amazing Grace was the opening song. The remain- ing of the program was as fol- lows: ea Prayer, Bro. Burl Toney, Hick- ory Ridge Baptist Church Scripture, Rev. Lilly jermon, Rev. Adair Subject “I am the true vine” ‘Jong, Search Me Lord Dffering, $69.26 There was an offering taken up for two members of the Seminary Circuit whose house was burned down the 10th of January. The amount of $30.00 was raised for them. The total amount raised for the First Quarterly Conference was $2,- 267. This amount includes class reports, and benovelence offer- ings. Flossie More d, Reporter Lilly, Presiding Elder thel — ae NOTICE EXTRA ORDINARY The North Carolina Mutual Insurance Company _of Dur- ham, North Carolina, the underwriter of the Hospitaliza- tion phase of the A. M. E. Church Plan announces that all spouses, age 65 and under and dependent children, age 18 and under, of A. M. E. Ministers, age 65 and under now partici- pating in the plan can be in- sured for $20.00 per day room and board or $140.00 per week for four weeks, $300.00 graded surgery and $300.00 for X-rays, drugs, dressing and $5.00 per day .for .doctor’s visitation where no surgery is performed for a semi-annual premium payment of $68.02. Send to your PENSION DEPARTMENT, 414 Eighth Avenue, South, Nash- ville, Tennessee 37203 for quali fying blanks. J. M. Granberry, Jr. Secretary-Treasurer SS ee SUBSCRIBE To The AME Christian Recorder ary | y | : ones Ié I | \ 7 Kk of our of faith, and Labour} tience of hope Jesu Christ, in the t vu all ye ntion to lature t our General Confer- f our) es ne + tion © the fener ence, Too long ike for grat | believe when these rules were| —— tion | and custom ted. Tit for | lowman then, the 2 are to day. We talk about this)! great AME CHURCH of ours let} us start now to do something | about it. Yours in Christ Rev. W. L. Leslie the re Letter To Editor Dear Bro. Williams: I would like to receive further information on two Hynms. Many souls need this truth brought to them, through ser- mons for Re Preaching because they are just what another child of God need to make it through life. Iscannot thank, God enough for bringing. me into contact with you Broz: Williams. May God bless you, for the second . item class leaders manual, for its truth I just had} to write and truly thank you for your efforts.) rr Surely, we- need to do -all. we, can to win lost souls whereve: they may be. ~ ee ae Bi, “Letters To Editor” > Dear Rev. 'Williams:o) +! How very pleased to read the letter to you froma white lady who’ had’ ‘thes good’ ‘fortune >to hear you preach. Anyone who knows the Truth of God would feel the same. I certainly did. Some day I may be fortunate to. ring = wi IN} ty q se eens: : are, also, dealt When sought for in the church a glorious day be ative! It's a genUleman who 1 wife t vod. woman ng would seem to have mo- ons not necessarily honest or desirable. God bless you, give you courege to speak Truth. — he x NEW ...UPDATED... 1973 Tasue 76 Cents Per Copy— 25 Per Cent Discount on orders of 25 or more send Order PODA Y JONATHAN A. DAMES, 9255 SO, STATE ST. APT 2E Chicago, TL. 60619 to: armen at CLASS LEADERS MANUAL GET IT The Methodist Class Meeting is coming back. New leaders must know how to lead their classes. A. Lewis Williams has edited a new book. It is the Class Leaders Manual. Get enough for every leader and a few more. Order direct from Dr., Williams, $1 ea., $10 doz. § Everyone knows that when our class leaders were reduced to mere collectors,» the classes were on! their way out. This new book contains all of the Methodist Rules and scriptural grounds of Regeneration, Re- } pentance and Cony b tification and San thal 12M Bupeieeed. oe beand L.. watch the Chureh grow. in | grace. It follows that the } treasury will he more health; thaniever before ic 5 oe Write: Dr. A. Lewis Williams | 1014 Spain Avenue Nashville, Tenn. 37216 attend. our Annual Conf. where SPECIAL issue. One-half Page $250.00 first issue. COST OF All cost of cuts and mats must accompany articles or pictures for publication. Rates are as follows: Cuts—l-column $10.00; “Mats Cast—l-column $3.56; 2-column $12.50; 3-column $15.00. 2-column $6.50; 3 column $9.00. all Money Orders, or Cashier’s Checks payable to H. A. Belin, Jr. ADVERTISING RATES (Revised) Ads—1 column inch—$10.00 first, issue; $8.50 each additional issue. Full Page $500.00 first issue; $350.00 each. additional NOTICE. issue; $175.00 each additional CUTS Cuts mounted, $4.00. Make SE EDITORIAL OFFICES News and Business matters may be addressed to the Editor at the office, 414 Eighth Avenue, South, Nashville, Tenn. 37203. THE A. M. E. CHRISTIAN RECORDER Of The A. M. E. CHURCH Published weekly at the A.M.E. Sunday School Union, Dr. H. A. Belin, Jr., Secretary-Treasurer, 414 Eighth Avenue South, Nashville, Tennessee 37203. SUBSCRIPTION RATES One year, $5.00; 6 months, $3.00; Single Copy, 15c. Make all Money Orders or Cashier’s Checks payable to H. A. Belin, Jr. Second-class postage paid at Nashville, Tennessee 37203. ===== DSC04746.JPG ===== Monday, Apri! 5 seer comateei ie aI 1976 Memorial Day At St. Paul The church witnessed a pro- gram we have long prayed and looked forward to, (some of the senior members wondered if they would live to see) the burning of the mortgage. Conducting the ceremony was Presiding Elder Rev. O. B. Gillespie, Pastor, T. G. Allen, and Trustees present Miss Fanny L. Williams, Mr. W. H. Griffiin, Mr, Eddie B. Williams, Sunday February the 8th 1976 was a (memorable) day of re- joicing at St. Paul AME Church, after an uplifting sermon by The Presiding Elder Rev. O, B. Gillespie at the morning wor- ship hour in connection with the the second Quarterly conference. By the Grace of God, and the leadership of our highly esteemed Bishop S. S. Morris, Presiding Bishop of the 12th, Episcopal District. The guidance|M7s. Gladys Mays, Mr. Plato Barnett. of able: Presidi : en = ding Elder. 0. Trustees not pictured are: B. Gillespie, and our progres- ; Mr. James Smith, Frank Travis, sive Pastor Rev. T. G. Allen. Theaoplis Henderson, Vice chair- "Formula For Synthetic Gasoline And Fuel Energy" Patent Office U.S. Dept. of Com- notes, fifty dollar bills, 22/1975. By Edward D. Curry, Serial. Number 615772, Series sand dollar bills, Serial numbers —return within 40 yrs. by of .1970. reciprocal process $450 billion; Booklet: FIVE THINGS TO] This will solve unemployment MAKE A BETTER AMERICA” |situation in the USA—Dr. Ed- Copy right number—688440, Li- ward D: Curry, the sole dis brary of Congress, Washington, | covery and author. Dc. To the farms—whole-sale Dr. Edward D. Curry, Author products, equipment furnish by Contents: USA Dept. of Agriculture— 1. FO A FOR SYNTHE- teas we D.C., Edward D. TIC GASOLINE AND : Water polution in America— FUEL ENERGY. Patent- ies 5280 feet number 615772, USA Pa danger—to filter water 5280 fee XK 2 to pick-up oxygen, which tent _ Office, ¥ be ae will equate pure H20 for drink- = Edwar' es ing water, Copy right, by Ed- iscovery. ward D. Curry, Library of Con- gress, Washington, D.C. Dr. E. D. Curry ‘has been elected President-Executive of a Corporation, MUTUAL FINAN- 29. NEW AMERICA VERSUS UNEMPLORMENT CRISIS. 3. U.S.A, PROJECTS — PEO- PLE RETURN TO THE FARM—AGRICULTURE. | cay, RECIPROCITY, INC. # ee ay ne UN This Corporation, chartered by mee Bis EOC the State of Georgia, whose in- 2 miles pure H20. tent and purpose to receive 5. MINISTERIAL PENSION donations and to donate to SUPPLEMENT MUTUAL Ministerial Supplement for FINANCIAL RECIPRO- Ministerial Superannuates which red ts extends through-out the USA, Letter of Evaluation—Refer-| to all church sponsorships re- ence original formula A.D. 1973,| gardless to creed, church affilia- 1974, 1975; 3/17/1975—President tion or ethnic group. Ford, U.S.A. Items of Blue Print 15—re- 3/21—The Congress of USA,|source of funds by donations House of Representative—3/7/|and donations to Connectional Hon. W. S. Stuckey, Jr., U.S.A.;}| Churches — affiliation, sponsor- 10/15, 1975, Hon. Herman Tal-|ship—no_ liabilities on part of madge. Connectional Churches — dona- NEW AMERICA, 50 States, 10 tions reciprocal, subsequent) to Regional Administrators; 1 »Ad- sponsor-ship of.,/)-Connectional ministrator head.» Dept., of Com- church. merce USA: New € — ‘lean-up | candidate meric: 1 rs a one i 4 i 3 4 . p elect him the Financial Coordi- merce, Washington, D.C. 9/|hundred dollar bills. one thou- | 44) nf ciao him by acclas man; Treas, Walter Ray Lewis Sr., Jethro Fields Terry, Mrs. Effiie Berry. This event marked the end of a long and determined struggle by this organization to achieve the “impossible” a dream that many felt. Could never come true! But thanks to many friends and to the entire com- munity of Newport. This his- toric event was made possible . . , Guest minister, Rev. T. W. Barnes—Pastor, First Baptist Church Newport, Arkansas. Norma Smith Church. VOTE BY ACCLAMA- TION AT forth-coming General Conference, June 1976. Vote for sponsor-ship for—Pension Supple- ment by the Corporation MU- TUAL FINANCIAL HECIPRO- CITY, INC. will automatically mation to the Bishopric, salary to be paid by the Financial Corporation which he is Presi- dent, with no liabilities on the AME Church. The plan of Royalty in Patent Office, Washington, D.C. will be as follows: % to Federal USA, Ys or 1 billion to engineers and labors, % or 1 billion to Edward D. Curry estate, 2 billion dol- lars to MUTUAL FINANCIAL RECIPROCITY, INC. to donate to all Superannuates of sponsor- Ship churches regardless to creed, church denomination or ethnic group. THE AUTHOR Edward D. Curry, M.A.; Ed.D.; D.D. Member of the Epsilon Delta Chi (Nosce TE Ipsum) Sigma Chapter Central City —No. 12... F&AM J. H. Walker No. 14 Consistory. F&AM, 32 degrees President - Executive: MU- TUAL FINANCIAL RECIPRO- CITY, INC. _— Minister—AME Church; Fi- nancial Coordinator; Expert in College and Financial Adminis- tration; Major, Matr., Sciences, Psychology, Philosophy-Author- Ministerial Pension Supplement, viz: FORMULA FOR SYNTHE- TIC GASOLINE: AND FUEL ENERGY. of Geometrical Progression-Lo- |garithm, step by step into ing} nitude—Author: “FIVE THINGS The Author follows the side { TO MAKE A BETTER AMERI-| yy Dewi Ka j *| ‘| produ n ru new discovery by Edward D.| The Author has the plan} the unemployment crisis in America. The only plan irry to olve to supplement ministers of the Gospel for adequate stipend, re- gardless to church affiliation or ethnic group in America. It does not conflict with any existing Pension Dept., neither is it tana- mount to any Insurance or Pen- sion Patent Office USA Dept. of Commerce Washington, D.C.— Library of Congress, USA. READ THE BOOKLET: Where to find natural oil in America. — Author—Edward D. Curry Mutual Financial Recipro- city, Inc. 410 Monroe St. Macan, Ga. 31201 Greater Bethel AME Church Raises $14,000 The women of Greater Bethel AME Miami, Florida obsérved their annual Women’s Day en January 25 with a bicentennial salute to the African Method- ist Episcopal church and to our country. The theme for the oc- casion was “Christian Women for the Bicentennial” which was embraced superbly by the morn- ing address given by Mrs. M. Athalie Range. Music was provided by the joint women’s choir of Greater Bethel and a _ guest singing group, the Southland Singers. The choir’s featured song was “Reach Out’ which carried through the goal of the Wo- men’s Day service which was to reach out to the mass of saved and unsaved souls. Financial proceeds exceeded $14,000, the affair was a sweep- ing success. The General Chair- lady Mrs. Ella King and co- chairladies, Mrs. Ethel Bledsoe and Mrs. Mary Hawkins are to be commended for a_ well- executed program. The Rev. J. B. Blacknell is pastor. Papers 2 7 Se ORO Se SO oP ee nn eS Oe NS The in By ERT EB Rt PAS AB A A NE AA Ae AA et AMEC PUBLISHING CO. THE AFRICAN METHODIST EPISCOPAL CHURCH 414 8th Ave.. South Nashville. Tenn. 37203 Identity Crisis Black Theology CECIL WAYNE CONE af Must For the Mintsice & Lavinan” PAGE THRES (Class Re-union A. H, Parker High School, Birm- ingham, Alabama 35204 Officers and Members Parker High School, Clase of 1946 Please WRITE Class Reunion 1046 A, H, Parker High School Birmingham, Alabama 35204 Our group is most anxious to contact as many interested per- sons as possible and we shall ap- preciate your help in this com- munity/Public serice effort. Realizing that many of our members are located within the circulation area of your publice- tion, we ask your help and ad- ditionally, wish for you a reward- ing year of operation. Sincerely yours, Mrs. Vivian Ragland Coar, Public Relations Letters To The Editor Dear Editor Williams: Do you think with me that the time has come for us to build a Convention Center at Kittrell, where I’m told there is 325 acres of land—and stip “fattening frogs for snakes.” In ‘short let us get down to business, cut out this wanton waste paying millions for other facilities here, there and thereby sending our Church into oblivion. Chutches % to 2/3’s empty. Let me stop here, I talk too much. If we start now by 1980 we should be able to operate under “our own vine and fig tree.” Would you show or tell all AME’s its time for us to help ourselves, build up our own facilities. Stop paying millions to rent meeting places for our several meetings per quadren- nium at a cost of roughly eleven | million dollars. ($11,000,000) This amount of money would go a long way to support our “Edu- cational Institutional”. Sincerely, Cleopatra Redgers 4 BEST SELLER . ===== DSC04747.JPG ===== PAGE POUR A. M om —_ eee Poreee Oem TAL PAG EI ; OUR MOTTO: Come, Let Us Reason logether et ee | THE CH IAN RECORDER BELIEVES Im tee essentia! la the ultimate destiny of man as good. That merit ahow! + aA unfailing measuring of a man ®@ ® That freedom i wre precious than life. / @ That the self-: ion of God is an un-ending process @ That underst« s the balance wheel of human progress. ! @® That man can « « the orison walls of hate and go on to scale the Umit-les: he! ‘. ITORIAL OFFICES GUEST EDITORIAL .... FROM THE PASTOR’S DESK— Does God Have Religion! Not in the traditional sense, no. As a matter of fact, God bends over backwards to shatter our traditions, continually saying, Behold, I am doing a new thing. Vernard Eller, writ- ing in, “His End Up,” describes the God scene as “a peasant baby born in a stinking cow barn, completely out of sight of the temple, priests, and all such; executed as a condemned criminal, and with the religious establishment doing the con- demning. How religious can God get?” He’s constantly out of bounds. You would have thought the priests would have been addressed by the heavenly choir, not the shepherds. You would have thought incense would perfumed the air, not the radiance of cow hide. And that baptism, at the hands of a man everybody knew to be a little bit weird, that John fellow. And that final curtain call where the veil of the temple was torn in two—say, maybe God was saying something in that. He shatters our expecta- tions. He tears to pieces our canvases of Him. At ‘the same time His Son was dying, religion was dying. Love was being born. The temple of religion was shaken at its foundations. The curtain, which was considered to hide the presence of God from all except the designated priest, was ripped down the center, revealing the face and the nature of the eternal. Here I am, says God. Not over there hidden from the world behind a silken curtain, not between the candles on your gilded altar table; but out there in the market place, where people live and die out the tragedies of their lives. Seek me where people are ( eousness—I thirst. Seek me where compassion is to be found—woman, behold thy son. Seek me where people feo) lost and abandoned—My God, why hast thou forsaken me? Seek me and you will find me, because that’s where Ee are—thirsty, needing compassion, feeling abandoned. An ’3 where I am. cee you got good religion? I hope not. I hope y' love instead. Religion had no room for Jesus, either or death. Love had plenty good room, room enough to lift Ai sponge to his lips, to take care of his grieving mother, ou have comfort him with the knowledge that he was not forsaken] ..1 about themselves, work, col-}- Love is the greatest of these, not religion. Religion is so busy defending itself, it forgets to make room for love. i : ‘ nd up disagree with a Bible toter. You're liable to Bes i word is in your heart, i it with the Bible. When the ee ee or your dress, or your mouth, and know, why God became. the hearder of sheep, fish, He had to. No way could He stay warm, co and dry in the sanctuary, having gocd religion, see dear beloved child was living and dying beyond the Y mfortable. OFFICIAL ORGAN OF AFRICAN METHODIST aa Suita. Qiekqeaatguibs hge esc cre KAR EERE REE KR SMEMK KEM SMe KERAR RNAS SES AREAL SEE CREE EERE CR eS <SXSSSSRESE KT AEAREREESEEERA SERRE, |The African Methodist Church Publisher, 1AVA my and dignity of every human soul he. Are Harder To Get thirsty for right- of a study conducted for the De- at birth |tute for the Study of Human De- and catchers of }with the kinds of career-related *Ifind the kind of work they seek. E. CHRISTIAN RECORDER Monday, April 5, 1976 2 EEX SEEKAD AEAEAREES SE EAERE AEE REO 2S OK EPISCOPAL CHURCH African Background Across The Desk From The Desk Of H. A. Belin, Jr,, By Faraiyi Sigauke ith Avenue South, Nashville, Tenn, Is the OAU divided? " A fe ~ fy ii stne A iter { ' sie" Jobs | The recently ended meeting of “3 0 leg 7 ~~ the Organization of African | Unity in Addis Ababa was in- jconclusive, Specifically, the 46 p Pursue given a situation in whic}{member states could not agree : they were unable to find work injon whether to support the Rus- ' their fields, and litt'e information sian backed MPLA faction in ie the expectations of potential Angola, or the US backed FNLA- employers and potential co-| UNITA. D j 5 k . Does Afri - workers. Many students feel that ot anet ae sist of pro-Soviet and pro- American states at loggerheads over which course to pursue in the Angolan civil war? The division over tacties in the OAU should not abscure the un- derlying unity ot purpose amon The study adds that many|the member aan an Ages students at graduation time “are countries are agreed the refer still quite uncertain as to what no big power pirtisstict in they want to do; are uncertain as , Africa. Th to personal goals; and feel that to see a al ae rene ras their personal problems will be Oe in Angola, made up of all battling contenders, But they realize better than Secretary of The students surveped, how= State Kissinger that the time for ever, expressed generally favor-|°°™Promise has passed, that the able attitudes about their college | Pree factions have tried to com- experience and most, if they had|0S¢ their differences, and that to do it all again, would attend | these efforts failed. In this tragic the same institution. situation the OAU membership ‘ivided evenly into those who Most students have been taught | See Russian intervention as the to believe that college is really aj @reater evil. and those who dis- means to an end, the study notes. | rust America and its quasi-ally “With the escalation of educa-|Sevth Africa more. i tional credentials and a job Those who have support have market which places more and}recognized the Russian backed more emphasis upon technologi-}MPLA government include such cal skills, fresh knowledge, and | imnortant African states as Ni- communication facility as well as | ceria and Tanzania. They would personal skills, a college degree contend that the Soviet Union is seen as a must. tike it or not.” | hac supplied the MPLA through fifteen vears of guerilla war against Portugal, and that the vresent support is merely a con- tinuation of the past. They “Fathers are seen as placing would also say.-that wie —— most emphasis upon the salary | States has lost all claim to a and the security of a job. Students | Voice in Angola, because we did not back the liberation struggle, but cooperated with Portugal. Moreover, since we find our- selves on the side of South Afri- ean intervention, we have Tost all credibility as a disinterested the more-altruistic and intrinsic party. These Hee ENS aspects of the job. They seek|?°t believe that the Lh te oe work which is useful to society} Would act as a communist pup- and of benefit to others; work|Pet, and they will not counten- which is interesting; work which | ance the interference of racist will allow one to express his own | South Africa. individuality; and work which African states leaning towards will enhance individual growth.” | the US position include the im- portant neighbors of Angola, The study did not deal’ with| Zambia and Zaire. Both are de- college graduates who had al-|pendent on transport over an ready enetered the job market.|important railway traversing ‘Rather, it focused on the percep-| Angolan territory. Neither would tions, aspirations, attitudes and] jike to see this lifeline in the expectations of those in the|/hands of a Soviet backed re- process of making a post-gollege gime. They can perceive Ameri- transition. can and South African interven- i tion as less hostile to their Names of the five colleges were interests, and as a counter withheld to assure full coopera- balance to Russian power, arro- tion by the schools and the gance, and unpredictability. Hav- — ing lived next door to South “Youth and the Meaning of| Africa, they are willing to be- “Work” can be obtained from thes | lieve that the racist state has no National Technical Information| intention to dominate yet more Service, Operations Division, 5285 | Africans. Port Royal Road, Springfield, Va.} The OAU agreed to refer the 22151. The cost is $6.00 and the] Angola issue to a committee of Accession Number (which must é be given) is PB 217-360. Continued on Page 5 they were forced to make thei: career choices at a time when they had little real information about the job market and career alternatives.” DR. H. A. BELIN, JR. NOTE: As June—“The Month |™ent.” major barriers to goal attain- of the Graduates’ — Approaches the status of the class of ’76 after receiving the sheepskin becomes increasingly critical. This is true particularly at this period in US Economie history because of the shortage in the job market. National statistics tell us it won’t be any better this June because a job-seeker holds a de- gree. We discussed his subject some- time ago in this space. We are reprinting that column as an in- formation service. What's the situation on College preparation of Students for careers? How do students feel? Here’s a late report for your in- formation. Many students leave college feeling in indadquately equipped for the job market, a survey of 1,860 members of the clars of 1972 at five Pennsylvania colleges re- veals. On the other hand, the study finds, they want to work. They say it, builds character, and gives life meaning. They see themselves as less interested in money and more in quality of work than their fathers. And they like col- lege and see a degree as neces- sary for a good job. These are some of the findings In the area of wor atiitudes, the students saw themselves as being quite different from their parents, according to the study. see thémselves as being far 1ess concerned with earnings and security and much more eon- cerned with the nature and pur- pose qf the work. Students stress partment of Labor which found that the work ethic of the younger generation “is neither dead nor dying.” Titled “Youth and the Meaning of Work,” the 15-month study was directed by Dr. David Gottlieb, of the Center for Youth Studies and Social Policy, Insti- velopment, Pennsylvania State University. : The study reveals how students, lege, and their futures. “Many students do not believe that they are leaving college with critical or unique job skills,” ac- cording tc the study. “Many feel they have not beesn provided data which would enzble them te “Most have received little, if any, hard data about the jon market, «svenues they might ===== DSC04748.JPG ===== “WHY I WANT TO BE A BISHOP” 2 Led him into a complete com- | mitment to the business of the | Church-ie, the salvation of man 3. Led him into the director ship of Evangelism of the 4th | Episcopal! District through Bish- | }op Prim 4. Led him to write a Hand- REV. LOVELL JOHNSON, SR. | book on Evangelism BA, B.D., D.D., Pastor 5. Led him in paying off a $40,- St. Mark AME. Church (Church of the Anvil) GOD IS ABLE 1. I know a cure for what ails | the church However, the medi- cine must be applied connection- ally. A local treatment will not heal the patient all over. The only position which gives the au- thority to treat the patient ade- quately is the Bishopric. A Gen- eral Officer cannot do it because he is subject to the Bishops. 2.In accordance with I Timothy 3:1-9, I believe I am qualified to be a Bishop. Check me out. 3. Several Ministers and Lay- men throughout the church have pledged their support to my can- didacy. 4. In cooperation with other Bishops, Ministers, and Laymen, I want to address myself to the solution of connectional problems with the same effectiveness as I have dealt with local problems, but with wider authority. 5. Since the business of the church is the salvation of man, I seek to make the church an in- strumen of liberation for the whole man, starting with his im- mortal soul. 6. I do not seek to-add an- other item to an already over- crowded man made agenda, therefore, I seek to have the church switch to God’s agenda. The first question is “LORD what wilt THOU have me to do”? 7. I do not seek to be an Ec- elesiastical lord but an humble servant. I promise to never do anything which I know to be unchristian. NOTE i l hereby ask you to elect me to the Office of Bish op in 1976 Seme Of The Things God Has Done Through Lovell Johnson 1. Led ove “"hrist 2,000 souls to 000 Mortgage debt on St. Peter’s Chureh in Minneapolis, Minneso- ta in two years 6. Gave him time. both the and ability to build and equip the one and only church edifice in the Connection which uses the Anvil as a theme, at a cost of $1,000,000. According to Dunn and Bradstreet it is the most costly to replace. 7. Led him as the first Afro American to be a member of and ehairman of the City of Milwau- kee Plan Commission. 8. Led him in the presidency of OIC — GM for four and one- half years. During this time it arose from last in the country in rank to fifth from the top. 9. Led him to organize two Credit Unions. One in Springield, Illinois and one in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. 10. Led him in organizing the Anvil Housing Corporation which has sponsored and built a hous- ing complex for the elderly and disabled in Milwaukee. He is its first and only president. 1l. Enabled him to provide a 7-day week church program which includes a pre-school edu- cational multi-ethnie Nursery, Alcoholic Anonymous chapter, well baby clinic, Insurance So- ciety and Community Forum. 12. Enabled him to receive the Distinguished Service Award from his Alma Mater, Wilberforce University in August of 1974. 13. Caused him to be tried and convicted of being Christian by the Chicago Annual Conference in 1971. vision (Continued from Page 4) nine members for further study. The common objective is to end the war as quickly as possible, regardless of which side wins. A lengthy war can only threaten the unity of Angola and lead to a break-up of the country com- parable to Vietnam and Korea. All Africa stands united that Angola must remain one country. Reality is the bitter knowledge CHRISTIAN ¥ ; : | BISHOP V. R. ANDERSON For Zions sakes I will not | hola my Peace. / After having pastored under| ithe leadership of Bishop Vin- | ton R. Anderson he has im- pressed me as a great leader. And has exemplified the same, and I am asking those of you who are delegates to the Gen- eral Conference to ask for the return of the ardent stalwart. Rev. J. L. Cannon Repoting Ringing The Bell With Bob Tieuel Letter to Dr. Martin Luther King: From Here to Heaven: “Dear Sir—As I address this letter to you. I am impressed with our human ignorance of life after death. Do they who have lived a completely moral and martyred life carrying out the highest tenets of christianity go from here directly to heaven, or is there a waiting period in the unknown until Jugdment Day? These things would be good to address this letter to where you reside, beside, better still, know whether this information is needed or not. “This year we are celebrating our bicentennial year. There is much frustyations as to the propriety of black rejoicing. I often wonder how you would ap- proach it if you were still alive. I think you would say again “we have the keys to the door of ex- clusion in our hands, it is up to us to make the lock work the next hundred years.” RECORDER PAGE FIVE Inauguration Ceremonies At Wake Forest, N.C. 2 t Dr. E. G Terrell, Pastor of Bethel AME Church, Greensboro, NC, shown here participating in inauguration ceremonies at Wake Forest, NC, on the oceasion of the induction of Dr. Lilly as President of Southeastern Theological Seminary. This Baptist Seminary Shaw University, Bluefield Col- lege, Virginia Union University, Howard University and Shorter College, our AME School of Little Rock, Arkansas were the pre- dominantly Black institutions in- vited. More than 200 educational and Religious institutions parti- cipated in the ceremonies. parted Great Spirit when you cried: has grown from less than 100 in the early fifties to more than 900 in 1976. The school is com- mitted to growth and possess a challenge to the rest of Christian- dom. The cry is “Go Ye and do likewise:. African Methodism can do no less in these days of chal- lenge. Dr. E. G. Terrell represented the School of Religion of Howard 5 University where he received his AB.: MD.IV., and considerable graduate work above the degree level. Rev. and Mrs. Terrell were invited to-have luncheon with the newly elected president. — Letter to The Editor Central Alabama Conf. Annual Tea Or again you wouid say “There is something that must I say to my people who stand on The Central Alabama Con-|the warm threshold which leads lerence of Women’s Missionary; into the palace of justice. In the Society of the African Method-| process of gaining our rightful its Episcopal Church held its An-! place we must not be guilty of nua! Tea at the Grove Hill, Ala.| wrongful deeds. Let us no seek bama, January 31, 1976 at 2 P.M.| to satisfy our thrist for freedom : by drinking from the cup of A very unique program was bitterness and hartred”. rendered. The speaker for the you ‘would’ -re- eccasion wes Mrs. Ida M. 4 a ete “I h ve Singleton, Area Chairman of er als eee ao oe the Selma-Mobile District. She| ¢@y that my four little chil- “When we allow freedom to ring, when we let it ring from every village and every housetop and hamlet, from every state and every city, we will be able to speed up that day when all of God’s children, black men and white men, Jews and Gentiles, Protestants and Catholics will be able to join hands and sing in the words of the old Negro spiritual, “Free at last! Thank God. Almighty, we are free. General Conference Committee Bishop Henry W. Murph Chairman 1239 Vermont Avenue, N_W., Suite 108 Washington, D.C. 20005 We, the Ad Hoc Committee of the Kansas City, Kansas Area Laymen, propose that the 1976 General Conference of the AME Church be held at Kittrell Col- lege, near Durham, North Caro- lina, or Morris Brown College, that African governments do not spoke on the theme, “Christian have the power, the arms, and Mission—The Nation Yet to Be. dren will one day live in a na tion where they will not be at last!” Signed M. J. M. In The Call. Atlanta, Georgia. For many years the AME the money to impose their own solution in Angola, or to prevent interference by outsiders. | __.THE HEART O OUR COMMUNITY judged by the color of their She concluded with this Thought} skin but by the content of for Today. “Our hearts must be| character.” This day has not emptied of all pride and fear. If| yet come, yet subconsci- the words we utter in the name;°USly _ there is your faith f prayer are really a prayer,|’™ time continuing to burn. of pray Be oy 7 War matter Boston, Louisville, worthy of God’s attention. Un- Deli antes <or —“Kansee til we meet again, may we be City, your dream for the black united many times through prayer; youth will be realized. Not only ours, but all disadvantager peo- ples of this world. Since your death, you have mission churches. They were|1.4 your share of debunkers but presented with a check in the} somehow you keep overshadow- amount of $50.00 each. ing them, And above all, you have awakened an inner spirit See ieee Cock eat ee. in people from India, Africa, Lucille Cook were our hostess’) china and everywhere. Millions for the afternoon. are now willing to die for free- Mrs. Mattie Sank, Reporter |dom. We remember dear de- The proceeds from the Tea were divided between two of our Church has spent millions of dollars to rent public estab- lishments for Conference head- quarters. Our AME Black Col- leges have the facilities to house our Conference and could cer- tainly profit from having the Conference meet on their cem- puses. While we are one of the largest groups of -organized Blacks, our colleges do not re- flect this image. Therefore, we feel that something needs to be done and you are in a position to take a firm stand to remedy this “Going the VSMMUIMMIMAIMM MILAM AL MAA AAA LAE ELE N MMOMOONMOOOHMOHHOoNOOM MOH MNOM™W8N0NHHMHHNHNMHNMNNHMN ; ituation. Please consider this second mile = : 1 2 proposal in your deliberations never tires and inorm us of its merits. N anybody. Sincerely, QMO lle K C., KS, Area Lay Committee ===== DSC04749.JPG ===== ae PAGE SIX Address By Continued from page | the problems. President For / preaches economic belt-tighte2. ing for everyone outside the Pen- ‘agon. Governor Wallace is busy | -e-tailoring his old segregation- | wt line to conform to the voca- bulary of the 1970s. Senator Jaekson thinks he can get to the White House by proving his! skill at stoning school buses. And many of the other candidates are steering a cautious line, cover- ing the flanks and approaching discussion of social issues as ii they were walking through a minefield. The President’s State of the Union address exemplifies this tragic lack of understanding of the people’s problems. His call for a “New Realism” is but a call to a retreat from greatness, a call for the nation to squeeze itself into a narrow, cramped lessening of its potential. He revealed a callous indiffer- ence to double-digit unemploy- ment while he praised the end of double-digit inflation, which in itself was brought with the mis- ery of joblessness. And by join- ing the pack snapping at the heels of those for whom welfare or food stamps spells survival, he diminished the stature of an office that represents all the peo- pie and the responsibilities of leading the nation rather than following in the footsteps of its most backward segment. But most shocking of all, was the fact that there was not one single reference to black people or other minorities in the whole speech, not one! Nothing about the govern- ment’s role in enforcing the civil rights laws, nothing about the disproportionate sufferings black people have endured in the cur- rent Depression, nothing about mob attempts to deny blacks their constitutional rights in de- segregated schools. Nothing about the needs, the hopes, the aspirations of the largest minority group in the country, the most urbanized peo- ple in our nation of cities, the majority of the population in the nation’s Capital — nothing, not one word! “Those of us who hoped that the response of the Democratic lead- ership would correct this malign neglect were sorely disoppoint- | ed, Senator Muskie, in his reply | to the State of the Union, wes! also blind to the fact that black Americans exist, that we are suf-| fering disproportionately, and| that special attention must be. given to the needs of minorities. The Senator went through a whole list of what he called “promises to each other,” prom-| ises of jobs, housing, and even clean government. But not once did he mention the single great- est promise of our times that is now being broken, the one issue on which- Americans established | a firm national commitment a] bare decade ago — the promise of racial equality. And that was followed up with} a proposed federal budget that | would further worsen the dis- astrous situation in which black people and other minorities find | themselves. has gone at social programs with} a meat cleaver, chopping away) at the already limited resources| available to soften the effects of| this Depression. At the same time the swollen appetites of the Pen- tagon are satisfie with a diet rich in costly har 1 waste | | dware and hid- ‘tion? The Administration) 4 WwW nto the fu ame time pro posing tightened welfare food stamp programs that would enable the and unemployed to sur vive. A Bicentennial Budget should} encompass nobler objectives than continued improvement for a fifth ef our population, A Bicentennial | Budget should set spending and implement those priorities by ensuring that top so- cial needs get first still vast resources. What better way to celebrate the birth of our nation than to devise a new policy that will free our people from the bond- age of poverty and discrimina- Our political leadership, the. contending candidates, lead- ers of both the private and the public sectors, should unite a- round the Urban League’s two- part program to insure everyone capable of work a decent job at a decent wage, and a minimum income floor beneath which no The National Urbon League’s Full Employment Policy would be a three-pronged effort to cre- ate jobs for all capable of work- ing. It consists of: 1) Incentives to the private sec- tor to hire and train the job- Jess. 2) A federal public works pro- gram along the lines of old WPA that helped sustain millions of the jobless dur- ing the Depression of the 19- 30’s. service employment program that would help fill the pres- sing need for services while creating jobs. The brutalizing, dehumanizing welfare system that everyone a- grees is a disaster should be re- placed by the Urban League’s plan for a universal, refundable credit income tax that would provide sustenance for those in need, additional help for low-in- come families and do away with the cumbersome weight of a bureaucratized system. A CIT that puts a floor under family income for all, combined that provides decent jobs for all workers, is a double thrust at the roots of poverty and the so- cial ills that arise from it. Ours is a pro-work, pro-family, pro- dignity, proposal for a humane, responsive society. And such a universal system that benefits all poor people and all working people will go a long way toward healing the scars caused by racial competition for scarce jobs. The program I’ve_ sketched stands in stark contrasi to the new minimalism being spread by political leaders who tell us we need less government and less spending. What a shoddy philo- sophy to peddle in a year dedi- cated to recalling a revolution that raised mankind’s hopes for justice and equality! Less government means less protection for people without re- sources. Less spending means few- er desperately needed social pro- grams and hunger for those in poverty. Fewer government employees means fewer public services and abandonment of civil rights en- forcement. No, less is not more. Ana there is no reason for black people, poor people, and working | people to allow themselves to be- come seduced by the siren song lof less government, a song that’s | actually a harsh march designed | \to keep black people and the poor priorities in | call on our} one would be allowed to fall. ! generation of black church- 3) A vastly expanded public | black folk’s dreams and aspi- ‘i 2 The black church must make it with a full employment policy : clear that to the extent EK. CHRIS LAIN j tells us. “God is not mocked | Whatsceyer @ man |shall he also reap.” ) And our America today is sow jing the seed of pain and bitter | ness, preparing to reap a harvest of discontent and anger. Yes, our | America is straying from the just {and path of justice and equality and it follows the twisted and cruel path of op | pression, poverty and racism. But it is not too late for our America. In this Bicentennial year that focuses on the hard past and broken promises we may yet turn her around; we may yet bring our nation back to the principles that could make it great. And the black church can help in that ef- fort. The black church, founded in adversity and flourishing in struggle, can help show the way. The black church, trusting in the Lord and armed with the faith of our fathers, can help right the wrongs we face. For we cannot rest on the lau- rels of our Ricahrd Allens, each righteous freedom, men must carry on tirelessly in his tradition of leadership. In Richard Allen’s own words: “Ye ministers that are called to preaching, Teachers and exhorters too, Awake behold your harvest wasting; Arise! There is no rest for you.” Yes, there is no rest for the black church that has led us in the past, and must lead us on to tomorrow’s bright victories. There is\ no rest in the long, weary struggle for the fulfillment rations. There is no rest or those of us carrying God’s mission to a land that sometimes seems to have forgotten Christian teachings and precepts. The black church toils in a rocky land where hope and faith are weaker today, where selfish greed appears to have the upper hand over brotherhood and sacri- fice. But this land still holds the promise of becoming a land of love and plenty, for black people have never lost our faith in the Lord and in His design for equal- ity. that there is among Americans hope and faith in the American ideals, they are held by those who suffered most and benefitted least. Black people today—for all our righteous anger and forceful dissent—still believe in the Amer- ican dream. We believe today as we once believed in the dungeons of slavery; we believe as in the struggles of Reconstruction; we believe as we held our faith through the dismal days of sep- aration and segregation. The black church must tell America that we believe because this is our land too and it must remind a forgetting nation that this land is ours; that we have lived here since before the Pil- grims landed . . - and we are here to stay. This nation too often for- gets that this land, this America, is sprinkled with our sweat, wa- RECORDE soweth, that} Kh our tears, and fertilized] too often for- gets that we black people helped to build America’ glory; that we with our blood. It and ‘taters, toted lifted bales, sank canals, and lay the railroad tracks that linked ocean to ocean. Black peo- power aug cotton ple too “God Bless Ameri- ca.” We too pledge allegiance to the flag. We've died in America’s every from the segregated the past to the integrated Army of the present. Black blood has been shed on the snows of Valley Forge, the beach- es of Normany, and the rice pad- dies of Vietnam, Yes, this land is our land, and America will work for black people, too, or it will not work for anyone. Yes, it is the role of the black church, indeed its duty, to con- tinue to speak out and to strength- en America’s commitment to jus- tice and equality. And it is the black church’s role to provide the spiritual background and _ the church services to enable black people to take their proper role in our society. To that end, the black church must continue to be effective; it must deliver; it cannot fail. For if the black church fails in its mission, America fails in its pur- pose. But the black church cannot fail for another reason—there is a black constituency out there de- pending on the black church. Depending on the black church are those black people who have no hope nor hope ox hope. Depending on the black church are those black people who pray today, not for freedom and equal- ity, but for a crust of bread and a morsel of meat. Depending on the black church are little black children who cry out not ‘for Black Power, but for medicine for their festering sores and protection from the rats and roaches. Depending on the black church is the junkie in the ghetto. Depending on the black church is the unemployed father, the un- | employed daughter, the welfare- dependent mother, and the son home from Vietnam who can’t find work. Depending on the black church are biack folk just like my grand- pa Jim Griggs, who when he was 70 years old sat talking with me on the porch of his roadside shanty in Southwest Ga., where he spent his life as a sharecrop- per, “Pa,” I asked, “what is it you want most out of life at seventy?” And Pa said, “Junior, J just want to go to the bathroom indcors in a warm place one time | before I die.” Depending on the black church are black people just like Pa—! black people whose life’s horizons and dreams and aspirations are limited to something so basic as a warm in-door toilet. Thusly, I say to the black church: reach out, evangelize, seek out the lonely and the disheart- end in the black community and pring them into this fellowship of communion and Christian love— so that they can stand with you and sing joyfuly and truthfully: sing war armies of sos WSIS aes rt a A NE Monday, April 5, 1976 Amazing Grece, how sweet the sound that saved a wretch like me, I once was lost, but now I'm found—was blind, but now I Go beyond the walls, black church, and touch those young black people standing at the brink of crime and trouble— bring them into this fellowship of communion and Christian love so that they too can stand here and sing joyfully and truthfully: Through many dangers, toils and snares, lve already come T'was grace that brought me safe thus far And grace will lead me on, Speak out black church; tell America the truth about the glori- of bleck history of suffering and accomplishment—for it is written that ye shall know the truth and the truth shall make you free. Black church in the 1970s— this is your charge to keep, your calling to fulfill, your rendezvous with destiny. In meeting the chal- lenge may we neither stumble nor falter, rather let us mount up with wings as eagles, let us run and not be weary, let us walk and not be faint. And the eye hath no seen nor the ear heard that which we can do together, united determined, and unafraid. CHANGE of ADDRESS REV. S. FRANK EMMANUEL Delegate to the General Con- ference — New York’ Annual Conference Bethel A.M.E. Church - 420 North Main Street Freeport L.I., N.Y. 11520 Home: 151 W. Lena Avenue Freeport LI, N.Y. 11520 the altar in a body, present their offering, kneel and be led in pray er by one of themselves. — There is no “missing link” at St. Andrews among those in the age bracket from 18 to 30 as founc jn so many: of our churches, for these young adults and young married form the choir, ushers and officers of that great church. The so called “middle age’ pre- sent a. solid foundation of ex- perience and stability. The “Sea soned “Seniors” with t heir wisdom, maturity and deep spiri- tuality complete the family circle. Rev. Elmer Martin, the “Master Pastor”, the quiet, dynamic lead- er has served these people for over sixteen years building upon the foundation of other great pastors. His two sons follow him in his ministry. He is prepared ir heart and qualified for elevatior to the high and Holy office. ————__»a— THE A. M. E. GENERAL CONFERENCE PRAYER-QUAKE IN ATLANIA TUESDAY NIGHT, JUNE 15, 1976 - MiD-NIGHT Betnel A. M. E. Church - Atlanta, Ga. DR. BUSSEY, Pastor Dear Pasto: Byrd: Please list my name as one of your PARTNERS in PRAYER that GoD will over shadow the AME CHURCH with HIS DIVINE Presence during the forth coming session of the 1976 GENERAL CONFERENCE and guide us in days, months and years followin: believe that Prayer Change jedge to pray without ceasing, for | : ===== DSC04750.JPG ===== ee Monday, ADTs icid seca ) | : Birmingham, Alabama—Bethel) AME Church (Rising Station) Second, Quarterly Conference with Presiding Elder W. RB Pogue. Thanking God for the) beautiful fellowship between! members and visiting Friends. All boards made a full report, A report of increase in membership encouraged all Rev. J. W. Nash- ville, Pastor, Mrs. Charlotte Ellis, Reporter. ST. JAMES AME CHURCH Baxley, Georgia, St. James AME Church, Glennville, Ga., the Third Quarterly Conference of the Waycross District... Devo- tions by Pastor with invocation f | Peace by Rev. E. A. Denegal. Presiding Elder, Rev.-J. P» Greene; Sunday School offering $10.12. PE. Greene sermon, text St. Mat- thews 2:3, the theme “Locate Jesus.” Bro. James Whitley was brought. into»: chureh fellow- ship.-83 persons were communed. Total money raised $240.20. The er opened Presiding Kider support, Rev. Nelson Hazlehurst Circle reported no deaths this past quarter and_ his report was 100%. St. James AME Church with Rev. E. A. Dengal| spirational also. Rev. “A-| Lord’s Foster of the Glenville Circle “a}Keen was a pulpit guest. Total| reported 100% full report 100%. P.E.° Greene ealled. the District. Missionary President to bring her. report of the Mission March which was held in Augusta, Georgia. Mrs. Mollie Nelson the district presi- dent reported the “old Georgia Conference” is marching on. She gave a full report. Rev. E. A. Denegal, Pastor, Mrs. Annie H. Simpson, Reporter. GAINSVILLE DISTRICT MT. TABOR AME CHURCH Presiding Elder, Rev. R. D. Daniel, of the Gainsville District (Kendrick) Mt. Tabor AME Church, held his Second Quar- terly Conference. Due to the iliness of the pastor, Rev. A. Lybrand the Presiding Elder opened the services which began with the Sunday School at 9:30 am. The morning sermon was from I Peter the 5th chapter. The sermon was inspirational as the Elder preached out of his soul. Ms. Daniels was present and ‘gave encouraging remarks concerning the Missionary work. Their son was present also and the congregation was proud and happy to have them present. The business session was completed with the Presiding Elder an- nouncing that he would return and take care of the services un- til such time as the pastor re- covers. Rev. the After remarks he presented the business session with a report on|P:P.Miss Chtisticn Bowde 5 was} _ meeting recently attended, | elected and thanked the pastors and/thanked all for their loyal sup-| their..members for, their, loyal}port followed by the disciplinary of _ the}.questions.. Reports svere’ made in A. W. Lybrand,| service as. MATZ 110th EPISCOPAL DISTRICT 10th Episcopal} 1 AME Chureh | Rev. G presented the PE., who a powerful sermec a “The Beautitudes”. Choir tor Susan Petty Hymn No, 182 had chay Diree- | led in singi | eornplete Love and Prayer, Louise! Hardeman, Reporter. : Ms GREATER ALLEN PEL AME CHURCH i Melbourne, Florida, Greater Allen Chapel AME Church (Ft. Pierce District) held its Second Quarterly Conference. Devo- tional Services led by the Pastor Rev. C. E, Jenkins with exhoria- tion from Psalms 25. Sunday} morning Presiding Elder C. W. Hunt delivered a dynamic and soul stirring message on the birth of Christ which climaxed the holiday worship services, We are grateful to have Rev, Hunt and his lovely wife as our leaders of the district. Rev. C. E. Jenkins, Pastor, Gwendolyn T. Washing- ton, Reporter. NEWBERRY. CHAPEL AME CHURCH Atlanta,...Georgia,. Newberry) Chapel AME Church. Presiding Elder Dr. D: W. Wiggs held his Third Quarterly econference.| Rev. J. Byrd the pastor ‘ton- ducted the devotional service. Secretary, The -P.Bg full, also the P.E., assessment was paid in full. Sunday morn-| ing .the...P.E., -preached..an,,in- sermon ,;.on,,..“The Supper’... nev... VM... Be raised $190:00. Rev. J. Byrd, Pastor, “Miss J: M" Evans, Re- porter: ALLEN CHAPEL: AME CHURCH Landy Bottom, George, Allen Chapel AME Church held its : Con=| | Presiding Elde A.|° Mand Mt Vincluded | Churches held their First Quar- AME Church was presen Wits PI Ya very all the Jeffer WAYCROSS DISTRI Waycross District Connty Circuit he Se 1 Quarterly Conference heid .at Olive AME Chur the morning message, in Jordan seven tin shali be made 5th ehapter:\The message, to all in at- session | fol- Kings was inspirational tendace. Business lowed with all reporting. Sunday | School offering was $5.32, public offering $33.05. Oak Grove} church paid what they owed for the Sunday School Convention of $22'00.. All three churehes paid 22.09 each 'for the Presiding} Elder’s Salary. Remarks by pas- tor concluled this. service. Rev. David A. Copper, Pastor, . Sis. Margaret Wadley, Reporter. MT. PLEASANT GROVE and MT. PISGAH AME CHURCHES Thebbs, Arkansas, Mt. Pleas- ant Grove and Mt. Pisgah AME| terly Conference. Presiding Bl- der M. A. Brimson was unable} ta be present due to the death of | his brother. Sunday School opened with the pastor taking the place of the Superintendent who was ill. The adult class taught 2 Ms, Ermia Kayee, Teacher. The Review by Rev. H. W. Walker, Pastor of Mt! Pisgah.’ He said how much ‘Jesus will help us’ if we serve Him.” A’ worderful re- view. Pastor; Rev. G. D. Davis asked special prayer for the Pre-; siding Elder's family in their loss. Hymn No. 450, Prayer and Scripture Sf.”'Luke 'P:9. Rev. 11. W. “Walker” sang “Near the Cross” then He presented ‘the pastor of Mt. Pleasant Grove AME ‘Churéh. He chose for his text, Psalms 53, Subject “Thrist- Third Quarterly Conference with Presiding Elder Rev. J. P. Greene presiding. Sis. Daisy Favors, Secretary, Bro. Ed West, Marshal. Reports by all depart- ments of the Church and with each $2.00 was paid. All reports and questions completed by our,cthers. Business and pastor, Rev. Dennis Brewington.| others. Sis. Carol Jackson, Reporter. SHADY GROVE AME CHURCH— Be Mi ee ee post. Attendance and finance the cembined churches. P.E. M. Emmett, Arkansas, Shady|A. Brunson and Mrs. M. A. 2 Seema oie ages os Grove AME Church (Gurdon) a. Brunson, Superintendent gee ae me ae eg District} Presiding Elder W- Hilor the:CrosetkeDistriet Mis-(0 O° Coqee e eee Elliot. Sunday School was held} cionary at usual time with Supt. Laura} Atkins, Muldrow. Morning Service led|¢@er of by the pastor, Rev. C. L. Jeffer-| trict. Rt. son. Musie by the Junior Choirs] Presining Bishop | of of Emmett and St. Luke AME| Episcopal Churches. Presiding Elder Rev.| Morris. W. H. Elliott preached from St. Matthew 16:18, “And I say unto thee, that thou art Peter, and upon this rock .. .” the theme ing for “Go@”’ This’ ‘was’ ’’a pewerful sermon; his thoughts were” “if you don’t’ ‘know him: * try ?*him’* "Our “Hearts burned within while he rreached’ and made a erpeal for following Jesus. Col- lection was $22.30. Visitors were announced, Ms.’ Williams, Chil- aress Chapel: Ms. Lillie Austin, Green Grove, Portland and organiza- Besiness and organiza- tion of the conference. All clubs reported in full. Moneys raised $68.75. Rev. G. D. Davis and Rev. Society. Rev. C. the Rev. Monticello the District. Mrs. S. | Mrs. Bertha Jones, Reporter: ; sy Ms. Junetta Writen))£ stot, ‘Mrs. Gertrude ~ Evans, Tilford C. Owens, strong| NEW ZION AME CHURCH brough a le Umely remarks. Char wert potest and Mra La rank Alston read the Afemorial Rev. IL S./| report. Expressions were made in . pened the de-| mem of the deceased Mx ne afternoon by! Odel) Bradley, Mr. Isaae Trapp, walk) Mr. Eddie L. Thomas, Mmm Mary howell Mrs. Estell Toney. peace like @ river” the song and closing. A =} 8 sful quarter. Total amount *i raised $630.96. Frank Als of ton, Pastor, Mis. Rosa L, Luckey, present | Reporter sare \Wen and morial W. Hunt prea Pn ev rse WARD CHAPEL AME CHURCH , Winter Park. Florida, Ward Chapel AME Chur,ph held. its Marshal Brother W. E.| Second Quarterly. Conference eston. All disciplinary ques-| with Presiding Elder . Horace re answered; PE. Hunt| Hill. Rev. H..E. Green, hest nded Rev. Joseph Berrian) pastor. The business. session. was for the fine work He is doing| held with full reports by all and the good singing by the| boards, and clubs. The Sunday cheir with Brother Howard! morning message by the Presid- Preston at the organ and Mrs.jisg Elder was soul-stirring. His Julie Bryant as the President.| text “The New Birth. Baptismal service followed. The church is progressing wonderfully both financially and spiritually.” Rev H. E. Green, Pastor, Resa Lias, Reporter. Joseph Rick tich, Tem-| CY, SARS. Lats, Pres UNION STATION AME CHURCH Union Station AME Church, 10th Episcopal Distrie i Rt. Rev JH Adams, held their| BETHEL AME CHURCH Second Quarterly Conference| Bateville, Arkansas, Bethel with Presiding Elder E. L. Bur-| AME Church. Presiding Elder | ton in charge. The P.E., preached|Rev. O. B. Gillespie held” the an inspiring sermon. Topic: You}Second Quarterly Conference. see Jesus as all we need ... .|The Sunday morning sermon How imeortant are your needs?|had as its subject, “The Hour of A good job was done by..the| Power”. P.-E.’ Gillispie’ carried choir. The quarterly conference; us to the top of the mountain. was very successful, financially| Officers were confirmed and Holy and spiritually. The members of Communion: served: A>réund re- Union Station are still enjoyingrport by all clubs and boards the leadership of their pastor; were read and the Elder compli- and Presiding Elder and arejmented the conference for 2 trusting in Jesus seeing that He successful . quarter both is all we need. Rey. C. 0. Epps, Rev. oe auskt arsine ST. PAUL AME CHURCH. Apopka, | Florida, 7 St. * Paul D. White held the Second Quar- terly Conference ‘with . 2 School at 9:45, Bro. Jo Supt. in charge. All teachers present. Choir No. 2 and: Usher Board ‘No. 2 led in 11 aim wor- ship. Hymn No. 1, prayer by Bro. J.’ Austan. P.E., K. D2 White took his text from St. John -9: 21, “He Shall Speak for Him- ' self”, Sister L. Killon was Secre- tary, Bro. James Tippins, Marsha. All boards made a full report. It wasmoved by Sister Desce and seconded by Brother Morre that Sister Wooton be given Evangelist license. Total raised $210.00. Remarks by the pastor to remember the sick and shut-ins. Rev. G. L. Bryant, Pastor, Church Reporter (un- signed). ‘ Reporting. nie C. Murchison, , LIVE OAK AME CHURCH Live Oak AME Churer, Donal- sonville District held. their Fourth and last) Quarterly Con- derence: Opening Hymn “O For a Thousand Tongues”, prayer by Bro. Eugene Reynolds, Song No. 190, Scripture Reading. Matthew 20th chapter by the Rev. J. B. Kinder. “For the Kingdom is like unto a Man .. .” Hymn No. 450. The sermon was enjoyed, by the congregation. Amount. raised $208. Rev. J. B. Kinder, Acting Presiding Elder, Alethsa .Alex- ander, Secretary, Mary L. Smith, Reporter. Wisacky, South Caroline, New Zion AME Church held its Second Quarterly Conference under the dynamic leadership of our pastor, Rev. Frank Alston, Jr., and our dedicated Presiding Elder, Rev. M. F. Robinson. Sunday School began at usual UNION BETHEL ~ Associate Presiding El- Dis- S. S. Morris, Superintendent of the hour with Mrs. Helen Luckey, sented P.E. Robinson who spoke ‘lfrom St. Luke 15:28-29. His sermon was inspirational and in- formative. The afternoon session opened by the pastor. PE, 12th Robinson complimented the pas- -{tor and members on their full support of the church program. 12th. Mrs. Junetta Wroten, Re-| ager the financial senasii hy porter. the| NEW ALLEN TEMPLE clubs. boards and auxiliaries the Stewards and Superintendent of the Sunday School was Good Word From Spieenice Church. The fellowship union| AMIE CHURCH firmed. All disciplinary ques- began that afternoon} Hobe Sound. Florida, New!tions answered. Mrs. M. F. Asst. Supt. and teachers at their AME CHURCH Union Bethel, New Orleans, Louisiana. First Quarterly Con- ference held by Presiding Elder, Rev. L. N. Lumzy. Opened by singing Christmas Carol “Silent Night”. Prayer by Bro. Robert Crais. The pastor. Rev. Lorenza G. Clarke. Jr. presented the P.E.. Secretary. Mrs. Althea Lattimore with Brothers Penn- ington and Dabney. Marshals anl Mrs. Johnnie Ward McLeod reporter. Scripture by Sister Mary B. Laws. These persons reported for boards and_ clubs. Mrs. A. Lattimore. Mrs. Hen- derson. Supt. of Sunday School, ates. Cathtrine Leonard, Asst. Continued on Page 8 | t ===== DSC04751.JPG ===== ef PAGE EIGHT 4 + Ee A. M. |} CHRIST . RECORDER ; ti ee URIS SORE Monday, April 5, 1976 ‘es J. P. Lampkin, Presiding Elder] Bishop Henry W. Murph lo The Schedule The Atlanta North and Augusta Presiding Bishop Recorder B “peortey ve Me BALTIMORE ANNUAL CON-| _— —, : Bethel AN t > / SIXTEENTH EPISCOPAL | Bié Bethel AME Ch. | FERENCE — Tuesday April 21 “SOUVENIR PROGRAM COMMITTEE” DISTRICT pena phi mt nan thru Friday April 30, 1976. Wa-| Frederick Hilborn Talbot Telephone: Parsonage 344-4026 ae th a ps “sige a *} sh 659-0248 / f € 4© «anc manvale treet, he ™ - = Ace aro House Rev. R. T. a Ponta ” | Baltimore, Maryland, 301-675-} he 40th Session General Conference 15, Swallowfield Road Dr. L.. J. Jones, Presiding Fider a Rev. J. W. Duckette, Host | f th 7 ~astor, Rev. F. G. Jones, Host 0 1e Kingston §, Jamaica First Episcopal District African; Presiding Elder SCHEDULE OF CARIBBEAN Methodist Episcopal Church aS ae a ae AFRICAN METHODIST EPISCOPAL CHURCH Al Ec 1976 FERENCE — Tuesday May 4th ‘ ; THEME: thru Friday, May 7th, 1976 Atlanta, Georgia VIRGIN ISLANDS ANNUAL ae pga a , | Pilgrim AME Church, 700 17th ; 8 : CONFERENCE URCH” | Street, E, Washington, D. C. June 16-27, 1976 202-397-6373. Rev. J. H. Rob- inson, Host Pastor, Rev. W. B. Nash, Host Presiding Elder. The Right Reverend Ernest L. Hickman, D.D., LL.D., Presiding Bishop Mrs. Cleopatra Hickman, DOMINICAN REPUBLIC ANNUAL CONFERENCE March 9-11, 1976 Mt. Zion A.M-E. Church Rt. Rev. Richard Allen Hildebrand Rev. L. J. Jones Host Bishop General Chairman VIRGINIA ANNUAL CONFER- Dr. Georg 35 Guperyisar ENCE — Tuesday May 18th San Pedro de Macoris 1. BERMUDA: (90th Session) thru Friday May 2lst, 1976. Dominican -Republic March 23-26, 1976 St. Paul} Bethel AME Church, 614 N. Souvenir Program Ad Cost AME Church, Court and Victoria Sts., Hamilton, Ber- muda. Rev. Parnell Mosley, Host Pastor, “Dulwich” North Shore, Pembroke West, Bermuda—Phone 21370. The Rev. Cyril S. Butterfield, The Rev. L M. Norman— Presiding Elder and Host Pastor HAITI ANNUAL CONFERENCE March 13-16, 1976 Mary Beckett AME. Church Third Street, Richmond, Va. Rev. E. W. Judge, Host Pastor; Rev. D. W. Williams, Host Pre- siding Elder. 804-643-8157. NORTH CAROLINA & WEST- ERN NORTH CAROLINA One All ads must be prepaid. All pictures black and white, c/o St. Paul Eglise Host Presiding Elder. The] Day Meeting — Tuesday May glossy print. Port-au-Prince, Haiti Rev. Charles E. Martin,{ 25th 1976. St. Matthews AME M c ; y ake all ch The Rev. Guillaume Ford— Associate Presiding Elder. Church, Weldon, North Caro- rantice! ecks payable to the Souvenir Program Com- Host Presiding Elder 2. DELAWARE: (53rd Session)| lina. Rev. James Bess, Host|/} dl b ' ‘ The Rev. Laborde Louis— March 30-April 2, 1976 Pastor; Rev. H. C. Walker, Host Lo, will be a memorial section; ad cost—same as Host Pastor Murphy AME Church, 700} Presiding Elder. above. JAMAICA ANNUAL CONFER- Yarnell Street, | Chester, ote The deadline dates are: February 20, 1976 and March ENCE Penna. 19013 — Phones: 215-] With The Presiding 26, 1976. 494-9925 or 494-3193. Rev. April 7-11, 1976 pril Phillip A. Accooe, Pastor, 718 AME. Chapel of Christ Our Elders Send all material to “Souvenir Program Committee”, tetene Yarnell St, Chester, Pa, Continued from Page 7 208 Auburn Avenue, N.E., Atlanta, Georgia 30303 19013 — Phone 215-497 — “ 15 anppe a The Rev. Atwood J. Fore- Supt of S. S., Mrs. Che Fee: The R J. E. Meiklejoh: man, Host Presiding Elder.| Mr. Nathaniel Cyprian, Cee Saeco man pro-tem; Mrs. Thelma The Rev. Henry T. Bessellieu, seen eens EAI Associate Presiding Elder. Bishop Frederick Talbot— Collier. 28 auxiliaries reported. The Evelyn Lane Missionary re- uo 77202 = meat seal eo ae port read by Mrs. Catherine W. pe haat Bia AME Church, 150| Leonard, President. Among ac RUNDWARD ISL5NDS Peghsl Avena, Stanford | vias: Ear aOR go? ANNUAL CONFERENCE Conn. 06902 — Phone: 203- Memorial service oe Pe iain April 20-24, 1976 348-3876. The Rev. Elloitt|™members, 2) $300.00 worlt 6 Re: 40th Quaderennium of The-General Conference of the Afri- Christmas cheer for sick mem- i ig ogee bers of church and community, Eastern Main Road Barataria, Trinidad The Rev. F.- E. Joseph— Host Presiding Elder Tel. 665-5732 rs The Rev. F. E. Joseph— Host Presiding Elder J. Mayfield, Host Pastor, 86 Ralsey Road, Stamford, Conn. 06904—203-324-5546. The Rev. P. Bernard Walker, Presiding Elder. NEW JERSEY: (10th Ses- sion) April 19-23, 1976 Mount can Methodist Episcopal Church, Atlanta, Georgia 3) dressed our adopted girl for ? From: Howard Thomas Primm, Chairman of Worship and Worship Christmas, 4) soll dinners for Annual Conference since we Manual, 1976 General Conference : were host, 5) held beautiful FIRST OF ALL, you are to be congratulated in being elected a, ee er ena aig member of this august Body of Church leaders and workers.‘ Zion AME Church, 135) 1:16 during conf. as Forasmuch then as your membership in the 1976 General Conference ' rg aes alee Perry — Hee et oe Union Bethel, New Orleans § 's both a great excellency, and of weighty responsibility, I submit, , il Piste™s oe Selester Oden. Host concludes . . . Mrs. Catherine for your reaction, Living Links of Prayer For The Atlanta Outreach‘ 10 Main Road Pa ie "33 pccl Pl, (Off rae has been pats to help prepare us to meet the challenge 7) ‘hat we will not be too‘ Tel. 665-5732 a aes Sb). Wrentod. Ne cting Missionary District - @ preoccupied with our internal life, to the detriment of our MISSION , dent. Presiding Elder gave an inspiring pep talk and asked prayer for his wife who is ill. 38 members were present and the Pastor invited the P.E., to return as soon as possible. Rev. Warren Brown one of our young minis- ters was invited to mahe re- in the world, for which the Son of God gave His life. ( All members and visitors to the 1976 General Conference are in-' vited to join The Living Links of The Atlanta Outreach by doing, TWO things: ( Chaguanas, Trinidad GUYANA/SURINAME AN- NUAL CONFERENCE April 28—May 2. 1976 St. Peter’s A.M-E. Church 209 New Garden Strtet Queenstown, Georgetown, 08618 Phone: 609-695-6703. The Rev. John H. Johnson, Jr., 310 Washington St., Host Presiding Elders, Mt. Holly N. J. 08060. NEW YORK: (154th Session) April 26-30, 1976 Allen AME al ( 1. To PRAY three times a day, beginning January 1, 1976, “Fa-« ther, Thy Will Be Done THROUGH ME.” an SCHEDULE OF CONFERENCE ASSEMBLIES The Southwest and Macon Ga., Conferences—March 9-12, 1976 Rev. A. Y. David, 104-02 34th Avenue, Corona, N.Y. 11368— Phone: 212-939-5899 — Buf- falo-Brook!yn District. Through Thy Beloved Son we pray. Amen. ——————_{= 6a ___ Guyana Church, 111-54 : Merrick| marks. He is now pastoring his 2. Enlist five other persons (delegates and visitors) who commit , The Rev. Dorothy M. Morris— Boulevard, Jamaica, New/first church. Meeting was ad- themselves to do likewise. : York York 11433 — Phone:] j ed b O; ¥ aged Spore gg Elder ae ve ite Rew pale Ri cies oe ee If these persons will THREE TIMES a day let surge through their The Rev. Dr. Hewley E. Hinds— Donald G. Ming, Host Pastor,| Mrs. Johnnye McLeod, Reporter. hearts and minds the petition, “Father, Thy Will Be Done Through | Host Pastor 112-30 178th Place, St. Al- Se ae gee ee Me,” IT WILL: : Eee box, SNS fa i poten “LORD, I believe; Lord I believe; * a. cleanse our own hearts: 658 e Rev i ith i : EPISCOPAL DISTRICT 928 Prospect Saisour raise Sy aS b. lift us out of littleness. because it is a prayer of SERVICE and SIXTH Lee Freeman, 1 a oe Till it can move a mountain. t SELF-INTEREST: Rt Rev, Richard Allen Hildebran | Ave. Bronx, N.Y. 10457") Lord, I believe, Lord, I believe; Meese ; ( sae vo Bishop 212-CY 4-3641, Manhattan- All my fears are buried in the c. enlist the best thought and energy of old and young, ( Westchester District. The) 4. ntain. d. give us faith, hope and love; ( e. help to make us “steadfast, unmoveable, alway: abounding in ( the work of the Lord,” forasmuch as we know that our labor | “is not vain in the Lord.” “WE ARE AMBASSADORS FOR | CHRIST.” \ Steward Chapel AME Church 6. PHILADELPHIA (160th Ses- Visit The : 881 Forsyth Street sion) May 3-7, 1976 Morris — When the members and delegates of the General Conference have | Macon, Georgia 31204 See Brown AME Church, eee =» Chureh:.of grasped this, and are grasped by it, the way is paved for a fruitful , Telephone: ee nee: ion: Diamond ae Je aie General Conference and the African Methodist Episcopal Church ‘ Rev. C. H. a astor eats Fev. Ven Bye Your will play a leading roll in the DRAMA OF DIVINE DELIVERANCE | ae gp saa ’ presiding Elder il Pastor, 5301 Woodbine ; with a redemptive purpose for the whole of life. ( - Avenue, Philadelphia, Penna. Choice. If you wish to join the Living Links of Prayer For the Atlanta | The South and ten ee 19131, Phone: 215-877-4620. Outreach. send your name and address along with the five LIVING | Orr auas Chiirch: The Rev. George T. Sims, = On LINKS in your PRAYER CHAIN to: - Elder, 49 p : 613 West Broad Street Sa oman 7 “Penna SUNDAY. Bishop Howard Thomas Primm i Savannah, Georgia 31401 19131 — Phone: 215-877-8322 7220 North Illinois Street ( ( Telephone: Parsonage 233-2712 Church 233.-2083 Philadelphia Indiananolic Indiana 46760
• May 24, 1976
  ===== DSC04778.JPG ===== 3 ~ Vol. 125, No. 46 Bishop Nichols Endorses “Right-To-Foo D. Ward Nichols, Senior Bishop of the African Methodist Episcopal Church, and twenty-six other na- tionally prominent religious leaders, recently signed a special appeal ask- ing Congress to adopt a resolution that would make the right to food a fundamental point of reference in US. policy formation. The Right-to- Food resolution was introduced in the Senate last September. by Mark O. Hatfield (Rep.-Ore.) and in the House by Donald M. Fraser (Dem.-Minn.). The statement was released by Bread for the World, a Christian citizens’ movement that organized ‘support for the resolution through a nationwide “offering of letters” in the churches. Bread for the World estimates that 200,000 let-, ters backing the resolution have reached members of Congress since mid-November. Hearings on the resolution are expected to be scheduled soon be-. fore the House International Rela- tions Committee’s Subcommittee. on International Resources, Food and Energy (Charles C. Diggs, Jr., Chairman), and before the Senate : (Continued on Page 3) “Excellent” Conf. At The Rev. Alexander A. Morgan, Presiding Elder of Los Angeles-San Diego District recently held his An- nual District Conference at Grant A.M.E. Church, Los Angeles; the Rev. George R. Reid, host pastor. Rev. Morgan has only served in this position during the past two years and is already doing an out- standing work, keeping the Dis- trict up to par. Two years ago Bish- op Bryant saw fit to move his se- ior Presiding Elder of the Fifth, Rev. A. K. Quinn, to supervise his Los Angeles District of the Con- ference. So to step into his shoes takes a lot of courage and faith; some would have accepted the position but would not have been able to rid themselves of a complex of detriment, which automatically brings on defeat. This is the reason why I glady emphasize his progres- ive success in his new position. The first morning session opened with a blaze of Spiritual atmosphere that never cooled off throughout the Conference. The morning Wor- ship Service was called by Rev. George R. Reid, Host Pastor; Rev. S. E. Dom of Grant lined the open- ATTENTION ALL CANDIDATES! If you are running for an office at General Conference in Atlanta, it is important that you register immediately with Dr. Russell Brown, the General Secretary, if you have not al- ready done so. Your name and the position or office you seek is needed. This is a must. Bul ~ x & 8 | the ie | -~ “ : : et en Wy Bishop D. Ward Nichols Revisions Committee Credentials Committee Rules Committee TV TSS TV TTT TTT TTT SRS VTS VTS V TSS SSS SS VV SSW VV VV VTS VST VV VV TVS Grant AME. Church i Rey. Alexander A. Morgan ing hymn; the Morning Prayer was given by Rev. C. D. Davidson, As- sociate of Bethel; Scriptures by Rev. James Allen and Rev. Mattie P. Brown; and the Decalogue by Rey. T. W. Watson. | The Introduction of Speaker was by Presiding Elder Morgan, who graciously presented the Rev. BK. Swanson, who has been hid away down on the desert in El Centro, doing an outstanding work through- out that area. : Rev. Swanson stood proudly be hind the Pulpit with his stalky built statue, preaching various phases of spiritual emotions; speaking on the subject, “Mountains To Climb.” Following the Invitation by Rev. Charles Foster, Holy Communion was served by various dignitaries, such as Bishop Harrison J. Bryant, Presiding Bishop of the Fifth; Bishop H. Hartford Brookins; Pre- (Continued on Page 3) (Room for meeting place will be placed on Board in Hotel Lobby.) MONDAY, MAY 24, 1976 “PRICE 15 CENTS Mother’s Day Services With Bethel, Nashville Approves Loan To Complete Church Centre By Rev. C. Webster I wish the A.M.E. Church to know that the “Christian Action for Development in the Caribbean” (CADEC) has done us a real and needed good. We had the Agape A.M.E. Church Centre for over two years stand- ing at the rear of this church, without a roof covering the second floor. We could use the first floor since it was covered by the flooring of the second, but we could not stay in it or use it during the rain season (which we have here most of the time). (Continued on Page 6) SPSS SV VSP VV BV VV VSS VBV VT VVVVVVV VSS SPV SS SSS TssTye SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENT! Henry W. Murph, President of Council of Bishops, is calling fol- lowing Committees to meet with him at Atlanta Hilton Hotel: June 11th 10 a.m. June 14th 10 a.m. June 14th 2 p.m. wee ee Bishop F. H. Talbot S Luncheon The Fifth Episcopal District, Missouri Conference Women’s Mis- sionary Society sponsored a “Bi- centennial Fashion Celebration” in the Grand Ballroom of the Marriott Hotel, St. Louis, Missouri, recently. The Women’s Missionary Society Models of Distinction ushered in 1976 Spring fashions to more than 700 excited and enthusiastic mis- sionaries and their friends. i General Officer Franc C. Cum-' mings, Presiding Elders Harvey L. Vaughn, Sr., J. S. T. Decker, and the leading pastors: Rev. James Ox- ley, St. Paul; Rev. L. C. Wormley, Wayman; Rey. C. W. Howard, St. District. The we following persons ference Branch President; man—Reservations and Tickets; Decorations (Continued on Page 8) Pererer re Social Securify Tax Hike ‘Must’ Reported by Nashville Banner Submitted by J. M. Granberry, Jr. Washington (UPI)—The Social Security System’s trustees say tax increases are a must if the program is to stay solvent in the face of escalating costs. The system is simply paying out more in benefits than it’s earning from payroll taxes and will be in even worse shape over the next 75 years than was pro- jected last year, the trustees said Monday. In its annual report to Congress the three cabinet member Board of Trus- tees recommended prompt action “to strengthen the financing of the old : : : age, Survivors and disability insurance alee .* system over the near term by means of ; ; appropriate increases in the tax rates.” Rev. J. M. Granberry, Jr. President Ford has proposed a 0.3 percent boost in the payroll tax paid by 100 million workers, matched by a 0.3 per cent increase for employers, effective next year. The trustees neither supported nor rejected Ford’s specific (Continued on Page 3) (kA. .<oe es Saws a0 Ss Sy e es s & Fashion Show In 5th Epis. Dist. James; Rev. Daniel Pinkard, St. John, and their lovely wives were among those present to welcome our own Conference Branch Presi- dent, Mrs. Vititia Dykes, the reign- ing Queen of the Fifth Episcopal responsible for this successful cele- bration: Mrs. Vititia Dykes, Con- Mrs. Catherine Anthony, Fashion Show Chairman; Mrs. Ossie Slaten, Chair- Committee—Mrs. Frankie Clemons and. Mrs. Sallie By Thelma A. Wills Most of us are aware of the en- dangered or vanishing species, as the bald eagle, the wolf, the blue whale, the tiger, the crytic deer am others of lower animal life—but what .about the office of mother- hood? Is it too, endangered? Will it too, at some point in time become threatened by extinction? Will the “test tube” fetus in the laboratory replace the natural func- tion of the “uterus” as the habitat of the fetus? On the other hand, will abortion become so prevalent under the guise of “prepared parenthood” and/or the pretended solution to poverty and to our ever-threatening population explosion, that the Christian Church itself will unani- mously acquiese? God forbid, that “motherhood” which was ordained by God with His full approval, should ever be- come endangered, said the minister of Bethel A.M.E. Church, Nashville, the Rev. Walter W. Reid, in a spe- ‘cial Mother’s Day sermon, Sunday May 2, 1976, at the 11 o’clock hour. The auditorium was filled to its capacity as usual, for people come from far and near and from the Word of Gos as proclaimed by this dynamic young spirit-filled preach- er. His subject was “The Endanger- ed Office of Motherhood,” and the background scripture used was the 10th Chapter of Proverbs. “Man cannot improve upon the handiwork of God-nature never re- verses itself—God is an organized a God, declared Reverend Reid. (Continued on Page 6) Black Churches Sef Alcohol Abuse Fight Washington, D.C.—Nationwide at- tention on a far-reaching pioneering approach to combatting a critical problem in the black community focused on metropolitan Washing- ton during the first National Pre- ‘vention of Alcohol Abuse Through Black Churches Week, May 16-23, 1976. The program was sponsored by the Black Churchmen’s Ecumenical Institute in cooperation with the Distilled Spirits Council in the United States, Inc. (DISCUS). This marks the first time DISCUS has co- operated with an organization of black ministers in a project affect- ing the black community. Highlight of the special week was a May 20 rally and graduation of the first class of 17 “Ministers of Health” —clergymen from the Wash- ington area who have undergone in- tensive study of the underlying causes of alcohol abuse and train- ing in modern techniques for coping with it. Coordinating the entire program for the special week was the Rev. Robert E. Pipes, President of the Black Churchmen’s Ecumenical In- stitute. He explained that ministers of some 35,000 churches in the U.S. NSS S ST SSS STR SSS SSS SSS TVS STS SVT VV VVTWE (Continued on Page 6) varicaus walks of difé- to heer the ——— “God could have very easily | ===== DSC04779.JPG ===== PAGE TWO A. M. E. CHRISTIAN RECORDER RINGING the With Bob Tieuel Sharing the Black Experience at B E I I _ Easter—Will Rogers, the late cow- » 4+ fs boy humorist, philosopher and columnist and a native of our ole poo state of Oklahoma used to say that if he were a black man he would spend a great deal of time the stone wall of bigotry, hatred and oppression and that maybe ‘‘some- day a dent would be made in those a -' “beating my head’ against walls.” General Conference Bureau Of Housing 273 Burbank Drive Atlanta, Georgia 30314 Rey. Preston Williams, Housing Chairman Bishop Richard A. 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Thia new book contains all of the Methodist Rules and scriptural grounds of Regeneration, Re pentance and Conversion, Jus- tification and Sanctification are also dealt with. Let the Class Leader be the subpastor that he is supposed to be and watch the Church grow in grace. It follows that the treasury will be more healthy than ever before. Write: Dr. A. Lewis Williams 1014 Spain Avenue Nashville, Tenn. 37216 NOTICE n phase of the A. M. E. Church Plan announces that all spouses, age 65 and under and dependent children, age 18 and under, of A. M. E. Ministers, age 65 and under now partici- pating in the plan can be in- sured for $20.00 per day room and board or $140.00 per week for four weeks, $300.00 graded surgery and $300.00 for X-rays, drugs, dressing and $5.00 per day .for . doctor’s visitation where no surgery is performed for a semi-annual premium payment of $68.02. Send to your }/ Tennessee 37203. PENSION DEPARTMENT, 414 Eighth Avenue, South, Nash- ville, Tennessee 37203 for quali fying blanks. J. M. Granberry, Jr. Secretary-Treasurer Published weekly at the A.MLE. EDITORIAL OFFICES News and Business matters may be addressed to the Editor at the office, 414 Eighth Avenue, South, Nashville, Tenn. 37203. THE A. M. E. CHRISTIAN RECORDER Of The A. M. E. CHURCH Sunday School Union, Dr. H. A. Belin, Jr., Secretary-Treasurer, 414 Eighth Avenue South, Nashville, SUBSCRIPTION RATES One year, $5.00; 6 months, $3.00; Single Copy, 15c. Make all Money Orders or Cashier’s Checks payable to H. A. Belin, Jr. Second-class postage paid at Nashville, Tennessee 37208. ===== DSC04780.JPG ===== Monday, May 24, 1976 A.M, E, CHRISTIAN RECORDER PAGE THREE nea ranean eee L. A. San Diego Dist. Conf. (Continued from Page 1) siding Elder C. Wayn Love of thely Sacramento District; Presiding El] der Washington of the California Conference; Presiding Elder Morgan of the Southern California ference, and others. Con- The first day afternoon session began with an enlightening and in- formational address on Christian Stewardship by Bro. Adolphus B. Clay, Stewardship Coordinator; fol-| lowed by the District Stewards’ Re- ports, which were all satisfactory and appreciated by Presiding Elder A. A. Morgan. Rev. Edward P. Williams and Rev. Warren Campbell began the afternoon Institute Period, which was extremely interesting and in- formative, bringing forth hidden information. The various cultural aspects presented were on the sub- jects: Programmins, Budgeting, Re- cruiting, and Stabilization. Panel chairmen were the Reverends George R. Reid, Jerry W. Ford, Paul E. Kidd, and J. Curtis Foster. The Rt. Rev. Harrison J. Bryant, our loved and honored Presiding Bishop of the Fifth Episcopal Dis- trict closed the Session, expressing his love for having the opportunity to lead this great District into far-reaching progress with expan- sion accomplishments to be proud of. He thanked all the preachers and laymen for their support. Appreciation for their eight fine years of administrative leadership was shown with a huge applause being given for both Bishop Bryant and his most lovely wife, affection- ately referred to as Mother Bryant, Supervisor of the District. The night Session comprised of a program of various choir demon- strating their abilities and talents. Saturday’s Closing Session be- gan with an early Special Prayer Breakfast, followed with Lay Re- ports and other business chaired by the Lay President of the Confer- ence, Mr. Floyd Webster. The speaker for the Noon Day Hour of Power Services was Mr. ~ Moses -Walters- of San Bernadino, California, who delivered a very outstanding Lay Message. The Laymen then closed out this very fine District with a beau- tiful Reception for Presiding Elder Morgan and his lovely wife Wilma B. Morgan, who like all other leading wives is of great aid to his success, Every one in attendance received a flower, and Mrs. Morgan was pre- sented with a gorgeous corsage. The Presiding Elder and host pastor George R. Reid received bouton- niers and a beautiful ‘Welcome Cake” was placed in the center of a table with a beautiful Bible. Mr. Don Lee White, Minister of Music of Grant A.M.E. Church and the Director of the Southern Cali- fornia Conference Choir, furnished the music for each session of the conference. Adoplhus B. Clay, Public Relations Director, Southern California Conf. Nichols Aids “Food” Appeal (Continued from Page 1) Agriculture and Forestry Com- mittee’s Subcommitte on Foreign Agricultural Policy (Hubert H. Humphrey, Chairman). The resolution has also been as- signed to the House Agriculture Committee, whose chairman, Thomas S. Foley, has said that the entire committee will consider it after action by the House Interna- tional Relations Committee. The resolution, aS a concurrent resolution, has no legal force, but its proponents argue that it would lay the groundwork for efforts against hunger that are far more comprehensive and effective than at present. These efforts, they Say, would emphasize self-help develop- ment and the increasing of food productivity among the rural poor of the least developed nations. For additional information con- tact Stephen Coats at Bread for the World, 235 East 49th Street, New York, N.Y. 10017, (212) 75 1-3925, Dr. Walter C. Davis Endorses Charles E. Toston For Bishop Shown above, left, is the Rev. Dr. Charles E. Toston, Rev. Dr. Walter C. Davis. I am most pleased at this time to talk to my many friends across the church about Dr. Charles E. Toston, my dear friend, and candidate for the office of Bishop. I have known Dr. Toston for many years, and | have found him to possess all the qualities that I expect and admire in a person who seeks the highest office within the gift of the church. It pleases me to recommend him to be elected one of the Bishops of the church. I know him as a Christian, Church builder, and bro- ther beloved. He has never lost the common touch. I am working untiringly for his election, and am asking all my friends to join me. I am sure we will have no regrets. Toston is Florida’s strong man. —Walter C. Davis Ringing The Bell (Continued from Page 2) ing Queens of Plainview lost a squeaker to National General West— 67-66 in the recent finals of the 48th annual National AAU Tourna- ment in Gallup, New Mexico. The loss stopped the Queens’ bid for a third straight title and 11th all-time championship. The Bellringer congratulates the entire team for a job well done as usual and special orchids to senior Pearl Worrell who finished her four- year career with 1,273 points and 734 rebounds, ranking fifth on the all-time Queen scoring list and senior playmaker Rosemary Brown, a 1975 All-American honoree. Sis- ter Worrell made the All-American team in 1974. Orchids also to Willie Hammond, a soul brother and a business man of Odessa, for his re-election as a councilman, It just goes to show that when you fight for the people in public office these days, they will sometimes remember. We need a lot more of Willie Hammonds in West Texas and Southeastern New Mexico. Dr. A. Lewis Williams, hard-hit- ting editor of the A.M.E. CHRIS- TIAN RECORDER suggested in a recent editorial: “We have gone about as far aS we can go with as- sessments. Surely the time has come to try something different. How about stewardship? Let’s tell no one how much he may give... let each one buy as much of stew- ardship as his heart dictates.” (The General Conference [40th] opens in Atlanta, Ga. June 16-25, 1976.) Bellringers planning to attend the National Sunday School and BTU Congress which meets in Kan- sas City, Mo., June 15-20, 1976 should contact Rev. Leonard R. Mitchell (816) 923-3689 in Kansas City. The historic Muehlebach Ho- tel is headquarters for the confab. For Whom the Bells Toll: We shall miss Rev. L. McNeil, a presid- ing elder and pastor in West Texas for many years and a friend who was a devoted A.M.E. Also the late Paul Young of Waco who served as a C.M.E. pastor in Abilene, Texas for a number of years. Both were ardent Bellringers. Until we meet again, Peace and the Master Dedication Ceremony, humanity. where young people Debutante-Master scene management. This beautiful ceremony is one of the regular features of the General Conference, and has been 1952. In its 7th quadrennial session the Ceremony will be held at 5 p.m. Sunday, June 20, in the magnificent and spacious auditorium of the since Mrs. Dorothy Nixon, Host DMC Commissioner Social Security Tax Hike ‘Must’ (Continued from Page 1) proposal but did advise against dip- ping into general tax revenues or increasing the social security tax earnings base—the amount of in- come subject to taxes. “The long-term picture is now shown, under new assumptions, as holding out the prospect of higher future costs that had been previ- ously projected.” said the com- missioner James Cardwell at a news briefing. Long-range acturial cost esti- mates indicate that for every year under present law, estimated spend- ing will exceed estimated income, including a $4.3 billion deficit this year, said the report by trustee Treasury Secretary William Simon; Health, Education and Welfare Sec- retary David Mathews; and Labor Secretary W. J. Usery. Reserve funds for disability insurance benefits covering 32.6 million persons will be exhausted beginning in 1979 and sometime in the 1980s for old age and survivors insurance unless the rates are in- creased, the trustees predicted. More difficulties also were fore- cast for the trust funds backing up Medicare hospital and doctor bill insurance for 24.3 million eligible persons. Trustees in 1975 said financing schedules for hospital insurance would be adequate over most of the next 25 years. But the new report a year later said: “Tax rates scheduled after the mid-1980s are not sufficient to sustain the system, resulting in an average 25-year deficit of 0.64 per cent of taxable payroll.” For non-Medicare programs pro- viding cash benefits, the average annual deficit is estimated at 7.89 per cent of taxable payroll instead of the 5.32 per cent deficit pre- dicted last year. Debutante-Master Ceremony Complete For General Conference Presentation By Thelma A, Wills Public Relations, DMC Just as the newscasters of television and radio are currently counting the days between now and the Nation’s 200th Birthday (Bicentennial Celebration), so are the young men and women (100 or more strong) who will participate in the Christian Debutante- during the 40th session of the General Conference of the African Methodist Episcopal Church, convening in Atlanta, Georgia, June 16-27, 1976, counting the days and perhaps the hours between now and the time when they shall make their formal entrance into Chris- tian society (debut), looking forward to an en- riched life dedicated to the service of God and More specifically, as has been previously stated, “This ceremony affords a Christian Church setting entering adulthood introduced to the Church and dedicate their lives to continued and greater service for Christ.” Everything is in complete readiness for the Dedication Ceremony, except for the most minute details which require on-the- Candidate For Public Relations Known Throughout Church Mrs. M. A. Snowden Jones is a candidate for the office of Public Relations. She defines “public re- lations” of an organization as deal- ing with the general public through the publicity of an organization to form favorable public opinion, She states that it is her desire to represent the great African Method- ist Episcopal Church in 1976 at Atlanta,“I am praying every day to my main source for guidance to di- rect me in all of my undertaking. He has never failed me or turned me down, It is my desire to work in #|God’s vineyard until He says, ‘enough done thou good and faith- ful servant...’ “As a candidate for Public Re- lations I feel that it is time for the A.M.E. ’s to help one who helped to elect all Bishops and General Officers in the A.M.E. Church since 1932. The new Bishops who were elected in Dallas and General Offi? are Mrs. Ruth Anderson, Connectional cers had my prayers for their suo~ 4 Cess, 7, n ree Mrs. Snowden continues, “If I am elected, I will work with all news media and get the job done. I will Strive with the help of the Lord to keep the church in the forefront with all the news. Pray with me and vote Atlanta Civic Center (seat of the for me in Atlanta in June, 1976. General: Conference), 395 Piedmont | ecemsmensensanseemeae: ae oe Avenue, N.E. Mrs. Edith Bryant will be Honorary Mistress of Cere- monies at this service. Immediately following, will be a Reception at the St. Paul A.M.E. Church. Mrs. Julma B. Crawford, founder-director with General Officer status since 1972, together with her official staff, co-workers and supporters across the Church, has everything in its proper perspective. Numerous are the activities associated with the Christian Debutante- Master Program under auspices of the DMC: among these was the Fifth Annual Appreciation Awards Ban- quet honoring adults for hu- manitarian service, held in Chicago’s Palmer House on May 2, 1976, at which time and place, approximate- ly $3,000.00 in Scholarship U.S. Savings Bonds was awarded to win- ners in the First International Essay Contest sponsored by the DMC. This affair was most outstanding. On June 6, 1976 Open House and Dedication of the new DMC Headquarters will be held in Chi- cago, at 1744 E. 73rd Place. Events yet to be presented by the DMC during the General Con- ference in Atlanta, Georgia, can be found in this edition at the bottom of Page 8. May we all meet in Atlanta, come June 16-27, at Atlanta’s Civic Cen- ter, and do great things for Christ and the Church of Allen. Mrs. Julma B. Crawford, Director-Administrator, DMC (Not pictured is Mrs. Mary Jack- son, DMC Banquet Chairperson and Delegate.) Announcing the Candidacy OF THELMA A. WILLS FOR THE OFFICE OF PUBLIC RELATIONS OF THE A.M.E. CHURCH Subject to ELECTION at the General Conference in Atlanta, Ga. June 16-27, 1976. Mrs. Thelma A. Wills Thelma Wills is: Capable Dedicated Experienced Dependable and Worthy—therefore . . . Your Prayers and Your VOTE are Eamestly and Profoundly Solicited. ===== DSC04781.JPG ===== PAGE FOUR .M, OUR MOTTO: Come, Let Us Reason Together THE CHRISTIAN RECORDER BELIEVES Tm the.essential worth and dignity of every human soul, In the ultimate destiny of man as good. That merit should be an unfailing measuring of a man That freedom is more precious than life. That the self-revelation of God is an un-ending process. Tnat understanding is the balance wheel of human progress. @ That man can escape the orisor walls of hate and go on to scale @eo3@0¢8 Poweeeeo Rl Ae P A GE the limit-less heights. EDITORIAL OFFICES ie .» Aditor .. Associate Editor Consulting Editor teases The Roving Editor ..Contributing Editor ...Religious Lit. Editor sen Laymen’s Editor Special Editor cee Special Editor . Special Correspondent Contributing Editor Rev. T. BE. Cobbs ... Mr. B. P. Wallace Iirs. Myrtice Goree 2.0. , A.M.E. Appointments By A. Lewis Williams Looking through my morning mail I observed that Dr. B. S. Roberts of Tulsa, Oklahoma, one of the very prominent candi- dates for the Bishopric is burning the mortgage at St. John’s, Tulsa... Dr. Roberts has been the pastor of St. John for twenty-five years and has done a great job. In the same mail was a letter from Dr. Lovell Johnson of Milwaukee. He has not been in Milwaukee all of those years but for the ten or eleven years he has been there, he has done a magnificent job for us. His “Church of the Anvil” that he has helped erect at the cost of more than a million dollars is some- thing to see. Besides all of that, he has added more than 2,400: people to that congregation during his ministry. He wants to be a Bishop now and we are not against it. We have not always agreed that our pastors should stay at oné church for many, many years. We have advocated more. often that the itinerant system should be observed. That even good pastors should move on and bless some other congrega-, tion with ‘their goodness and those pastors who were not so good should not impose the penalty of their presence on any one congregation for unnumbered years. os But these letters on my desk remind me that there may be, a great deal of good that a pastor can do at a church if he is: left there long enough to really do a job. I am thankful for the flexibility that we have in the A.M.E. Church; we can move them on or we cah let them stay. ! believe it’s better that way and truly we should not have any hard and fast laws that say a man must go when there is no good reason why he should. It’s ~ safer to leave the business of whether a man should go or stay in the hands of the Bishop. The ill-fated eight-year law taught us something that we will not soon forget. ' And now the Bishops are asking should not the eight-year law for Bishops be rescinded. I believe that the eight-year law for Bishops is a good law, for we all remember the time when Bishops stayed and stayed. They built up little kingdoms for themselves and in some cases did a great deal of good, but in other cases .. ey did a great deal of harm. ‘Bishops and pastors are human beings with certain definite limitations. Very few of us seem to know when the time comes to get up off of a brother. A Bishop comes on the work and promotes those that he promotes and demotes those that he demotes and he may stay on the work for twenty more years, but he never seems to go back and re-examine his first notions, so the promoted continues in his promotion and the demoted continues in their demotion. But when a new Bishop comes, the poor brother who has been demoted may have a chance under the new Bishop to rise up again. I suppose we pastors do the same thing in our charges. We keep the same stewards that we had, the same high Officers that we had, and we very seldom go back into the con- J E, CHRISTIAN RECORDER OFFICIAL ORGAN OF AFRICAN METHODIST EPISCOPAL CHURCH | Across The Desk From The Desk Of H. A. Belin, Jr., The African Methodist Church Publisher, 414 Eighth Avenue South, Nashville, Tenn. PEARL STREET A. M. E. CHURCH Jackson, Mississippi When you receive your ‘New Improved Adult-Teacher Quarterly“ for Summer Quarter, 1976, you will note that) the cover features the Pearl Street African Methodist Epis- copal Church of Jackson, Mississippi. We plan such features of our proud A.M.E. Institutions in future columns we are privileged to write for this space. Pearl Street A.M.E. Church, for- merly known as Foley’s Chapel A.M.E. Church began as a mission in 1865 on Pearl Street near the old church site. Initially, the Church began with the missionaries, Rev. Page Tyler and Rev. T. W. Stringer., The first physical plant was built on the old property and took the name of its pastor, Rev. H. M. Foley. From this little church went forth one of its first licentuate, Rev. C. S. Smith, who helped or- ganize the Sunday School Union Department and later became one of the Episcopal Fathers of the Church. The little mission was nurtured in its infancy by Rev. T. W. Stringer until Rev. Foley accepted the reins. Under Rev. Foley’s administration, the mission began growing toward fruition as a recognized church. The ministers who served Foley’s Chapel are as follows: Reverends O. A. Douglass, Edward Scott, Cart- wright, W. T. Botley, D. A. White, George Bryant; W. H. Coleman, A. G. Williams, J. A. Davis, S. T. Brown, M. M. Mayo, A. H. Meres, and R. A. Adams. It was during Rev. Adam’s pas- torate that the J. P. Campbell Col- lege was moved from Vicksburg, Mississippi to Jackson. It was de- termined that the church and the school served as a drawing medium, one to the other. gregation to find some other good brother and give him a chance at doing something valuable for the church. So since we have these limitations, it’s best that we not stay too long, for we may have some poor brother thrown away that should be rescued from obscurity and given his place in the sun. I was serving in the Fourth District and Bishop Joseph Allen came on the work and found me somewhat in obscurity and those who ran things explained ot the Bishop that ‘Williams can’t do anything but preach.” Bishop Joseph Allen was de- lighted and said, ‘““That’s the man I’m looking for; I’m looking for a man that can’t do anything but preach—I have a place for that man.” And he rescued me from obscurity and the Church could never bury me again. Most of us get labeled as we move around in the Church. Labels do not help us very much. The truth is, no one knows (Continued on Page 7) Monday, May 24, 1976 SAKMEEAS S6SREEEK SENET | | | OGG OG. Dr. H. A. Belin, Jr. The second phase of the history of Pearl Street began with Rev. J. E. Carter. It was under his administra- tion that Foley Chapel and the par- sonage was moved to face Clifton Street. It was durir.c this time that a new church yas rected facing Pearl Street and it assumed the name “Pearl Street.” Foley Chapel was reconstructed at Campbell Col- lege in Foley Hall. The ministers who followed the pastorate of Rev. Carter were: Rev. A. J. Russell, who had no resem- - blance at all to Black execpt in his preaching and Rev. J. W. Hair, who was the exact opposite. It was through his administration that Pearl Street began its foothold for African Methodism in the city of Jackson. Also on the roster of ministers, following Rev. Hair are: Reverends I. B. Granderson, J. G. Kolheim, J. W. Golden, C. M. Hayden, T. A. Collins, A. W. Walker, A. L. Murray, D. E. Rice, R. N. Long, J. R. Powe, B. J. Jackson, A. C. Wells, L..O. Grady, William A. Redditte, Fred- erick Divers, H. W. Henning, B. J. Nolen, R.K. Young, S. L. Green, Jr., R. M. Stevens, and T. W. Gaines. Then came Rey. G. R. Haughton, who was instrumental in the con- struction of the present site. The next pastors were Dr. G. A. Sewell and Rev. W. M. Portis. The present pastor is Rev. Thom- as B. Brown, who in the second year of his administration has prov- en to the city of Jackson his worth aS a pastor, his dynamics in admin- istration, organization, and leader- ship. Pearl Street has taken on a new character and promises of a bright future. Pearl Street is an important chapter in the huge volume of the edifices of the African Methodist Episcopal Church. The structure in material worth and spiritual value stands as a citadel of African Meth- odism in the state of Mississippi, and a brightened monument to the sainted souls who have passed this way. It is the story of God’s op- pressed sons and daughters of Allen emitting impetus to life. _ The church stands dedicated to the proposition of first preaching Christ; second, giving our sons and’ daughters faith to preserve, courage! to resist, and love to lift them from bondage to liberty. This is our contribution to the Bicentennial, not only of America, but of our Church, breathing and living in the dynamics of the leader- ship of Richard Allen, our founder. Let us know your reaction to this feature. If you are in Atlanta for the Gen- eral Conference, you will see a con- densed version of the above feature in the original publication, “Our Beginning —One-hundred eighty- eight Years of Progress of the Afri- can Methodist Episcopal Church.” ===== DSC04782.JPG ===== Monday, May 24, 1976 A.M. E cenee 3 & mendation from Mrs. Rae Cunningham, representing Mayor Tom Bradley, while Councilman Gilbert Lindsay, looks on State Assemblyman Curtis Tucker presents a resolution from the Assembly and Senate to the honoree in the next picture The Ford Family is shown in the third photo as they were in- Clergy, Friends Boost Minister (Reprinted from the Los Angeles Sentinel) By VIRGIE W. MURRAY Campaign celebrations. parties. testimonials and tributes are being held around the country Can- didates are seeking the office of President of the Unit- ex] States. as well as Senate. Congress, state and local offices Ford and his family Other candidates are in-} One Gerald Ford. is seek-| The Rt. Rev. John Hurst spired for other offices. the} ing election to the Presiden-| Adams. presiding prelate of highest position in the] cy he now holds. Another|the 10th Episcopal District of church. the bishopric. or] Ford. the Rev. Jerry W.|the AME Church. was the generai officers. etc Ford. 1s seeking to be elect-|principal speaker. Bishop TESTIMONIAL HONORS THE FORD FAMILY — Bishopric .candidote, the Rev. Jerry W. Ford and his family were «honored May 1, ot a gala Testimonial Dinner at the Chalon Mart Restaurant. Mony friends and well-wishers porticipat- ed in the event. In the left ohoto. Rev. Ford receives o com- ed to the bishopric of the African Methodist Episcopal Church. during the General Conference in Atlanta. Ga.. June 15-26 ~ AME’s and other de- nominational. civic and political friends of the Rev Ford were on hand May | to give him a_ tremendous boost. The committee com- mitteed to his election as bishop sponsored a testimonial for the Rev. CHRISTIAN RECORDER Adams was in Los Angeles especially to deliver his “Hands of Friendship Across the Years,” for his campaign manager when he was seek- ing the bishopric. The secretary of the Coun- cil of Bishops and. soon-to-be president of the council next month said, ‘‘Why elect Jerry Ford? Because he has integri- ty to his identity. He is an African Methodist Episcopal. a deciple of Christ and a child of God. - “The priorities of his primary are his family. friends and his church. Bethel AME Church. Rev. Ford is a credibility to the community. troduced to the vast audience. From left are: Jerry W. Ford Jr, son, medical student at the University of Vienna, Austria, Miss Sherri L. Ford, daughter, senior psychology major at California State University, Long Beach; Mrs. Marion L. Ford, first lady, and Rev. Ford, pastor of Bethel An area of spiritual renaissance } — (Reprinted from the Baltimore Post) By EARL ARNEVTT “The black church is in the midst of a} great renaissance,” said the Rev. John R. Bryant, pastor of the Bethel A. M. E Church, located at the corner of Druid Hill avenue and Lanvale street. “Things are happening; we're getting the involvement of young people, as the church relates to a return to positive spirituality. Many churches haa hecome social worker institutions in tne Sixties and lost the whole spiritual, mystical reality of the faith. Now the churches are turning toward this spirituality as a model.” His own example helped prove the point. In the 11 months Dr. Bryant has led the Bethel congregation, member- ship has increased by 400. About 1,000 people, young and old, from all walks of life, throng the church every Sunday. This 32-year-old preacher seems repre- sentative of a new dynamism at work, particularly in black, inner-city church- es. “This charismatic movement is booming in the more evangelistic churches,” confirmed Franklin C. Show- ell, executive director of the Commis- sion on Afro-American and Indian Histo- churches as well. Most have new, young pastors committed to an inner-city min- istry. The black church has always played a special role in Afro-American history. Black leaders had opportunities to de- velop within these sanctuaries, even when the outside society practiced and condoned slavery. For decades the churches provided the only safe avenues for black expres- sion of all kinds~spiritual, artistic and political. The modern civil rights move- ment began in the pulpit. The Bethel church, for example, claims to be the oldest independent }black congregation in the city (although the historic documentation seems to fa- vor the Sharp Street Memorial United Methodist Church). Daniel Coker appar- ently organized a society of free Ne- groes in 1785. According to church tradi- tion, a Bethel Church was built in 1787 at the present intersection of Guilford avenue and Saratoga street. “This was one of the first places where black people were taught to read and write by black people,” Dr. Bryant said. “Bethel participated in the under- ground railroad movement and gave birth to five other African Methodist Episcopal churches. The Afro-Ameri- ry and Culture. Dr. Showell also assists}can newspaper was started here and his father, Bishop Winfield A. Showell, head of the First Apostolic Faith Church in East Baltimore. “We have about 1,100 every Sunday, including 300 to 400 young adults. Black young people in the Sixties were turned off by the church, but found themselves without any spiritual foundation. They turned to drugs and developed a person- al void, a vacuum that was not filled; now they’re turning to the church.” Dr. Bryant had named the Rev. Har- old A. Carter (New Shiloh Baptist), the Rev. Vernon Dobson (Union Baptist), the Rev. Marion C. Bascom (Douglas Memo- rial Community), Bishop Showell and the Rev., Monroe R. Saunders (First United Church of Jesus Christ Apostolic) among the leaders of this resurgence. Dr. Showell included the Soythern, Leadenhall, St. Paul, Concord, Grace Memorial and Mount Lebanon Baptist .| Coppin State College was named after a former pastor’s wife. The church has al- ways been in the forefront of civil rights.” In 1910, the congregation moved to its present location, which had been the site of an Episcopal church in an all- white neighborhood. It was a bold move and the mortgage payments almost proved too much. But a beleaguered con- gregation sent for a noted fund-raiser, W. Sampson Brooks, and a 24-hour serv- ice saved the day. Legend relates that a janitor in City Hall rang the bell when he learned that the migney had been raised. Dr. Bryant’s father became the church’s pastor when his son was only 6 years old and served until elevated to the bishopric in 1964. So the present pas- tor grew up in Baltimore, started preaching when he was 18 and served as his father's assistant until he graduated from Morgan State University. After two years in the Peace Corps, he obtained a master’s degree in theolo- gy from Boston University and later a doctorate from the Colgate-Rochester Divinity School. He returned to this city after working for five years as pastor of the St. Paul A. M. E. Church in Cam- bridge, Mass. “We're seeing a return to the old landmarks,” he said, “prayer meetings and testimony hours, the concepts of conversion and salvation. Just as God is a trinity, I preach that man is a trinity of mind, body and spirit. The dilemma is that the society here sees man only as mind and body. I maintain that the spirit transcends the other two. And the young people are returning to this aspect. They pursued the other two and found it doesn’t offer the answer. “We have to return to some things we cannot explain. Man is not God. There's ‘still an order and being beyond us, which helps us become better creatures, better people. We believe with Aquinas that the last. step to God has to be one of faith, which, as Kierkegaard said, is absurd. “For black folk to want to move here in 1910 was illogical. But they were not led by reason. They were led by faith which teaches all things are possible if you believe.” Religious faith enabled Afro-Ameri- cans to endure social repressions, he argued. Now he and others are preach- ing that the same faith is needed to res- ist poor education, bad housing and insti- tutional racism. The city’s 50 per cent black popula- tion is still not reflected in the citadels of polticial and economic power, he said. So black people have to work together diligently to build dignity and pride. It’s a long, uphill struggle, he said, and the first step is bringing people to church to establish the spiritual foundation for the task. “It’s difficult to come up with a mor- al man in an immoral society,” he con-. cluded. “What you have to do is counter the culture, push the old conception of thrift, putting God in front of material possessions. And the only thing that can really counter is the reality of God.” PAGE FIVE T AME Church, and a candidate for the bishopric. Many Participants were featured at the celebration. Some of the Participants shown in the right photo from left are: the Rt Rev. John Hurst Adams, Principal speaker; the Rev. V. L Brenson, campaign manager; Rev. Ford, and the Ri. Rev, Testimonial Honors Bishopric Candidate Ford “-.derick D. Jordan, — HARRY ADAMS PHOTOS A powerful man. he is very ac- tive in the institution of mis- sion. He has given 20 years of liberation politics to the Episcopal policy “Rev. Ford believes that people are the most precious And he is concerned for their property. personal comfort and pleasures,’’ Bishop Adams continued The Rev. DeWitt Graham, pastor of the Walker Temple AME Church and chairman of the tribute. presented the occasion The Rev Graham said. “Rev Ford is the kind ot man that after he’s elect ed a bishon we can still call him Jerry © The Rev C M Carter. pastor of Primm Tabernacle AME Church. Pomona. became really engrossed in his presentation. “I Know the Fords * Rev Carter re- minisced from 1952 when he first met the bishopric can- didate Councilman Gilbert Lindsay. of the ‘great’ Ninth District in his tribure uttered Bishop Ford. | muigh: as well get use to it Lindsay added. ‘ The greatest contributions | could make is to support him for bishop It doesnt matter to (Continued on Page 8) Sunpapers photo—Richard Childress The Rev. John R. Bryant at Bethel A. M. E. Church ===== DSC04783.JPG ===== PAGE SIX Mother's Day Services CADEC Approves Loan yet yrporated (although we (Continued from Page }) (Continued from Page 1) a are to veocene Mt, 80% . rere not get a loan from any spoken His Son into existence, but Our Bishop F. H. Talbot where; but praise be to God there is He did not,” the minister would |with this project so heavily nothing good that He cannot do have his hearers to know. “But He jit was impossible for him to con The president of the Agape Cen 7 > ather selecte . . w e | ide ot Agape Ce : ar) ¢ ; [God] rather selected the virgin |tinue. We tried to get a loan from |tre Committee kept asking the She Administration Facully Mary to be the mother of our Lord.” There is a beautiful story in the first chapter of St. Luke regarding the angel’s announcement to Mary of her unborn child, and Mary’s re- sponse in the words of the “Magni- ficat’’: “What greater tribute could be bestowed upon mother than that which God has bestowed? Many have done viruously, but Mother, you have excelled them all! What is it Mother,”’ continued the minister, “You would not give up or sacrifice for the salvation of your children?” He pointed up that motherhood is one of hte few holy qualities yet with us. For our life-style has robbed us of most of those things which are holy, Our cry today is for more money or more power and we as human beings get it in any way we can: we rob, we kill, we cheat, we beat, etc. The speaker also referred to John Q. Adams, Abe Lincoln, Dr. Ralph Bunch, and other great men who gave their mothers the credit for their success in life. Pastor Reid concluded this all-important ser- mon with a glowing tribute to his own mother, Mrs. A. O. Reid of Chattanooga, using the lovely lyrics of “Mother Machree”’: “There is a spot in my heart, which no colleen may own, There is a depth in my soul, never sounded, Black Churches Set Alcohol Abuse Fight (Continued from Page 1) which serve black congregations joined together to celebrate their effort to combat alcohol abuse by devoting all or part of their sermons, on May 16 and 23 to observance of the week. “The aim is to make the public aware -of how. we are now training ministers to relate to the alcohol abuse problem,” Rev. Pipes declar- ed. “Also, we hope to provide a larger number of ministers and church leaders with a recognition and understanding of the training model. which the Black Church- men’s Institute (BCEI) is develop-| § ing and which may eventually be} @ implemented by them in their own congregations.” “Furthermore, we want minis- ters associated with BCEI national- ly to speak on themes related to this subject and to invite profes- ’ sionals in this area of concern to make educational presentations to their congregations regarding the alcohol abuse problem,” Rev. Pipes added. Three major themes of BCEI’s program on Prevention of Alcohol Abuse for Ministers which were promoted during the week were: (1) to teach ministers how to discover the deep-rooted emotional and psychological problems, often complicated by environmental and social stresses, that lie . behind abusive use of alcohol; (2) to teach ministers how to employ counseling and rehabilita- tive support for chronic sufferers of problems related to abuse of alco- hol and how to make referrals of those requiring clinical and/or med- ical treatment in overcoming their problems; and, (3) to teach ministers how to develop and implement education- prevention models in their congre-|- gations so that parishoners and oth- others in the community served are made aware of the inter-related re- sponsibilities of both the alcohol users and non-users. Rev. Pipes said this last point is particularly significant in showing the drinker and non-drinker respect for each other and acceptance of each other. : “This is redemptive conciliation. This is the spirit of the Christian faith,’ he asserted. banks, Neen ee eee eel etc., but since we are not |CADE( or known; There is a place in my memory, my life that you fill, No other can take it, no one ever will “Sure | love the dear silver that shines in your hair, and the brow that's all furrowed, And wrinkled with care. | kissed the dear fingers, so toiled, worn for me, Oh, God|CADEC a total of $40,000 to com- BLESS you and KEEP you, Mother Machree.”” Mrs. Jerri Reid is our first lady at Bethel. This writer has high for each of the ministers’ wives, whose husbands have pastor- ed Bethel within the past 20 years, and thinks each is a lovely and gra- cious lady in her own way, but We have started none more than the accomplished} on the neglected, unfinished build- Mrs. Jerri Reid, wife, mother, and friend to everyone. Rev. and Mrs. | rafters are being made for the roof. Reid are the parents of four fine The president of our committee children: Walter Jr., Deborah,|js Rey. O. Gibbons; the secretary is eee Rodric. Sis, Heather Moore; and Rey, C, Ps and Secretary-Treasurer of the |operates down here in the Carib- A.M.E. Nashville, was a distinguished pul-|head offices in Trinidad, W.I., and pit guest at Bethel on this occasion. | Jamaica. The service of Dedication He was accompanied by Mrs. Belin | of the Agape A.M.E. Church Centre and their children. will be held Friday, May 28, 1976. praise A.M. E. CHRISTIAN RECORDER Monday, May 24, 1976 people and after several applications, verbal and written, the day came when they sent men to inspect and they also met our Committee As soon as they promised to re spond favorably, | wrote to Bishop Talbot about it and he put in his voice and helped me to obtain from and « Traduating Olass o ] Of7 Sar PLE ¢ Vheologicad « Teminary ARMONCE plete the Center and the loan is at only 1% simple interest without any mortgage How those folks consider the A.M.B. Church is wonderful and it would be an ingratitude not to let everyone know about the progress we are making. Oc prmeencement Caercises ? 4 . ‘ Valunday afternoon, June luelfth [Sam hundred aeventy dane at lwo 0 clock 2 2 Gy Wilberforce Chio - work at last ing. All of the beams are up and the Henry A. Belin, Publisher|Webster is the builder. CADEC Sunday School Union in] bean with offices in Barbados and STUDIES SHOW ALCOHOL CONSUMPTION INCREASINGLY KILLS BLACK MEN DURING THE 18TH TRAINING SESSION FOR MINISTERS ENROLLED IN ae THE BLACK CHURCHMEN’S ECUMENICAL INSTITUTE’S PROGRAM FOR THE PREVENTION OF ALCOHOL ABUSE, DECEMBER 9Q, 1975, DR. RICHARD VEECH, M.D., PH.D., CHIEF OF LABORATORY OF ALCOHOL RESEARCH ON ALCOHOLISM AT ST. ELIZABETHS MENTAL HOSPITAL IN WASHINGTON, D.C., REPORTED THAT “IN BIG CITIES AND IN BLACK . COMMUNITIES, ACUTE FATTY LIVER IS THE LEADING CAUSE OF Ff DEATH AMONG YOUNG BLACK MALES, EVEN ABOVE HOMICIDE—IN BLACK COMMUNITIES SUCH AS HARLEM, YOUNG BLACK MALES AND YOUNG BLACK FEMALES—DRINK SO MUCH AND SO FAST AND SO MALIGNANTLY—THEY DO NOT EVEN HAVE THE CHANCE TO GET CIRRHOSIS—INSTEAD OF HAVING SMALL SHRUNKEN LIVERS THEY HAVE HUGE LIVERS—THE TREATMENT IS UNKNOWN.” THIS DISEASE WHICH IS INCREASINGLY KILLING BLACKS, !S NOT CURABLE AND IS PREVALENT AMONG BLACKS BETWEEN THE AGES OF 25 AND 35. For further information call or write: Rev. Robert E. Pipes Black Churchmen’s Ecumenical Institute 4101 - 17th Street, N.W., Suite 304 Washington, D.C. 20036 Phone (202) 872-8840 ===== DSC04784.JPG ===== Monday, May 24, 1976 A.M E. CHRISTIAN RECORDER PAGE SEVEN Women's Day Observance '76 made history at Bethel A: M. E.; 1,200 attend, $19,500 raised (. Fa from the Baltimore Afro-American) “Something in my heart Like a stream ruaning down, Makes me feel so happy Happy as can be; When L think of Jesus And what He’s done for me, Something: in my heart Like a stream running down.” (A Jamaican folk melody) By Marie Phillips Cooke Reflections Editor So. we’sang, all 1,200 wor- — ‘slewly, so. the meaning of the words could enter inte our hearts and minds to. be transmitted through our mouths and echo ‘throughout the main sanc- tuary of Bethel African Methddist Charch. The hymn was not unfamiliar to. most of us, neither was its meaning. The event which brought out ‘more people to. Bethel than have attended services there in over a decade, made history om Sunday morning and, in fact, all during the ‘day. What dayis this,” read the Call. “This is the day that the Lord has. made: We will rejoice and be glad in it,” the KWANDULKWA NTU The worshippers. responded. The day marked the Women’s Day Observance '76 and concluded the events held during the past two. months. Some 82 women joined Bethel during that time. Some $19,500 was raised from fumerous activities held prior to the services and on Sunday. “Women Finding Strength Through Sacrifice” was the theme which had prevailed during the Women’s Day activities. The Sunday services, at 8 and 11 a.m., involved all of Bethel’s women in some manner, and many women in the Baltimore community. The Rey, Nurjhan Govan, African heritage ritual held at Bethel involved associate minister, Charles Street .-AMB. Church, in Boston, Mass., gave the Mmeasage. A petite 33-year- older, the. Rev. Miss Govan told her listeners of the role of Jesus” mother, Mary; “Tam told that Jesus said only ‘Seven important words from the cross, And I think that out of seven. things that, he felt were important te.say, that one’ of ‘them should concern the welfare and destmy of a woman, says something. about Jesus’ opinion of the opposite sex. For Jesus never married: Nor does scripture contain any account of his having shown romantic interest in any woman. “Nevertheless, it is significant that a woman played an important part in Jesus’ life until the hour of his death. “For Jesus to have lived on earth for a period of years; dwelt among human beings as he did and his life not be touched by a woman would be unreal and out of harmony some 22 young women “Por women form an essential part ef ‘tife, Everything that eyer amounted te. anything, became so. through the - contribution ef a woman, There is nothing. God has not petmitted anything of any value to, exist without the involvement at some point, at some level, of a womart. “Women facing mountains of defeat, ‘monuments of ‘masculinity are still pon- dering the questien-who shall rol us. away the stone. Jehovah is still with us! God will move the mountain. God will calm the turbulence. God will separate the waters. God will span the abyes. “TI say to. women everywhere struggling to make ends meet, higher wages, better jobs, God will move the mountain. Women having to. lower standards te feed hungry children, you don’t have to. bow. God will . move the mountain. God will roll the stone away. Send *Who shall roll us away the stone’ "- HEV. NURJHAN GOVAN manna from on high. Draw water from the rocks. The Rev. Miss Govan is a pastoral counselor and gospel . preacher who.completed her AFRO photos by Norma | undergraduate studies at Boston University College of Liberal Arts, graduating with an A.B. Degree in English Literature and Psychology. She completed her graduate studies at Boston University School of Theology, graduating with a Th. M. in Clinical Counseling and Pastoral Psychology. She completed her internship at Boston State Hospital, Lemuel Shattuck Hospital Ay es of Boston State Hospital, vice esident of the Boston State ital Mental Health and ~ Mental Retardation Area Boatd and chairman of the Laren sh oa. ,Coildren Kwandaik rein One of the highlights of the vance was. the Kwan dulkwa Ntu ritual, an African ceremotty which symbolizes the passage of young women from adolescence into. womanhood. Twenty-two. teenagers from Bethel and community churches par- ticipated in the ceremony held Friday evening. Prior to. the ceremony, the young women were involved in a number of activities with church-members arid outside instructors. Amrtong them were: Mother- Daughter Brunch; lessons in African heritage, tour of the African Arts Museum and the Sefiegal Embassy in Washington, D.C.; in-~ «structions on how te. ef- ficiently run their households and lessons in Bible study. Those young. women who. presented their spon- soring churches and mothers ‘in Christ were: Jarina Ali, Shiloh Baptist Church, whose mother in Christ is Delores Ali; Janine Augustus, Bethel AME, Delores Thomas; Pauletta Brown, Bethel, Vermelle Brown; Sonyia Brown, Bethel, Mary Spencer show how the ceremony was conducted Editorial—A.M.E. A (Continued from Page what a man can do, and the only way to find out is PPOINTMENTS 4) to put him on the job and give him a chance to do his best More often than not we are surprised that the man ¢ much better than we expected him to do And now that we have opened up the su id so well ject of the itinerancy, we ought to get this on the record that Bishops who move pastors to small and obscure work as a penalty for real or imagined wrong doings should be reprimanded by their peers become unacceptable should not be sent If the pastor has broken the as a leader of the congregation anywhere and has he if the aw On the other hand pastor has merely had a disagreement with his Bishop and the Bishop finds himself unable to abide the brother, this should not affect his appointment A man’s appointinent should never depend on his friendship to the Bishop. It seems to me that he should be appointed because he has the ability to do the job expected of a pastor and that should be the only consideration. One day in this church that will be so The late Bishop W. H. Heard did not make it on the list of Saints in the Church. But he was a good Bishop. He did not care for Dr. Charles Spivey at all and the feeling was mutual, But Dr. Spivey had great ability as a pastor and Bishop Heard recognized the ability that Dr. Spivey had and while they had many good quarrels in the Annual Conference, the Bishop always sent Dr, Spivey to good strong churches to challenge his ability, At no time did iu ever occur to Bishop Heard to send Dr, Spivey to ajti mission simply because he didn't like him, so the his torians will never Say that Bishop Heard was a good man but that he was a good administrator, No one can doubt DR. ANDREW WHITE'S PROPOSAL Dr. Andrew White, the Director of our Youth Activi ties in this great Church of ours has much to say about the future directions of our Church. Our habit is not to listen too closely nor to take the good doctor too seriously Many of us are in the habit of thinking of Dr. White as young and idealistic and immature and all of that, That may have been true thirty years ago, but now Dr, White | no longer young and he is certainly not immature, and, in | | fact, he is more of a realist than an idealist. It would be a mistake take him seriously, Now he proposes that we elect our Bishops for a term of twelve vears and move them every four years This may be a drastic innovation, but it’s the Sort of thing that coul ge us back to sanity as it concerns the Holy ice Bishop The t .. € Bishops have a part ¢ vunistry, $ ev a i t om the the) part ¢ times we seem to forget. If this were an ang Bishops would be Seraphs with the six wing an order ol men and we must taithtulls ecord ¢t are men. They are also elders in an itinerant from being soverign, they are accoun to enera Conterence and must go where they are se ike the other rs that are sent out by the annual conteren Up until now, we have elected our Bishops for 0 there is nothing sacred about this law. It could be e without doing anybody any damage. And wt cert nl would cut down Dal this inordn SULTING > AN Continued } S ===== DSC04785.JPG ===== PAGE EIGHT Clergy, Friends. (Continued from Page 5) some, but it matters a lot to me, for he is my friend. “Every so often, there comes along a great man. And | think Rev. Ford is a great man,” the councilman said The Rev. Fred E. Stephens, pastor of the First A.M.E, Church, traced his friendship in “Il Knew Him When.” In his expression, he gave a brief summary of the hon- oree’s background, starting 36 years ago in schoo! and on into the ministry and at Western University, ending up at Bethel, and his candi- dacy. He ended his tribute with the poem, “Recipe for Life.” The Rt. Revl Frederick D. Jor- dan, director of Urban Ministries and Ecumenical Relations, was pro- grammed for “Words of Encourage- ment.” Bishop Jordan jokingly said, “I don’t think I am helping Rev. Ford so much by my being here. DEVELOPING “Rey. Ford has been developing for over 30 years. We've got to have an Episcopacy. And we've got to have the kind of persons to show leadership, willingness and devo- tion to themselves and to the work of the church. Men who will be willing to give up their good church- es and lovely parsonages and be- come slaves of the church. “He will go to Atlanta after al- most a quarter of a century here. I always listen to the fathers—Allen, that is Richard Allen, Bishops Wil- liams and Walker. He listened to them also. I passed the myth on to Murph, Adams, Brookins, Ander- son and am about to pass it on to Ford,” Bishop Jordan said with levity. “And I’m on the program for encouragement.” In a serious word of encourage- ment, Bishop Jordan said to the honoree, “They that trust in the’ Lord shall be as Mount Zion, which shall never be moved. Go on and attain the reward you seek. God has A his reward. We are at your side.” RESOLUTION Assemblyman Curtis Tucker and State Senator Nate Holden present ed a joint resolution from the Sen- ate and Assembly. Each, in his brief expression, related how the Rev. Ford was instrumental in their election, Mrs. Rae Cunningham, repre sentative of Mayor Tom Bradley, offered greetings from the mayor Other tributes came from Edsel Webb, president of the Southem California Lay organization; Jud son Howard, deputy to Council- man John S. Gibson, |Sth District; Adolphus B, Clay; Mrs. Opal Ware; Stanley Harris; Miss Shyanne Reese; and the Rev. Verdell L. Brenson, campaign manager and pastor of Bryant Temple A.M.E. Church, PARTICIPANTS The Rev. A. A. Morgan, Presid- ing Elder of the Los Angeles-San Diego District, was a clever emcee, as he wittily kept the program mov- ing. Other participants included the Rev. C. Garnett Henning, pastor of Ward A.M.E. Church; the Rev. Paul E. Kidd, pastor of Second A.M.E. Church; the Rev. Vince M. Yown- send, Jr.; The Rey. Alfred K. Quinn, Presiding Elder of the Los Angeles District; the Rev. Matthew Watley, pastor of Price Chapel A.M.E* Church; the Rev. George R. Reid, pastor of Grant AM.E. Church and president of the Ministerial Alliance; and the Rev. Edgar Jackson, pastor of First A.M.E. Church, Compton. Musical tributes were presented by Mrs. Selma Carroll Hammett, Joel Graham, Miss Jennifer George, Bethel’s Minister of Music Frank Williams, Jr., and the Rev. Willie R. Harris, pastor of the Bethel A.M.E. Church, Fontana. CHILDREN The Rev. and Mrs. Ford are now looking to the General Conference in Atlanta. The Fords also have the support of their children, Jerry W. Ford, Jr., a medical student at the University of Vienna, Austria, who M.t Editorial A.M.E, APPOINTMENTS (Continued from Page 7) power, for there are so many great pastors in the church who could not afford to give up their fine pas torates for a twelve-year tenure as a Bishop. For after that was over, he might not be able to find an other pastorate as good as the one he had left. And finally this would give more ambitious men an oppor- tunity to serve the church in the Holy office and return them to a CHRISTIAN RECORDER very profitable service or ministry after he had had his fling as a great administrator, To keep things in order, I am sure that Dr. White will suggest that after twelve years, the Bishop may not succeed himself and would have to return to the pastorate. | can’t find too much wrong with that and it seems to me that the church should give it some serious consideration, not for Atlanta, but we could do something about it, say circa 1980, RE a ee a Luncheon and Fashion Show (Continued from Page 1) Ford; Special Arrangements Com- mittee—Mrs. Sarah D. Irons, Mrs. Flossie Cannon, Mrs. Naomi E. Adams, Mrs. Lottie Penny, and Mrs. Estelle Moten; and Women’s Missionary Society Models of Distinction—Ar- della Franklin, Pauline Howard, Sarah D. Irons, Marquita Pinkard, and Karla D. Smith. pst na aM RO ae Sa a es attended the testimonial, and Miss Sherri L. Ford, a psychology major and senior at California State Uni- versity, Long Beach. The testimonial was a TNT blast- off for the Rev. Ford in his bid for the highest office in the A.M.E. Church. A large sign hanging over the back of the speaker’s table sum- marized the sentiments of the par- ticipants and those in attendance— “LOVE: Elect Jerry Ford Bishop.” CHURCH EXTENSION AT WORK le WF TINEA CESSES iy ‘This is a picture taken May 15, 1976 of a Chapel A.M.E. Church, Columbia, Tennessee. Rev. E. T. Bone is the Pastor of the W. E Scruggs and part of the crew. new Church Sanctuary for Wayman Mattie Maxie, Mrs. |}: SN SIS AOS SS OSS 6 NSN 0000606 SSS 8646956026 6 SASS 8S 66 5 2 8 550 Ee Be Eee aa Monday, May 24, 1976 YOUTH ORIENTATION CONFERENCE Friday, May 28, 1976, 12 noon to Saturday, May 29, 1976, 5:00 p.m, Tentative Program Theme: “Everything you need to know about the General Con- ference of the A.M.E. Church, but may hesitate to ask,” Objective: To prepare, equip, and provide new youth delegates with information to help them become productive and con- tributing members of the General Conference of the A.M.E. Church, Friday, May 28th 12 noon Opening Keynote Speaker Workshops (4 Workshops) Dinner 1:30-5:30 p.m. 5:30-6:30 7:30-9:15 Plenary Session I Program of A.M.E. Church by Bishop John H. Adams, 10th District 9:30 Fellowship Saturday, May 29th 7:00- 8:00 a.m. 8:15 8:30-12:30 Breakfast Devotions Workshops (4 Workshops) Lunch Plenary Session II Summary by Rev. McKinley Young 12:30- 1:30 p.m. 1:45- 3:15 ~ > NN RRS TS SSS SSS SSS SS SST SSS SSS SSS SSS STS ST SESSSSTES 3:30- 4:00 Closing Worship Workshops and the Invited Leaders . “Rules, Parliamentary Procedtre, and Polity” Attorney Dovey J. Roundtree, Church Attorney . “Budget and Finance” Mr. Joseph C. McKinney, Treasurer, A.M.E. Financial Dept. . “General Conference Committees and Commissions” 4. “Revision and Compilation” Mr. George McLean, Outstanding Layman 6. “Department of Commissions of the A.M.E. Church”’ 7. “A.M.E. Youth Movement” Rev. James Wade, Chairman CYM . “Bishops and General Officers” Dr. H. A. Belin, Jr., Secretary/Treasurer, A.M.E. S. S. Union and Bishop S. S. Morris, 12th District ; Resource personnel will be outstanding ministers, laymen, and ' ¢ ¢ ‘ ‘ ¢ ‘ ‘ é ¢ ¢ ¢ ‘ ¢ ’ ‘ ¢ ‘ ¢ é ¢ ¢ . ¢ 5. “Function of Delegates and How to Become” ‘ ¢ ‘ é ‘ é ¢ ¢ ‘ ‘ ’ ¢ ‘ ‘ é ¢ ¢ ¢ ‘ Bishops of the A.M.E. Church. ‘i ¢ Ie RAR ASA S SVT TSVSVSST TSS TTS SS PV PVP VST TT BV VVWVWWs STV SSMS SSS SSS SS VT VSB PVT VV VV VB Ves ss sssssses CHRISTIAN DEBUTANTE-MASTER COMMISSION : Calendar of Events at General Conference—A.M.E. Church—Atlanta, Ga. June 16-27, 1976 FRIDAY, JUNE 18, 1976 — 6 P.M. Orientation Get-together for registered honorees (debutantes and masters) participating in the 7th Quadrennial General Conference Debutante-Master Dedication at St. Paul A.M.E. Church, 1540 Pryor Road, S.W. (Area 404—622-9711), Rev. David H. Jackson Pastor. Mrs. Ruth E. Anderson, Director, General Conference Ceremony and Mrs. Dorothy M. Nixon, 6th Episcopal District D.M.C. Commissioner. SATURDAY, JUNE 19, 1976 — 10 A.M. Debutante-Master Roll Call followed by Prepatory Activities for Debutante-Master Dedication concluding at 2 p.m., St. Paul A‘M.E. Church. 5:30 P.M. — First Quadrennial Appreciation Awards Banquet at the Marriott Hotel. Citations to be awarded to Episcopal D.M.C. Commissioners and others. Donation $14.00 (No fee required for registered debutantes and masters). Church; Rev. E. M. Alcorn, the Presiding Elder. W. F. Scruggs is the Contractor. SUNDAY, JUNE 20, 1976 — 5 P.M. The 7th Quadrennial Christian Debutante-Master Dedication Ser- vice at the Atlanta Civic Center, 395 Piedmont Avenue, N.E., Atlanta, Ga. Mrs. Edith Bryant, Honorary Mistress of Ceremonies. Reception immediately following ceremony at St. Paul A.M.E. Church. For further information, write: MRS. JULMA B, CRAWFORD, General Administrator 1744 East 73rd Place; Chicago, Illinois 60649 Telephone (312) 752-6199 This building was planned and designed by H. E. Wainwright, a Trustee of Way- man Chapel. Here shown is a part of the crew of workmen. When the picture was made only the Black workmen were present but the building is being built with a mixed crew. What you see here is the results of only 60 days work. 4 The Loan for this building was arranged for only a 2% discount. This is the lowest discount ever paid in the State in recent years. This has resulted in a large savings for the Church. 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  ===== DSC04761.JPG ===== Gop OUR Vol. 123, No. 44 CHRISTIA “FATHER A. M. E. V RECO ~ CHRIST OUR REDEEMER Sas ee =z RDER ee OUR BROTHER MONDAY MAY 13, 197: PRICE 15 CENTS NINTH DISTRICT MINISTERS RETREAT WHILE LAYMEN TAKE CHARGE A partion of the more than 150 AME ministers at the Nint sponsored by and for ministers Alabama. (Check—see if you can recognize Churches in tempt made here—It proved to be a success. The A.M.E- Church The A.MLE. Church as an or- ganization lays claim to many achievements. Among them are: 1. It was the first Negro or- ganization to own a piece of real estate in America. In 1793 it pur- chased the land at the corner of 6th and Lombard Sts., Philadel- phia, Pa, on which it later erected Bethel Church, which stands there today, and has been officially designated by the United States Congress as an Historical Shrine, Bethel Church is one of the few pieces of property owned by Negroes that has been so designated. 2. It publishes the world’s oldest Negro religious weekly, The Christian Recorder. 3. It was the first Negro insti- tution to promote, finance, and administer a program of higher education. Bishop Payne pur- chased ‘Wilberforce University in 1863, and after that date schools and colleges have been estab- Continued on Page 2 h mT District wh d Vinton R. Anderson, presidin, only, directed by the Right Reveren Is your pastor present?). This was the first at- any of them— SERRE AAO Rev. H. A. Belin,Sr., Passes Baton Rouge, La.—Rev. Henry Allen Belin, 95, Picneer A.M.E. Minister and Father of Dr. H, A. Belin, Jr., Sec.-reas. A.M.E. S. Ss Union Died here Sunday May 19, 1974. Funeral arrangements were in- complete at press time. ” Rey. Belin Sr., was in the ac- tive AME Ministry for sixty- five years. Served for more than fifteen years as Presiding Elder in this State. ° Dr. Roberts ‘‘Stood Tall”—In Pittsburgh! By Dr. J. W. Yancy, Il The Roving Editor, Waco, Texas The Third Episcopal District (Ohio-West Pennsylvania-West Va.) held their Mid-Winter Convocation, in Pittsburgh, Pa., March 28-29. The Host church was “Bethel” ’with the DR. B, S. ROBERTS Dr. very affluent pastor, Arterberry as host. Mother Lois Bearden, Continued on Page 2 Rufus ° attended a retreat here in Alabama g bishop of AME treat, Montgomery, Alabama — The laymen of the African Methodist Episcopal Church, Ninth District, embracing the state of Alabama, observed lay:nen’s day with wor- ship services and program fea- tures in most of their churches Sunday, March 31. It was a new day for AME’s here in the grand “Ole Ninth,” instituted by Bishop Vinton R. Anderson, presiding prelate over the Episcopal diocese. He called all presiding elders and pastors in the district to a three days re- March 29-31 which left church operations in the hands of lay leaders for that period. Pre-conferences planning ses- sions were held by pastors and lay leaders prior to the desig- nated day so as to insure a suc- cessful occasion. The speakers were selected from the laity and all phases of the services were conducted by members of their group. The organized layraen also took ~at vantage of the way” ana neid their quarterly meeting in the afternoon at designated points. This afforded a fellowship session as a climax for the day’s activi- ties. Bishop Anderson met with the ministers of the Episcopal Dis- trict at a motel out from Mont- gomery, off I-65, Friday through Sunday. Following an orientation session Friday, the group was prepared for the work of the re- treat. The three day teaching and study mission was conducted by noted author, teacher and philo- sopher, Dr. James Cone who suggested to 150 ministers of the African Methodist Episcopal Church new sacred rites and defenses against intruders of their religious freedom. Continued on Page 2 Speaker Cone And Bishop Anderson Dr. James R. Cone of N Bishop H. I. Bearden, Prelate of land Bishop Vinton R. the Third Episcopal District, and} Churches in the Episcopal] Ninth District March 29-31. Ninth District ew Wonk who Lave as guest lecturer Anderson, presiding bishop of AME who served as director for the Ministerial retreat held here in Alabama— ===== DSC04762.JPG ===== PAGE TWO a AME Ministers—Ninth District Continued from page 1 Dr. James R. Cone, instructor, Union Theological Seminary, Columbia University, New York, lecturer and analyst for the Ninth Episcopal District Min- isterial retreat held Friday through Sunday, March 29-31 at the Ramada Inn, Highway 31, Rorth out from Montgomery, told the group steps to take to secure needed publicity in projecting their church’s program. He used excerpts from his three widely publicized books, Black Theology and Black Power; A Black Theology of Liberation and The Spiritual and Blues for basis of his lectures and teach- ings. His discourse revealed, to gain attention of the news media, one must be able to produce in more than one way. Bishop V. R. Anderson, presid- ing bishop of AME churches in Alabama coordinated the seminar and served as co-instructor, He directed the periods of questions and answers and emphasized new communion rites which will be presented to the 1976 general conference for ratification. He was jubilant over the attendence which was more than 80 percent of the active ministers in the Ninth District The Sunday noonday retreat message was delivered by Bishop Anderson. This was a climax to the successful session. This lay ministry and pastoral teaching mission were two more new features introduced by Bish- op Anderson since being as- signed to Alabama. He is also currently in the midst of con- ducting teaching mission sessions | throughout the six gonferences making up the Ninth District. | This phase of church education | was started in December of 1973 | and climaxed April 26, 1974. Mrs, Anderson, wife of the Bish- op has instituted several mission facets which are designed to implement the missionary movement in the state and to up- date the work already being done. Dr. Roberts “‘Stood— Continued from page 1 Supervisor, W. M. S. were at their “BEST.” It really looked like a ““small General Conference.” Three additional Bishops, one Bishop’s wife were there also. ‘Three Gen- eral Officers were there also; and fifteen visitors (preachers) , I was very proud that I was once a part of the Twelfth Episcopal District (born and reared in For- rest City, Arkansas), when 1 be- held the great strides of Dr. B. S. Roberts, of Tulsa. He stood “tall” over the other visitors, something like Saul did when he was picked out from among other men to be “ruler.” I have never seen him so alert, so compact, so comfortable, and “so bright.” (meaning fair of com- plexion) as in Pittsburgh. The Bish- ops at the dinner table made him tell his secret for being pastor of St. John, Tulsa, So long... In the processional line (VP), marching into the great Alle- gheny Banquet hall, where the huge dinner was served, Dr. Rob- erts sat dignified at the “Head of the table.” He marched in just behind Dr. R. R. Stokes, President | Georgia. of Wilberforce University and in = Tren front of me (The Roving Editor). Really, the Twelfth Episcopal Dis- SUBSCRIBE trict was well represented in Dr. TO THE Roberts. Remember this too: Texas’ Rev. Hercules Miles, Jr., A M E CHRISTIAN Is “Fully Ripe” Now for AME RECORDER Church Extension Department. FLASH!!! Wilberforce, Ohio — The] to be raised throughout the devastating tornado which| church during the next four swept through an eleven state area on Wednesday afternoon of April 3rd, killing over 300 persons and causing uncounted hundreds of millions of dol- lars damage, practically de- stroyed the old campus of our Wilberforce University and Payne Theological Semi- nary near Xenia, Ohio. While there was no loss of life, the shock and personal suffering by both students and faculty is clear for all to see. Therefore, after a tour of the area, today a call meeting here of the Executive Commit- tee of the General Board and a special session of the Council of Bishops of The African Methodist Episcopal Church, approved a request on behalf of the General Board of Edu- cation for an emergency drive for $250,000.00 disaster relief “King Center Expands Program Into Northern Cities”’ NEW YORK, NY. Mrs. Coretta Scott King has announced that The Martin Luther King, Jr. Center for Social Change will launch “a program of research and action on voter registration and citizenship education in the North.” The plan, she said, is designed “to help consolidate and expand gains being made by black people and _ progressive coalitions in a drive to save America’s cities.” The new program, which will complement the Center’s South- ern voter registration efforts that are already underway, was announced during the organiza- tion’s Fifth Annual Conference, April 5-6 in New York. Featured Conference speakers included Senator Edward M. Kennedy of Massachusetts; Mayors Kenneth Gibson of New- ark, Richard Hatcher of Gary, Indiana, Howard Lee of Chapel Hill, North Carolina, and Cole- man Young of Detroit; John Lewis Executive Director of the Voter Education Project; and Congressman Andrew Young of weeks by appeal in the local congregations to the members and friends. All funds raised will be sent to the office of the connectional Treasury at Washington, D.C. It was observed that the drive for Wilberforce, the mother of Black Education in America would terminate with Mother’s Day observance. Every Bishop will promote the drive in his district by a communication to each pastor and congregation, and in such other ways as seems most effective. The Alumni _ Association, University Board of Trustees, Office of Development, and Friends of Wilberforce are conducting meanwhile a ma- jor campaign for substantial funds for the replacing of buildings desroyed by the storm. A. M, E, CHRISTIAN RECORDER Aiding The Kindergarten Teaching In The Church School RELIGIOUS EDUCATION THE CHURCH AND THE PASTOR (Part One) By MYRLE M. RUSH fhe primary educational activ- of the local parish the church school. Through its wor- ship and classes, it provides a cur- riculum for the interpretation and evaluation of experience within a group relationship that meets the needs of its members for love and acceptance, law and discipline, freedom to grow, and the aware- ness of the working of God, A school of the church is part of the total congregation, experi- encing the life of the redemptive community for all of its members. Curriculum development is pro- viding many fine resources for all ages. When the problem is seen ity is new | in radically different terms, avoid- ing the issue of graded content and interesting methods except as secondary factors, and the em- phasis is placed on the relevance The A.M-E. Church— Continued from page 1 lished and maintained by Negroes in most of the southern states. 4. The A.M.E. Church was the first Negro institution to become actually concerned enough about our African brothers to go over and help them. Our missionary efforts date back more than 150 years. 5. The A.M.E, Church was the first Negro institution to enter the publishing business. We published the A.M.E. Discipline in 1817 and the A.M.E. Hymnal in 1818. We were the first to publish Sunday School literature. 6. Rev. H. M. Turner, a minis- ter in the A.M.E. Church, was the first Negro chaplain in the U. S. Army. He later became a Bishop. 7. Bishop J. A, Gregg was the first Negro elected president of Howard University, Washington, D. C. He did not accept the posi- tion, choosing rather to continue his work as a ‘church leader. 8. Bishop J. A. Gregg was the first Negro leader selected by the U. S. government to make a trip to war areas of the Pacific, North Africa, England, and the Near East. He traveled 56,217 miles by airplane. 9. Rev. J. Russell Brown, an A.M.E. minister, was the first Negro chaplain in the U, S. Navy, appointed in 1943. 10. Bishop R. R. Wright, Jr., has published the biggest book ever edited and published exclu- sive by Negroes. 11. William T. Vernon served as Registrar of the U, S. Treasury under the administration of President Theodore Roosevelt. In that position he had to sign cer- tain paper money of the nation. He later became a Bishop in the AM.E. Chuggh. 12. William H. Heard served as U. S. Minister to Liberia and was a member of the South Carolina ‘Legislature from 1880- 1882. He later became Bishop in the A.M.E. Church. 13. Bishop S. L. Greene was the first to sign the document bringing into being the National Council of Churches, the most important movement in Protes- tant cooperation the world had ever known, November 28, 1950, Cleveland, Ohio. 14. R. H. Cain, Senator from South Carolina, 1877-79, was a preacher in the A.M.E. Church. He also served as president of Paul Quinn College, Waco, Texas, Elected a Bishop from South Carolina. 15. Frederick Douglas, the great abolitionist, attended Metro- politan A.M.E. Church in Wash- ington, D. C. | the Gospel for the concerns of | the daily living of the individual} pupil within the fellowship of the | a new view of curriculum | spirit, resources develops, God _ gives strength and direction for living through the channels of his grace opened by the faith of the church, The teacher is one of the channels, for his or her ministry is a minis- try of reconciliation. Lesson materials are not mea- | Sured primarily in content assimi- lated, nor‘in knowledge properly graded, but in growth in grace, Knowledge of content, develop- ment of Christian character, and membership in the church ag an institution are important when | they are motivated by the under- laying appeal of the Gospel itself. When a local parish operates in these terms, a greater responsi- bility falls upon the pastor, for he is pastor to the children, The min- ister cannot evade his duty to all the members, and this includes the youngest as well as the oldest. No matter how ably he dele- gates administrative responsibility among his assistants and lay peo- ple, he cannot avoid the fact that Jesus said, “You must let little children come to me—never stop them” (Mark 10:15, P). The child who comes home radiant because the pastor spoke to him or visited his class or led his worship is in turn a witness to the power of the chuxch in his own home. Pastors will find many ways of minister- ing to children, and it is important that we recognize the principle. A second reason why the pastor must be active in the church school is that he is a man. Basil Yeaxlee makes clear the need of the male sex and father relation- ship if we are to teach the deep meaning of the Fatherhood of God. Men should be on the staff at every age level, including the nursery, aS a symbol of father- hood and as excellent teachers. If the idea of two teachers to a class is practical, one should almost al- ways be a man. The pastor always stands as a man, as a shepherd of his flock, as a father to the family of God. This symbolism is theo- logically significant. The local parish seeks to be- come “the church” in the New Testament sense: the life in fel- lowship of those who have per- sonal loyalty to Jesus Christ. Its educational aims are always evan- gelistic, for only by an act of decision may one become a dis- ciple of the Lord. As the local parish re-enacts the Gospel story, it is able “to fit his people for the work of service, for building the body of Christ, until we all attain unity in faith, and in the knowl- edge of the Son of God, and reach mature manhood, and that mea- sure of full development found in Christ” (Eph. 4:12-13, F). The over-all objective is “to en- able children, young people and adults to find their place in the redemptive fellowship now.” A. Victor Murray writes that it is the church’s business to seek to create convinced Christians to of- fer training in worship, to give guidance in personal religion, to order and sustain a corporate wit- ness before the world. Loyalty to Christ through the church is the goal of both Chris- tian education and evangelism, and it depends in the last analysis on the decision of the individual, a decision that cannot be coerced. It comes by “the means of grace”. The assumption is that the whole Gospel is relevant to the needs of everyone, and through what we have called “the lan- guage of relationships” it is pos- sible for God to work in human community, and especially through the home and church, to | | Sources whereby the Monday, May 13, 1974 our essential problems. Therefore, every session of a class is in- volved in the understanding of the ultimate meanings of life as these meanings help to overcome the threat to one’s existence as a person, Lesson materials the re learners are assisted and guided in appreciat- ing the meanings in their lives, There are specific methods thet may be used to evaluate the spiritual values in the life of the congregation, such as the parish life weekend, a parish workshop, or special types of leadership training. These procedures are used to achieve specific goals, of which the following are of par- ticular significance in helping the teacher in the classroom: (1) Develop - the educational concerns of the local congregation so that members will see the sig- nificance for Christian education in every activity of parish life. (2) Involve parents in the pro- gram through home cooveration and a parent’s class. (3) Enlist teachers in terms of their devotion as Christians and provide the necessary skills by means of a thorough-going leader- ship training program. Techniques are important but they are al- ways secondary to the capacity of the teacher to love the pupils as they are because of the aware- ness of God’s love for all man- kind. The teachers must have the capacity ‘to master the subject matter as resources for life’s situ- ations, to understand enough psy- chology to know both his pupils and his methods, and to work hard at a demanding task. (4) Evaluate the lesson ma- terials and additional resources in terms of the demands of the Gospel, the capacity of the learn- ers and the relevance of theology for Christian living in today’s world. (5) Develop the program so that there is a e6rrélation be- tween the worship service and the classroom. (6) Make the best possible use of existing space and equipment, and purchase what is necessary for effective teaching. Our task is to organize and administer a program of Chris- tian education so that each indi- vidual, in the light of his needs and capacities, may grow in Christ. j Christianity begins with love, and love is the’ first experience of a new-born baby. With all his limitations, the infant’s experi- ence with his parents are the be- ginnings of religion. He has no. equipment for grasping the idea of God, but his emotional atti- tudes toward his mother and father are similar to those that mature believers have toward God. The traditional cradle roll ap- proach, through keeping the child on the list, remembrance of his birthday, and occasional pious leaflets for the parents, cannot accomplish the task, and yet the organizational idea is correct. The cradle roll leader, through con- tact with the home, is the most important person in the organiza- tion. This is the point of contact with the church for the parents, and therefore the cradle roll leader has the opportunity of bringing into the home’ the guid- ance and information the parents need. Many churches are experienc- ing a deepening concern about infant baptism and dedication. The grace of baptism or dedica- tion is seen to depend to some extent on the ministry of parents. Instruction of parents and spon- sors is a prerequisite to public baptism or dedication in many parishes of all denominations. Pri- vate counseling by the minister, classes for parents prior to tradi- are alter our lives and help us face Continued on Page 6 ===== DSC04763.JPG ===== Monday, May 13, 1974 A. M. E, CHRISTIAN RECORDER PAGE THREE —————— LL sesnennenennnnssessesssumsseaseomummun South America Burns Mortgage 7 (8 a 1 St. Peter’s, Guyana, rd . The $50,000 edifice was built under the pastorate of Pastor Fred Talbot,of St. P eter’s A.M.E. Church, Georgetown, Guyana, on March 24, 1973 Presiding Bishop Fred Talbot, surrounded by the Presiding Elder, Pastor and Officers, share in the s bolic act of burning th t; and dedicated by the late Bishop G. Wyman Blakely, Sr. on October 4, 1964 cig MEE AS OREEORS “Our Pastor The Vice Mayor Of Eatonville Florida” Dear Editor: Our Beloved Pastor, Reverend T. Pitts has been blessed again to be elected to another position to serve us better. We are proud of his leadership.. He_is_now serving his third term as an elected official He is also Administrative Assistant at the Wymore Vocation Technical, also of Eatonville. St. Lawrence members are grateful to the Bishop Original Poem By A. W. Hamilton Subject—TWO PASTORATES The Preacher went to his work for the year, The way seemed bright, with nothing to fear. He greeted his folk with a friend- ly smile, but they said, and Elder for giving us Reverend Pitts. He has made tremendous success and is loved by all. He has won the hearts of the youth and the respect of the adults. The Town of Eatonville has a great history and is still making the way possible for those who may come. Since coming to Eatonville some eleven years ago, Reverend Pitts has done much to upgrade the spirits of all. Each Sunday we are spiritually fed with the Gospel, and it has made us-aware that there is much “We'll wait and watch his work for a while.” So, they sat down and watched the poor preacher; As he labored, as their guide and teacher— They folded their hands as if noth- ing to do; They gossiped about him and made him feel blue. (9 EE EES EE EDITORIAL OFFICES News and Business matters may be addressed to the Editor at the office, 414 Eighth Avenue, South, Nashville, Tenn. 37203. THE A. M. E. CHRISTIAN RECORDER Of The A. M. E. CHURCH Published weekly ‘at the A.M.E. Sunday School Union, Dr. H. A. Belin, Jr., Secretary-Treasurer, 414 Eighth Avenue South, Nashville, Tennessee 37203. SUBSCRIPTION RATES One year, $5.00; 6 months, $3.00; Single Copy, 15c. Make all Money Orders or Cashier’s Checks payable to H. A. Belin, Jr. Second-class postage paid at Nashville, Tennessee 37203. TS SS SPECIAL NOTICE ADVERTISING RATES (Revised) Ads—1 column inch—$10.00 first issue; $8.50 each additional issue. Full Page $500.00 first issue; $350.00 each additional issue. One-half Page $250.00 first issue; $175.00 each additional issue COST OF CUTS All cost of cuts and mats must accompany articles or pictures for publication. Rates are as follows: Cuts—1-column $10.00; 2-column $12.50; 3-column $15.00. Mats Cast—l-column $3.50; 2-column $6.50; 2 column $9.00. Cuts mounted, $4.00. Make all Money Orders, or Cashier’s Checks payable to H. A. Belin, Jr. mat more to be done. Reverend Pitts was born in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. The son of Mr. and Mrs. Wilbert and Rosa Lee Pitts who now reside in Baton Rouge. They are members of Green’s Chapel A.M.E. Church. Our membership has grown and is still growing with Pastor Pitts at the helm. It is our hope that we will keep and support this man of God. He has a kind word for everyone and is always willing to talk re- gardless who you may be. It is also known that there are many non-blacks who often seek his spiritual advice. Reverend Pitts often says, “I will always be an A.M.E.” The A.M.E. Church has an asset in the fellowship of Rev. Pitts, and we believe that there is room for him elsewhere. Eatonville is a small town covering one square mile and is 99% black. We are inviting everyone to come to the great sunshine state of Florida. May God bless the Church. Members of St. Lawrence and Citizens of Eatonville And though I am sorry, but just must say, They forgot the salary they promised to pay. | And the poor old preacher, who told them of heaven; Had to do manual labor to eek out a living. They also forgot—though repeat- edly told, That God called the preacher to guard their souls. Let us right here again be told, that the Lord says, “Shepherd, Lead my fold.” At the end of the year, they said, “Our preacher’s a shirk; Please send us one who'll do better work.” The preacher—sent on to another new place, said to himself “New burdens to face.” But the church folk met him, with clasp of the hand; And said to each other; “Don’t you think he’s grand?” 4 They paid a nice salary, a great consolation They showered, he and family with splendid donations. They stood by his side, never let him feel blue; They were always ready, their duty to do. Now, I need not tell you in prose or in rhyme; The work of the preacher and people went fine. At the close of the year they said—“He’s a dear We hope he’ll remain with us many a year.” You know he remained, and may I say, The work’s growing better and better each day. The moral I’ll give you—church folk just now; You can cheer up your Pastor or wrinkle his brow. If you feel just now that your preacher’s a shirk; It’s because you won’t help him do better work. If all work together, each doing his or her part; You'll help bring cheer to your humble Preacher’s heart. Try to pay him a salary at least as large as you get, Any one can do better when free from fret. And pray for him too, that’s meet and right, Your troubles have caused him restless nights, He needs you, so pray with your might, And remember this wherever you wander Never join with any in gossiping slander And I feel reasonably sure you with others will say— “Our preacher’s a dear we hope, he’ll remain with us many a year.” A. H. Hamilton, 2126 Isleta Blvd., S.W., Albuquerque, N. M. 87105 friends, Join The H.E.L.P. Leadership Preparation to inspire, encourage, and enrich the lives of YOUTH The Christian Debutante-Master Commission, a 1972 officially legis- lated body of the African Methodist Episcopal Church, hereby extends an invitation to all concerned in- | dividuals to join and support this | program, Among the youth services plan- | ned are the following: a. Numerous scholarship grants (merit scholarships and talent con- tests); b. Free “widening horizon tours”; c, Assistance to physically handicapped youth; d. Assistance to talented youth (in the fine arts); e. Referral services for youth in need; f. Career guidance; g. Group instruction in choral music and drama; h, Youth recreational ser- vice through camping experiences; i. Leadership training classes for youth desiring credit points for cumulative service and cumulative study toward their rite of ‘passage ceremony into adulthood; j. Re- volving Loans for youth in need; k. Service Council “Big Brother Sister” Help Activities. This announcement is an invita- tion for every A.M.E, Local Church Family to volunteer and promote a DMC Membership Campaign 8 week only. Annual Membership Fee Cate- gories are: Patron Memberships, $3.00 year- ly; Booster Memberships, $10.00 yearly; Organization Memberships, $10.00 yearly; Sponsor’s Member- ships, $25.00 yearly; Business Mem- berships, $25.00 yearly. Enroll to- day as a group or as an individual helper. Church will receive as a share benefit one-half of their total fi- nance collected during the Cam- paign. All persons joining receive a free gift. Membership Campaign is for 8 weeks only. Christian Debutant-Master Com- mission — Mrs. Julma B. Crawford, Administrator, 1744 E. 73rd Place, Chicago, Illinois 60649. $3.00 GIFTS — A CATEGORY (1) Small China Standing Plaques with Lord’s Prayer on Decorated Easel; (2) Small China Standing Plaques with Ten Commandments on Decorated Easel; (3) Set of Golden Legacy Black History Car- toon Magazines (3 in Set); (4) Mer- ry Christmas Holly Plaque; (5) Plastic Lace Table Cover with Liner; (6) Praying Hands Salt and Pepper Shakers (Gold Colored); (7) Black History Book (Paper Back); (8) Religious and Holiday Napkins (2 pkgs.) or (5 doz.); (9) “Good News For Modern Man” (New Testament); (10) “A Church Member’s Guide” by J. A. Dames (A.M.E.); (11) “Know Your Church” by Andrew White (A.M.E.). $10.00 GIFTS — B CATEGORY (1) Decorated 18K Gold Trim China all Plate with Jesus Knock- ing at the Door; (2) Decorated 18K Gold Trim China Wall Plate with Lord’s Supper; (3) (Hard Back) Black History Book; (4) Chinese Pagoda Wind Chimes; (5) Scenic Plastic State Place Mats (6) (Re- versible); (6) Iridescent “Bird In Flight” Mobile Centerpiece; (7) AME. Discipline—1972; (8) A.M.E. Hymnal; (9) Living Bible Para- phrased; (10) The Bible, Revised Standard Version; (11) New Testa- ment and Psalms—King James Ver- sion (enlarged print). A GIFT FOR YOU All persons who become Group 3 members of the Connectional H. E. L. P. Committee (Humani- tarian Ecumenical Leadership Prep- aration) of the A.M.E. Debutante- Master Commission may choose an appreciation gift from the 40 selec- tions listed below. A gift certificate, picture catalogue and instructions will be mailed to you immediately upon receipt of your membership fee. GROUP THREE MEMFERSHIP FEES ARE: Sponsor Membership — $25.00 Business Membership — $25.00 ===== DSC04764.JPG ===== Zz PAGE FOUR A. M. E. CHRISTIAN RECORDER Monday, May 13, 1974 OFFICIAL ORGAN OF AFRICAN METHODIST EPISCOPAL CHURCH Eat TO eRe I-A. L THE CHRISTIAN RECORDER BELIEVES OUR MOTTO: Come, Let Us Reason Together ® In the essential worth and dignity of every human soul. ® In the ultimate destiny of man as good. ® That merit should be an unfailing measuring of a man. ® That freedom is more precious than life. ® That the self-revelation of God is an un-ending process. ® Tnat understanding is the balance wheel of human progress. ® That man can escape. the prison. walls of hate and go on to scale the limit-less heights. _— CC ra é EDITORIAL OFFICES Rev. A. Lewis Williams Rev. Clement Fugh ..... Mrs. Ruth Hill Jones Mr. J. W. Yancy, I1 ..... Rev. E. Paul Beavers Rev. T. E. Cobbs ...... Mr. E. P. Wallace . Mr. H. L. Felix .... Mrs. Myrtice Goree Mr. H. H. Kenner . Mrs. Thelma A. Willls pg Se Lye a Sanco eRe AY, arse ol cee 20 Associate Editor Consulting Editor _The Roving Editor Contributing Editor Religious Lit. Editor .Laymen’s Editor Special Editor .. Special Editor jpecial Correspondent ..Consultant EDITORIAL LET US PREACH CHRIST In these Watergate days, hard on the heels of the ‘black power’ days, there is a great temptation for us who preach Contributing Editor ; to black folk to take our text from the headlines of the morn- ing papers. This temptation, we must fight down and repress it at all cost. We cannot afford now to stop preaching the gospel of the Lord Jesus to fool around with some temporary situa- tions that came up in the night and will disappear in the night. This is the time for us to preach Christ as never before. For He is the antidote to all of the poison that comes forth to overwhelm the church of the living God. Of course, these timely topics will get some attention. They have come upon us to emphasize the trashiness of the flesh. ‘Let us learn that lesson, but then by all means let us establish the permanence of the word of God. We should never leave the old fashion text-taking Bible preaching. The people in our pews are hungering and thirsting for the word of God. One pastor told me that his people seemed unwilling to listen to him preach on black power every Sunday, and I told him that I did not blame his congregation, for not want- ing to listen to black power every Sunday. | ‘“There’s only one subject that can interest a congregation | week after week. And that subject is Jesus. They never get tired of hearing about him. His life, His death, His glorious ressurection. They revel in all of the story and especially about the part of his coming again and setting his own house in order. So let’s preach the gospel, brethren, we can depend upon our radio and TV commentators to fill us in on all of the lesser matters. But if we cease to preach Christ then pray tell who is going to preach him. It’s our job, and let us do it. Here and there some of our brethern may feel that they have about run out of preaching materials. Their congrega- tions have heard all of their sermons over and over and the pastor hasn’t been able to get anything new to say. Don’t feel that way. We all have our limitations. There is a bottom to every well. Even the statesmen, including the President of the United States and all of the big people in public life. They have to rely upon ghost writers and speech bureaus to furnish them with speeches and addresses and there’s noth- ing wrong with that. There are such sources for preaches. None of us know everything, so go right ahead and borrow from the books, and there are lots of books that the people haven’t read and the preachers haven’t read. They got good preaching material and all that it needs is re-preaching. Continued on Page 5 P A G E|From The Desk Of H. A. Belin, Jr., Secretary-Treasurer, A. M. E. Sunday School Union 414 Eighth Avenue South, Nashville, Tenn. ", «A Treasure Going Unclaimed” H. A. BELIN, JR. The A.M.E. Hymnal takes second place to no other book of literature as an authoritative, songful voice of African Method- ism, Increasingly, the number of A.MLE.’s throughout the Connec- tion are becoming aware of this is growing. We know this pleasant reality by the relative heavy mailings of personalized hymnals we are monogramming here at the Sun- day School Union at the request of members who want “their” A.M.E. Hymnal to bear their names. The name lettering is in gold, but the hymnal colorings are in red, green and white .. . They will go to church with their owners ... be proudly displayed in the home libraries .. . be car- ried in many instances to annual conferences by their owners. . , . Tell the world that the person carrying one of these handsome volumes is an informed partici- pating A.M.E. and proud of it, There’s much to be proud of . where else but in an A.M.E. Hymnal can a member learn: , of immersion, “Let every adult person, and the parents of every child to be baptized, have their choice either sprinkling, or pouring. But in no case shall our ministers re-baptize any person. | And if any knowingly violate this prohibition, he shall be sub- ject to suspension or location as the Annual Conference may _ judge,” “We will on no account what- ever make a charge for ad- ministering baptism, or for bury- ing the dead.” The hymnal so _ instructs A.M.E.’s on the “Baptisf of In- fants: ec. «OL in, Song we learn: “My Father is rich in houses and lands, He holdeth the wealth of the world in His hands! Of rubies and diamonds, of silver and gold, His coffers are full, He has riches untold.” (From the Hymn, My Father is Rich, p. 84). A writer on “Methodist Hym- nody” in 1892 (p. 545 in the A.M.E. Hymnal) tells us: “|. . The Church is the standard by which we are gauged; it Jis doctrinal, core and_ centre, around which we all build our denominational loyalty and Christian devotion . . .” More and more members of our Church are coming to realize this as they acquire personalized volumes of the A.M.E, Hymnal. Here’s just a brief glance at a few of the many names being imprinted: Daisy Brunson, Mr. Emanuel Byrd, Moses Levy, Jr., Joe and |Best, Mr. Albert Brookfield, Sr., Barbara Ann Brock .. . There are many more... an _.. This is not to say that only members who acquire personal- ized hymnals are that there’s perhaps a treasure going unclaimed .. . POE “NOTICE OF \ JUDICIAL COUNCIL MEETING” The Judicial Council of the A. M. E. Church will convene in Washington, D. C. May 20th through May 24, 1974. AGE NDA May 20, 1974 8:00 p.m. Executive Session Opening Devotions Reading of Minutes Presidential Remarks Adjournment Committee Assignments Committee Reports New Business May 21, 1974 9:30 a.m. Hearing The purpose of this hearing is to interpret the law pertaining to Youth representation at the General Conference of 1976. 1:00 p.m. 2:30 p.m. 9:30 a.m. May 22, 1974 Lunch Recess Hearing Continued Hearing Continued May 23, 1974 9:30 a.m. Hearing Continued, if necessary May 24, 1974 9:30 a.m Summary of findings is expected to be available. 12:00 p.m. Adjournment TN |Rose Lee Hilton, Mr. Willard| “The Church Of My Choice” A Sermon by Chaplain Carroll R. Chambliss TEXT: “He shall feed His flock like a Shepherd, He will gather the lambs in His arms, He will carry them in His bosom, and gently lead those that are with young” Isaiah 40:11 THEME: “A Game of Inches” “Feeding the Flock of God” is without contradiction a most re- warding service. Kept on the high plane of social interaction leading to Redemptive encounter, the im- pact of such an awesome mission cannot be stunted or degraded. That is the position of strength from which I speak, from which I work and from which I seek continuously to serve as a Minis- ter of God in Uniform for my Church and Country. NO, this is not Chaplain Anniversary Sunday and it’s not my birthday celebra- tion or any other special occasion, I am simply responding to several articles and books written recent- ly on the viability of the Chap- laincy. Should it be continued or drastically altered? Civilianized or elle, CARROLL R. CHAMBLISS. declared a hopeless example of fambiguities that keep everyone it seeks to serve off stride, confused, and befuddled. In short, it is my truly good] answer to those who ask, “How Only to suggest! can you be a Clergyman and jus- tify being in the Armed Forces?” My answer, of course, is em- bodied in the Sermon Title. At best, it is a game of inches. Grant- ed, there are narrow trailways and close corners that a Clergy- man in Uniform inescapably must blaze and turn lest he miss the Kingdom’s goal. But it is one that I say, must be attempted by the forth-right and fearless follower of the Divine Unction if certain unexplored crevices of God's vine- yard are to be visited and the message of salvation left for the people there to feed upon to their soul’s satisfaction. It is my solemn prediction this need will go on in similar fashion for the immediate future to be sure, and the rest of the century I’m reasonable cer- tain. As I read and digest the thrust of those who would see the Chap- lainey defunked or disbanded, I cannot help observing a streak of jealousy on the part of those who attack it because we are privy to a peculiar kind of accessibility to both power structure and personal need that every civilian Pastor dreams about. And may I quickly inject, that is precisely why those of us inside the structure must scrupulously guard the privilege we have of serving “All of the Continued on Page 7 ===== DSC04765.JPG ===== Monday, May 13, 1974 You Are Invited To A Connectional Christian Education Conference And Institute On Aging And The Black Aged Spenseored by The AFRICAN METHODIST EPISCOPAL CHURCH Division of Christian Education, Andrew White, Executive Secretary and the Office of Urban Ministries and Ecumenical Relations, Bishop F. D. Jordan, Director Co-sponsored by American Association of Retired Persons/ National Retired Teachers Assn. and The National Caucus on the Black Aged JUNE 25-28, 1974 — SHERATON JEFFERSON HOTEL, St. Louis, Mo. Bishop Harrison J. Bryant, Host Bishop R. A. Hildebrand, Chairman General Board of Education Rev. C. Garnett Henning, General Chairman Mr. E. P. Wallace, Assistant Chairman Rev. Cecil W. Howard, Local Host Rev. James H. Oxley, Local Host —to describe the life situation citizens. aged citizens. sons across their entire life which will relate all of us to each To assure a place for yourself The Theme of this Conference is AGING AND THE BLACK AGED The participants will be INTERGENERATIONAL, with the spot- light focused on older adults. Some of the goals of this Conference are — to encourage local churches to become service agencies for meeting the needs and satisfying the interests of our —to lift to a level of awareness the fact that the church is concerned about the well-being and welfare of all per- —to explore ways for youth and adults to form lifelong companionships and partnerships based on understanding, appreciation and sincere love. SPECIAL SMPHASIS Since we are all aging, we must deliberately, consciously and carefully plan to perfect a total INTERGENERATIONAL mix please contact today the — DIVISION OF CHRISTIAN EDUCA- TION, 414 8th Ave., S., S., Nashville, Tenn. 37203. Special economy hotel rates available to all registered participants. of the no-longer-young Black span. other across our entire life span. in this significant conferen¢e, News From The Northwest Conference— Lubbock District Rev. Leon McNeil, Presiding Elder Presiding Elder Leon McNeil along with Pastors, Missionary Presidents, and Lay Workers met at Greater St. Luke, Mid- land, Texas, February 28, 1974, at 10:00 A.M. for the purpose of reporting Budget Money and Insurance for Elders and Pas- tors. This meeting was called in order that the Presiding Elder could prepare his Mid-Year An- nual Report for reporting at the Waco Meeting which was held March 5-6th. The Northwest Conference gave an excellent report which was one-hundred percent in their obligation for the meeting. The Conference reported $15,000.00. The Presiding Elder who is a capable leader of the Conference in the Lubbock District, pastors and missionaries work together harmoniously. Each year and ‘each meeting is a year and meet- ing with many successes. ; ‘\, The Lubbock District Confer- ence and Institute of the African Methodist Episcopal Church will convene at Allen’s Chapel, Snyder, Texas, April, 10th and 11th, 1974, with Presiding Elder Leon McNeil Presiding, and Rev. Floyd Green serving as host pas- tor. A welcoming program will precede the general meeting on the night of April, 9th, by the host pastor and _ congregation. The District Theme for the Conference and Institute is: Stewardship and Mission of the Church. The district institute committee which is composed of Rey. Leon McNeil, Rev. N. H. Franklin, Rev. A. W. Wilson, Mrs. Ola Riggins, Mrs. Faye Richard- son, Rev. J, L. Woodfaulk, Mrs. Ora Cox, Rev. V. T. Herron and Mrs. A. W. Wilson, has planned an interesting meeting for the occasion. The Rev, N. H. Franklin, Pas- tor of Johnson Chapel, Odessa, Texas, will preside at the Wednesday morning Worship Service. Rev. W. G. Gilbert, pas- tor of Baker’s Chapel, Big Spring, Texas will word the In- vocation. Rev. N. H, Franklin will introduce the speaker of the hour; The Rev. Leon McNeil, Presiding Elder of the Lubbock District will deliver the sermon: Invitation To Christian Dis- cipleship. After which, Holy Communion will be administered by the Presiding Elder and Ministers of the district. The financial report from churches and district workers will be given after the morning services. Each district worker is asked to report $7.00. The District Institute group meetings which begins at 3:00 P.M. will continue to center their thoughts on the dis- trict institute theme: Steward- ship. 3:00-3:45, The Rev. N. H. Franklin, will lead the discus- sion on the Concept of Steward- ship. 4:00-4:45, Rev. J, L. Wood- faulk will lead the discussion on, Basic Principles of Stewardship. 5:00-5:30, Rev. W. O. Johnson, will lead the discussion on: A Christian Response to Steward- ship. Wednesday evening, beginning 7:30 P.M, the Missionary Sisters from the various churches will present: The Night In White with Mrs. N. L. Graham, district missionary presiding. Mrs. Ven- ora Williams, assistant will intro- duce the visiting presidents and Societies. The Night In White Program will be of a Variety Na- ture of Christian Devotion, Love and Understanding. On Thursdey morning begin- A. M. E. CHRISTIAN RECORDER ning 10:00 Rev, V. T. Herron, pastor of Greater St. Luke, Mid- land, Texas, will discuss Mission of The Church. 11:10 to 11:50, the Rev, Floyd Green, host pas-|) tor and Rev. W. G. Gilbert, pastor of Baker’s Chapel, Big Spring, Texas will discuss The Great Commission. The Thursday Noon Services will be highlighted with The Hour of Power. Rev, A. W. Wilson, pastor of Bethel A.M,E,, Lubbock, Texas will deliver the sermon. The afternoon discussion meet- ing will be led by Rev. Sister O. V. Harris who will discuss Pro- moting and Cultivating Christian Stewardship. Brother O. B. Wil- liams will discuss Duties of Stewards In the Church. Brother B. L. Alexander will discuss Laymen’s Work in the Church. Mrs, Mary Young, District Stewardess will discuss The Duties of Stewardess in the Church. The meeting wil) conclude with a Staff Meeting conducted by the Presiding Elder, Rev. Leon McNeil. Naomi L. Graham, Reporter Northwest Texas District Rev. Leon McNeil, Presiding Elder, Lubbock District Negro History Week— The new nation of Ghana is named after a mighty kingdom that flourished from the early part of the Christian Era for about 1,000 years, At one time it had an army of 200,000. Five thousand Negroes fought in the Revolutionary War. Two Negroes accompained George Washington at the crossing of the Delaware River, Christmas 1776, Robert Rilliurex, a Negro from New Orleans, invented an evaporating pan that revolution- ized the refining of raw sugar in the 1840’s, establishing the prin- ciples of industrial evaporation. Of the 21 raiders with John Brown at Harper’s Ferry on October 16, 1859, five were Negroes; two were killed, twe were executed and one escaped. In 1862 a confederate gunboat was captured by a group of Negro slaves and piloted to the union command off Charleston in one of the most dramatic naval exploits of the Civil War. A Negro, P. B. S. Pinchback, was governor of Louisiana for 43 days to fill out the term of the previous governor, immediately following the Civil War. The first successful operation on hu- man heart was performed by a Negro surgeon, Dr. Daniel Hale Williams in 1893, an instructor of Anatomy at Northwestern Uni- versity, The great American naturalist and painter, John Audubon was born in Haiti. His mother was a Haitian Creole and his father a French Admiral. Dr. George Washington Car- ver, born of slave parents, was 20 years old before he could read or write, became one of the greatest leaders in the field of agricultural science. Twenty-four thousand Negroes served in the U. S, Merchant Marines in World War II; 4 Negro captains commanded Lib- erty ship with mixed crews. Richard Allen was the first ordained preacher of color in America, in 1799. In 1816 with 15 ministers and laymen he organ- ized the African Methodist Epis- copal Church as a connection, because of segregation. They will make a pilgrimage to the mother church of Africian Methodism Mother Bethel, at 6th and Lombard streets, Phila- delphia, Pennsylvania. These are the names of the 16 men, who organized and founded the African Methodist Episcopal Church, April 9, 1816. They are as follows: PAGE FIVE SRR Notice! Look What's Coming At the request of the Council of Bishops the Financial Depart ment, with assistance from the Christian Recorder, will publish a complete booklet entitled: WHO'S WHO IN THE OUTREACH OF LOVE PROGRAM This booklet will be ready for distribution at the June meeting of the Couneil of Bishops to be held in Jacksonville, Florida. All Friends, Members, Sponsors, Patrons, Saints, Disciples and Apos tles will be enumerated as per district. All contributions to this great booklet must be in the Financtal Department offce no later than May 20, 1974, This will be a history making document, It wil] show who gave when the Church really needed to call on every member for a special cause. Your name will be among those who GAVE—BECAUSE YOU CARED. And Thanks in Big Letters to ali who gave. Joseph C. McKinney Treasurer LET US PREACH CHRIST Continued from Page 4 Don’t be ashamed to go right in there and re-preach Spurgson and re-preach Moody. But be fair with the folk and tell them that you’re borrowing from the great preachers from the past. They haven’t heard this and they would be glad to hear it, so go right ahead and preach from the great books that are open in all of the libraries to all of the preachers who care to go down and get the books. For you gifted ones of course, there’s enough preaching matter in the sixty-six Canonical books of the Bible to last you one life- time. We must remember that our congregations deserve the best and if we haven’t got the best I suggest that we go and get the best. One good source of preaching materials is to listen to the sermons that you hear on the radio. They’re preaching all day long and half of the night on so many sta- tions across the country. If you make a habit of listening to them you can earily fill your little barrel from what the_ brethren are saying on the airwaves. A lot of it you will disagree with, and that is good. For then you can go before your congregation and tell them about your disagreement with the noted preachers and then you can fill them in with what you have found in the scriptures for yourself. Take them behind the scenes, let them see your research. They will be so proud of you to know that you are an independent thinker and can dig up the stuff for yourself inspired by the word of God, of course. There’s always that special sermon that pastors must prepare and preach in their parishes. The Baccalaurette ser- mon to the graduating class and the sermon to the Masonite Order. And the sermon to the Ministerial Union, al! of these special sermons the pastor must prepare and preach. As busy as many pastors are these days they can’t find the time for the necessary research to get the material together. He’s ready to deliver it, if he could only get it together. What you ought to do about that is find a resource person, or a bureau that will do the research for you and send you the material all beat out and put together so that you may put it on your desk and blue pencil the part that you don’t want and read what’s left. This is not too difficult to do and if you want to get in touch with the good bureaus that can do this for you, just give the Christian Recorder a buzz and they will get you in touch with the proper people who have a passion for anonymity. And they will fix it for you, and no one will ever know they fixed it, because if they were blabber-mouths, they would loose all of the business. Finally, brethren keep the congregation in mind. You are theirs to enrich their spiritual life. Do not limit them by your own limitations. Use the information that is available, that you have and that which you must get from somewhere | else. And by all means have other good preachers to come in and enrich your congregation by the light that they have seen from God’s holy hills. These preachers will return the courtesy and you will get an opportunity to share with other congregations than your own, the great store of information and inspiration that you have garnered throughout your use- ful life. a Richard Allen, Jacob Tofisico, Clayton Durham, James Cham- pion, Thomas Webster—of Phila- deélphia, Daniel Cofier, Richard Williams, Henry Harden, Stephen los Gillard — Baltimore, Md., Peter Spencer Wilmington Delaware, Jacob Morsh, Edward Jackson, William Anderson Attleborough, Pa, and Reuben Hill, Edward ‘Williamson, Nicho- Cuff—Salem, N. Y. ===== DSC04766.JPG ===== PAGE SIX All Roads Lead to Indianapolis! 4th EPISCOPAL DISTRICT CHRISTIAN EDUCATION CONGRESS July 16-19, 1974 FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION Write or Call JUANITA JOHNSON, General Chairperson 9818 S. Rhodes, Chicago, Ill. (812) 785-1958 J. S.-BENN III, Chrm. Local Commission 4709 Capitol Avenue, Indpls., Ind. (817) 251-4777 Leonard N. Williams, Chrm. Souvenir Program 8912 Washington Blvd., Indpls., Ind. (817) 288-1329 Rt. Rev. H. Thomas Primm, Bishop, Supervisor Edythe M. Primm, “United in Christ-Expose-Explore-Involve Impeachment and Busing By VERNON E. JORDAN, JR. The President, in a desperate at- tempt to preserve the votes of conservative Senators, has taken a sharp rightward turn in his do- mestic policies, and that could spell serious trouble ahead for black people and poor people. The most recent indication was the use of that old whipping-boy, busing, in the President’s national- ly broadcast radio address on edu- cation policy. From the start, busing has been a “phony” issue, a means of ma- nipulating emotions rather than making it work as a vehicle for quality, integrated education. Busing has been used, often in a minimal way, as a last resort to replace segregated school attend- ance patterns that violate the con- stitutional rights of minority chil- dren. : To the extent that it has been tried with full community partici- pation, it has worked. The U. Ss. Commission on Civil Rights has documented the way a number of cities have overcome initial op- position to busing with the result that there has been a marked im- provement in educational oppor- tunities in those cities. Opposition to busing is based on emotional responses grounded in racial feelings. It is an attempt to roll the clock back to officially- imposed segregation. Words like “busing,” and terms like “neigh- borhood schools” are screens be- hind which lurk the real intention to deny to black children their right to integrated education. The relentless march of judicial decisions in favor of busing as one means of fulfilling the constitu- tional mandate to desegregate is an indication that the courts are fulfilling their responsibilities. Can the President do less? Instead of providing the moral leadership on this issue, he has used what is left of the prestige of his office to launch an assault on the constitutional rights of minori- ties By backing anti-busing legis- lation he is lending support to an unconstitutional attempt to over- ride court decisions and to an in- evitable constitutional confronta- tion between the Congress and the judiciary. And his use of emotional lan- guage, such as “excessive forced busing” to describe a situation that is neither excessive nor forced can only deepen racial antagonisms. It seems to me that this nation has enough constitutional confron- tations and enough racial divisions to last a lifetime. By propelling back into the limelight, the Presi- dent has taken an issue now be- fore the courts and has used it to increase national tensions. Continuea on Page 7 National Conference For Church And Synagogue Libraries A national conference for all persons interested in church and synagogue libraries will be held in Boston, Massachusetts, June 23-25, on the campus of Sim- mons College. The purpose of the meeting is to offer practical guidance for volunteers organizing and op- erating such libraries. The conference is sponsored by the Church and Synagogue Li- brary in 1967 to encourage and aid the development of improved library service for local congre- gations. The theme of the conference is “The Freedom Trail through Books”. The chairman is Mr. Murray Touchman, Librarian, Hebrew College, Brookline, Mas- sachusetts and First Vice-Presi- dent of CSLA. Working with Mr. Tuchman are Mrs. Sylvia Shul- man, formerly president of the New England Jewish Library ‘Association, in charge of local arrangements: Mrs. Virginia Leach, Librarian, Episcopal Theological Schodl, providing hospitality; Arthur Goldsmith, Vice-President of Jarrow Press, in charge of exhibits; and Mrs. Elizabeth Halbrooks of The Horn Book, Inc., publicity. The program will start with a General Session Sunday after- noon, June 23. A symposium will be held on “Why we have a na- tional association and what are its duties and responsibilities?” The General Session will be followed by workshops: “Re- sources in the Community”, “How to Answer Reference Ques- tions”, “Library Publicity”, and “Planning Workshops”. The dinner speaker Sunday will be Robert C. Dvorak Li- brarian, Gordon-Conwell Theolo- gical Seminary, Hamilton, Massa- chusetts. Mr. Dvorak will speak about the support a_ college theological library can give to local congregations. The Presi- dent’s Reception will follow. More workshops are planned for Monday morning, June 24, in- cluding “Starting a Library”, “Book Selection”, “Book Care and Repair”, and “Children’s Books”. The afternoon will be given over to literary and cul- tural tours of Boston and visits to church and synagogue li- braries, The dinner speaker on Monday will be Rabbi William G. Braude of Temple Beth El in Providence, Rhode Island, his subject: “Faces of God”. Tuesday morning, June 25, will be devoted to workshops on such subjects as ‘Beginning Cata- loging”, “Audiovisual Materials”, and “How to Write a Book Re- view”. A, M, E, CHRISTIAN RECORDER | Aiding The Kindergarten Continued from Page 2 | tional days for public baptism, and a pastoral follow-up by the minister and cradle roll leader} have become normal procedure, In| some cases lay people have been trained as leaders in this pro- gram, doing the home counseling, teaching the parents’ classes, and following up during the next sey- eral years. Sometimes before he reaches four, and perhaps as young as two, the child will begin attend- ing church school, He may ac- company his parents, attend the family service very briefly, and then go to his class. He may arrive with his parents and go directly to his own room, meeting with them again at the close of the session. His parents may see that he gets to the church or send him with friends. As with the nursery child, ade- quate physical facilities are es- sential for the four or five year old. He learns through activity, and the equipment should provide concrete ways of learning. A visit to a public school kindergarten will show what furnishings, toys, and other items are essential. Kindergarten is an experience in group living. Most important is the guidance in worship that they receive while they are worshiping. This will come partly from the teacher before and after the service, but chiefly from the example of the teacher during worship, and the basic guidance from the pastor or other leader during the serv- ice. Chiefly, the children need to feel at home in church, to know that they are accepted, to under- stand how things are done decently and in order, and to have the opportunity to grow in their communion with God. When a special service is coming on the following Sunday, the teacher can do much to prepare the pupils for what to expect. He should teach the childrtn prayers to say after they come into the church and before the service begins, and at the close of the service before they leave. If it is taken for granted that the pastor will lead his children in worship, he must work closely with the department superintendents and teachers to know what is happening in the departments and classes, In larger parishes having more than one minister it is pos- sible to divide the responsi- bility; but the current practice of assigning the church school worship to the least experienced member of the staff is dangerous. Usually, younger assistants do not stay long, so all the children get is inexperienced leadership and a lack of continuity. No matter how many ministers are on the staff and how the work is divided, the chief minister is chief pastor to the children. There is no escape from this re- sponsibility unless the pastor is incapable of leading children in worship, and then there is a question about his competence to lead anyone. When there is a di- rector of Christian education, he or she may help the pastor and his assistants to gain the in- sights they need for this impor- tant task. “THE CHURCH MEMBER’S GUIDE” The NEW... UPDATED... 1973). . Issue 75 Cents Per Copy— 25 Per Cent Discount on orders of 25 or more Send Order TODAY to: JONATHAN A. DAMES, ; 9255 SO. STATE ST. APT 2E Chicago, IL. 60619 Sermons For Re-Preaching Dr A. Lewis Williams has published a half dozen new pamphlets of sermons that can be preached or used for good devotional reading. The booklets are $1.00 each. Send orders to 1014 Spain Avenue, Nashville, Tenn, 37216 “Wage Increase Helps Black Economy” Washington, D. C. (April 9, 1974) . . . In response to Presi- dent Nixon’s recent signing of legislation which raises the fed- eral minimum wage to $2.00 effective May 1st and which car- ries additional provisions for in- crements to $2.10 in 1975 and $2.30 in 1976, Dr. Berkeley G. Burrell, President of the Na- tional Business League said in an interview for national release to broadcasting networks: “The seven million people who are being minimally upgraded by their inclusion under the law should now be able to make a larger contribution to the eco- nomic viability of the areas in which they reside. “A healthy business can only thrive in a healthy, economically viable community. Black busi- ness, unlike white business, up until now has had to struggle in the heart of the ghettoes of the nation surrounded by the people who have not had an op- portunity to earn a living wage. “Perhaps the floor is too low and the steps may be construed as being too slow, but this is a beginning. These advantages greatly outweigh any disad- vantages the Black businessman | » ‘may face.” Monday, May 13, 1974 “Cousin Gets Vote” by W. E. DIGGS DR, PHILLIP R. COUSIN DURHAM, N. C. — The Eastern District of the Western North Carolina Conference gave Dr. Phil- lip R. Cousin a unanimous vote of endorsement of his candidacy for Bishop in the church. Dr. Cousin is the pastor of St. Joseph A.M.E. Church, Professor of Religion at Duke University and a respected political leader in Durham. The Annual Session of the Dis- trict met at Emmanuel A.M.E, Church, Host Pastor, J. R. Crutch- field; Presiding Elder J. N. Sheares, presiding. Elder Sheares and the baseball team in San Dieguito, affairs to help in support of this candidate. This event was spiritual- ly moving and inspiring to Dr. Cousin. Subscribe To The AM E Christian Recorder SUMMER SESSION BISHOPS’ COUNCIL AND BOARD MEETING African Methodist Episcopal Church June 16-20, 1974 Rt. Rev. Hubert N. Robinson, Host Bishop Mrs. Mary I. Robinson, Host Supervisor Host Pastor, St. Stephen A.M.E. Co-host, Greater Grant Memorial A.M.E. Church Rev. C. S. H. Hunter, Jr., Pastor Supplementary housing may local hotels, details may be obtained by COUNCIL ENTERTAINMENT COMMITTEE c/o St. Stephens A.M.E. 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In ac- cepting the ecclesiastical endorse- | ment of my church I promise to be fully an African Metohdist Episcopalian yes, but also promise to fulfill the needs of any brother or sister in or out of my church or any other church whose condi- tion comes to the fore or in whom I observe suffering along some by-way, bush, or marsh— injured, bleeding, singhing, or dying. I, somehow, wish I could convey some of the ground over which I have travelled with individuals and families during my time in the Navy in such a way that the critics of the Corps could feel the indispensable need of a Sailor of Soul-saving dedication readily available inside the ship called the USS NAVY. As a matter of fact, the time is rapidly approach- ing when I need to get together a few autobiographical thoughts about myself anyhow. And, when I read that article in the Black History issue of the Mirror on me here at Mayport, Florida I was made to realize that perhaps I do have something to say that is readable as well as enlightening. My wife and I have been stopped on almost every street corner about it. I’ve alreeady decided to call it “Change of Address” which in itself shows how nomadic my life has been. And yet, unlike my own sons, I spent my entire child- hood through high school in one house. In fact, I believe I was actually born in the house not in a hospital simply because there ‘weren’t any that received my laboring mother. But I am distraught at some of the theoretical-reasons-given for abandoning the services of the Chaplain on the part of many, without weighing the measure of human service that could not be rendered otherwise. What I really hear the would-be abolishers of the Chaplaincy saying is it is bet- ter to let the Flock of God die on the vine or the waiting young lambs to go without arms to be carressed in or the young to go without being gently led, than to have a Religious symbol that seemingly gives sanction to every- thing contrary to Divine Law nur- ture them. If there were some way all of us could escape being a part of the world, to escape being in the world of veil and tears, unpollut- ed or untainted by the tempta- tions and so-called bad influences prevalent all around us, how utopian that would be! I now see clearer how the whole doctrine of eschatalogy and other worldliness came into man’s theological perim- eters. It is a wish—and that is all. The hard core truth is we live among sinners and as Paul said “of whom I am Chief.” We cannot physically or psychially disasso- ciate ourselves from the mill of human misery which grinds and mixes us all up through and through. The harvest is truly plen- teous the laborers all too few. We cannot divorce ourselves from the need to be instruments for God—whether in or out of the military, on a reservation or in the loneliness of the desert. Wher- ever men are, wherever human beings reside there needs to be someone truly commissioned, tru- ly committed to the care and comfort of their daily needs. And it cannot be done half-mast, one foot in and one foot out. As Jesus said, “If you are neither hot nor cold I will spew you out of my mouth.” Down with the luke- warmer. I need somebody who is A. M. E. CHRISTIAN RECORDER anchored, who is dedicated, who is my man on that premise mak- ing Holy that ground upon which| he stands. Because you can’t be there is no reason to call all the troops back home. “Other sheep I have that are not of this fold, them too I must go and shepherd.” They will heed my voice so there will be One Flock, One Shepherd.” I must send those who can go, who will go, who understand why they art there and who never lose sight of the mission for which I have called them. I haven’t called all, just them. I have called some to be teachers, some exhorters, some prophets, some evangelists, some pastors. These gifts I have given to equip the Saints for the work of Ministry for opuilding up the body of Christ until we all attain to the unity of the Faith and the Knowledge of the Son of God, to mature manhood, to the measure of the stature of the full- ness of Christ. So that we may no longer be children tossed to and fro and carried about with every wind of doctrine, by the cunning of men, by their craftiness in de- ceitful wiles.” You ought to read Eph. 4:11-14 and get the full drift of how God calls. “Rather speaking the truth in love we are to grow in every way into him who is the Head, into Christ, from whom the whole body joined and knit together by every joint with which it is sup- plied, when each part is working prorerly makes bodily growth and upbuilds itself in love.” Who among us can profess to have the whole all to himself or herself? What we do is take that precious part given to us by God’s grace and inch by inch fit it into the larger body of Christ and do our part in making the puzzle complete. “For straight is the gate and narrow the way that leadeth unto life and few there be that find it.” Jesus’ way was prophesied from the beginning as being narrow and straight. It remans that way even after his human life, death, resurrection, and ascension have occured. It is specifically designed to go into the close corners of man’s feeble and woeful exist- ence, most certainly the question- able places and exert the squeeze play. My coaching-son Frank’s baseball team in San Dieguito, California won 2-1 on a squeeze bunt on two hits early in the season. He ate and drank with publicans and sinners so they re- ported on him. It is a Game of Inches, But what did the publicans and sinners say of him? “Surely this must be the Son of God.” We tend to ask everyone except the person it is designed to serve. Before we throw the Chaplain out, at least ask the people whom he serves, not those jealous of his service. One day he may be a Seventh-day Adventist as I was called upon to be this week in working with a Religious-Preference situation on one of our ships. Tomorrow a Jewish need emerges, the next day a Catholic, but always in the knowledge that God’s grace is suf- ficient. Always with the under- standing that one of the lambs needs a Shepherd. Somebody needs strong arms or a shoulder to sob on. Someone needs a bosom to‘¥est upon. Someone with young needs to be led gently. “For when you have done it un- to the least of these my brethren you have truly done it unto me.” Behold I send you out as sheep in the midst of wolves, so be wise as serpents and innocent as doves. About all any’ of us can hope for in this life is that we are kept near the heart of God until our traveling days are done. To be led by him in this life so that in the last hour, the hour of our death, we will not feel deserted. Then I can sing with W. L. Thompson— Lead me gently home Father Lead me gently home When life’s toils are ended And parting days have come. Sin no more shall tempt me Ne‘er from Thee I'll roam If Thou only lead me Father Lead me gently home. Lead me gently home Father Lead me gently home In life’s darkest hours, Father When life’s troubles come, Keep my feet from wandering Lest from Thee I roam Lest I fall upon the wayside Lead me gently home, The most arresting and lasting thing we can say about the life of Christ during this Lenten Season is that he endured. That he played it God’s way. He survived the crisis moments. He knew it was a game of inches but he kept feed- ing the Flock of God. He took the scourge of men up- on himself so God could have the victory in the end. You and I are expected to do no less. This sermon was delivered in the United States Naval Station Chapel, Mayport, Florida on 10 March 1974. CARROLL R. CHAMBLISS CDR, CHC, USN SUBSCRIBE TO THE A M E CHRISTIAN RECORDER “Come Before Winter” DUE IN PHILA, MOTHER’S DAY DR. V. R. BYRD Morris Brown AME—Phila. DR, H. RALPH JACKSON, Director Minimum Salary Dept, AME Philadelphia, Pa. For the last two years the people of Philadelphia and Morris Brown A.M.E, have looked forward to Dr. Jackson coming in this direc- tion “BEFORE WINTER”. Dr. Ralph Jackson a_ compelling preacher, sweet singer, and a dynamic personality. We are happy at Morris Brown that in- spite of his unusual outer and interstate schedules, he could pause long enough in his calendar to let us hear from heaven through him, Dr. Byrd has announced that A FAMILY WEEK OF SPIRI- TUAL EMPHASIS will be observed with Dr. Jackson speak- ing each night beginning with MOTHER’S DAY 11:00 a.m. We have already entreated that THE HOLY GHOST WILL BE OUR GUEST OF HONOR. Don’t forget DIAL A PRAYER 215- Gr 17-5789 or send for your Con- secrated PRAYER CLOTH—5301 Woodbine Ave.—Phila. Pa. PAGE SEVEN Impeachment And— Continued from Page 6 Just why he has chosen to play this role is problematical, but the most reasonable explanation is that he is using the issue to curry favor with legislators whose support he will need in an impeachment trial. It is clear that the heat is on and that the President is in deep trouble. The continuing conflicts with the special prosecutor and the House Judiciary Committee in- vestigating grounds for impeach- ment, the withholding of relevant information, the missing tapes, the possibilities of tax fraud, all com- bine to make impeachment likely. In that event, the President's survival depends on his ability to muster one-third plus one vote ih the Senate against impeachment. The result has been the raising of the busing issue again, refusal to compromise on an education bill, dropping support for a reasonable land-use measure, and numerous other steps designed to win over conservatives whose votes will be needed to stave off impeachment. The process also endangers hopes for a reasonable welfare re- form program and similar crucial proposals affecting blacks and minorities and all poor people. So the fate of minorities and their hopes for a long overdue reforms are now enmeshed in the politics of impeachment and the paralysis that has afflicted the national gov- ernment since last summer is bound to increase. DR. V. R. BYRD AND DR. H. RALPH JACKSON ===== DSC04768.JPG ===== CAGE EIGHT | Calendar of Events 1973 Schedule of Annual Conferences And Missionary Coaveatiens FIRST EPISCOPAL DISTRICT Bishop Ernest L. Hickman, Presiding Bishop THEME: “Christ Centered Living In An Age Of Crises.” Announcement of Annual Mis- sionary Meetings: Mrs. Cleo- patra Hickman, Supervisor Annual Conference Dates: The Missionary meeting is the first date of the conferences dates listed. The Y.P.D. will ineet the Saturday before. NEW JERSEY CONFERENCE May 6-10, 1974 St. Luke, 148 Clinton Ave., Newark, N.J. 07114 Phone 201-248-0133 Rev. John G. Ragin, Pastor, 22 Shepherd Ave., Newark, N. J. 07112 Phone: 201-WA 3-0655 Rev. B. C. Burton, Host Presiding Elder Sermons: Missionary—Rev. S. Lawrence Kelly Annual—Rev. William Cody Men’s Night—Rev. M. D. Birt NEW YORK CONFERENCE May 20-24, 1974 Metropolitan 58-66 West 135th. Street, New Yprk City Rev. Robert L. Foley, Sr., Pastor and St. John, N.Y.C. co-host Rev. Leroy Judge, Pastor’ Rev. William L. Freeman, Host Presiding Elder Sermons: Missionary—Rev. Simon P. Bouie Annual—Rey. William D. Watley Men’s Night—Rev. Samuel P. Roper NEW ENGLAND CONFERENCE May 27-31, 1974 Bethel, Hanover and Chestnut Sts. Fall River, Mass. 02720 Rev. Alvan N. Johnson, Pastor— Phones: Church 617-442-9344— 265-8699 Rev. P. Bernard Walker, Host Presiding Elder Sermons: Missionary—Rev. Peter Craw- ford Annual—Rev. Joseph F. Whalen, Sr. Men’s Night—Rev. Clarence Williams PHILADELPHIA CONFERENCE June 3-7, 1974 Ward: 43rd. and Aspen Streets, Phila. Pa. Rev. H. A. Rhodes, Pastor— 336 Pelham Road, Phila, Pa. } 19119 Phone: 215-VI 3-2971—VI 3-4874 Rev. Harry J. White, Sr., Host Presiding Elder Sermons: Missionary—Rev. A, L. Stephens Annual—Rev. J. L. Joiner Men’s Night—Rev. H. E. Burton|, NOON DAY SERMONS by Episcopal Appointment SECOND EPISCOPAL DISTRICT Bishop Henry W. Murph. Presiding Spring Conferences 1974 WASHINGTON CONFERENCE —Tuesday May 7 through Fri- day May 10, 1974. Ward AME, | MEETING Church, 241-42nd Street, N. E, Washington, D.C., Rev. HL Camper, Host Pastor, Rev. O. J. Hayman, Host Presiding Elder. VIRGINIA CONFERENCE Tuesday May 21 through Friday May 24, 1974 Bethel A.M.E. Church, Hampton, Virginia, Rev. R. W. Wisner, Host Pastor, Rev. D. W. Williams, Host Pre- siding Elder. FIFTH EPISCOPAL DISTRICT CONFERENCE SCHEDULE BISHOP HARRISON J. BRYANT 7419 Harrison Street Kansas City, Mo. 64131 Tele (816) 523-2239 . PUDGET SOUND CONFERENCE August 6th through August 9 Allen Chapel AME Church 1621 S. Sheridan Street Tacoma, Washington 98405 Rev, Ulysses Carr, Host pastor Tele (206) 627-6855 Rev. L. F. Greene, Host Pre- siding Elder . CALIFORNIA CONFERENCE August 13 through August 16 First AME Church 4024 Lyman Rd. Oakland, California 94602 Rey. Edward S. Foust, Host Pastor Tele (415) 655-1527 Rev. C. Wayne Love, Host Presiding Elder . SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA CONF. August 20th through August 23 Ward Chapel AME Church 1231 St. Andrews Pl. Los Angeles, California 90019 Rev. C. Garnett Henning, Host Pastor Tele (213) 732-5284 Rev. I. H. Hunt, Host Presiding Elder _ 4, COLORADO CONFERENCE September 10th through September 13th : St. Paul AME Church 4 Endeavor Lane . Pueblo, Colorado 81001 Rev. John R. Williams, Host Pastor Tele (303) 546-1048 Rev. E. D. Chappelle, Host Presiding Elder 5. KANSAS-NEBRASKA CONF. September 17th through September 20th St. Paul AME Church 1902 N. Volustia Street Wichita, Kansas 67214 Rev. Cyrus S. Keller, Sr. Host Pastor Tele (316) 683-8724 Rev. A. L. Simpson, Host Presiding Elder 6. NORTHWEST MISSOURI CONF. October 1st throught October 4th Gregg Tabernacle AME Church 5811 Blue Hill Rd. Kansas City, Missouri 64110 Rev. Joseph N. Moore, Host Pastor Tele (816) 361-2796 Rev. O. David Slacum, Host Presiding Elder MISSOURI CONFERENCE October 8th through October 11th Wayman Temple AME Church 5014 Cabanne Street St. Louis, Missouri 63113 Rev. Samuel M. Pointer, Host Pastor Tele (314) 361-6657 or 361-4123 Rey, Harvey L. Vaughn, Host Presiding Elder EPISCOPAL DISTRICT PLANNING October 12th Wayman Temple AME Church 5014 Cabanne Street St. Louis, Missouri 63113 A. M. E, CHRISTIAN RECORDER Monday, May 13, 1974 1974 SCHEDULE OF ANNUAL CONFERENCES AND MISSIONARY CONVENTIONS Fourth Episcopal District The Right Reverend Howard Thomas Primm, ILLINOIS—103rd Annual Session August 6-9—Campbell Chapel A.M.E, Church August 5-6—Missionary Convention 626 East 4th Street, Tel: (618) 462-2500 Alton, IL 62002 The Rev, John Q. Owens, Jr., Pastor Presiding 1135 Harrison Street, Tel: (618) 462-2500 Alton, IL 62002 a INDIANA—136th Annual Session August 13-16—Bethel A.M.E, Church August 12-13—Missionary Convention 200 South 6th Street, Tel: (317) 962-6763 Richmond, IN, 47374 The Rev. J. P. Henning, Pastor 808 South 17th Street, Tel: (317) 962-7214 Richmond, IN. 47374 CANADIAN—91st Annual Session Rev. T. N. Hercules, Pastor Rev. Moses Wilson, PLE, Res, Phone 912-264-2734 Church same 4. AUGUSTA, GEORGIA ANNUAL CONFERENCE May 28-31, 1974 Mt, Mariah A.M.E, Church 102 West Green St. Swainsboro, Rev, W. L. Powell, Pastor Rev. S. W. Wicker, P.E. Res, Phone 912-237-8587 Church same Georgia 3040) June 4-7, 1974 Allen Chapel A.M.E. Chureh 269 Pursley St. Macon, Georgia Rev. L. A. Townes, Pastor Rey. E. D, Curry, P.E. Res. Phone 912-743-6317 Church Phone 912-746-1547 ATLANTA NORTH GEORGIA ANNUAL CONFERENCE August 20-23—Campbell A.M.E. Church August 19-20—Missionary Convention 20 Prince Street, South, Tel: (416) 352-7672 Chatham, Ontario The Rev. George N. Burns, Pastor 20 Prince Street, South, Tel: (416) 352-7672 Chatham, Ontario MICHIGAN—88th Annual Session June 11-14, 1974 Turner Monumental A.M.E, Church 66 Howard St., N.E. Atlanta, Georgia 30317 Rev. W. L. Reynolds, Pastor Rev. H. C, Carswell, P.E. Res. Phone 404-691-7054 September 10-13—St. Stephen A.M.E. Church September 8-9—Missionary Convention 6000 Stanford Avenue, Tel: (313) 895-4800 Detroit, MI. 48221 The Rev. John H. Hunter, Pastor 3791 Fullerton Avenue, Tel: (313) 483-5245 Detroit, MI. 48238 CHICAGO—92nd Annual Session September 17-20—St. James A.M.E. Church September 16-17—Missionary Convention 9256 South Lafayette, Tel: (312) 785-9738 Chicago, IL. 60620 Chureh Phone 404-378-6970 WEST TENNESSEE CONFERENCE—June 25-28. 1974 St. Andrew A.M.E. Church 867 South Parkway East Memphis, Tennessee 38106 Rev. E. M. Martin, Host Pastor The Rev W. L. Johnson, Pastor 9318 South Rhodes Avenue, Tel: (312) 785-1958 Chicago, IL. 60619 SCHEDULE OF ANNUAL CONFERENCES Sixth Episcopal District The Rt. Rev. Richard Allen Hildebrand Presiding Bishop TENNESSEE CONFERENCE-—July 912, 1974 St. Luke A.M.E. Church 901 40th Avenue, North Nashville, Tennessee 37209 Rev. S. J. Holley, Sr., Host Pastor tAST TENNESSEE CONFERENCE- July 16-19, 1974 St. Paul A.M.E. Church 328 W. College Street Fayetteville, Tennessee 37334 Rev. Wesley | Reid, Host Pastor 1, SOUTHWEST GEORGIA ANNUAL CONFERENCE 2, May 7-10, 1974 St. Timothy A.M.E. Church 1219 W. Hill Avenue Valdosta, Georgia 31601 Rev. E. O. Benefield, Pastor Rev. O. C. Hardwick, P.E. Res. Phone 912-244-4666 Church same May 14-17, 1974 St. Paul A.M.E. Church 1520 Wolf St. Brunswick, Georgia 31520 “To My Dear Partners- In-Mission” I greet you in the name of our risen Lord and Saviour, for indeed, he has called us out of darkness into his most marvellous light. To His name be glory forever! As you know, the A.M.E. Chapel of Christ Our Redeemer in Kings- ton, Jamaica, was dedicated on Sunday, April 28, 1974, at 4:00 pm. For all AME.s this should be a significant occasion for finally we will have a respectable and representative centre of worship in the capital city of Kingston. I want to encourage you to come SOUTH GEORGIA ANNUAL CONFERENCE . OLD GEORGIA ANNUAL CONFERENCE WEST KENTUCKY CONFERENCE—July 23-26, 1974 Asbury Chapel A.M.E. Church 1801 West Chestnut Street Louisville, Kentucky 40212 Rev. William W. Easley, Jr., Host Pastor es see this historic church and spend a few days with us. It is easy to get to Jamaica from either the New York or Miami gate- way. All you need is a valid US. passport or proof of citizenship and a small pox certificate. Ac- commodation can be reserved for you at the Kingston Sheraton if you let me know ahead of time. The Skyline and the new Pegasus are recommended, If you need help you can write the Rev. Con- way M. Simmons, 15 Swallowfield Road, Kingston 5, Jamaica, WI. His telephone numbed is: 936-8910. I have had to make personal loans from three Banks amounting KENTUCKY CONFERENCE--July 30-August 2, 1974 St. John A.M.E. Church 1209 Pradero Frankfort, Kentucky 40601 Rev. C. D. Brice, Host Pastor DISTRICT PLANNING COUNCII—To be announced ——————— to $16,500 in order to complete this church building and to give the A.M.E. Church in Jamaica a touch of dignity. We were finally forcéd to match our words with positive action. If you can come, you will be more than welcome. If you cannot, please pray for our efforts, and send a telegram to 15 Swallowfield Road, Kingston. This will encourage our people greatly. May God bless the work com- mitted to your care. Your Parter-in-Mission Frederick H. Talbot Chief Pastor MACON, GEORGIA ANNUAL CONFERENCE SCHEDULE OF ANNUAL CONFERENCES
• May 6, 1974
  ===== DSC04752.JPG ===== i, , No. 43 * * DR. C. E, WELLS * MONDAY, MAY 6, 1974 et * * Center Named For Bishop = * * PRICE 15 CENTS By Carol B, Thomas, Public Relations Chairman Bishop E.. Lawrence Hickman, prelate of the First Episcopal District, dedicated the new E. L. Hickman Progression Center at Bethel A.M.E. Church Buffalo, New York, It was an inspiring and momentous occasion. Bishop Hickman congratulated the Pas- tor, the Reverend G. Grant Crumpley on his excellent leader- ship in this creative venture. He cong: atulated the officers and members on their fellowship. The workmanship by the Black firm Key & Cleary is a credit to the Black race. The presentation of beautiful modern art picture entitled; “Faith’, by the firm will be hung in the Progression Center. The Center is designed for today’s youths. The major activities that will take place in this facility will be: Day Care for working mothers, Sunday School Classrooms, and _ other Forums. Bishop Hickman whose coming to the First Episcopal District has really inspired Western New York as no one has _ heretofore. On this visit he also dedicatea new pews, pulpit furniture, car- peting, just a complete new santuary with new choir lofts etc. here at Bethel. This was one of Bethel’s com- plete renovation programs. Our Continued on Page 2 * * Proclamation Phase 2 Delivered on January 1, 1974 at Mi. Zion A.M.E. Church WAYCROSS, GEORGIA by Rey. Dr. C. E. Wells, Sr. As we view the world in which we find ourselves priviledged to live amidst its multiplicity of so- cial evils and politically corrupt ills, and as we measure the prog- ress and success that we as a Black people have gained since the historic signing of the Emanci- pation Proclamation some one- hundred eleven (111) years ago, we find that we have progressed much. And although within the confines of the noble advance- ments we will here cite we can visualize a success story, there still exists a hovering cloud—an unavoidable and indiscreet aware- ness that man in all of his vastness of knowledge is still failing in the ultimacy of his social relation- ships one with the other. Al- though we patronize hotels and restaurants never dreamed of 1b years ago and although much progress has been made through the legislative efforts of the NAACY and other similar organi- zations and regardless of the fact that we have black officials elected to high and noble positions in this nation and more especially in the South, we must admit in | the words of our theme that we’ve come this far by faith and cour- age. A faith that has far exceeded ‘that normally expected of a group of people and a courage which has far surpassed that required under normal circumstances and in other than usual conditions. For who would have dreamed that Atlanta would have a_ black mayor 111 years ago or even 11 years ago for that matter?- Who would have predicted that right here in Waycross, Georgia, a south Georgia community with its deep southern traditions, voters would. have elected to office a black city commissioner and two (2) mem- bers to the board of education? Who would have dared predict that the elimination of the dual school system in Waycross would be so complete with black princi- pals and administrators supervis- ing white educators and provid- ing sufficient input to policy that governs the activities of their in- dividual institutions? Who would have thought it possible for blacks to be hired in more meaningful jobs in Waycross with opportuni- ties to be trained for manage- ment positions? Who but those dedicated to the cause of freedom equality and justice would dare dream such dreams. The January issue of Ebony has one of the noted black psychics of our day predicting that there will be a black U.S. President in the 1980’s. And while this may seem strange and far reaching to some, I submit that a black man can do no worse in providing corrupt and irre- sponsible leadership than the presently privileged who now oc- cupy the White House. With all of the foregoing before us it is quite apparent that we face “the rising sun of a new day begun”. For now is the time for us to awaken from our compla- cent sleep and not rest on the laurels of past achievements. Now is the time for us to join hands and hearts together as we leap over the hurdles of divisiveness and strive together as one. Now is fre time—‘“the acceptable year of our Lord”. For we must come — to realize that these changes and possibilities for change in the fu- ture didn’t just happen by acci- dent. For in the words of Langs- ton Hughes, “now we stand at last where the white gleam of our bright star is cast—we have come over a way that with tears has been watered; we have come treading our path through the Continued on Page 2 ===== DSC04753.JPG ===== PAGE TWO CENTER NAMED FOR | Continued from Page 1 3-floor church plant is carpeted| and new tiled throughout, and is now furnished with 95% new} furniture. and equipment. This| entire project cost more than $200,000.00. The beautiful dedication ser-} vice was a masterful tribute to/ the matchless leadership of Dr. | Crumpley, who was named the| recipient of the Special Achieve-| ment Award by the Buffalo Club} of the National Association of} Business and Professional Wo-|} men’s Clubs Inc. He -was cited) for the outstanding Bethel Head- start Program serving 233 pre-/| schoolers: and the new E. L. Hickman Progression Center. Reporter—Carolyn B. Thomas, Chmn. of Public Relations i Emancipation— Continued from Page 1 blood of the slaughtered”. The road of the past has been stony. The E. E. Moores’, the C. E. Davis’, the J. E. Ross’, the J. N. Adams’, the J. S. Malones, the Flukers’, and countless others have all made immeasurable sacrifices and other often unheralded contribu- tions to the day we now face. And while I have quite often opposed the philosophy of some of the aforementioned persons, I have never opposed the spirit of that philosophy. And this is what the new day is telling us! We are closer now to the dreams of our forefathers who dared dream, live, fight, and die for a day of equality, justice, free- dom, and brotherhood promised us by the constitution of this land. Yet the closer we get to our prom- ised land “the more closely do the armies of the Phillistines mass their ranks, the more desperate and devious are their devices, the more serious the challenge—and the greater the danger of failure”. The above assessment clearly portrays the fact that the Emanci- pation of 111 years ago and the 14th amendment was not and is not sufficient. Nor is the 1964 Civil Rights Acts and subsequent legis- lation the total answer. I’ve come to realize that we need Phase II of the Emancipation Proclama- tion. We've had 111 years of trial and error—1l1l1 years of segrega- tion—111 years of discrimination —1lll years of racism and If! years of division among our ranks since the signing of the Emancipa- tion Proclamation. We _ should have learned our lesson well; the lesson that the oppressor never voluntarily gives in to the op- pressed. We should have learned by now that one black man can- not be free until all black men are free. And more importantly we should realize that though 111 years has made a difference, there are still slaves in America. For as Martin Luther King once said: They are slaves who fear to speak for the fallen and the weak They are slaves who will not choose Hatred, scoffing and abuse Rather than in silence shrink From the truth they needs must think They are slaves who dare not be In the right with two or three. So you see we need another phase of the Emancipation Proc- lamation. We need to be able to answer our white brothers when they say “what the hell do niggers want anyway? Every other ethnic group has made it up the ladder on its own. Why don’t blacks do likewise? They keep raving about their rights. Well white people have rights too”. We need answer these queries a S We ay te 1h had their effect the centr was fine, [ stration order of day now requires organizing so effectively and witt so much power that there never be “Watergate” We must organize so effectively that there can never president in his can again a again be a office campaign elected to very sought to divide the nation into regions and races; and who once elected, attempted to ignore the plight of the inner city by order- ing dismanteling of social pro-| grams designed to provide | opportunity for the poor, the disadvantaged, and blacks to climb the ladder on their own, We must unite and organize so well that the question can never again be asked what the hell do we want! We must tell America that this is Phase II of the Eman- cipation Proclamation as we at- tack with all our might the barriers that still exist in equal education—the barriers that exist in fair housing—the barriers that exist in equal protection under the law—the barriers that exist in equal protection under the law —the barriers that exist in equal opportunity employment, We must tell America loudly and clearly that the day of freedom has indeed arrived as we bring about a true sense of socialization in this nation. We must let them know that while the “mills of the gods grind slowly”, the day of the harvest has come. Let us decide to get our agenda together and make this country responsive to the poor, the disadvantaged, and to the millions of disfran- chised blacks. Our agenda must include participation on the part of everybody if we are to be suc- cessful. We must secure partici- pation of the professional black, the ghetto dweller, the wino on Oak Street, the alcoholic, the drug abuser, the Church goer, the minister and every segment of the black population, as well as the white, as we move concertedly toward our goal. Phase two of the Emancipation Proclamation must also be an ef- fort at dispelling myths and mis- information that for so long have plagued us. Often the cry is heard that blacks are shiftless, lazy, dirty, disease ridden, and would rather remain on welfare than get a job. And while it is true that some blacks are lazy, dirty, and disease ridden—many of them are forced to live in rat infested ghettos without running water which leads to disease ridden bodies. Further, because of their inability to secure adequate health services and their being forced to exist off of mal-nourished diets, they seldom have the energy to be other than lazy. Moreover, it must be noted that benefits re- ceived from welfare quite often exceed the meager income blacks could muster by putting their skills, which in many instances amount to laborers or domestic workers on the job market. This coupled with the fact that even here they must compete with poor whites in a racist society—leaves them with little hope of progress. Additionally if they were. hired, the negatives of the inadequate health syndrome would sit in— thus the beat goes on. But Ameri- ca must wake up and free its unemployed and underemployed, for this is Phase II of Emancipa- tion, At a time when we spend bil- lions of dollars and use tons of fuel to send man in space while many of our brothers and sisters are restricted to travel and must do without fuel—at a time when crimes in high places are being discovered while many of our brothers and sisters lanquish in jails as political prisoners—at a time when farmers are being paid not to grow crops while food who! speeches | } to wait 111 A, M, E. CHRISTIAN RECORDER prices spiral and the possibilit f a food shortage becomes as thousands of poor have nol enough to eat—at a time ven law and rder is being ‘ing fla esident ~oused as the law is | grantiy abridged by the of this natior the ume iS come for the more than 22 million bl; ack Americans to insist that the Emancipation Proclamation be come a reality—as not only the black Americans become free, but also the American Indian—the Mexican American—the _ poor white—and all those who are dis- advantaged, For I submit to you that we cannot nor will we be content more years, nor lll more months for our Emancipa- tion. It becomes vitally important for every black in America to become on guard. To become, as Martin Luther King suggested, creatively maladjusted. The need has come for creatively malad- justed men like Shadrach, Me- shack, and Abednego, who when ordered by King Nebuchadnezzar to bow before a golden image said in unequivocal terms “if it be so, our God whom we serve is able to deliver us—but if not— we will still not serve thy gods”, We need creatively maladjusted men like Martin Luther King, Marcus Garvey, William E. Du- bois, Richard Allen, Henry Mc- Neil Turner, Malcom “X”, and others. For “the ultimate measure of a man is not where he stands in moments of comfort and con- venience, but where he stands at times of challenge and contro- versy. Time is running out on America. Soon she will celebrate her 200th birthday. She will then be called to give an account of her stewardship—this nation that God has allowed to prosper so— this nation to which God has given so much power—this nation that has as its creed the belief in the brotherhood of all men. And I can hear God speaking to America—asking for a full re- port on its 200 years of activity— what did you do with the 200 years I gave you queries God? Well we've progressed far in medicine and technology comes back the answer. In science we’ve hurtled over many of the un- known _ barriers—we’ve learned how to transplant human organs —control the flow of blood—ex- pand the life expectancy of man and bring about many comforts heretofore unknown to man— with our knowledge we’ve erected tall sky scrapers, massive bridges and nuclear power—we’ve har- nessed the energy of electricity and uncovered the riches under the earth—we’ve conquered air and space travel and have varied means of transporting people and goods from place to place—we’ve built a democratic system that gives men a chance to climb the ladder of success regardless of his background. And I can hear the response of God—but what have you done with the peace I gave you—what do you have to show for the brotherhood I loaned you—what became of the love and honesty I entrusted in you— why has there been slavery and why are people still disadvantaged —why is there crime in high places and confusion all over the land? The time has now come for true liberation. Don’t you know that you are your brother’s keeper? And so as we move to the cli- max of a 200 year journey in this nation—a journey built on hy- pocrisy—a journey built on lies, deceit, and cunning—as we move to the climax of this 200 year journey. we. come to realize that jf America is to be saved it must be through. the efforts of stout hearted men and women—men and women who believe that now is the time for Phase II of the Emancipation Proclamation. Wed out the apes of vintage here the gr stored He has loosed the faithful light ing of his terrible swift sword His truth is marching on Glory Glory Hallelujah Hallelujah Hallelujah While God is Marching on Glory Glory Glory Glory The same God of our weary years The same God of our silent tears Thou who has brought us thus far along the way Thou who hast by thy might Led us into the light | Keep us forever in the path we pray. Lest feet stray from the places our God where we meet thee Lest our heart drunk with the wine of the world we forget thee Shadowed beneath thy hand may we forever stand True to our God—True to our nation land ’ our Quarterly Conference Trail Bethel AME Church Greenville District Central North Miss. Conference The Quarterly Conference was held on March 30, 1974. The after- noon session was opened by the host pastor, Rev. H, L. Harkless who in turn introduced the Presid- ing Elder, Rev. W. H. Hall. Rev. Hall took his text from St, Mat- thew 5:16, “Let your Light So Shine before Men, that they May See Your Good Works and give glory to your Father who is in Heaven.” ‘ Afterwards, the reports were taken and the meeting closed in good fellowship. Rev. W. H. Hall, Presiding Elder Rev. A. L. Harkless, Pastor Mrs. Hattie Brown, Reporter Second Quarterly Con- ference of— ST. LUKE AME CHURCH WACO, Texas—The second quar- terly Conference of St. Luke AME Church, Waco, Texas was held March 10th and 11th 1974. It be- gan Sunday morning at 9:30 a.m., with the Sunday School under the direction of the superintendent. Sis. V. M. Livingston. The presid- ing Elder, Rev. R. T. Thomas, reviewed the lesson. During the 11 o‘clock service the pastor, Rev. George S. Willis was in charge of the devotion, with the assistance of the choir. He presented the presiding Elder, who brought a very inspiring message. His text from 103rd Psalm. The Union quarterly service ilory | mittee were on duty, By motion, wrath are| Monday, May 6, 1974 The secrearies and finance com | Sis. E. D. Freeman was elected an alternate delegate to the An- nual conference, The delegate. Sis | H. L. Sheppard was elected in the | first quarter, All board and aux | jliaries made written reports. The | total amount of money raised dur ing the quarter was $1,451.90. The | presiding Elder made closing re- marks and expressed appreeiation for the success of the quarter BENTON CIRCUIT BENTON, MISS—The Second Conference of the Benton Circuit convened on March 9th and 10th, 1974. The Pastor, Rev, H. M. Foster, let the devotional service which was opened by the hymn ‘Must Jesus Bear the Cross Alone.” Rev. Foster presented the Presiding Elder, Rey, C. A. Purnell, who brought a great message from St. Mark 7:7. During the business session the Presiding Elder callled for the reports, All reports were up and over; the churches paid one-half of the budget. Sunday was a high day beginning with Sunday School, Mrs. Octavia Clemons, Superinten- dent, and ending with the busi- ness session. We paid the Presid- ing Elder $136.00 and turned over to him $735.00 for the budget. Rev. C. A, Purnell, Presiding Elder Rev. H. W. Foster, Pastor Sis. Velmer Rucker, Reporter MT. CARMEL AME CHURCH The Rocky Mount District Con- ference met in Mt. Carmel A. M. E. Church in Bailey, N.C., with Pre- siding Elder H. Clarence Walker and Host Pastor, Rev. William Stokes in charge. The conference opened Thursday at 10:30 a.m. with much enthusiasm and dedication to the work. All reports were rounded out and all ministers were present. The conference was one of the best ever held. There was quite a few visitors from other districts; Elder C. L. Stephens, Fayetteville, N. C., Elder R. H. Green, Wilmington, N. C. Elder W. T. Holland, Newbern, N. C.,, and many others. One highlight of the meeting was the wonderful sermons preached by Rev. L. D. Sanders, Rev. Mrs. Dorothy Ruffins, Rev. James Bess, Rev. James Bullock, Rev. Leroy Miller and Rev. F. M. Gabriel. All committee reports were out- standing. Music from choirs of the district was spiritual and inspir- ing. The missionary hour on Friday was presided over by Mrs. P. L, Walker with a film highlighting the missionary theme “One Who Cares, Shares” using the Drug Abuse film by Mrs. Ruth Watson. The meeting closed with Mrs. Dorothy Ruffins recommended to be ordained at the annual con- ference in November. Bishop Henry W. Murth of the Second was held at 3:00 p.m. Rev. Good- speed of Bethel AME Church, Itasca, Texas was preaching and his choir was in charge of the music. Other churches of the dis- trict were also represented. The business session was held Monday at 8:00 p.m. The pastor was in charge of the opening, The Presid- business. The roll call was taken and 37 responded. The boundaries shal. SUBSCRIBE TO THE A M E CHRISTIAN RECORDER [pared Episcopal District in absentee. Host Presiding Elder, H. Clarence Walker Host Pastor, Rev. William Stokes Reporter, Mrs. Evelyn L. Austin ing Elder was in charge of the QUINN CHAPEL AME CHURCH constituted the bar and Little] TANGIPAHO, LA, 70465 Archie Reed, Jr., was the mar-| Rey, L. G. Clarke, Pastor The Second Quarterly Confer- ene nnn eee | ence convened at Quinn Chapel Saturday night, March 30 1974, 7:00 p.m. Due to the delay of our pastor the conference was carried on by Presiding Elder Leo Hawkins. Continued on Page 7 ===== DSC04754.JPG ===== Monday, May 6, 1974. a SS SS SSS A. M. E. CHRISTIAN RECORDER Founder’s Davy Address Preached At St. Paul pos blacks to withdraw | in 1863, and after that date schools . : rom the whites if they were dis- | and colleges have been established A.M.E. Church, Richmond, Ky. By Rev. R. E. | criminated against. and maintained by Negroes in Keesee, Rev. H. L. Parks, Jr., Pastor Richmond, Kentucky—We come once a year to celebrate the birth of the distinguished founder of the A. M. E. Church, and its Ist con- secrated bishop, Richard Allen. We not only pause to remember him, but the great institution, the A.M. E. Church that he, Absalam Jones, and others have passed on to us so that we can worship God under our own “Vine and Fig Tree.” As we recapitulate the great heritage that’s ours, allow me to talk to you a few minutes about the Greatness of Richard Allen, The Achievements of the A.M.E. Church, and finally, Where Do We Go From Here? Richard Allen’s greatness is not limited to the A.M.E, Church; like all great men and women, he be- longs to the ages. The history of the Black Man in America cannot Saxon trained ears, I am here to state that, in my opinion, neither Martin Luther nor John Calvin, spiritual slave in 1760 in the state of Penn- sylvania. Richard Allen the founder of African Methodism. In the first place, these great leaders of modern protestantism compared with Richard Allen, be- gan life with the best advantages of their day and generation. Martin Luther was trained in one of: the best Universities of Germany, and was himself a professor in the University of Wittenberg. John Calvin studied Latin, Philosophy and Theology in Paris, and law at Orleans and Bourges under some of the best brains of France. John be written without including} Wesley was an Oxford man when Richard Allen and the A.M.E.| Oxford was the leading English Church. speaking educational institution, and came of a family of culture, poets, preachers, and philosophers. All of these I mention had the advantage of training, inheritance, culture, and the ambition of free born men. Richard Allen was born Febru- ary 14, 1760, a slave on the planta- tion of William Chew in what is now Germantown, Penn. He later purchased the freedom of he and his brother. In 1777 he was a teamster in the Revolutionary War. In 1780 he was converted and im- mediately began to preach. In 1786 he was a member of St. George, the oldest Methodist Church in Philadelphia, and became a popu- lar local preacher there. In 1787 this slave born young 27 year old man, Absolm Jones, and other black members of St. George got out of their place, wouldn’t sit in the pews assigned to them, and at Altar Call as they were praying the Officers pulled them from their knees . . . and stated you people must stay in your place etc . . They told them if you would just wait until we finish Prayer, “we won’t bother you no longer. We will build our own Bethel.” In that same year they worshiped in a private home; later, Allen with his own money bought a blacksmith shop, moved it to 6th and Lombard Street, dedicated by Bishop Fran- cis Asbury to God, and named it Bethel. He traveled extensively and One of our greatest difficulties is our ignorance, as a group, race and as a Church, concerning the facts of our history. From the teaching in our elementary, high schools and colleges, our children are drilled in the history and ac- complishments of Americas great white people. They know the lives of George Washington, Thomas Jefferson, Robert E. Lee, Gen. Grant, Abraham Lincoln, Henry Ford, Eli Whitney, and other great men of our American history. But as of yet the great deeds of Blacks have not secured their proper places in the textbooks of history, and hence, the great Characters of the race are unknown or just on the verge of being known by blacks and whites. Let me pause to say a people who has not its own heroes can never have the proper inspiration for its children. If you would go through Germany, from one end to the other, you will hear the name of Martin Luther, the great founder of German Protestantism. If you would go through France you would find everywhere the protes- tant people singing the praises of John Calvin, the theologian of French Protestant Reformation The followers of Methodism throughout England and through- out the world point to John Wesley. As yet, as strong as this asser- tion may sound in your Anglo-| TT EDITORIAL OFFICES News and Business matters may be addressed to the Fditor at the office, 414 Eighth Avenue, South, Nashville, Tenn, 37203, THE A. M. E. CHRISTIAN RECORDER Of The A. M. E. CHURCH Published weekiy at the A.M.E. Sunday School Union, Dr. H. A Belin, Jr., Secretary-Treasurer, 474 Eighth Avenue South, Nashville Tennessee 37203 SUBSCRIPTION RATES | One year, $5,00; 6 months, $3.00; Single Copy, l5c, Maks | Money Orders or Cashier’s Checks payable to H. A. Belin, Jr Second-class postage paid at Nashville, Tennessee 37203 - ———— —- SPECIAL NOTICE ADVERTISING RATES (Revised) Ads—1 column inch—$10.00 first issue; $8.50 each additional issue. Full Page $500.00 first issue; $350.00 each additional issue. One-half Page $250.00 first issue; $175.09 each additional issue COST OF CUTS All cost of cuts and mats must accompany articles or pictures for publication. Rates are as follows: Cuts—l-column $10.00; | 2-column $12.50; 3-column $15.00, Mats Cast 1-column $3,50; 2-column $6.50; 2 column $9.00, Cuts mounted, $4.00, Make all Money Orders, or Cashier's ¢ hecks payable to H. A Belin, dr. / nin) a nor John Wesley excelled in their i insight or in their ec- / clesiastical statesmanship the rec- } ord of this humble man born a | REV. R. E. KEESEE After orgainizing several church- es in Penn., New Jersey, New York, and Maryland, he called a Conference, the Organic Conven- tion, the First General Conference AM.E. which met in _ Bethel Church in Philadelphia, April 9, 1816, where he was elected and consecrated the 1st Bishop of the A.M.E. Church, At that meeting they established a creed, “God our Father, Christ our Redeemer, Man our Brother.” Because they believed that in God’s house there’s no Big “I’s” or Little “You’s”, that in Christ there is no East or West, nor North or South, bond nor free, but all are one in Christ Jesus. So Allen was a great Church Reformer, The first ordained Black man on American soil. The first Black Bishop, a Social Statesman, First Apostle of Racial Self-Help, a Business Man, he organized the “Free African Society” (insurance co.). In 1793, during the great plague in Philadelphia, he cared for the sick, burying the dead, both black and white, received a citation from Mayor Matthew Clarkson, Jan. 24, 1794, An Educa- tor, though comparatively unedu- cated, he saw a need for his peo- ple to be taught and opened a night school in Bethel AME. Church. Yes, Allen like belong to the Ages in us. The AME. Church is the oldest and the largest Black organization in the world all great men, He still lives THE ACHIEVEMENTS OF THE A.M.E. CHURCH It has and still is playing a great part in the development of black people and race relations world, It cannot be adequate in brief, but from every little that, Is is told, sparks of inspiration fly | plate Henee, I will relate a few high lights The zation A M.E. Church as an organi: lays claim to many nt Among them are 1. It was the first black people's organization to own a piece of real In 1793 it pur the Philadelphia erected mie in America chased the land at 6th and Lombard Sts Pa en which it Bethel Chureh estate a corner 0 later whieh church stands there today, and has been officially designated by the United States Congress as an Historical Shrine. Bethel Church is of the few pieces of property owned by Negroes that has been so desig nated 2. It published the world’s oldest Negro religious weekly, The Chris one tian Recorder 3. It was the first Negro institu tion to profete, finance, and ad minister a program of higher edu eation. Bishop Daniel A. Payne purchased Wilberforce University | achieve- } most of the southern states. The establishing and maintaining of these schools and colleges was the most daring venture in all the history of American education. The A.M.E. Church was the first Negro institution to become ac- tually concerned enough about our African brothers to go over and help them, Our missionary efforts date back more than 150 years. 5. The A.M.E. Church was the first black institution to enter the publishing business. We published the A.M.E. Discipline in 1817 and the A.M.E. Hymnal in 1818. We were the first to publish Sunday School Literature. 6. Rev. H. M. Turner, a minister in the A.M.E. Church was the first Black chaplain in the U.S. Army. He later became a Bishop. 7. Bishop J. A. Gregg was the first Negro elected president of Howard University, Washington, D.C. He did not accept the posi- tion, choosing rather to continue his work as a church leader. 8. Bishop J. A. Gregg was the first Negro leader selected by the U. S. government to make a trip to war areas of the Pacific, North Africa, England, and the Near East. He traveled 56,217 miles by airplane. 9. Rev. J. Russell Brown, an A.M_E. minister, was the first Negro chaplain in the U. S. Navy, ap- pointed in 1943. 10. William T. Vernon served as Registrar of the U. S. Treasury under the administration of Presi- dent Theodore Roosevelt. In that position he had to sign certain paper money of the nation. He later became a Bishop in the A.M.E. Church. 11. William H. Heard served as U. S. Minister in Liberia and was a member of the South Carolina Legislature from 1880-1882. He later became a Bishop in the A.M.E. Church. 12. Bishop S. L. Greene was the first to sign the document bringing into being the National Council of Churches, the most important movement in Protestant coopera- tion the world had ever known. November 28, 1950, Cleveland, Ohio. 13, R. H. Cain, Senator from South Carolina, 1877-79, was a preacher in the AME Church. He also served as president of Paul Quinn College, Waco, Texas. Elected a Bishop from South Caro- | lina 14. Frederick Douglas the great abolitionist, attended Metropolitan in the /on t ly told | The pew in which he sat regularly } | outlaw | handed down in May, 1954. Rev A. M_E. Church in Washington, D Cc It is said that he gave the two golden candlesticks that now stand he pulpit of that great church, golden name held at marked with a His funeral Metropolitan Church ACHIEVEMENTS FOR HUMAN DIGNITY was 1 Clarendon County, South Caro- lina The Supreme Court decision to | school desegration was| J. A. Delaine an AME preacher initiation of to collective; aceredited with eourt fights leading court suites causing this Supreme | Court decision In doing Rev. Delain’s home and church | was burned to the ground and he had to flee the state because of | is So, threats on his life 2. The Brown Against the Topeka Kansas Board of Education Lynda Brown, nine year old daughter of Rev, Oliver Brown, pastor of St. Mark AME Chureh, Topeka Kansas Rey. Brown and the Board of Edueation to inte- erate educational facilities, This {seen PAGE THREE case along with others resulted in the 1954 decision. 3. The Famous Little Rock Nine The famous Little Rock nine were determined to integrate Cen- tral High School in Little Rock Arkansas after the decision of 1954. Six of the nine brave and cour- ageous students were members of AME Churches. Their sponsor, Mrs. Daisy Bates also is an AMR. 4. Mrs. Rosa Parks On December 1, 1955, Mrs. Rosa Parks a seamstress boarded a bus in Montgomery, Ala., to ride home. When told by the bus driver to get up and give her seat to a white male passenger, refused. This incident is called the begin- ning of the Negro Revolt. Mrs. Parks refused and was arrested and jailed. In a mass meeting Blacks decided to “walk in dig- nity rather than ride in shame,” The Bus Boycott lasted a year. Mrs. Parks is a member of the AME Church. 5. Birmingham Students of Daniel Payne Col- lege staged Sit-Ins in Birmingham, Alabama, and were jailed. Ameri- ca was shocked in 1963 when Safe- ty Director Bull Conner used pow- erful streams of water from fire hoses on the students demonstra- tors knocking them to the ground. And don’t forget the bites of police dogs turned loose on them. Dr. A. G. Gaston was vital in funding money to bail out demonstrators and Dr. King utillized his Motel as headquarters for planning dem- onstrations. 6. Artherine Lucy Artherine Lucy member of St. Paul’s AME Church, in Birming- ham caused serious roit when she made an attempt to attend the University of Alabama in 1956. 7. Selma to Montgomery March Brown Chapel AME Church was headquarters for this march. 8. March on Washington 1963 Originated in the mind.of A. Philip Randolph, a member of the AME Church, Roy Wilkins, AME, threw the weight of the NAACP behind the march. WHERE DO WE GO FROM HERE We have not time to worry, complain and fret. “Let us then be up and doing with a heart for any fate; Still achieving still pursuing, Learn to labor and to wail.” Above all, let us not lose hope. Our fathers and mothers lifted up their voices from the Cotton Patch and Corn Fields of this Southland more than 150 years ago and |hopefullly sang, “Steal away to | Jesus, I ain’t got long to stay here”. “Away Down Yonder By Myself, I couldn’t Hear Nobody Pray”, “‘No- body Knows the Trouble I See.” Thank God and take courage. “judge not the Lord by feeble sense, But trust Him for His grace, Behind a frowning Frovince, He hides a smiling face. His Purpose will ripen fast, Unfolding every our, The bud may have a bitter taste, But sweet will be the flower.” CONCLUSION | The Christian Religion is not only the solution to our individual racial, national and international | problems, but it is the only sure eure for that contaigieas and death- ly disease, sin, with which the world is so miserably afflicted. We are living in dis@essing times, the lack of which we have never before. We are passing through a most sarious economic depression; our ceunsy is infested with high murder rate, while we ery for peace, threatening war- clouds continue to gatiter over the civilized world; the bark of war- dogs can be heard from across the sea; nations are arming themselves Continued om Page T ===== DSC04755.JPG ===== PAGE FOUR OFFICIAL ORGAN OF A. M. E, CHRISTIAN RECORDER Monday, May 6, 1974 AFRICAN METHODIST EPISCOPAL CHURCH Re PO TOUR TA ob Be Rome att THE CHRISTIAN RECORDER BELIEVES OUR MOTTO: Come, Let Us Reason Together eee @ In the essential worth and dignity of every human soul, @ In the ultimate destiny of man as good. ®@ That merit should be an unfailing measuring of a man, ® That freedom is more precious than life. @ That the self-revelation of God is an un-ending process. @ Tnat understanding is the balance wheel of human progress. © That man can escape the prison. walls of hate and go on to scale the limit-less heights. 7 EDITORIAL OFFICES BOW ieee URIs ARPA Arn Berens acter ap tangs a idesinssaasssisicies-.... Editor Rev. Clement Fugh . Mrs. Ruth Hill Jones . Mr. J. W. Yancy, IL ....... Rev. E. Paul Beavers .. Rev. T. E. Cobbs .... Associate Editor ee Consulting Editor The Roving Editor Contributing Editor -- Religious Lit. Editor Mire Be PO WaU CR i eoso ccc cecscossesscsnscosssosecsesi j Laymen’s Editor Mr eH. G2 Felix 7.) i Special Editor Saree Martie Oree Mamemnnt Mek yee ot gue Mahe eee at Special Editor Mr. H. H. Kenner ..... Special Correspondent Mrs. Thelma A. Willls . Contributing Editor Robert Churchwell ... ma ... Consultant LSS EDITORIAL Reprinted By Popular Request THE RESURGENCE OF THE SUNDAY SCHOOL The good news this week is the revitalization of the Sunday School. Twenty years ago, some very prominent church .uen counted the Sunday School out, and called it the most wasted hour of the week, and for a while, we were looking around for something to replace Brother Raikes’ yreat experiment. We do not know what it was exactly that has brought the Sunday School back into prominence. This much we anor’, the Sunday School refused to die. Instead, it has attracted the attention of many of our finest laymen. Re- cently, I sat in the Elijah Jackson Bible Class in St. John’s Birmingham, Alabama, and Mr. Elijah Jackson taught the clac.. Fifteen men came into the room and upon entering, each laid $1.00 on the table, and took his seat. Among those men, I took notice that there was at least one Ph.D and one M.D and all of the other men in the class were on the intellectual order. Our Mr. Kidd, who is a member of the Judicial Council holds membership in this class. Mr. Jackson, who is also the superintendent of the school, had made exhausted preparations to teach his class. After his lecture, he solicited questions and comments from the mem- bers of the class. It was a very lively session. Following the study period, there was an old fashioned assembly with all of the classes except the very small children. And they had an old fashioned review, and the secretary read an old fashioned report summary. There was one hundred and thirteen present. and the collection was $59.30. If you think that this is some exceptional ch ch, you are wrong. Bethel church, Mobile, Alabama has a larger at- tendance and averages $75.00 per Sunday according to Pas- tor Lewis. You should go to Buffalo and see Dr. Crumbly’s great Sunday School; or stop by Bridge Street in F rooklyn, and let Pastor Foley show you around. Better still, drop in! at Fort Wayne, Indiana, and let Pastor Abel take you through Turner’s great Sunday School. And now if you will go with me across the country, we may visit together St. John’s Sunday School in Marion, South Carolina. Pastor McClary has one of the finest Sunday Schools in the Church. Its not the largest, but you will find no better school any- where. [ have given you this cross-country sampling to prove that the Sunday School did not die as predicted. And now, that the patient has taken a turn for the better, the doctors may well prescribe something for the patient to eat and} Continued on Page 5 From The Desk Of H. A. Secretary-Treasurer, A. M. E, Sunday School Union 414 Eighth Avenue South, Nashville, Tenn, BEING ONE’S SELF To be our best selves should be our ambition—not to be somebody else, A carver needs tools of dif- ferent sizes and temper and dif- Belin, Jr., . + For Those On The Mainland Who Might c2.ti"s.°scruns ete. Never Experience "Precious Moments”. s H. A. BELIN, JR. We've come across again “Preci- ous Momemts,” prepared by the women of the 16th Episcopal Dis- trict of the AME Church, under the leadership of Bishop Frederick H. Talbot and Dr. Sylvia Ross Tal- bot, Episcopal Supervisor. It is a unique compilation of original thoughts about our serious, devout approaches to the Christian Re- ligion. The women of the 16th Dis- trict are to be congratulated for this priceless book of devotional thoughts and prayers. We are re- printing excerpt in this space as a service to the AME’s on the mainland who might never exper- ience “Precious Moments”: PREFACE Women from every Conference in the Sixteenth Episcopal District responded well to the idea first made by the Women’s Missionary Society of The Windward Islands Conference, that a book of devo- ! tional thoughts and prayers be prepared by them, and circulated within the District, This booklet represents their first effort, and will surely meet a long-felt need for literature. Close to one hundred contributions were received, but because of our lack of experience preparing materials for publication many of them could not be used. The editorial com- mittee comprised of Mesdames V. Gordon, A. Williams, A Postell, J. Dowdye and E. Roebuck, of The Virgin Islands Conference, helped in selecting the contributions which were usable. The name selected for the booklet was contributed by the Women’s Missionary Socie- ty of The Guyana-Suriname Con- ference. We hope this booklet will be used and shared, and that later when requested, you will find it possible to contribute to the pub- lication of another such booklet. A great deal of time and energy have been invested in putting the booklet together and readying it for printing. I appreciate the won- derful response from the women of the District and the help they have given in completing the first project of the Women’s Missionary Society, since Bishop and I have been assigned to the District. Sylvia Ross Tolbert on their not being all alike. So God may use us to help conform humanity to the image of His Son. We owe it to that work to re- A WAY OF WITNESSING spect our individuality, and to keep Read: Psalm 122:1 and 2 ourselves at the highest point of I was glad when they said unto | efficiency. me, To be used in the perfecting of Let us go into the house of the|ome line in that work is reward Lord enough for any tool’s being itself, Some people say that they don’t | and being worn out in the world. need to go to church in order to |David could not fight in Saul’s be a Christian. Jesus said, “Where- | armours. When Saul armed David ever two or three are gathered to- | With his armour, David tried them gether in my name I will be in| and said, “I cannot go with these, their midst”. Attending church is| for I have not proved them.” a way of witnessing to one’s faith Vineta Gordon in God by having fellowship with St. Croix, Virgin Islands others of the same mind. Let us meet Him in church regularly. Prayer: Oh, God, bless our COBBS CORNER churches in their works of bring- ing men to Christ. Strengthen me I to do all that I can in helping to bring others to Christ. | Amen. Sara Leah Johnson Samana, Republic Dominicana MEDITATION “I perceive the Presence of God” Read: Isaiah 41:10 It is really true that the Lord knows our inmost thoughts and all our needs, even before we ask. Yes, he cares for us. A few years ago I fell ill and had to be hospi- talized for surgery . . . I was very ill. I recognized that I needed not only medical assistance, but also I needed Christ, The great Physi- cian. I lifted up my heart in prayer to my heavenly Father, and truly I felt that I was not alone, that someone was near. I knew it was Jesus, I perceived his presence and I can only say in all sincerity that I had never before experienced so great a change. Jesus speaks and I listen. “Fear not I am with you, be not dismayed, I will help you.” Over and over I have felt God’s presence in my life. He raised me from a bed of sicknss and placed me in his vineyard to work. I’m ih seeteeme tiem pan se group of middle class people, the = Greater Metropolitan Federation of Prayer: Omnipresent Father, how the win Gites iMaNinnescta: much we thank you for your un- Sp ladvises RODEEEERe Hudnutlin failing care nd protection. . We his new book, ‘“‘Arousing The Sleep- invite your holy presence in our ing Giant,” published by Harper & lives both in sickness and in health, Row. Mr. Hudnut, a prominent in Jesus’ name we ask. Presbyterian minister in Minne- Amen apolis, cites the Federation as “a Thought for the Day: I am fearless, bold, new venture to make democ- Jesus is with me. racy work” and he recommends Lucia Zapata that churches and synagogues in Dominican Republic America organize their 130 million members to improve community life for similar action. “Community organization is an THERION E. COBBS Don’t blame the politicians or other leaders because the system is dehumanized, we have only our- selves to blame. In a democracy the power is with the people, but they give it up by electing leaders and forgetting their own destinies. If they organize to make their voices heard they can control the system as proved by the new power SMILE Smile when your load gets heavy Smile though you're tired and idea whose time has core,” Dr. weary Hudnut writes. “If you want to be Smile though your path be as night! in on the ground floor, then the Smile and things will turn out Federation model is for you in right. your city. Everything the Federa- Smile when your troubles seem tion does is geared toward the greatest purpose of making its influence Smile though you're put to the test| felt in community decision making. Smile through the summer's rain |The total program is to isolate is Smile—the sun will shine again, sues, from taxation to education Smile when your friends forsake | to penal reform, that are immediate vou and realizable, and then to move Smile when Satan tempts you dramatically. ; Smile when nothing else will do “In the organization game, if you Smile! For God will never leave | qon’t have the money you have to you. have the numbers, and they count Miriam C., Powell for a lot as any community decision- St. Croix, Virgin Islands Continued on Page 5 ===== DSC04757.JPG ===== Monday, May 6, 1974 You Are Invited To A Connectional Christian Education Conference And Institute On Aging And The Black Aged Sponsored by The AFRICAN METHODIST EPISCOPAL CHURCH Division of Christian Education, Andrew White, Executive Secretary and the Office of Urban Ministries and Ecumenical Relations, Bishop F. D. Jordan, Director Co-sponsored by American Association of Retired Persons/ National Retired Teachers Assn, and The National Caucus on the Black Aged JUNE 25-28, 1974 — SHERATON JEFFERSON HOTEL, St. Louis, Mo. Bishop Harrison J. Bryant, Host Bishop R. A. Hildebrand, Chairman General Board of Education Rev. C. Garnett Henning, General Chairman A. M. E, CHRISTIAN RECORDER Mr. E. P. Wallace, Assistant Chairman The Theme of this Conference is AGING AND THE BLACK AGED The participants will be INTERGENERATIONAL, with the spot- light focused on older adults. Some of the goals of this Conference are —to describe the life situation of the mo-longer-young Black citizens. —to encourage local churches to become service agencies for meeting the needs and satisfying the interests of our aged citizens. —to lift to a level of awareness the fact that the church is concerned about the well-being and welfare of all per- sons across their entire life span. —to explore ways for youth and adults to form lifelong companionships and partnerships based on understanding, appreciation and sincere love. SPECIAL EMPHASIS Since we are all aging, we must deliberately, consciously and carefully plan to perfect a total INTERGENERATIONAL mix which will relate all of us to each other across our entire life span. To assure a place for yourself in this significant conference, please contact today the — DIVISION OF CHRISTIAN EDUCA- TION, 414 8th Ave., S., S., Nashville, Tenn. 37203. Special economy hotel rates available to all registered participants. COBBS CORNER Continued from Page 4 maker called a poktician will tell you,” he writes. The Federation, which offers membership to groups only, is com- posed of 125 community organiza- tions of which 60 per cent happen to be churches or church-related, he says. Total membership consists of around 25,000 people. Anyone not wishing to become a member of any group already in the Federa- tion can organize a small number of friends to form a “‘power base” and together they can go into the Federation, the author says, “As a people’s lobby to serve the community,” the Federation “does not try to cover the water- front,’ but concentrates on specific issues voted by the Federation’s Action Council, he points out. This does not mean that every member must agree with or must partici- pate in all campaigns, he says. “The point is to put enough people together at enough times to apply enough pressure to accomplish some basic reordering of commun- ity priorities. The goal is to make democracy work.” He cites as an example the Fed- Notice! Look What's Coming At the request of the Council of Bishops the Financial Depart- ment, with assistance from the Christian Recorder, will publish | a complete booklet entitled: WHO'S WHO IN THE OUTREACH OF LOVE PROGRAM This booklet will be ready for distribution at the June meeting of the Council of Bishops to be held in Jacksonville, Florida, All Friends, Members, Sponsors, Patrons, Saints, Disciples and Apos- tles will be enumerated as per district. All contributions to this great booklet must be in the Financial Department offce no later than May 20, 1974, This will be a history making document. It will show who gave when the Church really needed to call on every member for a special cause. Your name will be among those who GAVE—BECAUSE YOU CARED. And Thanks in Big Letters to all who gave. Joseph C. McKinney Treasurer ERR RRR Let the General Board take notice that an enlarged quarterly will cost more to print and some adjustments will have to be made so that our publisher will not be em- barrassed. This much we know, that our Sunday Schools are able to pay for the best in literature, and we should produce it. PAGE FIVE Sn Letter To The Editor DEAR EDITOR It is with profound gratitude that | we say “thank you” for the beau- tiful cooperation shown the recent 9th Episcopal District Creative Arts Festival. There is little that can be compared with the joy of having friends who respond so wonderfully to a worthwhile cause, We would like you to know that as a result of this effort, more than one thousand dollars (1,000.00) was turned over to Bishop Anderson's Committee of one thousand for Daniel Payne College. Your effectiveness was exhibited during this Festival particularly by being in attendance from your busy schedule in your role as General officer of the AME Church, covering and reporting (I hope) the news. Thank you again for the part you played in helping make the Ninth Episcopal District Creative Arts Festival a tremendous suc- cess. May God continue to bless and keep you in His care; may His peace be yours and may love abide, Yours for Christian Mission Edward L. Edwards, General Chairman Ninth Episcopal District Creative Arts Festival Let the pastors who are able build educational plants with ample classroom facilities. But just in case you have only the auditorium or sanctuary, if you will, then go on and hold your Sunday School right there in the church, and let the worship wait until the church has had an op- portunity to study the Holy Scriptures. Let us admit that there is a teacher shortage, and the pastor may have to teach the class himself, and if that be the case then let him have just the one class with everybody in it, young and old, girls and boys, even the babies. It is far better to have the one big family style class where all can be taught the truths of God, than to break up the school into some ill-graded systeém and send them down the hall to be eration’s participation in the hous- ing crisis in the Twin Cities when 400 people were put into buses and descended on a housing hearing of the Metropolitan Council to show support of the Housing Develop- ment Guide to encourage low- and moderate-income housing. “It was the largest number ever to show up for a Metro Council hearing. And we prevailed,” he writes. In his book, “Arousing The Sleep- ing Giant,” he deals largely with ways in which a church can be restructured to make members be- come active in some religious goal, such as “study, share, serve,” which he believes is necessary to keep churches from dying. In 1973, Dr. Hudnut became ex- ecutive director of the Minnesota Public Interest Research Group, which position he now holds. This is a public interest lobby funded by 70,000 college and university students in Minnesota, said to be the largest such citizen lobby of its kind in the nation. He formerly was minister of a large suburban Minneapolis church. Dr. Hudnut is author of another book also, “The Sleeping Giant.” The Resurgence Of The Sunday School Continued from Page 4 regain his full strength. Feeding the Sunday Schools in- volves Drs. Andrew White and Therion Cobb. Secondarily, Dr. H. A. Belin, Jr., our publisher comes into the picture. For after the distinguished editors upstairs make the cur- ricula, then Dr. Belin must put it on paper. Editor Cobb has done well with the Teacher-Adult Quarterly. Our stu- dents on lower levels are fairing less well. Dr. Cobb writes for the adult mind: “I never learned how to talk baby talk and I don’t teach it,’ says Dr. Cobb. Surely in our great church, there must be somebody who can write for our “babies.” If you know of such persons, get them in touch with the Division of Christian Education. We need these writers. For we must put more and more matter between the covers of our quarterlies. taught by somebody who knows nothing to teach. I speak from sad experience. We now know that nothing helps the Sunday School more than having the pastor present in the sessions. Some pastors help the Sunday School more than having the pastor present in the session. Some pastors feel that to be in the Sunday School will rob him of fire and freshness in the pulpit. There may be some truth in this since fire and freshness have never been in unlimited supply. But whatever may be lost in the pulpit is found in the class- room and somehow in the classroom the assimilation is better. “Fourth District Convocation” By Mamie L. Aiken Detroit, Mich—The Fabulous Fourth, under the Supervision of Bishop and Mrs. H. T. Primm, lived up to its reputation at the recently held Fourth District Convocation, held at Vernon Chapel A.M.E. Church, 18500 Norwood, Detroit, Michigan, pas- tored by Rev. Joseph Brocking- ton. Beginning with a pre-Convo- cation Dinner for Bishop and Mrs. Primm and the twelve Pre- siding Elders and their Wives, Tuesday evening, 6:00 P.M. at the beautiful and newly reno- vated Parsonage, 18450 Shields, until it’s close, Thursday after- noon March 29th, 4:30 P.M. with the singing of the Doxology—it was an experience of gracious Hospitality, thrilling citations, record-breaking financial contri- BISHOP H. T. PRIMM reports.” Laymen from across the District came and were thrilled during the Awards Pres- entation Banquet—as four of them, as well as four Ministers, received Commendations and Awards for their work during the past year. Among those cited were: Rev. J. P. Henning, Bethel, Richmond, Indiana, Rev. Delano Bowman, St. Paul, Port Huron. Two Laywomen, Mrs. L. Wil- liams, St. Paul, Detroit and Mrs. butions, overwhelming experi- ences, and awe inspiring sermons, lectures, tributes etc. The Opening Worship, with music furnished by Vernon’s combined Choirs, assisted by Pershing High School Chorus, and the Sermon by Presiding Elder C. C. Sanford, Jr., of the Des Moines-Quincy District, set the stage and tempo for the con- vocation. All the presiding elders were in attendance and made ‘Round Johnnie Gordon of Chicago. Others who received awards names were unavailable at the time of this writing. Mrs. Juanita Johnson, 4th District Missionary President, and Chairman of the Christian Education Steering Committee for the First Annual Congress to be held July 16-19th in Indianapolis, Indiana, reported progress in pre-registration and ‘Program context. One of the highlights of the Convocation was the “Tree Plant- ing Ceremony” on the Church lawn, by the 4th District Mis- sionaries and their Supervisor, Mrs. Edythe Primm. The District had selected a Pine Tree as their symbol of Involvement, and a beautiful, sturdy “blue colorado” pine was planted. Mrs. Primm placed the first shovel of dirt over it and other Officers fol- lowed. There will be a “Plaque” placed on the tree to let unborn generations know of the work and love of Mission carried on by the Fourth. Among the distinguished visi- tors attending the meeting were: The Rt. Rev. John Adams, Pre- siding Prelate of the 10th Dis- trict, General Officers, A. L. Wil- liams, Editor of the Christian Recorder, General Secretary Russell Brown, Dean H. A. Hickey of Payne Theological Seminary, the Connectional Treasurer, Mr. Joseph McKinney and others. Not the least of the events that made this Meeting great, was the gracious Hospitality of the Entire Church and Com- munity. From Tuesday afternoon 4:00 P.M. until its close Thurs- day afternoon, there were Hos- pitality Chairmen at the Hotel, Parsonage and Church, with Courtesy Cars and Busses avail- able to all at any moment of the day or night. The crowning touch being—the provisions made for all drivers to secure gasoline from neighboring Service Sta- tions, for the return trip home. The only thing that didn’t co- operate was the WEATHER, as many had to spend an additional night with friends, rather than risk the danger of slippery roads, but in spite of the weather “Good Time was had by ALL.” ===== DSC04758.JPG ===== PAGE SIX SS UU EI EEEEEEIEEEEEEEEE Ee es sess All Roads Lead to Indianapolis! 4th EPISCOPAL DISTRICT CHRISTIAN EDUCATION CONGRESS July 16-19, 1974 FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION Write or Call JUANITA JOHNSON, General Chairperson 9318 S. Rhodes, Chicago, Ill. (812) 785-1958 J.S. BENN ITI, Chrm. L .ocal Commission 4709 Capitol Avenue, Indpls., Ind. (317) 251-4777 Leonard N. Williams, Chrm. Souvenir Program 3912 Washington Blvd., Rt. Rev. H. Thomas Primm, Supervisor Indpls., Ind. (817) 283-1329 Bishop, Edythe M. Primm, “United in Christ-Expose-Explore-Involve “St. James Holds Annual Banquet Honoring Pastor’’ Fort- Worth, Texas. The St. James A.M.E. Church will hold its Annual Banquet on May 4, 1974, at the Stop Six Community Center, 5600 Truman Drive, Spon- sored by the Trustee Board. The Guest Speaker will be the Rt. Rev. John Hurst Adams of the 10th Episcopal District. Special Guest will be Rev. I. G. Green, Presiding Elder of the Fort Worth District and other Presiding Elders and Ministers of the Dallas and Fort Worth District. We are happy to have Bishop Adams on the Great 10th Episcopal Nistrict, along with his charming wife. You will miss a treat if you are not here to welcome our First Family! Transportation will be fur- nished by Helm-Lary Ford Com- pany, 780 Bedfor-Euless Road. For Tickets, contact Bro. W. G. Cavitt, President of the Trustee Board or the Pastor. Rev. William Bunnett, Pastor Bro. W. G. Cavitt, President Monita Washington, Reporter Phone: 536-0117 536-7814 534-5856 “Second Quarter Conf. Of Clermont And Groveland Circuit” Groveland, Fla. — The Second Quarterly Conference was held at Mt. Pleasant A.M.E, Church, of which Rev. G. L. Jones is Pastor, on Sunday, March 17, by the Pre- siding Elder, Rev. K. D. White. Elder White took his text from St. James 1:1-27. A very inspira- tional sermon was delivered. Everyone present felt the spirit burning in their hearts. After the sermon the business part of the Quarter was carried out by the Presiding Elder. Many of the board members made their reports, after which Mrs. White was presented to the Congregation. She gave encouraging remarks. The offering for the day was good. Louise, Cole, Reporter Rev. G. L. Jones, Pastor 2 Subscribe To The AME Christian “Miss Edith Gibbs, Missionary Honored” by Ethel H. McNair ARDMORE, Pa.—We point with pride to Miss Edith Gibbs, Presi- dent of the Mary Handy Mission- ary Society of Bethel AME Church, Ardmore, Pa. and Promo- tion and Missionary Education Chairman of the Main Line Area, Philadelphia Conference Branch. Miss Gibbs received the Out- standing Achievement Award pre- sented by the Women’s Christian Service Guild of the Tasker Street Baptist Church, Philadelphia, Pa., at their Third Annual Award Lun- cheon, for her many contributions in religious, educational and civic affairs both State and National. Miss Gibbs, a graduate of How- ard University, BS, New York Uni- versity, MA; graduate studies at the University of Pennsylvania and John Hopkins University, has in her career as a teacher helped thousands of young men and wo- men to take their rightful places in various professions. The honoree has taught science in many schools and colleges, a- mong them being Swift Memorial Junior College, Rogerville, Tenn- essee. Also, she has served as a field Missionary for the Board of National Missions, Presbyterian Church USA; Dean of Women and Director of Religious Education, Barber-Scotia College, Concord, North Carolina; Assistant Dean of Women, Morgan State College, Princess Anne, Md. Miss Gibbs re- tired recently as Assistant Dean of Women, Cheynne State Teacher’s College after six years of service. This gracious educator has been extremely active in the following organizations: American Associa- tion University Women; National Association of Dean of Women and Counselors; Pennsylvania Associa- tion Dean of Women; life member of the National Council of Negro Women, member of the Philadel- phia Council NCNW; Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority; member of the Steward Board of her church, Bethel, a Sunday School teacher and this year chairman of Women’s Day. Her pastor the Rev. Donald Tucker was on hand for the occasion to offer his con- gratulations. Miss Gibbs is listed in Who’s Who Among American Women, Third Edition, 1963-64 and was selected Honorary member of the Board of National Missions of the Presby- terian Church, USA. Along with her busy life our es- teemed Missionary President has found time to travel extensively. She has visited in 38 of the 50 States, Hawaii, Puerto Rico, St. Recorder Thomas, The Bahamas, The Holy Land, Spain, France, a ae A. M. E. CHRISTIAN RECORDER Italy Liberia, Nigeria Kenya, Egypt, Ethiopia, and Tangier Miss Gibbs, the Philadelphia Con ference Branch WMS of the First Episcopal District AME WMS and the Connectional WMS, Salute YOU, vV——————P . a “Quarterly Conference , At Fountain Temple | A.M.E. Church” Dr, E, D. Curry—Presiding Elder | Rev. William Lacey, Sr., Pastor MACON, Ga, — Quarterly Con- ference Friday evening, March 29, | 1974. Began with devotion, which was very impressive, by the pastor, The pastor presented the Pre- siding Elder, Dr. E. D. Curry. The Presiding Elder brought greetings from the East Macon District, Macon, Ga. Conference, 6th Episcopal District—in confed- eration with the General A.M.E. Church and the Connectional Coun- cil at Kansas City, Kansas and Kansas City, Missouri. The Presiding Elder called for the Disciplinary questions: Every- thing reported progress in carrying out the objectives of the church. The steward board, trustees and many other boards reported prog- ress with a spirit of achievement, requesting the return of the pastor and the Presiding Elder from the Annual Conference, June 1974. There was ratification of a pre- vious resolution to install the new air conditioning and heating plant, and also a resolution to make ad- ditions to the church building. The Presiding Elder said whenever church property is involved, rela- tive to finance, it must be passed by the quarterly conference. The business session of the quar- terly conference was in peace and harmony. The moral, religious and official characters passed by the quarterly conference. Sunday morning, March 3lst, the pastor, the Rev. Wm. Lacey, sub- sequent to the very fine Sunday School Superintendent, teachers and official staff, carried out the order of service. The pastor presented the Dis- trict Superintendent of the East District to deliver the sermon. Text: Matthew 26:2, “The Son of Man Will Be Delivered Up To Be Crucified.” Text: Matthew 26:36, “Watch and Pray.” Theme: “What did Jesus Forsee?” He took the word WATCH and separated the five letters as a qualitative analysis relative to life’s situation. The Pastor requested the Pre- siding Elder to perform the cere- mony of baptism. The candidate for baptism was Bro. Frank Col- lins, a youth, This will be histori- cal data for the Fountain Temple A.M.E. Church. ‘The Presiding Elder expressed appreciation and congratulations. Bro. Clifford Moore, Reporter E. D. Curry, Presiding Elder, East Macon District Macon, Georgia Conference 6th Episcopal District From A Close-Up View BY REV. V. L. BRENSON, Pastor Bryant Temple AME Church Los Angeles, Calif. Little Metre Anthony, son of Mr. & Mrs. Arthur Anthony—first new members to receive a Membership Kit at Bryant Temple AME Church, 2525 West Vernon Avenue, Los Angeles, Calif—received a Bap- tism Certificate and membership card. Mrs, Audrey Lewis became a member of the Bryant Temple Fishing Club. To become a member of this club, you must influence someone to unite with the church. Mrs. Lewis recruited the Anthony England, | Family. Sermons For Re-Preaching Dr A. Lewis Williams has ;Qpublished a half dozen new pamphlets of sermons that can be preached or used for good devotional reading The booklets are $1.00 each. Send orders to 1014 Spain Avenue, Nashville, Tenn. 37216 All new members of Bryant Temple receive a Membership Kit. The Membership Kit includes the latest book written by Mrs. Edith H. Bryant, wife of Bishop H. J. Bryant, entitled “SO YOU WANT TO BE A CHRISTIAN”. One of the teenagers of Bryant Temple, who is now imprisoned, was given one of these books by Pastor Brenson, After reading it, the young man responded by say- ing, “Pastor, this book has helped me find my way. I feel every mem- ber should read it”. This book can be secured by sending for information to Mrs. Edith H. Bryant, 7419 Harrison Street, Kansas City, Missouri 64131. + The Membership Kit also in- cludes a Membership Guide that is published by Rev. J. A. Dames; a booklet entitled “How To Hold A Business Meeting”; A Class Lead- er’s Directory; an Important In- formation Form; Membership Cards; a bumper sticker saying, “Bring Your Family to Bryant Temple; and door-hangers listing Bryant Temple services, which may be given to friends and neighbors. Hard work and good planning is paying off at the friendly church on the corners of 4th and Vernon avenues in the city of the angels. | Rt. Rev. Hubert N. Robinson, Rev. R. V. Webster, Host Pa 913 West 15th Street Jacksonville, Fla. 322! 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Music was rendered by joint choirs, After the service was over, we all went to Rev. and Mrs. Ray- mond Booker’s home and were served a very delicious dinner. In all, the trip was very enjoyable. Reported By Miss Dorothy Ann Majors, Sec. Rev, Robert G. Allen, Pastor ———qm0 oe “THE CHURCH MEMBER’S GUIDE” The NEW... UPDATED... 19/3 .. . Issue 75 Cents Per Copy— 25 Per Cent Discount on orders of 25 or more Send Order TODAY to: JONATHAN A. DAMES, 9255 SO. STATE ST. APT 2 Chicago, IL. 60619 Host Bishop Mrs. Mary I. Robinson, Host Supervisor stor, St. Stephen A.M.E. Co-host, Greater Grant Memorial A.M.E. Church Rev. C. S. H. Hunter, Jr., Pastor Supplementary housing may be secured at two other local hotels, details may be obtained by contacting the COUNCIL ENTERTAINMENT COMMITTEE c/o St. Stephens A.M.E. Church 09 Arrival Date = 2-2 === 23 == ee ea fifteen years in same room Night 355-6101 ===== DSC04759.JPG ===== Monday, May 6, 1974 A. M. E, CHRISTIAN RECORDER PAGE SEVEN a te Quarterly Conference Continued from Page 2 The opening devotion was as | follows, Hymn 144, Prayer and Scripture St. Matthew 22:34-46 After the devotional service was | completed, the business session be- | gan Our Presiding Elder, commented | on the District Conference which | was held March 28-29 at Turner | Chapel, no 2, Roseland, La The minutes of the last meet ing were read by the Secretary, all auxiliaries making their finan- cial reports. There were no deaths this quar- ter. The pastor arrived and the | meeting continued. After remarks by Rev. Clarke, Presiding Elder Hawkins thanked the members of the conference for their presence | and support. The meeting| journed in peace and harmony. Sunday school opened at 9:45 am. by Secretary, Mrs. Clara Fultz. After devotion classes were | arranged, teachers and_ students getting involved in the lessons, | The Presiding Elder was intro- duced to the Sunday School and reviewed the lesson, enjoyed by all. 11 a.m. the Sunbeam Choir took the stand. After the opening by Rev. Clark, the message was Frank Maddox for | derful showing | liked throughout the connection brought by presiding elder Leo Hawkins, from St. John i14:1-13. Subject “Honesty”, “Love” and “Forgiveness”. I will not fool you. . . After a very heart warm- ing, uplifting sermon, which was enjoyed by all, the Quarter closed with “Praise God From Whom All Blessness Flow.” Total raised this quarter $3,759.11 Rev. Leo Hawkins, Presiding Elder Rev. L. G. Clarke, Pastor Mildred Brown, Reporter Savannah District Conf. Rev. J, P. Lampkin, Presiding Elder The Savannah District Confer- ence under the dynamic leadership of Rev. J. P. Lampkin, opened in grand style at St. James AME Church on March 20-21. The organizational set up—Co- Chairman: Rev. Benjamin Gay, Sec. Rev. A. L. Washington, Reporting, Mrs. Arna T. Cooper, Pianist. Mrs. Ruth Stripling, Marshals, Rev. J. M. Dingle and Bro, Campbell. Sermons were brought to us by the following ministers, Rev, Tho- mas Kent, Rev. Charlie Fogle, Rev. Julius Williams and Rev. P. H. Mitchell. The sermon delivered by Rev. Benjamin Gay was based on “Help for the Aged, Blind and Disabled”. We received quite a bit of information. We received leaflets entitled “Supple- mental security income for the aged, blind, and disabled.” We’re in hopes that the valuable in- formation received at the insti- tute will be taken back to the membership at large. The Laymen and the Missionaries rendered iwo well planned pro- grams. Miss Seledith Taylor and Mrs. Laura Bradshaw were in charge of the Missionary Program. The welcome program extended by the local church was rich with talent, both soloists were excel- lent. “"\The hospitality of Rev. Wash- ‘ington and his memhers’ will long be remembered. Our visitors are as follows: Rev. J. S. Bryan, Rev, J. P. Greene, Rev. Frank Maddox, Rev. T. M. Hercules, Rev. A. B. Wilson, Rev. Wm. Oliver, and Rev. Oliver Saxby. We wish to thank these ministers and the guest lay- men for their presence. The Savannah District Confer- ence went on record as endors- ing Rev. Benjamin Gay for Epis- copal honors in 76, and the Rev. secretary-(reas jurer of the Church Extension A resolution pertaining to Rev, Gay's candidacy was submitted {and we ask that it be printed in ils entirety. RESOLUTION Ul The author of this resolution noted with great interest, that a motion was made, seconded, and passed here yesterday to the effect that the Savannah District conference, er in its the candi- Phe writer of this resolution herewith seek Gorsea dacy of Rev. Ben Gay to put the intent of that mo- tion into a resolution to wit: WHEREAS Rev. Gay is well} known by most if not all of us, | and whereas, his ability and man- | nerisms commends him for the} high office which he is now seeking, | and whereas, in our last General Conference he made such a won- in the race for the office of bishop; and whereas, he is now well known, and well the confines of our Episcopal Dis- trict, Atlanta, Georgia; Be it resolved that we, the mem- bers of the Savannah District go on record and actively supporting the endorsement already made, and be it further resolved that we go down from here, seeking to get all other districts, and conferences of Georgia and the connection: to support, and elect, Rev. Benjamin Gay as one of the Bishops of our great church. Respectfully submitted Spring Bethel Circuit Louisville, Ga—The Fourth and Last Quarterly Conference of the Spring Bethel Circuit for the Con- ference year of 1973 and 74 was held Friday night March 1-3 1974. The Business Session was held Friday night with Presiding Elder S. W. Wicker presiding. Devotion conducted by pastor Rev. N. L. Kitt. The Presiding Elder, commended the officers and members for the cooperation and support given the District during the year. Roll was called, and minutes read. Presiding Elder then organized the conference for business, Bro. Ralph Brown, elected Secretary, Bro. Otis Boatwright, elected Mar- shal, Sis. Ida M. Brooks was elect- ed reporter to all papers. The business session continued, disciplinary questions answered by Presiding Elder and pastor. All departments of the church made reports. Improvement shown, no death recorded last quarter. Presiding Elder recognized the presence of Rev. U. S. Barber, pastor of the St. Mark-Mt. Zion Circuit. The characters of all of- fices present was passed by the Presiding Elder. Business Session closed, Doxology and Benediction. Sunday Morning March 3, 1974 Services began with Sunday School. Supt. Bro. Freddie Walker in charge. Following Sunday School, devo- tion was conducted by Bro, C. Brown. The Presiding Elder was not present because of his re- sponsibility to carry on at the Harrison Circuit where the late Rey, S. W. Weem had pastored. In his absence, Rev. Kitt carried out the worship service for to- day. All financial obligations were met . Rev. S. W. Wicker, P.E. Rev. N. L. Kitts, pastor Ida M. Brooks, Reporter BETHEL AME CHURCH ABILENE, TX.—The third Quar- terly Conference was opened with a song, prayer, and scripture by Rey. G. A. Lowe. There were as they travel around welcoming remarks Presiding Elder, A. J, Davis, of the Wichita Falls District. Rev. Davis opened officially with the reading of the last quarter minutes. He thanked | Bethel AME Church for the first half of the General Budget, that we reported | The business portion of the} quarter Was followed. Presiding Elder Davis informed us of the} District Conference, to be held in Vernon, April 18-19. We were} pleased to hear a few remarks by | Mrs. Davis. We found them con- tinuing in the spirit of God. We are thankful to God for them to do the work of God, Rev. G. A. Lowe, Pastor Mrs. Norma L, Dunnington Reporter 3rd Quarterly Conference Held by Laymen GORDON, ALA.—The 3rd Quar- terly conference of the Ashford Circuit convened at Jerusalem A, M. E. Church, beginning Friday night March 29-31, 1974. Devotional service was conduct- ed by Bro. Guy Reeves, the ap- pointed pastor Brother E. J. Bass, read the scripture. The appointed Presiding Elder Bro. Richard Reaves came forth and officers were elected. They as as follows: Secretary, Sis. Gussie Cochran Marshal, Bro. Guy Reeves Reporter, Sis. Irma Holton Several boards made their re- ports, plus additional collections. Dismissed until Sunday. Sunday at 10:00 a.m. in a joint Sunday School. Regular services began at 11 a.m. a joint choir was arranged. Order of service was conducted by Bro. Willie C. Cochran. The speaker was presented by Bro. Fred Crews the speaker, Brother Walter Ryus, Grant Chapel AME Church, Ashford, Alabama. He spoke from the theme: Asking a Question: “Are We Working?” All boards reported with written reports, collection this conference $151.23. Rev. G. W. Shaw, P.E. Rev. T. H. Sconiers, Pastor Miss Irma Holton, Reporter “First Quarterly Canference Matthews Chapel A.M.E.”’ GREENSBURG, LA. — As ye would that men should do to you, do ye also to them likewise. St. Luke 6:31. There have been many things happening here at Matthews Chap- el. The conference year started out successfully spiritually and financi- ally. Our first Quarter was held March 24, 1974 at 11:00 a.m. The, choir took their place in the stand. Devotional service, was conduct- ed by our pastor, Rev. James Pitts. After which he presented the P.E., Rey. M, J. Black. The Elder came forth with his message. “Abide in Jesus’. Those present enjoyed a dynamic sermon. We who know Christ in the parting of our sins know that so many ways our faith in God can be tried and tested but if we hold on, abiding in him and he in us we can make it. Rev.. James Pitts, Pastor Presiding Elder, Rev. M. J. Black Mrs. Bertha H. Myers, Reporter —qo8e EO ae SUBSCRIBE TO THE A.M E CHRISTIAN RECORDER Founder’s Day Address Continued from Page 3 to the teeth, “Watchman, what of night? Watchman, what of the night? Is there no balm in Gilead, is there no physician there?” the Our astute economic physician have prescribed this, that and the other as a remedy for our economic ills, but to no avail, Our political prophets are pointing to first one direction and another as the road to prosperity and peace. There is a storm raging upon the _ political seas of our times. The Republican Party is saying: “Let us have charge of the old ship of state and we'll steer her safely into the peaceful harbor of prosperity, and Peace, while the Democratic Party is saying, ‘except you abide in the Democratic Party, ye shall all perish”. Believe me when I tell you that the imperative need of the world today is a full dose of the religion of Jesus Christ. It is the only pan- cea for the ill of the world. The Christian Religion eliminates race prejudice, hate, envy, and strife; it subdues evil passions, purifies, our thoughts, sweetens our dis- positions, shape our attitudes, set- tle our differences, guide our words and conduct, dispels gloom, builds character, and promotes peace and good will toward all men, The acid test of the white man’s religion is his attitude toward and treatment of his black brother, and the acid test of the black man’s religion is his ability and willing- ness to be subjected, patient, and without hate or the spirit of re- venge. “Watchmen, what of the night? The Watchman said, ‘The morning cometh.” rhe Religion of the Christ is de stined to revolutionize the world It was that old evangelical prophet Isaiah, who declared, “That the wolf shall also dwell with the }lamb; leopard shall dwell with the kid; and the calf and the young lion and fatling shall eat together, and a little child shall lead them, And the cow and the bear shall feed their young, one shall lie down together, and the lion shall eat straw like the ox And the suckling child shall play on the hole of the asp, and the weaned child shall put its hand on the cockatrice’s den,” The kingdom for which we pray when we say “Thou kingdom come.” has not fully come yet, but it is on its way; it is coming, The day will come when race pre- judice, hate and strife will be no more; the day is coming when our hearts will be pure and clean; the day is coming when sorrow and sighing will be no more, the day is coming when men will beat their swords into plowshears and their spears into pruning hooks Jesus Christ, the captain of our salvation; Jesus Christ. Job’s Re- deemer; Jacob’s, Shiloh, Daniel’s, Stone; Isaiah’s Counselor, Mighty God, Prince of Peace, Everslast- ing Father, David’s King and Lord; Solomon’s Rose of Sharon and Lily of the Valley; will reign supremely in the hearts of men, “Lift up your heads O ye gates and be ye lifted up ye everlasting doors; and the King of Glory shall come in... Who is the King of Glory? The Lord strong and mighty, the Lord Mighty in battle . .. He is the King of Glory.” REV. W. R. The Reverend W. R. Wilkes, Jr. pastor of Payne A.M.E. Church, Nashville, Tennessee an- nounces that he is now an active candidate for the office of Secre- tary of Education. He hopes to follow Dr, Sherman Lawrence Green, Jr. in that office. Rev. Wilkes is the son of Bis- hop Wilkes and has made many friends across the church. He has every qualification for the office chosen to exercise the rights of every A.M.E. to aspire to any that he seeks and now he has office in the church. The present incumbent, Dr. Greene, will be glad to get some real competition at long last, It has been quite Pa a ann awhile since any real bonafide candidates office. W. R. Wilkes Jr., For Secretary Of Education By A. Lewis Williams (BILLY) WILKES contested for that The importance of any office is guaged by the number of people trying to get it. We ought to have active candi- dates contesting for every office ‘in our hiearchy. Many of the present office holders are so deeply seeded that no neophyte can hope to upset them. But all of these officers are mortal men. Mortal men _ die. Somebody should have already staked his claim for that office that comes vacant by reason of a funeral.. Some good laymen should be contesting Brother Joe McKinney for the Finance Department. You can’t beat him. But he will not Continued on Page 8 ===== DSC04760.JPG ===== PAGE EIGHT A. M. E. CHRISTIAN RECORDER 1973 Schedule of Annual Conferences And Missionary Conventions FIRST EPISCOPAL DISTRICT Bishop Ernest L. Hickman, Presiding Bishop | THEME: “Christ Centered Living In An Age Of Crises.” Announcement of Annual sionary Meetings: Mrs. Cleo-| patra Hickman, Supervisor Annual Conference Dates: The Missionary meeting is the first date of the conferences dates listed. The Y.P.D. will meet the Saturday before. NEW JERSEY CONFERENCE May 6-10, 1974 St. Luke, 148 Clinton Ave., Newark, N.J. 07114 Phone 201-248-0133 Rev. John G. Ragin, Pastor, 22 Shepherd Ave., Newark, N. J. 07112 Phone: 201-WA 3-0655 Rey. B. C. Burton, Host Presiding Elder Sermons: Missionary—Rev. S. Lawrence Kelly Annual—Rev. William Cody Men’s Night—Rev. M. D. Birt NEW YORK CONFERENCE May 20-24, 1974 Metropolitan 58-66 West 135th. Street, New Yprk City Rev. Robert L. Foley, Sr., Pastor and St. John, N.Y.C. co-host Rev. Leroy Judge, Pastor Rev. William L. Freeman, Host Presiding Elder Sermons: Missionary—Reyv. Simon P. Bouie Annual—Rey. William D. Watley Men’s Night—Rev. Samuel P. Roper NEW ENGLAND CONFERENCE May 27-31, 1974 Bethel, Hanover and Chestnut Sts. Fall River, Mass. 02720 Rey. Alvan N. Johnson, Pastor— Phones: Church 617-442-9344— 265-8699 Rev. P. Bernard Walker, Host Presiding Elder Sermons: Missionary—Rev. Peter Craw- ford x Annual—Rey. Joseph F. Whalen, Sr. Men’s Night—Rev. Clarence Williams PHILADELPHIA CONFERENCE June 3-7, 1974 Ward: 48rd. and Aspen Streets, Phila., Pa. Rey. H. A. Rhodes, Pastor— 336 Pelham Road, Phila. Pa. { 19119 Phone: 215-VI 3-2971—VI 3-4874 Rev. Harry J. White, Sr., Host Presiding Elder Mis- Sermons: Missionary—Rev. A, L. Stephens Annuai—Rev. J. L. Joiner Men’s Night—Rev. H. E. Burton NOON DAY SERMONS by Episcopal Appointment SECOND EPISCOPAL DISTRICT Bishop Henry W. Murph. Presiding Spring Conferences 1974 WASHINGTON CONFERENCE —Tuesday May 7 through Fri- day May 10, 1974. Ward A.M.E. Church, 241-42nd Street, N. E., Washington, D.C., Rev. H. L. Camper, Host Pastor, Rev. O. J. Hayman, Host Presiding Elder. | VIRGINIA CONFERENCE — Tuesday May 21 through Friday May 24, 1974. Bethel A.M.E. Church, Hampton, Virginia, Rev. R. W. Wisner, Host Pastor, Rev. D, W. Williams, Host Pre- siding Elder, FIFTH EPISCOPAL DISTRICT CONFERENCE SCHEDULE BISHOP HARRISON J, BRYANT 7419 Harrison Street Kansas City, Mo. 64131 Tele (816) 523-2239 1, PUDGET SOUND CONFERENCE August 6th through August 9 Allen Chapel AME Church 1621 S. Sheridan Street Tacoma, Washington 98405 Rev, Ulysses Carr, Host pastor Tele (206) 627-6855 Rev. L. F. Greene, Host Pre- siding Elder 2. CALIFORNIA CONFERENCE August 13 through August 16 First AME Church 1974 SCHEDULE OF ANNUAL CONFERENCES AND MISSIONARY CONVENTIONS Fourth Episcopal District The Right Reverend Howard Thomas Primm, Presiding ILLINOIS—103rd Annual Session August 6-9—Campbell Chapel A.M.E, Church August 5-6—Missionary Convention 626 East 4th Street, Tel: (618) 462-2500 Alton, IL 62002 The Rey, John Q. Owens, Jr., Pastor 1135 Harrison Street, Tel: (618) 462-2500 Alton, IL 62002 INDIANA—136th Annual Session 4024 Lyman Rd. Oakland, California 94602 Rev. Edward S. Foust, Host Pastor Tele (415) 655-1527 Rev. C. Wayne Love, Host Presiding Elder 3. SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA CONF. . August 20th through August 23 Ward Chapel AME Church 1231 St. Andrews PI. Los Angeles, California 90019 Rev. C. Garnett Henning, Host Pastor Tele (213) 732-5284 Rey. I. H. Hunt, Host Presiding Elder 4. COLORADO CONFERENCE September 10th through September 13th St. Paul AME Church 4 Endeavor Lane Pueblo, Colorado 81001 Rey. John R. Williams, Host Pastor Tele (303) 546-1048 Rey. E. D. Chappelle, Host Presiding Elder 5. KANSAS-NEBRASKA CONF. September 17th through September 20th St. Paul AME Church 1902 N. Volustia Street Wichita, Kansas 67214 Rev. Cyrus S. Keller, Sr. Host Pastor Tele (316) 683-8724 Rev. A. L. Simpson, Host Presiding Elder 6. NORTHWEST MISSOURI CONF. October Ist throught October 4th Gregg Tabernacle AME Church 5811 Blue Hill Rd. Kansas City, Missouri 64110 Rev, Joseph N. Moore, Host Pastor Tele (816) 361-2796 Rev. O. David Slacum, Host Presiding Elder MISSOURI CONFERENCE October 8th through October 11th Wayman Temple AME Church 5014 Cabanne Street St. Louis, Missouri 63113 Rev. Samuel M. Pointer, Host Pastor Tele (314) 361-6657 or 361-4123 Rev. Harvey L. Vaughn, Host Presiding Elder EPISCOPAL DISTRICT PLANNING MEETING October 12th Wayman Temple AME Church 5014 Cabanne Street E>! August 13-16—Bethel A.M.E, Church August 12-13—Missionary Convention 200 South 6th Street, Tel: (317) 962-6763 Richmond, IN. 47374 The Rey, J. P. Henning, Pastor 808 South 17th Street, Tel: (317) 962-7214 Richmond, IN. 47374 CANADIAN—91st Annual Session August 20-23—Campbell A.M.E. Church August 19-20—Missionary Convention 20 Prince Street, South, Tel: (416) 352-7672 Chatham, Ontario The Rev. George N. Burns, Pastor 20 Prince Street, South, Tel: (416) 352-7672 Chatham, Ontario MICHIGAN—88th Annual Session September 10-13—St. Stephen A.M.E. Church September 8-9—Missionary Convention 6000 Stanford Avenue, Tel: (313) 895-4800 Detroit, MI. 48221 The Rev. John H. Hunter, Pastor 3791 Fullerton Avenue, Tel: (313) 483-5245 Detroit, MI. 48238 CHICAGO—92nd Annual Session September 17-20—St. James A.M.E. Church September 16-17—Missionary Convention 9256 South Lafayette, Tel: (312) 785-9738 Chicago, IL. 60620 The Rev W. L. Johnson, Pastor 9318 South Rhodes Avenue, Tel: (312) 785-1958 Chicago, IL. 60619 SCHEDULE OF ANNUAL CONFERENCES Sixth Episcopal District The Rt. Rey. Richard Allen Hildebrand Presiding Bishop 1. SOUTHWEST GEORGIA ANNUAL CONFERENCE 2. SOUTH GEORGIA ANNUAL CONFERENCE May 7-10, 1974 St. Timothy A.M.E. Church 1219 W. Hill Avenue Valdosta, Georgia 31601 Rev. E. O. Benefield, Pastor Rev. O. C. Hardwick, P.E. Res. Phone 912-244-4666 Church same OLD GEORGIA ANNUAL CONFERENCE May 14-17, 1974 St. Paul A.M.E. Church 1520 Wolf St. Brunswick, Georgia 31520 ae W. R. Wilkes, Jr.— Continued from Page 7 live forever, Get in line, even he must have a successor. Granberry, Ralph Jackson, An- drew White, H. A. Belin, Vox Pop Johnson, Dr. Gregg, Frank Cummins, Dr. Collier, Therion Cobb, Thibodeaux, Russell Brown, A. B. Williams, and A. sion of the April 19-20, 1974. Monday, May 6, 1974 Rev. T. N, Hercules, Pastor Rev. Moses Wilson, P.E, Res. Phone 912-264-2734 Church same 4. AUGUSTA, GEORGIA ANNUAL CONFERENCE May 28-31, 1974 Mt. Mariah A.M.E. Church 102 West Green St. Swainsboro, Georgia 30401 Rey, W. L. Powell, Pastor Rey. S. W. Wicker, P.E, Res. Phone 912-237-8587 Church same ao - MACON, GEORGIA ANNUAL CONFERENCE June 4-7, 1974 Allen Chapel A.M.E, Church 269 Pursley St. Macon, Georgia Rev. L. A. Townes, Pastor Rey. E, D, Curry, P.E, Res. Phone 912-743-6317 Church Phone 912-746-1547 6. ATLANTA NORTH GEORGIA ANNUAL CONFERENCE June 11-14, 1974 Turner Monumental A.M.E. Church 66 Howard St., N.E. Atlanta, Georgia 30317 Rev. W. L. Reynolds, Pastor Rev. H. C. Carswell, P.E. Res. Phone 404-691-7054 Church Phone 404-378-6970 Thirteenth Episcopal District RT. REV. WILLIAM REID WILKES Presiding Bishop SCHEDULE OF ANNUAL CONFERENCES WEST TENNESSEE CONFERENCE—June 25-28. 1974 St. Andrew A.M.E, Church 867 South Parkway East Memphis, Tennessee 38106 Rev. E. M. Martin, Host Pastor TENNESSEE CONFERENCE—July 9-12. 1974 St. Luke A.M.E. Church 901 40th Avenue, North Nashville, Tennessee 37209 Rev. S. J. Holley, Sr., Host Pastu: LAST TENNESSEE CONFERENCE--July 16-19, 1974 St. Paul A.M.E. Church 328 W. College Strcet Fayetteville, Tennessee 37334 Rev. Wesley |. Reid, Host Pastor WEST KENTUCKY CONFERENCE—July 23-26, 1974 Asbury Chapel A.M.E. Church 1801 West Chestnut Street Louisville, Kentucky 40212 Rev. William W. Easley, Jr., Host Pastor KENTUCKY CONFERENCE--July 30-August 2, 1974 St. John A.M.E. Church 1209 Pradero Frankfort, Kentucky 40601 Rev. C. D. Brice, Host Pastor DISTRICT PLANNING COUNCIL—To be announced “‘News Release From The Debutante-Masters Commission” By Mrs. Julma B. Crawford The Debutante-Master Commis- African Episcopal Church is launching its Reach Out Program by holding a two day workshop in Chicago, and Mrs, Ruth Anderson of Allen Representatives throughtout the Connection were in attendance. The -|theme for the Workshop was: i alae “Mobilizing for Greater Service.” Mrs. Inez Lake of Arnett Chapel Temple are the Co-chaimen. Mrs. Julma B. Crawford is the Adminis- St. Louis, Missouri 63113 Lewis Williams must all have successors. These are much right offices. You have just as much right to them as anybody. else. Prepare yourself and get in line. You will get the positions al- right. If the General Conference does not give them to you, the undertaker will. On Friday evening, April 19th a worship service featuring many youth choirs will be held at Allen Temple AME Church, 18 West 30 Street. General workshops swill be held Saturday, 20, from 9 am to 4 pm at the YMCA Hotel, 826 South Wabash Avenue. trator, SUBSCRIBE TO THE A M E CHRISTIAN RECORDER =
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  ===== DSC04430.JPG ===== The Paper With The Vol. 119—No. 18 MISSIONARY HALL OF FAME STORY . M. Studying — Concern HALL Supervision Makes for Improvement in Fulfilling the Mission Of the Church ; MRS. EDITH H. BRYANT 5th District MRS. JOHN D. BRIGHT, SR 1st District MRS. O. L. SHERMAN 10th District New Look _ Know The News With Nolen TUESDAY, OCTOBER 29, 1968 PRICE 15 CENTS =e BISHOP G. W. BABER rats SENIOR 1967-1968 Fifth Episcopal District .............. First Episcopal District Tenth Episcopal District . Second Episcopal District ... Twelfth Episcopal District Eighth Episcopal District Eleventh Episcopal District . Fourth Episcopal District Ninth Episcopal District Thirteenth Episcopal District Seventh Episcopal District Sixth Episcopal District ... Third Episcopal District ... Fifteenth Episcopal District Sixteenth Episcopal District .. Seventeenth Episcopal District . Fourteenth Episcopal District Eighteenth Episcopal District DR. ANNE E. HEATH Connectional President W.M.S. HALL of FAME - OF FAME DR. FORD GIBSON Secretary-Treasurer Missionary Dept. Points Total CORA O. A. eS Points aatacurae 1-09-167-140 7-400 4-800 1-09-204426 2-09-165-630 5-000 4-600 2-09-175630 .3-09-164-820 5-000 1-600 3-09-169520 «.4-09-157-245 5-300 2-500 3-09-162545 ..1-08-139-989 5-000 2-500 1-08-147489 2-08-107-835 5-000 1-500 2-08-114335 3-08-103-190 6-300 2-500 3-08-117990 ..4-08- 96-960 5-000 1-500 4-08-103460 ..1-07- 80-180 6-300 2-500 1-07- 88900 ..2-07-. 49-120 5-200 1-500 2-07- 55820 3-07- 40-040 5-200 1-500 3-07- 46740 .4-07- 33-690 5-200 1-500 4-07- 40390 ..5-07- 25-583 5-200 1-500 5-07- 32283 OVER SEAS 20-000 5-200 1-500 1-09- 25200 2-09- 2-500 5-200 1-500 2-09- 9200 1-000 5-000 1-500 3-09- 7500 1-000 5-000 1-500 4-09- 7500 -500 5-000 1-500 5-09- 7000 Fifth District leadership accomplished under Mrs. H. Thomas Primm before the General Conference. Now Mrs. Harrison J. Bryant. Eighth District leadership accomplished under Mrs. W. F. Ball, now Mrs. N. J. Bonner Ninth District leadership accomplished under Mrs. N. J. Bonner, now Mrs. Hubert N. Robinson. Points are given on the continuous study programs, other achievements in the field of mis- sionary projects, Special points for outstanding missionary work. Hall of Fame Story It is time again to give an annual appraisal of the Mission- ary work done in the W.MS. in 1968-1969. I want you to know that it has been noticed and appreciated. I feel a deep sense of satisfaction and grati- tude, for your record has been good, an increase over last year. Of course, there is room for which improvement can be made. The leaders in each district have given their time, energy, love and life for the cause of missions. The year’s program includes 12 Missionary Monthly Pro- grams based on interpreting, and (Continued on Page 12) Chiefly for Ministers By Mary E. Frizzell In San Diego, Calif. last Feb. 21, 1968 at the Board Meeting, the National Council of Churches of Christ, U.S.A., declared in its meeting that this nation is in the midst of its most threatening crisis of the last one hundred years. This crisis demands action now. The board then urged that special study groups be set up out of which action could come that would help the nation, Lo- cal congregations were asked to set up special study classes on the Urban Crisis, so that the (Cantinued on Page 13) “Missions Matching The Hour” By Mary E. Frizzell The final words which Jesus spoke to his disciples before his ascension may be said to con- stitute the Church’s first mission. (Mark 16:15, Matt. 28:19-20, Luke 24:28, Acts 1:8) The versions dif- fer somewhat but they agree on one thing—the disciples are being sent into the world to bear wit- ness in word and deed to the good news of God’s kingdom and His saving grace in Jesus Christ. All the verbs are active, go forth, proclaim, teach, baptize, witness, Involved — Committed Continuous Achievement in Missionary Work 2nd District | : MRS. G. N. COLLINS 12th District MRS. N. J. BONNER 8th District make disciples, and feed. They indicate that the Church is a community which looks outward upon the world and its people and not inward upon itself: It (Continued on Page 13) = ¥~w z «a€ df ta = jo «d ERsPA #9093 ===== DSC04431.JPG ===== “Farewell Sweet Prince” Bishop E. C. (Sonny) Hatcher is dead. I sat last Monday Sep- | tember 30th 1968 for two and one half hours at his funeral. That may appear to you and to many to be too long. Bishop Hatcher would have approved of it, It was a service with everything in- cluding a bit of humor. St. Paul Church on Myrtle Street in Jack- sonville could not accommodate all who sought entrance. I was among the fortunate. I was one of the active Pall Bearers. All Florida turned out to bury their beloved Bishop. All of the Bish- ops were there except two, Bish- op Gomez and Bishop Robinson (Hubie). Many people talked including the Mayor of Jacksonville who sat through the whole of the service. Bishop Ball, currently the president of the Council of Bishops introduced Bishop Baber, the beloved Senior who presided with singular grace. He, Bish- op Baber, was out of the coun- try when Bishop Hatcher died. Somehow he left off part of his planned trip and suddenly decid- ed to take a plane for home. When he arrived he found that his colleague had died and his presence was much needed at home. Bishop Bonner said the eulogy. You all know Bishop Bonner. He made no attempt at oratory. But in his own slow way he made a grand case for the departed. And every word had the ring of truth. It is hard to imagine two men more unlike each other. Bonner and Hatcher, yet they were great friends and had entered into a pact to preach the surviving one’s funeral. “If a man die shall he live again?” Job did not have the answer. Bishop Bonner did. He said that science says that it is possible for man to live again. And they base their answer on what they ob- served in nature. He said that the philosophers thought that man should live again and they based their answer on ethics. There is a lot of unfinished busi- ness here below. Things are un- equal and there is much injust- ice. There ought to be a place where things are made right. Yes man ought to live again, But Jesus said that man shall live again and he based the answer upon himself: “I am the ressurec- tion and the life’. Bishop Bonner spoke only a few minutes but it was enough. Bishop Hatcher made the] “Storm is Passing Over” his song. And the song made him a bish- op. It was fitting then that at his funeral this song be sung. The family had Rev. S. W. Mc- Kinney to sing it. Rev. McKinney did it in a most business like way. He made no attempt to be Hatcher, he sang it his style. All of us sat there and looking past McKinney, we saw “Sonny” walking the sea like Jesus and calming the angry waves. We saw a jerk of his right hand as the lightning flashed. When the sin- ger got around to the last stanza, “Soon we shall reach that distant shinning shore” Every heart had melted and there were no dry eyes among that vast throng. “Sonny” was safe within the Vale, and had furled the riven sale, And the storm has all past over hallalujah.” “REFLECTIONS” Eugene Clifford Hatcher was an ordinary man with ordinary talents and the run of the mill education. But he was ambitious and used ‘his jordinary talents in an extra-ordinary way. He could preach good, the woods are full of men who can and did preach better. But Hatcher work- ed at the trade. He preached “4 | daily and nightly, here jand everywhere, He ‘ | |good, but the woods is full of | better singer with better voices jand a larger repertoire. Hatcher jhad one song, but he sang it everywhere. He became identifi- | led with it. It came to be known | “ | as Hatcher's song. | He was not a great writer, but he became a great editor. He did not pastor enough to get | typed. He was better at adminis- tration. Here he could and he | did make friends. And the record will show that he never lost a friend. When he decided to have the Bishopric, none of his friends, and he had loads of exalted position. They did not encourage him to make the run. But he did run, nobody was ex- actly for him, but there was not a man in the church against him. He was elected. “Sonny” Hatcher had his share of human weaknesses. He did not bother too much to conceal them. He did not have time to be a hypocrite. People knew him for (Continued on Page 10) “E, P. Wallace urges laymen to speak on Laymen’s Page.” What I Would Do If I Were a Bishop The Baldwin Plan By W. A. Fisher In these turbulent times when the Church, the Body of Christ, seems to be on trial because no one seems to feel “The Pressure of the Lord” to the extent that he is willing to become involved in the cares and concerns of the less fortunate, it is indeed heart- ening to interview a minister like Rev. Dr. James K. Baldwin, the eminently successful pastor of historic and fashionable St. James A.M.E. Church, Atlantic City, N.J. In all its glorious history, the deservedly proud and famous New Jersey Annual Conference has never had the distinction of having one of its many fine pas- tors or Presiding Elders elected to the highest office within the gift of American Negroes, the Bishopric of the African Meth- odist Episcopal Church. This is (Continued on Page 15) REV. J. K. BALDWIN Povetree Noe aes Smee are SS EY “E, P, Wallace urges laymen to speak on Laymen’s Page.” Rev. Paul Turner and H. L. Felix Assigned Task of Public Relations By Herbert L. Felix Lay Public Relations Director 4th District Your humble servant was re- cently appointed as Lay Public Relations Director of the Fourth Episcopal District by BISHOP HOWARD THOMAS PRIMM. Bishop Primm also appointed this Director to the new position of BISHOP PRIMM’S NEWS RE- _|Florida and Alabama _ sactions them, thought him fitted for that | Wh GREATER ST. PAUL A.M.E., FLORENCE, ALABAMA Members of the New Si. Paul AME Church of Florence, Alabama are worshipping in their beautiful fire proof edifice erected under the leadership of the Rev. Anderson Todd, Jr., dynamic pas< tor of the church. The original church congregation was pastored by the father and grandfather of the late W. C. Handy, and many other distinguished ministers. A few weeks ago, the mem- bership donated $200 to the restoration of Handy’s home. Members of the committee consisted of Pastor Todd, Brother W. L. Ford, Mrs. John B. Haney, Mrs. Annie D. Thompson and Mrs. Owen Johnson. Greater St. Paul’s Membership will host the North Alabama annual conference Nov. 5-11. The Rt. Rev. H. N. Robinson, presiding bishop of the Ninth Episcopal District, will preside. Dr. R. W. Hilson is presiding elder of the district. adeau to all that’s temporal and Po onventi transtory for that’s trancidental st Convention and eternal. The later Clarence Observation and Julia Hatcher of LEufala, Alabama, after having given birth to another son, a older| The most singled out segment brother of our deceased; became]in our populous society, distinct- the proud parents again of Eu-]|ly branded for crime and viol- gene Clifford; about which pro-|ence, can be truly thankful that Translated from Labor To Deserving Reward By German S. White, Sr. and world in a notable manner | whom it had not been primari for the rise of a half century. designed. Representative was the great is The Chicago calamity, remini. numbers, who flew, motored and|scent of previous and worse as- entrained to Jacksonville, Florida isaults in Selma and Birmingham, and Dothan, Alabama to pay provoked wide spread attention. their last respects to his grace, |The heretofore indifferent in our whom they adored, admired and|society and the genuinely curi- endorsed. Hundreds from near|0sity from all over the world, and a far did not permit the|were appalled at the prevailing beloved and sorrowing family | ity in our astute way of life. to be alone in its last hours of| In reality the 1968 Democratic (Continued on Page 15) (Continued on Page 15) Late Eugene Clifford Hatcher (Sonny), Bishop 11th Episcopal District, A.M.E. Church ADVERTISING RATES (Revised) * h Ads—1 column wa Be ee cae each. aes Party eee i . $150.00 first issue; .00 each a onal issue. One- a . issue; oe ene = ak a Sige ‘, eet $60.00 each additional issue. is the inevitable to which we SUBSCRIPTION RATES ansition all must re msi the lasts hans ” One year_$5.00; 6 months $3.00; Single copy 15c. Make all Money Orders thru. which all must pass.” | or Cashier’s Checks payable to B. J. Nolen, Editor. = COST OF CUTS were struck a solo-lexis blow the All costs of cuts and mats must, scconipany, articles or pictures ree i . Rat follows: Cuts—1 column, 00; 2- q 25; 3- last week in Sep tember, woen eee $8.35. Mats renee column, $1.35; 2-column, $2.25; 3-column, $3.15. the one and only (Sonny) E. C.]| Cuts mounted, $2.00. Make all Money Orders or Cashier’s Checks payable to flffatcher was oblidged —t0 © bid |e se Nelemmmalton EDITORIAL OFFICES ‘ Ne d Business matters may be addressed to the Editor at the office: PORTER OF THE 4th Episcopal | 414 sth Avenue, South, Nashville, Tennessee 37203. District. The good bishop declar- ed that he has a PROGRESS STORY TO TELL IN THE GREAT FOURTH EPISCOPAL THE A. M. E. CHRISTIAN RECORDER DISTRICT and he wants your Of The A. M. E. Church humble servant to tell it! Published weekly at the A.M.E. Sunday School Union, 414 8th Rev. PAUL TURNER is the] Avenue, South, Nashville, Tennessee 37203. PUBLIC RELATIONS DIREC- TOR of the 4th Episcopal Dis- SUBSCRIPTION RATES trict and your humble servant One year, $5.00; 6 months, $3.00; Single Copy, 15c. Make all is to assist him as LAY PUBLIC] woney Orders or Cashier’s Checks payable to B. J. Nolen, Editor. RELATIONS DIRECTOR. In Second-class postage paid at Nashville, Tennessee 37203. short, Rev. Paul Turner is his BOSS. There have been several meetings between the Public Re- a lations Director and the Lay SPECIA L NOTIC E Director and the entire A.M.E. Connection can look for a NEW ADVERTISING, RATES DAY IN THE GREAT FOURTH : > : Eg Secckae huneeat Bees euler a Ads —1 Column ie on feat ee S160.00 each adaieee the dynamic leadership of Eee issue. One-half Page $85.00 first issue; $60.00 each addition: op Howard Thomas Primm who sesude lives in Denver, Colorado! Rev. Turner is a man of AC- TION in the 4th District and especially in the CHICAGO area. COST OF CUTS : oS f cuts and mats must accompany articles or pic roe es Sakiieaine Rates are as follows: spa See aay Sots - 6.25; 3-column $8.35. Mats cast—l-column $l.v0; Ptsiatee $3.25; 3-column_ $3.15, Cuts mounted, rts Finsea He knows the news media and all Money Orders or Cashier's Checks payable to B. J. No the people in the news media Editor. know him. PRAY FOLKS! Bye! a uesday, October 29, 1968 bably the church had nothing to| the new brand of law and order ~ do; but whom affected the church | was perpetrated against those for — ===== DSC04432.JPG ===== Tuesday, October 29, 1968 Bishop F. D. Jordan Does Justice to New Position Bishop Jordan’s Official Reporter (Mrs. F. D. Jordan is forever by his side!) By H. L. Felix H. L. FELIX Bishop F. D. Jordan is a mem- ber of Editor B. J. Nolen’s Official Staff and he has written some timely articles for the A.M.E. Christian Recorder. Bishop Jor- dan was our official representative at the World Council of Churches which met in Uppsala, Sweden a few months ago. Your humble Re- porter has given several reports concerning this outstanding A.M.LE. giant and his new duties. Bishop Jordan and his brilliant wife have just returned to this country from a World meeting with the METHODISTS. ; The Reporter had a long talk with Bishop Jordan during the Chicago Annual Conference. He ed in GOOD SHAPE and de- ‘clared that he would inform Ed- itor B. J. NOLEN and the entire A.M. Church of his meeting abroad with the World Methodists and his other activities. Bishop Jordan made a wonder- ful and brilliant speech at the Chicago Conference a few weeks ago. He spoke of his earlier years in the 4th Episcopal District un- der Bishops COPPIN and GAINES. He praised the works of BISHOP JOSEPH GOMEZ and the other bishops of the great 4th District. Bishop Jordan declared that he was indeed close to Bishop Howard Thomas Primm because they were elected in 1952 in Chicago, Ill, (Reporter's note: The Jate Bishop Hatcher was also elected in 1952. He died at the writing of this article.) By the time you read this ar- ticle, Bishop and Mrs, Jordan will be busily engaged in Urban and Ecumenical activities! More later. HLF. — al “Jacob and Harris Third’s Worthy leaders” Pine Grove AME Plumbrance, S.C. The 4th Quarterly Conference of the Bailey Bethel Circuit of the Abberville district convened on the above date at the above named church with Dr. T. P. Baylor the Presiding Elder of the district presiding. The Conference was very spir- ited and inspirational. The mes- sage was centered around Psalms 14 and the 12th chapter of St. Luke’s gospel. The reports that were read, mostly was asking for the re- turn of the pastor, and some the Presiding Elder. The Finance Committee report $128.71. Dr. T. P. Baylor, P.E. Rev O, A. Kulgh, Pastor Mrs, Ella E, Gaskins, Reporter A. M. E. CHRISTIAN RECORDER “Our Part in a Revolution” By Rev. J. A. DeLaine REV. J. A. DeLAINE “Closing Eight Years Of Activities” When I left Attorney Rogers I left with the impression that all of the folks who opposed us knew me. On arriving at Lake City, S.C. I found out something different. Some of my folks who ran stores or businesses and had to have agents wait on them, were asked, “Who is the big nigger Bishop running the Sup- reme Court in Washington”. I was no Bishop and had no desire “Please have Mr. Pearson to send to me the return receipts and all correspondence in con- nection with the case.” “Come by to see me when you are in Columbia.” Very truly yours —Harold R. Boulware Second: December 15, 1947 “The Chairman of the Board of Trustees for District No. 26 (Now District 1) Clarendon Coun- ty, has written to me stating that Mr. Pearson seems not to be interested in the school Bus Transportation Case”. “Will you please check on this and find if he is still interested in bringing this suit. Let me know at once”. Harold R. Boulware REPLY R.F.D. 5 Box 28 Manning, S.C. December 16, 1947 To whom It May Concern: This is to Certify and notify Lawyer Harold Boulware and all other interested parties that I have employed Attorney Harold R. Boulware to represent me in the Bus Transportation suit.” “Mr. Vander Stukes or any other per- son assume too much when they assume that I am not interested in the Bus Transportation Suit.” Very truly yours Levi Pearson 89th Installment “Communica- to be one. Yet I was the only Pig aS person from Lake City, S.C. at the Supreme Court. My folks said they told them that there were only two Bishops in Lake City, S.C. They were Bishop Pot- ter and Bishop McNary. They were Holiness Bishops. The “First: offers Hilderbrand, Hughes, Stokes, Crumply.” F LASH! Dr. S. S. Morris, Jr. agents understood that a Meth- Assigned To Coppin odist Bishop was there running the court. It was quite amusing to me to learn that I was esti- mated so highly as that. Being afraid of them it appears like they were just as afraid of me. By Herbert L. Felix Coppin’s Public Relations Director Chicago, Il. Dr. S. 8, Morris, Jr., and Coppin This taught me that this is the|Memorial A-M-E. Church looked way of life. The other person] good at the Chicago Annual Con- is just as afraid of you as you|ference. The church and pastor are of him. made an OUTSTANDING report The Decree came down May|and the UNIQUE BISHOP HO- 31, 1955. This was eight years I had been in the thickest of the struggle. Starting in 1946 for Bus Transportation and being able to secure the help of the NAACP in June 1947. Now would it be presumptious or indiscreet for me to acknowledge a little of the truth of my activities? In June 1947 Mr. James Hinton Made a speech and challenged the teachers and preachers of South Carolina saying that there was not one with the guts to get a client to challenge the discriminatory practices of the school bus. I took him up and secured Levi Pearson, We agreed in Attorney Boulware’s Office that Levi Pearson would take the case, and the abuses, (2) That I would finance and do the necessary work in Clarendon County until the case finish, (3) Mr. A. T. Butler said the Pal- metto Teachers Association would furnish the money and (4) Mr, Hinton said the NAACP would furnish the Legal Talent, (5) Levi Pearson was to face the dangers. “Reference to a few communica~- tions” By the last of July we had everything going as far as we knew. The following is one of the letters: Harold R. Baluware—At- torney-at-Law 1109% Washington St. Columbia, S.C. July 29, 1947 Rev. J. A. DeLaine Summerton, South Carolina Dear Sir: “T have mailed the petitons in the school Bus case, I sent them with return receipt requested. I am inclosing a copy of this petition for your information,” registered a WARD THOMAS PRIMM was impressed! The good Bishop sent Pastor Morris back to Coppin for another year. COPPIN A.M_E. CHURCH is a KEY church in the entire A.M.E. Connection with a NEW YOUTH CENTER which is MATCHLESS! Need we say more folks? HISTORICAL DATA Coppin A.M.E, Church former- ly called Coppin Chapel was founded by Dr. J. D. COSTON, now a Presiding Elder in the Chicago Conference. Under the leadership of outstanding A.M.E. Pastors who had their INEVI- TABLE UPS and DOWNS, the church grew stronger year by year. Dr. Roberts who is now in the Michigan Conference and General Secretary R. Brown two giants who are still active among us made some magnificent con- Because Coppin (Chapel) AME. Church was named in honor of Bishop Levi Coppin, the word ‘MEMORIAL’ became a part of the name, As of this writ- ing, some people refer to the church as Coppin Chapel A.M.E, Church, and others refer to the church as Coppin Memorial AM.E. Church, In short, both names are acceptable. Dr. S. S. Morris, Jr, was sent to Coppin by the late Bishop Allen a few months after the General Conference of 1956, This happened because Coppin’s form- er pastor Dr, Russell Brown was elected as General Secretary of the A.M.E. Church, Bishop Allen who was sick at the time, did not live very long after appoint- ing Dr. Morris to Coppin Dr. Morris has done days at Coppin a good and his work tributions at Coppin as pastors! | plans for the future looks good! | Coppin has a wonderful Youth Center and many people from throughout the A.M.E. Connec- tion have seen it on South Michi- gan Ave. Coppin Memorial A.M.E, Church has entertained many connectional meetings in- cluding the Bishops Council, etc. Dr. Morris built the BABER YOUTH CENTER at our A.M.E. Church located in Gary, Ind., the last church that he pastored be- fore he moved into the GREAT CHICAGO AREA! More later. Thanks to Editor 116 Elm Avenue Waco, Texas September 21, 1968 Dear Editor Nolan: Thanks so much for your re- cent letter concerning the “Sub- ject” in mind. Your “One Line Paragraph” opened up to me the vitals of the subject which was in question. ONE THING, you will really answer a letter. This is one of your Redeeming fea- tures of humility. Some won’t even recognize in writing that they have received a letter. I guess they are SO BIG. But leave the “Mr. Bigs” to the A.M.E.’s— they will show them THEIR PLACES! Your ONE LINE SENTENCE was to my understanding like a Doctor opening of the Viscera of a human being. I saw on the “insides” of the personality of the person in question. You did not refer to any individual—you did not relate anything—but just gave me an answer as to “what route” a certain entourage took —HOW. So, I see now. Your Charity in this certain thing should never be forgotten. But FORGET— some have forgotten and will not REMEMBER until the “Running” “Gets Hot”—say, about 1971. Then, here they come—REMEM- BERING EVERYTHING. Rev J. C. Williams of Florida said this in Pittsburgh: “Do you Know You Have a Job Making a Per- son a Bishop. Its No Easy Matter”. I will always remember his statement. Whenever a man does not get elected a Bishop, I sit down, as- sess his personality, his assests, his liabilities and turn over in my mind—WHY HE WAS NOT ELECTED. Your boldness in selection and your venture into certain realms of charity should have or must have brought great GRATITUDE. You may have all qualities, but if you don’t have CHARITY, you miss one of the great features in becoming a Bishop. But, con- cering my “running down some- thing”—let him go on, if he does not change, he will be running for a Bishop as long as I was getting grown, and you know that was a LONG TIME. “High Heads Hoisted Tails Scampering, Galloping Feet | always cause a horse to end up |in a dry field”, I got the number now—YES SIR! Oblige, J. W. Yancey, 1 1116 Elm Avenue Waco, Texas credence “Jacob and Harris Third’s Worthy eaders.” The Interdenominational Theological Center ATLANTA, GA.—A nation-wide Convocation on “The Church and Violence in the Nation” is being sponsored by the Interdenomina- Theological Center, At- It will be held in March, tional lanta 1969 } A substantial grant, given re- leently to the Center by a major | foundation, possible the | Convocation and a study project related to it. The aim is to help individual Chris- makes churches and Page Three tians think through the relation- ship of Christianity to violence and to formulate practical solu- tions to the crisis of uprisings in the nation. The Convocation will be at- tended by 200 leading church- men” both clerical and _ lay, delegated to represent various denominations and church bodies. Addresses will be delivered by outstanding authorities in sub- jects related to the theme, in- cluding both the proponents and opponents of violence, cause and cures for crime, alleviation of poverty, and the involvement of the churches as they confront social ills. Seminars will provide in-depth studies of such subjects as developing an adequate theol- ogy for the ghetto, the role of the parish minister, laws and law enforcement, aims and methods of black power. The Convocation is being pre- ceded by four comprehensive studies of the church and the crisis in selected areas of the country—the northeast, the cen- tral west, the urban and rural south, and the far west. The find- ings of these studies will be re- ported to the Convocation and will form the basis for discus- sions in seminars. Sessions will be held on the campus of the Center. They will be open to the public. The Con- vocation will be interdenomina- tional, interracial and interfaith. Churches and related organiza- tions will be given quotas and invited to select and send their own delegates. The Convocation will be held March 11-14, 1969, March 14 be- ing Charter Day for the Center. The studies and Convocation are part of the Center’s Tenth An- niversary program. Dr. Harry V. Richardson, President of the Center since its founding in 1958 and now President Emeri- tus, and Professor J. Edward Lantz, of the Center’s faculty, are serving as chairman and co-— chairman respectively. ANNOUNCEMENT Thursday, September 26, 1968 Reverend B. J. Nolen, Editor, AMLE, Christian Recorder 414 Eighth Avenue South Nashville, Tennessee 37203 Dear Reverend Nolen, Please publish the following announcement in the Christian Recorder for me: First Episcopal District AMLE. Church Fall Convocation December 4th, 5th, 6th, 1968 Bethel A.MLE, Church Sixth and Walnut Streets, Wilmington, Delaware Reverend J. L. Dandrige, Host Pastor Phone: 302-OL-2-5218 Reverend W. B. Faush, Host President Elder John Dauglas Bright, Sr., Presiding Bishop Thank you very much. Sincerely, John Douglas Bright, Sr. ee ieee eee ee “Jacob and Harris Third’s Worthy eaders.~ WCC Statement Notes ‘Greater Mutual Trust’ Among Churches UPPSALA, Sweden—Although not immune to “the shocks and turmoils of our time,” relation- ships between separated Chris- tian communities give evidence of “greater mutual trust” and “more hope of reconciliation than ever before,” according to a state- ment approved by delegates to (Continued on Page 14) ===== DSC04433.JPG ===== H. H. KENNER The greatest force of motivation in everyone’s life is based in part on the accomplishments and char- acter of another or other persons. Those who have lived with vital- ity, and achieved quietly or dy- namically all the things that seem important in life. I met a man once, who believed in what he did so much, that he acted the part. He treated every- man regardless of station in life with the same high regard. His kindly and_ energetic spirit seemed to reach out in everything he did. It was this kind of con- tagion that caught my attention. When I first saw George, he was working behind a Lunch Counter frying all sorts of food. I never saw him without a kind word for everyone and a smile as well. Ob- serving him feeding the hundreds of people who came to Lucas Grill down the hill from Morris Brown College everyday, I found a brighter feeling. This, no matter how dull things seemed. I also remember the day when | heart. “Evangelist REV. S. E. LANCASTER FEPC’s Many Facets members of the city’s Fair Em- equality of rights and opportuni- ties.” The program includes such it- ems as Brotherhood Week, a well- stocked library of periodicals and brochures. assignment of speakers on invitetion of various growps, tours of City Hall for school ehil- dren and continual efforts to keep the public aware of what FEPC is seeking to accomplish. There have been many other activities, such as attendance st workshops to keep sbreast of what is being done elsewhere and cooperation with various joral groups of all descriptions, agsis~ tenee in the Chandelle program. the all-star football banquet, the businesemen’s breakfast honoring police and firemen, the back-to- school program tien campesigns, urban renews, the Ex-Newshoys, the Community Action Center and the eivie mem~ erial tribute to Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr MUCH OF FEPC'R success can be laid et the door of Rev Sheri - dan ¥. Lancaster, Mayor Cmich's FEPC executive director Ne has kept an open door to listen to any complaints that might be br ought in end has been aewtely awere of the value of the positive programs in whieh FEPC has participated These can accormplish mueh more in the long run than 6 service limited strictly to adjudicating “From This Point Of View’ voter participa. | dition, family disorganization and] separation. It has been the cause of juvenile delinquency. The sad condition of chidren who live in and come from broken homes may be due to immoderation. The community, also, suffers when its citizens are intemperate in drink and the use of narcotics. This is one of the causes of in- creased crime waves. It is respon- sible for the large number of accidents. It has helped to in- crease the mortality rate. Many leaders, also, have erred in vision and stumbled in judgement be- cause of alcoholism. Isaiah gives a very good description of such persons when he said, “They are swallowed up of wine, They are out of the way through strong drink; they err in their vision, they stumble in judgment” Isa. 28:7 Intemperance is, therefore, a the owner/manager said some- thing to him he did not like. He quietly removed his apron and cap; walked from behind the counter of Lucas Grill, never to return without so much as a word. Whatever was in his mind, the Lord sure must have made it up. George, a few days later got his license to preach, and preached wherever anybody would let him. He drove a Taxi to earn a living, scrubbed floors, and other inde- pendent jobs; but kept a faith, that one day the Lord would let him scrve and use him. stumbling block to progress and success in community life. Intemperate members hamper the progress and success in the church of God. They stunt her spiritual growth and develop- ment. Remember we said temper- ance is not just “Keeping in the middle of the road,” but rather a positive quality of exercising control. We have too many “Mid- die of the road” members who are trying to avoid hurting the weak ones because they refuse to take the positive action against the self-righteous and the evil members According to Paul, “It is good neither to eat flesh nor to drink Today, not only is George an outstanding Pastor; he is more. He is the result of preserverance of an ideal, that service to one’s fellowman is as rewarding as the collection of jewels and the ac- ecumuiation of millions. His service has paid off too, God blesses those who bless others. You will hear much more from George Moore. He is a great servant, with a great complaints. The Rev. Mr. Lancaster, in his report, gives credit to his 11- member board and to the help of many Cantonians. He is grate- ful for the response from employ- of business, industry, labor, schools, churches, government and | 21). He also said, “Every man that i ii | 4 bd : rg fei of appetites and passions. It's not {Comtinued on Page 16) just keeping in the middle of the road” avoiding the extremes of good and evil It is the positive quality of exercising contre] when it would be easy te run off the road im one direction or another. Tt has been deserfbed by Thomas Fuller as “The silken string running through the pearl t ec tor the 1968 ' | chain of all virtues” veer teak places | The Eftests of Tempernnce lever, the first sinee the destruc: | Intermperance affect ones OW? | 1.0. of eur modern brick church life as well as thet of others Nt), tine | is = hindrance to progress and | ; “Jacob ond Merete Mi. Everett AME Greensburg, La. On September 15, 1968 the towrth and final Quarterly Con- development, The intemperete | Hl The cay was begun with the/ person ig a stumbling block te | Sunday Scheel superintendent, | himself, his heme, his conomaunity | brother Lee W, Sims giving 4 and to his church and her christ, | ORCS and interesting overview | . lef the lessen, “Esther Saves Mer | The womederate person ts & @eenke” aoeen tai, bal stumbling bleck te himself be ape ton os al cause it hinders hie own pragrese, | ™2P"<% that all could understand | Wiis actions stunts his economic and enjey morel ead religicus growth and development. Mis intemperate ways eause hira to became ih wise in self-deceit fear the words ef the Seripture, “Wine ts 6 | erhom, mocker, strong drink raging, and | Chureh” whoseever is deceived thereby 1s | as theugh his fhe pastor and members of the ehurch had their souls revived | lwhesa the Presiding Eider, Rev M J. Black delivered his ser-| “An Appreciation for God's se authoritatively ead ewp spitleth of the | not wise” (Prev. 20:1) | Holy Spirit, There was no doubt | ‘ se ) fhe violent person is net enty |of his capturing and holdiag oe) a stumbling bleck to himself, but \attention ef all Rev Black expressed sympathy toy our recent lags but encourage | ed the church mot to be Ike men (Comtfinusd of Fage it) jhe ia, alse, im the wey of pre gress in the home Titer perance has been the cause of Increased ' diverce rete, paor ecanemile eoh Bishop Gibbs Hold Spirited West Kentucky Annual Conference By Rev. William E. Summers, III BISHOP C. A. GIBBS The 88th session of the West Kentucky Annual Conference of the 13th Episcopal District was held at Burke Chapel AME. Church, Paducah, Kentucky. The Rt. Rev. Carey A. Gibbs, Presid- the three branches of our govern- ment, Violence is not a new issue, but an overlooked condition as However, trem the earliest peried of our national lite down to the present TLE. On January 27, 1838, Abreham Limeolan, then & young lowyer, made a highly signifieamt speech Tuesday, October 1968 before the Young Men’s Lyceum in the city of Springfield, Illinois on “the perpetuation of our pol- itical institutions.” In this speech, America’s future, President spoke about certain things of “ill-omen amongst us.” He said, “The in- creasing disregard for law which pervades the country; the grow- ing disposition to substitute the wild und furious passions, in lieu of the sober judgment of Courts; and the worse than savage mobs, for the execu-ministers of jus- tice.” Lincoln was appalled by ac- counts of violence from many areas of the country. “Accounts of outrages committed by mobs, form everyday news of the times. = ik i Hi qi i : : i i : / : i | | : F H : ii j if e § ) ; i ' +} i . i ul till in ===== DSC04434.JPG ===== To Rev. A. M. Threatt Columbus, Georgia An enjoyable evening was spent at St. Mark A.M_E. Church when the Young People’s Department surprised the pastor, Rev. A. M. Threatt with an Appreciation Program, Monday evening before leaving for the Annual Confer- ence, held in Dublin, Georgia. After the closing of the last Quarterly Conference held by the Presiding Elder, Rev. J. Frank Rogers, at 9 P.M. Bennie Vaughn presided with dignity. The children’s choir and con- gregation sang the opening song, “Leaning on the Everlasting Arms.” Prayer was given by Edith Oliver, The Scripture was read by Carolyn Scott with pride, includ- ing the 138th Chapter of the first Cor. Patricia Johnson sang beau- tifully “Bless this House”, accom- panied by Elizabeth Threatt, Ocie Oliver recited with expression “The House by the side of the road”. The organizations of the Church responded with remarks and gifts. Bennie Vaughn read a poem in the form of a prayer “God Bless You” Rev. Threatt. Aletha Lynn and Clara Mays received the gifts. Following the program a reception was held in the Annex under the direction of the social committee, Mrs. Lillian Adkins, Mrs. Beulah Wilson, Gwendolyn Lynn, Clara Mays, Ocie Oliver, Patricia Johnson, and Francis Brown, Rev. A. M. Threatt, pastor, Bennie Vaughn, Acting President, C. E. Charles- ton, director. Rev. Threatt was the recipient of a beautiful Plaque. Tacoma, Wa. Sunday, September 15th, 1968 at 6:00 p.m. our first quarterly meeting was held with Pres. Eld- er L. F. Green. Each auxiliary and board paid their assessments. We are happy to have our new minister Rev. U.S. Carr. We are praying for a successfu year. Rev. U. S. Carr, pastor. Mrs. Hallie B. Russell, reporter. Heads Chapel AME Shreveport, La. The Fourth Quarterly Confer- ence of Heads Chapel A.M.E. Church of the Shreveport District was held Sept. 15-16, 1968. Sunday School was conducted by the Supt., Mrs. Loveil Brown. At 11:00 a.m. order of service was conducted by the pastor, Rev. O. C. Ferby. After which he pre- sented Rev. F. D. Murray. The sermon was very inspiring. Mon- day evening the business session was held by the presiding elder. Reports from all departments were rendered with much in- crease above last quarter. St. James AME Prospect, Va. The Second Quarterly Confer- ence of the St. James A.M.E. Church was held Sept. 22, 1968 at 3:15 p.m. The devotional services were conducted by the pastor Rev. J. H. Allen and the choir. After (Continued on Page 11) A Retired Man and Wife or Man and Wife on Social Security Down on the beautiful Gulf Coast a Northern couple want such a couple. The pay will be adequate, a comfortable house and car is furnished. For information write: L. C. Jones (Personal) Piney Woods School Piney Woods, Miss. 39148 Gaskins AME Savageville, Va. The Second Quarterly Confer- ence of Gaskins Chapel A.M_E. Church in Savageville, Va., was held on Sunday, September 22, 1968. It began with the Sunday School at 10:00 am. The pastor the Rev. A. C. Sinclair conducting the devotion with the regular per- iod of worship. Hymn was led by the pastor “How Great The Wis- dom, Power and Grace”. Prayer was offered by Bro. H. K. Carr, after which he presented the Pre- siding Elder Rev. D. W. William’s. His sermon was a very inspiring one. Rev. Williams proceeded to perfect the organization which was as follows: Mrs. Maggie N. Chandler, Secretary and Mrs, Rosley Kelley, Marshal, and Mrs. Virginia N. Strand, reporter. All reports of the statistics of the church were read and a- dopted; all business was success- ful as came before conference. The financial reports were excel- lent in the amount of 177.55 We are thankful to God and His own for making it possible for the Presiding Elder and the Pastor were paid in full, closing the con- ference happily and successfully. Mrs, Virginia Strand, reporter Rev. A. C. Sinclair, pastor Rev. D. W. Williams, P. Elder “E. P. Wallace urges laymen to speak on Laymen’s Page.” ' St. James AME Blackshear, Ga. On Saturday night, September 14, the Fourth Quarterly Confer- ence of the Waycross District be- gan with the pastor Rev. I. J. Lessington conducting the order of service. After which the pastor presented our Presiding Elder, Rev. J. P. Green. The Scripture was read by the Elder, the 46 Psalms and Hymn No. 327 was sung. The house was then open for business. Mrs. Laura B. Merday was elected secretary, Mr. Sewell Brit- ton Marshal, and Mrs. Cearria L. Britton reporter, After hearing the disciplinary questions, Elder Green called for reports from all boards and auxiliaries. Each board sealed their reports with $3.00. All re- ports were received and adopted with a record of one hundred per cent. Our presiding elder gave compliments on our togetherness and encouraged us to keep on pressing and looking upward. On Sunday September 15, Sun- day School opened at the usual hour. The elder Rev. J. P. Green delivered a very inspiring sermon taking his text from Revelation 21, pertaining to the twelve gates, which brought much light to every thinking heart and mind. Total amount of money raised $138.45. Rev. J. P. Green, Presiding Elder Rev. I. J. Lessington, Pastor Mrs. Cearria L. Britton, Reporter “First: offers Hilderbrand, Hughes, Stokes, Crumply-' ji “ Quarterly Conference Donalsonville, Ga. Dr. Hall opened the fourth and last quarterly conference on Saturday at 11:30 A.M., he pre- sided with fatherly guidance and in his presiding he brought forth information from the general con- ference on many phases of our church. The quarterly conference unanimously voted and asked the favor of the presiding elder that brother Dallas Moore who has passed the age of being admitted to the conference of the A.M.E. church be issued and evangelist license to preach the gospel (Continued on Page 11) iSt. Paul AME Dublin. Ga. September 23, 1968 The 69th Session of the South- west Georgia Annual Conference closed September 22, 1968 at St. Paul A.M.E. Church, Dublin, Georgia. Bishop and Mrs. Ernest Law- erence Hickman, exceedingly be- loved and tireless workers of God, They are admired and re- vered for their leadership and administrative ability throughout the great Sixth. The Annual Sermon was de- livered by Dr. C. K. Knight, Pre- siding Elder of the Columbus Dis- trict Wednesday Night was Mission- ary Night which was under the auspices of Mrs. Mattie C. Thomas, Supervisor of Family Life. The Educational Sermon was delivered by Rev. J. N. Key, Pas- tor of Allen Temple A.M.E. Church, Columbus, Georgia The Evangelistic Sermon was delivered by Rev. H. F. Powell, Pastor of Lovell Cir. W. J. Daniel PASTORAL APPOINTMENTS. FOR THE COLUMBUS DISTRICT Southwest Ga. Conference African Methodist Episcopal Church Reverend C. K. Knight, Presiding Elder St. James, Columbus, Rev. W. J. Daniel : Ward Chapel, Columbus Rev. M. B. McClendon Allen Temple Sta., Rev. J. N. Key Mt. Gilead Cir., Rev. S. D. Arline Prospect Circuit, Rev. C. B. J ewell St. John, Richland, Rev. N. Gaines Florence Circuit, Rev. R. L. Tyson Bethel-Friendship, Rev. R. L. Tyson St. Mark Sta.-Lumpkin, To be supplied Lovale-Charles & St. Matthews, Rev. W. C. Jones Pitts Chapel, Rev. J. N. Key Grant Chapel Sta., Rev. M. Robin- son Bluffspring Cir, Rev. F. A. Pet- terson PASTORAL APPOINTMENTS FOR THE DONALSONVILLE DISTRICT Southwest Ga. Conference African Methodist Episcopal Church Reverend J. H. Hall, presiding Elder Live Oak, To be supplied Blakley, Rev. R. A. Archibell St. John, Rev. W. H. Lee Arlington, Rev. M. F. Ford Edorndo, Rev. A. James Cedar Spring, Rev. R. S. Granger Newberry, Rev. M. J. Powell Pleasant Grove, Rev. E. D, Bolden Allen Chapel, Rev. E. Donalson Shiloh, Rev. L. E. Moore Jerusalem, Rev. L. Johnson Morgan, To be supplied Damascus, Rev. M. F. Ford Willis Grove, Rev. T. M. Brown Iron City, Rev. T. M. Brown Colquitt & Iva Mills, Rev. M. F. Ford PASTORAL APPOINTMENTS FOR THE EAST COLUMBUS DISTRICT Southwest Ga. Conference African Methodist Episcopal Church Reverend J. Frank Rogers, Pre- siding Elder Reverend A. M. Threatt, St. Mark, Columbus Reverend B. C. Carswell, St. John, Columbus Reverend A. Manoney, St. Paul, Columbus Reverend W. J. Johnson, Bethel Station, Columbus Reverend J. L. Raven, Jr., Buena- vista Cir. | Reverend R, B. Bass, Philadelphia Cir, Reverend E, L, Lawson, Butler- Reynolds Ellaville Circuit, Rev. Noble Wil- lis Reverend N, Chapel Cir. Reverend Henry Keene, St. Phil- lip Station Reverend E. K. King, Rock Chapel St. Peter Chapel Station, To be Supplied Geneva—Miss., To Be Supplied L. Burke, Brown PASTORAL APPOINTMENTS FOR THE AMERICUS DUBLIN DISTRICT Southwest Ga. Conference African Methodist Episcopal Church Reverend James Debro, Sr., Pre- siding Elder Campbell Chapel, Americus, Rev. W. B. Shivers St. Paul, Dublin, Rev. E. F. Rid- Tuesday, October 29, 1968 | RANA VAERRALSILT E, A.M. E. CHURCH SCHOOLS RGR PIO WILBERFORCE UNIVERSITY Ohio Co-Educational Accredited by the North Central Association Dr. Rembert E, Stokes, President e ALLEN UNIVERSITY Col 8. C, State of South Carolina Accredited by Southern Association Secondary Schools and Colleges Dr, J. W. Harriston, Acting President e MORRIS BROWN COLLEGE Atlanta, Geo’ Co-Educationa Accredited by Southern Association Secondary Schools and Colleges Dr, John A. Middleton, President e DANIEL PAYNE COLLEGE Birminghi gham, Co-Educational Accredited, Southern Forensic Conf. Dr. ley Helena, Cir., Rev. R. W. Lott Wrightsville Cir., Rev. J. E Brit- tain Allen Chapel Cir., Rev. J. R. Campbell Oglethorpe Cir., Rev. I. R. Wake- field, Sr. Montezuma Cir., Rev. S B. Tyson Soperton Cir., Rev. W. C. Rober- son Zion Hill Cir., Rev. Farris Grice Hawkinsville Cir., Rev. J. E. Brit- tain Eastman Cir., Rev. Elijah Smith Abbiville Cir., Rev. W. R. Burns Zionhill, Rev. Joseph George .... Mt. Carnee Miss., Rev. W. B. Shivers PASTORAL APPOINTMENTS CUTHBERT DISTRICT Southwest Ga. Conference African Methodist Episcopal Church Reverend R. D. Griffin, Presiding Elder Payne Chapel, Rev. J. G. Percell Lovell Cir., Rev. H. F. Powell Coleman, Rev. E. D. Glover Brown Chapel, Ft. Gaines, To be supplied St. John, Rev. J. G. Percell Shellman, Rev. U. C. George River Bethel, Rev E. F. Thompson Hatcher Cir., Rev. D. J. Miles Springdale Cir., Rev. W. E. Wal- ker Georgetown Cir., Rev. C. F. Boyd Pleasant Grove, Rev. A. Wash- ington Mitchell Grove, Rev. Wm. Strick- land : Bluffington Cir., Rev. S. Johnson Edison, Rev. A. L. West Carnegia, Rev. M. Jones St. Luke, Rev. L. D. Winn “E, P, Wallace urges laymen to speak on Laymen’s Page.” Saint Luke AME Waco, Texas The Fourth Quarterly Confer- ence of Saint Luke A.M.E. Church, Waco, Texas was held on Septem- ber 22-23, 1968. Sunday activities consisted of a well attended Sun- day School session at 9:30 a.m., with Mrs. V. M. Livingston in charge. Morning worship services, 10:45 am., they were conducted by our pastor, Rev. L. E. Reid. (Continued on Page 11) “E. P. Wallace urges laymen to speak on Laymen’s Page.” Birmingham-Florence District SS Convention Leadership Training Institute Held The Birmingham Florence Dis- trict Sunday School Convention Leadership Training Institute convened July 30-August 1, 1968 at St. Paul A.M.E. Church. Prof. Oliver Holston, District Supt. of Sunday Schools and Mrs. Mar- garet Martain, Director of Chris- tian Education, was in charge of the devotions. The history of the A.M.E. Church was discussed by Prof. Holston, who gave many (Continued on Page 11) J. King Chandler, DI e PAUL QUINN COLLEGE Waco, Texas Co-Educational Accredited Senior College Texas Educational Agency rx. L. H. McCloney, President ® EDWARD WATERS COLLEGE Jacksonville, Flori Accredited Senior College Dr. W. B. Stewart, President SHORTER COLLEGE N. Little Rock, Ark. State of Arkansas Dr. H. Solomon Hill, President KITTRELL COLLEGE Kittrell, N. C. JUNIOR COLLEGE Dr. Phillip R. Cousin, President THE ABOVE INSTITUTIONS OFFER: en of Health and Physical Edu- cation Division of Humanities Division of Natural Sciences and Mathematics D'vision of Teacher Education Division of Social Sciences Liber: Bachelor of Science Bachelor of Divinity Bachelor of Science Courses in Music, Piano and Voice For Information write: : ys Registrar's Office v2 = Annual Men’s Day ea ‘ Observance The Annual Men’s Day Obser- vance was held at Handy Chapel AME. Church, Gadsden, Ala. Sept. 22. Rev. W. E. Weston is the pastor. Bro. Eddie Williamson was program committee chairman, and Bro H. J. Cook was Master of Ceremonies. Theme for the oc- casion was “Ye men of Galilee, why stand ye gazing up in Heaven. Act 1:2. Supt. H. J. Cook was in charge of the Sunday School. Morning worship was held by the pastor. In the afternoon the men of Handy Chapel led in a Spiritual devotion, words of welcome was given by Bro. James Nelson. Music, was rendered by the Male Chorus of the Union Baptist Church, .presentation of Speaker, Rev. Mixon Croswell, pastor of Grants Chapel A.M.E. Church. The amount of money that was raised was $822.10. ie SS nT THE PINEY WOODS COUNTRY LIFE. SCHOOL LAURENCE C, Jones, President SINGLETON BENDER, ; Associate President Euta Ketty Moman, Treasurer Piney’ Woods, Miss. 39148 Notice! The office of the Mission Magazine's address is 228 W. 6th Street, Lexington, Ken-. tucky 40508, Kindly send all correspondence an material to the above address. Also send notice of your change of ad- dress, so that you will get your magazine. Thanks! —Mrs. A. B. Lynem, Editor. ===== DSC04435.JPG ===== Tuesday, October 29, 1968 A. M. E. CHRISTIAN RECORDER MRS. MYRTICE H. GOREE 48 Lincoln Ave. Ossining, New York 10562 Woman 3 Page Page Seven Funeral Services for Mrs. Rachel Anderson Held in Nashville By Thelma A. Wills MRS. RACHEL A. ANDERSON Funeral service for Mrs. Ra- chael A. Anderson 88, former school teacher and conference branch president, was held at the Bethel A.M.E. Church Nashville, Tenn., August 18. Rev. O. Mason, pastor of St. Paul A.M.E, Church, Nashville, where the deceased was a faithful member, presided. Mrs. Anderson died in her home August 15, after a heart attack. She had been in ill health for some time, though not confined to her immediate residence everyday. EULOGIES The eulogies were delivered by the Rey. M. Birdine, pastor of Foster Chapel Baptist Church, Nashville, and the Rev. O. Mason of St. Paul. Rev. Birdine used as a text Proverbs 31:25; subject, “Her Children and Husband Call- ed her Blessed.” Rev. Mason used as a text Psalm 1:1 and Rev. 2:10; subject, “A Blessed Christian.” Other participants were the Reverends Joseph R. Reid, O. T. Hooks, Fred Johnson, Sr., J. R. Scruggs, Jerome Wright, Henry Edward; Mrs. Fred Johnson, Jr., Mrs. Millie Farmer and Mrs. Thelma A. Wills. The choirs of St. Paul and Fos- ter Chapel provided the music, and the ushers of Foster Chapel, the 15th Avenue Baptist Church and other churches of the city Branch Missionary Society, and of the South Nashville P. E. Dis- trict. She was a Life Member of the Connectional Woman’s Missionary Society; the composer of an episcopal district song, en- titled: “In Fair Tennessee and Kentucky”; introduced into the district missionary institute, the “Night In White” program, and in her local church she served as a stewardess and missionary. She was president-emeritus of the Davidson County Teachers’ Ass’n; vice-president of the Mid- dle Tennesee Retired Teachers’ Ass’n; secretary-emeritus of the SE Nashville Civic League, mem- ber of the Davidson County Inte- grated Retired Teachers’ Ass’n, a member of the Universal Art| Club and the first Negro woman to serve as juror in the Federal Courts of the Middle District of | Tennessee, MARRIED FOR 68 YEARS- 1900-1968 “The deceased, Mrs. Rachel A. Anderson and her surviving hus- band, Mr. Joe Anderson celebrat- ed their 68th wedding Anniver- sary in February of 1968. This, bespseaks .a privilege seldom en- joyed by any two people and a relationship unmatched by many. Mother Anderson, leaves to mourn her passing a devoted husband, Mr. Joe D. Anderson; a loving and faithful daughter, Mrs. Annie D. Foster; an affec- tionate neice and daughter, Mrs. Pauline Lake; a devoted son-in- law, Mr. Prentice Foster; a de- voted cousin, Mrs. Inez Webb of Lebanon, Tenn.; a loving sis- ter-in-law, Mrs. Sallie Brown of New York City; a devoted neice and nephew, Mrs. Lucille and Mr. Kent of New York City; a dear play daughter, Mrs. Jessie Perry of Nashville, and other relatives and friends including Mrs. Thelma A. Wills of Nashville, a friend and daughter. “Peace be to her ashes and rest to her weary soul.” AMEN. TO THE MEMORY OF MRS. RACHEL ANDERSON Home at last, yes, home at last. The journey is over, life’s anchor is cast, Upon the golden Heavenly shore, Never to sail life’s sea no more. No pains, no sorrow nor no cares, No more sighs, no more tears. Pallbearers were selected from the stewards of St. Paul and friends; the flowerbearers were from the stewards of St. Paul and the Tennessee Conference Branch, the Metro retired teachers and the A & R. Merry Matrons. OUTSTANDING IN CHURCH AND COMMUNITY The deceased, who had lived in Nashville most of her life, was outstanding in church and com- munity activities. She was a graduate of Pearl High School and the Tennessee A & I State University. She taught in the Nashville and Davidson County schools for more than 41 years before retiring. Mrs. Anderson, fondly called “Mother Anderson” by many who knew her, loved her and worked with her, was a past president of the Tennessee Conference A servant of God has gone to rest, Among the celestial blest. A life well spent in helping mankind, Through clouds, and rain, storms and sunshine. Her tireless efforts have placed her name, In memory’s book—the hall of fame. Her words and deeds shall linger on, In our hearts and leave a song, The strains of hope, of peace, and love, Shall reach from Heaven above, And strengthen our faith, as we go on Until the victory is won. —JAMYE H. COLEMAN REV. STOKES RETURNS TO BETHEL, SHELBYVILLE, KEN- TUCKY FOR THIRD YEAR REV. R. S. STOKES The Rev. Rufus S. Stokes, one of the most progressive and face- tious pastors in the 13th Epis- copal District, has been returned to Bethel AME Church, Shelby- ville, Kentucky for the third con- secutive year. The appointment was made at the recent West Kentucky Annual Conference, meeting in Paducah, by the eminent and judicious presiding bishop of the 13th, the Rt. Rev. Carey Abraham Gibbs. Rev. Stokes received on his return a most cordial and gra- cious welcome by the member- ship, a return which had been requested by the members through their Steward Board. The members had shown their love and respect for their pastor before his leaving for the Annual Conference by presenting him with the traditional “Apprecia- tion” Reception. For this kind gesture Pastor Stokes was very grateful. PLANS UNDERWAY FOR 1968-69 Plans for Bethel are already underway for the new year- 1968- 69. Among them are: putting down wall-to-wall carpeting, in- stalling new organ, renovating the front of church and steps and changing the altar rail. Some of the accomplishments during the past two years, with the support and cooperation of the fine mem- bership have been paying off of a mortgage of over $3,000, leav- ing the church completely free of debt; and renovating of the lower auditorium. PASTOR STRONGLY SUP- PORTED BY OFFICERS The pastor of Bethel, Shelby- ville, Kentucky, Rev. R. S. Stokes is strongly supported in all of his programs by the outstanding membership and officers of Bethel, which is one reason, he has succeeded so admirably at this congregation. Following are members of the Senior Steward Board: Richard Purdy, Raymond Burley, Mose Ellis, Henry Burley, William Hurt, Mrs. Sarah Hawkins, Mrs. Martha Watts, William Harris and Roy Thomas. Other church boards and clubs are: the Junior Steward Board, Trustee Board, Stewardess Boards One and Two, Missionary Departments, Senior and Junior; Choirs-Senior, Young Adult, and Sunbeam, Pastor’s Aid Board, Usher Board, Sunday School and ACE Fellowship. REV. MAS. WILLS HEARD TWICE AT BETHEL SHELBYVILLE The Rev. Mrs. Thelma A. Wills of Nashville, writer, business wo- man, public speaker and ordain- ed minister, was heard recently at Bethel, Shelbyville during the morning and evening hours. The occasion was the Annual Rally, closing the year’s work. The office of the Missionary Maga- zine’s address is 288 W. 6th Street, Lexington, Kentucky 40508. mney send all correspondence and materi to the above address. Also send no- tice of your change of address, so one you will get your magazine. —Mrs. A. B. Lynem, Editor. Executive Board of New York Conference Branch Met Brooklyn, N.Y. The Board meeting was sche- duled to meet at 2:00 P.M., at Bridge Street Church. Preceding the board meeting, various com- mittees met at noon to discuss new policies, ideas and plans to bring to the body at the 2:00 o’clock meeting. Dinner was served by the host committee at 1:00 P.M., prompt- ly. Mrs. Ruth Hughes, then called the board to order. Mrs. Leroy Judge led the worship, greetings given by Mrs, Lyda Saunders, chairman of the dinner com- mittee and 2nd vice president of the New York Society. The minutes were read by the assist- ant secretary, committee reports followed; Sick and Shut-In, Mrs. A. Atkins, Publicity, Mrs. Goree, Audio-Visual, Mrs. Cora Major, Town and Country, Mrs, Lyda Saunders. The unfinished business con- sisted of the Policy committee report. Mrs. Earline David, chair- man of the committee presented the report, which was accepted by the board for action. The com- mittee was not dismissed at this time. Echoes were then given of the Leadership conference, which convened in Atlantic City in July by Mrs. Goree. (Continued on Page 11) “First: offers Hildebrand, Hughes, Stokes, Crumply.” New Forms of Mission Dear Readers: Our Missionary study course for 1968-69 is very challenging. It makes one inquistive about new ideas, skills and techniques that are being put into action to help order our world. I am, therefore inviting women of the various Missionary societies of the church and other denomina- tions to share with us their pro- grams and projects that have been proven helpful in their lo- cal communities. Please send this information to the Recorder for the Woman’s page. Let us create multiple in- terest on this topic. Woman’s editor * * * * A Visit to a Treatment Center Our new perspective in Mis- sion must be concerned with the whole person, including the e- motional and _ physical being. These problems in our com- munities belong to everybody, and not the prerogative of spe- cialist and psychiatry. A group of non-denominational church women of Ossining, New York, are now participating in a public health community pro- gram, aimed at giving the gen- eral and specific knowledge to groups about human relations and mental health. This newly organized group of women made a trip to a Treatment center in August, where 300 youth, ages 12 to 17 are retained for rehabili- tation. The visit extended into bed time hours. This is usually a very difficult period for youth away from home. They feel inse- cure and unloved and sometimes become violent,’ breaking their windows, screaming, banging their heads and cutting their wrists with the glass, these are © called “sucidals” and are given Thorazine and other stronger drugs, if needed, to quiet them. It was my pleasure during this visit to, talk with two girls as they waited for their medica- tions, because of their violent feelings. As I conversed with these two young women I ob- served their intelligence and saw a spark of hope. I inquired about their hobbies. They informed me that they liked to write poetry and short stories during their release time. This was my opportunity to encourage both of them to use this talent during their “violent” (Continued on Page 11) Oo 8 ee eae “Jacob and Harris Third’s Worthy leaders” Mrs. G. T. Stinson Passes Beloved daughter of the late Dr. and Mrs. G. T. Stinson of Louisiana, informs the Christian Recorder’s Office, of the recent demise of her dear mother, the late Mrs. G. T. Stinson. The Stin- sons (Rev. and Mrs.) rendered long years of outstanding services in the ministry of our African Methodism. Dr. Stinson served long as pastor and presiding elder in the state of Louisiana; and Mrs. Stinson stood hard by his side, fascinating the respect and ad- miration of the entire church. Mrs. Stinson, bid adeau to the temporal church on Tuesday, September 30, 1968, and was funeralized Saturday at 11:00 AM. at St. Matthew A.M.E. Church, 1610 Murphy Street, Shreveport, Louisiana. The AME Christian Recorder expresses the sympathy of Afri- can Methodism and joins Mrs. Derotha Stinson Anderson, the daughter, and other members of the family in sorrow in these their sad hours. God bless the family, and may the church ever cherish the memory of the beloved sister in Christ, Mrs. G. T. Stinson, Sr. ===== DSC04436.JPG ===== Page Eight A. M. E, CHRISTIAN RECORDER Tuesday, October 29, 1968 OFF EDITORIAL OUR MOTTO: PAGE Come, Let Us Reason Together THE CHRISTIAN RECORDER BELIEVES . In the essential worth and dignity of every human soul. . In the ultimate destiny of man as good, That merit should be an un-failing measure of a man. That freedom is more precious than life. . That the self-revelation of God is an un-ending process, . That understanding is the balance wheel of human progress. . That man can escape the prison walls of hate and go on to scale the limit-less heights. NQoPwrwr OFFICIAL STAFF Rev. B. J. Nolen....... ..Editor-Manager Rev. R. L. Washing ‘onsulting Editor Rev. J. A. DeLaine Consulting Editor Rev. W. H. Hall Consulting Editor Mrs. Ruth Hill Jone: .... Consulting Editor Mrs. Alma A. Polk blic Relations Editor Mr, J. W. Yancy, I. «The Roving Editor Rev. E. Paul Beavers. Contributing Editar Mr. E. P. Wallace... ...Laymen’s Editor Rev. W. D. Johnson cial Correspondent Rev. M. Boyde Patric Contributing Editor Rev. T. E. Cobbs... Religious Lit. Editor , ee LL. Felix... «Special Editor Mrs. Myrtice Goree. .Women’s Editor A. B. Lynem. 1 Carrespondent Rev. J._L. Glove Special Correspondent Bishop Joseph_ Gomez Episcopal Correspondent Bishop F. D. Jordan. Episcopal Correspondent Rev. H. Kenner..... . Special Correspondent THE ART OF KINDNESS How non-eye catching is our editorial comment today! But ah, how awesome is the world’s plight today for the lack the ART OF KINDNESS! The familiar and prevalent daily and world issues fascinate the interest, activity and con- cern of all society today, but the religation of the simple and common essence and art of kindness contributes to the aggravation of the ills that sap the very vitality of the con- sciences of men today. Brotherhood and peace over the world are unattainble virtues without simple kindness. Many are they who seem to look down on and take advantage of those who exhibit kindness. One must possess the art of kindness to comply with the Biblical injunction, “Love thy enemy!” To bear one another’s burdens, and feel our brother’s care demands the exercise of kindness. Most folk’s breasts are devoid of the milk of kindness. Where among other virtues, there is no kindness, crime and conflict will continue run rampant over the land. Not only do we suffer for lack of kindness in our secular or natural relationships, but sadly and unfortunately, this Christian prerequisite (kindness) is woefully lacking among the professors of the faith in Christ, and in the church. Our very ministry is too occupied with competition, ambition, and brotherlessness in the pulpit and church. How prone and quick are we as preachers to be unkind to our brethren! It is pitiful to see a bishop (the highest office, secured, etc.) publicily and privately strike and take unfair advantage of the lesser ranked of his brethren; or to see a presiding elder become a tale-bearer to the bishop, or to get even with some or a preacher on his district, whom he can’t handle comfortably. It is stomach-upsetting to note how many of our contemporary brethren in the cloth, will do almost any- thing against one another, in order to get in with the bish- op, or the establishment, as it were. Kindness is what we need today. We cannot love God whom we've never seen and hate our brother whom we see daily. There is no true love in us, unless we have kind- ness in which to cultivate it. Oh, how hard and unkind, many of the members are in the church toward one another. The cliches of our memberships demoralize the relation- ships. Yes, unkindness is expected in the world, but the church must be the one place where kindness exist and works, More than 20 years had elapsed since David had promised Jonathan he would always show kindness to his friend’s sur- viving relatives. (I Sam. 20:15). When David was firmly established as king over Isreal, he did not forget his sacred promise to the man who had befriended him in trial and adversity. SRR gir ur RT NE SA GR ARUN AR A A ‘aguudpau oma 0 o Ryu ICIAL ORGAN OF AFRICAN METHODIST EPISCOPAL CHURCH KINDNESS EXTENDED (2 Sam. 9:1-3) “Is there yet any that is left of the house of Saul, that I may show him kindness for Jonathan's sake?” Observe: 1—THE NATURE OF DAVID’S KINDNESS, David said, “That I may show the kindness of God unto him”. The kind- ness David showed was not merely human—it was more than that. It was the kindness of God Himself. It was a kindness like that which proceeds from the heart of God and of Christ. 2—THE EXTENT OF DAVID’S KINDNESS, He asked, “Is there yet any ... of the house of Saul?” Kindness born in God does not seek to limit the sphere of it’s influence but is ever eager to extend the range of its operations. Unlike the lawyer in Luke 10:25-37 who asked, “Who is my neighbor?” David did not try to dodge his responsibility. As we would say today, he “bent over backwards” in order to live up to his vow. Other rulers have said, “Whom can we fight today?” But king David said, “To whom can we be kind?” Thus more than a thousand years before I Cor. 13.4 was written, he showed us how to live out the admoni- tion, “Love. . .is kind.” The greatest thing a man can do for God is to be kind to His children, said someone. Many of us cannot be leaders, ministers, missionaries, evangelists, etc., but all of us can be kind, David’s good motives were shown, when He did it for Jonathan’s sake. Love and kind- ness enable us to make sacrifices for others. KINDNESS ACCEPTED (2 Sam. 9:3-8) Mephibosheth probably thought his summons to the -|royal court was a death warrant. How quickly were his fears allayed by David’s gracious words! David’s words illustrate a general method of divine dealing. God blesses people for the sake of others. He blessed the world for the sake of Christ. David’s word suggest a reason for confidence. Knowing that we shall not receive according to our merit, but for the sake of Jesus, gives us confidence when we come into God’s presence in prayer God accepts us for Christ’s sake KINDNESS ENJOYED (2 Sam. 9:13) There are two sides to salvation. Mephibosheth might have refused to eat at the king’s table; instead he accepted joyfully the king’s provisions. God gives; man must receive. God knocks at the door, we must open it. The promises of God are not self-executing; they must be appropriated. We must not dwell on our limitations. Mephibosheth’s lame feet did not prevent him from enjoying the king’s food and fellow- ship. No human weakness—no disadvantages of background and environment, physical infirmity, etc. need hinder us from enjoying God’s fullness. Trials, troubles, weaknesses may become stepping stones to success. Let us in prayer with kindness return unto the Lord. Boys and girls, men and women, everywhere are crying for kindness. Let us kindly respond with KINDNESS. THiS me WEP Rev. Donald G. Ming—Office: Allen A.M.E. Church. Address: 111-54 Merrick Blvd., Jamaica, N.Y. 11433 BRIEF HISTORY Father: Edward Ming/ Mr. and Mrs. Birth Place: Devonshire, Bermuda SCHOOLS AND EDUCATION Public School: Early Edu- cation in Bermuda DEGREES (Merited): B.S., Wilber- force University B.D.. Payne Theological Sem- inary. Wife: Edith White Ming Childhood Ambition: Since age 6 to be a Minister Special Achievements: Pastored and Built Churches in N.J., Del., and N.Y. Conf./Erected New Mt. Zion AME Church in Dover, Del., Modeled Parsonage in Chester, P.A., Purchased and Paid for an acre for a New Murphy AME Church. Served as Chairman of Chester Human Relations Commission. Moved to Allen AME in New York (Jamaica) in ‘64. . -Purchased Parsonage $30,000. Purchased Community Center and Park- ing Lot for $1,000. Raised for Building Fund alone $325,000 over period of 4 years. Just built the New Allen AME Church at a cost of over $600,000. Present Aspiration: to serve the Church in whatever capa- city. Someday, to be a Bishop. Rev. B. J. Nolen Good Manners: Adam Never Had ’Em A gentleman who escorts a lady on the street is expected to walk between her and the curb. This is one of the few polite customs to arise from sheer magnanimous self-sacrifice. The original intent was to allow the gentleman, not the lady, to run the risk of chamber pots care- lessly emptied overhead. Later on, after sidewalks came into vogue, the gentleman’s presence at curbside to shield the lady for, being spattered by passing veh- icles. Negro Police Denied Full Rights; LDF Attorneys Win Court Action ST. PETERSBURG, Fla.—“Pol- ice efficiency must yield to con- stitutional rights,” was part of the ruling handed down by the U.S. District Court of Appeals when it said that the local police de- — partment here clearly violated the _ rights of 14 Negro policemen. In an appeal to the U. S. District Court for the Fifth Circuit, at- torneys for the NAACP Legal De- fense and Educational Fund, Inc. (LDF) said the Negro policemen were denied the full duties, re- sponsibilities, and privileges of their positions. LDF staff attorney Leroy D. Clark of New York City, and co- operating attorney James B. San- — derlin of this city told the court that police sergeants were as- signed responsibilities by the de- signations “S1” and “S2”. They said those having these designa- tions were assigned administra- tive and supervisory duties. According to LDF findings, the one and only Negro sargeant was designated “S3”, and limited to supervising Negro policemen. LDF attorneys charged that at one time Negro officers were as- signed to a particular patrol car, colloquially refered to in the de- partment as the “colored car.” They said a lower court ruling that it was necessary for Negro policemen to patrol only Negro neighborhoods for reasons of effi- ciency maintained a system of segregating Negroes within the police department. The U. S. Court of Appeals ruled that the lower court, and the police department has erred in holding that the racial classi- fication of policemen was merely for purposes of efficiency and di- rected the lower court to reverse its ruling. The Court of Appeals ordered the city of St. Petersburg to cease assigning Negro policemen on the basis of color, and grant the Ne- gro sargeant equal authority to execute police responsibilities. LDF Attorneys Sanderlin and William Robinson, will return to the lower court this week for the court to reverse its earlier deci- (Continued on Page 9) ae ee ===== DSC04437.JPG ===== Tuesday. October 29, 1968 A. M. E. CHRISTIAN RECORDER Page Nine Chronology of African Methodism By Dates 1841—First copy of magazine issued by Rev. Geo. Hogarth, in September. 1841—Convention held in Hart- ford, Conn. in August; petitions for organizing an African and Foreign missionary society. 1841—St. Paul Church in St. Louis, Mo., organized. 1842—Philadelphia Conference Home Missionary Society. 1842—Bishop Payne introduces first of his educational resolu- tions in Baltimore Conference. 1842—First resolution on course of study adopted by an annual conference. 1842—General Book Steward ordered to print Bishop Allen’s life. offers Hildebrand, Hughes, Crumply.” HUMOR “Well now see here,” said the judge. “It seems to me you're not being very truthful to the court. Do you know what the penalty will be if you keep ly- ing like this?” “JT presume I’ll go to Hell,” said the witness shamefacedly. “Yes, certainly that,” said the judge, “but what else?” “First: Stokes, SUNDAY SCHOOL LESSON By TxHERION E, Cosas Lesson V NovEMBER 3, 1968 WITNESS IN SUFFERING Background Scripture—I Peter 1:3-9; 2:18-25; 3—5 Printed Porytion—I Peter 3:138- 17; 4:12-17 MEMORY SELECTION—If one suffers as a Christian, let him not be ashamed, but under that name let him glorify God, I Peter 4:16. DEVOTIONAL: Peter 5:1-11 THE LESSON IN OUTLINE I. The Christian’s Attitude Il. The Christian’s Defense III. The Christian’s Ordeal Ill. The Christian’s Triumph HOME DAILY BIBLE READINGS M. “Christ Also Suffered for You. I Peter 2:13-25. jy. Return Good for Evil. I Peter 3:8-12 W. Blessing in Righteous Suffer- ing. I Peter 3:13-22. T. “Hold Unfailing Your Love.” I Peter 4:1-11. F. Christian Suffering. I Peter 4:12-19. S. “Tend the Flock of God.” I Peter 5:1-5. S. Glory After Suffering. I Peter 5:6-11. INTRODUCTION READING I { It is not easy to accept suffer- vor ba se = eae ie ing. Our modern-day world tends foe Pop) ted, Cant. that to encourage the seeking of plea- enough?” zs ¢ * (telephoning): * Banker $38.65.” sure and security. There is need therefore for today’s lesson, to “Tm z +™\yortray clearly the fact that the sony 16 Intorin:you, Mrs. Brown, Christian, in such a world, must that your account is ovedrawn]}, willing to accept difficulty, even persecution, in order to hold Mrs. Brown: eNom don’t you fast to the will and purpose of worry about that, Pll send you) Goq through Christ for his life. a check right away.” “I have known more suffer- ing as I came to this bed, said ees es “Jacob and Harris Third’s Worthy | FRSKIN, while his body was leade: Religion in. Life Ready for Action PEOPLE in New Testament time who wanted to engage in strenuous activity pulled up their long robes and tucked them into their belts. This is spoken of in the Bible as “girding up the lions”. Today we say we are going to] “roll up our sleeves” and go to work. The meaning is the same. Jesus used metaphor in Luke 12:35 when he said, “Let your lions be girded and your lamps burning.” And Peter told his wracked with pain, “than through all my life.” For Discussion 1. What should be the Christian’s attitude toward trouble? 2. What do you consider to be the Christian’s best defense in regards to life’s handicaps and defeats? 3. What are some ordeals which modern day Christians face from day to day? 4, Compare the struggles of the Civil Rights Movement with the struggles through which Christians were forced to en- dure in the day of Peter. Go ee “Jacob and Harris Third’s Worthy leaders” DEVOTIONAL PAGE certain which trusted in them- selves that they were righteous, and despised others: Two men went up into the temple to pray; the one a Pharisee, and the other a publican, The Pharisee stood and prayed thus with himself, God, I thank thee, that I am not as other men are, extortioners, unjust, adulter- ers, or even as this publican. I fast twice in the week, I give tithes of all that I posses, And the publican, standing afar off, would not lift up so much as his eyes unto heaven, but smote upon his breast, saying, God be mericful to me a sin- ner. I tell you, this man went down to his house justified rather than the other: for every one that exalteth him- self shall be abased; and he that humbleth himself shall be exalted. Luke 18:9-14 Not only would God show you that you are a sinner, but he would warn you of the con- sequences of sin, and the judg- ment that follows. For the wages of sin is death; Rom. 6:23 The soul that sinneth, it shall die. Ezek. 18:4 Be sure your sin will find you out. Num. 32:23 (a De ee “Jacob and Harris Third’s Worthy ? leaders” Today’s Talk. Start Afresh Every race is from scratch. That is, from an equal footing. The loser must take his chance for success another time. But in time, that loser will be the winner. The good sport is the one who smiles and says he will take that chance, until he wins. Each day we start another race, another game, another life. But even with this assurance, many of us carry over the records of our former defeats and discour- agements into the new day. What a world of men and wo- men this would be if we could all start afresh each day! It isn’t an easy thing to oblit- erate the trend of our thoughts, the scars of our mistakes and blunders, but it is entirely pos- sible for us to keep them as re- minders to walk straight and keep our eyes open, face front, look ahead and start a fresh as though life had just been un- folded anew for us. Keep starting afresh. Over and over again start afresh. And some day life itself will take A. M. E. Encyclopedia Notes Annual Conference Boundaries Annual Conference Boundaries are fixed by the General Con- ference on recommendation of a “committee on boundaries”, com- posed of one delegate from each annual conference, The boundari- es are, however, usually agreed upon by the conferences concern- ed and the same approved by the General Conference. ANTIGUA, an island in the West Indies, a dependency of Great Britian, famed as the first place in America in which the Methodist doctrine was preached, being brought from England by Nathaneil Gilbert and two of his Negro servants, who were con- verted and baptized by John Wesley in 1758. The first Meth- odist class in the New World was formed in this island in 1759, composed of black people, and between 1774 and 1778, was led by two black women. Bishop Der- rick and several other of our ministers were born in Antigua. ANTINOMIANISM. The name given to doctrines which claim that the law is made void through faith. The chief thought if that Christ abolished the moral law; hence Christians are not obliged to observe it. This doctrine has done a great deal of harm. APOCRYPHA is the term ap- plied to fourteen books added to the Old Testament but not usual- ly found in our English Bibles. They were supposed not to be inspired. Some are found in Ro- man Catholic Bibles, a few Pro- testant Bibles, and all in the Septuagint. The books are I & II Esdras, Tobit, Esther, Wisdom of Solomn, Ecclesiasticus of Wisdom of Jesus, Son of Sirach, Baruch, with Epistle of Jeremiah, Song of the Three Children, History of Susannah, Bel and the Dragon, Prayer of Manases, I Maccabees. “First: ottaras Hildebrand, Hughes, Stokes, Crumply.” His Nose Is an Arm (Continued from Page 5) have, after many years, reward- ed a past kindness with affection or treachery with revenge. “MEN CLUB” It seems almost inconceivable that so huge an animal could possibly be difficult to discern. Nevertheless, when an elephant is standing motionless amind leaves and branches in the half- gloom of a tropical jungle, it is nearly invisble, execpt to a trained eye. Moreover, elephants can move through the tangle of a thick forest almost as noise- lessly as a cat treading on a soft rug. Elephants are native only to Africa and Asia. “Jacob and Harris Third’s Worthy leaders’ Negro Police Denied (Continued from Page 8) sion, and enter an order in accord with the ruling by the Fifth Cir- cuit Court of Appeals. The NAACP Legal Defense and Educational Fund, Inc. (LDF) is a separate and distinct organiza- tion from the NAACP. Its correct designation is the NAACP Legal Defense and Educational Fund, Inc. which is shortened to LDF. “Jacob and Harris Third’s Worthy eaders.” Phenix Chapel AME Horn Lake, Miss. The 4th Quarterly Conference for this conference year was held at Phenix Chapel A.M.E. Church, Horn Lake, Mississippi, Rev. Marion Eavans, is the Pastor with the Presiding Elder Rev. T. J. Jiles, in charge. Saturday, Sep- tember 14, 2:30 P.M. Business session all boards made round re- ports, On Sunday at the 1l-am. service. Sept. 15, 1968, Presiding Elder T. J Jiles, as usual preach- ed a soul-stirring sermon, text taken from Matthew 28-29. Sub- ject, Sharing Christ’s Yoke. Our Presiding Elder challenged us on our Christian duties and living. He also expressed how much he appreciated the fine co- operation and support of the pas- tor and members of Phenix Chapel during his terms as Pre- siding elder of the Coldwater District. Our pastor, Rev. Marion Eavans, also expressed the broth- erly attitude as exemplified by our Presiding Elder, stating how willing and ready he is always to lend a helpmg hand and is deep- (Continued on Page 15) MAR. CHAIRMAN. MAYBE IF WE WOULD START SERVING A LITTLE REFRESHMENT LIKE readers, “. . .gird up your minds . 2 (1 Peter 1:13) Whether it be physical or men- tal, Christians are to be ready for action on behalf of their faith. We are to be faithful in our work and in working out our salvation. Prayer: Our Father, help us to be steadfast and strong and willing workers for the cause of thy Kingdom. Amen. COFFEE AND CAKE, AFTER OUR MEETING MAYBE THE BROTHERS WILL COME OUT REGULAR/ upon itself freshness and beauty and strength. You will find that everything you do will reflect the occasions of your rebirth. We are too much troubled about the little ailments and pains of our daily life. We think of them as some kind of necessary beings with which we must consort in greater or less degree. As a mat- ter of fact, we should pass them by, put freshness into our imagi- nation, and will our bodily ser- vants to clean house—to start afresh. It is never too late to mend, to start afresh. * * Recorder’s Bible Nook Excuse I Am Good Enough You may think you are, but God does not. For all have sinned, and come short of the glory of God; Rom. 3:23 As it is written, there is none righteous, no, not one: Rom. 3:1 For there is not a just man upon earth that doeth good, and sin- neth not. Eccl. 7:2 All we like sheep gone astray; we have turned every one to his own way; and the Lord hath laid on him the iniquity of us all. Isa. 53:6 And he spake this parable unto — eee SPECIAL NOTICE This is to state that Editor No- len has available 2000 Royal Blue spun rayon tropical tex gowns, anc siso black serge gowns. Thes¢ may be purchased for $4.75. They are very good and attractive choir gowns, and your would be proud of them. may contact Editor Noien for or ders. * * The highest test of the civiliza- tion of a race is its willingness to extend a HELPING HAND to the less fortunate. —Booker T. Washington ooo ===== DSC04438.JPG ===== A. M, E, CHRISTIAN RECORDER First Biography of Langston Hughes Reflects “Black Is Beautiful” Motif of Poetry Mr. and Mrs. Wilcher are mov- ing to Morristown, Tenn., to spend their years of retirement. Rev. G. T. Sims, Sr., expressed his re- gret for this loss and cited Mr. Wilcher and his saintly wife as an exceptional couple. Mrs. Gibbs Langston Hughes, widely held to be the poet laureate of black people, is the subject of a biogra- phy to be published by Thomas Y. Crowell Company on October 14, The biography is by Milton Meltzer, who was a close friend of and collaborator with Mr. Hughes. He was working on the biography at the time of the poet’s death in 1967. The biography, which is pri- marily geared to young readers, gives a full account of Hughes’ colorful life. It traces his youth- ful travels from Kansas to Mex- ‘ ico to Harlem to Paris to Dakar, Africa. In the thirties, Hughes visited Spain during the civil war and made a film-making expedi- tion to Russia. He also journeyed , all the way around the world, everywhere gaining a following as a poet for all people. Langston Hughes’ poems radi- ate the idea that “black is beauti- ful.” They capture the rhythms of jazz and are concerned with pride and freedom. Meltzer’s bi- ography includes a selection of added her sentiment poetically, with the poem “Rubbing Should- ers”. Gibbs, “to have had the privilege to rub shoulders with the Wil- chers.” “Jacob and Harris Third's Worthy Ninth District Lost Outstanding Layman Organization of Alabama, Great Hope AME Church of Mid- way and the East Alabama Con- ference in the Ninth Episcopal District, lost one of the church’s greatest laymen Tuesday, Sept. in a Columbus, Ga. Hospital. East Conference Laymen’s Or- ganization, a post he had held since 1959. He had served as a Hughes’ most loved poetry. Beside writing eleven volumes of verse, Hughes branched out to write short stories, novels, plays, and books for children. He is widely known for his “Simple” stories, originally published in the Chicago Defender. He also com- piled several collections of Negro lore including A Pictorial History of the Negro in America and Black Magic, dealing with the Negro in entertainment. On both books he collaborated with Milton Meltzer. Mr. Meltzer, in addition to edit- ing anthologies, has written biog- raphies of such nineteenth-cen- tury antislavery figures as Thad- deus Stevens, Samuel Gridley Howe, and Lydia Maria Child. He has also compiled the award-win- ning In Their Own Words, a three-volume documentary his- tory of the American Negro also published by Thomas Y. Crowell Company. “First: offers Hildebrand, Hughes, Stokes, Crumply.” Allen AME Church Loses Pillar By M. H. Goree Mr. Theo Wilcher, charter member of Allen church said, “so- long” to the membership at a testimonial hour Wednesday night. The dining room of the church was filled to capacity by the many friends of the Wilcher’s, both black and white. Mr. Wilcher was a faithful trustee of the church, Sunday school superintendent and class leader from its beginning and served faithfully until this night. Mr. Wilcher was also a friend and counselor for the church com- munity and throughout west- chester county. Through tear filled and dripping eyes, comments came from the people he had assisted along the way. “Tt was good, said Mrs. leaders’ By E. P. Wallace MIDWAY, ALA.—The Laymen’s the 10 when Mr. Eddie W. Cobb died Mr. Cobb was president of the delegate to the AME General Conference three quadrenniums. He was active during the recent- ly held 1968 General Conference at Philadelphia. Aside from being a member of the Great Hope AME Church, where he served as a Church School teacher and president of the Usher Board 27 years; he ser- ved as president of the ACE Lea- gue approximately 20 years and also organized an Usher Board Union in the Union Springs dis- trict. He was a class leader for many years and worked faithfully in other auxiliaries of the church. Brother Cobb was laid to rest Saturday afternoon, Sept. 14, fol- lowing funeral rites held at the Great Hope Church. The Rev. H. A. Phillips, pastor of the church delivered the eulogy. Program participants included the Revs. Z. D. Hardwick of Phe- nix City; Rev. W. H. Harris of Montgomery; Rev. R. E. Peters of Opelika; Dr. L. F. Fortson of Montgomery; Dr. T. R. Newman of Opelika; Rev. E. H. West of Midway; Rev. W. E. Robinson a former pastor at Great Hope and Mrs. T, D. Fields of Troy, first vice president of the state Lay Organization, plus several local members of Great Hope and friends in the community. Stes So ee ee ee es “Jacob and Harris Third’s Worthy leaders” SEE ESS tenn es Pin ee tot SE 10th District to Hold Annual Conference in Bryon, Texas By E. P. Wallace The laymen of The Texas Con- ference, 10th Episcopal District, the Rt. Rev. O. L. Sherman is presiding bishop, have turned their eyes toward Bryon, Texas, where the annual conference will convene Oct. 30-Nov. 3, at Allen Chapel AME Church, the Rev. Cecil Ellis, pastor. According to Mrs. Ruby Brown, Conference secretary and repor- ter, laymen from every section of the conference are being urged to be present Nov. 2, “Laymen’s Day” go as to make it the biggest and greatest in the history of the organization, Members of the Texas Confer- ence Laymen’s Organization are striving hard for the up building of the Master’s Kingdom and for the keeping and raising the stand- ards of the great AME Church, They have also pledged to give their hearty support to Paul Quinn College in every way pos- sible. The Laymen’s Organization of the Texas Conference is growing by leaps and bounds under the never tiring, conscientious and persistent leadership of the presi- dent Brother Harvest Holman, Sr. He has three stalwart district presidents working with him to coordinate and assimilate the pro- gram for the betterment of all concerned. Presidents of the conference and their districts are as follows: Mrs. Emma Williams, president of the South Houston District, is a member of the Evangelist Cha- pel AME Church, 3701 Hondo Street, Rev. A. S. B. Jones, pastor; Mr. Wilbert Williams, president of the North Houston District, is a member of Johnson Chapel AME Church, 1317 Bisbee Street, where the Rev. Eugene Butler is pastor and Mr. Roscoe Hill is president of the Houston District. He is a member of Brown Chapel AME Church, 3208 Washington Avenue, the Rev. J. T. Garnette is pastor. During the State Meeting which was held recently in Waco, Texas, the Texas Conference was well represented. Alse on Laymen’s Day during the Sunday School Congress in August, the laity was represented in large numbers. The laymen of the Texas Con- ference feel that because they are doing such an outstanding job for the total structure of the AME Church, their efforts should be made known to the general read- ing public. The following is a let- ter containing the information sent to Dr. Yancy, which was forwarded to the Laymen’s Or- ganization Public Relations De- partment, headquarters in Mon- tgomery, Ala. Mr. J. W. Yancy: Director of Public Relations, 10th Episcopal District. 1116 Elm Ave. Waco, Texas Dear Sir: Will you please give us a good coverage and send to Mr. E. P. Wallace to be put in the AME Recorder and ask him if he would please release this News before our Annual Conference. Signed: Mr. Harvest Holman, Sr. President; Mrs. P. Brown, 1st Vice president Mrs. Ruby Brown, Conference Secretary and Reporter. 4908 Tyre Street, Houston, Texas 77020 Congratulations to the laymen of the Texas Conference for their great work and thanks to my friend Dr. Yancey for directing this story to me. Brotherly yours, E. P. Wallace, director of Public Relations, Con- nectional Laymen Organizations, Mr. J. D. Williams of Kansas City, Mo., president. The Negro Minister Today By Attorney John E. Royston ATTORNEY JOHN E. ROYSTON The changing activity of the Negro Church today is allowing the Negro Minister to assume a role of leadership that takes him outside of the Church parish. We have a long list of Negroes who have become politically prominent recently, including the late Reverend Martin Luther King, Representative Adam Clay- ton Powell, and most recently, Reverend Channing E. Phillips, a Congregational Minister who be- cause of his stance in the pulpit and his political savvy, was able to upset the regular Democratic machine in Washington, D.C., and ran fourth in the Democratic bal- loting as the favorite son candi- date of the District of Columbia and became the first Negro ever nominated by a major political party for President of the United States. In Los Angeles, the Reverend James Jones, a Presbyterian, and the Reverend Dan Towler, a Methodist, were elected presidents of the city and county boards of education, respectively. In the A.M.E, Church, there are many powerful men who occupy pulpits and spend many hours as community leaders. Dr, H. H. Brookins is renown for his civic activities in the Los Angeles area. Dr. L. Sylvester Odum has taken the lead in the poverty program in Newark. There are no other black com- munity leaders who speak as con- sistently to as many people as the Negro Minister. He is free to speak his mind. He is not tied down by the power structure. He does not have to report to the es- tablishment and is supported by the people that he advises and gives consolation to. As a lawyer, I have to choose a political party and seek favors from it to earn a living. If I make too much noise the establishment punishes me by cutting off the plums they have been throwing my way. That is why I have been so eager to give the Church the ben- efit of my education and exper- ience. I want to be free to help the Church in establishing an in- dependent black community. It can be done. We have archi- tects, builders, bankers, consul- tants, property and money but we don’t have anyone to get them to- gether for the benefit of the entire . Tuesday, October 29, 1968 community. The system of America is one of cooperation and consolidation, In- dividuals can no longer compete with the big corporations, We must incorporate and bring all of our talents, energies and monies together in order to build factor- ies and shopping centers and housing facilities. Demonstrations are effective, but when the demonstrators win and the power structures say “We will give you what you want”, are we ready to tell them what we want? Are we ready to accept the challenge of running our own businesses, banks, credit unions etc. We must plan and train and educate ourselves for that day. Our day will come. It is right around the corner, but are we ready for it. Think of these things and be ye also ready. John E. Royston Town House No. 706 Topeka, Kansas 66603 “First: a Hildebrand, Hughes, Stokes, Crumply.’ “Farewell Sweet (Continued from Page 2) what he was and loved him in- spite of his human-ness. He had — his own code of ethics which — os he never violated. He did not hate his brother. And he pie not kill men. He stayed clear of all combinations that had as its goal another man’s down fall. He would not help his friends to embarrass anyone. He loved all men. And he would never leave a friend when he was down. When the crowd put you down, Hatcher never left you. Like David of old, Sonny Hatcher was a man after God’s own heart. He was awarded man’s degrees but the one that most aptly fit- ted him was not the Doctor of Diviniy degree, but the Doctor of Humanities. He dealt with people and I believe that he made some lasting contribution _ to all mankind. His career as a bishop was not marked by great pronouncements. But by brother- ly kindness and Christian con- sideration for all men. He was at home with all classes of men. The boys on the corner said “Hi” to Bishop Hatcher. Governors and presidents, congressmen and mayors were on a first name basis with Bishop Hatcher. Some officious person was giving Bish- op Hatcher a hard time at one of the custom gates in or out of the country. Bishop Hatcher picked up a nearby phone and said “Let me speak to the Pre- sident of the United States”. They let him through there in a hurry. So the big church was filled up at his funeral, not with strangers, but with his friends. President Rembert Stokes, who acknow- ledged that Hatcher made him president of Wilberforce, took two minutes to say something: He closed his remarks with the title to this jrticle: “Farewell Sonny, goodbye sweet prince, may angels guide thee to thy rest”, Alewis Williams, 39 Hilliary Ave., Morristown, N.J. 07906 ===== DSC04439.JPG ===== Tuesday. October 29, 1968 Executive Board of (Continued from Page 7) The new business the an- nouncements of coming events. Mrs. David announced the Young Peoples Retreat. Mrs. Ming, the first vice President, announced the coming Mass meeting, con- vening at People’s Institutional Church, Brooklyn, N.Y. Mrs. Hughes urged the women to at- tend the Young People’s Retreat. Mrs. Ming was elected to repre- sent the senior society at the Retreat. Mrs. Judge, was elect- ed the alternate. Mrs. Hughes emphasized the importance of the board members visiting the Area meetings and encouraging the Area chairmen in their endeay- ors. Other reports were heard from the Presidents Council, and the young people’s Director, Mrs. David. Mrs. Zola A. Brown gave closing meditation. New York Conference Branch Sponsor Mass Meeting Brooklyn, New York The Women of the Missionary Societies of the New York Con- ference invite you to wake up! Speak Up! and move on! To Brooklyn to participate in their annual Mass Meeting, Thursday, Oct. 17th; 9:30 A.M. to 4:30 P.M. This will be a day for worship Study, Fellowship and Service. Now is the time for all good women to be counted in the search for aggressive goodness in these times of crises—in the international rumblings; in the nations quest for answers to problems which divide us. The _ church can be that beacon of light, that rescue, that shelter needed during the darkness of the world, if we join hands together. You are invited. We shall expect you. Come, let us determine what the role of woman is in the present day crises. Will you say,” “Count _me In”? - The Program Committee . * = * There are many of these girls needing guidance that only the church can give, through their hope and action. If I can guide one of these girls toward the thought, “who made the trees? Who can change the hearts of those who are mean, I shall be thankful indeed. = * s > Westchester Area Missionary Society Hold Annual Meeting The women of the area A.M.E. churches, of the Buffalo district, New York conference, first Epis- copal district, met on saturday at 10:00 A.M., at Emanuel Church, New Rochelle, N.Y. The women of the six member _ churches were beautifully attired in white dresses and prayer caps, as they involved themselves in the program of the day. The program included, wor- ship, led by Mrs. Ceola Jennings, welcome address, Mrs. Janie Bry- ant, response, Mrs. E. Cunning- ham, study course, Goree. A business session followed, Mrs. M. _A. M, E. CHRISTIAN RECORDER |ment, she said, was the results | jof sudden changes in our world | and the gaps between the genera- tions has caused misunderstand- revolts, hatred present crisis. She admonished the women to take a new look at the present needs of the peo- |ple of the world on the Jericho | road, seeking not only to bind up } the wounds of those men, women and children who have been and seeing that they receive shelter or lodging for the night, but let us return to them after their physcial recovery, showing concern about their further travel, guiding them toward a Ings, and the | } better life off of the Jericho road. People, she said, who travel the Jericho road are compared to the people we find in the Ghettos, we feed them on Thanksgiving and Christmas and we pity them the other 363 days in the year. Let us join in with other actions groups daily and help destroy poverty, hatred, segregation, and illiteracy by motivating them toward bet- ter education and the church, where they will be encouraged to stand their own feat and live. Mrs. Evelyn Moses, the Buffalo district supervisor, was then pre- sented. She commended the wo- men for their work during the past year and encouraged them to keep up the good work. She pledged to them her continued cooperation and prayers. Presiding Elder Moses was then presented. He, too com- mended the women of the West- chester area Missionary society for their dedicated efforts and gave praise to Mrs. Logan for her leadership. The session was closed with a sermonette by the Rev. Shehee, pastor of the host church. Com- munion followed. The following ministers were present and as- sisted the elder Rev. F. H. Jack- son, and Rev. E. Cunningham. The meeting closed with the Missionary Benediction. “Jacob and Harris Third’s Worthy leaders” New St. James (Continued from Page 6) this service the pastor presented the Presiding Elder Rev. D. W. Williams, he took his text from the I Psalms 1,2 verses. Subject, “With His Maker”. This dynamic sermon was full of the Holy Spirit and great power. Our hearts were lifted heavenward as he spoke with grace and power. Prayer, the doors of the church were pre- sented, after which the public offering was lifted, it was conse- crated by the pastor. The confer- ence was organized, Sis. Mattie Singleton was elected Secretary, Rev. J. H. Allen reporter. Disci- plinary questions were asked. The reports from each department were acknowledged and approved by the Conference. The Presiding Elder Rev. D. W. Williams ad- monished the church to continue to work in love and peace. We are fortunate to have such a dynamic speaker and leader may God keep and preserve him. the admirable and efficient pre- sident, Mrs. Ruby Logan, pre- sided. After the business session echoes from Atlantic City were heard from Mrs. Magnolia Jack- son. “What Doth the Lord Require of Thee’? was discussed by Mesdames, Dorothy Cook and Mrs. Jackson. The meeting ad- journed for dinner. The afternoon session began at 3:00 P.M., with the study course, ‘New forms of Mission”. The session theme, “a mew perspec- tive’ was discussed by Mrs. Goree; who began by defining the word, “perspective”, ‘“‘to have a close up view,” she said, She, then, suggested that we take a close up view of our confused world,.. truly. it. is .tangled.. up like a ball of yarn, The entangle- Rev. J. H. Allen, reporter. “E, P. Wallace urges laymen to speak on Laymen’s Page.” New Forms of Mission (Continued from Page 7) moods, just as they had done during their so-called release time. I further encouraged them to try it at this particular time. I asked them to write a poem for me about their feelings to- ward themselves, life, God’s beautiful world, the seasons and or people. Believe it or not, the following poems were written while I was there. I also, received the promise of a poem as often as they feel a violent mood. “The trees get older this time of year, the leaves are falling, this I fear What, if one can’t make it, What can I do to help? I dont want to die, I think I might cry,” INSANITY The flames leap water, snow melts into ice, the birds fly east and west, while the ground hog comes out in the fall. Winter is now summer or sum- mer is winter, but in the south the citrus fruit grows, what do these things mean, you say this is crazy, and, yes, it is, for this is the world of Instan- ity. from the by Cathy Gore EMOTIONAL DISTURBANCE The emotional disturbance that blows my steam, is people are becoming so mean, No love in their hearts, but, tearing mine apart, when will life begin and when will it end? Sara McMurray “Jacob and Harris Third’s Worthy eaders.” 2 Quarterly Conference (Continued from Page 8) wherevere is necessary since he has been a licensed minister for less than two years, he has added large numbers of members to our church and the district elsewhere, he was asked to run our revival for us at his home church. We received twenty-two converts, twenty re- mained at our church, two went elsewhere. He has added many members to the A.M.E. church in less than two years, he is an evangelistic ball of fire in the pul- pit, and a host of followers. His grandfather and grandmother were members of the St. John A.M.E. Church, his father the late Dallas Moore, his mother, sisters, and brothers were members of the A.M.E, Church. He was a great asset in helping us build our church, Our church is believed to be over a hundred years old, the new church was built and the old one was sold. The writer wishes to point out that when we moved in our church which is sized 38 X 68 with new pews and completed there was no mortgage or note, the church was paid for, this church was built under the leadership of our pastor, Rev. E. D. Donalson, who has rendered to our church, service that is seldom equaled and never surpassed. Our present superintendent, brother F. A. Coachman has been a very able superintendent for over sixty years, as superintend- ent and assistant superintendent, his father and mother were pio- neers along with many others. The quarterly conference was a bureau of information from the presiding elder who preached a sermon full of information and fire from the soul. The quarterly conference assessment was easily raised, the amount raised was gladly given to our able pastor Mr. E. D. Donalson. Rev. M. J. Powell made a very able speech on voting and regis- tering and the importance of being a registered voter also. Dr. Hall, our presiding elder spoke on the importance of being a registered voter, and his information was well taken and accepted, we con- sider him as one of the most able presiding elders in the connection, some of the most outstanding works in the district has been done under the leadership of Dr. Hall, we are praying for his re- turn in the years to come, through the years he has encouraged many farmers and ministers to get their jsocial security and helped them/the noon Day sermon, to become eligible, his kindness} Thursday Evening, Mrs, Ger- and leadership goes unmeasured|trude Glover, Distritt President, in the change of our times was in charge. Mr, Lewis Spratt, The following brothers were} President of the North Ala. Con- present in the official board on|ference Laymen’s Organization Saturday: Brother Willie Moore,| gave helpful information along brother F, A, Coachman, brother} with other laymen. Rev. W. L. Richard Coachman, Brother Saul] Russell, pastor of Hopewell King- C, Johnson, brother Leroy Cumby, | ton preached the Missionary Fel- brother Joe Hunter, Rev. E. D, | lowship Sermon and was crowned Donalson, and the writer John | King of the Birmingham-Florence P. Hutchins, District. BSP a EN epee “Jacob and Harris Third’s Worthy leaders” Saint Luke A.M.E. (Continued from Page 6) California Annual Conference Music was rendered from four The One Hundred and Fourth choirs, namely, “The Mother Sun- | Session of the California Annual beams, Allen Stars, Young Adult | Conference opened with the Mis- and Chancel Choir,” their musical | sionary Society Branch, Tuesday, renditions were Spirit-filled and| August 13, 1968, at 10:00 A.M. easily understood by all. Sermon|in Bakersfield California under delivered by Presiding Elder, Rev.| the auspices of Bishop Harrison R. T. Thomas, an efficient leader, |J. Bryant who was sent to us by and speaker. Text, Saint Matt.|the Episcopal Committee of the 16:23—subject “God Versus Man’s | Thirty-eighth session of the Gen- outlook On Life”. eral Conference of the African “Rev. H. J. Grant, pastor of Saint Methodist Episcopal Church as the Paul A.M.E. Church, presided|Presiding Bishop of the Fifth during our Union Quarter service. | Episcopal District, and his graci- Other District Ministers were |0US wife Supervisor of the Mis- participants in the devotional|Sionary Society, Mrs. Edith Bry- period. Sermon, Rev. Paul Young,|@"t who won the hearts of the Minister at Mt, Zion C.M.E,|women and the Conference by Church, Text, Acts 2:8-14 verses,|her warm queenly words and subject, “Jesus The Name Worth spirit. Knowing In This Atomic Age,”| Eight p.m. the host Church, this very powerful message was| Cain Memorial Pastored by Nath- both Inspirational and Spiritual] aniel W. Harper, with Mrs. Mary Food for our hungry Souls. E. Shaw Mistress of ceremonies, Monday Night time, 8:15 p.m.,| his honor, the Mayor Russell Col- the business session was held. At|lins gave Bishop Harrison J. the close of devotion, past Rev.| Bryant and Conference a hearty L. E. Reid introduced Presiding | welcome. Elder-Rev. R. T. Thoman, who| 49:90 am. Wednesday morning proceeded to complete all quar-|the Conference opened with Bis- terly business. All Auxiliaries hop Harrison J. Bryant presiding, submitted detailed written re-| presiding Elders Richard Allen ports, showing progress. Financial} washington, Jesse L. Glover, with total, $671.15. the other presiding elders of the The Fourth Quarter Conference | Fifth Episcopal District assisted in was also highlighted by pastor|the service. The Annual sermon Reid’s announcement that Sunday services would be our final public worship, in old Saint Luke Church; Church, San Francisco, Revela- building, erected in 1936. The|tions, 19th Chapter, that set the realization of a New Church 'climate for the Conference while was delivered by Dr. James A. Hall our Pastor, Bethel A.M.E. building caused much rejoicing and thanksgiving. Wrecking date of old building has been scheduled for Wednes- day morning, September 25, 1968, and the erecting of a new edifice will begin immediately. Respectfully submitted, Mrs. V. M. Livingston, Reporter Rev. L. E. Reid, Pastor Rev. R. T. Thomas, P.E. Waco District Rt. Rev. O. L. Sherman, Presiding Bishop “A. B. Lynen: Missionary magazine for every woman.” Birmingham-F lorence (Continued from Page 9) highlights on how Richard Allen started this great church of ours Rev. C. E. Thomas, Pastor of the St. John A.M.E. Church, Birmingham, Ala., brought the annual communion sermon. The afternoon services was a seminar on the A.M.E. Discipline. Tuesday, Rev. J. C. Bonner, pas- tor of St. James A.M.E, Church, Birmingham, preached a soul- stirring sermon. Wednesday morning Mr. Hols- ton and Mrs. Martin were in charge of the Sunday School Seminar. At noon, Spiritual Re- treat Sermon Was Delivered by Rev. O. B. Posey, pastor of St. Paul A.M.E. Church, Tuscumbia, Ala. The Christian Fellowship Sermon was delivered by Rev. Roosevelt C. Grier, pastor of St. Mark-Enon Ridge, Birmingham, Ala. On ‘Thursday, Mrs. Sarah Moore, Director of Y.P.D., was in charge of Bible games and each winner was given a token. Rev. L. V. Sheffield, pastor of St. James, Pratt City, preached the Good Lord covered Bakers- field with his cloudly pillar, and cool mountain breeze keeping the temperature below 90° through- out the Conference. All reports were round and a number had remarkably increases. Addresses were given by Bishop, Presiding elder Washington, Revs. Cc. N. Austin, E. P. Williams, J. Russell Brown, N. W. Harper, George W. Baber, Jr., and Cyrus S. Keller, Sr. Inspiring sermons were given by Rev. Earl Anderso, “The Emmaus Walk” Men's Night, Rev. H. C. McMillian, “The Night in Light” for the Missionary Ladies, Preachers for the Hour (Continued on Page 15) FOR SALE—New and Used Pews. Free Pulpit Furniture with all orders received before Easinz. Write or phone Stevens Church Supply Company, P. O. Bex 781, Huntingion, W. Va. Phone 904- $23-2171. Special Reminder We have mentioned several times that senders and authors of articles and material for publication in the CHRISTIAN RECORDER, must be signed by the Sender or Author. The edi- tor has several important such articles on his desk, received, with no signature. It becomes embarrassing sometimes to publish articles with no signa- ture to them: We just cannot do this. So again, we remind you of this important item. —Editor Nolen ===== DSC04440.JPG ===== (Continued from Page 1) presenting denominational theme that correlates with the current theme. In September, all the local Missionary Societies start out on their fall endeavors. There is a promotional plan each year, merit points are given for books read, material used in Mis- sionary participation, in projects, activities. and other worthwhile BISHOP W. F. BALL President of Bishop’s Council At the end of the year each Epis- copal District is rated according to its achievements. Nothing succeeds like success. There is a way to make the Mis- sionary Ministry of the Church effective. The Supervisors and Missionary Leaders are doing just that. They are relating mission and missionary education to the MRS. E. C. HATCHER llth District MRS. W. F. BALL MRS. EDYTHE M. PRIMM 7th District 4th District MRS. H. N. ROBINSON 9th District MRS. E. L. HICKMAN 6th District MRS. W. R. WILKES 3rd District MRS. C. A. GIBBS 13th District BISHOP W. R. WILKES President of General Board various functions of congrega- tional life and to the duties of the individual missionary. Each congregation, and each Episcopal District works to fit the mission of the Church into the life of their district. The local Church must again become a Missionary MRS. G. W. BLAKELY 16th District MRS. I. H. BEARDEN 17th District MRS. G. DEWY ROBINSON 15th District BISHOP H. J. BRYANT Vice President of Missions Congregation. Every Christian is a Missionary, but Ministers and Laymen have slightly different roles, but the mission is a re- sponsibility of each. The Church in mission is for all Christians and people every- where. It has an unchangeable responsibility to make known the gospel of Jesus Christ. Thus, there must be a program of edu- cation which all levels directs MRS. D. WARD NICHOLS 14th District STS ETEA NAT MRS. HENRY W. MURPH 18th District the people towards this ministry of the Church, because the Church entering on a new stage in its historic mission of beings, God’s people in the world. Peo- ple are better trained, there are more talents in the societies, they can better appreciate what is be- ing done today. Another reason why every lo- cal congregation should have a systematic way to inform its members about missions, is be- cause missions is a part of the following functions in the Church life and they are all inter-related with worship, education, fellow- ship, evangelism, social service, and action. The society reaches out and serves others through all these functions. Some may think that Mission- ary work is dying, but it is not so. As long as you have people, you will need missions. As long as you have the growing Met- ropolis, which is the home of people coming from the farms and small towns, you will need October 29, 1968 |missions. As long as you have a world where morals and beliefs are declining, where honesty is on wane and where happiness and peace of mind are hard to ‘find, you will need missions. This gives the missionary so- ciety new roles to play in help- ing people to find protection, happiness, and peace of mind. To get these roles requires objec- tives, a budget, personnel, and tools for implementing new forms of missions. That is why good leaders are so important, it starts out with the Supervisors, Epis- copal Presidents, Staff Workers, and Committee Chairmen. The Committees are often the only way you have for coordinating all the functions of the organization, bringing together the minds that help bring about new forms of missions in a complex society. This makes it mandatory, that the following leaders increase their work each year. THE FIFTH EPISCOPAL DIS- TRICT, continues to hold their lead. The response from this district has been wide spread. Much of the interest for this year’s work has been due to the fine understanding and vision of the former supervisor, Mrs. H. Thomas Primm. Their effective presentation of the whole mis- sionary program has promoted a year of progressive work. Un- der the new leadership of Mrs. Harrison J. Bryant, great things can be expected, with the fol- lowing leaders, Mrs, Bettye Toli- ver, Mrs. Mildred Coleman, and the following Conference Branch Presidents: Mrs. Ernestine C. Blanks, Mrs. Mary P. King, Mrs. John H. Adams, Mrs. Pauline Simmons, Mrs. Mildred Williams, Mrs. Mary Austin and Mrs. L. V. Anderson. THE FIRST EPISCOPAL DIS- TRICT, at the close of 1967-68 years of Missionary Endeavors, — is still holding second place. The work has been progressing in many fields of Missionary en- deavors that carry on the minis- try of Jesus Christ in a time of depersonalization. The work has been under the leadership of Mrs. John D. Bright Supervisor, Mrs. Octavia Dandrige, Mrs. Zella Barton, Mrs. Gladys Holmes, and the following Conference Branch Presidents: Mrs. Alexina Brown, Mrs. Mignonette McCoy, Mrs. Phyllis Davis, Mrs. Edith Lowe, Mrs. Esther B. Crawford and Mrs. Dorothy Allen. These women have already set a high pace over their last year’s program. THE TENTH EPISCOPAL DIS- TRICT, during this year of un- certainty with the General Con- ference, this district has identified itself with the pain and agony of others in the community and church. They have opened the door of opportunity for so many youth. They have moved up to third place in the educational activities, under the leadership of Mrs. O. L. Sherman, Super., Mrs. M. H. VanHoose, Mrs. R. N. Reed, and these Conference Branch Presidents: Mrs. L. M. Dodson, Mrs. E. B. Dickerson, Mrs. F. D. McDonald, Mrs. S. R. Anderson, Mrs. O. A. Mitchell, Mrs. L. E. Reid, and Mrs. B. B. Godwin. As of this hour, this district has the largest number of study books in circulation for 1968-1969. They plan to have a mission study in each local Church. THE SECOND EPISCOPAL DISTRICT, comes in for fourth place, another year of devoted, sincere Missionary activities, and close cooperation, with the con- (Continued on Page 13) ===== DSC04441.JPG ===== Tuesday. October 29, 1968 Hall of Fame Story (Continued from Page 12) nectional work. Also, they have done a great job in volunteering to help in the office, porting something on and in re- eir books each month. This work is under the leadership of Mrs. Elvira] Baber, Mrs. Gladys Wisner, Mrs. | Sarah H. Jones, Mrs. Cecilia B. Greene and the following Con ference Branch Presidents: Mrs Georgia Mitchell, Mrs. Juliette Shields, Mrs. Bertha Stephens, | Mrs. Verdelle Jonston and Mrs Pauline Mattison. The Washing- ton Conference Branch, alone, is using 500 Year Books. This Dis- trict is headed for the top. THE TWELFTH EPISCOPAL DISTRICT, moved up to fifth place, under the supervision of Mrs. G. N. Collins, Mrs B. S. Roberts, Mrs. E. M. Young, and these Conference Branch Presi- dents: Mrs. Ruby Alexander, Mrs. Bernella Dortch, Mrs. M. L. Nixon, Mrs. C. N. Hankins, Mrs. E. N. Roberts, Mrs. J. N. Jen- nigs, Mrs. Corene Pointer, Mrs. W. L. Lomax, and Mrs. Ellen M. Montgomery all moved toward outer space. There is no limit as to what they will do in 1968-1969. THE EIGHTH EPISCOPAL DISTRICT, moved up to sixth place, under the supervision of Mrs. N. J. Bonner, Mrs. L. T. Lumzy, Mrs. Daisy Gaines, and these Conference Branch Presi- dents: Mrs. Martha Skinner, Mrs. Cecile Portis, Mrs. Barbara A. Chess, Mrs. E. V. Whitfield, Mrs. Elmira Johnson, and Mrs. Mar- guerite Cheatham, Mrs. Odessa Grant, Mrs. Doris Turner and Mrs. Hattie McGrew. We can predict this District will shine as never before. This District also won the Scrap Book Contest for the 1967 Quadrennial. THE ELEVENTH EPISCOPAL DISTRICT, moved up to seventh place, under the Supervision of Mrs. E. C. Hatcher, Mrs. Mary Jennings, Miss Polly D. Brooks, and the following Conference Branch Presidents: Mrs. A. L. Sampson, Mrs. T. C. Kelly, Mrs. Ethel Jones, Mrs. Olivia L. Smith, Mrs. Carmetta Culmer, Mrs. Abie B. Sheehe, Mrs. Annie E. Hinson and Mrs. Maude Jack- son, led the way last year in the Correspondence Study and have already exceeded last year’s program in study materials, and it does not yet appear what they will do. THE FOURTH EPISCOPAL DISTRICT, under the leadership of Mrs. H. Thomas Primm, Mrs. Eloise Evans, Mrs. Minnie Bailey and the Conference Branch Pre- sidents: Mrs. Laura B. Henry, Mrs. Portia Bailey, Mrs. Elsie Smith, Mrs. Helen Turner, and Mrs. Isabel Patrick are making plans to hit the top. Keep your eyes on the fourth. THE NINTH EPISCOPAL DIS- TRICT, supervised by Mrs. Hubert Robinson, Mrs. Catherine Cunningham, Mrs. Robbie Divers, and these Conference Branch MRS. NORA W. LINKS Treasurer Presidents: Mrs. Mahaley N. Bar |ber, Mrs, Maxie Hampton Mrs Ell H. Rhines, Mrs. Leola G Wi ns, Mrs. M. E. Butler, will continue to move forward. This jis the only CASH and CARRY |District. We still depend on | then THE THIRTEENTH EPISCOP- AL DISTRICT, (LUCKY), super- | vised by Mrs. C. A. Gibbs, Mrs Sarah Garrett, Mrs. Lily M Boyd, and these Conference Branch Presidents: Mrs. Marjorie Moore, Mrs. Emma B. Horton, Mrs. E. B. Couch, Mrs. Sarah L. Garrett, and Mrs. Vera L. Mat- thews, have already sent in the largest report on the study materials from the Summer Con- ference. At the Quadrennial Con- vention they carried away the llargest number of trophies. THE SEVENTH EPISCOPAL DISTRICT, with Mrs. Agnes Ball, as Supervisor, Mrs. J. R. Jennings and the Conference Branch Pre- sidents: Mrs. Flossie Wilson Con- yers, Mrs. Zylphia E. Primus, Mrs. Janie L. Thomas, Mrs. Nora G. McByde, Mrs. and Mrs. Ruth A. Janerette, are all moving upward You just watch this District grow in Mis- sionary Work! THE SIXTH EPISCOPAL DIS- TRICT, under the leadership of Mrs. E. L. Hickman, Mrs. Susie Herte, Mrs. Marian McKnight and the Conference Branch Pre- sidents: Mrs. M. L. Carswell, Mrs. Coma Goosby, Mrs. A. J. Harris, Mrs. Alma Tisdell, Mrs. Clara Ashe and Mrs. E. J. Pearson have all increased over last year. With them this year, the sky is the limit. THE THIRD EPISCOPAL DIS- TRICT, under the leadership of Mrs. W. R. Wilkes, Mrs. Edith Hodge, and Mrs. Bernice Shipes with the following Missionary — Presidents. Mrs. Helen Reed, Mrs. Lelia Gay, Mrs. Mable Little, Mrs. Emma Keys, and Mrs. Ada Tate, sends in the 1st report on the new mission study books from their Summer Missionary Institute and Leadership Training Program. OVERSEAS THE FIFTEENTH EPISCOPAL DISTRICT, under the leadership of Mrs. G. D. Robinson, and Mrs. Lillian Modisopodi and Mrs. Charlotte Opperman. Mrs. Rob- inson, takes up where Mrs. Bry- ant left off and will carry the district to higher heights. Last year, they used 200 Year Books and Missionary Guides. This year, they are requesting the same amount. THE SIXTEENTH EPISCOP- AL DISTRICT, under the leader- ship of Mrs. Vern Blakely and Mrs. Vynette Gardner will con- tinue to do the unusual in mis- sions. Last year, this District published their own missionary magazine. The sky is the limit. THE SEVENTEENTH EPIS- COPAL DISTRICT, under the leadership of Mrs. H. I. Bearden, with their Episcopal President. Mrs. Idah Wakunguma, will con- tinue to move to great horizons. Ein, Maen. MRS. A. B. LYNEM Editor, Missionary Magazine A. M. E. CHRISTIAN MRS. HAZEL T. lst Vice President W.M.S. GOMEZ S. S. Rice Ga MRS. CORENE POINTER Conference Branch President 12th District leader in Missionary E.D. Ses MRS. ROSE BURROUGH Conference Branch President THE FOURTEENTH EPISCO- PAL DISTRICT, under the lead- ership of Mrs. D. Ward Nichols, and Mrs. Florence McCain, picked up Missionary Education materials from the Department at the General Conference to start their work in missions this fall. This district will soon grow. THE EIGHTEENTH EPISCO- PAL DISTRICT, under its new leadership of Mrs. Henry Murph, with its Episcopal Presidents: Mrs. Molulelo S. Monyake, We hope to expect great things! If we have missed any Confer- ence Branch Presidents from your District, please tell us so that we can make the correction on our list in the office. Other districts did not send in their 3 MAMIE L. AIKEN Y.P.D. Director RECORDER MRS, ARTISHIA JORDAN MRS. JAMES GRISBY Missionary ED. Director Florida Conference leading pictures for the Hall of Fame. If you have not received your Year Books, please let us know at once. Mrs. Anne E. Heath, President W.M.S. Bishop Harrison J. Bryant, Vice President of Missions Mary E. Frizzell, Director Promotion and Missionary Education Department “First: offers Hildebrand, Hughes, Stokes, ly.” Crumply.’ Chiefly for Ministers (Continued from Page 1) members would have a better understanding of the various as- pects of the problems and to work out action in their local communities from study. The Educational Department of our Churches were asked to give guidance in structuring a study around these issues in their de- partments. The basic items of this study was a book CRISIS IN AMER- ICA, HOPE THROUGH ACTION —.25¢e Other books were: SECOND LIVING ROOM DIAL- OGUE = acer ia 1.45 HOW CHURCHES FIGHT POV- ERTY . 1.95 WHY BLACK POWER ............. 95 THE NEGRO AND THE CITY MER or rere nae eT 1.25 DIALOGUE ON EDUCATION STO RA pee motes atone 1.25 HUMAN VALUES AND AD- VANCING TECHNOLOGY .. 1.50 Page Thirteen At the General Conference in Philadelphia in May, the Mission- Education booth had the of books for sale, Several of our younger ministers purchased this set of books from us, More of them were purchased ary above set by our ministers from the foreign districts, Our other ministers were too busy in the conference to think about books, But if a minister is going to relate him- |self to those whose views are ) Up on the political, economic, and | social issues, then he should read these books. The minister has maintain, and retain effective personal relations with a wide variety of persons, In other words he must put on a good show every Sunday morn- ing and that show must be re- levant to the times by project- ing the current news vividly, The objective of this massive study is to strengthen and ac- celerate the resources of our Churches in America in this crucial struggle for justice in the nations. This fall the Women’s Mission- ary Societies will be having workshops and Area Meetings on the theme, “Missions Matching The Hour”. As ministers of the Churches won’t you read some of these books with the women? Send in your order today. It is only those ministers who have used stamina and are super- charged with vitality (ment- ally, spiritually, and phsically) are the ones who are greatly loved in this new age. Your mes- sage of faith, hope, love, and confidence was never more need- ed than now. Join the women today and give them a lift in their study. Order these books from the: to obtain, Promotion and Missionary Education Dept. W.M.S. A.M.E. Church 1541 14th Street, NW. Washigton, D.C. 20005 “A. B. Lynen: Missionary magazine for every woman.” “Missions Matching (Continued from Page 1) is a fellowship which exists for mission. The women in the Church have always sought to be alert to the current trends of the times and what is taking place in the world of mission. This attitude has kept the women looking forward each year to the programs of mission and its educational work. Each year we have a theme that correlates with the action of the times. Though missions are tran- sient and changing, the Christian Mission is always constant. The Denominational Theme this year is “Missions Matching the Hour”. The Areas will assist the conference branch in imple- menting its plans and purposes. (Continued on Page 14) Bia MRS. R. VALENTINE Historian MRS. LUCILE THOMAS Life Membership Chairman Ist District ===== DSC04442.JPG ===== Page Fourteen Missions Matching Continued from Page 13) The local society is the grass foots of action, it gives oppor- tunities in mission study and activities that renders service to humanity, developes leaders, creates friendship and fellowship. The work of missions must continue with determined efforts to refine methods and increase efficiency, especially with spirit- ual benefits. But today’s missions frontiers are no longer. Mission- ary work is understood in spirit- ual, moral, and social terms. The key to Matching the Hour with missions today is that of meeting a spirit with the deep concern and compassion for the complicated needs of persons wherever hu- man need is found. We know that Jesus stressed the worth of each human personality. Seeing individuals as they were, he motivated them with help to become better men and women. SUGGESTED ACTION FOR MATCHING THE HOUR 1. Discovering the persons in the inner city and doing specific things to help the underprivi- lege, working with other de- nominations to do a job. Seek opportunity for contact with the militants, use every means possible through your Church to communicate with them. Plan seminars on_ housing, education, and family life, un- employment that will give the members an understanding of the ghetto problems and its in- volvement. All communities have the fol- lowing institutions that can be used for study and observations through: Orphanages and Old People’s Homes Public clinics and hospitals Social centers and settlement houses Industrial plants for employ- ment. 2. Politically — learning how, where, and when decisions af- fecting the life, of the inner city are being made especially to open housing patterns. Know the provisions of the Federal Fair Housing Law. See that fair housing laws are enforced after they are passed, work with groups to see that there is adequate pro- vision made for enforcement. The next few months: will be more important in the political life of our country because of the coming election of Presi- dents. . Educationally — work with groups that are considering ways to underline the impor- tance of equal education op- portunities in schools, consult with national and local edu- cation associations on the in- ner city educational problems. Volunteer to help in operation head start. / . Sponsor Church wide forums, panels, and speeches, so that the women can study in depth, the issues that the Churches are facing today. . Collect and distribute import- ant literature related to New Forms of Missions, or related to any month’s Theme, or study program of the year. a 2 Assign people to write up, and pass out any information per- taining to any of the issues of the day, brought out at any Conference or Area Meeting. A. M. E. CHRISTIAN RECORDER Tuesday, October 29, 1968 eee tcl Lect k ta Bishop Gibbs Hold (Continued from Page 4) above starvation. (2) Cyclical poverty is wide spread but periodic. In an indus- | trial economy, it is caused by the lack of purchasing power. (3) Individual poverty is harder to define. It can be loosely classi- fied as poverty that is not caused by general trends according to economics. “Poverty breeds poverty,” in the words of the Council of Eco- nomic Advisers’ report. “A poor individual or family has a high probability of staying poor. Low incomes carry with them high risks of illness; limitation on mo- bility; and limited access to edu- cation, information, and training. Poor parents cannot give their children the opportunities for bet- ter health and education needed to improve their lot. Lack of mo- tivation, hope, and incentive is a more subtle but no less powerful barrier than lack of financial means. Thus the cruel legacy of poverty is passed on from parents to children.” Notice .. . study of recipients of aid to families with dependent children showed that more than 40 percent of the parents had been reared in families receiving pub- lic assistance. And other statistics showed that 61 percent of poor families were headed by persons who had completed no more than elementary school. By contrast, less than 7 percent of the poor families were headed by persons with some college education. Civil right legislation also had a direct bearing on the problem of poverty. It was clear that the poor included a disproportionate number of Negroes and non- white minorities, largely because of discrimination practiced a- gainst them. The Economic Opportunity Act emphasizes local initiative in the struggle against poverty. Also, the churches have been called upon to participate in the war against poverty. All political parties struggle to broaden their activities in an at- tempt to widen their influence on the national scene and on the for- eign field. At the same time, the Commun- ist Party U.S.A. has for its ob- jectives to destroy the faith in the American system, to shake confi- dence in leadership, and to sub- vert the ideals of its younger gen- eration. The Communist Party U.S.A. leader Gus Hall spoke before a meeting of his national commit- tee in June 1967, when he pointed out and outlined the party’s con- tribution to the peace struggle: 1. The primary ideological task is to expose the “imperialis- tic character” of the war in Vietnam. 2. The interrelation between the war and domestic prob- lems in the United States must be stressed. 3..The party must convince the partisans of peace that there can be victory in the struggle for peace if they see this re- lationship and the necessity to broaden their scope to in- clude the struggles for civil rights, against higher taxes, higher rent and prices, and the overall struggle for de- mocracy. 4, The party must take steps to organize a mass movement in defense of youth who have refused or will refuse to be drafted. 5. The party must take all ac- tion which will insure the broad mobilization of all forces of protest. There is a growing realization that the Republican and Demo- cratic party fail to meet the con- } ditions, needs, and thinking of the present day American citizens, | The creation of independent par- ties is advocated by national lead- | ers and various interest groups, The Republican Party seeks to broaden its influence for voters in the foreign fleld. The Republican National Committee is setting up a branch in Europe to get out the absentee vote and raise money among Americans living there. National Chairman Ray C. Bliss said about 2 million Americans, including servicemen, live in Eu- rope. He said subsidiary commit- tees to seek their support will op- erate in France, Germany, Bel- gium, the United Kingdom and Italy. Speakers, starting with the former movie star Shirley Temple Black, will tour leading European cities between now and mid-Sep- tember. The sudden and tragic incidents of the refusal of President John- son to accept the candidacy for re-election to be the President of the United States, the assassina- toin of Martin Luther King, the assassination of Robert Kennedy, and the Russian aggression upon the Czechoslovakian territory, have effected changes in the thinking, practices, and policies of our social, economic, political, and religious institutions. Russian aggression upon Czech- oslovakia claims the attention of the United States. Russia who is our enemy by distance, has be- come our enemy and our next door neighbor. Negotiations for peace in the Vietnam Crisis . . . becomes ex- tremely difficult. Confidence and trust has been strained in accept- ing any commitment Russia may make for a peace settlement. Carl Leubsdorf, Associated Press Writer, states that Vice President Hubert Humphrey says he thinks he would probably be more likely to bring peace than Richard M. Nixon would. But he hopes the Johnson administration can end the war by January. ; The church is in the midst of the world: it must not be of the world, but in the world. The church faces an age of conflicting philosophies, cross-current think- ing, and a multitude of controver- sies. Christianity will never change its basic principles. Righ- teousness will stand throughout undying ages. The germs of violence, a Satan- ic device, has crept into the churches like the wheat among the tares. The purpose of the churches is defeated and Jesus Christ is disgraced when we have rebellion against religious leader- ship, picketing the churches of God, and economic boycott to- ward Christian leaders. The Roman Catholic Church faces the “split mirrow” a church- wide division over whether the Catholics are bound by the Vati- can Edict or, a number of priests maintain, can ignore the tradi- tional ruling of birth control. Some theologians and 51 priest adopted a statement holding that Catholic couples may responsibly decide according to their con- sciences the use of present day methods in birth control. The Protestant Churches, along with others, seek a speedy unifi- cation of church bodies as a com- pany of Christians using a com- bined effort to save the world, and to make clearer the true concep- tion of our Lord and Saviour Christ to fallen humanity. The Christian Church must re- spond to the twentieth century challenge: Today’s Church for Today’s needs. Without God, our efforts will be in vain. May God hasten the day when our deeds match our creeds; when the revelation of God Our Father; Christ, Our Redeemer; And Man, Our Brother” dispels man’s in- humanity to man, and let the will of God be done on earth as it is in heaven | Humbly submitted, Your Committee: P. D, Alexander William E, Summers Ethel Ray H. W. Perkins Tommie Collins Elizabeth Smith Luther Collins The Bishop's message on closing day was one that will be remem- bered years to come, the spirit was high and the hearts happy that God lifted them. Audience service follows and them the me- morial service to those who have gone on _ before. Conference closed with the reading of the ap- pointments, with only two changes. Our Beloved Bishop Carey A. Gibbs, holding his first West Kentucky Annual Confer- ence won the hearts of the entire conference. pS Be EAN ah Ure ee ee OS “Jacob and Harris Third’s Worthy leaders” Mt. Everett AME (Continued from Page 4) without hope because the same God that built the world is still in heaven. He suggested that we take up the ashes and build a Greater Mt. Everett for the God who has all the money is on our side. The conference concluded with the business session. The church bowed their heads in a moment of thanks to be able to answer “none” to the question, “How many deaths in the last quarter” but spent another mourning the loss of the church. They were still grateful, however, for the opportunity to still be able to serve God, even though, it now takes place in an old, dilapidated, discarded school building. Pastor, Rev. Garfield Wil- liams Report. Mrs. Dorothy Sims Mt. Everett A.M.E. Church Destroyed by Fire ‘ Mt. Everett A.M.E. Church, one of the oldest churches in this community, was organized in 1873. It was located on twenty- three acres of land approximately ¥% mile from the main highway. The members decided a few years ago to discard the old dilapidated frame church and build a modern brick building. This they proceeded to do. It was completed well enough by 1966 to be used for service. Certain mysterious events be- gan to take place; (1) the cut- ting of the electric wires to the church, (2) the removal of new windows from the parsonage, (3) the burning of the frame parsonage and an attempt to burn the church, (4) the removal of a 20 gallon tank and a deep water pump, and (5) the burning of the church. Prior to the building of the new church, there were no such incedents. The members are all appalled and unable to find a motive for the recent occurrances. "Jacob and Harris Third’s Worthy eaders.” WCC Statement Notes (Continued from Page 3) the World Council of Churches’ Fourth Assembly. “We recall many recent events which fill us with deep gratitude and humility,” the statement said It cited “advances toward the union of separated Churches; the formation of ecumenical groups in thousands of different places, small as well as large; the discovery of a new together- ness in prayer and praise, in mis- sion and social action; the mutual contributions of Eastern and Western churches; the powerful signs of renewal within the Ro- man Catholic Church,” Yet, the statement said, “at the very time when we see that the Holy Spirit is producing such promising fruit, we are con- fronted with the fact that the basis of our endeavor for unity is being widely questioned. “It seems to many, inside and outside the church, that the struggle for Christian unity in its present form is irrelevant to the immediate crisis of our times. The church, they say, should seek its unity through solidarity with those forces in modern life, such as the strug- gle for racial equality, which are drawing men more closely together, and should give up its concern with patching up its own internal disputes. To this challenge we must listen and make response.” The statement, entitled “The Holy Spirit and the Catholicity of the Church,” came as one of the six documents produced by Assembly ‘sections and com- mended to member Churches for study and appropriate action. It said: “We cannot be insulated from the shocks and turmoils of our time, as conflicts between races and nations tear apart the fabric ; of our time, as developed an developing be ( more and more alienate each other, and ideologies nd crusades clash in deadly strug- gle for survival .. . In such a time it is the Holy Spirit Who calls us to share Christ’s un. limited love, to condemnation of our fears and treasons, and for His sake to endure shame, oppression, and apparent defeat.” The clearest obstacle to mani- festing the Churches’ universal- ity, according to the statement, “is their inability to understand the measure in which they al- ready belong together in one body.” “Some real experience of uni- versality is provided by estab- lishing regional and international confessional fellowships” the re- — port said. But such experiences of universality are inevitably partial. The ecumenical move- ment helps to enlarge this ex- perience of universality, and its regional councils and its World Council may be regarded as a transitional opportunity for eventually actualizing a truly universal, ecumenical, conciliar form of common life and wit- ness. The members of the World Council of Churches, committed to each other, should work for the time when a genuinely uni- versal council may once more speak for all Christians, and lead the way into the future.” SPECIAL NOTICE!—ROBES ROBES Please take note that Editor Nolen offers a Special Concession on 2,000 Black Serge Gowns, will be made to our choirs and churches at only $4.75 each as long as they last. These orders are for cash, but the Company stands reliably behind each Robe or order. Send in your orders to Editor B. J. Nolen at earliest convenience. In- dicate whether small, medium, medium-large or large. —Editor B. J. Nolen. countries bec! accept His ===== DSC04443.JPG ===== aah _ God’s help, we can bring most Tuesday, October 29, 1968 What I Would Do (Continued from Page 2) | true despite the fact that the | New Jersey Conference is one | of the largest Conferences in our | Methodism; and therefore, pays one of the largest sums of money into our Connectional Budget Fund. Our constituency in New Jersey are beginning to ask ques- tions as to why this is true? Perhaps the answer is hidden in the fact that no New Jersey- an has ever offered a really con- crete program until NOW. There- fore, we are happy to present herewith a very workable PLAN secured in an interview with a peerless pastor, Rev. Dr. James K. Baldwin, who with his graci- ous and charming wife, Mrs, Hat- tie B. Baldwin, we have seen grow from 2 member congrega- tion in the New England Confer- ence to 1,500 member St. James, Atlantic City. THE BALDWIN PLAN Besides the usual duties of the office of the Bishopric, his con- cerns are (1) the suburban and rural church. Dr. Baldwin would address himself to the task of trying to provide, through sourc- es with which he is in contact, adequate salaries for dedicated young ministers so that they could more adequately care for their families while they develop and expand the Church in these areas. For it is from these areas, he said, we secure most of the members that constitute ‘our metropolitan churches. (2) He is also seriously con- cerned about the Church’s apathy toward the space-age advocates of Black Power. He feels that they pose a challenge to the church and, thus, the church should address itself diligently to the things that motivates their thinking. He believes that with _of these people.into step with God’s purpose through the instru- mentality of the A.M.E. Church. - (3) Another major concern of Dr. Baldwin is our Educational Institutions. He feels that Dr. Sherman L. Greene, Jr., our able Director of Educational Institu- tions, should be provided with ample funds to bring our schools up to class A standard so that they could qualify for funds from various Foundations. This much needed assistance is a MUST if our schools are to meet the de- mands of the present day. (4) He further believes that our Church is doing far too little “in the area of transporting our elderly citizens to worship serv- ices and in providing them with wholesome recreation. This, he believes, should be a vital part of the program of every A.M.E. church. If the Government is feeding the body, the’ church should concern itself with feed- ing the soul. _ (5) He feels that the Church is not relating itself to the fullest extent at the grass-roots level. It is his belief that the A.M.E. Church could reach its Shining Hour of service if we did all we could in this vast field of Christian education. (6) Dr. Baldwin feels that the AME. Church took a giant step forward when the 1968 General Conference set up the Depart- ment of Urban ministry and Ecumenical Relations, headed by the erudite Bishop Frederick D. Jordan. He believes that our Church should elect two or three other men who have the training, ambition and dedication to serve in this Department. These men should have the full rank of an A.M.E. Bishop. Finally, the 1972 Episcopal bound cleric would like to see a Recruiting plan in each Epis- copal District to screen and encourage young men to come into the A.M£E. Ministry and|pital with study at } training our Seminaries, Their could be underwritten by the high standard recommend- j}ed by our splendid Director of Educational Institutions. These are some of the things Dr. James K. Baldwin would endeavor to do if he was a Bish- op. And this is the platform upon which his legions of friends and wellwishers across the Connec- tion expect to elect him to the A.M.E. Bishopric in 1972. “E. P, Wallace urges Iaymen to speak on Laymen’s Page.” Translated from Labor (Continued from Page 2) grief; for they came to celebrate the Heavenly homeward-going of the Episcopal Commoner and al- so the journalistic, church and educational benefactor and lead- er, Ye editor did not go to Alabama’s funeral and_ itern- ment, but he beheld the packed to over-flowing huge St. Paul AME. Church, Jacksonville, Florida, of which the capable Rev. A. C. Chandler, is pastor, who served the large crowd a free breakfast and dinner. This is as (Sonny) Bishop Hatcher would have had it. The Obsequi- es for Bishop Hatcher were be- fitting indeed. It was full and impressive. It tis reputed that he had said that when he died he wanted a proper and full funeral celebration. The procession of practically every Bishop (except two) and the General Officers, Presiding Elders and pastors and friends, was African Methodism in mass. Dear Mrs. Oretha and Ruby and E. C. Jr, and other relatives were flanked by scores of friends and well-wishers. Africa, the 13- th, 38rd., and 11th. Episcopal Districts’ women can easly at- test to the acceptability and loveliness and leadership in Mis- sions, dear Mrs. Hatcher enjoyed among them, with Ruby in close association. Incidentally, African Method- ism has many commendable genesises, and on the other hand there are some dispositions, that ought be corrected. One of these needed corrections is, that when ministers have lived long and worn themselves out we so quickly forget them. Also when ministers (an even Bishops) die, we tend to quickly forget their widows (wives), ‘and children. If you don’t believe recall the hundreds of minister’s widows whom have faded out of the picture and nobody seems to re- member or care. Many of our wives die in need and dejection. Even our Bishop’s wives (widows) seem quickly shunted aside. Note the outcome of some bish- op’s wives of recent years, even those who still live. God grant that the Beloved Hatchers shall remain dear in our hearts. Ye’ editor personally, would have Mrs. Hatcher and Ruby know that he, and the Recorder are ever available for any services and fellowship possible. The late Bishop Hatcher pos- sessed several traits that lfas- cinate the emulation of all of us. First of all he never lost the common touch, and he maintain- ed time and an open ear to all of his brethren. He seemed not to have kept grudges in his heart against anybody. He knew the psychology of men and even en- joyed for them to intelligently differ with him. He was adjust- able and was at home with all elks of men. He peculiarly fascin- ated the respect of white business men, firms and influence. The affection Bishop Hatcher had for his church, we commend to everyone. It is said that even when he was virtually dying, he wrote himself out of the hos- ing to church to preach one of] and late the However, his brethren's funeral, Dr. B. J. Williams. was unable to do so, passed himself that day. the apparant knowledge of the close end, he sent for a friend, colleague, Bishop G. W. Blakely, to come and go forth with his conferences, feeling possibly that the General Conference was un- fair in his assignment, and felt possibly if the Lord required him home before or in the midst of his conferences, his friend Bish- op Blakely could carry on. Bishop E. C, Hatcher will be remember and revered, not for (like all of us) might have had, but whatever weaknesses he, will be cherished for his incom- parable affection, contribution, leadership and brotherliness that characterised his labors and re- lationships. Other expressions and write-ups will in all prob- ability be forthcoming to the Christian Recorder. We simply say these kind things in our be- loved “SONNY HATCHER’S” behalf. The many participants on the funeral services, the innumerable words of comfort by men and women of all spheres; the out- standing appropriate musical ren- ditions, including the Bishop’s favorite song, “The Storm is Passing Over” all dignified the solemnity of the Obsequies. His statemate and colleague Bishop I. H. Bonner, did himself very proud in his touching eulogy of his friend. Bishop Frederick D. Jordan, Episcopal class-mate, in the great style of which he is capable. eulogized “Sonny,” as he did “Mas. John” Bishop Clay- born years ago. “First: offers Hilderbrand, Hughes, Stokes, Crumply.” Post Convention (Continued from Page 2) National Convention was a great blessing to this nation. It penetrated below the camou- flaged surface, usually unmolest- ed, to wrestle with issues only mentioned and _ conveniently avoided all previously. Little wonder that violence erupted, when and how it had not been anticipated. Now per- haps, the true causes of violence will become related to squelching it. The Chicago Convention no- minee for president of this troubled nation has sounded the S.O.S. call for help. And who should be more anxious to heed this call than the singled out, and disaffected segment of our popu- lation? Fog and confusion, or phantom voices, should never dim out the little hope for them; and ultimately, for this nation. To follow this new star in our darken political horizon may be their way out of the wilderness. Constructive participation, con- stituting all the poise and intel- lect they can muster, is what that §S.O.S. call merits. Their future may depend upon their response to it. psa OocS ESS SES ie ee "Jacob and Harris Third’s Worthy leaders” California Annual (Continued from Page 11) of Power were Dr. Harvey L. Vaughn, and Joseph aWashington. Bishop Frederick D. Jordan, in his highly intellectual manner gave the sermon Sunday morning at eleven o’clock. Bishop Jordan holds the Office of Urban Minis- tries, and Ecumenical Relations for our great Church. Our morning institutes on “Black Power and Church Ad- ministration” were led by Con- ference Dean J. A. Hall and Fifth District Episcopal Dean, Harvey the intention of rush-|L. Vaughn, with the Committees and he | ference With | problems of our day. sound the logical and in- ; CORDER, Church RE- | structive wisdom given by Bishop | VIEW, etc., at age 29, Folks | Harrison J. Bryant, kept our Con-| please pray for this fellow in involved in the great|order that he may write at age 100! A.M.E. Refreshing features were the singing of the choir from Brooks TRAE FO rene Chapel, Tulare, led by the wife of > a the Pastor, Mrs. Grady Holland: Our host Choir of Cain Memorial, | “First! offers Hildebrand, Hughes, and our Singing Evangelist Rey, eyacoh’ oe yy aa Third's Worthy J. C. Brook of Richmond, Cali- sgtaanadl fornia. The youths program Fri- day evening with the inspiring address by Mrs. Ida V. Robinson assisted by our fine young people entertained a crowded house. The Laymen’s Address by Miss Ritha Camp gave us a districtive re- view of the laymen of the Cali- fornia Conference, The Mission- ary Ladies Tea given in the honor of their Supervisor, Mrs. Edith Bryant at the reception rooms of the Royal Palms Hotel, Saturday afternoon by the Conference Branch President, Mrs. Mary Aus- tin, was an example of the Cali- fornia hospitality. Phenix Chapel A.M.E. (Continued from Page 9) ly interested in the welfare of our church, The Stewards speak, all were inspired by having attended. Ex- pressions were made with the hope of the return of both Pre- siding Elder and Pastor. The Horn Lake Circuit has been made over. Avery Chapel Built from the Ground. Phenix being renovated, we are only say- ing to the Bishop, and General Church, we are satisfied. Rt. Reverend I. H. Bonner, Presiding Bishop Rev. T. J. Jiles, Presiding Elder > Rev. Marion Eavans, Pastor Cain Memorial gave a Barbe- cue in the best Part of the City for Bishop Bryant, Saturday eve- ning that made us feel that we would like to return to Bakers- field. Our Conference closed sing- ing the praises of our Bishop Har- rison J. Bryant and the well- trained and co-operated Queen of the District, Mrs. Edith Bryant. Mrs. Canster Gray, Reporter Rev. T. A. Patterson, Reporter Church Supplies For Ministers and Laymen Works of the Late Rev. F. D. Holloway, Sr. aS Aa “Jacob and Harris Third’ leaders” oz Worthy, Editor B. J. Nolen Appoints H. L. Felix To His Official Staff By H. L. Felix Your humble servant reports Digest No. 9 with 52 ser- news even if it refers to himself.} mons for all occasions....... 1.85 Every appointment that this Bt Conference Reo A.ME. receives comes as a com-| _°Fds (1 yz.).. —- Class Leader’s Report Blanks (Tablet of 50)_........ 0 Stewardess Guides................ Usher Gulde.........-.-.-resmesseee Commissions of the A. M. E. Church plete surprise to him because he 1s so busy talking about end trying to help others. The entire A.M.E. Connection should know by now how he feels about his friend EDITOR B. J. NOLEN. EDITOR AND MRS. NOLEN ARE INDEED DEDICATED AM.E.s OF GOD! This is merely a short article of appreciation. Your humble|“Help To Win the World” servant is indeed happy to talk Eee CR King” to and to know so many wonder- ee ee ful A.M.E.s throughout the great sles cavinter page A.M.E. Connection. He is indeed (No C.O.D. Orders) happy that he started writin &| MRS. F. D. HOLLOWAY, SR. for the A.M.E. CHRISTIAN RE- 508 Rose St., Waco, Texas 76704 GOSPEL SONGS ; “Lord, Lead Me On™...._...... .25 “I Am Waiting “Til The Lord Makes A Way”. “Work For My Lord™.......... 10 10 KEEP THE RECORD STRAIGHT Editor B. J. Nolen (PROBLEM MAKERS) 1—Failing to receive your papers and not letting the editor know directly. 2—Not renewing your subscription when it expires. $8—Conference Committees sending subscription lists and check accompaning elsewhere other than to editor directly. Send- ing same to Secretary-treasurer of church was suggested or ordered during former editor’s administration, due to admin- istrative problems with him. But this is not necessary, and is inconvenient with present editor-manager. 4—Sending articles (hand written) not typed and double- spaced. 5—Occasionally when sending articles or material for publica- tion, failing to address same directly to editor. 6—Occasionally forwarding articles unsigned, which cannot be published without being signed. 7—Sending pictures from which CUTS are to be made, and not sending the cost for same accompaning pictures. The price of pictures is listed in paper. - 8—The Christian Recorder is a weekly edition and the dates are raised. Therefore ordinarily articles and material received are committed to the copy following the one already set to type, which means the article in all probability appears in the second edition following the week, article is received by editor. Not understanding this makes for a problem. NOTE: The above are the principle problems of the Recorder. If you will observe these, smooth operation and understanding will prevail. Thanks! ===== DSC04444.JPG ===== Conference Schedule 1968 SECOND EPISCOPAL DISTRICT George Wilbur Baber, Senior Bishop, Presiding Office: Methodist Buildin: 110 Maryland Avenue. N na Washington, D.C. 20002 Phone: 546-1447 NORTH CAROLINA ANNUAL CON- Ra HUNDREDTH AN- NIVERSAR November 6th-10th, 1968 6th and Red Cross Streets, Ww m, North Carolina Rev. - L. Williams, Pastor Rev. R. W. Greene, Presiding Elder Stephens AME. Church WESTERN NORTH CAROLINA AN- NUAL CONFERENCE November 20-24, 1968 206 E. Finley Street, Lenoir, N.C. Rev. C. W. Hunt, Pastor Rey. J. D. Davis, Presiding Elder St. Paul A.M.E. Church Lenoir, N.C. Phone: 758-1145 ONE DAY MEETING—VIRGINIA CON- FEREN: cE Tuesday, November 26th, 1968 Northfolk, Virginia Rev. J. M. Vinson Presiding Elder Greater St. James A.M.E. Church Rev. F. J. West, Pastor Phone: 245-7555 ONE DAY MEETING—BALTIMORE AND WASHINGTON CONFERENCE Wednesday, November 27th 1968 14th and erson Streets, N.W. Rev. C. N. Bourne, Pastor Rev. O. J. Hayman, Presiding Elder St. Paul A.M. Church Phone: TA9-9682 . . . 2 Third Episcopal District William R. Wilkes, Boshop 11009 Wade Park Avenue Cleveland, Ohio 44106 216/231-2564 FIFTH EPISCOPAL DISTRICT Harrison J. Bryant, Bishop DISTRICT PLANNING MEETING Qctober aa, a0ee Place—To set by the BISHOP Sixth Episcopal District Rt Rev. E. L. Hickman Presiding Bishop Rest Week October 15-20 Atlanta North Georgia Conference: Atlanta, Georgia October 29-November 3, 1968 Turner Monumental A.M.E. Church Reverend C. C. Hughes, Pastor Reverend W. L. Scarbrough, Pre- siding Elder Sixth District Presiding Elders’ Counsel November 6, 1968 al Paul ee: Church . Georgia SEVENTH EPISCOPAL DISTRICT Rt Rev. William Franklin Ball, Sr. Presiding Bishop. South Carolina Annual Conference November 6-10, 1968 Grace Chapel A.M.E. Church Rev. Cornelius Hayes, Pastor For Choir Wear Clerical Garb Church Interiors 1008 North Street Beaufort, South Carolina 29002 Telephone 534-2733 Rev. B. H. Gray, Host Presiding Elder 7 Ried Street Charleston, South Carolina 2403 Telephone 723-2332 Piedmont Annual Conference November 13-17, 1968 Mt. Pisgah A.M.E. Church Greenwood, South Carolina 29646 Rev. L. C. Butler, Pastor 100 Park Place Laurens, South Carolina 29403 Telephone 983-1482 Rev. W. S. Mims, Host Presiding Abbeville, South Carolina 29620 Telephone 459-2072 Central Annual Conference November 27,-December 1, 1968 Trinity A.M.E. Church Rev. Robert McCants, Pastor 218 Rigby Street Manning, South Carolina 29102 Telephone 435-8143 Rev. J. E. James, Host Presiding Elder P.O, Box 446 Summerton, South Carolina 29148 Telephone 485-6549 Presiding Elder's Council Tuesday, December 8, 1968 es e¢ © @ EIGHTH EPISCOPAL DISTRICT Bishop I. H. Bonner, Presiding Bishop Central-North Mississippi Conference October 29-November 3, 1968 Ball Temple A.M.E. Church Rev. Alfred Harkless, Pastor $17 Kentucky Street Greenville, Mississippi 38701 Phone 332-6041 Rev. S. L. Jones, Presiding Elder North Louisiana Conference November 12-17, 1968 St. Matthew A.M.E. Church Ressemer, Alabama Rev. J, F. Holmes, Pastor 2 th Court, W., ngham, Ala, 35204 Phone 251-4769 rant, PRESIDING ELDERS’ Monday, November 25, 1968 Ward Chapel, Bessemer, Alabama Rev. J. F. Holmes, Pastor 8 2° 2 TENTH EPISCOPAL DISTRICT Rt. Rev, O, L. Sherman, Bishop West Texas Conference: October 16-20 Texas Annual Conference} October 380-November 3. Allen Chapel A.M.E, Church Rev. Cectl Ellis, Pastor Bryan, Texas Phone: Home ~- 822-4428 Church - 822-6402 Central Texas Conference! November 6-10 St. Paul A.M.E. Church Rev. Hector Grant, Pastor 208 Webster Street Waco, Texas Phone: PL2-4864 Rev. R. T. Thomas, P. Elder. North Texas Conference: November_ 13-17. Johnson Chapel A.M.E. Church Rev. O. T, Austin, Pastor 5204 Kilpatrick St. Ft. Worth, Texas Phone; Church-PE-8-6629 Rev. S. J. Matthews, Presiding Elder. Planning Conference and Presiding Elder, Conference November 19, 1968 Paul Quinn College Waco, Texas. see @ Eleventh Episcopal District Rt. Rev. E. C. Hatcher Presiding Bishop Rev. Nelson Pryor Patterson, Pastor Central Florida Conference 1610 Murphy Street Shreveport, Louisiana 71104 Phone 425-3130 or 423-4593 Rev. F. D. Murray, Presiding Elder Central Louisiana Conference November 19-24, 1968 Allen Chapel A.M.E, Church Rev. S. J. Bullard, Pastor 1106 Legarde Street Thibodeaux, Louisiana 70301 Phone 447-3040 Louisiana Conference November 26-December 1, 1968 St. James A.M.E. Church Rev. Elijah Nelson, Pastor 311 Michigan Avenue Hammond, Louisiana 170401 Phone _ 345-6414 Rev. N. L. Lumzy, Presiding Elder Planning Council December 5, 1968 For Presiding Elders, Pastors, Missionary Workers and Laymen os * @ @ NINTH EPISCOPAL DISTRICT BISHOP HUBERT N. ROBINSON, Presiding NORTH ALABAMA CONFERENCE November 5-10 Paul Church, Florence, Alabama Rev. Anderson Todd, Jr., Pastor 454 N. Locust St., Florence, Alabama 35630 Phone 764-0214 CENTRAL ALABAMA CONFERENCE November_12-17 Samuels Chapel, Priehard, ama Rev. J. D. ivers, Pastor 1106 Summerville St., Mobile, Alabama 36617 Phone 452-1816 WEST ALABAMA CONFERENCE November 19-24 Ward Chapel, ational 621-23 ARCH STREET PHILADELPHIA 7, P& Ready to Wear Clothing for Clergymen. Each Nationa: garment is designed for comfort, wear and appearance. Ready to wear two piece suits of 100% wool Worsted, Tropicals, Serges, in black, ox- ford or bankers grey. All wool, ready made topcoats. Custom Made Suits, Topcoats. 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Chairs, pulpits, pews, tables, distinctively de- signed, carefull proportioned from specially selected, thoroughly seasoned lumber. CHURCH GOODS SUPPLY COMPANY @ November 4-10, 1968 Greater Bethel A.M.E. Gainesville, Fla. Rev. L. A. Haisley, Pastor 735 N. W. 8th Street Gainesville, Florida Phone 372 372-0705 Tampa Florida Conference: November 11-17, 1968 Mt. Zion A.M.E. St. Petersburg, Fla Rev. A. J. Covington, Pastor 919 - 20th Street, South St. Petersburg, Florida 33712 Phone 896-3477 East Florida Conference: November 18-24, 1968 New Bethel A.M.E. Jacksonville, Fla. Rev. E. Jones, Pastor 1209 Tyler Street Jacksonville, Florida 32209 Phone 355-2174 Phone 355-2174 South Florida Conferencet December _2-8, 1968 Bethel A.M.E. Pompano Beach, Fla. Rev. D. A. Russell, Pastor 405 N.W. 8rd Avenue Pompano Beach, Florida Phone 933-7573 Bahama Islands Conference: December 13-14-15, 1968 Ministers’ Wives Center, Nassau Bahamas Rev. E. E. 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D, Willis, Pastor Planning Councilt December 5-6 Shorter College Temperance (Continued from Page 4) setting a standard and maintain- ing it. Many people admit, it is only the beginning, A consistent program has to be started, a goal has to be chosen, but it must be maintained. We cannot say, “This time wont count.” We must set a standard and stick-to-it if we are to achieve temperance. Temperance can be mastered by remembering its good results. Through temperance one is able to make progress in life. He is capable of making wise decisions and better judgment. Crime in the community will decrease. His home will have been improved and his children will live in a better environment. He will be a building block for his Christ and the Church. All of these re- sults mean happiness, success which brings satisfaction. The achievement of temper- ance can be realized by deliberate exercise of the will power. We know that the hardest victory is the victory over self. The Bible states that “He that is slow to anger is better than the mighty: and he that ruleth his spirit than he that taketh a city.” Proverbs 16:32. The Dictionary calls self- control, “The restraint and co- ordination of one’s acts and im- pulses.” In common language it is the determination to know how far to go in drinking, eating, dis- position, etc. Tuesday, October 29, 1968 is one way to develop self-con- trol. When you have family res- ponsibilities, you must curb your self-indulgences, A man who his family welfare in order to buy himself a car, or a camera, or fishing equipment, or a pack of cigarettes is not moral- ly different from the one who self-indulgence in alcohol, A woman with obligations to her family and waste money on hors- destroys himself through es, dogs and unnecessary things is just as guilty of intemperance as her husband, Both of them must learn to have self-control for the benefit of themselves and their children. Someone has said, “Sow an act, reap a habit; sow a habit, reap a character; sow a character, and reap a destiny.” So if we are to achieve temper- ance we must exercise self-con- trol. neglects The Practice of Temperance The practice of temperance in all phases of life is the key to true satisfaction, happiness and success in living whether social, economic or religious matters. Just to set goals in life is not enough. One must strive to reach those goals. He must, though the hill be steep and the rock’s be rough and rugged. Anyone who wants success and happiness must “Be temperate in all things.” He strives for mastery for the pur- pose of obtaining a crown which brings joy and happiness. : Paul gave directions to Titus that he “Speak—the things which become sound doctrine,—that the aged men be sober, grave, temp- wt erate, sound in faith, in charity, ; in patience—the aged women, — likewise,—be in behavor as be- | cometh holiness, not false ac- cusers, not given to much wine, — teachers of good things, that may teach the young women to be sober, to love their husbands, to love their children—to b creet, chaste, keepers at hom young men, likewise, exhort to. be sober minded—” (Titus 2:1-6). One of the great christian vir- tues is temperance. Practice it~ and find satisfaction, happiness The exercise of self-restraint | and success in living. ‘enn e Fa SPECIAL STATEMENT | ~ Occasionally errors or omissions are made in publications of the Christian Recorder. This is always due to the fact that Bor bis the proper Sources do not relay accurate and official news or + reports to Editor or Recorder. Therefore the Editor has to stumble upon such news as best he can, and often never gets such news in ample time for publication. Hence, Ye editor humbly suggests to Bishops’ Council and other Sources that they officially relay to editor proper information of issues, programs, meetings, pronouncements, etc. they wish press attention, Thanks! —Editor B. J. Nolen. ANNOUNCING THE NEW 1968 REVISED EDITION of.....- “THE CHURCH MEMBER'S GUIDE” by JONATHAN A. DAMES A Booklet Every Church Member Needs and Should : Have for Study es 2e* e¢ & & A Ready Reference and Useful Compendium of Information for Inquiring Minds ses *© & & 60c per copy with a 25% discount on orders of 12 or more PLACE YOUR ORDER TODAY from Jonathan A. Dames, , 6454 So. Rhodes Ave., Chicago, Hlinois 60637 :
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  ===== DSC04445.JPG ===== The Paper With The New Look ee Know The News With Nolen VOL. 114—No. 4 TUESDAY, JUNE 18, 1963 PRICE 15 CENTS AMEs INTEGRATE CITY Editor Nolen Proposes Pronouncement Of Stand and Appeal on Racialism For The African Methodist Episcopal Church Images In the light of the fact that African Methodism was not born accidently, but laid in the bosom of God from eternity, and at the proper time was called forth in protest of all iniquitous sins against God’s children of ebony hue, and the founding fathers led the peoples of color for a hundred years into areas of racial and na- VE MINNEAPOLIS. STAR tional development, invention and progress, for citizenship and self- reliance. And in recognition of the great opportunity to aid our sisters and brothers of minority status in America; and the African nations in their struggle toward indepen- dence of any surpression and (Continued on Page 2) “Here I Stand”—Birmingham Re-visited By DR. L. SYLVESTER ODOM Minister, Shorter Community A.M.E. Church, Denver, Colo. DR. L. SYLVESTER ODOM I have just returned from a heart-breaking visit to my home- town, Birmingham, Alabama. I say heart-breaking, and yet, Iam not certain that is the word I want to use, or the mood I wish to convey. While it was indeed heart-breaking to see my home- town torn by bitter racial strife, and within the «virtual grip of martial law, yet, on the other hand, it was heartening to see and feel for myself, the “new spirit” of Birmingham. The new determination on the part of the Negro citizens to accept nothing less than full citizenship, and to accept it no later than NOW! As I said to the members of my con- gregation on my return from my eye-opening “Mission to .Birm- ingham,” the difference between the Birmingham I visited last week, and the Birmingham which I left slightly over twenty years ago, is the difference between night and day. The spirit of the Negro Birmingham of my child- hood was the spirit of docility, and quiet acceptance, the spirit of contemporary Birmingham is the spirit of firm resolve and dogged determination. A single generation has made the differ- ence. I went to Birmingham to carry some two thousand odd dollars (Continued on Page 2) What To Do With Bishop Gow Some of us are becoming sick and tired when reading time and again of criticism labeled against our Bishop Francis H. Gow in the Voice of Missions by some of our brothers. I am speaking for a host of others who appreciate what he has done for the 15th Episcopal District during his term. Most of the finest churches that have been built in the District, e.g. West Arlando, Meadowlands, Potchefstroom, Odendaals- rust, Springs, Van der Byl Park, Kempton Park many others and parsonages were built most from conference funds. Our ministers and conference dependents used to receive a mere pittance but he initiated a scheme by which pastors’ dependents in rural areas receive stipends, as well as them- selves. Some of the brothers write groundless criticisms because the Bishop has found it necessary to \reprove them for failing to do their duty, but if the Bishop does not do so our Zion would not live up to the present day require- ment. We are the only denomina- tion in the Republic of South Africa composed of a common multi-racial membership. BISHOP FRANCIS H. GOW We know how extensively Bishop Gow travels in his en- tire District. He answers every call that comes to him. He has worked under humble conditions as pastor and can always be ap- proached in that manner. I know our Bishops, officers and mem- bers of the entire church who (Continued on Page 3) Life Begins Where NOTICE The Judicial Council of the A. M. E. Church will meet at 9:30 am. Daylight Savings Time — Saturday, June 29 and 30, 1963, at Hotel Statler-Hilton, Cleve- land, Ohio, for the consideration of petitions for Declaratory Judg- ments and such other business as may properly come before it. Judge Perry B. Jackson, President 3296 East 137th St. Cleveland, Ohio P. C. Porter, Secretary Olathe, Kansas Bold New Technique Integrates City; Clarksville, Tennessee, An Open City In Two Weeks; All Restaurants Integrated By DR. PAUL L. DUMAS, D.D.S. Lay Delegate To Clarksville, Tennessee, whose schools are still segregated but not for long, has long been the usual southern city of about 35, 000 with rigid segregated lines. Race relations have been fairly cordial but Jim Crow was very evident. Several weeks ago Rev. Carl C. Liggin (Pastor of Ebenezer A. M. E. Church) met with the mayor of the city concerning a wide variety of problems including seg- regation and job opportunities. Following his conversation a meeting was called in which about 10 of the foremost leaders of the Negro community were present. The leaders banded themselves together under the caption “Com- mittee For Local Affairs” and named Rev. Liggin as its chair- ‘man. __A few. days later Rev. Liggin, and Rey. Jehn H. Rouse, militant young pastor of Fifth Ward Bap- tist Church, went to the Chief of Police and told him they intended to eat at the Northern Bank res- taurant and to be on hand to ar- General Conference REV. CARL C. LIGGIN rest them. The Chief of Police told them he did not want to ar- rest anyone and evidently called (Continued on Page 2) Summer Council Of Bishops and General Board The Council of Bishops, the General Board, and Board of Edu- cation convene: June 18-21, 1963 Ebenezer A.M.E. Church Willis at Brush Street Detroit 1, Michigan TE 2-6943, Parsonage TR 4-1267 Bishop Joseph Gomez, Host Bishop (Continued on Page 2) Art For Living Quadrennial Convention Women’s Missionary Society A. M. E. Church Dr. Anne FE. Heath, President KIEL AUDITORIUM (Opera House) 14th and Market Streets July 14-18, 1963 (Continued on Page 2) Live The Good Life SPECIAL DIRECTION OPENING SESSION BISHOPS’ COUNCIL This comes to inform everyone that the opening worship session of the Council of Bishops will be held at the New Ebenezer A.M.E. Church, located at 5151 West Chicago Blvd. Detroit, near Grand Street, Tuesday, June 18th, 10:00 a.m. 1963. All other sessions of the Council will be held at the old Ebenezer site, 4225 Brush St., BROTHERHOOD MEETING, DETROIT The Brotherhood will meet Tuesday evening June 18th, at Ebenezer A. M. E. Church, seat of the Council. All brothers are importance. S. M. Davis, President Life Begins Where Elect The Right Man By DR. H. C. CARSWELL Sonn Sep GET tee REV. H. I. BEARDEN I have reached the stage in life in which I can be called an Elder, because time and exper- ience have seasoned me, I love my Church, I love the brethren. This is my opinion for the good of the church. We must continue Detroit, Michigan. Pastor H. N. Robinson (Continued on Page 2) urged to attend, business of vital ===== DSC04446.JPG ===== ang, = : Bates, and Mrs. Rosa Parks, are but a few of the many A.M.E.s - Church” (A. M. E. Christian Re- Editor 1 Nolen Dine (Continued from Page 1) force in America and the acid. ye editor proposes that we must| Tecruit and amass, through every conceivable means, material and spiritual resources for our brethren here at home and those| of the father-land. We suggest that African Meth-| odism become the clearing house| or depot in all communities for material and financial resources, appealing to government, private foundations and business inter- ests, to assist us in this under- taking. As Bishop G. N. Collins contends, we have not applied our genius to the ingenuity that a real mission responsibility dic- tates, especially in Africa, Lest this generation forget that African Methodism has historical- ly and traditionally sponsored the cause of the Negro, and still exerts itself, although does not enjoy the limelight as some others do at present; and lest we seem to lose prestige in the eyes of the world, on trouble spots of inte- gration demonstrations and struggle. Your editor proposes that we set about to underwrite bonds for those imprisoned, to be done by African Methodists paying one dollar to be placed in a special earmarked treasury. We propose that garbed bishops, general of- ficers, pastors, leaders, by the thousands, would execute signi- ficant marches in Washington, New York, Chicago, West Coast, Alabama, Mississippi, Georgia, and other places of integration significance. What an image if our students of our schools, Sun- day Schools, memberships, every where would peacefully march in these places, for the rights of freedom! We must desist from be- _ ing engrossed in battlement with one another, endangering our ating in these demonstrations all over the country, and being im- risoned like others, but their yarticipation is subordinated to e frontline status of Dr. King and his personal associates. In - fact the whole situation was set in motion by Dr. Joseph A. De- _ Laine of South Carolina, who was _ bombed, threatened and chased ~ to New York; resulting in the Supreme Court’s decision of the unconstitutionality of segregation in education in 1954. Mrs. Daisy who are immortalized for their leadership and participation in the integration struggle. Ye Edi- tor will soon publish a true story of A.M.E. Participation and con- tribution to this world-wide fight for freedom. However, the “Voice of the corder) calls on the 1.5 million members to actively support the Negro Movement for increased civil rights. Present events today reveal the possible imminence of catastrophe. Countless people both white and colored are rapid- ly losing patience with the “slow pace of response to the Negro’s legitimate cry for human rights.” It is not enough for the church to exhort people to be good. Men, women and children are daily risking their lives everywhere and risking their economic status, protesting for their rights. The leadership of African Methodism cannot quietly or normally par- ticipate, but must set about to robustly take it’s place in the leadership, for which it has been known for nearly two centuries. We must support and strength- en the demonstrator’s protest in every way possible, rather than give seeming support to the forces of resistance by our silence ‘Bold New Technique (Continued from Page 1) the restaurant while ceeded t they were pro- served i without incident. The same after- noon they were joined by Dr. Frederick D, Coleman, Jr., presid- ing elder and prominent candi- date for the Bishopric, and Dr.| Paul L. Dumas, member of Ebe-| / nezer and delegate to the General Conference; this group had sup- at the Royal York Hotel with- out ineident. per This team for the next several days tested several other restau- rants and were served, On Thurs- day night May 23 they were joined by six others, including Rev. G. W. Pettus, Baptist min- ister; Rey. Lymell Carter, C.M.E. minister; Mr, Thacker Irving, Rey. G. C, Jenkins, presiding el- der A.M.E, Church. This group. proceeded to Shoney’s, a large drive-in restau- rant. The manager locked the door and informed the group, in no uncertain terms, that he would never serve Negroes. Rev. Rouse led in a word of prayer with the manager, a church member, re- fusing to bow his head. As the group. left, Dr. Coleman _ in- formed him that we would be back with a legion. A Mass Meeting was called for Sunday night, May 26 and over 400 people attended. Dr. F. D. Coleman delivered the Keynote Address to this roaring applaud- ing audience in his usual orator- ical manner and closed his ad- dress by saying: “There is no turning back for me and many others, we ring no backing bells. Is life so sweet that we must selfish- ly and passively continue in the shackles of second-class citizenship? I know not what course others might take, but as for me, give me liberty or ~ give me death: If this be trea-— son make the most of it.” The conclusion of this address brought 5 minutes applause, joy, tears so much so that 50 people volunteered their cars as the group passionately sang the Bat- tle Hymn of the Republic. Rev. Liggin reminded the group to ex- pect physical harm and violence but so. liberated were their souls and their quest for freedom that when he asked how many would join the demonstration on Tues- day night, the whole audience of 400 stood. Tuesday night, May 28, over 500 people strong gathered at Wesley Chapel C.M.E. Church. We did not send our children or stu- dents ahead of us. This crowd included businessmen, doctors, teachers, working people, all in short represented a revolt of the Negroes of Clarksville willing to die for their freedom. It should be noted that the Negro popula- tion of Clarksville is cnly 6,000. This group in over 100 cars pro- ceeded to Shoney’s according to the plans and strategy mapped by Rev. Liggin, Dr. Coleman, Rev. Rouse, and Dr. Dumas. The ob- jective was to block everyone of the 84 parking places no matter how long it took and to so con- fuse the management that they would have no other alternative than to close down. The strategy also called for only ten getting out of their cars to block the door. This ten included Wilma Rudolph of World fame and Albert Rob- erts, Negro millionaire, along and the oppressed peoples every- where are displaying a height- ened sense of human dignity in class citizenship any longer, and African Methodism, who has al- ways supported freedom causes, must assume leadership again. We are all men and we are all citizens, and must have access to every right and opportunity af- ito put ‘|gro left the scene. Ir their refusal to accept second-|* or lack of robust leadership in the struggle. The American Negro forded human beings. A. M, E. CHRISTIAN RECORDER Elect The Right Man (Continued from Page 1) some new blood on the bench of Bishops in the next Gen }eral Conference of our church The under the church must go forward New System, The older dead, A bishop is re- jquired by law to visit every church in his Episcopal District. Think of the places in America where a bishop has never paid one visit in the history of the church, order is Bishops were never elected for the purpose of just holding An- nual Conferences. The important place is the local church, We need some preaching bish- ops. We need some bishops to in- spire and inform our people. We need Missionary and Church Ex- tension Bishops who will dedi- cate their lives to rebuilding our great church. Since we are becoming a con- nectional church in our operation let us elect one from the South. One from the East, One from the North. One from the West. One of the best men in the A. M. E. Church, is Bearden of Georgia. The majority of the people in Georgia want him elected as one of the Bishops in the church in 1964. Bearden is a good man. He is seasoned. When you vote for Bearden you will be voting for a man with thirty-six (36) years of experi- ence as a pastor in our church. He is not too young. He is not too old. with Mr. Foust a white man who dared join us. The strategy was effective. Though tear gas was used and a small bomb exploded not one ae of the confusion Rev. v. Liggin ei be seen walking close to white hoodlums, attired with clerical garb and cross of Jesus easily seen on his chest and Bible in his hand. Confusion existed; the man- ager became a nervous wreck and closed the business down. Wednesday, May 29, the same technique with over 600 people departed and when the manage- ment heard we were coming they closed down the business even before we arrived. By this time tension was high on both sides. Thursday, May 30 District At- torney and the manager came to Roberts Funeral Home, headquar- ters of millionaire Albert Roberts for a conference with Rev. Lig- gin, Dr. Coleman, and Mr. Albert Roberts. This meeting was con- genial and concluded with a 5 day truce pending negotiation of the management with other stock- holders of the chain. Friday, May 31, Rev. Liggin met with the Mayor, County Judge, President of Chamber of Commerce, Chief of Police, and Manager of Shoney’s at their re- quest. He was assured the place would be open to all races with- in a few days. He also was in- formed that within 30 days all recreation facilities would be open and within 10 days they would meet with our committee on job opportunities. This bold technique of revolt of all walks of life, instead of send- ing our children in front proved effective here. Though many of us have received threats, we have proven that when a large segment of the Negro population from ministers, businessmen, profes- sionals on down to workers re- volt in mass, the ‘swift accom- plishment is amazing. Paul L. Dumas, D.D.S. Member, Ebenezer A. M. E. Church Commander, American Legion Delegate to General Confer- ence | Quadrennial (Continued from Page 1) ST. PAUL A.M_E, CHURCH 1260 Hamilton Avenue PHONE: EVergreen 5-8900 Host Church Bishop H. Thomas Primm, Host Bishop Dr. G. Wayman Blakely, Sr., Host Pastor Residence Phone: FOrest 7-0669 HOUSING RATES Hotel Rates: From $6.00 Single up; $11.00 Double up Dormitory Rates for young People: $2.75 per person, up Private Homes: $2.50 per person; $5.00 per room Hotel Reservations should be made by delegates and al- ternates through your District Supervisor and Bishop. Registration for Rooms, Souvenir Program, Tourist Information—$3.00 each, pay- able to St. Paul A. M. E, Church. Registration for persons other than delegates — $2.00 each, which provides advance housing, Souvenir Program, ete. Welcome Program, Monday night, July 15th on Luxury Steamer Admiral — $2.00 for trip. Delegates, Complimen- tary. SOUVENIR PROGRAM RATES _ Full Page—$35.00 Half Page—$20.00 One-fourth Page—$12.00 One-eighth Page—$7.00 Compliments—$3.00 Ad—$3.25 for single column cuts if we must ‘Provide t them; ~°$5.25 for groups. Deadline—June 15, 963 (Make Checks Payable to Paul A.M.E. Church) _ While It Is Day = Summer Council - (Continued from Page 1) Rev. Hubert N. Robinson, Host Pastor Housing Homes—$4.00 per night one or two per bed. Hotels—LELAND HOTEL: Flat rate $7.00 Single; $12.00 Dou- ble (twin beds). To obtain this price, reservations must be made through Pastor Rob- inson, Outside rooms, T.V., Radio, free overnight park- ing, air-conditioned. SHERATON CADILLAC HO- TEL — From $8.50 - $12.50, Single; from $13.50-$15.50 Double. Make reservation early, for two large conventions make hotel accommodations crowded. Allen-Anvil Awards Banquet Tuesday, June 18, 7:00 p.m. Cadillac Hotel; Citation and Plaque Awards to Daisy Bates, Rosa Parks, J. A. Delaine, Bish- ops Emerick and Reed. Ex-Gov. G. Mennen Williams, Under- Secretary of African Affairs, speaker. Reservations $6.00 per person. Send reservations in early, checks payable to H. N. Robinson, Life: Pursuit of Happiness We're going through momen- tous times now—times where many of the important issues are], being made known to people. And those who make movies should do things about these issues— movies should be about some- thing! —Abby Mann. stipe Rey a Tuesday, June 18, 1963 Here I Stand (Continued from Page 1) | which T had collected in a six-day whirl-wind campaign from the people of Denver to assist Drs. King, Shuttleworth, et. al, in the valiant struggle which they were putting up for full freedom. I went out of a deep feeling of at- one-ness with the stirring events taking place down there, I wanted to see for myself the heroic stand which the valiant freedom fight- ers were putting on. The trip was well worth the effort, It was both regenerative and redemptive, I returned to Denver confident that when the “sound and fury” had ended, the victory would be on the side of right and decency, and fair-play. m= A part of the heart-break to which I referred was attributable to the fact that the leaders of the Birmingham “movement” re- ported to me that the voice of African Methodism was almost hushed in stillness throughout this great social upheaval taking place. It was reported that only Rev. Sam Davis was a consistent supporter of the movement, and an active participant in the great revolution in process there. This is not intended as a blanket con- ’ demnation of the fine ministers of our Methodism who are sta- tioned in Birmingham, It may be that their contributions have been more of the silent type, and yet effective. It may also be that they have not felt “free” to accept a- leading role in this movement, Maybe there are reasons not — easily apparent to the naked eye. I do know ‘this, that history will — judge us harshly if it must ord that in this great momen’ SR ee I wonder, church does. this anything to us. I brought up issue at Chicago in 1956. “put in my place” by a recita’ rn of the rich history of African Methodism. I was reminded 5 the wonderful things for which Richard Allen stood. The world was wondering then, and it is wondering now, where do we stand? They know about Allen; they are not sure about us. They become more “unsure” about us, when we are strangely silent when all the world is speaking, when we seem to desire — the traditional “pat on the back” from the white man, more than the undying appreciation of ou: own people. When we are plainly seen running “pell-mell” from the front lines in search of the pro- tective safety of the rear ranks. The rank and file of the Negro = Ce people have no where else to Jook for leadership except to the — clergy. They have a right to exes pect us to speak where they can- not speak. If we desert them now, they will desert us tomorrow. God grant, that in this moving hour of social flux and change, we will be seen as, “workmen, who needeth not to be ashamed, rightly dividing the Word of truth”. : Life: One Exit Announcement The Connectional Council will convene in special session Tues- day, June 18th at 3:00 o’clock, at — Ebenezer A.M.E. Church, Detroit, Michigan. Proposed legislation fo! the General Conference will be our major concern. ===== DSC04448.JPG ===== ee i Le eee SE eat Tuesday, June 18, 1963 Bishop John D. Bright of The Twelfth District Sponsors Evangelistic Institute “OPERATION GOOD NEWS” Bishop John D. Bright came to the Twelfth Episcopal District the first part of November, from the 17th Episcopal District. The series of Annual Confer- ences were in session when Bish- op John Bright arrived in the Twelfth District. He carried the remaining conferences to a close in a masterful way. In these brief | closing weeks of the conference, | he saw the great challenge of the Twelfth Episcopal District. At the first Episcopal District Council last December, he pointed out some of the needs of the district and set in motion his program. He first saw the need for a Spiritual Revival, and launched an all District Soul-Saving Cru- sade to extend from January 1st until two weeks after Easter. (1) Each minister in the District was asked to put on an at- tendance campaign beginning the 1st Sunday in January and follow through until Easter. Each Church to observe Uni- versal Week of Prayer, Jan- uary 6th-13th. (a) Organize cottage prayer groups; (b) Ask each family to set up hours for daily devotion. (2 VY (3 Y- Observe Youth Week, placing emphasis on Christian Edu- cation, (4) Begin Lenten Season and con- tinue until Easter. Visitation Evangelistic Campaign. (5) Two weeks before Easter, be- gin with a Spring Revival. (6) A mass meeting for the two states, two weeks after Easter. —. You might ask why I write all , this*that isin the past?-In order | those babies, chituren, and young ou might understand the|people, from across the state as s Meeting that just closed, ou would need to know the ps that were made, and all pointing to the Mass Meet- closed at Vernon A.M.E. Church, Tulsa, Oklahoma, Sun- day, April 28th at 3:00 p.m. in a cloud of glory with the Mass Bap- tismal Service. Operation “Good News” was the general theme for the State- Wide Institute on Evangelism conducted at Vernon A, M, E. Church, April 26th, 27th, and 28th with Rev. Ben H. Hill, host pas~ tor and Rev. G. W. Pointer, host presiding elder. The Institute opened Friday morning with a brief meditation with Rev. Mr, Eugene McAshan, Director of Evangelism for the State, presiding. The Institute Workshop was held Friday and Saturday, 10:30 to 11:50 and af ternoon from 3:00 to 4:45 p.m The specialists serving in our Institute Workshops were: (1) Dr. G. H. J, Thibodeaux, “Mass and Visitation Evan- gelism,” Director of Evangel- ism of the A.M.E, Church. (2) “Stewardship Evangelism,” B S. Roberts, pastor of St. John A.M.E. Church, Tulsa, Okla- homa, “Youth Evangelism,” Mrs Sarah J, Bell and Rev. E. E McAghan, pastor of First A M. E. Church, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, “Educational Evangel- ism,” Rev. R. H. Alexander, pastor of Avery Chapel A. M E. Church, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, ‘Ministerial Recruit ment,” Rev. Z. 2. Dryver, Dean of Jackson Seminary. (3 ~ (4) (5) Preaching services highlighted each workshop session, with em phasis on worship, Dr G. H.. J. Thibodeaux, director of Evangel A. M. E. CHRISTIAN RECORDER The Bishops of The A. M. E. Church By BISHOP R. R. WRIGHT, JR. 1 MA D.D), Ph.D. GL,D. y This most interesting book -'|presents the biographies of eighty | bishops of one of the oldest reli- '|gious organizations of America ‘land second largest Methodist 4{body in the world. It deals not ‘|only with individual men in their \|struggle for individual success, || but also with how, with the crude, unlettered people, of slaves and former slaves, they helped mould the African-American’s soul Bishop Wright says the found- ers of the A.M.E. Church lodged the first protest against segrega- tion when, in 1787, Richard Allen, out of St. George Methodist Free African Society, and later, led by Richard Allen, Bethel Afri- can Methodist Church. The A. M BISHOP JOHN D. BRIGHT Three Bishop and Mrs. W. F. Ball Meet Grass-roots Challenge in Florida Public Relations Department, 11th Episcopal District, AME Chure! Absalom Jones and others came}} Church, Philadelphia, to start the| #4 ism of the A.M.E. Church brought the noon message Friday, from the theme, “Effective Evangel- ism”. E. Church was the first Christian organization in America, or the New World, to put into its law a provision barring salveholders from membership in the church and Richard Allen called the first convention of “Africans” to con- Friday evening the message was given by Rev. Mr. R. K. Young, pastor of Bethel, Little Rock, BISHOP W. F. BALL The 4th Area Missionary Re- treat and Ministers’ Clinic held in Live Oak, Florida at Ebenezer A. M. E. Church, May ist and 2nd was stately entertained by the Rev. M. C. Ross as host pastor; Arkansas. Saturday noon, the message was given by Rev. S. C. Thornton, pastor of Union A. M. E. Church, Little Rock, Ar- kansas and also Episcopal Dis- trict Director of Evangelism. Sun- day morning at 11:00 a.m., Bishop G. N. Collins, presiding bishop of the 17th and 18th Episcopal Districts brought the keynote ser- mon, At 3:00 p.m. Sunday Rev. Mr. Luttrell G. Long, pastor of Union Bethel A. M. E. Church, New Orleans, Louisiana, brought the closing sermon, Bishop John Bright closed the Institute with the Mass Baptismal Service. You should have been there to sider the condition of the blacks in this country. The meeting was held in 1831 in Bethel A. M. E. Church and seven states were represented by delegates. Bethel A. M. E. Church, still on Sixth Street above Lom- bard, purchased the first real property ever purchased by a they were giving their lives to God. As we closed Sunday afternoon with people at Vernon from far and near, we could hear the old- timers say that they have never seen it on this order in the his- tory of the State. The impact of this meeting, from both spiritual and informational will be long felt in the lives of those that at- tended. Bishop G. N. Collins was here throughout the session and shared his rich experiences, of Africa and the work of the church in those parts. He also challenged the group as he referred to the needs of our church to expand in those parts Rev. B. S. Roberts, Reporter SOME OBSERVATIONS By J. A. McQUEEN, ANDREWS, S Cc. BISHOP R, R. WRIGHT, JR. Negro-American organization around 1794. Richard Allen found other “Af- ricans” who were discriminated against in the regular houses of worship and in 1816 in Phil- adelphia, organized the A, M. E. Church, the first venture in self- government attempted by the “Africans” of America, and called (Continued on Page 7) endeavors the ensuing General Conference may engage itself, is an outright Crusade for Christ. It has been some time since I have made a contribution to these eolumns due to circumstances on my part. Some of my friends|The church of Allen has become seem to hav d my voice|so materialistic that it often which has been silent for the| wants its ministers to make the past few months. Thinking in| pockets of their parishioners hap- py. Let our aims and efforts be to make the hearts of men happy. terms of African Methodism of which we love and support, As we the church it is beyond] We are not by any means trying doubt a great institution but|to decry the of money for there are times when it takes the}money should be thought of as wisdom of Solomon to understand|a thing sacred. May be we have , the fathers have left us misappropriated the meaning of We should stop in so much that it has Bee use us, Yé money become, the root of all evil, Our a great heritage and try to imagine how great were the tolls, sweat and tears|trouble is, we have eliminated of our predecessors, One won-j| too many practices in the church ders if we are vrateful for] that heightened our spiritual zeal. the leadership of the past as we|We are aware ef the fact, that should be. They had to underge|the church never was ®& perfect privations what we know not of institution and may be if it were It seems that the former leaders| am some of us want it to be, it of the church relished the God| would be more imperfect than idea more than we of today. And| at present However, it is quite may be, there was a greater man ‘bvious that there are phases in ifestation of the Holy Spirit than|/our Zion that stand for correc~ of our day. tion or at least development. The Perh aps one of the outstanding (Continued on Page 10) Rev. I. D. Ford as host Presiding Elder, Mrs. L. M. Hansberry as host Conference Branch Presi- dent; Mrs. Marie Blacknell Grim- mage as host Y.P.D. Director, as- sociated by West Florida Mission- ary leadership, Mrs. Ruby Yates, Conference Branch president; and Mrs. Willie J. Hutchins, Y, P. D. Director; Mrs. Agnes M. Ball, supervisor, and the Rt. Rev. Wil- liam F. Ball, Sr., presiding bishop of the 11th Episcopal District. The opening session was marked by enthusiasm, sincerity, and spiritual momentum built up by the inspiration afforded by the activity of the previously held Retreat sessions. Many - ties were notably present who had been in attendance in the three previous sessions. Besides the usual desire to par- a series of Area Sessions designed to reach and up-lift the forgotten members, organizations, and pro- fessions of the church of Florida. new era in missions in the state of Florida, the Area Missionary Re- treat and Ministers’ Clinie has|* earned the significant title of “The Grass-Roots Era”. Eternally grateful is the crystalized senti- ment of the 4th Area which is representative of the agonizing experience through participation of the entire 11th Episcopal Dis- trict. The most amazing thing about words is not what can be said with them bit what can be vol- untarily deduced from the various inspired combinations, The first dignified mile in the richly en- dowed “Grass-Roots Era” in Florida is marked by the beautt- fully worded Resolution from the heart of the 4th Area constitu- ents, It is a star in the crown of our local Jeadership and it is significant not only of intelligent leadership but also of a higher level of understanding, coopera- tion, and unity in the llth Epis- copal District. | RESOLUTION Whereas, for the first time in the archives of Area IV (Florida, Greater Florida Conferences) his-| 8re8 tory, the present Episcopate of the | Eleventh Episcopal Distriet comes Ito us with his queenly, amicable helpmate and thelr warm-hearted family as presiding bishop and chancellor of Edward Waters Col- lege, and ticipate in grand affairs there was|nistrict an accelerat a deep appreciation of the gentle comparable with these effort of our Episcopal Leadership jet propulsion; streaked with to do justice and honor to the] jtua) fervor and saturated soul of our church by means of] .5u) of hallowed fire, and Considering the coming of Bish-| monished all that the op and Mrs. Ball ushering in 8] Jesus is high over all, and Robert L. Morgan, Director é MRS. W. F. BALL . Whereas, this is the first meet- : ing of this kind for African Meth- odists in the confines of scintil- lating, verdant, rolling clay hills of good old West Florida, and Whereas, in the vicinity of the warm sun-kissed shores of the splurging Gulf of Mexico shakes the ebbing tide of the Atlantic Ocean through the gentle, easy, duleet flow of the Ochlockonee aa River down the moss-laden banks of many streams which come ; back “down upon the Sewanee ‘ ¢ River” into the territory of the ; malignant branches of the green, live oaks here in this fair town, and Whereas, to this geographical location has come the inpression-— able influence of the indomitable ~ the forlorn, and (Continued on Page 15) is What ToDo (Continued from Page et have the church at heart will aly ways look with a single eye to the advancement of our ; particularly in the Foreign Fields, The church here . the services of Bishop the need arises the General ference should assign L i 2 & i= * zg g 38 Py adjacent District so ean id always come in if ed to assist : in the work of the Episcopal Dis- 2 trict, It is high time for us these days to look entirely to the suc-— Collins, “ letters, Bishop Gow is District ===== DSC04449.JPG ===== 3 4 Tuesday, June 18, 1963 Cigarettes and Teenagers (Concluded in this issue) Q. Does smoking make the heart beat faster? A. Yes. Smoking does increase} the pulse rate. Q. Why does smoking cause coughing? . A. The smoke contains irritat- ing particles. Coughing is the only way that the individual can get rid of irritating substances and mucus in the lungs. Q. Will smoking stunt your growth? A. There is no clear-cut evi- dence on this point. SOCIAL ASPECTS OF SMOKING Q. Is there any connection be- tween smoking habits of parents and children? A. Among high school age boys and girls the number who smoke cigarettes is twice as high if their parents are cigarette smok- ers as it is if their parents do not smoke. Q. Why is it bad for young people to smoke? A. Most states and local com- munities have laws forbidding the |’ sale of cigarettes to those under 21, or in some instances, under 18. A few communities actually have laws against smoking un- _ der these ages, but such laws are y do people start smok- eral reasons. n ae because iends and associates C try to express inde- endence or maturity; or as a orm of protest against parental or school authority. THE SMOKING HABIT Q. Why does a person who has . given up smoking go back to the habit? - A. A major reason is doubtless the addictive factor. In addition, a psychological need has been established, based on the oral and manual gratification of handling a cigarette, lighting it, putting it between lips, etc. Q. What is the best way to stop smoking? _ A. Most people stop entirely, all at once; others manaze first by cutting down or switching to low-nicotine, low-tar cigarettes. Many people find the need of some kind of substitute for smok- ing—for example, chewing gum or eating candy. Q. If one has smoked for a long time, is there any benefit in quitting? A. Yes. Stopping is beneficial) even after long periods of smok- ing. Q. Isn’t city smog worse than cigarettes? A. No. Air pollution plays a minor role in lung cancer; 75 per cent or more of lung cancer could be prevented if cigarette smoking were eliminated. Q. Why do doctors smoke? A. Doctors smoke for the same varied reasons as the public. But a larger portion of doctors have stopped smoking than members of the general population. Today, it is estimated that three out of five doctors do not smoke. Q. How many people smoke in 3103 Centre Avenue As a Christian young person, have you considered your plans in the light of your Christian vo- cation? If not, it is important to ask yourself if your plans fulfill your understanding of how a Christian person ought to use his skills, abilities, and time every moment of his life, Many young people will be at- tending the Quadrennial Conven- tion in St. Louis, Missouri, but that is just one week. The ques- tion is “What do you plan to do ‘|the other weeks in the summer?” Here are a few suggestions for your consideration, GUIDELINES 1. Plan to use your summers to the best advantage. When you feel especially good sometimes you say, “Tf I had a million dollars I would...” Next time you feel that way, say, “When summer comes I am going to use my time to. . .” Not just] 4 one but several summers will be yours, and if you will plan them well they will be priceless to you and to many others as well. mated two million teen-agers are added to their ranks each year. Q. How many people smoke two packs of cigarettes a day? A. It is estimated that there are five million two-pack-a-day smokers in the U. S.—about four per cent of the adult population. The proportion — varies. consider- Se the longer a person anokes the ee more he smokes per day. Q. What does it cost a year to smoke? A. For one pack—$100 a year. Americans spend more than $7 billion on tobacco products each year. Q. How does U. S. cigarette consumption in ’31 compare with 61? A. In the United States in 1931, per capita consumption of cigar- ettes was 1,288. Today it is 3,908. Q. If cigarette smoking is dan- gerous, why is it legal to adver- tise suggesting that people smoke? A. The manufacture and sale of cigarettes is legal; advertising of them is also legal. Interesting is the fact that in Italy cigarette advertising is reported banned. Q. How mich do the tobacco companies spend on advertising? A. In 1959, the six largest U. S. tobacco companies spent $207 mil- lion in all forms of advertising. Q. How much money do cigar- ette companies spend on cancer research? : A. The Tobacco Industry Re- search Committee reportedly re- cently appropriating $4,650,000 since 1954 for grants-in-aid to scientists for medical research. Q. How much does the Ameri- can Cancer Society spend on lung cancer research? A. From 1954 to 1962, the So- ciety allocated almost $5 million in grants for research on cancer of the lung. During fiscal 1961- 1962, the ACS made national re- search awards totaling $11,549,598, and much of this research has a bearing on lung cancer. *We Suggest that you request this pamphlet from the American the U. S.? Cancer Society, 521 West 57th A. About 69 million. An esti- Street, New York 19, N. Y. A. M. E. CHRISTIAN RECORDER YOUNG PEOPLE AND CHILDREN’S PAGE ALMA A. POLK, Editor How Will You Spend Your Summer? 2. How do you start to plan the use of your summers? To the best of your ability look ahead as many years as possible and plan for a number of sum- mers. Re-thinking and re-fine- ment of plans will have to take place as you move from year to year, but, the broader perspective gives you more opportunity to share in a number of significant things in your life. 3. Know yourself as fully as pos- sible. P a. What are your abilities? b. What are your interests? ec. What does your Christian faith mean to you? . What relationship does your faith have to your summer plans? . What are your limitations— skills, interests, opportun- ities, finances, time, family commitments? 4. Consider what you ought to do. a. Study one or more summers to adequately reach your in- tellectual goals. . Work for needed finances, for experience, for testing out your thoughts about fu- ture vocations. c. Vacation to share with the family, to enjoy some needed relaxation to have fun and fellowship, to see relatives. . Engage ina planned Nyariety = projects over a period of ars in order to balance ‘some factors in your 1 which are too predominant. Be a laborer if your family primarily knows the work day world of management, or get into the out-of-doors if you are a city dweller. . Engage in a program of ser- vice which grows out of your concept of the Chris- tian faith... . You can write to one of our A.M.E. Schools and see if they need vol- -unteer help for the summer. Write to Camp Baber or Douglass Hospital and ask if they need volunteers. Be sure and state your skills. AY. 5. Consider what you would like to do. a. Spend the summer in a camp program or on a ranch. b. Travel c. Visit friends and relatives . Work for the joy of working in something which is a spe- cialty of yours. . Give yourself in a service project where there is need. . Plan ahead toward future sum- mers. Having considered all of your interests and the many possibili- ties available to you, try to devise a pattern for yourself for as many summers as you can. Probably your pattern will not be detailed and, of necessity, it will need to be ‘flexible. But having looked into your future and thought about how you will spend your time, you should be able to do something constructive, rather than ask “What shall I ever do with my time?” * * * * BOOKS TO KNOW ABOUT Invest Your Summer. This is a complete listing of summer ser- vice opportunities in this country and abroad for people between the ages of 15 and 30. Send to ife| te JUNE—Wedding bells. Bride and ih Pittsburgh 19, Pennsylvania Commission on Youth Projects, 475 Riverside Drive, New York 27, N. Y. Send 25c¢ for each copy you want. Your Faith and Your Life Work. This book is offered in the hope that it will aid you in mak- ing right decisions. It has a two- fold purpose, First, a desire to develop an understanding of vo- cation that is truly Christian and at the same time meets your need as a young person. Second, a de- sire to set forth opportunities for full-time employment in the church with special attention to missionary work. It is $1.00 a copy and can be ordered from the Y. P. D. Book-Nook, 3103 Centre Avenue, Pittsburgh 19, Pa. * * * * Is this statement true? “The average youth spends more on hamburgers and milk shakes than he gives to Sunday School and Church.” Write me your opinion—if you agree or do not agree with this statement. Send to Mrs. Alma A. Polk. Art For Living Re-creating Time TRY A BIRTHDAY BANQUET JANUARY—White. Father Time. _ White bell, snow, etc. FEBRUARY — Heart decorations. MARCH 7 Gteerec tous leaf clov- ers, ete. APRIL — Umbrella decorations 4 and crepe paper, MANS Maypole ay Festi Family month. ; Groom. Roses. pits JULY—Patriotic. AUGUST—Tennis rackets, bath- ing beach, vacation ideas. SEPTEMBER — School, school dolls. Back to school fashion show. OCTOBER—Halloween. NOVEMBER — Football, turkey, autum leaves. DECEMBER — Red and green. Christmas decorations. STUNTS FOR EACH MONTH January—Everyone sing “Jingle Bells.” February—Sing—‘“Let Me Call You Sweetheart.” March—“Wearing of the Green.” April—‘T'm_ Always Chasing Rainbows”—April Fool stunt. May—Violin song. “Welcome Sweet Springtime.” Solo— ‘Howdy Do, Miss Spring- time.” Guion (Wetmark) June— Short humorous debate: “Resolved, That Married Men Live Longer Than Single Men.” (Speeches one minute each.) SOLO—“O Promise Me.” July—July table should suddenly produce light as all other lights are turned out. August—All sing “In the Good Old Summertime.” September—All Sing “School Days.” October—A short ghost story or play with lights low. Candles purning. November—‘“Sweetheart of Sigma Chi,” by all; tell story of Thanksgiving. December—Santa Claus arrives with gifts to certain mem- bers. Ten-cent store pur- chases. Humorous. A “horn” to someone so he can ok his own, etc. Sing—“Silent Night.” Service *lneeds without being overly pro- Five _ 2 A Child Is Waiting A FILM ABOUT RETARDED CHILDREN This film looks at mentally re- tarded children in a courageous and most controversial manner, The point of view is more that of the institution rather than the inner lives of individuals as in “David and Lisa.” Dr. Matthew Clark (Burt Lancaster) has some definite, yet unproven, theories about work with retarded chil- i dren: for example, they must be : given a chance to grow in an environment best suited to their ll ee * ae tected; they must be accepted as of they are and helped to feel a sense of self-dignity; they must know discipline as part of their lives since all of our lives are lived in some sense of discipline, and freedom can only grow from this basis. A new staff member, Jean Hanses (Judy Garland), becomes overly concerned with Reuben Widdicome (Bruce Ritchey), a quiet, sensitive boy. The love here is a “smother” love, and one of the thoughts in “A Child Is Wait- ing” is that love is not enough— especially when it is based on our own norms and expectations. However, there is much evidence in the film that love is important — when coupled with the right in- 3 stitutional understandings. Again, a High and Missions ; . Education for Mission... met 3. Your Faith and Your | Life Work ......0 . When We Share (Devotional material)... 5. Whose World? A Handbook on Interna- tional Relations 6. The Waiting People (Young People’s es. 34 7. Youth Guide on the © “Rim of East Asia”.......-.. Fun and Festival from the Rim of East Asia The Fracture Zone (¥.P. Aux.) . . Youth Guide to “Persons — of Special Need”) . The Land of Silence (Allen Stars) _ Junior Teacher’s Guide : on the “Rim of East Asia” 15 . Tiger Tail Village (Allen Stars) . Junior Teacher’s Guide on “The Rim of East Asia.” 5 . The Teaching of tetas 1.00 . Missionary Year Book... 1.25 — 7, Listen Youth - (¥.P.D. Guide Book)...... 1.0 . Original Plays and _ Pageants Segregation and the Bible Planning For Church Order from Y.P.D. Soe Ne Make checks payable to Alma AS Polk, 3103 Centre Avenue, Pitts- burgh 19, Pa. Please add 10c for every dollar order. 20. ===== DSC04450.JPG ===== St. James Church, Atlantic City, N. J., Raises $6,117.09 in Women’s Day Effort A. M. E. CHRISTIAN RECORDER Tuesday, J 18, 1963 LO Ok rN RS i ‘Windward Islands Confétenen: 16th |T HIS WAY District, Held at Metropolitan Church By JAMES DEBRO, SR, The Almighty God of Heaven,|this committee: Rev. John W. ee a : % i 4338 Cusetta Road has besto a sa ae oe ae = Dr. H. A. Hildebrand, Pastor:| ine Federal Govennee wean ne Columbus 3, Georgia Un fo et Bieta open) Weeks (Cosine); ae Mrs. J. A. Pilgrim, Chairm: the ederal Government until re- 4S for yet another Annual Con-jis, Rev, F, Joseph, Sister Ruby : &M | tired at the age of 62 in July 1960.| Need I remind you that this is ference, when our eyes beheld} Weeks and Bro. McKenzie Carol. By W. A. FISHER Of course 1 was covered under|an African Methodist Episcopal|‘®e Rt. Rev. R, R. Wright, Jr, New Churches were built by Federal retirement and not un-/Church and for the time being nny pes our Bishop of the der social security. I now have/let it be no other way. This Sth istrict, walking to the se p i y “ opportunity to go to work un-| Church is not an African Metho- _— = ele over this well- oo eae er social security coverage. How|dist Brotherhood (the unautho-|*!tended conference. The Pre-|) 4:4 Wri ge tages a a ri many quarters of coverage will|rized body), but an African Meth- siding Elder, Rev. J. W. Weeks OF a eee Hildebrand, Pastor and Mrs, I need to be entitled to a bene-|odist “Episcopal” Church, I am|Pened the preliminaries, by | rovonce is being held, on August Poe ram Pilgrim hii tontins = fit? an African Methodist Episcopal eating out bam No, 295 “And 19, 1962 when nape Hon, Crowe ptenaeeloenle Wetnnus Day. With ANSWER: At the present time|Church member first, foremost, re “* ip alive.” On presenting Alexander, Deputy Speaker of the a work tn ali a man who was born in 1898}last, and forevermore. This is my oe “A aes to ; the conference, House of Representatives deliv- a thas thane es needs the equivalent of three! desire, I will go where the AME eae er: J. W. ‘Weeks ered the main speech and un- a Soaked Waites : » the) years work. A woman born in|Church goes, I will do what the |S hat. be bad plengure-In. eae veiled the dedication tablet, and ety fadies began their record-|the same year needs nine quar-|AME Church says; and when I senting one ‘whom we have Fountai ich i mi breaking activity at 9:00 am.|ters or about 2% years of work.|die in an African Methodist Epis-| learned to love and respect, and erinar tides oe S| Atlantic City, N. J. — Sunday, _ April 21, 1963 will live long in the memory of the fair and Revs. J. W. Weeks and Fleming with a Women’s Fellowship J. M. Granb: : who has. travelled far and wide,|°! *he Conference seat on Suns e ran .M. erry, Jr. |copal Church cemetery I will be ed far and wide,| 3.. a Breakfast in the church dining While ie tet z as pecs be! not only in the 16th Episcopal pecs f 1 March. 1908/69 nes Sides Marla Nereood Fow. J cea Wilale th ber ces es ! - oi District; but ‘also’ the: foreign cE hay cot very psa ler, dynamic teacher of physical] Bish = ing an “Episcopal”—Foot-| fields of Africa, contributing |" 4) °° BAe ee ideation “at the “Atlantic City B op Ball Praised note: Those who claims that the | cehavayetste nah Mere tithe fe of them. The old structures which High School, was the speaker. She By Florida Council aes or an ho ae t ag time, the wealth of his learning iv oe ciate by bea tte spoke in a forceful and effective urch was founded, started, or-| and experiences. PEO ETE. UM y manner on the topic of the day. ur Churches Head ganized, or had its beginning in : 5s ? the tate Sev. Dr, Mayhew, kaa f Mrs. Geneva Burroughs presided.| Department of Public Relations |the year 1787 need’ to..explain| The Bishop, in rising sald; that) siciig Ae . = : 11th Episcopal District who was the Bishop in that year,|he was glad to be here, in this|in Trinidad. Two new churches ei _The 11 o’clock message was| african Methodist Episcopal and why did the African Metho-| beautiful new church, and beau-| are in process of building by Revs. Sy ce by ei aeaiee Keeys} church dist Episcopal Church pay con-|tiful Spiritual atmosphere. He} Phillip Thorne and Rita Burkett. “ earse, i * : i i ais , SS ely Fe ale Robert L. Morgan, Director ference claims unto the Metho-|then presented in glowing terms,| Now Parsonages were built by AME . 2 0 ; e ‘ dist Episcopal Church, also paid the Rev. T. J. Hercules, the Pre- hoe 7 a phia, Pa., who thrilled a capacity} The African Methodist Episco-| as high as $600.00 per year to the|Siding Elder of the Barbados- eet “Be oe Le audience with an evangelistic in-|pal Church in the state of Flor- hodist Soci r rs,| Grenada District to. preach the terpretation of “Women’s Work|ida was represented with honor wae isis Fe nee TT Annual Sermon. Rev. Hercules, trates teen An in Partnership with God.” The]and pride at the United Chris-|piscopal Church wait on Bishop|0" taking his stand behind the|piniqad, who also built NEW persuasive impact of the sermon|tian Youth Movement Spring]A sbury proposing taking a|Pulpit said in his preliminary re- PREPARATORY SCHOOL un- was evidenced by the fact that|Council held recently at Avon|preacher to themselves and sup-|™arks, that he accepted the task| gerneath the Parsonage just be- ene young woman joined the|Park, Fla. The Spring Council of|porting him in board and salary|1@id upon him, with the spirit of hing the church which is well on church. Superb music was sung|the United Christian Youth|years after 1787? Why would the|Paul the Apostle. He read from|it; way for Government’s Regis- a by the Women’s Choir, specially| Movement is the Youth arm of|Bethel people become dissatis-|4cts, chapter 20 verses 16-25, and pe f 4 trained by Mrs. Lucy Hayes|the National Council of Churches,|fied induce the Trustees to pass|S@%g the hymn “Jesus Keep me ‘ -. _ Thigpen, the paragon of church| and it is interdenominational and|a resolution to give but one hun- |¢@P the Cross,” as a solo, but the ee Committee on Social Action choir directors. Miss Juanita High | interracial. dred dollars per year to the|Congregation joined everytime was organized by Bishop Wright presided. Representing the 11th Episco-|Methodist preachers? Quotation|the chorus was sung. This crea- and this was headed by Brother A coin us Lee : 8 £ iri i Anderson Burkett th of Re _ The inspirational service at|pal District of the AME Church|in part from the Historical Pre-| td 4 Spiritual feeling, and the a One neee ate re 4:00 p.m. was featured by a |were Mrs. Marie Blacknell Grim-|face: “In November, 1787, the preacher called his text from the| Anderson and Rita urkett. An- _ splendid address by Mrs. Sara C.|mage, Miss Marcheta Maddras,| colored people belonging to the|Same Acts chapter 20, verse 24. eon. enn a se ets ¢ _ Hildebrand, wife of the pastor,|and Miss Bettye Hardiman. Methodist Society of Philadel-|“But none of these things moved | DETSOCes ies ee ae ‘Dr. Hildebrand. Mrs. Hildebrand| ws Marie Blacknell Grim-|Phia convened together in order me.” This was a real heart-|* spoke on forgiveness as it re-|mage is the Conference Branch|to take into consideration the|Searching message. _ ; : lates to women’s work in partner-| Director of the YPD Department! evils under which: they labored, THE LORD'S SUPPER, was\the land s th God. Mrs. Louisia C.lof the Greater Florida Confer- etc., etc.” The word belonging to! solemnly administered by His Mapes RES ; ence, and: District Director of|the Methodist Society means|yordship, the Bishop and Pre-| rs. Alexina W. Brown, Con-|Transportation for the Young that they were members of the|iqing Elders, Weeks and Her- ce Branch Missionary Pres-| People’s Department. Miss Man-|S#me- They did not walkout as} cules, the Bishop being the chief ent and a teacher in the New-|cheta Maddras is Conference members of the African Metho-| celebrant. Associating pastors Pets ark, N. J. public schools, was the|Branch Director of the Young dist Episcopal Church, but as dis-| were: Revs. F. Joseph, F. Lewis,| Reports — c perb speaker at the 8:00 o’clock | People’s Department of the Cen- satisfied members of St. George) + Burkett, P. Thorne, H. Wil-| The Presiding Elder service. Mrs. Brown was at her|tral Florida Conference and a| Methodist Church. The record} jiams, C. Broomes, G. Thomas, G.| Rey, J. W. Weeks which was : best in a challenging and thought-| student of Edward Waters Col- plainly states; “In the year 1793] Grimes and Tantsi Hercules. rather illuminating showed in- — provoking message which, in allege in Jacksonville, Florida. Miss|@2 African Methodist meeting} 4. the end of this service, the| crease in membership and Budget ee sense, summarized the brilliant|Bettye Hardiman is a student at|h0use (the word “meeting house ) Bishop caused the hymn “Break|Fund in most of the churches and presentations of the day. Bethune-Cookman College, and is used and not the word Episco- eae ie Gebad ar mee to be sung, | also Rev. T. J. Hercules presented Sensing a new record, the aud- Conference Branch President of|Pal, why? Because shore vee We and a few other appropriate cho-|a very good report on behalf of fen ; the Young People’s Department|# Bishop in this meeting house. i his district in which he too showed a ce sat with bated breath as : There was but one church named | ‘Uses were raised. Prior to organ- | 1S Gis 4 e the beautifully and smartly be-|°f the Orlando Florida Confer- Bethel and one church does not| ization and elected were F. Lewis| both increase in Membership and gowned ladies came forward to|&DC°: She is also retiring Secre- make an Episcopal, therefore, the (Secretary), Miss Monica Paul,| budget fund. All Pastors’ reports make their reports. Shortly|taty of the U.C.Y.M. where she test ata : Secretary) G. Grimes|fully agree with this. : ici Fathers would go no further in| (Asst. ) thereafter, Mrs. Catherine M. participated to the extent of con- ee pacts house.” The| (Marshal). Finance Committee:—| ‘This Finance Committee re- te mire chairman, ERE a eae services in| 7 .¥. Robert Birch applied to the| Rev. J. W. Weeks (chairman); T-| ported a total of $1,659.91 re- "nounced the fact that a total of/ complete ange: Supreme Court for a writ of J. Hercules, G. Thomas (secre-| ceived as follows: Budget Fund slightly over $6,100.00 had been The purpose of the Spring} yandamus to know why the pul- tary); H. Burkett, F. Joseph/¢1 408.00, Roll Call $67.00, Offer- ee aman an all time Pea was to plan Ele See pit was denied him, being an el- (Treasurer) ing $184.91. Beers eS OES. or the coming year. The Rev.|qer (of the Methodist Society). 2 Pie 7 ; 7 ti Supervisor *s Missi ‘Top honors for the day went to| Richard Nevis Davis was the Te-|The law suit ended in favor of Introduction of Supervis __ | Women’s Missionary Conference ‘Miss E. Olivia Banks, $104.25; | Source speaker for the occasion.| Bethel. She is now independent| Mrs. Hinds Gordon of the Vir-| Branch Meeting Miss Juanita High, $100.25; Mrs.|His discussions ranged from! put still without an Episcopal. In gin Islands Conference, of the| The Missionary Ladies who Pearl C. Jones, $76.00, and Mrs.| “Christianity Compared with| april 9, 1816 it was resolved,|16th Episcopal District, was in-| were fully dressed in white with Carrie H. Smith, $75.00. Needless | Other Religions” to “Youth and|«that the people of Philadelphia,| troduced by His Lordship the|yighted candles in their hands to say all captains did well as His Relation to the Church.” Baltimore, and all other places Bishop as the appointed Super- displayed a real Evening in the record total would indicate.| The Rev. Jack Davis, Execu-|who should eae wee Tee ee. ane eee White. inanci ‘de.|tive Secretary of the Florida|should become get : : ‘S| hey marched around the ee eevee y, Fastor Hilde ooo of ‘Churches commended | der the NAME and STYLE of the} alsa, introduced; By him as his| 5 nck dinging (Send the Tighe! - prand was able to lead his St.|CU h H de that 8 ,|Bishop Ball very highly for his AFRICAN METHODIST EPIS-|adopted daughter, He sat atlas they entered into the church — intelligent cooperation and par- COPAL CHURCH.” Richard Al- she was the daughter of the late ‘t was a beautiful sight to nee Jen was elected Bishop thus mak-| Rev. Hinds, Presiding Elder of], 14. Bible texts were recited by the Jamaica Conference, and that many of the ladies, using thauleke ference. James’ delegation to the Annual Conference, which was convened : ticipation with the planning ef- , : ee ey Acmey Ove forts of the Florida Council of|ing Bethel and others united with in a manner that befits the pas- : she was given a scholarship by pee rors church. cated then eg the beg and attended Morris ters of the a Art For Living one hundred percent for their| Methodist Episcopal Church was Brown College, Atlanta, Georgia, Sister Ruby Weeks the branch stewardship. Dr. Ricks spoke to|founded, started, organized, and| where she gained the B. A. de- President and Mrs. Hinds-Gor- St. Paul Church, a capacity crowd at the morning|had its beginning in the year|gree, later she obtained her M. A. don: the. ‘supervisor joined #04 2 Charleston, W. Va service. He preached from Psalm|1816. Any other date is untrue at New York University, US.A., gether with these Missionary la- E 2 if Y 91:2—“I will say of the Lord, He}and is given by irresponsible|and spoke in high terms of her) 7-4. do this great thing which Raises $5,982.29 During is my refuge and my fortress; my | writers. Back unto being an Epis- studying for a Ph.D. Her address: vas never dotle helene, Third Quarter God, in Him will I trust.” copal. It means that we are led| “the value of a single soul will The Baueeae Ene esTne ee illi i i i St. Paul is making ready for the | by gate Bishops of pe Church | ever nee on . |attended and the preacher was Dr. William Ricks held his third West Virginia Annual Conference (see Apostolic Succession, page New ‘Prajente School of Re ligion| the ‘Rev. Tents: Hereties ein a quarterly conference at St. Paul which convenes here on Septem-|42 in our Discipline) “But as : fhe -Paediding “Elder. ie aeeee Church, Charleston, West Vir-|per 17th. Under the leadership of |every body must have a head,| It was unanimously agreed by tran eiae (av 1b he ae ginia on May 12th. The confer-| 54; most eminent Pastor Louden, | the Bishops among us are Primus standing votes that a Wright's Ted aaa seaie te ne ence was an outstanding success|... are making a complete reno- | Inter Pares—“Chief among the}School of Religion be founded in OT ecmand” His there wae with the pastor, Isaac R. Louden,|.tion of the church for this oc- | Elders.” There are those among] Trinidad with branches at Bar- = iN a ee dace eeaal officers and members raising} casion. us who are trying to destroy the|bados, and Grenada and the fol- ject nearly $6,000 for the quarter. iding Eld cael fact that we African Methodists|lowing persons were named by|® ae Ties cee Bishi the members of (Continued on Page 15) All of the auxiliaries reported (Continued on Page 9) (Continued on Page 12) the Bishop as ===== DSC04451.JPG ===== Tuesday, June 18, 1963 A, _M. E. CHRISTIAN RECORDER Angels Of The Church Portrayal of Central! Conference, Seventh Episcopal District By MRS. CORA B. BLACK CAMERON, S. C. TO THE EDITOR: It is on the basis of the respect we have for ourselves and the regards we have for others that we create our own likeness in the minds of those who observe us. The Central Conference, South Carolina’s smallest Conference in the 7th Episcopal District has al- ways taken high ground. It is a eonference of quality and not quantity. It takes no back seat when it comes to holding up the Arms of the AME Church under the valiant loyal Ministers and stalwart Christian leadership of the following Presiding Elders: Dr. E. A. Parker, Practicing Attorney in Sumter, South Caro- lina (Legal Profession). This po- sition has always been second in his career. Dr. W. J. Robinson, the fine profound philosopher of the church, who never lost a battle. Dr. B. J. Sumpter, the sleek speedy reindeer who capa- tilizes all his facilities in a short time. This conference is com- | of excellent Christian pre- dn church. This eierence is one of togetherness. The ministers and the Presiding Elders seem to be -a oneness with their church. The _ churches are mostly 100% with their obligations. The basis of their success comes from respect they have for themselves and the regards they have for others. To- getherness, this District glow and Go. While It Is Day Worthy of Election By MRS. CORA B. BLACK CAMERON, S. C. It gives me pleasure as a Lay- man of the Great African Metho- dist Episcopal Church to mention the names of three (3) persons who in my opinion are worthy sons of the AME, Church; whom I believe to be worthy of election to the exalted position, the Bish- opric. The persons to whom I refer are: Rev. B. J. Nolen, the prepared and efficient Editor of the Christian Recorder, Nashville, Tenn., Rev. J. A. Holmes, the well-loved qualified pastor of Historical Bethel Church, Colum- bia, S. C., Rev. F. C. James, the well-prepared efficient pastor of the Great Mt. Pisgah Church, Sumter, S. C. It is connectional- ly true that these men have giv- en good account of themselves, as servants of God and the church with which they are af- filiated. These men are not only prepared intelligently, but they are God-fearing Christian hearted men—not ‘only well- trained but I believe they are Christians from the standpoint of intellectual training giving evi- dence their ability to handle any- thing entrusted in their hands within the gift of the church con- cerned. Not only intelligently prepared, but are Christians, and oe -second Wedding Anniver sary Of Mr. and Mrs. William T. Moore Mr. and Mrs. William T. Moore, Bhs of Grant Memorial Church, Chicago, Illinois, the Reverend Harvey E. Walden, pas- tor, celebrated their sixty-second wedding anniversary on March 13, 1963. Mr. and Mrs. Moore met in the summer of 1898 in Atlanta, Ga., and were married on March 13, 1901. Mrs. Moore was a member of Trinity AME Church when they met, but after their mar- riage, they both joined Bethel A. M. E., remaining at Bethel until 1920, at which time they moved to Chicago, Illinois. In 1921 they joined Grant AME Church under the pastorate of Rev. T. L. Scott. They have been members, serv- ing faithfully for forty-two years —now worshipping under the Rev. Harvey E. Walden. The couple has five sons— James, Nathaniel, Edwin C., of Chicago, Illinois; Melvin of Los Angeles, California; and Harry of Pasadena, California; and one daughter, Mrs. Izetta Clay, 7425 MR. and MRS. MOORE S. Michigan Avenue, Chicago, Illinois. They also have six grandchildren and nine great grandchildren. Mr. Moore retired just three years ago, after having worked as a sign painter for sixty-some years. We wish for them many more happy years together. Rev. Harvey E. Walden The Bishops of (Continued from Page 3) the church the African Methodist Episcopal Church, but added the section against slave-holding. Bishop Allen, who was born a slave in Philadelphia. in 1760, bought his own freedom, educated himself, was a farm boy, shoe- maker, horse trader—spent most of his time as a preacher. Though unordained, he drew such great crowds that Bishop Asbury in- vited him to travel with him through the South, which Allen refused to do because he was told he was not to preach to the slaves. Bishop Allen served as a teamster in the Revolutionary War, and recruited soldiers for the War of 1812. Bishop Wright gives in detail the biographies of the seventy- nine other bishops. 13 of them were born in Georgia; 12 in South Carolina; 8 in Maryland; 7 in Tennessee; 6 in Florida; 5 in Pennsylvania; 4 in West Indies. Other states in which 4 or less were born are Missouri, Texas, Virginia, New Jersey, Ar- Ken- Alabama, Kansas, Ohio, Mississippi, kansas, Delaware, tucky and Indiana. There were 80 Bishops, but 115 wives; 26 Bishops were mar- ried twice; 3 married 3 times; and one four times. The age at election ranged from 36 to 65; in education they ranged from the self-educated to the Ph.D. from a Northern University and graduate student in a Ger- man University. They were all good pastors, and men who served their communities. Among them were poets, hymn writers, orators, businessmen. One had been a U. S. Congressman; another, U. S. Ambassador to a foreign country; another, Regis- trar of the U. S. Treasury. One was State Senator from Georgia; others, members of State legis- latures. Four had been members of Constitutional Conventions. (Continued on Page 15) One was the first colored chaplain in the U.S. Army, appointed by President Lincoln. One was jailed for preaching to slaves; several were university presidents, au- thors. The son of one was, in his day, hailed as “the greatest Ne- gro artist”—Pittsburgh born Hen- ry O. Tanner, who for forty years lived in Paris, because of Ameri- can race prejudice. The first Negro-American wo- man to receive a Ph.D. and an LL.D. from the University of Pennsylvania is the granddaugh- ter of one of these bishops, the wife of a Philadelphia Common Pleas Judge, and the only wo- man of African descent who was ever a public high school prin- cipal and a Ph.D. from Univer- sity of Pennsylvania, is the daughter of one of those bishops, himself a Penn, Ph.D. One bishop’s wife, Fannie Jack- son Coppin, received the A.B. from Oberlin College nearly a hundred years ago and served as principal of the Institute for Colored Youth. One _ bishop’s daughter was the first woman licensed to practice medicine in Alabama; another bishop’s daugh- ter was named as one of the “Distinguished Daughters of Pennsylvania”. In honor of the bishops there are thousands of children named, well over a thousand churches, schools, colleges, and other insti- tutions in America, Africa and the West Indies. Many have gone to Jerusalem and around the world. The first Negro-American publi- cation to be made stable was the CHRISTIAN RECORDER of Phil- adelphia, now 111 years old. The book is full of interest. It contains 398 pages and the pic- tures of the eighty bishops. Its Appendix contains a summary of the episcopal careers of all the A. M. E. Bishops, a Table of the Bishops of the A. M. E. Zion, Christian Methodist Episcopal Church, Union Church of Afri- cans, Union A.M.E. Church, and Methodist Church. The book may be purchased for ALL THESE TENDER SAPLINGS Tourists will drive long round- about miles out West in order to stare at a certain curiously twisted tree. “Well, did you ever?” they ask. “No, I never!” they reply. For apparently somebody had tied the tree into a loop when it was still a small sapling; and somehow or other it had man- aged to grow up warped in this tortured state. Quite different from Dr. Moffatt translating Psalm 144 where we hear David praying that our sons may be straight and strong as saplings, our daughters like cornices carved in a palace, On CHILDREN’S DAY this is now every church’s prayer. Yet there always seems to be some malicious enemy in town secretly mutilating tiny trees. Just as the Nazis did when they occupied Holland. For after Queen Ju- liana’s first baby had been born, the Dutch people at the Hague planted a special sapling in the little princess’ honor, calling it the “Beatrix Tree.” One of the first Nazi acts, however had. been to hack this sapling to pieces, lopping off. its branches, leaving it on the sidewalk wns and apparently dead. But when the ‘chief a schon : in the park system saw it, secret- ly he bundled up the roots in| damp earth, taking the tree into| an isolated greenhouse and nurs- ing it slowly back into health and vigor. So that now people at the Hague point it out with pride: “See, we saved it for Trix!” Juvenile Delinquency is our own nation’s crooked sapling. We read each new F.B.I. report with sinking hearts, noticing how the age level grows younger and younger each year for incredible crimes. Every idle gang on ev- ery sidewalk in town creates for every church member a new “Children’s Day”—for the Chief Gardener knows that our church could become the greenhouse where enough care could restore torn roots and straighten out twisted lives. Trustees, of course, often think otherwise: “Too hard on the furniture.” But that, of course, is what Grand Rapids is for: FURNi- TURE! Whereas what factory on earth can salvage crookedness? It might mean that the best busi- nessmen in the church would need to club together one even- ing a week to become Big Brothers. It might mean that the best cooks and interior decorators would need to bake endless cookies and do over dingy rooms and provide endless games, It might mean that the church staff would need to cater less to com- fortable members and to center more on uncomfortable com- never to light candles and hide them under pews; but on lamp- stands in doorways and lobbies to give light to everybody out- side and inside. CHILDREN’S DAY let us see what light has been shining “on our own,” inside. But outside, these others? One church has been trying a very skillful plan in the use of any high school and college graduates directly after commencement, for just such salvaging. The superintendent and the pastor work together on munity casualties out on the side- walk. All this our Lord himself en- couraged his followers to do: $4.50 from the: Bureau of Research and History A. M. E. Church 554 North 58th Street Philadelphia 31, Pennsylvania a letter introducing the idea and inviting volunteers. One year the superintendent reminded his readers of the college whose mot- to in French said, “Nous Finis- sens Pour Commencer” — “We Finish ‘to Begin.” To begin WHAT? Each graduate was giv- en the name of a boy or a girl to whom he or she was to be a Big Brother, Big Sister. There was to be a row of planning ses- sions, to learn both pitfalls and patterns: “This is actually a sort of -internship, for we have a church in a neighborhood badly ‘in need of the best you have in — you! This is a new kind of doc toring, a new kind of nursing Oren tat HOPE.” ge year when CHILDREN’S» DA’ came around: are not just showing off our boys and girls who are good at MEM- ORIZING! For now we have these new ones good at RE-MAKING | life!” Another school has reported to me saying that for CHILDREN’S DAY every class had reported on what they had “adopted” as a group project. Among them were — one class of boys who had been collecting from _ stenographers stubs of abandoned office pencils to be sent to Africa. A thousand of them! And the girls collected spools of thread, needles and pins. ‘ The party, when the box to Africa was packed, was a joint one, the girls wrapping the ar- ticles and listing them, the boys doing a shipshape job of packing. As the prophet said, “saplings shall take reet- downward, and bear fruit upward.” (Isa. 37:31.) Life: One Exit Eleventh Episcopal District, State of Florida Bishop William F. Ball, D.D., LL.D., Presiding Prelate Payne Chapel AME Church— Dr. H. McNeal Harris, minister. Bishop Ball dedicated the new parsonage Sunday, May 5th. Bishop Sherman L, Greene, assigned to the pastorate of Payne Chapel, November 31, 1961, the Rev. H. McNeal Harris, one of the distinguished ministers of the state with proven oo to get things done. He immediately set in motion an inspiring and workable pro- gram, the officers and members > responded beautifully. Payne Chapel is one of the most impos- (Continued on Page 14) : Seven “At least now we ===== DSC04452.JPG ===== ir a P femties « A. M. E. CHRISTIAN RECORDER Tuesday, June 18, 1963 sevens AsSOClate Editor ae Circulation Editor Gsisultant’ Columnist ons Olumn: Rev. Emory Davis . -in~ Mrs. Wilda Robinso. wanton ¢ a aiet Mr Carl Wallace tase Technet ar ce Western Re, Director Rev, H. A. Central Re Director Cc, James .. Director of Soctal Action CONTRIBUTING EDITORS A. J. Carey, J. L. Roberts, R. A. Hildebrand, E. M. Johnson, B DeLy! L. Dudley, John Adams, Fred A. Hughes Howard Gregg, W. DB ateeete ton arene. vonne Walker, Rembert Stokes, H. H. Brookins, L, S. Odom, Hill, G. H. J. Thibodeaux, Willard Leake, Alma Polk, Frank Cunningham, C, S. eplvey, Jr., Fred James, Anne Heath, Frank Whitlock, Vinton ag ee E Paul Beavers, Mason Deverreaux, J. W. P. Collier, Laura Little, H. A. Reddick, Donald Jacobs, R. C. Eberhart, S. S. Morris, Jr., James C, Dixon, Carl Fuqua, Alvia A. Shaw, Jonathan A. Dames, W. H. Hall, Russell Brown, Charles Stewart, Edward J. Odom, J. g Chandler III, William Hodge, Charles Jenkins, A. B. liams, A. B. Lynem, Frank C. Lowery, S. E. Churchstone Lord, Thelma ills, H, A’ Belin, Jr,, W. D. Johnson, Emory Davis, A. 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Nolen, ° EDITORIAL OFFICE Please address all news matter to the Editor B. J. Nolen, 414 8th Avenue, South, Nashville 3, Tennessee. All material must be sent to the Editor’s office before dead-line date for current publication. THE GENERAL BOARD OF THE A. M. E. CHURCH We are not dealing with criticism or commendations at this time, just addressing ourselves to facts as we see them, The world and the nation-at-large are now passing through great changes that affect every facet of human life. The A. M. E. Church cannot be indifferent to these changes. Our leaders are expected to give directions in specific areas of life and the church, so that the members will know the policy, the opinion and the attitude of Church leadership re- garding these great changes. We are standing at the point of critical involvement and the question in the minds of the great membership at the moment is, What does my church have to say about these great general problems, and par- ticularly the problems of the church; and to what extent are we involved in these problems or changes? Not only does the financial status and condition of the Church justify the existence of the General Board, and even the Council of Bishops; but the significant problem of race relation is on the agenda of most every denominational and interdenominational group in the world today. It does not suffice that our Council of Bishops, General Boards, Connec- tional Council, and other annual or regular meetings, spend all or most of the time discussing only finances. This matter is critical to our times. We cannot escape the question (Why?) when other denominations are expand- ing and concerning themselves with the effectiveness of their work to build the Kingdom of God. All of our forces and facilities should be employed to keep abreast of ecumenicity, which we should confront with open minds and with long- range planning. Our long-range program is a significant step and chal- lenges our total energy, but to make our program more effec- tive in our church it needs great publicity and successfully sold to our membership. This requires special pamphlets and publications to be given to the membership of our local churches, so that intelligent participation may be secured. The basic machinery for effective publication and news re- lease stems from an adequate and well-staffed publishing department. We have a tremendous responsibility in this regard, we cannot meet modern demands with less than ade- quate facilities and funds: The General Board is a vital area of our Church life. It is with the Board and its leadership the progress in finances and other areas of Church life depends. The Board must be so staffed and composed and equipped to penetrate new frontiers and produce greater returns of the invest- ments of the Church. Addressing ourselves to wider areas of Church concern, we say that the Foreign Mission Program of any denomina- ism in foreign lands requires not only special, but expert leadership. Bishop G. N. Collins has appraised us of many very vital facts of information relating to our Missionary The General Board of the A. M. E. Church is the clearing| problems in Africa. Nations that for a long time suffered house of the church in the interval of the General Confer-] the impact of colonialism are now emerging as independent ence. It is one of the recent year’s legislative set-ups. It serves| and sovereign nations. We, as a church cannot be of much somewhat as a sort of Supreme Court of the church as it relates to the state of the church annually from a financial standpoint of view. Its composition should consist of men and women who have the very best interest of the church at heart. Favoritism, concessions, flesh and stone attitudes have no place in the General Board of the Church. Monies accrued over the connection come not only from certain flush quarters, but they come from every area of the church inclusive of the widows,-and.in. some instances, poverty- stricken sections and people. Therefore those blessed with membership on the General Board should be the fairest and most competent persons available. Our General Boards since organization and operation have been presided over and guided by Godly and competent chairmen; and the members have been conscientious workers. Every bishop, general agency, and persons of the church should have similar and equal status in and before the Gen- eral Board. The General Board, as well as the Council of Bishops offer opportunity for constructive and critical appraisal of the work of the church from every possible angle. The Bishops in Council and the Board in meeting will or should be con- cerned with momentous questions and problems which will challenge both their energy and ability. The meeting of the General Board, and the Council of Bishops likewise carry with them far-reaching consequences, for they affect the total life of the church. Individual reports of the various agencies are fine, but there are those who would like to see a public report re- leased to the church after each meeting so the Church would know what was accomplished, realizing however, that there!Draw in Thy robes lest we should help apart from adequate machinery that will meet the total needs of semi-primitive people who are striving for new liv- ing standards and scientific methods of achieving the good life. Unless our Board, in fact our Church maps out a program for this purpose we will fall far behind other denominations in the Foreign Fields. Our Mission field and our home land require sane super- vision and concentration of time, energy and know-how, to be effective. We must have an education of leadership within our church, to dissiminate our traditions, endoctrination and polity. We should confront these needs with money, skill, and dedicated workers. eek ee Se ee come too nigh; We see no scorn in Thin J1- MEDITATION ee ae THE HEM OF HIS GARMENT There Fe ue shrinking even from our touch; 0 Gad.ot Calvary, and Bethlehem, Thy tenderness to us is ever such, Thou yes didst suffer rather than Tecan cndurevand stkersmuch: condemn, Grant me to touch Thy garment’s healing hem! Thou trailest Thy fair robes of | OLD SONGS seamless light his dark world of! ae acter NONE BUT THE RIGHTEOUS Its blackness cannot mar Thy 1 spotless white. Come thou fount of every bless- ing, Thou dost not, Master, as we pass Tune my heart to sing thy praise, Thee by, Streams of mercy never ceasing, Call for songs of loudest praise. Life: One Exit Ends There is in reality no end to anything. What seems to be an end is just a change, a turn in the road, a new post, a fresh handclasp—a beginning. The very fact that you feel you have lost all, is evidence that you have all to work toward. Just put the end and the beginning together, and then go right ahead. We sleep—to wake. We finish one task that another may be the sooner started. How important it is to give an efficient and happy ending to all that we do. Even this little round of breath, which we sometimes take so seriously, is but an evening’s walk along the path of eternity! Worry not about how this par- ticular day has ended. Maybe it has been all too filled with that which has caused the heart to weep and the mind and body to lag and wonder. Remember this— this day shall never dawn again. But tomorrow will. The n st f) are the Baths a g v rections for another journey. 4 Ends should inspire, teach, hel, you rebuild. Who is wise enoug! to tell exactly where this little life of ours really began? From how many hundreds of' years have we drawn these tendencies and characteristics? Is mere birth our beginning? If it were, what have these tendencies and char- acteristics been doing all the time? If there has been such a long beginning—so very far from our feeblest conception — then why worry about a mere end? Try to make each end a begin- ning, and each beginning the part of a splendid end. Art For Living Paul Powell, boy legislator, told of a farmer who went to the de- pot to greet his daughter return- ing from Southern Illinois Uni- versity at Carbondale. “Pa,” she said, “I ain’t a stu- dent any more. I have been dis- missed for drunkenness and theft.” Her father burst into tears, and said, “My goodness, daughter. Three years at SIU, and you still say ‘aint’.” CHORUS None but the righteous, none but the righteous, None but the righteous, shall see God. Well, it’s none but the righteous, Well, it’s none but the righteous, None but the righteous, none but the righteous shall see God. 2 Jesus sought me when a stranger, Wandering from the fold of God, (Continued on Page 12) ce jn ===== DSC04453.JPG ===== i oe - religious life of the World.” Sai Praise the Lord! _ Psalm 146 _ worship may be rich and varied,|The Psalms may become search- _ but praise should always be the] lights for youth to circle earth - most important element. _ hungry, the prisoner, Tuosday. Juno 18. 1983 SUNDAY SCHOOL! LESSON By EDGAR L. MACK Frankfort, Ky. “Across The Miles” The Church for all... All for the Church... The church is the greatest fac- tor on earth for the building of character and good citizenship. It is a storehouse of Spiritual Values. Lesson XIII June 30, 1963 PRAISE THE LORD! Background Scripture — Psalms Without a strong church, neither 146; 147; 150 democracy nor civilization can Print—Psalm 146 survive. There are four sound reasons why every person should Memory SELEcTION—Let every- ; : ttend services regularly a - thing that breathes praise the si aepelpimiben ig esti Ameria port the church, They are: Lord! Praise the Lord! Psalm (1) For his own sake, 150: 6. (2) For his Children’s sake. INTRODUCTION (3) For the sake of his Com- The Psalms form the Bible’s munity. (4) For the sake of the Church hymnal. These hymns came from many periods and from many oc- casions. They aided men in their worship together. Here are hymns of praise, of confession, of sup- plication and obedience. The influence of the Psalms is great in Christian history. Their} us throughont life as no pages language became a part of Chris-] of a book can stay. tian thought and speech. Their] ‘Then, too, once the Psalms are ideas strengthened the idea that| safe in our hearts, they begin to Jesus was the Christ, who was Or-| work as leaven works in dough. dained from the foundation of the) They set in motion noble thoughts acc to be the Saviour of man-|anq great deeds. They do things d. The wide range of human) {9 our spiritual sight and hear- emotions in the Psalms touches|ing They lay hold of our af- all the chords of the heart. The) sections and seize our obediences. Psalms contain faith, trust in di- : vine protection, courage in dan-| These memorized Psalms will ger, and a sense of being the attract kindred ideas, as one singer attracts the song of an- chosen people for whom heaven . is in store. The Psalms is “truly| ther. They organize themselves into little clusters of fellowship. a magnificent contribution to the Soon flames of devotion and love are kindled in our hearts. Then we are on fire for the cause of Christ and his church. The Psalms was the book that _All worship begins with praise. | nourished the inner life of Christ. Worship closes with praise. There] They formed an armory of spir- ve : other elements of worship,|itual weapons. They gave him praise is central. A service of| guiding lights for the way ahead. itself, which needs his mor- al and material support. Plan to go to church regularly and pray and read your Bible daily. Editor B. J. Nolen THE LESSON and earth. The Psalms may be- ‘Why worship? We worship to;come mirror-lights to show the express our joy to God and our| glory and majesty of God. gratitude for what God has done.| The words that Jesus uttered There are many reasons for ex-]on the Cross were from the pressing our joy. We praise God| Psalms. The Psalms speak of God for the wonders of earth, his}as being “merciful, gracious, goodness, his gift of salvation in}slow to anger and of great Jesus Christ, his truth in the Word} mercy.” These words become and his eternal presence. flesh in Christ and dwell amongst All of us have been blessed |¥US- : Tichly at the hands of God. We John Milton’s use of the Psalms should be thankful to God as long is just another instance of how as we live. In the world are the} ™en through all ages have looked the blind, | to the Bible for hope and in- spiration, and to God for the es- those whom disease, distress, or - tablishment of freedom and jus- other troubles have humbled to the dust, the stranger, the help- tice throughout the world. He less widow, the orphan, the home- wrote, “The Lord will come and less. All of these lie heavy upon|20t be slow,” which is based on the heart of God. It is possible] Psalm 82 and Psalm 85. that some who read these words} “All people that on earth do may be one of these. Yet the dwell” in the tune called “Old thing that causes the Psalmist to Hundredth” is in the A. M. E. be thankful is that deep in the|Hymnal. It was so popular that heart of God, he knows there is|it was in the Sternhold and Hop- love for the poor and needy chil-|kins (1562) and the Scottish dren of the earth. Psalter (1564). DEVOTIONAL The Fifteenth Episcopal District ..... A Catastrophe? “When wilt thou teach the peo- There are many Psalms in the Book of Psalms that invite the growing Christian, either young or old, to commit to memory. They are meant to be living parts of your life. Take them and make them a part of memory. “O God, our help in ages past,” (1714) by Isaac Watts, is the grandest of English Hymnody. It is based on Psalm 90. The old phrases and the majesty of the Psalm and the faith of Israel as God’s chosen people are pre- served: Someone may ask, “Why g0 to] «sufficient is Thine arm alone, the trouble of memorizing the Psalms?” “They are always here, and we can read them. They are always available to us.” The answer is that no great}1. words like these are ever so pres- ent or so near and so available} 2. at all times and in all places as And our defence is sure.” Tuincs To THInK AsouT AND Discuss Give thought to the personal reasons for praise. : Why should our trust in man be limited? those words that we have made|3. What is the glory of trusting our own by giving them over into the tender care and keeping | 4. of memory. When we commit the Psalms to memory they stay with in God? How are we to praise God? How did the Psalmist praise God? ple, God of justice, to selves? save them- They have been saved so often and sold, O God of justice, send no more saviours of the people! They say: We are saved, but we are starving. He says: The sooner will you eat imaginary cake in the man- sions of my Father, They say: Can’t we have a loaf of common bread? He says: No, you must go to heaven, and eat the most mar- vellous cakes.” (D. H. Lawrence) * * * * Much has been said mismanage- ment in the 15th Episcopal Dis- trict, but the root of the trouble still remains unearthed. The root is in the Mother Church, right in America. They have showered a pestilence upon us, and they can wash their hands and point fingers at other people. Our Mother Church behaves in a step- motherly way towards us. They (with our consultation) frame laws which they subsequently violate flagrantly, without the slightest fear that we can react to breaches of faith. Who gave the Treasurer of the A. M. E. Church in America the right to make the bold statement that appeared in the A.M. E. Christian Recorder of 21 June, 1960, and how does the Compila- tion Committee come to incor- porate the statement in the 1960 edition of the A.M.E. Discipline on page 487: “The Bishop of the 15th Episcopal District receives only salary from the budget. All other expenses and allowances are re- “A Tribute To Father” June, in all its grandeur, has come again to bless the earth. The sun, in his majesty, rides high in the heavens. The trees, which only a few weeks ago were put- ting forth their tender buds, are now arrayed in stately robes of green. The rose, with renewed strength is giving her perfume to every passerby. The lowly grass bends under the foot of man and rises again, undaunted to answer duty’s call. Birds, in the pride of parenthood, are filling all the air with melody. An appropriate time is this to pay tribute to you, our ‘fathers, to you whom we expect to guide our footsteps with kingly grace; to you upon whom we depend for strength and support; to you, whose courage and compassionate care mould our childhood into a glorious symphony. Faithful guardians of our youth, in all its material and spiritual interests, we come today to ex- press our sincere love and ap- preciation. We, perhaps, do not understand the struggle you have made that our pathway might be smoother. We can never know the heartaches you have suffered over our disappointments and failures. Neither can we realize (Continued on Page 13) Life: Pursuit of Happiness St. Paul Church (Continued from Page 6) ; from the mountain filled with joy and praise for the fine work be- ing accomplished by the pastor, officers and members of St. Paul, the leading church of the Charles- ton District. Attorney William Lonesome, Reporter. PAGE M. BOYDE PATRICK PRESCHU BD Ra ceived from the Contingent Fund of the Conferences over which he presides.” When did the Treas- urer consult us that he can place such burdensome assessments up- on us, When we can hardly man-| Godliness with contentment is age to maintain our starving min-| great gain.—I Timothy 6;6. 1 isters, or does he not respect our TODAY’S MESSAGE opinion, or is this a new form i of democracy? I want to chal- Joseph Addison once said, “A lenge the Treasurer to defend this|°°ntented mind is the greatest statement truthfully; I further| P!¢ssing a man can enjoy in this want to extend the challenge to|Wr!d.” That this is true we are the Compilation Committee of the| Wite ready to believe, but the A. M. E, Discipline, 1960, and to|S@4 fact is that there are many the whole Church in America|Pe°P!e who never attain that through its representatives who much-to-be-desired state of mind attended the 36th General Confer-|@ll¢d_ peace and contentment. ence held in Los Angeles, Cali- What is to be done about it? What fornia, in May, 1960. 1 want to| +8 the way to find genuine peace challenge ALL and sundry, in and contentment in life? I have their diverse ranks, high and low, noticed that those who have found who have been condoning this| the most abiding peace and con- breech? of faith: tentment acquired it through re- : Just to indicate how much you ates ae amazing thing underrate us, you don’feven a8 about these people is that even in how much of the Contingent the ese of adversity and Fund (I dread to say it against hardship they have managed to Dibciplinueyeulinpenta ats eae preserve within their hearts a i. shall any part of the Annual Con- a ove and unquenchable de- ference Contingent Fund be used Dapper tg | as expense or honorarium for any|_ When you live close to God, Bishop . A.M.E. Discipline, believing He watches over you ACTIVE INGREDIENTS, falth-Hope-Love>Truth-Potleace Widow Covroge+ Humility: Kladnenss Mercy 1960, page 456), the Bishop of the|@nd guides you, and when you 15th Episcopal District should| earnestly try to do His will, you help himself to; the matter is| Will get a deep and profound stated so vaguely as if those who| Conviction that “whatever hap-— gave the directive did not really| Pens, happens for the best.” You know what they were about.Jhave no fear nor anxiety, no Hence out of his benevolence the| Petulance with incorrigible con- generous prelate of the said dis-| ditions, no deep dark pessimism trict, a son of the soil, relieves| about the future. You simply have the other sons of the soil of only|? sublime and trusting faith tha 10% of their public funds, despite] in His own way, if yo the raging storm of dissatisfac-| Part earn ind Si tion. To justify this evil, we are| Will tak told that the ‘Negro Bishops’ took] My crown is in m; 20% of our funds, and we never| my head; Leet lifted a finger at so big an evil—|Not decked with diamonds, as if we don’t know that the pres-| Indian stones, © ey ent legislation came into force in|Nor to be seen: my crown 1956, after their time. called content: Pie: sik One can only remark that it is| A crown it is that seldom Kings only in mathematics where the] enjoy. ; product of two negatives is a posi- —William Shakespeare — tive. In human relations, and TODAY’S PRAYER Christian relations at that, the : ‘ A z 3 Thi l; ma product of two negatives is a neg- na tere d ae pa ei a ative squared. Even so, excep-| .. : : eR. ‘ still—be the days few or many, tions to Disciplinary ruling on good or ill. A ; Episcopal Fund as at page 450, zd 1960 Discipline, appear on page So live that... 453. The exception for the 15th A Episcopal District is MIS-|Significant Quotations PLACED! Just like a school-boy : playing truant, appearing where Saul tried to be a “buddy” with God. It is always the man who he should not be. : P While pecuinary acrobatics are}’® really far Se eee wae in session, on the highest level, a ae is ae ae Eee my local pastor is living below ae ve eae hese auueeat the bread-line. (Who can chal- ae pine tie Almighty peer= tenes wk Beene: ae, Lge t lasting, Creator, Sustainer of the wee — come tage ae ner entire universe. There is no flip- wore only Kee Bear ae pancy or easy intimacy with God tie pevatond 2 eae Right| oy the man close to God. Instead, ew ue revard is Dele ey there is a sense of God’s greatness rected into the wrong channel. and man’s unworthiness. Why don’t the well-fed prefer = ee their reward in heaven? It is the William P. Barker in_ fellow that has enough cake to live on who robs the hungry man E of his loaf of common bread, who reports to no one, In fact, deniesshin une Gog iven pice Seas ects seen a miracle— and pleasure of a dignified patente a report on some of the conditions existence. How can a _ hoboish prevailing in South Africa, some looking pastor command dignity); 4m of statistics, and a vague : and status in a modern commun-|_ ention of an audited statement ity? His job, his ignoble job, if of Church Finances for whose he must qualify for a better ap- publication I am_ still waiting. pointment, is to bleed his con- What, may I ask, has the Council gregations for more money ace of Bishops been doing about the succeeding year to pour into al +jiture of Bishop Gow to acquaint bottomless pit where to retrieve them with the South African it is a feat that not many can} ..one? How often has he sat in accomplish. His kids can forget) Qouncil with them? Surely if a decent education. That is Chris- they cared for the fate ‘of the | tianity as it is practiced in the Church in this land they would — A. M. E. Church, with special ref- have searched out quite a lot of = erence to South Africa. things, most of which they would ee We have been told that Bishop (Continued on Page 16) KINGS IN SHIRTSLEEVES © (Fleming H. Revell Co.) ===== DSC04454.JPG ===== Ten Laymen Hold Electoral College North Carolina Conf. FAYETTEVILLE, N. C. a The Laymen of the North Car- olina Conference of the African Methodist Episcopal Church at a recent meeting of the Electoral College held in Fayetteville, N. Cc. at St. Luke A.M.E. Church, elected delegates and alternates i to the General Conference to be , held in Cincinnati, Ohio in 1964. The meeting was called to or- der by the host pastor, Dr. W. T. Holland, who proceeded with short devotions. The highlight of the meeting a was the election. Preceding bal- _ ___ Toting, each candidate expressed :. reasons for his candidacy. > Balloting resulted in the elec- _ tion of Mr. S. W. Moore of Castle Hayne, N. C.; Mr. M. C. Ashe, Rich Square, N. C.; Mrs. Celya G. Trent, Wilmington, N. C., and Mr. Joseph Joe of Wilmington, Nee. : Alternates were: Mr. W. H. _ Marsh, Wilmington, N. C.; Mrs. Mary Leonard, Wrightsboro, N. C.; Mr. B. J. Holloman, Selma, N. C. and Mrs. Dovie Anderson, Rocky Mount, N. C. The Pastor and members of St. Luke Church served a delicious _Tepast or dinner to all visitors. elya Grady Trent, Reporter - Life: Pursuit of Happiness ow Will Future A.M.E.s udge Our Acts? By HERBERT L. FELIX CHICAGO, ILLINOIS - History declares that man must _ judge his brother in good or bad light! I have read the history of _ the AME Church over and over again, and have been impressed _ at times and a little let down at other times. Yet I understand _ fully that no organization is per- - fect! — : Because we are human, mis- _ takes are inevitable. Erasers are _- on pencils in order to take care of errors or mistakes. But for the sake of history, we should at least try to make as few mistakes as possible. We can learn a great deal from our own AME history _ if we would only read it sincerely. As a young man in the A. M. E. Church in the year 1963, I can see many many problems in our A. M. E. School System. In short, we have too many schools for the budget! This is not a criticism concerning the founders of our great A. M. E. Schools, but rather an observation concerhing the small budget! ‘I don’t care what we do or how well we do it, future A. M. Es will still judge our acts pro or con. In their remarks concerning our MERITS and DEMERITS, let them say that the General Con- ference of 1964 was the best in ae A.M.E. History! If we keep the DEVIL out of the General Con- ference of 1964, we will be able to solve many of our problems! Let’s join forces and stop being so JEALOUS of each other my fellow A.M.E.s! My closing remarks are as fol- lows: LET’S GET SOME QUAL- IFIED LAYMEN WITH Ph.D. DEGREES, AND LET THEM RUN OUR A.ME. SCHOOLS WITH FREEDOM AND WITH- OUT PRESSURE!!! Amen. ‘ 5 - A. M. E, CHRISTIAN RECORDER STEWARDESSES OF CHURCH A board of women from three to nineteen, may be nominated by the pastor, and confirmed by the stewards as “Stewardesses”. They assist the pastor and stewards in looking after the pulpit, prepar- ing for baptism and the Lord’s Supper, taking collections for the poor, visiting the sick, advising the young, helping to care for the pastor and his family, and being useful in general in regard to spiritual affairs of the church. Where practicable there may be a junior board and other Stew- ardess boards. Stewards and Stewardesses should be persons of irreproachable character who have the confidence of the peo- ple. = TEMPORAL ECONOMY In order to carry on its spiritual work, the church has a “temporal economy,” that is the financial arrangements, This includes sup- port of pastors, presiding elders, general officers, bishops, pensions for superannuates, widows, or- phans, and general claims. The local church provides for the pas- Historical and Chronological Material of the A. M. E. Church Particularly For Benefit of Our Loyal Laymen tor, the Annual Conference and District Conference for the pre- siding elders, the General Con- ference for bishops, general of- ficers, pensions and_ general claims. See Discipline. A “temp- oral economy committee” at the General Conference makes rec- ommendations for the finances of the general church. TIME LIMIT In Methodism, the itinerant system is common; that is preach- ers are appointed for one year only, and may be moved. In the A. M. E, Church there was a limit to the number of years a pastor could stay on a charge. At least 2 years was the limit, then 3, 5, and 8 years. At present the time limit is abolished, and the length-of time a pastor shall re- main at a charge is left to the judgment of the bishop. THE A.M.E. TRANSFER SYSTEM Ministers of the church may be transferred from one annual con- ference to another upon their re- quest and without previous notice from the bishop without their consent, Lay members removing from one church to another, should get letters of transfer from their pastors. Preachers from other Methodist churches (de- nominations) may be transferred to the A. M. E. Church: by their bishops, but are put on the super- numerary list unless prior provis- ions have been made. No one can transfer, however, under charges. Preachers being transferred by the bishop must have three months’ notice. pre 147th Session of The Philadelphia Annual Conference Held by Bishop Baber Once each year minds of con- gregations and pastors are turned towards that period known as “The Annual Conference.” The 147th session of the Philadelphia Conference opened at the mother church of African Methodism on May 15th. Here, where the mem- ories of courageous men like Richard Allen, once again walked across the minds of many who assembled for this meeting. The sessions were attended by many of our church leaders: Bishops R. R. Wright, H. D. Sims, J. D. Bright, I. H. Bonner, F. Jordan, E. C. Hatcher. General Officers: G. A. Singleton, B. J. Nolen, A. C. Clark, A. G. Gaston, J. E. Beard, G. H, J. Thibodeaux. Others in attendance were: Hon. A. Phillip Randolph, and the Rev. D. Tucker. Running throughout the con- ference was the general theme: “Pentecost.” The women on Thursday unvieled, with feeling, the role of women in both the Old and New Testament as af- fected by the Holy Spirit. On Friday night the youth portrayed the work of the Spirit inspiring young people. At the academy of music on Sunday a cast of twenty, assisted by the Conference Young Adult Choir of one hundred and fifty voices and additional sup- porting members of fifty por- trayed most effectively the birth of the Christian Church. More than three thousand witnessed and sat spellbound as the pag- eantry of this tremendous event unfolded on the stage. Bishop George W. Baber and Mrs. Elvira Baber deserve credit and praise for their assistance and work in making this celebration throughout the Conference a re- ality. The theme of “Pentecost” has prevailed throughout the confer- ences and will continue until all Annual Conferences have been completed. The Pageant Committee, headed by Rev. T. S. Clements, producer, worked for thirty-two weeks to make this event a real- ity. (Continued on Page 13) Life: One Exit Every New Day Presents A New Problem — By HERBERT L. FELIX CHICAGO, ILL. Many people believe that they will reach that point in their daily lives, when they will be PROB- LEM FREE. When they finally WAKE UP or OPEN THEIR EYES TO THE REAL OR TRUE FACTS OF LIFE, they are OLD and hate everybody around them including man’s best friend the DOG! As a young man in this world of UPS and DOWNS, I am trying to ENJOY each day that GOD has given to me. At a young age, I am fully aware of the fact that each new day presents or creates a new PROBLEM! My reading of history, personal experiences, and observing others who have a few years on me have taught me that PROBLEMS ARE HERE TO STAY. In several of my articles for the A.M.E. Christian Recorder, I have referred to myself as a young man. Well in short, I am indeed happy to be a young man in the great A.M.E, Church. Many older A.M.E.s seem to be a bit worried concerning the future of Tuesday, June 18, 1963 (Continued from Page 3) church needs to hear again the voice from heaven saying: “Thus saith the Lord”, Well, if you listen to our various church meetings the material side is stressed but not so much about the spiritual side. We should not concentrate on how many good men we may elect to the Bishopric but how much good we may do to achieve some of the fundamental needs for the church, There will always be plenty of men for the Bishop- ric, good ones, bad ones and other- wise. We should try to visualize some of the needs of the church and bring them into reality as much as possible, materially and spiritually. Well, some are saying: “Don’t elect any new Bishops at the next session of the General Con- ference”. We could do that, if we were sure none of these we have wouldn’t die the next quad- rennium. The A.M.E, Church has elected two or more Bishops at every regular session of the Gen- eral Conference since 1908. And I ask will the next General Con- ference be smart enough to not elect a Bishop or Bishops? Truly the church needs active leader- ship to help speed up the work of the saving of souls for Christ. Does the church need some of these young and strong men that are offering for the Bishopric? not too much concerned about records in our church, only in a few cases. Our church member- ship should be corrected. Some one says: Oh, well, you can’t do anything about that. Well, if we are going to have a record we should have an honest one, one that is reliable and true, We are fearful that if the church continues to pressure Presiding Elders, Pastors and Laymen to pay for members that we do not have, some where, sometime in the fu- ture, we are likely to hear the rumbling of the caterline’s tail in our church. This is really a de- testable thing. In some cases in our churches if a member dies he is not cut off the church roll. Therefore, the membership rolls of our churches in some instances are null and void. And as a re- sult, it causes too many ordinary fi members to find fault with the church. Again, this membership business may seem quite passive at present, but it is possible that this same affair may become very militant. Our leaders should recommend a change in this affair at the next General Conference, Persons — who go to other sections of the country and join other chur Is it best for the church to just] is |let us stay in office until we can’t stay any more? Yes, the Church needs vision, vigor and power. For in these times of scientific and technological development the Christian principles and ideals may be just a little harder to sustain than in former days. We are approaching another General Conference and there are numerous folk scrambling to be elected as delegates. What will most of them do at General Con- ference time? Well, just gallop along with the gang. All who attends this Conference should have something in mind for the good of the church in general and not so much “Is there any- thing in it for me?” The Church needs a more oneness in action. We find this to be true on the local level very much. Some laws are put forth in the local capacity of the church that the church at large knows nothing about. And worse of all the execution of these laws become a MUST. Our church is still operated too loosely. Do you agree? Tell the truth. The management of church ac- tivities should give the church a good record. Apparently we are nee the A.M.E. Church. My aims in the A.M.E. Church are as follows: 1. TO ENCOURAGE MORE YOUNG A.M.E.s TO WRITE FOR OUR VARIOUS PUBLICATIONS AND TAKE A MORE ACTIVE PART IN THEIR CHURCH WORK. 2. TO ENCOURAGE ALL AM.E.s TO MAKE UP IN THEIR MINDS TO MAKE TT, PROBLEMS OR NO PROB- LEMS! ete. I don’t care how old or young you are, or what you know or where you have been or done, kindly keep the following in mind at all times; EVERY NEW DAY PRESENTS A NEW PROBLEM!!! affair : the church ani no 2, Again it is tru a can just stay the same t in and year out. This record kee; ing business may not be the same in all Episcopal Districts, but one instance is too many. Everything — fluctuates at times. Again, this — is one phase of our church life that is driving members from African Methodism. We as a church should get down to facts and business when it comes to our membership, and stop using — assumptions. How about it? Now we A.M.E.s are about to embark on the shores of Chris- tian Stewardship. And how can we have Christian Stewardship without the elements of justice, honesty and truth? We must cease preaching one thing and practic- ing another. If we continue to — have to pay for memberships in our local churches in access of what we really have it will eventually create problems in our churches that will be so old and stubborn that they will not ak be solved without conflict. There = SOR were problems that existed be- ee tween capital and labor for many years but they were finally solved with duress. From what- ever deviations that we have in our local church activity in too many instances much of it stems from an_ inflated membership. — And when our members go to other sections of the country for a great part, they do not join AM.E. Churches because they have enough of our church and 5 our way of doing. r Lastly the $4.00 is not working, it would be far better for the next General Conference to raise the budget to $5.00 per member rather than to have so many little “Intermediate free-will of- ferings for our schools.” Amen. ===== DSC04455.JPG ===== Tuesday, June 18, 1963 A. M. E. CHRISTIAN RECORDER TREND OF THE TIMES = By McCOY RANSOM Prof. R. T. Butler, Murfreesboro, Tenn. PROF. R. T. BUTLER The African Methodist Episco- pal Church excels all Negro Chris- tian institutions in thoroughly developing leadership for the Ne- gro race. Through the decades the A. M. E. Church has produced an unending stream of laymen who have been outstanding lead- _ ers in our church and in our na- tion. The laymen who have been _ the most outstanding are those who have earnestly loved the A. _M. E. Church in every respect. i. The subject, Professor R. T. Butler, a member of Allen Chapel A. M. E. Church, Murfreesboro, e ‘ s been blessed by 1 to have achieved honor and in his career. He has proved hee church has always found ame ready and willing to shoulder any responsibility placed upon him by the church. Professor But- ler is one of the many educated men of America who prays in morning worship services and leads prayer meetings. God has richly blessed this lay- man for his Godly service unto Him, The A.B. and M. A. de- grees were earned from Fisk Uni- versity, Nashville, Tennessee. A Mason of high rank, holding the 33rd Degree, he was elevated to Sovereign Grand Inspector Gen- eral in 1961, making him one of the two Active 33rd Degree Ma- sons in Tennessee, Recently he was honored with an inyitation from Vice President Lyndon B, Johnson inviting him to attend a community conference on Equal Employment Oppor- tunities and Practices for minori- ty groups. This conference was sponsored by President Kennedy’s Committee on Equal Employment Opportunity on May 19, 1962. De- partmental heads who were pres- ent, to name a few, were: Secre- tary of Labor, Arthur Goldberg; Secretary of Health, Education and Welfare, Abraham Ribicoff; United States Attorney General, Robert F. Kennedy. May God continue to bless the A. M. E. Church to make Chris- tian leaders for the world. While It Is Day Help me the slow of heart to move By some clear, winning word of love; Teach me the wayward feet to stay, And guide them in the homeward way. —Washington Gladden OPEN LETTER Rev. David J. Brown, Manager B. J. Nolen-for-Bishop Committee 414 8th Avenue, South Nashville, Tennessee Dear Rev. Brown, First, let me congratulate you and through you, your magnifi- cent Editor for the tremendous job the A. M. E. Christian Re- corder has done under his lead- ership. There is no doubt that the Recorder is far better today than it has been for more than twenty-five years. In my humble opinion, the Recorder had only one peer in modern history—the administration of Bishop R. R. Wright, Jr. There is no doubt that there is room for improve- ment. With better support from the church generally, it is quite possible that this journal could fill a void for the Negro people as much as the Christian Moni- tor does for the Christian reli- gion (Protestant). Its future could easily prove to be the most pro- ductive in the way of service, prestige, and revenue, within the A. M. E. family. Shamefully, as a church, we have not measured up to the chal- lenge and vision of our founding fathers: They made the A. M. E. Church the strongest bastion; the biggest asset the Negro race has had in its struggle from slavery. We are not only a failure in that respect; we are continuing to fail by refusing to face up to our shortcomings. It would seem ob- vious that we must today, right now, set all else aside and cor- rect our ills. If reformation is not done, nothing lies before us but steady decline. Ours is not a hopeless task. We have the minds in the church, but they are mostly harnessed; in the wrong place at the wrong time, or else they go unrecog- nized and unappreciated. We have the resourees but we don’t seem disposed toward using them, We have the assets but apparently we are afraid to commit them. I would humbly submit that we need first of all to draft a set of priorities, Our church has three (3) areas where we and we alone can give yoeman service to the glory of our God and the ad- vancement of our race. 1st—Educationally We think of keeping our schools, as they have been, suc- cessfully or not, or else we think of terminating them. It is often heard that we can’t compete with the state in providing educational facilities for our people, Why compete? The A, M. E. Church by creating these schools can claim a major share for the prog- ress of the Negro race. These schools, each and every one of redirect them. As your corre- spondent, Rev, Frederick Divers, suggests, we must explore the possibility of merging some of our schools with other denominations. We must convert some to indus- trial schools, others to remedial schools, ete. Education is a ma- jor field of service for us—a con- tinuing and ever-expanding field of service. Aid from foundations, unions, educational associations as well as governmental units will aid us if we are in the right place at the right time, Now is the time, 2nd—Missions We have the greatest oppor tunity to aid the African nations in their struggle towards inde pendence of any force in this them, still has value, but we must | hemisphere. We must recruit and amass through every means, ma- terial and spiritual resources for Africa. Our churches could serve as depots in every community in the nation for cast-off clothes, books, medical supplies, furni- ture, building equipment, ete. The government, private founda- tions and®# business interests, would assist us in processing these materials for use in Africa. Afri- ca means much to the so-called free world, and its success means much to us as a race of people. Money is necessary, but it is also evident in materials as well as in dollars. We have not applied our genius to the ingenuity that a real missions job dictates in Afri- ea. Israel would not have been possible without the aid of the American Jew. Africa has what Israel doesn’t have: land wealth. She can and will repay us mani- fold if we can help her to her feet today. 3rd—Merger Today, in this nation, we have reached the _ saturation point. We have too many busi- ness enterprises competing with each other: schools, social agen- cies, unions, and certainly we have too many churches doing the same. We have the example of Labor and Management under- standing this, and they are con- solidating their gains together, so that they can move ahead. We have the example of such diverse religious orders as the Congrega- tional and Baptist churches dis- cussing merger. We have the prospects of Presbyterians, Meth- odists and Episcopalians merging. We have some who will bet or wager, as your choice, that the Catholic Church, the Church of England and the _ Episcopal Chureh will merge within the next ten years. There is absolute- ly no reason why the A, M. E., A M. E. Z, C. M. E. and the Central Jurisdiction of the M. E. Church could not and should not merge. In spite of opinions to the con- trary, we could merge with the A. M. E. Zion Church in the year 1964. We don’t have name prob- lems. Our structure and laws are almost identical, Our history is practically the same. We refer to our church as the Ship of Zion and they accept the designation A. M. E. Their Bishop(s) could easily be absorbed by our church, the districts adjusted, would ac- tually provide more opportunity rather than less. The people of |both churches are agreeable to merger. We need to go after the Church of God and all the other indepen- dents, anywhere they are found, There are Baptists that could be converted to the Episcopal form of government; there are Pres- byterians who are lost and would welcome our form, Here is a new mission field that is ripe for the plucking. 4th—A Bonus Administration Our Church is the most mis- managed institution ef size in the nation. The major reason is that most preachers are not business people. We have within the laity, people with training, experience and resources (knowledge of re- sources) to make our church completely independent without raising another cent. In fact, we lcould possibly provide revenue for spiritual work, if properly or- ganized, from our own assets |\Some examples: the A. M, EB Church could insure itself, With a thousand churches paying hun- dreds in insurance year after year, and our schools doing the same, we could quickly accumu- late millions. Conservatively in- vested, the income would pay our insurance risks, plus administra- -tive costs. In time, revenue could be given over to subsidize spir- itual work. For The Sake ; Of The Record a By McCOY RANSOM The quality of any journal of proceedings depends upon accura- ey of preception on the part of the recorder, the skill of tran- script elucidation, staff organiza- tion and coordination, plus unim- peachable integrity. What is said expressly for the sake of the rec- ord is usually important to the author and for him, it means a - stake for the future. If what is 3 read into the record is subject ; to modification or elimination, then no action by the body is in- violate. The only sanctuary for precious, hard-won achievements of a legislative group is in the sacred precincts of incorrupted records. Therefore, along with plans and progressive measures for ‘64’ consider well, for the sake of the record, wherein your real strength lies; or for that matter wherein your real weakness lies. If, after we have saved others and other things, the record it- self might become the castaway. So, for the sake of the record it becomes absolutely necessary to know whether or not complete reliance upon the record is too much to expect. If our own ju- dicial council and the courts of the land have no alternative but Within our church there are thousands who would and could save their money in an A. M. E. Savings and Loan Institution. This institution could grant mort- gages to churches, regardless of denomination, homes, etc.—ulti- mately earning millions. Industrial needs: Our church could easily manufacture right in Nashville as a part of Mr. Selby’s function, glass products, collection trays, pulpit scarfs, Easter, Christ- mas decorations, etc. If our church dealt with itself we would have the best customers possible. Sure, there are legal problems, but men like Herbert Dudley and other A. M. E. law- yers could provide us a legal de- partment second to none. Our Church has lost prestige and continues to lose. All over the world eyes are on Albany, Georgia, Atlanta, Mississippi, Bir- mingham and most recently your own city, Nashville. Except for Mr. Gaston’s personal participa- tion as a Birmingham personali- ty, the A. M. E. Church has not been identified as a part of this great strugggle. What a gain we would have made if the A. M. E. dilemma for our nation if our Every constituent : students in the A. M. E. schools | piven body has a right to his o and in the Sunday Schools throughout the nation, had peace- fully and orderly demonstrated for the rights of freedom. Our Church has lost prestige because we have become so en- grossed in battling with one an- other that we have lost the im- age of our destiny. Yes, a Bishop is powerful; yes, it’s an honor to be one—but nothing like it was. Today being a Bishop doesn’t compare too disproportionately from being the pastor of many churches throughout the nation. These pastorates provide parson- ages that compare, if not exceed, any Bishop’s home. There are charges that provide mileage, ex- pense accounts, travel allowances, clothes allowances; these charges provide an opportunity for a role in eur civie, community, social, political and economic security. We need outstanding pastors as well as Bishops, Rev. Henry Hitt Crane and his successor are bet- ter known, more influential, in Michigan, than their Bishop, Mar- shall Reid—and that is as it should be. Our Church needs to seek the men, not the men the office—just ence. Select men for special needs of ‘the church in the today. > Board; solute integrity in work of com- pilation committee; (6) that Gen- eral Board minutes be not later than 30 days after meet- ing closes. Personally, and for the sake of the record, let me say that T do not want the present job. I want that job that has not been done, What has been dome has been done, but I say there’s much more to it than meets the aa (Continued on Page 16) sit The other Bishops may not like it, but Bishop Gomez is possibly our only Bishop who can hold us up in ecumenical councils (grant- ing that Bishop Wright is declin- ing as an active)—and yet, in Texas he couldn’t hold a candle to Bishop Sherman. There Sher- man speaks the language of the masses. His knowledge of the trades will enable him te build and rebuild. The social worker train- ing and experience of his wife will (Continued on Page 15) ===== DSC04456.JPG ===== Twelve COBBS CORNER THE SOUND OF A DIFFERENT DRUMMER Henry David Thoreau in his literary work, “Walden,” has aptly said: “If a man does not keep pace with his companions perhaps it is because he hears a different drummer. Let him step to the music which he hears, how- ever measured or far away.” C. A. Williams, son of Andrew and Angeline (West) Williams, born July 25, 1870 in Clarksville, Tennessee and educated in the public schools of Topeka, Kansas and Kansas City, Mo., stepped spryly, April 4, 1963 to the music of a different drummer. Licensed to preach at Allen Chapel by Rev. F. J. Peck in 1898, admitted to the Missouri An- nual Conference at St. Louis in 1899, ordained deacon by Bishop Tanner at St. Louis in 1899, or- dained elder by Bishop Shaffer at Kansas City in 1902, C. A. Williams, a temporary tenant of Douglass Hospital cupped his hand to his ear and heard the music of a distant drummer re- minding him that “the day of march had come.” The old soldier, in the words of General Douglass McArthur, never died; “he just faded away.” I do not pretend that C. A. Williams was a faultless paragon of virtue; on the contrary, he was, on more than one occasion, emo- tional in his deliberations, vitu- perative in his denunciations, and ‘prone to engage in bitter attack A. M. E. CHRISTIAN RECORDER Tuesday, June 18, 1963 instead of concentrating his fire upon the merits of an issue, But nothing could sway him from what he thought was right, from his determination to help the A. M. E. denomination and the peo- Another Soldier of The Cross Bids Adieu ple of his parish, from his hope] — to save them from listlessness and |} laziness, from flimsiness and frivolity. Always, in season and out, he led those committed to his pastoral charge, to the tune of a distant drummer. As a pastor, C. A. Williams was an independent thinker, and in- dividualist, a non-conformist, a trail-blazer. He pastored churches, high and low, rural and urban, in Pleasant Hill, Mo.; Nevada, Joplin, Mo.; Malta Bend, Quinn Chapel, Springfield, Indepen- dence, Ft. Scott, Wichita, Denver (Shorter), St. Louis (St. Paul), Omaha (St. John), and Kansas City, Missouri and (Ward Chap- el), He marched, breast forward, to the tune of a distant drummer. Among the churches he orga- nized were: St. John, St. Louis, 1923; Grant Mission, Kansas City, 1909; built St. Paul, Wichita, 1916; Paid mortgage of Shorter, Denver; St. Paul, St. Louis; Ward, Kansas City; received 1,000 members into the church and had over 109 con- versions. The poet John Drinkwater prayed the prayer that almost all of us find the need for praying: (Continued on Page 13) The Thou go not, Scourged to his dungeon, THE LATE REV. W. CLARK WILLS Nashville, Tennessee So live that when thy summons comes to join innumerable caravan, moves that To the pale realms of shade, where each shall take His chamber in the silent halls of death, like the quarry- slave at night but sustained and soothed By an unfaltering trust, approach the grave Like one who wraps the drapery of his couch About him and lies down to pleas- ant dreams. (Continued on Page 16) Look At It This Way (Continued from Page 6) out a vote by the General Con- ference, which are as follows: 1. Special Appeals (we all agree it was needful but without a vote from G, C.) . Stewardship Program from the Minimum Salary Depart- ment. . Allen’s Foundation from the Sunday School Union . Dime Drive from W. Leake (no department) . Brotherhood (Unauthorized) . Presiding Elder’s Council (Unauthorized) . Bishops of the AME Church (Unauthorized) . Presiding Elders Report Rec- ords (in Georgia) w Ask yourself the questions, No. 1. who is it that will receive the benefit from selling such books as the Bishops of the A. M. E. Church and the Presiding Elder Report Records; the Church or individual? Question No. 2 is the Cc. A. WILLIAMS ‘ are led by our Bishops. They are trying to undermind the au- thority of our Bishops and trans- ter the eutherity unte them- selves. It seems that our Bishops are falling for this action. They are afraid of a few, forgetting the many! May I remind them that there is more for them than against them. Take a look for yourselves. The total member- ship Budget-wise will eeme to about seven hundred thousand members, say one hundred thou- sand of them are against you; will not there be six hundred thou- sand left, say again we have four thousand preachers and one thousand be against, there will be three thousand preachers for you! So, ‘Fathers in God’ who are not against you are for you and |\we are in the MAJORITY! Don't doubt us, try us and you will see This mad-house for power must | stop and yoy are the ones to stop it! There is nome among us that is lit before and will say it again / because the Bishopric and again Bishop’s Council a legislative body and can it enact something unto law? The General Confer- ence is the only legislative body and it alone can enact laws to effect the whole Church! We read, “The Bishop’s Council En- dores Stewardship Program” and it becomes law all over the Church! The word “Law” means “Program” all over the Church. Do we really mean that the Brotherhood or one of its mem- ber proposed it and the Bishops accepted the same? Is this the why the Brotherhood is allowed to be free of the laws of our Dis- cipline? If you permit them and the Presiding Elder’s Council go free, why not all! If you turn them a loose, turn the rest a loose. The African Methodist Episcopal Church cannot exist in the at- mosphere of some free and some slaves! I for ome, will not be bound while others be free! I will be your slave, if we all are slaves—as one of Jesus” sheep, you can have all of the wool that 1 produce; but I have promised my soul unto another, my soul be- longs unto God! Take me but not my soul! Have you noticed here of late nobody within the Church seem to have amy sense except some member of the Brotherhoed? No- body has a program for the Church but them. Have we got- ten so low until only one segment ef the Church is the only one | with brains? The rest of us only have strong backs but no brains. | Shall we let them hug all of the road and at the same time expect the rest of us to support the greater than a Bishop. I have said | |program? If they imsist on run~ {ning the Church by themselves, let them pay the expense there- oft If we must help to raise the money, lets insist on helping run- ning this Church! Be no party to helping raise the money with no voice! The African Methodist ; aaeoail ania is the highest office bestowed up- | Episcopal Church is calling every lon any single or growp among lmember to arm im order to com- Bishop G. W. Baber Old Songs African Methodism, The Bishops|bat this mad foree within the munued from Page 8) z — : ou is oh he time has —e (Continued from Page 4) He to rescue me from danger are the head of the Church in the peers he pote: pan pos : = rf Pee 7e w ~ | Sao OS ae y ‘ A j t resolution by |Interposed His precious blood | absence ef the General Confer b : st Tat one tek Cee om eroquent rosctw ¥ : ence, therefore, every member of | Marmme y run the Rev, Dr, J. H, Bailey voiced a - lthe Church should leok tee, ex- it, but the slogan is; “let us run the conference’s appreciation for|Oh, to grace how great a debtor, sect from the Bishape $6 lel it’—all of us not just a few but ‘ s ed to { : A the superb leadership of Bishop ay Te — chs ae after the business ef the Chureh; all!! How long shall we stand by and Mrs. Baber and for che] Lay tay Eeoiae® — rw if need be, with their lives The | aad let this happen over and wa ring hea ¢ 2e | 3 splendid entertainment given the Bind my w nae ne nbn chaonno linterest ef the Church has been /OVer again taken adv antage of conference by Rev, Dr. J. J wa Ast For Living | neglected through carelessness or |9" Office to ° xploit the a son, and his queenly wife, Mrs. | . | nar downeright refusal, The Bish-| Why these things were m Jackson, and the fine members| The Allen Anvi = © ops have allowed @ small element | tste a proposal (Bill) te the Gan- of Mt. Pisgah Church. Bishop fmrich was born in | of the Chureh to remain in ope- jeral Conference and let a vote j si in. T ey, i ‘ ¢ mis-|ration, using the mame of the | bY the same be cast for oF District visitors included; Bish-| Mardin, Turkey, in 1910, of mis . aa a lanai = - ced frie an ethadis episcepa, $ . Wright, Jr. Presiding|sionary parents fle attended|A - Barty the 16th Episcopal Die- Phillis s Andover Academy, | Church to raise monies using the} One does not take authority, it trict; Dr, A. Chester Clark, See-| Brown University, the Kpiseopal|same as it pleases, ¢ ailing meet-| must be given, gt : : } P ‘ fey 1 i sabeidee,|ing when they want, electing ef.| stewed. Before ane can preach im retary of Missions; Dr, George Theological School in Cambridge: £ eth ; " q Mian Thee | ficers when and whom they want;|any church, the AME Chure A, Singleton, Editor of The AME | Massachusetts, and Union Theoe~| . ; ~ a ay a Mees i H 7 » D ey Con-|logical Seminar in New York| while the rest ef us must be th-/ Pp Cub . @ rece eee Se ‘ : rgb ~ * yore versity f| der the law or laws ef the Dis- |these werds—“take thou author= nectional Lay President; Dean|City; and later, the University o mens ™ : ’ ceiving the|cipline of the Church! You may lity te preach the word God, C. 8, Spivey, Payne Seminary;| Marburg, Germany, receiving the | elt : : ; ee Pt Ga r (c y Jersey |deeree of Doctor of Philosophy, | ask, what harm has cen done is € ns . » ee ay ae i sy th a aiiad yeats he has re sived | tt all depends en how you loek | our Bishops and Elders. ff the C Z Pi ie] ey ‘oc c 3 e as ec M ‘ | — — ee: br vA bee 1 t rary degre from | at it in regards with The General | Bretherhoed can take authority 7 ie e s > : t onoarea Cegrees t ; 4 * - —_— oe = Lag “e My _ We big , tiaiver. | Conference, Let me name @ few | let the layman alse take the au- snefac j era f|/ American anc anadiat iver. | Confe ‘ Gna benefactor cf seve Titer lthings that have happened with- | thority to bury, perform marri- churches, and others ages and give the Lord’s Supper. Question, would you accept a Bishop who has not been sent by the proper authority, a Presid- ing Elder who has not been ap- pointed by a Bishop, a Pastor who has not been assigned by an Annual Conference or Presiding Elder; would a member pay his money unto a person who has not been appointed Class-leader by the Pastor? Well, you have accepted an organization without the proper authority in accepting the Brotherhood and Presiding Elder’s Council!!! The General Conference has not spoken nor voted on either of these. I wish to make my positien very clear at this point. I am not against any individual, personal or otherwise. I am only against unauthorized body or bodies that seek to move about within the church disre- garding its rules and doctrine. I stand for the Church and against all who disregards its orders, whether it be Bishop, Pastor, Presiding Elder, or Layman. I believe the power belongs unto the Bishops of the Church who were elected to perform ecclesi- astic government which is a part of our Church. The so-called Brotherhood has been through two General Con- ferences without getting autho- rized by the Conference. Don’t try to take an authority! Be nice and give up until the Church tells you that you are needed and wanted. This is a chance to do something on your own and if you won’t do it voluntary it to show that you do not to do right. You are asked to give up your nor to give up what you believe in. for g a i E z : gSg ERE g gf | 2! - be : i g ’ : i E : . TL i 5 i fit 1 ii <8 st i z i Houston? It was called to meet om one day and the Brotherhood was called to meet a day before, Would you call that religion? NO! NO! How would you like it, calling your official beard meeting for one night and some of the members call a meeting & night before? Would it make sense? ff this unauthorized organiza- tien is allowed to maintain its present power, they will elect all ef the Bishops and you will do seething but “‘Buddy-Buddy’ in High Places. Then nobody nobedy will be able to get a shake in this great Church of Their interpretation of Brotherhood means for er and net fer the African dist Episcopal Chureh, lesophy is, whats yours it, whats ours we will whats the chureh’s we it! zee Fei5ez i if BE ===== DSC04457.JPG ===== e: bes : 3 _ tion. And now under the capable _ the charming mistress of cere- Fourteen Highlights of Natchez District Conference By REV. FRED WILLIAMS Secretary of the District First, I must say that this was the most inspiring District Con- ference that has ever been held on the Natchez District. Dr. J. D, Watkins, Presiding El- der, was at his best at all times, and all sermons were very chal- lenging. On the second day, our Bishop D. H. Sims was accom- panied by our visiting Bishop G. N. Collins, Presiding Bishop of the 17th and 18th Episcopal Dis- tricts in Africa, Bishop Sims spoke as never before. He spe- cifically pointed out the growth of Campbell College and the widespread for the future. Bish- op Collins brought greetings from Africa and also designated the many improvements that had been made since he was there. Everyone was very elated be- cause this was the first time that two Bishops had ever visited a District Conference in the Mis- sissippi Conference. A superb dinner was served. Among our other visiting guests were Drs. E. W. Whitfield and J. R. Powe, from Louisiana, who rendered special services in the District Conference. Presiding El- ders L. A. Carpenter, Brookhaven : District, and J. W. Hilton, Port Gibson District, were also guests. The missionary sisters rendered service the last night of the meet- ing. The chosen subject for the evening was “Facing The Future.” This meeting was held at Zion Chapel No. 2 of Natchez, Miss., Rev. Robert Harris, pastor. Let us give God the praise for the growth of the Natchez Dis- trict. Art For Living Eleventh Episcopal 5 __ (Continued from Page 7) = | ing church edifices in the connec- leadership of its pastor, a long desired dream has come to fru- ition. This congregation of twelve hundred and eighty-five mem- bers is happy and moving for- ward to other areas of kingdom building. e The beautiful new parsonage, split level design, at top photo was impressively dedicated by Bishop William F. Ball, at 3:15 p.m. Bishop Ball delivered a masterly sermon at the 11:00 a.m. service. The officers and members had prepared dinner in the church dining room that all might dine with the bishop. : Mrs. George P. Coleman was monies: Bishop Ball is shown dedicating the parsonage assisted by Presiding Elders, F. A. Allen, A. A. Williams (at right) of the West Palm Beach District, and pastor Harris (at left) of the bishop. In the center photo Trustee Board Chairman C. G. Dyson, thanks the pastor for able lead- ership, the Silent Workers Club and all members and friends in _ helping. Special thanks to Mrs. Lula B. Williams, Chairman of the Silent Workers Club, who completely furnished the Par- sonage, with more than seven thousand dollars ($7,000.00) worth of furniture, cash. The to- tal cost of the parsonage, forty- six thousand dollars ($46,000.00). Photo four shows Mrs. Fannie A. Moses, church secretary, present- ing a plaque of appreciation and a bouquet of roses to Mrs. Lula B. Williams dedicated Chairman of the Silent Workers Club. Mrs. Rosetta H. Harris wife of our minister, is president of the Missionary Society and member of Choir No. 1, she renders val- uable service in assisting her hus- band carry forward the work in kingdom building. Noah Wilson, Reporter ee Poa : “IT Was There” ) } By REV. R. J. PAUL, D.D., Pastor Payne Chapel AME Church Colorado Springs, Colorado The Eastern Area Convoca- tion of the 5th Episcopal District) was called into session by his | Grace, Bishop H. Thomas Primm, in Gregg Tabernacle A, M, E. Chureh, Kansas City, Mo., April 23 and 24, at which time the men of the conference reported in grand style, as was to be ex- pected. Many outstanding churchmen were there, among them were, Bishop Joseph Gomez, prelate of the 4th Episcopal District, Dean Spivey of Wilberforce University and Circulation Editor Brown, Nashville, Tennessee, The stage was set with the very inspiring message delivered by Dr. Harley Akers, Pastor of Historic St. John AME Church, Topeka, Kansas, followed by Dr. L. Sylvester Odom, lovingly known as (Larry), Pastor of Shorter Community AME Church, Denver, Colorado and climaxed | tribute sermon-wise by his Grace, Bishop Joseph Gomez. To mention the subject of only one, Dr. Akers, as space will not allow me to mention all that I would like to say, whose subject was, “WHY ENCUMBERETH a THE GROUND?” This seem to have set the stage for a more dedicated approach to the prob- lems ef the church. Men seem to lose their unholy fears and be- gan to express themselves more like men who are dedicated to the task of actually doing the things that God require of those who are expected of him to furn- ish leadership for his church. This is some of the thinking of this the mighty 5th Episcopal -|District. Please take notice my brethren. ist .total..and.uncom-_ promising support for the re- turn of Bishop and Mrs. Primm to the 5th District. 2nd total and undivided support to the program of Bishop Primm and the ap- proved wishes of the 5th Episco- pal District. This includes the el- evation of Dr. Henry Murph to the Bishopric, the support of B. J. Nolen along with Dr. Murph. This seems to me the thinking of many that we talked with while there. Also the support of Dr. Therion Cobb for the Department of Education. We returned to Denver, Colo., where many met in the office of Dr. Odom and discussed the above mentioned things. Present were Revs. E. D. Chappelle, E. Hugh Warley, D. C. Coleman, Sr., A. A. Morgan, our host (Larry) and myself. The challenge that Dr. Akers had given at the convoca- tion was most heavily weighing on our minds, as the Electoral College was to be held a short time hence in Colorado Springs, Payne Chapel. We were happy to be the host to the many that came because of their interest in the church that we so dearly love. This briefly is the results of the election of laymen that were elected to share in the crusade that we must share in. The names will indicate that men and wo- men are not afraid anymore to stand up and be counted. This brethren, calls attention to the handwriting on the wall for those that were afraid to face that challenge, the new persons are simply saying, if you are afraid, “GIVE ME THIS MOUN- TAIN.” This is the order of elec- tion: 1 Mrs. Helen Jones, St. Paul A. M. E. Church, Pueblo, Colo. 2. Mrs. Gladys Woods, Embry Chapel AME Church, Ogden, Utah. 3. Mr. F. C. Johnson, Prince Member of a Pioneer Family Funeralized In Los Angeles, Calif. A capacity mourning throng }gathered in the beauteous Ange- lus Funeral Home Chapel (cre- ation of one of his famous broth- ers-in-law) at one o’clock Thurs- day afternoon, to pay fond, final to Walter Givens, 74, member of a pioneer and dis- tinguished Los Angeles family, who succumbed in California Hospital after being in a coma five days. Born in Neeshee, Missouri, Aug. 18, 1888, he was brought by his parents, the late Philip and Cor- delia Perry Givens, to Los Ange- les nearly sixty years ago. He spent practically all his adult life here except for a brief period of residence in Seattle. Attending the Sunday School while a boy, later he joined historic Taber- nacle Baptist Church during the pastorate of the late Dr, John D. Gordon. Studying in the local public schols, he was known for his unusually studious habits. Thrice married, his widow, Mrs. Emma Adams Givens, survives, to whom he was united October 11, 1961, after the death of his wife, Lillian in 1960, to whom he was married 38 years. His first wife was Mrs. Dorothy Flem- mings Givens, mother of two sur- viving daughters, Mrs. Wilda Smith and Mrs. Ruth Givens Dau- phine. Four grandchildren and twelve great-grandchildren are left. He leaves three brothers, Philip Gordon and William; four sisters, Mrs. Addie Lowery of Bakersfield, Mrs. Jane Lee, Mrs. Charles Satchell Morris II, presi- dent of the Links, and business manager of the Wilfandel Club, and Mrs. Paul R. Williams, noted church, civic and social leader, wife of the internationally fa- mous architect, also survive. Six -of-his~many~nephews-w' bearers; a score of nieces also survive. ; : Drs. Brookins, Hawes and Morris Participate in Final Obsequies Dr. H. H. Brookins, minister of renowned Eighth and Towne A. M. E. Church, presided, also read- ing the Scripture and offering prayer. Dr. E. B. Hawes, venera- ble minister emeritus of West- minster Presbyterian Church and life-long family friend, delivered the touching and comforting eulo- gy. He recounted in eloquent words the numerous benefactions of the deceased, declaring that God required His followers to love mercy, deal justly and walk humbly with Him. Dr. Charles Satchell Morris II, read the family obituary. Inter- ment was in Evergreen Cemetery. Chapel AME Church, Tucson, Arizona. . Mr. S. C. Hunter, Payne Chap- el A.M.E. Church, Colorado Springs, Colorado. ALTERNATES Mrs. Carrie Roberts, Tanner Chapel AME Church, Phoenix, Arizona. 1, 2 and 3 who tied with the same number of votes were: Mr. A. R. Slack, Shorter AME Church, Den- ver, Colorado and Mrs. Zenobia Collins, Grant Chapel A. M. E. Church, Albuquerque, N. M. The challenge is great, the task enormous, the need to dedicate ALL that we have is of the ut- most importance, let us not fail. I have tried to give you.a slight peep into what has meant so much to us here in the 5th. That is why, brethren, we are praying your Godly consideration in re- taining our Episcopal Leader, Bishop Primm, to complete the task. And when that is done, we shall be happy to share him with you, as we know that you will be blessed under his leadership as we have been. Tuesday, June 18, 1963 \‘‘Here A Little There A Little” By W. H. HALL VALDOSTA, GA. The Electoral College of the South Georgia Conference was held at Nelson Chapel A. M. E. Church, Bainbridge, Ga,, Wednes- day, April 10, 1963, Rev. J. W. Judge, pastor, and Rey. TT. J, Isom, presiding elder, and Following the devotional ser- vice by the presiding elders and pastors, and the temporary or- ganization, the College was per- manently organized with the election of the following officers: Chairman, L. L. Chisholm, Secre- tary, Mrs, Sarah Hamilton; two tellers and two clerks whose names we failed to get. The following named persons were elected on the first ballot: St. Peter’s AME Church MINNEAPOLIS, MINN, Second Quarterly Conference The Presiding Elder, Dr. C. W, Ellison, held the second quarter- ly conference at St. Peter’s A, M. KE. Church, April 16, 1963. Reports were in good order and the com ference well attended, St. Peter’s is looking forward to the mortgage-burning ceremonies to be held May 21, 1963. There will be two services that day. The Rev. Martin Luther Simmons, pastor of St. Stephen in Detroit, who built St. Peter's new edifice in 1952, will speak at the morning service. At this + a date we have the promise of our ~ beloved Bishop, The Right Rev- erend Joseph Gomez, that he will speak at the evening service, a The present pastor, Rev. Lovell L. L. Chisholm, Bethel Church, | Johnson, came to us two and one- Quitman; Eugene Guyton, Nelson | half years ago, faced with an in- Chapel, Bainbridge; P. B. Screen,|Gebtedness on the building of St. Paul Church, Valdosta; J. C,|over $42,000.00. Through his fine Williams, Bethel and Randall,|Jeadership and the display of Richland; Mrs. Sarah Hamilton, |Stewardship of the members, the Jones Chapel Church, Sylvester. |entire debt was paid in full May Alternates: Nathaniel Abram, St. Thomas Church, Thomasville; Mrs. Idella Harrell, St. Timothy Church, Valdosta; A. F. Shaw, Grant Chapel Church, Moultrie; Julius Glover, Bethel Church, Al- bany; E. W. Langston, Bethle- 15, 1963. Truly God honors dedi- cated ministers and people! Everyone is invited to join us in this great event. Rey. C. W. Ellison, P. E. Rev. Lovell Johnson, Pastor Rev. Noah Smith, Reporter hem Church, Cairo. Eee ee The College passed resolutions|# Play on words, suggests Baby- endorsing the administration of | lon, the proud city . “3 The people Bishop W. R. Wilkes, presiding|Who set out to build “the city bishop of the Sixth Episcopal Dis- |@nd the tower” of Babel said, “Let trict, and went on record to use|¥S make a name for ourselves!” every honorable means to influ-| In Babel man was putting him- ence the 1964 General Conference | self in the place of God . . . Over to return him as presiding bishop | against this Babel, which comes — of the Sixth. Episcopal District|from man’s ignoring God and re- for another quadrennium., belling against His v x¢ Resolutions were offered and|the reality of adopted endorsing Dr. W. H. Hall | ; for Editor and Manager of the A.|is a ‘ isti ecorder,..and-| which c pledged themselves to stay in the | centeredness fight until he is elected at the|estrange forthcoming General Conference, |his fellow May, 1964; and Dr. J. R. Hurley | TECOST b for the Secretary-Treasurer of} kind of con Missions. which is centered The delegates were loud in|sion of the living Chr their praise of the pastor, mem- community, the Church, bers and friends for the splendid|something merely of aan. entertainment of the visitors.|Vising, like Babel, but is a way Thus closed one of the best Elec-|of fulfilling the will of God | toral Colleges I have ever wit-|KOINONIA in the New Testa- nessed. ment is the experience of tho: who know themselves bound to- gether not by their own gregari- ous impulses, but by their com- — mon relation to Christ. As Dietric Bonhoeffer . . . put. in our community with each oth- © er as Christians “consists solely Pentecost in what Christ has done for both In thinking of PENTECOST we | of us.” This means that the fel- naturally turn to the Book of the |lowship which the Spirit creates : W. H. Hall 415 South Ashley St. - Valdosta, Georgia Live The Good Life Pentecost Sunday, June 2nd ment of the Spirit that led to the | With whom, on the level of mere- — emergence of the Christian|!y human preferences, we might Church. But we shall appreciate|prefer not to have any fellow- — its significance more fully as we|Ship at all. é . first turn to the story of Babel} It is only as we find, in our (Genesis 11:1-9) as a picture of |common relation to Christ, a one- the human condition that the|ness so deep that the natural Acts where we read of the move-|may be a fellowship with people spirit of Pentecost overcomes. The account of the tower Babel is a fascinating illustration of . . . man’s proud assumption that he can, without any ref- erence to God and His will, build a civilization that shall “reach to heaven.” It drives home the point that all such self-assertive and self-centered efforts end at last in chaos... tower” of Babel, but the narra- tive in Genesis speaks of men as building “a city and a tower.” The “city” is a symbol of their a symbol of their vaulting am- modern metropolis with its sky- scrapers. ; The word “Babel,” of course, is of [Faces We usually refer to the Bibli-|ppy7ECOST never allows us to cal story only in terms of “the forget. = associated life, as the “tower” is Christ. bition. The Babel of the story |the Kingdom of God is demo! was the primitive parallel of our |strated. difference of culture, class, sect, and nation no longer di- vide... So PENTECOST marks not only the. beginning of the -& church as an organized society, = but also the recognition of its ee unity. Since there is only one ~ Lord, from whom the Spirit comes, there is only one Body of ~ Christ’s people . . . that there is” a basic oneness of the Christian — community is a reality which I am the Church. oS I am the institutional embodi- ment of the gospel, the body of I am a social group in which I am the organized guardian over personalities seeking to dis- (Continued on Page 15) ===== DSC04458.JPG ===== eer eee 30 1 Open Letter (Continued from Page 11) permit her to fashion out a role more in keeping with the needs of the people of Texas today. Jordan! Here is an apt, able man, a man out of place—out- standing pastor, great leader— poor Bishop. We must utilize men sy, according to their ability. Today we need men who can first of all ae bring prestige to the church. Here appearance does leave a first impression, Bishop Gregg = was influential and effective be- wee, eause he looked like a Bishop. = Walker and Ransom, because 2 they were great orators—spell- m binders. We need that type to- ; day. A. Wayman Ward, Russell S. Brown, Archibald Carey, to mention a few, for prestige. There are many more; I only name these because their names come ‘ig readily to my mind. — We need prestige; prestige to £ influence people, people in gov- ate ernment, in other churches, the A masses. You may rightfully label it showmanship, but that’s what made this church in the begin- ning. Men in the right place at the right time. Of course, they SS must be men of character and re- - ligious capability. We need to elect administra- tors, hard-nosed administrators. "I Bishop Sims, in his prime, was the best administrator in the his- tory of the A. M. E. Church, and his work demonstrated it. We need to elect politically astute men. Bishop Greene at his age is far, far ahead of the church as a politically astute man. Search out the church, let’s find a man or men who have any combina- tion of these talents and yet has _ compassion, common sense, a man.who has the proper founda- tion in Christian fellowship, that’s the man we need today. _ As an Editor, Rev. Nolen can _ do the job. As a Bishop let us any men may meet the mini- : lum requirements. Of course, = ‘we may personally benefit if one or another is elected; of course, our district or our region will be honored if one of our own is elected, but is this truly the time when we can afford the luxury of electing our friends and allies, or, is this the time to truly save the church? ~ Somehow I seem to feel that your candidate can start the ball rolling. We need a man who really wants to be Bishop; a man everyone knows wants to be Bishop, who will stand up and say to the church: “Now is not the time for me and others to seek the office; we must seek men.” Let us as a church take time : out before the next General Con- ference and set into motion some apply the same rule to him. A. M. E. CHRISTIAN RECORDER Fifteen Windward Islands (Continued from Page 6) received by this conference. The} committee on Education chaired} by Rev. F. Joseph reported that} Gaines Normal School a state-aid school at Port au Spain is now managed by Rev. J. W. Weeks and himself, is getting on well and that Bethesda private school at Chaguanas is the second best conducted school after the one at Port of Spain. The report of committee on Evangelism revealed that Rev. Philip Thorne the appointed lo- eal Conference Evangelist has been successful in evangelizing here in Trinidad and that he and his team will go to Grenada and Barbados sometime this year. The Committee on Memoirs held a memorial service for the late Bishop F. M. Reid and Dr. Churchstone Lord an ex-Presid- ing Elder of this conference and in this service Rev. Sister Rita Burkett said that Rev. Lord was instrumental in getting six churches and six ministers which were attached to the Nazareth Holiness Church of the West In- dies into the AME Church. She said the Rev. Lord’s mind was always on Trinidad. The highlights of the Young People’s evening were: The chal- lenging address of Bro. C. Hus- bands the son of one of our deceased ministers of this confer- ence. The speech of conference superintendent of Sunday Schools Rey. F. Joseph who among other things said that as we have not reached the stage where we can send the cash for the Sunday School quarterlies we are to highly thank Dr. Selby the Sec- retary-Treasurer of the Sunday School Union for such valuable gifts. The brilliant speech of Rev. Dr. Miller a visitor from U. S. A. who spoke of the beautiful new Metropolitan church and al- so the grave need of a new church-parsonage since the pres- ent one is dilapidated, and last ee priorities. Priorities that will per- mit us to fully utilize our talents, lay and ministerial, to their best advantage. And let us do this in the service of the Lord for his glorification. Let us catch up with yesterday and re-draft our service today so that we can ade- quately meet the challenge of to- morrow. If Nolen be such a man, a man to make such a choice—church first, then I’m sure that at the most opportune time he shall have his honor—to be listed as one of the great men of this de- nomination; a Bishop in the eyes, minds and hearts of the people. Sincerely, Elvin S. Caldwell ee THE REVISED EDITION OF “The Handbook of The A. M. E. Church” : Some of the enlightening Chapters are: SS The Pastor as PCouiselor — Children in The Church eee - Duties, Powers and Limitations of Bishops Giving as a Part of Christian Obligation When To Call the Pastor Ss What Are Your Problems and Opportunities A. M. E. Pastors Orders are now being taken. You may order direct from the Author: REV. CHARLES C. BLAKE 150 Fairfield Avenue Prices: $1.00 per copy Cash with each order—We pay postage. Amount enclosed $.....czsssesersee fe Stamford, Connecticut 12 or more, 75c per copy —]|78e we we ww = = but by no means least, the sweet voice of Mrs. Hinds-Gordon that thrilled the audience the major- ity of which were youths, when she spoke to them on the words Inspiration, Aspiration and Per- spiration, It was a great joy deep down in the hearts of these Missionary Ministers when they received cheques from Dr. Ralph Jackson (Director of Minimum Salary Department) through Bishop Wright, and a motion was made by Rev. J. W. Weeks, P. E. sec- onded by Rev. T. J. Hercules, P. E. that this conference send let- ter of thanks to Bishop R. R. Wright and Dr. Ralph Jackson and this was unanimously passed. Land Under the pastorship of Rev. Walter Clarence the A. M. E. Church can own land at the Is- land of Grenada another West Indian Island where we never had a church building before. This minister started negotiations to buy land for our church and he is working sacrificially in charge at Bethel and Hickman AME. All pastors were appointed back to former charges. God bless Bishop Wright who guided this conference in perfect harmony and peace. This conference which is now history will long live in the minds of the attendants. DELEGATES ELECTED TO GENERAL CONFERENCE OHIO U. S. A, May 1964 Ministerial Delegates 1. Rev. John Wesley Weeks, 20 Woodford Street, Port-of- Spain, Trinidad W. I. 2. Rev. Frederick Lewis, Beth- esda AME Church, Montrose, Chaguanas, Trinidad W. I. 3. Rev. Henderson Burkett, Sun- shine Avenue, Hunt Road, San Juan, Trinidad W. I. Alternates 1, Rev. T. J. Hercules, Sealy Me- morial Manse, Upper Colly- moore Rock, St. Michael, Bar- bados W. I. 2. Rev. Flemming Joseph, 10 Main Road, Chaguanas, Trini- dad W. I. Lay Delegates 1. Mrs. Ruby L. Weeks, 20 Wood- ford Street, Port-of-Spain, Trinidad W. I. 2. Mrs. Carmen Edwards, 6 Peli- can Street, Movant, Trinidad W. I. 3. Mrs. Vida Lewis, Bethesda A. M.E. Manse, Montrose, Chagu- anas, Trinidad W.I. Alternates 1, Mrs. Sylvia Thomas, Marc Street, Montrose. Chaguanas, Trinidad W. I. 2. Mrs. Emelda Thorne, 56-10th Street, Barataria, Trinidad, W. x 3. Mrs. Gwendolyn Alexander, Maraj Street, San Juan, Trini- dad W. I. Rev. Frederick Lewis Reporter Life: One Exit Worthy of Election (Continued from Page 7) these are the things we must take under consideration in the elec- tion of Bishops. These are men of great qualifications and they are Christians and well-qualified intelligent men with Christian spirits. We have watched with delight the rise of these men in the church in the connection with glowing success. I have no hesi- tation in saying they should be elevated to that high and hon- orable office of the Bishopric. They are worthy to be honored in our Great Church. | Bishop and Mrs, W. F. (Continued from Page 3) to promote better Christian Rela- tions, and Whereas, she is doughty in her convictions, she remains steadfast and like one of the wonders of the world, her anchor holds fast, and Whereas, the Missionary Re- treat, the first of its kind to be formulated in the District and we are recipients of good planning and legislation, and Whereas, General Officer, A. Beatrice Williams shared her in- genuity with us and gave spir- itual tid-bits by the way, and Whereas, Mrs. E. L. Richardson added dignity to the meeting with words of aspiration and inspira- tion, which is synonymous with her name, and Whereas, the Ministerial Clinic and the Women’s Workshops have provoked thought for Christian action towards a more functional staff of our church leaders for better performances in various roles, and Whereas, the host pastor, his wife, the members and citizens- at-large of Live Oak have re- ceived us warmly and entertained us with their talents, their energy and their possessions. Be it Resolved that we render a rising vote of thanks to the Episcopate, the Supervisor, State Conference and local officers for information shared and blessings received; Be it further Resolved that the electees to the forthcoming Gen- eral Conference know here and now that we will settle for noth- ing less than the return of Bishop and Mrs. William F. Ball to the 11th Episcopal District to continue the intensified program of ad- vancement for God’s Kingdom, and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that it be hereby known that we go as an organized, united front| Pentecost (Continued from Page 14) cover and to do the will of God. I make possible the exchange of pleasant and character-build- ing social experiences. I am the corporate witness to the truth that points out for every man and community the true way of life, I stimulate and purify cultural interests, I conserve the achievements of prophets, mystics, and social re- formers. I am the home base of the far- flung missionary endeavors. I safeguard the use of the holy sacraments and the exposition of the Word of God. I teach old and young the lan- guage with which they can ex- press religious sentiments and aspirations. I guarantee the integrity and historic continuity of the religion of Jesus Christ. I enlarge the spiritual horizons of knowledge, devotion, and ser- vice. I maintain sanctuaries of wor- ship. . : I generate courage to resist un- righteousness in industry, poli- tics and social relations. solidarity under our Supervisor, Mrs. Agnes M. Ball who is multi- farious in talents and ideas for the supremacy of Christian ideals: Charity, the greatest of these for “He who giveth to the poor lend- | eth to the Lord”. We are justly proud and deeply grateful for the instructions which were never penurious and our coming here to this wonderful “spot on th ates Satan’s forces for e : (you know the adage: Together] — we stand: divided we fall) and so] remain at the General Conference under our matchless leader, Bish- op William F, Ball, and that we go to the Quadrennium a wall of ANNOUNCEMENT Eighth Biennial Meeting Laymen’s Organization, A. M. E. Church The Eighth Biennial Meeting of the Connectional Laymen’s : Organization of the African Methodist Episcopal Church in Detroit, — of The Connectional — Michigan, August 5th thru 10th, 1963. s The host church will be the St. Stephen A.M.E. Church, 6000 — Stanford Street, Detroit, Michigan, of which Reverend Martin Luther . Simmons is pastor. Mr. William Entzminger is general chairman; Mr. D. D. Adams, Fourth Episcopal District President; Rt. Rev. Joseph Gomez, presiding bishop. All communications regarding vention should be addressed to Mr. William Entzminger, the con- chairman, at 2660 Fullerton Avenue, Detroit, Michigan, Telephone number 867-3899, or to Mr. D. D. Adams, president of the Fourth Episcopal District Laymen’s Organization, 3146 Concord Street, De- troit, Michigan, Telephone number WA 1-2692. 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YANCY I, Author 116 Elm Avenue Waco, Texas Church Critics Pronounce It “A Best Seller” $1.00 Per Copy For Subscription Price $1.50 Per Copy for Regular Price (When Off the Press) ORDER YOUR COPY NOW AND SAVE! general | ===== DSC04459.JPG ===== FIRST EPISCOPAL DISTRICT RT. REV. GEORGE W. BABER, D.D., LL.D., Presiding Bishop Youth Congress August 7-8-9, 1963 St. James A‘M-E. Church, New oa and Artic Aves., Atlantic City, N. Rev. H. A. Hildebrand, Pastor 1253 Monroe Ave., Atlantic City, N. J. Phones: Church 345-0783; Pastor 345-3465 Rt. Rev. George W. Baber, D.D., L.L.D., Presiding Bishop Rev. A. H. Armster, D.D., Host P. E. FOR SPECIAL ATTENTION Our Good Missionary Conference Branches will render services one night during each Conference with emphasis = the Women of the Bible Sain the time of iceman Mrs. Elvira M Baber, superviso: SECOND EPISCOPAL DISTRICT BISHOP S. L. GREENE, Presiding North Carolina aoe St. Stephens A.M.E. Church Wilmington, North Carolina eedbecday. 10:00 a.m.—November 13, Rev. I. J. Miller, Pastor 516 N. Sixth Street rn North peer Sone. ‘ham, North Carolina Wednesday, 10:00 a.m.—November 20, Rev. M. C. Swann, eas 806 Fayettville Street Live The Good Life Another Soldier of The (Continued from Page 12) The greatest of all things is space, for it comprehends all things; the most rapid is the mind, for it travels through the universe in a single instant; the most powerful is necessity, for it conquers all things; the most wise is time, for it discovers all things. So was the philosophy of the likeness above of him who recent- ly bid life and African Methodism adieu, and took his flight to re- _ gions beyond these vale of tears. The Rev. Walter Clark Wills, having lived an abundant and fruitful life and ministry, de- parted this temporal life on Fri- day, May 17, 1963, in his home at Nashville, Tennessee, while he slept. He had been slightly ill for several months, ‘but had con- tinued his pastorate at Ebenezer A. M. E. Church, where he was beloved and revered. At his last Annual Conference he requested that he be allowed to go to Ebene- zer, where he hoped to spend his closing years of the pastorate. This request was granted, and]. . . after one or two years there, he quietly yielded up the ghost and went home to his father in heav- en. Dr. Wills was one of the most likable presiding elders, pastor and friend known in the ministry. He was born in Cleveland, Ohio, For The Sake (Continued from Page 11) eye. What hasn’t been done still He was converted and joined the church at a very early age in Cleveland. He finished the public schools of Cleveland, and later graduated from Beloit College in Wisconsin, still later, the Garrett Seminary of Northwestern Uni- versity of Chicago. His first wife, Miss Lily Mae Gray of Ravenna, Ohio, preceded him in death some years ago, and leaves to mourn his demise, the present wife Mrs, Thelma Ander- son Wills, one of the proficient church leaders of the 13th Epis- copal District. Dr. Wills was licensed to preach in the A.M.E. Church in 1919 at J-| Keokuk, Iowa and he served suc- cessfully as pastor of churches in the Chicago area, Wisconsin, Iowa, Arkansas and Tennessee. He moved to the 13th Episcopal District in 1946 and pastored St. Paul A. M. E. Church, Nashville, then presiding elder for eight years, following this served as pastor —St. Luke for four years; Salem A. M. E. Church for two years, and finished up his work at Ebenezer A.M.E. Church. Dr. Wills was kind and loved by all the members of his charges. He was always busy building churches and parsonages; re- modeling others, and _ retiring mortgages and indebtednesses. He was a great soul-winner. Most every preacher in the Thir- teenth District came to Nash- ville to attend his funeral, which Bishop E. L. Hickman preached. Remarks were made from every segment of the church and community. Besides Mrs. Wills, he leaves a sister, Mrs. Harriet G. Reed, and many other relatives, and a host of friends. Life: One, Exit The Fifteenth Episcopal (Continued from Page 9) have condemned or amended hurriedly. Bishop Gow tells us (in 1958) that he as Bishop does not get the allowances for administration incorporated in his salary: that is why he takes (without consulta- tion) 10% (of our funds) for ad- ministration or maladministration —as others see it. The Bishops before him had taken 20% for administration, but he felt that 10% would meet the situation. Rev. N. B. Tantsi is re- ported to have thanked the Bish- op for having given light to the question of 10% for administra- tion, because his explanation cleared the air so that we all know now what the position is Journal of Proceedings of Annual Conferences 15th Episco- pal District, 1958. NOTE: Novem- ber, 1958 is 1% years prior to June 21, 1960. Can it be possible that the Treasurer received his instructions for that notorious statement from Bishop Gow? Even so, the Discipline now gives Bish- “BROWN WILL BE AROUND” With Everything A. M. E. Representing All Our Publication Interests Whatever You Need or Want Your Circulation Department Will Get It For You REV. DAVID J. BROWN Circulation Manager 414 8th Avenue, South Nashville 3, Tennessee For Choir Wear Clerical Garb Church Interiors Ready to Wear Clothing for Clergymen, Each National garment is designed for comfort, wear and appearance. 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Can his needs always be met by that arbitrary 10%, do they never rise to 95%? If so, then what? The Discipline tactily says he can take more, and take all. How ri- diculous! It should be quite obvious now, that on this whole thorny issue there was never any con- sultation between any of the parties concerned, The fabrica- tion was born from a vacuum, and came to dwell amongst us. And now, to make amends, the Mother Church is trying to force us to swallow the luscious pill of autonomy that is extremely poi- sonous at the core. This is prob- ably another of those stunts that have been engineered by oppor- tunists desirous of entrenching themselves in lucrative positions to the detriment of the common good. We have suffered enough from that type of person, and we don’t want to do more plodding than we have thus far done. We want our house cleaned of its infestation. The Mother Church has sold us in a misguided attempt to save the situation in South Africa. 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  ===== DSC04460.JPG ===== VOL. 114—No. 8 Know The News With Nolen TUESDAY, JULY 16, 1963 PRICE 15 CENTS Rey. Ira D. Hinson | Bishop Is a Candidate For Bishop Our esteemed Rev. Ira D. Hin- son, pastor of Bethel A. M. E. Church, Tallahassee, Florida, is a Following in train of a number of distinguished guests—the Rt. Rey. G. N. Collins, D.D., presid- ing Prelate of the 17th and 18th G. N. Collins Is Guest of The Memphis A. M. E. Ministerial Alliance By REV. J. C. RICHARDSON, Reporter Rey. Henry W. Murph, dynamic minister of Grant A.M.E. Church, Los Angeles, did a bit of globe trotting during the past month. He visited Dallas, Texas, and -4 dynamic leader and as i. calitertaten Episcopal Districts, was the es- from there went to Jackson, Miss., i , should qualify| t¢emed visitor of our first meet- where he was a part of the or- — SSPE ing the month of May, of the ganization of demonstrators dur- ee highest office|A: M-. E. Ministers’ Alliance of ing the recent civil rights dem- me fr the ethos Memphis and vicinity of the strations there. He delivered the } p i Chickacaw Bluee Commencement Address at “ dist organiza- ¥ i ~~ x > 3 : N Campbell College and received tion—the Bish-| Bishop G. N. Collins, primarily an Honorary Doctor of Divinit: opric. It is no|a MEN’S DAY speaker, Sunday, degree ne — : ‘ ee task for anyone| May 3, 1963; before at St. An- an ae in oe ue to appraise the| drew A. M. E. Church, and Dr. fepiccrs Tere 5 ee ce ae works of a man| Elmer M. Martin were “impelled” Sid District, tae fit i the —- : 5 like Rev. Ira D.| to “Tarry” over for Monday Rev, David H. Sims is the presid- ‘ Niece Hinson. His in- morning session of our Alliance— ing bishop. 4 tegrity and firm] all to the delight of a large at- : honesty have stimulated the|tendance. The president, Dr. E. Leaving the Mississippi scene, membership of Bethel for the Paul Beavers, and the secretary Rey. Murph jetted to the New York Annual Conference conven- Rev. H. W. Murph Is Commencement Speaker at Campbell College REV. H. W. MURPH past two years to the extent that|the writer had alerted the mem- BISHOP G. N. COREINS every recommendation he has|bership and the response was ing at Bethel A. M. E. Church, New York City OP Which the. Rt. | GTeene Rev. Murph received an m made for the improvement of the| most commendable. most affable to all visitors, and eet F Honorary D.D. d from Kit < church has been met with the] ‘phe good bishop addressed our especially to our leaders. We are oh ee ageaber is the pre-y sic — Pa ee “ greatest enthusiasm and the full-| 4 )jiance: bringing us pungent in- a most vigorous group, alert to siding bishop, Bishop Raber bons ai , ball dubrort of. tid membership. 2e; L z Ais the Social, Civic, and Religious ored Rev. Murph by presenting; The popular candidate for the : formation relative to his work in 4 him as the guest speaker at the| bishopric returned to Los Ange- He put forth a great effort in|his African field. He also gave needs of our sree We were quick closing session of the Confere: les in ti i : ; , ; : ; to take cognizance of Birming- a rence | les 2m Hmie ro greet Bishop Fred- reducing the indebtedness of| us needed information and en- heat <epinall fepakchines tele which was held at Hunter Col-| erick D. Jordan who was the guest . * e—di: c ele- j S Bethel’s parsonage mortgage. Ten | lightenment relative to our pres- crams «t-acotens rn oth “Peesis lege. speaker at Grant A. M. E. Church on the first Sunday in June. Bish- op Jordan was at his best as he challenged the audience with a soul-stirring message. The church was filled to capacity to greet Leaving New York, Rev. Murph headed South again. This time to Kittrell, North Carolina, where he was the Commencement speaker at Kittrell College, presided over :j thousand dollars have been raised|ent denominational program and since he was appointed pastor of| prosecution in Mission, much of this church, about two years ago.| the substance of which is in pro- This amount retired the total|cess of being unfolded in our ‘ corder, His words are dent Kennedy and Governor Wallace. Dr. Elmer M. Martin, Chairs the important Program Commit- ee parsonage: of this has been sobering to say the least, = a wide-awake program. 4eargely responsible for|by the Senior Bishop of the both Bishop and Mrs. Jordan on ~< made possible through his un-|ever it seems that the Church i ir visi : ; A. M. E. Church, Bishop S. L.| thei sit to Grant. 2 selfish attitude and hard work.|can ill-afford to give “deaf ears”| pp, ~ paul Beavers, President . REE Ss = . He has furnished the type of|to the challenge he presents aa aa = = ‘ a of the Alliance, presides with Y \ E H E A | M I N A R . eee iis thins unas Wir oy The A. M. E. Ministers’ Alli-| dignity and distinction. PA - OLOGIC SE 2A oP le urcival. Y|ance of Memphis and vicinity is| Please visit us! To: The Board of Directors what will be a regular series of cceniialinke aime! feel From: Dean Charles S. Spivey, Jr.| week-end Institutes for Church : : s s * : Subject: A brief report on the| workers and lay leaders here. Os xe peer ane ae Bill For Legislation at The 1964 General Seminary for 1962-63 This first effort was well-re- Fe ot atria dentate} Conrerence of The A. M. E. Church The work of this Seminary has|Ceived and will provide, & col a. greats bishop’ tn the Methodist enjoyed measurable success dur- tinuing opportunity for Payne to church. The members of Bethel| (Introduced in the Bishops’ and ing this past year. For the first | S°tV® the churches of the area. are pleading for all the forces of Connectional Councils, February, time in many years students have| During the year faculty mem- Methodism to stand behind Rev. | 1962 at Washington, D. C.) been housed in a modern, com-|bers prepared and the Seminaty : rice : , fortable well-furnished building.| distributed a series of Study “<- one geet om etl + Ms fits eg The chapel, now complete, has | Guides and bibliographies. The Pp meses, ops), General Officers, Officers, been an attractive center for wor-| Purpose of these has been to fur- * ‘ ; Members of our Connectional ship. The continuing development| nish some help to men in the The undersigned endorse Rev./Council, Council of Presiding of the library affords expanding| ministry who would continue to ; Ira D. Hinson for Bishop. Elders, Ministers, and Lay Mem- opportunities for study. New ad-| study if given some assistance. a Joseph Franklin, M.S. Thom-|bers of the African Methodist ditions to the faculty strength-|¥rom 300 to 500 have been sent ‘ as, Stephen McDonald, E. J. Episcopal Church. Greetings: ened the academic program. En- out in each mailing. The re- Norwood, Mrs. W. K. Perkins, James L. Johnson, Daniel J. Starks, M. C. McClendon, Alex H. Walton, S. L. Beas- ley. Rev. John 8S. Williams, Will Be Directing Choirs At Quadrennial St. Louis The Man and In view of the fact, that a study is being made of the security for the retired ministers of the A.M.E. Church, and knowing of how some of our hard working ministers are making such tre- mendous sacrifices, and also knowing the living conditions in some of our A.M.E. parsonages, the large families to be supported rollment showed a slight increase. The calibre and quality of class work is improving. A large num- ber of church and community leaders have been guests of the school. Fight students are pastoring. At least two others are working in church programs. During the year most of them had several oppor- sponse indicates this effort is worth doing. For the first time a strong ef- fort was made to focus attention of the AME Church on recruit- ment for the ministry. Special at- tention focused this program in churches in the third, fourth, and thirteenth Districts. This first undertaking left much to be de- The Challenge with such small income, we pause REV. F. D, THOMAS tunities to visit and speak for| sired for the response was very today and wonder if ae are doing It has been the way-maker for|church groups. The result has small. Where ministers gave their REV. C. CLIFTON SANFORD many opportunities for the Ne-| been a widening interest in the attention and support success fol- lowed. One Presiding Elder gave BETHEL A.M.E, CHURCH 18th & Shoppe Avenue NEWCASTLE, INDIANA One of the most vexing prob- lems facing African Method- ism today is the glaring shortage of adequately trained ministers to fill the many vacancies that are occurring in our Zion, Natur- ally the question arises, what is being done to alleviate this con- dition? Are we being confronted by a problem that defies solution? It is our humble opinion that we have looked too long in the wrong direction, and that we are being consumed from within by (Continued on Page 9) justice to those who have labored and even those who plan to enter into our ministry of the A. M. E. Church. In every field of human labor, there is to be found a security benefit set up for those who work until they become unable to carry on. Therefore, we are challenged by the scriptures that say: THOU SHALT NOT MUZZLE THE OX THAT TREADETH OUT THE CORN, AND THE LABOURER IS WORTHY OF HIS REWARD.— Saint Paul A. D—I Timothy 1:18. The A. M. E. Church has made many great contributions and we feel that the greatest is yet to be made. Seminary its program and stu- dents. The Emancipation Proclamation Anniversary observance estab- lished a new level for a lecture series on the campuses here. Speakers included Dr. Howard Thurman, Marsh Chapel, Boston University; Dr. Wm. Stuart Nel- son, Howard University; Dr. Les- ter Granger, Dillard University. Dr. Roswell P. Barnes, last speak- er in the series, will deliver the Seminary Sermon on June 4. The entire Wilberforce community shared in benefits in this signifi- cant program. The Department of Christian groes in America, and none of them have been forgotten. All Negroes have much to be proud of that the A. M. E. Church has produced. The entire world ree- ognizes and respects the A.M.E. Church, for the work it has been able to do through its hard work- ing ministry. The itinerary in the A. M. E. Church is loved by those who hold the title of Minister. It is loved so well that we forget ourselves and do little planning for those days when we become physically impaired. We, therefore, recommend himself to the task of encourag- ing men in his District to include this program in their church cal- endars. Reports from churches in this District alone nearly equal all the rest of the reports which came in. The Dean, faculty and students have participated in a number of significant events this year. Stu- dents and faculty have attended meetings of the Inter-Seminary movement. Two members of the faculty have shared in the plan- ning and direction of the Faith and Order Conferences sponsored by the Ohio Council of Churches. that one dollar per capita be (Continued on Page 4) 'Education sponsored the first in (Continued on Page 13) ===== DSC04461.JPG ===== se _ The Man For Our Times .|Los Angeles, Calif. » Two Dr. H. I. Bearden Is DR. H. I. BEARDEN The long practical policy of choosing a man that is peculiarly suited to fill a certain position, rather than expend precious time to change an incumbent or train another to fill that position was dictated by the hallowed voice of expediency, and that voice is still echoing down through the corri- dors of time. I believe that Dr. H, I. Bearden of Atlanta, pastor of Big Bethel is peculiarly suited to serve the office of Bishop in the African Methodist Episcopal Church, and I believe it to be my personal duty to expend the necessary time, energy and whatever tal- _ ents God has intrusted to me to the end that his elevation may be consummated at the earliest pos- sible moment. By conversation and associa- tion I have perceived that a splen- did family unity is the first of his favorable considerations. Beside the family unity factor, I have observed an acute sensi- -|Council invited the members in- _| Williams, First Church, Pasadena. Freeman Broughton gave two a spiritual as well as a financial blessing. A. M. E. CHRISTIAN RECORDER Tuesday, July 16, 1963 Stewardship Dinner Second AME Church, On Friday evening, recently the ‘|Commission on Stewardship with the Rev. C. D. Toliver, Chairman, and members of his Stewardship terested in Stewardship to a Fel- lowship dinner, and the speaker of the evening was the Rev. E. P. musical selections for the eve- ning, “Bless this House” and a number from the Exodus Song. Pastor Toliver in presenting the speaker gave some highlights on Stewardship in action relative to the church. Since a number of the members have embraced the true meaning of Christian Stewardship, the church has been the recipient of Dr. Williams gave a short in- formative message on “Christian Stewardship”. He began by say- ing “Life is a Stewardship given from God, and Christian Stew- ardship is regulating one’s whole life according to the program of God,” and he gave the three de- grees of giving, namely: Grudgingly, Giving, Giving of Necessity, and Giving Cheer- fully. At the close of the message, there was a question and answer. period, The evening of fellowship closed with a prayer of thanks- giving in every one’s heart and how to grasp the real meaning of Christian Stewardship. Mrs. Dorothy O. Buckner, Reporter tiveness to the cares of all areas of the church and also to perti- (Continued on Page 7) Bishop Gibbs Installed as President Of The A. M. E. Council of Bishops By REUBEN The Seventh Episcopal District S. TURNER the Holy Spirit”. gave the “red carpet” welcome to] ‘The sermon by Bishop E. C. connectional visitors who came] yatcher offered a challenge for from far and near to witness the} tne leadership of our times, and installation services of Bishop Bishop Hatcher gave some assur- Carey Abraham Gibbs as Presi-| ance to all of us through his usual dent of the Council of Bishops} .piritually inspiring rendition of and Bishop Howard Thomas Primm as Secretary of the Coun- cil. South Carolinians, long noted for their warm hospitality, stepped up the temperature sev- eral degrees and demonstrated charm, loveliness, courtesies, effi- ciencies, smoothness, and other amenities that penetrated the breasts of all observers and parti- cipants with a radiance of Chris- tian fellowship which made the cockles of the heart glow and feel the “Storm Is Passing Over Hallelujah”. The Installation Ceremonies were done with princely dignity by the erudite prelate of the Sixth Episcopal District, Bishop W. R. Wilkes, At the beautiful and well-ap- pointed banquet followed the Installation Ceremonies, the key of the city was given by Mayor Lester L. Bates and greet- ing were brought by Professor J. T. W. Mims, president, Laymen’s whict strangely warmer than warm. Organization; Dr. F. C. James P s Director of Social Action, A.M E Here we saw African Method- Church; Dr. Neil F. Truesdell, ists, without guile, exhibit respect, love, devotion, and commit- ment to both the cause and lead- ership of our Zion, Here we saw these African Methodists report $136,943.00 representing one half of their annual general claims Here, at beautiful Bethel, Colum- bia, we saw Dr, J. Arthur Holmes, pastor, prove, without doubt, his matchless ability as an organizer, director, administrator with the enviable talent to implement im- peceably a big job, Every aspect of the program was handled with meticulous concern for the com- fort, happiness, and well-being of president, Christian Action Coun- cil of South Carolina, Music for the banquet was under the direc- tion of Mr. John Hunter, Allen University, and the famous Bethel Junior Choir. The highlight of the musical presentations was that of the featured soloist, Mrs. Alethia F, Gibbs, Episcopal Supervisor Missionary Department, who thrilled her audience with a bril- liant rendition of L’Amour Tour Jour L’Amour, South Carolinians will long re- member the impressive experi- ence of the installation of their beloved Bishop as president of Resolution Fifth Episcopal District, Mid- western Area Convocation, A. M.E. Church, April 23-24, 1963. GREGG TABERNACLE A.M.E. CHURCH 37TH AND MICHIGAN KANSAS CITY, MISSOURI BISHOP HOWARD THOMAS PRIMM, PRESIDING BISHOP OF THE FIFTH EPISCOPAL DISTRICT, PRESDING ELDERS, PASTORS AND FAITHFUL MEMBERS OF OUR ZION. GREETINGS, in the tried and true faith; God our Father, Christ our Redeemer, Man our Brother! WHEREAS, the Midwestern Area Convocation of the Fifth Episcopal District is here assem- bled in the bright “afterglow” of the Easter Season, and WHEREAS, we look with tender pride, upon the vast army of Co- workers and glory in our stal- wart band, and WHEREAS, our ears catch again the beautiful notes of music still clinging enchantingly to the breezes of history. Our steps are quickened and we feel once again the urge and inspiration to her- ald, the new day, moving to the tune; “Onward Christian Soldiers, Marching As to War, With the Cross of Jesus Going on Before. Christ, the Royal Master, Leads Against the Foe; Forward Into Battle, See His Banner Go.” WHEREAS, under the dedi- cated leadership of our Bishop Howard Thomas Primm (A Five Star General in God’s Army) and his loyal cabinet of Presiding El- ders namely: Revs. E. D. Chap- pelle, A. H. Hamilton, A. L. Simpson, S. J. Holly, Therion Cobbs, Palmer S. Ross, E. W. Newton, Fred A. Hughes, H. L. Vaughn, H. M. Davis, along with a host of faithful, forceful Pas- tors and loyal Laymen marching in formation, with courage and valor to the half-way mark of the conference year, and midway a most successful Quadrennial. WHEREAS, the calibre of our reports indicate that our hearts and lives have been touched by the Bishop’s challenging em- phasis upon Christian Steward- ship; being reminded that the cause of Christ depends upon the dedication of our abilities as we also share our lives. WHEREAS, the Bishop’s An- nual Report has focused our at- tention upon these main of Concern”—Douglass Hospital, Social Service, Christian Stew- ardship and Evangelism. WHEREAS, our hearts are made glad by the knowledge that the unused Western University property will soon be transf rmed into an extraordinary spectacle of beauty and service, “Primm, Rose Villa,” being the first min- istry of its kind projected in the AME Church the outstanding vir- gin accomplishment by our great Church in her history. WHEREAS, this great new in- stitution will stand together with Douglass Hospital which under the leadership of Bishop Primm and the able administration of Dr. Eugene Kelly, has received the place for which our father’s sighed, receiving financial assis- tance and recognition by the General Board of the A. M. E Church, the Ford Foundation, the Kansas State Association and the United Community Fund WHEREAS, God has given to this District a man of great vis- ion, who has presented to us the drama of the expanded Church in a poignant yet electrifying way WHEREAS, his queenly wife, “Areas every one in attendance. He merits the role of honor and our] the Council of Bishops of the A. Lord’s commendation ‘“well|M. E. Church. They, too, will be done”, Bishop George N, Collins eternally grateful to Dr. J. Arthur electrified the congregation at Holmes and his staff for a beau high noon Wednesday, May 15th tiful job of handling so efficiently, in a key message centered around what turned out to be a mammoth the theme “Power derived from! task. Mrs. Edythe M. Primm, a modest lbut forceful leader in the field of Christian Missions, always de- voted to the work of her hus- band; standing by his side and Events and Personalities in Negro History By REV. ROII B. CANADO, B.S., M.A., Historian July 4th’s Land Of The Free According to Arnold Toynbee, our second law of cultural ra- diation and reception is the ten- dency of a culture pattern that has established itself in an emit- ting body social to re-assert it- self in a receiving body social through a reassemblance and re- union there of constituent cul- ture—elements that have become separated in the process of trans- mission. This tendency has to contend with the opposing ten- dency of an assaulted society to resist, but such resistance can generally do no more than slow down the process. As we watch this arduous process of infiltra- tion making a headway that car- ries it to the bitter end of intro- ducing the whole beseiging host of Midians inside a beleagured Israel’s defenses, the astonishing aspects of the excruciating mir- acle is not, of course the needle’s obstructiveness but the camel’s importunity. The intruding cul- ture elements are not so separa- ble as they might be supposed to be, and one thing leads to an- other. Assaulted society is not, in deed, always blind to the con- sequences that are likely to fol- low from allowing even the most apparently trivial and innocuous exotic-culture element to make an entry. History will show that our society has become famous for repellent exercises where sharing in his experience with be- coming fortitude and faithfulness. WHEREAS, the panoramic view of the District highlights the fulfillment of the vision of our leaders, namely; 1. Five-thousand Converts dur- ing the Quadrennium. 2. 50 Child-Care Centers. 3. The establishment of a new Church in Fairbanks, Alaska, 4. A New Douglass Hospital. 5. Primm Rose Villa-Mecca for the aged. (Senior Citizens’ Home) WHEREAS, the accomplishment of these goals will require a lead- ership that has gained the re- spect and confidence of the peo- ple of this great District. This, Bishop Primm has done. WHEREAS, since 1952 the Fifth Episeopal District has experienced an unusually high rate of change in her Episcopal leadership. Therefore, be it resolved that this Midwestern Area Convoca- tion of the Fifth Episcopal Dis- trict will go on record as prayer-| fully but firmly requesting that} the General Conference of 1964 will view this Bishop's unpar- alleled record and the future pos- sibilities under his leadership, return him and his charming and queenly wife, Mrs, Edythe M. Primm te complete the work which they have so nobly begun to the end that our Fathers who forged west across the great plains to establish the church, Western University and Douglass Hospital, shall not have died in vain. That the sacred, dedicated ground in Quindaro, Kansas shall continue to glorify God and ex- tol the AME Church in the mid- lands of America. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that these Resolutions be widely publicized in both the secular and religious press. Respectfully submitted, Dr. Therion EF, Cobbs Dr. G. Wayman Blakely Dr. L. S, Odom Dr. F. L. Whitlock Dr, FE. W, Hall Dr. C. W. Howard Dr, M. L. Simmons Dr. H. C. McMillan, Sec. else ee ee there is the least indication the alien of culture is about to make an apparent entry. But when the society by any act of natural or other behaviour enter a culture, and, then try to isolate this cul- ture, even after the generation period expires. We find that iso- lation has never been successful as a restraining barrier to as- similated elements of alien cul- ture, where the tide flows both ways. The Negro in the Western so- ciety is no exception to the rule, his is the rule of a planted seed of human tide in the fertile earth ~ of the melting pot of many social innovations from the east and near east. The resulting plant is the assembled cultures of sey- eral societies greater in statues, * in many cases than the planted seed padre. The picture the Ugly American, tells a story of the 7 political-social hod-pod of the face seldom seen in the mirror of life. Frederick Douglas weptwhen he saw the white American of the last twenty years prior to the Civil War preparing for to cele- brate the American War of In- dependence, generally called the Revolutionary War, and the fam- ous Declaration of Independence by Adams, Hancock, Washington, — et. al. Later Douglas became a ‘ great speaker and writer and champion of liberty for the slaves in North, South, East and West, and in his much publicized oration of July 4, 1852 at Rochester, New York he stated what many an > honest American has said mil- lions of times since. He spoke thus: 7 What, to the American slave is the fourth of July? I answer: A day that reveals to him, more than all other days in the year, © the gross injustice and cruelty to which he is the constant victim. To him, your celebration is a sham; your boasted libertv. unholy li ‘ greatness, swelling vanity; your __ sounds of rejoicing are empty and heartless; your denunciation fii of tyrants brass-fronted impud- ae ence; your shouts of liberty and ‘ equality, hollow mockery; your a prayers and hymns, your sermons 3 and thanksgivings, with all your religious parades and solemnity, are, to him, more bombast, fraud, deception, impiety and hypocrisy —A thin veil to cover up crimes which would disgrace a nation of savages—You boast of your love of liberty, your superior civiliza- — tion, and your pure Christianity, while the whole political power of the nation (as embodied in the great political parties) is solemnly pledged to support and 7 perpetuate the enslavement of es three million of your countrymen, ‘ You hurl your anathemas at the wer crown headed tyrants of Russia ¥ and Austria and pride yourself on your democratic institutions while you yourselves consent to be the mere tools and bodyguards of the tyrants and bigots of Vir- ginia and Carolina. You invite to your shores fugitives of oppres- sion from abroad, honor them with banquets, greet them with ovations, cheer them, toast them, salute them, protect them, and pour out your money on them like water; but the fugitives from your own land you advertise, hunt, arrest, shoot and kill, You glory in your refinement and your universal education; yet you maintain a system as barbarous and dreadful as ever stained the character of a nation—A system begun in avarice, supported in pride, and perpetuated in cruel- ty. You shed tears over fallen Hungary and make the sad story of her wrongs the fame and the theme of your poets, statesmen, and orators till your gallant sons are ready to fly to arms to vindi- (Continued on Page IM) 4 ¥ * ti. ae) oe a a « ===== DSC04462.JPG ===== “Tuesday, July 16, 1983 A. ' The Interdenominational Theological Center ATLANTA, GEORGIA The Forty-fourth Annual Ses-| Theta Phi as a reward for highest sion of the Interdenominational | scholarship. ee Schock for Pastors which) Rudolph Smith of Altanta, who wh A in Atlanta, Ga. will be|/is a Middler and a member of ugust 19th to 30th at The| the Church of God, was honored Interdenominational Theological] with membership. The others Center. It continues the school be-| were members of the Senior gun by Gammon and The Metho-| class: Mr. Edward L. Brown of dist Church in 1919 and is one of} Jackson, Tenn., who is in the the oldest summer schools or CoOM=| Christian Methodist Episcopal ferences for Protestant ministers) Church; Mr. Alfred L. Norris, a in the United States. About 125 | Methodist from New Orleans; and ’ to 150 ministers and wives and a) Mrs. Myra Taylor, a Baptist from number of lay members are ex-| Atlanta. . pected to attend in 1963 from} mm. other members of the fifteen to eighteen states and a graduating class had been pre- : Prince Chapel By-The-Sea Recently the seventh session of the South Los Angeles District Conference convened with its theme “A Saviour for This Age” at Bethel AME Church, 8lst and K, St., with Presiding Elder X, C, Runyon, Presiding, the host pas- tor, Dr. D. V. Kyle announced the Call to Worship, “O For A Thousand Tongues to Sing” was lined by Rev. Jesse Wilkerson, and prayer was led by Rev. H. L. Harden, The Rev. C, A. Reid read the New Testament Scripture Les- son and for the Old Testament Scripture Lesson Benjamin E, Broaden read; Summarization of the Decalogue was conducted by Rev. B. E, Jones, the Missionary Offering was directed by Rev. C. M. Carter with the congregational response, and the congregation was led in the Hymn of prepara- tion “We are Tossed and Driven.” Presentation of Dr. X. C. Run- yon was made by Dr. H. W. Murph, in turn the Presiding El- der presented the preacher of the Hour. Chaplain Carroll R. Cham- bliss’ subject was ‘“Resealing The Sepulchre” which was delivered with power, inspiration, and in- formation. Invitation to Disciple- ship was extended by Rev. M. M. Norton. The offering was received ‘by the mittee, there- after the communion sérviceawas, observed. Lay delegates were introduced individually. The daughter of Dr. B. J. Nolen is a member of this district at Santa Anna, Califor- nia. Our guest, Rev. James A. Covington of Phillips Temple C. M. E. church was presented which he highly praised the district con- ference and mentioned the out- standing contribution of pastor Benjamin E. Broaden at Prince Chapel by the Sea and Dr. D. V. * AME Church of San Diego. Rev. J. L. Boyd gave the response in regard to his re- marks. At the afternoon session the Dr. X. C. Runyon offered a motion Rev. Benjamin E. Broaden to be secretary and reporter for the district conference. The motion was seconded by Rev. H. W. Murph and carried. Mrs. Edna Willis, District Su- perintendent of Sunday Schools in the South Los Angeles District, gave an informative report on the subject “Why Do We Have Sun- day School?” It was well re- ceived by all. Rev. D. V. Kyle and Rev. Jesse L. Boyd made com- ments on the vital needs of pas- tors to participate in the Christian Education Department. Dr. D. V. Kyle moved that Mrs. Edna Willis would institute a Sunday School Clinic at a convenient time for all who are concerned. The motion was seconded by the Rev. J. L. Boyd and carried. The subject presented by Rev. B. E. Jones “A Workable Evange- listic Program for our District.” This was given in a provocative way with enthusiasm for action immediately. Dr. D. V. Kyle made the motion: a committee of five be named to follow through the recommendation of Presiding Elder X. C. Runyon that the churches of the South Los An- geles District concentrate in spe- cific areas (Fall and Spring meetings) to enlarge the work of the gospel through visitation evangelism and preaching mis- sions. The motion was seconded by the Rev. H. W. Murph. The members of the committee are Rev. H. W. Murph, J. L. Boyd, Carroll R. Chambliss, Benjamin BE. Broaden, and Dr. D. V. Kyle. “Spiritual Condition of the Church” was discussed by the Rev. H. L. Harden in which ev- (Continued on Page 10) tes * é Boma Genominations. viously inducted when Middlers. Dr, U. Z. McKinnon, Director|They were Mr. Harry D. Patter- of Extension for ITC, has ar-]son of Concord, N. C., who is a _‘Tanged a varied program consist-}member of the Christian Metho- ing of a Group Dynamics Work-|dist Episcopal Church and Mr. _ shop to aid ministers in guiding| Mose Pleasure, Jr., who is pastor : boards, committees and other de-| of a Baptist Church at Bainbridge, cision making groups in churches| Ga. ‘ and communities; a workshop for| The induction ceremony was _ ministers’ wives; and a group of| conducted by Dean Charles B. fundamental courses for all|Copher, Professor of Old Testa- _ Christian workers. These courses}ment, who is the retiring presi- are on counselling, Christian ed-|dent-of the ITC chapter of Theta -ucation, Christian beliefs, and|phi. This honorary society was ology. established for theological stu- : ‘The faculty has been drawn] dents, scholars in the field of re- ___ from ITC and neighboring denom- ligion, and outstanding religious -_ jmational colleges and churches,| leaders. The ITC chapter was es- ‘and the staff of the Milledgeville|tablished about three years ago State Hospital in Georgia. by Methodist Bishop Ivan Lee ae A limited number of scholar-| Holt of St.Louis, _ ships are available to aid with Sunset Vesper Service : expenses and early applicants Quadrennial—St. Louis may obtain them by writing to St. Stephen Dr. U. Z. McKinnon, ITC, 671 Beckwith St., S. W., Atlanta 14, A.M E Church WILMINGTON, N. C. _ Georgia. Twenty students who ' St. Stephen AME Church has Interdenominational Theological] completed the first six months Center in Atlanta, Georgia, were|of the Conference year by passing awarded their degrees at the|the “Success Test” and with Commencement exercises which} growing evidence of an equally were held Sunday afternoon,|profitable conclusion for the lat- May 26th. ter half, important parts of which President Harry V. Richardson,|has been along precedent-shat- =e Bishop H: Thomas} Within her own rights, have ~ completed their studies at The Primm of Kansas City was the|ever, St. Stephen’s is historical, speaker. Bishop Primm, who is a|being the first church in N. C. __ native of Tennessee and holds de-|to join parent body of the AME _.— grees from Fisk, and Wilberforce|Church some 98 years ago, and, _ Universities and Payne Theologi-|in so doing, becoming the nucleus cal Seminary, presides over the|around which the present N.C. Fifth Episcopal District of the|Conference was built. African Methodist Episcopal (1) Our dynamic pastor, Dr. Church. a Miller, tossed his hat in the : ae graduates yee received) ojitical arena, running for the -D-gdle sncese yer’ S om sixteen office of City-Councilman, mak- states and one foreign country. ing a creditable showing when They were: Clifton E. Appleberry| ine votes were counted. Not only 3 of Tylertown, Mississippi), Law-| i. pr. Miller the first Negro min- pe tae G. Bonaparte of Darlington,| iter here to do so, but also, “<~ S.C; Edward L. Brown of Jack-| 3,ou1d there be a vacancy on the Ze son, Tenn.; Sarousl H. Callier of Council, he would be eligible for gg ONO SS Wilks B. Crump] that seat, having polled the larg- as of Amory, Miss.; Arthur L. Da-| .5t number of write-in votes in we Vid of Chicago, ML; Ulric George AWe wun ott. of Trinidad, British West Indies;| puring his ten year pastorate age Wm. H. Graves of Detroit, Mich.;|) ore, Dr. Miller has worked con- ms Calvin B. Jenkins of Chattanooga, sistently for the betterment of the Tenn.; Wm. C, Larkin of Annis-| ommunity: being among the ton, Ala.; Wm. H. Mclver of At-| srct to work with the group in lanta, Ga., Harry D. Patterson of the desegregation of the lunch Concord, N. C.; Mose Pleasure,| .ounters, He is a family man, the es ee Bainbridge, Ga.; Louis T. father of one son, a daughter, has Purham _of Covington, Tenn.; four grand-children, and is the James Rich of Columbia, S. Cs) <on of the late Dr. I. J. Miller, and Stafford J. Sweeting of Mi- Sr, of S. C. es pe i ? (2) Mrs. Celya G. Trent, Sr., Those receiving Master of Re-|ctoward of the Church and local ligious Education degrees were: teacher, was elected the first wo- Myra L. Taylor, Robert F. Thom-| ,an delegate to the General Con- as, and Lydia Marie Tucker, all of| serence from N. C. at a recent Atlanta, Ga.; and Isaac T. Rich-| eeting of the Electoral College. mond of Cordova, Tenn. Mrs. Trent is the daughter of the Highest scholarship awards|jate Dr. D. L. Grady and Mrs. went to Mr. Patterson and Mrs.|Grady, the deceased Dr. Grady Myra Taylor. Mr. Patterson is a|having participated in that aug- minister of the African Metho-|yst body’s deliberations from his dist Episcopal Church and Mrs.|first election in 1924 to 1952. Taylor, of the Baptist Church. No stranger to African Meth- The Theological Center had 117|odism then, Mrs. Trent is the students enrolled in the year just| president of the local chapter of closed with six nations and three|Delta Sigma Theta Sorority as races represented. well as being active in several Four students at The Interde-| other organizations. nominational Theological Center| The Church congratulates our in Atlanta, Ga. were inducted} able Presiding Elder, Dr. Claude this Spring into the International|L. Stephens, who has successfully Theological Honorary Society of (Continued on Page 10) The House of Happiness, | inal Rites Held For Rev. F. H. Mays Of The Southern California Conference Rev. Frank H. Mays, pastor of Allen Chapel AME Church, San Bernardino, California; passed May 19, 1963, at Kaiser Hospital from a heart condition. Rev. Mays received his ap- pointment from our Presiding Bishop, The Rt. Rev. H. Thomas Primm, two years ago and en- joyed the most successful and pleasant pastorage of his career, as he was sincerely loved by his entire congregation and through- out the city. The Ministers of the Southern California Conference demonstrated their affections for him by paying their last respects for him at the funeral, where condolences, resolutions and tel- egrams were too numerous to be acknowledged individually. During his twenty successful years of pastoring in Southern California he made several out- standing accomplishments which will long be remembered in Cali- fornia, In his early ministry here he purchased Johnson Chapel, Santa Anna, California; he was then sent to El Centro, Califor- nia where he relocated Johnson of that City. Now during his most Harry F. Ward 90th Birthday Committee Carnegie Hall Meeting Planned » For Dr. Harry F. Ward’s 90th recent administration, at Allen Chapel, San Bernardino, Califor- nia; he remodeled the chureh and increased its membership one hundred per cent and since the District Conference in April which was held in his former chureh in El Centro, he had re- ceived eight new members, His body was taken to his home church, Avery Chapel, Oklahoma City, where the final services were held Saturday, May 25th, 1963. Telegrams from Bishop and Mrs. H. Thomas Primm the Pre- siding Bishop of the Fifth Episco- pal District and from Bishop and Mrs. Frederick D. Jordan were deeply appreciated; as Bishop Primm expressed his regrets for not being able to attend for at that time he was in Columbia, South Carolina receiving his hon- ors as the incoming Secretary of the Council of Bishops of the Af- rican Methodist Episcopal Church. Rev. Mays’ Church is now under the supervision of Presiding El- der A. K, Quinn, who has as- signed Rev. Vince,M. Townsend, Jr., to assist him to bring the Church into the Annual Confer- ence, as Rev. Mays had planned with a banner year. Of which Rev. Townsend graciously con- sented to do. He and the mem- bership have dedicated them- selves to pay for the new organ ~*~"py: Conference time, placing gold An international tribute to Dr. Harry F. Ward, distinguished Protestant clergyman and civil liberties leader, is being planned in celebration of his 90th birth- day anniversary next October 15th. The tribute will be given in Carnegie Hall in New York City that evening. Bishop Edgar A. Love of Baltimore and the Rev. Dr. Henry Hitt Crane of Detroit, both fellow Methodists, are the initiating sponsors. (The complete list of sponsors and the program will be an- nounced later) The committee invites corre- spondence with Dr. Ward’s former students, friends and associates. Headquarters are at 118 East 28th Street, Room 704, New York City; Mrs. Royal W. France, Executive Secretary. * 2 s * . Dr. Ward, a Methodist minis- ter, has been in “active” retire- ment for 20 years. For some 40 years he was one of the most in- fluential and outstanding Protes- tants in the country, by virtue of his three-fold concurrent activity. He was a teacher, first at Bos- ton University School of Theol- ogy, and then Union Theological Seminary in New York City; he was general secretary of the Methodist Federation for Social Action; and he was secretary of the American Civil Liberties Union, which he had helped to establish. In the 1930’s in addition to his other responsibilities, he led the American League against War and Facism, later the Amer- ican League for Peace and De- mocracy. In the 1920’s he travelled and lectured abroad, under disting- uished circumstances, in the So- viet Union, China, Japan and In- dia. Best known of his books are In Place of Profit (1933) and De- mocracy and Social Change (1941). In recent years he has devoted much of his time to speaking and writing against the attack on civil and religious lib- erty, particularly as represented by the House Committee on Un- American Activities and by the McCarran Internal Security Act of 1950. (Photograph and additional bio- graphical material available on request.) engraving of Rev. Mays in his memory. Rev. Mays leaves wife, Helen Mays, parents, Mr. and Mrs. Leo Mays of Oklahoma City—two brothers Leslie and Leon—Sisters, Mrs. Doney Stapleton and Mrs. Unice Smite—Presiding Elder A. K. Quinn, presided and gave the Eulogy—Presiding Elders, J. H. Hunt and X. C. Runyon gave re- — = marks and Rev. J. W. Ford for — the Alliance. Space. will not Ber= mit naming the many other - : isterial participants. Adolphus B. Clay : Director of Public Relations Southern Calif. Conference Sunset Vesper Service Quadrennial—St. Louis Oklahoma Speaks By REV. W. M. MILLER CLAREMORE, OKLA. Dear friends, I come to you again in the form of a brother saying to you don’t forget. Remember less than one year to go, before General Conference, I don’t know but I am trying to tell you that Oklahoma and especially the Northeast Confer- ence ask you to consider these men for whom we think will do a good job if elected. I know everybody that is in the race cannot be elected but why don’t we try for one time, and see how » it works out. Let me tell you something, Rev. G. W. Pointer has worked hard in this Tulsa District and we all love him, we here in Oklahoma stand behind him and ask your support to help us. You may be in a few days receiving mail from us here and we want you to keep him in mind. Here it is again I personally want you to keep in mind about a man who will make a fine bishop, Rev. Ben H. Hill of Tulsa, a man with courage and under- standing, a man with a Church program, a God-fearing man. Ben tells all of us to stand up and be counted. Oklahoma sends these two men out telling them — that the delegation is behind them and we want them elected. I don’t think that we should elect (Continued on Page 11) ===== DSC04463.JPG ===== A. M. E, CHRISTIAN RECORDER ‘ SS ee a. Tuesday, July 16, 1963 Gr 1 = 1 Ee . - ’ Y . . . ound breaking Ceremonies at St. James; Bishop Hickman Praises Pastor Starks Ground-breaking ceremonies for the new Educational Buildi : : . ilding of St. James A. M. E. Church, Memphis, Tenne: — Lider sng Cg bie apace in hand is the Ri. Rev. E. L. Hickman, presiding bishop of the 13th colscopal -Diaicietatoseteaenen he . L. Starks, pastor and first lady of St. James. Looking on are Presiding Elder J. E. James, left rear of Bishop Hick- man, and a number of officers, members and friends of St. James. In this photo can be seen the Rt. Rev. E. L. Hickman, Pastor H. L. Starks and the Contractor of the new Educational Building of St. James A. M. E. Church, Memphis, holding blue print. “ i = A long awaited occasion took place recently at the St. James A.M.E. Church, 600 N. 4th Street, Memphis, Tenn., during which the ground was broken for the erection of an Educational Build- ing. Among the many distinguished guests present was the Rt. Rev. E. L. Hickman, presiding bishop of the 13th Episcopal District of the great A.M.E. Church. Bishop Hickman was highly gratified over the fine accomplishments of the efficient and affable young pastor, Rev. H. L. Starks and praised him, together with Mrs. Starks, who is both an asset to her hus- band and-to his pastorate, the officers and members of St. James (Continued on Page 5) Bill For Legislation (Continued from Page 1) collected, and reported at each Annual Conference, and that this total amount be sent di- rectly to the Pension Depart- ment of the A. M. E. Church. This amount to be added to the already existed per capita to each retired A. M. E. minister and sent to him in the following existing method: We recommend further, that this amount be sent along with the ear-mark monies of all the other departments to their sep- arate departments. We finally recommend, that due diligence be given this measure, and that such imple- mentation from time to time be resorted to until each retired minister receives $50.00 per month as a retired pension. We THE A. M. E. CHRISTIAN RECORDER Of The A. M. E. Published weekly at the A. M. CHURCH E. Sunday School Union, 414 - 8th Avenue, South, Nashville 3, Tennessee. Second-class Postage paid at Nashville, Tennessee. SUBSCRIPTION RATES One year, $5.00; 6 months, $3.00; Single Copy, 15c. Orders or Cashier's Checks payable to B. J. Make all Money . Nolen, Editor. 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Sunset Vesper Service Quadrenial—St. Louis Sixteenth Episcopal District Is Our Nearest Overseas District The 16th District of the A.M.E. Church comprising Jamaica, Santo Domingo, Haiti, the Virgin Islands of the U.S.A., Trinidad, Barba- dos, and South American Con- ferences has just finished the the round of Annual Conferences which were held by our most distinguished Bishop R. R. Wright JreeweD., PhD. (Continued on Page 12) Objective Reflections By REV, T. S. CLEMENTS ‘Peace At What Sacrifice?’ There nothing better than the feeling you are a companion of truth, What after all, is the quest of every living soul than the one that searches for the ul- timate: TRUTH? Every minister, no matter what his personal am- bition may be, can afford to sacrifice his soul for anything other than truth. This is the high- est of all his qualities. When all else has failed, if he cannot look himself in the face and feel that he has told the truth, then he is a poor wretch. I would rather walk alone through life with truth as my companion than all the offices man may give, for an office, no matter how high, is but a tem- porary something that fades with the wind, and often if the wind fails to blow in the right direc- tion, never lives longer than the wish of the public. During the early periods of the Catholic faith, there was an evil, known as ‘Simony’ which plagued the very existence of those who believed in right. We are not so far removed from this same evil when we think of some position men would desire as to is a buy the right to represent peo- _ ple falsely. Whenever clouds of suspicion, doubt and misgiving appear upon the horizon, one can rest assured there is a reason for them. What can man expect of men but to be rightly treated and honestly given a chance to do what is right? When we fail in this, we have failed in something higher than ourselves. When man resorts to buying the right to represent people, lest more the Church, there is little wonder why we are in our present con- dition of failing to truly repre- sent the cause of Christ. I would rather walk alone with God in the vastness of my search for truth, being.hon i fellowman, than to be given any office that has come by means other than the ones that are right. In 1964 we will be going to the General Conference to try to put our Church on a better road of (Continued on Page 5) OPERATION A. M. E. STEWARDSHIP INSTRUCTIONAL MEETING M. GREENE, SR. By REV. HENRY Again, under the competent leadership of Drs. H. Ralph Jack- son, Director and Ezra M. John- son, Administrative assistant, the Minimum Salary Department of the A.M.E. Church has given leadership to another Steward- ship meeting which was held at st. Andrews A.M.E. Church, Memphis, Tennessee, recently, the Reverend Elmer M. Martin, host pastor. One representative from each annual conference in the A.M.E. Connection attended at the expense of the Minimum Salary Department. This was a Special Instructional Meeting with em- phasis in two areas; (1) THE MECHANICS OF EVERY PER- SON VISITATION with Dr. Mal- colm D. Blackburn serving as in- structor and (2) THE TECH- NIQUES AND MATERIALS FOR CONDUCTING ANNUAL CON- FERENCE WORKSHOPS with Dr. Ezra M. Johnson serving as instructor. 1. Dr. Blackburn emphasized the importance of following the procedure as laid out in the Every Person Visitation Manual, which precedure has been tried and proven relatively successful. Er- rors have occurred when attempts were made to by-pass the four major areas of concern, namely Proposal, Resources, Materials and Visitation. In the Proposal, HENRY M. GREENE, SR. with the involvement of every member of the church if possible, a pyramid of concern is devel- oped. Each member is to make his suggestion after asking him- self the question, “If this congre- gation has unlimited resources, what should it do?” Then he sug- gests the things he would like to give his time, talent and treasurer to develop. With these suggestions coming from each member of the congregation, the Proposal Com- mittee proceeds to build a Pro- posal, listing first the essen- (Continued on Page 5) x rei ===== DSC04464.JPG ===== 7 - easy for parents to realize them- _ people face the old problems in _ fuse to accept the fact that young a delegate _ honestly.” Youth and The Church | Operation A. M. E. By JEAN SANFORD Bethel AME Church, New Castle, Indiana (Continued from Page 4) tials, then the desirables and the optionals last. The Resources Committee seeks to find the avail- able resources needed for carry- ing out the needs of the Pro- posal. It seeks to find what each member is likely to give if he is really committed to the proposal of his congregation, The Mate- rials Committee conducts a pro- gram of education and informa- tion. It seeks to provide the in- terest, the material and the skills needed to carry forward a suc- cessful Every Person Visitation Program. The Visitation Committee is composed of about 28% of the congregation; a group of members From time extending beyond the reach of tradition, there has been a considerable amount of tension between the parents and youth. In home and other places many youth are at a stand still in their relationship with their parents. To youth it is never easy to see eye to eye on their parents’ views. But at the same time it is not selves in these young people. So- ciety has changed with such in- credible speed during the past quarter of a century that young a new setting. are trained in the techniques of visitation before commissioned. When they have acquired the knowledge and the skill needed for their job, then on a desig- nated Sunday in a special serv- ice, they are COMMISSIONED, two-by-two to go forth in God’s Name to visit the members se- lected for them, following the four important steps: (1) GET READY (2) MAKE THE VISIT, Many of our young people to- day are being trained to think for themselves. But parents re- people’s thinking should not be done for them. Youth are shown to be happy- go-lucky. But deep down you will find worry and anxiety. Strange as it may seem, these two words are companions of youth. Young people reveal personal ambitions of idealistic nature and a tendency to do religious or so- cial work. These are the youth whom the Church must reach. and (4) MAKE THE FOLLOW- UP IF NECESSARY. From here of the administration of the con- gregation for the continued suc- Bishop Primm, Dr. pinks And oes Making Mamm Plans tertain on At ‘Women’ s Poona Louis PLR oe Reflections (Continued from Page 4) ‘group. ~ ANNUAL CONFERENCE STEW- recovery, and yet, even now, as some of us look forward, there are some doubts that this recov- ery will be made possible unless some grave injustices and prac- tices are corrected on local levels. One would think to be elected is more important than going to ‘Heaven’. This is not half as important as knowing you can look a man in the face and truthfully say: “I earned it and one layman from each an- Layman who attended the Con- nectional Layman’s Stewardship Seminar last year. The call is to include the presiding elders, the Perhaps there are some things people have failed to realize: One does not fight against indi- viduals, but rather, for princi- ples. When you lose principles in your search for truth, then you have lost and don’t know it. Wrong can’t go on forever, and unless someone speaks out in the defense of truth, and is willing to take a stand for what is right, evil will continue. As for others, I know not what course they will take, but as for me, “Let me stand on the side of right.” pastors and one layman from each congregation in the confer- sible. Salary Department has forged stewardship material at reason- strips, “Reason For Being” ——— The Church Sails Again To St. Louis For The (*) Quadrennial Meeting And Will Pause At The Garden For A Solemn Communion Service Ground-breaking (Continued from Page 4) should be a MUST in every church library. One seeing them is bound to better understand his reasons for being and his respon- sibility to God and His Church. and friends for their diligence, their loyalty, and their support of the work master-minded by the much beloved pastor. Turning the first dirt for a foundation for a new annex to the church the Bishop also com- mended the Presiding Elder, Rev. J. E. James, who was present and who had assisted Pastor Starks in making this history-making oc- casion possible. The occasion was the beginning of a complete rehabilitation of the church which will make it into a beautiful edifice of which The contractor was present and passed the word along that the job will soon be completed and that every effort will be made to give complete satisfaction. Reports from the first half of the “Mammoth Drive” had been turned in and everyone was urged to make the second half of the drive a complete success. selected with care. These people} (3) GET THE COMMITMENT on, it becomes the responsibility cess of the every Person Visita- tion Program. The pastor and his staff will be the policy forming ARDSHIP WORKSHOP was de- tailed. The primary responsibil- ity for getting such workshops going was given to the represen- tative from each annual confer- ence attending the Special In- structional Meeting. The person is to work in cooperation with the Bishop, Presiding Elders, Pastors nual conference; preferable, the ence. The time and place for the workshop is to be specified, with each one in an episcopal district conducted simultaneously if pos- Without a doubt, the Minimum ahead in providing very helpful able low cost. Most of it is sold at cost. Two very interesting film and “Go Forth In His Name” have been developed, These filmstrips So again, The Minimum Salary Department has completed an- other successful operation in the Pe ee a ae any congregation would be proud. A. M. E. CHRISTIAN RECORDER ALMA A. POLK, Editor 3103 Centre Avenue far-reaching Stewardship gram. It is too early to predict the pro- great service this type of pro- gram is destined to render the church, Already a fruitful harvest has begun. As Malcolm put it: “We shonld be old-fashioned in our beliefs, up-to-date in our methods, and far ahead in our ideals.” This, in a sense, explains the Stewardship Program of the Minimum Salary Department of the A.M.E. Church. Yes, the boys were there from every annual conference in the connection. The “Who’s Expected” shows the names of the follow- ing: and every man was there whose name appears on this list with the exception of two. And now we go on to the an- nual conference workshop, (which hope will be over in June) filled with inspiration to achieve and information to guide. we We salute once again The De- partment of Minimum Salary for “showing the way.” ~ WHO'S EXPECTED Reverend John H. Adams 1020 Washington Place Seattle, Washington Reverend V. R. Anderson 1902 Volustsia Wichita, Kansas Reverend R. H. Alexander 1425 N. Kelham Oklahoma City, Oklahoma -Reverend T. D. Alexander 1117 W. Pullen Pine Bluff, Arkansas Reverend W. F. Ball, Jr. 226 Della Court rl pyeKsonvillesPiorida- 2. In John’s group a successful Reverend H. J. Benson 1008 North West 10th Street Hallendale, Florida Reverend E. M. Blocker 214 Ohio Street, S. Lakeland, Florida Reverend R. L. Brown 700 Allen Street Marshill, Texas Reverend C. B. Bryant 1614 Stillman Corpus Christi, Texas Reverend L. A. Billups 310 North Cherry Street Dothan, Alabama Reverend J. C. Bonner 17 - 10th Court Birmingham, Alabama Reverend H. A. Belin, Jr. 118 - 4th Street Clarksdale, Mississippi Reverend Joseph Brockington 18107 Anglin Detroit, Michigan Reverend C. C. Blake 94 Richmond Hill Ave. Stanford, Conn. Dr. Malcolm B. Blackburn 475 Riverside Drive New York, New York Reverend G. Alger Coates 451 Elliott Windsor, Ontario, Canada Reverend L. G. Clarke 805 Monroe Street Vicksburg, Mississippi Reverend C. M. Davis 198 Glover Street Orangeburg, South Carolina Reverend W. J. Daniels 1002 6th Avenue Columbus, Georgia Reverend A. A. Davis 1868 Amsterdam Avenue New York, New York Reverend R. C. Eberhardt 1336 Sheffield Street Pittsburgh 33, Pennsylvania Reverend B. J. Finklea 21 Hampden Street Charleston, South Carolina Reverend G, E. Fagons 106 Meadows Street Beckley, West Virginia Pittsburgh 19, Pennsylvania Reverend J. E, Grant 400 South Benton Midland, Texas Reverend E. C. Gipson 600 North Good at Latimore Dallas, Texas Reverend James M, Granberry 405 Church Street Columbia, Tennessee Reverend I, D, Hinson 206 W. Virginia Street Tallahasse, Florida Reverend Chas. H. Hunter, Jr. 2503 21st Avenue Tampa, Florida Reverend W. H. Harris 807 Madison Avenue Montgomery, Alabama Reverend A. W. Holman P. O. Box 1002 Aiken, South Carolina Reverend James A. Holmes 234 Carolina Street Laurens, South Carolina Reverend A. J. Harris 907 D’Antignac Street Augusta, Georgia Reverend Fred Hughey 510 E. Central Street Springfield, Missouri Reverend J. W. Henderson 1911 Crane Avenue Cincinnati, Ohio Reverend E, M. Jackson 111 S. 7th McAlester, Oklahoma Reverend J. B. Jamison 200 Packard Warren, Arkansas Reverend Chas. E. Jenkins 2524 Williams Street Chattanooga, Tennessee Absent Reverend W. A. Jennings 924 W. 5th Street 3 Ocala, Florida Reverend A. C. Johnson 1310 29th Street Galveston, Texas Reverend T. C. Johnson 15 St. Catherine Street Natchez, Mississippi Reverend H. Ralph Jackson 280 Hernando Street Memphis, Tennessee Reverend Ezra M. Johnson 280 Hernando Street Memphis, Tennessee Reverend J. W. Judge 640 Hall Street Bainbridge, Georgia Reverend J. D. Jaudon c/o 215 Park Avenue AME Church Parsonage Savannah, Georgia Reverend Donald G. Jacobs 10925 Pasadena Avenue Cleveland, Ohio Reverend Matthew Lowe 3505 Walnut Street Inkster, Michigan Reverend Donald Ming 326 Flower Street Chester, Pennsylvania Reverend A. A. Morgan 1017 Hampton Street Tucson, Arizona Reverend W. C. Myles 612 S. 10th Street Columbus, Mississippi Reverend B. H. Martin P. O. Box 124 Mound Bayou, Mississippi Reverend J. L. Myers 228 10th Avenue, South West Birmingham, Alabama Reverend Edgar Mack 125 Murray Street Frankfort, Kentucky Reverend Elmer M. Martin 867 South Parkway, East Memphis, Tennessee Reverend W. J. Nelson P. O. Box 49 Bishopville, South Carolina Reverend N. P. Patterson 1113 Washington Street Alexandria, Louisiana YOUNG PEOPLE AND CHILDREN’S PAGE Reverend R. E, Peters 1312 Auburn Street Opelika, Alabama Reverend Blaine Ramsey 107 N. Fourth Street Champaign, Illinois Reverend Frank M. Reid, Jr. 4311 St. Ferdinand St. Louis, Missouri Reverend Joseph R, Reid 912 West Chestnut Street Louisville, Kentucky Reverend B. S. Roberts 2204 N. Boston Place Tulsa, Oklahoma Rverend C. D. Rodgers General Delivery Stephens, Arkansas Reverend F. C. Reid General Delivery Blytheville, Arkansas Reverend H. L. Starks 540 North Third Street Memphis, Tennessee Reverend H. O. Swanson 1850 Andrews Street Mobile, Alabama Reverend A. R. Smith 85 Morris Brown Dr., S. W. Atlanta, Georgia Reverend L. O. Saunders 712 Wright Street * Wilmington, North Carolina Reverend M. C. Swann 804 Fayetteville Street Durham, North Carolina Reverend Richard Stokes 1318 N. Redfield Street Philadelphia, Pennsylvania Reverend A. A. Shaw ean ae | 1794 Franklin Street Columbus, Ohio Reverend P. M. Tilghman 1024 W. Lanvale Street Baltimore, Maryland Reverend Richard E. Tankerson 2617. Georgia Avenue, Apt. 107 pare Washington, D. C. 7 nema Reverend I. V. Tolbert Pe 1044 Mobile § - J Waterloo, Iowa Reverend R. S. Turner Allen University * Columbia, South Carolina Reverend G. H. J. Thibodeaux fs 1150 Portland Aveue f Shreveport, Louisiana a Reverend D. L. Tucker 719 Walthall Street Greenwood, Mississippi Reverend J. A. Thornton 2746 Abbie Street Shreveport, Louisiana Reverend J. R. Thornton 407 Poplar Helena, Arkansas Reverend A. W. Williams 909 Hamilton Avenue Panama City, Florida Reverend Andrew H. White 414 8th Avenue, South Nashville, Tennessee Reverend J. D. Walker 1356 South Blvd. Baton Rouge, Louisiana : Reverend Everette P. Williams ee. 2024 Ashby Avenue k Berkeley, California - r Reverend Edward P. Williams : 105 North Vernon Avenue Pasadena, California Reverend John A. Woods 206 S. 6th Richmond, Indiana Reverend W. R. Walker 506 W. Southern Springfield, Ohio Reverend S. W. Williams, Jr. 225 Cedar Street Smithfield, Virginia Reverend R. K. Young 4 5000 Glenview ‘ North Little Rock, Arkansas Reverend L. C. Young 1190 Chicon Street Austin, Texas Reverend E. P. Yorpp 504 South Macon Fort Valley, Georgia Absent ===== DSC04465.JPG ===== = Six LENGTHENING OUR CHORDS PART II THERION E. COBBS If the A.M.E. Church is really serious about a dynamic program of Christian Education—and the writer feels that it is—then we will want to consider: 1. Enlarging the Board to in- clude all Bishops resident in the U.S., one layman from each epis- copal district and one youth or student representative twenty- one years of age or under at the time of his election. The executive committee of the board should include, as mem- bers comprising an advisory com- mittee, representatives of three divisions (Educational Institu- tions, Missionary Department, and Editorial (Church paper editors) to assist in the conduct of the work, 2. Correlation of Division Work —creation of a Secretarial Coun- cil consisting of the executive secretaries of the three divisions of the board which shall choose annually in rotation from its mem- bers a presiding officer and shall meet as necessary to correlate the work of the three divisions, 3. The Creation of A Campus Church Relations Commission in every college community where the A.M.E. Church is at work. Members from the local commu- nity and campus and members at large representing the interests of the Annual Conference or Con- ferences on nomination of the Conference Board or Board of Education. It shall share the re- sponsibility for the operation and maintenance of religious work among A.M.E. students enrolled in institutions of higher educa- tion at state and independent colleges and universities, 4. A Commission on Architect- ture composed of the Secretary of General Education, three others elected by the board, and three other persons elected by the Board of Missions, The function of this commission would be to prepare standards for the archi- tecture of Churches, parsonages, and religious educational build- ings and to recommend them to the co-operating boards; also to offer counsel in the erection of such buildings. The commission might meet annually and at such other times as its work might re- quire. 5. A Joint Committee on Ma- terials for Training for Church Membership should be created by the Department of Education and the Department of Evangelism for the purpose of preparing ma- terials for the training of persons for Church membership. HOW SERIOUS IS THE A.M.E. CHURCH ... CONCERNING A RELIGIOUS EDUCATION PRO- GRAM? DEAD SERIOUS! And perhaps this is our trouble. At any rate, only the future and the men who make it can tell, Till then, we entertain the hope of Edward Rowland Still, in “The Hermitage”. (Continued on Page 15) A. M. E. CHRISTIAN RECORDER The Preacher and Social Security QUESTION: I will be 62 years of age in October 1962. I am wondering how many credits I will need to get social security benefits when I retire in Janu- ary 1963: ANSWER: A man becoming 62 this year will require 3% years of work or 14 quarters of cover- age. A woman attaining 62 this year requires 2 3/4 years or 1l quarters of coverage. J. M. Granberry, Jr. Sunset Vesper Service Quadrennial—St. Louis King’s Hill Cireuit Dear Editor, please publish the following article: The Third Quarterly Confer- ence of the King’s Hill Circuit began Wednesday night May 22 with Post-Conference Services, the Speakers were: Rev. A. L. Dias, J. S. Morgan and P. M. Perry. The Services were inspir- ing. On Sunday morning the day began with Sunday School at Em- manuel A.M.E. Church, McNeil. At 11 A.M. the Pastor, Rev. A. C. Burton conducted the opening. Rev. S. H. Gray, brought the morning message. The Quarterly Conference Union Service was called to order by the Rev. C. T. Cross, Chairman. Rev. W. M. Jamison preached. All members of this section of the Union were present. The Afternoon Fellow- ship was a glowing success. At 7:30 P.M. Sunday night the Presiding Elder, Dr. R. L. Lilly brought the Evening message. On Monday night at 7:30 the P. E. presided over a very heartening business session. All Boards and Auxiliaries made 100% Reports. The Presiding Elder commended the Pastor, Rev. A. C. Burton for the good work accomplished to- gether with the Officers and members of this charge. King’s Hill Circuit had its part in help- ing Dr. Lilly to bring the Mag- nolia District into its rightful place at the head of the Twelfth Episcopal District. We cannot give too much praise to Bishop John D. Bright, Presiding Elder, Dr. Lilly and Rev. A. C, Burton the Pastor for the progress this Con- ference year. Mrs. Thelma L. Slater, Reporter Mrs. Linnie P. Pace, Reporter Rev. A. C. Burton, Pastor All Roads Leads To St. Louis Quadrennial Women’s Convention OUTDOOR TIPS from the Ancient Age Sportman’s Idea Exchange LIPSTICK MINNOWS This tip requires cooperation from your wife in the form of an almost-but-not-quite used lip- stick, Having procured same, dab a slab on the side of your min- nows when fishing. Fish see the red slash mark, figure the min- now for a cripple and BAM! If your wife won’t cooperate, that’s your problem. DEFLATE IN BED Campers know deflating an air mattress takes several minutes and no small amount of work, It can rob needed minutes at a time when you're roaring to go. The easy way to do this job is on the morning you plan to break camp. As you lie in bed, turn the air valve and take 40 winks while the mattress lets you down, When the air is gone, roll’er up and go. FOUR FAST ONES (1) Take off burrs and stick- ers by wiping with a wad of cot- (Continued on Page 14) Tuesday, July 16, 1963 Rev. Wm. H. Jenkins |A PROGRAM FOR THE CHURCH For Bishop AND ITS SENIOR CITIZENS People over: sixty years of age now constitute nearly one-tenth of our population, Members of the A.M.E, Church who have had personal contact with Dr. Jenkins are well aware —that Rev. Jenkins is an experi- enced administrator, a depend- able pastor as well as a pro- gressive builder! Dr. Jenkins’ abilities and will- ingness to serve has left unshak- able impressions throughout the connection whether he was serv- ing as a pastor, teacher, delegate or community leader; however, The religious foundation for our concern for the aged rest, in the classic concept of God as a God not only of the strong and mighty but one who has a special inter- est in the defenseless, the weak, and the feeble. In fact the Bible sets forth old age as the rich reward, the har- vest of the good life. No more pungent plea is to be found in the entire Bible than the one ut- tered in the Psalms, “Cast me not off in time of old age.” PROGRAM DEVELOPMENT 1. Acquaint each presiding Bishop with information regard- ing construction of homes for the elderly. They should be informed of requirements and methods of financing such facilities. REV. LEO LESSER, JR. Chaplain’s Division, Central Hos- pital, Geriatrics Unit, Member Council On Aging, University of Kentucky and Kentucky Commis- sion On Religion and Aging, pastor ena Greater St. James A. M. E. Church, Louisville, Ky. s** * ized to serve at points of com- munity need, their efforts might 2. Facilitate communications on an inter-district basis regarding the problems and needs of the aged. This might best be done on an Annual Conference level. Such information should be given not only to the clergy but perhaps more important, it should be giv- en to lay groups and committee’s that might undertake specific pro- grams with the aged. Since there} 3. The clergy should have more are many existing groups in the|specific clinical data concerning church, which have been organ-| — REV. WILLIAM FH. JENKINS I shall confine my remarks to the city of East Chicago during and after the pastorate of Rev. Jen- kins. Administrative abilities were demonstrated with the erection of St. Luke parsonage and church. Starting with an old ready to be condemned building that was previously a road house that the church owned at the arrival of Rey. Jenkins, the church under his leadership succeeded, in the erection of two new buildings in 11 years, that are a credit to the city and the church totaling over a quarter of a million dollars. The problems of legality con- nected with the building, the ha- rassment of lyric thinkers and impeders of progress did not aged. (Continued on Page 7) Pronouncement on The Churches and The Public Schools by NCC in USA system of public education in the United States of America. It pro- Approved by the General Board As Christians we acknowledge God as the ground and source and confirmer of truth, whose Spirit is ever ready to respond to men’s and children’s search for under- standing by correcting their fumbling misapprehensions and leading them into larger and full- dividuals may share in an edu- cation which contributes to the full development of their capaci- force in our pluralistic society, We also recognize that significant be channeled into work with the lyr vides a context in which all in-— stop Rev. Jenkins from remain- ing a pastor high in morals, de- pendable to the church and com- munity in whatever current needs arose. Never a negative remark have I heard him make—but al- ways the author of a progressive idea or a solution to a problem. Dr. Jenkins told the urban re- newal authorities in the early de- velopment stage, of the errors in their approach to their objectives. Fail would certainly later result in un- necessary delays. After the au- thorities failed to realize the ad- vice of the Rev. Jenkins he then turned to the community to make to correct them aware of these errors and gave them specific reasons to be cerned about their future po- sition in the City of East Chicago. Years have passed and the citi- zens of East Chicago have wished many times on various occasions for Dr, Jenkins, however, many have utilized the valuable infor- mation, precepts and example left by this truly outstanding pastor. Elevation of Dr. Jenkins to Bishop would extend the amount of Service he could render to the Church, the community and the world. Respectfully submitted, Willie Collier $603 Block Ave, East Chicago, Indiana “ef William H. Jenkins was ordained an Itinerate Elder in 1931, by the Late Henry Blanton Parks, Presiding Bishop of the Fourth Episcopal District. Rev The Chicago Annual Confer- ence met at Institutional A.M.E. Church, 38th and Dearborn Street in Chicago over a period of 32 years. Serving as pastor, Rev. Jenkins, with his queenly wife, Mrs, Odelia Jenkins, have suc- (Continued on Page 14) those errors er truth. Teaching and learning at their highest are pursued with- in this recognition, As Americans we are firmly committed to the right of freedom of conscience and freedom of religion, that is, the fréedom of each citizen in the determination of his religious al- legiance, and the freedom of re- ligious groups and institutions in the exercise and declaration of their beliefs. The American tradition with respect.to the relations of gov- ernment and religion, often de- scribed as “separation of church and state” does not mean that the state is hostile toward, or indif- ferent to, religion, On the con- trary, governments — national, state and local—have prevailingly acknowledged the importance as well as the autonomy of religion and have given expression to this principle in many ways. In present-day American socie- ty, with its diversity of religious conviction and affiliations, the place of religion in public educa- tion must be worked out within this recognition of the prevail- ingly positive attitude of the American people as a whole to- ward religion and safeguarding of religious liberty. As Christians we believe that every individual has a right to an education aimed at the full development of his capacities as a human being created by God, his character as well as his in- tellect, We are impelled by the love of neighbor to seek maxi- mum educational opportunities for each individual in order that he may prepare himself for re- sponsible participation in the common life. CONCERN FOR THE PUBLIC SCHOOLS We reaffirm our support of the this system is financed by public funds, is responsive to the com- munity as a whole, and is open to all without distinctions as to race, creed, national origin, or economic status. DEFINITION OF ROLES Religious ideas, beliefs, values, and the contributions of churches are an integral part of our cul- tural heritage as a people. The public schools have an obligation to help individuals develop an intelligent understanding and ap- preciation of the role of religion in the life of the people of this nation, Teaching. for religious commitment is the responsibility of the home and the community of faith (such as the church or synagogue) rather than the pub- lie schools. We support the right of re- ligious groups to establish and maintain schools at their own ex- pense provided they meet pre- scribed educational standards. We support also the right of parents to decide whether their children shall attend public or non-public schools. The parent who chooses to send his children to a non-public school is not ex- cused from the responsibility of the citizen to support and seek to improve the public shools. Neither the church nor the state should use the public school to compel acceptance of any creed or conformity to any specific re- ligious practice. Tt is an essential task of the churches to provide adequate re- ligious instruction through every means at their disposal. These in- clude both those activities which individual churches provide with- in their own walls and also vari- ous joint ventures of churches involving cooperation with the (Continued on Page 11) cE a ‘ ae ties. It serves as a major cohesive. value derives from the fact. that -—-* ===== DSC04466.JPG ===== Tuesday. July 16, 1963 A. M. E. CHRISTIAN RECORDER Seven Mrs. Joseph Gomez Speaks For Nursery School Graduation At Institutional AME Church Bishop Gomez Passed Out Diplomas! By HERBERT L. FELIX Reporter CHICAGO, ILL. (Dr. R. L. Miller has a top Day Uursery School at his church. He took me through the school a few weeks ago, and I was great- ly tmpressed. He is making great speed in African Methodism!) GREATER INSTITUTIONAL -A.M.E. CHURCH DR. ROY L. MILLER, Pastor Sunday, June 2, 1963 at 3:30 P.M., many proud parents and friends filled Greater Institu- tional A.M.E. Church on a very ‘HOT’ day indeed! The following is an outline of the program: Processional; Invitation to stand by Morris Allen; Pledge, Marc Welborn; ‘MY COUNTRY ‘TIS OF THEE’; Invocation, J. Kim- prough; Welcome Song, ‘GOD IS LOVE; Welcome Address, Helen Akins; Lullaby, Class of Two year Olds,..Mrs. Perrye Rolfe, Teacher; Remarks by Pastor Mil- ler; Wedding Scene, (space will MRS. JOSEPH GOMEZ not allow the mentioning of all of the names here folks!); Re- marks by Mrs. Jean Goudeau, Director of School; Songs; Teach- ers, Mrs. Mattie Smith, Miss Essie Jones; Processional of Graduat- ing Class; Song by R. Strickland, ‘OVER THE RAINBOW’; Intro- duction to Class Song by E. L. Madison; Class Song, ‘WHEN YOU WISH UPON A STAR, Mrs. Helen Sims, Teacher. Dr. R. L. Miller introduced Mrs. Gomez in a magnificent manner. Mrs. Gomez spoke very highly of those young folks who will make up our tomorrow or future world! She told them that they must learn to take care of the things around them at all times. She further advised them to be aware of themselves and also others at all times. Mrs. Gomez is a dy- namic public speaker! I admire all public speakers. When I stand up before a crowd of people, my thoughts SIT DOWN!! Bishop Joseph Gomez presented Diplomas to about 30 graduates (Continued on Page 16) General Chairman, total receipts were ister. Dr. H. I. Bearden Is (Continued from Page 2) nent area of world social rela- tions. I believe with men like Dr. H. I. Bearden serving in the capaci- ty of Episcopal Leadership in one of the greatest religious denomi- nations in the whole wide world, the social visions of the people of this and other great nations will not long remain distorted. I for one and many others that I know shall support him all the way. The man of the hour is one that has already acquired ample knowledge, wisdom and a passion for service through long hours of hard work and turbulent experi- ences. Those who have triumphed over the treadmills of ignorance and immaturity are acceptable to be chosen as co-bearers of the cross of humanity. I have not been asked to write for Dr. Bearden’s elevation; I be- lieve it to be my duty as a Geor- gian of the Sixth Episcopal Dis- trict. Many more writings follow. H. J. Jackson, Pastor of St. James Station, Monticello, Ga. Bishop Primm, Dr. Blakely And Committee Making Mammoth Plans To Entertain You At Women’s Quadrennial—St. Louis In science the credit goes to the man who convinces the world, not to the man to whom the idea first occurs——Sir William Osler left to right): Mrs. Josephine M. Johnson, Moten Barnett, Annual Woman’s Day Speaker; Mrs. Carrie B. Brown, Program Chairman. In the center is Mrs. and at the bottom is Mrs. Shirley I. Gaines, outstripped all other Circle Leaders in_finance for the day. The $4,757.78. The Rev. Jonathan A. Dames is min- Women Support Expansion Drive At Woodlawn A. M. E. Church Mrs. Etta Moten Barnett, nationally known stage and screen art- ist and a dedicated Christian worker, stirred a capacity audience on the Annual Woman’s Day at Woodlawn A. M. E. Church, Chi- cago, Ill. Stellar participants in this year’s project were (top row, Co-chairman; Mrs. Etta Vivian H. Cammon, the who A Program For (Continued from Page 6) the needs of the aged. A program of clinical pastoral education could be set up in each presiding elder district for six or eight weeks. Here limited numbers of pastors come to a nursing home, or public institution where num- bers of the elderly are cared for; after visiting with the elderly, the pastors would sit down with an authority in geriatrics, pastoral care and inter-personal relations to review clinically-specific prob- lems that have arisen in their pastoral visits. The background of the elderly person, the current physical and emotional situation would be discussed. The pastor’s feeling about his ministry to the aged would be explored. Out of such an experi- ence should come renewed inter- est in the aged and some change of attitudes. It should also teach pastors how they may work with each other and other professions in meeting the needs of the aged. 4, A less effective way of in- forming and enlisting the interest of the clergy is to have a work- shop or conference, This method highlights the problem and pro- vides general information but does not meet individual needs as does clinical education. 5. A series of articles dealing with a wide range of topics rele- vant to the aged might be carried by our church publications. Committee Report on Preparation Of The Sunday School Convention To Presiding Elder Sims, Mrs, Sims, our District Supervisor, Platform Guests, Ministers, Of- ficers, Members and Friends of the Meridian District Conference: The Sunday School Convention is one of the important Annual Meetings of the Presiding Elder’s district. One of the major pur- poses of the Sunday School Con- vention is to provide an oppor- tunity for Sunday School workers to take the Leadership Training courses which will help them to improve their Sunday School work. The Convention should seek not only to help regular workers, but to discover and guide new workers. The training courses should be carefully se- lected so as to meet the needs of those who are expected to take them, This can best be done by carefully making early plans for our financial reports, delegates participation and attending. Many of us—Ministers—Sunday School Superintendents and Teachers—Members and Mission- aries of our Churches, periodic- ally pack suitcases and brief cases and take off for the Sunday School Convention. Almost all of us belong to organizations that send delegates to conferences. Most of these conferences are or should be work conferences. Here are some of the character- istics of a work conference: It requires intensive and long-range planning. This planning covers such things as preparing partici- pants for the convention, devel- oping programs, getting the par- ticipants involved in the work of the convention, and planning to help them use back home what they have learned, and special fund raising projects to raise as- sessments and delegates’ expenses to the meeting. We prepare our delegates or participants to come together with a group of other Sunday School members and leaders, or resource people to work together to develop new ideas and plans and to receive and share new in- formation. Or to work together to learn new job performances tor our Church School pupils, new ways to prepare reports, or diag- nose problems, or plan programs, or lead discussion groups. We find many of our partici- pants in the A.M.E. Church are unable to lead or participate in discussions. Why? Because they have not been trained? Then how are they to be trained? By hold- ing such training sessions in our local churches. A good Sunday School Conven- tion doesn’t just happen. It has to be planned with extreme care. One of the most crucial problems usually facing the convention or conference planner is to train those who will take important leadership roles in the conven- tion workshop or discussion. There should be “Rehearsal for Leadership” to suggest how dele- gates should function in their re- spective groups after being in- MRS. SELMA HELM BUTLER, Meridian District Secretary formed by the Presiding Elder that they are to participate on the program, Information leaflets, bulletins or mimeographed ma- terial should be given out on how to lead or participate in discus- sion groups, Delegates are likely to work harder and to assume more re- sponsibility for the aims of the convention if they have a part in planning it. Ideally, perhaps, every delegate to a convention or conference would share in con- ference planning. The delegates should understand why the Sun- day School Convention is held and what its relationship is to them and the local Sunday School. Your Sunday School Convention life will tend to fall into three parts: before, during and after. Here are some things that should or may happen: BEFORE YOU ARRIVE: You should be involved in pre-plan- ning. Your Sunday School will help to relate the conference pro- gram to the long-term goals de- sired. - More of the headachy details— registration, housing, ete. will be taken care of by the host pastor and church—So you will have.@es. chance to get ready and make plans for participation. WHEN YOU GET THERE: You will find yourself welcomed, and if you are new there should be an orientation group. Planners should make allowances for hu- man nature to be human nature and will know that some of the “hashing over” done in gabfests is remembered better than the formal presentations of materials. Good programming will bring few speeches and more opportun- ity for participation. Plan to par- ticipate by reading and studying in advance to the meeting. AFTER YOU LEAVE: You should plan to be expected to share your experiences and learning with the Sunday School to which you are responsible. Participate in the follow-up plan; evaluate the conference, be supplied with the material you helped to create. Greater cooperation among leaders in conducting Sunday School Conventions and planning for them will mean less competi- tion with our members for the ear of public. Therefore, you will reach a broader audience with the results of your convention through the mass media. Finally, you will find that through good planning by the Presiding Elder, the Pastor, the Superintendent, the Teacher and the Pupil, your agreements, not just your differences, at the Sun- day School Convention will be newsworthy. And ministers, officers, mem- pers and friends, let us return to our homes to a better job of plan- ning for our Sunday School Con- vention. With the leadership of our esteemed partners in the work of Christ, Presiding Elder and Mrs. Sims, and the fellow- (Continued on Page 16) «at ee _ | 5 ===== DSC04467.JPG ===== A. M. E. CHRISTIAN RECORDER OF. ne Ee So Nolen ..... mee an ST aes Neate =F Ps Rev. David J. Brown, Sr. ee Falter Rev. Fred A. Buen na iting Editor Foes A. esis iliiams Consultant Columnist Mrs. ‘0. Mr. Carl Wallace .... Western Regional Director Rev. H. A. Be’ 1 eee eee Southern centey Regianal Director irector of Social Action lin, Jr. CONTRIBUTING EDITORS A. J. Carey, J. L. Roberts, R. A. Hildebrand, E. M. Johnson, Bertie DeLyles, L. Dudley, John Adams, Fred A. Hughes, Howard Gregg, W. B. teva. ithen Grage, vonne Walker, Rembert Stokes, H. H. Brookins, L. S. Odom, Ben 5 G. H. J. odeaux, Willard Leake, Alma Polk, Frank C ham, C. S. 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There are many rumors much politics, etc. 1 admit that some adjustment, much cau- tion, might be considered, lest we injure the church. I suspect that possibly the simplest and greatest need of the Church all of us love today is the one thing; LOVE. Sim- ple, pure, and down-to-earth, LOVE. As members and preach- ers of the church, we neea to love everybody, and the love of everybody. Apart from all other considerations, the deep psy- chological reason that we need someone to love us is that we can freely confess our faults and our defects only to someone who acknowledges our lovability. He would be loved, must also love. Our church must not be guilty of tyranny and persecu- tion, for men who love freedom, naturally and readily flee from this state of affairs. Usually when people flee tyranny and persecution, and set up a community of their own they do not permit any more freedom to their own dissidents than they themselves had been permitted in the past; with one exception, the religious settlers in the New World were just as harsh and tyrannical toward their heretics as the despots they fled from. Really what most people want is not freedom, but orthodoxy of their own sort. In all areas of life the grave and serious need is simply love. This is evident in all people, whether young or old. The approbation of our fellows is the real strivings of all of us. The matching of wits, the.contests of various natures are al- right in their places, but, all things being equal, all mankind \eks admiration, approval of his fellows. Simple love is the { happiness in all mankind’s schemes. i a Se The layman’s idea of rigorous proof is to say, “For ex- ample . . .” and then proceed to cite some case so exceptional and dramatic that it proves nothing of a general nature, A woman who does not know how to keep quiet when she is in the right quickly forfeits her moral advantage; as her rightness degenerates into self-righteousness, she loses her superiority and permits the man to counter-attack; for silence on the part of the woman is a much more effective weapon of domestic combat than haranguing. Speaking even of the sexes, secret lovers give themselves away more by avoidance than by engagement; as Bruyere observed a long time ago: “A woman with eyes only for one person, or with eyes always averted from him, creates exactly the same impression.” Consistency follows in our church relationships. Sore concern for secondary or material interests, and the evér personal combat in relationship and position or rights in the church, fall short of the foundation for solidarity, perpetuity and effectiveness of the church. Only LOVE is the cement that will hold the church structure together. Our greatest and simplest need even in our beloved African Methodism today is LOVE. ; It is relatively easy for us to detect when others are bad from good motives, and to be tolerant of them; what is much harder is to detect when we ourselves are good from bad mo- tives, and to be intolerant of ourselves for presenting this plausible counterfeit of virtue. Our youth’s quest for self-knowledge is so tormenting and fruitless because self-knowledge cannot be obtained alone, but only with another; we cannot know ourselves until we have disclosed ourself to another and see our reflection in eyes that understand . . . and forgive. 2 The moralizer who is so scandalized by “obscenity” ev- erywhere would do well to ponder the remark by a true moralist, Thoreau, who said: “You cannot receive a shock unless you have an electric affinity for that which shocks you.” The world of politics in these days of ever and constant change and space-mindedness, is a full generation behind the world of physics; the significant “race” of our time is not the arms-race between nations but the “thought-race”be- tween our political practices and our potentialities for de- struction, on both sides of the curtain. Although the founding fathers of our beloved African Methodism might not have had the academic training we boast of today, but I suspect they were far ahead of us in dedication, relationship, and concern for the church, and in recognition of what it took to enhance and spread the church. They never talked of squeezing and sectitizing the church, with the heads of some and the retardation of others, as axes to grind. But they like the other denominations of our times sought to expand the church and to furnish it with h leadership. They love the church, and wanted it to wax in age and strength. We seem so budget conscious, so materialistic concerned in our meetings and activities, that we've lost sight of the real basic needs of our church. Simple LOVE is the dire need of us all today. This is my opinion, what’s yours? | HUMOR A policeman in a Town in the West stopped a jay-walker care- lessly crossing the street and somewhat disrupting the traffic. He produced a book from his pocket, tore out a ticket, and presenting it to the culprit, said: “There you are, take that and when you've had three of them we take your shoes away!” » @, a = wr en heart pardon!” Then the Lord is in thy garden. thy “Father, says, When stern Duty wakes to watch, Then His hand is on the latch. But when Hope thy song doth rouse, Then the Lord is in the house. When to love is all thy wit, Christ doth at thy table sit. When God’s will is thy heart’s pole, Then is Christ thy very soul. Tourist in Yellowstone Park: | ———,jrRoads Lead To St Louls “Those Indians have a blood-curd- Quadrennial Women’s Convention ling yell, don’t they?” | OLD SONGS “Yes, Ma’am,” answered the Guide. “Every one of them is a —— college graduate.” NEARER MY GOD TO THEE 4 Nearer my God to thee, Nearer to thee! F’en though it be a cross That raiseth me; still all my song shall be, Nearer my God to thee, nearer my God to thee, Nearer to thee, Sunset Vesper Service _Quadrennial—S Louls — t. MEDITATION APPROACHES When thou turn’st away from ill, Christ is this side of thy hill. 2 When thou turnest toward good, | Thought like a wanderer, the sun Christ is walking in thy wood. gone down, Tuesday, July 16, 1963 B. J. NOLEN Walk Past Limit We all have our limitations. But so far as I can find out, no one really knows just where to put his finger on them. Usually your limitations are reached when you feel in your mind that there is no use in going further. Whenever you feel you are nearing your limits, have but one thing in mind—to walk right past them. And you will. Growth is a natural process. Just the minute a human being stops growing in his mind, at that moment does he begin to surren- der life. Keep filling your life with in- terests. Interests richen your very life blood and keep ringing in your ears the eternal fact that all worthwhile efforts contribute to the measure of your charac- ter. ; But place no limits. They will loom before you, undoubtedly, right past them. ~ Be the thing you most desire— by working at it during every “ waking moment of your life. You will smile as you see each threatening mile-post, that look- ed like a barrier, pass into the distance, into memory. You can win right where you are. But you must be interested in what you do and you must give the best that is in you to the work that you do. Expect to meet every emer- gency that shall arise—and you will meet it. All limits will then vanish as new dew under the bright summer sun. pone ES he Darkness be over me, my rest a stone; Yet in my dreams I'd be, Nearer my God to thee, nearer my God to thee, Nearer to thee. 3 There let the way appear, steps unto heaven; All that thou sendest me, in mercy giv’n, Angels to beckon me, Nearer my God to thee, Nearer my God to thee, Nearer to thee. a Louis Interdenominational Ministerial Alliance Gave Unanimous Vote The Interdenominational Min- isterial Alliance of the city of Jacksonville, County of Duval, State of Florida, recently gave a voluntary unanimous vote of confidence to Bishop William F. Ball, Sr., for his sane leadership and wise counsel in administering the affairs of the African Meth- odist Episcopal Church in Fla. We have the assurance that under his leadership, Edward Waters College will retain its present approval by the State (Continued on Page 18) time and time again, but walk re ===== DSC04468.JPG ===== , July 16. 1963 SUNDAY SCHOOL LESSON By EDGAR L. MACK Frankfort, Ky. Lesson IV JuLyY 28, 1963 WHY SHOULD I CARE? (Temperance) Background Scripture — Genesis 3-11 Print—Genesis 4:1-10 Memory SELEcTION — You shall love the Lord your God with all your heart, and with all your soul, and with all your mind . . . You shall love your neigh- bor as yourself. Matthew 22: 37-39. INTRODUCTION Today’s lesson is a direct fol- low-up of last Sunday’s lesson. One of the areas in which man is disobedient in his concerns about his fellowman. When man sins here, it leads to God’s judgment and condemnation, too. So often we are cruel in our dealings with others and tend to blame others for wrongs done. The love and service of God is related to love and service of others. Temperance is related to more than alcohol. We can be intem- perate in our living and patterns of relationships to others. Man is a social being. He has a social responsibility. Man. should care and be concerned about others. THe LEsson Why Should I Care? Genesis 4:1-10 The story of Cain and Abel is as new and fresh as the morning newspaper. It is full of far more ooo wemneaning, for life than the stories sa in the newspaper. It carries a message about man’s rightful re- lations with others. God created man. Why should there ever be hate, anger or jealousy among among men? — The story of Adam and Eve tells about the beginning and punishment of sin. The story of Cain and Abel tells what hap- pens when we let our feelings and emotions get out of control. This is truly a temperance lesson. Let us go over some of the im- portant facts in the story of Cain and Abel. Cain and Abel were the first two sons of Adam and Eve. Both of their parents had been expelled from Eden. They - grew up and earned their living from different means. Cain was a farmer and Abel took care of the flocks. The story continues. They bring their offerings to the altar of God. Cain brought the first fruits of the soil. Abel brought the first- born of the flock. Then comes the explosion! God prefers the sacri- fice of Abel over the one of Cain. And Cain became angry. When we hear of the name of Cain we think of murder. Cain was the first murderer. Yet the events of the story do not reveal intended to murder that Cain DEVOTIONAL We can kill a person’s good name and his influence through gos- sip and slander. Many persons gossip and slander without the intention of doing harm, They get }a thrill out of hearing or telling something new. You can inflict mortal wounds by cold unconcern. You can kill joy not caring. You can destroy devotion and affection by lack of interest. Trouble begins before an act of violence, It begins with twisted thoughts and grudges. Just why did Cain hate Abel? Cain didn’t bother about the facts. His feelings were more impor- tant than the facts. We are much more inclined to react to our feelings about something than the real facts.. One of the common reasons behind gossip, or spread- ing malicious tales, is jealousy. Cain had the idea that God pre- ferred Abel to him. He felt in- ferior and nursed this feeling of resentment. Then one day it burst forth in an act of murder. Mur- der grew out of hostile feelings. Cain felt that God ranked Abel higher than himself. Then Cain tried to hide from God. A question arises in his con= science, “Where is Abel thy brother?” His, answer, “Am I my brother’s keeper?” does not hide the fact that Cain is his brother’s keeper. We cannot evade the questions of God. As members of the Church we, too, have a respon- sibility. Have I hurt anyone? Have I neglected anyone? Where are they whom I ought to have invited to Sunday School? Into what harm have they fallen be- cause I did not go to them? “Tam my brother’s»keeper-and I cannot run away from this re- sponsibility without displeasing God. Being a Christian goes fur- ther than abstaining from alco- hol. We owe to our brothers con- cern and help in battling the evils of alcohol. We should care about how our brothers live and the temptations that they face. Many things happen to us each day. Sometimes we are hurt. It may be intentional or accidental. There is a wrong and right way to react to others. Cain chose the wrong way. He refused to heed the assurances of God. Instead he carried pride and anger around in his heart. He allowed hurt to blind him to the fact that Abel was his brother. Cain was poisoned with suspicion and jealousy. Some persons can’t stand for anyone else to be first. They al- ways want to be first in line, on first base, or the first one to finish eating. Cain could not stand for anyone to get ahead of him, not even his own brother. Cain would not even listen to the voice of God. He refused. to follow God’s guidance. Man still spurns the voice of God in hu- man relations. He still blames others for his own hatred and prejudice. At the very moment that Cain thought he had every- thing, he lost everything. God’s judgment fell upon him. He could not escape it. Abel, his brother. In anger Cain struck Abel. Abel fell. He did not ; get up. He was motionless. This is the first time that anyone had seen a man die or killed. It was a new experience for Cain. Had he really killed his brother? The tragedy of the story of Cain is that repeated sin leads to horrible results. How often we do others wrong and cry, “But I didn’t mean it” or “I didn’t mean to do it.” When we let our feelings run loose uncontrolled, we do wrong before we have realized it. There are more ways to kill a person than by physical murder. Do you care? Cain did not care about his brother Abel. Because he did not care he lost his home. It cost Abel his life. It cost Cain and Abel the love that they had for each other. The loss of love for others leads to the loss of the love of God. We love others as we love ourselves. We must love our enemies. We must pray for them. We must seek ways to help and care for others. This is (Continued on Page 12) “Across The Miles” The Church for all... All for the Church. The Church is the greatest fac- tor on earth for the building of character and good citizenship. It is a storehouse of Spiritual values, Without a strong Church, neither democracy nor civilization can survive. There are four sound reasons why every person should attend services regularly and sup- port the Church. They are: (1) For his own sake, (2) For his children’s sake. (3) For the sake of his community. (4) For the sake of the Church itself, which needs his moral and material sup- port. Plan to go to church regu- larly and pray and read your Bible daily. Rev. John S. Williams, Will Be Directing Choirs At Quadrennial The Lord’s Prayer There is an old story of a man who had been the victim of strong drink but who had reformed and apparently was the conqueror of his evil habit. However, when he drove into town, he continued to hitch his horse at the post in front of the town saloon. Event- ually he fell into his old ways again. Had he had a healthy fear of temptation he would have changed his hitching post. Charles L. Allen in THE LORD’S PRAYER (Fleming H. Revell Com- pany) Sunset Vesper Service Quadrenial—St. Louis Allen University’s Choir Royally Entertained By Dis..Miller, Readye, And Blake of Chicago By HERBERT L. FELIX (Dr. Roy L. Miller is the pastor of Greater Institutional A. M. E. Church; Dr. D. Readye is the pastor of St. John A.M.E. Church; and Dr. J. Blake is the pastor of St. James A.M.E. Church.) ALLEN UNIVERSITY’S CHOIR, under the dynamic di- rection of my friend, Professor JOHN WESLEY HUNTER, liter- ally rocked Chicago! The Choir sang at Greater Institutional, St. John and St. James on Sunday, May 26, 1963. Because of my busy schedule at Coppin, I was unable to attend the programs at these churches. Dr. S. S. MORRIS, JR; gave Allen’s Choir very good coverage in his church. I stayed with Professor Hunter all day on Monday. We toured the windy city together in my old car! I got him back in time to sing at Dr. Roy Miller’s church at 8:00 P.M. On Monday night, May 27, 1963, Allen’s Choir members sang their hearts out to a packed church! COYDEN F. PALMER who sat next to me said the following to me: “Felix, I am happy to be a graduate of Allen University.” Professor John W. Hunter did a magnificent directing job! Pro- fessor Hunter knew me when I was a baby in Columbia, South Carolina, and my dear parents knew him when he was a small lad in the same city. Drs. A. WAYMAN WARD and RUSSELL S. BROWN were pres- ent and made some inspiring re- marks. Dr. David Readye and others were also present. I admire the great Christian spirit that I see among our A.M.E. Ministers in Chicago. Candidate ROY L. MILLER took up a wonderful collection for this cause. He LOVES ALLEN UNIVERSITY AND SOUTH CAROLINA!! (Continued on Page 12) PAGE Resolution on Use Of Economic Pressures In Racial Tensions Adopted by the General Board of the National Council of Churches The Church affairms that the demands of the Gospel transcend barriers of race, class and nation, In regard to specific ways of com- batting discrimination the Church’s voice and position are often much less clear. This is particularly true in regard to the use of economic pressures, such as the “sit-in,” the ‘“freedom- ride,” the “stand-in,” the “kneel- in,” and selective buying or selec- tive patronage. The National Council of Churches has taken a clear posi- tion on a) the Christian respon- sibility to work against those special forms of economic injus- tice that are expressed through racial discrimination; b) the right of all persons to equal opportun- ity for employment and the full use of occupational skills; c) the validity of “orderly non-violent demonstrations as expressions of just and righteous indignation against laws, customs and tradi- tions which violate human per- sonality (and as) efforts to bring these laws, customs and tradi- tions into conformity with the law of God,’ expressed in the case of sit-in demonstrations and reiterated at the time of, though .|not with specific reference to, the freedom rides; d) efforts to elim- inate racial segregation in edu- cation; and e) discrimination in housing. : In view of the increasing sig- nificance of, and frequently mounting bitterness and tension in, the use of economic pressures in racial situations, the National Council of Churches recognizes that economic pressure is not good or evil in itself but must be judged in terms of the ethical ends it serves and the ways in which it is used. THEREFORE, THE NATION- AL COUNCIL OF CHURCHES HERE FURTHER, RESOLVES: A. That, we believe it is the re- sponsibility of Christians: First, to understand the extent, manner and significance in human terms of the ways in which economic pressures have been and are still being used to deprive persons of the right to train for and pur- sue their choice of livelihood and to prevent them from the exercise of their human and civil rights; Second, to refrain from any action that uses economic pressure or sanction to de- prive persons of these rights because of race, creed, or color; Third, to give voice, poth per- sonally and through church and other groups, in opposi- tion to such practices where they appear in one’s occu- pation, economic group, local community or our own church-related institutions; Fourth, to seek ways, jndivid- ually or through group action, to relieve or resolve tension situations involving economic discrimination based on race, to support voluntary mutual agreements, to jnitiate and support legislation aimed at preventing such discrimina- tion in private as well as public segments of the econ- omy, and also to support candidates for public office at local, county, state and Federal levels who will initi- M. BOYDE PATRICK PRESORI De: BRIEF MEDITATION Re A A SPIRITUAL ACTIVE INGREDIENTS: Falth:« Hope: Love Truth -Patlence > Wisdom Courage: Humility: Kindness: Mercy I will not fail thee, nor forsake thee. Be strong and of a good courage,—Joshua 1;5-6, TODAY’S MESSAGE Christ’s presence is promised us. Let us cultivate it. When Louis Agassiz taught at Harvard, the senior students used to say to the freshmen, “Stay with the professor. Keep close to him and he will show you some- thing wonderful every minute.” This is what must be said of anyone who asks how he can make God real, Cultivate friend- ship with Christ, It is not an easy thing to do. The cultivation of friendship is an art. Cultivate the friendship of Christ as you would cultivate the friendship of any other person, That is possi- ble. Charles E. Jefferson, who preached the Gospel on Broadway for many years, said, “For thirty years Paul has been my favorite hero. I feel I know Paul better than I know any man who ever lived.” He tells us how Paul and he became friends. He tells us that year after year he had made Paul his daily companion; he had read his letters; he had read everything written about Paul that he could find. If we want to make God real, _ we must pay the price which all true friendships exact. We must practice His presence. seas Step softly under snow or rain, To find the place™where™m« can pray; The way is all so very plain That we may lose our way. ‘ —G. K. Chesterton ae TODAY’S PRAYER : Into the faithful hands of our God we commit ourselves and our loved ones now and always. Fa- ther, let us be Thine and remain Thine forever; through Jesus Christ Thy son our Lord. Amen. ate and support such legis- lation; Fifth, when other efforts to se- cure these rights do not avail, to support and participate in economic pressures where used in a gesponsible and disciplined manner to elimi- nate economic injustice and to end discrimination against any of God’s people based on race, creed or national origin. That, we urge all of our churches and their members to undertake repentently, prayerfully and concretely to fulfill these basic responsi- bilities toward all people. Sunset Vesper Service Quadrennial—St. Louis The Man and (Continued from Page 1) our own complacency. The chal- lenge that faces African Method- ism is a formidable one indeed but not insurmountable. For through the Pension Department should come the type of overall program that would give added incentive to those young men now contemplating the Christian ministry as their life’s work. a The man to initiate such a pro- o gram and give it the vitality to - make it meaningful and purpose¢- ful is the Rev. Dr. Roy L. Miller, = the very capable pastor of Great- er Institutional A. M. E. Church #e> and able administrator. a af a. ed ===== DSC04469.JPG ===== Ten A. M. E, CHRISTIAN RECORDER Ey |] Man In The Pew LAYMAN’S eo. Jet Biographical Sketch of R. H. Edwin Espy, General Secretary-Elect of The NCC Dr. R. H. Edwin Espy, of New York City, was elected General Secretary of the National Council of Churches by the Council’s poli- cy-making General Board at its spring business meeting in New York City, June 8, 1963. Dr. Espy who will assume responsibilities of the top executive post in the 31- denomination Council on July 1, 1963, succeeds the Rev. Dr. Roy G. Ross. Dr. Ross, who has been Council General Secretary since 1954, will retire on June 30. Dr. Espy, who is 54, has been associate general secretary of the National Council of Churches since January 1, 1958. A Baptist, Dr. Espy was elected as the Na- tional Council’s second-ranking administrator after three years as If You Are a Weak Layman, Your Chances For Survival Are Very Slim in The Church By HERBERT L. FELIX CHICAGO, ILLINOIS It pays a man or woman in this world to talk about that which he or she knows best. Hav- ing been in the church from birth until the present time, I BE- LIEVE I know a LITTLE some- thing about the general church. . This short article is in the great A. M. E. Recorder to help and not to hurt a single reader. Yet, my humble philosophy is my very own, and I will defend it until I am as stiff as a board! What groups of people make up the Lay Church? This partic- ular question is really behind all of the conflict that we have in the church today. Kindly keep in mind that I am talking about the church in general and not about the A. M. E. Church in par- ticular. The laymen who work in the church come from all types of backgrounds. A lawyer and a janitor may take up collection together on Sundays. A doctor and a teacher may serve as ush- ers in the church side by side, ete. The very second a layman takes his daily occupation into the church, TROUBLE IS INEVI- TABLE! Some laymen are HUNGRY FOR RECOGNITION and try desperately to get in the church. THEY ARE SILENT ON THEIR DAILY JOBS, BUT ARE LOUD INDEED IN GOD’S CHURCH! Any man or woman who sets his or her mind -on recognition alone in the church SHOULD NOT BE IN THE CHURCH—PERIOD! Be- cause of the various backgrounds in the church, it is imperative that the layman must be STRONG INDEED. Well, just what can the lay- men do in order to protect them- selves in their church work? TRY THE FOLLOWING SUG- GESTIONS: (1) Don’t associate backgrounds with church work! (2) Work sincerely in the church without looking for HONOR or PRAISE! (3) KEEP ON THE LOOKOUT FOR THE DEVIL AND CRITIC, etc. (4) Attend church for SPIRITUAL FEL- LOWSHIP and SINCERE WORK rather than to be seen and ad- ired by others! (5) PRAY EV- SECOND! associate executive secretary of the Division of Christian Life and Work. In that capacity he coordi- nated programs of Christian so- cial relations, international and economic affairs, worship and the arts, and other concerns of the Council’s 34-member commun- ions. In his capacity as associate gen- eral secretary of the National Council of Churches, Dr. Espy has had responsibility for the internal operations of the Council and has served as acting general secretary during the absences of the gen- eral secretary. He has been a frequent speaker at assemblies and conferences of denominations and councils of churches and of- ten is spokesman for the National Council before other organiza- tions. A veteran of international church conferences and world traveler, Dr. Espy directed the work of the National Student YMCA for 11 years prior to com- ing to the National Council. For three years previously he was general secretary to the Student Volunteer Movement and for three years before that executive secretary of the first World Con- ference of Christian Youth which met in Amsterdam in 1939, An authority on international as well as national affairs, he was a member from 1941-48 of the Federal Council of Churches’ Commission on a Just and Dura- ble Peace, and has had many special ecumenical assignments which have taken him to most of the countries of Europe, in the Near East, the Far East and to the Soviet, Union. He was for 20 years a member of the General Com- mittee of the World’s Student Christian Federation and made a round-the-world tour in 1952-53 on behalf of the International Committee of the YMCA. Born in Portland, Oregon, Dr. Espy is a graduate of the Uni- versity of Redlands (Cal.) and Union Theological Seminary, New York City. He did three years of post-graduate work in Ger- many at the universities of Mu- nich, Tuebingen and Heidelberg, and received his Ph.D. from Yale University. He holds an honor- ary D.D. from Redlands. From 1936-39, Dr. Espy was world secretary of the Ecumeni- cal Youth Commission of the Universal Christian Council of Life and Work and of the World Alliance for International Friend- ship Through the Churches. In this capacity he was the first American on the Geneva staff of the Provisional Committee of the World Council of Churches. Dr. Espy was a staff member of the Oxford Conference on Church, Community and State, the Edinburgh Conference on Faith and Order, and the Am- sterdam and Evanston assemblies of the World Council of Churches. He was the fraternal delegate of the National Council of Churches to the New Delhi Assembly of the World Council. Following the Assembly he visited the Soviet Union to arrange for an exchange of delegations between the churches of the Soviet Union and the National Council of Churches, and was organizer and Location of American Negro Monuments Ye Editor has always striven to include features in the AME Christian Recorder of interest and information for its readers. For the next few weeks we shall men- tion a MONUMENT, somewhere in the country to Negroes. ILLINOIS Chicago DU SABLE MARKER, Michi- gan Avenue Bridge. The first building in the area that is now Chicago was the home of a fur trader and trapper named Jean Baptiste Pointe Du Sable. (There is some disagreement about the proper spelling of his name.) It was located on the site of what is now the Mandel-Lear Build- ing, just east of the Michigan Avenue Bridge on the north bank of the Chicago River. Du Sable was a Negro from San Domingo, married to a Pot- awatamie Indian. The marriage was recorded at Cahokia, Illinois, in 1788. The earliest known ref- erence to Du Sable is contained in a report by a Tory colonel dated 1779, but there are several contemporary mentions and de- scriptions of him and his home after that date. In addition to the Chicago property, Du Sable is also known to have owned a farm at Peoria, Illinois, and property in St. Charles, Missouri, where~his son settled. Du Sable seld his Chicago home in 1796 and retired to live with his son. He died in St. Charles around 1814. His grave has not been located. The site of the trader’s home is indicated by a plaque on the northeast approach to the Michigan Avenue Bridge. An earlier plaque is owned by the Chicago Historical Society. Another plaque commemorat- ing Du Sable is in the lobby of the Du Sable High School, 49th and. State streets. A painting of him hangs in the school’s library. Provident Hospital and Training School 5ist and Vincennes Avenue, founded by Dr. Daniel Hale Wil- liams as the first training school for Negro nurses. Dr. Williams performed the first successful operation on the human heart in 1893 at Provident. Underground Railway Marker 9955S. Beverly Avenue Victory Monument, St. and South Parkway. This statue by Leonard Cru- nelle is a memorial to the Negro soldiers of Illinois who served in World War I. It is located in the middle of what was, in the 1920’s Chicago’s famed Grand Boule- vard. Just opposite the statue is: the Lake Meadows Shopping Center and Housing Development. Two blocks south is Ida B, Wells Homes, named for the famed civil-rights advocate, an (o Rees quarter-mile east on 35th Street are the monument and tomb of Stephen» A. Douglas, who once owned much of the land in the area. a member of the National Coun- cil delegation to the Soviet Union in the summer of 1962. He also organized the return delegation (Continued on Page 15) The House of Happiness, (Continued from Page 3) eryone seemingly was elevated as he delivered a well-prepared report. Benjamin E, Broaden dis- cussed from the topic “Condition of Public Schools.” Dr. D. V. Kyle, formerly Presiding Elder of the Los Angeles District spoke masterfully with power “What is Wrong with the Church?” Dr. Henry W. Murph, endorsed candidate from his district, dis- cussed “What is Right With The Church?” from a rich and compe- tent background of his pastoral accomplishments at Grant AME Church of South Los Angeles. After the final report Rev. M. C. Carter led the district in singing “We're Marching To Zion.” There were many praises of a highly spirited meeting. Announcements were made by the host pastor, D. V. Kyle, “God Be With You!” was sung, and Benediction was given by Rev. B. E. Jones. Evening Service began at 8:00 p.m. with the processional by the Bethel AME Church’s Choir, with C. M. Carter presiding at the re- quest of Presiding Elder X. C. Runyon; Evangelist Lucy Minor gave the Invocation. A condensed form of the Decalogue was led by Rev. H. L. Harden. Chaplain C. R. Chambliss read the scripture lesson and the well- trained choir of Bethel furnished the music. Rev. J. L. Boyd preached from the theme “Divine ‘)Resources Accommodate Them- selves to Opportunities that We Create In Which Our Hearts were Strangely Warm From a Seasoned Preacher of God.” Our visitors were presented by P. E. as follows: Rev. L. W. Knighten of Bethel, Monrovia, Calif., Rev. Wallace R. Young of Emmanuel, Los Angeles, Calif.; William Crier of Los Angeles, Calif; Rev. Jerry W. Ford of Price Chapel, Los Angeles, Calif.; and Rev. S. B. Washington, Primm Tabernacle AME Church. Dr. Jerry W. Ford spoke in be- half of the visitors. The response was given by Dr. H. W. Murph of Grant AME Church. Rev. X. C. Runyon instructed thes ecretary, Benjamin E. Broaden read ‘a telegram from El Centro “We take this opportunity to greet you while in our district conference and to let you know our prayers are with you and trust that you will have a success- ful conference.” A. K. Quinn, Presiding Elder, Frank H. Mays, sec’y and members of the Pasa- dena District. Yours in Christ, Benjamin E. Broaden - Rev. John S. Williams, Will Be Directing Choirs At Quadrennial St. Louis ee Pearson Chapel AME Church Yanceyville, N. C. Second Quarterly Conference Our presiding elder brought us a very uplifting message for the morning worship. The business session immediately followed in the afternoon. The reports from all boards were reported and in good standing. Our presiding el- der expressed his appreciation for the very fine work that the church is doing under the guid- ance of our pastor. The amount raised for this quarter $547.67. Dr. D. Williamson, P. E. Rev. J. E. Greene, Pastor Mrs. Mary Stroud, Reporter St. Stephen (Continued from Page 3) concluded the first two Quarter- ly Conferences and who began his 25th year of service as Dis- trict Shepherd. When the Rt. Rev. Sher- man L. Greene’s visit: to St Stephens was postponed, recently, due to illness, he sent, as his representative his son, Dr, Sher- man L, Greene, Jr., who, to- gether with Mrs. Greene, was — guest of honor at a Spring Ban- quet in the church’s dining hall which was beautifully decorated with spring greenery and center-pieces, Pare The program featured short speeches and remarks from rep- resentatives of the community in business, education, the ministry, > Ta * aj civic and fraternal affairs. Mayor O. Allsbrook sent a letter o: . gret of his inability to atte Program guests were: Mr. George Talley, acting Principal — of Peabody Elementary School, | who spoke on behalf of the city aes schools. Significantly Peabody School and St. Stephen are linked together by ties of his- tory, both sites being the gift of the late philanthropist, George Peabody, in honor of which the school is named, oy Miss E. Juliette Johnson greeted the guests on behalf Church. Greetings fr Conference were tendered by, three Presiding Elders, Drs. C. L. | a= : Stephens, R. H. Green, and H.C, ~ Walker. From the Ministerial Alliance, the Inter-Faith Council, the United Church Women, and the Medical Profession came greet- ings from Dr. S. J. Howie, Dr. P. Irving Boone, Mrs. Eunice Kirton and Dr. D. C. Roane, re- Bc spectively. Miss Angela Mallette, Messers James McKellar and John Davis, Jr., rendered solos. Mrs. B.C Miller, president of the Sr. Mis- sionary Society and wife of the pastor, pinned corsages on the la- dies. Dr. I. J. Miller was Master of Ceremonies. ee At the Sunday Services, Dr. S. L. Greene, Jr., Mother’s Day Sermon after which the oldest mothers were asked to stand. Ages ranged downward from 98 to 50. delivered the — oe enough, — te * = The Education Dept., under the ~ : direction of Mr. Melvin Thomp- son, and Mrs. Ann Wright, spon- sored a “Recognition Hour,” Sun- day, May 19th, for the Seniors graduating from the local High School. The pastor delivered an able | address, the subject, “Victory” taken from the 13th Chapter of the I Corinthians. The Seniors conducted the Devotional period. Among the 13 seniors, this year, one has the honor of being the Valedictorian of his class and, in addition, has been offered Schol- arships totaling almost $50,000.00. Ernest Dicks, the winner, son of Mr. and Mrs. Richard Dicks, plans to accept the $10,000.00 of- fered by Yale and to enter that University this fall. Mmes. Queenie Dixon, Super- visor of the YPD, Ruth Worly, Dora Harriott, and Eloise Pompey assisted in serving a delicious luncheon following the services. = Mrs. Ann Wright, Reporter £ ===== DSC04470.JPG ===== f Tae TReEWeDoO “Mees By McCOY RANSOM General Board of The National Council Of Churches Meets in New York City NEW YORK, N. Y—In a his- toric two-and-a-half day session June 6-8 at The Riverside Church here, the 270-member policy- making General Board of the National Council of Churches CALLED for immediate wide- Seale action to swing the full force of the church into the struggle for racial justice, in- viting Roman Catholic and Jewish leaders to joint aetion with Protestants against seg- regation. URGED in a separate action Christian support of and par- ticipation in “responsible and disciplined” economic pres- sures when necessary to eliminate injustice based on “face, creed, or national ori- gin.” DECLARED in a _ pronounce- ment that the Bible should not be used for devotional purposes in public schools, but that good teaching must deal with information about religion. URGED in a pronouncement Federal oversight of tele- vision and radio networks, opposing advertiser control of program content and call- ing for “drastic reduction” of advertising time. ADVOCATED in a pronounce- ment the full participation of women in economic life, with job opportunities and work- Oklahoma Speaks (Continued from Page 3) anybody that try to cover up the facts. There are too many wrong things being told and when it come out we can’t hold our heads up. Let us go to the Bible—Sin came into the world because of disobedience and continues to- day, causing world chaos and our own personal predicaments. God has commanded us to love one another, but we disobey Him. He has commanded us as individual Christians, and the Church as such, to go into all the world and preach the Gospel, but this is a secondary interest, not a consum- ing one, with most of us. To me and many other A.M.E.s you will find a big change in the work of the church. Rev. G. W. Pointer is working and asking you for your vote that he may be elected to the Department of Church Ex- tension. Rey. Ben H. Hill ask you for your vote that he may be elected to the sacred office of Bishop in this great church of ours. I am thinking of somewhere I read in a book about disobedi- ence, so I put it together in these words: At the personal level we Christians often live in disobedi- ence to God’s specific demands on us. We rationalize His commands and equivocate in our reaction ing conditions equal to men’s. ELECTED a new general sec- retary of the Council—Dr, R. H, Edwin Espy, formerly as- sociate general secretary—to succeed the Rev. Dr. Roy G. Ross who retires June 30. HEARD retiring general secre- tary Ross review 12 years of ecumenical church life since the National Council’s cre- ation, HONORED Dr, Ross at a dinner attended by the top leader- ship of the Council’s 31 con- stituent churches, COMMENDED to next Decem- ber’s General Assembly and its action a revised constitu- tion which looks toward a re- structuring of the Council. LEARNED that President Ken- nedy will address the Coun- cil’s triennial General Assembly next December in Philadelphia. HEARD a panel of distin- guished foreign affairs ex- perts review major issues in foreign affairs. APPROVED a proposed inter- faith project for vocational guidance in the public schools, The General Board will next meet Oct. 17-18 in New York City in a special session to consider new constitutional by-laws in ac- cordance with proposed struc- tural changes in the Council. ligation to obey God’s holy and just commands? But this. is not the problem of the average Chris- tian. Our problem is the desire to see the end from the begin- ning. We believe God, his truth, his Word. But only too often obedience is held in reserve until we think we can see farther down the road. And in this reservation and delay there is neither spirit- ual blessing nor actual fulfill- ment. To put it in the simplest terms possible; faith, to be valid, must be associated with obedi- ence to God’s revealed will. This does not mean obedience in all of its perfection, for on this side of eternity no man either has a perfect faith or exercises perfect obedience. But unquestionably God expects of us a faith which believes and an obedience which complies without question. The Gospel itself leads theology and the Church to ask what this means for their respective tasks. What does it mean for the con- fession and reflection regarding man as the image of God, for eschatology, for divine, election (as over against determinism and fatalism, with which it is often confused, but with which it may never be identified)? It is a good time for both the Church and its theology whenever they are forced to see the relative character of their speech. For them they rec- to them so that with our lips we draw near but in our hearts we are far from him. Never forget, the prayer of faith includes a willingness to obey, and this is not always easy. It is a lesson hard to learn but one we must not evade. Even our Lord, we are told, divested himself of his in- herent right as the Son and learned . obedience by the things which he suffered (Heb. 5:8). Paul tells us that the judg- ment of God will fall on those who “obey not the gospel of our Lord” (II Thess. 1:8). Why should anyone question man’s ob- ognize that it is the Gospel alone which never changes and that the Church and its theology may not stand in the way of the Gospel. We are concerned with our limi- tations and our stupidity and our temptation to things that can get in the way of and hide the light of the Gospel. So with all these facts you can see why that we ask you to please keep in mind the men that Okla- homa send out for these high of- fices. I do believe that with the obedience of all mankind and the understanding of all this will come to pass, | Pronouncement on The Status of Women By The National Council of Churches Because Christian faith and the Christian heritage at its best in history have led to elevating the role and status of women, be- cause the United Nations has made significant strides in this direction in a remarkably short span of years, and because the United States now faces new op- portunities to cooperate with other nations in these matters, the General Board of the Nation- al Council of Churches: (1) Expresses strong support for prompt presentation to and ratification by the United States Senate of the Convention on Con- sent of Marriage, Minimum Age for Marriage and Registration of Marriage. caer This Convention has been re- ferred to the member govern- ments of the United Nations. It is now subject on the part of the United States to consideration and ratification by the United States Senate. We see this Convention as being in accord and not in con- flict with the laws and finest tra- ditions of our nation. We believe it is consistent with Christian principles and furthers the con- cern of the Church throughout the world to promote personal dignity, human rights, and mu- tual responsibility. (2) Commends to the churches in our constituency and to their individual members further study and action with regard to the Convention on Consent to Mar- riage and new initiatives of study and. appropriate...action..on_ the status of women, including such concerns as the following: 1. the rights and responsibili- ties of women in societies which are becoming indus- trialized; . the Church’s ministry to families and women to give them appropriate and ade- quate support in these chang- ing new settings; . full participation of women in community and public life; . full participation in econom- ic life with equal job oppor- tunities and compensation and equitable conditions of work; . full participation of women in the life and work of the Church; . the need for increased op- portunities in education and training for women so they can make their full contri- bution to their families and the societies in which they live; . laws which will recognize the equality of men and women in the family and in society; . rights and duties of parents and the proper role of gov- ernments and society amidst the population explosion to develop family planning and responsible parenthood in the best interests of mothers, fathers, children, and society. a a co The Church Sails Again To St. Louis For The (*) Quadrennial Meeting And Will Pause At The Garden For A Solemn Communion Service Subscribe To A. M. E. Christian Recorder $5.00 Per Year Pronouncement on The Churches and (Continued from Page 6) public schools, Christian nurture and the development and prac- tice of Christian worship are in- escapable obligations of the con- gregation and the family. We warn the churches against the all- too-human tendency to look to the state and its agencies for support in fulfilling the churches’ mission, Such a tendency endan- gers both true religion and civil liberties. At the same time, we call the churches to renewed wor- ship, study, work and sacrifice to fulfill their mission as God’s peo- ple in the world, PLACE OF RELIGION IN THE PUBLIC SCHOOLS No person is truly educated for life in the modern world who is not aware of the vital part played by religion in the shaping of our history and culture, and of its contemporary expressions. Infor- mation about religion is an essential part of many . school subjects such as social studies, literature and the arts. The con- tributions of: religious leaders, movements, and ideas should be treated objectively and broadly in any presentation of these sub- jects. Public school administra- tors and textbook producers are to be commended for the progress made to date in including objec- tive information about religions in various subject matter fields. Teachers should be trained to deal with the history, practices, and characteristics of the various religious groups with competence and respect for diverse religious convictions. Their greatest influ- ence will be through the life and attitudes they reflect in the class- room. They should be free as per=|"~ sons to express their own convic- tions in answer to direct questions from pupils when appropriate to the subject matter under study. The full treatment of some regular school subjects requires the use of the Bible as a source book. In such studies,—including those related to character devel- opment—the use of the Bible has a valid educational purpose. But neither true religion nor good education is dependent upon the devotional use of the Bible in the public school program. The Supreme Court of the United States in the Regents’ Prayer case has ruled that “in this country it is no part of the business of government to com- pose official prayers for any group of the American people to recite as part of a religious program carried on by the government.” We recognize the wisdom as well as the authority of this ruling. But whether prayers may be of- fered at special occasions in the public schools may well be left to the judgment of the board re- sponsible for the program of the public schools in the local com- munity. While both our tradition and the present temper of our nation reflect a preponderant belief in God as our Source and our Des- tiny, nevertheless attempts to es- tablish a “common core” of re- ligious beliefs to be taught in public schools have usually proven unrealistic and unwise. Major faith groups have not agreed on a formulation of re- ligious beliefs common to all. Even if they had done so, such a body of religious doctrine would tend to become a substitute for the more demanding commit- ments of historic faiths. Some religious holidays have become so much a part of Ameri- can culture that the public school can scarcely ignore them. Any rec- ognition of such holidays in the public school should contribute to better community understand- ing and should in no way divert the attention of pupils and the community from the celebration of these holidays in synagogues and churches, We express the conviction that the First Amendment to our Con- stitution in its present wording has provided the framework with- in which responsible citizens and our courts have been able to af- ford maximum protection for the religious liberty of all our citi- zens, CHURCH SUPPORT OF PUBLIC SCHOOLS American public education should have the full and conscien- tious support of Christians and Christian churches. Therefore, we urge our constituency to continue efforts to strengthen and improve the American system of public education through positive steps — such as the following: 1. Providing intelligent appraisal and responsible criticism of _ programs of public education; 2. Keeping informed abo needs. of the public school ‘ and studying issues related to public education as a basis for intelligent action as citizens; 3. Supporting able candidates for boards of education and being | willing to serve as members of such boards; ei Working at local, state, and — national levels for improved legislative and financial sup- Emphasizing +o prospective and present teachers the pro- fession of public school teach- ing as a vocation that is worthy of the best service a Christian can give; Exploring cooperative arrange- ments of the churches and schools whereby the Church’s teaching of religion may be improved. In American education, there is a substantial inter-relation be- tween primary, secondary and higher education. 2 It needs to be stressed that, in a a substantial majority of pub- = licly-maintained institutions of Higher Education, provision is of- fered for the voluntary election of courses in religion on a parity with all other subjects of the curricu- lum, and not infrequently for pub- licly-supported chaplains and other services of religion. The question should be ex- plored whether these arrange- ments through which religious instruction and services are pro- vided within state institutions of Higher Education without in- fringement of law or offense to individual conscience may not offer suggestion for more ade- quate provision within the public schools of opportunities for the study of religion where desired,. fully within ‘the constitutional guarantees of freedom of con- science and of religious expres- sion. 4. 5. Resolution On The Churches | And The Public Schools Religious Liberty to testify at legislative hearings in accordane' ===== DSC04471.JPG ===== A M. E. CHRISTIAN RECORDER _ Tuesday, July 16, 1963 ‘ REV. MANSFIELD E. JACKSON In loving memory of my broth- er, Rev. Mansfield E. Jackson, who departed this life June 25, 1962. Sadly missed by his devoted sister, Mrs. Mary Jackson Riley, and brother-in-law, Prof. John W. Riley, Tallahassee, Florida. Mary Jackson Riley Rev. John S. Williams, Will B em a At Quadrennial A Series of Statements On Monrovia College, West Africa (Continued From Last Week) Standard Nine—The Library get hney 1959 report of Dr. John "Little showed 2383 classified and catalogued volumes in the Mon- rovia College Library. Last year under Dr. J. Benedict Mason’s administration 83 volumes in- cluding 12 volumes of World Book Encyclopedia, as a result of a $500.00 gift of books from the Phelps-Stokes Fund through the generosity of Dr. Frederick Pat- tison, President, through the spe- cial contact of Bishop D. H. Sims, and President Mason’s follow-up had been added. President Mason, himself made another gift of 75 books plus 10 Reader’s Digest. The Bureau of Folkways of the Interior Depart- ment contributed one volume, and Mr. Nathaniel R. Richardson, President of the Alumni Associa- tion contributed one volume of his recent book, Liberia Past and Present. Mr. Foday Massaquoi, United Nations Traveling Teacher, do- nated six United Nations books to the Library. The “U. S. S. Hermitage” on a recent visit to Liberia in celebrating President Tubman’s Birthday, gave to the Monrovia College Library through the Department of Pub- lic Instruction (1 set) Ten Vol- ‘umes of The Book of Popular Science. (1 set) Fifteen Volumes of The Encyclopedia Americana, and (1 set) Ten Volumes of The Book of Knowledge. This brings the total number of our books in the Library up to (2584) and this gives the library quite a recog- nizable if not enviable position among the libraries in the coun- try. ; The Library at the AME Mon- rovia College, is named for Mrs. Alma Polk, Connectional Presi- dent of the Young People’s De- partment of the AME Church, who has done so very much to bring it into existence. The Library has space and fa- cilities in the (annex) Reading Room for accommodating 40 stu- dents at a time with ease and in comfort. The Library itself is fireproof, but not the annex. Work quarters are provided for the staff in the bookroom. Circu- lation figures are kept by means of daily records. —* ml a a * ie se ers instruct their classes ‘For Such a Time As This| REV. C. CLIFTON SANFORD BETHEL A.M.E. CHURCH 18th & Shoppe Avenue NEWC ASTLE, INDIANA As we near the General Conference the number of men seeking Episcopal Honors grows with ever increasing rapidity. Yet sobriety or thought must be the rule as we select those who shall serve the church as Episcopal Fa- thers. Certainly it is a good thing for men to seek this high office, yet the church must be ever cog- nizant of the fact that the role she plays in the affairs of men, and the hope that she must give to a world so fraught with fear and anxiety, makes it imperative that the services of her most able and dedicated sons be utilized to the fullest extent. With this thought in mind, it is inevitable that at the forth- coming General Conference the Rev. H. N. Robinson, imminent pastor of Ebenezer A. M. E, Church, Detroit—The cathedral of African Methodism, be ele- vated to the Episcopacy of the African Methodist Episcopal Church. For the issues we face. are gargantuan in proportion and to meet them with resoluteness and certitude we need men, giant of heart, mind, and spirit. draw Here is such a man, who has come “For Such a Time as This”— big enough to lead — humble enough to serve. as to the use of the library. In addition to this, Mr. Osborne K. DR. J. President, Monrovia AME College And Industrial Training School, Inc. BENEDICT MASON Diggs, Director of Libraries, R. L., gave special lectures during chapel hours in the appreciation, care and use of the library. The Library is open from Monday to Friday every week from 2:30 p. m. to 5:00 p.m. and on Saturdays from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon. At the time about which I write the amount of $210.00 was spent as salary for the Acting Librar- jan at the rate of $30.00 per month, A student is granted a $24.00 tuition scholarship to as- sist in the Library science in the United States, especially to serve at Monrovia College. * * * Standard Ten—Physical Plant And Equipment * The physical plant of the Mon- rovia College and _ Industrial Training School, Inc., is com- prised of one building located on Camp Johnson Road, Monrovia. The building, named, Hatcher Hall, was rebuilt during the ad- ministration of Bishop and Mrs. E. C. Hatcher, in 1953, when they were assigned to preside over the work of the 14th Episcopal Dis- trict. During the 1952-56 Quad- rennium, with the Rev. and Mrs. John F. Little as President and Registrar, and Bishop Hatcher, as Bishop, the project was made pos- Highlights of Greater Mt. Zion AME Church, | |Trenton, New Jersey We, the members of Mt. Zion Church, wish to thank Bishop Baber for the return of our pas- tor and wife, Rev. and Mrs. Gar- Cla, We are so glad to have good sincere, and honest Christians as leaders such as Rev. and Mrs, Garcia, Rey. Garcia lives what he preaches and that is what counts. Our Women’s Day was a com- plete success. History was made on this day. Total amount raised was $6,092.52, Mrs. Betty Taylor was crowned queen, She raised $1,100.00 with her group. She was presented by Mrs. Garcia from the Committee of the Women’s Day a round trip fare to the General Conference. “REVIVAL MEETING” Two weeks Revival Meeting will be held at Greater Mt. Zion A.M.E. Church, starting Sunday, June 9th and continuing through June 28rd. The Rev. A. L. Williams, of Bethel A.M.E. Church, Woodbury, N. J. will be-the-Revivalist. He is one of the few outstanding Gospel preachers we have in the connec- tion. It is without a doubt that he is a man blessed with the true spirit of the Lord. “EXCHANGE SUNDAY” Sunday, May 26,1963, was Ex- change Sunday for the Council of Churches of Greater Trenton. Rev. Garcia was the speaker at Calvary Baptist Church, Hope- well, N. J. (white congregation), and Rev. Curtis Hoffman was the guest speaker at our church. Both services were in the morn- ing. Rev. Curtis Hoffman is the pastor of Calvary Baptist Church, Hopewell, N. J. Rev. H. A. Garcia, Pastor Miss Sarah Murphy, Reporter sible through the joint contribu- tion of the AME Church (USA), the Liberia Annual Conference, Liberian Government Subsidy and private gifts. The building is a two-story re- inforced concrete structure, hav- ing upstairs a rear porch to pro- vide for entertainments, a library (latter additions being) a Library Reading Room on the left wing, and a combination (science) Chemistry, Biology and Physics Department on the right wing, at the front, a Teachers’ Lounge, a Theology Room, a Mimeograph- ing Room and a Vestibule. The downstairs has six actual classrooms, three rooms for the Home Economics Department, one Clinic, male and female toilets, and auditorium to comfortably seat 350 persons; and, on the right side at the front, the Bishop’s and President’s offices, and on the left side at the front, the Bishop’s and his Secretary’s offices, all provided with private toilets. There is a sizable vestibule upon entering the building. The rear of the building has a basement with four rooms to house the Industrial Arts Department. The entire building stands towering over the south side of Monrovia and covers an area of about 110’x 80’ front space, 110’- x20’ back space, and is estimated to cost about $150,000.00 ex- cluding equipment and furniture, and bids ‘fair’ in any land. Regretably however, a year or so ago, the entire building had become woefully in need of re- pairs. This is due possibly because 5% of the original cost of con- struction for maintenance, had not been allowed, which rendered both Drs. Little and Mason a great disadvantage, It took at least twenty-five hundred to (Continued on Page 13) Sixteenth Episcopal (Continued from Page 4) From all appearances, the Bishop was quite pleased with the work these ministers and their families are doing on this most important mission field of our great A.M.E. Church, New churches and parsonages were completed and dedicated in near- ly every area of our 16th Dis- trict, Our ery to the Missionary Department of our church in the United States of America is “Come over into (Macedonia) the 16th District and help us.” We have accomplished much with limited help from the Mis- sionary Department of the AME Church in the United States. Up to December of last year (1962) we have not been paid nine months stipend for this quad- rennium, and since January of this year Dr. Clark, our Secretary of Missions has not paid us any- thing for stipends. Here is what Bishop R. R. Wright had to say about our stipends: ‘You will note that I am sending you half for the months of March and April, total equivalent for one month. The reason is that I have not re- ceived from Dr. A. Chester Clark, our Missionary Secretary the checks for stipends due for Jan- uary, February, March and April, 1963. I have received the full amount which the Women’s Mis- sionary Department usually sends for current stipends. (and I still quote Bishop R. R. Wright Jr.) “I called Dr. Clark last week, re- questing him to send by Special Delivery the money due, so that I might send it to you but I have received no check, which of course I regret.” Can you see the plight of the pastors and Missionary workers in the 16th District of the Afri- can Methodist Church? Up to December of 1962, nine months stipend has not been paid, neither by the Women’s Mission- ary Society in the United States nor by Dr. A. Chester Clark our Missionary Secretary, and now Dr. Clark the Missionary Secre- tary of the A.M.E. Church whom we voted for in Los Angeles, Cali- fornia, has paid us nothing for January, February, March, April, and May of this year 1963, and I dare Dr. Clark, our Secretary of Missions to refute these state- ments. I was ordained an Elder in the Philadelphia Conference in May 1934, after graduating from the Theological Seminary of Lincoln University the same year, and was asked by Bishop M. H. Davis of sacred memory to come to the 16th District to succeed the Rev- erend Phillip Van Putten, whom he transferred to Haiti from Santo Domingo. My wife and I pas- tored six years in Santo Domingo, from July 1934 to April 1940, and in April 1940 to the present time we are in the Virgin Islands of the United States of America. Never in my twenty-nine years on the mission field of the 16th District of the A.M.E. Church have I seen the pastors and mission- aries treated as badly as they are treated now by the Missionary Department of our great A.M.E. Church, under Dr. Clark, our Missionary Secretary. We are appealing to our Bish- ops, General Officers, Laymen, the Brotherhood, the noble women of our church, to help us in this our time of need to get the Mission- ary Department of the A.M.E. Church to pay us our stipends which they are wrongfully oe ing from us. The General Conference of 1960 Allen University’s Choir (Continued from Page 9) At the close of the program, Professor Hunter asked that all former students of Allen join the Choir for the singing of the Alma Mater, I saw many question marks in the air! Ha! I was in- deed happy to see some of my dear friends from dear ALLEN UNIVERSITY, Drs. MILLER, READYE, and BLAKE are to be congratulated for making it possible that Allen's great Choir could appear in Chi- cago. Our A.M.E. Ministers in the Chicago Conference have a loaded schedule and they are doing a magnificent job. But as Dr. ROY L. MILLER said, “In order to gain a friend, one must be a friend.” THOSE A, M. E.s WHO DESIRE TO SELECT ALLEN UNIVERSITY AND SOUTH CAROLINA AS THEIR ENE- MIES, ARE DOOMED TO FAIL- URE IN AFRICAN METHOD- ISM!! (FELIX) PS—Many congratulations to Bishop Carey A. Gibbs and Pres- ‘ident Howard E. Wright for a job well done in South Carolina and at Allen U..—also a sincere tribute to Editor George A. Singleton for his magnificent coverage of South Carolina in THE A.M.E. CHURCH a REVIEW!! ue sea Primm, Dr. ane . Committee Making Mamm To Entertain You oat wlth Tes s Quadr drenial St. L ttt jell Sunday School Lesson (Continued from Page 9) the Christian way. There is no other way to please God. _ Tuuncs To THINK ABOUT AND Discuss 1. What led to Cain’s murder of Abel? ane 2. Did God care for Cain? Give reasons for your answer. — 3. Could Cain have~ ? ing his brother? lf so, how? .~. . 4. What happened to Cain after he murde s brother? — 5. Why should we care for others? from Dr. Ralph Jackson, and this is what he had to say, (quote) — “We are enclosing a check to you that represents an accumulation of two years. “Remember this check does not mean that you will be receiving this amount each quarter. This amount is only for this time. We will have to work on a formula that will enable the Department of Minimum Salary to arrive at an equitable allocation for the 16th District.” This letter was dated January 4, 1963, and so, for nearly three years since the General Confer- ence in Los Angeles 1960 in the month of May, Dr. Ralph Jackson paid $60.00 to each Presiding El- der in the 16th Episcopal District, and to the pastors $40.00 and $30.00 as he saw fit, and this amount is not for one month, but for three years work. I wonder how Dr. Jackson feels about it? Our services to the church in the eyes of Dr. Jackson is worth $60.00 or $30.00 or $40.00 for three years service in the AME. Church. Can anyone blame us if we are discouraged as we are? Yes, we are the forgotten District of the A.M.E. Church in the eyes of those whom we trusted, and are supposed to be our guardians. My son is finishing his second year at Lincoln University, Pa. and I do not know if he will be able to return for the next school year for lack of funds, and we are still waiting for our stipends. Yours for Christian Missions, which met in Los Angeles, Cali- fornia, voted that the 16th Dis- trict and other Missionary Dis- tricts should participate in the Minimum Salary Fund. Up until now we received one payment David S. Williams Pastor and Presiding Elder Bethel A.M.E. Church Christiansted St. Croix U.S. Virgin Islands ===== DSC04472.JPG ===== A. M. E. CHRISTIAN RECORDER Payne Theological (Continued from Page 1) SRE | DEAN CHARLES S. SPIVEY, JR. Faculty members have served many churches here and in Ber- muda. They participate regularly in campus and community activ- ities. The Dean was elected to the program committee of the Division of Home Missions, N. C. C. at its annual meeting, and the Message Committee of the Tri- te: ennial Assembly of the N. C. C. He is a member of the Faith and Order..Committee and Migrant Ministry Committee of the Ohio Council of Churches. During this school year he has written and presented several papers to church and community county groups. The generosity of many ministers has made it possible to _ present the program and needs of Payne, the result of which has been increased support for the School. Four students are candidates for graduation. Two of these are already serving churches. The third has been promised a church on graduation. The fourth, a Bap- tist is experiencing some difficul- ty in finding a church. At pres- ent he is engaged in serving a small mission organized by a large Baptist church in a neigh- boring community. One student, a Middler has been employed by the Migrant Ministry Commit- tee. of the Ohio Council of Churches to direct the Migrant Ministry program in Ohio. An- other will be employed in a Boy Scout camp near Cleveland, Ohio. All have enjoyed the benefit of the interest and concern of the Church. All things considered this year has seen considerable improvement and advance here at Payne. Serious problems remain to challenge our best efforts and to threaten the continued existence of the school. The progress of this year has come in spite of the increasing magnitude of some of them. Every student enrolled receives scholarship help. Four receive full scholarship which include room, board, tuition and books. Most of the rest receive tuition and books. Five receive tuition and buy their books. In sum, the Seminary received this year less than $50.00 from student fees. The contributions of interested in- dividuals and congregations helped meet part of this cost. Ev- ery applicant for admission next year seeks this same scholarship help and more if possible. That students will need assis- tance is no new thing in educa- tion. One factor involved in any +|student’s choice of this school is amount of aid he receive. Some schools use their student aid program as bait the kind and will to attract students. There is no way to reduce the cost of this program, in fact cost will increase as enrollment goes up. The Seminary suffers from other problems that undercut the ello t ellence in its service to the church, Some oi this comes from the dead weight of inertia in the Church. The apathetic efforts to do anything to support the Recruitment Sun- day program is a good example. Many ministers over 800%im fact, received at least two mailings with material for this Sunday. Less than 5% replied. Attendance at the Christian Education Insti- tute mentioned above and held April 19-20 came entirely from Baptist Churches, not a _ single AME Church sent people from their church school in spite of the fact that over 100 invitations were sent to AME Churches within driving distance of the School. The denomination itself seems more concerned with other things than with. the recruitment, train- ing and preparation of persons for its pulpits. Little more than lip service is paid to academic standards in Annual Conferences where men are admitted or ex- amined by Conference Commit- tees. Seldom does the conference require or encourage academic competence of its candidates, re- fusing them admission unless they attend a college and Semi- nary. Local congregations take small interest in encouraging their young people to prepare for the ministry. The major concern of ministers themselves seem to be to acquire the title but none of the training essential for the ministry. Hence, every year the effort to secure the honorary de- gree of D.D. far exceeds the ef- fort to attend classes, to study or prepare for a better ministry or to support and strengthen theo- logical education in the Church. On occasion pressure to secure an honorary degree borders on thinly veiled blackmail. Some of the problems which sap the strength of the Seminary could be dispelled by prompt vig- orous support of the institution and the standards to which it subscribed by those who profess such deep concern for theological education. Those who know that the small enrollment here is due to higher admission standards adopted by the Payne Board and encouraged by the General Board of Education on occasion answer criticism of this situation in apol- ogetic or patronizing terms. The Seminary is called upon to de- fend itself against attacks on its Budget and criticism of its ope- ration which at best are ill ad- vised and at worst are poorly dis- guised efforts to destroy the ef- fectiveness of the School. to For example, Payne is expected to show cause why it ought be continued in face of new denom- national interest in I. T. C. in | the line.o, ment on Wednesday. Readi Board of Trustees; Dean Charles Atlanta. It would seem that Payne had no right to exist, no reason for continuing to work for ac- creditation, or to expect the church which established it to provide an adequate budget for its operation. This is far from the truth. Efforts continue, and will in- crease in coming months to emas- culate the allocation made to Payne in favor of doing “some- thing” at I. T. C. These efforts, if successful will halt further progress at Payne, and make it impossible to maintain the gains already made. What happens when the AME Church abdicates its responsibility to this Seminary which contributes so richly to the life and work of the AME Church, is seldom asked or discussed. The AME Church can ill af- ford the luxury of indifference and indecision in theological edu- cation. The need for trained min- isters is too great, the supply too small. This Board is delegated, by the very nature of its duties and responsibilities, to call upon the AME Church for full com- plete support of theological edu- cation as expressed in the life and work of Payne Seminary. This can be done in the follow- ing ways: 1. Know and understand the place and purpose of trained min- istry and theological education in the life and work of the Church and the AME Church in particu- lar. 2. Study and respond to ques- tions raised about the need for standards for the ministry and the Seminary. 3. Speak clearly and positively in favor of the program carried (Continued on Page 16) tin, Memphis, Tennessee, recipient of Doctor of Divinity Bishop Joseph Gomez, Chairman of Payne Theological Seminary Payne Theological Seminary heads and honoree prepare to join f.march f ‘ilberforce University 105th Commence- egree; Spivey, head of Payne Seminary. East Side School News Miss Patricia Ann Newton, sen- ior of East Side High School, Tuckerman, Arkansas, won Dis- trict 8th Scholarship Award. Pa- tricia is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. McKinley Newton, Tucker- man and is a member of St. Paul AME Church of Tuckerman. MISS PATRICIA ANN NEWTON The scholarship was given by District 8 Teacher’s Association to the senior making the highest score on a standardized Achieve- ment Test. This was given in Jonesboro, Arkansas. Some of the eligible schools were: Batesville, West Memphis, Ark., Jonesboro, Newport, Au- gusta, Parkin, Marked ‘Tree, Blytheville, Cotton Plant, Wynne, McCrory, and Osceola, Arkansas. Each school was eligible for two participants or ten per cent of the graduating class. Patricia plans to enter college einer A. M. E. CHURCH SCHOOLS WILBERFORCE UNIVERSITY Wilberforce, Ohio Ca-Educational Accredited by the North Central Association Dr, Rembert E. Stokes, President wo ALLEN UNIVERSITY Columbia, S. C. Accredited by Department of Education State of South Carolina Accredited by Southern. Association Secondary Schools and Colleges H. E. Wright, President MORRIS BROWN COLLEGE Atlanta, Georgia Co-Educational Accredited by Southern Association Secondary Schools and Colleges Dr, Frank Cunningham, President DANIEL PAYNE COLLEGE Birmingham, Alabama Co-Educational Accredited, Southern Forensic Conf. Dr. Howard D. Ayo President “PAUL QUINN COLLEGE Waco, Texas Pips Co-Educational Accredited Senior College Texas Educational ency Dr. John H. Adams, President e EDWARD WATERS COLLEGE Jacksonville, Florida Accredited Senior College Dr. W. B. Stewart, President e : SHORTER COLLEGE 7 WN. Little Rock, Ark. Accredited Junior College . State of Arkansas Dr. H. Solomon Hill, President Y KITTRELL COLLEGE Junior College Kittrell, N. C. . Cousin, President CAMPBELL COLLEGE Jackson, Miss. Dr. R. M. Stevens, President THE ABOVE INSTITUTIONS er Division of Health and Physical Education Division of Humanities Division of Natural Sciences and Mathematics Division of Social Sciences Division of Teacher Education Liberal Arts Bachelor of Science Bachelor of Divinity. Bachelor of Science in Home x Courses in Music, Piano and Voice ° For information write Registrar’s Office Sunset Vesper Service Quadrennial—St. Louis A Series of Statements (Continued from Page 12) three thousand dollars for com- pulsory repairs. In addition to the above, the school is located in an unsatis- factory environment for a school, which necessitated the provision of a fence around the college, for several reasons: 1. To have better control over and provide better discipline for the students, especially during the recess periods. 2. To reduce or curb vandalism on the property caused by inces- sant ball-playing, especially by outsiders. 3. And for health and sanitary = purposes. 4, Finally, to provide some aesthetic beauty, privacy and necessary decency. ; This project was made to the Trustee Board, which approved it, as least in principle. It costs $8,000.00 for fencing and land- scaping. this fall and will major in Pre- Medicine. She also ranked in the 90 per cent group of the nation of the Preliminary Scholastic Ap- titude Test (PSAT), Princeton, New Jersey. This test is given to seniors from over the U.S.A. ===== DSC04474.JPG ===== ——— Bethel AME Church GREENWICH, CONN Little Bethel AME Church, 42 Lake Avenue, Greenwich, Conn., W. Clark Wills (Ultimus Romanorium) By E. PAUL BEAVERS is moving on since our beloved Bishop sent the Rev. Forrest H. Worten, Sr., to be our pastor, During this year, the church raised over $13,000.00, and paid off all of the bills. There was a lot of work completed and paid W. CLARK WILLS With dignity befitting his of- fice, and solemnity ever replete in the proper exercise of African Methodist Episcopal Church Lit- urgy and Litany for the dead— veteran soldier of the Cross—W. Clark Wills’ mortal remains were given back to mother earth—from which it was taken — “Dust to dust”, returned—one of the in- vexercises of Divine equity and justice—But the “spir- it”—-which gave meaning validity, and personality to the one more intimately known as “W. Clark Wills’—“Returned to the God who gave it.” The good Rev. was unique among his brethren; more or less a disciple of the “old school—” one of the “last of the Romans” (Ultimus Romanorum)! A pos- sessor of exemplary academic achievements, certainly. But, more significantly, his was a hap- py blend of virtues, some of “Which were things not exactly of the “text-books.” Wills had COURAGE and MANLINESS— ~~. which at times, stood him, much as a towering mountain-peak,— over the statures of lesser con- temporaries. This “basic” re- mained with W. Clark Wills. Neither training nor experience of the years, eroded, or dulled the lustre of this “manhood stuff.” Never did he bring to it an over- gloss of “useful” and “diplomat- ic” urbanity. He was REAL, if not always “REGULAR!’ How much this disputed virtue of his might have tipped the scales against increased honors and OP= PORTUNITIES—I dare not con- jecture. No one should! We have enough of “indictments by sup- position.” all without “documen- tation.” But we do know this “sinister thing” is among us, a force to contend with. Be it as it might have been—W. Clark Wills paid the price, whatever for the maintainence of self—“fit to live with.” “Ecce homo!” The “din and racket” of life, is over for him. And the circum- ference and scope of the impact of his dynamic living, might have been somewhat indicated in the “mourners at his bier.” From all over the “Thirteenth” (his adop- ted ministerial area)—came fel- low-clergyman to pay tribute to _ his passing, and to show respect, and proffer sympathetic senti- ments to his widow and bereaved family. His BISHOP, the Rt. Rev. E. L. Hickman, of Detroit resi- dency, was very much present. General Officers, Drs. Sherman L. Greene, (Educational Institu- tions). E. A. Selby (Sunday School Union; B. J. Nolen (AME Christian Recorder), and Andrew White, (Religious Literature)— who spoke for the core—all were in attendance. Lest, I forget, Dr. Spivey, Sr., (Religious Literature —Editor.) Most of the Presiding Elders were present and represented. (Continued on Page 15) for this conference year. We had both the church and parsonage plumbing work complete and paid for. We have had the stoves repaired and paid for, we have added new gutters to the church, we had the organ repaired, new carpet on the stairway of the par- sonage, new cover for the com- munion table, cross, vases and candle holders for the commun- ion table that were given to the church by the pastor, Bethel was the first in the New England conference to pay their budget. Bethel was the first to have an alternate delegate to the Missionary Quadrennial, and the Y.P.D.s are working to send our alternate delegate to St. Louis, Mo., in July. Our Senior Mission- aries are working that they may be able to attend also. We were host to the District conference of the Springfield-Dits= trict, under the direction of our presiding elder, Dr. S. P. Perry, and they were able to raise more money than they have for many years for the care of our pre- siding elder. This was last Octo- ber. The trustees spent this confer- ence year a total of $8,000.00, and the stewards a total of $5,000.00. Rev. Worten had. planned so far ahead that the church has re- ceived and paid for their envel- opes for the year of 1964. All or- ganizations have money in their treasuries, and there is peace and harmony in the church as their pastor led them. Our Annual Men’s Day, we had the former pastor, the Rev. John Lee, of Amityville, L. T.. N.Y., as the guest speaker, and the men raised $750.00. We had Donation Dinner and we raised over $1600.00, in February, and for Women’s Day last October 28, we raised over $1200.00. Rev. Worten has worked in the community with the ministers of the community of Greenwich, and has been placed on other committees. There is one com- mittee that he worked on that is calledyesiDhe..Brotherhood Com- mittee of Greenwich,” that helps to solve all problems that may arise concerning segregation of housing, employment, and other problems. Little Bethel AME Church is moving on, and may the Lord bless this great historical church. Yours in Christ, Rev. Louis H. Worten, Jr. a The Church Sails Aqain To St. Louis For The (*) Quadrennial Meeting And Will Pause At The Garden For A Solemn Communion Service Tavlors Chanel AME Church BOWLING GREEN, KENTUCKY The 3rd Quarterly Conference of Taylors Chapel AME Church was held May 18-19, 1963. The business session was held Saturday, May 18, at 8:00 p.m. Total amount raised this quarter was $2,885.27. One death was re- ported. Five members have been added to the church. Seven were baptized on Easter Sunday. On Sunday morning, May 19th, services were opened with our three choirs in their proper places. The call to worship was given by Rev. Stokes. Following the regu- lar Devotional services, the Altar Call was given by the Pas- tor. Musical selections were ren- dered by the choirs. The Presid- ing Elder, Rev. Russell gave a fine and most accomplished pas- tor. Much could be said about the royal and outstanding way in which the District Conference was entertained by him, his loy- al membership and the commun- ity at large. They have completed and equipped a church edifice costing fifty thousand dollars, it is built of the most modern ar- chitectual style of any in the Central Alabama Conference re- gardless of denomination. Summary of the Schedule and Features of The Program: Wednesday evening marked the beginning of a most marvelous ending, Rev. Elijah Black, one of our young dynamic preachers brought the message which was most inspiring to all. On Thursday in the morning, Institute Study, Dr. A. E. Wil- liams, presiding, subject: “Stew- ardship, Giving and Serving.” Dr. H. O. Swanson opened the. dis- cussion throwing much light on same. The annual sermon was de- livered by Dr. J. J. Tipton, quite thoughtful and inspiring was the discourse. In the afternoon the pastors gave their reports, all of which were one hundred percent. “Pres-= ent and future conditions of the AME Church” was discussed by Dr. A. E. Williams, and lay stew- ards to the District Conference, much information was _ given provoking thought towards more loyal needs to support our Zion. In the evening sermon by Rev. G. W. Williams, the sermon was full of prophetic warning and| pastoral advice about many pres-| ent day issues, all were lifted to higher spiritual insight of the most valuable things in life. Rev. John 3. Williams, Will Be Directing Choirs’ At Quadrennial __ St. Louis The Reverend John E. Bradford, Deceased By GEORGE A. SINGLETON He was born August 4, 1901 at Winfield, Kansas, was well- trained, and made an excellent contribution as a Minister of the Gospel. Gregg Tabernacle, Kan- sas City was founded by him; the new locatiorr for St. Mark, Mil- waukee, Wisconsin was purchased under his leadership, and a nice parsonage. He served there nearly fourteen years, after having been a Presiding Elder in Indiana the same number. A few months ago he was returned to the Presiding Eldership of the North District, the Indiana Conference. On May 18, he passed with a heart attack at Marion. His fun- eral services were conducted May 23, Allen Chapel, Terre Haute, the Rev. John E. Hunter presided and the Eulogy was presented by Bishop Joseph Gomez. The ser- vice was largely attended, and many were present from over the Fourth District. (Continued on Page 15) very impressive and up-lifting sermon, We thank Bishop Hickman for sending Rev. Russell back to us, and for sending us our pastor, Rev. Stokes. We are working hard remodeling our church. Our friends are cordially in- vited to attend the Sunday School Convention and District Confer- ence at Taylor Chapel A. M. E. Church, June 25-27. Rey. R. S. Stokes, Pastor Rev. E. Russell, Presiding El- der Mrs, Birdie G. Buford; Reporter A. M. E. CHRISTIAN RECORDER ; ; - nn 2 oA Tuesday, July 16, 1963 wos 3 : IT CAME TO PASS Events and Personalities |Rey, Wm. H. Jenkins . Recently under the jurisdiction (Continued from Page 2) (Continued from Page 6) 2 of the Central Alabama Confer-|cate her cause against the op-|ceeded in winning many friends ence another District Conference| pressor; But regards to the tens|in Chicago and vicinity through agendum was most profoundly|of thousands of wrongs of the|the Churches where they have staged at the Smith Memorial|American Negro, you enforce the| served. Two new brick parson- AME Church, Mobile, Alabama, | strictest silence, and would hail] ages, air-conditioned, and a new , of which Rev. D. J, Smith is the/him as an enemy of the nation] brick church at a cost of over hy who dares to make those wrongs] $250,000. stands today as a monu- the subject of public discourse.| ment and a credit to the African _We may observe what sounds like a loud contemporary epitome, are the echo of many hearts and|™&"ts, minds, There is a margin of par- allelism in the behaviour of the governing heads of the states Methodist Episcopal Church, « Because of these accomplish- along with many others, a group of business and profes- sional people who are friends to this minister and his wife, organ- during this pre-civil war period ized themselves into a committee and the present days’ evil drama —playing to a world’s audience, advertised free by seventy na-|4e? Youth Center, tions who at one time held re- spect for the word “Democracy”. to sponsor a banquet in their honor, to be held in Harvey Wal- 4017 South Drexel Blvd., Tuesday, May 28th at 6:00 o’clock P.M. The menu is South Carolina, Virginia, Geor- Turkey Dinner—donations $10.00 gia, Alabama, Mississippi and} P¢? plate for each person attend- Louisiana passed laws voiding|ing the affair that evening, Sev- the rights of citizenship to the eral dignitaries of our Church sisal “freedmen,” restricting their|and state will be present for this ee ; travel, and taking away the priv-| occasion. ilege to hold, or work on cer-| The Harvey Walden Youth tain type jobs. Our contemporary |Center, where the banquet will drama or infringement upon the|be held, was built by Dr, Harvey r f holy rights of one of God’s| Walden, pastor of Greater Mem- Creations, where he stand on the| 0rial A. M. E. Church in Chicago. marble steps of Capitol Build-|He is a master builder—financier ings and promise the world free-| and Chairman of the Episcopal > dom from oppression; and we go| Committee of General Conference i behind the Capitol Building and|of the A.ME. Church. He is a train fierce hounds to destroy| giant in his day. Nothing in Chicane human will, and to act as instru-|cago will excel the Harvey W ments for the perpetuation of|den Youth Center in real beau servitude and restraint. As..we{and attractiveness. It is not only come.down into tomorrow’s his- a credit to the African Methodist tory, who will believe our re-|Episcopal Church, but to the city — port?” One of the great fallacies of our era is our tendency to forge the Prima Facto conditions of our society. The first condition is that the conscious personality must keep the subconscious un- derworld of the Pysche under of Chicago. : te There is another Youth Center | on the North side of Chicago built by Dr. John S. Drake, pastor of Wayman A.M.E. Church. This project is also meeting a definite need in the community where the — Church is located. the will’s and reason’s control, The} A few flowers while we live are second condition is that it must| better than a train load when we also contrive to dwell together | are dead i i i 5 jlliam H. Jenkins, in unity with the other conscious Rev. Wi personalities with which it has Pastor, Allen Chapel A.M.E. to dwell together on some terms Church ockford, Ill. a or other in the mortal life of a Home Address: 1648—South = Homo Sapiens who was a social Park Avenue, Chicago 19, Bore animal before he was a human Ilinois, Stewart 3-3712 : being, and a sexual organism be- Sanne eet or ouis ‘ ae fore he was a social animal. These ES two necessary conditions for the Outdoor Tips exercise of freedom are actually (Continued from Page 6) : inseparable from one another;|ton (2) Toss the grill from an for, if it is true that when knaves} 9jq oven in your car trunk for a fall out honest men come by their good campfire grill. ~ (3) Rub own, it is no less true that, when] cheljs that don’t eject from your persons fall out, the subconscious] gyn with a candle. (4) Fill egg psyche escapes from the control] cartons with charcoal and soak of each and all of them. in paraffin. A match lights the One of our New York news-| fire. : papers have truly said, “For ON AND OFF SINKER : America, this is surely the era of Attach sinkers with a pipe Negro passion. The most moving cleaner cut in half and you can voices are now those of Negroes.| twist em on and off in less time The most searing lasting words| than it takes to tell it. are put on paper by Negro writ- COMB YOUR SIGHTS ers. Their music is the American] A quick way to experiment Music and most penetrating and| with raising the comb on the persuasive to other parts of the| stock of your shotgun is to cut world. No cause is so fundamen-|the toe off the tip section of a tal to the health and integrity of] heavy woolen stocking and slip this society as the Negro cause.|it over the stock. Sock’s bulk Of no other leaders are so much] lifts your cheek a slight bit stamina and courage demanded|higher, may put your eyes in iS as are now required of Negro| exactly the right spot to improve leaders.” Now, what shall we} your shooting. sing for the Fourth of July, in the SUNFLOWER BAITBOX year of our Lord, nineteen hun-| If you’ll check out Sunflowers dred and sixty-three. Will it be] later on in the season, you'll find “Q Say Can You See,” for the] an inch-long light- colored worm world is most surely looking;]inside the seed part. Good bait maybe “America,”—“And Crown| for bream and other panfish. Thy Good With Brotherhood” if COOL VACANT CABINS ; this be sung, Russia will laugh.| A clever way to keep hot sun Down in Durham, Birmingham,|from cooking up a vacant cabin Nashville, Knoxville and Missis-|or trailer is to tack aluminum sippi someone will be singing/foil at the windows. Shiny sur- “Tye Been In The Storm, I’m New] face throws the sun’s rays away, Born Again, I’ve had A Hard] prevents temperatures from ris- Time, Talking About My Trials] ing in interior. Here Below.” He that shall be Free indeed must first free his mind. PROTOCOL—The first rule of CUT-RATE MATCHES ; If you cut the stems from a matches, you can carry twice as many in your waterproof match any body is to learn the laws | container. governing the body, and then to adhere to the laws governing the body. (Try for a $50 prize. Send your tip to A.A. Contest, Sports Afield, 3 959 8th Ave., New York 19, N.Y.) ===== DSC04475.JPG ===== = > Tuesday, July 16, 1963 Quarterly Conferences _ Gates Chapel AME Church _ Crossett, Arkansas Third Quarterly Conference The third quarterly conference _ was held June 9-10, 1963, This was a wonderful quarter as usual with wonderful success from ev- ery angle. The presiding elder preached at the morning worship and three persons united with the church. At the evening worship a program “This is Your Life” was presented honoring the Rev. S. A. Tucker, a retired Minister of the South Arkansas Confer- ence, he received many gifts. On Monday evening the re- ports were very good and showed raised during the quarterly con- ference $481.41 and raised during the quarter, Stewards, $3,286.20. _ Trustees $1,685.30 for a total of $$,971.50. Converts for the quar- ter 13, persons joined the church, 15, Marriages 1, deaths 2. _ The church continues to grow under the splendid leadership of ‘Rey. and Mrs. H. D. Brookins, it has purchased a parking lot this now has greater hold- in Sana estate than any church among the colored peo- ple of the town. Re . D. Brookins, Pastor . Muldrow, P. E. Evans, Reporter a on Chapel Church 2 LIS + Third Quarterly Conference The presiding elder held one of e best business sessions ever A, at Jefferson Chapel. _ On Sunday morning :00 a.m. he preached to us an inspiring message. The Sunday School at - 9:30 a.m. Morning worship at “1100 am...Our total amount raised this quarter $433.73. Rev. Fred Williams, pastor of Pine _ Ridge Circuit visited with us. cadena © oF D. Watkins, PR sev. H, Jones, Pastor Bro. C. B. Fitzgerald, Rocky Hill AME Church Amite, Louisiana oan Second Quarterly Conference All boards, commissions and organizations made excellent re- , . We the members of Rocky - Hill extend our greatest appre- ciation for our pastor’s leader- ship. The presiding elder preached a very forceful sermon. ‘ He also conducted the business of the conference in a dignified manner, All reports of various boards were exhibited and some received varying degrees. The presiding elder was paid his full 4 pala ‘Dr. M. J. Black, Sr., P. E. Rey. H. A. Belin, Sr., Pastor Mrs. Mildred Topps, Reporter The Pastor as a Counselor A. M. E. CHRISTIAN RECORDER Bethel AME Church Pittsview, Alabama Second Quarterly Conference The conference opened with love-feast and business session, in which all reports were made. The session continued through Sunday with Sunday School at 9:30 and at noon a soul-stirring sermon which was enjoyed by everyone was delivered by the presiding elder. The presiding el- der congratulated the officers and members for the way they had carried on, afterwards stat- ing that the conference had re- minded him of’ the older days. The presiding elder’s assessments were paid in full. Dr. L. F. Fortson, P. E. Rev. E. D. Phillips, Pastor Mrs. E. H. Davis, Reporter Shady Grove AME Church Shelburn, Louisiana Second Quarterly Conference On Saturday evening the busi- ness session was held. On Sun- day the presiding elder preached a most inspiring sermon. The Holy Spirit prevailed through the service e. The presiding elder praised. the yj r and members| for a full report. During we quarter more than $200.00 was raised, and three members added. The members are pleased to work since their church has been re- built. We were pleased to have Rev. J. H. Bunn with us during the»session. Under the leadership of our pastor and presiding eluc., Shady Grove is moving forward. Dr. G. C. Borroum, P. E. Rev. E. R. Hutchinson, Pastor C. C. Hutchinson, Reporter Pleasant Grove Circuit Mt. Salem AME Church Liberty, Miss. Third Quarterly Conference The business session was well attended. All boards and classes reperted one hundred per cent. The presiding elder spoke en- couraging words to the confer- ence. On Sunday morning the presiding elder reviewed the Sunday School lesson at the 11:00 worship service. He preached an inspiring sermon. Communion was given at the closing of the services. Dr. L. A. Carpenter, P. E. Rev. Isiah Anderson, Pastor Mrs. Estella S. Crossley, Re- porter Rev. John 8. Williams, Will Be Directing Choirs At Quadrennial St. Louis Biographical Sketch (Continued from Page 10) of the Russian churchmen to the United States in 1963, He was staff coordinator of the negotia tions which led to the placement of the first Protestant chaplain to Americans and other English- speaking persons in Moscow in November, 1962. In the spring of THE REVISED EDITION OF “The Handbook of The A. M. E. Church” Some of the enlightening Chapters are: — Children in The Church Duties, Powers and Limitations of Bishops Orders are now being taken. You Giving as a Part of Christian Obligation When To Call the Pastor What Are Your Problems and Opportunities A. M. E. Pastors may order direct from the Author: REV. CHARLES C. BLAKE 150 Fairfield Avenue Prices: $1.00 per copy ORDER FORM: Stamford, Connecticut e 12 or more, 75c per copy Cash with each order—We pay postage. ..Coples To: Amount enclosed §......... Dr. C. E. Thomas In Achievements At St. John, Birmingham DR. CORNELIUS E. THOMAS Pastor, St. John AME Church BIRMINGHAM, MA Editor Nolen calls attention to another of the most accomplished and prepared of the AME minis- try, in the person of Dr. C. E. Thomas, pastor of Saint John A. M. &. Claus chi, i. bama, who has been the accepta- ble and scholarly pastor for ten or more years. Prior to his pastorate of St. John, it was widely recognized as the” “White Elephant” of the Ninth Episcopal District, finding a man cqual to a mos frightful task, as a sore difficulty. The enormous indebtedness, the |incompletion of the church which had been built in stages for years, the un esomeness of the church, all made for a seeming hopeless proposition, and al- though considered the first church of the district, few minis- ters expressed any di go- ing there. = ae va However, young «c. # pas- toring and building not too dis- achievemenis.by leaps bounds, was drafted to walk where strong men fear to tread. He moved in, saw, and conquered; recognizing all that he saw but challenges to his prowess and re- ligious and scholarly craft: and am, Ala- and * 1963 he made an extended trip to six Near Eastern countries for a first-hand study of the Ancient Eastern Churches. Dr, Espy has taught in the field of religion and higher education at Yale University Divinity School and Union and Drew Theological Seminaries, and has lectured ex- tensively at other institutions. A Fell f the Soci Religior in Higher Education, he is the author of “The Religion of Col- lege Teachers,” published in 1951, and of numerous articles in re- ligious publications A member of the American Baptist Convention, Dr. Espy served as a deacon of The Riv- erside Church, New York City, a Director of Union Theological Seminary, a Curator of Stephens College, Columbia, Missouri, and la member of the National Coun \cil of the National Planning As- sociation Bishop Primm, Dr, Blakely And Committee Mating Mammoth Plans To Entertain You At Women's Quadrennial—St. Louis W. Clark Wills (Continued from Page 14) Bishop Hickman, the official eulogist—noted that “ETGHT eulogies” had preceeded his—rTren- dered a most timely and befitting “climax” to the unusual “pro- fundity” of evlogistic sentiments Certainly, we pray God's mer- cles and blessings upon the survi- vors—the faithful and helpful WIDOW, in particular FE. Paul Beavers Providence, Memphis, Tenn Fifteen immediately sounded the alarm The Reverend John that, “St John was ready to march.” During these fruitful years, his achievements have been momen- tous, fascinating and most suc- cessful in many ways; and what was usually a dismal house and block of weekly inactivity and merely Sunday-going worship place, became one of Birming- ham’s most daily bee-hive sta- tions, of activity, and it’s influence and effect ramify and permeate the entire city church life. First of all, Dr. Thomas is noted for theological and sermonic prowess, being one of the great preachers, not only of Birming- ham, but of the entire African Methodist Episcopal Church. He further enjoys the respect of the leadership of church and state in his state and city. He is thought- ful, logical and man of strong convictions, and fears not men or things in expressing himself. He is blessed with a lovely and accomplished family. Among his accomplishments are: the total liquidation of the $23,000 mortgage on the church, plus $10,000 and more of other nagging and scattered debts. He has completely renovated the Church and parsc Installed new pews and public address system. He has or- ganized a successful Federal Credit Union; organized the Be- nevolent Society, purchased church Station Wagon. Operates a thriving Kindergarten and Day Nursery. He has taken into & John’s surging membership mo than 200 enthused and active new members. Dr. “C. E.” is affiliated with numerous civic and social agen- cies of the city | state; among them is that . YMCA, Ad- visory Board of the-€itizen Fed- eral Saving Loan Association, Ministerial Alliances . of City; Council of Churches, and many other relationships, which require his attention and brilliant mind. Editor Nolen, Dr. David Brown, who was a recent guest preacher for Dr. Thomas, salute him as one of the finest friends and achievers To of the ream — : nt tira ’ % ANNOUNCEMENT | Eighth Biennial Meeting Laymen’s Organization, A. M. E. Church The Fighth Biennial Meeting of ethodist ‘th. 1963. Organization of the African Michigan, August 5th thru 1 At all the (Continued from Page 14) The writer and the deceased brother were intimate friends. Several times he was invited to worship with him at Milwaukee, Wisconsin. At the meeting of the Council of Bishops, Houston, Texas we were together. He has ‘crossed the mystic stream,’ and there is profound sympathy to his mother, Mrs. Mattie Bradford, his dear wife, Geraldine, brother, relatives, and friends. He was buried at his home city, and may God bless the memory of him who is now eternal. ‘HE IS NOT DEAD” I CANNOT SAY, and I will not say That he is dead. He is just away. With a cheery smile, and a wave of his hand, He has wandered into an un- known land And left us dreaming how very fair It needs must be, since he lin- gers there. He is not dead—he is just away.” : —James W. Riley Philadelphia, Pennsylvania Rev. John S. Williams, Will Be Choirs At Quadrennial St. Louis carpeting,» and) Lengthening (Continued from Page 6) “So shall it be that when I stand "= on that next planet’s ruddy shimmering strand, I shall not seem a pert and forward child, seeking to dabble in obtruser lore, with alphabet un who in disguise retur his primer vet t6 pour. ‘THOSE EXAMINERS, ALL AND MILD, WILL GENTLY LEAD ME TO MY PL (As Editor-in-Chief Religious Literature) AS ONE WHO FA TRACE, THESE SIMPLER EARTHLY LESSONS 0 ER AND VERS 2. ge upon all the Connectional Lavmen's Episcopal Church in Detroit, The host church will be the St. Stephen A.M-F_ Church. 6900 Stanford Street, Detroit, Michigan. of which Reverend Martin Luther Simmons is pastor. Mr, William Entzminger is general chairman: D. D. Adams. Fourth Episconal District Presid Gomez. presiding bishop. All communications regarding ould be addressed to Mr. William Fntzminger. at 2A60 Fullerton Avenue. Detroit. Michigan. Teleohone lnumber 867-3899, or to Mr. D. D. Adams, president 4 the Fourth Episconal District Laymen’s Organization, 8146 Concor Street, De- troit, Michigan, Telephone number WA vention sh n} rman ent: Rt. Rev, 1-2692. ; All hotel reservations are being made at the Pick-Fort Shelby Hotel, 525 West Lafayette Street, Detroit 26, Michigan. 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LY DID general | os. = a ===== DSC04476.JPG ===== * 74 heh bee CONFERENCE SCHEDULE _ FIRST EPISCOPAL DISTRICT RT. REV. GEORGE W. BABER, D.D., LL.D., Presiding Bishop Youth Congress August 7-8-9, 1963 St. James A.M-E. Church, New York and Artic Aves., Atlantic City, N. J. Rev. H. A. Hildebrand, Pastor 1253 Monroe Ave., Atlantic City, N. J. Phones: Church 345-0783; Pastor 345-3465 Rt Rev. George W. Baber, D.D., L.L.D., Presiding Bishop Rev. A. H. Armster, D.D., Host P. E. FOR SPECIAL ATTENTION Our Good Missionary Conference Branches will render services one night during each Conference with emphasis upon the Women of the Bible < during the time of Pentecost. Mrs. Elvira Baber, supervisor. SECOND EPISCOPAL DISTRICT BISHOP S. L. GREENE, Presiding North Carolina Conference St. Stephens A.M.E. Church Ww: m, North Carolina Wednesday, 10:00 a.m.—November 13, ee Rev. Miller, Pastor 516. ne * STicth Street — Western North Carolina Conference | St Joseph A.M.E. Church _ Dur! Caro . Nor appanesday. 10:00 am.—November 20, Rev. M. C. Swann, Pastor 806 Fayettville Street THIRD ee ee eae DISTRICT ey! BISHOP E. C. Presiding mance te _ West Virginia Annual Conference 155 Court Stre Ex _ Charleston, West Virginia ER, Es ocens Host Pastor a Ohio Annual Conference October be 1963 South en Temple A.M.E. Church 528 Bronteey Cincinnati 2, Ohio Rev. C. H. Drummer, Host Pastor 874 Cleveland Avenue Cincinnati, Ohio ae 1-3284 Ohio Annual OS October 15-20, 1963 St. Paul A.M.E. eects 639 E. Long Street Columbus, Ohio Fy poe Rev. A. Shaw, Host Pastor 1794 Franklin re) Se 8- “1146 North Ohio pas) Conference October 22-27, St. James A. hn Church 8409 Cedar Avenue Cleveland, Ohio CEdar 1-3562 Rev. Donald G. Jacobs, Host Pastor 1025 Pasadena Avenue Cleveland, Ohio Mulberry 1-2065 FOURTH EPISCOPAL DISTRICT BISHOP JOSEPH GOMEZ, Presiding Canadian—80th Annual Session August 13-18, 1963 Central Grove AME Church Harrow, Ontario Rev. Isaac Kindred, Pastor LO 5-8407 27324 Penn Street, Inkster, Michigan Michigan—77th Annual Session August 20-25, 1963 St. Paul AME Church Chene and Hunt Streets—LO 7-9643 A. Committee Report (Continued from Page 7) ship of our faithful ministers and loyal members we shall be able to face the challenge before us, We must say as Charles Wesley: A charge to keep I haye—A God to glorify—A never dying soul to save—And fit it for the sky. To serve this present age—My calling to fulfil—O may it all my powers engage—To do my Master’s will. You may have copies of the mim- eographed material on discussion leaders and on participating in a discussion prepared for you the closing. at Sunset Vesper Service Quadrennial—St. Louis Mrs. Joseph Gomez (Continued from Page 7) who had happy expressions on their faces. The Bishop’s remarks were also interesting as usual. He was the morning speaker at Dr. Miller’s church. Dr. Miller is a very close and dear friend of “|our great Bishop, folks! The closing song was ‘NOW THE DAY IS OVER’ by the school. The day was hot but the program was a masterpiece! Mrs. HELEN SIMS did a magnificent job as program chairman. Bishop Gomez gave the benediction and we departed for our various des- tinations in the Big City of Chi- cago. MANY CONGRATULATIONS TO DR. R. L. MILLER AND THE ENTIRE STAFF OF THE DAY NURSERY» SCHOOL OF GREATER INSTITUTIONAL AM.E. CHURCH LOCATED AT 7800 Indiana Ave., in CHI-TOWN! All Roads Lead To St. Louis Quadrennial Women's Convention Payne Theola ee (Continued, 4 Page 13). out at the directiow of thi here at Payne Seminary. 4. Interpret the need serena to your local church, your An- oard nual Conference and to other ie groups in which you have mem- bership. 5: Write articles on theological : Interdenominational (Continued from Page 8) | Board of Education, looking for- ward to full accreditation. Respectfully submitted, C. A. Weaver, Pastor, Day Spring Baptist Church F. D. Wilson, Pastor, Wood- lawn Presbyterian Church W. C. Flanagan, Pastor, Cen- tral C.M.E. Church J. B. F. Williams, Supt., Methodist Church J. S. Johnson, Pastor, Stephen A.M.E. Church Beaks Michigan Rev. D. Evans, Tilinois—92nd_ Annual Session epee mber 3-8, 1963 St. P AME Chur 1209 Crocker Bice AT 2-5985 Des peta Iowa Rev. E. ‘Williams, Pastor 695 25th street — 244-2534 Chicago—8Ist Annual Session September 10-15, 1963 Grant Memorial AME Church 4017 Drexel Street — ST 5-5819 Chicago, meee Rev. BEN Ne Walde: 1339 W. 111th Place — "BE 8-1318 focise. tn Annual Session Spyies 24-29, 1963 en Chapel AME Church $29 East 11th Street — ME 8-9963 ae ePoe Indiana Rev. J. S. Benn It 617 E. 11th Street — ME 6-0045 “BROWN WILL BE AROUND” _ With Everything A. M. E. Representing All Our Publication Interests Whatever You Need or Want Your Circulation Department Will Get It For You REV. DAVID J. BROWN Circulation Manager 414 8th Avenue, South Nashville 3, Tennessee LT A. 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• January 3, 1952
  ===== DSC04414.JPG ===== he ee URG, FAs = it \STHESOFFICIAL ORGAN- R a ZO EARRIAN METHODIST sine eS VOL. 102 — NO. 39 ee ge oT RSDAY, JAN, 3, 1952. PRICE 10 CENTS a < ' Historic Shrines ® ===== DSC04415.JPG ===== PAGE TWO HISTORICAL SHRINES Reading from left to right: 1- Dr. H. Thomas Primm, one of the nine hundred delegates to attend the Eighth Ecumeni- cal Methodist Conference at Oxford, England. He was elected a member of the World Wide Methodist Council 195] to 1956. 2- Wesley Chapel, the host Church to the Conference. Bishop Gregg delivered one of the sermons, Bishops Ni- chols, Reid, Allen, 3aber, Clayborn, Hemmingway and Gomez kept the roots of Af- rican Methodism planted deep- ly in the Oxford Conference. 3- Lincoln College, Oxford The birthplace of “The Peo- ple called Methodist”. In the south range of the front quadrangle, on staircase two, is John Wesley's Room (Raised window) Wesley was a fellow of the College for 25 years. It was here that a group of learners gathered around the Wesleys and or- ganized what was known as “The Holy Club.” When John Wesley returned to the University from Epworth late in 1729 he found Charles and two of his friends were known as “The Holy Club” or a new set of Methodist as a wit of Christ Church dubbed them. +-The Church of St. Paul Out side The Walls of Rome This Church occupies the site of an ancient Roman ceme- tary, on the property of Lu- cina, (A noble Roman lady converted to Christianity) where the mortal remains of the Apostle Paul were buried by Timotheus, one of his dis- ciples, 5- The Tomb of John Wesley. Charles Wesley died on 29th March 1788: John Wesley on March 2nd, 1791. To each had been vouchsafed a half-cen- tury to witness to the reve- lation of God's saving grace in Christ Jesus, Drs, Fred Hughes and H. Thomas Primm stand at Wesley's Tomb. City Road, England. 6- Wesley Chapel City Road London, This is one of the places hallowed by sacred associations for Methodist the world over. Standing in the rain on April 21, 1777, John Wesley himself laid the foundation stone for Chapel. Here. he THE CHRISTIAN RECORDER this commis- sioned and sent forth his preachers. Here are collected and reverently preserved many precious and evocative reminders of his person and ministry, the rooms in which he prayed, lived and died, his personal books, his study chair and many other treasures. 7-The Roman Colosseum. This amphitheatre was used for naval gladitora] combats for hunts of wild animals for the martydom of Christians who were condemned and de- voured by wild beast. h is possessions, See Hebrews 11 :36-37. 3-Mars Hill. The Areopagus or Mars Hill, Athens, Greece. Just northeast of the Acro- polis lies a large triangular Rock known as Mars Hill. In(the early days of Athens it was used as a court for Crimina] cases. The court was held at night in the open air. It was here on Mars Hill where St. Paul preached his famous sermon on the “Un- known God.” See Acts 17:22-34. Dr. and Primm stand near the spot where Paul stood while preaching. 9-The Garden of Gethsemane. “Then cometh Jesus with His Mrs. lisciples Gethsemane, His disciples, unto a Place called and said unto Sit ye here; while I go and pray yonder. Rev, and Mrs. Primm are standing near the spot under one of the where the Master went and prayed “Yonder”. There are nine olive trees in this gar- It is said that they are over wo thousand years old. See St. Matthew 26:36. {0-The River Jordan. den. “Then cometh Jesus old olive trees from Galilee to Jordan unto John, to be baptized of him. Pas- tor Primm is standing near the place where “In those days came John the Baptist, preaching. . then went out to him Jerusalem, and al] Judea, and all the regions round about Jordan,” See Matthew 3:1-17, 11- The Tower of David. Near the Jaffa Gate stands the Tower of David where he composed the Psalter. Near this tower is the “House with The Upper Room where “The disciples went their way and came into the city. And they found as He had _ told them.... and when evening was come, He cometh with the twelve.” It was here on Mt. Zion where Christ Insti- tuted the Eucharist. It was here where the Pentecostal Fire came down. 12-Calvary or Golgotha. “And when they were come unto a place called Golgotha, that is to say the place of skull (note the skull shape in the hill) they gave Him vinegar to drink mingled with gall... and they cruci- fied Him...”’—Matthew 27:- 29-59. 13 - Delphi. The Amphitheatre at Delhi. This stadium lies to the north west on a narrow plateau suppported by terrace wall The seats are well preserved. some are hewn in the rocks. Many strange tales are told about the Oracle of Delphi. 14- The Sphinx of Egypt. Egypt, the land of the Pha- raohs, is one of the most an- cient known countries of the world. Kings Cheops, Chepl- ren and. Mycerinus were the builders of the great pyra- |. mids of Egypt. 15- The Sinai Desert. “In the third month, when the children of Israel were gone forth out of the land of Egypt, the same day came they unto the wilderness of Sinai.” ....“And they were departed from Rephidim, and were come to the desert of Sinai...” Exodus 19:1-10, Mrs. Primm with guide. 16-World Traveler, Dr. H. Thomas Primm returning to America after traveling and studying in France, Italy Germany, Holland, Greece Egypt, The Holy Land and England. The early part of the year he toured in South America, Trinidad and the West Indies with Bishop W. R. Wilkes. He will release very soon his book on “God’s Other Sheep.” BROTHER JOHN CHAM- BERS PASSED Another Leading Layman has answered the Roll Call. 3rother John Chambers, of Sandusky and Dean of the Cai- to District Sunday Schools. Brother John Chambers born August 16, 1870 and died De- cember 7, 1951. He was a Stew- ard and Trustee, and for many years was Sunday School Su- perintendent and for forty-five years a member of the St. Paul >\. M. E. Church, and Dean of the Cairo District Sunday School Conyention. Mrs. Anna Chambers, wife; children: Pauline Murphy, Ar- netta Trotter, Orberry Cham- bers, Marrie Bethel, Helen -Warren;_ brothers, Richeard chambers, Price Chambers; ‘ne sister, Mary Crossland, and 1 number of grand-children and great grand-children. Program ‘ProeeSsional; Hymn: “We'll Understand It Better By and By”; Prayer, Rev. L. M. Dow, Selection by choir: “If It Was- n't For The Lord’; Scripture: —~ *residing Elder, R. S. Everett ; Condolences, Mrs. Pearlie Av- ington; Special Tribute, Pre- siding Elder, Obituary, Mrs. Alice Latham; Solo: Goodnight and Good- Morning, Mrs. M. E. Vaughn ; Eulogy, Rev. W. S. Moorehear, Pastor. : : The Pastor delivered a great message. He paid a fine tri- 5ute to Brother Chambers. The Cairo Distriet will miss 3rother Chambers, and the “Servant of God Well Done “The battle fought and Vic- R. S. Everett, Reporting tory won,..” NONAGENARIAN HONORED We read somewhere in the nent: “There is nothing new inder the sun.” We dare not .ontradict the writer of those vords. We take it for granted’ that was as far as the observa- tion went. But today, we can say a new chapter has been written in the Annual of Afri- can Methodism, This honor goes to the prince of bishops, the one and only Rey. A. J. Al- len of the Third Episcopa| Dis- trict. : On Tuesday, November 28 in historic Bethel A. M. E. Church of Pittsburgh, Pennsyl- vania, ministers and laymen. gathered from the remotest — corners of the district to honor R. S.. Everett; 5, Presiding Elder will miss him. . Book of Proverbs this state- . ae ' Founders “THURSDAY, JAN. 3, 1952 ————_$_=—$——————————————rrrrr rr -C. He used for his subject,— “For Behold He Prayeth.” He was accompanied by the choir of St. Matthew AME Church. Finance collected this quar- ter amounts to $104.22. tre je Dy Davis, ‘P.-E. “Rev. T. W. White, Pastor - Miss Lois Alston, Reporter WILBERFORCE UNIVER- SITY ANNOUNCES 96TH FOUNDERS DAY DRIVE Plans have been completed for the official kickoff for Founder’s Day at Wilberforce University, it was announced today by Miss Ann Jordan, As- “sistant Language Professor and the chairman of the Founders Day Committee. Miss Jordan stated that the Founders Day drive is set at $10,000 and will culminate as usual on Founders Day, Feb- ruary 25, 1952. At this time a “ special program will mark the 96th Founders Day of Wilber- force University. The Ohio In. _stitution which was founded in 1865 has already instituted the plans for observing thecenten- -nialin 1956. Miss Jordan of the founders day committee in making her announcement of Founders Day emphasized that the com- mittee expects to make every effort to reach the goal set by the administration. The Foun- ders Day funds are used as part of the school year budget for the church supported insti- tution. To raise the necessary funds, the University calls on its many alumni friends and supporters on the local scene and in various communities throughout the entire nation to make contributions. The chairman pointed out that the necessity for full con- _ tributions from all sources are extremely necessary at this time of considerable financial stress among all independent colleges. The full program for Day is to. be an- nounced at a later date. The program is expected to include an outstanding speaker, a din- ner for the alumni and friends and music by leading Univets- ity choral groups. The affair THE CHRISTIAN t is usually an occasion for alum- ni and friends to gather at the institution, and renew old ac- quaintances. Invitations are, extended to on and all. WAYMAN AME CHURCH | DAYTON, OHIO, HOLDS FIRST QUARTERLY CONFERENCE | The first Quarterly Confer- ence for this Conference Year was held Monday night Decem- ber 3, 1951 at Wayman AME Church. It was quite success. ful both spiritually and finan- cially. There seemed to reign a feeling of oneness. For it is together we stand, divided we fall. Each organization war- ranted applause for the splen- ‘did reports given and for the faithfu] cooperation shown in attaining the goal that was set before us as a church. First of all we would like to say that we as members of the Quarterly Conference of Way- man African Methodist Episco- ' pal Church, Dayton, Ohio, wel. come our pastor Rev. Wallace McArthur Wright back as our leader, who is starting his third term. We _ say starting his third term, for as sure as April brings May the flowers; it will also bring us a new Bishop in African Methodism in the per- son of Rey. Wright at the Gen- eral Conference in Chicago, in May 1952. - We are also very happy to have as our Presiding Elder for the new conference year, Dr. Alonzo Ware of Xenia, Ohio. We were saddened during PRICE (in leather case) — . ——___..._-__.._- our conference to learn of the nassing of the father of our former assistant pastor, Rev. Gentry F. Worth. To him and his family we extend our deep- est heart-felt sympathy in this their hour of grief. A total of over Eight Thous- and Dollars was raised this Quarter. We are looking for- ward to another successful year as Wayman marches on to more lofty achievements. Rey. Alonzo Ware, P. E. Rey. Wallace M. 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The ladies were garbed in their gorgeous eyening attire, while various colors, tints, and hues, present- | ed a scene resembling a vari- gated flower garden. The committee had arrahged an elaborate program with feli- citations to the honoree. It is stating it very mild to say, that | 4 sumptuous banquet dinner | was served to three hundred or more who shared the festivities of the evening. The chieftain of the District was toastmas- ter. Seated at the guest table were the honoree, Dr and Mrs, J.C. Anderson, and the Presid- ing Elders and their wives, who were present. “The program under the direction of the Mastro moved with an even tempo. Time nor grace will permit the mention- ing of each one who _partici- pated. The high poirits of the evening were:the singing of the Bethe] Church Choir a very appropriate reading by Miss E, Marie Coleman, presenta- tion of testimonial gift, Dr. B. M. McLoui and the letters of congratulations by Dr. C. N. Thompson, response read by Dr. J. C. Anderson, which con- cluded the never to be forgotten evening, by the lowering of the curtains. There were a number of in- dividual gifts, and the letters sent in by well-wishers are to be bound and kept. as a cher- ished monumento. This was an unprecedented and an unheard of thing in Af- rican Methodism. When a bishop causes his District to pause to pay homage and re- spect to a humble minister of the gospel in the form of a tes- timonial gift, we say, “This is a new chapter in our Method- ism.” The author of this chap- ter is the Rt. Rey. A. J. Allen. Rev. R N. Nelson, Reporter grateful re THE CHRISTIAN RECORDER GREATER ST.. STEPHENS A. M. E. CHURCH, ENID, OKLAHOMA Greater St. Stephens has just closed its first, quarterly con- ference, under Rev. J. B. Miller Pe revand) Rev.) Coup Princes Pastor. This meeting was, without a doubt, one of the greatest held for years, numerical, spiritual, financial conditions will ever ‘be remembered. Our church is to Presiding Elder Miller for sending us so wide- awake minister as we find in Rey. Prince. This church needs men who are so qualified as he working so humbly, energetically and sacrificially will certainly bring the Church to a higher stand- ard. Union. services of the First Baptist with his loyal member- ship, B. J. Johnson was as usu- ‘al at his best. The Presiding ‘Elder Miller preached as usual ‘one of his inspiring sermons [ and seemed rejoiced at the ‘sponse given in every w our Quarterly Conferences _ if held as this our first. Rey. C. J. Prince, Pastor Lalla M. Johnson, Reporter CHARLES STREET BOSTON, MASS. On Wednesday, December 12, 1951 all roads led to Charles Street AME Church, Boston, Massachusetts as two magnifi. cent meetings portrayed vivid- ly “African Methodism on the March.” At 2:30 p. m. The Elizabeth Carter Brooks Dis- trict Missionary Society of the Boston District of the New England Annual Conference, Mrs. B. A. Galloway, President conducted its first Christmas Meeting. The members turned out in such numbers from all over the District that the meeting had to be moved from its original seat, the spacious Ladies Par- lor, to the Lecture Room in the first unit of the Church. As-. sisting the genial Host Pastor, the renowned and eminent Rev. Mr. Walter C. Davis were the following ministers: Revs. B. A. Galloway of St. Paul’s, Cam- bridge, Mass.; John W. Lee, | Grant Memorial, Mass.; J. K. Baldwin, We will ever look forward ia AME Church, Providence, R. Island. The outstanding project of the day was the completion of the plan for sending substan- tial checks for Christmas Cheer to the Ministers on Mission Charges, the orphans and wid- ows of the District. They even remembered Rev. Forest Wor- ten, Narragansett Pier, Rhode Island, now completing his studies at Payne Seminary, at Wilberforce, Ohio. After the business session the ladies ex- changed lovely surprise Christ- mas Gifts; and were then in- vited to the beautifully ap- pointed dining hal] where the local Missionary Society, the Sarah Gorham Missionary So- ciety, under the direction of President, Mrs. Bessie Raynor and her assistants, served a lus- cious Christmas collation. Af- terwards, most of the members lingered in the Lounge and the | Parlor to await the second mo- |. mentous meeting of the day. ‘Promptly at 7:20 p. m. Dean B. A. Galloway opened the worship service which ushered in the closing meeting of the Religious Education Leader- ship Training Institute which | had been going at such a stu- pendous pace each Wednesday, evening for five weeks. After classes, Dean W. C. Davis in- vited the excited and exhilar- ated throng to the dining hall where the local Religious Edu- cation Board under the guid- ance of Superintendent Sarah Nelson and Miss Sadie Willi- ams served a luscious Christ- mas Supper. It was a magnificent sight— the long banquet table beautiful lace napery, crystal and silver with gleaming can- dles; at the head of the table, his face wreathed in smiles, Dean Walter C. Davis, flanked on either side by associate Dean Galloway and the members of the Faculty and down the length the student body bubbl- ing over laughter and unrestrained mer- riment. The constant refrain of all the speeches from the stud- ents was: “Oh, if the Institute could have lasted a little long- er. We are all ready for next | year! Our instructors were magnificent. We want them back for the next year. We Roxbury, have learned so much about our | Allen . Church. id ASSURE eS cae ae oa ae A aera amie ON aS, with | with effervescent | PAGE THREE The closing remarks were made by our stalwart Deans who had cooperated so nobly and so untiringly in this new © venture. During the course of the evening, prayers were lifted for Ellen Galloway Greene, oe brilliant eldest daughter of the Le aeete Galloways, who was on the high seas toward Germany to join a nursing corps on Uncle Sam’s far flung fighting fronts. The spirit. of brotherly love, ~~ of cooperation, of eager assist- ance, of joy of zeal manifest during the entire day and throughout the entire run of the Institute highligthed the cavalcade of “African Metthod- ism on The March” and. New England is fittingly alerted. Thanks to these intrepid “Men of God,” the old Church is safe. Gladys R. Holmes, District Reporter | BESSEMER, depes Fuh \ The firat EAE ses confer- ence of the Ward Chapel AME — Church was held December 8, with the Rev. L. Dennis, pre- siding. Devotion was con- — ducted by the pastor, Rey. N. L. Blackstone; singing a ,Charge To- Keep Tu Have: prayer by Bro. Albert Deka mus; scripture reading 24th !Psalm. Business session was called to order; reports were made; then a short talk by the Elder. We were, favored on Sunday morning with a soul-stirring sermon by the Presiding Elder. His theme: “Race”. Response by Pastor, Rev. N. L. Black- stone; collection $64.00. Preceding this first quarter- ly conference, the Line-up meeting was held at Ward Chapel with Rev. L. Dennis, |presiding. All preachers and lofficers of the Bessemer Dis- trict were present with round reports. Business was trans- lacted in order. Collection was $90.20. Rey. L. Dennis, P. E. Rev. N. L. Blackstone, Pastor E. DeKamus, Reporter Attention!! Attention!! Please send all orders and ‘communications pertaining to ‘Books or other supplies to: A. M. E. Book Concern 716 S. 19th Street. Evie Philadelphia 46, Pa, BS ===== DSC04417.JPG ===== PAGE FOUR THE CHRISTIAN RECORDER Christian Recorder The Official Organ of The Africen Methedist 4 Episcopal Church MOTHER O 1848—1949 God our Father, Christ our Redeemer, Man our Brother. Entered as second-class matter September 20, 1879, at the Post (fice at Philadelphia, Pa., under the Act of March 3, 1879. PUBLISHED WEEKLY BY The PUBLICATION BOARD of the A. M. E. Church at the A. M. E. Boek Cencern, 716 S. 19th St., Philadelphia 46, Pa. PUBLICATION BOARD 3ISHOP FRANK M., REID President : BISHOP D. WARD NICHOLS Vice-President Manager Book Concern -Board of Control REV. P. C. WILLIAMS Deputy-Manager © REV. FRED A. HUGHES Acting Editor-Manager THE CHRISTIAN RECORDER SUBSCRIPTION RATES One NOM ec Six Months. 22. <3 ae i" Siighe: Copyi~s caw acs ...10¢ Foreign, | year ——______$2.50 ADVERTISING RATES t-inch, single insertion $1.25 3-inch, single insertion — 3.00 {5% discount for monthly insertion. Special rates for Schools and Churches. Write to Manager for information. Address all News, Business or Finance Matters for the THE CHRISTIAN RECORDER REV. FRED A. HUGHES 716 S. 19th St, Phila. 46, Pa. PRAYER FOR THE WEEK Dr. C. Baker Pearle Most gracious Father, Giver of every good and perfect gift, we thank Thee for this oppor- tunity to give a richer and full- er interpretation of service to Thee and Bethel Church. May our horizons of usefulness to humanity be without limit and may we emulate the practical virtues of Martha and the spi- ritual conception of Mary and finally bring us in peace to Thy Holy Hill, This prayer, we ask in the name of Jesus. Amen. : i) EDITORIAL NEGRO PRESS | GuEST EDITORIALS—These Editorials do not neceessarily reflect our opinion or policy while the Editor is away. FRANKLIN: PEACE VS. FREEDOM At the beginning of 1755, Franklin printed this New Year’s message in his POOR RICHARD’S ALMANACK, “Be at War with your Vices, at Peace with your Neighbors, and let every New Year find you a better man.” This is still, 197 years later, a timely greeting, and we at The Christian Recorder extend it to you with our best regards, and word that we are adopting this resolution ourselves. When Franklin wrote this little 1755 message, his com- patriots had not yet been put tothe really acid test in their struggle for freedom. There was plenty of minor war, fight- ing the Indians; and some disagreements among themselves. With the exception of some early grumbles about taxation without representation, there was individual freedom—o: worship, enterprise, and the press. Later on our relations with our then Mother Country worsened to the point where our freedom was taken away from us so that we had to go to war to recover it. Prior to our Revolution, no man worked harder for settling the difference by conciliation than did Benjamin Franklin. However, when all attempts failed, no man was a more staunch supporter of the war; and no one more thankful when peace was declared. ( To Benjamin Franklin, without liberty there could be ne lasting peace between peoples. And the freedom of an‘ indi- vidual, provided he respected the rights of others, was al- $2.00! most a part of his religion — a right given by his Maker. A year before he died, on the eve of the French Revolution, Franklin wrote in a letter of December 4, 1789, to his long- time English Quaker friend David Hartley, “The Convulsions in France are attended with some disagreeable Circumstances but if by the Struggle she obtains and secures for the natior its future Liberty, and a good Constitution, a few Years’ En- joyment of those Blessings will amply repair all the Damages their Acquisition may have occasioned. God grant, that not only the Love of Liberty, but a thorough Knowledge of the Rights of Man. may pervade all the Nations of the Farth. sc that a Philosopher may set his Foot anywhere on its surface and say, “This is my Country.” “ HENRY B. ALLEN THE FRANKLIN INSTITUTE 1 Poor Richard’s Almanack, 1755 2 The Life and Writings of Benjamin Franklin Smyth, Vol. X, p. 72 FIFTH DISTRICT WHY DISSECT? WENTZVILLE, MO. three coast conferences from the 5th District, the Bishop is all wrong. Why dissect? 1. Let’s See What the Good Bishop would do: A few weeks ago there ap- peared an article in the Chris- tian Recorder written by Bish- op R. R. Wright in regards to Alaska and the Phillippines, and our failure to send some- one to these places; that other churches have men on the field. This we should do. The good Bishops point is well taken but when it comes to taking the First he would take Puget Sound, California and the So California Conferences and make a new District and elect a bishop to put over the same, and add the places to it that sound good. I suppose this would be the 18th District; it makes no difference what the District, no, but why destroy THURSDAY, JAN. 3, 1952. this District, so as to develop some new work, : i Its true there are 9 confer-~ ences in this District, but is 9 conferences too much for one Bishop to hold, since he has 12 months to hold them and then have plenty time to rest. We know that a Bishop over the 5th District, has more area than any other in the U. S., 14 States to be correct. In 1936 these Conferences, Puget Sound, California and Southern California, which had been a part of the 14th were added to the 5th, and the Bish- op then assigned Bishop N. W. Williams, traveled to all the places, large or small, and did a fine work as the record will show, and in 48 the newly elect ed Bishop D. O. Walker came and with a courageous spirit and has lead on until today, and as we look at the work that has been done it is mystery, but here again is the record, not on paper, but in churches that stand out that all can see. A ‘large number of these church- es are in the Conference which Bishop Wright would make a new District out of. 2. Dear Bishop Wright: It is not more Bishops that we need in the A. M. E. Church, but more men who are interested in the Church and not so much in self, for if the church would make one or two new Districts I wonder how much time they (the Bishops) would spend in these fields. Here is a suggestion that with so many men of fine abil- ity in the field of Mission work and who would make fine Bish- ops, why not instead of elect- ing a Bishop at a_ salary of $6000.00 per year; office secre- tary $2500.00 per year, which adds up to $8500.00 per year, -|why not send three good men to Alaska at $3000.00 each and it would only cost the Church 500.00 more, but you would have the service of two extra men for only $500.00 and these amounts could be paid from the General Treasury of these so they could carry on the work and not have to worry about their salary. I think these men would give a full day and the Church would gain more. Then elect- ing a Bishop and destroy the 5th District. The men ina large measure who give us the ===== DSC04418.JPG ===== THURSDAY, JAN. 3, 1952 Church, went out and organ- ized and built churches and brought them into the General Conference, before they were elected Bishop —so these men after four years labor in Alas- ka, and Philippines could do likewise. Bishop, haven’t you said to the preachers, if you want a larger church, go out and de- velop it. If these men want to be Bishop, let the Fathers of the Church select the best for this type of work and send them. Then the Bishops of the Church go and help these men in these fields since each of you have lots of time, which you can give. The 5th District is in fine condition and why tamper with it. Bishop D. O. Walker is doing a job unheard of out here, —the Gateway of the West. Each conference voted for his return and that the 5th be left intact. You see Bishop, to tamper with the 5th District is like saying, put the 2nd and 3rd Districts together, for we could get along with one Bishop over them. Would you like to see the Second and Third Districts put together. They have only four or five conferences each. There is not a Conference in the 5th that wants a divorce, so why separate it. 3. Bishop Wright, here is what the 5th Episcopal District wants: First, Dr. F. D. Jordan elected Bishop in 1952; Second, Bishop D. O. Walker be returned to the District for another four years; Third, And that the District be left intact. Let us pray: Lord, in this hour, hear our prayer, Guide our thoughts, and purify our hearts that we may think right and see straight. Amen. Your brother, I. N. Blake. ——_—_—_—_——— Attention!! Attention!! Please send all orders and communications pertaining to Books or other supplies to: A. M. E, Book Concern 716 S. 19th Street Philadelphia 46, Pa. THE CHRISTIAN RECORDER OPEN LETTER The National Committee to Abolish Jim Crow, whose pro- gram as outlined in its “Pros- pectus” is the complete aboli- tion of the national system of Jim Crow, wholeheartedly en- dorses and supports the. peti- tion to the United Nattons, en- titled “We Charge Genocide.” This petition, we feel, is the most important document to come forth since the Emancipa- tion Proclamation, and as such MUST capture the attention of che entire world, and especially che Negro people and their friends in the United States. It is unthinkable that any or- ganization, movement or indi- vidual who is dedicated to the protection, advancement or full ‘reedom and equality of the Negro people will fail to en- dorse and alert its membership, following or associates to ac- tively support this just de- mand. ; This petition which consists of 240 pages (in book form) gives undeniable proof that the Negro people of the United States have been and are now victims of the crime of geno- cide. THE OPENING STATE- MENT (Direct quote from the book, “We Charge Genocide”) | conditions of life calculated to states, “The responsibility of being the first in history to charge the government of the United States of America with the crime of genocide is not one your petitioners take lightly. /The responsibility is particu- ‘arly grave when citizens must charge their own government with mass murder of its own yations, with institutionalized oppression and persis t ent slaughter of the Negro people in the United States on a basis of ‘race’, a crime abhorred by mankind and prohibited by the conscience of the world as ex- oressed in the Convention on she Prevention and-Punishment of the crime of Genocide adopt- ed by the General Assembly of the United Nations on Decem- ber 9, 1948.” Inasmuch as the crime and the law to deal with the crime of “genocide” is not familiar to most people, we urge that the entire book (petition) be read or a fuller understanding. How | | PAGE FIVE BISHOPS’ COUNCIL NOTICE Those planning to attend Bishops’ Council at Emanuel A. M. E. Church, Charleston, South Caro- lina, February 20th, 21st, and 22nd are urged to make their registration immediately by: writing the pastor, Dr. Frank R. Veal, 144 Calhoun St., Charles-_ ton, South Carolina. The rates of accomodations will be $3.00 per night per room which will be $1.50 for each person with two in a room. Registration will be $1.50 which include home assignment, badge, reception cards, program. » (a) Killing members of the the Convention.” “Tt is sometimes incorrectly thought that the definition of genocide is the complete and utter extinction by force and violence of a people or group. Article II of the Genocide Con- vention, however, defines _ the crime as meaning ‘any of the following acts committed with intent to destroy, in whole or in part, a national, ethnical, racial or religious group as such: group; (b) Causing serious bodily or mental harm to mem- bers of the group; (c) Deliber- ately inflicting on the group bring about its physical de- struction in whole or in part; (d) Imposing measures intend- ed to prevent birth in the group (e) Forcibly transferring chil- dren of the group to another group. “Article II of the Convention provides that ‘The following acts shall be punishable: (a) Genocide; (b) Conspiracy to commit genocide; (c) Direct and public indictment to com- mit genocide; (d) Attempt to commit genocide; (e) Complic- ity in genocide.’” Frederick Douglass, Harriet Tubman, Sojourner Truth, John Brown and many others devoted their lives to the aboli- tion of chattel slavery; shall we betray their trust and our cause by failing to meet the challenge of these times? The National Committee to Abolish Jim Crow calls upon its mem- bership and following as well as all anti-Jim Crow people to keep faith with Douglass, Tub- sever, we will quote “Aspects of !man, Truth, Brown, ourselves and our children by becoming fully acquainted with the peti- tion and supporting the peti- tioners in every way that can be found; in the same manner as we know you will support the nation-wide signature cam- paign of the National Commit- tee to Abolish Jim Crow when > ~~ ee it is launched in the near fu- ture. . ‘ by The Executive Board 260 South 15th Street CHRISTMAS “GREETINGS GREETINGS FOR THE NEW YEAR! ! To our Bishops, General Offi- cers and Laymen: Our feelings should run high with the Spirit of Christmas in our restless world, when men’s hearts are failing with fear. Christmas brings glad and good tidings of a Savior. Christmas brings us in the presence of God in Christ to a fellowship with us to our com- fort, to the healing of our sick bodies, to the healing of our sick minds, to the healing of our sick souls, and for the for- giving of our many sins, to give us another chance to enter into the New Year to. bring about Peace on Earth, Good Will to All Men. The Southern California Laymen’s League Coley W. Stafford, Pres. Camilla Leftridge, Reporter Subscribe to the Christian Recorder ===== DSC04419.JPG ===== was. his concept that Payne foremost objectives the training of leaders for all phases of re- ~ ligious and Christian education.. - PAGE SIX : IT CAN BE DONE (Continued from last issue) Mrs. Fountain’s Contribution Besides the hundreds of dol- lars raised for missions, Mrs. Fountain, the capable, judicious and efficient help-meet of the Bishop, with her missionary daughters of Zion without a -dime’s assessment, purchased’ and paid for a deep-freeze and a frigidare for Daniel Payne: College, and also made a gen- erous appropriation to the pur- chasing of scientific equipment, which certainly expanded and facilities of our school. God bless this liberal First Lady of the Ninth District. The Educational Program I stated in the outset that history repeats itself in Ala- bama. The Bishop placed acute interest upon the educational program of Payne College. It College is an institution born out of the spirit for Christian education, and must take as its Plans and specifications have been secured and approved for the erection of a $150,-. 000.00 dormitory building, the groundbreaking of which will be held on Founder’s Day, March 12, 1952 at which time the State will lay on the table at least $100,000.00 for said pur- pose. The High School depart- ment has already been deleted and there are more students in the college now than were in both divisions before. The General Confernce will certain- ly make no mistake by return ing Bishop and Mrs. Fountain to complete this most marvel- ous educational program begun at Daniel Payne College. The Election of Delegates The delegates, all fine men were elected to the General Conference according to con- ference schedule, and was st- pervised in a most fatherly and fair way by the prince of bish- ops. Many men who are fami- liar and influential connection- al characters as in all other Districts were not elected due to the limited number decreed by the Bishop's Council. God forbid that I should criticize, let alone question edicts of our Reverend Fathers in God, but having observed what has hap- pened over the church in recent /mopolitan numb lourselves. | elections, nothing particularly the political injustice, the disso- lution of warm friendships, the interference of outside agen- cies, resulting in the defeat of strong men who through the years have made and extended our great Zion, I’m suggesting that this rigid curtailment of delegates does not and will not bring the anticipated results at the General Conference. The unruly hub-hub complained about at the General Confer- ‘ence would be easily dissipated if the Council and the Church would really fomulate a busi- ness-like agenda and procedure of operation before the Confer- ence convenes, and no Bishop need complain or worry about his inability to handle the ses- sions. Our sister Baptist church in it State and National meet- ings has delegations numbering into the thousands and they carry on business, yet in our church, the ministers who-work harder and raise more money than any on earth are unable to meet once every four years as a delegation of a more. cos- yer and control Bishop and Mrs. Fountain : Give Banquet : Just two days after close of the Annual Conferences, Bish- op and Mrs. Fountain called the State together and gave us all a free of cost banquet out of their own purse, serving tur- key with all the trimmings. Hundreds made their appear- ance and many fine expressions of faith, loyalty and love were extended the Bishop and his loving wife. This had never oc- curred before, and folk are still talking about what a wonder- ful time we had. This was a real family affair; oh, if you could have been there in the spacious dining toom of Daniel Payne College at this time, _ Resolutions The capestone to this season of accomplishments was the many resolutions from all over the house in the State Organi- zation meeting at the close of the conference petitioning the General Conference for the re- turn of Bishop and Mrs. Foun- tain for another four yeats to complete the great work launched in Alabama. Drs. E. C. Hatcher, E. A. Selbzy, C. L. Wright, Thomas Jamar, and B. J. Nolen also are presented to the Church for consideration THE CHRISTIAN RECORDER THURSDAY, JAN. 3, 1952 death shortly after the alleged crime by a posse. Reversing the decision of the State court, the United States Supreme Court ordered a new trial on the basis that “this {trial took place under condi- tions and was accompanied by events which would deny de- for the offce they seek. Newsfully yours for the editorship of the A. M. E. Review. TUSKEGEE INSTITUTE ALABAMA Dear Sir: I send you the following in- formation on lynching for the year 1951. kind of jury.” The officer of the law is re- ported to have said the “pris- oners ‘jumped’ him” when he stopped to repair a flat tire” on a lonely road. The surviving victim reported that both he and the dead prisoner were shot without provocation. The sheriff concerned was absolved from all blame by a Coroner’s jury. This is a glaring instance NUMBER OF LYNCHINGS According to records com- piled in the Department of Re- cords and Research, Tuskegee Institute, I find that ONE lynching was recorded for the year. Lynchings for the past ee PE OT Se eae enon 1 where an officer of the law Rey A ee 3 [seems unnecessarily to have Fe re 3 killed a prisoner and wounded ie i another with whose care he WDAZ wees eee eee veteees a cntniered: Mota la yia tay Nec akaboe ies 9 LYNCHINGS PREVENTED The 1951 victim was Melvin Womack, 26-year-old Negro of } Winter Garden, Orange Coun- * : ty, Florida. He died Beh March June 21, near Brandidge, Ala- 31 in an Orlando hospital _ of eae he Jones, ‘S3-year- wounds received after being ie. alk A nigel es f g. forced by masked men irom h’S {rumor had been spread that he seizure he ea found ei an had peepee’ Ee i ase orange grove by an officer of seer 8 ay i Beg tats the law. Taken to the hospital, id 7 Sry ae he died two days later. Reports NG eo ea apy. Hie Uae SHE He Gd. Ab IHiOW his ax: farm mother, who, on the way, sedeaievd: whe” He had’ been ce an automobile accident in eee d which her baby was injured. Kidnapped. Ie is thonent ihe | Out of gratitude for the ride, Bie DE OCHS aD: 5 = |Jones had carried the bleeding ete baby to a doctor’s office. Up- on arrival horhe, he found the THE GROVELAND, mob awaiting him. As he fled, FLORIDA CASE he was shot in the hand. Though technically not con- Shortly, thereafter, the sheriff sidéred a lynching, this release | took Jones into custody and the feels called upon to direct at- | mother verified Jones’ story of tention to the November 6 slay- ; what had actually happened. Lynchings were prevented in fendants a fair trial before any - at least three instances: On . ing of Samuel Shepherd and the critical wounding of Wal- ter Lee Irvin, Negroes, by an officer of the law near Umatil- la, Florida. Handcuffed to- gether, they were being remov- ed from the Raiford State Pris- D. On September 2, at Colonial Beach, Virginia, a town police- man, Charles White and a special officer were saved by other officers of the law from a mob approximating 500 per- sons who became incensed over on to Tavares, Florida eas the alleged mistreatment of a new trial that had been gran them by the United States S preme Court. The 2 victims, accuse two others in July, 1949 of rap- ing a 17-year-old white girl, had been sentenced to death. The third, a 16-year-old boy, was given life imprisonment. The fourth youth was shot to ne prisoner. The officer had been called to quell a disturbance at d with !2 restaurant. E | On November 22, near Wash- jington, North Carolina, Lafay- ette Miller, 21-year-old Negro on parole, was removed from the jail at Greenville to an eastern North Carolina prison Hat.) ===== DSC04420.JPG ===== THURSDAY, JAN. 3, 1952 because “he probably would have been lynched.” charged with killing a young white farmer and abducting the victim’s wife in the trunk of the stolen automobile. ~ Significant Legislation Proposed ‘ Two states in 1951 proposed anti-lynching bills of signifi- cance. In South Carolina, a -House of Representatives ma- jority passed an anti-lynching pill, after a decisive second reading, on a 51-34 vote.. The bill would give punishment of death for “first degree’’ lynch- ing; that is, where mob action resulted in the victim’s death. Recommendation of mercy by a jury would mean 5 to years imprisonment. The bill also takes cognizance of non- fatal mob action or “second de- gree” lynching. Punishment under this charge would result in imprisonment from 3-to 20 years. Thus intention to lynch would be penalized. ial The Florida Legislature also proposed an anti-lynching bill somewhat similar to the South | ~ Carolina proposal, also giving death as the maximum punish- ment for “first degree lynch- ing,” each participant in the lynching being equally guilty. Minimum penalty for the crime would be 5 years’ imprison- ment. “Second degree lynch- ing”? could be punished by a maximum of 10 years imprison- ment. : Very truly yours, : F. D. Patterson, President. MINISTERS AND WIVES ALLIANCE MEETING ALLENTOWN, N. J. - The Ministers and Wives of | Camden-Trenton District con- vened at Allentown, New Jer- sey on Wednesday, December 5, 1951 at 1:00 P. M., Rev. Frank Davis, the pastor and Rey. J. L. Russ, the Presiding Elder of the district. Rev. Dz. _M. Owens, the pastor of Mt. Zion, Trenton, who is the pres- ident introduced Rey. O. By Smith, pastor of Mt. Pisgah, at Lawnside, who was master of ceremonies. The meeting was opened by singing “OQ God Our Help In Ages Past,” followed by prayer by Rev. R. W. Lott, stor of Bethel, South Wood- _ Scripture lesson read was He was 133rd Psalm followed by deca- 4Q | votional humble THE CHRISTIAN RECORDER logue by Rev, O. E. Smith; the choir consisting of Ministers wives rendered the music with ‘ys. D. M. Owens of Mt. Zion Trenton, the organist and di- rectress. “Silent Night’? was sung as the theme for the ser- mon by Rev. W. W. Jacobs, of Riverton, New Jersey. The sermon was found in Isaiah 9: 6, which was enjoyed by all. Rev. O. E. Smith sang “T’ll Be Satisfied” which was sung very nicely. A rising vote of thanks given Rev. Jacobs for the wonderful sermon, also a rising vote of thanks given the ministers wives for the music rendered. Following the de- services the women departed and each had their business meeting. The women’s meeting was opened by Mrs. D. M. Owens, the president. Dues was col- lected and each repeating a verse of the Bible. Report of the Doll Contest followed. The amount of receipts $98.83 with |: Mrs. Hardeman of Bethel, Camden receiving a beautiful: doll as first prize and Mrs. James Turner of Bethel, Beve- ley, the second prize. The president expressed her thanks to each and everyone who help- ed make the contest a success. Meeting adjourned. A lovely dinner was then served by the women of the church. A presentation from the wives off the district was made to Mrs. Leli Russ, the first lady of the district, by Mrs. Owens. Mrs. Russ whom we all love expressed her ap- preciation to all and in her way she would do whatever she could to help the district. A purse of $105 was then pre- sented to Presiding Elder Russ ‘from the ministers of the dis- tric by Rev. Gibson, pastor at .Crosswicks, New Jersey. Rev. Russ expressed his apprecia- ion for the gift and hoped the spirit that-has extised would still continue. Time of depar- ‘ure was at hand with everyone exchanging holiday greetings -until the next meeting at Hos- anna, Camden, with Rev. A. Henley, the pastor. Reported by Ida May Gaffin 27 Wood Street, Woodbury N. J., Member of Campbell A. M. E. Church, Rev. E, M. | Mitchell, pastor i T2OCO SOS: | Single Copy .... Dozen Lots . PAGE SEVEN A. ME. Hymnal In Every A. M. E. Pew The Revised A. .M E. HYMNAL Is Now Ready For Shipment The Bishops Council has Declared it The Official Hymnal of the Church ~——-—-_ Should Be A MUST for All ‘A.M. E. CHURCHES — (Formerly The Richard Allen) BV rea Gace sre cg eae dei eta ace eins ae ee Morocco Bound red edge SPECIAL FEATURES Responsive Special Prayers, ject Index. Many New Hymns Added Ministers and Laymein- bers will welcome the Revised Edition. Bishops have declared it the Official A. M E Hymnal, Thousands of Copies Await Your Order Readings Sub- The i $4.50 Prices f.o.b, Philadelphia—Deposit Required. The A. M. E. Book Concern 716 S. 19th St., Philadelphia 46, Pa. Rev. P. C. Williams, Deputy Manager DOCOOOOO OOO OSOOOOOOSOOOOSOOO Our 1951 Goal-- ===== DSC04421.JPG ===== PAGE EIGHT BISHOP W. A. FOUNTAIN MARCHED THROUGH ALABAMA 1 The Central Alabama AME Conference, convened in its Now em- 59th Annual Session, ber 14, 1951 “fe historic Brown Church, Chapel AME Selma, Alabama. w/ ABLFOUNTAIN Vil -D., | 3 bs pirit. This is one Conferences in he 3 ae District. Dr. .N Hl Jeltz, host pastor, Drs J. Thomas Jamar, host PE. Dr. Jeltz and his good yeople had everything in readi- Le prior to the opening day, ch and parsonage en- -d throughout opened at 30 A. M. in a blaze of glory, Conference Feast anda testi After the de- Wricht. Pre vith Love meeting Dr. C. L iding Elder of the Mol vile Dis- h well -hosen words the isho yp Rete n charmed iitiom A Foun: | se pre- | hop was in fine | v THE CHRISTIAN RECORDER 1 , Southern Christian a son of Alabama, and _ its choice for Episcopal honors in the forthcoming General Con- ference to meet in Chicago in 52. Alabama is behind him and asks the support of the en- tire delegation to help to elect him as one of our next Bishops. Educational addresses by President J. King Chandler of | Payne College, Dean Matthews |and Mr. A. G. Gaston, treasurer | of the College. There were many visitors to this conference. The writer | failed to record all of their names. Bishop W. R. Wilkes lof the Sixteenth District, Drs. W. O. P. Sherman; Dr. Alex- ander, President of Shorter College; Dr. Easmon, also of the Tw elfth District ; Dr. E. C. Hatcher, Editor of the South- ern Christian Recorder; Pror. E. A. Selby of the A. M. E. Sunday Schoo! Union, Nash- ille, Tenn., and most of the | ministers of the State. | Too much can’t be said about Mrs. Fountain; she is truly a great Missionary worker; she knows just what to do, and just when to do. She is truly in the hearts of the mission- aries of Alabama. This was truly a great con- ference. Peace and harmony prevailed throughout the entire conference. All reports were over and above that of last year, and everybody is smil- ing. Alabama is asking the General Conference that will meet in Chicago, Ill., in May 1952 to do the following named things for her: First, to return he session in his Chesterfield age that sway red from st: afd to ke the conference fin sh The people ve ud heir praise for the return of ind Mrs. Fountain to ma: the ministers and laymen pledged their support in helping to carry out this rogram of Kingdom Building, and to bring Daniel Payne to ts glory Secretaries of the Conference Revs. H. O. Swanson, Ss, Grant, and B. F. Howze, Jr. Accounters: Revs. J. C. Jar- rett, and H. A. Hall. Great sermons were preached —Rev, S. Grant, the Annual Sermon; the Missionary Ser- mon, Rev, S. M; Dees and Dr. F. C. Hatcher, Editor of the | Bishop and Mrs. Fountain to \labama for another 4 years; Elect Dr. E. C. Hatcher, Bish- xp; Elect, Dr. J. C. Jarrett, Secretary of Education; Dr. C. L. Wright to the Pension Department; and Dr. N. H. lelt7, Secretary-Treasurer of the Department of Church Ex- tension and Alabama will be| happy. The following ministers were elected delegates: Revs. E. A. Williams, R. H. Emanual,, H. O. Swanson, J. T. L. Dan- dridge, C L. Wright, W. Bonner; Recorder, | preached by Dr E. C. Hatcher, which was a masterpiece. Appointments Mobile District Dr. C. L. Wright, P. E. Bethel, Mobile Rev. J. T. L. Dandridge Metropolitan H. O. Swanson St. Paul J. J. Tipton Bayminett J. W. Goode Fair Hope F. A. Anderson St. Stephens B. F. Howzer, Jr, Suggville Circuit J. M. Reed St. Matthew Circuit R. W. Cleaveland Mount Rose G. G. Holoway Friendship J. J. H. Weathers Mount Olive Cleaveland Smooks Park City P. H. Roberson North Mobile District . Rev. W. M. Bonner, P. E. Emanuel Rev. T. H. Brown Pine Grove W. McLoyd Boiling Springs W. E. Minifee Fulton Circuit R. K. Kirkseg Pleasant Hill John James St. Thomas Circuit C. L. Boykin St. James Antioch E. T. Taylor Rock West H. P. Plunkett Daytonand Lindon W. L. B. Burrell Gaintown A. Seltyer Cole Bluff Harvey Burrell Plateau A. F. Williams Mt. Sinai S. M. Dees West Mobile District Rev. R. H. Emanuel, P. E. M.|Samuel Chapel Rev, A. E. Wiillams Alternates: T. H. Brown, S.| New Hope and Allen Temple Grant, W. L. Kindred, E, T. E. M. Portis Taylor, S. M. Dees, J. T. Ja-| Ruth Chapel mar and J. J. Tipton, The closing sermon G. Williams was!St. James THURSDAY, JAN. 3, 1952 J. F. Martin McIntosh and Carlton E. C. Johnson BelmontCircuit M. Z. Brown Zion and Cain C. E. Powell . Bell Spring G. G. Mitchel St. John J. A. Pendleton Bethe] W. L. May Mt. Boykin W. M. Johnson Trinity F, W. Henry St. James, Calvert - A, Gray Healing Mission JeD 1. Knox Selma District Rev. J. Thomas Jamar, P. E. Brown Chapel, Selma Rev. N. H. Jeltz Quinn Chapel, Uniontown ’ W. L. Kindred Ward Chapel S. Grant Cahaba: Circuit Burnsville Circuit J. E. McGinnis -Grant and Summerfield L. Howarad Thomston and Cade J. D. King Demoplis S. L. Bruce Rock and Cole James Cox : Mt. Pleasant Mission Ballard Williams New Home Mission E. L. Baxter Gee’s Ben| Freeman Martin Faunsdale Mission James Adams Jones Mission “ M. Jones Rev. W. L. Kindred, Report- er to the Christian Recorder P. O. Box 274, Uniontown, Alabama. JOHN H. LEWIS BUILDER By E. J. Odom, Jr. Every so often there appears in various lines of endeavor, certain men who are possessed with distinctive abilities and unusual qualities of character, whose entire life is devoted to constructive endeavors. Such a man is John H. Lewis, presi- dent of Morris Brown College, - Christian atmosphere. THURSDAY, JAN. 3, 1952 Thousands of men and women who have been privileged to know him as teacher, adminis- trator, pastor and friend whole- heartedly agree that in him is found the rare combination of assiduous worker, thorough student, and dependable friend. These qualities fit him well for the channel of expression in which he has spent his life, building for tomorrow. Many think of him as the seer of vision who dreamed of a greater Payne Theological Seminary and dared to raise that $200,000 structure to its presentproportions. They were captured by his intense sincer- ity and.unimpeachable integri- ty, so that they gave to the support of that project. They know that the great spire which adorns that majestic structure wil] for a hundred years attest | to the fact that a builder labor- ed there. However, Lewis’ power and acumen as a builder transcends the ability to erect structures of concrete and stone. He is above all, a maker and moulder of men. It is true that a teach- er’s life and personality .are a thousandfold- more important to his students than the facts he imparts or the skills he en-| genders. Indeed one justifica- tion for the existence of church related schools is the possibil- ‘ity they offer for bringing the young people under the influ- ences of dedicated lives in a Think of it!!!! | For 8 years, hundreds of men entering the A. M. E. ministry were privileged to hear, observe and to mould their endeavors after John H. Lewis, a man for whom honor and honesty are -watchwords. Tt is equally true that Morris Brown College cannot help but succeed in building, trained de- dicated lives that are able and willing to cope with the per- nlexing problems of our times because Lewis is there. Tohn H. Lewis Is Also A Builder of Confidence and Trust It is interesting to note that savings banks often construct their buildings with massive and imposing columns at the front. This seems to some like architectural folly. However, these columns are more func- THE CHRISTIAN RECORDER PAGE NINE tional than it seems because they engender in those who ob- serve them a sense of security and strength, so they are will- ing to deposit their savings and valuables there with the firm belief that all is safe. Similarly, for 30 years when a situation arose required tact, insight and the ability to win friends for_a cause, there has always been one man, not doubted, John Henry Lewis, whose past and present ap- proaches, label him as a man of fidelity and trust. I am not aware of what he desires for the future. It has not been my pleasure to see him for al- most a year. He isn’t aware that this is being written. However, if there is a job to be done, which requires a man , capable of organizing resources to complete a material task and who is equally proficient in guiding men’s lives upward, and who is noted for capturing trust and confidence of large and small alike, even if that iob is also the highest gift of the church, Lewis is your man. BEAUTIFUL FLORIDA By A. Beatrice Williams Bishop John Andrew Gregg presided over one of the -ereatest conferences in the his- tory of the African Methodist Church, the East Florida An- nual Conference which con- vened December 5-9 at Saint Pau] AME Church, Rey. D. A. Russell, host pastor. Happy were the constituents for the many vital, pertinent issues brought to task during the sessions. Dollar money re- norted amounted to $12,447.85. This amount, by no means is the coverage of the year’s work for education and other phases related to the East Florida Conference. | Itis according to standard of the reports that local churches take their places on Presiding Elder Districts comprisine the conference as such, Bishop Gregg announced St. Steph- ens, located on Fifth and Davis streets, the head of the North Jacksonville District, Rev. F. E.Sneed, pastor and Rev. W. R. Akrey, Presiding Elder. Also outstanding leadership of the conference is given to (Continueud o page 12) PRICE -LIio® STANDARD PUBLICATIONS AN STOCK CARRIEF BY THE A. M. E. 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CERTIFICATES 5c EACH IN SMALL QUANTITIES Delegates Trustee Pastors Class Leaders Deacons Quarterly Conference Deaconess Adult Baptism Elders Infant Baptism Presiding Elder Stewardess Evangelists Steward Missionary Reception into Full Connection Certificate of Transfer Exhorters Life Membership Church Membership ENVELOPES for all occasions (stock) 50c per 100 No orders accepted for less than 100. Individual Envelopes printed to order $3.75 per 500 Add 10c additional per copy when ordering by mail Envelopes carried in stock Stewards Anniversary Stewardesses Class Leaders Rally Trustees Special Offering Missionaries Contribution Shoe Social Dollar Money Men’s Day Pastor’s Salary Presiding Elder Conference Claims Fall Rally Women’s Day Coal Rally Young Peoples’ Day Pew Rally ™ LS tak DEPOSIT REQUIRED ON ALL’ ORDER Address all Orders to A. M. E. BOOK CONCERN 716 So. 19th STREET PHILADELPHIA 46, PA ===== DSC04422.JPG ===== . PAGE EIGHT , P BISHOP W. A. FOUNTAIN | Southern Christian Recorder, | preached by Dr E. C. Hatcher, MARCHED THROUGH ALABAMA The Central Alabama AME Conference, convened in its 59th Annual Session, Novem- ber 14, 1951 at historic Brown Chapel AME Church, Selma, Alabama. WA FOUNTAIN /920 Rt. Se eae - THE CHRISTIAN RECORDER —1t a son of Alabama, and its choice for Episcopal honors in the forthcoming General Con- ference to meet in Chicago in 52. Alabama is behind him and asks the support of the en- tire delegation to help to elect him as one of our next Bishops. Educational addresses by President J. King Chandler of Payne College, Dean Matthews !and Mr. A. G. Gaston, treasurer of the College. There were many visitors to this conference. The writer failed to record all of their names. Bishop W. R. Wilkes ‘of the Sixteenth District, Drs. |W. O. P. Sherman; Dr. Alex- lander, President of Shorter College; Dr. Easmon, also of the Twelfth District; Dr. E. C. Hatcher, Editor of the South- ern Christian Recorder; Pror. Rev. William A. Foun+|E. A. Selby of the A. M. E. tain, A. M., D. D., LL. D., pre-|Sunday Schoo! Union, Nash- siding. The Bishop was in fine | ville, Tenn., and_ most of the health and spirit. This is one| ministers of the State. of the largest Conferences in the Ninth Episcopal! District. Too much can’t be said about Mrs. Fountain; she is truly a Dr. N. H. Jeltz, host pastor, | great Missionary worker; she Dr J. Thomas Jamar, host | knows just what to do, and P. E. Dr. Jeltz and his good | just when to do. She is truly people had everything in readi-|in the hearts of the mission- fess prior to the opening day, | aries of Alabama. with Church and parsonage en- tirely renovated throughout. c ove Feastanda te meeting. After the L. W the Mobile Dis- mony votion, Dr. ¢ right, Pre- siding Elder of trict chosen ed the Bishop. Bishop Fountain the session in his Chester message that sw: from stz were loud presen charmed the conference The people hetr Alabama; the ministers Jayme in helping to carry out t "" e . . nrogram of Kingdom Building, | tension and M. in a blaze of glory, | conference. sti-}over and above de-| year, and everybody is smil- field | Bishop and Mrs. Fountain r praise for the return of] Secretary of Education; This was truly a great con- ference. Peace and harmony ference opened at | prevailed throughout the entire All reports were that of last ing. Alabama is asking the General Conference that will words |meet in Chicago, Ill., in May 1952 to do the following named things for her: First, to return to \labama for another 4 years; Elect Dr. E. C. Hatcher, Bish- pp; Elect, Dr. J. C. Jarrett, Dr. Bishop and Mrs. Fountain to]C. L. Wright to the Pension th and]|Department; and Dr. N. H. pledged their support | Teltz:, Secretary-Treasurer of : this] the Department of Church Ex-| Plateau Alabama will bef and to bring Daniel Payne to | happy. its glory. The following ministers were Secretaries of the Conference | elected delegates: Revs. FE. A. —Revs. H. O. Swanson, Ss. Grant, and B. F. Howze, Jr. Accounters; Revs J. C. Jar-|dridge, C L. rett, and H. A. Hall. Great sermons were preached —Rev, S. Grant, Williams, R. H. Emanual,, H. O. Swanson, J. T. L. Dan- Wright, W. M. Bonner: Alternates: T. H. Brown, S.| New Hope and Allen Temple the Annual] Grant, W. L. Kindred, E. T. which was a masterpiece. Appointments , Mobile District Dr. C. L. Wright, P. E. Bethel, Mobile Rey. J. T. L. Dandridge Metropolitan H. O. Swanson St. Paul J. J. Tipton Bayminett J. W. Goode Fair Hope F. A. Anderson St. Stephens B. F. Howzer, Jr, Suggville Circuit J. M. Reed St. Matthew Circuit R. W. Cleaveland Mount Rose G. G. Holoway Friendship J. J. H. Weathers Mount Olive a Cleaveland Smooks | Park City Ses ap P. H. Roberson ~ North Mobile District Rev. W. M. Bonner, P. Ee Emanuel ane Rev. T. H. Brown | Pine Grove F W. McLoyd Boiling Springs W. E. Minifee Fulton Circuit R. K. Kirkseg Pleasant Hill John James St. Thomas Circuit C. L. Boykin St. James Antioch E. T. Taylor Rock West H. P. Plunkett Daytonand Lindon W. L. B. Burrell Gaintown A. Seltyer Cole Bluff Harvey Burrell A. F. Williams Mt. Sinai S. M. Dees West Mobile District Rev. R. H. Emanuel, P. E. Samuel Chapel Rey. A. E. Wiillams E. M. Portis Sermon: the Missionary Ser-|Taylor, S. M. Dees, J. T. Ja-| Ruth Chapel mon, Rev, S. M. Dees and Dr.| mar and J. J. Tipton. E, C. Hatcher, Editor of the The closing sermon ' was!St. James G. Williams tional than it seems because | they engender in those who ob- {serve them a sense of security and strength, so they are will- ing to deposit their savings and valuables there with the firm belief that all is safe. .| Similarly, for 30 years when a situation arose required tact, Jinsight and the ability to win friends for_a cause, there has always been one man, not doubted, John Henry Lewis, whose past and present ap- proaches, label him as a man of fidelity and trust. I am not aware of what he desires for the future. It has not been my pleasure to see him for al- most a year. He isn’t aware that this is being written. However, if there is a job to e which} be done, which requires a man aj structure | capable of organizing resources . hundred years attest j to complete a material task and e fact that a builder labor- who is equally proficient in : : guiding men’s lives upward, and who is noted for capturing >roport hey were ured by his intense sincer- and.unimpeachable integri- hey gave to the + project. They - A, Gray pas Healing Mission job is also the highest gift of ‘| the church, Lewis.is your man. |BEAUTIFUL FLORIDA By A. Beatrice Williams | Bishop John Andrew Gregg presided over one of the -greatest conferences in the his- tory of the African Methodist Church, the East Florida An- nual Conference which con- vened December 5-9 at Saint Pau] AME Church, Rey. D. A. Russell, host pastor. Happy were the constituents for the many vital, pertinent issues brought to task during the sessions. Dollar money re- yorted amounted to $12,447.85. This amount, by no means is the coverage of the year’s work for education and other phases related to the East Florida I one justifica- e existence of church ools is the possibil- James Cox Mt. Pleasant Mission © Ballard Williams. New Home Mission BE. Baxter” Gee’s Ben{ - Freeman Martin Faunsdale Mission James Adams neers Jones Mission __ Fae ".M. Jones. ee Rev. W. L. Kindred, Report- er to the Christian Recorder P. O. Box 274, Uniontown, © Alabama. ple under the influ- edicated lives in a ‘hristian atmosphere. Think of it!!!! For 8 years, hundreds ‘Ol; entering the A. M. E. ministry were privileged to hear, observe and to mould their endeavors after John H. Lewis, a man for whom honor and honesty are -watchwords. ‘Tt is equally true that Morris own College cannot help but eceed in building, trained de- icated lives that are able and] Conference. illing to cope with the per-| It is according to standard of lexing problems of our : reports that local churches JOHN H. LEWIS | BUILDER af By E. J. Odom, Jr. ecause Lewis is there. take their places on Presiding i Elder Districts comprisino the sonference as such, Bishop Gregg announced St. Steph- ens, located on Fifth and Davis streets, the head of the North Jacksonville District, Rev. F. E.Sneed, pastor and Rev. W. R. Akrey, Presiding Elder. | Also outstanding leadership of the conference is given to (Continueud o page 12) iin Lewis Is Also A r of Confidence and 9 il tthe ahaa Every so often there appears in various lines of endeavor, certain men who are possess with distinctive abiliti unusual qualities of chi whose entire life is dev constructive endeavors. Si a man is John H. Lewis, p dent of Mor massive with mns at the Pat THE CHRISTIAN RECORDER trust and confidence of large} and small alike, even if that] PAGE NINE STANDARD PUBLICATIONS AN STOCK CARRIEF __ BY THE A.M. E. BOOK CONCERN DISCIPLINE 1948 stain an ocean anette << oe as 1.75 RICHARD ALLEN HYMNAL STANDARD ........ 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Chairs, pulpits, pews, tables, distinctively de- signed, carefully proportioned from specially selected, thoroughly seasoned lumber. ational 821-23 ARCH STREET, PHILADELPHIA 7, PA. COLLEGE ATLANTA, GEORGIA African Methodist Episcopal Church uiberal Arts Courses leading to Bachelor of Arts and Accredited Class A by the Southern Association of Bachelor of Science degrees. Colleges and Secondary Schools DOCOOOOOO MY POT) CHURCH GOODS SUPPLY COMPANY ee | Cor. 1-18; subject, “The Words ; Jof the Cross.” BAKER CHAPEL FORT WORTH, TEXAS. The first Quarterly Confer- ence of the Fort Worth District was held with the Baker Chap- el AME Church, December 9 and 10, with the outstanding Rev. S. V. Johnson, Presiding Elder, and Pastor Rev. W. E. Greene, both newly assigned. to the District in charge. At 9:30 A. M. Mrs. M. J. Re- gister, the assistant Superinten- dent of the Sunday School and her staff were fully on duty. The morning worship began at 10:45 a. M. with three full choirs leading the procession. Call to worship and devotionals were led by Rey. R. E. Van Zant, after which the pastor | presented the Presiding Elder, | Rev. S. V. Johnson, who did preach ou of his heart, from 1st This came to: us as a shower of blessings. One person united with the; church. At 3:30 the Union Quarter opened service directed by Rey. P. F. Jackson, assisted by the choirs. of Baker Chapel and others. Rev. Jackson present- ed the Rey. A. I. Henley, who brought the message of the hour. Rev. Henley preached a wonderful sermon. All the A. M. E. Churches were repre- sented; total collected for the evening $100.11. At 7:30 P. M. Presiding El- ter Johnson delivered another soul-stirring sermon, from Psa. 87: 7, “All My Springs art in Thee”. Summarizing the mes- sages for the day, one would ed say, all sermons were delivered with power and stressed the need for consectated workers, willing to make the sacrifice to_ love to a troubled world. They ward bringing peace, joy, and emphaszed the need for the ac- ceptance of personal responsi- bility, and closed with an ap- neal for acceptance of the plan of salvations. The Business Session of the quarter opened at 7:30 A. M., with Rev. R. E. Vanzant lead- ing the devotional. At this time the pastor Rev. Greene, pre- sented Rev. Johnson, who talked at length on the program for the district. Many helpfal and encouraging remarks were said to the membership. The organizatign for the year Is as THURSDAY, JAN. 3, 1952 follows: Mrs. Josie Mae Le-. oe gardy elected Secretary: Mr. Dee Williams, Marshall; Mrs. Geneva Young and Mrs, L. A. Cox, elected reporters to the Church papers and the secular papers. The Disciplinary questions <or the evening gave the fol- lowing information. Number of full members 600; money paid to the Ministers during the last quarter $1300; Total indebtedness of the church,— $9,818.67; collected for the_ Quarter $405.53. ‘ The membership of Baker ag Chape] is indeed grateful to the Rt. Rev. Josep Gomez, Pre- siding Bishop, and thankful to God, the Supreme Ruler of the universe for sending to us the true and tried; the most capa- ble and dearly beloved Rev. W. E. Greene as pastor to carefully guide us back into the presence of God, where nothing, but peace and joy abides. And for Rey. S. V. Johnson, Presiding Elder who alks to‘us as a man full of grace, and Wisdom. Rev. S. V. Johnson, P. Ev Rey. W. E. Greene, Pastor Mrs. Geneva Young, Rep. BETHEL CHURCH GURDON, ARKANSAS The first Quarterly Confer- ence of the Drab Circuit con- vened at Green Hill A. M. E. - ‘Church, December 8, 9, 1951, Rev. O: W. Walker, pastor. The business session was at 2:30 P. M., Saturday presid- Onv Camby aves! Ave ne Harris the pastor of Bethel AME Church, Gurdon in the absence of the Presiding Elder. Sunday morning the Supt., ‘Bro. S. M. Miller conducted a model Sunday School to which the Presiding Elder was pres- ent. He commended us for having so many young people taking an active part in Sun- day School and service. At 11:00 an inspiring mes- sage was brought by the Pre- siding Elder, Rev. A. A. Coo- per from John 3:16. It was en- joyed by all. The 3:30 message was by Rev. Ben Lockhart, pastor of Tyree Mission, from Micah 7: 7, Amount raised $90.19. Rev. O. W. Walker, Pastor Mrs. Fannie M, Austin, Rep. — ===== DSC04424.JPG ===== sof our pensioners. FOR CHRISTIAN AND WESTERN RECORDER The Pension Board met here in the A. M. E. Sunday School Union Building June 26, 1951, at which time I gave an account of my stewardship for the 12 months April 1, 1950, to March 31, 1951. The majority of the bishops and a large number of ministers and laymen were pre- sent and heard my itemized re- port. But I am sure that the reading public, the members of the Church who so loyally pay the money from year to year, will be pleased to read a state- ment as to how the money is} appropriated. It would be well Es impos- sible to give an itemized report in our Church papers, but let it suffice to state that the total paid our pensioners guarter ending September 30, 1951, was $46,043.00. Tho total } regular stipend paid pensioners this quarter is as follows: Min- isters $21,224.00; Widows $26,- 185.00; Orphans $1, 600, making a total of $49,009.00. In addition to this stipend I have given every preacher, wi- dow, and orphan $5.00 as a Christ mas present which amounts to $11,075.00. This makes the total December pay- ment amount to $60,084.00. As the custom has been, we send fourth stipend the middle of December so that our pen- sioners might have the money in time for Christmas. It would touch your heart to read the many letters of apprecia- tion which already have flooded our office since the last stipend was paid. The following letter was sent along with the check to each pensioner: December 15, 1951. My dear Pensioner: I am sure you can hardly be- lieve how much I have desired that we were able to do more for our pensioners than we have been able to do, considering the income on the one hand and the number of pensioners on the other. It has been inexpressibly embarrassing to me to receive complaints from a few needy persons. My daily thoughts and nightly dreams have been For more than bake (2 soos I have advo- /you can easily see the impossi- |. las would anything like meet for the | the needs of our deserving pen-} PAGE ELEVEN cated in different niece the cause of the mission prach- ers and the widows of veterans of the cross. And this I did) _ with no idea of ever holding the office I now fill. Our efforts to set aside a fund for the rainy day have been ab- solutely in the interest of our pensioners. What kind of De-. partment would we have if we had no reserve fund for emer- gency! Not one scintilla of selfishness is in anything that I have done or am trying to do. My secretary and I have labored to run this De- partment as economically as it is humanly possible to do. And when you remember that there are some two thousand three hundred persons on our roll, ENVELOPES FOR ALL OCCASIONS ay Z ~ 50 per 100 - $2.40 for 500 No orders filled for less than 100 ‘ A. M. E. BOOK CONCERN 716 S. 19th Street, Philadelphia 46, Pa od PRESIDING ELDER FOLCOOOES SOCOSOHOOOOS OC OOSOOO OOO’ TRUSTEES 3 ae, Tt i is more blessed to give than to receive” —Acts ix: 35 bility of paying such a stipend sioners. : 4 It is my prayer and hope that in the-future our Church will be able to make better provi-| sions for those “who bear the hurdens in the heat of the day.” But for the labors and sacri-'¢ fices of our soldiers of the ross, the Church would not be ; what itis today. Along with your regular Ee x nend we are sending a little Yuletide expression which we i “rust will be of some assistance | SOOO OSS OOOO OOS COS OOS OOOO OOOO to you. This by no means ex- STEWARDESSES dresses the deep concern which we have for you. -And the Lord said, “Who then is that faithful and wise ¥ We are wishing each and ev- Steward, Whom his Lord shall make ruler over his house- . ‘ry one a very Merry Christ- hold to give them their portion of meat in due season?” mas and a most happy and nrosperous New Year! And aed a shay Gone Hebaec ilessin dub Ten cen ae pia ate ate ae lguas oe A. M. E. CHURCH upon you and yours abundant- ‘s Date crs ronaue eauae Ning ac Amount $ wigan pve ast eran ok ee anit Re tg oc ah each eibigs sa chl eceg ee Svmpathetically yours. : IN ATG ee a ee BES Seay era iaieil cee ene Wigeiwh on J. E. Beard, Sec’y-Treas. p cP e ys Aarti Sol See el atlas Rtas eters Macc geek, GR ci gatttate Pastor MICHIGAN, FLORIDA, SOUTH CAROLINA, D. C. PENNSYLVANIA AND NEW YORK Bishops Gregg, Davis, Reid Hemmingway and Nichols DOOCOOOO OOOGOOOOOGOOOOOOOOCOOGOL MISSIONARY ENVELOPE _ By E. J. Odom Please Enclose Your Contribution Director of Evangelism = CHURCH: ag Yes, from Waycross, Georgia the traveler made his way to Tallahassee, Florida to visit Rishon Gregg in conference. The President of the Board of Bishops invited the evangelist to preach at the mornine ser- (Continued on page 14) © Pastor, 1.12... ..0 esse see e eee ee ness ey AUR vlan As ===== DSC04425.JPG ===== . PAGE TWELVE Attention TO THE RURAL AND URBAN CHURCHES WANTED: 5000 CHURCHES TO TAKE OUT * A $500.00 DISASTER FUND CERTEEPICA TE FOR ONLY $5.00 Per Year x NO CHURCH | Dr. P. W. Rogers, Secretary-Treasurer or The Disaster Fund of the Church Extension Society of the A. M. E. Church, DR. P. W. ROGERS 1535—14th Street, N. W. Washington 9, D. C. >ROTECT YOUR CHURCH AGAINST DISASTER JOIN TODAY AND BE SAFE WO PCOOOCSOOODOOLL ED CLOOOOCSOOOOOOOA METAL COLLECTION PLATES No. 5—Silver plated, Heavy silver plated on nickel base Oiameter, 10 inches, $12.00 each. No. 1. Aluminum. Light in weight and does not tarnish Aomplete with dark-red velvet mats. Diameter 10 inches. $4.50 Grained Mahogany Finish. This plate is an exact repro- duction of real grained mahogany on‘an aluminum plate. Fin- ished hoth sides in a durable, lasting finish. Diameter, 10 inches. The plate is fitted with removable red % $10.50 each. A. M. E. BOOK CONCERN 716 S. 19th St. Philadelphia, Pa. P. C. WILLIAMS, Manager NO GOSPEL! Any Pastor or CHURCH Officer can place your CHURCH wnder this protection; against FIRE, TORNADO, WIND 3TORM, or any damage due to act of God, by sending a ashier’s check or money order to - - eo THE CHRISTIAN RECORDER SEVENTH EPISCOPAL DISTRICT Frank Madison Reid, A. M., D. D., Presiding Bishop December 29, 1951. My dear friend: Dr. Frank R. Veal, the Gen- eral Chairman of the Bishops’ Counqil entertainment, with Dr. T. H. Addison as vice chairman of the Souvenir Pro- gram Committee for the Bish- ops and Connectional Council meeting in Charleston, have asked that I write you advance information concerning the space in the program. The shortage of skilled prin- ters and workers together with the demand for space in this year’s Bishops’ Council pro- gram make it necessary to ob- serve the following regulations strictly : 1. All matter must be in be- fore January 30, 1952 or else it cannot be accepted. 2. All material must be ac- companied ‘by cash as no ar- rangements can be made for credit, ¢.. : 3. The pages or space on pages will be assigned in strict ac- cordance with the date of ar- rival of each request. That is to say, after the first three introductory pages, including disrict pages, space will be given on the basis of “first come, first served.” a If you are desirous of appear- ing or having your church and interest appear in the elaborate Bishops’ Council Souvenir Pro- eram of February, 1952, please vet busy and write at once to: Rev. Frank R. Veal Emanuel A. M. E. Church 114 Calhoun Street Charleston, S. C. The Rates Are: $30.00 - full page $17.00 - half (14) page $10.00 - quarter (14) page Single column cuts can be made by us for $3.50. If you send a mat, it will require $2.00 to have it converted into a cut. Checks or money orders made out pavable to. “Seventh Dis- trict Bishops’ Committee’ must accompany all orders. All cor- respondence is directed to Dr. Frank R. Veal. Emanue] AME Churich, 114 Calhoun Street, Charleston. South Carolina, Faithfully vottrs, k Frank Madison Reid, We Presiding Bishop THURSDAY, JAN. 3, 1952 Bishops’ Council Notice Those planning to attend Bishops’ Council at Emanuel A. M. E. Church, Charleston, South Carolina February 20th, 21st, and 22nd are urged to nake their registration imme- iately by writing the pastor, r. Frank R, Veal, 114 Calhoun 3t., Charleston, South Caro- ina. The rates of accomodation vill be $3.00 per night per room which will be $1.50 for each derson with two in a room. Re- zistration will be $1.50 which ‘nclude home assignment, a. badge, reception card, and sou- yenir program, Banquet Announcement Tickets for the Banquet to be served Thursday evening at 6:30 can be secured for $1.00 by the first 350 who reserve seats for the banquet since the capacity for the Banquet will be 350 limitation. MEALS Breakfast — $1.00. Dinner by arrangement $1.25. It would be helpful if persons planning to room together would notify us of the same. BEAUTIFUL FLORIDA (Continued from page 9) Grant Memorial AME Church, Rev. J. W. Burroughs, pastor. The eloquent and impressive annual’ sermon was delivered to the conference by Rev. Bur- roughs. St. Paul, under the pastorate of Rev. D. A. Russell, proved itself on the onward march in that specifications and other celationships are in shape to Segin the building of new and zreater St. Paul at 13th and Myrtle avenue. The pastor of St. Paul is a great builder and has few equals as a preacher. No pains were spared to entertain this conference. 4 Six Bishops Present Due to vital interests the at- tendance was overwhelming. Rev. Russell handled the huge gathering of the conference like an expert. People were here from all areas of the nation. Bishop Gregg received the fol- lowing six bishops: Rt. Revs. D. Ward Nichols of New York ===== DSC04426.JPG ===== rod THURSDAY, JAN. 3, 1952 — F. M. Reid of South Caro- lina; A. J. Allen of Ohio; Geo. W. Baber of Michigan; L. H. Hemmingway of Washington, D. C.; and’ Joseph Gomez of Texas. The ten general officers pres- ent were: Drs. A. S. Jackson, financial department; S._ S. Morris, department of religious education; E. A. Selby, Sunday Schoo] Union; P. W. Rogers church extension; J. E. Beard, pension department; E. E. Adams, department of educa- tion; E. C. Hatcher, Southerr Christian Recorder; Fred A. Hughes, Western Recorder: and acting editor of the Chris- tian Recorder, oldest periodical of the race; Dr. Mrs. Ann E. Heath, president of Missionary Society; Mrs. A. Beatrice Williams, editor of the Mis- sionary Recorder. Each of the above mentioned gave sermons . ‘of Bishop John A. Gregg. and addresses. From staff of board members and connectional officers: Revs. M. E. Jackson, Philadelphia ; H. T. Primm, Frank Veal, A. Chester Clark, Wallace Wright Dewey Robinson, Rev. and Mrs. Harrison J. Bryant, Revs. - Wilbertorce Wilberforce, Ohic (INCORPORATED, 1856) THE CHRISTIAN RECORDER _ Wayman Ward, P. B. Walker, T. P. Duhart, W. P. Mitchell, Mrs. Freeman, Mrs. Mable Jones of New York, Mrs. Har- ris of Baltimore. From the areas of Florida, thirty-two pre siding elders, pastors and lay officials flooded Jacksonville. pe icestss were elected as follows: Revs. D. A. Russell, R. A. King, D. B. Thorpe, J. W. Burroughs, F. E. Sneed, W. F. Foster Alternates: J. L. Joiner, T. W. peed. Ae R. Akrey, Geo. Oates, Jr., A. Seat Dr. R. A. King, candidate for chairman of episcopal commit- tee, spoke for the conference, assuring Bishop Gregg that all reports would be made ade- quate. Dr. W..F. Ball, candi- date for Bishop 1952, addressed the conference, giving the sanc- tion of the State for the return Dean J. B. Epperson led the conference ers of the institute were Revs. James I. King and J. L. Joy- ner. Mrs. J. B. Epperson pre- sided over the Missionary So- | H. Milton Mickens, Nelson, Aa (Continued on page 16) University L. Scott, and A.” | institute to great] heights each morning. Teach- | CO-EDUCATIONAL DR. CHARLES L. HILL, President OFFERS WELL-ROUNDED LIBERAL ARTS PROGRAM DIVISION OF HEALTH AND PHYSICAL EDUCATION DIVISION OF HUMANITIES DIVISON OF NATURAL SCIENCES AND MATHEMATICS DIVISION OF SOCIAL SCIENCES DIVISION OF TEACHER EDUCATION (GRANTS TEACHER CERTIFICATES) ENVELOPES FOR ALL OCCASIONS _ 50c per 100 - $2.40 fer 500 Ne erders filled for less than 100 A. M. E. BOOK CONCERN 716 South 19th Street Philadelphia 46, Penna. Pc mE ST SB i a a Se Special Offering A.M.E. CHURCH emer rece emcees essen eereasens FALL RALLY He Gs ee DOR aa al OSE A. M. E CHWREB Class Number .........- Amount $ .........c086: Name ....... oats eo Hae em. ou Baa, aleer Pastor. Zi ecu iauin relight «he Loa a): <2 aiw 0 Sac Te oc Oem 8 ee! 0 REO. Condo. A Mod Na i STEWARDS “It is more blessed to give than to receive” A Olea ier at lara ss ie A. M. E CHURGH Dia be cia ete ena clecieiele epics Jeomeiaats ware eat Name. ooo. Sk teers a Shei Amt: $i... BAR clog Wo Chie tana CG SLE ie ee eer mee es Past CLASS LEADER RALLY With gratitude to God for the many blessings He has graciously given me, 1 GLADLY GIVE PAGE THIRTEEN ROTC UNIT Name ....... grace iantars id ia 5 oe Wes eee FOR FURTHER INFORMATION, WRITE DaterA tera ae tie Amount $........-- F. A. McGINNIS, REGISTRAR BOX 25 Pastor Leki peadaaddsmine sees ES RE Oe WILBERFORCE UNIVERSITY, OHIO ial ===== DSC04427.JPG ===== i agai rt PAGE FOURTEEN MICHIGAN, FLORIDA, SOUTH CAROLINA, D. C. PENNSYLVANIA AND NEW YORK (Continued from Page 11) vice that Sunday. Truly, the “Lord was in that place! Then, to Bonita, La. for one week’s Preaching Mission with the Rev. , Dr. E. D. Wilson. Bonita is the charge that has thirty-six acres of ground right in the town. It’s a “Black belt.” You should haye seen those Negro men driving up to the church in Buicks, Oldsmo- biles, Lincolns, Hudsons and so forth! Dr. Wilson is a great spirit. I really admire him. Back to Florida the weary traveler, day and night, making his way back to one of the best friends I have in the World, (Bishop Gregg) who was hold- ing a conference (the West Florida) i in Apalachicola, Flor- ida. He had, again, invited me _to preach for him in the morn- ing service. As the speaker preached,.drawing heavily on Isa., Jeremiah, Ezek., Daniel, Matt, Mark, Luke ‘and John, Thee, Jesus! tory of Bishop M. H. Davis, great soul, when I left Bonita. _| politan. a Threadgill one of the most powerful ser- mons the writer has ever heard. Vhat was the testimony of His Reverence, the Right Key. L.| H. Hemmingway, also. Great was the praise [ heard from Bishop Hemmingway, from Dr. P. W. Rogers and Dr. :A. S. Jackson on down. “Odom?” } they said, “Bishop Hemming- way is a great leader of men!” Mjchigan is mentioned here because not much was said about it on my return from the Michigan conference. As sat and beheld Bishop Baber presiding (in his fatherly, and brotherly way), I said, to my- self, “I have no regrets that I cast a vote for his election to the Bishopric. He _ has fully justified all of the confidence which we all placed in him.” Back Home — After One es From Washington, D. iW motored on home, having a away, “On the Battlefield” for more than one year. My wife was with me part of that time. She remained in California to visit our sons: . Odom, at Sacramento (past California. Her husband kept traveling, calling sinners to repentance. More From Apalachicola, my next} than 800 (eight hundred) were visit was to that dynamic great | added to our Church during my big-spirit, His Grace, the Right Rey. Frank Madison Reid, in conference at Orangesburg, S. C. This Bishop “preached” the evangelist every day during the conference. On the second day, while the Spirit was run- ning high, he suggested an of- fering for the “man of faith who has labored twelve years without a salary.” In five min- utes the conference layed eigh- ty-six dollars on the table. Then that “beloved Bishop” said to the committee to add fourteen more dollars to what they had to make the amount (one handred dollars) ! On to Washington, D. C. to absence from home. Warm Welcome By Bishop Nichols I can never forget him for ‘his! For whatever our mis- sion, we all like to go home sometimes. He opened a_ full lay, Dec. 9, in New York for he Evangelist, having him to preach at Bethe] in the morn- ing at St. Luke at night. Drs. Hildebrand and A. A. Davis; nastor these churches, respec- tively. What a day! Bishop Nichols also had me made (that is, he gave his O. K. to my being) the Order of the Day in New York City, and in Phil- preach for that popular pastor|adelphia for the Preachers’ of Metropolitan AME Church, Dr. G. Dewey Robinson, and his friends. A great day! Meetings. : The men report great ad- yances under Bishop Nichols’ Bishop L. H. Hemmingway | leadership. Personally, I see no ‘tended the services, even, in ‘he afternoon when the Rev. r. Threadgill and Waters A. ‘* E. Church from Baltimore oaid an annual visit to Metro- reason why young Bishops like Bishop Nichols, Reid and, Wilkes could not be counted on to serve us, as Bishops, for forty or fifty years. I do not THE CHRISTIAN RECORDER preached ' euBirst | the Spirit came! Thanks to Church), and E. ip ‘Jr, e Ghap: lain, U. S. Navy, stationed at], As you know, I left the terri-} sa, Diego, * believe in fighting our Fathers. .They are not self-made. made them. They are ours. Let us save every one of them! ~The First is solidly behind their candidates. Lead On, King Eternal! 'ST. MATTHEWS CHURCH SAXAPAHAW,N.C. The first quarterly confer- ence of the Durham District ot the Western North Carolina Conference was held by th: new presiding elder, Dr. J. D. Davis, at the St. Matthew A. M. E. Church on the Saxana haw Circuit, December 1-2 1951. The business sessior was held Saturday December ist at 2:30 in the afternoon. The pastor, Rev. T. W. White was in charge of the devotion after which the meeting was turned over to the presiding el- der who, Tead the disciplinary We ‘ber 2, the superintendent, Mr. arch ARM BANDS . s The Usher’s Arms are something new ans - tractive; made of high grade felt material. in es red blue, and green, with white letters and elastic hand to AY THURSDAY, ‘questions, Sata Following, reports from the various auxiliaries of the ‘church were read. The co firming of the Stewards and the jelection of a delegate to the district conference were made before the Daparess session ad- journed, : : On Sunday morning, ‘Decem- Rengaeh W. Miller was at his © post. The Sunday Schoo] les- son was beautifully explained by the teachers. At eleven o’clock the Presid- © ing Elder, Dr. J. D. Davis de= 7 |. livered. a very inspiring. ser-- mon. His text was taken from — St. Luke, 2nd chapter, 7th vs. — The subject was “No Room for Jesus.” ae At seven-thirty the Presid- 9 ing Elder, Dr. J. D. Davis, |” preached another wonderful sermon at Johnson Chanel A. M. E. Church in Mebane, N. < ie META AY C4 around the arm. Size 644-by 334 inches, at 4 each 07 $4.65 per doz. SHERY’ with “Usher” artistically O-L.ite, and with fancy gilt bar at the top, Size 12% x 6 inches dozen. Please state which color is desired. : Price 4Uc , $4.65 per doz. BADGE - No. Si. Made of fine quality red or blue felt , lettered in gold Ray- A.M. E. BOOK CONCERN 716 Seuth 19th Street, Philadeiphia 46. Pa Yoosoooo P. C. Williams. 1948 DISCIPLINES 1948 Discipline ........... NO SHIPMENTS MADE ON CREDIT. NO C.0.D WITHOUT 50 PER CENT DEPOSIT Prices F. O. B. Philadelphia. A.M. E. BOOK CONCERN) | 716 South 19th Street, Philadelphia 46, Pa Bey 8 : Crateraiavehedtetere Vipin’ itimeageS $1.75 . Deputy-Manager “ ===== DSC04428.JPG ===== PAGE TWO HISTORICAL SHRINES Reading from left to right: 1- Dr. H. Thomas Primm, one of the nine hundred delegates to attend the Eighth Ecumeni- cal Methodist Conference Oxford, England. He was elected a member of the World Wide Methodist Council 195] to 1956; 2- Wesley Chapel he host hurech to the Conference. op Gregg delivered one the sermons, Bishops Ni- Reid, Allen, Jaber, Hemmingway and Gomez kept the roots of Af rican Methodism planted deep- ly in the Oxford Conference 3-Lincoln College, Oxford The birthplace of “The Peo- Methodist”. In south range of the front quadrangle, on staircase two, John Wesley's Room (Raised window) Wesley was a fellow of the College for 25 years. It was here that a group of learners gathered around the Wesleys and or- ganized what was known as “The Holy Club.” When John Wesley returned to the University from Epworth late in 1729 he found Charles and two of his friends were known as “The Holy Club” or a new set of Methodist as a wit of Christ Church dubbed them +- The Church of St. Paul Out side The Walls of Rome This Church occupies the site of an ancient Roman ceme- tary, on the property of Lu- emma, (A noble Roman lady converted to Christianity) where the mortal remains of the Apostle Paul yy 1 ciples, 5-The Tomb of John Wesley. Charles Wesley died on 29th March 1788: John W esley on March 2nd, 1791. To each had been vouchsafed a half-cen- tury to witness to the reve- lation of God’s saving grace ' ; ple called the buried one of his dis- were imotheus, in Christ Jesus. Drs. Fred Hughes and H, Thomas Primm stand at Wesley's Tomb. City Road, England. 6-Wesley Chapel City Road at|reminders of his person THE CHRISTIAN RECORDER foundation stone for this Chapel. Here he commis- sioned and sent forth his preachers. Here are collected and reverently preserved many precious and evocative and ministry, the rooms in which he prayed, lived and died, his personal possessions, h is books, his study chair and many other treasures. 7-The Roman Colosseum. This amphitheatre was used for naval gladitora] combats for hunts of wild animals for the martydom of Christians who were condemned and de- voured by wild beast. See Hebrews 11-36-37. 3-Mars Hill. The Areopagus or Mars Hill, Athens, Greece. Just northeast of the Acro- polis lies a large triangular Rock known as Mars Hill. Inithe early days of Athens it was used as a court for Crimina] cases. The court was held at night in the open air. It was here on Mars Hill where St. Paul preached his famous sermon on the “Un- known God.” See Acts 17:22-34. Dr. and Mrs. Primm stand near the spot where Paul stood while preaching, 9-The Garden of Gethsemane. “Then cometh Jesus with His lisciples unto a Place called Gethsemane, and said unto His disciples, Sit ye here, while I go and pray yonder. Rey. and Mrs. Primm are standing near the spot under one of the old olive trees where the Master went and prayed “Yonder”. There are nine olive trees in this gar- den. It is said that they are over wo thousand years old. See St. Matthew 26:36. 10-The River Jordan. “Then cometh Jesus from Galilee to Jordan unto John, to be baptized of him. Pas- tor Primm is standing near the place where “In those days came John the Baptist, preaching. . then went ont to him Jerusalem, and al] Judea, and all the regions round about Jordan.” See Matthew 31-17, London. This is one of the}11- The Tower of David. places hallowed by sacred associations for Methodist the world over, Standing in the rain on April 21, 1777, John Wesley himself laid the Near the Jaffa Gate stands the Tower of David where he | has answered the Roll Call. composed the Psalter. Near this tower is the “House with | Sandusky and Dean of the Cai- Room where|ro District Sunday Schools. The Upper “The disciples went their way and came into the city. And they found as He had _ told them.... and when evening was come, He cometh with the twelve.” It was here on Mt. Zion where Christ Insti- tuted the Eucharist. It was here where the Pentecostal Fire came down. 12- Calvary or Golgotha. “And when they were come unto a place called Golgotha, that is to say the place of skull (note the skull} shape in the hill) they gave Him vinegar to drink mingled with gall... and they cruci- fied Him...’—Matthew 27:- 29-59. 13 - Delphi. The Amphitheatre at Delhi. This stadium lies to the north west on a narrow plateau suppported by terrace wall The seats are well preserved some are hewn in the rocks. Many strange tales are told about the Oracle of Delphi. 14 - The Sphinx of Egypt. Egypt, the land of the Pha- raohs, is one of the most an- cient known countries of the world. Kings Cheops, ChepI- ren and. Mycerinus were the builders of the great pyra- |. mids of Egypt. 15- The Sinai Desert. “In the third month, when the children of Israel were gone forth out of the land of Egypt, the same day came they unto the wilderness of Sinai.” “And they were departed from Rephidim, anc were come to the desert of Sinai...” Exodus 191-10. Mrs. Primm with guide. 16-World Traveler, Dr. H. Thomas Primm returning to America after traveling and studying in France, Italy Germany, Holland, Greece Egypt, The Holy Land and England. The early part of the year he toured in South America, Trinidad and the West Indies with Bishop W. R. Wilkes. He will release very soon his book on “God’s Other Sheep.” BROTHER JOHN CHAM- BERS PASSED Another Leading Layman Brother John Chambers, of THURSDAY, JAN. 3, 1952 Brother John Chambers born August 16, 1870 and died De- cember 7, 1951. He was a Stew- ard and Trustee, and for many years was Sunday School Su- perintendent and for forty-five years a member of the St. Paul \. M. E. Church, and Dean of the Cairo District Sunday School Convention. Mrs. Anna Chambers, wife; children: Pauline Murphy, Ar- netta Trotter, Orberry Cham- bers, Marrie Bethel, Helen -Warren;_ brothers, Richeard chambers, Price Chambers; ne sister, Mary Crossland, and 1 number of grand-children and great grand-children. Program ‘Proeessional; Hymn: “We'll Understand It Better By and By”; Prayer, Rev. L. M. Dow, Selection by choir: “If It Was- n't For The Lord”; Scripture: residing Elder, R. S. Everett ; Condolences, Mrs. Pearlie yee ington; Special Tribute, Pre- siding Elder, ‘Solo: Morning, Mrs. M. E. Vaughn; Pastor. message. He paid a fine tri- 5Sute to Brother Chambers. The Cairo Distriet will miss srother Chambers, and the “Servant of God Wel] Done “The battle fought and Vic- R. S. Everett, Reporting tory won,..” NONAGENARIAN _ HONORED We read somewhere in the Book of Proverbs this state- ment: “There is nothing new inder the sun.” We dare not ontradict the writer of those that was as far as the observa- tion went. But today, we can say a new chapter has been written in the Annual of Afri- can Methodism, This honor goes to the prince of bishops, the one and only Rey. A. J. Al- len of the Third Episcopal Dis- trict. in historic Bethel A. M. E. Church of Pittsburgh, Pennsyl- vania, corners of the district to honor The Pastor delivered a great Presiding Elder will miss him. vords. We take it for granted On Tuesday, November 28 ministers and laymen gathered from the remotest — Ris. Everett: Obituary, Mrs. Alice Latham ; Goodnight and Good- Eulogy, Rev. W. S. Moorehear, - ae - Founders ity choral groups. THURSDAY, JAN. 3, 1952 CS C. He used for his subject,— “For Behold He Prayeth.” He was accompanied by the choir of St. Matthew AME Church. Finance collected this quar- ter amounts to $104.22. Dr. J. D. Davis, P. E. ‘Rev. T. W. White, Pastor - Miss Lois Alston, Reporter WILBERFORCE UNIVER- SITY ANNOUNCES 96TH FOUNDERS DAY DRIVE Plans have been completed for the official kickoff for Founder's Day at Wilberforce University, it was announced today by Miss Ann Jordan, As- ‘sistant Language Professor and the chairman of the Founders Day Committee. Miss Jordan stated that the Founders Day drive is set at $10,000 and will culminate as usual on Founders Day, Feb- ruary 25, 1952. At this time a special program will mark the “96th Founders Day of Wilber- -iorce University. The Ohio In- stitution which was founded in 1865 has already instituted the - plans for observing the’centen- “nial in 1956. Miss Jordan of the founders day committee in making her announcement of Founders Day emphasized that the com- mittee expects to make every effort to reach the goal set by the administration. The Foun- ders Day funds are used as part of the school year budget for the church supported insti- tution. To raise the necessary funds, the University calls on its many alumni friends and supporters on the local scene and in various communities throughout the entire nation to make contributions. The chairman pointed out that the necessity for full con- - tributions from all sources are extremely necessary at this time of considerable financial stress among all independent colleges. The full program for Day is to be an- nounced at a later date. The program is expected to include an outstanding speaker, a din- ner for the alumni and friends and music by leading Univets- The affair THE CHRISTIAN is usually an occasion for alum- ni and friends to gather at the institution, and renew old ac- quaintances. Invitations are, extended to on and all. WAYMAN AME CHURCH | DAYTON, OHIO, HOLDS FIRST QUARTERLY CONFERENCE The first Quarterly Confer- jence for this Conference Year was held Monday night Decem- ber 3, 1951 at Wayman AME Church. It was quite success. ful both spiritually and finan- cially. There seemed to reign a feeling of oneness. For it is together we stand, divided we fall. Each organization war- ranted applause for the splen- ‘did reports given and for the faithful cooperation shown in attaining the goal that was set before us as a church. First of all we would like to say that we as members of the Quarterly Conference of Way- man African Methodist Episco- ' pal Church, Dayton, Ohio, wel. come our pastor Rev. Wallace McArthur Wright back as our leader, who is starting his third term. We _ say starting his third term, for as sure as April brings May the flowers; it will also bring us a new Bishop in African Methodism in the per- son of Rey. Wright at the Gen- eral Conference in Chicago, in May 1952. F We are also very happy to have as our Presiding Elder| he the new conference year, Alonzo Ware of Xenia, Ohio. We were saddened during | PRICE (in leather case) our conference to learn of the passing of the father of our former assistant pastor, Rev. Gentry F. Worth. To him and his family we extend our deep- est heart-felt sympathy in this their hour of grief. A total of over Eight Thous- and Dollars was raised this Quarter. We are looking for- ward to another successful year as Wayman marches on to more lofty achievements. Rey. Alonzo Ware, P. E. Rey. Wallace M. Wright, Pastor Miss Kathryn Robinson, Rep PAGE FIFTEEN SETS RECORDER COMMUNIO. 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Se During the Sunday school the following districts made reports: North, $58.25; South 36.57 ; East, $19.15; West, $72. |. .70 for the missionary offering under the supervision of Mrs. Lillian B. “Sutton. Bonner. Bishop Gregg reported for his Sunday school.class $101.50. . Mrs. Jennie Epperson, Mrs. L. M. Jones; Mrs. Louise Gen- wright, and Miss Will Ella Harris played prominent parts in the missionary activities. At the 11. o’clock worship Bishop George W. Baber of the 4th Episcopal District and president of the financial board of the AME Church, brought the Ordination Sermon. His subject was “Did Jesus Come Too Soon?” Bishop Baber mastered this subject with all eloquence and made each heart burn with rejoicing for the many fine words spoken. The spirit was high and this mes- sage was far-reaching. Those ordained were Revs Joseph Reid, Myles Jones, A. D. Harris, Eugene Mobley and Milton Madison for deacons; Revs. H. L. Edmonds, Richard Arnold, Z. L. Tyrus, J. C. Can- non and H. L. Cromartie for elders. .. Assisting Bishop Gregg were Bishop Baber, Dr. Wayman Ward,Dr. E. C. Hatcher, Dean Epperson, Dr. L. F. Morse,, Revs. Morris, Redfield, Akery, Thorpe, King, Bullard, Jones, Burroughs, Tyson, Lamb, Sneed and Jones. Dr. Thorpe was crowned by Bishop Gregg, having reported $34.32. ——————— worship and] ” ds sad THE CHRISTIAN RECORDER Educational Night A highlight of the conference session was the many pledges made to Edward Waters Col- lege during the Educational Night program. The wonder- ful address by President W. B. Stewart, ,inspired all pres- ent to do more for their school. Dean Epperson of Florida A. and M, College was heard in a}. fine message, also Col. John DeVaughn and Ralph Stewart}} the new treasurer for the col- lege. J. L. Williams, the new- ly elected president of the Lay- men League, joined others in soliciting pledges for the school. Dr. Hatcher Heard During the afternoon session, which was presided over py Dr, Russell, Dr. E. C. Hatchery editor of Christian Recorder, was heard in a great message. BOBUEWHENCME? DOODAS Si ee His subject was “The Bishops’ Compliment,” Resolutions from the East Florida Conference were read by Dr. F. L, Morse on the fol- lowing: “State of: Country”, “Law Enforcement” and Em- ployment Opportunities” pre- ‘sented by Rev. R, L. Lamb. _ Appointments West Jacksonville District Rev. D. B. Thorpe, P. E. St. Paul AME Rey. D. A. Russell ‘New Bethel Rey, A. A. Redfield -Mt. Moriah Rey. J. P. Morris Allen Chapel Rev. R. E. Lamb St. Matthew Rev, J: L. Joiner Allen Chapel of Starks Rey. B. J. Williams Bethel of Callahan Be) i - { SDOO0OO090000O0COSOOAGOOOODOCOOS THURSDAY, JAN, 3, 1952 a . Rev. J. W. Watkins Mt. Zion of Lawtey Rev. J. WsJones Bryceville Circuit Rev. H. J. Jones Campbell Chapel of Baldwin + Rev, N. McCray sethel of New Berlin ‘Rev. Z. L. Tyrus Mt. Pisgah of Starks Rev. H. E. Slocum Arlington, ”“ Rev. Green Kansas City * Rey. Richard Arnold Lewis Memorial fs >. Rev. G. M. Champion Cedar Creek | “Rev: O. P. Potts Asbury -Rey. H. L. Smith “South Jacksonville District ' - Rev. R. A. King, P. E. (Continued in next issue) ALLEN UNIVERSITY ‘COLUMBIA, SOUTH CAROLINA UNDER THE AUSPICES OF — THE AFRICAN METHODIST EPISCOPAL CHURCH CHRISTIAN ENVIRONMENT—COMPETENT FACULTY Class "A" accreditation American Association MEMBERSHIP IN: of Colleges American Council on Education COURSES LEADING TO THE FOLLOWING DEGREES: Bachelor of Arts Bachelor of Science Bachelor of Science in Elementary Education Bachelor of Science in Business Education Bachelor of Science in Home Economics _ Bachelor of Science in Physical Education Bachelor of Divinity Bachelor of Theology Applied Music, Voice Information, write SAMUEL R. HIGGINS, President A E KD D6 DK KE PI DSNOPOD AAAI CHI ORD ‘° COCOOOOOK POCO COOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO OOOO OOOO GIG GL
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  ===== DSC04366.JPG ===== po ly Ed ition THE-OFFICIAL 0 D AN ® He or NETRODIST-ESSCOPAL CHURCH CHICAGO, ILL., THURSDAY, MAY 17, 1928 PRICE 5 CENTS BISHOP A. J. CAREY ——— EDUCATIONAL REPORT By Dr. A. S. Jackson, Secretary A bill repealing the provisions of Chapter IV. of the Discipline and enacting a new chapter instead, estab- lishing an Educational Department, and providing for the support and standardization of the schools and col- leges of. the A. M. E. Church, and prescribing the duties of the Board of Education and Secretary of Educa- tion. x Be it Enacted. That all of Chapter IV. beginning on page 397 of the Book of Discipline, be and the same is hereby repealed, and a new chapter enacted to be known as Chapter IV. EE CHAPTER IV. DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION Part I. The Educational Department was established by the fathers of the Afri- can Methodist Episcopal Church for the purpose of training its ministry and providing Christian education for its members and ot It is a price- less heritage, and be maintained and conducted in stich manner as best to enable it to carry out the purposes for which it was founded. GENERAL Boarp oF EDUCATION Part IL. section 1. The management and control of the Educational Depart- ment shall be in the hands of a Gen- eral Board of Educatio nand a Secre- tary of Education, who shall be elect- ed by the General Conference. The Board shall be an incorporated body and shall serve as the officially auth- orized agency of the African Metho- dist Episcopal Church in behalf of ministerial and general education. It shall take title to and hold for the use and benefit of the African Metho- dist Episcopal Church all the real and personal property now used or to be used hereafter for educational pur- poses and shall assume all liabilities ‘ PITTSBURGH ARCHITECT VISITS CONFERENCE Louis A. S. Bellinger; a registered Architect, of 525 Fifth Avenue, Pitts-_ burgh, Pa., is now in Chicago, attend- ing the sessions of our conference. Mr. Bellinger designed our Publica- tion Building in Philadelphia and also Pythian Temple in Pitts- Mr. Bellinger is one of the rained Architects in this coun- try and is a staunch member of our church, being a member of the Huclid Church in Pittsburgh. It + you to wriite to Mr. Bellinger thinking of building, he plans for you that will suit the new BISHOP JOHN HURST outstanding against the schools of the church and shall have charge of the “business and educational management of all the schools, colleges, and other educational interests’ or agencies of the church; receive and disburse such funds as may from time: to time be committed to it and shall take such measures to protect the property in- terests of the educational institutions of the church as it may deem neces- isary. It shall provide for the main- tenance and equipment of said schools and the payment of salaries of teach- ers and employees thereof. It shall confirm or reject the teachers nomi- nated by the presidents of such insti- tutions as it may deem best; provided that no teacher shall be permanntly having been confirmed by the Gen- employed to teach in any of the schools of the church without first eral Board of Education. Sec. 2. Within ninety days after the adjournment of this General Con- ference, or as soon thereafter as prac- ticable, the several local bi ids of trustees, corporatioins, or other a- gencies of whatsoever kind, now hold- ing title to property, real, personal or mixed, and used for educational purposes by the schools of the African (Continud on Page 2) . BISHOP W. T. VERNON DR WRIGHT'S “FOURTEEN POINTS” A friend asked us the other day what were some of the progressive things for which we stand. Our ans- wer was “read the Recorder.” But on his suggestion, we jotted down some of the points of interest. And we shall discuss them from time to time. 1. A Strong Connection and not eighteen separate districts. 2. A Churchwide revival, deep- ening the spiritual life of Church and race. 8. A Strong System of Theo- logical training. “A trained, consecrated man, 4 leader in ev- ery church.” (May take 25 years) 4. Building up the rural Church in the country districts where most of the race now live. ~ -§, A Budget System: from lo- cal church to Episcopacy, but starting with General Depart- ments and Colleges. 6. Elimination of politics and exaltation of Jesus in the Church. 7. Strengthening of Mission- ary and Educational Depart- ments. 8. Re-codification of discipline and demanding that everybody respect the law. 9. Strengthening our periodi- cals, putting all weeklies on the same basis. 10. Organization of Men’s Ser- vice Leagues similar to Women’s Missionary Societies, to put the laymen. to constructive work. 11. Every conference student a correspondent or resident stu- dent in theology. 12. A complete survey of the A. M. E. Church. 18. Closer Federation with all Negro Churches in developing a greater spiritual life~among our people. * 14. More active participation in the great problems of univer- sal Christianity. REPORT OF THE FINANCIAL SECRETARY L By Prof. J. R. Hawkins L When we take into consideration that this is the record of the funds contributed to but one department of the church and does no include any of the money raised in our local churches for salaries of Pastors and Presiding Elders, or any of the mon- ey raised bby special efforts on_ our General Days fo rthe cause of Mis- sions, Education, Charitable Purpos- es, ete., it must be regarded as a re- markable record. Tt is indeed a splendid showiing and in a very definite way express the Joyalty and faithfulness of our church members and friends. Classification of Dollar Money How this General Fund is Distributed —as Appropriated bby the General Conference: Forty per cent to Financial Depart- ment for general expenses. Twenty per cent to Financial De- partment for Pension Fund. Eight per cent to Church Exten- sion Department.. Eight per cent to Edueational De- partment. Four per cent to Missionary De- ~ partment. Twenty per cent to Annual Confer- ence Finance Committee. The forty percent to the Financiial Department covers the expenses of salaries of iBishops, General Officers, allowances for widows and children of deceased Bishops, hte general ex- pensesof all meetings of the Bishops in Council, expenses of all special Committees representing the Church organization and for emergency claims o fa general nature,, not oth- erwise provided for. This is dis- pursed through the Financial Depart- ment direct. The twenty per cent to the Finan- cial Department is applied as a Spe- cial Fund for Superannuated Minis- ters, Widows and Orphans of de- ceased Ministers, and paid quarterly by the Financial Secretary. The ight per cent to the Church Ex- tension Department is used to ex- tend the work in building new church- es, Disbursed through the Depart- ment of Church Extension. The eight per cent to the Depart- ment. of Education is used to supple- ment money raised on Educational Day forthe support ofour schools and colleges. Disbprsed through the Department of Education.. The four per cent to the Mission-~ ary Departmeént is used to supplement the funds fo rmission work. Dis- bursed through the Department of Missions. The twenty per cent to the Annual Conference Finance Committee is used to help Missionary Preachers and to cover the Contingent Expen- ses of each Annual Conference. Dis- bursed by the Annual Conference Fi- nance Comimttee. L Pension Bureau L No feature of this report is of greater importance tha nthis to which Inow call your attention. his may be fittingly styled our “Baby Section” —that is as to age. It had its birth in the desire to help those who by -( Continued on page 2) ===== DSC04367.JPG ===== Page “wo EDUCATIONAL REPORT (Continued from Page 1) Methodist Episcopal Church, or sub- ¥ #, shalleause title to the erred to the General m for the use d ican Methodist Epis- ; provided, ho ventory of * and Nabil ineation, the Bi Board of Trt in question stitution y of the of property un- i take place until ventory has been one- anid at st one or more than shall be bishops, with at least one member resident in Each Episco- pal District In America. The direc- tors shall be ainated by the Coun- cl of Bishops and the etary of Education and confirmed by the Gen- ‘ Conference, Their term of office | he for four years. The Secre- tary of Edueation shall be ex-officio a member of the Board ofDirectors and shall be its Secretary-Treasurer. 4. Vacancies in the Board of ore shall be filled by the Bish- Council, the person so appointed to werve until the next succeeding General Conference. Part II. Sec. 1. The officerso f the Board shall be a president, who shall be e- lected by the Council of Bishops, one r more Vice-presidents, Secretary- Treasurer, a Recording Secretary, und auch other officers or agents paid or unpaid, as the Board may from time to time determine, The officers, except such as are elected by the Gen- eral Conference, shall be elected at the first x ing of the Board after each Gen Conference, The sal- g ficers and employees ex- ¢ retary of Education shall and the By shall pre- duties o fe ubject to n the shall be ontrol general) intertats. He md. publish an annual ndition of the int and of all management. each Episco- », hold He nal- ola under He shall travel thr yal Diatrict in Y meetings and a ll reeeive for his ee ueh aa the General Conference shall He ahall be the custodian funds of the General Board of Education and shall deposit the same in bank at the direction of the Diree- tora of the Board. He shall execute a good an dwufficient bond for the faithful performance of his duties in any aum as the Directors of the Sec. 3. Any vacancy in the office General Board shall determine. of the Secretary of Education caused by death, resignation, or otherwise, shall be filled in temporarily by the Board of Directors until the Bishops’ Counel] shall fill the vacancy, and the person so appointed shall hold office until the next succeeding Gen- eral Conference, Part IV, See. 1, The Board of Directors ahall hold an annaal meeting at such time and place aa it may determine, subject to the provialona of the char- ter, and may hold such special meet- ings aa, from time to time, may be THE CHRISTIAN RECORDER necessary. Seven members of the Board shall constitute a quorum for the transaction of business, Sec. 2. The Board of Directors may appoint an Executive Committee of such number as it may determine and may commit to said Executive Committee such busines sor confer upon it power, not inconsistent with the charter or with Géneral Confer- ence legislaion, as the Board may de- termine, See. 3. There shall be appointed annually by the Board of Directors a Standing Committee on Finance, of five members of the cluding the Secretary of vith whom may also be ed as advisory members, two nal persons not members of d. To the care and manage- 1e Finance Committee shall sted the funds of the corpora- preparaion of the annual the fixing of the official bond Secretary-Treasurer, and the investment of the moneys of the corporation under the direction of the Board of Directors. No invest- ment of securities shall be changed by the Treasurer without the consent of a majority of the Finance Committee first obtained by resolution adopted at a regular meeting thereof. Min- utes of all proceedings of the Board of Directors shall be kept and sub- mitted to the Board of Directors for approyal, The Board may appoint such othe reommittees and prescribe for them such powers and duties, not General Conference legislation, as it may deem necesary. Sec, 4, The Board of Directors shall receive from the Treasurers of the Annual Conferences, the public educational collection taken annually in the charges throughout the church and shall disburse the same for the aid of educational institutions and agencies of the African Methodist E- piseopal Church under such rules as the charter and Genera lConference legislation. Sec. 5.The Board of Directors shall have a full complete audit made each year of the accounts of the several educational institutions under its charge, and of the accounts of all offi- cers and committees handling funds of the General Board of Education. Endowment Fund Part V. Sec. 1. There is hereby created a special fund to be known as the Gen- ral Endowment Fund, the principal of which shall be used exclusively for the permanent endowmen of the educational institutions of the AAfri- ean Methodist Episcopal Church. The Board of Directors shall place in a separate fund all moneys, gifts and bequ ived for endowment pur- poses 1 cause the same to be ed and the shaHROI sted and the same shall for the securely be distribut inv 1 only purposes of permanent endowment of the schools of the church. Sec. 2, The Board shall allot an- o each of the schools and col- out of the Permanent Endow- nually leges ment Fund, for the purposes of creat- ing and increasing the permanent en- dowment of such schools, a sum equal to the amount raised by each school for permanent purposes. No part of the funds received by the schools for permanent purposes, from whatsoever sources, shall be used for any other purpose, but the income derived from the investment of the same may be used for the gneral educational pur- poses of such schools. See, 3. The seyeral boards of trus- tees of the schools and collegs of the African Methodist Episcopal Church shall be the agents of the General Board of Education for the purpose of managing, aiding and controlling church, They shall perform TAOIN the educational institutions of the church, They shall perform such duties as are assigned to them by the General Board of Education or by the General Conference legisla- tion and shall be amenable in all re- apecta to the General Board of Edu- eation, Educational Inatitutions See, 1. The educational institutions of the African Methodist Episcopal Church in America shall be clasisfied and maintained as follows: 1—One University. 2—Five accredited colleges. 3.—Two schools of Theology with full course leading to degree. 4—The remainde rof said schools shall be Secondary Schools. 5.—Limited courses of theological instructions may be maintained at all of the schools but no degrees in theology may be awarded at any of the schools except the two schools above designated. 6—In the foreign mission fields, where the classification of schools under the national educational sys- tem differs from that in the United States of America, the tabulation and descripition of schools shall harmon- ize with the national system; and, in official publications in the United States of America, appropriate ex- planatory notes shall be published in the tables. 7—Whenever in the judgment of the Directors of the General Board any school shall have a sufficient en- dowment fund and shall possess the other necessary qualifications, the same may be admitted to the college grade as above defined by action of th Directors. Eligibilty Sec. 2 The directors of the General Board of Education shall make and publish rules of eligibility and for the conduct of the schools of the African Methodist Episcopal Church. No school, maintained or conducted con- trary to the eligibility and conduct rules of the General oBard of Educa- tion, shall receive support from the African ethodist Episcopal connec- tion or any of its surbordinate bodies. No new schools shall be established without the consent of the directors of the General Board; and the direc- tors of said Board may, in cases where in their judgment, it is impos- sible to maintain a school in keeping with the standards fixed by the Board combine one or more schools for the purpose of making a stronger insti- tution or abolish the same: provid- ed that n school shall be abolished or combined with another school with- out a full and fair hearing after due notice to such school or schools. The decision of the directors of the Gen- eral Board of Education shall be subject to review by the Bishops’ Council. fe Sec. 3. The directors of the Gen- eral Board of Education shall have the power subject to an appeal to the General Conference, to withhold payment of any of the educational funds of the church from which any school which Shall fail to meet the requirements of the Board in regard to standards, endowment, and admin- istration or either of them. Before ordering the cessatioin of payment to any school, the directors of the General Board of Educaton, or a committee appointed by them, shall summon the authorities in charge of said school, to appear and show cause why payment of educational funds to such institutions should not be dis- continued, allowing to such school a reasonable time in which to preperae and present its case. If, after a fair an dimpartial hearing, it shall be determined that such school is not meeting the requirements of the Gen- eral Board, no further payments of educational funds shall be made to it until such time as the directors of the General Board shall, by order, restore it to the eligibility list. The directors of the General Board, may in eases where they deem it wise, place such school on probation and condiition, instead of suspending the payment of funds. Sec. 4. The Secretary of Educa- tion shall publish in his annua Ire- port a list of all the educational insti- tutions of the African Methodist E- cordance with Section 1 of this para- graph, and the findings of the Uni- versity council. It shall be the duty of the president or other administra- tive officer of each educational insti- tution to furnish to the Secretary of education such statistic sor other in- formation as may enable him to make a report of the standing and equip- ment of each of the educational in- (Continued, on Page 3) Thursday, May 17, 1928 REPORT OF THE FINANCIAL SECRETARY (Continued from page 1) ‘ reason of the age and infifmities have reached the stage of second child- hood: _It was eight years ago that we de- cided to make better provision for our worn-out ministers, our widows and orphans of deceased ministers by setting aside twenty per cent of our general fund plus a Special Fund to be reported from our several charges. The present status of this Bureau is shown in the following tables— showing the number of claimants in each District and how much money has been reported and placed to their credit and how it has been applied: We have 414 superannuated minis- ters, 1350 widows, 371 orphans; mak- ing a total of 2,186 dependents to whom we paid. $328,031.00—divided as follows: To Superannuates ...... $122,544.00 To Widdows . 192,507.00 To Orphans 12,980.00 While this is a decided improvement on the former system, we can and should do more for these worthy de- pendents. The big question now is “How Can This Be Done?” My a swer is give them more money. it is gratifying to note that there is a keen interest shown regarding the work of this Bureau. We all seem agreeing as to the virtue of raising more money for this Speciial Cause. Some four or five persons have come forward with certain proposals, and in each case, the one making the pro- posal offers himself as the one best fitted to solve the problem. ‘This is natural and most commendable. Very few changes are suggested as to the system itself,, bu tsome oer ating a new department anew secretary--treasurer —-with promises of great things under plans that have bee tried and failed. This Conference is capable of meeting issue and I have no doubt as to your courage to do it. My opinion is that all we need to do is to give this Bureaumore money, by settig aside a larger per centage of the General Fund and getting the ministers to agree to go back to their people and ask and urge themtogive more money for this cause. We can well afford to set aside thirty per- cent instead of twenty per cent of the Dollar Money and raise 10 cents a year from each memberf instead of one cent. At present every centraised and reported is applied to this cause with- out any expense account. This can not be done if a new Department is created, and I am nat-willing to be silent and see a change made that will be against the best interest of our dependent claimants. When we changed the law four years ago and set aside twenty per cent of the Dollar Money to be used by the Annual Conference, it was doné in the belief and with the un- derstanding that it would help the ministers by providing extra funds for them out of thé Dolloar Money. But, what are facts: Most of us who are acqua’ with the inside workings of our Annual Conferences an dare responsible for the distribbu- tion of this fund, know that there has been very little extra benefits to the ministers from this fund because too much of it ha sbeen appropri- ated for other purposes and_ covered by the term “Sundries,” ‘Incident- als,” and “Miscellaneous.” If we will fix it so as to have less sundries, less incidentals, and less miscellaneous, 10 per cent of the Dollar Money with the regular Contingent Fund will cover them and the other 100 per cent ean go to the worthy, worn-out preachers and our widows andor- phans. If we are in earnest about this mat- ter andmean to do more for Pension- ers, let us increase the revenue to be handled by the Department of Fi- nance where the System or Machin- ery is already set up and working smoothly without one dollar expense to the Bureau, instead o fcreating a new and separate Department. eral tihs Thursday, May 17, 1928 ric. He brings to bear upon his loyalty, deep in piety, ,and generous . @... ON ANNUAL CONFERENCE 4 BOUNDARIES ~~ FIRST “‘DISTRICT—H_ P. -Ander- son, ‘J. F.’ Vanderhorst, “Edward E. 1) _ Tyler, W. H. Jones, J. L. Link. Sgt " ‘SEGOND DISTRIOT—C. E. Stew- ‘A. Young, C, M. Reid, A. D THIRD DISTRICT—H G. Payne, Geo.'Maxwell, S, P. West, M. M. Lew- is, A. L. Brown, H. L. Hughes FOURTH DISTRICT—W E. Guy, W.'D. Shannon, C. F. Stewart, J. W. Goddard. | “FIFTH DISTRICT—W. A.. Bur- nett, H. W. King, A. W. Ward, J. B w Isaacs. - SIXT HDISTRICT—M, T. Robin- son, R. J. Jefferson, J. H. Jones, S. H. Charleston, B. V. Thornton, G. B. Jackson, E. B. Brown, J. E. Brown. _ SEVENTH DISTRICT — E. B. Mack, A. P. Spears, L. R. Nichols, L. F. Vance, D. H. Johnson, R. G. Brogdon. EIGHTH DISTRICT—T. S. J. : hed Pendleton, E. Pullet, W. T. Johnson, W .H. Davis, L. M. Staves, &.°S. Stevens. i NINTH erson, C. G DISTRIG&—R. C. Dick- Hate'er, S. Griffin, R. Gray, C. G. Duncan, J. W. WalRer * TENTH DISTR. OT—J. HW. Smit L. C. Wade, E,..%. Ronner, J. A: ' Swann, J. S. Bewe, J. M Bolding, J H.H. Franklin, E. W. Morgan, T. F. Ferguson. ELEVVENTH DISTRICT—J. S. Johnson, M. M. Young, R. B,°Brook- ~ ins, E. Harley, J. A. Brown, J: N. Young. THIRTEENTH DISPRICT—J. W. TWELFTH DIST: —GQ Tr Sims, J. W. Stinson, J. H. Redd, W. B, Ferguson, 0. L. Moody, N. W. Coleman. 4 Ral Washington, J. R. Brown, H. A. Bel- in, J. H. Martin, W. H. Mayhew, J. D. Smith, Thomas A. Kennedy. FOURTEENTH DISTRICT — J. W. Frazier, R. C. Henderson, J. M. Brown, W. A. Anderson, W. M. Oli- ver. > 4 FIFTEENTH DISTRICT — J. D. Howell. - SIXTEENTH DISTRICT — S. B. A, Campbell, D, A. Graham. SEVENTEENTH DISTRICT — Charles Demas. BIGHTEENTH DISTRICT—Nel- son Pryor. REV. R. Fifteenth District and Indiana Dr. Robert L.' Pope for‘ the Biishop- Tipe in. scholarship, sound in doctrine, MACKEY THE CHRISTIAN L. POPE candidacy a life rich in experience, noble in character, unswerviing in in hospitality. ON RULES OF ORDER FIRST DISTRICi—Howard Nor- ‘in. SECOND DISTRICT—P. A. Rich- ardson. THIRD DISTRICT—N. B, Allen. FOURTH DISTRICT—S. L. Birt. FIFTH DISTRICT—W. C. Wil- liams,'G. L. Vaughn. SIXTH DISTRICT—J. R. Talia- ferro, C. H. Harrold. SEVENTH DISTRICT — B. J. Ramsey, J. E. Christie, J. B. Beck. EIGHTH DISTRICT—D. R. Mor- ant, J. D. Brown. NIN1H DISTRICT—P. W. Walls, J. H. Dillard. TENTH DISTRICT—S. M. Kirk, H. A. Young. ELEVENTH DISTRICT—G.. E. Curry, S. H. Betts, H. E, Daniels. TWELFTH DISTRICT — S. A. Jones, \ THIRTEENTH ,DISTRICT — J, Jackson, . 3 FOURTEENTH PISTRICT— F. D. L. McDonald. . SIXTEENTH DISTRICT — S. B. "A. © bell. EVENTBENTH DISTRICT — Chalmers Nyombolo. ON. RECEPTION.. OF.. FRATERNAL 5. .DELEGATES Fist ——District—Albert C. Sanders Second District—-Charles H. Wesley Third Distriet—Israel Ross Fourth District—M. O.Wright Fifth District—John Wilson Sixth District—J. L. Butler, W.F dar- ris. SeventhDistrict—J. L. Benbow, L. R. Nichols, Green Jackson Eighth District—A. S. Blake Ninth District—C D. Hayden, Wm. Cartwright Tenth District—C. W. Abington Bleventh District—P. L. Johnson ‘Thirteenth District—J. W. Washington Fourteenth District—Miss Martha J. Keys Fifteenth District—O. H. Bell Sixteenth District—D. A. Graham Seventeenth District—Chalmers Nymo- bolo Eighteenth siDitrctB.... F SHRDRMB Eighteenth District—T, E. W. Olarke RECORDER e MEMORIAL ADDRESS ON DE- PARTED LAYMEN By ‘Dr. W. F. Boddie Forsythe, Georgia Mr. Chairman, Ladies and Gentlemen, One hundred and twelve years ago there was founded in the nation a choral for freedom of religious wor- ship. Thousands of its communicants have been guided safely, along: life’s pathway by following its principles and tenets. The laymen whose lives we are met here to memorialize were of this! num- ber. They gave their lives gladly in services to this church because of their belief that this church was fol- lowing faithfully its precepts. Their names and earthly deeds are written in the Book of Life kept on high. Our words cannot add lustre to them. It is meek and proper that the General Conference should pay rever- ent tribute to their memory. Nations from time immemorial have reverened those who have rendered “service to their country. The tomb of the unknown soldier ean be seen in many cities of the world. Beeause of the deeds and lives of these departed laymen and the thou- sands of others who have died in the service of this church, a great respon- sibility rests upon us to rededicate our liyes to the Church. It is our duty to see that our present ‘actions are such as to help maintain inviolate the faith and’ confidence of the hun- dreds of thousands who still follow. Let. all) of us. consecrate our, lives by returning to our shrines for prayer. Our Shrines are in the class meet- ings. Our Shrines are in the prayer meet- ings. Our Shrines meetings. Our Shrines are around the Com- munion Tables. Rededication of our talents to ser- vice will come and there will be re- vealed to us what is needed to solve the grave economic and spiritual prob- lems which confront us, and this Church founded for freedom of wor- ship and opinion shall not perish from the earth, and the laymen who have died in the cause will not have died in vain. We shall be a mighty force in help- ing to bridge the wide chasm which exists now between the material and spiritual forces of the nation and con- tribute our part in bringing to a quicker friction the application of the principles of Jesus Christ to the every day problems of life. are in the love feast CONNECTIONAL EDUCATION BOARD By Rev. Wallace Jones Martt, Miss. In as much, as this advancing age requires combination of activities in order to measure up to the demands and that the mergering of two or more competing activities have given greater results, and in as much as it is believed that the departments of our church are drifting too far from the connectional ideas, and that great- er results can be obtained by bringing together the Educational activities of all the districts of the great African Methodist Episcopal Church, there- fore, be it resolved that there be created by this General Conference now in session, a Connectional Educa- tional Board in the following form: To consist of all the Bishops, all the College Presidents, Deans, Chairmen of Executive Boards of each school, one layman from the district support- ing a school, together with the Secre- tary, and treasurer. Farther resolve that the Connec- tional Education Board shall meet semi-annually at the same time and place of the Bishops’ Council, that the Board arrange a general program for all the schools and to have an Execu- tive Board to function as such. £23 Page: Seven ALL HAIL! ALL HAIL! REV. R. S. JENKINS The Happy Day of Freedom! Glorious Emancipation Day has come in the African Methodist Episcopal Church! Therefore comes this my announcement for the Bishopric. I am opposed to the trading off of men and women—the delegates as if they were herds of cattle, op- posed to an Ecclesiastical Muzzle. I stand for an itinerant minister, a specific tenure of Episcopacy. And I saw another angel flyiing in the midst of heaven, having the ever- lasting gospel to be preached unto them thatdwell on the earth and to every nation, and kindred, and tongue and people. —Rev. 14:6, And He said unto them, Go ye into all the world and preach the Gospel to every creature—Mark 16:15. I stand for a religious government for the peo- ple, and. by the people. The Miinis- try to serve the’people and not the people to serve the ministry. R. S. JENKINS Is courageous, manly, sympathetic, friendly. He stands for Fair’Play to All, upon the reciprocal basis—Sclicits Your Vote For the Bishopric. Thanks for your vote. Your Brother, R. §. JENKINS. ELECT AFRICAN BISHOP St. Louis, May 14,—(AP)—After a spirited contest continuing three days, Dr. F. M. Jacobs of Brooklyn, general secretary, was elected today a bishop of the African Methodist Zion Church in quadrennial conference. Dr. F. L. Madison of Pittsburgh withdrew. ON UNIVERSITIES AND COLLEGES FIRST DISTSRICT — H. H. Thomas: SECOND DISTRICT — L. H. Midgette. THIRD DIISTSRICT—Gilbert H. Jones. FOURTH DISTRICT—H. A. Per- ry, M. V. Lucas. FIFTH DISTRICT—F, J. Peck, Annie B, Brown. SIXTH DISTRIICT—J, H. Lewis, J. C. Lawrence, H. B. Davis. SEVENTH DISTSRICT—D. H. Sims, Miss Mamie Shepherd. EIGHTH DISTRICT — Solomon Porter Hood, S. P. Washington. NINTH DISTRICT—E. C.Mitchell TENTH DISTRICT—N. A. Banks, R. D. Washington. ELEVENTH DISTRICT — A. B. Cooper, T. W. Carter, J. P. Thomp- son. TWELFTH DISTRICT — A. 0. Wilson. THIRTEENTH DISTRICT—J. R. Campbell. FOURTEENTH DISTSRICT— E. E. Wittenburg. FIFTEENTH DISTRICT—Joseph Gomez. SIXTEENTH DISTTRIICT — F. Herman Gow. EIGHTEENTH DISTRICT—Geo- rge F. Martin. ===== DSC04368.JPG ===== Thursday, May 17, 1928 EDUCATIONAL REPORT (Continued from Page 2) stiitutions; provided, however,, that in the case of educational institu- tions in the foreign field, the inform- ation desired shall be secured through the Board of Foreign; Miscsions. Sec, 5. It shall be the duty of the directors of the General Board of Education, with the advice and con- currence of the University Council, to reclassify the schools and col- leges of the African Methodist Epis- copal Church within ninety days af- te rthe adjournment of this General Conference or as soon thereafter as practical and to publish the same, and thereafter there shall be no new clasification of said schools except in keeping with the general provi- sions of this act, or by action of the General Conference. Such reclasifi- cation shail be in accordance with the provisions of this act and shall be made in all respects as to loca- tion and courses of study for the best posi slbesevrie HRDL 890ff?S wt possible service on the part of the educational institutions of the church to its communicants and adherents. The curricula and courses of study shall be so arranged that students transfering from one of the A. M. E. schools to another shall have the same classification in both schools. Vv. University Council Part VII. See. 1. The University Council of the African Methodist Episcopal Church shall be apopinted at the be- ginning of each quadrennium by the dircetors of the General Board of Education. It shall consist of the President of the University and three colelge presidents, two deans of theo- logy, the Secretary of Education and two other members who shall actively be engaged in educational work. See. 2. It shall be the duty of the University Council to protect the edu- cational standards of the church. The council shall have authority to es- tablish standards for the various edu- cational institutions of the African Methodist Episcopal Church and shall have advisory oversight of the edu- cational work conducted under the several Benevolent Boards of the church with a view to ascertaining its quality and effectiveness. Its find- ings’ shal lbe reported to) the Secre- tary of Education and approved by the directors of the General Board of Education before they shall become binding. See. 3. The council shall deter- mine and at least, quadrennially, re- vise the minimum requirements to be maintained for admission, for grad- uation and for promotion to bacca- laureate degrees, in the educational in- stitutions of the church. The re- quirements thus established shall provide in al leases for the historical and literary study of the Bible and shall be sufficient to entitle the schools. of the church to be accredited ac- cording to the requirements of the agencies. of the United States for standardizing colleges and secondary schools. Sec. 4. At the request of the Pres-- ident and Secretary of Education, or, at. the written request of five direc- tors o fthe General Board of Educa- tion, the University Council shall in- vestigate the scholastic requirements and methods of any designated edu- catioanl institution of the African Methodist Episcopal Church and shall report to the directors of the General Board of Education its decision as to whether the requirements and methods of said institution are in keeping with the requirements of the General Board of Education. The Council shall report at least quad- rennially to the General Board of Education a proper classification for each educational institution of the Church, and, on the basis of this re- port when approved by the directors of the General Board of Education, the Sevretary of Education shall pre- pare his official list of institutions and shall be goverened in the admin- istration of the affairs of the Gener- al Boar dof Education. Sec. 5. At the request of any of the Benevolent Boards of the church the University Council shall exam- ine the quality of the educational THE CHRISTIAN > Sat ao ‘ i RECORDER dork done under the auspices.of such’ “however, ,in keeping with the spirit Board and shlal report to the Board conecrned its estimate of ,the meriit of-such educational work. Sec. 6. The porate of Educa- tion shall be the Executiive Secretary of the University Council, and the necessary expense of thé Pniversity Council in the conduct of its work shall be borne by the Board of Edu? cation, except that expense incurred on-behalf of any other of the Benev-- olent Boards of the church shall be borne by that Board. “> See. 7. The Universitl Council shall meet in regular session at least once in each quadrennium and at the call of the Secretary of Education. * L Educational Districts L Part VIII See. 1. The diistcerro fiC ?G.. Sec. 1. The directors of the Gen- eral Board of Education shall have power to arrange the Educational Districts of the church in such man- ner as best to carry out the purposes. See. 2. The directors of the Gen- eral Board of Education, in addition to the eight percent of the dollar money appropriated to educational purposes, shall devise a system of raising the necessary finances in the several educational districts of the church to maintain the educational instituitons of each district, to pro- vide for their equipment, permanent endowment, the payment of teachers’ salaries, the amortization of their in- debtedness and for expansion and shall subbmit the same to the Bish- ops’ Council for approval. When the same shall have been approved by the Council o fBishops, it shall be binding upon all the officers, depart- ments, ageneies and members of the African Methodist Episcopal Connec- tion. See. 38.The two theological schools provided for in subsection 3 of sec- tion 1 of paragraph VI shall be con- nectional schools and shall be maiin- tained and supported by a prorata amount from each educational diis- trict. The amount due from each educational district shall be taken from the funds raised for educational purposes in that district. District Boards Sec. 4. In educational District there shall be a Board of Trustees composed of one member fro meach Annual Conference to be elected for years at the first Annual Conference held after each General Conference. Vacancies. in the membership of the board, caused by edath, resignation, removal fro mthe district, or other- wise shall be filled by the Annual Conference which originally elected the member. The Bishop presiding over the Annual Conference entitled to elect shall make temporary ap- ointment until an election shall be held, Sec. 5, Under the direction of, the Secretary of Education and the Gen- eral Board of Directors, District Boards of Trustees shall have super- vision of the educational institutions in their respective districts. They shall act.as agents.of the General Board of Education, receive and. dis- burse suck funds as the. General Board of Education shall entrust to their management, assist in raising funds for the educational purposes of. their district, gather statistics and other information necessary and use- ful to the General Board of Educa- tion in-the management of the educa- tional institutions of their respective districts, and shall perform such oth- er duties as are assigned them by the Secretary of Education or the Direc- tors of the General Board of Educa- tion or the Directors of the General Board of Education, Districts, Boards of Trustees shall meet annually in regular session and shall make an annual report to the Secretary of Ed- ucation of their activities and of the condition of the educational institu- tions in their respective districts. Special reports may be required of them. Sec. 6. At the first meeting of the District Boards of Trustees they shall organize by electing a secretary, a treasurer, and such other officers as may be necessary, who shall serve for a term of four years, unless soon- er removed. The Board shall have power to appoint such committees as it shall see fit, and to fix their duties, ot “ b2 piles ae. ess Fes a ek Cee of this act. The senior Bishop in an Educational Distrigt » chair— van on wae Board of Trustees, and the other Bishops in, suc fier shall be vice presidents pa 1! 1H or- der of their seniority. . 9 Sec. 7. The District Secretary shall cooperate with the Secretary of Education in advancing the interests of Education, and especially in ref- erence to educational day.....He shall correspond, with the pastors, and ehurch and Sunday School officers, and visit an assist as many of them as possible in organizing for the an- nual educational collections. He shall correspond with the Secretary of Ed- ucation and the authorities of schools that are beneficiaries of his depart- ment. He shall see that the pastors and others report all educational day moneys to. the proper office or offices within ten days after the anniver- sary. Annual Conference Board See. 8. At the first Annual Confer- ence after the General Conference on nomination by the Bishop, the con- ference shall elect a conference Board of Education consisting of three min- isters and two laymen, This Board shall continue in office four years, ex- cept i nease of death, resignation, in efficiency, or removal from the con- ference district. . _ See. 9. The Conference Board shall organize immediately, electing a The secretary and treasurer shall chairman, secretary, and treasurer. keep in substantial books a proper recor dof the doings of the Board. Sec. 10. The Annual Conference Board of Education shall receive all moneys reported to or raised at the Annual Conference for the benefit of and forward same to the Secretary of Education ‘orto such other per- See. 11. All conferences and dis- trict boards shall be subsidiary and amendable to the general board. Each officer who handles educational funds shall give bond of not less than $1,000. Funds Sec. 1. Not less tha ntén per cent of the Dollar money raised in each annual conference shall be paid to the Secretary of Education by the con- ference Finance Committee, to be ap- plied according to the order of the directors of the General Board of Ed- ucation and in keeping with the ap- propriations ordered by the General Conference. Sec. 2._ The General Board of Ed- ucation shall have authority to re- ceive donations and bequests, and shall apply the same according to the wish of the donor. But no donation or bequest shall be accepted with such conditions attached thereto as shall require the same to be used for pur- poses contrary to the tenets and laws of the church. Sec. 3. In each station and cir- cuit there shall be formed an Educa- tional Society whose duty it shall be to assist the pastor in raising the educational money assessed to his sharge and to solicit donations for educational purposes. It shall en- courage African Methodists to take out life andendowment insurance in favor of the General Board of Edu- cation and shall be responsible for the interest of the membership in the cause of education. The officers of the society shall be president, secre- tary, and treasurer. . The pastor shall appoint the president, and the other officers shall be elected bby the society. Regular reports shall be made b ythe society to the Quarterly Conference. Sec. 4. Each pasfr shall pay to the Conference Board of Educaiton such amounts as may be sent to Con- ference from his charge, for educa- tional purposes. shall devote one eyening to the cause Sec. 5. Every annual Conference of education. The evening shall be known as Payne Educational Anni- versary Nnght, and shall be celebrat- ed with the rendition of an education- al program. The funds collected on Payne Educational Anniversary night shall be used solely for the purpose of aiding the permanent endowment fund of the schools of the educational district of which the conference is a »part. cation Day. * t third Sabba hall baagt # n each Septemb wl sively for the} 2 al institutions of the-church. service of the day both in *churc and: Sabbath Schools,, , reference - to, educational . and the-entire collections of in both departments shail be sae ly set apart for this purpose. See. 7. All pastors shall forwaa: all the money. collected in the church. es and Sunday Schools of their charg- es on educational day to the Secre- tary of Education or to such person © as he may direct within ten days aft- er collecting. Each pastor shall fill out such blanks as may be furnished by the Seerdtary of Education, and shall report his receipts and duplicate blanks to the Annual Conference Board of Education at the next ses- sion of the Annual Conference. The Secretary of Education’ shall publish notice of Educational Day in all our connectional, papers at least one month prior to the time appointed, and the pastors of all circuits, sta- tions, and missions. shall publish it from, all their pulpits. E i Sec. 8. The dates for the Annual. Conferen¢es, © District Conferences, and Quarterly Conferences shall: be so arranged'as not’ to require the ab- sence of any pastor from his post of duty at this important periiod: Each Bishop, Presiding Elder, and Pastor is required to lay before our well-to-do members.and friends the necessities of our schools,, and also to seek to obtain students for the same. Sec. 9.It is recommended that at least one scholarship be tstablished and maintained in each Anual Con- ference, on the basis of $50 annually, to be included in the appropriations of the Finance Committee, and made payable to the Secretary of one of the authorized Theological Seminar-* ies. L Miscellaneous ~ L Sec. 1. The annual appropriations made for the maintenance of the Un- iversities, ,Colleges, and Schools, paid the Secretary of Education as funds will allow, shall not be less thaan the appropriations provided for on page 405 of the Discipline; pro- vided: That if two or more schools shall be combined, the aggregate of the appropriations shall be paid to the combined institution. Sec. 8. For thei maintenance an. appropriation of at least $1,000, each shall be made annually from the Fi- nancial Deartment, and paid to the Treasurer of each school, on a pro-~ rata basis, as the condition of the funds of the Financiial Department may warrant, provided they are duly organized and operative. Sec. 3. All moneys raised by the caonnection for educational work in the First Educaitonal District shall be divided equally between Wilber- force University and Payne Thelogi- cal Seminary. 7 Sec. 4, All sections and ‘para- graphs of the Discipline or parts of the same in conflict_with this act are hereby repealed and al sections and paragraphs or parts’ of' the same, where amendment is necessary, are herebby amended to conform to this act, Signed: Bishop W. A. Fountain ‘5 A. §, Jackson Geo. L. Vaughn H. Y. Arnett D. H. Simms For Board of Education, Respect- fully, .~ f A. S. JACKSON The Ocean Link By Emily E. Vernon Twenty-five South Africaan let- ters written fro mthe field. missionary copy. . Basuto—Nyasaland Foundation Every worker should get a- ===== DSC04369.JPG ===== Daily Edition of the Christian Recorder Official Organ of the General Con- ference of the A.M. E. CHURCH Held in Chicago, Ill, May 7—24, 1928. Entered as second-class matter at Philadelphia, Pa. REV R. R. WRIGHT, Jr., Ph. D. Editor-in-Chief THURSDAY, MAY, 17, 1928 WHAT IS YOUR COMBINATION? A certain candidate was approached the other day and asked by one of his friends, “What is your combina- tion?” His answer was, My combina- tion is with Jesus Christ. . It will be well that all candidates find themselves in harmony wit 2 Jesus Christ. It will be well that all candidates look to him as their chief guide, as their chief hope. We can- not run our Church on worldly politi- cal lines each man must vote his con- science. His conscience is the chief thin.g KIND OF MEN WE NEED. The times have changed. The eall . of the hour is for prepared men. Competition demands only the best. _-’ A prepared man is needed in the fore- front. When we look back from Allen to the present time, we are much concerned with their successors. We have a great number of excellent men from which to choose. It be- , hooves us to be more careful in the choice that the standard shall not be lost. We want strong men, courag- eous men, men of piety, men of in- telligence, men of accomplishments, We need men who can do the work of a man. ON PLANS FOR CHURCH BUILDING First District—J, R. Reed Second District—G. A. Edwards Third District—Mrs. Effie B. Carter, Francis Cundiff Fourth District—I. 8. Stone Fifth District—R. S. Everett, Mrs. O. H. Burbridge Sixth District—E. Griggs, J. W. Porch, H. W. Grant Seventh District—N. A. Bethea, G. C. Johnson, W. C. Crawford Eighth District—J. S. Mangum, D. M. Dortch Ninth District—A. D. W. Mitchell Tenth District—W. S. Johnson, A. R. Fifteenth District—W. A, Ratteray Sixteenth District—Mrs. Hannah B. _ Steady Seventeenth District—F. Herman Gow Eighteenth District—P. A. Hart Eighteenth District—P, A. Hart THE CHRISTIAN RECORDER SIDE LIGHTS Of The Conference By Dr. W. H. Wright Dr. R. H.Herbert, pastor of Trin- ity A. . E. Church, Salt Lake City, and alternate delegate from the Colo. Conference is a conspicuous figure about the General Conference. Rev. J. T. Dawson, pastor B. M. E. Church, Windsor, Ont., delivered the Fraternal Address to the A. M. E. General Conference for the B. M. E. Church. Mrs. IIren Ottis McGowan attend- ed sessions of the General Confer- ence,, yesterday. Fla., is in the city attending the Gen- eral Conference. She is stopping with Mrs. Irene McGowan, 5138 So. Parkway.. Mrs. Ferdinand Hansboro of Dal- las, Texas is attending the sessiions of the General Conference. She is stopping at 3538 Vernon Avenue. Mrs. Hansboro is a neice of Dr. G. B. Young. Mrs. Alice J. Durham and Mrs. Clara Avery of Dayton, Ohio, are Visitors to the sessions of the Gen+ eral Conference. K Rev. W. A. Ragland of Opelika, Alabama is a member of the General Conference and is one of the helpers in the Financial Department. NOTICE , The Intercollegiate Club is host to the collegiate and other young peo- -ple’s groups at the Y. M. C. A., 3763 ‘Wabash Ave., Sunday, May 20, from 5 to 7 p. m. Speakers: Bishop J. A. Gregg and Dr. J. H. Lewis, president of Morris Brown University. Special Musical Program.— Miss Vivia Garth, president of Club.. NOTICE - The Committee on Social Welfare met May 10th at 1 p. m., for the pur- pose of perfecting an organization. The following officers were elected: Attorney E. P. Blakemore, 5th trict, chairman. Rev. A. F. B. Hoary, 7th district, vice chairman. Rev. A. D. Avery, 2nd distriist, sec- retary. Mrs. J. H. Hale, 14th district, as- sistant secretary. Professor C. H. Johnson, 8rd dis- trict, treasurer. Dr. T. N. Lewis, 1st district, chap- lain. After some discussion in regard to the social problems of our church, a motion was made by A. D. Avery that Prof. Johnson prepare a bill em- bodying the sentiments ofthe Commit- tee. y By common consent the Committee decided to meet every morning at 9:30 a. m, Adjournment. _E. P. BLAKEMORE, Chairman. A. D. AVERY, Secretary, ON ENTERTAINMENT OF THE NEXT GENERAL CONFERENCE Third Wistrict—J. W. Arnold. Fourth District—R. L. Pope, J. P. Q Wallace. Fifth District—L. H. Harris. Seventh District—E. A. Adams, J. E. Brewer. Fifteenth District—Edward Duncan. Sixteenth District — William Taylor White. Seventeenth District—Oharles Demas . Eighteenth District—A. E, Hubbard. IN A TIME LIKE THIS By Rev. J. J. Wiitherspoon (From A Breath of the Muse) In a time like this We pray that God may send Unbondaged warriors— Strong, bold, heroicmen, Who will not judge the perilous gale amiss— In a time like this. In a time like this— Of priide and drunkent rage,, While Justice sleeps And calumny veils the stage; For men with hands untied, who will persist— In a time like this. In a time like this,, When men haye made the purse Their sovereign guide,, Their mad rush and their curse,, For hearts the roving torrents to de- sist— In a time like this. In a time like this: The world so slow to heed Up from the mass, Men who can think and lead The world out of its bare and black abyss— : In a itme like this. Men who will choose To suffer for the Right! Men whose sure visions Rest upon the height! Who'll strike straight forward with _ a steady chest— IN A TIME LIKE THIS, REV. J. M. JOHNSON SPEAKS Rey. John M. Johnson, president of Board of Church Extension of the Methodist Episcopal Church, South, Fraternal Delegate fro mthe above named Church to this General Con- ference of the African Methodist Episcopal Church, spoke as follows: Mr. President, Bishops, and Mem- bers of the General Conference of the Africaan Methodist Episcopal Church: The College of Bishops of the Methodist Episcopal Church South in their recent sessiion appointed me fraternal messenger to your great Church. While recognizing the hon- ors connected with the appointment, I must confess that I received it with much trepidation. It was John Wesley who said saiad that a minis- ter must be ready to do two things. He must be ready to preach and he must be ready to die. Fraternal Messengers: II take it, were little known in those days,, or, perhaps, he would have included them. Anyway, I am here among you to convey to you the Christian saluta- tiion of more than two milliions of Southern Methodists, and to express their abiding interest in you, as well as to assure you of their prayers, for an increase in the physical equip- ments which you have achieved, in the great manifestation of liberality among your constituency,, and above all in the souls that you save through the preaching of the glorious Gospel of the blessed Christ. Your fraternal messenger came to us at Memphis two years ago, in the person of Bishop Reverdy Ransome. He impressed us in his fine Christian spirit and by his eloquence. We truly felt that through him the vast army of African Methodist were speaking to us, and the feeliing of fraternity that we already had for you was quickened by his visit. He brought to us many interesting facts of your history. But none perhaps, of great- er interest than the reply of your in- trepid founder and first leader, Bish- op Allen. When he was urged to organize under the Episcopal Church, he refused, saying: “We are indebted under God to the Methodist for the light of the Gospel which we enjoy. Fro all other denominations preached to us high-flown doctrines that we are - unable to comprehend. Now, herein lies the secret of Meth- odism’s marvelous success in that earlier day. It is a secret which we must not forget in this our day. Oth- er denominations were preachiing Thursday, May 17, 1928 speculative theology, while Methodist were preaching a vital, practical the- ology. You know, brethren, there are doctrines that men speculate about, and there are simple, practi- cal doctrines that men live by. Now, Methodism has always put the em- phasis on the doctrine the changes men’s heart andtransforms their lives. It is the doctrine of Chris- tian experience. One has said that Methodism has excelled all other de- nominations, because it has always insisted upon Christian experience and is constructed upon the truths that underlie it. The great desirata of every man’s soul is peace with God. Job raised the greatest of all questions when he asked, “How shall a man be just with God?” Now, if it is by a sufficiency of Grace that we are able to pursue in life agreeable to God, that is harmony with the be- lief that no man is able to do his best service for his fellowmen unless he is able to help t hmen otheir way to God. And no one can lead any- one to God, if he himself does not know God. He who wants to save others should be saved himself. The universal teaching of Methodists is Salvation by faith, ,and Purity of heart and liife. z Now, I have gone into these things not to bring yo a thesis intheology, but to stir up your pure minds by way of remembrance. To remind you that this doctrine; this primaray, vital, practical doctrine of Grace saved England and America in that earlier time and that it will be able tot the AAmerica of our time. There are those who cry out in despair, saying, “They rave driven God out of this world!” Well, God is not so much driven out of this world as he is smothered in this world. There was little conscience in this world dur- ing past early stages, and like as un- to today sin abounds among us in high and Tow places. There was and there is murderers, thefts, idolatry; greed and meanness. AAn another thing that increases our difficulty are the discoveries and inventions of science. This is a ma- book, we are not only facing mechan- ehine age. According toa _ recent jistic inventions, but we are faciing the effect of a mechanized society. We are becoming tenders of machines. We are becoming slaves of machinery. We are being sapped up by machinery, One hundred and fifty years’ ago the great scientific world speculated about the power and possible use of newly- discovered steam. Many wondered what influence the new engines would have on trans-oceanic travel. It was said that it would doubtless enable a ship to travel in the face of tide and on land. But we have seen already where great oceanic boats travel six an oxhundred miles a day.. My fath- er drove an ox-wagon. I drive an automobile — a Buick. My son will drive an airplane. He wants to now, but his mother won’t allow him. But the time will comewhen he will. Now wha t matter it if we have a thou- sand singing, buzzing machines; if. we have sixty or seventy millions of machines on land and two hundred and fifty airplanes in the air, if our hearts are all wrong when we start and all wrong when we stop. What. worth are these to us? What if phy- sical, material prosperity increase and men and women decay? Our only hope, brethren is to speed up the spiritual in comparison with the ma- terial. Our only hope is to speed up the building of manhood and woman- hood. Now, Methodism has always been evangelical. And we Southern Meth- odists have not lost the evangelical passion. Would to God that it burn with a fierce heat in our hearts. During the last quadrennium, we reported more than 250,000 accesions to our Church. Our Bishops, in their address, while expressing gratitude for the increase, felt that combined with our total membership. But they warned us not to give way to pride when it was said very frequently that we were the largest body of Metho- dists. For not until our hearts were filled with a passion for the salvation of souls; a passion for seeking the | (Continued on Page 5) ===== DSC04370.JPG ===== Thursday, May 17, 1928 REV. J. M. JOHNSON SPEAKS (Continued from Page 4) lost, in keeping and under the power of God, which Jesus gave to His dis- ciples after He had risen from the dead. We need not call upon the Church to pray for a revival of conscience, of personal salvation and of holy living and loving service. The evangelism we need is that which calls sinners to repentance and to acquire that spirit which enables them to imitate from day t oday through transformed and dedicated lives. An evangelism that preaches the Gospel of holiness by Mehtodists; yes and the evangelism that preaches the Gospel of love. An evangelism we can live by, according to the apostles known and read by all men For world guides itself and gets its first impressions through the lives of Christians. Henry Drummond was a_ great evangeliste on the plaatform. A great writer says of him “He lived in the hirteenth chapter of first Cor- inthians.” A poor Scotchman was confined to his sick bed; andh is wife came to Drummond saying: “My husband is nearly dead, sir.” She urged Drummond to come and see him. She said, “He is not able to talk to you. He is not abble to hear you. I doubt if he is able to see you. But I want a breadth of you about hi mbefore he dies.” Now, there is another type of evangelism, and~ that is preventing evangelism. The child of our neig- bor. It is better to conserve than to reform. It is better to prevent than to save. It is better to build than to rebuild. It isbetter to con- struct than to reconstruct. It is better to generate than to regenerae. Of course, he ruins must be sal- vaged. But ho whetter to prevent the ruins. Our hope lies with the children. And we believe that the splendid religious education which we furnish will in time accomplish our ‘objectives. : So many come to us for that train- ing which we are able to give; and we are training our people to teach more efficiently. Our General Educa- cation Board has established distinct training courses. And during the year of 1924 over 3,600 graduates were awarded diplomas. Methodism has been accused of be- ing individualistic. And it is indiv- diualistic. But it is unversal as well. Methodsm has always laid empha- sis on the spiritual and others on the social side of life, But it is also a fact that Methodism expounds in no uncertain tones its concern for both— the spiritual an dthe cocial. Another thing, missionary interests have increased among us, during the past two years. Following the Cen- tenary there was a slump in mission- ary interest and at the last General Conference we put on our Missionary Board the responsibility of raising a mililon dollars this quadrennium as maintenance fund, We were forced to do that or make retrenchments on our missionary field, And our peo- ple have responded; for which we thank God and take courage. No we are not negligent of our ob- ligations and relationship to the Ne- gro race. At every General Confer- ence our Bishops have emphasised this responsibility: but never with more force than within their last Episcopal Address, in which they urged greater liberality toward the Colored Metho- dist Episcopal Church, which we set u p in housekeeping. And now, brethren, we face a great opportunity together. We face a dif- ficult task together. But we also face a glorious privilege together — that of preaching the primary and saving teaching of Methodism to our people and insisting upon all our congrega- tions pursuance in personal experience and in holy living and service, Dr. G. W. Allen, veteran editor of the Southern Christian Recorder and race man, will undoubtedly be re-elect- ed by this General Conference. He is an outstanding figure in ability and achievement. He has given us for 20. p : as pore church paper. Re- ‘A I THE CHRIS TIAN RECORDER SENTENCE SERMONS By Rev. Frank Clarence Lowry 1. Your trials are many and hard, you say. Have you talked with the other fellow? 2. Sore feet seems to be man’s greatest ailment. He finds it much harder to walk Christianity than to talk it. 3. Few people find themselves be- fore they have lost a whole lot. 4. Giving the world the best you can, does not mean a lot of stale canned goods. 5. The man who has learned to carry his own burden usually is able to help the other fellow carry his also. 9. We all try to look our best be- fore a mirror, It’s too bad_we don’t all think about this, before God. 6. Old age makes historians of us all—Will you be happy to read what you have written in days gone by? 7. If yesterday brought you nearer the grave, is it not good reasoning to make this day count for more? 8. Self-praise usually follows when a man fails to do things well enough to attract the attention of others to talk for him, BENJAMIN FRANKLIN LEE By Bishop John Hurst Difficult is my task. It is ex- tremely hard for me to attempt to characterize Bishop Lee. I knew him too well, too intimately. For more than three decades he was. closely bound up with my own life as teach- er, presiding bishop, colleague and senior bishop, but best of all, as my friend. Memory, under these circum- stances does not tolerate a cold, searching study. Friendship defies analysis. Consumed by it one does not think; one feels. A strong, sym- etrical character eludes description. Disect or analyze it and the life is gone. We can only suggest; only mention the fragments we gathered and pity ourselves that our frailties ‘did not permit us to gather more. — Anyone who got close to Benjamin F Lee’s heart drew sustenance and strength from the contact. He was an atmosphere and once you knew him you depended upon him; you took him for granted. His open, generous na- ture was a portal — enter and you found a radiant smile for your joy, sympathy for your suffering and wis- dom for your perplexity. *You remember him, of course, so recently was he one of us. Think of him physically! Strong and robust, of cheerful countenance, free from pes- simism and asceticism, of penetrating and convincing eye, of high and in- telligent forehead and of general re- semblance to the Patriarchs — his body completely portrayed his mind and life. In his foot tread there was power — in his handclasp there was strength but in his voice there was mellowness, A His tastes were literary -and reli- gious. He was both teacher and preacher. But had he remained teach- er he still would have been. preacher for he was ont a professional preach- er in the-sense that his was a lip- spoke nritual. He lived the life and that life was better sermon than he or other preacher ever uttered. He was intensely religious but never ego- tistical; rather, to me, he appeared somewhat self-depreciatory. He was retiring and slow to anger; never in- trusive, never aloof; he was modest and forceful and he never advertised. Blessed with both sympathy and,ima- gination, he could understand and know the heart of man. This instinct or art reverses many popular judg- ments and tempers justice with kind- ness. Uncharitableness and mean- ness alone could arouse wrath within him, and that but fo rthe moment. I met him first at Wilgerforce. He was my teacher at a time when teach- ers were masters and pupils learned their asignments partly from love and partly from fear of the professor. He was the embodiment of the words of the Great Master Teacher: ‘“Hence- forth I call you not servants, but friends.” That was what Benjamin F. Lee was to his students, a friend, None could appreciate it more than I. I, a stranger in a strange land, far from relatives and friends, with a new tongue to conquer — with preju- dices and suspicions to overcome. How welcome a friend! With what human insight he seemed to grasp not only my problems, but those of all stu- dents. Bacon, in his esasy “On Friendship,” says “friendship maketh indeed a fair day in the affections, form storm and tempest; but it mak- eth daylight in the understanding, out of darkness and confusion of thought.” In the classroom he was successful because he knew his subject and loved it. His enthusiasm for his subject vi- vified it and it sparkled because of his own iriterest. He did not use, nor did he need to use, extraneous or jo- vial matter to enliven the recitation hour. Of his students he expected the best, and assumed, with due al- lowance, that they would give it to him. He was exacting, but always gentle and patient. - Outside the class- rooms he was jovial, ready to tell a clean, wholesome joke, to offer you the hospitality of his home and to give a word of commendation for work well done where he thought it would encourage. While he was teaching his subject, he was teaching something bigger, though he did it unawares. There was always the lesson of self- respect and accomplishment, the urge to achieve as a result of his refining and enobling influence. He was al- ways a gentleman: Dignity and courtesy were nativie to him. He judged himself by high standards and he was honored for his fidelity. The demands he made upon him: were more exacting and Tiel than any, hé acquired of those under him. He did not ask of them that which he refused to give. His personal life typified the archi- tect and builder, building his own stronger and stronger that he might help someone else and above all, that he might avoid being in any sugges- tive sense a pitfall for another or an excuse for wrong-doing. Precision dominated his activities; precision the outgrowth of balanced judgment of the apropos. His English was fault- less and every word, every syllable, sprang from his lips in proper se- quence and combination, signifying his desire to be correct and to help rather than hurt in any sense, his listeners. Pains taking and patient was he, unruffled at the necesity for repetition, punctual beyond criticism, stern for right and firmer _ still against veneer, bigotry and make-be- lieve, so did he let his light shine be- fore men that they might see his good work and glorify their Father Who is in Heaven. Trained under Bishop Payne, Bish- op Lee proved a worthy disciple. He loved prayer and believed in the pow- er of prayer. Prayer, to him, was th er of prayer._Prayer, to him, was the natural expression of, his filial trust in the God and Father. of Jesus Christ. believed in the power ofa ministry. with a vision — a vision founded on faith and intelligence. He never low- ered his standards. He believed in an intellectual elevation of pulpit over pew. His sermons were thoughtful— at times ponderous. He belived in the power of thought. Religion to him was not all emotion; it was part reason. Stimulate the reason and you might save many who otherwise would be lost. Stimulate the thoughtful im- agination and you might organiize and provide for the safekeeping of those who have come looking for help. The ery of today is for evangelicism, It is needed, but there is an equal need — the intelligent organization and use of those who are already in the Church and are willing to be used and are waiting to be shown the vision of useful service. Life divides itself into three stages —the stage of preparation, the stage of achievement and the stage of re- flection. Of the first, Benjamin Frank- lin Lee was born near Bridgeton, N. J.,in the year 1841. He was convert- ed in Wilberforce in 1865, licensed in Xenia three years later, ordained dea- con in 1870 and elder in 1878, the same year that he was graduated He loved the ministry and’ "Page Five PROF. J. A. LANKFORD ; If of building, over- hauling, or re- your church, school or mage, see PROF J. A. specifications, you how to build and assist you in Ee ranging your own. aE LE from Wilberforce and united in mar- riage to another Wilberforce graduate, Miss Mary E. Ashe, That his stage of preparation was most successful is attested to at the beginning of his stage of achievement. The year fol-- lowing his graduation he was appoint- ed to the chair of homiletics of this same school in which he continued for three years, at which time he was elected to succeed Bishop Payne as president of his alma mater. This presdency he maintained for seven years when he was elected editor of th Christian Recorder for a nine-year tenure and subsequently became the twentieth Bishop of the A. M. B. Church at its GeneralConference in Philadelphia in 1892. He served ac- tively as a bishop of this connection for thirty-two years and in 1924 re- quested to be retired. A year or two afterward, he was leaving a widow, a son and three daughters. What lofty achievement. What of the stage of reflection? Every life that is long enough to at- tain to the stage of achievement must have its stage of reflection; its mo- ments of physical relaxation combined with intensive mental calculation. In those lives to which is allotted the promised threescore and ten years, and in those individuals who feel the necessity o fretirement from active achievement, the process of reflection is even more emphasized. Think of the varied memories of a life of eigh- ty-five years! Note the different fads and fancies that develop within the course of such an existence! How many times must changing emphasis have been placed here and there dur- ing sue ha span! Is it not enough to bewilder one, to have him pause and wonder if he has been sufficiently flex- ible in accepting the best at all times and administering it to the world’s greatest good? Misunderstandings must have arisen, false accusations most likely have developed, firmness may have been misjudged and high standards scoffed at by the unpre- pared — all these to make the less faithful doubtful. But there is not an act in the life of Benjamin F. Lee to indicate morbid regret at his own course. God and timie, to him, were the correctors of misunderstandings. This story is told of the great Pres- byterian minister, Maltbie B. Bab- cock. Because of his great achieve- ment he was approached by a group with the request that he write a book. He replied: “No, I don’t want to go down to posterity in half bound Moro- cco, but in the hearts of men.” He, like Benjamin F. Lee, wanted to in- spire men not alone by words, but by the intimate touch of well ordered lives. — “The souls of the righteous are in the hands of God. In the sight of the unwise they seem to die; but they are in peace and their hope is full of im- mortality; for God hath proved them and found them worthy of Himself. “Beautiful twiliight at set of sun, Beautiful goal with race well run; Beautiful rest with work well done; Beautiful mem’ries of frienship deep, Beautiful faith which thy soul did keep, Beautiful now thy restful slee .” ===== DSC04371.JPG ===== Page Six ' THE FUNCTION OF THE RELIGIOUS PRESS By George A. Singleton The day of the radio is at hand. In an instant news may be broad- easted throughout.the world. The method of demoralizing knowledge has been almost entirely revolution- ized, yet the press remains a potent factor in the advance of civilization. The religious press is the one great hope of salvaging the social order. As a vehicle of expression of ideas and the dissemination of opinion it has come increasingly into its own since the days of the Reformation when the Holy Scriptures were translated into the ordinary speech of me nto the present hour. The function of the religious press is to carry the ideals of the religion of Jesus to the ends of the earth. More people are reached today by means of the religious journal than by the misistry of the Word in all the pulpits in the world. The strict- ly religious journal, magazine and periodicals are standing in their own right and filling a great need. IIin common parlance the function of the religious press is to “sell” religion to the man on the tsreet. The church expects the religious press. to be foremost in creating public opinion... It_ leads, releases triggers in the. brain of men, sets them to thinking: Shos them the hiigh, white star of truth, There bids them gaze and there as- pire. As creator of pubblic opinion the press mst be sane, safe, and reliable, ‘but in the meantime it must not be afraid of the truth. Upon this it should stand Gibraltar-like and rally the people around its standard. In the days of the struggle for ecclesi- astical rights,, the Saxon Monk, Mar- tin Luther, became a great pham- phleteer, and propagandist by means of the press. It is less vital in function today. It has been said by a noted newspaper man, ,that he can win any case in court i fhe has ac- cess tothe front page of a great daily newspaper. The religious press can move agreat distance in the direction of ultimately setting up the kingdom of God, by holding up those idedls and standards taught and espoused by the Man of the seamless robe. The religious press i nthe great A. M. E. Church has the most wonderful op- portunity imaginable to get in front jn racial re-buildig and kingdom erection. . While standing upon the Rock of Ages it will attempt to has- ten the day whe nthe social teaching of Jesus will be practiced among all men. The religious pressmust not equivocate; it must not excuse; it must not compromise; it must not retreat a single inch, and it must be felt in the church, and social life of the people. Civilization is ever changing an ddeveloping. Nothing is static or stands still, and the re- ligious press must keep in tune with the heart-beat of men who earnestly seek and work for the ideal of bro- therhood. While conserving the ideals of the past it will venture for- ward and with prophetic insight her- ald the coming of the day of our God. Our fathers saw the need of the ago. In 1841 our first religious jub- lication appeared, In 1852 after the suspension of the first, the Christian Herald appeared, and later it was called TheChristian Recorder. About the same time, largely through the influence of Bishop Daniel A. Payne, the A. . E. Review came into exist- ence. Since that day numerous have timent and opinion from the largest been the Recorders which mould sen- timent and opinion from the largest station to the most remote far-flung mission point. We must not in this moment cease to foster our journal- istic ministry which has proven such a strong factor in building and strengthening the Church of Allen. But with printed word tell the peo- ple of the fatherhood of God, the saviour-hood of Christ, and the bro- therhood of man. The Seventh Epiiscopal Dist. THE CHRISTIAN RECORDER ~ a GEORGE A. SINGLETON ’ COMMITTEFS ON TEMPERANCE~ Lurst District—Nus Goldsboro. Second District—Luke Grady. Third District—P. J. Blackburn. Fourth District—Dr. Mary G. Evans, Mrs. Lillian Jamison. Fifth District—Mrs. Annie B. Brown. Sixth District—F. Moore, J. W. Wilcher, C. H. Bell. Seventh District—E. B. Mack, D. L. Jones. i Eighth District—Mrs. M. L. Felder, Mm. Bingham. Ninth District—E. L. Miles. Tenth District—H. P. Evans, E. J. Hoff- man, Mrs. M. C. J. Smith. Eleventh District—L. Dickerson, G. J. Oates, N. W. Williams. Twelfth District—G. H. Evans. Thirteenth District—I. S. Gordon. Fourteenth District—T. W. Melson. Fifteenth District—Mrs. E. E. Vernon, Mrs. Ionia Morgan. Sixteenth District—S. B. A. Campbell. Seventeenth District—F. Herman Gow. Eighteenth District—J. S. Smith. ON STATISTICS First District—S. T. Reed. Second District—OC. M. Reid. “ Third District—Mrs. Lavada C. Norris, W. A. Lucas. Fourth District—oO. C. Miller. Fifth District—F. D. Helm. Sixth District—D. W. Stephens, W. C. Kelly. Seventh District—I. H. Wellborn, D. A. Jones, O. E. Grice. Eighth District—R. D. Davis, J. M. Campbell. Ninth District—R. A. Daley. Tenth District—E. L. Grimes, J. A. Jones. Eleventh District—N. B. Kellix,L. R, Third District—L. O. Ridley. pete District—W. D. Shannon, H. A. erry. winded District—A. W. Ward, L. H. Smith i Sixth District—W. G. Alexand( , AL. Sampson. Seventh District—J. W. Murph, L. F. Vance. Eight District—R. A. Scott. Ninth District—R. E. Brooks. Tenth District—I. M. Burgan, T. A. Steadham. Eleventh District—T. W. Carter, Thos. ©. Calhoun, Mrs. L. B. Robinson. H. M. Collins. ; Twelfth District—E. J. Lunon. Thirteenth District—E. D. Hughes. Fourteenth District—A. T. Olark, Fifteenth District—H. L. Gault. ON ALLEN CHRISTIAN EN- DEAVOR LEAGUE FIRST DISTRICT—J. J. Derrick. SECOND DISTRICT—F. G. Rus- sell. ape ae DISTRICT—F. A. B. All. . FOURTH DISTRICT—A. L. Mc-° Ghee. FIFTH DISTRICT—J. W. Young, Wm. Dow. : SIXTH DISTRICT—A. E. Clark, Miss C. L. Adams. SEVENTEENTH DISTRICT—S. J. Dobbins, E. R. Anderson, W. R. Bowman. EIGHTH DISTRICT—J. M. Camp- bell. NINTH DISTRICT—Wm. L. Chap- TENTH DISTRICT—J. A. Howard P. B. Boales. ELEVENTH DISTRICT—S. H. Betts, J. D. Moore, I. A. White. TWELFTH DISTRICT — S. E. Kolen. THIRTEENTH DISTRICT—H. A. Belin. FOURTEENTH DISTRICT—J. B. Foxhall. FIFTEENTH DISTRICT — Mrs. Louise Stewart. SIXTEENTH DISTRICT—S. B.A. ampbell. SEVENTEENTH DISTRICT — Chalmers Nyombolo. EIGHTEENTH DISTRICT — E. Waters. .ON REVISION OF DISCIPLINE FIRST DISTRICT—T. J. Askew. SECOND DISTRICT—W. H. C. Brown. THIRD DISTRICT—W. H. H. Butler, W. T. Anderson. FOURTH DISTRICT—C. L. Up- thegrove, E. W. Guy, S. Joe Brown. FIFTH DISTRICT—H. A. Wells. SIXTH DISTRICT—John Harmon, R. V. Branch, Jesse Brinson. SEVENTH DISTRICT—M. A. Hollins, J. L. Benbow, R. L.L Lee. _EIGHTH DISTRICT — W. T- Strong, A. S. Blake. NINTH DISTRICT._J. R. Bur- ghes. TENTH DISTRICT—H. SS. Sims, P. D. Saddler. ELEVENTH DISTRICT—R. B. Brookins, C. S. Long, Ellis Brown. TWELFTH DISTRICT—V. M. Townsend. THIRTEENTH DISTRICT—B. G. Dawson. FOURTEENTH DISTRICT— Wiseman. SIXTEENTH DISTRICT—D. A. Graham. SEVENTEENTH DISTRICT—S. J. Mabote. EIGHTEENTH DISTRICT—J. H. Wilson. w. ON ITINERANCY FIRST DISTRICT—I. A. McCoy. SECOND DISTRICT —. C. H,. Stepteau. THIRD DISTRIICT—H. L, Hughes FOURTH DISTRICT—J. W, Wiley, Homer Williams. FIIFTH DISTRRICT—W. H. Peck SIXTH DISTRICT—H. J. Peeples, Dinkins. 8 R. SEVENTH DISTRICT—D. ©. Deas, L. D. Gamble, J. W. Douglass. EIGHTH DISTRICT—Wm. Bingham. NINTH DISTRICT—D. T. Babcock. TENTH DISTRICT— J. H. H. Frank- lin, M. L. Peel. ELEVENTH DISTRICT—James Mur- ray, J, D. Jennings. N, P. Hamilton. TWELFTH DISTRICT—W. 8. Shel- THIRTEENTH DISTRIOT—W. H. Mayhew. FOURTEENTH DISTRICT—O. W. Allison. DISTRIOT — Edward Duncan. DISTRICT — W. H. Ketter. DISTRICT—S. J. Mabote EIGHTEENTH DISTRIOT—T. M. Green. TITTLE Here Thursday, May 17, 1928 TRUSTEES OF MONROVIA COLLEGE Rev. W. Taylor White, Cape Palms. Rev. 8. B. A. Campbell, Grand Bassa. Rey. J. L. Miller, Arthington, Brother W. H. Ketter, Monrovia. Hon, A. N. Yancy, Cape Palmas Hon. R. A. Shermaan, Cape Mount. Hon. Dixon Brown, Monrovia, Hon. S. A. Ross, Sinoe Hon. S. A. Gabbidon, Grand Bassa. Hon. W. S. V. Tubman, Cape Palmas: Mr. C. L. Acolatse, Monrovia. Mrs. Helen Curtis, New York. vrs. F, G. Ohenoweh, Cape Mount. Mrs. R. L. Gaines, Grand Bassa. Hon. W. J. M. Borroughs, Cape Pal_ S. J. Brown, Des Moines Ia. J. G. Robinson, Philadelphia, mas. Mrs. Mrs. Pa. Rey. F. E. R. Johnson, Monrovia. Hon. T. J. R. Faulker, Monrovia. Mr. L. B. Graham, Los Angeles, Cal. P. S—The incorporation paper have been applied for and have assed the Lower House of The Liberian Govern- ment. : ON THE STATE OF THE COUNTRY First District—Howard B. Lober Second District—John Avery Third District—H. P. Jones Fourth District—E. D. Tiferington, R © L. Pope Fifth District—J. H. Grant yixth District—C. M. May, J.M Ross, AR. Easter vt Seventh District—J. E. Dixon, J. C. Mc- Clellan, J. F. Player Eighth District—J. L. Cunnings, J. M. Campbell, Chas Isaacs i Ninth District—E. M. Jackson Tenth District—L J. Sanders, Mrs. B. V. Fair Eleventh District—L. R.. - Robinson, James Murray, H. K. Kinnon Twelfth District—H. H. King Thirteenth District—Nixon Andrews Fouteenth District—E. E. Underwood Fifteenth District—William Taylor White Seventeenth District—S. J. Mabote Highteenth District—W. H. Twine ON BENEVOLENT INSTITUTION: First District—M. A. Allen. Second District—Berry O’Kelly. Third District—P. A. Nichols. Fourth District—J. E. Crisp. Fifth District—F. J. Brooks. : Sixth District—M. W. Webb, S. Fields, Seventh District—J. S. Coe, J. fe Shanklin. Eighth District—Wm. Barnes. Ninth District—E. H, Kendrick, J. B. Johnson. Tenth District—S. M. Sanders, Miss L. A, Alexander. Eleventh District—N. H. Leath, D. D, D. Belliny, Miss M, A. Yellowhatr. Twelfth District—J. A. Routen. Thirteenth District—William Watt. Fourteenth District—Ira T. Bryant. Fifteenth District—Henry Talbert. Sixteenth District—Mrs. Hannah B. Steady. Seventeenth District—S. J. Mabote. Eighteenth District—J. Price. ON BIBLE SC JIETY First District—H. ~. Anderson. Second District—O. H. Johnson, R. H Brevard, Fourth District—J. D. Costen. Fifth District—Eugene Bell. Sixth District—W. J. Jones, T. E. Scott. Seventh District—S. Simmons, M. J. Sumpter, J. W. Murph. Eighth District—I. EB. Fields. Ninth District—W. D. Dickson. Tenth District—R. ©. Walker, W. O. Boyd. Eleventh District—R. W. Whitehurst, L. H. Brown, J. D. Moore. Twelfth District—Mrs. .uinnie U. Blan- chard. Thirteenth District—J. Brown. Fourteenth District—W. H. Davis. Fifteenth District—Mrs. Louise Stewart, Edward Duncan. Sixteenth District—Mrs Stta B. Gra- eee District—Chalmers Nyom- bolo. Eighteenth District—John Lampton, eX ‘i me ===== DSC04372.JPG ===== Page “wo EDUCATIONAL REPORT (Contin Methodis: ued from Page 1) piscopal Church, or sub- shalleause title to the erred to the Ge on for the r resident in n Americz »¢ nominated the Coun- ops and the cretary of n and confirmed hy the Gen- diree- ‘< era! Conference. Their term of office hall be for four years. The Secre- ta of Edueation shall be ex-officio a member of the Board ofDirectors hall be its Seeretary-Treagsurer. 4, Vacancies in the Board of ectors shall be filled by the Bish- ous’ Council, the peraon so appointed to serve until the next succeeding General Conference, Part Il, See, 1. The officerso f the Board shall be a president, who shall be e- leeted by the Council of Bishops, one yr more Vice-preaidents, Secretary- T urer, a Recording Secretary, and such other officers or agents paid vv unpaid, as the Board may from thme to time determine, The officers, except such as are elected by the Gen- | Conte hall be elected at the first m r of the Board after each General ference, The gal- aries of all officers and employees ex- cept the Seeretary of Education shall “ fixed and th laws shall pre- eribe the duties « ach. » the provisions of the direction of the » Secretary of corres- and busines the General Education, In all his offictal nidue hall be to the thor d control thé Board fi is time shall be: em- and of management He ahall trave yal Diatrict my meeting ahall receive aa the Genery ide He shall be the cu he funds of the General Board of cation and shall deposit the same in bank at the direction of the Diree- tora of the Board, He shall execute a good an dsufficlent bond for the faithful performance of his duties in any sum ax the Directors of the Sec, 3. Any vacancy in the office General Board shall determine. ef the Seeretary of Education caused by death, resignation, or otherwise, ahall be filled in temporarily by the Board of Directora wntil the Bishops’ Couneil shall fill the vacancy, and the person 20 appointed shall hold office until the next anoceeding Gen- eral Conference, Part IV. See, 1. The Beard of Directors ahall hold an anwaal meeting at such time and place aa it may determine, xnbject to the provisiona of the char- ter, and may hald such apecial meet- ings as, from time to time, may be THE CHRISTiAN RECORDER necessary. Seven members of the Board shall constitute a quorum for the transaction of business. Sec. 2. The Board of Directors may appoint an Executive Committee of such number as it may determine and may commit to said Executive Committee such busines sor confer upon it power, not inconsistent with the charter or with Géneral Confer- gislaion, as the Board may de- There shall be appointed by the Board of Directors ding Committee on Finance, ting of five members of the d, including the Sec ry of tion, with whom may also be ociated as advisory members, two al persons not members of Board. To the care and manage- ment of the Finance Committee shall be entrusted the funds of the corpora- tion, the preparaion of the annual, budget, the fixing of the official bond of the Seeretary-Treasurer, and the proper investment of the moneys of the corporation under the direction of the Board of Directors. No invest- ment of securities shall be changed by the Treasurer without the consent of a majority of the Finance Committee first obtained by resolution adopted at a regular meeting thereof. Min- utes of all proceedings of the Board of Directors shall be kept and sub- mitted to the Board of Directors for approval. The Board may appoint such othe rcommittees and prescribe for them such powers and duties, not General Conference legislation, as it may deem necesary. See, 4, The Board of Directors shall receive from the Treasurers of the Annual Conferences, the public educational collection taken annually in the charges throughout the church and shall disburse the same for the aid of educational institutions and agencies of the African Methodist E- piscopal Church under such rules as the charter and Genera lConference legislation. Sec. 5.The Board of Directors shall have a full complete audit made each year of the accounts of the several educational institutions under its charge, and of the accounts of all offi- cers and committees handling funds of the General Board of Education. Endowment Fund Part V. . 1. There is hereby created a spe fund to be known as the Gen- ral Endowment Fund, the ‘principal of which shall be used exclusively for the permanent endowmen of the educational institutions of the AAfri- can Methodist Episcopal Church. The Board of Directors shall place in a separate fund all moneys, gifts and $ rec for endowment pur- ise the same to be t poses and securely i and the aHROL ecurely invested and the same shall ributed only for e purposes 0 rmanent endowment of the ools of the church. See, 2, The Board shall allot an- nually to each of the schools and col- leges out of the Permanent Endow- ment Fund, for the purposes of creat- ing and increasing the permanent en- dowment of such schools, a sum equal to the amount raised by each school for permanent purposes. No part of the funds received by the schools for permanent purposes, from whatsoever sources, shall be used for any other purpose, but the income derived from the Investment of the same may be used for the gneral educational pur- poses of such schools, Sec, 8. The several boards of trus- tees of the schools and collegs of the African Methodist Episcopal Church ahall be the agents of the General Board of Education for the purpose of managing, aiding and ccntrolling church. They shall perform TAOIN the educational institutions of the church. They shall perform such daties as are assigned to them by the General Board of Education or by the General Conference logisla- tion and shall be amenable in all re- apects to the General Board of Edu- cation. Educational Institutions Sec, 1, The educational institutions of the African Methodist Episcopal ae ee a a Lar g Church in Ameriea shall be clasisfied and maintained as follows: 1—One University. 2—Five accredited colleges. 3.—Two schools of Theology with full course leading to degree. 4—The remainde rof said schools shall be Secondary Schools. 5.—Limited courses of theological instruetions may be maintained at all of the schools but no degrees in theology may be awarded at any of the schools except the two schools above designated. 6—In the foreign mission fields, where the classification of schools under the national educational sys- tem differs from that in the United States of America, the tabulation and descripition of schools shall harmon- ize with the national system; and, in official publications in the United States of America, appropriate ex- planatory notes shall be published in the tables. 7—Whenever in the judgment of the Directors of the General Board any school shall have a sufficient en- dowment fund and shall possess the other necessary qualifications, the same may be admitted to the college grade as above defined by action of th Directors. Eligibilty Sec. 2 The directors of the General Board of Education shall make and publish rules of eligibility and for the conduct of the schools of the African Methodist Episcopal Church. No school, maintained or conducted con- trary to the eligibility and conduct rules of the General oBard of Educa- tion, shall receive support from the African ethodist Episcopal connec- tion or any of its surbordinate bodies. No new schools shall be established without the consent of the directors of the General Board; and the direc- tors of said Board may, in cases where in their judgment, it is impos- sible to maintain a school in keepir with the standards fixed by the Boarc combine one or more for the purpose of making a stronger insti- tution or abolish the same: provid- ed that n school shall be abolished or combined with another school with- out a full and fair hearing after due notice to such school or schools. The decision of the directors of the Gen- eral Board of Education shall be subject to review by the Bishops’ Council. re Sec. 3. The directors of the Gen- eral Board of Education shall have the power subject to an appeal to the General Conference, to withhold payment of any of the educational funds of the church from which any school which shall fail to meet the requirements of the Board in regard to standards, endowment, and admin- istration or either of them. Before ordering the cessatioin of payment to any school, the directors of the General Board of Educaton, or a committee appointed by them, shall summon the authorities in charge of said school, to appear and show cause why payment of educational funds to such institutions should not be dis- continued, allowing to such school a reasonable time in which to preperae and present its case. If, after a fair an dimpartial hearing, it shall be determined that such school is not meeting the requirements of the Gen- eral Board, no further payments of educational funds shall be made to it until such time as the directors of the General Board shall, by order, restore it to the eligibility list. The directors of the General Board, may in eases where they deem it wise, place such school on probation and condiition, instead of suspending the payment of funds. Sec. 4. The Secretary of Educa- tion shall publish in his annua Ire- port a list of all the educational insti- tutions of the African Methodist E- cordance with Section 1 of this para- graph, and the findings of the Uni- versity council, It shall be the duty of the president or other administra- tive officer of each educational insti- tution to furnish to the Secretary of education such statistic sor other in- formation as may enable him to make a report of the standing and ip- ment of each of the educational in- (Continued on Page 3) er be opts Thursday, May 17, 1928 REPORT OF THE FINANCIAL SECRETARY (Continued from page 1) Mf reached the hood: reason of the age and infifmities tate 7 stage of second chi cided to make better provision for our worn-out ministers, our widows and orphans of deceased ministers by setting aside twenty per cent of our general fund plus a Special Fund to be reported from our several charges. The present status of this Bureau is shown in the following tables— showing the number of claimants in — each District and how much money has been reported and placed to their credit and how it has been applied: We have 414 superannuated minis- ters, 13850 widows, 371 orphans; mak- ing a total of 2,136 dependents to whom we paid. $328,031.00—divided as follows: To Superannuates ...... To Widdows ... ... 192,507.00 To Orphans 12,980.00 While this is a decided improvement on the former system, we can and should do more for these worthy de- pendents. The big question now is “How Can This Be Done?” My a swer is give them more money. t is gratifying to note that there is a keen interest shown regarding the work of this Bureau. We all seem agreeing as to the virtue of raising more money for this Speciial Cause. Some four or five persons have come forward with certain proposals, and in each case, the one making the pro- posal offers himself as the one best fitted to solve the problem. ‘This is natural and most commendable. few changes are suggested ; system itself,, bu tsome suggest oe ating a new department secretary--treasurer —with promises of great things under pl: it have bee tried and failed. T Conference is capable of meeti i issue and I have no doubt as to your courage to do it. My opinion is that all we need to do is to give this Bureaumore money, — of the General Fund and getting 1 ministers to agree to go back to their people and ask and urge themtogive more money for this cause. We can well afford to set aside thirty per- cent instead of twenty per cent of the Dollar Money and raise 10 cents a year from each memberf instead of one cent. At present every centraised and reported is applied to this cause with- out any expense account. This can not be done if a new Department is created, and I am nat-willing to be silent and see a change made that will be against the best interest of our dependent claimants. When we changed thé law four years ago and set aside twenty per cent of the Dollar Money to be used by. the Annual Conference, it was doné in the belief and with the un- derstanding that it would help the ministers by providing extra funds for them out of thé Dolloar Money. But, what are ‘acts? Most of us who are acqua with the inside workings of our Annual Conferences an dare responsible for the distribbu- tion of this fund, know that there has been very little extra benefits to the ministers from this fund because too much of it ha sbeen appropri- -ated for other purposes and. covered by the term “Sundries,” “Incident- als,” arid “Miscellaneous,” If we will by settig aside a larger per centage ie fix it so as to have less sundries, less_ incidentals, and less miscellaneous, 10 per cent of the Dollar Money with the regular Contingent Fund will cover them and the other 100 per cent can go to the worthy, worn-out preachers and our widows andor- phans. If we are in earnest about this mat- ter andmean to do more for Pension- ers, let us increase the revenue to be handled by the Department of Fi- — nance where the System or Machin- ery is already set up and working without smoothly -one dollar =)" intend 0 fercating @ It was eight years ago that we de-_ $122,544.00 NNUAL CONFERENCE AT _ ‘Tyler, W. H. Jones, J. L: Link. eB 'DISTRIOT—C. E. Stew- Reid, A. D ic. He brin, IES cart, J. “A. Young, Geo.’ FOURTH DIST W. D. Shannon, ‘Goddard. _ y Isaa SL i son, R. J. ¥ _ Brogdon. " EIGHTH Stevens. NINTH erson, C. Gray, C. G. TENTH Swann, J. H. H. G. Hate’ Baten DISTRICT—H G. Payne, S. P. West, Lew- ‘FIFTH DISTRICT—W. A.. Bur- nett, H. W. King, A. W. Ward, J. B T HDISTRICT—M, T. Robin- y Jefferson, J. H. Jones, S. H. _ Charleston, B. V. Thornton, G. B. Jackson, E. B. Brown, J..E. Brown. SEVENTH. DISTRICT — E. B. Mack, A. P. Spears, L. R. Nichols, L. F. Vance, D. H. Johnson, R. G. DISTRICT—T. S. J. Pendleton, E. Pullet, W. T. Johnson, W .H. Davis, L. M. Staves, 8.5. > DISTRIGr—R. . Dune [. F, Ferguson. -ELEVVENTH DISTRICT—J. S. ohnson, M. M. Young, R. By ns, E. Harley, J. A. Brown, ung. Seg” THIRTEENTH DISPRICT— ORTH DISERIOR — i , J. W. Stinson, J. H. Redd, W. Ferguson, 0. L, Moody, N. W. Coleman. Campbel THENTH DISTRICT . Washington, J. R. Brown, H. A. Bel- in, J. H. Martin, W. H. Mayhew, J. Smith, Thomas A. Kennedy. FOURTEENTH DISTRICT — J. W. Frazier, R. C. Henderson, IFTEENTH DISTRICT — J.D. Fo Pa Keys ‘EENTH DISTRICT — S. B. Fifteenth District—C. H. Bell ll, D. A. Graham. Demas. fhe REV. R. L. POPE . L. “Hughes RICT—W E. Guy, C. F. Stewart, J. W. r, S. Griffin, R. _ J. W. WalRer DISTR SJ. A Sm'thp <" -. Bonner, J. Rewe, J. M Bolding, . Franklin, E. W. M |. ON. RECE NTH DISTRIC AAQHODAA AMTAAHO ANT THE CHRISTIAN RECORDER ° Fifteenth District and Indiana Dr. Robert’ L.' Pope for‘ the Biishop- to bear upon his ripe in scholarship, sound in doctrine, noble in character, unswerviing in loyalty, deep in piety, ,and generous in hospitality. candidacy a life rich in experience, —— ON RULES OF ORDER FIRST DISTRICi—Howard Nor- dain. SECOND DISTRICT—P. A. Rich- ards liams, G. L. Vaughn. SIXTH DISTRICT—J. R. Talia- ferro, C. H. Harrold. Ramsey, J. E. Christie, J. B. Beck. EIGHTH DISTRICT—D. R. Mor- ant, J. D. Brown. NINTH DISTRICT—P. W. Walls, J. H. Dillard. TENTH DISTRICT—S. M. Kirk, H. A. Young. ELEVENTH DISTRICT—G. E Curry, S. H. Betts, H. E. Daniels. TWELFTH DISTRICT — ‘S.A Jonesy ’ THIRTEENTH ,DISTRICT — J Jackson. ™ a FOURTEENTH DISTRICT F. D.L. McDonald. > CSIXTEENTH DISTRICT — S. B. “A. Gampbe Chalmers Nyombolo. iio ae Se DELEGATES First —District—Albert C. Sanders Second District—Charles H. Wesley Third Distriet—Israel Ross Fourth Distriet—M. O.Wright Fifth Distriet—John Wilson ~ sé Nichols, Green Jackson Eighth District—A. 8. Blake Ninth District-C D. Hayden, Wm. . M. Tenth District—O. W. Abington own, W. A. Anderson, W. M. Oli- Bleventh District—P. L. Johnson ch ‘Thirteenth District—J. W. Washington urteenth District—Miss Martha J. Sixteenth District—D. A. Graham Snel ag District—Chalmers Nymo- , Highteenth siDitrctB...._ F SHRDRMB h District—T. E, W. Clarke : rdson. THIRD DISTRICT—N. B. Allen. FOURTH DISTRICT—S. L. Birt. FIFTH DISTRICT—W. C. Wil- SEVENTH DISTRICT — Be rds SEVENTEENTH DISTRICT — PTION.. OF.. FRATERNAL Sixth District—J. L. Butler, W.? ar- ee. Os SeventhDistrict—J. L. Benbow, L. R. MEMORIAL ADDRESS ON DE- PARTED LAYMEN ‘ By ‘Dr. W. F. Boddie Forsythe, Georgia ‘ Mr. Chairman, Ladies and Gentlemen, One hundred and twelve years ago there was founded in the nation a church for freedom of religious wor- ship. aes Thousands of: its communicants have been guided safely, along, life’s pathway by following its principles and tenets. The laymen whose lives we are met here to memorialize were of this’ num- ber. They gave their lives gladly in services to this church because of their belief that this church was fol- lowing faithfully its precepts. Their names and earthly deeds are written in the Book of Life kept on high, Our words cannot add lustre to them. It is meek and proper that the General Conference should pay rever- ent tribute to their memory. Nations from time immemorial have reverened those who have rendered ‘service to their country. The tomb of the unknown soldier can be seen in many cities of the world. Because of the deeds and lives of these departed laymen and the thou- sands of others who have died in the service of this church, a great respon- sibility rests tpon us to rededicate our liyes to the Church. It is our duty to see that our present actions are such as to help maintain inviolate the faith and confidence of the hun- dreds of thousands who still follow. Let all of'us consecrate our lives by returning to our shrines for prayer. Our Shrines are in the class meet- ings. Our Shrines are in the prayer meet- ings. é Our Shrines are in the love feast meetings. . Our Shrines are around the Com- munion Tables. Rededication of our talents to ser- vice will come and there will be re- vealed to us what is needed to solve the grave economic and spiritual prob- Jems which confront us, and this Church founded for freedom of wor- ship and opinion shall not perish from the earth, and the laymen who have died in the cause will not have died in vain. ¢ We shall be a mighty force in help- ing to bridge the wide chasm which , exists now between the material and spiritual forces of the nation and con- tribute our part in bringing to a quicker friction the application of the principles of Jesus Christ to the every * day problems of life. 5 CONNECTIONAL EDUCATION BOARD : By Rev. Wallace Jones Martt, Miss. > In as much, as this advancing age <requires combination of activities in order to measure up to the demands and that the mergering of two or more competing activities have given greater results, and in as much as it js believed that the departments of our church are drifting too far from the connectional ideas, and that great- er results can be obtained by bringing together the Educational activities of all the districts of the great African Methodist Episcopal Church, there- fore, be it resolved that there be created by this General Conference now in session, a Connectional Educa- tional Board in the following form: To consist of all the Bishops, all the College Presidents, Deans, Chairmen of Executive Boards of each school, one layman from the district support- ing a school, together with the Secre- tary, and treasurer. Farther resolve that the Connec- tional Education Board shall meet semi-annually at the same time and place of the Bishops’ Council, that the Board arrange a general program for all the schools and to have an Execu- tive Board to function as such. 5 os dk Page Seven ALL HAIL! — ALL HAIL! REV. R. S. JENKINS The Happy Day of Freedom! Glorious Emancipation Day has come in the African Methodist Episcopal Church! Therefore comes this my announcement for the Bishopric. I am opposed to the trading off of men and women—the delegates as if they were herds of cattle, op- posed to an Ecclesiastical Muzzle. I stand for an itinerant minister, a specific tenure of Episcopacy. And I saw another angel flyiing in the midst of heaven, having the ever- lasting gospel to be preached unto them thatdwell on the earth and to every nation, and kindred, and tongue and people. —Rey. 14:6. And He said unto them, Go ye into all the wotld and preach the Gospel to every creature.—Mark 16:15. I stand for a religious SONI for the peo- ple, and by the people. The Miinis- try to serve the’people and not the people to serve the ministry. R. S. JENKINS Is courageous, manly, sympathetic, friendly. He stands for Fair’Play to All, upon the reciprocal basis—Solicits Your Vote For the Bishopric. Thanks for your vote. Your Brother, R. S. JENKINS. ELECT AFRICAN BISHOP St. Louis, May 14,—(AP)—After a spirited contest continuing three days, Dr. F. M. Jacobs of Brooklyn, gen al secretary, was elected today a bishop of the African Methodist Zion Church in quadrennial conference. Dr. Pde Madison of Pittsburgh withdrew. ON UNIVERSITIES AND COLLEGES FIRST DISTSRICT — H. H. Thomas: SECOND DISTRICT — L. H. Midgette. THIRD DIISTSRICT—Gilbert H. Jones. FOURTH DISTRICT—H. A. Per- ty, M. V. Lucas. FIFTH DISTRICT—F, J. Peck, Annie B, Brown. SIXTH DISTRIICT—J, H. Lewis, J. C. Lawrence, H. B. Davis. SEVENTH DISTSRICT—D. 4. Sims, Miss Mamie Shepherd. EIGHTH DISTRICT — Solomon Porter Hood, S. P, Washington. NINTH DISTRICT—E. O.Mitchell TENTH DISTRICT—N. A. Banks, R. D. Washington. ELEVENTH DISTRICT — A. B. Cooper, T. W. Carter, J. P. Thomp- son. TWELFTH DISTRICT — A. 0. Wilson, THIRTEENTH DISTRICT—J. R. Campbell. FOURTEENTH DISTSRICT— E. E, Wittenburg. FIFTEENTH DISTRICT—Joseph Gomez. SIXTEENTH DISTTRIICT — F. Herman Gow. EIGHTEENTH DISTRICT—Geo- rge F, Martin. ===== DSC04373.JPG ===== ony Page Eight DR. L. C. RIDLEY For Bishop We are pleased to not in this issue the appearance of a letter advocating and requesting the election of Dr. Lendell Chas. Ridley to the Bishop- ric of West Africa. As put by a prominent prof , “a man of his calibre des Bishop.” The presenting him should be sufficient proof of this. To read their names is to gain pause; Dr. Joseph L. John- son, former U. S. Minister to Liberia; Prof. Charles H. Johnson, head of the Laymen’s Movement, and Director of Art at Wiberforce; Rev. A. J. Allen, Pastor of Euclid A. M. E. Church, Dayton, Ohio, and president of ‘the Minister’s Connectional Council of the A.M. E. Church. This alone should be enough to commend the young man to the graces and kindlyl favor of the General Conference. You also must agree when you consider he knows America from Florida to Sas- katchewan,, has travelled on three Continents,, lived in Europe and Afri- ca, attended school 22 years, namely Aleorn A. & M. College, Mississippi and Wilberforce Unive: from which he received A. B., B. D., D. D., and Ohio State University from which he received M He taught Hebrew and O. T. Ex is at Payne Seminary, Wilberforce, 4 years; worked with the Associated Chariities Urban League and various Recreation Departments. REV. L. A. TOWNSLEY, D. D. Dr. Townsley is creating much sup- port i nbehalf of his efforts to be ele- vated to the Episcopacy of the A. M. E. Church. His many friends are working for him and praying for his success, ON THE CHURCH EXTENSION DEPARTMENT First District—S. T. Boyd Second District—L. H. Midgette Third District—W H. Truss, M. M. Lewis ~ Fourth District—I. N. Daniels Fifth—District—W.C, Williams Sixth District—E. W. Graham, J. S. Coe, M. J. James Eighth District—S. W. Foster, D. Dil- Ninth District—G. R. Polk Tenth District—J. V. B. Goins, C. C. Hammond Eleventh District—R. L. Murrell, R. D. Nimmons, A. L. Lewis Twelfth District—W. J. Baylum Thirteenth District—I, S. Granderson Fourteenth District—W. A. Lewis Fiftenth District—Henry Cann, Mrs. Tonia Morgan f Sixteenth Distric—W. H. Ketter Seventeenth District—F. Herman Gow Eighteenth District—A. R. Dobbins ON MEMOIRS First District—E. T. Bruce Second District—Watson Laws Kennedy Sixth District—J. R, Fleming, W. GQ ie SeventhDistrict—A.. F. B. Horry, W. B. Boulder, J, 8, Shanklin District—J. Eleventh District—W. H. J. Powell Thirteenth District—O, W. Williams Fourteenth District—J. W, Frazier Fifteenth District—Mrs. Alberta, Dun- can, J. W. Saunders Sixteenth District—H. M. Steady Seventeenth District—Chalmers Nyom- bole Eighteenth District—O, B. Clements THE ENCYCLOPEDIA OF AFRICAN METHGDISM —— By Dr. R. R. Wright, Jr. Here is the Greatest Historical~ Compendium of our Church. as, been sold except 50, and they “P+ $.—DR. WRIGHT Has Also Been En rai oe this rte} er and “other Conferences and by the Deleg THE CHRISTIAN RECORDER H. R. BARANCO A Prominent Laymen from La. One General Church. To the Members of the General Con- ference of 1928 and Members of the A. M. E. Church generally: Greetings: There are many imortant things to come up at our next General Confer- ence, But none is more important than the selection of the men who shall administer the laws. For that reason, we must carefully weigh every man whose name is suggested for any office in the church. Among the many good men well qualified, we have among us one whom we have known many, many, years; we have studied him at close range; we have tried him thoroughly; we are con- vinced that God can wonderfuly use him for His Glory and for the advance- ment of our Church and people. th AN Wathewa of the known. layman in the We refer to Dr. R. R. Wright, Jr. He is a real scholar, a careful tor, a man of clean morals and unsel- fish devotion to his church. ‘Unassum- ing, fair-minded, always seeking to ren- der service, he will prove an efficient Bishop and a genuine Christian broth- er. And he knows the church as few know it. Nineteen years as editor of the Christian Recorder has made him an outstanding Conecntional character. We concur in the recent appraisal by Prof. Kelly Miller of Howard University who says: “Dr. Wright Jr. would make an ambassador of which neith- er his church nor his race may be hamed.” “Swe have decided therefore, after much prayerful consideration and in accordance with the unanimous vote of Thursday, May 17, 1928 FOR BISHOP F. R. SIMS, A. My D, D. A new and sweeping wave of) sen- timent is passing over the delegates of this General Conference Which seems to make them determined. to elect F. R. Sims} of Atlanta Georgia, to the Bishopric. Georgia is; for Sims! ¢ REV. F. Mx JOHNSON, D:D. ReRv. Francis M.-Johnson, P,, E., Arlington District of the Southwest Georgiia Conference of the+A, M. E. Church, Dawson, Ga., is a prominent candidate for the . Bishopric. His many friends are predicting his elec- tion. He is a great gospel-preacher and a wonderful friend to the lay- men. He is a man of progressive ideas and the church will be safe jin his hands. N our Anual Conference, 'to urge the next General Conference to elevate Dr. Wright to the sacred office of Bishop, believing the same to be the will of God. We will thus give larger oppor= tunity for greater service in the church to one of our best-trained and most capable and consecrated ministers. We hope to have your co-operation in this laudable undertaking. Yours for the Advancement’ of the Church of Allen and the Kingdom of God. Signed: Delegates Representing the Philadelphia Anual Conference. P. S—Dr. Wright has also been en- dorsed by the Delaware,, New Jersey, New England and other conferences and by the delegates of the First Epis- copal District. GF Pctrdng tithoubr— ~ dorsed by the Delaware, New Jersey, New England ates of the First Episcopal District. vVvO fo. Ff Philadelphia Annual: Gonference Endorses Dr. Wright
• May 18, 1928
  ===== DSC04358.JPG ===== if a s ¢ a) J ; ' ‘ J fe ECOKD ER. HC -METHODIST-EPISCOPAL CHURCH. VOL. I, No.7 PRICE 5 CENTS v7 #Bhnop A. J, Carey opened the day’s session at 9:45 a. m. Devotinals includ- ed the singing of a hymn, prayer and _ the scripture lesson. The journal of the Tenth Day, morn- ing sesion was read, corected and ap- "proved on motion of the Rev. H. D. Cannady of Georgia and Rev. J. B. Butler of Texas, The journal of the Tenth Day, after- noon session was read, corrected and approved on motion of the Revs. J. H. Smith of Texas and P. T. Mathewson of Alabama. The journal of the evening session read and received as general in- formation Attorny E. P. Blakemore of Colorado attempted to speak on the work of the Credentials Committee but was seated on a sustained point of order by Rev. E. J. Lunnon of Arkansas that fhe journel had been approved. Bishop A. J. Carey thanked the Con_ feronce for its decorum and labors during the time of his presiding and presented his colleague, Bishop W. S. Brooks, as the Presiding Bishop of the day. A splendid ovation was given Bishop Brooks, with a floral tribute and greetings by the Rev. S. B. A. Camp- bell of Liberia, West Africa, and At- torney George L. Vaughan of Missouri. Bishop Broks responded with profuse thanks. Attorney Willis O. Tyler, California, offered the report of the Credentials Committee nd read amid much confu ston and objection. Bishop Brokos rul- ed that the Credentials Committee had the right to read its report. Attorney W. O, Tyler offered a motion to ap- proye the report, seconded by Attorney E. P. Blakemore. Bishop H. B. Parks plead for a hearing of the report. Bis. hop J. S. Flipper referred t ohis rul- ing during the day he presided that all delegates had been previously cer- tifid to the Financial Secretary and General Conference by the various Bis. hops and that unless his decision was overruled, the Committee on Creden- tials had no work to do. The Order of the Day. the election of Bishops and Officers was called for. The Rey. Pe of Alabama attempted to BISHOP JOHN HURST rs rad the report of the Credentials Com- mittee but yielded to th Order of the Day. Bishop W. D. Johnson objected to the proceedings in that the rulings of Bishop W. S. Brooks were being ig- nored. Finally the Order of the Day prevailed and the General Conference entered into the election wth a period of devotions. Bishop H. B. Parks announced Hymn No. 226, “Heart of Praise.” Bishop W. S. Brooks requested that the entire congregation bow in silent prayer, be- ginning with a chant “Savior Lead Me.” Bishop J. S. Flipper led the public pra- yer. The hymn, “Guide Me O Jehovah” Was sung. Bishop J. A. Johnson read the scripture lesson from Acts 1:16. Bishop W. H. Heard announced the hymn No. 12: “A Charge to Keep I Have.” The Rev. R. S. Jenkins’ ‘motion for the use of the tellers and clerks pre_ viously used during the Conference be used for the present election was lost for want of a second. The individual districts then proceeded to nominate the tellers and clerks to serve and the BISHOP W. L. GAINES following were elected to the Confer- ence: FIRST DISTRICT—Rey. Vander- horst, teller; Rev. J. L. Link, clerk. SECOND DISTRICT—Prof. John Avery, teller; Rev. A. J. Nottingham, clerk, THIRD DISTRICT—Revy. H. L. Hughes, teller; Rev. L. Gillmer, clerk. FOURTH DISTRICT—Rey. W. E. Shannon, teller; Rey. H. C. Boyd, clerk. FIFTH DISTRICT—Rev. George L. Williams, teller; Atty. George L. Vaug- han, clerk, SIXTH DISTRICT—Rey. J. L. Tolli- ver, teller; Rev. M. A. Fountain, clerk. SEVENTH DISTRICT—Rev. FE. A. Continued on Page 6 GRANT, GREEN, WRIGHT AND YOUNG LEAD ON FIRST BALLOT The election started yesterday, Wed- nesday at 11:00 o'clock. Tellers were elected representing each district. Bis- hop W. Sampson Brooks presided. The contest was very warm. The voting and counting took until 7:15 p. m. No one was elected. One hundred and fifty candidates were voted Pees Number of votes counted ... is Bi ope TY i “1e4ons Drummond Roby pate BISHOP R. C. RANSOM BISHOP J. S. FLIPPER, e—— Number thrown out vi Balance .., 930 Number necesasry for choice 466 No one was elected on the first ballot but the vote stcod: Rey. R. A. Grant, Florida Rev, S. L. Greene, Arkansa: Rey. R. R. Wright,of Georgia Rev. G. B, Young of Texes ===== DSC04359.JPG ===== Page Two EDUCATIONAL REPORT By Dr. A. S. Jackson, Secretary A bill repealing the provisions of hapter IV, of the Discipline and anew chapter inatead, estab- lishing an Educational Department, ing for the support and mm. of the schools and col- A. M. E. Church, and s of the Board of etary of Educa- new chapter s Chapter IV Ik, CHAPTER IV. DePARTMENT OF EDUCATION Part I. Department was fathers of the Afri- ning its ministry Christian education for d others. It is a price- and shall be maintained in auch manner as best to enable It to carry out the purposes for which it was founded. General Boarn or Epucation Part II. section 1. The management and control of the Educational Depart- ment shall be in the hands of a Gen- eral Board of Educatio nand a Secre- tary of Education, who shall be elect- ed by the General Conference. The Board shall be an incorporated body and shall serve as the officially auth- orized agency of the African Metho- dist Episcopal Church in behalf of mininterial and general education. It shall take title to and hold for the use and benefit of the African Metho- dist Episeopal Church all the real and personal property now used or to be used hereafter for edueational pur- poses and shall assume all liabilities outstanding against the schools of the ¢ehurch and shall ve charge of the business and educational management of all the schools, colleges, and other ational inte or agencies of * church; ree and disburse such f y from time to time be e it and shall take such me 8 to protect the property in- te of the edueational institutions ft chorch aw it may deem neces- Ary It shall provide tr the main- tenanee an of anid schools f tench- hall are nomi- h inwti provided unntly Gen- Within ninety days after th wrnment of th naral Con-~ t of Ae BOON after as prac- the the several = be irda of trustees, corporaticins, or other a- gencies of whata r kind, now hold- ing title te property, real, personal or mixed, and used for educational purposes by the schools of the African Methodist Episcopal Charch, or snb- ject to auch uae, shalleause title to the same to be transferred to the General Board of Education for the use and benefit of the African Methodist Epia- eopal Chareh; provided, however, that a complete inventory of all the pro- perty, asaeta and liabilities of such inatitations shall first be made by a joint commission of three members, one each to be appointed by the Seere- tary of Edocation, the Bishops’ Coun- ell, and the Board of Trustees of the institution in question, It shall be the duty af said commisison forthwith ta make a full and complete inventory af all the property, assets, and liabili- tes, of such institution, together with eondition and value of he same and to furniah the Secretary of Edneation, Bishops’ Council and the inatitation in question each with a capy of the same, No transfer of property un- THE CHRISTIAN RECORDER der this section shall take place until and unless such inventory has been made. See. 3. The management of the af- fairs and properties of the General Board of Education shall vest in a Board consisting of twenty-two di- rectors, of whom one-half shall be laymen, and at least one or more than three shall be bishops, with at least one member resident in Each Episco- pal District in America. The direc- tors shall be nominated by the Coun- cil of Bishops and the Secretary of Education and confirmed by the Gen- eral Conference. Their term of office shall be for four years. The Sevcre- tary of Education shall be ex-officio a member of the Board ofDirectors and shall be its Secretary-Treasurer. Sec. 4. Vacancies in the Board of Directors shall be filled by the Bish- ous’ Council, the person so appointed to serve until the next succeeding General Conference. Part Ill. Sec. 1. The officerso f the Board shall be a president, who shall be e- lected by the Council of Bishops, one or more Vice-presidents, Secretary- Treasurer, a Recording Secretary, and such other officers or agents paid or unpaid, as the Board may from time to time determine. The officers, except such as are elected by the Gen- eral Conference, shall be elected at the first meeting of the Board after each General Conference. The sal- aries of all officers and employees ex- cept the Secretary of Education shall be fixed and the By-laws shal] pre- seribe the duties o feach. Sec. 2.Subject to the provisions of hte Discipline, and the direction of the Board of Directors, the Secretary of Education shall conduct the corres- pondence and business of the General Board of Education. In all his official conduct he shall be subject to the authority and control of the Board of Directors. His time shall be em- ployed in conducting its affairs and in promoting its general interests. He shall prepare and publish an annual report showing the condition of the Educational Department and of all the schools under its management. He shall travel thruogh each Episco- pal District in America, lecture, hold mass meetings and assist schools. He shall receive for his services uch sal- ary as the General Conference shall provide. He shall be the custodian of the funds of the General Board of Education and shall deposit the same in bank at the direction of the Direc- tors of the Board. He shall execute a good an dsufficient bond for the faithful performance of his duties y sum as the Directors of the a A acancy in the office all determine. seretary of Education caused th, resignation, or otherwise, » filled in temporarily of Directors until the ouncil shall fill the vs the person so appointed shall hold office until the next succeeding Gen- eral Conference. Part IV. See. 1. The Board of Directors !) hold an annual meeting at such e and place as it may determine, subject to the provisions of the char- ter, and may hold such special meet- ings as, from time to time, may be necessary. Seven members of the Board shall constitute a quorum for the transaction of business. See. 2. The Board of Directors may appoint an Executive Committee of such number as it may determine and mgy commit to said Executive Committee such busines sor confer upon it power, not inconsistent with the charter or with Géneral Confer- ence legislaion, as the Board may de- termine. Sec, 3. There shall be appointed annually by the Board of Directors a Standing Committee on Finance, consisting of five members of the Board, including the Secretary of Eduveation, with whom may also be associated as advisory members, two additional persons not members of the Board. To the care and manage- ment of the Finance Committee shall be entrusted the funds of the corpora- tion, the preparaion of the annual budget, the fixing of the official bond of the Secretary-Treasurer, and the proper investment of the moneys of the corporation under the direction of the Board of Directors. No invest- ment of securities shall be changed by the Treasurer without the consent of a majority of the Finance Committee first obtained by resolution adopted at a regular meeting thereof. Min- utes of all proceedings of the Board of Directors shall be kept and sub- mitted to the Board of Directors for approval. The Board may appoint such othe reommittees and prescribe for them such powers and duties, not General Conference legislation, as it may deem necesary. Sec. 4. The Board of Directors shall receive from the Treasurers of the Annual Conferences, the public educational collection taken annually in the charges throughout the church and shall disburse the same for the aid of educational institutions and agencies of the African Methodist B- pisecopal Church under such rules as the charter and Genera 1Conference legislation. ‘ Sec. 5.The Board of Directors shall have a full complete audit made each year of the accounts of the several educational institutions under its charge, and of the accounts of all offi- cers and committees handling funds of the General Board of Education. Endowment Fund Part V. Sec. 1. There is hereby created a special fund to be known as the Gen- ral Endowment Fund, the principal of which shall be used exclusively for the permanent endowmen of the educational institutions of the AAfri- ean Methodist Episcopal Church. The Board of Directors shall place in a separate fund all moneys, gifts and bequests received for endowment pur- poses and shall cause the same to be securely invested and the shaHROI securely invested and the same shall be distributed only for the purposes of permanent endowment of the schools of the church. Sec, 2. The Board shall allot an- nually to each of the schools and col- leges out of the Permanent Endow- ment Fund, for the purposes of creat- ing and increasing the permanent en- dowment of such schools, a sum equal to the amount raised by each school for permanent purposes. No part of the funds received by the schools for permanent purposes, from whatsoever sources, shall be used for any other purpose, but the income derived from the investment of the same may be used for the gneral educational pur- poses of such schools. See. 3. The several boards of trus- tees of the schools and collegs of the African Methodist Episcopal Church shall be the agents of the General Board of Education for the purpose of managing, aiding and controlling the educational institutions of the church. They shall perform such duties as are assigned to them by the General Board of Education or by the General Conference legisla- tion and shall be amenable in all re- spects to the General Board of Edu- cation. Educational Institutions Sec. 1. The educational institutions of the African Methodist Episcopal Church in America shall be clasisfied and maintained as follows: 1—One University. 2—Five accredited colleges. 3.—Two schools of Theology with full course leading to degree. 4—The remainde rof said schools shall be Secondary Schools. 5.—Limited courses of theological instructions may be maintained at all of the schools but no degrees in theology may be awarded at any of the schools except the two schools above designated. 6—In the foreign mission fields, where the classification of schools under the national educational sys- tem differs from that in the United States of America, the tabulation and deseripition of schools shall harmon- ize with the national system; and, in official publications in the United States of America, appropriate ex- planatory notes shall be published in the tables. 7—Whenever in the judgment of Friday, May 18, 1928 the Directors of the General Board any school shall have a sufficient en- dowment fund and shall possess the other necessary qualifications, |'the same may be admitted to the college grade as above defined by action of — th Directors. Eligibilty Sec. 2 The directors of the General Board of Education shall make and publish rules of eligibility and for the conduct of the schools of the African Methodist Episcopal Church. , No school, maintained or conducted es rules of the General oBard of Educa. tion, shall receive support from 1! African ethodist Episcopal connec- tion or any of its surbordinate bodies. |. No new schools shall be established without the consent of the directors. of the General Board; and the direc- tors of said Board may, in cases where in their judgment, it is impos- | sible to maintain a school in keeping with the standards fixed by the Board combine one ‘or more schools for the’ purpose of making a stronger insti- tution or abolish the same: provid- ed that n school shall be abolished or combined with another school with- out a full and fair hearing after due notice to such school or schools. The decision of the directors of the Gen- eral Board of Education shall be subject to review by the Bishops’ Council. The directors of the Gen- See, 3. eral Board of Education shall have the power subject to an appeal to the General Conference, to withhold payment of any of the educational funds of the church from which any school which shall fail to meet the requirements of the Board in regard to standards, endowment, and admin- istration or either of them. Before ordering the cessatioin of payment to any school, the directors of the General Board of Educaton, rey committee appointed by them; shall summon the authorities in ‘charge of said school, to appear and show cause why payment of educat funds to such institutions should not be dis- continued, allowing to such school a reasonable time in which to preperae and present its case. If, after a fair an dimpartial hearing, it shall be determined that such school is not meeting the requirements of the Gen- eral Board, no further payments of educational funds shall be made to it until such time as the directors of the General Board shall, by order, restore it to the eligibility list. The directors of the General Board, may in cases where they deem it wise, place such school on probation and condiition, instead of suspending the payment of funds. Sec. 4. The Secretary of Educa- -tion shall publish in his annua lre- port a list of all the educational insti- tutions of the African Methodist E- cordance with Section 1 of this para- graph, and the findings of the Uni- versity council. It shall be the duty of the president or ‘other administra- tive officer of each educational insti- tution to furnish to the Secretary of. education such statistic sor other in- formation as may enable him to make a report of the standing and equip- ment of each of the educational in- stitutions; provided, however,, that in the case of educational institu- tions in the terete field, the inform- ation desired shall be secured through the Board of Foreign Miscsions. Sec, 5. It shall be the duty of the di rs of the General Board of / Paueat deg tion, with the advice and con- eurrence of the University Council, to reclassify the schools and col- leges of the African Methodist Epis- copal Church within ninety days af- te rthe adjournment of this General Conference or as soon thereafter as practical and to publish the same, and thereafter there shall be no new cle-ification of said schools except in keeping with the general provi- sions of this act, or by action of the General Conference, Such reclasifi- cation shall be in accordance with the provisions of this act and shall be made in all respects as to loca- tion and courses of study for the best posi slbesevrie HRDL 8907S wt possible service on the part of the (Continued on Page 3) % trary to the eligibility and eondeatte Friday, May 18, 1928 GENERAL CONFERENCE SES- SION—NINTH DAY Tuesday Afternoon—May 15, 1928. This session was resumed at 3 p. ™m., with Bishop W. D. Johnson pre- siding. The Rev. A. W. Williams of ‘Texas announced the hymn, No. 297, “Let Zion’s Watchmen Arise.” Pray- -er by the Rev. B. F. Jackson of Tex. The Rey. C. H. Hillyard of Texas read John 17, for the Scripture les- son, A summaary of the decalogue ‘was recited by the Rev. J. M. John- son of Texas. The Pullman Porters Quartet,, in- cluding Messrs. F. W. Butler, C. Har- ris, J. S. Spencer, and 0. Bletson, ‘sang two selections. The Episcopal Committe entered and made a short report touching the redistricting of the church,, and rec- ommending the election of four new ‘bishops. Rev. A. E. Hubbard of Ok- lahoma and Rey. T. F. Ferguson of ‘Texas offered the motion to approve. ‘Under an unreadiness the Rev. W. A. ‘Lewis of Tennessee wanted the Tenn. ‘group named the 9th instead of 14th district. He was ruled out of order. Rey. C. E. Brooks was ruled out of Rey. J. W. Hall offered a correction wf East Tennessee for Central Tenn. Conference. Rev. W. A. Lewiiis of- fered an amendment that ‘Tennessee ‘be named the Ninth District. The vamendment wos voted down. The original motion to‘approve was adopt- ed. The Committee on Revision sub- mitted «its first reading of revisions, naming of bills. The women of ‘theW. P. M. M. So- ciety and the 'W. H. and F. Society entered ‘in a body ‘and were granted the privilege of the ‘floor. Mrs. An- na Wortham presented a resolution asking fo ra Joint Missionary Board. “Mrs. Edna ‘G. Gullins of New York offered a motion to adopt. The reso- lution ‘was received and referred to the Committee on’ Reyisiion aas hav- ‘jing already been proposed and re- ceived by said commiittee. Bishops W. H. Heard and H. B. ‘Parks offered the motion that the time of the sessiion be extended to ‘hear fraternal greetings from dele- gates present. The motion prevailed. ‘Mr. E. G. Tidrington of Indiana introduced a resolution on a Sepa- tion was referred to the Committee on Revisiion. A call for Bills to be _ presented ‘prought forth the following which were referred to the various Commit- tees: “t Number of local trustees to Re- 7a. “Membership Qualifications to Revision. : mae 8 Combined educational _institu- tions to Universities and Colleges. 4 Time limit for P. FE. to Revision. 5 Missionary Preachers stipened to Temporal Economy. 6 Collese Presidents and Deans to Universities and Colleges. 7 ULaymen selecting Pastors to Revision. : 8 Reeulating Disciplinary ion to Revision. : 9 Church Extension to Church Extension. Athy 10 Buriial Service to Revision 11 Composition AAnnual Con- ference to Revision. ; 12 Schools to Universities and Golleee ee 13 etire Bishops. “to the greetings from the delegates Bishop W. T. Vernon made response of the B. M. E. Church, emphasizing the friendly attitude of the A. M. E. Church as the mother church for our Ques- up. 4 an motor offered by Rev. T. J. Lin- ton and Rey. C. H. Bell of Georgiia prevailed whereby a Committee of all the Bishops, seven elders, and five laymen, under an amendment offered by Bishop W. T. Vernon, should be appointed to consider the matter of union with the B. M. E. Church. N. Z. Graham as alternate was seated in place of delegates W. F. Stevens in the Florida delegation. Notices were presented. Miss Hazel Thompson, blind evan- gelist, sang several selections and re- ceived a free-will offering of $15.46. __A motion to adjourn offered by H. THE CHRISTIAN RECORDER R. Narance and Rey. C. A. Wingfield carried. After the singing of the doxology the benediction was pronounced by Bishop W. D. Johnson. RESPONSE TO M. E. CHURCH FRATERNAL MESSENGER By Rev. W. H. Peck Kansas City, Missouri Rt. Rev. Sirs and Brethren and Sis- ters — © It is a great pleasure to respond to these fine words of greeting brought to us by the distinguished represen- tative of the Great Methodist Epis- ed us, I know that yours has been a copal Church. While he thus address- eopal Church, wh ilheeBTAOLIETA common experience with mine in en- joying to the highest degree this fel- lowship of kindred minds, for we are kindred and its non-existence upon minors in creeed or doctrine, with its freedom from the rubric and all form or fashion has made a common bond of fellowship which is felt by all who have come under the baptism of fire from the Holy Ghost. It is a pleasure to note the true ring of the sweet old evangelical note in your splendid words of greeting. It is fine to know that Mother Church knows her place hat she is not carried here nor there b yevery wind that blows, but that she remains true to the faith once delivered to the saints. God grant tha ton this rack we may continue to stand even when we may not be sure of the hosts that are with us, and “When darkness veils his loving face I rest on his unchanging grace In every high and stormy gale My anchor holds within the veil. “On Christ the soli drock I stand All other ground is sinking sand All other ground is sinking sand. _ The task before the church today is to teach the importance of Keeping every lamp of faith burning. To blow out the lights df faith planted in our lives from early youth and to leave only the vacant, dark, despond- ent, void of doubt in their place, is be nothing less than the killer of the soul and discouraged the spirit. Let us employ our time in trimming our feeble lamps. We have a common altar upon which has been lighted a mighty flame, a flame of that oceans vast expanse has only increased, a flame born in the old world and in- creased into holy fury in its burning in the new world—to this flame let us be constant and true. What Methodism is can be best understood by knowing what it is not. Ist. tI is no new ecelesiiastical in- stitute, it is not a new presentation of Christian doctrine. It came no to add one word to the many that hda found their way into creeds and confessions of faith. It did bring a fresh and full experience. IIt did bring a newness of life under old syS- tems. It prevented Christendom from being discouraged to believe that the days of spiritual visitation were past. It brought to the printed pages of theological discussion and to the set formulas of the church a glow of light from on high. The Anglican Confes- sion emerged from Methodism’s bap- tism of fire, the true gold tried and sure, When Methodism came, England, the citade lof Protestantism was on its way to reject Christianity. This century had produced as a natural ‘ result of the indifference and coldness of the Christianity prevailing and a host of small skeptics—none of note but each creating his followers. Even- tually as this host broadened, there came as a great scourge to faith, the major skeptics of earth, Hume and Gibbon. Their pens of fire burned their way through all Europe. These first two were followed by Rousseau and Voltaire. Across the English Channell from France, their burning, shaming satire stung and lashed the faith of English Protestantism even as the waves of the Channell had eeasely beaten against England’s rocky cliffs at Dover. Against this brilliant vigorous assault of skepti- cism came only a feeble protest from Addison, Swift,-Gray and Thomson. These were sincere but were no match for their opponents. Their cold crys- tals of truth seemed only to give off a vapor when thrown into the fire of ekeptical discussion. The fire of sa- tire and of unbelief must be met with the fire of truth with the fire that breaks th rock into pieces. It was in the word it only needed the soul to carry it. There wasneedof a man who, dared face social exile, who was willing to bear the apostolic and who would covet the risk of martyrdom. Behind the closed doors of Oxford— God had his man—he the boy that had been trained in the parsonage of Epworth, whose great evangelist had been his mother. This man God had in waiting for such a time'as this. From 1658 the death of Oliver Crom- well until 1788, came the dark 80 years — the 80 years of the fox-rid- ing clergy; the 80 years of skepticism, with its mockery and sensual mon- archs; the 80 years of skepticism, with its mockery and satire. If ever the people sat in darkness, this peo- ple did. Then came the dawn, when from the rooms of Oxford, within the halls of learning, God sent forth into the world Methodism a new ex- perience and life under an old con- fession of faith. It came ushering in fervent prayers and living testimon- ies; it came with its thoisands of hymns, its “God, Our Help,” “There ‘is a Fountain,” “Other Refuge,” “Je- sus Lover of My Soul” ete. These, like ships with spreading sails, carried the Gospel revived into the harbors of millions of discouraged souls, The Protestant religion, with its beautiful lines of confession in the common book of prayer, had received its new birth, not of the earth but of the spirit, and from that day we no longer marvel at the words of Jesus “Ye must beborn again.” John Wes- ley, Chas. Wesley, Isaac Watts, these namese stand out as God’s great sons of thunder, not practical reformers, nat inconoclasts, but God’s great evangelists carrying his torch burn- ing their messages to the world. With these facts of history we are pleased to note you are indeed familiar. How happy we should be to befollowers of these great spiritis. As great as their history is, it has been our pleasure to add our significant chap- ters. Indulge us and pardon our pride as we repeat a story dear and true to us. I am sure you know that we are'the sonsof Allen. We believe that we speak a truth when we say that the A. M. E. Church and the African M. E. Church are tthe only churches of Methodism that were in- spired into organizing life through the leadership of dynamic personal ties. You had your John Wesley, the one man of England’s dark hour. We had our Richard Allen, the one man who led out ina arusade against wrong equally as sinister, and sinful, as the day of John Wesley. It will do us I am sure good to look at both of these great apostles of Methodiism. They came in the same century, one born free, the other born a slave; one in a home of culture and Ch tian refinement, that other under the most discouraging life of serfdom, yet from out of it God was leading. Richard Allen hated slavery,, he toiiled until he saved enough to buy his’ freedom. He walked from slavery’s soil until his feet were sore and bleeding stand on the soiil made sacred by the tread of the liberty lov- ing quaker, here in Philadelphia was nursed into fathers of life the germs of Christian manhood that made him the great leader of his people, We are glad women, this esssion is Womaan’s Centennial: of recognition by the Gen- eral Conference Church; that you see us today in our general sessiion, how God hath led us into life and liberty; our leaving the door of our first love can be likened into that life and lib- erty that the chick finds in the breaking of the shell. We are great- ly indebted to you for your fine ex- ample of progress, that you have held up before us. We note with pride your zeal for missions which has carried the Methodist organiization into the world-makiing real the words of John Wesley, “The world is my parish.” “World service” with you hag become a passion, it has inspiired us. Again your fine board of tem- perance, and public morals under the leadership of that great crusader, Dr. ae ee Ly Page Severt Clarence T, Wilson,, has kept the flame of evangelism burning in our effort to make prohiibition real, Chris- tian and not altogether a question of law. Again,, your insistance upon the spirit and practice of democracy even under the leadership of an epis- copal form of government has been the most healthy example, itsis our pleasure to note, none can gainsay the legitamacy of your Episcopacy—none can question the fine caliibre of men you hay e called to leadership and to stand before the assembled halls of methodist with such an Episcopacy and with such a fine happy democrat- is membershiip is to be a light not placed under a bushel, but on a can- dlestick tht all may see. Reverend Sirs, return to your great hosts as- sembled at Kansas City with our kindest thoughts. Amnnd be safe that Methodism is safe in our hands. We shall not prove false. In that great struggle for life and liberty through the truth we clasp hands with you and all who love the name Wesley and Allen, join with us, in prophetic realization as we repeat: “Hail to the brightness of Zion’s glad morning Joy to the lands that in darkness have lain Hushed be the accents of sorrow and mourning Zion in triumph begins reign. her mild JOIN THE NATIONAL INTERDE. NOMINATIONAL MINISTERIAL ALLIANCE OF AMERICA Every colored minister who loves his race and desires to see it prosper along the éducational, civil and economic * lines ‘should join the National Intedde- nominational Minsterial Alliance of AmericaCall on the President of the Alliance , at office of Mr. J. A. Larik_ ford, and he will take pleasure in ex- plaining the objective of the Alliance The Rev. Dr. C. L. Russell of Washing- ton, D. C., is president. DR WRIGHT'S “FOURTEEN POINTS” A friend asked us the other day what were some of the progressive things for which we stand. Our ans- wer was “read the Recorder.” But on his suggestion, we jotted down some of the points of interest. And we shall discuss them from time to time. i. A Strong Connection and not eighteen separate districts. 2. A Churchwide revival, deep- ening the spiritual life of Church and race. 3. A Strong System of Theo- logical training. “A trained, consecrated man, a leader in ev- ery church.” (May take 25 years) 4. Building up the rural Church in the country districts where most of the race now live. 5. A Budget System: from lo- cal church to Episcopacy, but starting with General Depart- ments and Colleges, 6. Elimination of politics and exaltation of Jesus in the Church. 7. Strengthening of Mission- ary and Educational Depart- ments. pia 8. Re-codification of discipline and demanding that everybody respect the law. tk 9. Strengthening our periodi- tals, putting all weeklies on the same basis. 10. Organization of Men’s Ser- vice Leagues similar to Women’s Missionary Societies, to put the laymen to constructive work. 11. Every conference student a correspondent or resident stu- dent in theology. 12. A complete survey of the A. M. &. Church. 18. Closer Federation with all Negro Churches in developing a greater spiritual life among our . people. : NS 14. More active participation in the great. problems of univer- sal Christianity. ===== DSC04360.JPG ===== Friday, May 18, 1928 EDUCATIONAL REPORT (Continued from Page 2) educational institutions of the church to its communicants and adherents. The curricula and courses of study shall be so arranged that students transfering from one of the A. M. E. schools to another shall have the same classification in both schools. University Council Part VII. See. 1. The University Council of the African Methodist Episcopal Church shall be apopinted at the be- ginning of each quadrennium by the dircetors of the General Board of Education. It shall consist of the President of the University and three colelge presidents, two deans of theo- logy, the Seeretary of Education and two other members who shall actively be engaged in educational work. Sec. 2. It shall be the duty of the University Council to protect the edu- cational standards of the church. The council shall have authority to es- tablish standards for the various edu- cational institutions of the African Methodist Episcopal Church and shall have advisory oversight of the edu- cational work conducted under the several Benevolent Boards of the church with a view to ascertaining its quality and effectiveness. Its find- ings shal Ibe reported to the Secre- tary of Education and approved by the directors of the General Board of Education before they shall become binding. See. 3. The council shall deter- mine and at least, quadrennially, re- vise the minimum requirements to be maintained for admission, for grad- uation and for promotion to bacca- laureate degrees, in the educational in- stitutions of the church. The re- quirements thus established shall provide in al leases for the historical and literary study of the Bible and shall be sufficient to entitle the schools of the church to be accredited ac- cording to the requirements of the agencies of the United States for standardizing colleges and secondary schools. Sec. 4. At the request of the Pres-- ident and Secretary of Education, or at the written request of five direc- tors o fthe General Board of Educa- tion, the University Council shall in- vestigate the scholastic requirements and methods of any designated edu- catioanl institution of the African Methodist Episcopal Church and shall report to the directors of the General Board of Education its decision as to whether the requirements and methods of said institution are in keeping with the requirements of the General Board of Education. The Council shall report at least quad- rennially to the General Board of Education a proper classification for each educational institution of the Church, and, on the basis of this re- port when approved by the directors of the General Board of Education, the Sevretary of Education shall pre- pare his official list of institutions and shall be goverened in the admin- istration of the affairs of the Gener- al Boar dof Education. Sec, 5. At the request of any of the Benevolent Boards of the church the University Council shall exam- ine the quality of the educational dork done under the auspices of such Board and shlal report to the Board conecrned its estimate of the meriit of such educational work. Sec. 6. The Secretary of Educa- tion shall be the Executiive Secretary of the University Council, and the necessary expense of the Pniversity Council in the conduct of its work shall be borne by the Board of Edu? cation, except that expense incurred on behalf of any other of the Benev-- olent Boards of the church shall be borne by that Board. Sce. 7. The Universitl Council shall meet in regular session at least once in each quadrennium and at the call of the Secretary of Education. L Educational Districts L Part VIII Sec. 1, The diisteerro fiC 2G... Sec. 1. The directors of the Gen- ‘al Board of Education shall have ower to arrange the Educational Districts of the church in such man- ner as best to carry out the purposes. Sec. 2. The directors of the Gen- eral Board of Education, in addition to the eight percent of the dollar money appropriated to educational purposes, shall devise a system of raising the necessary finances in the several educational districts of the church to maintain the educational instituitons of each district, to pro- vide for their equipment, permanent endowment, the payment of teachers’ salaries, the amortization of their in- debtedness and for expansion and shall subbmit the same to the Bish- ops’ Council for approval. When the same shall have been approved by the Council o fBishops, it shall be binding upon all the officers, depart- ments, agencies and members of the African Methodist Episcopal Connec- tion. Sec. 3.The two theological schools provided for in subsection 3 of sec- tion 1 of paragraph VI shall be con- nectional schools and shall be maiin- tained and supported by a prorata amount from each educational diis- trict. The amount due from each educational district shall be taken from the funds raised for educational purposes in that district. District Boards Sec. 4. In educational District there shall be a Board of Trustees composed of one member fro meach Annual Conference to be elected for years at the first Annual Conference held after each General Conference. Vacancies in the membership of the board, caused by edath, resignation, removal fro mthe district, or other- wise shall be filled by the Annual Conference which originally elected the member. The Bishop presiding over the Annual Conference entitled to elect shall make temporary ap- ointment until an election shall be held. Sec. 5. Under the direction of the Secretary of Education and the Gen- eral Board of Directors, District Boards of Trustees shall have super- vision of the educational institutions in their respective districts. They shall act as agents of the General Board of Education, receive and dis- burse such funds as the General Board of Education shall entrust to their management, assist in raising funds for the educational purposes of their district, gather statiistics and other information necessary and use- ful to the General Board of Educa- tion in the management of the educa- tional institutions of their respective districts, and shall perform such oth- er duties as are assigned them by the Secretary of Education or the Direc- tors of the General Board of Educa- tion or the Directors of the General Board of Education, Districts, Boards of Trustees shall meet annually in regular session and shall make an annual report to the Secretary of Ed- ucation of their activities and of the condition of the educational. institu- tions in their respective districts. Special reports may be required of them. Sec. 6. At the first meeting of the District Boards of Trustees they shall organize by electing a _ secretary, a treasurer, and such other officers as may be necessary, who shall serve for a term of four years, unless soon- er removed. The Board shall have power to appoint such committees as it shall see fit, and to fix their duties, however, ,in keeping with the spirit of this act. The senior Bishop in an Educational District shall be chair— man of the Board of Trustees, and the other Bishops in such districts shall be vice presidents thereof in the or- der of their seniority. Sec. 7. The District Secretary shall cooperate with the Secretary of Education in advancing the interests of Education, and especially in ref- erence to educational day. He shall correspond with the pastors, and church and Sunday School officers, and visit an assist as many of them as possible in organizing for the an- nual educational collections. He shall correspond with the Secretary of Ed- ueation and the authorities of schools that are beneficiaries of his depart- ment. He shall see that the pastors and others report all educational day moneys to the proper office or offices within ten days after the anniver- sary. Annual Conference Board Sec. 8. At the first Annual Confer- ence after the General Conference on nomination by the Bishop, the con- ference shall elect a conference Board of Education consisting of three min- isters and two laymen, This Board shall continue in office four years, ex- cept i nease of death, resignation, in efficiency, or removal from the con- ference district. . Sec. 9. The Conference Board shall organize immediately, electing a The secretary and treasurer shall chairman, secretary, and treasurer. keep in substantial books a proper recor dof the doings of the Board. See. 10. The Annual Conference Board of Education shall receive all moneys reported to or raised at the Annual Conference for the benefit of and forward same to the Secretary of Education orto such other per- sons as he or the Directors of the direct. Sec. 11. All conferences and dis- trict boards shall be subsidiary and amendable to the general board. Each officer who handles educational funds shall give bond of not less than $1,000. Funds Sec. 1. Not less tha nten per cent of the Dollar money raised in each annual conference shall be paid to the Secretary of Education by the con- ference Finance Committee, to be ap- plied aecording to the order of the directors of the General Board of Ed- ucation and in keeping with the ap- propriations ordered by the General Conference. See. 2._ The General Board of Ed- ucation shall have authority to re- ceive donations and bequests, and shall apply the same according to the wish of the donor. But no donation or bequest shall be accepted with such conditions attached thereto as shall require the same to be used for pur- poses contrary to the tenets and laws of the church. 5 Sec. 3. In each station and _cir- cuit there shall be formed an Educa- tional Society whose duty it shall be to assist the pastor in raising the educational money assessed to his sharge and to solicit donations for educational purposes. It shall en- courage African Methodists to take out life andendowment insurance in favor of the General Board of Edu- eation and shall be responsible for the interest of the membership in the cause of education. The officers of the society shall be president, secre- tary, and treasurer. The pastor shall appoint the president, and the other officers shall be elected bby the society. Regular reports shall be made b ythe society to the Quarterly Conference. See. 4. Each pastor shall pay to the Conference Board of Educaiton such amounts as may be sent to Con- ference from his charge, for educa- tional purposes. shall devote one evening to the cause Sec. 5. Every annual Conference of education. The evening shall be known as Payne Educational Anni- versary Nnght, and shall be celebrat- ed with the rendition of an education- al program. The funds collected on Payne Educational Anniversary night shall be used solely for the purpose of aiding the permanent endowment fund of the schools of the educational district of which the conference is a part. Sec. 6. There is hereby established an anniversary to be known as Edu- cation Day. It shall be set for the third Sabbath in each September. All churches shall lift a collection the avails of which shall be used exclu- sively for the benefit of the education- al institutions of the church. The service of the day both in churches and Sabbath Schools, shall have spe- cial reference to educational work, and the entire collections of the day in both departments shall be sacred- ly set apart for this purpose. Sec. 7. All pastors shall forwaard all the money collected in the church- es and Sunday Schools of their charg- es on educational day to the Secre- tary of Education or to such person as he may direct within ten days aft- er collecting. Each pastor shall fill out such blanks as may be furnished by the Seerdtary of Education, and shall report his receipts and duplicate blanks to the Annual Conference Page Three Board of Education at the next ses- sion of the Annual Conference. The Secretary of Education shall publish notice of Educational Day in all our connectional papers at least one month prior to the time appointed, and the pastors of all circuits, sta- tions, and missions shall publish it from all their pulpits.. Sec. 8. The dates for the Annual Conferences, District Conferences, and Quarterly Conferences shall be so arranged as not to require the ab- sence of any pastor from his post of duty at this important periiod. Each Bishop, Presiding Elder, and Pastor is required to lay before our well-to-do members and friends the necessities of our schools,, and also to seek to obtain students for the same. Sec. 9.It is recommended th least one scholarship be tstablighed and maintained in each Anual Con- ference, on the basis of $50 annually, to be included in the appropriations of the Finance Committee, and made payable to the Secretary of one of the authorized Theological Seminar- L Miscellaneous L Sec. 1. The annual appropriations made for the maintenance of the Un- iversities, ,Colleges, and Schools paid the Secretary of Education as funds will allow, shall not be less thaan the appropriations provided for on page 405 of the Discipline; pro- vided: That if two or more schools shall be combined, the aggregate ‘of the appropriations shall be paid to the combined institution. Sec. 8. _For thei maintenance an appropriation of at least $1,000, each shall be made annually from the Fi- nancial Deartment, and paid to the Treasurer of each school, on a pro- rata basis, as the condition of the funds of the Financiial Department may warrant, provided they are duly organized and operative. See. 8. All moneys raised by the caonnection for educational work in the First Educaitonal. District shall be divided equally between Wilber- force University and Payne Thelogi- cal Seminary. Sec. 4. All sections and para- graphs of the Discipline or parts of the same in conflict with this act are hereby repealed and al sections and i paragraphs or parts of the same, | where amendment is necessary, are herebby amended to conform to this ae act. 3 Signed: hah Bishop W. A. Fountain \ A. S. Jackson } Geo. L. Vaughn | H. Y. Arnett 4 _ D. H. Simms f For Board of Education, Respect- t fully, if ig A.S. JACKSON | The Ocean Link By Emily E. Vernon Twenty-five South Africaan let- ters written fro mthe field. Every missionary * worker should get a copy. Basuto—Nyasaland Foundation THE ENCYCLOPEDIA OF AFRICAN METHODISM By Dr. R. R. Wright, Jr. Here is the Greatest Historical have been sold except 50, and they are here at thia General Confer- ===== DSC04361.JPG ===== Page Four Daily Edition of the Christian Recorder Official Organ of the General Con- ference of the A. M.E. CHURCH Held in Chicago, Il., May Entered as second-class matter at Philadelphia, Pa. 3 REV R. R. WRIGHT, Jr. Ph. D, 5 . *_.Editor-in-Chief Associate Rey. J. D. Robinson, D. D. Rev. G W Allen, D. D. Rev. J. D. Barksdale, D. D. Rev. E. H. Coit,, D. D: Published at the 8th Regiment Armory 3517 Giles Avenue Daily edition during the Conference of the A. M. E. Church, held at Chicago, Tl. May 7th to 24th, 1928. THURSDAY, MAY, 17, 1928 WHAT IS YOUR COMBINATION? A certain candidate was approached the other day and asked by one of his friends, “What is your combina- tion?” His answer was, tion is with Jesus Christ. f It will be well that all candidates find themselves in harmony wi! Jesus Christ. It will be well that all candidates look to him as their chief guide, as their chief hope. We can- not run our Church on worldly politi- cal lines each man must vote his con- science. His conscience is the chief thin.g KIND OF MEN WE NEED. The times have changed. The call of the hour is for prepared men. Competition demands only the best. A prepared man is needed in the fore- ‘front. When we look back from Allen to the present time, we are much concerned with their successors. We have a great number of excellent men from which to choose. It be- hooves us to be more careful in the choice that the standard shall not be lost. We want strong men, courag- eous men, men of piety, men of in- telligence, men of accomplishments. We need men who can do the work of a man. * ON PLANS FOR CHURCH BUILDING First District—J. R. Reed Second District—G. A. Edwards Third District—Mrs. Effle B. Carter, Francis Cundiff Fourth District—I. 8S. Stone Fifth District—R. 8. Everett, Mrs. O. H. Burbridge Sixth Djstrict—E. Griggs, J. W. Porch, H. W. Grant Seventh District—N. A. Bethea, G. O. Johnson, W. C, Crawford Eighth District—J. 8. Mangum, DM Dortch Ninth District—A. D. W. Mitchell Tenth District—W. S. Johnson, A. R. Bogan, Chas. B. Leaks Eleventh District—R. A. Grant, Mrs. Althea Ayers, Mrs. G. Mills Twelfth District—B. T. Bragg My combina- SJ . ss n THE CHRISTIAN RECORDER SIDE LIGHTS _ Of The Conference , By Dr. W. BL Wright Mrs. Bernice Hughes of Sanford, Florida is in the city and is attend- ing the sessions of the General Con- ference. She is the guest of Mrs. Irene Otis McGowan, 5138 South Parkway. Her mother, Mrs. M. E. Harris isa delegate from the South Florida Conference. . Mrs. Sara Oliver of Philadelphia, Pa., is attending the General Confer- ence. Mrs. Elizabeth Barrick, evangelist of Rosemont, Paa., is attending the sessions of tthe General Conference. Mrs. W. S. Drummond of Wilming- ton, Delaware, wife of Rey. Drum- mond, is in attendance to the Gen- eral Conference. TELEGRAM Birmingham, Ala., May 18, ’28 Mrs. R. H. Moreland 57 E. 59th Street, Chicago, Ill. In happy commoration of Mother’s Day. From, The Children. A. M. E. Ziion Gen. Conf. __ St. Louis, Mo., May 17, 1928. To Individuals: “We have just voted unaniimously for organic uniion.—E. D. W. Jones.” “Equal Lay representation adopt- ed.—J. H. Johnson.” “Equal Lay Representation passed Bishops’ General Officers and wives of bishops cut out. Passed by ninety percent vote. Conference wild over decision—Oscar W. Adams.” NOTICE The Committee on Social Welfare met May 10th at 1 p. m., for the pur- pose of perfecting an organization. The following officers were elected: Attorney E. P. Blakemore, 5th trict, chairman. Rev. A..F. B. Hoary, 7th district, . vice chain/han. Rev. A. retary. Mrs. J. H. Hale, 14th district, as- sistant secretary. Professor C. H. Johnson, 3rd dis- trict, treasurer. Dr. T. N. Lewis, 1st district, chap- lain. After some discussion in regard to the social problems of our church, a motion was made by A. D. Avery that Prof. Johnson prepare a bill em- bodying the sentiments ofthe Commit- tee. By common consent the Committee decided to meet every morning at 9:30 a. m. Adjournment. “E. P. BLAKEMORE, Chairman. A. D. AVERY, Secretary, . Avery, 2nd distriist, sec- ON RULES OI ORDER 4 FIRST DISTRIC1—Howard Nor- ain. SECOND DISTRICT—P. A. Rich- ardson. THIRD DISTRICT—N. B, Allen. FOURTH DISTRICT—S. L. Birt. FIFTH DISTRICT—W. C. Wil- liams, G. L. Vaughn. SIXTH DISTRICT—J. R. Talia- ferro, C. H. Harrold. SEVENTH DISTRICT — B. J. Ramsey, J. E. Christie, J. B. Beck. EIGHTH DISTRICT—D. R. Mor- ant, J. D. Brown. NINYH DISTRICT—P. W. Walls, J. H. Dillard. TENTH DISTRICT—S, M. Kirk, H. A. Young. ELEVENTH DISTRICT—G. E. Curry, S. H. Betts, H. E. Daniels. TWELFTH DISTRICT — S. A. Jones. THIRTEENTH DISTRICT — J. Jackson. FOURTEENTH DISTRICT— F. D. L. McDonald. _ 3 PPLE DISTRICT — S. B bell. i SEVENTEENTH fi NOTICE The Intercollegiate Club is host to the collegiate and other young peo- ple’s groups at the Y. M. C. A., 3763 Wabash Ave., Sunday, May 20, from 5 to 7 p. m. Speakers: Bishop.J. A. Gregg and Dr. J. H. Lewis, president of Morris Brown University. Special Musical Program.— Miss - Vivia Garth, president of Club.. METHODIST FIGHT FREE BISHOP VOTE KANSAS CITY, May 15.—The re- port of the commission on episcopacy giving foreign central conferences the right to elect their own bishops to- day precipitated the hottest debate yet held by the Methodist general conference. After a full day’s debate the matter went over until tomorrow for settlementt. Every speaker declared that the adoption of the report would produce a radical change in the history of the denomination as related to episco- pal supervision. The conferences evidentlly favored the report, but several amendments and efforts to postpone action cen- tered in the fear that if the foreign conferences were given this episco- pal right this would react on the church in the United States, and pave the way for the organization of American central conferences, and eventuate in diocesan episcopcy. Warns of IIndependence “Don’t go too fast,” Dr. Skillinton, Ohio delegate, warned. “It will rev- olutionize the church and open the way for a diocesaan episcopacy.” Dr. W. H. Gould of Philadelphia offered an amendment urging the insertion of the words, “This does not refer to the church in the Uniited States.” The fight centered in this amendment and it became the storm center. Dr. E. Stanley Jones of North India, who may %e elected a bishop at this conference, carriied the con- ferencee with him as he spoke for the nationals of India. Pleads for Vote “We are not trying to injure the church in America. If you are afraid that we will have a chance to vote for our bishops in India an dthen for those at home, we will renounce the latter right if you so desire. “Give us a chance to elect our own bishops. It may be radical, but wise radicalism may become a true con- servatism.” At the opening of the sessiion the conference adopted the report of the committee on episcopacy concerning the chrges against Bishop Francis J. McConnell. They were declared to be without foudation and the egn- eral conference was asked to dismiss . the matter. ON UNIVERSITIES AND COLLEGES FIRST DISTSRICT — H. H. Thomas. SECOND DISTRICT — L,. H. Midgette. THIRD DIISTSRICT—Gilbert H. ones, FOURTH DISTRICT—H. A. Per- ry, M. V. Lucas. FIFTH DISTRICT—F. J. Peck, Annie B, Brown. SIXTH DISTRIICT—J. H. Lewis, J. C. Lawrence, H. E. Davis. SEVENTH DISTSRICT—D. H. Sims, Miss Mamie Shepherd. EIGHTH DISTRICT — Solomon Porter Hood, S. P. Washington. NINTH DISTRICT—E. C.Mitchell TENTH DISTRICT—N. A. Banks, R. D. Washington. ELEVENTH DISTRICT — A. B. Cooper, T. W. Carter, J. P. Thomp- son. TWELFTH DISTRICT— A. 0. Wilson. THIRTEENTH DISTRICT—J. R. Campbell. FOURTEENTH DISTSRICT— E. E. Wittenburg. FIFTEENTH DISTRICT—Joseph Gomez. Soemneer: J "SIXTEENTH DISTTRIICT — F. ore Bae aad EIGE n Go: TEE Friday, May 18, 1928 COMMITTEES : ON.. RECEPTION.. OF.. FRATEEN. DELEGATES ; First —District—Albert C. Sanders * Second District—Charles H. Wesley Third District—Israel Ross Fourth District—M. O.Wright Fifth District—John Wilson Sixth District—J. L. Butler, W.” dar- ris SeventhDistrict—J. L. Benbow, L. R. Nichols, Green Jackson Eighth District—A. S. Blake Ninth District—C D. Hayden, Wm. Cartwright Tenth District—C. W. Abington Eleventh District—P. L. Johnson Thirteenth District—J. W. Washington Fourteenth District—Miss Martha J. Keys Fifteenth District—C. H. Bell Sixteenth District—D. A. Graham Seventeenth District—Chalmers Nymo- bolo Eighteenth District—T. E. W. Clarke ON ANNUAL CONFERENCE BOUNDARIES FIRST DISTRICT—H P. Ander- son, J. F. Vanderhorst, Edward E. Tyler, W. H. Jones, J. L. Link. SECOND DISTRICT—C. E. Stew- art, J. A. Young, C. M. Reid, A. D Avery. THIRD DISTRICT—H G. Payne, Geo. Maxwell, S. P. West, M. M. Lew- is, A. L. Brown, H. L. Hughes FOURTH DISTRICT—W E. Guy, W. D. Shannon, C. F. Stewart, J. W. Goddard. FIFTH DISTRICT—W. A. Bur- nett, H. W. King, A. W. Ward, J. B Isaacs. SIXT HDISTRICT—M. T. Robin- son, R. J. Jefferson, J. H. Jones, S. H Charleston, B. V. Thornton, G. B. Jackson, E. B. Brown, J. E. Brown. SEVENTH DISTRICT — E. B. Mack, A. P. Spears, L. R. Nichols, L. F. Vance, D. H. Johnson, R. G. Brogdon. EIGHTH DISTRICT—T. S. J. Pendleton, E. Pullet, W. T. Johnson, W .H. Davis, L. M. Staves, S. S. Stevens. NINTH DISTRIC(&C—R. C. Dick- erson, C. G. Hatcher, S. Griffin, R. Gray, C. G. Duncan, J. W. Walker TETH DISTR “'-—J. H. Smith, L. C. Wade, E. D. Bonner, J. A. Swann, J. S. Powe, J. M Bolding, J H.H. Franklin, E. W. Morgan, T. F. Ferguson. ELEVVENTH DISTRICT—J. S. Johnson, M. M. Young, R. B. Brook- ins, E. Harley, J. A. Brown, J. N. Young. THIRTEENTH DISTRICT—J. W. TWELFTH DISTRICT — G. T. Sims, J. W. Stinson, J. H. Redd, W. B. Ferguson, 0. L. Moody, N. W. Coleman, Washington, J. R. Brown, H. A. Bel- in, J. H. Martin, W. H. Mayhew, J. D. Smith, Thomas A. Kennedy. FOURTEENTH DISTRICT — J. W. Frazier, R. C. Henderson, J. M. Brown, W. A. Anderson, W. M. Oli- ver. FIFTEENTH DISTRICT — J. D. Howell. SIXTEENTH DISTRICT — S. B. A. Campbell, D. A. Graham. SEVENTEENTH DISTRICT — Charles Demas. ¥ EIGHTEENTH DISTRICT—Nel- son Pryor. ON ENTERTAINMENT OF THE NEXT GENERAL CONFERENCE Third Bistrict—J, W. Arnold. Fourth District—R. L. Pope, J. P. Q Wallace. Fifth District—L. H. Harris. Sixth District—J. D. Counts, Ss. R. Rountree. Seventh District—E. A, Adams, J. E. Thomas, T. J. Miles. Eighth District—D. E. Rice, R. O. Perry Ninth District—J. B. Carter. Tenth District—J. H. Hughes, E. L. Jackson. 4 Eleventh District—R, B. Brookins, G. E. Curry, Mrs. A. L. Lewis. Twelfth District—W. L, Taylor. — ‘Thirteenth District—P. W. Rogers. Fourteenth Ditsrict — Hubbard 4H. Brewer. Fifteenth District-—Edward Duncan. a Biseenin: District — William Taylor NO ae Seventeenth District—Charles Demag. Elghteenth District—A, E, Hubbard. oe A ===== DSC04362.JPG ===== .~ The Rey, Friday, May 18, 1928 TENTH DAY—MORNING SESSION—GEN. CONFERENCE Wednesday May 16, 1928 Bishop W. D. Johnson conyened the ‘session at 9:30 a.m. The Rev. W. O. Boyd of Texas announced the hymn 381, “Sabbath Morning.” TThe Rey. E. D. Cooper of Texas led in prayer. The Rey. J. H. Hughes of Texas read Psalm 42 for the Scrip- ture lesson. The Rev. S. E. Church- stone-Lord, with Mrs. Pauline Dailey of Kansas City sang one of Mr. Lord’s copositions, “At the Altar of Praise.” A summary of the decalogue was re- cited by the Reyv.. R. C. Walker of ‘Texas. Prof. H. R. Baranco of La,, sang, “Some Day.” The Journal of the Ninth Day Morning session was read, corrected, and approved on motion of Revs. D. A. Jones of South Carolina and E. B. Brown of Ga. The Journal of the Ninth Day af- ternoon sessionn was read, corrected and approved on motion of Revs. J. B. Butler of Texas and H. C. Boyd of Texas,, with the Rev. W. A. Lew- is of Tennessee serving notice for recommendation. The journal of the evening session was read as information. . The Rev. W. A. Lewiis of Tenn. offered a motion for reconsiderataion of that part of the journal referring to Tennessee as 14th Episcopal dis- trict. He was ruled out of order on a point by Rev. E. J. Lunnon of Ark., that the said Mr. Lewis had voted against the motion for adop- tion of the report touching the Tenn. district number. The Rev. R. S. Jenkins asked as to the status of the Officiial Ballot in accord with the Rules as adopted with amendment.. Bishop, W. D. Johnson ruled that the Rules as adopted with amendment. Bishop W. D. Johnson ruled that the Rules d been adopted on the open floor the General Conference,, and ac- cording to that adoption of the Offi- cial Ballot would not be used. The following Committee on Un- ion with the British M. E. Church was announced by Bishop W. D. Johnson, Bishops H. B. Parks, J. S. Flipper,, J. Albert Johnson, W. H. Heard, John Hurst, J. H. Jones, W. Decker Johnson, A. J, Carey, W. S Brooks, W. T. Vernon, W. A. Fou tain, A. L. Gaines, R. C. Ransome, John A. Gregg. Revs. T. J. Linton, S. J. Johnson,, E. H Coit, R B Smith, R. S. Jenkins, C. M. Tanner, L. H. Owens, S. H. Betts. Profs. J. R. Hawkins, A. S. Jackson, H. R. Baran- co, E. G. Tidrington, C. H. Johnson. Bishop W. D. Johnson, after ex- pressing his thanks to the Confer- ence for their cooperation during his presiding, introduced and presented Bishop AA. J. Carey to preside.. A tremendous ovation was given Bish- op Carey as he took the chair. At- torney C. H. Galloway presided over the program of presentations. The Chicago Police Baand rendered ren- dered several selections. Lieut. of Police, Wm. iddleton spoke in bbehalf of 7,,000 city policemen, 200 of whom are Negroes with 8 sergeants and two liieutenants,, and 10,000 Negro city employees. - Dr. Roscoe C. Giiles chairman of Board of Trustees of Metropolitan Community ° Center, made presentation for Dr. W. D. Cook and and church. The Rev. J. C. Austin of Pilgrim Baptist Church and president of the IInnterchurch Goodwill Conference of 100 minis- ters and 60,000 members, presented a gold cross from said conference. Attorney C. H. Calloway made fifloral presentation fo rthe Fifth Episcopal District. Mrs. C. B. Thompson made floral presentation forthe Eighth Epiiscopal District. Mrs. Hattie Harper, deaconess, made floral pres- entation from the deaconess of the churches of the city.. Rev. B. U. Taylor made presenttation o fthe flo- ral tribute fro mhis Honor Mayor Wm. Hale Thompson. Bishop A. J. Carey made response to the greet- some of the work of his office as Civ- jl Service Commissioner of Chicago. / S. T. Boyd read the re- ort. of the _ Pert the, ie on Church Ex- OER atta moti to avere W. Stephens of Gy THE CHRISTIAN RECORDER . 1 of Phila.. and Rev. W, S. Drummone “ jneoy? prevailed after a question 6. to mation by Rev. T. J. Linton eae 1 whether the report created a spec. day for collection for Church Extenn- sion. TThe special day feature of the report was merely a suggestion. A motion by the Rev. P. A. Nich- ols of Ohio and Attorney E. P. Blake- more of Colorado prevailed that the o fthe speakers platform by the dele- gates during conference of the pre- siding officers. A motion for the purging of thé conference floor offered by Prof. Ira T. Bryant and Rev. W. J. Williams of Georgia prevailed. Bishop H. B. Parks called atten- tion to the presence of the Fraternal Delegate from the Methodist Epis- copal Church, and offered the motion that this day at 3 p. m. the hearing of his greeting be made the order of the day. The motion was seconded by Rev. T. J. Linton of Georgia, and carried.. The Rey. J. B Carter of Alabam on a question of privilege challenged the report of the Committee on Re- vision. Rey. R. J. Jamison of Georgia offered a point of order that r. Car- ter had obtained the floor outside his own district bounds, but was not sus- tained. Bishop W. H. Heard was sustained on a point o forder that the Committee on Revision had the right to make report. Mr. Carter was seated. Prof. J. R. Hawkins presented Mr. Homer Rodeheaver, singing evange- list, who sang “God’s Tomorrow,” “You Can Smile,” and played a trombone solo, “The Holy City.” The Rev. J. G. Robinson on a ques- tion of privilege deplored the lack of proper publicity as to the doings of the General Conference and offered the motion that an official reported be elected to give such press public- iity. The motion was seconded by Rev. G. R. Pope of Alabam. Mr. S. AJones of Georgia reported a sub- stitute that the Rev. J. G. Robinson be elected the official reported. The. motion was seconded by the Rev. C. P. Hobbs of Georgia and carried. Mrs. M. C. CCummings alternate was seated for the delegate. Prof C. W. Stewart of the Arkansas con- ference on request of Bishop R. C. Ransome. Mrs. W. D. Johnson conducted the noonday prayer and praise service with prayers by Revs.. J. S. John- son of Florida, W. S. Drummond of Philadelphia, S..L. Howard of Tenn., and W. D. Miller of California. <A large group of songs was sung most effectiviely. Doxology. Benediction by the Rey. S. L. Howard. TENTH DAY—AFTERNOON SESSION—GEN. CONFERENCE Wednesday May 16, 1928 Conference was called to order at 3:10 p m., by Bishop W. D. Johnson. Conference joined in singing “I Am Thine O Lord.” Rev. G. W. Wil- liams of Missouri led in prayer. Con- ference sang. Since Jesus come in- to my heart. Rev. John Q. Adams of Nebraska led Conference in read- ing the first Psalm in concert. Bish- op A. J. Carey took the chair. Con- ference sang “Inn the Garden Alone” Rey. J. W. Hall of Tennessee moved that the house be purged. Rev. R. H. Ward of Georgia seconded the mo- tion. Motion carried. TThe house was purged by districts. Rev. C, AA. Wingfield, Ga., asked that his delegation be given the seats assigned to them the request was granted. Bishop A, J. Carey introduced the Rev. E. S. Williams of Baltimore, Md., fraternal delegate from the M. E. Church. Rev. E. S. Williams de- livered fraternal greetings. Rev. W. H, Peck of Kansas respond- ed in behalf of the conference. Rev. W. H. Hoster, first district, an- nounced that the Committee on Edu- eation was ready to make their re- port. Rev. G. te the al aa C, W. Abington of Tex. the adoption of the report. W. 0. aed Ga. st reas ee the mo- tion. Bishop eard moved nendmei ee Lot & ackson reading ~ adopted bby common consent. — an he re= referred to committee on revision. Rev. John Q. Adams of Nebraska moved an additional amendment that so much of the report as referred to - incorporation be referred to the com- 4 rittee on incororation. The amend- men, Was passed. The motion pass- ed ag amended: The Committee of n n2ade their report. V. M. Revision. Arkansas reading. Townsend ot . Second reading ‘of the report by Rey. M. Strong Of Mis. \Ssippi reading the second part of the re, Tt ai reading by Rev. W. H. Grey” of Tlli- nois reading recommendations -T°™ 1-40. Rey. W. T. Strong of. ‘Miss... reading recommendation from 40-89 IIrat T. Bryant moved that we pro- ceed with third reading of the re port. Bishop Carey ruled that the report be referred until tomorrow for third reading. The committee of It- erancy made their report. Rev. I. A. McCoy, chaiirman; Rev. J. H. H. Franklin reading Bishop Carey ruled that the report be referred to commit- tee on revision of Discipline. The Committee on Report of Fi- nancial Secretary reported. Rev.. C. H. Wesley reading Rev. C. H. Wesley moved the adoption of the report. Rev. E. B Dempsey of Florida seconded the mo- tion. Carried. Bishop Carey in- troduced Mr. Henry Allen Boyd of the National Baptist Conventionn who made brief remarks. Bishop Carey introduced Rev. J. A. Bray of the Sect of Ed. C. M. E, Church who made brief remarks. Bishop W. H. Heard moved that the time be ex- tended so that the episcopal commit- tee could report, seconded by Rev. J. A. Hadley of Georgiia. Motion car- ried. The committee on Secretary of Missions reported. Made their re- port through Mrs. Emily C. Kinch, secretary of committee. . H. R. Branco moved the adoption of the report and that matters relat- ing to legislation be referred to prop- er committee. Motion was seconded by Bar of Ga. Bishop Gregg made substitute motion that the report be referred back to the committe. That South AfArica might be included in that report. Rey. H. H. Hooks of iissouri seconded the motion. The committee on book concern made their report. Rev. J. T. Barr, chr. Rev. W. N . McGrew of Texas reading. Rev. M. T. Gaines of Florida moved the adoption of the report. E. B.. Brown of Florida seconded the mo- tion, carrieid. Rev. W. O. Slade of Georgia pre- sented a resolution that the General Conference give Bishop Carey a ris- ing vote of thanks for the sightseeing trip through the city. Rev. W. O. Slade moved the adoption of the res- olution. Motion was carried by Rev. W. S. Drummond. Rey. John Q. Adams read a resolu- tion on the National Medical Associ- ation,, and moved the adoption of the resolution motion was seconded by C. C. Crouch. Motion carriied. The Episcopal Committee made a report. Rev. J. R. Ransome chair- man. Rev. W. B. L. Clark, secre- tary reading Rev. H. Y. Arnett of Delaware moved that the report per- taining to the election of Bishops at 11 o’clock tomorrow be adopted, the motion was seconded by RRev. W. C. Kelley, J. R. Hawkins offered an amendment to motion that report in- clude the election of General Confer- ence officers. | Motion was seconded by W. Bolar of South Carolina. Amendment to motion carried. Bish- op W. H. Heard moved thate onn- ference adjourn. Rev. J. G. Robin- son seconded the motion. Carriied. Notices: The Committee on State of the Church has met and organized with the following officers: W. H. Monoko, chairman Wm. McDawkins, vice chr.. c. M. ea asst. secretary W. H. Daniels, messenger lace of meeting—Room 10, Armory. “The committee on Missionary Sec- retarys report made additional rec- Benediction by ‘Bishop oxology. wor fabs * you how to build ie assist you in ar- Page Five : FRATERNAL MESSAGE Fraternal Message from the M. E. Church by Rev. Ernest S. Williams, pastor Metropolitan M. E. Church, Baltimore, Md.; Member of Wash- ington Annual Conference. Bishops, Fathers and Brothers: Beloved: At this moment ad in this presence I begin to discharge a duty assigned me by the Board of Bishops of ‘the Methodist Church, namely, to con- vey to you in your Quadrennial Con- clave the greetings and felicitations of the membership ministerial and Jay of that church. So here I stand e2bodying that group of Wesleyan’ folowexs to the number of more than _ four and uxe-half millions, scattered throughout the World, and extending to you its right hand of fellowshiy, voice the hope that God is with you. This distinguished audience graced by the presence of your college of Bishops is a replica of the one from which I have just come and to which I shall soon return, The General Conference of our Church now as- sembled in Kansas City, Mo. IItI is significant that several Gen- eral Conferences meet in the month ‘ May. As surveyors of a great coun- try take their observations from hill top to hill top andthence make their triangulations that reveal the éntent and character of the lower ground so it seems that the representattives of the General Conferences from, the vantage point of experience and train- ing look backward through the re- ports of four years making their de- cisions and rendering judgments con- cerning the material things of the Kingdom.. Retrospect, meditation and forcast these from the triune mind of this gathering. LLook backward at the past, look thoughtfully at the pres- | ent, look forwaard to the future; at ‘ { the past with penitnet and humble ‘ gratitude, at the present with firm and holy resolution,, and to the fu- ture with clam and earnest hope. Permit me here and now to ex- press to you our heartful sympathy in the death of four of your Chief Pastors, Bishops L. J. Coppin, con- servative in thought and feeling, quiet the very embodiment of dignity; W. D. Chappelle, versatile,, scholar mana of God; Wm. Beckett, beloved, strong, vibrant and fruitful in righteousness, gracious and brotherly; I. N. Ross, orator, apostle of brotherhood, friend of men, given to hospitality, Chris- tian statesmen all they wrought well on earth and have gone to receive the coronation o fthe triumphant. It is a matter of singular coincidence that during the quadrennium just closed we lost by death four members of our board of Bishops: Thomas B. Neely, parliamentaarian author, dem- oeratic in manner; Wm. A. Quayle, orator, artist, poet, preacher. Hom- er C. Stuntz, pastor, evangelist,, mis- sionary. area H. Biickley, opti- mist preacher,, administrator. Death is no respector of persons, Both groups of us should repoice over the fact that these in their going have justified their faith and ours—“Bles- sed are they who die in the LoLrd.” From the ministry and from the laiity have gone many servants of God. We felicitate you upon your achiievements during the years that are gone. TThe Methodist Episcopal Church has not been unmindful of your accomplish- ments. The success that has crowned your endeavors as your leaders have Continued on Page 8 PROF. J. A. LANKFORD ‘Architect : t Bi of over- hauling, oor re- ring your church, school or parsonage, Se@@ PROF. J. A LANKFORD, the noted Ghurch chitect while here in the Armory, - He will make your plans and — specifications, tell atk ranging your: own. - ===== DSC04363.JPG ===== Page Six ELEVENTH DAY — MORNING SESSION, THURSDAY, MAY 17 Continued from Page 1 Adams, teller; Rev. J. E. Thomas, clerk. EIGHTH DISTRICT—Rev. R. A. Scott, teller; Rev. A. N. Thompson, clerk. NINTH DISTRICT—Rev. H. C. Ter- rell, teller; Rev. C. D. Hayden, clerk. TENTH DISTRICT—Rey. J. B. But_ ler, teller; Rev. H. A. Carr, clerk. ELEVENTH DISTRICT—Rev. R. W. Whitehurst, teller; Rev. G. B. Williams, clerk. TWELFTH DISTRICT—Rev. Es- tridge, teller; Rev. E. J. Lunnon, clerk. THIRTEENTH DISTRICT—Rev. F. G2 Green, teller; Dr. H. C. Tate clerk. FOURTEENTH DISTRICT—Rev. F. M. Reed, teller; Rev. W. Y. Horton, clerk. FIFTEENTH DISTRICT—Rev. J. D. Howell, teller; Rev. C. M. Morgan, clerk. SIXTEENTH DISTRICT—Rev. Tay- lor White, teller; Rev. S. B. A. Camp- bell, clerk. e SEVENTEENTH DISTRICT—Rev. A. A. Mareco, teller; Rev. L. F. H. Gow, clerk. EIGHTEENTH DISTRICT — Rev. Nelson _Pryor, teller; Rev. P, W. De- Lyles clerk. The motion offered by Prof. Ira T. Bryant and Rev. R. L. Smith of Geor_ gia, prevailed that the tellers be sta- tioned so that they might personally observe every ballot cast. Bishop W. S. Brooks gave instruc- tions that four names — only four, no more, no less — be put on each ballot, written or printed, and that all not conforming would be cast out. The motion of Rey. R. V. Branch of Georgia and A. Wayman Ward of Col- orado prevailed that the General Sec- retary call the roll of elected tellers and clerks, and their stations. Bishop H. B. Parks called for a clear- ance of the extra crowds from the speakers’ platform, after which the roll was called and the first ballot was ta- ken. There were 937 votes cast; 7 were thrown out leaving 930 as the count, with 466 necessary to election. The of- ficial count showed that no one re- ceived sufficient votes for election on the first ballot. The count showed the following votes received: R. R. Wright . H. N. Newsom M. H, Davis R. L. Pope D. H. Butler J. W. Hair .. J. C. Caldwell W. G. Alexander Cc. W. Anington J. L. Butler R. S. Jenkins M. F. Sydes J. T. Miles . 219 105 187 31 15 67 156 J. C. Anderson 105 S. L. Greene 255 L, A, Townsley 13 F. R. C. Durden 34 Cc. P. Cole ... 17 C. H. Stepteau 21 M. W. Thornton 21 F. R. Simms 44 C. M. Tanner 15 S. Simmons 27 F. M. Johnson 17 R. L. Heard 5 R, A. Grant 340 J. A. Lindsay 115 W. H. Peck 120 Noah W. Williams 154 G. T. Stinson . 40 J, P, Campbell 13 S. P. Felder ... 50 B. G. Dawson 14 D. A. Graham 17 R. B. Smith 72 E. J. Howard 17 H. E. Stewart . 9 W. H. Edwards ii R. V. Branch 9 G. F. Martin 3 G. B. Young 219 D. M. Baxter .. 15 Charles S. Williams 36 R. E. Brooks 30 Ed Williams 22 J. W. Walker 33 W. A. Barnes 15 R. C. Holbrook 22 54 26 15 5 + COMMITTEES ON THE CHURCH EXTENSION DEPARTMENT First District—S. T. Boyd ! Second District—L. H. Midgette Third District—W H. Truss, Lewis Fourth District—I. N. Daniels Fifth—District—W.C. Williams Sixth District—E. W. Graham, J. 8S. Coe, M. J. James Toe District—S. W. Foster, D. Dil- Ninth District—G. R. Polk Tenth District—J. V. B. Goins, C. C. Hammond s Eleventh District—R. L. Murrell, R. D. Nimmons, A. L. Lewis Twelfth District—W. J. Baylum Thirteenth District—I. S. Granderson Fourteenth District—W. A. Lewis Fiftenth District—Henry Cann, Mrs. Tonia Morgan Sixteenth Distric—W. H. Ketter Seventeenth District—F. Herman Gow Eighteenth District—A. R. Dobbins M. M. ON TEMPERANCE Lurst District—Nus Goldsboro. Second District—Luke Grady. Third District—P. J. Blackburn. Fourth District—Dr. Mary G. Evans, Mrs. Lillian Jamison. Fifth District—Mrs. Annie B. Brown. Sixth District—F. Moore, J. W. Wilcher, C. H. Bell. Seventh District—E. B. Mack, D. L. Jones. Eighth District—Mrs. M. L. Felder, Mm. Bingham. Ninth District—E. L. Miles. Terith District—H. P. Evans, E. J. Hoff- man, Mrs. M. C. J. Smith. Eleventh District—L. Dickerson, G. J. Oates, N. W. Williams. Twelfth District—G. H. Evans. Thirteenth District—L. S. Gordon. Fourteenth District—T. W. Melson. Fifteenth District—Mrs, E. E. Vernon, Mrs. Ionia Morgan. Sixteenth District—S. B. A. Campbell. Seventeenth District—F. Herman Gow. Eighteenth District—J. S. Smith. ON STATISTICS First District—S. T. Reed. Second District—C. M. Reid. Third District—Mrs. Lavada C. Norris, W. A. Lucas. Fourth District—O. C. Miller. Fifth District—F. D. Helm. Sixth District—D. W. Stephens, W. C. Kelly. Seventh District—I. H. Wellborn, D. A. Jones, C. E. Grice. é Eighth District—R. D. Davis, J. M. Campbell. Ninth District—R. A. Daley. Tenth District—E. L. Grimes, J. A. Jones. Eleventh District—N. B. Kellix,L. R. Robinson, Mrs, H. G, Smith. Thirteenth District—T. Tucker. Twelfth District—A. A. Fleming. Fourteenth District—E. T Buford. Fifteenth District—Percy Harper, Ed- ward Duncan. Perry. Fifth District—A. W. Ward, L. H. Smith Jr, Sixth District—W. G. Alexander, A. L. Sampson. Seventh District—J. W. Murph, L. F. Vance. Eight District—R. A. Scott. Ninth District—R. E. Brooks. Tenth District—I. M. Burgan, T. Steadham. Eleventh District—T. W. Carter, Thos. ©. Calhoun, Mrs. L, B. Robinson, Twelfth District—E. J. Lunon. Thirteenth District—E. D. Hughes. A. THE CHRISTIAN RECORDER ON ALLEN CHRISTIAN EN- DEAVOR LEAGUE FIRST DISTRICT—J. J. Derrick. SECOND DISTRICT—F. G. Rus- paHIRID DISTRICT. A. B. all. FOURTH DISTRICT—A. L. Me- hee, FIFTH DISTRICT—J. W. Young, SIXTH DISTRICT—A. E Clark, Min GL. Adams SEVENTEENTH DISTRICT—S. J. Dobbins, E.R. Anderson, W. R. Bowman. ees DISTRICT—J. M. Camp- NINTH DISTRICT—Wm. L. Chap- TENTH DISTRICT—J. A. Howard P. B. Boales. 3 ELEVENTH DISTRICT—S. 4. Betts, J. D. Moore, I. A. White. TWELFTH DISTRICT —S. E. Kolen. 4 ETE eNEE DISTRICT—H. A. elin. FOURTEENTH DISTRICT—J. B. Foxhall. FIFTEENTH DISTRICT — Mrs. Louise Stewart. SIXTEENTH DISTRICT—S. B.A. Campbell. SEVENTEENTH DISTRICT — Chalmers Nyombolo. EIGHTEENTH DISTRICT — E. Waters. .ON REVISION OF DISCIPLINE FIRST DISTRICT—T. J. Askew. SECOND DISTRICT—W. H. C. Brown. THIRD DISTRICT—W. H. H. Butler, W. T. Anderson. FOURTH DISTRICT—C. L. Up- thegrove, B. W. Guy, S. Joe Brown. FIFTH DISTRICT—H. A. Wells. - SIXTH DISTRICT—John Harmon, R. V. Branch, Jesse Brinson. SEVENTH DISTRICT—M. A. Hollins, J. L. Benbow, R. L.L Lee. EIGHTH DISTRICT — W. T. Strong, A. S. Blake. NINTH DISTRICT.—J. R. Bur- ghes, é TENTH DISTRICT—H. SS. Sims, P. D. Saddler. ELEVENTH DISTRICT—R. B. Brookins, C. S. Long, Ellis Brown. TWELFTH DISTRICT—V. M. Townsend. THIRTEENTH DISTRICT—B. G. Dawson. FOURTEENTH DISTRICT— W. Wiseman. SIXTEENTH DISTRICT—D. A. Graham. SEVENTEENTH DISTRICT—S. J. Mabote. EIGHTEENTH DISTRICT—J. H. Wilson. ON ITINERANCY FIRST DISTRICT—I. A, McCoy. SECOND DISTRICT — C. H. Stepteau. THIRD DISTRIICT—H. L. Hughes FOURTH DISTRICT—J. W. Wiley, Homer Williams. FIIFTH DISTRRICT—W. H. Peck SIXTH DISTRICT—H. J. Peeples, Dinkins. 8 R. SEVENTH DISTRIOT—D. C. Deas, L. D. Gamble, J. W. Douglass. EIGHTH DISTRICT—Wm. Bingham. NINTH DISTRICT—D. T. Babcock. TENTH DISTRICT— J. H. H. Frank- lin, M. L. Peel. ELEVENTH DISTRICT—James Mur- ray, J D. Jennings, N. P. Hamilton. TWELFTH DISTRICT—W. 8. Shel- ton. THIRTEENTH DISTRICT—W. H. Mayhew. FOURTEENTH DISTRIOT—O. W. Allison. FIFTEENTH DISTRICT — Edward Duncan. SIXTEENTH DISTRICT — W. H. Ketter. DISTRICTS. J. Mabote EIGHTEENTH DISTRIOT—T. M, Green. TITTLE ne Friday, May 18, 1928 TRUSTEES OF MONROVIA COLLEGE Rev. W. Taylor White, Cape Palms. Rev. 8. B. A. Campbell, Grand Bassa, Rey. J. L. Miller, Arthington. Brother W. H. Ketter, Monrovia. Hon, A. N. Yancy, Cape Palmas Hon. R. A. Shermaan, Cape Mount. on, Dixon Brown, Monrovia. Hon. S. A. Ross, Sinoe . S. A. Gabbidon, Grand Bassa. R. Hon. W. J. M. Borroughs, Cape Pal. mas. ] Mrs. S. J. Brown, Des Moines Ia. Swe J. G. Robinson, Philadelphia, a, Rey. F. E. R. Johnson, Monrovia. Hon. T. J. R. Faulker, Monrovia. Mr. L. B. Graham, Log Angeles, Cal. P. S—The incorporation paper have been applied for and have assed the TOW House of The Liberian Govern. ment. ON THE STATE OF THE COUNTRY First District—Howard B. Lober Second District—John Avery Third District—H. P. Jones Fourth District—E. D. Tiferington, R, L. Pope Fifth District—J. H. Grant Sixth District—C, M. May, J.M_ Ross, AR, Easter Seventh District—J. E. Dixon, J. C. Mc- Clellan, J. F. Player Eighth District—J. L. Cunnings, J. M. Campbell, Chas Isaacs Ninth District—E. M. Jackson ‘Tenth District—L J. Sanders, Mrs. B. V. Fair Eleventh ODistrict—L. R. Robinson, James Murray, H. K. Kinnon Twelfth District—H. H. King Thirteenth District—Nixon Andrews Fouteenth District—E. E. Underwood Fifteenth ODistrict—William ‘Taylor White Seventeenth Diastrict—S. J. Mabote Highteenth District—W. H. Twine ON BENEVOLENT INSTITUTION” First District—M. A. Allen. Second District—Berry O'Kelly. Third District—P. A. Nichols. Fourth District—J. E. Crisp. Fifth District—F. J. Brooks. Sixth District—M. W. Webb, S. Fields. Seventh District—J. S. Coe, J. A. Shanklin. Eighth District—Wm. Barnes. Ninth District—E. H. Kendrick, J. B. Johnson. Tenth District—S. M. Sanders, Miss L. A. Alexander. Eleventh District—N. H. Leath, D. D. D. Belliny, Miss M. A. Yellowhatr. Steady. Seventeenth District—S. J. Mabote. Eighteenth District—J. W. Price. ON BIBLE 8C JIETY First District—H. =’. Anderson, Second District—C. H. Johnson, R. H. Brevard, Fourth District—J. D. Costen. Fifth District—Eugene Bell. Sixth District—W. J. Jones, T. E, Scott. Seventh District—S. Simmons, M. J. Sumpter, J. W. Murph. Eighth District—I. E. Fields. Ninth District—W. D. Dickson. Tenth District—R. C. Walker, W. O. Boyd. Eleventh District—R. W. Whitehurst, L. H. Brown, J. D. Moore. Twelfth District—Mrs. .uinnie VU. Blan- chard. Thirteenth District—J. Brown. Fourteenth District—W. H. Davis. Fifteenth District—Mrs, Louise Stewart, Edward Duncan. “ixteenth District—Mrs Stta B. Gra- ham. Seventeenth District—Chalmers Nyom- bolo. Bighteenth District—John Lampton, ===== DSC04364.JPG ===== Page Two EDUCATIONAL REPORT on, Secretary n¢ provisions of Chapter . of the Discipline and enacting a new chapter instead, estab- lishing an Educational Department, ng forthe support and m of the schools and col- E. Church, and of the Board of retary of Educa- and pro L f Chapter IV. beginning the Book of Discipline, ¢ is hereby repealed, pter enacted to be on pa be and and a new known as Chapter IV. It CHAPTER IV. DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION Parr I. The Edueational Department was estab] d by th ean Methodiat E and providing Ch ite membe fathers of the Afri- copal Church for aining its ministry istian education for sand others. It is a price- lose heritage, and shall be maintained and conducted in auch manner as best to enable it to carry out the purposes for which it was founded. GeNxenaL Boarp oy Epucation Part II. section 1. The management and control of the Educational Depart- ment shall be in the hands of a Gen- eral Board of Educatio nand a Secre- tary of Education, who shall be elect- ed by the General Conference. The Board shall be an incorporated body and shall serve as the officially auth- ori agency of the African Metho- dist Episcopal Church in behalf of ministerial and general education. It shall take title to and hold for the use and benefit of the African Metho- diat Episcopal Church all the real and personal property now used or to be used hereafter for educational pur- poses and ahall assume all Nabilities yutatanding against the schools of the have charge of the tional management chools, colleges, and other al interests or agencies of arch and shall f business and edue: of all the and disburse such from time to time be rd to it and shall take such measures to protect the property in- teresta of the eduentional institutions of the church as it may deem neces- ar Tt shall provide fr the main- tenance and equipment of said schools Ly men laries of teach- and the r tap oreof. It shall achera nomi hurch without cation Within ninety days after it of this General ¢ n thereafter as p he several local be yrds corporatioins, or other a- gencies of whatacever kind, now hold- ing title to property, real, personal or mixed, and used for educational purpases by the schoola of the African Methodiat Episcopal Church, or sub- ject to such use, shalleauae title to the same to be tranaferred to the General Board of Education for the use and benefit of the African Methodist Epia- eopal Church; provided, however, that a complete inventory of all the pro- perty, azseta and liabilities of such institutions shall firat be made by a joint commission of three members, one each to be appointed by the Secre- tary of Education, the Biahops’ Coun- ell, and the Board of Trustees of the institution in question. It shall he the duty of sald commisiaon forthwith ta make a full and complete inventory ef all the property, agsets, and liabili- ties, of auch inatitution, together with condition and value of he same and to furniah the Seerstary of Edneation, Bishops’ Council and the institation in qoextion each with a copy of the seme. No tranafér of property un- a the adjournmer ference, or aa tleable, trustees, THE CHRISTiAN RECORDER der this section shall take place until and unless such inventory has been made, Sec. 3. The management of the af- fairs and properties of the General Board of Education shall vest in a Board consisting of twenty-two di- rectors, of whom one-half shall be laymen, and at least one or more than three shall be bishops, with at least one member resident in Each Episco- pal District in America. The direc- tors shall be nominated by the Coun- cil of Bishops and the Secretary of Education and confirmed by the Gen- eral Conference. Their term of office shall be for four years. The Seere- tary of Edueation shall be ex-officio a member of the Board ofDirectors and shall be its Secretary-Treasurer. See. 4. Vacancies in the Board of Directors shall be filled by the Bish- ous’ Council, the person so appointed to serve until the next succeeding General Conference. Part III. See. 1. The officerso f the Board shall be a president, who shall be e- lected by the Council of Bishops, one or more Vice-presidents, Secretary- Treasurer, a Recording Secretary, and such other officers or agents paid or unpaid, as the Board may from time to time determine. The officers, except such as are elected by the Gen- eral Conference, shall be elected at the first meeting of the Board after each General Conference. The sal- aries of all officers and employees ex- cept the Secretary of Education shall be fixed and the By-laws shal] pre- seribe the duties o feach. See. 2.Subject to the provisions of hte Discipline, and the direction of the Board of Directors, the Secretary of Education shall conduct the corres- pondence and business of the General Board of Education, In all his official conduct he shall be subject to the authority and control of the Board of Directors. His time shall be em- ployed in conducting its affairs and in promoting its general interests. He shall prepare and publish an annual report showing the condition of the Educational Department and of all the schools under its management. He shall travel thruogh each Episco- pal District in America, lecture, hold mass meetings and assist schools. He shall receive for his services uch sal- ary as the General Conference shall provide. He shall be the custodian of the funds of the General Board of Education and shall deposit the same in bank at the direction of the Direc- tors of the Board. He shall execute a good an dsufficient bond for the faithful performance of his duties in any sum as the Directors of the . Any vaeancy in the office General Board shall determine. of the Secretary of Education caused by death, resignation, or otherwise, hall be filled in temporarily by the Bonrd of Directors until the Bishops’ Council shall fill the vacancy, and the person so appointed all hold vffice until the next succeeding Gen- eral Conference. Part IV. See. 1. The Board of Directors shall hold an annual meeting at such time and place as it may determine, subject to the provisions of the char- ter, and may hold such special meet- ings as, from time to time, may be necessary. Seven members of the Board shall constitute a quorum for the transaction of business. See, 2. The Board of Directors may appoint an Executive Committee of such number as it may determine and may commit to said Executive Committee such busines sor confer upon it power, not inconsistent with the charter or with Géneral Confer- ence legislaion, as the Board may de- termine, See. 8. There shall be appointed annually by the Board of Directors a Standing Committee on Finance, consisting of five members of the Roard, including the Secretary of Edueation, with whom may also be associated as advisory members, two additional persons not members of the Board. To the care and manage- ment of the Finance Committee shall be entrusted the funds of the corpora- tion, the preparsion of the annual budget, the fixing of the official bond of the Secretary-Treasurer, and the proper investment of the moneys of the corporation under the direction of the Board of Directors. No invest- ment of securities shall be changed by the Treasurer without the consent of a majority of the Finance Committee first obtained by resolution adopted at a regular meeting thereof. Min- utes of all proceedings of the Board of Directors shall be kept and sub- mitted to the Board of Directors for approval. The Board may appoint such othe rcommittees and prescribe for them such powers and duties, not General Conference legislation, as it may deem necesary. Sec. 4. The Board of Directors shall receive from the Treasurers of the Annual Conferences, the public educational collection taken annually in the charges throughout the church and shall disburse the same for the aid of educational institutions and agencies of the African Methodist E- piscopal Church under such rules as the charter and Genera 1Conference legislation. : See. 5.The Board of Directors shall have a full complete audit made each year of the accounts of the several educational institutions under its charge, and of the accounts of all offi- cers and committees handling funds of the General Board of Education. Endowment Fund Part V. See. 1. There is hereby created a special fund to be known as the Gen- ral Endowment Fund, the principal of which shall be used exclusively for the permanent endowmen of the educational institutions of the AAfri- can Methodist Episcopal Church. The Board of Directors shall place in a separate fund all moneys, gifts and bequests received for endowment pur- poses and shall cause the same to be securely invested and the shaHROI securely invested and the same shall be distributed only for the purposes of permanent endowment of the schools of the church. Sec. 2. The Board shall allot an- nually to each of the schools and col- leges out of the Permanent Endow- ment Fund, for the purposes of creat- ing and increasing the permanent en- dowment of such schools, a sum equal to the amount raised by each school for permanent purposes. No part of the funds received by the schools for permanent purposes, from whatsoever sources, shall be used for any other purpose, but the income derived from the investment of the same may be used for the gneral educational pur- poses of such schools. See. 3. The several boards of trus- tees of the schools and collegs of the African Methodist Episcopal Church shall be the agents of the General Board of Education for the purpose of managing, aiding and controlling the educational institutions of the church. They shall perform such duties as are assigned to them by the General Board of Education or by the General Conference legisla- tion and shall be amenable in all re- spects to the General Board of Edu- cation. Educational Institutions Sec. 1. The educational institutions of the African Methodist Episcopal Church in America shall be clasisfied and maintained as follows: 1—One University. 2—Five accredited colleges. 3.—Two schools of Theology with full course leading to degree. 4—The remainde rof said schools shall be Secondary Schools. 5.—Limited courses of theological instructions may be maintained at all of the schools but no degrees in theology may be awarded at any of the schools except the two schools above designated. 6—In the foreign mission fields, where the classification of schools under the national educational ee tem differs from that in the United States of America, the tabulation and descripition of schools shall harmon- ize with the national system; and, in official publications in the United States of America, Septoria ex- planatory notes shall published in the tables. 7—Whenever in the judgment of ~S the Directors of the General Board any school shall have a sufficient en- dowment fund and shall possess the | other necessary qualifications, ‘the same may be admitted to the college grade as above defined by action of th Directors. ’ Eligibilty Sec. 2 The directors of the General Board of Education shall make and | publish rules of eligibility and for the conduct of the schools of the African Methodist Episcopal Church. , No school, maintained or conducted tun trary to the eligibility and conduct) rules of the General oBard of Educa- * tion, shall receive support from the African ethodist Episcopal connec No new schools shall be established without the consent of the directors... of the General Board; and the direc- tors of said Board may, in cases where in their judgment, it is impos- sible to maintain a school in keeping, with the standards fixed by the Board, combine one ‘or more schools for the purpose of making a stronger insti- tution or abolish the same: provid- ed that n school shall be abolished or combined with another school with- out a full and fair hearing after due notice to such school or schools. The decision of the directors of the Gen- eral Board of Education shall be subject to review by the Bishops’ Council. The directors of the Gen- See. 3. eral Board of Education shall have the power subject to an appeal to the General Conference, to withhold payment of any of the educational funds of the church from which any school which shail’ fail to meet the requirements of the Board in regard to standards, endowment, and admin- istration or either of them. Before ordering the cessatioin of payment to any school, the directors of the General Board of Educaton, or a committee appointed by them, shall summon the authorities i hice of said school, to appear a: h why payment of educati funds to such institutions should mot be dis- continued, allowing to such school a reasonable time in which to preper: and present its case. If, after a fair an dimpartial hearing, it shall be determined that such school is not meeting the requirements of the Gen- eral Board, no further payments of educational funds shall be made to it until such time as the directors of the General Board shall, by order, restore it to the eligibility list. The directors of the General Board, may in cases where they deem it wise, place such school on probation and condiition, instead of suspending the payment of funds. See. 4. The Secretary of Educa- -tion shall publish in his annua Ire- port a list of all the educational insti- tutions of the African Methodist E- cordance with Section 1 of this para- graph, and the findings of the Uni- versity council. It shall be the duty of the president or other administra- tive officer of each educational insti- tution to furnish to the Secretary of education such statistic sor other in- formation as may enable him to make a report of the standing and equip- ment of each of the educational in- stiitutions; provided, howeyer,, that in the case of educational institu- tions in the foreign field, the inform- ation desired shall be secured through the Board of Foreign Miscsions. Sec. 5. It shall be the duty of the di: rs of the General Board of Education, with the advice and con- currence of the University Council, to reclassify the schools and col- Jeges of the African Methodist Epis- copal Church within ninety days af- te rthe adjournment of this General Conference or as soon thereafter as practical and to publish the same, and thereafter there shall be no new clo-ification of said schools except in keeping with the general provi- sions of this act, or by action of the General Conference. Such reclasifi- cation shall be in accordance with the provisions of this act and shall be made in all respects as to loca- tion and courses of study for the best posi slbesevrie HRDL 890M?S. wt possible service on the part of the (Continued on Page 3) tion or any of its surbordinate bodies. | | show cause ~ Friday, May 18, 1928 GENERAL CONFERENCE SES- SION—NINTH DAY Tuesday Afternoon—May 15, 1928. This session was resumed at 3 p. ‘m., with Bishop W. D. Johnson pre- siding. The Rev. A. W. Williams of ‘Texas announced the hymn, No. 297, “Let Zion’s Watchmen Arise.” Pray- -er by the Rev. B. F. Jackson of Tex. The Rev. C. H. Hillyard of Texas read John 17, for the Scripture les- son. A summaary of the decalogue ‘was recited by the Rev. J. M. John- son of Texas. The Pullman Porters Quartet,, in- cluding Messrs. F. W. Butler, C. Har- ris, J. S. sang two selections. The Episcopal Committe entered -and made a short report touching the redistricting of the church,, and rec- ommending the election of four new bishops. Rev. A. E. Hubbard of Ok- lahoma and Rey. T. F. Ferguson of ‘Texas offered the motion to approve. ‘Under an unreadiness the Rev. W. A. ‘Lewis of Tennessee wanted the Tenn. group named the 9th instead of 14th district. He was ruled out of order. Rev. C. E. Brooks was ruled out of Rev. J. W. Hall offered a correction of Bast Tennessee for Central Tenn. Conference. Rev. W. A. Lewiiis of- fered an amendment that ‘Tennessee ‘be named the Ninth District. The vamendment wos voted down. The original motion to*approve was adopt- ed. The Committee on Revision sub- mitted tits first ‘reading of revisions, naming of bills. The women of ‘theW. P. M. M. So- ciety and the W. H. and F. Society entered “in a body ‘and were ‘granted the privilege of the ‘floor. Mrs. An- na Wortham presented a resolution asking fo ra Joint Missionary Board. Mrs. Bdna ‘G. Gullins of New York offered a motion to adopt. The reso- Tution ‘was received and referred to the Committee on’ Reyisiion aas hav- ‘jing already been proposed and re- ceived by said commiittee. Bishops W. H. Heard and H. B. Parks offered the motion that the time of the sessiion be extended to ‘hear fraternal greetings from dele- gates present. The motion prevailed. “Mr. E. G. Tidrington of Indiana introduced a resolution on a Sepa- tion was referred to the Committee on Revisiion. A call for Bills to be _ presented prought forth the following which were referred to the various Commit- ee Number of local trustees to Re- Rea raiteuberehip Qualifications to Revision. i ea 8 Combined educational institu- tions to Universities and Colleges. 4 Time limit for P. E. to Revision. 5 Missionary Preachers stipened to Temporal Economy. 6 College Presidents and Deans to Universities and Colleges. 7 LlLaymen selecting Pastors to Revision. 8 Reeulating Disciplinary Ques- tion to Revision. 9 Church Extension to Church Extension. 10 Buriial Servi 11 Compositior ference to Revision. ae 12 Schools to Universities and coleee ate 13 etire Bishops. “to the greetings from the delegates Bishop W. T. Vernon made response of the B. M. E. Church, emphasizing the friendly attitude of the A. M. E. Church as the mother chureh for our up. SoA mnbblont offered by Rev. T. J. Lin- ton and Rev. C. H. Bell of Georgiia prevailed whereby a Committee of all the Bishops, seven elders, and five Jaymen, under an amendment offered by Bishop W. T. Vernon, should be appointed to consider the matter of union with the B. M. EB. Church. N. Z. Graham as alternate was seated in place of delegates W. F. Stevens in the Florida delegation. Notices were presented. Miss Hazel Thompson, blind evan- to Revision AAnnual Con- - gelist, sang several selections and re- ceived a free-will offering of $15.46. __A motion to adjourn offered by H. Spencer, and 0. Bletson, | THE CHRISTIAN RECORDER R. Narance and Rev. C. A. Wingfield carried. After the singing of the doxology the benediction was pronounced by Bishop W. D. Johnson. RESPONSE TO M. E. CHURCH FRATERNAL MESSENGER By Rev. W. H. Peck Kansas City, Missouri Rt. Rev. Sirs and Brethren and Sis- ters — * Itisa great pleasure to respond to these fine words of greeting brought to us by the distinguished represen- tative of the Great Methodist Epis- ed us, I know that yours has been a copal Church. While he thus address- eopal Church, wh ilheeKTAOIETA common experience with mine in en- joying to the highest degree this fel- lowship of kindred minds, for we are kindred and its non-existence upon minors in creeed or doctrine, with its freedom from the rubric and all form or fashion has made a common bond of fellowship which is felt by all who have come under the baptism of fire from the Holy Ghost. It is a pleasure to note the true ring of the sweet old evangelical note in your splendid words of greeting. It is fine to know that Mother Church knows her place hat she is not carried here nor there b yevery wind that blows, but that she remains true to the faith once delivered to the saints. God grant tha ton this rack we may continue to stand even when we may not be sure of the hosts that are with us, and “When darkness veils his loving face I rest on his unchanging grace In every high and stormy gale My anchor holds within the veil. “On Christ the soli drock I stand All other ground is sinking sand All other ground is sinking sand. _. The task before the church today is to teach the importance of keeping every lamp of faith burning. To blow out the lights df faith planted in our lives from early youth and to leave only the vacant, dark, despond- ent, void of doubt in their place, is to be nothing less than the killer of the soul and discouraged the spirit, Let us employ our time in trimming our feeble lamps. We have a common altar upon which has been lighted a mighty flame, a flame of that oceans vast expanse has only imereased, a flame born in the old world and in- creased into holy fury in its burning in the new world—to this flame let us be constant and true. What Methodism is can be best understood by knowing what it is not. 1st. tI is no new ecclesiastical in- stitute, it is not a new presentation of Christian doctrine. It came no to add one word to the many that hda found their way into creeds and confessions of faith. It did bring a fresh and full experience. IIt did bring a newness of life under old sys- tems. It preyented Christendom from being discouraged to believe that the days of spiritual visitation were past. It brought to the printed pages of theological discussion and to the set formulas of the church a glow of light from on high. The Anglican Confes- sion emerged from Methodism’s bap- tism of fire, the true gold tried and sure. When Methodism came, England, the citade lof Protestantism was on its way to reject Christianity. This century had produced as a natural result of the indifference and coldness of the Christianity prevailing and a host of small skeptics—none of note but each creating his followers. Even- tually as this host broadened, there came as a great scourge to faith, the major skeptics of earth, Hume and Gibbon. Their pens of fire burned their way through all Europe. These first two were followed by Rousseau and Voltaire. Across the English Channell from France, their burning, shaming satire stung and lashed the faith of English Protestantism even as the waves of the Channell had eeasely beaten against England’s rocky cliffs at Dover. Against this brilliant vigorous assault of skepti- cism came only a feeble protest from Addison, Swift,.Gray and Thomson. These were sincere but were no match for their opponents. Their cold erys- tals of truth seemed only to give off a vapor when thrown into the fire of ekeptical discussion. The fire of sa- tire and of unbelief must be met with the fire of truth with the fire that breaks th rock into pieces. It was in the word it only needed the soul to carry it. There wasneedof a man who, dared face social exile, who was willing to bear the apostolic and who would covet the risk of martyrdom. Behind the closed doors of Oxford— God had his man—he the boy that had been trained in the parsonage of Epworth, whose great evangelist had been his mother. This man God had in waiting for such a time’as this. From 1658 the death of Oliver Crom- well until 1738, came the dark 80 years — the 80 years of the fox-rid- ing clergy; the 80 years of skepticism, with its mockery and sensual mon- archs; the 80 years of skepticism, with its mockery and satire. If ever the people sat in darkness, this peo- ple did. Then came the dawn, when from the rooms of Oxford, within the halls of learning, God sent forth into the world Methodism a new ex- perience and life under an old con- fession of faith. It came ushering in fervent prayers and living testimon- ies; it came with its thotsands of hymns, its “God, Our Help,” “There ‘is a Fountain,” “Other Refuge,” “Je- sus Lover of My Soul” ete. These, like ships with spreading sails, carried the Gospel revived into the harbors of millions of discouraged souls. The Protestant religion, with its beautiful lines of confession in the common book of prayer, had received its new birth, not of the earth but of the spirit, and from that day we no longer marvel at the words of Jesus “Ye must beborn again.” John Wes- ley, Chas. Wesley, Isaac Watts, these namese stand out as God’s great sons of thunder, not practical reformers, mat inconoclasts, but God’s great evangelists carrying his torch burn- ing their messages to the world. With these facts of history we are pleased to note you are indeed familiar. How happy we should be to befollowers of these great spiritis. As great as their history is, it has been our pleasure to add our significant chap- ters. Indulge us and pardon our pride as we repeat a story dear and true to us. I am sure you know that we are the sonsof Allen. We believe that we speak a truth when we say that the A. M. E. Church and the African M. E. Church are tthe only churches of Methodism that were in- spired into organizing life through the leadership of dynamic personal ties. You had your John Wesley, the one man of England’s dark hour. We had our Richard Allen, the one man who led out in a crusade against wrong equally as sinister, and sinful, as the day of John Wesley. It will do us I am sure good to look at both of these great apostles of Methodiism. They came in the same century, one born free, the other born a slave; one in a home of culture and Chris tian refinement, that other under the most discouraging life of serfdom, yet from out of it God was leading. Richard Allen hated slavery,, he toiiled until he saved enough to buy his freedom. He walked from slavery’s soil until his feet were sore and bleeding stand on the soiil made sacred by the tread of the liberty lov- ing quaker, here in Philadelphia was nursed into fathers of life the germs of Christian manhood that made him the great leader of his people, We are glad women, this esssion is Womaan’s Centennial of recognition by the Gen- eral Conference Church; that you see us today in our general sessiion, how God hath led us into life and liberty; our leaving the door of our first love can be likened into that life and lib- erty that the chick finds in the breaking of the shell. We are great- ly indebted to you for your fine ex- ample of progress, that you have held up before us. We note with pride your zeal for missions which has carried the Methodist organiization into the world-makiing real the words of John Wesley, “The world is my parish.” ‘World service” with you hag become a passion, it has inspiired us, Again your fine board of tem- peranee, and public morals under the leadership of that great crusader, Dr. Page Seven Clarence T, Wilson,, has kept the flame of evangelism burning in our effort to make prohiibition real, Chris- tian and not altogether a question of law. Again,, your insistance upon the spirit and practice of democracy even under the leadership of an epis- copal form of government has been the most healthy example, itis our pleasure to note, none can gainsay the legitamacy of your Episcopacy—none can question the fine caliibre of men you hav e called to leadership and to stand before the assembled halls of methodist with such an Episcopacy and with such a fine happy democrat- is membershiip is to be a light not placed under a bushel, but on a can- dlestick tht all may see. Reverend Sirs, return to your great hosts as- sembled at Kansas City with our kindest thoughts. Annd be safe that Methodism is safe in our hands. We shall not prove false. In that great struggle for life and liberty through the truth we clasp hands with you and all who loye the name Wesley and Allen, join with us, in prophetic realization as we repeat: “Hail to the brightness of Zion’s glad morning Joy to the lands that in darkness have lain Hushed be the accents of sorrow and mourning Zion in triumph begins her mild reign. JOIN THE NATIONAL INTERDE. NOMINATIONAL MINISTERIAL ALLIANCE OF AMERICA Every colored minister who loves his race and desires to see it prosper along the educational, civil and economic lines ‘should join the National Intedde- nominational Minsterial Alliance of ‘AmericaCall on the President of the Alliance , at office of Mr. J. A. Lank_ ford, and he will take pleasure in ex- plaining the objective of the Alliance The Rev. Dr. C. L. Russell of Washing- ton, D. C., is president. DR WRIGHT'S “FOURTEEN POINTS” A friend asked us the other day what were some of the progressive things for which we stand. Our ans- wer was “read the Recorder.” But on his suggestion, we jotted down some of the points of interest. And we shall discuss them from time to time. 1. A Strong Connection and not eighteen separate districts. 2. A Churchwide revival, deep- ening the spiritual life of Church and race. 83. A Strong System of Theo- logical training. “A trained, consecrated man, a leader in ev- ery church.” (May take 25 years) 4. Building up the rural Church in the country districts where most of the race now live. 5. A Budget System: from lo- cal church to Episcopacy, but starting with General Depart- ments and Colleges. 6. Elimination of polities and exaltation of Jesus in the Church, 7. Strengthening of Mission- ary and Educational Depart- ments. oar 8. Re-codification of discipline and demanding that everybody respect the law. eat 9. Strengthening our periodi- tals, putting all weeklies on the same basis. 10. Organization of Men’s Ser- vice Leagues similar to Women’s Missionary Societies, to put the laymen to constructive work. 11. Every conference student a correspondent or resident stu- dent in theology. 12. A complete survey of the A. M. B®, Church. 13. Closer Federation with all Negro Churches in developing a greater spiritual life among our 4 people. ae £44, More active participation in the great problems of univer- sal Christianity. ===== DSC04365.JPG ===== P ae es Page Eight FRATERNAL MESSAGE Continued from Page 5 travelled throughout the length and breadth of the land callin gthe fol- lowers of Richard Allen to action pleading fo rlarger endeavor nobler accomplishment, and greater conse- eration to the service of our Lord an dKing, ,has been followed with marked administration by the mother church. One can but admire the spirit that prompted the eraly lead. ers of the great African Methodist Episcopal Church to launch out upon an adventure of self-determiination an dself-government. It required courage and fortitude yet the invest-~ ment made has been amply reward- ed ot only by the numerical growth of your membership, but as well bby the development of racial conscious- ness and members and the far reach- ing influence exerted among the peo- ples of the earth.. It may not be amiss for me to sa ythat the Metht- odist Episcopal Church, whose rep- resentatiive I am, operating in all parts of the world, among the na- tions of th earth, missionaary in spirit following the visiion of John Wesley our founder when he refused to be proscribed within the limits of his native land, cried out, “The world is my parish.” This church rejoices with you in your success in mission- aary activities and development. You have just reason to be proud o fthose men of God who have with zeal and optimsi mfaced difficult tasks, given of their life’s blood in the enlarge- ment of missionary enterprise. This is the spirit of the Fathers an dthis is the spirittht must win in this new day of opportunity. When our at- tention is called to the world’s great need ad the part we are to perform on méeting this need—our ears are attentive, unconsciously our breasts heave with anxiety, our hearts vi- breathe assentingly, we are encour- aged to take up our accountrements of warfare, go out upon the battle field of life to do an dtto dare, for God and for right. Brought face to face with problems that tax our energy we recognize how enormous are the tasks before us ofwhat is expected of us. Above all how if we will suc- ceed we must deserve to succeed. It is here we take on new elements of strength, it is here that we take the tide at its flood in thefond hope that i tmay lead us on to the goal of our ambition. It is here that twe are confronted with our supreme task in grinding and directing thirsty souls to wholesome living waters and hun- gry hearts to fields of righteous fill- ings. This is the missionary spirit this is the missionary passion. It is significanat that missionary enter- prise and endeavor in the Methodist Episcopal Church got its impetus from a negro, John Stewart, who with wonderful singing andpreaching gave to the Wynadotte Indians the mes- sage of salvation. Betty, a negro woman was one of five persons that made up the first Methodist Congte- gation in America, and Black Harvey brought hundreds to Jesus through his preaching with Bishop Asbury. Bishop Coke and Freebom Garrsteon. These were helping to further the kingdom of God. Just as Richard Allen, Daniel Payne, Morris Brown. Paul Quinn and an innumerable com- pany o fothers le dthe forces of right- eousness in the great African Metho- dist Episcopal Church. Just a sthe state believe that an educated an dtrained citizenry is a guarantee of the perpetuation of its ideals, so our church belive in the education of all of its members, As may be understood from the 1414 institutions oflearning operated for the training of the youth. Then there are our Wesley Foundations establishe das base operations at many state supported colleges and tunity of bringing Christian ideals before the students wh oare prepar- ing for life’s duties. : Our church is developing a pro- m ofreligious Education feeliing at the youth of today must be in the higher and nobler f o training how- _ THE CHRISTIAN knowledge of sins forgiven can sat- isfy human needs, therefore our church has departments of evange- lism with constituted agencies that emphasize the importance of person, — al salvation as the chief busine .g° of the church. I quote from § . copal Address delivere?,- a gee ey tae oS tinea City, our Bishop said ay our church never outgrow the passion of Wesley and Asbury, nor _ be led by our pholosophy or program ot accept any intellectual readjust- ment as a substitute for versiion. To- day as yesterday the aim of Meth-. ofism is and must be that of our Mas- ter, that the world shall be saved. We camnot really as a church outline that passion for if it should cease, Meth- odism would be dead. In this memorial year we might well revive our recollection of John Bunyan and his immortal classic. If we sit at the feet of this saint and safe we shall learn that every chord of emotion must be touched every force of will called into play every power of judgment, faith and love be evoked. The Pilgrim o fthe 20th century who reaches the celestial city must master the same difficulties and subdue the same enemies as did the thePilgrim of the 17th century. Like wise he has need of the same en- couragement of the same vision,, the can be no spiritual appeal comparable with that which is based upon the the publicity that shall mean most to the church and world will be that of Be transformed life, the radiant face.” t It is not enough that we win men to Chriist, ,;wemust save them to the church those converted at our altars are but babies in Christ Jesus. It is our duty to guide their feet over the rough places and lead them in fields anew in the acquisition of knowledge from God’s own store- house, help thee, to drink from crys- tal fountains of healin, waters and bathe in her rills atune th eear to the music of heaven,helpthem see Philadelphia Annual Confe To the Members of the General Con- ference of 1928 and Members of the A. M. E. Church generally: Greetings: There are many imortant things to come up at our next General Confer- ence. But none is more important than the selection of the men who shall administer the laws. For that reason, we must carefully weigh every man whose name is suggested for any office in the church. Among the many good men well qualified, we have among us one whom we have known many, many, years; we have studied him at close range; we have tried him thoroughly; we are con. vinced that God can wonderfuly use him for His Glory and for the advance- ment of our Church and people. visions “y the Christ, converse with Ae fathers and commune with God, .« their minds with enchantiing sto- ries of the Christ and beautiful songs instill in the ma love for the Bible. Create in them a thirst for knowl- edge and by. our patience, sympathy and earnest devotion leaye upon them the impress of exemplai character and their journey up the Kiing’s highway 6f holiness will be well es- tablished. The future—of this who can tell? It is indeed a page as yet unwritten. Not know the future. Nay, we knéw it; if we be Christians we know it. Not, indeed, ,this little future of joys that break as the bubbles break or of brief afflictions which are but for a moment; not that little future of diseases, egotisms and _ contracted selfishness which is not life, but that great future of the single in purpose andin heart that great future which blooms to infinitetude beyond the marge of death—that if webe children of God, we know. For we are press- ing forward to the mark of the prize of our high calling and that mark we cannot miss, an dthere it shines for- ever before us—a crown of glory, a crown that fadeth not away. In conelusiion I fell authorized to pledge to you beloved fathers, brothers and sisters of this General Conference on behalf of the Methodiist Episcopal Church that whatever the future may under the banner of the cross that our activities in the solution of great problems shall be inspired by the cross, the Golden Rule and Christ’s sermon on the Mount and we will join hands with the glorious work of salvation in the homeland and among the nations for Him who o nthe cross died for our redemption the need has been sown. The fruit of our la- bor is partly hidden it will appear in due time; though the indifference of , the world shall seem to conéeal for- ever ou rlabors and sacrifices there will be lelft to us the consolation of the prophet—My judgment is with We refer to Dr. R. R. Wright, Jr. He is a real scholar, a careful ‘tor, a man of clean morals and unsel- fish devotion to his church. Unassum- ing, fair-minded, always seeking to ren- der service, he will prove an efaicient Bishop and a genuine Christian proth- er. And he knows the church as few know it. Nineteen years as editor of the Christian Recorder has made him an outstanding Conecntional character. We concur in the recent appraisal by Prof. Kelly Miller of Howard University who says: “Dr. Wright ‘Jr. would make an ambassador of which neith- er his church nor his race may be ashamed.” We haye decided therefore, after » much prayerful consideration and in accordance with the unanimous vote of Endorsed legates of by the Delaware, N Friday, May 18, 1928 the Lord and re wore with my God. RESOLUTION COMMENDATORY TO BISHOP H. B. PARKS, SENIOR BISHOP AND CHAIRMAN OF THE MISSIONARY BOARD Whereas, We have ha dthe wonder- ful executive guidance and influence of Bishop H. B. Parks as our vaairman a courageous manly man, full of right- eousness, a veritable spiritual dynamo, electrifying our meetings. A man who knows our churech and missionary life. And Whereas, as he has led us to full triumph of a worldwile record break- ing quadrennium in our missionary ef- forts. And, Whereas, as peace and harmony has prevailed in all of our meetings, and Whereas, Bishop H. B. Parks has so ably presided impartially over all of our deliberations, for four years giv- ing his fatherly councilings which has been helpful and wholesome, be it re- solved that we tnder to him a rising vote of thanks in token of the love and esteem we have for him. Respectfully submitted, R. S. JENKINS. | ON MEMOIRS First District—E. T. Bruce Second District—Watson Laws Third District—J.H_Maxwell,T.D.uw.hx Fourth District—Homer Williams Fifth District—M. S. Bryant, Thomas Kenn edy 5 Sixth District—J. R. Fleming, W. G Slade < SeventhDistrict—A.. F. B, Horry, W. B. Boulder, J. 8. Shanklin Eighth District—J. Topp Ninth District—Mrs. Ella Dillard Tenth District—J. W. Bennet, C: B. | Rice Eleventh District—W. H. J. Powell Thirteenth District—C. W. Williams Fourteenth District—J. W. Frazier Fifteenth District—Mrs. Alberta Dun- can, J, W. Saunders Sixteenth District—H. M. Steady perc iecnih District—Chalmers Nyom- ole Eighteenth District—C. B. Clements rence Endorses Dr. Wright our Anual Conference, to urge the next General Conference to elevate Dr. Wright to the sacred office of Bishop, believing the same to be the will of God. We will thus give larger oppor- tunity for greater service in the church to one of our best-trained and most . capable and consecrated ministers, : We hope to have your co_operation in this laudable undertaking. ‘Yours for the Advancement of the ey of Allen and the Kingdom of od. Signed: Delegates Represent: the Philadelphia Anual cant P. S.—Dr. Wright has also been en_ dorsed by the Delaware,, New Jersey, New England and other conferences and by the delegates of the First Epis- copal District. oe ter
• May 22, 1928
  ===== DSC04374.JPG ===== Daily Editi on VOL. I, No. 10 CONSECRATION SERMON Deliivered at the Illinois Natiional Guard Armory by Bishop Henry Blanton Parks, D. De (Stenographically reported by Rev. S. E. Churchstone Lord, B. D.) Subject: “The Office, Its Require- ments, Text: Tit. 11:6, 18; John B1:15-17. Inntroductory My friends, I want to ask that you pray for us this morning. It has been a long time since we haye as- cended the pulpit for the purpose of delivering a message when we were Physically in poor condition as we fid ourselves this morning. Careful as I have tried to be, it seems that . I have truly failed to prevent my- self contracting a cold. I come to you this morning all broken up with acold in my head. Therefore, I shall be very grateful if you will pray earnestly to God to bless us and to deliver the sermon this morning. I had hoped to have had my classmate to deliver this message. I felt that it was his duty'to do so. It was my own to assume Bishop Coppin’s bur- den at Louisville. I do not feel so well, and wanted my good friend to help me out this morning. I think T left home Saturday a week ago. I got here that Saturday morning, and I_haye been up every night. One night only since I have been here have I reallysslept. We need to call up- on God for help. Dear Father, wehallow Thy Name. And, we throw us at the feet of the Cross to thank Thee, O, Father. ,.We thank Thee that we live to, see this moment; to come this far. +O, Jesus, Saviour, meet with us today, and speak through us today to this class about tobe consecrated bishops in Thy church. Without Thee we can do nothing. All power is Thine. Come, Lord, burn into their souls a message that shall help them, until Thou shalt translate the mto Thy kingdom above. Save them until Tho ushalt translate them to Thy kingdom above. Save them from sin. Honor and convert Thy church, for Thy Name’s sake. Amen. In nthe second chapter of the Epis- tle of Paul to Titus you will find these words: “Young men likewise exhort to be sober minded”; and the 15th verse of that chapter, “Let no man despi: thee.” And in the twenty- first chapter of the Gospel recorded John you will find these words: sed my sheep.” Also the twenty- fifth chapter and the seventeenth verse. We are here in this presence this morning for the consecration of a elass of four men to the holy office of bishop the African Methodist Episcopal Church. The Office, Its Requirements, Etc. These are most beautifuly set forth in this fourth chapter of the Apos- tle’s second letter unto Timothy, in the which it goes on to tel! him and you the class and character of the man who occupies, or who aspires to this holy ambition. The beauty of that life is seen in this, that it is a « nation of a perfect mal BISHOP EL B.PARKS Who Delivered the Cunsecration Ad- dress Yesterday at the Armory. photograph ef the ecellent life of Bethichem's despised Ftabe; the culmi- \; the complete man. If you will only read care- fully the Gospels—the Sermon on the Mount—there the Master concludes that Sermon with these words: “Be ye perfect, even as your Father which | is in heaven is perfect.”—Matt. 8. So far as human perfection is con- “cerned, this life, this picture that the apostle gives here, beautifully sets forth these things. It is a require- . Ment,-or an action, the exaction of a whole ordained Christian manhood. I have come this morning to discuss with you the different requirements, He offers it to us—a competent man- hood under God, in the picture that he gives us of the Cross. He was to rule; he was to exhort;he was to preach, etc. He tells Tiitus practi- cally the same thing concerning what he should do in regaard to his con- duct as a man, in regard to his con- duct as a brother, and in regaard to his life as a minister. So, therefore, there could be no mistaking the idea of what you are expected to do, how you are expected to do it; when and where it should be done. It is all laid out in clear and unmistakable language, so that you must act, and understand and govern yourselves ac- cordingly. It is a paleasure that we get the other point that it brings out so cles ly. It tells youn in so many words, that anything lefe . . anything left out of that is not a complete Christian, or what is a Godly life. Anything short of that will cause me nto despise you. Let no ma_ndespise you. And that brings the thought, that the Chureh of God is of Divine origin; Divine from God the Father; and the gates of hell shall not prevail against it. It is one institution that is to produce Goldiy men, and to fashion the Kingdom of righteousness in the world. And, the leaders, therefore, or the fathers, that are to be the van- Continued on Page 2 -Home address: & Ray. S. P. WEST, D. D. Presiding Elder of the Cleveland District of the North Conference, Secretary of ‘the Third Episcopal District Delegation and prominently ment dnoisae,|f;] mt SHRD’MFWYL mentioned as seeretary-treasurer of the Pension Burea if it is established. £00 N. Monroe ave., Columbus, Ohio. ou SIXTEENTH -ANNUAL KINGS MOUNTAIN STUDENT CON- FERENCE OF NEGRO SCHOOLS AND COLLEGES Kiings Mountaiin, N. C_—The Six- tennth Annual Y. M, C. A. confer- ence of colleges and ‘schools of the East an dSouth will meet at Lincoln Academy, Kings Mountain, N. C., June 1-9 This conference represents the largest intercollegiate fellowshi among Negro students in Ame The conference was established William Alpheus Hunton, the first traveling secretary among Negro students. Out of the confer- ence have come such important events as the Atlanta Student Convention of 1914; and such persons. as Mex Yergan, who has projected the work of the Association into South Africa. Among the prominent leaders this year are: Dr. A. B. Curry, Oberlin College; Dr. Arnold Gregory, Talla- dega College, Prof. B. E. Mays sec- retary Tampa Urban League; Alford Carleton, returned missionary from Turkey; Dr. W. S. Nelson, Howard University; Dr. C. H. Tobias, secre- tary National Council Y. M. C. A.; F. 0, Uichols, American,Social Hy- giene Assoiation; Dr. Yohn Hope delegate to the Jerusalem Conferece; C, H. Corbett, Y. M. C. A. worker in China; R. S. Eleazer, Commission on Interracial Cooperation, and others. Delegates will come from fourteen states and the District of plumb la, ani representing eighty-five school colleges, RECOMMENDATIONS x We recmmend the following argu- > ments of contents of the book of Dis- ciplines: Chap 1 2 3 Part I—Introductory and Rules ter Historical Preface Articles of Religion Special Declaration 4 Rules for Giving 5 Public Worship 6 Class Meetings . 7 The Episcopacy . 8 Articles of Rel 1 9 Catechiism on Faith a 10 General Rules y 11 Rules. of Band Socitie Part 11—Constitution and Laws | Chapter | 1 Membership 2 Lay Helpers, 5, Local Preachers pel Ser v 85 mrenes Or Pastors Preachers ence Deacons Elders Presiding Elders * Bishops Bishops Council . Trial for LLay Members Tria lof Local Preachers Trial of Itinerant Preachers Triail for Bishops Causes for Impeachment Order of Appeals Ministers’ Debts Debts and Arbitration Matrimonial Relations Church Conference Official Board L Quarterly] Conference District Conference Annual Conference General Conference oa General Conference Rules Publiciation Department Parent Home and Fcreign Mis- sionary Society Constitution of Local Home and Foreign Missionary Society Constitution of Women’s Parent Mite Missionary Society Constitution of Conference Branch Mite Missionary Society Constitution of Auxi ies to Parent Mite Missionary Society Constitution of By-Laws Wom- en’s Home and Foreign Mission- ary Society ex: Constitution of District Branch in Ann’ Women’s Home and Foreign Missionary Society Constitution of City Board of Missios Financial Department Budget System Annual Conference Secretary Treasurer Dollar Money Support of Bishops Support of General Officers Support of Missionaries Aid to the Work of Education ~ Presiding Elder's Salary Edueational Interests S\mday School Union Church Extension Allen © Christian Endeavor Continued on Page 4 ===== DSC04375.JPG ===== Two fy CONSECRATION SERMON - . = Continued from Page 1 ; in this mighty battle against io Garightesnsness and wickedness in the world. And, in consequence of h that/fact, the muelves ehould and Piast potas the life toward which the i Apdeantle BA He rat t be greedy pf filthy must not glory in an the glory of Jesus Christ. must be to glorify God Igere, i thi ffs For when he became o xe Church and of the art ministry. After being rist, he dug up by the Lord Jesus Ct comes out of the congregation of un- righteousness, and is m vanguard of the ammy of : He must subjuge sions. He : rust become conscic t his mas- : ter is not lust. » is to sig- nalize himself man, whose duty i sonly t t and to per- aistently stand for righteousness and trath, ¢egardle (fr may come,” to the anding. the office of thing to de- tell you It is good great ily good for It is an battle that ylete victory down It aid “IT come to And, only He ¢ m rule succe: The real e this ne Master who tO, God, own, n ig self It is capable z the wisest. There is it is not sable of be- j The great trouble in the mation; the great lack of its citizenry being a When to put r foot down mm by the rule of n will the Kingdom of Gd ita pristine glory and mag- Whatever we may , ‘lo; 4. toe conquer self 4 man must con Vaquer himself. His house is himself. Let us look at it as expressive of him- elf and of hia po s Let him rule himaelf If he can not rule himself, cannot rule God's people. not manke any difference » combined nat y y the Sanhedrin, by the Phar- isees and the scribes, but you found him brave In action in that trial. He hore his burden He subdued the the Church and must first con- olf « ta do riight. { will stand by the right God nd one of you ix a majority, and the pew vf hell iot prevail i Yo man can h sar deap ou, H » to despise you only! in go far ats have trana- greaaed and atard wrong side, The moat pitiful m one who w ade shipwreck hm OF GAd, help ua te ata point e next req mont is, “Feed my fahoep,” There ia bat one thing in this world that sinners, or that the churclt la desiring to be fed upon, or should deaire jand that ix the Gospel } of Jesus, Christ There is no over- “> whelming food outaide of it to take if i@ place. Full, free and complete anWwation through’ the preaching of the Goeapel wauat be the posaeasion of men, The Gospel must be given to the world, You must give it. The world had ouc hof other things be- fore Jesus came to bear away the ains ofthe world, But there was nothing at that time that satisfied the longing of he soula of men, There- fore, the doctrine of redemption must be preached. Jesus, the Truth, thé Life, the Way, the beginning and the end, past begiven to the world. Give us that doctrine of redemption. Mana’ ig by nature 4 sinner; a tranagressor; a violator of God?s holy law, And, when he willhave bowed down to things In the earth, or that Wy in. the water under the earth, there ip not power that will bring hi mback but the power of the blood of our Lord, { f SERS le Ts are ee ea, be 5 work. adie “Pa orice sable THE CHRISTiAN RECORDER . \ MISSIONARY WORKER'S CREED By Miss Florence Hadley, O Lord, frant that today I may be kiind To those around me, that I may be blind To their faults and failures. Help me to praise Each honest endeavor, and through the day’s Hard task to smile. Help me to speak A cherry word to all the faint and weak, To speak a word of comfort to the saad And when the day is done may hearts be glad Because I have been serving Thee, O Lord, grant that today I may be brave Against each temptation; that Thou wilt save Me from my sin. Help e to be All that Thou wouldst have me be Speak to me And gently lead me back unto Thy way, When from the path of right my feet would stray Teach me O Lord; upon Thy strength to lean And when the day is done may I be clean, Because I have been trusting Thee. ™ O Lord, grant that today I may not complain. However hard my lot. Help me to do The things that I should od, faithful, and true To every trust; and when the day is done I wi recount Thy mercies one by one. Wher death, O Lord, shall beckon me away, Grant that I may see the light of Heaven’s day, Because I have been loving Thee. Amen. build a church that will be health; thata will be in unison with God; that will be in tough wit hheaven. It is not to build tp large congregations you are called If the members of God in thei earts, yau have not done anything \in al Ithat endeavor. The Church is the greatest institu- tion on earth. It is more than a social society. It is Kingdom of God on earth. And if you feed it on the right food it will grow. A man nevér gets grown in Christian graces and Christian living until God is truly in him. Then he grows nearer and nearer to perfection. Then when he gets perfect God translates him. “Feed my sheep,” “Feed my lambs.” Here is the truth, I want you to see If you will fill this people with ake the ‘doctrine of redemption the passion of your souls and gi,e it to the cildren of men. We are Methodist and we belive in conversion. And, the world wants to know that it cannot read its way into heaven. It wants to know that there is no philosophy by which you can work your way in. The ancient of days through the ages, “ Iam the Word.” I am the way, I am the truth; I am the life; he that believ- eth in me shall have everlasting life. We ask you to go out this morning to feed the sheep. “Feed my sheep.” Simon Peter and others have been happy with Him. And now the Cross has come. My Master is gone He loo Simon and says, aveat thou m And the second it. time, “Lovest thou me?” And when foolishness and shams, you are going the Lord said the third time, “Simon to have trouble. You are going to lovest thou me more than all thesee,” have trouble. Yes, the time is here. he answered, “Lord, Thou knowest It is hard to have them endure sound doctrine. All the more careful we should be with the meet and drink which we furnish the Church of the Living God. See that they receive from Sour pulpits the pure and un- adultered Gospel. You need not be alarmed at the noise outside. It will go on. What you need is to go to your pulpiit with God’s Word upon your heart; with the burning fire of God directing you day by day, and line upon line of His Trth pouring out from your hearts. Jesus said: “And, I, if I be lifted up, will draw all men untd me.” Lift Him up. If you lift Him up, He will draw men to His cause. But do not try to lift yourselves to a throne. Put your- selvesdown at the foot of the Cross. Lift up Jesus. “Lt, I come in the volume of the Book it is written” is the message that you are to give to that I love thee.” What are we getting from Jesus? What kind of word? The Word of Jesus Christ; the Word of God. Let ns tell the children that Jesus is the Saviour of the world. “Feed my sheep.” You know that the laws of health, hygenic metthods, do their utmost to help America to produce strong, vigorous men and women. They look after the body. But if it is without proper food, it will fail. Good, wholesome and healthy food is essential to the pro- duction of strong, healthy, stalwart bodies; and without you cannot make it. There are so many children that go about under-fed. And, there is why we have so much trouble with taberlosis in this country. The chil- dren do not get enough food. They are starved, and therefore, do not produce healthy men and children the people . They will believe you; What isgrue of men’s physical and sinners will tremble. body In t) sesnse is trne of their T beg you this morning not only to see that the food is pure; but I beg you to give it them unstintedly. If you do not give to al lof them enough, it ig a certain fact that they are _ bound to,be hungry. I have a pet spiritual life in this sense. The man is a apiritas well as a body, so the spirit wants goo dwholesome food. There is nothing but the Word of God that wholesome for the spirit. Nothing else will butld up a charac- at home. But if I do not take care ter. Ambition is one thing, and of this pet, I will have trouble. If character is another, You want to yo ado not take care of the spirit of your con ation, you will have oy : d ay, May 22, 1928 trouble. One half of your troubles =~ : in your congregations is due to the ¢ fact that you are not prea Oe half of that ice-box,t |b hBaH Gospel to them. If you will take one half of that ice-box out of the pulpit, and set the people on fire, youwill do eee good. Take them out of self. Give the mthe Gospel. The people are. NSE TO M. E. CHURCH FRATERNAL MESSENGER By Rey. W. H. Peck Kansas City, Missouri . Rev. Sirs and Brethren and Sis- ters — ‘It is a great pleasure to respond to ese fine words of greeting brought . to us by the distinguished represen- tative of the Great Methodist Epis- ed us, I know that yours has been a copal Church. While he thus address- copal Chureh, wh ilheeETAOIETA common experience with mine in en- joying to the highest degree this fel- jowship of kindred minds, for we are kindred and its non-existence upon minorg in creeed or doctrine, with its gonidn from the rubric and all form or fashion has made a common bond of fellowship which is felt by all who have come under the baptism of fire from the Holy Ghost. It is a pleasure to note the true ring of the sweet old evangelical note in your splendid ungry- ; Then, there is influence in the lead- é er. Many have the influence to start SoG. trouble in the home, in the official board, in the stewards’ board, in the trustee board, in the quarterly con- 2 ference, and in the annual conference. : Because of these you will have a hard time. But the people love their church. They will not scorn you, feed them with the truth.But they will have a right to, if you have not given them the words of our Lord Jesus Christ. Don’t worry about the oth- er things, but feed the people. Just S feed His sheep. If you will feed them, they will.grow fat. If you will | feed them, they will be happy. Tell 1 you them of a . words of greeting. It is fine to know Jesus, the Name high over all, : ‘that Mother Church knows her place In hell, or earth, or sky; ” - hat she is not carried here nor there b yevery wind that blows, but that Angels and.men before it fall, And devils fear and fly.” Don’t you know I want to enter in- to the spirit of that song? “How sweet the name of Jesus in a believers ear!” Don’t you know it? It is sweet. It makes me happy. If the people can get fed up over our preaching, you and your congre- gation will grow very fat. And, with ‘ that right kind of preaching, the Spir- it of God will bear witness with your spirit to the saving of many. Your preaching shall go from heart to herth, andyou shall make them glad. : Give them this gospel. Serve the food na right. Serve it up right. There is ‘ nothing I despise so much as poor s@svi@. Give the people constant. service. Serve it with patience; serve jt with reverence, and with power. I do not mean the power o fa club. Leave the club in the alley. Take love up there, in the pulpit. Most men— will do.a great deal for you; they will hear you, if you confess to them that you love them. Now conquer — the world with love. Men with war and hate in their hearts may be : against you, but all the powers of hell cannot stop you. t Let no man despise you. | And I have talked for twenty min- utes, the time I said I was going to take. But I must close with this fact —that with a full-fledged Gospel of the Son of God delivered with unction fro mon high, and backed up by the Ancient of Days, all hell will give way. Men will love you; sinners sinners will fear and tremble; con- gregations will honor yuo. All the world will know that you are God’s child and their brother through the Gospel of the Son of Man; she remains true to the faith once “1 delivered to the saints, God grant tha ton this rack we may continue to stand even when we may not be sure of the hosts that are with us, and “when darkness veils his loving face I rest on his unchanging grace ' In every high and stormy gale | _ My anchor holds within the veil. “On Christ the soli drock I stand All other ground is sinking sand All other ground is sinking sand. The task before the church today \ js to teach the importance of keeping every lamp of faith burning. To blow out the lights of faith planted , fn our lives from early youth and to leave only the vacant, dark, despond- ‘ent, void of doubt in their place, is to be nothing less than the killer of the soul and discouraged the spirit. Let us employ our time in trimming our feeble lamps. We have a common t which has been lighted a, in the new world—to this flame let us be constant and true. ‘What Methodism is can be best “‘aderstood by knowing what it is not. J tI is no new ecclesiiastical in- tute, it is not a new presentation of Christian doctrine. It came. no ‘add one word to the many that ‘ hhda found their way into creeds and confessions of faith. It did bring a fresh and full experience. IIt did pring a newness of life under old sys- tems. It prevented Christendom from ‘being discouraged to believe that the days of spiritual visitation were past. It. brought to the printed pages of theological discussion and to the set ) God bless you, young. men. You formulas of the church a glow of light are going to have trouble. You are “from on high. The Anglican Confes- going to have trials. You are going , sion emerged from Methodism’s bap- to have difficulties. My! My! 0, tism of fire, the true gold tried and yes, the world loves its own. But ee. “When Methodism came, England, jt does not love anyone else. There- fore, you must get ready. Yesterday a ndthe day before was a great day. You remember my Master, don’t you? I see Him over ponder, when He said to his disciples: “Go your ay into the village; as soon as ye be entered in- to it, ye shall find acolt tied, where- on no man sat; loose him and bring him.” And they brought the colt to Jesus and cast their garments on him and Hesat on him. And many spread their garments in the way; and others cut down the branches off | the trees, and strawed them in the . way. And theythat went before, and they that followed, cried, saying, Ho- sanna; blessed is that cometh in the ‘5 name of the Lord: Blessed be the ; [ kingdom of our father David, that cometh in the name of the Lord: Ho- sanna in the highest.” Don’t you e citade lof Protestantism was on its way to reject Christianity. This century had produced as a natural | 4' result of the indifference and coldness * the Christianity prevailing and a 1ost of small skeptics—none of note wut each creating his followers. Even- Wy as this host broadened, there e as a great scourge to faith, the jon, skeptics of earth, Hume and ibbon.>,Their pens of fire burned their way through all Europe. These two were followed by Rousseau and Voltaire, Across the English Ciatnell from France, their burning, shaming satire stung and lashed the faith of English Protestantism even as the waves of the Channell had beaten against England’s iffs at Dover. Against this vigorous assault of skepti- came only a feeble protest from - see Him. In my mind, I imagine that I stand over yonder. You recall the ison, Swift, Gray and Thomson. scene. I set a great multitude of ese were sincere but were no match their opponents. Their cold crys- truth seemed only to give off or when thrown into the fire of discussion. The fire of sa- d of unbelief must be met with e of truth with the fire that people. They come from all Judea, from the country around about. They have come in wagons, in horse-carts, % in wheel-barrows. I can see them is stand on the top of the mountain, on os the housetop; Jew and Gentile, and Barbarian. 0, over yonder I see a — rock into pieces. It was Continued on Page 3 rd it only needed the soul i : Ere ia THE CHRISTIAN RECORDER to carry it. © “There wasneedof a man who, dared face social exile, who was _willing to bear the apostolic and who would covet the risk of martyrdom. Behind the closed doors of Oxford— God had his man—he the boy that had been trained in the parsonage -f Epworth, whose great evangelist haa been his mother. This man God had in waiting for such a time as this. From 1658 the death of Oliver Crom- well until 1738, came the dark 80 years — the 80 years of the fox-rid- ing clergy; the 80 years of skepticism, with its mockery and sensual mon- archs; the 80 years of skepticism, with its mockery and satire. If ever the people sat in darkness, this peo- ple did. Then came the dawn, when’ from the rooms of Oxford, within the halls of learning, God sent forth into the world Methodism a new ex- perience and life under an old con- fession of faith. It came ushering in fervent prayers and living testimon- jes; it came with its thousands of hymns, its “God, Our Help,” “There is a Fountain,” “Other Refuge,” “Je- sus Lover of My Soul” etc. These, like ships with spreading sails, carried the Gospel revived into the harbors of millions of discouraged souls. The Protestant religion, with its, beautiful lines of| confession in the common book of prayer, had received its new birth, not of the earth but of the spirit, and from that day we no longer marvel at the words of Jesus “Ye must beborn again.” John Wes- ley, Chas. Wesley, Isaac Watts, these namese stand out as God’s great sons of thunder, not practical reformers, not inconoclasts, but God’s great evangelists carrying his torch burn- ing their messages to the world. With these facts of history we are pleased to note you are indeed familiar. How happy we should be to befollowers of these great: spiritis. As great as their history is, it has been our pleasure to add our significant chap- ters. Indulge us and pardon our pridé as we repeat a story dear and true to us. I am sure you know that we are the sonsof Allen. We believe that we speak a truth when we say that the A. M. E. Church and the African M. E. Church are tthe only churches of Methodism that were in- spired into organizing life through the leadership of dynamic personal ties. You had your John Wesley, the one man of England’s dark héur. We had our Richard Allen, the one man who led out in a crusade against ‘wrong equally as sinister, and sinful, as the day of John Wesley. It’ will do us I am sure good to look at both of these great apostles of Methodiism. They came in the same century, one porn free, the other born a -slave; one in a home of culture and Chrisi- tian refinement, that other under the most discouraging life of yet from out of it God was leading. Richard .Allen hated* slavery,, he toiiled until he saved enough to buy his freedom. He walked from slavery’s soil until his feet were sore and bleeding stand on the soiil made sacred by the tread of the liberty loy- ing quaker, here in Philadelphia was nursed into fathers of life the gerrhs of Christian manhood that made him the great leader of his people, We are glad women, this esssion is Womaan’s Centennial of recognition by the Gen- eral Conference Church; that you see us today in our general sessiion, how God hath led us into life and liberty; our leaving the door of our first love can be likened into that life and lib- erty that the chick finds in the breaking of the shell. We are great- ly indebted to you for your fine ex- ample of progress, that you have held up before us. We note with pride your zeal for missions which has carried the Methodist organiization into the world-makiing real the words of John Wesley, “The world is my parish.” “World service” with you has become a passion, it has inspiired us. Again your fine board of tem- perance and public morals under the leadership of that great crusader, Dr. Clarence T. Wilson,, has kept the flame of evangelism burning in our effort to make prohiibition real, Chris- tian and not altogether a question of law. Again,, your insistance upon the spirit and practice of democracy serfdom, . even under the leadership of an epis- copal form of government has been the most healthy example, it is our pleasure to note, none can gainsay the legitamacy of your Episcopacy—none can question the fine caliibre of men you hav e called to leadership and to. stand before the assembled halls of preinodisy with such an Episcopacy and with such a fine happy democrat- is membershiip is to be a light not placed under a bushel, but on a can- dlestick tht all may see. Reverend Sirs, return to your great hosts as- sembled at Kansas City with our kindest thoughts. Annd be safe that Methodism is safe in our hands, We shall not prove false. In that great struggle for life and liberty through the truth we clasp hands with you and all who love the name Wesley and Allen, join with us, in prophetic realization as we repeat: “Hail to the brightness of Zion’s glad morning Joy to the lands that in darkness haye lain Hushed be the accents of sorrow and mourning Zion in triumph begins reign. her mild JOIN THE NATIONAL INTERDE. NOMINATIONAL MINISTERIAL ALLIANCE OF AMERICA Every colored minister who loves his race and desires to see it prosper along the educational, civil and economic lines should join the National Intedue- nominational Minsterial Alliance of AmericaCall on the President of the Alliance , at office of Mr. J. A. Lank_ ford, and he will take pleasure in ex- plaining the objective of the Alliance The Rev. Dr. C. L. Russell of Washing- ton, D. C., is president. REV. E. H. COIT Re-elected Secretary of Miissiions COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC WORSHIP First District—Hudson Waters. Second District—C. F. Rich. Third District—W. E. Clements. Fourth District—J. H. Sydes, Lucas. Fifth District—H. M. Pillow. Sxth District—J. W. Englsh, C. John- son. Seventh District—R. W. Mance, J. W. Douglass, W. M,. Allen. Eighth District—L. M. Staves. Ninth District—J. S. Swain. Tenth District—R. S. Jenkins. Eleventh District—R. A. Grant, Thos. C. Calhoun, G. W. Hawkins. Twelfth District—J. S. Dennis. Thirteenth District—B. G. Dawson. Fourteenth District—W. E, Spillman. Fifteenth Dstrct—Mrs. Alberta Duncan. Sixteenth District—H. M. Steady. Seventeenth District—Charles Demas. Eighteenth District—F. A. Stokes. M. V. The Encyclopedia of African Methodism By DR. R. R. WRIGHT, Jr. Here is the Greatest Historical Compendium of Our Church. All have been sold except Fifty and they are Here at this General Conference ===== DSC04376.JPG ===== Tuesday, May 22, 1928 CONSECRATION SERMON Continued from Page 2 © small man ride upon an ass, the foal of an ass. We hear-peal forth that stirring song: “Behold, thy King cometh unto thee, meek and sitting upon an ass, and’a colt the foal of a nass. They wanted to make Him king. That was yesterday. After- -ward. (pause) Two days ago I saw your brethren’ fro mthe rice swamps of Louisiana; fro mthe cotton fields of Mississippi, Arkansas, Tennessee, in the Church of Allen; also fro mthe lone star state of Texas. I saw them from Illinois, Missourit, embrace you in their arms, and carry you upon their shoulders on the other side of the great divide. I saw them lay hands on you and pour out on you hossannas. But hours later! That was agreat day» And this is a greater day. But there is another day coming. I beg you to meet me four years later from to- day, and tell me how it is. You stand today as fair as a lily and formid- able as an army with banners. No man can touch your spirit. You are beautiful. You look like men of war. Meet me four years after you have fought with the beasts of Epheusu. When you are made one of the vic- tims of the onslaughts of the samé crowd. When you have encountered men who are disrespe¢tful, rebellious toward you ther brethren. When you have worked with unconverted preach- ers. When the devil has tried a thousand temptations to bribe you; to put you in their pockets; to draw the whip and the lash over your head. Let no man despise you. Don’t think you are any better than the Master. May God blegs I leave you with this benediction. Young men, you have dreamed dreams own . yonnder about this place yo uhave come to. Put them in practice and tell me about them. I want to tell you that you are fol- lowing a great line of leaders; leaders of great character. You will do well if you live up to them. ~ . You wil Ipardon me, But mymind runs back this morning. orty-nine years ago, when I joined the Annuaal Conference. As I stood ther a vig- orous boy, the only child of a preach- er’s widow, they asked me to go to Louisiana, And I took Jesus with ‘me. Take Jesus nd he will take care of you. Jesus will stand by you. I recall to mind the scenes of for- ty years ago,’the first general con- ference in which I was a member at Indianapolis. I remember that Big Four. Yes, we elected the Big Four at Indianapolis. You take their plac- es today; and you will fill their places together with us. We are now about to go down from her. I do not know that I will live to see another general conference. I am not a boy. And I don’t try to deceive you. I haye done my work. I have done it the best way Icould. Thirty-two years I have been in service. Twenty years ago this day on the 23rd we were consecrated bishop. We have about wound up the ball. I ask you keep your garments unspotted. Walk and talk with God. Climb to the Mount of Transfigura- tion and talk with Jesus. God bless you, ON.. RECEPTION.. OF.. FRATERNAL DELEGATES First—District—Albert O. Sanders Second District—Charles H. Wesley Third District—Israel Ross Fourth District—M. C.Wright Fifth District—John Wilson Sixth District—J. L, Butler, W.P 4ar- ris SeventhDistrict—J, L. Benbow, L. R. Nichols, Green Jackson Eighth District—A. 8. Blake | Ninth hope! D. Hayden, Wm. YOUNG PEOPLE’, DEPART- MENT OF THR & SOCIETY A. M. E. CHURCH The Sixth Epiiscopal District My Dear Co-dorkers and Children: My _ heart and mind are full of thoughts of you and the work o this department, After greetings to all, I earnestly beg the cooperation of each Worker who is interested in this work, s = Begin now to have representatives at the state convention, in Macon, as Mrs. Flipper, the state president, will give space on program each day for the work of the department. Local, district, conference ‘ branch presidents, directresses and local su- perintendents are asked to urge and encourage the young people to use this opportunity. A five year campaign should be launched by each society (adult) to conserve the youth if the church is to reap its greatest benefit from the young people o ftomorrow. Plans for 1928-89 1 Organize Mission Study of Bible Classes. « 2 Young People’s State Convention. 4 Demonstrations with TIllustra- tions by workers in this department, and others. The object in organizing the class- es is to hold the interest of the young people after passing from the juve- nile and intermediate divisions to that of the junior division, and to train them for leaders and teachers in this department. The proceeds from the booth will be diviided between the Student Aaid Fund and the home work. We will thank anyone or sociietis eatld(uis Program at thank anyone or societies (adult or ‘ junior)sending anytthing for . the booth, a A committee of young people, as- sisted by,Mrs. Lawrence and Mrs. Montgomery, will have charge of the booth. This committee will be glad to place on\ exhibit anything made by anyone of dny society. BO Si A goo dylan for naming mission or Bible classes is to use the name of flowers for girls classes and the name of trees for boys’ classes. Rose: beau- ty, loveliness and joy; daisy: sym- pathy and friendship; buttercup: happiness, violet and faithfulness; lily: purity of heart, etc. Names For Boys’ Classes: Elm, pa- triiotism and self-respect; cedar: strength and faiith; oak: hispitaliity; pine: darng, ete. The same plans may be used for namng_ societies, Provide each class or society with a class-pin or banner made from silk, wool or felt. Slash botton edge to make frings. Then place the class flower or tree on the banner. These ean be found printed on Cretonne, wall paper or in flower catalogues, ete. Cut ont the flower and glue it onto the felt, leaving it under a weight until perfectly dry. Trees may be copied from any book showing pic- tures of trees, ; Recreation Suggested Umbrella Gift Game—Trim a large old umbrella with red, white and blue paper, cover the outside’ with red and line it with white, usng strips of blue for ribbon decoratons; use baby rb- bon to suspend gfts and have the lengths vary. - Merrily round thi shappy ring Skipping gaiily as we sing , What would this umbrella bring If we changed to a hiippity-hop » And our hostess called out, stop? Umbrella Verses All the conclusion of the verses the hostess should call: Stop for John and let him see A. tiny gift for him from me, Of course the names of the children should be called one after the other iin order a sthey stand in the circle. Different colors of ribbon should be used. for girls andforboys. This game may be used to raise funds. : eee one pay five or ten cents to 4 Pink Tea—(For 3 Ne a Me _ ference that your committee has had ; -PARTIAL REPORT OF _ EPISCOPAL COMMITTEE The Epiiscopal Committee made a partial report and informed the con- under investigations the character of all bishops and find nothing against their moral, religious, or official character, that the churches of all ibshops have passed. ELECTION OF GENERAL OFFICERS » The following were aspirant for the Book Concern: Revs, Stone, Grif- fin, W. K. Hopes, J. H. Hughes, J. T. Wilkerson, S. H. V. Gumbs, T. H. Wiseman, P. W. Rogers, D. M. Bax-~ ter and Prof. P. C. Williiams; Prof. » Williams announced to the confer- ence that his candidacy was conting- ent upon Dr. Baxter not being a can- didate, but since Dr. Baxter was not successful in the race for the bishop- ric and was back in the race for the Book Concern, he (Mr. Wiilliams) wished to thank.all friends and dele- gates for promises made and that he was withdrawinig from the race. Balloting began: Rev. Baxter receiv. ing 554 votes, was declared elected. The Christian Recorder Candidates Revs. J. C. Beckett, R. R. Wright, Jr., J. H. Hu Franklin, W E Guy, George Singleton and J. A. Hill. Dr. Wright receiving 538 votes was de- clared elected. Financial Department Candidate Prof. W. B. Adams, Dr. J .R. Haw- kins, Dr. W. F. Bodiie, Dr. Bodie an- nounced his withdrawal from the race. A motion prevailed that the secretary cast the vote for the gen- eral conference electing Dr. Hawk- ins. Missionary Department Candidates Revs. L. L. Berry, E. H. Coit, and M. C. Wright; before the count was completed, Dr. Berry made a motion that the counting stop and that the secretary cast the vote for the gene! conference, electing Dn. et Biishop Parks objected and the count Was finished; Dr. Coit was over- whelmingly electe Bs Motions prevailed that the secre- tary cast the vote re-electing Dr. S J, Johnson, Church Extension Seer tary; Prof. A. S. Jackson, Education- al Seeretary; Dr. W. H. H. Butler, Historian . , Sunday School Union Candidates Rev. T. J. Askew, E. H. McGill, P. W. Walls and Prof. Ira T. Bryant. Prof. Bryant receiving 537 votes was declared re-elected. A. M. E. Review Candidate Dr. J. G. Robinson and Charles Wesley. This was a close contest; Dr. Wesley received 340 votes, Dr. Robinson 383 votes, Robinson was de~ clared elected. Southern Christian Recorder Candi- date Revs. G. W. Allen, John Harmon, J. H. Jones: all were re-clected with a large majority. Western UChristian LRecorder Candi- dates ; Revs. J. D. Barksdale, J. H. Wil- son and J. H. Clayborne. This was a close contest. Two ballots were. tak-. en and no election; the conference re- cessed to continue thheh helections onday. NOUCE. ram The Committee on Social Welfare met May 10th at 1 p. m., for the pu Pose of perfecting an organizatio The following officers were elected: ~ Attorney E. P. Blakemore, =5 trict, chairman. 2 _Rev. A. F. B. Hoary, 7th district, vice chairman. : Rey. A. D. Avery, 2nd distriist, sec: retary. \ i _ Mrs. J. H. Hale, 14th distri e sistant secretary. eee oe Professor C. H. Joknson, 3rd dis- trict, treasurer. He ah , He T. N. Lewis, 1st district, chap- lain. aie ¢ After some discussion in regard to Hie secs Ati ON our church, a motion was made by A. D. Aver: that Prof. Johnson prepare a bill em pay the sentiments ofthe Commit- iy ee oe members of the gre Church. While it ue good men were elevated to tI opric by the 28th General Con: ence; men ofoutstanding char: and ability. I ame asking in all £; ness, is it right to inflict so punishment upon a man whi years has given his life’s ener ability to the church. Yet the qi tions were frequently heard on | grounds during the Genera ence. Now what is the fact? ty years or more ago as I un it the Rey. R. R. Wright, Jr liant young man fresh from chools of thsi co entered the iitiner: Philadelphiia was a w. Christian Recorder for #. task to resurrect the Book Concern, an dreyive the Christian Recorder. With an undaunted zeal this Dale preacher applied himsélf to the t and the church has the factd/as whether he made good or not. the foundation for our great p in ghouse recently erected in thi of Philadelphia; and. giving, church and the race, one of church papers’ published in \, world by negroes.’ To say tot that you shall forever be If frone: bishopric because 9 did Aot tom 'p *y- er the “tFenches}) the ‘fact, is that the church toc.“him out of the trenches and assigned him to this special work and has kept him the: all these years uncomplainingly no wraise these questions—Wh: mote him? What kas he done for church? Now I believe that men e: best serve? y DR WRIGHT'S i. “FOURTEEN POINTS? \ A friend asked us the other day what were some of the progressive © things for which we stand. Qur ans- wer was “read the Recorder.” But on his suggestion, we jotted down some of the points of interest. An? we shall discuss them from time to time. 1. A Strong Connection and not eighteen separate districts, 2. A Churchwide revival, deep. ening the spiritual life of Churc! and race, 8. A Strong System of Theo. logical training. “ trained, consecrated man, a leader in .ev-" ery church.” (May take 25 years) 4, Building up the rural Church in the country districts where most of the race now live 5. A Budget System: from lo- » eal church to Episcopacy, but starting with General ~Depart- ments and Colleges. ure’ ea * ba ade ene 6. Elimination of exaltation of Jesus in {he Church. 7. Strengthening ‘of Mission- Depart- ary and Educatior‘al ments. 8... Re-codification of discipline and demanding that everybody ~ respect the law. "9. Strengthening our periodi- i cals, putting all weeklies on the _ same basis. -, »10. Organization. of Men’s Ser- vice Leagues similar to Women’s Missionary Societies, to put the laymen to constructive work. ' -11, Every conference student @ correspondent or resident stu- dent SOLO ‘ SSE SMa i complete suryey of the A. M. E. Church. S 4 ee a; 13. Closer Federation with Negro Churches in developing greater spiritual life among People, es ===== DSC04377.JPG ===== rene Lad, of the Virgin Islands, SIDE LIGHTS Of The Conference By Dr. W. H. Wright 0 1 7—7A, 1928. 1D. Hansboro of Dallas, Tex., are attend_ ing the General Conference. _ Mrs. H. E. Williams, a prominent b business woman of Greenville, S. C., ig also a trustee of Allen Temple A. M. REV R R WRIGHT. Jr, PhD, E. Church is attending the General _Editor-in-Chiet Conference. Mrs. Essie Cox Townsend of Arka- delphia, Arkansas is attending the General Conference. Mrs. W. E. Guy of Springfield, DL, is in attendance to the General Con- ference. X Mrs. M. L. Burch of Philadelphiia, \ Pa., is attending the sessions of the } General Conference. Published at ‘the %h Regiment Armory _Mrs. Emma Richmond of Kansas 3511 Giles Avenue j % Mo., is attending the General Daily edition during the Conference of Conference, and is stopping ot 5924 it A Z Church, held at Chicago, Michigan Avenue. «70 May 7th to 2th, 1928, —— . Baa ic Mrs. Euola Wagner of 5818 Mich- TUESDAY, MAY 22, 1928 a Av city, is attending the a essiions Recognition of meritorious and de- ————— voted services rendered on behalf of Rey. W. C. from Georgia, the Charch has alw: been a po- preached la y at Gaines Chap- tent ‘actor in ing Church to el A. M. E. Church of Michigan of bold within her Communion men of which Rev. C. A. Moore is pastor. eultural ideas and wide preparation. Sa ace Those 4 honored are both native Mr. and Mrs. Lamb S. Patton of Americans and foreigners adhering Montgomery, Alabama is attending —\ t& our Church, the A. M. E. Conference. In this connection we not the rec- ) ognition given by this General Con- ference (1 the Rav. Dr. S, E. Church- Mrs. R. H. Moreland of Birming- ham, Alabama is attending sessiions of the General Conference. onfergnce has re-elected whort met many of her old friends and the: Orticial § ur! ““Yell-the verb- have been very kind to her. a al addre { sermons delive.f ™ % ee befere the General Conference and published in the DAILY RECORDER Rev. W. G. Austin of the North Ga. De. Lord. We compliment thie Conferenee is attending the General brother on his success and for his Conference as an alternate from his eficiency conference. Rev. J. F. Jordan, pastor of Ay- ery Chapel, Oklahom City, Okla. and wife, Mrs. F. E. Jordan and daughter Miss Floria Jordan are attending the General Conferen Mrs. Jordan will d&i n address to the Mission- ON MEMOIRS First District—E. T. Bruce District—-Wataon Laws District JH Maxwell, .D.uW.hx Fourth District—Homer Williams firth District—M, 8. Bryant, Thomas ary Soc’ Rev. Jordan received 9 Kennedy votes for the bishopric. fixth District—J, R. Fleming, W. O nance Slade SeventhDtstrict—A.. P. B. Horry, W. B. Boulder, J. 8, Shanklin Mehth District—J. Topp Mrs. L. M. Lawrence of Macon, Ga., State Superintendent of the Young People’s Department of the W. H. Ninth District~Mrs, Ella Dillard and Missionary Society A anc Missionary Society of Georgia Pe Cee C. B. js in attendance to the General Con- t 0 ferer Grieventh District~W. H. J. Powell Thirteenth District—C. W. Williams your'genth Distriet—J, W. Frasier ON UNIVERSITIES AND \Fifteeath District—Mrs. Alberta Dun- COLLEGES eam, J. W. Saunders wand) District—H. M, Steady FIRST DISTSRICT — H, enteenth District-Chalmers Nyom- Thomas. Bole SECOND DISTRICT — L. H. ighteenth District —C, B, Clements Midgette. THIRD DIISTSRICT—Gilbert H. ones. FOURTH DISTRICT—H. A. Per- trict—J, R. Reed ry, M. V, Lucas. ya eect. A. Edwards beh i DISTRICT—F. J. Peck, nird Diatrict—Mrs, Effle B. Carter, Annie B. Brown. Teenie Cundi SIXTH DISTRIICT—J. H. Lewis, Fourth Dtstrict—I, 8, Stone J. C. Lawrence, H. E. Davis. Fifth Distriet—R. 8. Everett, Mrs. C. SEVENTH DISTSRICT—D. H. , ON PLANS FOR CITURCH BUILDING = J Hf. Burbridge Sims, Miss Mamie Lorne Sixth District—E. Griags, J. W. Poreh, EIGHTH DISTRICT — Solomon ff. W. Grant Porter Hood, S, P. Washington. Seventh Distriat—N. A. Bethea, G. 0. = wINTH DISTRICT—E. C.Mitchell TENTH DISTRICT—N. A. Banks, R. D. Washi in. ELEVE DISTRICT — A. B. Cooper, T. W. Carter, J. P. Thomp- son. TWELFTH DISTRICT — A. 0. Wilson. awe DuteceB. T. Braas _ THIRTEENTH DISTRIOT—J. R Thirteenth District—J, K, Washington amp! Mi . panes District —W. H. Campbell FOURTEENTH DISTSRICT— E. Fifteenth District—W, A. Ratteray FE. Wittenburg. Sixteenth Distriet—Mrs, Hannah B, FIFTEENTH DISTRICT—Joseph Steady Gomez. Seventeenth District--F. Herman Gow SIXTEENTH DISTTRIICT — F. - Eletteenth District—P. A, Hart Herman Gow. EIGHTEENTH DISTRICT—Geo- She has , THE CHRISTIAN RECORDER RECOMMENDATIONS Continued from Page 1 League 51 Historical and Literary Society 52 Fragment Gatherers 53 Church Property 54 Church Stewaards 55 Part monies 56 Baptism 57 Reception of Members ay sae Supper .. . 5: ‘olemnization of Matrimo 60 Laying Corner Stones my 61 Dedication of Churches %2 Ordination of Deacons 63 Ordination of Elders 64 Consecration of Bishops 65 Burial Service 66 Part IV—Appendiz 67 Specific Examination 69 Recommendations to Students 70 Conference Boundaries 71 Episcopal Districts 72 Bishops and General Offi u s Address pols 73 The following shall constitute paragraphs 26, 27, Page 22 Bokk of Disciles. rt a 74 Sec. 26. That the giving or re- ceiving of a bribe or the use of money in obtaining or attempt- ing to obtain any office within the A. M. E. Church, orthe ut- terance or issuance of any false statement in aid of one’s candi- dacy for any such office, is here- by prohibited. 79 Sec. 27, Any person found guil- ty of the violation of the pro- visions of the preceeding section if elected, shall be punished by removal fromsaid office, and if not elected, shall be suspended from membership in the A. M. E. Connection for the periiod of one year. ‘ 84 Page 206 Compositions of Gen- eral Conference. 85 We recommend the Editor of tthe Woman’s Missionary Re- corder become a member of Gen- eral Conference 87 Page 417 Paragraps 2 at the end of last line, add the words f except the Superintendent, who shall be confined by thé Quarter- ly Conference.” REPORT OF DISCIPLINE REVISION COMMITTEE To the Bishops, General Officers and Delegates to the 28th General Con- ference of the African Methodist Episcopal Church assembled in Chi- cago, Illinois: Dear Brethren: We, your Committee on Revision of the Discipline, submit our report in part as follows: 1 We recomriend that from page 1 to page 27 inclusive remain, except pages 14 to 17 inclusive, which is held for certified copy of Ar- ticles of incorporation. © 4 Page 29, line, after the word “abridged” substitute the words “or modified any time to suit the occasion.” 6 Page 30 to remain as is. 7 Page 31, paragraph 7, be added after membership the words ‘upon profession of saving faith in our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ” 9 Page 119, paragraph 7, after the word “time” on the last line shall be added “and no money shall be disbursed without his knowledge and consent.” 12 Page 121, paragraph 14, after the word “shall,” substitute the word “urge.” After the word “society” substitute the word “he? 14 Page 140, paragraph 7, line 4, strike out the word “five” and substitute the word “eight.” 16 Page 141, paragraph 9, line 3, strike out the words “District until” and substitute the words “Conference or his district un- less.” / 18 Page 148, paragraph 18, line 1, strike out the word “bishops” and substitute the words “Fi- nanciial Secretary.” 20 Page 144, Chapter 11, line 18, strike out the words “Semi-an- nual” and substitute the word “Annually.” 2e Page 148, paragraph 1, line 2, strike out the word “he” and Il] —Riites and .Cere- Tuesday, May 22, 1928 substitute the words “the Accused.” 24 Page 199, line 4, after the word “with” strike out the word “two” and substitute the word “four.” 26 Page 206, Chapter 6, Composi- tion of General Conference. Be- ginning on line 12, after the word “Standing” substitute “thet President of the Paren Mite and Womaan’s Home and Foreign Missionary Societies.” 80 Page 206, paragraph 1, line 17, after the word “every” strike out “30” and substitute “40”; on line 18, after the word “ex- ceeding” 32 strike out the word “15” and substitute the word “21,” YOUNG PEOPLE’S DEPT, Continued from Page 3 Do come to a Pink Tea Party ~* Next Friday from four-thirty to 5 » Your welcome will be most hearty For I’ll meet you at the door. A girle dressed in pink at the door, takes the tickets in a pink covered box or small basket tied with pink ribbon. Of course, the tickets are sold two or more weeks before. A pink and whiite cake, used for a con- test and a vase containing three ros- es, two pink and. one white, are ar- ranged on a table. All lights are shaded pink. Five cents is charged those who enter the contest which is carried out thus: Pass clothes-pins, needles, thimbles, scissors, thread and a basket containing bits of pink and white scraps and request the contest- ants to dress the clothes-pins like dolls. _The one who produces the best dressed doll wins the cake. Usu- ally a boy or man wins. Lots of fun The dolls are ‘given the contestants for souvenirs. * Requests 1 Do not forget to observe Allen Day, Mothers’s Day, Blue and White Day, ete. 2 Each society is requested to send $2.00 for Student Aid Fund and $3.00 for home work. Remember, dear worker, that Georgia is expect- ed to contribute her share to the maintenance for our African girl stu- dent. Our home work must not suf- fer for lack of funds to carry out the plans as outlined in this message. Please do this not later than July 14. 8 Be sure to study your report blanfls and return wih amount, name and address of delegates and super- intendents so that names will appear on the program. Date of convention will be known later. 4 We are asking your prayers for this department. The success of it depends upon the realization of the need of God for the new day that liies ahead; upon spiritual abilities to tap new resources of power. This depart- ‘ment is intended to be the beginning of a new advance. Gifts of money will be needed but far more the en- richment of personal lives and the dedication of these young people for service, “Let us advance on our knees.” ON RULES OI ORDER FIRST DISTRICZ—Howard Nor- dain. SECOND DISTRICT—P. A. Rich- ardson. THIRD DISTRICT—N. B. ~Allen. FOURTH DISTRIOT—S. L. Birt. FIFTH DISTRICT—W. C. Wil- liams, G. L. Vaughn. SIXTH DISTRICT—J. R. Talia- ferro, C. H. Harrold. SEVENTH DISTRICT — B. J. Ramsey, J. E. Christie, J. B. Beck. ELEVENTH DISTRICT—G. E. Curry, S. H. Betts, H. E. Daniels. TWELFTH DISTRICT — S. A. Jones. THIRTEENTH DISTRICT — J. Jackson. a FOURTEENTH DISTRICT— F. D. L. McDonald. SIXTEENTH DISTRICT — S. B. A. Campbell. P SEVENTEENTH DISTRICT — Chalmers Nyombolo. FIGHTH DISTRICT—D. R. Mor- ant, J. D. Brown, NINTH DISTRICT—P. W. Walls, J, H. Dillard, TENTH DISTRICT—S. M. Kirk, H. A. Young. : i t } uesday, May 22, 1928 « . CONSECRATION OF BISHOPS Consecration Service: Hymn, 293, Biishop H. B. Parks. Prayer, Bishop Wm. H. Heard : Singing No. 235, Bishop J. Albert Johnson First Scripture Lesson, Bishop J. S. Flipper Introductory Prayer, Bishop Wm. D. % Johnson Ritual, Bishop R. C. Ransom Second Scripture Lesson, Bishop A. ym No. 133, Bishop W. S fo. 1 jishop W. Sampson Brooks : f Sermon, Bishop H. B. Parks . Robert Alexander Grant presented by Revs. R. B. Brooks, South Fla. Con- ference; G. E. Curry, East Florida Conference; R. W. Whitehurst, W. Fla. Conference Consecrated by Bishops John Hurst, J. S. Flipper, H. B. Parks Sherman Lawrence Green pres. by Revs. W. T. Pope, E. Ark? Confer- ence; S. P. Felder, N. Miss. Conf.; G. F. David, Kentucky Conference Consecrated by Bishops R. C. Ran- som, W. H. Heard, W. A. Fountain George Benjamin Young presented by _ Revs. P. C: Hunt, Texas Confer- ence;M. F. Sides, New England Conference; G. T. Stinson, N. La. Conference Monroe Hortensius Davis pres. by Consecrated by Bishops W. D. John- son, Joshua H. Jones, J. A. Gregg Revs. L. R. Nichols, Palmetto, S. C. Conference; G. B. Brown, La. Conf. HH. E. Walden, Balto. Conference Consecrated by Bishops J. Albert Johnson, A. L. Gaines, W. Samp- son Brooks * Reading, Bishop“A. L. Gaines _ Prayer for Special Qualifications, Bishop J. A. Gregg _ Direct Examination, Bishop H. B. Parks Prayer, Bishop W. T. Vernon Veni, Creator, Spiritus Holy Ghost, our hearts inspire And lighten with celestial fire “wah the anointing spirit art _ A-Who dost thy seven-fold gifts impart Thy blessed unction from above Is comfort, light and fire of love. Enable with perpetual light The dullness of our blinded sight Anoint and cheer our soiled face With the abundance of thy grace Keep far our foes, give peace at home Where thou art guide no ill can come. ab \e 2 Teach us to know the Father, Son * And Thee of both to be but one That through the ages all along This may be our endless song Praise to thy eternal merit _. Father, Son and Holy Spirit. “s Consecration Prayer, Bishop Joshua i ™ H. Jones Bible Delivered, Bishop H -B. Parks Sacrament and Closing Prayer, Bish- op John Hurst, J. A. Gregg, io. Hs Jones Apostles Creed, Bishop yee H. sit Heard é Benediction, Bishop H. B. Parks PASC, { OFFICERS OF THE LAY COLLEGE OF TBE A.M. E. CHURCH - GENERAL CONFERENCE Atty. W. H. C. Brown, Newport News, fy, Vie. ms Ghatmas ae . E. P. Blakemore, Denver, Colo- ee a .. Vice Chairman W. H. Wright, Waycross Ga. at Secretary Edna Gullins, Pennsylvania .... First Asst. Secretary Emily C. Kinch, New Jersey .. Third Asst. Secretary Minnie Sheppard, South Caro- e .. Fourt Asst. Secretary , Nashville Tenn- . Treasurer er, Los Angeles, seeniuenens Marshal ’ Springs High School, Crystal Springs, THE CHRISTIAN RECORDER A CALL TO THE YOUNG MAN Young man be clean! The world has need of cleanly men; Enough there are who now defile Their bodies and our atmosphere With ranflk tobacco, liquor vile; Enough impure in habit, soul, In ways condemned in sister, wife; You, too, are called to purity; Be clean of heart, of lip, of life: Young man, be noble! Enough there are whose lives are vile; 2 Whose words are false and base and low; ‘ Whose thoughts are like desires of beasts, ? And daily they more peast-like grow; Exalt yourself by nobler thoughts, And keep your mind strong, pure, and clean; Help lift the world a notch or two; Young man, you're hit; it’s you I mean: Young man, be Christ’s! Enough there are who, scorning Christ Rejecting Him, the Way, the Light, Have falied of best in life, and gone The ‘Christless way to Christless night; Be Christ’s make your ideal Christ; Take him as Teacher to the end; Take Him as Saviour from all sin; Take Him, best Comrade and best . Friend; . Young man, be Christ’s! NEGRO YOUTH WINS FRATERNAL MESSAGE NATIONAL COMPETITION Fraternal Message from the M. E. Church by Rev. Ernest S. Williams, pastor Metropolitan M. E. Church, Baltimore, Md.; , Member of Wash- ington Annual Conference. Bishops, Fathers and Brothers: Beloved: At this moment ad in this presence I begin to discharge a duty assigned me by the Board of Bishops of the Methodist Church, namely, to con- yey to you in your Quadrennial Con- clave the greetings and felicitations of the membership ministerial and lay of that church. So here I stand embodying that group of Wesleyan folowers to the number of more than four and one-half millions, seattered throughout the world, and extending to you its right hand of fellowship, voice the hope that God is with you. This distinguished audience graced by the presence of your college «* Bishops is a replica of the one from which I have just come and to which I shall soon return. The General Conference of our Church now as- sembled in Kansas City, Mo. IItl is significant that several Gen- eral Conferences meet in the month May. As surveyors of a great coun- try take their observations from hill top to hill top andthence make their triangulations that reveal the entent and character of the lower ground so it seems that the representattives of the General Conferences from, the vantage point of experience and train- ing look backward through the re- ports of four years making their de- cisions and rendering judgments con- cerning the material things of the »Kingdom.. Retrospect, ,meditation and forcast these from the triune mind of this Takes First Prize in Interracia], Com- mission’s “Tenth Man’ Conrest Atlanta, Ga. May 18—Fréeman Ledbetter, student in the high school department of the colored A. & T. College, Greensboro, N. C., has just been awarded first prize in the “Tenth Man” theme contest conducted by the Commission on Interracial Coopera- tion, which was open_ to all high school students in the United States. ‘A check for fifty dollars, the mount of the prize, has been forwarded to Dr. F. D. Bluford, president of the college, for presentation to Mr, Led- better. The second prize of thirty dollars was awarded to Ernest Paschal, of Cleburne High School, Cleburne Tex.; and the third prize, twenty dollars, to Miss Peggy Williams, of Crystal Mississippi. : Hundreds of papers dealing with the the contribution made to Ameri- can history by the Negro, “America’s Tenth Man,” were submitted from a great number of schools scattered upon the judges a long and difficult task. Most of the papers were of high order and the promoters of the contest express themselves as greatly pleased with the result. It is prob- able, they announce, that a similar competition on a larger scale will be conducted next year. PROF. J. A. LANKFORD Architect If thinking of building, over- hauling, or re- gathering. _LLook backward at the pairing your. past, look thoughtfully at the pres- church, school or ent, look forwaard to the future; at parsonage, see _ the past with penitnet and humble PROF J. A. LANKFORD, the noted Church Ar- chitect while here in the Armory. He will make your plans and specifications, tell you how to build and assist you in ar- ranging your loan. gratitude, at the present with firm and holy resolution,, and to the fu- ture with clam and earnest hope. Permit me here and now to ex- press to you our heartful sympathy in the death of four of your Chief Pastors, Bishops L. J. Coppin, con- servative in thought and feeling, quiet the very embodiment of dignity; W. Continued on Page 3 Page Five MEMORIAL FROM REV. H. M. STEADY, P. EB. To the Bishops in Council assembled at 28th General Conference of the Africann Methodist Episcopal Church, Greetings: Dear Fathers in God:— I am compelled to lay before you a personal memorial, but I desire to say right here, that this memorial has no selfish basis, as it is for the cause that I represent, and not for myself “per se.” I believe that my years of long faithful an dunbroken service for a period of 25 years as your Presiding Elder, an d37 years in the ministry of our church in the Sierra Leone Conference make me competent to give you my authorities, a right view of the conditions and outlook of our work in the Sierra Leone Conference, West Africa. There are 8 denominational bodies operating in Sierra Leone, recognized by the British Government. The Protestant Episcopal, the Wes- leyan Methodist, the Romann Catho- lic, the United Methodist, the Baptist the United Brethren in Chriist, the A. M. B. (Bethel) and the S. D. A. Now there are occasions, when the Heads of the bodies meet with the Government by invitation and discuss matters relative to the Educational and Religious aspects of the Church; in such meetings we have no repre- sentation (to watch the interest of our Church) for want of equal status. The presiding officer of the Protes- tant Epis, Church is a bishop presid- ing in Freetown. The presiding officer of the Wes- leyan Methodist is a general superiin- tendent of equal Status, residing in Freetown. The presiding officer of the Roman Catholic is a resident bishop in Free- town. The presiding officer of the United Methodist is a general superintend- ent of squal status, residing in Free- town. The presiding officer of the United ._ Brethren in. Ghristis 4 genéral sup- erintendent of equal status, residing in Freetown. Now as our Episcopal residence is located in Monrovia, it places our Presiding Bishop beyond the invita- tiion of His Excellency the Governor, o rthe Bishop of the Protestant Epis- copal Church respectively, when such meetings are called; what ever be the result of such call meetings, we as a church are expected to accept and subseribe to it, though we have no voice. L In view then of this condition which places us at a discount, I submit this memoria lasking for the Status of a Suffragan Bishop. This status will give me general es- teem and prominence in the commun- ity, wide scope for better service, and power to function with more commen- dable success on behalf of my church. I may add thie memori has no mercenary motive behind it. I am content with my present salary of $75.00 per month. I only ask for recognized status, to reach higher quarters and achieve more for my Church. Trusting that this memorial will have your Godly Judgment, that some new made measures be adopted, con- ducive to the weal of the cause I rep- resent. Conclusion: That the blessings of prosperity may come upon our work in Sierra Leone, that it may continue to rise that high state to which it is destined by God to reach, through its progressive developbment, as to be- come self-supporting is my cherished wish and most fervent prayer, in your generous consideration and de- terminate action. With due respects, I remaiin to be, Yours for the cause, H. M. STEADY, Presiding Elder THE ENCYCLOPEDIA OF AFRICAN METHODISM By Dr. R. R. Wright, Jr. Here is the Greatest Historical Compendium of our)Chureh. All! have been sold except 50, and they are here at this General Confer- ===== DSC04378.JPG ===== \ ‘esy.p. « BAXTER, D. D. ™ Business se voted the © tent f hold Those whom Otic al addr« befirre publi De Lord, brether on ficiency, * } REV R R. WRIGHT, Jr, Ph. D, : “Editor-in Associate Editors uring io A. Be Z Church, held at Chicago, S. se. fay Tih to 24th, 1928. “FUESD AY, MAY f meritorious vithin her Communion men of and wide preparation. = both native foreigners adhering cultural ideas 46 honored are Americana | to our Church. In thi connection we not the rec- ognition given by this General Con- » the Rev. Dr. S. E. Church- siene Jad, of the Virgin Islands, ,confergnce_has ference ‘ g the.verb- have been very kind to her. an, sermons deliveew® ~~. Paar pais t¥5 Conference and 87 ed in the DAILY RECORDER compliment this his success and for his ON MEMOTES , Pirst District—E. T. Bruce < f Becond District ' { Third District—J.H Maxwell, T.D.uw hx Homer Williams Pitth District—M. 8. Bryant, Thomas Wataon Laws Fourth District- SIDE LIGHTS RECOMMENDATIONS Of The Conference Continued from Page 1 League Church Property ME. CHURCH Mrs. Beatrice Hansboro and Mrs. F. 54 Church Stewaards ing the General Conference. 55 Part Il —Riites and .Cere- ——s Soe ee monies 56 Baptism Mrs. H. E. Williams, a prominent 57 Reception of Members business woman of Greenville, S. C., 58 Lord’s Supper .. . ——— also a trustee of Allen Temple A. M. 59 Solemnization of Matrimony E. Church is attending the General 60 Laying Corner Stones Conference. 61 Dedication of Churches i ie ines of Deacons Mrs. Essie Cox Townsend of Arka- edinalonhge ier delphia, Arkansas is attending the Se ceases anns Oe Bishopa General Conference. urist Sorice 66 Part IV—Appendiz 67 Specific Examination -Chief Manager Rev. J. D. Robinson, D. D. _ Mrs. W. E. Guy of Springfield, IL, 69 Recommendations to Students 4. Bev. G W Allen, D. D. is in attendance to the General Con- 70 Conference Boundaries v, J. D. Barksdale, D. D. ference. 71 Episcopal Districts wv. E. H. Coit, D. D. Se oe 72 Bishops and General Officers’ ' Mrs, M. L. Burch of Philadelphiia, Address de 4 3 Pa. y attending the sessions of the 73 The following shall constitute 3 2 General Conference. paragraphs 26, 27, P: 2! Pobiished at iy Regiment Armory Phage Belge Richmond of Kansas Bokk of Disciles. Bree 3517 flee Avenue Sity, Mo., is attending the General 74 ivi Datly ed the Conference of Conference, and is stopping ot 5924 ; ee POF ae ie oy gaa ceiving of a bribe or the use of money in obtaining or attempt- ing to obtain any office within the A. M. E. Church, orthe ut- terance or issuance of any false statement in aid of one’s candi- in dacy for any such office, is here- by prohibited. Michigan Avenue. igan Avenu i city, is attending the sessiions daily. Rey. W.C. Kely from Georgia, Ps . been a po- preached Sunday at Gaines Chap- a eae ra Any person found guil- selping the Church-to el A. M. Church of Michigan of nie € violation of the pro- which Rev. C. A. Moore is pastor. visions of the preceeding section if elected, shall be punished by removal fromsaid office, and if not elected, shall be suspended from membership in the A. M. E. Connection for the periiod of Mrs. R. H. Moreland of Birmi 84 Page 206 Con i - Moreland o ‘irming- age ompositi a ham, Alabama is attending sessiions eral Conterneet WP Fant Mr. and Mrs. Lamb S. Patton of Montgomery, Alabama is attending the A. M. E. Conference. re-elected met many of her old friends and they tthe Woman’s Missionary Re- corder become a member of - ne os eral Conference Se Page 417 Paragraps 2 at the end of last line, add He words except the Superintendent, who shall be confined by thé Quarter- ly Conference.” Rev. W. G. Austin of the North Ga. Conferenec is attending the General f Conference as an alternate from his conference. REPORT OF DISCIPLINE REVISION COMMITTEE Rev. J. F. Jordan, pastor of Av- ery Chapel, Oklahom City, Okla. and wife, Mrs. F. E. Jordan and daughter Miss Floria Jordan are attending the General Conference. Mrs. Jordan will d&iver an address to the Mission- ary Soci Rev. Jordan received 9 To the Bishops, General Officers and Delegates to the 28th General Con- ference of the African Methodist Episcopal Church assembled in Chi- Kennedy votes for the bishopric. ea Illinois: Sixth District—J. R. Fleming, W. G Dear Breriren’: Slade We, your Committee on Revisi » Y evision SeventhDtstrict—A.. FP. B. Horry, W. B. M .. M. Lawrence of Macon, Ga., of the Discipline, submit our report Boulder, J. 8. Shanklin Mehth District—J. Topp Ninth District—Mrs, Ella Dillard State Superintendent of the Young in part as follows: People Department of the W. H. 1 We recommend that from page and F. Missionary Society of Georgia 1 to page 27 inclusive remain, except . er W. Bennet, ©. B. j, in attendance to the General Con- pages 14 to 17 inclusive, which feteventh District—W. H. J, Powell ference. is held for certified copy of Ar- Thirteenth District—O. W. Williams Fourteenth Distriet—J, W. Frazier ticles of incorporation. ON UNIVERSITIES AND { Page 29, line, after the word “abridged” substitute the words \ \Pifteeath District—Mrs, Alberta Dun- 2 5 " 4 eum, J. W. Saunders COLLEGES “or modified any time to suit the bans tenth Distriet—H. M. Steady FIRST DISTSRICT — H. HF. _ occas i : ( \ veateenth District—Chalmers Nyom- Thonias. 6 Pa u to remain Ee e i bole SECO? TRICT — L. H. 7 Page 31, paragraph 7, be added B. Clements SECOND DISTR: after membership the words “upon ighteenth District—O. a An PLANS FOR CHURCH BUILDING Jones. First District—J, R, Reed Second District—G, A. Edwards Third District—Mrs. Prancis Cundii? Pourth District—I, 8, Stone Fifth Distriet—R. 8. Everett, Mra. ©, Effie B. Onrter, Midgette. THIRD DIISTSRICT—Gilbert H. profession of saving faith in our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ” 9 Page 119, paragraph 7, after the word “time” on the last line shall be added “and no money shall be disbursed without his knowledge and consent.” 12 Page 121, paragraph 14, after the word “shall,” substitute the word “urge.” After the word FOURTH DISTRICT—H. A. Por- ry, M. V, Lucas. FIFTH DISTRICT—F. J. Peck, Annie B. Brown. SIXTH DISTRIICT—J. H. Lewis, J. C. Lawrence, H. E. Davis. SEVENTH DISTSEICT—D. H. H. Burbridge Sims, Miss Mamie “society” A Sixth District—E. Griggs, J. W. Porch, EIGHTH DISTRICT — Solomon é on substitute the word Fan Distriat 4 Bork Se re 14 Page 140, paragraph 7, line 4, Johnson, W, C. Crawford Eighth District—J, 8. Mangum, D. M. Dorteh Ninth District—A. D. W. Mitchell Tenth District—W. 8, Johnson, A. R. Cooper, T. W. Carter, J. P. Bogan, Chas, B, Leaks oon, Eleventh District—R. A. Grant, Mra. Althea Ayers, Mra. G, Mille Distriet— Fourteenth District—W. District—W, A. Ratteray Distriet—Mrs, Hannah Campbell NINTH DISTRICT—E, C.Mitchell TENTH DISTRICT—N. A. Banks, R. D. Washington. ELEVENTM DISTRICT — A. B. Thomp- strike out the word “five” and substitute the word “eight.” » 16 Page 141, paragraph 9, line 3, strike out the words “District nee and ele Acs words * F conference or his dist: un- TWELFTH DISTRICT — A. 0. leas.” et Wilson. THIRTEENTH DISTRICT—J. R. oa * FOURTEENTH DISTSRICT— E. FE. Wittenburg. FIFTEENTH DISTRICT—Joseph 18 Page 143, paragraph 18, line 1, strike out the word “bishops”? and substitute the words “Fi- _ nanciial Secretary.” 20 Page 144, Chapter 1 strike out the words ubstitute By Dr. W. H. Wright 51 Historical and Literary Society -@ = Fragment Gatherers of the General Conference. She has , 85 We recommend the Editor of — - send $2.00 for Student Aid Bunda “two” and substitu “four.” har 2 . 26 Page 206, Chapter 6, Composi- tion of General Conference. Be- mil are rs THE CHRISTIAN RECORDER — ginning on line 12, after the | word “Standing” substitute “thet President of the Pare Mite and Womaan’s Home and _ - Foreign Missionary Societies.” 30 Page 206, paragraph 1, line 17, — after the word “every” strike out “30” and substitute “40”; on line 18, after the word “ex- “An ceeding” 82 strike out the word “15” and substitute the word “21.” YOUNG PEOPLE’S DEPT. Continued from Page 3 Do come to a Pink Tea Party * Next Friday from four-thirty to 5 ~ Your welcome will be most hearty For V’ll meet you at the door. A girle dressed in pink at the door, takes the tickets in a pink covered box or small basket tied with pink ribbon. Of course, the tickets are sold two or more weeks before. A pink and whiite cake, used for a con- test and a vase containing three ros- es, two pink and. one white, are ar- ranged on a table. All lights are shaded pink. Five cents is charged those who enter the contest which is carried out thus: Pass clothes-pins, needles, thimbles, scissors, thread and a basket containing bits of pink and white scraps and request the contest- ants to dress the clothes-pins like dolls. |The one who produces the best dressed doll wins the cake. Usu- ally a boy or man wins. Lots of fun The dolls are*given the contestants for souvenirs. * ; Requests 1 Do not forget to observe Allen Day, Mothers’s Day, Blue and White Day, ete. be Be 2 Each society is requeste $3.00 for home work. Remen dear worker, that Georgia is e ed to contribute her share to tl maintenance for our African girl s dent. Our home work must not suf- fer for lack of funds to carry o the plans as outlined in this mess: Please do this not later than July. 8 Be sure to study your report planfls and return wih amount, name and address of delegates and super- intendents so that names will appear on the program. Date of convention will be known later. 4 We are asking your prayers for this department. The success of it depends upon the realization of the need of God for the new day that liies ahead; upon spiritual abilities to tap new resources of power. This depart- ‘ment is intended to be the beginning of a new advance. Gifts of money will be needed but far more the en- richment of personal lives and the dedication of these young people for service. “Let us advance on our knees.” ON RULES O] ORDER FIRST DISTRIC1—Howard Nor- dain. SECOND DISTRICT—P. A. Rich- ardson. THIRD DISTRICT—N. B. ~Allen. FOURTH DISTRICT—S. L. Birt. FIFTH DISTRICT—W. C. Wil- liams, G. L. Vaughn. SIXTH DISTRICT—J. R. Talia- ferro, C. H. Harrold. SEVENTH DISTRICT — B. J. Ramsey, J. E. Christie, J. B. Beck. — ELEVENTH DISTRICT—G. E. Curry, S. H. Betts, H. E. Daniels. TWELFTH DISTRICT — S. A. Jones. ‘ THIRTEENTH DISTRICT — J. Jackson. nk FOURTEENTH DISTRICT— F. D. L. McDonald, deg, Ane Pig ts tae DISTRICT _ Campbell. SEVENTEENTH _ Chalmers bolo. TRICT—D. aa ee GH’ ie herman Lawrence Green pres. by A CALL TO THE Lesson, Bishop J. S. Enough there are tory er, Bishop Wm. D. |, Bishop R. C. Ransom 3 ond Scripture Lesson, Bishop A. _ Be clean of heart, No, 133, Bishop W. Sampson , Bishop H. B. Parks bert Alexander Grant presented by Revs. R. B. Brooks, South Fla. Con- es ference; G. E. Curry, East Florida ahs Conference; R. W. Whitehurst, W. Fla. Conference ‘onsecrated by Bishops John Hurst, S. Flipper, H. B. Parks vile; beasts, And daily they TOW; and clean; Revs. W. T. Pope, E. Ark? Confer- Help lift the world ence; S. P. Felder, N. Miss. Conf.; G. F. David, Kentucky Conference -Consecrated by Bishops R. C. Ran- som, W. H. Heard, W. A. Fountain George Benjamin Young presented by Revs. P. C. Hunt, Texas Confer- ence;M. F. Sides, New England Conference; G. T. Stinson, N. La. Conference Monroe Hortensius Davis pres. by ‘onsecrated by Bishops W. D. John- son, Joshua H. Jones, J. A. Gregg evs. L. R. Nichols, Palmetto, S. C. ‘onference; G. B. Brown, La. Conf. H. E. Walden, Balto. Conference Consecrated by Bishops J. Albert . Johnson, A. L. Gaines, W. Samp- son Brooks © ing, Bishop“A. L. Gaines | ayer for Special Qualifications, shop J. A. Gregg Bxamination, Bishop H. B. wRGRO YOUTH WINS Sonia : : NATIONAL COMPETITION mean: » Young man, Enough there are Christ Rejecting Him, the Have falied of best night; Friend; op TT. Vernon oe ae y ‘host, our hearts inspire ind Ii ighten with celestial fire u the anointing spirit art _ ) dost thy seven-fold gifts impart essed unction from above comfort, light and fire of love. ae: y Takes First Prize in Interracia]. Com- mission’s “Tenth Man” Consest Atlanta, Ga. May 18—Fréeman Ledbetter, student in the high school department of the colored A. & “Ts College, Greensboro, N. C., has just been awarded first prize in the “Tenth Man” theme contest conducted by the - Commission on Interracial Coopera- tion, which was open to all high school students in the United States. A check for fifty dollars, the mount of the prize, has been forwarded to Dr. F. D. Bluford, president of the college, for presentation to Mr. Led- better. 4 3 The second prize of thirty dollars was awarded to Ernest Paschal, of Cleburne High School, Cleburne Tex.; and the third prize, twenty dollars, 5 to Miss Peggy Williams, of Crystal * Springs High School, Crystal Springs, Mississippi. ‘ Hundreds of papers dealing with the the contribution made to Ameri- can history by the Negro, “America’s Tenth Man,” were submitted from a great number of schools scattered upon the judges a long and difficult task. Most of the papers were of high order and the promoters of the contest express themselves as greatly pleased with the result. It is prob- able, they announce, that a similar competition on a larger scale will be conducted next year. Snable with perpetual light ‘he dullness of our blinded sight - Anoint and cheer our soiled face With the abundance of thy grace sp far our foes, give peace at home here thou art guide no ill can come. mes ostles Creed, Bishop Ne: H. eard - tion, Bishop H. B. Parks 4 PROF. J. A. LANKFORD Architect If thinking of .. Vice Chairman building, over- Wright, Waycross Ga. .. hauling, or re- .. Secretary pairing , Pennsylvania .... Secretary . Blakemore, Denver, Colo- Young man be clean! The world has need of cleanly men; * _ Their bodies and our atmosphere With ranflk tobacco, liquor vile; * Enough impure in habit, soul, i In ways condemned in sister, wife; You, too, are called to purity; Young man, be noble! Enough there are whose lives are Whose words are false and base and low; Whose thoughts are like desires of g : Exalt yourself by nobler thoughts, And keep your mind strong, pure, Young man, you’re hit; it’s you I The Christless way to Christless Be Christ’s make your ideal Christ; Take him as Teacher to the end; Take Him as Saviour from all sin; Take Him, best Comrade and best . Young man, be Christ’s! YOUNG MAN who now defile of lip, of life: more beast-like a notch or two; be Christ’s! who, scorning Way, the Light, in life, and gone FRATERNAL MESSAGE Fraternal Message from the M. E. Church by Rev. Ernest S. Williams, pastor Metropolitan M. E. Church, Baltimore, Md.; , Member of Wash- ington Annual Conference. Bishops, Fathers and Brothers: Beloved: At this moment ad in this presence I begin to discharge a duty assigned me by the Board of Bishops of the Methodist Church, namely, to con- yey to you in your Quadrennial Con- clave the greetings and felicitations of the membership ministerial and Jay of that church. So here I stand embodying that group of Wesleyan folowers to the number of more than four and one-half millions, scattered throughout the world, and extending to you its right hand of fellowship, yoice the hope that God is with you. This distinguished audience graced by the presence of your college «° Bishops is a replica of the one from which I have just come and to which I shall soon return. The General Conference of our Church now as- sembled in Kansas City, Mo, IItI is significant that several Gen- eral Conferences meet in the month May. As surveyors of a great coun- try take their observations from hill top to hill top andthence make their triangulations that reveal the entent and character of the lower ground so it seems that the representattives of the General Conferences from, the vantage point of experience and train- ing look backward through the re- ports of four years making their de- cisions and rendering judgments con- cerning the material things of the »Kingdom.. Retrospect, ,meditation and forcast these from the triune mind of this gathering. _LLook backward at the past, look thoughtfully at the pres- ent, look forwaard to the future; at the past with penitnet and humble gratitude, at the present with firm and holy resolution, and to the fu- ture with clam and earnest hope. Permit me here and now to ex- press to you our heartful sympathy ‘in the death of four_of your Chief Pastors, Bishops L. J. Coppin, con- servative in thought and feeling, quiet the very embodiment of dignity; W. Continued on Page 8 » MEMORIAL FROM EEV. ate " M. STEADY, P. E. To the Bishops in Council assembled at 28th General Conference of the Africann Methodist Episcopal, Church, Greetings: ft Dear Fathers in God:— I am compelled to lay before you a personal memorial, but I desire to say right here, that this memorial has no selfish basis, as it is for the cause that I represent, and not for myself “per se.” I believe that my years of long faithful an dunbroken service for a period of 25 years as your Presiding Elder, an d37 years in the ministry of our church in the Sierra Leone Conference make me competent to give you my authorities, a right view of the conditions and outlook of our work in the Sierra Leone Conference, West Africa. There are 8 denominational bodies operating in Sierra Leone, recognized by the British Government. The Protestant Episcopal, the Wes- leyan Methodist, the Romann Catho- lic, the United Methodist, the Baptist the United Brethren in Chriist, the A. M. E. (Bethel) and the S. D. A. Now there are occasions, when the Heads of the bodies meet with the Government by invitation and discuss matters relative to the Educational and Religious aspects of the Church; in such meetings we have no repre- sentation (to watch the interest of our Church) for want of equal status. The presiding officer of the Protes- tant Epis, Church is a bishop presid- ing in Freetown. The presiding officer of the Wes- leyan Methodist is a general superiin- tendent of equal Status, residing in Freetown. The presiding officer of the Roman Catholic is a resident bishop in Free- town. The presiding officer of the United Methodist is a general superintend- ent of squal status, residing in Free- town. The presiding officer of the United , Brethren in-Ghrist-is 4 general ‘sup- erintendent of equal status, residing in Freetown. Now as our Episcopal residence is located in Monrovia, it places our Presiding Bishop beyond the invita- tiion of His Excellency the Governor, o rthe Bishop of the Protestant Epis- copal Church respectively, when such meetings are called; what ever be the result of such call meetings, we as a church are expected to accept and subscribe to it, though we have no voice. L In view then of this condition which places us at a discount, I submit this memoria !a g for the Status of a Suffragan Bishop. This status will give me general es- teem and prominence in the commun- ity, wide scope for better service, and power to function with mo ommen- dable success on behalf of my church. I may add thie memorial has no mercenary motive behind it. I am content with my present salary of $75.00 per month. I only ask for recognized status, to reach higher quarters and achieve more for my Church. Trusting that this memorial will have your Godly Judgment, that some new made measures be adopted, con- ducive to the weal of the cause I rep- resent. Conclusion: That the blessings of prosperity may come upon our work in Sierra Leone, that it may continue to rise that high state to which it is destined by God to reach, through its progressive developbment, as to be- come self-supporting is my cherished wish and most fervent prayer,, in your generous consideration and de- terminate action. With due respects, I remaiin to be, Yours for the cause, H. M. STEADY, Presiding Elder THE ENCYCLOPEDIA OF AFRICAN METHGOOISM By Dr. R. R. Wright, Jr. Here is the Greatest Historical Compendium of our Church. All have been sold except 50, and they are here at this General Confer- ===== DSC04379.JPG ===== frre + Page Six READ AND COMPARE Read What the Manager of the Metho. dist Episcopal Church South Says And Amount Paid — Deficits Rev. James D. Barksdale, Dear Sir:— Replying to your enquiry, I send the following statement “As per our conversation this morn- ing and at your request, we are writ- ing you concerning the loss incurred from the publication of the Christian Advocate, general organ of the church, during our last fiscal year. Prom March 1923 to March 1924, this loss amounted to $13,000.00. It might be of interest to you to know that during the quad- reninum ending in 1922, the deficit on Chrstian Advocate amounting to 900.00. However this loss is steadily For the fiscal year ending amounted to $23,000.00. ar ending March 1924, $13,000.00, as stated above. ms for the ation of the of paper used With refer_ ns, which r conference organs, which number, we learn from onsider reliable, that » subsidized to the amount of 360,000.00 during the past out of this a subsidy of ese three re- years ago to it. We dvocates of the of $676,000 x Our ex. at i tis a very dif- to make a religious Of course, the for the church ancial loss perience has been feult problem weekly pay, financia wt hh tt LAMAR £ .<BARTON, Age By TR. Wiggins, Mz lager ON ENTERTAINMENT OF THE NEXT GENEBAL CONFERENCE District—C. P. Cole econd I Third Wistrict—J. W. Arnold. Fourth District—R. L. Pope, J.P. Q Wallace. Pifth District—L. H. Harris. Bixth District—J. D. Counts, 5. R. Rountree. feventh District—-E. A. Adams, I. EB Thomas, T. J. Miles. Eighth District—D. EB. Rice, R, O. Perry Ninth District—J. B. Carter. Tenth District—J. H. Hughes, B. lL, Jackson. Eleventh District—R, B. Brookins, G. B. Curry, Mrs. A. L. Lewis. Twelfth District—W. L. Taylor. Thirteenth District—P. W. Rogers. Fourteenth Ditarict — Hubbard #@. Brewer. Fifteenth District—Edward Duncan. Sixteenth District — William Taylor White. Seventeenth District—Charles Demag Eighteenth District—A. E. Hubbard. The Ocean Link By Emily EB. Vernon Twenty-five South Afrienan let- ters written fro mthe field. Every worker should get a ee: | missionary copy. Rasuto—Nyasaland Foundation \/ THE CHRISTIAN RECORDER COMMITTEES ON THE CHURCH EXTENSION DEPARTMENT First District—S. T. Boyd Second District—L. H. Midgette Third District—W H. Truss, M. M. Lewis Fourth District—I. N. Daniels FPiftth—District—W.C. Williams Sixth District—E. W. Graham, J. 8. Coe, M. J. James Eighth District—S. W. Foster, D. Dil- lard Ninth District—G. R. Polk Tenth District—J. V. B. Goins, 0. O. Hammond Eleventh District—R. L. Murrell, R. D. Morgan Sixteenth Distric—W. H. Ketter Seventeenth District—P. Herman Gow Eighteenth District—A. R. Dobbins ON TEMPERANCE karst District—Nus Goldsboro. Second District—Luke Grady. Third District—P. J. Blackburn. Fourth District—Dr. Mary G. Evans, Mrs. Lillian Jamison. Fifth District—Mrs. Annie B, Brown. Sixth District—F. Moore, J. W. Wilcher, Cc. H. Bell. Seventh District—E. B. Mack, D. L. Jones. Eighth District—Mrs. M. L. Felder, Mm. Bingham. Ninth District—E. L. Miles. Tenth District—H. P. Evans, E. J. Hoff- man, Mrs. M. C. J. Smith. Eleventh District—L. Dickerson, G. J. Oates, N. W. Williams. Twelfth District—G. H. Evans. Thirteenth District—I. S. Gordon. _ Fourteenth District—T. W. Melson. Fifteenth District—Mrs. E. E. Vernon, Mrs. Ionia Morgan. Sixteenth District—S. B. A. Campbell. Seventeenth District—F. Herm-n Gow. Eighteenth District—J. S. Smith. ON STATISTICS First District—S. T. Reed. Second District—C. M. Reid. Third District—Mrs. Lavada C. Norris, W. A. Lucas. Fourth District—O. C. Miller. Fifth District—F, D. Helm. Sixth District—D. W. Stephens, W. C. Kelly. Seventh District—I. H. Wellborn, D. A. Jones, C. E. Grice. Eighth District—R. D. Davis, J. M. Campbell. Ninth District—R. A. Daley. Tenth District—E. L. Grimes, J. A. Jones. Eleventh District—N. B. Kellix,L. R. Robinson, Mrs, H, G. Smith. Thirteenth District—T. Tucker. Twelfth District—A. A. Fleming. Fourteenth District—&. T Buford. Fifteenth District—Percy Harper, Ed- ward Duncan. Sixteenth District—W. H. Ketter. Seventeenth District—F. Herman Gow. Eighteenth District—J. L. Moseley. ON THEOLOGICAL SEMINARIES Pirst District—J. C. Beckett. Second District—Dean Dent. Third District—L. O. Ridley. Fourth District—W. D. Shannon, H. A. Perry. Fifth District—A. W. Ward, L. H. Smith Jr. Sixth District—W. G. Alexander, A. l. Sampson. Seventh District—J. W. Murph, L. F. Vance. Eight District—R. A. Scott. Ninth District—R. E. Brooks. Tenth District—I. M. Burgan, T. A. District—D, A. Graham. District—F. Herman Gow. Eighteenth District—T. M, Green. ON ALLEN CHRISTIAN EN- DEAVOR LEAGUE FIRST DISTRICT—J. J. Derrick. SECOND DISTRICT—F. G.. Rus- sell. ae DISTRICT—F. A. B. aoe DISTRICT—A. L. Mo- ee. FIFTH DISTRICT—J. W. Young, Wm. Dow. SIXTH DISTRICT—A. E. Clark, Miss C. L. A SEVENTEENTH DISTRICT—S. J. Dobbins, E. R. Anderson, W. R. Bowman. EIGHTH DISTRICT—J. M. Camp- NINTH DISTRICT—Wm. L. Chap- TENTH DISTRICT—J. A. Howard P. B. Boales. ELEVENTH DISTRICT—S. 4H. Betts, J. D. Moore, I. A. White. TWELFTH DISTRICT —S. E. Kolen. THIRTEENTH DISTRICT—H. A. Belin. FOURTEENTH DISTRICT—J. B. Foxhall. FIFTEENTH DISTRICT — Mrs. Louise Stewart. SIXTEENTH DISTRICT—S. B.A. Campbell. SEVENTEENTH DISTRICT — Chalmers Nyombolo. EIGHTEENTH DISTRICT — E.- Waters. % ON REVISION OF DISCIPLINE. FIRST DISTRICT—T. J. Askew. SECOND DISTRICT—W. H. C. Brown. THIRD DISTRICT—W. Hs H. Butler, W. T. Anderson. FOURTH DISTRICT—C. L. Up- thegrove, E. W. Guy, S. Joe Brown. FIFTH DISTRICT—H. A. Wells. SIXTH DISTRICT—John Harmon, R. V. Branch, Jesse Brinson. SEVENTH DISTRICT—M. A. Hollins, J. L. Benbow, R. L.L Lee. EIGHTH DISTRICT — W. T. Strong, A. S. Blake. NINTH DISTRICT._J. R. Bur- ghes!’ ; TENTH DISTRICT—H. SS. Sims, P. D..Saddler. ELEVENTH DISTRICT—R. B. Brookins, C. S. Long, Ellis Brown. TWELFTH DISTRICT—V. M. Townsend. THIRTEENTH DISTRICT—B. G. Dawson. FOURTEENTH DISTRICT— W. Wiseman. SIXTEENTH DISTRICT—D. A. Graham. SEVENTEENTH DISTRICT—S. J. Mabote. EIGHTEENTH DISTRICT—J. H. Wilson. ON ITINERANCY FIRST DISTRICT—I. A. McCoy. SECOND DISTRICT — C. H. Stepteau. THIRD DISTRIICT—H. L. Hughes FOURTH DISTRICT—J. W. Wiley, Homer Williams. - FIIFTH DISTRRICT—W. H. Peck SIXTH DISTRICT—H. J. Peeples, L. D. Gamble, J. W. Douglass. EIGHTH DISTRICT—Wm. Bingham. NINTH DISTRICT—D. T. Babcock. TENTH DISTRICT— J. H. H. Frank- In, M. L. Peel. ELEVENTH DISTRICT—James Mur~ ray, J D. Jennings, N. P, Hamilton. TWELFTH DISTRICT—W. 8. Shel- ton. THIRTEENTH DISTRICT—W. H. Mayhew. FOURTEENTH DISTRICT—O. W. ‘ \ i | Tuesday, May 22, 192 TRUSTEES OF MONROVIA F 5 COLLEGE ‘ Rey. W. Taylor White, Cape Palms, Rev. 8. B. A. Campbell, Grand Bassa, Hon. Hon. Hon. Mr. C. Mrs. Mrs. F. Mrs. R. Hon. W. mas. ‘ Mrs. S. J. Brown, Des Moines Ia. Mrs. J. G. Robinson, Philadelphia, Pa. Rev. F. E. R. Johnson, Monrovia. Hon. T. J. R. Fatiiker, Monrovia. L. Pope Fifth District—J. H. Grant -bixth District—C. M. May, J. M AR. Easter Seventh District—J. E. Dixon, J. C. Mc-~ Clellan, J. F. Player Ross, Eighth District—J. L. Cunnings, J. Mo: Campbell, Chas Isaacs \ Ninth District—-E. M. Jackson Tenth District—L J. Sanders, Mrs, B, Eleventh District—L. R. Robinson, James Murray, H, K. Kinnon Page Twelfth District—H. H. King | _ Thirteenth District—Nixon Andrews: | Fouteenth District—E. E. Underwood | Seventeenth District—S. J. Mabote Highteenth District—W. H. Twine ON BENEVOLENT INSTITUTION AINE SN + alates First District—M. A. Allen. Second District—Berry O’Kelly. Third District—P. A. Nichols. i} Fourth District—J. E. Crisp. SA Fifth District. J. Brooks. 4p Sixth District—M. W. Webb, 8. Fields. Seventh District—J. S. Coe, J. f. © SI t Eighth District—Wm. Barnes, f Ninth District—E. H. Kendrick, J. B. | Johnson. : ‘ Tenth District—S. M. Sanders, Miss L. — A. Alexander. {er Eleventh District—N. H. Leath, D. D. D, Belliny, Miss M. A. Yellowhatr. Twelfth District—J. A. Routen. Thirteenth District—Wiliam Watt. Fourteenth District—Ira T. Bryant. Fifteenth District—Henry Talbert. { Sixteenth District—Mrs. Hannah B, Steady. 4 Seventeenth District—S. J. Mabote, | Eighteenth District—J. W. Price, if ON BIBLE SC JIETY os First District—H, 7. Anderson, -” Second District—O. H. Johnson, ‘R, Brevard. Pe Fourth District—J. D. Costen. Fifth District—Eugene Bell. ; Sixth District—W. J. Jones, T. E. Beott. Seventh District—9. Simmons, M. J. ~ Sumpter, J, W. Murph. Eighth District—t. E. Fields. Ninth District—W. D, Dickson. Tenth be mis gma C. Walker, W. O. Boyd. set Eleventh District—R: W. Whitehurst, H. Brown, J. D. Moore. : Twelfth District—Mrs. winnie U, chard. é Thirteenth District—J. Brown. ai Fourteenth District—W. H. Davis. Fifteenth District—Mra, Louise 8 ‘ Xie Tuesday, May 22, 1928 CONSECRATION SERMON Continued from Page 2 small man ride upon an ass, the foal of an ass. We hear-peal forth that stirring song: “Behold, thy King cometh unto thee, meek and sitting upon an ass, and a colt the foal of a nass. They wanted to make Him king. That was yesterday. After- -ward. (pause) Two days ago I saw your brethren’ fro mthe rice swamps of Louisiana; fro mthe cotton fields of Mississippi, Arkansas, Tennessee, in the Church of Allen; also fro mthe lone star state of Texas. I saw them from Illinois, Missourit, embrace you in their arms, and carry you upon their shoulders on the other side of the great divide. I saw them lay hands on you and pour out on you hossannas. But hours later! That was agreat day. And this is a greater day. But there is another day coming. I beg you to meet me four years later from to- day, and tell me how it is. You stand today as fair as a lily and formid- able as an army with banners. No man can touch your spirit. You are beautiful. You look like men of war. Meet me four years after you have fought with the beasts of Epheusu. When you are made one of the vic- tims of the onslaughts of the samé crowd. When you have encountered men who are disrespectful, rebellious toward you ther brethren. When you have worked with unconverted preach- ers. When the devil has tried a thousand temptations to bribe you; to put you in their pockets; to draw the whip and the lash over your head. Let no man despise you. Don’t think you are any better than the Master. May God blegs yeu. I leave you with this benediction. Young men, you have dreamed dreams own yonnder about this place yo uhave come to. Put them in practice and tell me about them. I want to tell you that you are fol- lowing a great line of leaders; leaders of great character. You will do well if you live up to them. You wil Ipardon me, But mymind runs back this morning. orty-nine years ago, when I joined the Annuaal Conference. As I stood ther a vig- orous boy, the only child of a preach- er’s widow, they asked me to go to Louisiana, And I took Jesus with ‘me. Take Jesus nd he will take care of you. Jesus will stand by you. I recall to mind the scenes of for- ty years ago,the first general con- ference in which I was .a member at Indianapolis. I remember that Big Four. Yes, we elected the Big Four at Indianapolis. You take their plac- es today; and you will fill their places together with us. We are now about to go down from her. I do not know that I will live to see another general conference. I am not a boy. And I don’t try to deceive you. I haye done my work. I have done it the best way I could. Thirty-two years I have been in service. Twenty years ago this day on the 23rd we were consecrated bishop. We have about wound up the ball. I ask you keep your garments unspotted. Walk and talk with God. Climb to the Mount of Transfigura- tion and talk with Jesus. God bless you. ON.. RECEPTION... OF.. FRATERNAL DELEGATES First——District—Albert O. Sanders Second District—Charles H. Wesley Third District—Israel Ross Fourth District—M. O.Wright Fifth District—John Wilson Sixth District—J. L. Butler, W.” dar- ris SeventhDistrict—J. L. Benbow, L. R. Nichols, Green Jackson eee pure t—A. 8. Blake | lct—C D.~ as Wm. _ Cartwright meh: Tenth District—C. W. Abington Eleventh District—P. L. Johnson ~ Thirteenth District—J. W. Washington € istrict—Miss Martha J. THE CHRISTIAN RECORDEI YOUNG PEOPLE’S _DEPART- MENT OF THE W. H. N F. M. SOCIETY A. M. E. CHURCH The Sixth Epiiscopal District My Dear Co-dorkers and Children: My heart and mind are full of thoughts of you and the work o this department. After greetings to all, I earnestly beg the cooperation of each worker who is interested in this work. J Begin now to have representatives at the state convention, in Macon, as Mrs. Flipper, the state president, will give space on program each day for the work of the department. Local, district, conference ' branch presidents, directresses and local su- perintendents are asked to urge and encourage the young people to use this opportunity. A five year campaign should be launched by each society (adult) to conserve the youth if the church is to reap its greatest benefit from the young people o ftomorrow. Plans for 1928-89 1 Organize Mission Study of Bible Classes. 2 Young People’s State Convention. 4 Demonstrations with Tlustra- tions by workers in this department, and others. , The object in organizing the class- es is to hold the interest of the young people after passing from the juve- nile and intermediate divisions to that of the junior division, and to train them for leaders and teachers in this department. The proceeds from the booth will be diviided between the Student Aaid Fund and the home work. We will thank anyone or sociietis eatld(uis Program at thank anyone or societies (adult or , junior)sending anytthing for . the booth. A committee of young people, as- sisted bysMrs. Lawrence and Mrs. Montgomery, will have charge of the booth. This committee will be glad to place on’ exhibit anything made by anyone of siny society. A goo dplan for naming mission or Bible classes is to use the name of flowers for girls classes and the name of trees for boys’ classes. Rose: beau- ty, loveliness and joy; daisy: sym- pathy and friendship; buttercup: happiness, violet and faithfulness; lily: purity of heart, etc. Names For Boys’ Classes: Elm, pa- triiotism and self-respect; cedar: strength and faiith; oak: hispitaliity; pine: darng, ete. The same plans may be used for namng_ societies, Provide each class or society with a class-pin or banner made from silk, wool or felt. Slash botton edge to make frings. Then place the class flower or tree on the banner. These ean be found printed on Cretonne, wall paper or in flower catalogues, ete. Cut ont the flower and glue it onto the felt, leaving it under a weight until perfectly dry. Trees may be copied from any book showing pic- tures of trees. Recreation Suggested Umbrella Gift Game—Trim a large old umbrella with red, white and blue paper, cover the outside’ with red and line it with white, usng strips of blue for ribbon decoratons; use baby rb- bon to suspend gfts and have the lengths vary. Merrily rqund thi shappy ring Skipping gaiily as we sing What would this umbrella bring If we changed to a hiippity-hop And our hostess called out, stop? Umbrella Verses All the conclusion of the verses the hostess should call: Stop for John and let him see A tiny gift for him from me. Of course the names of the children should be called one after the other iin order a sthey stand in the circle. Different colors of ribbon should be used for girls andforboys. This game may be used to raise funds. Each one pay five or ten cents to play. A Pink Tea—(For Junior or Adult) Cards made of pink card board worded something like this. : (Continued on Page 4) ‘PARTIAL REPORT OF EPISCOPAL COMMITTEE The Epiiscopal Committee made a partial report and informed the con- ference that your committee has had under investigations the character of all bishops and find nothing against their moral, religious, or officiial character, that the churches of all ibshops have passed. ELECTION OF GENERAL OFFICERS . ‘The following were aspirant for the Book Concern: Revs. Stone, Grif- fin, W. K. Hopes, J. H. Hughes, J. T. Wilkerson, S. H. V. Gumbs, T. H. Wiseman, P. W. Rogers, D. M. Bax- ter and Prof. P. C. Williiams; Prof. Williams announced to the confer- ence that his candidacy was conting- ent upon Dr. Baxter not being a can- didate, but since Dr. Baxter was not successful in the race for the bishop- ric and was back in the race for the Book Concern, he (Mr. Wiilliams) wished to thank.all friends and dele- gates for promises made and that he was withdrawinig from the race. Balloting began: Rey. Baxter receiv- ing 554 votes, was declared elected. The Christian Recorder Candidates Revs. J. C. Beckett, R. R. Wright, Jr., J. H. H. Franklin, W E Guy, George Singleton and J. A. Hill. Dr. Wright receiving 538 votes was de- clared elected. Financial Department Candidate Prof. W. B. Adams, Dr. J .R. Haw- kins, Dr. W. F. Bodiie, Dr. Bodie an- nounced his withdrawal from the rac¢é. A motion prevailed that the secretary cast the vote for the gen- eral eonference electing Dr. Hawk- ins. Missionary Department Candidates Revs. L. L. Berry, E. H. Coit, and M. C. Wright; before the count was completed, Dr. Berry made a motion that the counting stop and that the secretary cast the vote for the gener- al. conference, electing Dr. Geits Biishop Parks objected and the count was finished; Dr. Coit was over- whelmingly elected. Motions prevailed that the secre- tary cast the vote re-electing Dr. S. J, Johnson, Church Extension Secre- tary; Prof. A. S. Jackson, Education- al Secretary; Dr. W. H. H. Butler, Historian . Sunday School Union Candidates a 3 W. Walls and Prof. Ira T. Bryant. Prof. Bryant receiving 537 votes was declared re-elected. A. M. E. Review Candidate Dr. J. G. Robinson and Charles Wesley. This was a close contest; Dr. Wesley received 340 votes, Dr. Robinson 3883 votes, Robinson was de- clared elected. Southern Christian Recorder Candi- date Revs. G. W. Allen, John Harmon, J. H. Jones: all were re-elected with a large majority. Western LChristian LRecorder Candi- dates Reys. J. D. Barksdale, J. H. Wil- son and J. H. Clayborne. This was a close contest. Two ballots were: tak- en and no election; the conference re- cessed to continue thheh helections onday. NOTICE The Committee on Social Welfare met May 10th at 1 p. m., for the-pur- pose of perfecting an organization. The following officers were elected: Attorney E. P. Blakemore,.-5th trict, chairman. Rey. A. F. B. Hoary, 7th district, vice chairman. Rev. A. D. Avery, 2nd distriist, Sec- retary. : 2 Mrs. J. H. Hale, 14th distriet, .as- sistant secretary. % Professor C. H. Jonson, 3rd dis- trict, treasurer. Dr. T. N. Lewis, 1st district, chap- lain. After some discussion in regard to the social problems of our church, a motion was made by A. D. Avery that Prof. Johnson prepare a bill em- bodyine the sentiments ofthe Commit- e. By common consent the Committee decided to meet every morning at 9:30 a. m. Adjournment. E. P. BLAKEMORE, Chairman, A. D. AVERY, Secretary, WHY PROMOTE j HAS HE DON! CHURGH? Headquarters (0 tion—May 19th/ 1! Dear Dr. Wrigot:— While these words heard, I am writing this let members of the great A. Church. While it is true tha good men were elevated to the bish- oprie by the 28th General Confer- ence; men ofoutstanding character and ability. I ame asking in all Fae, ness, is it right to inflict so great al punishment upon a man who years has given his life’s ener; ability to the chureh, Yet the qpes tions were frequently heard on}th grounds during the General Corfe ence. Now what is the fact? iA ty years or more ago as I undegstand it the Rey. R. R. Wright, Jr. a bril liant young man fresh from the best chools of thsi cdantry and Europe entered the iitineracy of the A, M. = E. Church. Our Book Concern at qj Philadelphiia was a wxeck; and the ~~ Christian Recorder for #-tim : suspended; and the church looked tots. Jf | a man to stand in the trench. ‘This ") 5. young man was selecte dand given the a task to resurrect the Book Coneern, % an drevive the Christian Recorde With an undaunted zeal this your preacher applied himself to the ta and the church has the fact: whether he made good or not Now I am asking our ¢ —it is fair to him after years of faithful service the foundation for our grea in ghouse recently erected of Philadelphia; and. giv church and the race, one of t church papers’ published in world by negroes. To s that you shall forever b: bishopric becz xX seat tite “tFenches that the church t trenches and his “aie? special work and has kept him tl all these years uncomplainingly no wraise these quest Be o- mote him? What has he done for th church? Now I believe that men cay best serve? DR WRIGHT'S ; “ROURTEEN POINTS? € A friend asked us the othe what were some of the pro: things for which we stand. wer was “read the Recorder.” } his suggestion, we jotted down some of the points of interest. An’ we shall discuss them from time to time. j 1. A Strong Connection and not eighteen separate districts 2, A Churchwide revival, « ening the spiritual life of Ch and race. 8. A Strong System of Th¢o- logical training. “A _ tra consecrated man, a leader in \év- ery church.” (May take 25 yeaks) § 4, Building up the rufal Church in the country districts where most of the race now live: 5, A Budget System: from lo- eal church to Episcopaey, but starting with General\,Depart- ments and Colleges. ira % 6. Elimination of pglitics andy exaltation of Jesus infihe Church. 7. Strengthening fof Mission- ary and Educatiokal Depart- ments. 8.. Re-codification of discipline and demanding that everybody respect the law. 9. Strengthening our periodi- eals, putting all weeklies on the Same basis. 10.. Organization of Men’s Ser- vice Leagues similar to Women’s Missionary Societies, to put the laymen to constructive work. 11. Every conference student a correspondent or resident stu- dent in theology. 12. .A complete survey of the A. M. B. Church. 13. Closer Federation with all Negro Churches in developing a greater spiritual life among our people. - 4. More active participation in the great problems of univer- sal Christianity. ===== DSC04380.JPG ===== " CONSECRATION SERMON ¥ Continued from Page 1 5 amr in this mighty battle against -Barighteonsness and wickedness in the world. And, in consequence of tht’ fact, : omaelves should and ¢ life toward which the jory in any- Jesus Christ. 4 God 1» the Church. when he became ve of the areh and of the ministry. After being dug up by the Lord Jesus Christ, he comes ouk of the congr tion of un- agsions. He t his mas- is to sig- 4 man, whose and to per- usneas and come,” ome to He can wm rule successful- lyin a house of his own. The real It is capable the wisest. There is tt t it is not capable of be- in The great trouble in the FS - the great lack of its citizenry able to conquer itself. When 4 is able to put her foot down on scifi and govern the rule of right, ten will the Kingdom of God ceorne its pristine glory and mag- Gi vhatever we may » 40; — be WP rng wort Shle Unless We arleee enquer self A man mo ner bimeelf. Hia house ia himself. fof hia powers Let him rule ff he can not role himself, nnot rule God's people. ef not manke any difference » great the combined * Sanhedrin, by the Ph and the scribes, but you f: » action in that trial. He subdued the rave surdent He f hell the Church and 1 must first con- n dare to do riight. ad by the right God » majority, and ot prevail will threr h fq man can have ar je place Full, free and complete gaPvation through the preaching of will healthy food is essential to the pro- duction of strong, healthy, stalwart bodies; and without you cannot make it. There are go many children that go about under-fed. why we have so much trouble with tnberlosis in this country. dren do not get enough food. are starved, and therefore, do not healthy men and children: the Gospel iust be the possession of mien, The Gospel must be given to the world, You must give it, The world had mue hef other things be- fore Jesus came to bear away the sina ofthe world, But there was nothing at that time that aatisfied the longing of he aouls of men. There- fore, the doctrine of redemption must be preached, Jesus, the Trath, the Life, the Way, the beginning and the end, must begiven to the world. Give as that doctrine of redemption. Mana ia by nature a ainner; & transgressor,; a violator af Gods when he willhave bowed \down to water under the earth, there ig’no power that will bring hi mbaek but | ter. the power of the blood of our Lord.{ character is another, 7; re ee ake the doctrine of redemption the passion of your souls and giye it to cildren of men. » Methodist and we belive ion. And, the world wants to know that it cannot read its way into heayen- rs there is no philosophy by which you t ean work your way in. 13 of days through the ages, “ Iam the ~ Word,” truth: I am the life; he that believ- eth in me shall have everlasting life. We ask you to go out this morning sed the sheep. “Feed my sheep.” on Peter and others have been us look at it as expressive of him- the in conve! Cross has come. ft Tle looks at Simon and says, “Lovest thou me?” time, “Lovest thou me?” And when » Lord said the third time, “Simon thou me more than all thesee,” love But if it ig without proper food, it produce body in ¢ seanse is true of their spiritual life in this sense. The man is a spiritas well as a body, so spirit wants goo dwholesome food. There is nothing but the Word things in the earth, or that fn. yy of God that wholesome for the spirit. Nothing else will build up a charac- Ambition is one thing, and holy law. And, the f { THE CHRISTIAN RECORDER \ \ MISSIONARY WORKER’S CREED By Miss Florence Hadley, O Lord, frant that today I may be kiind To those around me, that I may be blind To their faults and failures. Help me to praise Each honest endeavor, and through the day’s Hard task to smile. Help me to speak A cherry word to all the faint and weak, To speak a word of comfort to the saad And when the day is done may hearts be glad Because I have been serving Thee, O Lord, grant that today I may be brave Against each temptation; that Thou wilt save : Me from my sin. Help e to be All that Thou wouldst have me be Speak to me And gently lead me back unto Thy way, When from the path of right my feet would stray | Teach me O Lord; upon Thy strength to lean s And when the day is done may I be n, > I have been trusting Thee. grant that today I may not complain. However hard my lot: Help me to do The things that I should od, faithful, and true To every trust; and when the day is done I hip aa Thy mercies one by one. Wher death, O Lord, shall beckon me away, Grant that I may see the light of Heaven’s day, Because I have been loving Thee. Amen. not to build you are called God in thei It wants to know that tion on earth. social society. on earth. tight food it will grow. The ancient am the way, I am the and Christian truly in him. Him. And now the My Master is gone And the second to have trouble. have trouble. k ou we you have truns- he answered, “Lord, Thou knowest side. that I love thee.” doctrine. All the more careful we e who What are we gettmg from Jesus? should be with the meet and drink \ O, What kind of word? The Word of which we furnish the Church of the Gd, help uate see t Jesns Christ; the Word of God. Let Living God. See that they receive The next requirement ts, “Peed my ay tell the children that Jesus is the from Sour pulpits the pure and un- he There is but one thing in Saviour of the world. adultered Gospel. You need not be hi yeld that sinners, or that the “Peed my sheep.” You know that alarmed at the noise outside. { church ja deatring to be fed upon, OY the laws of health, hygenic metthods, g0 on. What you need is to go to should deaire ,and that is the Gospel do their utmost to help America to your pulpiit with God’s Word upon of Jevus Christ. There is no over- produce strong, vigorous men and your heart; with the burning fire of whalming food outaide of it to take ‘women. They look after the body. God directing you day by day, and Good, wholesome and from your hearts. unto me.” Lift Him up. His cause. And, there is yourselves to a throne. The chil- They Lift up Jesus. the people - @ of men’s physical and sinners will tremble. bound to,be hungry. at home. You want to build a churcH that will be health; thata will be in unison with God; that will be in fough wit hheayen. ip large congregations If the members of earts, yau have not done anything \in al Ithat endeavor. The Church is the greatest institu- It is more than a It is Kingdom of God And if you feed i nevér gets grown in Christian graces living until God is Then he grows nearer and nearer to perfection. Then when he gets perfect God translates him. “Feed my sheep,” “Feed my lambs.” Here is the truth, I want you to see it. If you will fill this people with foolishness and shams, you are going You are going to Yes, the time is here. It is hard to have them endure sound line upon line of His Trth pow Jesus said: I, if I be lifted up, will draw all men lift Him up, He will draw men to But do not try to lift Put your- xelvesdown at the foot of the Cross. “Lt, I come in the volume of the Book it is written” is the message that you are to give to They will believe you; I beg you this morning not only to see that the food is pure; but I heg you to give it them unstintedly. If you do not give to al lof them ¢ it i¢ a certain fact that they are I have a pet But if I do not take care of this pet, I will have trouble, yo udo not take care of the spirit * if - M 7 3 ‘Tuesda3y May 22, 192 } t i of your congregation, you will have | trouble. One half of your troubles in your congregations is due to the — fact that you are not preaching the half of that ice-box,t |b hBaH Gospel to them. If you will take one half of that ice-box out of the pulpit, and set the people on fire, youwill do good. Take them out of self. Give — the mthe Gospel. The people are Then, there is influence in the lead- er. Many have the influence to sta! trouble in the home, in the official board, in the stewards’ poard, in the trustee board, in the quarterly con- ference, and in the annual conference. Because of these you will have a hard time. But the people love their church. They will not scorn you, feed them with the truth.But they i have a right to, if you have not given them the words of our Lord Jesus Christ. Don’t worry about the oth- er things, but feed the people. Just feed His sheep. If you will feed them, they will.grow fat. If you will feed them, they will be happy- Tell them of Jesus, the Name high over all, In hell, or earth, or sky; Angels and_men before it fall, And devils fear and fly.” Don’t you know I want to enter in- to the spirit of that song? “How sweet the name of Jesus jn a believers ear!” Don’t you know it? It is sweet. It makes me happy. If the people can get fed up over our preaching, you and your congre- gation will grow very fat. And, with that right kind of preaching, the Spir- it of God will bear witness with your spirit to the saving of many. Your preaching shall go from heart to herth, andyou shall make them glad. Give them this gospel. Serve the food right. Serve it up right. There is nothing I despise so much as poor s@evi@. Give the people constant. service. Serve it with patience; serve jt with reverence, and with power. do not mean the power 0 fa club. Leave the club in the alley. Take love up there, in the pulpit. Most men will do a great deal for yet they will hear you, if you confess them that you love them. Now conquer the world with love. Men with war and hate in their hearts may be against you, but all the powers of hell cannot stop you. Let no man despise you. , _ ‘And I have talked for twenty min- utes, the time I said I was going to take. But I must close with this fact —that with a full-fledged Gospel of the Son of God delivered with unction fro mon high, and backed up. by the Ancient of Days, all hell wil give way. Men_ will love you; sinners sinners will fear and tremble; con- gregations will honor yuo. All the world will know that you are God’s child and their brother through the Gospel of the Son of Man. ) God bless you, young. men. You are going to have trouble. You are going to have trials. You are going to have difficulties. My! My! 0, yes, the world loves its own. But jt does not love anyone else. There- fore, you must get ready. Yesterday a ndthe day before was a great day. You remember my Master, don’t you? I see Him over ponder, when He said to his disciples: “Go your ay into the village; as soon as ye be entered in- to it, ye shall find acolt tied, where- on no man sat; loose him and bring him.” And they brought the colt to Jesus and cast their garments on and Hesat on him. And many spread their garments in the way; and others eut down the branches off the trees, and strawed them in the way. And theythat went before, and they that followed, cried, saying, Ho- sanna; blessed is that cometh in the name of the Lord: Blessed be the kingdom of our father David, that cometh in the name of the Lord: Ho- sanna in the highest.” Don’t you see Him, In my mind, I imagine that I stand over yonder. You recall the scene, I set a great multitude of people, They come from all Judea, from the country around about. They have come in wagons, in horse-carts, in wheel-barrows. I can see them stand on the top of the mountain, on the housetop; Jew and Gentile, and Barbarian. 0, over yonder I gee a Continued on Page 3 Me RESPONSE TO M. E. CHURCH FRATERNAL MESSENGER By Rey. W. H. Peck Kansas City, Missouri t. Rev. Sirs and Brethren and Sis- ters — It is a great pleasure to respond to to us by the distinguished represen- tative of the Great Methodist Epis- ed us, I know that yours has been a copal Church. While he thus address- copal Chureh, wh ilheeETAOIETA common: experience with mine in en- - joying to the highest degree this fel- _ lowship of kindred minds, for we are kindred and its non-existence upon minorg in creeed or doctrine, with its from the rubric and all form ‘or fashion has made a common bond of fellowship which is felt by all who have come under the baptism of fire from the Holy Ghost. It is a pleasure to note the true ring of the sweet old evangelical note in your splendid . words of greeting. It is fine to know ‘that Mother Church knows her place hat she is not carried here nor there b yevery wind that blows, but that. she remains true to the faith once i delivered to the saints. God grant * tha ton this rack we may continue to stand even when we may not be sure of the hosts that are with us, and “When darkness veils his loving face I rest on his unchanging grace In every high and stormy gale _ My anchor holds within the veil. “On Christ the soli drock I stand All other ground is sinking sand All other ground is sinking sand. The task before the church today - is to teach the importance of keeping every lamp of faith burning. To blow out the lights of faith planted fn our lives from early youth and to leave only the vacant, dark, despond- ent, void of doubt in their place, is to be nothing less than the killer of the soul and discouraged the spirit. Let us employ our time in trimming our feeble lamps. We have a common * altar upon which has been lighted a, <mighty flame, a flame of that oceans "-"yast expanse has only increased, a - flame born in the old world and in- ~ ereased into holy fury in its burning jn the new world—to this flame let us be constant, and true. ys, What Methodism is can be best derstood by knowing what it is not. %. tI is no new ecclesiastical in- titute, it is not a new presentation of Christian doctrine. It came. no to add one word to the many that hda found their way into creeds and confessions of faith. It did bring a fresh and full experience. It did pring a newness of life under old sys- tems. It prevented Christendom from being discouraged to believe that the days of spiritual visitation were past. It brought to the printed pages of theological discussion and to the set formulas of the church a glow of light + from on high. The Anglican Confes- ‘sion emerged from Methodism’s bap- s ‘tism of fire, the true gold tried and ‘e. "When Methodism came, England, the citade lof Protestantism was on _ its way to reject ‘Christianity. This entury had produced as a natural result of the indifference and coldness of the Christianity prevailing and a ost of small skeptics—none of note + each creating his followers. Even- lly as this host broadened, there e as a great scourge to faith, the jon skeptics of earth, Hume and ibbon.~,Their pens of fire burned their way through all Europe. These first two were followed by Rousseau and Voltaire, Across the English Channell from France, their burning, i _ shaming satire stung and lashed the 5 faith of English Protestantism even heme! the waves of the Channell had sely beaten against England’s 0 cliffs at Dover. Against this int vigorous assault of skepti- m came only a feeble protest from - ldison, Swift, Gray and Thomson. hese were sincere but were no match r their opponents. Their cold erys- of truth scemed only to give off apor when thrown into the fire of ical discussion. The fire of sa- and of unbelief must be met with of truth with the fire that th rock into pieces. It was word it only needed the soul these fine words of greeting brought . to carry it. There wasneedof a man who, dared face social exile, who was _willing to bear the apostolic and who would covet the risk of martyrdom. Behind the closed doors of Oxford— God had his man—he the boy +hat had been trained in the parsonage <f Epworth, whose great evangelist haa been his mother. This man God had in waiting for such a time as this. From 1658 the death of Oliver Crom- well until 1738, came the dark 80 years — the 80 years of the fox-rid- ing clergy; the 80 years of skepticism, with its mockery and sensual mon- archs; the 80 years of skepticism, . with its mockery and satire. If ever the people sat in darkness, this peo- ple did. Then came the dawn, when from the rooms of Oxford, within the halls of learning, God sent forth into the world Methodism a new ex- perience and life under an old con- fession of faith. It came ushering in fervent prayers and living testimon- ies; it came with its thousands of hymns, its “God, Our Help,” “There is a Fountain,” “Other Refuge,” “Je- sus Lover of My Soul” ete. These, like ships with spreading sails, carried the Gospel revived into the harbors of millions of discouraged souls. The Protestant religion, with its, beautiful lines of) confession in the common. book of prayer, had received its new birth, not of the earth but of the spirit, and from that day we no longer marvel at the words of Jesus “Ye must beborn again.” John Wes- ley, Chas. Wesley, Isaac Watts, these namese stand out as God’s great sons of thunder, not practical reformers, not inconoclasts, but God’s great evangelists carrying his torch burn- ing their messages to the world. With these facts of history we are pleased to note you are indeed familiar. How happy we should be to befollowers of these great spiritis. As great as their history is, it has been our pleasure to add our significant chap- ters. Indulge us and pardon our pridd as we repeat a story dear and true to us. I am sure you know that we are the sonsof Allen, We believe that we speak a truth when we say that the A. M. EB. Church and the African M. E. Church are tthe only churehes of Methodism’ that were in- spired into organizing life through the leadership of dynamic personal ties. You had your John Wesley, the one man of England’s dark hour. We had our Richard Allen, the one man who led out in a crusade against wrong equally as sinister, and sinful, as the day of John Wesley. It’ will do us I am sure good to look at both of these great apostles of Methodiism. They came in the same century, one born free, the other born a -slaye; one in a home of culture and Chrisi- tian refinement, that other under the most discouraging life of serfdom, . yet from out of it God was leading. Richard Allen hated* slavery,, he toiiled until he sayed enough to buy his freedom. He walked from slavery’s soil until his feet were sore and bleeding stand on the soiil made sacred by the tread of the liberty lov- ing quaker, here in Philadelphia was nursed into fathers of life the gerrhs of Christian manhood that made him the great leader of his people, We are glad women, this esssion is Womaan’s Centennial of recognition by the Gen- eral Conference Church; that you see us today in our general sessiion, how God hath led us into life and liberty; our leaving the door of our first love can be likened into that life and lib- erty that the chick finds in the breaking of the shell. We are great- ly indebted to you for your fine ex- ample of progress, that you have held up before us. We note with pride your zeal for missions which has carried the Methodist organiization into the world-makiing real the words of John Wesley, “The world is my parish.” “World service” with you has become a passion, it has inspiired us. Again your fine board of tem- perance and public morals under the leadership of that great crusader, Dr. Clarence T. Wilson,, has kept the flame of evangelism burning in our effort to make prohiibition real. Chris- tian and not altogether a question of law. Again,, your insistance upon the spirit and practice of democracy THE CHRISTIAN RECORDER even under the leadership of an epis- copal form of government has been the most healthy example, it is our pleasure to note, none ean gainsay the legitamacy of your Episcopacy—none can question the fine caliibre of men you hav e called to leadership and to. stand before the assembled halls of methodist with such an Episcopacy and with such a fine happy democrat- is membershiip is to be a light not placed under a bushel, but on a can- dlestick tht all may see. Reverend Sirs, return to your great hosts as- sembled at Kansas City with our kindest thoughts. Annd be safe that Methodism is safe in our hands. We shall not prove false. In that great struggle for life and liberty through the truth we clasp hands with you and all who love the name Wesley and Allen, join with us, in prophetic realization as we repeat: “Hail to the brightness of Zion’s glad morning Joy to the lands that in darkness haye lain Hushed be the accents of sorrow and _ Mourning Zion in triumph begins her mild reign. JOIN THE NATIONAL INTERDE. NOMINATIONAL MINISTERIAL ALLIANCE OF AMERICA Every colored minister who loves his race and desires to see it prosper along the educational, civil and economic lines should join the National Intedue- nominational Minsterial Alliance of AmericaCall on the President of the Alliance , at office of Mr. J. A. Lank- ford, and he will take pleasure in ex- plaining the objective of the Alliance The Rev. Dr. C. L. Russell of Washing- ton, D. C., is president. REV. E. H, COIT Re-elected Secretary of Miissiions COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC WORSHIP First -District—Hudson Waters. Second District—C. F. Rich. Third District—W. E. Clements. Fourth District—J. H. Sydes, M. V. Lucas. Fifth District—H. M. Pillow. Sxth District—J. W. Englsh, C. John- son. Seventh District—R. W. Mance, J. W. Douglass, W. M. Allen. Eighth District—L. M. Staves. Ninth District—J. S. Swain. Tenth District—R. S. Jenkins. Eleventh District—R. A. Grant, Thos. C. Calhoun, G. W. Hawkins. Twelfth District—J. S. Dennis. Thirteenth District—B. G. Dawson. Fourteenth District—W. E. Spillman. Fifteenth Dstrct—Mrs. Alberta Duncan. Sixteenth District—H. M. Steady. Seventeenth District—Charles Demas. Eighteenth District—F. A. Stokes. “Oi PRRRED) Pei rey pee TT aes 3 The Encyclopedia of African Methodism By DR. R. R. WRIGHT, Jr. Here is the Greatest Historical Compendium of Our Church. All have been sold except Fifty and they are Here at this General Conference ===== DSC04381.JPG ===== < Page Eight FRATERNAL MESSAGE “Continued from Page 5 _D. Chappelle, versatile, scholar mana of God; Wm. Beckett, beloved, strong, vibrant and fruitful in righteousness, gracious and brotherly; I. N. Ross, orator, apostle of brotherhood, friend of men, given to hospitality, Chris- tian statesmen all they wrought well — on earth and have gone to receive the coronation o fthe triumphant. It is a matter of singular coincidence that during the quadrennium just closed we lost by death four members of our board of Bishops: Thomas B. Neely, parliamentaarian author, dem- ocratic in manner;“Wm. A. Quayle, orator, artist, poet, preacher. Hom- er C. Stuntz, pastor, evangelist,, mis- sionary. Geoge H. Biickley, opti- mist preacher,, administrator. Death is no respector of persons. Both groups of us should repoice over the fact that these in their going have justified their faith and ours—“Bles- sed are they who die in the LoLrd.” From the ministry and from the laiity " have gone many servants of God. felicitate you upon your achiievements during the years that are gone. TThe Methodist Episcopal Church has not been unmindful of your accomplish- ments. The success that has crowned your endeavors as your leaders have travelled throughout the length and breadth of the land callin gthe fol- lowers of Richard Allen to action pleading fo rlarger endeavor nobler accomplishment, and greater conse- ‘eration to the service of our Lord an dKing, ,has been followed with marked administration by the mother church. One can but admire the spirit that prompted the eraly lead- ers of the great African Methodist Episcopal Church to launch out upon an adventure of self-determiination an dself-government. It required courage and fortitude yet the invest-- ment made has been amply reward- ed ot only by the numerical growth of your membership, but as well bby the development of racial conscious- ness and members and the far reach- “yee exerted among the peo- t e_earth.. It may not be amiss for’ me to-sa>ytlct}the Metht- odist Episcopal Church, whose rep- resentatiive I am, operating in all parts of the world,- among the na- tions of th earth, missionaary in spirit following the visiion of John Wesley our founder when he refused to be proscribed within the limits of his native land, cried out, “The world is my parish.”. This church rejoices with you in your success in mission- aary activities and development. You have just reason to be proud o fthose men of God who have with zeal and optimsi mfaced difficult tasks, given of their life’s blood in the enlarge- ment of missionary enterprise. This is the spirit of the Fathers an dthis is the spirittht must win in this new day of opportunity. When our at- tention is called to the world’s great need ad the part we are to perform on meeting this need—our ears are attentivey unconsciously our breasts heave with anxiety, our hearts vi- breathe assentingly, we are encour- aged to take up our accountrements of warfare, go out upon the battle field of life to do an dtto dare, for God _and for right. Brought face to face with problems that tax our energy ‘we recognize how enormous are the tasks before us ofwhat is expected of us. Above all how if we will suc- ceed we must deserve to succeed. It is here we take on new elements of strength, it is here that we take the tide at its flood in thefond hope that i tmay lead us on to the goal of our ambition. It is here that twe are confronted with our supreme task in grinding and directing thirsty souls to wholesome living waters and hun- gry hearts to fields of righteous fill- ings. This is the missionary: spirit this is the missionary passion. It is significanat that missionary enter- prise.and endeavor in the Methodist Episcopal Church got its, impetus from a negro, John Stewart, who with wonderful singing andpreaching gave to the Wynadotte Indians the mes- sage of salvation. Betty, a negro woman was one of five persons that made up the first Methodist. Congre- beet in America, and Black Harvey rought hundreds to Jesus through | a » the rough places : jee ae his preaching with Bishop Asbury. Bishop Coke and Freebom Garrsteon. These were helping to further the kingdom of God. Just as Richard Allen, Daniel Payne, Morris Brown. Paul Quinn and an innumerable com- pany o fothers le dthe forces of right- eousness in the great African Metho- dist Episcopal Church. , Just a sthe state believe that an educated an dtrained citizenry is a guarantee of the perpetuation of its ideals, so our church belive in the. education of all of its members. As may be understood from the — 1414 institutions oflearning operated for the training of the youth. Then there are our Wesley Foundations establishe das ‘base operations at many state supported colleges and tunity of bringing Christian ideals before the’ students wh oare prepar- ing for life’s duties. z Our church is developing a pro- gram ofreligious Education feeliing that the youth of today must be trained in the higher and nobler things of flife. No training how- ever ideal that leaves out of the equa- tion an absolute abandonment of the world, the flesh an dthe devil and a complete surrender to Jesus Christ as a personal Saviour with a definite Imowledge of sins forgiven can sat- isfy human needs, therefore our church has departments of evange- lism with constituted agencies that emphasize the importance of person- al salvation as the chief business of the church. I quote from the Epis- copal Address delivered a few days aago in Kansas City, our Bishop said “May our church never outgrow the passion of Wesley and Asbury, nor be led by our pholosophy or program ot accept any intellectual readjust- ment as a substitute for versiion. To- day as yesterday the aim of Meth-— odism is and must be that of our Mas- ter, that the world shall be saved. We cannot really as a church outline that passion for if it should cease, Meth- odism would be dead. f : In this memorial year we might™ well revive our recollection of John Bunyan and his immortal classic. If we sit at the feet of this saint and safe we shall learn that every chord of emotion must be touched every force of will called into play every power of judgment, faith and love be evoked. * The Pilgrim o fthe 20th century who reaches the celestial city must master the same difficulties and subdue the same enemies as did the thePilgrim of the 17th century. Like wise he has need of the same en- eouragement of the same vision,, the can be no spiritual appeal comparable with that which is based upon the the publicity that shall mean most to the church and world will be that of the transformed life, the radiant face.” It is not enough that we win men to Chriist, ,;wemust save them to the church those converted at our altars are but babies in Christ Jesus. It is our duty to guide their feet over and lead > them in fields anew in the acquisition of knowledge from God’s own store- house, help thee, to drink from crys- tal fountains of healin waters and bathe in her rills atune th eear to the music of heaven,helpthem see visions of the Christ,, converse with the fathers and commune with God, fill their minds with enchantiing sto- ries of the Christ and beautiful songs instill in the ma love for the Bible. Create in them a thirst for knowl- edge and by our patience, sympathy. and earnest devotion leave upon them the impress of exemplary character and their journey up the Kiing’s highway of holiness will be well es- tablished. c The future—of this who can tell? It is indeed a page as yet unwritten: ’ Not know the future. . Nay, we know it; if we be Christians we know it. Not, indeed, ,this little future of joys that break as the bubbles break or of ‘brief afflictions which are but for a moment; not that little future of: diseases, egotisms and contracted selfishness which is not life, but that great future of the single in purpose andin heart that great future which blooms to infinitetude beyond the marge of death—that if webe children © ‘od, we know. For we are press- forward to the mark of the prize of our high calling and that mark cannot miss, an dthere it shines for- ever before us—a crown of glory, a - crown that fadeth not away. § . Though the extreme indifference of the world shall seem to conceal for- ever! ou rlabors and sacrifices there will be lelft to us the consolation of the prophet—My judgment is with- the Lord and my work with my God. RESOLUTION. COMMENDATORY TO BISHOP H. B. PARKS, SENIOR, BISHOP AND CHAIRMAN OF THE MISSIONARY BOARD F Whereas, We have ha dthe wonder- ful executive guidance and influence of Bishop H. B. Parks as our -hairman a courageous manly man, full of right- eousness, a veritable spiritual dynamo, electrifying our meetings. A man who knows our churcch and missionary life. And 2 Whereas, as he has led us to full triumph of a worldwile record break- ing quadrennium in our missionary ef- forts. And, ‘ Whereas, as peace and harmony has prevailed in all of our meetings, and Whereas, Bishop H. B. Parks has so ably presided impartially over all of our deliberations, for four years giv- ing his fatherly councilings which has been helpful and wholesome, be it re- solved that we tnder to him a rising vote of thanks in token of the love and esteem we have for him. Respectfully submitted, R. S. JENKINS. ¢ RECOMMENDATIONS Chicago, Ill., May 15, 1928 To the Bishops, General Officers and Delegates to the MTwenty-eighth Session of the General Conference A.M. E. Church: - Dear Fathers, Brothers and Sisters: Your Episcopal Committee beg leave to report—We recommend first that the Episcopal District be as fol- lows: First District—New ersey, New york New, England, Delaware, Bermuda and Nova Scotia Seconé District—Baltimore, Virginia North Carolina and Western North Carolina ‘i Third District—Ohio, North Ohio, West, Virginia, South Ohiio, Penn. . Fourth . District—Indiana, _ Illinois © Chicago, North Western Michigan, Ontariio ; Fifth Distriict—Missouri, Kansas, Colorado, North Missouri, S. West Missouri, Nebraska Sixth District—Georgia, N. Georg- ia, S. W. Georgia, Atlanta, Macon, S. Georgia, Augusta, Americus Seventh District—South Carolina, Columbia, Northeast South Caro- lina, Piedmont, Palmetto, Central South Carolina Eighth District—Mississippi, Central Miss., North Miss., Northeast Miss., East Miss., Northwest Miss. Ninth District—Alabama, Central Alabama, East Alabama, South Alabama, and West Alabama Tenth District—Texas, Central, N. ~E. Texas, West Texas, Southwest Texas, North Texas, Mexico, RRiio Grande, East Texas, Northwest Texas Eleventh District—Florida, East Florida, South Florida, Central Florida, West Florida, Middle Fla. Twelfth Distriict—Arkansas, West Arkansas, South Arkansas, Dast ,Arkansas, Central Arkansas, N. B. Arkansas é Thirteenth District—Louisiana, Cen- tral La., Southwest La. Fourteenth District—Kentucky, West Tennessee, Tennessee, East Tenn. Fiftéenth District—California, Puget Sound, Oklahoma, Central Okla- homa, Northeast Oklahoma, South California. , Sixteenth District—Monrovia, Liber- ia, West Africa, Siierra Leone, Gold Coast Seventeenth District— Cape Colony, Transvaal, Orange River, Zambesi. Natal | Lighteenth District—South- America, West Inndies, Windward’ Islands, Bahamas. Jamaica — ’ \VounG PEOPLE COMPET “Sunday evening, May 20th under the .the contest were won by Miss Jew | RR. WRIGHT JR. MEDAL ‘An Oratorical Contest wa: r auspices of Allen Christian Endeavor League, A. M. E. Church, This con- test was the culmination of the Star’ | Subscription Campaign and Oratori- cal whiich was conducted during th winter months by the Allen C. | League Department. The honors in Collier of St. Louis, and Miss Isimay Fuller of Bermuda. More than 400 subscriptions came as the result the campaign. “ e + Five of the contestants accepted — invitations to come to the General Conference and compete for the R. R. > Wright, Jr. Medals. The following — young ladies appeared: # “phe Conservatism of Youth,” Miss — Wilhemenia Riley, Detroit Mich. ma “A Plea for Youth,” Miss Winona Hill, Louisville, Ky. “The influence of the church upon _ Youth in the last generation,” Miss Leola Barne, New York City. “Youth the Church’s Asset,” Miss Irmay Fubler, Crawl, Bermuda. “The Conservatism of Youth,” Mis s Jewel Collier, St. Louis, Mo. ie General Secretary Morris arranged the program. % Bishop W. T. Vernon, president of. Board of Contest presided. > Dr. H. C. Terrell and W. A. Sulli- > * yan spoke on Youth and Allen Life Guard. ovement. Several musical numbers were rendered. , ON ANNUAL CONFERENCE BOUNDARIES j yee FIRST DISTRICT—H P. Andér- son, J. F, Vanderhorst, Edward E-. Tyler, W. H. Jones, J..L. Link. SECOND DISTRICT—C. E. Stew- art, J. A. Young, C. M. Reid, A. D. Avery. THIRD DISTRICT—H G. Payni® Geo. Maxwell, S. P. West. M. M. Le", is, A. L. Brown, H. L. Hughes EOURTH DISTRICT—W. E. Guy, W. D. Shannon, C. F. Stewart, J. W- Goddard. i FIFTH DISTRICT— W. A. Bur- nett, H. W. Kiing, A. W. Ward, J. B. Isaacs. SIXTH DISTRICT—M._ T. Robin. son, R. J. Jefferson, J. H. Jones, S. H. im Charleston, B. V. Thornton, G. B Jackson, E. B. Brown, J. E. Brown. SEVENTH DISTRICT— BE. Bi Mack, A. P. Spears,*L. N. Nichols, L. Nae: D. H. Johnson, R. G. Brog- don! EIGHTH DISTRICT—T. SS. Pendleton, E. Pullet, W. T. Stav S. S. Stevens. NINTH DISTRICT— R. C. Di erson, C. C. Hatcher, S. Griffin, Gray, C. G. Duncan, J. W. Walker TENTH DISTRICT— J. H. S L. C. Wade, E. D. Bonner, J Swann, J. S. Powe, J. M. Bol J. H. H, Franklin. E. W. Mo T. F, Ferguson. " ELEVENTH DISTRICT — Josnhon, M. M. Young, R. B. ins, E. Harley, J: A. Brown, J. Young. THIRTEENTH DISTRICT- TWELFTH DISTRICT. Sims, J. W. Stinson, J. H. R. Ferguson, 0. L. Moody, Coleman. Washington, J. R. Brown, H. in, J. H. Martin, W. H. M D: Smith, Thomas A. Kenn FOURTEENTH DISTRIC W. Frazier, R. C. Hender: Brown, W. A. Anderson, ver. FIFTEENTH DISTRI Howell. SIXTEENTH DISTRI! A. Campbell, D. A. Grah: SEVENTEENTH D Charles Demas. EIGHTEENTH DI son Pryor.
• April 29, 1937
  ===== DSC00357.JPG ===== ae kG A. M. E. BOOK CONCERN —-'716 S. 19th Street PHONE: PENnypacker 5787 = G. E. CURRY, Manager Seer. VOL. LXXXIX. NO, 7 ‘SECRETARY HAWKINS REPORTS $280,000 DOLLAR MONEY FOR THIS YEAR INCREASE OVER LAST YEAR—$12,362.45 The Board of Finance of the Afri- can Methodist Episcopal Church held its first meeting for this quadrennium at the Financial Department, 1541 14th Street, N. W., Washington, D. C., Wednesday, April 21, 1937, Bishea onroe H. Davis of Batinors, Bishop of the Second Episcopal District, pre- siding. The Board is composed of one rep- resentative from each of the Fifteen Episcopal Districts embracing the en- tire United States, Canada, South erica, West Alfrica, South Africa, and the Islands of Bermuda and the West Indies. At the General Conference held in pNXew York in May, 1936, Secretary Hawkins made his sixth quadrennial port and, under a suspension of the Ss, was re-elected for anotl oi four years, running till M: This meeting of the Board is quadrennium,—- which represents new organization as set up by the last General Conference. The report of Seeretary Hawkins shows sthat for this fiseal year ending March 31, 1937 the Dollar Money reported to this fice was $279,115.32, an in- se over last year of $12,362.45 and ineréase over the first year of the t quadrennium of $61,281.10. r term 1940. which is This should be regarded as a splen- did showing and a tribute to the loyal- ) and support of the members and Jiends of this organization. This is farticularly noticeable when it is known that this represents but one de- DPartment of the A. M. E. Church. The Financial Department was set up in 1872 when it was agreed to ask cach member to give just one dollar a ‘Year to create a general fund. Since 1872 this fund reported to the office of the Financial Secretary has amount- 1 to Eleven Million One Hundred Forty Thousand Seven Hundred Ten Dollars ($11,140,710). Of this amount, $7,515,400 has been reported to the Present Secretary-Treasurer, John R. Hawkins during the past twenty-five Years of his incumbency of the office. This does not include any money raised in our churches for local purposes or for payment of salaries of presiding elders and pastors, nor does it include Any of the thousands of dollars raised our General Days for Mission Work the} PHILADELPHIA, PA A very helpful and interesting ad- dress was delivered by Mrs. Mary Mc- Leod Bethune, Tepresentative of the N. Y. A. of the national government. She was accompanied by Mrs. Julia West Hamilton, President Phyllis Wheatley Y, W. C, A., Washington, D, C, and Treasurer National Association of Colored Women. She became a member of the Christian Recorder family. Mrs. Bethune is easily the first lady of the group and one of the fore- most personalities of all time. Sec- retary Hawkins, and the president, Bishop Davis presented the followir visitors who delivered brief addresses: BISHOP NOAH W, WILLIAMS— THE INSPIRER ———__ LSTHELOFFICIAL o> JAN: RICAN-METHODIST: EPISCOPAL CHURCH. Ba OEM ORD E i R BROTHER: RIAN OUR BROTHER » THURSDAY, APRIL 29, 1937 WYTHEVILLE, VA. The Seventy-first Session of the Vir- Sinia Conference of the A. M. E. Church held its session at the above named place, April 14- 18th, the- Rt. Rey. M. H. Davis, D. D., presiding. The general officers visiting the conference were as follows: the Rev. George A. Singleton, D. D., Editor of the Chris- tian Recorder; Brot E. A. Selby, Sec- retary-treasurer of the Sunday School Union; Dr. S. S. Morris, Secretary- treasurer A. C. E. League, both of nville, Tenn., and the Rey. Chas. W. Abington, Editor of the Sunday School Literature, Waco, Texas. This was the most successful of con- ferences held in Va. Over ten thou- sand dollars having been raised, under the efficient leadership of Bishop M. H. Davis. His kind disposition, wise coun- sel, brotherly love, and godly judgment has been the means of bringing the conference to the front ranks of the church. He, the bishop, has transferred prominent ministers into the conference in order that. the ranks might be strengthened; but has also transferred a number of men out of the conference By Frank Madison Reid, D. D. St. Paul, St. Louis, Mo. We have just reread the first edition of “The Fifth Episcopal District, Pas- toral,” and edited by that ereat African Methodist bishop, Noah W. Williams. When a pastor, presid- ing elder, or layman reads it something seems to fill his very soul with a deep sense of appreciation for the privilege of membership in the African Metho- dist Church, and with a deepening sense of devotion to the African Methodist ideal. Tt is not ours to discuss this most illuminating release but its per- usual has moyed us to make something of an appraisal of the author, or crea- for of “The Pastoral”, Noah Wellington Williams. Perhaps it would not be out of place to keep in mind that achievement and progress along all lines and in all ages of human existence have come as the result of the ability of certain individ- published and Church Extension, Education Day in Sey mber for our schools and col- feges, d, too, the thousands of dol- ‘(rs raised in our special rallies. ontinued on page 11) uals to infuse into the mind of others the ideas and ideals which sweep men forth into action. There have been (Continued on page 11) ssigning them to recognizable charg- és, thus making a good balance of the conferences over which he has charge, After the conference had listened to words from Professor Selby concerning ; the Sunday School Union, the bishop rejlied by saying, “That as long as Bryant was elected by the General Conference, he supported him, as per discipline. “But now that he is no long- er a general officer, and therefore, | shall not support him,” declared the bishop. The bishop urged the men of the conference to put forth strenuous ef- forts to clear the churches of debt. And he made an effective plea counselling the conference not to throw the people into debt by the building of large churches without the money which to pay. On Wednesday night the Rev. D, F. Gladney, member of the conference, preached the annual sermon which proved to be the keynote of the ses- sion. The Bible and Ministers Mes- sage. The Rey. A. L. Williams delivered the missionary sermon. The address on Education was presented by the Rey. P. S. Mosley. One unusual feature marked the con- ference, that was when five ministers superannuated, They are Revs. A. J. Nottingham; F. A. Seaton; George E. Harrington; John H. Randolph and D. W, Baker. (Continued on page 14) PRICE FIVE CENTS LUMPKIN, GA. Second quarterly conference of the BlufflSpring Circuit Passed into his- tory, March the 6-7, 1937, The Bluff Spring Circuit on the Cuth_ bert District, of the Southeast Geor- gia as Conference is led on by the Rey. B. J. Powell, DD., ex-pres ion ‘ He is among the oldest ministers of the state. A member of several Gen- eral Conferences. But still a strong Preacher, and a real pastor. Plans are laid and. some. monies raised. To put a metal roof on Bluff- Spring Church this month. Rey. F. M. Johnson, presiding elder Cuthbert Di trict is loved by his men and their con- gregations. He is a candidate for the Bishopric in 1940, He is every way well prepared and And He a splendid con- the clay roads to and Cuthbert The writer was elected reporter to the Christian Mrs Brown, Christian Recorder, gualified for this high position. his brotherly ways make him fit. preached Sunday to regation not withstanding rain; people came over the hear him. B -Spring District, is saf Recorder to the Southern and other repor- The financial reports were good And the Presiding Elder seemed to be happy and pleased with collections. Yours in Christ Lidia ters, under conditions MRS..L. E. FREEMAN lh This Issue The Daily Altar4Rey. Carlyle F.. Stewart A Rte Re hes 2 Rev, A, R. Cooper in A NM: aster- ful Message—J. H. Martin z Sunday School Lesson : 3 Editorials : He Loved The Church 4 Me Loves The Church ... 4 ‘Do Right” 4 Pointed Points .... 4 Churchman Afield ..2.....c00.05 5 Young People’s Page ........5.5. 6 The Manhattan District—Rey, A. Wilson Py Ha Wk ck Ga iey es 6 A Trip Through The West—Rey. BAU Stewart yan is cos « koe 7 The Pastor At Work—Rev. R. F, Boyd 8 Transitions and Recorder File: 10 Notices 11 A Fallen Prince, the late Dr. J. Wilson 14 The Calendar ., apt) ===== DSC00358.JPG ===== The Lord is nigh unto all them that call upon him, to all that call upon him in trath. He will fulfill the desire of them that fear him; he also will hear their cry, and will save them.—Amen. ; Saturday, May 1 GIVEN TO HOSPITALITY lity’—Romans 12:13 ections of our country are of their hospi- into a com- armed of the nuine- nd the sincere efforts them feel at mmercial ‘¢ extent, that became such an f the life of our fathers cuse our lack of| inds of the and the pinch of| less, the willing- a crust of bread | to make them experi- of our hearts warmed s a virture and be a part of plaining to me that ending a certain | people there were © distant and cald, About all else 1 h God t te « manifested in s 2:14-18. © God, Our Father, may 1e so filled with Thy Spirit that may radiate kindness | vill to all we meet.—Amen Sunday, May 2 GOOD FOR EVIL “Bless them which persecute you: bless nd curse not."—Romans 12:14. Aiter 1900 years how far short are { the standard of Jesus! The de- ire for vengeance or the old “lex tallonis”, law of retaliation, is still pre- t. Nothing is farther from the an xpiritthan the passion to ren- der evil for evil “He drew a circle that shut me out; Heretic, rebel, a thing to flout; Bet love and T had the wit to win. We drew a circle that took him in.” Edwin Markham. Read Matthew 5:1-16, Prayer: Blessed God, in the midst of evil rendered against us, may we have the forgiving spirit and the grace to love rather than hate. Tw Jesus’ name —Amen, Monday, May 3 THE UPLOOK The Altar By Rev. Carlyle F. Stewart Minneapolis, Minn. | cism either good or bad, is the day of Daily It does not consist in having one’s vy from whence cometh my help.”— Psalm 121. The source of our help must come from above. Two men may undergo similar experiences; to one great bles- sing may come therefrom; to the other nothing but dismay and despair. Henry Drummond has said that when the out- look is bad, try the uplook. Two men looked through prison bars; One saw mud, the other saw stars.” Those who love God when they pass through great trials and tribulations lookup beyond the misery of the mo- ment to an unfailing source of power, and know that they shall be preserved from all evil. Read Psalm 121. x Prayer: Keep our spiritual vision clear and our eyes lifted upward unto thee, O blessed Lord. May no earthly experience, however, bitter blind us to the source of power and victory. In His name—Amen. Tuesday, May 4 “IF IT BE OF GOD” “For if this counsel or this work be of men, it will come to nought: But if it be of God, ye cannot overthrow it."—Acts 5 :28-39. I sat in the midst of a group of men who were discussing a much debated) article of one of our bishops. The good bishop did not have many cham- pions. One man said that such kind of publicity was killing the church. But; I thought that if the church cannot stand up under criticism then it is not resting on the right foundation. © The day when the church or individual must cover up and tremble before criti- doom. Old Gamalie’s prudent admoni- tion needs to be often called to mind in days like ours: “If this counsel or work be of men, it will come to nought: but if it be of God, ye cannot overthrow it; lest hapily ye be found even to fight against God.” The or- ganization or individual that does not “be of God” will fail no matter how great its history or mighty the efforts to save it. Read Acts 5:33-39. Prayer: We thank The, our Father, for the everlasting truth upon which the above title appears th ese words “It does not consist in being It does not consist in enjoyment, but It does not consist in finding one’s life, It does not consist in seeking satisfac- but in making others happy. It does not consist in being loved, A but in loving and in being a bless- ing to others. in giving. own way, but in denying one’s self. but in losing it. tion, but in finding satisfaction in what satisfies others. It does not consist in what we do, but in how and why we do it. It does not consist in great knowledge, but in putting knowledge into practice. It does not consist in what we seem to be, but in what we are.” Read Luke 12:22-31. Prayer: God of all things and of all times, our frail lives are in Thy hands. Help us to learn the true les- sons of living that we may be vessels fit for our Master’s use—Amen. Thursday, May 6 “REVIVE THY WORK” Habakuk 3: “O Lord, revive thy work in the midst of the years.” In the Christian Century for April 14, 1937, Dr. E. Stanley Jones writes an article under the caption: “After- thoughts on the Preaching Mission,” which should furnish food fer sober thought to all Christians; for when E. Stanley Jones speaks, the world stops to listen. That we need a revival of religion in the world today is not gain- said by any thoughtful, religious per- son. How that evangelism shall be conducted is food for much hard think- ing. Dr. Jones says that you cannot play to the galleries and expect to get results. “Evangelism in the future, if it is to get anywhere, must be sincerely and simply real.” I have heard and read dozens of the great leaders of the world today. and they have been a united voice in saying that we are on the verge of a great spiritual awak- ening in America. Let us pray earn- estly for a great revival; and let it begin in us. Read Romans 8 :1-9. Prayer: Dear Lord. send a revival and let it begin in me, for Jesus’ sake. —Amen. Friday, May 7 PERSONAL EVANGELISM Ss ceed “Go out into the highways and hedges, and compel them to come in, that my house may be filled.”—Luke 14:23. In the aforementioned article of Dr. E. Stanley Jones, he says: “This seems to me to point to the fact that in the future the church must not wait till people come to it. The leaders in the church must step, out of their narrow grooye and stand in the stream of these group loyalties and appeal to men Thou hast established Thy Church. Help us to love Thee and to conform the Church after Thy will—Amen, (ae Wednesday, May 5 — “J will lift up mine eyes unto the hills, “SOME THINGS NOT TRUE ABOUT LIFE” ™ 4 “A man's life consisteth not in the abundance of the things which he pos~ sesseth."—Lake 12:15. From the Christain Advocate under through them. If people do not come to church then the church must come to them.” My personal experience in bearing out this fact that pastor and people must band together and go out to where the people are: sharing with them whatever religious experience they may have and witnessing the pow- cr of Jesus in our own lives. What the church needs today in order to win | Ss abroad of the power Give us holy boldness to go forth j, the hedges and highways to share < men our knowledge of thee. In Je. name—Amen. : : ay GRACE AT THE TABLE And life into the dead. |O, that the world might taste a0 The riches of his grace! The arms of love that compass Would all mankind embrace. dd sermon. é world today rush “Italy is dangerously ill o' as a result of having eaten of the sweet fields of Ethiopt f n acute attac and the © 5 at home ang of Jesus tu save. Our Father, we bless Thee for thi food and for all the expressions of ‘[), goodness to us. Give us grace to dy Thy will, we pray through faith in je us Christ our Lord, Amen. HYMNS THAT LIVE Coronation C. M. Jesus! the name high over all, In hell, or earth, or sky; Angels and nien before it fall, And devils fear and fly. Jesus! the name to sinners dear, The name to sinners given; It scatters all their guilty fear, It turns their hell to heaven. Jesus the prisoner’s fetters breaks, And bruises Satan’s head; strengthless souls hi His only righteousness I show, His saving truth proclaim; *Tis all my business here below, To cry, “Behold the Lamb!” Happy, if with my latest breath I may but gasp his name; Preach him to all, and cry in death, “Behold, behold the Lamb: —Charles Wesley peice Sane oar oe —— | REV. A. R. COOPER IN A 7 MASTERFUL 'MESSAG! p By J. H. Martin ALBANY, Ga—(S.N.S.)—The tional Negro Health message by Allen R. Cooper, pastor of Bethel M. E. church here, audience Sunday morning. Fe: the text, “They that are whole have need of the physician but they sick,” taken from St. Mark 2 : |which he extracted the subjcc' Sick World? delivered a profoun greater portion of th fearfully ill and should b the opening table,” declare Ra electrified @ fi aturl that 4 7, {rq ym cle d the mil f diabel too mu fa; Spal k of Ini May 9 A MAN OF PRAYER os Lesson Text: Genesis 18:17-32 18:17 And Jehovah said, Shall | hide from Abraham that which I do; 1g seeing that Abraham shall surely be- come a great and mighty nation, and all the nations of the earth shall be blessed in him? 19 For I have known him, to the end that he may command his children and his household after him, that they may keep the way of Jehovah, to do righteousness and jus- tice; to the end that Jehovah may bring upon Abraham that which he hath spoken of him. 20 And Jehovah said, Because the cry of Sodom and Gomorrah is great, and because their sin is very grievous; 21 I will go down now, and see whether they have done altogether according to the cry of it, which is come unto me; and if not, I will know. 22 And the men turned from thence, and went toward Sodom; but Abraham stood yet before Jehovah. 23 And Abraham drew near, and_ said, Wilt thou consume the righteous with the wicked? 24 Peradventure there are fifty righteous within the city: wilt “iow consume and not spare the place for the fifty righteous that are there- in? 25 That be far from thee to do aiter this manner, to slay the righteous with the wicked, that so the righteous iould be as the wicked; that be far from thee; shall not the Judge of all the earth do right? 26 And Jehovah said, If I find in Sodom fifty righteous the place for their sake. 27 And within the city, then I will spare all Abraham answered and said, Behold 10w, I have taken upon me to speak unto the Lord, who am but dust and ashes: 28 peradventure there shall lack five of the fifty righteous: wilt thou destroy all the city for lack of five? And he said, I will not destroy it, if I find there forty and five. 29 And he spake unto him yet again, and said, Peradventure there shall be forty found there. And he said, I will not do it for forty’s sake. 30 And he said, Oh let not the Lord be angry, and I will speak: peradventure there shall thirty be found there. And he said, I will not do it, if I find thirty there. 31 And he said, Behold now, I have taken upon me to speak unto the Lord; per- adventure there shall be twenty found there. And he said, I will not destroy it for the twenty’s sake. 32 And he Said, Oh let not the Lord be angry, and Iwill speak yet but this once; perad- ous Education. AT ede WITH THE LESSON y Albert , In the play, neers eae de Lawd looked down ee Meee : upon the earth , S great high heaven and saw men doing evil toward their fellow and to him. Then de Lawd decid ee go down to earth and se aan € what could ‘De done. In y. 21 of the 1 have the same expressi Maen ahi Xpression: “I will go ‘Own now, and see whether they have done altogether according to the cry of it, which is come unto me.” The liberal of the twentieth centry appre- clates this anthropomorphic conception of God because he understands poetry and Symbolism. In the day of his questioning the liberal was too new in his liberalism to think of God as walk- ing about in the universe. Now he has been adjusted to his new under- standing and his imagination is per- mitted to wander about in the limitless spaces of the universe unhampered _The words “righteousness” and “jus- tice” are ‘old words rather than new. Set down here in the first book of the Scriptures these great words remind us that even before the coming of the prophets Isaiah, Amos and Jeremiah, the Hebrew people were conscious of the basic requirements of life and re- | ligion. Here in Genesis is an emphasis that corresponds to: “What doth the Lord require of thee but to do justly, to love mercy and to walk humbly with thy God.” The religious perception of the Jews has marked them from the lbeginning. The practical man will say that Abra- ham bargained with God for the salva- tion of Sodom. First, God would save the city for fifty righteousmen, then forty-five, then forty, then thirty, then twenty, then ten. It rested there—no ing faith will explain this gradual re- duction of the number of necessary righteous men in this way: as the faith of God increased in a small number, so the faith of Abraham increased until the final ten men towered like giants above him. The man of prayer will have the final and most telling expla- nation. He will give credit to prayer for the decreased numbers and the in- creased faith. In application of this experience of Abraham to the study of prayer let us state briefly two su stions con- cerning prayer. 1. Prz is’ ,as uae Basil said, the elevation of the mind to God, God is bigger than any part of the universe, even too big for an adequate conception of him. By .elevat- “oreatness” We ye ing our minds to this have a new respect for ourselves and a new comprehension of God's limit- Jessness. Our narrowness even in has no importance by the side of God’s greatness. When we elevate our minds to God we cannot be “small.” 2. Prayer is “enthusiasm for God.” The Hebrews were obsessed thought, with the glory of God. They sang praises to him. We in the twentieth century, have grown too introspective. We are afraid to “let go.” Abraham, possessing this enthusiasm was able to make effective his prayer. for God, THE LESSON BROUGHT DOWN EN TEXT: The supplication teous man availeth much in TO DATE By John R. Ewers This entire story must be interpreted in the starlight of that far-off oriental situation—semi-legendary and whimsi- cal. The narrative of how Abraham entertained “angels unaware” is too beautiful for us to overlook. If angels are “messengers,” then God’s angels are coming to us all the time. People who come to call, people from out of town who call us up at unearthly hours, people who come to our homes and offices .on business, people who come seeking favors—all of these may be “angels unawares.” How frightfully “unaware” we sometimes are. In this naive account God’s agents come to Abraham’s tent. He causes a fine meal to be prepared and he entertains and more bargaining. The man of grow-}; cares for his guests with excellent report on the wealthy patriarch. “Angels unaware it is truly a fas- cinating idea; I should like to think that some kind word, some gracious act, has helped one of God's angels on the way. I do not believe in angels, but I do most emphatically believe in “messengers,” and I do not for a mo- ment consider that all of God’s mes- sengers come in the guise of mission- ary secretaries or visiting parsons or social reformers. The Jewish nature of Abraham, that smart Semitic bargaining trait, is ap- parent in the manner in which he hag- gles with God over the very smallest number in Sodom who can cause the city to be saved. God offeres to save the city if fifty good men can be located there. That would seem to be few enough, if Sodom were any sized city at all. Abraham makes an offer of forty-five. God accepts. Encouraged, Abraham drops to thirty. God accepts patriarch cuts down to twenty. God stays with ‘him. Then Abraham leaps surely that is beyond any reasonable limit, surely he has overstepped the bounds of even mercy—but no, God agrees to save the city for ten ous men! Ten men in a whole ten righteous men could be found in of righteousness? Are there ten righteous men in New York? There are some excellent men men who are not working for money are righteous? Do you think you could find ten? I can think of three or four right away—about the rest-—Oh, well! Shall we consider Pittsburgh? Are there ten righteous men in Pittsburgh? There are hundreds of fine, cultured; generous, churchgoing people here. Is that what we mean? If God were looking for ten righteous men in our town, could he find them? Let us not put the standard unreasonably high. But let us not laugh too soon or out of turn about that ancient town called Sodom—it might prove embar- rassing—very. We may let ourselves down, softly, by observing that there are not too many good men and women in our modern cities. And what is more, it will not hurt us to remember that when God talks about a righteous man, he has Christlike outlines. Ten righteous manners. God’s agents turn in a good! again. Emboldened by his luck, the} to ten. He holds his breath at ten,| but Sodom was.a rank place, not even | all the city. But what is the standard] there, but are there ten righteous men—} or reputations? And Chicago—how! many of the preachers, editors, pro- | fessors and business men of that city | men? It may be that Sodom was not more wicked than modern cities after all. Sodom was a very small com- munity—and it was before the day oi “rackets”, strikes, automobiles and, shall we say, denominationalism 4 Abraham showed how good he was by his interest; his helpful, sympathe- tic interest in the people of the town. He was getting along very well ap in the country. He was even getting wealthy and his large flocks and herds, his servants, and his big family seemed) to offer him security. Why both about those bestial people down in the city? But Abraham felt some social obliga- tion—that is the wonder of it. He felt that he was his ‘brother’s keeper. For such a primitive day that was a noble sentiment. When we see this patriarch interceding with God for the people down in that putrid town, we know why Abraham is hoonored in three great religion: dan, a Jewish, Mohamme- d Christian. He was genuinely sorry to see Lot and his family going to pieces, morally, down in the city. Abraham had a big heart—and because he had, he interceeded for other peo- ple. POINTERS By Roy L. Smith Many men haye lost faith in prayer just because they made the mistake of praying to themselves instead of to God. * One does not need to know the psy- chology of prayer before he begins to pray. It has always been true that cities and nations have been saved by minorities. No man has any right to expect God to do something for the old home town if he, himself, is doing nothing for it. God listens to every prayer as long as there is any sincerity in it God has never driven a hard ba with any man. X It is so easy for prayer to degencrate into sanctified | ne PRAYER THOUGHT By William Chalmers Covert O Thou who hearest prayer, let no tiny obstacle or impossibility im- peril our praying faith. May we dare to ask large things of Thee and be willing to wait on Thee till Thou dost make plain Thy will. Teach us the rich and limitless privilege of fellow- ship with Thee in prayer and its un- speakable rewards in our life here and now. May we lay before Thee with- out wavering our desires and trust Thy wisdom to save us from the harm of foolish asking born of the ignorance rising out of human limitations. May we learn the deep, social privilege of intercession and how to make more constant use of its power that we and those we love may be bound together by the chains of prayer at Thy feet. May neither our prejudices nor the narrow vision of our need and that of the world prevent us from asking to the full limit of Thy willingness and power to help and save. Impress upon us more and more the protective sig- nificance in our social order today of -clean, wholsesome men of faith and character. May we share in. setting about our community the wall of such (Continued on page 6) ===== DSC00359.JPG ===== re to leave the church in the \ hai DAY Ar SAthr nds of the boys. That was be- f ; é veland, Dr. Joseph Go- ore Payne became Senior Bish- stor, resulted in over ahs ¢ “boys” did a good job If the tasks were always easy and their outcome plain to see; And if failure never threatened life would very tedious be. gone to our eternal home; : soved the churen.” “it 1s wise—] 7 it is grand.” a ————000—_—_ HE LOVES THE CHUKCH morning the churchman was guest speaker. The Young Peo- ple had full charge of the service. In too many instances the older in prayer. Dr. Curry sang: “Lead me through, Dear Lorde While I’m on this tedious jour- ney.” - lf we never faced a problem, if wef 1848-1937 q MEMBER never had a debt, ‘i ies ns ¢ : : 5 cern or a Ch The “ ae NATIONAL NEORO PRESS lf everything we wanted without work- nck ek Recorder that : aised. _He has a splendid} of Jesus aus Sood ministers | members are inclined to keep the —— _—— mon ing we could get; We oiten refer to Dr. Arthur S. Labeshe ee ue _ existence, a church builder and iat Tist” now. God bless young people back In company with Bishop H. P. hea = ‘ost hg tems fons If we never made a blunder, never ‘Jackson as an “institution, Lhe members do right” by Porter, and Dr. H. W. Evans of suffered from a fall; the church; live lives worthy of Last Monday the Philadelphia] the C. M. E. Church, and Dr. A. PUBLISHED WEEKLY BY THE : wanna bra Son l By Edgar A. Guest ‘routine as a General officer he|charge of the situation and members have church pride. Hem oa Somme has been a fine example of the strengthen the weak places in Aboard the “Black Diamond” s gales Sees Christian gentleman. His char-|our Zion. If the right eye of- GRANT, CHICAGO, DR. W.j0n the Lehigh Valley the church- : EEE EEE EEE ETTTTTE | ier is unimpeachable. His iends, pluck it out. We must re, H. Griffin has staying qualities,} man goes afield to Buffalo, N. Y., ; provid efor in’ Section 8, Editorials thots are high-directed and|member that the sin of omissio: and is growing in popularity with|to participate in the 106th Anni- Csr a ten edie esr acme seated in the heart of courtesy.|in the face of plain duty is jus years. The church has been] yersary of Bethel, pastored by 1 REV. G.E. CURRY, Business Manager | REPRE EEtt++| With the writer the sublime,|as flagrant as the sin of Pabimis- uilt on the “pay-as-you-go” | the Rev. J. A. Portlock, He will 4 Be aes Gabeniotet $0 per HE LOVED THE CHURCH over-towering quality is Prof.|sion. Petty politics and hy; basis ilso visit Niagara Falls. ih ene ee cee Hawkins for the church, His} critical, quasi friendship must : sine ad ‘al rbusiness letters, 2 ence of 1924. Many readers re-| loves the church, covery of the patient depen S Ai eitder of Battalsee a one dressed to, the Ft es ag re oom call his sermon from the text: 000 wpon his taking the medicin u NOTA | pastoris doing a fine. piece/lot A *"' ““philadeiphia, Penna. ' |°He that is born of God cannot “DO RIGHT” If an operation is necessary, th BELEN eee |e kK forth Tehaieer aan see eben Se Caen «Lays ante closing hymn lined let it be done. Wanted: A nati, Dr. Augustus C. Sumpter i Osa noa Mie cae € . ww sine see Phiadephis, Px. [by him: “Try us O~ God, and Gani tie tak ee ecclesiastical surgeon, with grac cae ae of pore aig PEELE TEE PEErEHHrte | Search)’ the gromeh” ee amie si peers: Pea ont eas patic He Bai Aten a Rees. On Monday in company) with A. M. E. BOOK CONCERN 716 S. NINETEENTH ST. Were we never disappointed life would hold no joy at all same might be httingly said ot Protessor John R. Hawkins, Sec- their Lord. Let the departments, WHICH REMINDS US ‘THAT BRP RE EEE EE Ministers met in the Allen Build- aby Allen, the churchman motored 7 a ~s —— : retary of l'inance ot the church. bee ub irnn aetna | Se 2 Sood Dr. B. G. Dawson is one of the Th th ing, 716 South 19th Street for|to Washington for the meetings Mon th, Comer Seretern: Rea Mt | Jf distinctions were abolished, were {sie has given the church over a ALE . ewardship, most successful pastors in the e urchman the first time in nine years. Man-|of the Board of Finance, and H. H. Lowber, Mr. Arnett Rambeau. ae eS oe ae and distinguisht service as presi- Pe eriEge eee ned ae outstanding. He is now serving Afield nouncement which turned out to|upon arrival he learned that Dr. GEORGE A. SINGLETON, Editor Se TERS pe ent ae sets dent of Kittrell College, Seere-| a ee ae . ; id you one of the many leading societies SNP near be a gripping sermon. By re-|A. J. Wilson’s spirit had gone eee > op arks say: in Jacksonville, Florida. quest Dr. W. S. Drummond lead| home. CONTRIBUTORS, TAKE NOTICE! FIRST—Let all Contributors write on one side of the paper oaly. SECONDLY—Do not abbreviate, but spell out all words, It is easier for you to spell the words thax for me to pay extra to have some go over the manuscript to spell the it. THIRDLY—Make your manuscript short. needing patience, strength and skill, We should live like garden cabbage, but we'd never know a thrill. It’s because we have to struggle; tary ot Education and Secretary ot binance, which post he has hela since the General Conference o1 1912 at Kansas City. He served during the great depression when “The way of the transgressor js hard?” : He would utter the ford hard” in a way that would cause the guilty to suffer compunction of conscience. WESLEY CHAPEL, HOUSTON Texas. The name is uttered with becoming reverence. It is a great WHEN IT COMES TO ELO; quence in the pulpit one will have to travel far to find the equal of Drs. H. P, Jones of Mother Bethel, Philadelphia; A. R, Coop- PPPS SSS SSS SSS SOSd Birthday Greetings We for general church news only ne 2 : A ate ¢ 4 ay Fon deacticts € rah ay Res Hecanse We: Oleh zan BG os pes oe the church yes aay society. Dr. T Jefferson Clement er, Albany, Georgia and E. H CPPIIOOI OSD Joly one poye aad a hall; For District | L's because our cares are rugged and} impaired. He has lived to see an) We call upon the church to car- conducts services of worship.| \{cGill. Presidine Eld shee 5 Conferences, write from two to three our pleasures all so frail; Gia fothe : 5 5 :| McGill, Presiding Elder, Green- inances 0 € Everything is organised to that ad for Annual Con ¢ than five pages ; for an individual but no more pages, when he are possibly hers who want their articles mmenced with any issue. should always be made manner available to the Post Offee and Express Money safe and may be ould not be lengthy, anied with full name writer and written only on one paper and in ink, scriptions or merchan- { the | Weekly Thought } : ne 4 liscust the church: ‘Do right.” Spare While waiting at the station for|‘ OO ¢ visite 3 insina the hour of * spent for his They never wete in. one/ apropos Be ratL. HAVE YOU ah ta a a Pica! h h id i ife: than now. At this late hour in| RRRRREREREEEEEEEEEEEEEH heard about him? He pastors St.| court. Twice he passed en ome he said to his noble wife: the “Bridge of sighs,” the last REV. J. We HAIR Pointed Points It’s because there’s good to cherish, and there’s evil to revile, And perfection is denied us that makes every joy worthwhile. We have often referred to Levi Jenkins Coppin and how striking- ty manifest. was his personality at the Louisville General Confer- heavenly places. It was Bishop Coppin’s last General Conference. “Mother, this is a wise old upturn in the connection to the point where they are almost normal. Aside from Professor Hawkins’ work has been constructive, and altruistic. The Christian Recor- der is happy to salute the Dean Officers and pray upon him who of General God's blessings tralia of my soul are the words of the late W. D. Chapelle as he the night or early hour in the ry on in the spirit of the sermoi delivered by Bishop Sims at the Charleston Council of Bishops and the connection. Let us take hinder the onward march of church. It is one thing to know that “we-are sick,” but it is ar other to prescribe to the rem and administer it. But the “Do right.” f must be saved. end. There are no “after collec- tions,” or promiscuous remarks hy “distinguisht visitors.” The ST. ANDREWS, MEMPHIS. \t once think of the preacher, Dr, J. W. Hall. He is a great power in the pulpit. No wonder the church constantly experiences seasons of refreshing. ville, S.C. Well, Paul, Chattanooga. you wood District, South Carolina. ————000———_ THE, CHURCHMAN AFIELD Two Sundays ago in the even- ing the churchman made an un- expected visit to Emanuel, New b York. crowded. A special sermon was delivered by Dr. D. Ward Nichols As usual the church was Drs. Nichols and “Presiding El- ders Walton and A. L. Wilson the walk taken by condemned prison- Mississippi 4 WEEKLY THOUG' ASSES h” morning most of the church is t will hear about him. He is a i h ‘ eae ; — church, a grand old church.” She : t ers as they go to their death. E. WITTENBERG MR. W. E, CALDWELI J i f Ma TALE asleep but we pray, think and preacher-man. Roe aD : SEs BEN J There is quite as much education and] knows not what he meant. But she Abswh teen f ae The churchman actually and lit-, Indiana Linotype Operator A. M Book true learning in the analysis of an cat} the bishop was ill and perhaps| “7f© 270ut the type of concus ly went from one end of the Concern, Philadelphia, Pa of corn as in the analysis of a complex -ostised he was nearing tea a which must be practised if the POINTED POINTS WAYMAN WARD, AND THE cy am sath MRS, ELIZABETH E, GRAHAM ines : sentence; ability to analyze clover and) |) = church is to be an effective weap- Bethel, Chicago deserve the sup- nae : Indiana MRS, W. E. CALDWELI ifalfa roots sav f quite as much ¥ : s ‘ NGTON. 4 : : P : nade set psi siete on, mighty in the tearing down Se ate Sag port of the connection in their The churchman stood beside the - —- o'clock 4 \ } " Del., is one of the foremost soci¢ FORT GAINES, GA. ed a powerful message. At 2 culture as does the study of the Latin Thirtee ez . 4 * snd. Gredle roots _Thirteen years have slipt by|of sinful strongholds, By all) Del, ; >. rehousing efforts. He has done], 4¢ pr, L. L. Berry, Secretary jeda i 0, H. BENSON tig i spc form of Bishop|means the church must do right. ties in the connection. It is wide- remarkably well in holding the Priest x he lay Hees Presbf- The second quarterly conference Of} services were held at Mt. Olive At Se es ar avi ooore S i i or Missions, as he /2} ; ict was held with the Presiding El-|7 45 Bens ian pane Coppin was borne to its final awake under the pastoral supe’ eo oke i : trict was held with the Presiding 7:45 the Presiding Elder came to. us PP Laws are made by the General Pp iP society in tact thru the years and Presbyterian Hospital, and thay Bact Gaihes: Chraut iBlalely! Dis- Pe tha agn dat tul yoscaiee Fe Weekly Poem who rae with tremendous kept. First, the leaders of the | and over $1,200 raised for (li destroy it, and you shan’t. and those of the church for the| tional exercises, after a few brief re- cess from every standpoint despite the emphasis and meaning: “This is| church are morally obligated to] Stewards. _ ‘ Pu atectaciaey ie mor at: home marks by the Presiding Elder, the} inclement weather : HERE EEEEEEHEHE RE EEE EE ED 4 é mee. fine ary is al : Aha BUN da: het tkadaren eA a wise old church, a rand old , Fi j : - house was opened for business. Brown Chapel under the leadershiy 4 obey the laws set down in the — ST. PAUL, ST. LOUIS. DR. ey The reports from the various depart-| of our able pastor, Rev, J. R. Graham his words to home to us resting place, but Mrs, Coppin come Conference, and the framers in- tended that these laws should be vision of Dr. A. Chester Clark Women’s Day was recently hel: _ LIKEWISE, IS SAINT MAT taking care of all claims. This is a great church. We will not breathed a prayer for his recov- God answered his prayer der, Dr. J. W. Dennis. The conference opened with devo- shall live long in the hearts of his The conference was a suc- — church. To her we must be Discipline, and in turn they are 4 Frank Madison Reid is serving] The Rev. A. H. Hart is one of De Watt teaNoH URC OMEN Hanae W tee acct Seeciding Elder. seems MEN AND VEGETABLES loyal and faithful. Down with] charged with the responsibility of| thew A. M. E. Church, Philadel- Fi oo32 ao) making full| the most ciapcesstitiand. ¢ffeclivel me thOMApiOWALGRNe!QHEFE cOnTEM| io have talken of, new fife and we plan NEA ice ie: tear ie annie wk SE exploiters, political chicanery,| seeing that they are observed all|phia under the leadership of the Peet hi ae ; g sororacia hie chlibehe’ Hes Aaa herwes wl biseeh HAA Betker success’ both atte yy a 2 Bea ie ‘ ¥ bq ote ¥ tS nancially and > spiritually throughout At 11:30 o'clock Sunday the Presid- never love the spring, Tf it weren't for the struggle victory songs we'd never sing, and the ignoble self-aggrandisers. Whether we occupy high stations or low, circuits or stations, let it along the line. The best way tg change a bad law is to enforce it. “Do right,” by the departments. ! ioe! Rev. Herman F, Tyree. Sunday April 25th was Women’s Day «” the good women of the churc ea ishing his third year at Asbury, Chester, Penna. On last Sunday ine Elder filled the pulpit and deliver- this year. MRS. T. F. WILLIAMS, ===== DSC00360.JPG ===== They beet property which was con- LULLABY FOR KITTENS E. Merrill Root and keep Fold your sky Little thorr es made of purr softness of your fur.) Pale pink mouth—bright gate of dream— Saver now no mouse or cream: Flower al ton be still r snowy fill. You have lapped 3 Taper tail, so good to chase, Curl aro Feet the tilted face or leap, of sleep. tuffed stuffed ; r tuff SNAPPY STORIES Results Anticipated a local Grand peaker at He said: from y will be he dead.” COULD BE WORSE A yor N rave his seat to a © accepted it grac- she said ain't no THE MANHATTAN DISTRICT AS 1 SEE IT, AND ITS ACCOM- PLISHMENTS By Rev. A. L. Wilson, P. E. this District by the Rt. Re H. Heard, D.D,, the Pre- iding , the 4th day of June 10 I met th wethren of the Dis ¢ set of men who grect ry cordially. J. A. Sterrett, pastor of tan A. M. E, Church, the n of the hour, has reduced the 1 creased the member mortange debt ship and 1 v He has built up who leve and highly respect him. have been converted. 1 large congregation Peace and harmony prevail 2 St. Luke AL M. E. Church, Rev: William Freeman. pastor, At the be- ginning of the vear [ found this con- grecation rowing from place to place home. At the re- and members, withont a Chureh quest of the officers Rev, William Freeman assigned there. The trustees came together, Mapped out a plan and went to work, was this charge eleven mont! : William | wrought wonders. The ck oughly organized. The mem! of 350. Here peace prevails. 3. Flushing, N. Y.—Rev. Dawkins, pastor. Dr. Dawkins, the gospel preacher and singer, is doing a great work at this charge. The church is well organized, has a fine pipe or- van, three choirs, and a membership of nearly 600 with a very large graded Sunday School. He has also installed an Oil-murner of the latest type. He has cut down the mortgage and kept He is loved and re- have been converted. 50 pupils. He has installed an oil- burner for the church and parsonage, kept up the interest and reduced the put in new furniture. The spiritual and financial condition of the church is very good. He is loved by all of the mem- bers and his influence is felt throughout the community, highly respected by all. Here peace and harmony prevail. 10 Flatbush, New York, Rev. Y. L. tion at this charge are doing well. This young pastor with There is an upward trend, and new lifej acceptable ability was sent to this n seen here. There is a large} charge just one year ago. He is doing increase in membership with a splendid} a great work. The church,and commu- an Oil-burner of the latest type. He} nity have taken on new life. Every The organized. Rev. | department of the church has been re- Washington work Many have been converted here, so much so, that the pastor and) and added to the church. The spiritual congregation are looking forward for| and financial condition is fine. They 2 new church building in the near fu-|are planning now to buy and build a ture. Peace and harmony prevails. ‘| new church. Rev. Sims is highly re- 5. Emanuel, Rev. D. Ward Nichols,| spected and loved by all the members Dr. Nichols is a very success-!and is a blessing to the community. He has added about 400| Peace prevails. t There} 11 St. John, Brooklyn, New York, The | Rey. R. J. Robinson, pastor. Doctor church is thoroughly organized. He] Robinson has this work well in hand. | has put in a new pipe organ and has} The church is progressing under his four choirs. The charch has been com- leadership both spiritually and finan- renovated and redecorated and cially. Many have been added to the up the interest. spected by his members and the com- Peace and prosperity do de within the walls. Rev. C. M. Washing- The pastor and congrega- 4. Ebenez ton, pastor. Sims, pastor. Church is well is doing a great organized. pastor. ful pastor. members this conference’ year. vave been over 50 conversicns. pletely mortgage, renovated the parsonage and has been increased 50 percent and many | The Sunday] School has been increased to more than] ma to forge ahead ie. ler great difficulties Gog has prospered this work and is work. ing together for the good of Zion. Here is peace and harmony. ; 16 St. Philip, New York, Rev. G. W. Hunter, pastor. This mission under the pastorate of Reverend Hunter is remarkably well. The membership though small is growing on to higher ; ground. The members are loyal to the cause. A splended congregation, a \ fine Sunday school, and a good senior and junior choir. We are looking for- ward for a flourishing mission, for the membership is increasing rapidly. The outlook is very encouraging. 17 Simon Cyrene, Rey. Amos Jones, Pastor. Reverend Jones has built up a very large mission. It is well organ- lized and the members are loyal and faithful. They are looking forward for a larger and better place of worship for their large increase of members. He is doing a splendid work. The spir- itual and financial condition is cod. Many have been converted and united with the church. Peace and harmony prevail. — F & Mt. Olive, New York, Rey. Oliver Freeman, pastor. This mission is very well under the present condition. Rev- erend Freeman is faithful and true and is a hard worker and very energetic There is a’ bright future. He is beloved! by all. This mission is holding its own as will be shown at the annual confer- ence. ‘ i , and is do- new choir pews and an oil burner have church, souls have been converted, been installed.. All the improvements | Christians revived and dead souls made have been paid for and in the mean-| alive, and the church is on the upward time the mortgage has been reduced} trend. He is doing a good work here. and the interest kept up, Th spiritual] 17. js a gospel preacher, loved and and financial condition of this church highly respected by all. The church is very good. This is a peaceful church. | j, moving on. Peace and harmony Just one hig family. i yer- i flow ts fies eet Stage et . a ~ 12 Union Bethel, Brooklyn, New 6 St Jchn A. M. E. Church, N. Y. city, Rev. C. B. Barrow, pastor. Under the leadership of Reverend Barrow this church is growing with leaps and Being ‘a good pastor, preach- érganizer, the charch has taken on new life. York, Rev. L. C. Newby, pastor. Rev- erend Newby was appointed to this charge in June, 1936. He found the membership much discouraged and al- most ready to give up, but he called them together, laid plans, and they Many have been | went to work. Since then he has ar- converted and 35 members have been | ranged and bought the church, beauti- added. The financial condition is fine. fully situated in Brooklyn for the sum The church tas been painted inside, the | ¢gq09,00 on the time payment plan. The e debt reduced and the interest future is very bright and he deserves t grand work. Peace and harmony. great credit for the work dene. The ils. | spiritual and financial condition is good. 7 Rethel, New York City, Rev. H.| The members and people of the com- P. Annderson, Pastor. Dr. anderson| munity do highly respect and cooperate is doing a good work here. The church| with him fully. A good number have is well organized. He has the church | heen added to the church. Many have been| 43, Thomkinsville, S, I., Rev. C. Asa- converted and a large number added to pansa Johnson, pastor. This charge bounds er. and morts pr well in hand souls the church. The spiritual and financial] under the pastorate of Reverend ondition is very good. The church has! Johnson is growing (with leaps and I heen newly painted and decorated. An hounds. The chuwen and parsonage exceptionally fine Kasovant Pipe Organ the pulpit fur- beautiful. Pastor and people are in harmony. The church is moving on have heen painted and decorated, the debt reduced, the membership doubled and many converted. He is beloved and highly respected by all. The spir- itual and financial condition is good. He is a blessing to the church and the community. Peace and harmony pre- vail. } 14 Lincoln Memorial, New York, has been installed and nishings are most 8 Emanuel Chapel, Rev. Richard er, pastor, Reverend Frier was sent to this charge one year ago, He re-organized the church, and through his pastoring and preaching there is| Rey. M. C. Carpenter, pastor. This The spiritual financial | mission on the lower East-side is doing condition of the church is good, Pas- very good under this young and zealous tor and people are working together for |'pastar’ He is loved by all, and his in-| the good and wnlift of the community | Aience is felt throughout the commu- new life. and werted inte a Church and was dedi- _eated an April 12, 17 hy Bishop W, W. Heard. and tmrned over to the A. je _ FE Connection with a membership and many have heen added. Peace pre-| nity. The mission is well organized vails, and in the near future we shall have a 9 Corona .N. Y., Rev. Norman W.| flourishing cliurch here. Peace and Rrown, pastor, Dr, Brown was sent to harmony prevail, TiS done, what se church is well 19. Trinity Mission, Rev. A. A. Kin- lock, pastor. I am glad to say thot this mission under the pastorate 0! Reverend Kinlock is in a splendid con- ‘dition, well organized and doing « great work in this part of the city. H« is a good preacher and pastor. The people are loyal and faithful. There is a good senior and) junior choir. The spiritual and financial condition is very good. He is succeeding. Peace and harmony prevail. 20 Morris Brown, Rev. J. A. Thomp- son, pastor. This pastor is doing very well and is holding his own. He is untiring in his efforts. His influence is felt in the community, highly respected and looked upon as a teacher anda preacher devoted to the great cause of Allen. People and pastor are working together for good of the church. Peace and harmony prevail. 21 Bronx, New York, Rev. I. S. Jac- obs, pastor. This pastor came here less than two years ago without any members. He set to work at once to establish a church here. He has wrought well. Since then he has got- ten together a large group of people, succeeded in organizing them for church work. Today he has a good congregation, and now the membership is about 50. He is a blessing to the community. The spiritual condition is very good. They are now planning to buy a church. He is beloved and highly respected by all. Peace and harmony prevail. ‘ 22 Tuckahoe, New York, Rey. A. Ml. Morton, pastor. , This young man has = is seis ms to be im ossible and organized in every ‘le- 7. every de- following and is loved by all who ith him, and is a c ommunity. The spir- cial condition is very id harmony preyail n conclusion let me thank of the pastors, evangelists, local reachers and laymen, missionary jepartment of the women, Sunday jool workers, and A. C. E. League or your hearty cooperation, for with- your aid, I could not have succeer- the A TRIP THROUGH THE with my sister-in-law T had not seen them H RLS I am making a few notes of my ob- servations on a trip through the Wes: After attending the Bishops’ 1 at Charleston, S, C,, I returned of Chicago, and the followin: left for a western trip. WEST Council by way ig Monday, Leaving over Rock Island and Southern Pacific Railroad, my first stop w; Arizona, as at Phoenix, where I spent several days and her family, for about eigh- teen years and our visit was a pleasant LAN ie es last October. The church is a com- modious, brick structure, and the peo- ple seem to be very enthusiastic about their new pastor. Phoenix is a beauti- ful city. While there I visited the grave of my brother, who passed away last March, a year ago, and took a snapshot of his tombstone. My next stop was at Los Angeles, California, where I spent several days, and preached at 8th and Towns Street Church, which is one of the most re- nowned churches of the West. Rev. Collins is\the pastor there, The Sun- welcome extended to me was a most cordial one. The congregation was large and the choir and congregational singing brought back memories of old times. Rey. Collins had been received with open arms and the membership, as a whole, appeared to be exceeding- ly well pleased with his coming to them. On the platform that morning were Rey. Wilson, Editor of the Western Christian Recorder, Rey. Isaacs, for- mer pastor of the Church, and Rev. Chester Cooper of Chicago. Rey. Col- one. d. May God bless you and yours, Reve Unhese as day I preached there I found in the|iins has been named as a_ candidate Yours in Christ. A. M. E. Chorhat i ieee of the! congregation a number of former | for Bishop from the West in 1940. He Manhattan Dist. N. Y. Annual Con- there ret the “in 4 city. He went members of churches I had pastored|has had a wide experience as pastor ‘erent e diana Conference} in Indianapolis and Chicago, and the (Continued on page 10) REV. A. R. COOPER IN A MAS. SAM RIG Ban PEPE EERE TERFUL MESSAGE AIDS DIGESTION n a 4 = BLOOD TONIC z (Continued from page 2) y a a DI AE Eiates has a chronic casé of constipa- BAINESs + fon brought on by race prejudice and NERVOUSNESS + mheard of discrimination,” said the SLEEPLESSNESS Kir] ’"s M M + pastor. y e a £ “The physical outlook of our race,” POOR APPETITE aS « stated, “is very dark, and it is be- SOUR STOMACH USED AND 4s ause sume of the parents of our group RE, ave been too negligent in safeguarding MINOR INDIGESTION RECOMMENDED x ah he health of their children. “Some of our mothers, instead of insisting on the required number of hours for a good night’s rest for their hildren, are leading them to the all ight “Cotton Club” parties and teach- ine them that expert ‘trucking’ is the to popularity,” thundered | £ Sc Sa i a ee Sa Se oO as oO ae urest road r. Cooper. The able divine went on: “The race nnot develop strong physical man- antil ,some of our fathers and cease to get drunk together on destroying wildcat corn whiskey.” “In order to rid the race of syphilis, “ery man should be examined by a sed physician before he should be as a hand- ic admitted into our families ome groom.” Away with the nonsensical idea that @man should marry the woman he or that the woman should > the man that she loves when it stablished fact that he or she has whereulosis. “While we are prescribing the} rry best tonic for our physical welfare he it always remembered that from 2 iritual view point, the world is bad off ick, and dying almost at the point of death, Therefore, we need to call Jesus, the great Physician, at once,” ‘oncluded Doctor Cooper, the popular ‘andidate for the A. M. E. bishopric. _ eee SUNDAY SCHOOL LESSON ——— * (Continued from page 3) defense against the destructive evils of our day. 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FIVE WEEKS’ TREATMENT POSTPAID $1,00 Hleeobteh teebdeleniebinibeteeeleteetelets tt ===== DSC00361.JPG ===== Pastor at Work : A MARKS OF A GOOD PASTOR These things command and teach— 1 Timothy 4:11 read in our phenomenal is or of that presiding foundation stones of th ot the bishop ’ x makes the appointments, the presiding sa elder takes the reports, but the pastor e does the work. True, most of our elders and general i ors, but in this. us of wait- od pastors. in pastors? ha In He foves the churcl ft is said late Bishop sought love » loves sacrifice, house of God. This craze for build- ing churches in order to build a repu- tation has nearly ruined us. A people whose morale is broken will leave a church and go else where. We have lost thousands of members during the last two decades because of this build- ing craze and mountainous debt. The good pastor knows business, is diligent in his business, and shall stand before kings. II. He governs his temper. There sre pastors who cannot stand to be disagreed with. They fly into tantrums and explode when anyone expres. a contrary opinion. These are brutish pastors and they scatter the flock. “He at is slow to anger is better than the mighty, and he that ruleth his spirit, than he that taketh a city.” A man who cannot himself, cannot control others. Thhe Christian minister truns the other cheek, goes the second mile, and gives the cloak s well as the coat. Friendly controversy is helpful. No infallible. “A soft answer wrath, but grievieus vords stir up anger.” It's a poor vic- tory when one wins an argument and loses a friend. The good pastor is the naster, and not the slave of his tem- control mind is urneth away er. IV found He leaves the church better than it. There is positively no need of d s the pastor fs concerned. Neither ord, order o loves to be reglected y on for of ory man who has and can ils in his hand, Yet, in the face of all hantly sings— , O God! re thee stand, I 1 on thy hand thine eye Pe my tears shall fa For } my prayers ascend; ; ny toils and cares be given li toile and cares shall end not regard the He does not fol- loaves and fishes He de Wace ot Ke and prefer- He gives nis life to the church because he the church IT. He has a knowledge of business Professor H. H. Summers of Payne Seminary said, “Our pastors should, a course ir sin training.” | Heavily mortgaged, heavily indebted, and wrecked churches throughout our to the truth of this Probably the pastor should connection testify statement let the trustees look after the business of the clurch, Neverthless, as chairman of the board of leaks te counsel, trustees, the church the pastor for guidance and There have been men who could preach until the air was bine, hut didn't Men themselves ont of debt, cannet get or keep 9 church out of debt, Tf a man cannot arder his own honse, how shall, he order the know one thing shout business, Whe cannot keep depression, postasy is a sufficient excuse. The true test of a pastor’s work is a con- trast the condition, of the hurch when he came, and the condi- tion of the church when he leaves. If re leaves it better than he found it, he has succeeded. If he leaves it worse than he found it, he has failed. need of the connection Recovery Campaign rood pastors. Often, it seems that our hest pastors are not placed at strategic points. It is alleged*that promotion is not so much based upon merit, as it is ‘pon friendship with the powers that ye. Many 2 good, but modest, pastor is born to blush unseen, while the pro- essional flatterer, more con- din furthering his personal in- than he is in advancing the lom of God, feasts upon the fat of opposition, nor partial between for its Connectional as who is ert he land. REV. R. F. BOYD Terre Haute, Ind THE PLACES OF SABBATH SCHOOL AND CHRISTIAN LEAGUE IN RELIGIOUS EDUCATION Any educational system to be effec- tive must tend to accomplish definite Of all our present those spon- 1ims or objectives. day edneational systems, sored by the church have been the least progressive in that they have failed to change objectives to fit into the ranidly changing social and econo- mie set un af our nation. Tn the dave when the system of re- Nieiows education in the church was vetabliched the child was much fess a ward of the state than he is now. Life was more or less rural. “Home” meant hewse aad land with firesides and gar- “ens A social institution in its own right. A place where old fashioned Pol chores and daily resp were shared by all members of the family; where neighbors and friends, young and old; gather for social and recreational purposes; where moral habits were cultivated. The influ- ences of church and school .(practical- ly the only other social institutions in the life of child) were supplementary to those of the home. That was a time when religion was a power in the home. A child chose for his associates those who fitted into his home atmos- phere. With the developement of the mi chine age, family discipline and paren- tal control has decreased. Occupa- tion and behavior go hand in hand, Children can not behave if they have to grasp the privileges of American nothing to do. They have been quick liberty, but without the sense of self control or civic responsibility which safe guards it. a= The average adult is apt to throw up his hands and proclaim over the de- generacy of youth. This is wrong. Youth of today is endowed with wis- dom, sense of alertness and analytica! power far exceeding that of the shel- tered youth of yesterday. These quali- ties are indeed desirable if properly directed. If a WILL TO DO RIGHT is instilled at an early age there need See Pepe Steg | oralizing a church insofar ip. ya fear for or building of charac- ter by its own conscious act should be the supreme aim of moral training, The thinking child of today must be trained thro’ mort! experiences, rather than thro’ moral ideas. He must see the connection between morals and practical every day living. In other words, he must learn thro actual ex- periences the advantage of developing moral habits. That which reaches the child thro’ his experiences is ten fold more a part of him than that which comes to him thro’ mere ideas. Mere knowledge of what is right unfortun- ately does not always make a_ person do the right. It is thro’ social intercourse, thro’ intimate cooperative and competitive activity that rules of conduct have evolved. Moral training is received by participation in the actual social life about one. The average child is gre- various. He likes people. He wants to be identified with a group. The breaking up of the close family rela- tionship causes the failure of him to satisfy this hunger for company. Tt falls to the school and church to compensate for what is lacking in home today. What the day schools are doing does not come into my dis- Needless to say they are feel- ing the great responsibility imposed upon them. The Sabbath School and other educational factors of the church must share this responsibility. In the group life provided, is soil from which such fundamental qualities of human nature as loyalty, truthfulness, cooper- ation, endurance, justice and -kindness may spring up naturally. These quali- ties are already implanted in the children, , They only need encour- agement, nourishment and deyelope- ment. The question arises—How might this he done? First, larger numbers of young peo- ple must be reached, cussion. home making services and industries | Since the rela- *. Emanuel, Portsm Stewart First Trinity, ence Walker St. James, Berkley—Rey. go ompsea, f Jeep Creek—Rev, D. F. ey, Smithfield—Rey. Jacob et South Hill—Rey. Cornelius Moore Mt. Moriah—Rey. A. R. Monta Newsome Circuit—Rey, fe Carrollton Circuit—Rey, Fentress Circuit—Rey, Oak Grove Circuit St. Paul Mission—Rey. Davis made the follow- ine nts at the Virginia An- nual Gonference of the A.M.E. Church which convened in Wytheville, Virginia April 14+ 937. 3 . €T at. tractive and friendly invitations, Thess contacts might be made at day Schools in homes or at social gatherings, Second : Well defined Organizations Sponsoring attractive programs that provide for actual pupil or Members}; Dar ipation must be set up. Suc es as dramatics, clubs, debates ete. will do much towards training i self direction in power to direct others in power of administration, in ab He Mt. Zion, Roanoke—Rey, P. S_ Mosely edford—Rev. W. A. Ward Lynchburg—Keyv. Ira .J. Gamble Prospect—Rey. A. M. Sivillis Farmville—-Rev. R. J. Butts dton—To be supplied Te a LE SOCIALIZING INFLUENCE OF to assume responsibility. penezer—To be supplied CHRISTIANS As many understanding, sympathesi Charlotte—To be supplied } RoR \ YMpathetic ‘ 4 By Rev: and efficient teaders, teachers and (i. hetham—Rey. Nussia Clark ¥ Rev. John Harmon Danville—Rev. John H. Ross Martinsville—Rey. R. T. Anderson orum—Rey. A. L. Mack Rocky Mount—Rey. W. H. Tynes oone Mill—To be supplied Cave Spring—Rey. S. W. Fuqua Jarmony—To be supplied alem—Rev, H. E. Williams J sburg—Rev. W. H. Davis fvanhoe—sRey. F. H. A. Ward ytheville—Rey. C. B. Brown Max Meadow—To be supplied rectors as possible should be invite and encouraged to work. Third : A true story relates: |) , certain city there is a swimining scling| where youth are taught to swim wit). cut going into the water. They are given repeated drills in the y: imoyements necessary for swim When one young man who had been <, trained was askéd what he did whey he finally got into the water he The Word Social Companionship conversing on friendly matters. ronversion Social pleasures, benefits, Social happiness, les consisting Social erse. ‘ompanionship, luties and social interest brings tes, social interest brings about a fel “Why, I sunk.” lowship that wi i : : lowship that will be ‘lasting and endur. ; : : Richmond District ing. ¥ suds The instructions given were useless residing Elder—Rey. R. L. Tillery Be foe Le a een ron- Bethel, Richmond—Rey. J. W. Henry Social contact and social asso iati aes es ecil J t social association sh DAO TAC eme reagnical cx Son.Richmond—Rey. O. J. Hayman will bring men together and build up ence. alt ewport News—Rey. Howard Gregg Religious and moral facts ta pton—Rey. J. E. Harris \ union of spirit d soul, the church a child will have meaning to him op\y oebus—Rey. John H. Cherry He ha Hp} aes i Y me We in proportion, to their relationshi) nfolk—Rev. I. T. Walker is ‘the eas e, ig et uy A his own activities. phn M. Brown—Rey, J. Richards | communions that Nad ‘i ay geile Fourth: Attention must be giv Decana—Rev. J. A. Beckett ence that dens folk oe E Ay i contemporary civic and social world rincess Anne, (Circnit)—Rey. L. S.J One of the me sacl oe 3 A BB problems. A system of instruction ‘vet Roberts ‘ny our Christian Wife He hice Wes gives the individual attending, \ t Zion, (Circtit)—Rev. R. H. Davis | dance. You cannot Lense: hee edge of happenings and char it. Mark—Rey. Lina Reid fluence of a Christian on 5 HE from the beginning who have | nchester—Rev. S. W. McKethen that attends church ne to built up our present civilization Harrisonburg—Rey. William Hinsley People will believe there is virtue in In closing, religious education slo faunton—Rey. J. D, Sinclair religion when they sce pop! flocking be more than just a training in ( Vaynesboro—Rev. R. T. Watkins fo th church v tian life and seryice. Its ultima: rants’ Chapel Mission—To be supplied | souonpur ynjismod v si uISPISny} ust ject should be to establish in the c Norfolk District where there is a spiritual church, a live HABITS that will all his life keep P. ander Christ’s influence. It shoul the child to the church that the churc) might become a dynamic force in tie life of our coming generation. ZENOBIA C. MARTI\ ding Flder—Rev. T. W. Cotton t Johns, Norfolk—Rey. I. A. Young astville—Rey. J. W. Armstrong nktown—Rey. D. B. Thorpe ilzetown—Rey. §. E. Churchstone | ing power that will extend far and Lord. \Wwide. Another powerful avageville—Rey. W. R. Howerton handshaking friendly greeting, speak- tcomac—Rey. J. J. Benjamin ing to each other, get acquanted with epoville—Rev. D, W. Mack each other. } aughtery—Rev. D. V. Young The second quarterly conference «' lle Haven—Rey. J. J. Baker the Warren Chapel Circuit was | i chernsville—To be supplied at Jones Chapel A. M..E. Church, 5 ape Charles—Rev. W. L. Foust arday and Sunday, reports were good lak Grove, (Circuit)—To be supplied Rey. Jefferson the pastor of Wes!) dlling Brook—Rev. W. J. Beckett Chapel was with us on Saturday. 5 ‘ancock—Rey. Albert Long day School opened at 10:30 o’el Portsmouth District Class No. 1, was taught by Sister \!' esiding Elder—Rey. M. E. Davis ler amount raised by the Sun School $1.08. Service started at 1! Our presiding elder, Dr. J. N. Miller preached a wonderful sermon, subject “Who is this?” Found 21st chapter °! Matthew 10 verse. Senvice start! again at 2:45, The. Presiding El" preached a soul stirring sermon: Sub- iect, “Jesus said I am the way,” fev" 14th chapter of John 6 verse. Amo" raised Saturday and Sunday $5357. Rev. W. J. Davis, pastor; Dr. J. presiding elder. a SISTER L. M. DAVIS church weeps up a spiritual wave in your church and you will never have “mpty pews. A spiritual service will have a draw- DEVERAUX, GA. - Quarrels threatenings, upheavels won’t ect you anywhere and will mar the spirit and peace of your church The pastor would weild a mighty influence if he would visit among his flock and teach the doctrines of his church and the scripture the doctrines are good for reproof and will stand up anywhere. Sa ts a CHRISTIAN RECORDER SUBSCRIPTION : A. M. E. BOOK CONCERN 19th Street Philadelphia, Pa. Please Renew my Subscription for One Year (_ ) Check Please enter my name for a new Subscription for One Year (_) Check louth—Rey, Charles E, Berkley—Rey, H. Clar- Louis M, I. S$. Harmon Geo. R. Jones MEG Cpe Bis. Rev. F. F. Burke W. W. Halsey together Social interest or Social du- in union or mutual con- Man is a social being and likes social pleasures, social , cial ‘riendliness. Social henefits, social du- Anothe: be for the young peolpe to be inter- ested in some kind of program in the church to keep young people busy, let Make them important, have concerts, social entertainments, Put them fore ward, encourage them, let then sing the praise of their church and pastor, and his fine leadership. Have your meetings thrilling, let your programs be full of Pep. Boost your folk: s, don’t be a growler, - don’t complain, don't ind so much fault, don't live in the Past but live in the future, Don’t array your young peeple against the old people, Ict all feel one influence isy socializing influence would] is as important as the other. Pastors encouraging entertainments, socials and the like where dancing, card playing drinking is carried will weaken his church and dampen the spiritual interest of your church. Per- sonal touch is an effective influence. Pastors should as far as possible know every member of his church and the visitors who visit his church and should speak to them, shake hands, make yourself known, have a kind word for all. Don't kill your church by talking too much. Atlanta, Ga. DR. GEORGE A. Dr, George A. Singleten is working hard helping the Manager, Rey His wife, Mrs. Singleton, works night and redeem the Book Concern. go forward. Curry, day, 1 for their hearty coope aking the work ion, CLEVELAND, OHIO St. James A. M. E. Church, 8401 Ce- dar Avenue has been fortunate in its pastorate for the past fifteen ye (anssi JX Ut panurju0)) ee REAL ESTATE FOR SALE QUALITY HOMES, nice environ ment, surprisingly low prices an¢ terms which the reason of. this firm's continuous business since 1880 You can select now before prices rise by paying deposit; settlement will b deferred until Spring, is Service Seldom Equalled! — Neve Excelled! ADAMS, 5641 Market St. Phila., Pa ee SINGLETON Goa, The mana wishes to thank them BUSINESS EFFICIENCY Modern Funeral Director must be a Business Man as well as a Man. If he how to buy chandise wisely and regulate the expenses of his service, his pa- trons are the first to suffer. THIS. Organization has a Cap- able Busine: Staff which guar- antees Efficient Management, The economies effected in this way are passed on to those whom we serve. Professional does not know mer- WALTER C. BECKETT 216 W. Coulter St, Phila. Pa. PHONE: GER. ss RRR RRR EEE, ===== DSC00362.JPG ===== A TRIP THROUGH THE. WEST a A TRANSITIONS | (Continued on page 7) LS FOURTH EPISCOPAL DISTRICT ILLINOLS CONFERENCE A. M. both of small missions as well as large churches, a y opinion, no one should t a Bishop who] CHURCH, MATTOON, ILL. t proper background. E. CHURCH, MATTOON, ILL. i : ned in adena, Cali-} 4 combined commemorative service Garner and his wif s held at David Chapel A. M. E. ston Sunday) Church, 521 North 20th St, Easter I given iD) Sunday by the pastor, Rey. Will J. urch of Los h in memory of those who have present | ed away since the annual confer: held in Champaign, Illinois fast October. They were Revs. J. H. Hig- Metropolis, Ii, Wm. E. Hadley, or Haddley Chapel, Centralia; Mrs. social worker, Pinkstaff, | D. A. Basfield, social, civ- lic and missionary worker, Litchfield, | lll. Each was true to the Credenda of ©) the church at large. there} The program consisted of numbers, instrumental and "| cluding solos by Mesdames Lula Free- the employ) ian and Mary Anderson with George r Miss Floyd White at the Address by Mrs. M. L. Nick Closing remarks by Rev. W. J. ith who spoke of each of them as church and ence n, Utah, i musical s voice, in- George of the Sout aluable members of the he at the base | p: lary of the Rev. Mr. Haddley. Negroes of they Haddley was eighty-five years most of spent more than sixty years stry of the A. M. E. Church the known sr and evangelist in the State of most widely | Illinois as pastor of the A. M.| cs, | Of Mrs. Basfield, he said, “She wasa 1 Christian lady, true and tireless splenc d worker in her local church and had I spent her Christian life in trying ‘to ‘ He | promote the cause of missions and b@ Ogd *t | fieved in bringing all the tithes into te as din-| the House of the Lord. She was an : Harris Hote), This hotel). sent<membersdy the iconterentenaie ‘ ent of a D soa group, always trying to keep he fire burning for missions, that the Tt is] conference mission funds may he in- one est that | creased 3 € and| Rey. Haddley preached himself into de | Heaven Sister Basfield sang herself tor ¢ other race, in com-| through the gates of the Glory Land. th Hooks, at this same | JOHN POWELL he f tolerance is emin-| eae ee 2d ently p ent ity of Ogdon, A GOOD WOMAN Y ustors are concerned) Oy March 21, 1937 at the Cochise La fine t of i lowship | County hospital, in Douglas, Arizonia, exi Elizabeth Cross went to herj T ched for Rev. Hooks two Sun-| heavenly home. Sister Cross was ! At tt ervice in his Church,| pastor of Progress Chapel, Garden T was ye y to have been instru-| Canyon, Arizonia. In August 1936, she mental in | my niece into the| completed this beautiful mission and fold. Tt was indeed a very happy and! directed the dedicatory services, giving pleasant visit for me at Ogden to African Methodism a_ beautiful T left there on Friday morning be- | chureh free frora debt, thus realizing fore Fast and preached the Easter) her heart's desire, Her fife was filled ermon at own Church, Carey A.! with service and sacrifice. Funeral M, f awaited me nple, where a warm welcome | services were held at the Grace Meth- | odist Episcopal Church in Douglas, My congrgation had remained in tact| Arizona, March 26th. The Rey. R. H. absence and although the| Harhert, presiding elder of the Phoenix nip is small at Carey Temple. | Albuquerque district delivered the Mrs. TL. A. Carter of Fort I find this preciative group. Our current obliga-| Hanchua, Arizona, sane “His Eye is on tions have heen met and an effort is| the Sparrow.’ Rev. W/E. Washing? now being made to make a payment} ton, pastor of St. James A. M. E. on the first mortgage to the holders,| Church, Douglas was master of cere- during my member to he a very loyal and ap | euology. early in May. Much enthusiasm is| monies, heing manifested by the membership] The crowded church and the in thia financial drive, which truly per- many floral designe testified of the trays an actively, earnest working high esteem in which she was held by membership a At present, T am engaged in prepar- ing a series of articles on “48 Years’ Experience in the Ministry,” which T am hoping to eubmit at an early date, REV. FH. FE. STEWART Pastor Carey Temple, Chicago, TH. - FHE CHRISTIAN RE his community. Sister Cross leaves to mourn i passing, a devoted husband, Sergt. T. Cross, two daughters ; one son, three grand-children, and three great-grand children. be changed memory. dent werker. The to Cross Chapel RECORDER FILES Benjamin Franklin esteem in which and intimated ecretary alone survive. REV. R. B. SMITH Presiding Elder Camden-Trenton Dis- trict, N. J. Conference. Presiding Elder, Rev. R. B. Smith held on March 11th, helpers District Conference name of Progress Chapel will The church has lost an ar- Peace be to her ashes. MRS. RUTH WASHINGTON. Lee was_ elected Editor of the Christian Recorder from the presidency of Wilberforce Univers- ity in 1884. The students thru a com- mittee informed the General Conference of the high held that the school would suffer. The committee: Reverdy C. Ransom, chairman; W. A. Anderson, secretary; John Hurst, G. W. Branch, and N. A. Banks. The chairman, and the First Lay in her as the finance committee. different subjects pertaining he was Mrs. Pauline Mobley. for twenty-five cents. The visitors were introduced: Mrs. J. C. Howell, Glassboro, N. |.; Rev. Geo. W. Porter, pastor of North Baptist Church; Sister Etta Graham, Kentuc who made some very timely rema Evangelist of Louisville, The of the SPECIAL NOTICE The New Way to get the CHRISTIAN RECORDER 1. 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The book is neatly bound with durable cloth binding. Price $1.50; postage 8c. On sale at A. M. E. BOOK CONCERN, \ conducted < Revs. Wm. A. Dorsey, J. Leo Pott; er, J. H. Taylor, W. C. Cook, A. Brown and D. M. Franklin.’ After thi, meeting was turned over to the Pre. siding Elder, who stated briefly j,, object of the meeting. The conferenc. was then organized with Charles W. Harris as Secretary; Angenetta Still, as assistant secretary and L. A. Harg. ing, Charles Taylor and Albert Stil, Papers written by various laymen 0), to our church, were discussed, and some very good points were brought out in each one. The music was in charge of Mrs, J. Leo Pottinger, Miss Helen Tull ang Meals were seryed by Campbell A. M. E. Church conference which was well at- tended, proved to be a profitable on A motion was made that this org Camden-Trenton District of the New] zation meet annually, and Dr. I Jersey Annual A. M. E. Conference, | should be commended for its success. Philadelphia, Po. | iladelphia, P*: { ing. dD. —_, ntic Sextuple Conciave—Memphis Tenn June 22-27, 1937, Bishops D. H, Sims Drs. G. E. Curry, Book Concern, cf S: of the A. C E. Leagy Secretary of Education, —— he Bishops’ Council Presiding over the ford. Bishop S. L, Board while Bishops W. and Noah W. Williams Board members : he Boy Scouts Assembly. n thousand African Methodists to nble. is celebration will mark 150 years igious freedom among Negroes. J.P. Vanderhorst; wllenging program will be present-| °°" _ M. D.; (senior member); Fourth, fin, Fifth, J. L. Ransom, ry Chapel and St. Andrew A. M.|!- G. Glass; Sev: Eighth,«G: "[. :s arr First Te nth, ~ urches are the official headquar- son; } A. tks, and Drs. D. L. Witherspoon and Pope; Tenth, R. C. Walker; Eleventh Hall the host pastors. \. I. G. Richardson; Twelfth, V. ML. REV. S. S. MORRIS Tounsend: Thirteenth, J. B. Foxhall. Promotion Director The ‘Church Extension BISHOP E. J. HOWARD Entertaining Bishop. Bishop S. L. Greene is pres. Members : Nichols, § Grady; Thir tary; J. W. ny of you have anything of in- 0 go on exhibition in the great conclave that’s to be Tenn., June 22-27th, please articles to the chairman of the ttee, Rev. A. F. Davis, the will carefully guard all pro- R. A. King; drews. Thirteenth, The meet held in g was s. cause of the demise of Sec Wilson Receipts re special booths are required bst of erecting such booths will ‘ed of the owner. ause of limited funds the com- is foreed to request the shipper all transportation expenses. “+ REV. A. F. DAVIS, Chairman of Local Committee. st Georgia St., Memphis, Tenn. Secretary but left it for t ing in the hands of the Pre op Greene and the efficien rie Thomas, who understan thoroughly. for the post are Drs. L. H. Detroit, W. H. Burnette o up at the last General Con V. M. Townsend, Connectional Council. EX DINARY i ae The concurrent meeting Connectional Council of the in Methodist Episcopal Church is to meet in the regular semi- Session at Memphis, Tenn., Sesqui Centenniel program Vv. June 22nd, 1937 at 2:00 p. m., Me the opening sermon by Davis for the Celebration. The ® of the Council will be held at drews: eS M, E. Church on eral of Dr. Wilson. Dr. Hawkins submitted a the General Conference. Bishops W. H. Heard, M $280,000 DOLLAR MONEY (Continued from page 1) » and H, y. Tookes, Manager of Morris, Secretary IS, A.'S, Jackson, he Seeciieentencial Singleton, Editor of the Christian Re. e Seventh Connectional Young] °c") Madame Lucy M. Hughes, A. People’s Congress J. Allen, Secretary of American Biblle Connectional Council Society. Other distinguisht visitors The Second A. M. E. Youth Con- ere Presented ° including: Attorney cea W.. H..CzBrowa and Prof. J, A. Lang- Church Extension Greene was busy Second, J. R. Coa- Third, J. O. concurrently at its department rooms. all Bishops, General Officers, Col-| ©. Brooks; Fifth, W. Hf Burnette; presidents and presidents of tke| Sixth, J. L. Butler; Seventh, L. EH. nissionary societies, Presiding] Hemingway; Eighth, S. P Felder; fs and Pastors. Ninth, L. V. Satrkey; Tenth, J. H. Smith; Eleventh, I. A. White: Twelfth, on the morning before. trusted to them after it has| Disbursements 16,824.03 ived. —— Bats clas Bony exhibit should consist of photo-| Palance ........ 6,602 a former and present secre-| Preferred Liabilit 8 or College presidents, historic a — pictures which show the| Net cash Bal. ...... i $3,062.52 sive history of the department| According to Iaw this department rl statuary, relics, statistics, should receive 4 per cent Dollar Bor Pier soaterials of public} Money, 25 per cent Children’s Day, re- payment of loans, and interest. Board did not fill the vane: Among those considered of South Carolina, George W. Baber of P. W. Rogers of New Orleans, runner- President of ancial, and Church Extension Boards makes convenient a gathering of many leaders of the church, On this occa- sion they also came to attend the fun- Denominational Charter the incorporation of the entire denori- nation, secured and filed i phia in keeping with the mandates of the George A, A. Fountain, ived later, District, Dr. Haithcox W. H. Grif- Board met ident. Board irst District, Dr. D. Ward! f Seecond, D. L Jarvis, Fourth, C. G. W. An addened be tary A. J. The ancy of the he time be- sident Bish- t Miss Ma- ds the work Hemingway £ St. Louis, ference and the of the Fin- charter for n Philadel- SECRETARY HAWKINS REPORTS Baxter, -{this present hour of a striving African Methodism one must place the name of Bishop Noah W, Williams, the Inspirer. With bishopric reward. -| causes him to know that to give himself Applicants : . H. Davis, Hawkins, ops J. S. F Davis and Bax kins, Pcrsonalities which because they divine influence, to sion which burned The rather, his contribution must be estimated in terms of his pow- er to inspire. inspires we co missionaries, the eon, formers, Luther, Wesley, Richard Al- len, and then to head the list and Should, write the name of Jesus of azareth, who was, and is, the world’s greatest inspirer, Ni up to the future development and prog- ress of the church is more blessed than to receive the hollow plaudets and com- mendations of often-times self-centered groups. As RO. Napper and John R. The incorporators are Bish- lipper, R. C Ransom, M. H. By Je Howard; Drs, D. M. ter, M. EB. Barnes, John R. Ha » S. Morgan, and W. H.C. Bro SS ee BISHOP NOAH w. WILLIAMS THE INSPIRER —— wa. (Continued from Page 1) wrought wonders were able to conyey, as by the masses the Ppas- : within themselves. individual's value to society, or to civilization, Numbered among great uld mention some great Apostle Paul, Napol- Caesar, or Grant, some great re- we could Listed high among the achievers in him it seems the office of the is more than a’position of It is indeed an opportunity to ve, to work, to inspire. He seems to el moved by some inner urge which bishop, he attends his who knew this particular church PAGE ELEVE He seems to infuse his we observed best when a report Louisville, in order to Ided th jof his influence and inspiration the cffect of his after the beginning of the strivings (Continued on page 14) EXTRAORDINARY VALUE Both volumes beautifully and securely bound in Semi Morocco and Stamped in Gold. HYMNAL and DISCIPLINE TOGETHER $1.50 Music and $.90 Discipline A $2.40 Value Both For $2.00 ONLY A LIMITED NUMBER OF VOLUMES TO BE SOLD AT THIS PRICE. SEND YOUR ORDER TO- DAY. WE PAY POSTAGE. A. M. E. BOOK CONCERN 716 S. 19th Street H, Tf. Cooper, W. H. C. Brown, D. Moh gence ae a a 1 0 NO em ne Hymnal | work religiously, sharing with the mis- sion and small churches, as well as the great, his rich experiences as pastor, organizer, administrator, preacher, in- W- | spirer. very spirit of love for the church and will- ingness to sacrifice for its well being into the pastors and people about him. This wecks prior to the convening of annual conference, we assumed the hazardous- responsibility of plete the few sing $1500 to com- started by a worthy predecessor for historic St. Paul A. M. E. Church, the mother church of Afri- can Methodism west of ‘the Mi While we struggled as best y under the guidance of an all wise Provi- ssippi. could tlence to carry a presentable report to West Kentucky Conference for Quinn Chapel, faith with our friends there and with keep that noble bishop whose name is among the greatest, Reverdy C. Ransom. We trembled as we sought to carry water on both shoulders, but we struggled not alone, for while devoted officers and members rallied forth to keep high the hanner of a historic hcurch they loved, a bishop who loved the church, and and People whom he most acceptably had served for cight vears, ht We did not satisfy ourselves with the inspiration received during these trying days but we felt that we would like to witness presence on Founder’s Day 1937, exactly 150 years of i 1 i | 1 { { \ 1 \ i | ) { \ \ | | | ===== DSC00363.JPG ===== PAGE TWELVE JOHANNESBURG, S. AFRICA 19th March, 1937. 85 Toby Stree, Sophiatown, In spite of many attractive Govern- ment of for teaching or super- yision, at various provinces and the Protectorates, { decided after consulta- were the late Mrs. Aman- ma and her husband, Dr. Sims’ m, as Principal of ation, Evaton, South yas not only doing patri- chool. This amount- nst the 1 the cause and ad- Methodism in tribution African est 1 could under the most as the result of the depression. Many 2 time nal cash to meet some counts and de- 90h This amount- or $395, at the end fitions cent visit, and my stay with Dr. and Mrs. L. L. Berry at the Missionary Department, New York. * Yours faithfully, E. B. MAHUMA MORAKE = he a EE BALLINGER, TEXAS The first quarterly conference of some of my friends chief). Chapel A. M. E. Church began January Ist to 4th. The quarter be- gan in high spirit with Love Feast Fri- day night. The pastor, Rev. Sister i. Z. Chance introduced the presiding el- der, Rev. J. M. Bolding who gave some yery encouraging remarks. Miss Etiza- ew L was making |}.+ Jackson was elected secretary and that in the full] p., George Thomas was elected mar- a suc- sh The quarter was quite GONZALES, TEXAS Webster Chapel To let you hear of this part of the field of labor. The Ministerial, Minis- ter’s and Laymen’s Council of San. District, Rev. H. A. Young, D.D., ore- siding elder, came Tuesday evening. \ program was rendered, Tuesday night by Webster and Bethel children. In honor of the proceeding council. and powerful lecture with remarks of : So Mies ies cave PPE gram conducted by Jessie v. me ‘ip to-all those Thomas. Council opened Wednesday pest oi the creat’ cause, 12 10 o'clock. Service conducted by este ee doses con H g Sermon by Rey. H. m1 a ee ua ment and 4. Young ,presiding elder. At. this pa SEA at Wilber-| hour, the Rt. Rey. Geo. B. Young, ore eiger e After | Bishop made his arrival. Everybody 1 Africa. rence, I travelled in the in- and received cer- n, South jons for’ the school 1 those who gave. tching the trend of events America and since re- Africa, I came at I could not, with ¢ to South ity, continue my ser- srce Institution. 1 »| my resignation. these circumstances, I would id them to Bishop R. R. Wright, Jr., greeted him with hearts full of joy. A wonderful dinner was served by the sisters. 10TH EPISCOPAL DISTRICT Northeast Conference—Corsi- cana District, Ferris, Texas. _ Presiding Elder, Rev. J. W. Bennent held his second quarter at Palmer and Ferris Circuit with pastor, Rev. L. Texas and other gifts to those who promised Woodstock, Cape wn, South Africa. handling barrel of nce wtensils, the purse over the r j and the pieces of linen and terial to the Bishop. In conclusion, I wish to thank the good wemen th whom I worked and many others who were interested in my work. I cannot forget the hospi- tality and kindness that were shown me at different points during my re- | | For The Beet Results Try an “Ad” ——ANJTHE——4 Christian Recorder Special MonthiyTor * Yearly Rates G. Grady. We can say that we are leading the district with this noble leader of ours. At 11 A. M. the Presiding Elder preached a wonderful sermon at Pal- mer, returning to Ferris, at 3 P. M. Rey. H. Jackson, pastor of Ennis Sta- tion preached a most excellent sermon, Text found Job 19:25. Every church of the city was repre- sented in this union services. At 8 P. M. the Presiding Elder came to us with another message. Proverb 21:1, Subject: Certain and uncertain. Closing by administering the Lord’s Supper. Total raised during this quar- ter $30.00, Paying the presiding elder $25.00 which was the full assessment. L. G. Grady, pastor, Rev. J. W. Ben- net, Presiding Elder. WINSTON - INTERNATIONAL LOOSE-LEAF BIBLE A PRACTICAL BIBLE FOR NOTES any number of pages in the Bible, ike a regular Cireult bound Bible, > Send for Illustrated Catalog of Bibles segeraregveneegeete 3 SS ees Bs = EEE On ky eerenee She as he is Oe ae a 3 . Contains over 250 loose-leaf pages for personal notes that may be inserted in between any Anta] cee sae . Sete BOOKS WILL BE SOLD . . . THE CHRISTIAN REC! at yhington, 1s 5 as ‘civilization’s victory.” the past, lynchings have been to ppe's subsidized press the “plate our” in its anti-American campaign aun America. “American lynching » was a phrase used at times in ampaign. RO CLERICS ADDRESS SOLONS IN BRIEF RECESS State House of Representatives ksed for five minutes Monday af- oon to hear talks by two Negro pymen, Rey. W. E. Guy, pastor of t, James A. M. E, Church of St. , and Rey. C. B. Stewart, pastor t, Peter’s A. M. E. Church of Min- bolis, in observance of “Legislative Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday Je are indebted to that militant al, the late Governor Olson, for fact that minority groups are given jderation,” the St. James pastor Ve came to this country by force- invitation,” he continued. “We before you now with faith in faith im a square deal and faith Deal.” ie two were introduced by Repre- Rtive S. A. Stockwell of Minneapo- less than cosi St. Paul Pioneer Press MARYLAND LEGISLATURE QUALIZES SCHOOL TERMS napolis, Md—The school terms white and Colored children in thé schools of Maryland were equal ly a law passed in the closing days session of the Maryland legisla- here. Prior to this time, colored pls have had a shorter year than White scoools—N. A. A. C. P. BOOKS FROM ... 5 Cents us “UNDERGROUND RAILROAD” D BY SLAVES, DISCOVERED ‘ fimington, O,—(ANP)—A, “false lace”, discovered last week by nen wrecking an old house on Wilmington-Xenia rd., brought memories of pre-Civil War days thousands of slaves eseapcd into da over the “underground rail- )’ for which this locality was fa- Get in on this sal¢ ce was one of the fleeing slaves hid ctual origin of the oad is unknown, but G. E. CURRY, Manager om. is master in 1831, was is remark is said to have caused so much amusement that struk to all subsequent helping slaves to escape, Toute for fleeing slaves was generally through Brown and Clermont coun- ties, which offered plenty of natural Tesources for hiding. In most in- stances, slaves from Kentucky fled of the name actions in The regular jal Cable to The New York Times their own volition, » De Janeiro, April 17—Federal vention in lynchings, as approved he Housé of Representatives in is hailed by the Brazilian “Nothing was done to entice slaves from Kentucky,” said Byron Williams, who wrote a history of Clermont coun_ ty, “and only as they came were they sped safely on their way. True men never refused bread to the beseeching Negro, fleeing from chains- and with his face toward the North Star,” From the Ohio river, the underground tailroad’s route branched in many di- rections, always bearing toward the North and the Canadian eventual goal, border, its INSURANCE ASSOCIATION MEE% Augusta, Ga—The National Negro Association which conyenes here May 8 comprises some 29 or more corn- Panies. It is expected that this year’s attendance will surpass Previous. session. Last year the Asso- ciation met in Detroit. Cyrus Camp- field, statistician for the body has com. piled some highly interesting figures that of any Pertaining to the member companies, At the Detroit g he reported that for the year 1935 member com- panies employed a total of 8,15 mee peo- 5,330 for the In 1935 these employ- ple as contrasted with previous year, ees received by way of compensation $4,186,795. Insurence in force amo’ 716 S. 19th St. Philadelphia, Pe Ym rots pat and then disappeared is master observed. e off on an un- member companies in 1935 was 1,643, 125 polices for $288,963,070.00, a gain over 1934 of 251,047 policies for $65 645,466.00. It revealed in) Mr, Campfield’s that 21 companies spent during the year with was report member other colored businesses an amount in excess of $77,079.13, an $4,756.36 over what was spent in 1934. increase, of LETTERS TO THE EDITOR TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN M: North Little Rock, Ark This is to say I have been reading the Christian Recorder 20 years. If must confess never a man’s editorials like this man’s. I look with pride to the coming of the Christan Recorder to read what Dr. Singleton has to say. You are proving, and has proved equal to the task. You shall hear a voice from the A. M. E. Connection some day saying “Well done, thou good and faithful servant: thou hast been faith- ful over a few things, I will make thee I pray you ruler over many things.” continue success, Wm. H. QUINN. Nashville, Tenn. To the Editor of the Christian Recor- der : ( First, I wish to thank you for this splendid paper, I will say frankly that we get more real news from the Re- corder than from any of our church papers since you have had charge. Tht General Conference made no mistake in electing you as its editor. L am happy to say I voted for you and if I have “i opportunity to vote again, 1 shall place it in the box for you, May God bless you and yours, Before I close may I tell you that the Rev, Up'S.” Ga Brown of this city one of the oldest ministers of the Tennes- sce Conference in point of service is dangerously ill and for him I am ask- yng your prayers. He is one of the most respected ministers we have ii the church. He has given his life for the church he constantly smiles and says he is ready to meet his Maker. We who have known him believe he really is, so please pray God’s blessings upon him, His personal Physician, Dr. E. Al Davis. Frankfort, Ky. Editor George A. Singleton Philadelphia, Pa. Dear Sir: Pardon these few lines, but it is with pleasure that I find time to read “The Christian Recorder” because we see the connection getting together as a unit, as never before. {t has been my experience that when you discuss a division of the general body, the laity is divided. For the good of the cause and the church we should always see the gen- eral church as a unit, otherwise things are handicapped or confused both spiritually and financially. The contents of your wonderful pa- per is indeed inspiring to all. I am happy to feel, although I was only an alternate delegate, that I was in reality a part of your eléction be- cause my prayer went up in your be- half. Therefore, the General Conference made no mistake in your election as Sditor of The Christian Recorder.” The way may seem dark at times but continue to fearlessly lead up into the light and doctrine of our Lord and Saviour. I heartily congratulate you for your great success. May God bless you. H. H. BREWER Pastor of St. John A. M. E. Church. Austin, Texas. My dear Doctor: I want to congratulate you on that wonderful Christmas sermon of yours. It lets us know that a newer and finer type of preaching is arriving in the A. M..E. Ministry. You are in. the class with -Ralph W. Sockman, Fos- dick, and the like. In this’ cla is G. Wayman Blakley, who furnished us a Christmas sermon in the iss yours.—I too, ze of the Recorder previous to thank you, Your friend, P, E. WOMACK, EASTER SUNDAY AT ST. PAUL A. M. E, CHURCH, SPRINGFIELD, ILLINOIS Faster Sunday was a great day, St. Paul, Springfield. The day was given a rousing start at 7 A. M. by the Sen- ior Choir under the direction of Mrs. Alice W. Taborn with Miss Olan Mur- rell at the organ. At this time the Faster Cantata, “The Lord Of Life,” was rendered by the choir. At the 11 A, M, services we were favored by a wonderful sermon by the pastor, Rey. J. H. Sydes. Special Easter music was iurnished by the Senior Choir. At 2:30 in the afternoon a Special Easter pro- gram was rendered by the Sunday School under the able direction of Royal Moore, Superintendent. Miss Margaret Moore presided at the organ and piano. This program was one not soon to be forgotten by those who at_ tended. At the evening services the Pentecostal Gospel Choir furnished the Program. I might add that this orga- nization is one left at St. Paul by Rev. George A. Singleton. He organized this group of singers during his pas- torate at St, Paul. They rendered groups of Negro Spirituals selected from Johnson’s Green Pasture Spiri- tuals, The choir was under the direc- tion of Wilfred Thompson with Miss Margaret Moore presiding at the piano. The day was a spiritual and financial success from start to finish the offering reaching near the fifty dollar mark. CLARENCE W. WOODS, Secretary REV. J. H. SYD 4th DISTRICT THE TRANSFORMED LIFE It is wonderful to stand on the shore of ‘a beautiful lake in the stillne Moon k water into a silver radiance like their own of the night and watch the as transfere the da It is much more eurapturing how- ever, to stand on the = sh the measureless love of an “with open face, beholding the Glory of the Lord, bec into the same imag from Glory Glory, even as by the Spirit of the Lord.” Then too, there is a joy that comes over one and the peace ef God which passeth all und id “fills his being when he r story of Calvary, recites the u Promise of God, which opens ‘the ner, and sees him grasp “t never was on land or * an the promise of God that the blood of Jesus Christ His Son cleanseth as fr all sin.” Tf we gaze but for a momen things are obscured from clear and all we behold appears st: the glory of the So when w our eves with earnest gaze toward t son’ of Righteousness, the \ thin earth seem portant. insignificant and unim- We cannot see anything else or tall of any thing else but Him who is “the chiefest among ten thousand, all together lovely. His blessed presence is impressed upon the Soul, and tend to affect and mold the whole life, soften the heart, and transforms the entire life. Let us behold the blessed Christ, the away to Calvary that the stream of light from that sacred spot may shine upon our poor, hard, dark hearts until the divine image of the Son of God is indelibly impressed there. Let u, behold the blessed Christ, the beauty of His pure life, and the elory of His character, until He becomes real to us. He is real, REV, D. H. HARRIS Monmouth, Ill, ===== DSC00364.JPG ===== PAGE FOURTEEN BISHOP NOAH W. WILLI (Contin this, our great to us at Wh on a sermon! ecard preach the to Bethei.” a bishop ou first wit place six week shop N« W is lity at the on, iration which a isi the n yet depen ypon the d loyalty of the bish God, as ch bearers Than teryears God for t Noah W. W M lorrow nen to match our mou match our plain men to in their brain.” Ave. St. Louis, Missouri 15. N. Leffingwell, WYTHEVILLE, VA (Continued from page 1) Ordination Services W. Abington, Rev, €. The bishopric AMS h, and so he came February word from It was ight h 2 quar- 1.00, then a} Trehernsville. .. ks later of $1426.€2. yah W.| your He s in th estern a con- is yet nes of n and power ds up or unselfish ‘ops to Their consecra- achers, il Upon ; upon k God Thank of the yishops illiams it mention, will be ay our ntains, s. s in their purpose, Editor Synday School Literature Waco, Tex- as, , selected by the preach the ordination sermon. waa Abington delivered a very fine sermon | Wytheville bishop to Doctor 14th. What ad come to hear the 1400 of more to rapt outed, d more; *s Day offer- | Evangelist inspired | t| South Hill . | Mt. Moriah e | Carrollton .. t from St. Losis | Newsoms program for | Qak Grove . as it is coming] St. Paul's, Portsmouth—W. W. Halsey Cs THE CHRISTIAN RE | which caused a deeply spiritual atmos- phere to fall upon his hearers. At conclusion of the message, members of the committe constituting the class of the Fourth Year's Studies presented brother L. M. Thompson, who had been elected for ordination, and | was ordained an elder by the Rt. Rev. | M. H. Davis, bishop of the conference. The appointments are as follows: Norfolk District—Rev. T. W. Cotten the Presiding Elder John’s, Norfolk .......J. A. Young ..... J. W. Armstrong D. B. Thorpe ... W. R. Howerton E. Churchstone Lord Sr a D. W. Mack cane seen A. Long . D. V. Young soue Wo Big Foust ein ae J. J. Baker . To be supplicd | Oak Grove ........... To be supplied Bolling Brook ....-..... W. J. Beckett MiGe 5.0 ene Mrs.. India. Barber HSE goes 2 Mrs. Lillie E. Cotten Mrs. Nannie E.McAdoo Portsmouth District—M. E. Davis Presiding Elder Emmanuel, Portsmouth..C. E. Stewart St. James, Berkley. ...L. M. Thompson | St. It. Franktown .. stville ....... Savageville .. Bridgetown .. Capeville Onancock ....-.. Daugherty . Cape Charles ... | Belle Haven | | Evan, Evan First Trinity, Berkley...H. C. Walker. Deep Creek*c2225--. 3 D. F. Gladney Smithfield . Jacob Smith C. Moore Montague A. R. George R. Jones I. S. Harmon F. F. Burke Fentress, St. Mathews. .H. C. P. Baker Evangelist Mrs. Rosa Sawyer Richmond District—R. L. Tillery Presiding Elder Bethel, Richmond...J. Wayman Ward Henry. South Richmond ...... .O. J. Hayman .-H. D. Gregg SoM De Et Hartis Suffolk I. T. Walker John Brown's, Norfolk ....E. Richard .. L. S. Roberts .. J. A. Beckett Boe R. H. Davis John H. Cherry Newport News .. Hampton Princess Anne . Oceana . Mt. Zion, Norfolk Phoebus St. Mark's Norfolk—Mrs. Lina Ried Winchester ......... S. W. McKethan Staunton ..... pisereJicDs Omclalr Waynesboro ,... To be supplied Harrisonburg ........Wm. H. Hinsley | Ewangelist........ Mrs. Susie Jenkins Roanoke District A. L. Williams Presiding Elder Mt. Zion, Roanoke ...... P. S. Mosley ; Ebenezer, Roanoke .... To be supplied | Bedford: City..4. se, 0eee W. A. Wood Lynchburg .... To be supplied Prospect A. M. Sivills Farmville: .¢.-¢.¢0rtucevree R. J. Butt Bovdton . Harmony Chatham ..... Danville ... Martinsville . To be supplied . Ira J. Gamble } . Russia Clark . John H. Ross R. T. Anderson Rocky Mount . .» Wm. H. Tynes Boon Mill ..... .. To de supplied Cave Spring, S. W. Fuqua Salem ... W. M. Williams Blacksburg .. Wn. H. Davis Ivanhoe «Fe R. Ay. Ward, Maxmeadows ....... A. L. MeClenton C. B, Brown A FALLEN PRINCE North Carolina Con- ; Mrs. K. T. Boland, » and Mrs. De Witt Wii Rey. and Mrs. J. D. Cowan, Dr. and Mrs. W. .T. Coleman, Rey, and Mrs. Nelson, Rey. and Mrs. W. H, Baker, Rey. and Mrs. P. W. Delyles, Rey. and Mrs. J..N. Campbell, Rey. K. C. Holt, A. M. E. Ministers’ Wives finances in the bank checkt iti Alliance, Atlanta, Georgia; Rey, and report rendered at the Board Mea Mrs. R, B, Smith, Rev. C. A. Siroud, 14. “Dear Lord, Thy Wil : Rey. and Mrs. A. P. Spears, A. M. E. was chantéd by the choir, Ministers’ Union, Atlanta, Georgia; 15. Recessional, Bishops, and ¢ St. Stephen’s A. M. E. Church League, eral Officers leading, Choir God ilmington, N. C.; Rev. F. E. Tyler, with you till we meet again,” ia Ministers and Laymen of South Ala- atmosphere of solemnity thers , ama Conference, E. C. Hatcher. searching of hearts. Interment «|; Trustees of Community Hospitai, coln Cemetery. : Wilmington, N. C.; Mrs. R. C. Chap- Tellegrams pelle and family; Mrs. Christine Bishops Smith, Mrs. A. L. Gaines and family, Bishop and Mrs. J. A. Gregg, pi, p. A. Wilson, Prof. and Mrs. Rogers, and Mrs. W. A. Fountain, Bishop ‘Messrs. W. and B. Chestnut, Dr. M lent and {aig ae me time the : sage was gripping. The Culogis, the eulogised were schoolma,.. Allen University in their Hout, were fast friends. With Ee ti, the Bishop speak. “ 12. The Lord's Prayer chanted 13. Bishop Greene remarkt that The late Dr. A. J. Wilson, Secretary of the Church Extension was born in South Carolina May 9, 1870 and passed away April 20, 1937. His ministerial life was spent in North Carolina where he became connectional figure. For years he was chairman of the Episco- pal Committee. The last eight years of his ministry he was Secretary of Church Extension. He followed the late Dr. S. J. Johnson. The following program was rendered at Metropoli- tan, Washington, Dr. J. Campbell Beckett, pastor, April 22, 11 A. M., with Bishop S. L. Greene, presiding: 1. “Servant of God well done,” by Bishop H. Y. Tookes. 2. Invocation, Dr. G. T. Stinson. 3. “Lead Kindly Light’—Choir, 4. Scripture—l2Ist Psalm — Bishop Noah W. Williams. ll be don, 5. “I’m so glad trouble don’t last|T. Vernon, Bishop R. C. Ransom, jj Leary, Mary Campbell Circle, Y. \ always”—Choir. op and Mrs. R.-A. Grant, Bishop , C. A, Washington, D. C.; Mrs. Fannie 6. Five minute tributes: Church] Mrs. J. S. Flipper, Bishop Georg White and family, Percival Schofield nd family, The Nelson family, Mr. Paul Jervay, Dr. and Mrs. C. A. Wal- burg, Jr, Dr. ‘Raymond Richardson, Mrs. A. J. Bailey, Miss Ruby Mitchell Mr and Mrs. Arthur Pickett, Mrs. A. McMahan, Mr. and Mrs. James Avery, Cape Fear Lodge of Elks, Wil- mington, N. C.; Dr. N. M. Parker, Mrs. Linda E. Davies, The Telfair family, Extension, Dr. L. V. Starkey; Finan- cial Board, Dr. I. G. Glass; General Officers, Dr. S. S. Morris; Board of Bishops, Bishop D. H. Sims. 7. Dr. J. L. Butler for Church Ex- tension Department, Dr. E. A. Adams for Finance Department. 8 Telegrams:* Dr. A. S. Jackson. 9. Obituary, Dr. D. Ward Nichols. Young, Bishop Noah W. Wil; Bishop H. Y. Tookes and family Dr. J. H. Clayborn, Southern (\g tian Recorder; Rey. and Mrs. L. Berry, Missionary Department: py fessor E. A. Selby, The Sunday Sci Union; Dr. and Mrs. George A. Sing ton, The Christian Recorder; [ 5 Morris, A. C. E. League; Dr. 4 10. “Sometime we'll understand”—| Jackson, Secretary of Educat Mrs. Julia West Hamilton, Mrs. Ora Chan Rey. and Mrs A. J. Allen, 1 ; Fitzgerald and family, Dr. and Mrs. S 11. Eulogy: Bishop W. A. Foun-| Johnson, Rev. and Mrs. Charles j L. Warren, Mr. and Mrs. F. I. Davi tain, Sr. His voice was clear as a bell.| Wesley, Rev. and Mrs. T. | The Webber family, Dr. S .S. Morris, S: Education ; Dr. and Mrs. C. H. Kountain, Rey. and} Mrs. J. L. Benbow, M. Ballard. Seen at Funeral and Board Meetings: "Young People’s Department; Dr. J on, Department Rey. and Mrs. H. P. Ander and Mrs. H. E. Walden, W. ! His message was soothing and consol- ing. “Watch, and be ye also ready.” of Mesdames K. Bertha Hurst, Minnie h Gaines, M. H. Davis, J. R. Coasey, Buy I hem Now lara Harris, Esther Hawkins-Wilso fH. E. Walden, J. O. Haithcox, W. H. Griffin, L. M. Hughes, Julia West amilton, J. R. Nelson, D. E. Juanita Generett, J. C. Beckett. Drs. A.D. Avery, J. D. Cowan, J. M. Boston, G. D. Carnes, L. P. Herring, J. McKenzie Harrison, Jr., C. H. Wes- ley, Frank Madison Reid, H -Milton Mickens, C. E. Steward, E. H. Beard, . M. Wise, S. E. Churchstone Lord V. C. Hodges, M. E. Davis, Mr. Fergu- sou, John T. Bailey, J. R. Nelson, L. R. Hayes, D. E. Rice, H. E. Walden, James R. Johnson, Prof. J. A: Lang- ford, B. H. Lucas, Mr. H. H. Lowber. Members of both Boards attended the Services, while representatives of the Church Extension Board served as ac- tive and honorary pall bearers. Rice, The Ladies Auxiliary of the Minis- terial Forum met at the home of Mrs. 2 - J. W. Mason, La Mott, Pa., Wednes day, April 14th at 2:30 o'clock. The ‘ | . President, Mrs. W. B. Kinzer called The New A M r Discl ine the meeting to order and Mrs. C. H. Gl (dol Fountain led in singing “I am Thine $ O Lord.” After which prayer was of- SINGLE COPY - i $ .90 a by Mrs. L. Waters, The Scrip- uré lesson read by Mrs. J. R. Johnson. daprmseet =< a a rg “" ‘The 24th Psalm. ‘The ladies discussed ONE DOZ _ ~ $ 9.00 Ways and means by which the. auxiliary might take on new life. After which Mrs. L, Waters, the vice president gave 4 motherly advice to the ladies which was enjoyed by all. The Rew. J. Ww. Mason made a yery fine talk to the r A. M. E. BOOK CONCERN 716 S. 19th Street Phila. Pa. ‘auxiliary. The meeting closed until the third Monday in June. The ladies en A. M. E. MUSI C HYMNALS Brand new A.M.E. Music Hymnals, Bound in semi Morocco with Head Bands Single Copy _ $ 1.25 Half Doz. — $ 6.50 One Doz. _— $12.00 and Beautifully stamped in Gold are offered at these Trices Mail Your Orders Today We Pay Postage A.M. 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DAY, Se In a few weeks you will forget that you ever Procrastination is a thief of time Send today for these Remedies. Be sure DSON, President cretary-Treasurer DR. E. H. FLIPPER, Medical Director Wm. ADAMS, Fi §51 South Street eld Manager Daytona Beach, Florida AGENTS WANTED Pay 40% Jacksonville were entertained by the hostess, Mrs. J. W. Mason. A delightful menu was enjoyed by all. MRS. W. T. STEWART SAGINAW, MICH. Bethel A. M. E. Church has grown | that confront our race from time toy Goods to Start with $3.50, they bring $8.00 OFFICE 1712 WEST 4th ST. Florida rapidly under the brillian leadership of Rey. James A. Dean; he has worked with us for foulr and one half years. He is well thought of in this commun- ity He has proven to be a good citizen and has represented us in the many problems as well as by his church. The Calendar May 5, 1937—New Jersey PAGE FIFTEEN Conference—Mt. Zion Church, Trenton, N J., Rev. S.A, Barker, pastor. Sermon, Rev. >. H. Crayton, ishop W. H, G. ishop W. H. May 9—Mothers’ Day. May 12, 1937—Philadelphia Conference—Canip- bell Church, ford, pa H. Fou Media, Rev. L. W. Stan- Annual Sermon, Rey. C. , D.D. Bishop W."H. Heard or. May 12-14—Fraternal Council of Churches— May 12-14—Christia: May 19, 1937—New York Conference—Albany, = I Pittsburgh, Pa. Ransom, President. r Endea Georgia Con- ference, Statesboro, Georgia, Dr. W. O. P. Sherman, Supt. Bishop Reverdy C. N.Y Coy, pastor. An- nual H. P. Anderson. Bishop W. H. FE May 20-23—Austin District Confer: Grant Austin, Texas, nack, R. S. Jenkins, presiding elder. » 1937—New England Conference—St. » Cambridge, Mass. Rev. IL. ¢L. e, pastor. Annual Sermon, Rey. H. Heard. menceme J De Gibhs; Commencement, C. H. Wesley T'h.D. May 3¢—Memorial Day. June 1-6—Tri-State Convention, Plaquenisne, La., Rev. W. H. Hall, presiding Jne $—Morris Brown's ncemer lanta, Ga. Wh A Jr dent June 9-10—Closing Sclool of Rel., Western Universty. Address by Dr. D. Ward Niche New York City June 22-27—Sesqui Centennial of African Methodism—Memphis July 8-13—International Convention Christian Endeavor—Grand Rapid, Mich July 12-26—World Conference on Work—Oxford, England August 3-1$—World Conferen: Order—Edinbu August 17—A Relig t a S. Life and on Faith and ce M H. DAVIS, Bis WILD ROSE HAIR GROWER (Formerly East India, now Wild Rose) Wild Rose Hair Grower Made in Oklahoma City—-Sold Everywhere Will promote a full growth of hair. Will also x the S th, Vi- tality and Beauty Re of the hair . One Jar 50 Cents e) Sold by ay Druggists Big Money to Agents Send for Wholesale Price E. B. LYONS 418 N. Central Ave. Okalahoma City, Okla. TEMPLE OIL for DARKENING THE HAIR time. Our membership has been in creased, and our financial obligations reduced. We are now working on a $5,000 Rally. We held our second quarterly con ference Monday night, our Presiding Elder, Rev. David E. Blake, presiding On Sunday previous Rey, Blake preached All clubs brining good reports a powerful and inspiring sermon on ecret Powers”, Com. We Dean and his good family our support. the subject of munion followed pledge Rey, MRS. CARRIE WASHINGTON, ===== DSC00365.JPG ===== Ou New \ ddress A. M. E. BOOK CONCERN 716 S. 19th Street Philadelphia, Pa. PHONE: PENnypacker 5787 G. E. CURRY, Manager a aod 4 OL. LXXXLX.—NO. 9 DR. GEO. A. SINGLETON SCORES FOR AFRICAN METHODISM By Rev. P. C. Williams The place was Harrisburg, Pa.: the occasion was the monthly public mect- ing of the Greater Harrisburg Minis- terial Association. The Association composed of around 200 ministers ma- jority of whom are white. Direct from the train which arrived at 11 o'clock, the exact hour Dr. Singleton should have been on the platform; the audi- ence waiting and a bit impatient.- Dr. Singleton had two strikes against him to start with. First, his late arrival had caused a little restlessness; second, there was disappointment on the part of some who were expecting Bishop D} H. Sims who was fe grammed to de- liver the address. r. Singleton had ‘ ; Bishop Sims come as a “pinch bee being called to Alabama on official business. The subject: “The preacher . and World Peace,’ was selected by the as ciation, In a short time Dr. Singleton had overcome all handicaps nd i had his audience in hand and moved them at will. He was master of the -situation. This minute he thrilled his hearers by a gripping pic- turization of the horrors of the bat- tle field; the next minute they were led by a wealth of illustrations and a moving eloquence into a higgher ap- preciation of personality values; then finally Dy the profundity of his logic, the charm and lucidity’of his presen- tation and the immense power of his personality he drove home to the hearts of all the fact of the preach- crs’ definite and inescaple duty and responsibility in hastening the day of world peace. Said he in part: “The preacher is tremenduously interested | in personal values, and is concerned in developing a moral mood, raising the moral level influencing public opinion.” “Soicety,” said the speaker, “can only be transformed by en-thron- ing the moral and spiritual sanc- tion in the matter of human relation- ships—the spirit of that figure in the scarlet robe.” Handkerchiefs were kept busy mcp- ing away the tears which could not be restrained. Opposite the writer sat a venerable white minister who spent the most of his time brushing away the tears. I do not recall ever hav- ing n people hang on to a speak- er's words with more intense interest, and | then refuse to let him go after es had closed as they did € He was held for NSTHESOFFiCiA “AS AS Ane £ “J hore AFRICAN: METHODIST- EFISCOPAL CHURCH, LS ERS AN OUR BR a Sel ct an cae HILADELPHIA, PA, THURSDAY, APRIL 22, 1937 Tepresentative of the church of Allen than I was editor spoke, op’s «(¢ with this brilliant young I thought ‘of the bish- ! Ss 1908) scholarship and said, what an investment; I thought of the New York General Conference last May, and said, what wisdom on the part of the church in finding this young man of destiny to succeed the veteran editor, Dr. R. R. Wright, Jr. Then I was led todo a thing which T have often critized some of our writers for doing, that is, nominating a man for the bishopric as soon as he becomes a ‘general officer or does some outstanding’ piece of -work in the church—I am ready to nominate Singleton, He seems to have the “stuff” out of which great leaders are made. (I do not mean political as- tuteness), His steps lead upward for in him are found beth native and acquired qualities which God can use in making ‘the church of Allen what He would have it be. His coming to Harrisburg was a blessing to African Methodism; the church gained considerable yardage— even a, “first down” by the visit. My conviction is that the A. M. E. Church in this beautiful Cumberland Valley would haye ngleton could spend a few months speaking and ~ preaching. Harris- bn: the capital city of the great Kk one State is a strategic -point and if your humble servant were not the pastor and Dr. Singleton were not editor of the Christian Recorder, 1 would suggest him for this pastor- ate, Dr. Singleton will be long remem- bered for his matchless message. African Methodist is safe when he speaks. a new birth if Dr. A CORRECTION Last week’S issue contained the con- tinued part of “As I Think I Write” (by Dr. Wm. H. Burnette and_ this week’s issue the beginning. This error was due toa last minute change of the Recorder from full size to half size. The Christian Recorder is reluctant in making this serious correction. BISHOP GREGG HOLDS PRE SIDING ELDERS COUNCIL The presiding elders council of the Fourth Episcopal district was held in Chicago, at Coppin Chapel, January 14th. The presiding elders © present were as follows:Revs. B. U. Taylor, Robert Thomas, S. R. Maguinez, J. Pp. Q. Wallace, Bradford, C. E. Brooks, OTHER>- George Brown, G. W. Jones, J. W. Saunders, R. Francis Washington, YT. B. Stovall, W. H. Ogleton, C. E. Stewart, and Dr. Perry and many vis itilg ministers, Bishop Gregg called the council to order promptly at ten o'clock; and an- nounced hymn 133, “Come Holy Spir- it, Heavenly Dove”; after which Rev. C. E. Stewart, presiding elder of the Hamilton © district, Ontario con- ference, offered. fervent prayer. Scripture lesson was read by Ry. G. W. Jones, presiding elder of the Illi- nois conference, Bishop Gregg presented Rev. J. P. ©. Wallace, presiding elder of the Indiana conference; to preach the ser- mon. His text: Matt. 11:28; “Come unto me all ye that labour, and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest.’ From which he preached a very in- spiring sermon. Holy communion was administered to a large number. Organization was perfected: Rev. leton was elected secretary; Mrs. E. Jones, reporter to local pa- pers; R. F. Washington, reporter to} church papers. Finance committee; Revs. B. U. Taylor, J. W. Saunders, and C. Brooks, The bishop stressed the im of observing the connection. 1 and urged the presiding elders to ca the attention of the pastors to the departments of the He also empphasized the needs of the church. necessity of increasing the educational money for Wilberforce, and for de- velopment work in the bounds of our respective conferences. Bishop Gregg read a tentative pro- gram of the Mission of to be held under the auspices of the vangelism, | third and fourth districts. Some features of the mectin, outlined: music; group preaching; group singing; daily seminars; pro- sm; church and so crams on, evans The bishop stated that cial service. the meeting would begin on or about the first of April; and that Drs. Mar- tha Keys and. U. S. Robinson with others would head up the work of evangelism, After much favorable discussion of the proposed meeting the council ap- proved the program and the meeting. The presiding elders submitted their reports on annual conference commit- tees, and fixed the dates for the sev- eral annual conferences, » The council and the pastors and laymen present, were loud in express- ing their appreciation and confidence in. the leadership of Bishop Gregg and the general opinion is, that the old “Fourth” will continue to lead in Dol- REV Secretary J. WILSON THE GREAT NEED OF A CON NECTIONAL DEPARTMENT FOR EVANGELISM IN THE A. M. E. CHURCH Prescott, Ark. Methe Heavenly Fa lave achieved it orted our connection I equally certain also that th: MOrGKeNsOiCus and genc with you, pro > with reasurer of the Church Extension, 1535 14th Street, NL Wi, Washington, D. C., passed away Tues day morning, April 20, 1937. this morning 11 o'clock. Funeral To the Bishops, General Officers, Ministry and Laity of Our Great rch Tt is after much prayer, considera- tion, and ation; I attempt to offer this suggestion for the Spiritual and Moral, rehabilitation of Afri n definite pro- e ictive h ic R. F. WASHINGTON, Detroit, Michigan Editorials Senior Bish p Reverdy C. Ransor ation’s Victory” he Pe Pointed Pe é Churchman Afield Letters to the Editor The Christian Recorder Pulpit— Rey. Harrison J. Bry Bishop ah W. Williams the Fifth Episcopal Distr Rey. M. S. Smith Unto the Church at Phi Rev, Vance De Leon Young Peoples Page ........-.++8 From Other Papers ......... : Founder’s Day Radio Broadcast from Wilberforce—Mrs.. Jose- phine T. Washington Footprints Along the Way—Rev T. M. Greene “As “I Think I Wright’—Rev, Wm. H. Burnette . lar money. Mrs Gregg, the wife of The Calendar ie ae ae ae 6 10 10
• June 17, 1937
  ===== DSC09733.JPG ===== THE CHRISTIAN RECORDE THE ALLEN BUILDING—NEW HOME OF THE A.M.E. KK CONCERN It ws built at a cost of $212,000, and was bought by Rev. E. Curry with- in fifteen days after his election as Business Manager. This Building isa’ credit to the Race and the African Methodist Episcopal Church. It is the home of The Christian Recorder, the oldest newspaper publisht by the Race- in the world. Curry gave it ia ee ee hy you help us to keep it? i tess 4 il % IOLUME LXXXIX.—NO. 14 UNDAY SCHOOL UNION BOARD REFUSES TO AMEND -CHARTER By E. A. Selby and C. W. Abington \gain and again the Church has been told that the way to settle the Sunday School Union controversy was to have the Charter amended. Yes, and accord- jng to the words of the chairman of the Board and the former Secretary-Treas- urer, the Church has been neglectful of its duty in that respect. \t the last General Conference which met in New York, a Committee on Legal Charters and Titles was elected from the conference floor, to investigate all the charters and titles of the various Departments and educational institu- tions. ‘The committee -was given au- thority to examine and make recom- idations to the Bishop’s Council, in view to revising or amending — such charters and titles as were not under the complete control and jurisdiction of the General Conference of the Af- rican Methodist Episcopal Church. may be well for you to know that this committee has held meetings in Washington, Nashville and Charleston, ith Carolina, and at the same time gathered the documents which have enabled them to examine the titles and charters of all Departments and cdu- cational institutions, and made recom- mendations to the Bishops’ Council tor such changes as it deemed necessary ive the Church absolute control of its holdings. The recommendations were adopted by the Bishops’ Council meeting in Charleston, South Carolina in February, 1937. Among the . recommendations —sub- mitted an amendment to the Charter of the Sunday School Union to the Bishops in council, and the same was unanimously approved. The Connec- tional Council and the Committee on Charters designated attorney, Herbert L. Dudley, secretary of the committee lo present the amended Charter at the annual meeting of the Board of Con- trol of the Sunday School Union at Nashville, Tennessee. Due to illness of the chairman, the Board did not hold its meeting at the regular time, on r about the 15th of April. It conven- ed on June 8th, in the Sunday School Union Building, with all members of the Board present, excepting the Rev. M. S. Bryant. Attorney Dudley was present, repre- senting the Connectional Council and the Committee on Legal Charters and Titles. There were also Bishops G. B. PHILADELPHIA, PA. over Tennessee and West Africa; Prof. |t districts of Tennessee respectively. Several| ministers, representing the Young, of the Tenth Episcopal District,| A. later motion prevailed to take it up and E. J. Howard, the presiding Bishop |in executive session, after the chair- A. Selby, Secretary-Treasurer of the] gested a way by which the amendment A. M. E. Sunday School Union; Dr.|could be given a slow death—he said C. W. Abington, Editor of the Sunday |it might be taken up at a later meeting School Literature; Rey. A. L. Pinkston|of the Board even a year later. Of and Rev. W. A. Lewis, presiding elders | course, this leadership was followed to of the North Nashyille and the Paris|the letter—an announcement _ being made that a committee was appointed He report on the Charter Amendment N= THE-OFFI ee Rote AFRIC. THURSDAY. JUNE 17, 1937 CORDE CIAL O23AN- AN-METHODIST-EPISCOPAL CHURCH, PRICE FIVE CENTS man, Bishop Flipper, had tactfully sug- churches of Nashville and surrounding | at its meeting in 1938. were in attendance. Whatever question that might have After completion of the formal open-|been in the minds of the members of ing, Bishop Flipper brought to the at- the African Methodist Episcopal tention of the Board the matter of amending the Charter. At this point, the former Secretary -of the Sunday Schoot Union took the floor, and for nearly an hour bitterly denounced and viciously.attacked the Bishops, General Officers and other leaders of the Church In the course of his tirade, he charged the representative of the Charter Com- mittee, Attorney Dudley, as being the pupet of unscrupulous leaders in the Church. He declared in the course of the onslaught that the election in New York was a farce and nothing that was done there would~stand the acid test He goes further to state that had he been concerned about his election, he could have bought the General Confer- ence for three hundred dollars, as such was its composition. Many of his friends suggested that this be done, according to the speaker, but he stead- fastly refused to spend a dime. When Bryant finally yielded the floor, the chairman had the amendment ,.read by the secretary of the Board, after which Attorney Dudley was given the oppor- tunity to speak on behalf of the Char- ter Amendment. Before speaking of the Charter, At- torney Dudley stated that-in the en- tire history of his existences as a law- yer, he had never been so cowardly and yiciously attacked as he had been by Bryant, and said frankly that all the former Secretary-Treasurer had said in referring to him was absolutely false and without foundation. Attorney Dudley then explained the purpose and object of the amendment. The chairman, Bishop Flipper, stated to the Board that he favored the adop- tion of the amendment, but that it was optional with the Board to adopt o1 reject. And that the adoption of the amendment would not materially change the status of the Sunday School Union, as nothing that was done would be affective before the 1940 General Conference. A motion to lay it on the table was overruled by the chairman. | Church as to the condition of the Sun- day School Union property, this act on the part of the chairman ond Board of Managers give conclusive proof of their intention to forever deprive the Church not only of the right to con- trol, but of the property itself through carefully devised schemes and trickery. The Church might as well face the facts if it is even to come in possession of the property it was supposed to have for which its holdings ©n Public Square were sold, it might as well prepare to fight for it to the last ditch. It was clearly ‘evident from the attitude of the chairman and Board of Control that it is up to the Church. THE SESQUICENTENNIAL By Rev. A. H. Harris There will be perhaps more than 20,000 persons who will attend the gi- gantic, Historic Sextuple Conclave in Memphis, Tenn., June 22-27, 1937. It will perhaps be the greatest event in the history of the A. M. E. Church. It will carry as great or greater num- ber of Methodists and visitors as our usual sessions of the General Confer- ences, which draws on the members of our race from all sections of the United States, Isles of the Seas and foreign lands. The A, M. E. Church is not doing more in the world than is expected by being the first Negro denomination. to plan a Sesquicentennial Celebration. It has ever been the first of the Negro organized Religious bodies to plan and do great things, especially, in trying to advance the Negro forward in the world in order to occupy his rightful place as a civilized race, and measure arms with other races in the world that are making a contribution and pre- paring for the unborn generations by leaving them a great heritage. The A. M. E. Church is a gift of God, especially, to the Negro race. Its mis- sion is similar to that of Moses: to bring the people out of bondage, super- stition and folly. Statistics and records show that the A. M. E. Church possesses a large per- centage of the Negro brain in the world today, and some of our race’s best prepared men will serve in the coming Susquicentennial to make it a great one. Plans are well in operation now to give to the world one of the finest, most helpful and most interest- ing religious celebrations ever promoted among Negroes. The great host will begin pouring into Memphis on Sunday, June 20; both young and old, in trains, buses and automobiles, electric cars, buses and automobiles will be available at all train stations, depots to transport the thousands to the headquarters at Avery Chapel A. M. E. Church, Dr. D. L. Witherspoon, pastor, and St. Andrews, A. M. E. Church, Dr. J. W. Hall, Pastor, and Memphis is prepared in a big way to care for all who will attend and will give welcome, comfort, service and all to make your stay a pleasant one. i The Gigantic, Historic Sextuple Con- clave will begin June 22, 1937 in Mem- phis, Tenn., and will close June 27, 1937 and the historogriphians will re- cord the proceedings of this First Ses- sro Methodism. Dyersburg, Tenn quicentennial of In This Issue The Daily Altar—Rey. Carlyle F. 2 Sunday School Lesson......,.. 3 Editorials : 4 4 Our Sunday School Union 4 Pointed, Points. ic.) . 34.06. 4 Churchman Afield .......5......-. 5 Birthday Greetings and Person- alities .. 5 Young Peop £ Other Papers 6 An Occasional Letter. M. A Mioyergun tae arent ses Ning & Allen Day Returns . 8 Notices 11 Clement's Comments ......... 12 Stray Shots—John Harmon. ‘ 13 AREANSTHONS eee Ke RGieiieia es tie 6 wan Sn PON IGROST oasis Goa v a ees 15 The Sesquicentennial, Memphis, June 22 - 27 ===== DSC09734.JPG ===== The Daily Altar THE i By Rev. Carlyle F. Stewart Minneapolis, Minn. RRR RR Ee The Lord is nigh unto all them that call upon him, to all that call upon him in truth. He will fulfill the desire of them that fear him; he also will hear their cry, and will save them.—Amen. B. Quotations taken from Turner's Methodist Polity, Chapter 38. Saturday, June 19 Read I Cor. 2:13-16 erudition of secular the mannerisms, Literary taste, sing ~—these do not help to clothe acher with that unique power le him to perform They tend, like a dissipate vital : the harvest fullness.” can enal work. wth, to preacher cannot depend upon natural ability to give him the power cessary to do effective work in sav- 1en. A man should not let his head get in the way of the power of the Holy Spirit to direct. Prayer: O God Our Father, ¢ realize that our itest need lies in a full surrender to ¢, Help us to do so now. Amen. Sunday, June 20 I Cor, 1:18-31 “This power is something distinct from and superior to all forms of hu- man power that may be in the pulpit, and which may give it influence. This power is not the force of a mighty in- tellect, holding in its giant grasp great truths, flooding them with light and forming them into shapeliness and beauty. Neither is this power the ef- feet of a great learning; neither is it the result of an address faultless and complete by ruel. This power is not held in the keeping of any of these earthly sources of power. The effect and energy of these forces are essen- tially different in source, character, and result from this power on high.” Prayer thought: “Take time to be holy, Speak oft with thy Lord; Abide in Flim always, And feed on His Word. Make friends of God's children; Help those who are weak; Forgetting in nothing His blessing to seek. Monday, June 21 Read Romans 8;1-10 “Tt is the transmission of power from God, a bestowment in measure and force of that energy which pertains only to God, and which is transmitted to the preacher in answer to waiting, longing, wrestling attitude of his soul before God, conscious of his impotency and seeking God’s omnipotency. This power may be found in combi- nation with one or all of the sources of human power; but must not be con- founded with them, is not dependent on CHRISTIAN RECO revolution, which searches into the| make their prea hi secret parts of man’s inner being, di-|men will be saved. vides the joints and the marrow, and| Amen. opens the awful and mysterious depths and lays them bare to self and God; which infuses new blood into the heart and veins of faith, and arms it with courage and skill for the battle the vic-} Our Father Who art in Heaven, \, tory. These ends can never be secured | thank Thee for the protection grante by a pulpit clothed only with the human | to each one of us during the past nigh; elements of power, however gracious,| Be with us now and bless this food ,, comfortable, helpbul they may be.” the use of our temporal bodies. Fe Prayer: We pray Thee, O God, for | Ur souls with the Bread of Life, pardo, Thy blessing on us this day, that we,|all our sins and save us for Chris, having the form of Godliness may not sake. Amen. : F deny the power, thereof. Speak thru us unto a perishing and gainsaying world. In Jesus name. Amen. GRACE AT THE TABLE HYMNS THAT LIVE MY JESUS I LOVE THEE Thursday, June 24 Read II Tim. 3 My Jesus I love Thee, I know Thou ay mine, $ For Thee all the follies of sin I resign; My gracious Redeemer, my Saviour ar , fee Thou; “This power from on high is the one} 7¢ ever I loved Thee, my Jesus ’tis now, them. Whatever of human force may] cement upon which God stakes the be present in the preacher, it is not tO} .ecess of the pulpit, his one supreme 2 be trusted in or made conspicuous. The condition of success—so supreme as to human must be hidden, lost, or inspired A ” ” stand alone as the one universal, en- I love Thee, because thou hast first by this divine power.” Prayer thought: “Take time to be holy, Let Him be thy Guide, And run} classes. Without it the pulpit will al- luring, changeless enducement for God’s loved me, preachers in all ages, and among all) ang purchased my pardon on Calva: tree not before Him, Whatever betide; In! . ‘ ways be veering between faith and I love Thee for wearing the thorns o joy or in legis i Still follow thy Lord. philosophy, always powerless to stem And, looking to Jesus, Still trust in His the torrent of sin and worldliness, word.” Tuesday, June 22 Read Proverbs 16:1-9 “The preachers of the present day excel those of the past in many, per- haps in all the human elements of suc- cess. They are well abreast of the age in learning, in profound research and intellectual vigor; but the presence of these do not insure the gift of power from on high; neither do the largest measure of these, and that in the most commanding and impressive form in the least abate the necessity for the added and full endowment of the Holy Ghost. Modern preaching seems to fail in the very thing that creates and distinguishes true preaching, and which is essential to its being, and which only can elevate it into a divine and power- fully aggressive agency. It lacks the heavenly unction; it fails as the chan- nel thru which God’s saving power may thunder on consciences.” Prayer thought: “Take time to be holy, Be calm in thy soul; Each tho’t and each motive Beneath His control; Thus led by His Spirit to fountains of loye, Thou soon shalt be fitted For ser- vice above.” Wednesday, June 23 Read Tim. 2:1-12 “Modern preaching fails by a lack of that sacred, potent influence which dis- turbs the sinner in his sleep of carnal security, and awakens by its thunder peals his terror-stricken soul; which quickens and arouses the conscience from its ignoble and fatal stupor, which convulses the will by a mighty Thy brow; aie 2 and If ever I loved Thee, my Jesus ’tis nov. will itself flounder in the storm of doubt and infidelity.” : 3 Prayer: Almighty God, giver of wis- dom and power, who never faileth them |] witi tove Thee in life, I will Love Thee who diligently seek Thee, be with us aatdeath 7 and endue us with heavenly virtues that | ang praise Thee as long as Thou len¢- we may be fit for Thy holy use. Amen. est me breath; 3 And say when the death-dew lies coll on my brow, If ever I loved Thee, my Jesus ’tis, now. Friday, June 25 Read II Tim. 4:1-5 4 In mansions of glory and endless (le- “This power is the only thing that light, can save the ministry to Christ and his| I'll ever adore Thee in heaven ‘0 Church, the only thing that can save bright; the church through the ministry. This} I’ll sing with the glittering crown on power cannot be girded by a definition. my brow, If eludes description. It is the common | If ever I loved Thee, my Jesus ’tis nw patrimony, the indispensable need of Amen. every preacher. It is the great promise, the richest provision of Christ’s dispen- sation. But it does not come simply by JONES CHAPEL A. M. E. CHURCH promise or provision; it is conditional. LELAND DISTRICT It must be waited for, sought for, wrestled for until received, realized. This power does not inhere in the Word of God; it does not lie in the facts of | Rev. H. L. Love, our pastor, whom the gospel. It is the fire of God which] we all love. May the Lord bless ov has descended on the preacher, and| Bishop S. L. Greene for sending us t's which gives to these divine facts and| great man of God. He came to us |" truths their dynamic force. This power|a time when the sun was almost dow" belongs to the preacher by a conscious} So far as the church is concerned ° divine endowment. It pervades his|had only one church on the Circ soul as a fragrant unguent. It is on|but three name places. A members!? his head and heart and tongue, exudes|of 11 at one place and 21 at another through his life, sets his tongue and| place. However by the help of God, the heart on fire, lays soul and body on the | second-service that was held in a barred altar-God-touched, God-illumined, | church. He was able to rebuild a 1°’ God-inflamed, God-empowered. By it|church and paid out of debt, at tl" the whole man is transformed, his|cost of nine hundred dollars. He is utterances pointed, barbed, transfixed | known as a great preacher anda church with conyjncing force and saving} builder. He joined the conference |" power.” 1927, and served as pastor ten yea Prayer: Almighty God, we pray|Thee|and gave to our Zion one parsonas® for the coming of Thy kingdom in the|two new churches and one piano, and hearts of men. Especially do we pray| much repairs. We pray that the churcll for Thy ministry that they may be en-| will see his work. dued with power from on high that will Burdett, Miss. L, L. SANDERS: e 3 “Sunday, School Lesson om the 20th Century Quarterly ph EERE EEE EEE rt bn XI June 27, 1937 ESSAGE, FROM GENESIS on Text: Hebrews 11:3-10, 17-22 3 By faith we understand that xorlds have been framed by the 4 of God, so that what is seen hath been made out of this which ap- 4 By faith Abel offered unto a more excellent sacrifice than through which he had witness eto him that he was righteous, bearing witness in respect of his + and through it he being dead yet keth. & By faith Enoch was trans- H that he should nct see death; he was not found, because God slated him: for he hath had witness ¢ to him that before his translation had been well-pleasing uno God d without faith it is impossible to well-pleasing unto him: for he that eth to God must believe that he is, hat he is a reward of them that seek him 7 By faith Noah being warned noved with godly fear, prepared an Bod concerning thing.s not scen as moved hith godly fear, prepared an © the saving of his house ; through h he condemned the world, and me heir of the righteousness which cording to faith. 8 By faith Abra- when he was called, obeyed to go unto a place which he was to ive for an inheritance: and he went not knowing whither he went. 9 ‘aith he became a sojourner ia the of promise, as in 4 land not his dwelling in tents, with Isaas and bb, the heirs with him of the same mise: 10 for he looked for the city } hath the foundation, whose build- ind maker is God. Ly faith Abraham, being tried, red up Isaac yea he that had gladly ved the promises was offering up his begotten son; 18 even he to whom tas said, In Isaac shall thy seed be (i: 19 accounting that God.is able raise up, even from the dead- from nce he did also in a figure receive back. 20 By faith Isaac blessed ob and Esau, even concerning things worshipped, leaning upon the top is staff, 22 By faith Joseph, when nd was nigh, made mention of the ting of the children of Israel; and commandment concerning his S. OLDEN TEXT: These all died in , not having received the promises, having seen them and greeted them afar, and having confessed that were strangers and pilgrims upo” arth. Hebrews 11:13. GRIPS WITH THE LESSON By Albert Buckner Coe he scripture selected for today’s On from the Epistle to the Hebrews Rests that the larger lesson from the of Genesis was that of faith. The t of Hebrews refers to the state- it that Abraham went out knowing ther he went and then proceeds to give the names of all the men of faith RISTIAN RECO through the Old Testament until the day of his writing. It 1s a great galaxy of biblical heroes. Unodubtedly the most important truth in the book of Generis is that of faith. But there are other truths. Let me enumerate them. The first chapter of Genesis reveals the truth that poetry is greater than prose. In this lovely description of the origin of the world we have not strictly a description, but a great song. The first part of Genesis is the song of cre- ation, with seven verses and seven re- frains. “The evening and the morning were the first day, or second day or third” is the refrain. Again we have the important truth given us in the book of Genesis that defeat may always be turned into vic- tory. Those who came later in the Bible stories and those who came later in life have realized the truth of this statement. The story of Noah and the ark is an example. I have in my pos- session a book written not yesterday but one hundred and ninety-mne years ago. It is entitled, “An Ark for All God’s Noahs. It is a book of sermons written by Thomas Brooks, preacher in Glascow, 1738. The thought of turning defeat into victory was true in the time of the writing of this little book as it was true in the time of the writing of the book of Genesis. Another major truth in the bock of Genesis is that man has been exposed to the possibility of sin from the early days. Out of that suggestion comes this one made by a great American phi- losopher, that this is not the best pos- sible world, but it is the best kind of a world in whieh to develop character. And this statement of the philosopher has made following the cry of many people: Why is there evil in the world Why does sorrow come to those who seemingly least deserve it? There is no satisfactory answer to that question other than this, that the ultimate for all of us is character and our characters best strengthened by being broken at times upon the rock of evil. he Glden Text fr tday is: “hese alll died in faith nt having received the promises but having seen them and greeted them from afar and having con fessed that they were strangers and pil grims on the earth’ Md OT ory eC THE LESSON BROUGHT DOWN TO DATE By John R. Ewers There are few passages in the Bible there are few sentences in all the liter- ature which I have ever read which stir me as those majestic, sweeping words in the eleventh chapter of Hebrews, con- cerning the faith of the Old Testament worthies. We have been studying these imperfect men at close range, and we have found many things in their lives which we could not endorse. At times Isaac and Noah and Jacob seemed more valuable as warnings than in any other ‘apacity. . ; Yet this writer of the book of He- brews, devoted to his people, lover of the Israelitish soul, breaks forth in peans of praise for the fathers of the dim past. He is touched by their fidel- ity to the one living God, by their heroic struggles, by their willingness to fol- Jow even into unknown paths, and by the vast contribution which their collec- tive fidelity produced. Then a certain tender sympathy for them leads him to a } observe that these all died not haviing received the promises, but only having seen and greeted them from afar. It is for us, the heirs of all the ages, to fulfill all of their strivings, to finish their work, to complete their dreams by glorious realities. It becomes a mighty motive. It is as if my fathers had be- gun an estate—while, for me, may be reserved the completion of the castle tower. It is as if my father had begun a book, for which I may make the last researches and write the fine closing words. What an honor—to help com- plete the works of the fathers. The writer of the Hebrews loved his people and he felt the uplifting incen- tive to finish what they had begun. It is altogether noble. They lived so long ago, but they had so little to inspire them. Their very faith, under their limitations, becomes their glory. They are transformed by their devotion to God. It was a dim, star-lit age—with- out books, without prophets, without buildings, without music, without paint- ings, they felt out into space and laid hold on God and having touched his right hand in the darkness, they refused to leave unless he blessed them. Spe- cifically Abel, by faith, made a more acceptable sacrifice than Cain. Some- thing delicate and free in him caused him to appreciate with a finer discrimi- nation what would please a spiritual God Enoch, by faith, was translated. Here was another worthy who “walked with God,” who made himself “well pleasing” unto God. His active heart laid hold on high spiritual elements which the Hebrew race needed. Noah by faith, built the ark, stood up against ridicule, held himself steady when all about him failed. By faith, Abraham obeyed God’s call and followed out into an unknown land. “He went out not knowing where he went.” But the land became his inheritance. By faith, Isaac and Jacob became his co-heirs in the land of promise. Joseph, by faith, told of the return to Palestine and the glorious future of his family. Jesus kept the faith. He conquered even the cross—the attempt of dull- souled, unappreciative brutal men to stop his spiritual building of a kingdom of God upon earth. By faith Peter, James, Paul and Luke carried the gos- pel forward in an age of persecution. By faith the early church grew in the Roman Empire, spread across Europe leaped to the western shores and moved on to the orient. By faith, the true heroes of the church keep the altar fires alight in this age of commercialism and war. Once I heard Dean Inge in St. Paul’s Cathedral say: “There were never very many true Christians in anv age, but down across the centuries comes a thin procession—and at its head someone carries the cross.” “Who follows in His train?” POINTERS By Roy L. Smith As we read the list of the faithful, we find several names that are associated with some rather discreditable affairs, but God has always stood ready to use the imperfect. The tales that dead men tell are the tales that rule the world. As we read the genealogy of Jesus we discover that his ancestors had dumped a good deal of sewage into the blood-stream, but God had kissed ‘it back to sweetness. Virtue has a strange survival value, destiny is a hard man to stop. A man who feels himself moved by A good many of us believe in God, but we want to know where He is tak- ing us before we start out with him. “Faith,” said a picturesque old char- acter, “is betting your life on God.” PRAYER THOUGHT By William Chalmers Covert O Lord, increase our faith! Behind us lie unknown ages in which Thine in- finite wisdom and power have wrought the wonders of the universe, These ones of silence, which the voice of human wisdom has never broken, humble us before Thee. Ahead, stretching into eternity, is immeasurable time, wherein lie secrets hidden from all but Thee. Nevereheless may we walk confidently. though in great humility, seeing what manner of men we are in the appalling spaces of time. Do Thou, who knowest the end from the beginning, lighten our pathway into the future by the word of Thy truth wherein we walk by faith. Without murmuring or impatience may we take with courage the whole long way to the very end. Let the fact of Thine unerring love and never failing wisdom be accepted wholeheartedly by us that our timid souls may be strenth- ended as we jorney. Keep us from the sin of hopelessness and despair. May we never be shortsighted as we look toward Thee, working in infinite time and space Thine own perfect will. May we have faith to believe that the Cre- ator of all the earth will do justly by us. May we accept Thy promises and rest in them through all the vicissitudes of this life. And in those same prom- ises may we find our sure hope of en- trance into Thine own blessed presence to go out no more forever. Glory be to the Father and to the Son and to the Holy Spirit. As it was in the be- ginning, is now and ever shall be world without end. Amen, DAILY BIBLE READINGS M. Heb. 11:3-7 F. Acts 3:12-18 T. Heb. 11:8-10 S. James 5:14-20 W. Heb. 11 S. Heb. 11 :32-40 T. Matt. 9: PADUCAH, KY. May 16th and 17th was quarterly meeting at St. John A. M. E. Church. A very appreciative audience was pres- ent Sunday morning and evening to hear Dr. H. B. Threadgill, the very popular P. E. of Paducah District. We are sure Bishop Ransom made no mis- take in appointing this very able young man to the District, who is bringing things to pass with a vision of the work Peace and harmony prevail throughout the district. St. John Station is being pastored by Rey. V. L. Shelto and his good wife, who is also a minister. Dr. Shelto is a product of Wilberforce and serving his 3rd year here. He had the situation well in hand when the Presiding elder arrived. On Monday evening the busi- ness session was held. All reports showed a marked increase, the elder spoke very complimentary of all the re- , ports and the Conference as a whole full assessment raised, paid in full $25.00. May these Divines live long to serve God and humanity. W. TORIAN, ===== DSC09735.JPG ===== believe : Russia and her form of govern: His birth divine and He the Holy One} sent but Russia has fighting Under such trials how glad any child $2,643.01. Dollar Money $29,288.36, of the Council o Bishops unanimously Steed In- _ ROSS, THE IN- equi t, men, and unlimited] th ae : Pen would be SEES Ee ? the proposed revision as sub, LN crease $40; : . 4 2 ti ie \ 0 se i To hear his father say, “This is my natural sources that could b<}ted by the committee ie ife jof the late Bishop| *Tr iS pee aes Ses Birthday Greetings 1848-1937 son”! drawn upon in the event of war.Jamended charter was Be, ty id wi cn Jucel ts . icago Conference lead MEMBER ; From all appearances Il Duce} sented to the Sunday s bi fs, depaiees eee yen ue) tHe Connection: in Dollar “Money COLO LPI OL OOS OOOH NATIONAL NEGRO PRESS A father’s love couples hands and heart, 44 Yitle eT fal ) Y Scho t the home 1n Cincinnati, Ohio,}last year. The Philadelphia ASSOCIATION A rugged sublimation that does pro- i Romance any one Union Board on June 8 at a meq (er a bngering illness. She] and Baltimore Conferences are Entered at the Post Office at Philadelphia, vide; war machines are equally deter-|ing in Nashville. According {, { cared for by two Bae cotieh clase Hebind § ar & a, as Second-Class Matter te "Goat ; z as - 5 . 3 Lig eglle inermatery: Aaormpalte It ~ God’s hands that made a world] mined that the Rebel cause shall] statement beneath the signaty, teachers im ne aaublic Sages win. Both the German and Ital- : . ERR EERE EEEEEEEEEEE : Mrs. Ross was ool system. member of Allen Temple, Dr. A. M. E. BOOK CONCERN 716 3S. NINETEENTH ST. of Prof. E. A. Selby and ¢ V Abington the Board failed td It was His heart that bled when Jesus jan fleets have shown signs oi The Churchman Philadelphia, Pa. died. : oe Bishop W. KL Heard, D.D., President; | Fatherhood and motherhood, both are warlike activity lately. Loyal- approve the amendment. c. Sumpter, Minister. Lach Rev. H. Ht Coenen, Seesthars Rass JE H divine. ists cities have been shelled. it] The Bishops are our recogy; “the writer visited Cincin -o- homas, Kev. A Smoot, Rev. M. M. é ~ € v me Ward, Rew. J. D. Cowan, Laymen: Mr. | Motherhood and fatherhood, sacred as|cannot be foreseen just howled lead a 1 4 x i | Afi ld m ed leaders. In Charlestor q rould call at th - Hi. KL Lowber, Mr. Arnett Rambeau. prayer; lar this war program will be car : n th ti he would c e rest GEORGE A. SINGLETON, Editor The Child came to a Mother’s loving ea abe ek future it may Tose to aihot es and Spokd nce and ea ee Aes di- . CONTRIBUTORS, TAKE NOTICE! arms - as one man, in keeping with tj, ne. The church an ristiat . FIRST —Let all Contributors write on But jb Gad caterer oven fitceenE DO cannied forward by the sheer] dictates of the General Conj ecorder sympathise with the From Florence, S. C., where the one side of the paper only. On ’ NCH c churchman was guest speaker for the The local branch, N. A. A. C. P., he came Him there. force of its own momentum. breaved. —RUBY DELL BAUGHER.| the other hand the manufactur- ers of war material always have ence. Board fails to carry out their decred We now await the next step q the part of the fathers of (y refuses Do uot abbreviate, but spell out all words, It in casier for you to spell an it is for me to pay extra to have some one go over the manuscript i} them out. SECONDLY to Orangeburg and on Sunday after- 3|noon delivered the Baccalaureate Ser- mon to 102 candidates for degrees. It was the largest class in the history of the Bishop J- S. Flipper, who wa ightly indisposed following the the words th RR E EEE EEEEE | itching palms. DLY—Make your manuscript short. } church news only Edit = | % a half. Follow this S The world has arrived at a} church. h i fail ef 'Bis : eeti £ erences, write | Orla : ‘ ne i CH i | They will not fail y louncil of [Bishops He Mh at! school, and the largest number of col- Bor, District a point in its social experienc: in this crisis. They have ney harleston in February, is him |1ege graduates of color in the history r Annual Con- EEE EEE PEE ETP#! here a new civilization is em | failed. It is the Board of ( > aeain and will hold the Sun |of the State. re, pages ; . i aga 0. M. TRAVIS erging. Old things are passing] trol versus the Bishops, and thy .y School Union Board June De ALD AVERY. Heat oR ir. - ee IN é The president of the institution is Vas '¢ ) AL » th at Nashville, Tennessee. On| ye MF, Whittaker. e agenda will be the adoptioi fa revised charter of the Union he revision may need revising or protection from the State of ; for an individual ought to suffice. pondent, when he that there are possibly s who want their articles week. We can handle of at least two hun- sll of them must Send all con- ian Recorder to South 19th ———000o—__- Mr. O. M. Travis of Kentucky, one of the leading merchants and business men of the South who for 20 years has guided the destiny of the firm of Jacob Travis and Son of which he is sole owner. The last audit showed an increase of more than 30 per cent over the previous year and assets are more than doubled-for the past 10 years. He has also dealt extensively in real estate having alloted a sub-division and Presiding Elder Greensboro, N. C. African M, E. Church. The c ter must be amended in a not only that will give church control and elective pov: er, but in a way that will pro tect us from future molestatioy by the state. In all of this tension and litt He is develop- ing a fine institution. He is finely trained and served overseas during the World War ‘as a commissioned officer. away. There is a questi and heart-hunger for a social order in which peace, justice and ‘brotherhood shall obtain. Nothiug short of the Kingdom of God will satisfy the spirits of men. The European, situation is evi- dence of the struggle for a new late OUR FATHERS Wai] REV. CHARLES V. MONK Philadelphia, Penna. Mother's Day was observed on May 9. Few readers will remem- ber that June 20 is Father's Day On this day we think of dear old For the first time the churchman had the pleasure of hearing President Mordecai Johnson of Howard as he delivered the commencement address. BISHOP S. L. GREENE Little Rock, Arkansas ennessee. Paes Sey) 9 ea DOLLAR MONEY dad. He may be living or he may DR. C. A. WINGFIELD be dead but we think of him still,| birth. gation the most supreme ne: ee 2 the 5 i . : : wees, On Sunday night the churchman was Atlanta, Georgia the husband of our mother, the BOG ae a problem is a forwar Fourth District, Church Exten Flas oestes ay WilGan Chapel, De selling lots on terms for a long period. i with any issue. provider in our home. He helpt OUR SUNDAY» SCHOOL loo uns DEOe ua of moral ani Sion Department J. Bunyan Jennings, pastor. The pas- REV. S. P. WEST He also owns and operates a farm. PB src oaremoy spite minaret oe ee to make us what we are. Thru UNION religious education for the thou erie ft tor is brother of A. Wayman Jennings; Columbus, Ohio id eth au Mr. Travis is unex- er ands of young 1 tho aq i 2 A Gree’ Payne Chapel, Birmingham. On the celled. rough his untiring efforts > g people who at Bishop J Gregg y P DR. J. W. P. COLLIER he has secured through the Works t Offce and E ss Money the years he toiled, and labored platform were presiding elders E. H. ed : Progress Administration a $10,000 pub- : and ‘may be i : i ’ ical sok tow tema ae hen we were fledgelings] Since the rise of the last Gen- looking to us for instruction, th : 5 WreGall cai L. Fh Hemingway, It, was RenwariNcal wr “de po unable to provide for ourselves.] eral Conference the church has rection: ald sitidauccr What about pee Copperence ee age a Baiion of old fellow-townsmen and lic building for his city. He.is the in- pe aa a Dad may be old now, wrinkled |been agitated and deeply con ba: and those yet unbon’gmmes” C. D- ere b totes a friends. Le i a ne oS YG ae Be aac aaa UTP ote ge letters, to | Stoopt and gray, but we love him} cerned abut control. of the Shall they call us blessed, pry pines Gankerence; Has ik i PERSONALITIES Pebponsibility dei +this project for the 7 sctctngbesny. attention, must be Lev. | for the life that he lived. Sunday School Union Property, the day of our hesitancy 5% C. D, $30.11; Total $193.55 ; On Monday ty ihe oe | ean a eee GE, CURRY, AM. B Book Concern, b The world needs good, loving |in Nashville. Following, a time- | 7207 and moral obliquity? Gol Chicago Conference, 4% $400.05 his Eaten ae wus PEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEETEHE| Te received his education from the Subscription Rate in Foreign Fields, | -o}f sacrificing fathers of religion | 1onored custom the General Con ces D5% C.D, $43.57, TTotal $H3.62.| ooot of which Prof. John A. Ford,| Sister Carrie LaFont, known by inti- public schools of Kentucky, Wayman tate friends as “Mother,” is all that Institute, Lincoln Institute and La Salle Northwestern Conf. 4% $108.66 5% C D., $9.06; Total 117.72.. Fifty-eight The classmate, is principal. young people were graduated. Ra A. M. E. BOOK CONCERN, red dice fe : N6 S. 1th Strest COE RNa, Pa. | character and high ideals who will ference elected a Secretary ; ma eee s. h 5 RRR eee eit het y School of Business. the word signifies. She is a stewardess eel Weekly Thought Le ee ee ee oe eee Phere is no short cut, no patent tram- road to wisdom, After all the centuries of invention, the soul's path lies through invention, the soul’s path lies through the thorny wilderness which must still be trodden in solitude, with bleeding feet, with sobs for help, as it was trod- den by them of old time, —George Eliot. eee rR ee FATHERHOOD ‘This is my son in whom I am well pleased,” “The Father anid one day about His Boy; The noblest words a parent ever spoke-- Pride, encouragement and faith and joy. The Saviour knew that men did not of rearing their families in the fear of God to be Christian citi zens. Wherever today present dad with a little token of esteem and love. Let him know that he is not forgotten. Kiss him possible zs of yore. If he is away from home write him a letter or senti- rnental card. Children, let us re member dad, and make every day Father's Day. o0O0o———— A BAD SITUATION Perhaps never before has the situation in Europe and particu larly in Spain has not been so fraught with danger as at pres- ent. There is nitroglycerin in it. The tension between Loyalists and Rebels has involved Italy and Germany on one side, with Eng- land and France on. the other They care little or nothing for -onsecrate their lives to the task] Treasurer. He was not permit ted to occupy the property and sought relief from the courts of Tennessee which disallowed hi. plea. The courts tacitly held that when recognized the charter it surren- dered its right the General Conference to elect. The discipline of 1932-36, Article 3, P. 416 provides for “a Secretary- Treasurer and an Editor of Sun-| day School Literature elected by the General Conference, and Board of Managers consisting of one (1) member for each Epis copal District.” A note is ap pended; “Sec. 3 takes effect when charter has been changed to conform to this law.” A committee was named years ago to amend the charter. An- other committee was named by the last General Conference. It set about to do its work. In Charleston during the meeting Pointed Points FRR EERE ERE EERE RE Et AT THE MEETING Of the Board of Trustees of lle University, Columbia, S. C. Dy J. E. Thomas, Presiding Elder ¢ the Mt. Pleasant District repo ed $1,639.25, as a part of $18,203.10 that _was raised. MRS. J. S. FLIPPER 1 written a drama, “Flying Sp of African Methodism” to be ?™ sented as a part of the Ses!" centennial celebration of th church the last week in June al Memphis, Tenn. DR. HARVEY W. © President of Emory Univers!" Atlanta, Georgia, is the co" mencement speaker at Mo" Michigan Conf., 4% $302.25 B5% C. D; $25.23; Total 327.46. Ontario Conference 4% $17.08 B% C. D. $3.97; Total $21.05.. 4% $1,171.52, 25% $134.26 Total $1,334.53. Financial Department Indiana Conf. Dollar Money $4,501.64, Increase $57.09; Pen- sion $1,210.46 _ Northwestern Conf., Dollar Money $2,716.50, Increase $25.00 Pension $721.00. Ilinois.Conf., Dollar Money 086,00, Pension 1,106.12. Ontario Conf. Dollar Money, \ $121.50, Michigan Conf., Dollar Money $7,555.74, Increase $313.14, Pen- $427.00, Increase $6.00, Pension]. school has an enrollment of 478. The churchman motored to Columbia and on Tuesday attended the meeting of the Board of Trustees, presided over by Bishop J. S. Flipper. At night the churchman was the alumni speaker. The churchman met in Florence, St C., Mrs, E. A. Andrews, mother of Lawyer R. McCants Andrews of Dur- ham, and aunt of Ww. T. Andrews, Assemblyman of New York. She is also relative of Dr. M. D. Potter, Edi- tor of the Tampa Bulletin, Tampa, Florida. Mrs. M. O. Leevy, widow of the late J. R. Leevy, M. D., a pillar in the M. ¥. Church. Dr. Leevy was the first teacher of Mrs. Mary McLeod Bethune. ee LETTERS TO THE EDITOR (: Greensboro, N. C. My dear Dr. Singleton: in St. Paul, Springfield, Illinois. As president of Board No, 2 she rendered great service and always stood by the church. “Mother” LaFont is the type of Stewardess any pastor would be glad to have in his cabinet. She has power and elements of successful leadership. ing into our home I read it. to give us (our church) such material as this so that it may in turn open the minds of our other editors. Yours very truly, LILLIAN E. AVERY. Columbia, S. C. Dear Dr. Singleton: I congratulate you on the very for- tunate opportunity which presents it- self to you, through the wielding of your pen, to let the world know what is within. My husband joins in happy congratulations for the wonderful work that you are accomplishing through the publishing of the Christian I sincerely hope you shall continue | MARSHALL CHAPEL A. M. E. CHURCH Lynchburg, Va. Our first quarterly conference was held the third Sunday in June, Rev. A. L. Williams, our new Presiding Elder made great impression. Although for three years our church was in a back number because of difficulties with members and_ pastor. But Bishop Davis was far sighted enough to send Rev. Ira J. Gamble, a Christian gentle- man, a real preacher the entire city is flocking to him. We want the public to know that our church is not dead. We also want the Bishop to know that our pastor is making a great sacrifice for us. Our Elder was paid in full something that we had not done in years; our church here in years past was a lead- ing factor, thank God we are on the way back home. We are planning a Iam taking this method of express- sion $1,988.09, *Chicago Conf. Dollar Money ing my appreciation to you for giving 7] és us a “New Recorder.” For the first 0,001.48, Increase $1.00, Pension] time since the Recorder has been com- Recorder, Sincerely yours, MAUDE McCLELLAN. big drive for the Kittrell College meet- ing in August. We must be represented. MISS SARAH P. BYRD ===== DSC09736.JPG ===== ae si eis a THE CH Young People’s Page Dee LL ANTS sonnets have been written to father. refute the charge Day. The Alps have risen, seas have shifted by place, : Sahara formed, and Amazons run dry, |!" Great monsters towered and lain down a to die, Since first the hot young sun beheld family. 4 your race. sie > Peay i. Now when the world grows old, with|A. and the Ministerial Association and 4 gering pace not business groups. A soft-limbed biped rears his mansions 3 READER. high Philadelphia Record. ¢ Where once, beneath the warm Jurassic pon ee sky, ASPECTS OF LIFE IN SOUTH You heard winged dragons lash their AFRICA By Rev. J. M. Mokone, tails in space. And ages still sha . A day may come Johannesburg, S. A. When some wise traveler from the stars will view 2 E The Bible records that after the Your crawling hosts, and cry, “O for- Great Fload!.mren decided Yo. come sto; tunate clan, gether to build the Tower of Babel, Lords over time! the earth belongs to ostensibly to outwit God’s future Judg- d scum, ment on mankind for their transgres- We read further that as God saw into the hearts of men, He sent his angel down among them to confuse their tongues, so that no man was able to understand his neighbor. We learn- ed further that the construction of the Mamoth Tower that was destined by man to reach up to the gates of Heaven was suspended and the workers scat- tered over the face of the earth. red History does not give their final destination, but I would hazzard a guess that they all finally settled in ing from the ancier lay BOISE (CORE cena the white crumbling bones of the last man Stanton A. Coblentz. SNAPPY STORIES HIS HOBBY An old bapt minister preached baptism, and baptism continually p- Finally, de: g@ a change, a se : a ore rica today two great divisions of the od or plowst dpe ee: he | darker race known as Colored and Na- comdnt and gestion of baptism | tive, Colored being those having any —ohe neh ‘ trace however slight of white blood, and : date bs pi oF Lie.) SO are} native meaning the pure African. Pte fe e a is a pee ti Among the former there is division baptize.” sept Ma Hk among themselves as to fairness of eiegntiie' oik bedliees . ior a and texture of hair, and other so- cial and sectional differences. Among UP r TREE * the Africans the main tribes are the Basuto, divided into so many divisions each independent of and antagonistic to The theological student was calle } f : ; : s called] the other of their group, and especially yefore the class to speak without prep- ; to the other groups. aration on Zacchaeus. He said in part T ‘4 ‘ is ig say WEE Fuecs he Xosa group, and their many di- many % 8 a me Lacchacus. aT e viet ike : cus: visions. The same subdivisions and am a little man; [ am up a tree; and prejudice marki the B t a J ces as a In, ne a. I'm coming down out of the tree.” 5 ey ae er ; The Zulu group, comprising Zulu, Matabulle Swagi, etc., and with the forementioned prejudices, etc. From Other Papers i tt oS sO es eC te All these groups are members of the A, M. E. Church. In Church Services care must be taken that no particular group is of- fended by announcing any Hymn in one language. An example is cited of the general procedure in announcing a Hymn, say in English. One must say ORIGIN OF FATHER’S DAY To the Editor: RLSTl Posen nec ee trait of “Mother,” but no artist ever thought of father as a worthwhile model for a canvas. Famous songs were dedi- cated to mother, as “Mother Machree,” “Mother of Mine” and others, but few In this letter, we would also like to of commercialism which is said to be linked with Father’s Actually, the day was first conceived y a woman, Mrs. John Bruce Dodd, of Spokane, Wash., about 25 years ago, honor of her father, William Smart, a Civil War veteran and writer of In- dian stories, who raised a motherless She was supported by the Y. M. C. AN RECORDE of their dialect, and will feel slighted] St. John E | and hurt if it is not employed. This is} said “for their s: -sanctijy 7 especially true of the three African] self.” Struggling for the lives of a groups. The colored people feel them-]was the Christian spirit which ,. selves superior to the native, no mat-|be the spirit to actuate our lives... ter how high the degree of education] he said, was the glorious Shining and culture the latter may have at-]ample of this spirit. In Concluding tained. The rule has exceptions of| urged them to go forth “to struge), | course, as there are several instances | the lives of others.” where the opposite is true. Sunday evening the alumni heey The Natives on the other hand feel] Maude Patterson Varner, A. p. that they are superior to the Colored] now instructor Cuyler high sca man because they are pure blood. Savannah, Ga., deliver the princip,| These two extreme groups are today|dress. Others on the program We battling for the ascendency in the Reginald Thomason ’36, Dr. T. H. 3, ; church. A Bishop finds a strain upon]|’19, alumni president who introdys his physical and mental, and truly, on|the principal speaker. Vocal sth his spiritual strength. In making out} Prof. Charles Harris of the music , an appointment he must be careful to] partment State college, Alice Way appoint a Pastor of one group to cer-| Anderson ’37, Prof H. W. Crawford 9 tain charges where the members are] local alumni president and Prof. \. mostly of another group as several in-| Calhoun 714. stances are known where the pastor] Mordecai W. Johnson, President q was unacceptable for no other reason| Howard University will deliver thy than the fact that he happened to be] principal address at the Sraduuating of a different tribe. exercises at 1:10 o’clock June 1. Oth In most of the Urban Areas this par-| features of the commencement seas ticular practice is not adhered to, but]include alumni business meeting , in the Rural Areas, it is sadly too true.}5 o'clock Monday afternoon and cl The task of combating this great evil] day exercises for the senior class 4 is by no means an easy one, because |8 o’clock Monday evening —The Sta! the Pastors, the spiritual leaders of oa Lae 4 ] hood. They have not caught the spirit Tells A. and M. Graduates To “Struggle | is as balm of Gilead unto the soul and two graduates of South Carolina State A. and M. college were told “to struggle for the lives of others” by the Rey, George A. Singleton, editor of the Christian Recorder, Philadel- phia, Pa., in his baccalaureate sermon Sunday afternoon. the impressive procession of the larg- est college graduating class in the his- tory of the school and hear the forceful sermon of a native South Carolinian, whose scholarly attainments in educa- tion and religion were stated in his in- the people need first of all to be brought to the light of true Christian Brother- i THE MINISTER’S WIFE of the motto of our Zion “God our Father, Christ our Redeemer, and Man our Brother.” | Bishop Wright faces this great task in the same manner as did his prede- cessors immediate and remote, they did all in their power to quell this turbulent spirit in our Church. May God hasten the time when the South African Negroes will awake to the spirit of Richard Allen, and hasten their freedom by living up to the spirit of our motto. J. M. Mokone, P. O. Box 5382 Johannesburg, South Africa. —Voice of Missions. What Should The Minister’s Wife D,) To Bring Greater Prestige To Her Husband And In His Charge? For the preacher’s wife to bring greater prestige to her husband in his charge, first, she should let the of Love live in her life as it live: Christ. That will bring greater tige, sway, achievement, influc physical power and material results Prestige based on the spirit of Love s the greatest gift of life. It takes the form of affection toward any object of the desire to promote the comfort terest or welfare of others. Love s ens, refines, purifies, dedicates, sets apart and makes each a part of al paints upon the face of its p the sum total of the graces of life. It ORANGEBURG CLASS HEARS SINGLETON For The Lives Of Others” is the beacon light pointing us the way to—and—through that—gorgeous Orangeburg, May 30—One hundred] 0’er arched with pearls of peace, an inlaid with heart jewels of endless good The preacher’s wife should be loyal faithful, obedient, and true in any lation: implying trust, confidence, faithful devotion. She should be kint —Kindness in yourself is the hone } which blunts the sting of unkindness in others; it is the finest of heart and mind tonic it changes a smile to 2 frown. The preacher's wife should so seeds of joy—‘Not sorrow’—joy one of the greatest of the grand con stellations of heavenly blessings wh'<! shed their celestial rays upon man. 7!¢ More than 1,500 gathered to witness . > troduction by President Miller F.|good that comes of joy is past finding On Sunday, June 20, the nation will] “We will sing Hymn No....... , and in| Whittaker. ; out. Joy makes life worthwhile. It '* ’ an Oey tribute to father by celebrat-| Sesute Hymn No....... , and in Sinosa,| Speaking directly to the graduates,|the song of the heart; it makes the ing Father's Day, Hymn No...,.... When one preaches, |Doctor Singleton contrasted the sel-| difficult easy, lightens our burdens, and All through the ages, although father has been recognized as the titular head of the household, his role as a sympa- thetie, kind and loving man, ready at at least two interpreters are required to give a word for word interpretation of the sermon or lecture, with all the ; emphasis gestures, etc. Although all times to work and make sacrifices | most of the African members texitiag for his wife and offspring, has been|in the Towns and cities in South Af- neglected, ; it rica understand and speak the other Whistler painted his immortal por- | dialects, they would clamor for the use fish individual and the altruistic indi- vidual and asserted that the struggle to survive was not as important as the struggle for the lives of others. He de- clared they must have social imagina- tion and be concerned about the wel- fare of others. helps us smile. The joy you feel, yo" give—and in giving, it returns to >° given again, and so the good that com* of joy endeth not. It is indeed lifes morning star. The preacher's wi!’ should sow seeds of gratitud’ Aa etd appreciates—appreciation’ reachers crave for appreciatio” For the text he used the chapter of , work, Ja , and struggle : n the end we can be assured of the t that our sacrifices are recognized ’ appreciated. She should cultivate A spirit of gratitude, for it is one the rarest flowers that bloom in the den of virtue. To bring greater stige to her husband in his charge, preacher's wife should have wrap- 4 in ber body the Godly Spirit of dis- tion, descretion is the act, or faculty wise decision; being discreet in mat- s of self-control, sound judgment d caution; of all the valued qualities the mind, none surpasses discretion importance, for it directs what to do, nd the best way to do it. It is the erfection of reason, the compass that eps the needle of true progress punding toward the noble things of e, The preacher’s wife should hold » her husband’s arms as Hur held up ‘oses’ arms, when fighting a great and ighty battle. She should fill his days ith pleasurable happy anticipations; sh and noble aspirations. If the eacher’s wife will maintain that jon with Christ, and let His Spirit ork in and through her life, the es- ntial elements of prestige will bring , her—husband’s charge, peace, happi- ess, Spiritual achievement—church— lory, church triumph, church—security d church prosperity. Mrs. A. W. Sanders, Houston, Texas. AN OCCASIONAL LETTER (By I. M. A. Myers) Columbia, S. C., June 5—Two great men of the African Methodist Episco- al Church were in attendance at the Fommencement exercises of Allen Uni- ersity this week—Dr. George A. Sin- plcton, editor of the Christian Recorder nd the Rt. Reverend Joseph S. Flip- per, presiding Bishop of the Seventh piscopal district. Dr. Singleton was Buest speaker for the Alumni Associa- ion of Allen University and Bishop Flipper was on regular duty as pre- iding officer and chairman of the board pf trustees of Allen. 4 a : While the floor leaders and noise makers in our big board of trustees ‘and there were 120 members present) one who could refrain from speaking ad an opportunity to do some real hinking and size up the situation from nany angles. Your correspondent was pressed with the judgment, decisions and fairmindedness of the Bishop. He a great leader who belongs to the lass of churchmen when African Methodism was being permanently es- ablished to meet the test of a thousand years. Determined, yet polished and business-like, he reminds me of the minent Bishop Henry McNeil Turner. Nearly or about $19,000 was reported for Allen in the meeting this week and rom the reports people everywhere and in all walks of life are showing a iberal spirit toward Christian educa- ion. “South Carolinians should have nough ability to manage their own affairs, ‘After more than fifty years Allen University should have produced some one able to manage the school as President” is a ringing statement I quote from the Bishop. This comes at demanding that whenever scholarship nd character warrant so d —that a bichisel bb er! a time when the laymen are asking andj Ss tS eS a ae DD a Allenites and South Carolinians share in the offices at Allen University and anywhere else where the church has “white collar jobs” to offer. This can be done without creating factions. If doing this causes factions then let's have factions after this fashion, be- cause we must have more men and women in places in Allen and the Bish- op is with us as has been indicated and demonstrated. 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M. and it has worked wonders for me. will pale ae Kirby's M. M. to others. I hope that Kirby’s M. M. will help others as it has helped me. EEE entered Gold Coast, West Africa. MAIL $1.00 TO UNION, S. C. | ===== DSC09737.JPG ===== First District ishop Heard Bishop Heard Bermuda Conference Dela e Conference New Jersey Confer E. L. Liggins, Washington, Pa. Emma Simms, Slickville, Pa E. J. Jones, Mt. Union, Pa G, Baten, Hartford, Conn New York Conference Total Second District Bishop Davis McDonald Williams, Marrietta, A. F, Roberson, St. Croix, V. I Iowa 3.00 H. C. Boyd, Quincy, Ill. 4.00 W. H. Peck, Detroit, Mich....... 5.00 A. W. Ward, Chicago, IIL ..2.2. 10.00 Bishop Ransom Totals. cimcnepepoment $120.21 W. B. Wright, E. Liverpool, Ohio $ 5.00 Rey. Gresham, Cleveland, Ohio.. 2.00 Fifth District C. H. Young, Cleveland, Ohio. . 3,00 L. R. Hunter, Youngstown, Ohio 2.00 A, S. Henri, Newark, Ohio...... 5.00 F. H. Goler, Youngstown, Ohio.. 4.00 Joseph Gomez, Cleveland, Ohio.. 10.00 J. O. Haitheox, Cleveland, Ohio 15.00 H. J. Bryant, Zanesville, Ohio, . 4.00 H, E. Lewis, Urbana, Ohio., . 2.00 James Jarvis, Johnstown, Pa 2.00 Joseph Carter, Brownville, Pa, 4,00 J.C. Turner, Cadiz, Ohio 3.00 \. E, Morris, Uniontown, Pa.... 5.00 H. G. Payne, Columbus, Ohio..,, 10.00 2 C. V, Truitt, Eekman, W. Va. 1.00 ; tahpesode Mi pe J. Bi Easley, Wellsville, Ohio,... . 3001 8G Brown, Bitte; Catt... 8. 2 Bee J. W: Storms, Pittsburgh, Fac... 4.00 E. J. Malone, Great Bend, Kans. 1.00 J. H. Mack, Flomestead, Pa..... 4,00! ER I. S. Freeman, Midland, Pa....... 2.00! ipa Sa sR! Tad a ta T. A, Collins, Pittsburgh, Pa 225 | J. S. Jackson, Steubenville, Ohio 8.00 J. H, Fluellan, Franklin, W. Va... 3.00 H. L. Anderson, Alliance, Ohio.. 3.00 J.C, Kemp, Summit Point, W. Va, 1,60 A, FE, Allen, Pittsborgh, Pa....... 12.00 H. A, Beasley, Lima, Ohio...... 5.00 A. G, Johnson, Marysville, Ohio,. 2.00 A, G, Johnson, Delaware, Ohio.. — 2,00 J. M. Williams, Pa 8.00 O, A. Burks, W. Va.,... 200 A, A. Hughey, Pa..... 5.00 S. P. West, Ohio...... 1.00 Bishop Fountain —— | Bishop Fountain $350.00 ROU i epere doi5 ves $143.85 ROC al viege - $350.00 Allen Day Returns y, Barnesville, N. C. Bishop Gregg W. HL. Jenkins, Gary, Ind......-.- $5.00 J. M. Hassell, Marion, IL nae, (2.00 M. R. Dixon, Evansvill, Ind....... 3.00 James Jackson, Detroit, Mich.... 3.00 $563.00 | F- G. Hurd, Niles, Mich. .... 1.50 42.09 | G- W- Baber, Detroit, Mich 10.00 23.00 W. H. Griffin, Chicago, Il. 10.00 37.50 | Chas. Enoch, Dixon, Ill. 2.00 8.00) 1 S- Stone, Peoria, Ill. 4.00 123 J. D. Coston, Chicago, Ill. 11.00 3.00 |S: P- Johnson, Galesburg, Ill.... 3.00 100 |K I. Holt, Rockford, Ill. ...... 4.00 76,00 Benjamin Lucas, Chicago, Ill..... 5.00 J. W. Collins, Davenport, Iowa.. 1.50 =| Lewis McGee 5.00 John H. Davis, Clinton, IIL. . 1.16 S. B. Washington, Aurora, IIL 5.00 Mabel Hickman, Alton, Ill....... 1.25 T. Reeves, Chicago, Ill........... 2.00 C. E. Benson, Lafayette, Ind..... 2.00 JW: xehill, Gary, Ind......... 2.00 | Fay 2 rence, LaPorte, Ind. 2.00 $1.00 1.00 Henderson Davis, Bloomington, Tod 3.j cveeee nein $8.00] C. P. Jones, Oakville, Ont. J. W. Saunders, Michigan City, Ind. 1.00 Vernon Chapel A. Mich. 1.00 A. R. Parks, Oskaloosa, Iowa.... 3.00 W. H. Thomasson, Des Moines, Bishop Flipper L. R. Nichols, Charleston, S. C. Eighth District ‘ 3 Bishop Greene W. L. Johnson, Ft. Dodge, Iowa.. 1.00 6.00 J. S. Mitcham, Indianapolis, Ind.. — 3.50 J. M. B. Michelle, Vicksburg, Miss. $3.00 G. W. Moore, West Point, Miss. E. Goodwin, Summit, Miss. Fred Divers, Jackson, Miss..... J. A. Thornton, Hattiesburg, Miss . M. Campbell, Coldwater, Miss. . S.A. Lofton. Weis, La.i-..02. J. I. Gilcrease, New Orleans, La.. . Willie Major, Natalbany, Eas W. M. Portis, Morgan City, La... W. M. Simmons, Truxno, La..... G. A. A. Jones, Natchez, Miss... J. W. Washington, Baton Rouge H. H. Black, Indianapolis, Ind... 2.21 D. A. Dortch, Vaughn, Mis Ne C. E, Powers, Cannonsburg, Miss E. F. Powell, Thibadeaux, La..... E. D. Wilson, Elizabeth, La, J. M. Watkins, Natchez, Miss.. J. M. Dortch, Vaughn, Miss H. L. Love, Arcola, Miss. I. A. Henderson, Brookhaven, G. B. Thornton, Gulfport, Miss.. Ninth District Bishop Sims Bishop Sass 9.6 fees ee fi C. H. Newby, Decatur, Ala..... 1.00 2.50 5.00 2.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.50 5.00 3.00 1.00 1.00 2.00 1.00 2.50 3.00 2.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.55 Bishop Grant ACE Moores ests gleledias eye. C. Hamilton... J. W. Allen, L. W. Williams... A. McFerry L. Z. Robinson . G. (W. Giles... B. J. Franklin. | T. J. Donald... Carter Simms.... S. H. Headings. . Twelfth District Bishop Tookes Harden, Drumright, Okla... Gilliam, Montrose, Ark.... Howard, Stuttgart, Ark.... Thirteenth District Bishop Howard T. M, Greene, Lexington, Ky... T. J. Young, Louisville, Ky..... Robert Jackson, Wheelwright, L. Smith, Lancaster, Ky. Lynem, Midway, Ky.... L. Madison, Monticello, Ky... L. Pinkston, Mt. Juliet, Tenn.. B. LD. Hinkson, Waco, Tex - J. Clement, Houston, Tex..... 15.00 V. Jackson, Sherman, Tex.... 1.00 EH. Walker, McGregor, Tex... 50 R. A. Scull, Galveston, Tex....." 1.00 N. H. Melton, Somerville, Tex... Minnie Frierson, Ranger, Tex... 1.00 ING ELDER OF MANNING D. Caradine, Itasca, Tex. ..-. 1.00 1.00|REV. L. H. HEMINGWAY PRESID- DISTRICT, Protalikeut dice ane wares $24.35 — ; Orangeburg, S. C—Rev. L. H. Heming- way, a candidate for the Secretary- MANAGER IN NEW YORK Rey. G. E. Curry, Manager of the A. 2. Book Concern spent the day, Sanday, June 13th with Dr. D. Ward Michols at Emanuel A. M. E. Church. delivered the morning message. It Was a high spiritual feast. The follow- ing persons joined the church: Bertha 227 W. 128th Street, Class No. Katie Murrell, 159 W. 133rd Street, lass No. 4; Minnie McBride, 255 W. h Street, Class No. 15; Evelyn Jen- ins, 307 W. 148th Street, Apt. 3, Class Jo. 17; Ezekiel Roberts, 257 W. 111th Street, Class No. 23; Viola Green, 261 W. 130th Street, Class No. 16. Rey. Dr. Nichols and his congregation will long remember the message de- fivered on this occasion. Dr. Nichols Purchased Emanuel about ten years ego. He had only sixty members. Since that time he has added more than 500° to the church. He is a great Preacher and wonderful pastor. He is he son of the celebrated Dr. L. R. Nichols of South Carolina. The Manager spent the evening ser- Vice with the Rey. W. M. Dawkins in lushing, L. I., N. Y., where he delivered he message. Dr. Dawkins and his Congregation are doing a great work for the connection and for the upbuild- ing of the Kingdom of God. He has instituted in his church a prayer band Which adds to it inspiration that is un- Xplainable. Dr. Dawkins has been pas- or of this church more than nine years. ] he manager desires to thank both Drs. ichols and Dawkins and their mem- bers for the hearty support they are terly conference, Rev. S. P- Perry, Pre-|holder in one of the strongest banks siding Elder preached at 11 o'clock Sun- in Western Carolina. The contact day which our souls were all made|with this great white Institution has to rejoice. Our services for the day |been educational to me. I am also were exceptionally good. Our financial |“Owner” of the largest Candy Factory reports from all services were very |of any Negro in America, 26 thousand good. Our Presiding Eider was quite |schools, churches, societies and special generous in allowing space to enter- clubs use our candy. The whole pro- tain our Educational rally. Monday night. petent for this position both by training VISITORS TO THE A. M. E. BOOK ERR MEER ERE REE EE EE EEE CONCERN AND EDITOR’S eee ee FFICE ie “THE ROMANCE OF AFRICAN Drs. J. H. Clayborn, W. K. Hopes, METHODISM” J. L. Butler, G. R. Polk, Presiding Elder} - . of the Ensley District, W. Alabama By George A. Singleton f and Dr. and Mrs. V. M. oe is being publisht by the A. M. E. Book preached a great se ple, Sunday morning, and went to New York and preached at Bridge Street Church at night. He returned here Monday and addressed the “Preachers’ Meeting.” He showed himself a great churchman, familiar with its problems. Dr. Townsend is one of the most capa- ble and outstanding leaders of our con- nection. He is president of the Con- nectional Council that meets in Mem- phis, Tenn., in connection with the Sesqui, June 22nd, at St. Andrews robe Riving him for the A. M. E. Book Con- ern, Church. © The connection should be proud of Dr. Townsend. Treasurer of the Church Extension De- PRESCOTT, ARKANSAS partment made vacant by the death of Dr. A. J. Wilson. Ward Chapel A. M. E. Church I have been trained in business and We have just closed our third quar- have a “BS.” degree. I am a Stock- duction of our factory is used for school Our quarterly conference was ended |and church extension. I feel quite com- REY. W. C. THOMAS, Pastor. and experience—and I know how. to SUSIE F. MULDROW. extend the church. I finished the classical course in The- ology and had “D.D.” conferred upon me for long and successful service. have served 22 very successful years as pastor in the A’ M. E. Church and 8 years as Presiding El been a Trustee of Allen University for 24 years and served» on its Financial Committee for 10 years. a member of the General Conference for 24 years and served on Temporal Economy Committee for 12 years. am now r. I have I have been Secretary-Treasurer of my Conference also a member of the Church Extension Department. I am shops, friends and mem- want a live Secretary-Treasurer for the Church Extension Department. L. H. HEMINGWAY 146 W. Russel Street, Orangeburg, S. C. —— Read Acts 19:1-8 ee Concern and will be ready for distribu- mnsend of Arkansas | tion and sale during the summer...The Dr. V. M. Townsend © ilen Tem. |Book has been dedicated to the “Class of Bishops of 1908.”..The introduction has been written by Bishop David H. Sims. The work is a readable, thrilling story of the church from the beginning to the present. You will like it, and refuse to be without it. Reserve your copy now for $1.50. After sixty days the price will go up. A. M: E. BOOK CONCERN 716 So. 19th Street Philadelphia, Penna. FARRER EEE COMPLETE FACILITIES Our funeral home has been carefully planned to' provide every convenience for the funeral ser- vice and its preliminaries, Here have been gathered both the technical equipment and the ser- vice facilities necessary for com- plete and satisfactory arrange- ments, Yet with it all, the be- reayed family has the same se- clusion and comfort that would be possible in a private home. WALTER C. BECKETT 216 W. Coulter St. Phila. Pa. PHONE: GER. 0585 ===== DSC09738.JPG ===== KENTUCKY EDUCATIONAL CHAUTAUQUA SUCCESSFUL By Vance De Leon Shelto ky and West Kentucky Shape rdy ¢. the nerly spirit. He joy and satisfac- endid assem- ie dangers, He spoke tenderly ons wrought by the re d exhorted the go forward t flood a brethren od cou e and tuation. Several of quest of the bish- nts as a result of the these talks d down to business. of the condi- ion of g Green, was -. Ransom, The ed as secular Vilberforce [ x address for ater beral ribu- con presided over a 1 by ansom, Jr m arra a SS the pastor during Burks a very in- L, Murray Padu ut livered James music was and St. Chapel Quinn Chapel th the 3 choirs and Quinn Gospel Chorus utauqua , May ng THE EREISTI& FIFTY-SECOND SESSION OF THE PALESTINE DISTRICT CON- FERENCE Dr. J. B. Butler, Presiding Conference opened at 10:30 a. m, dina] with devotional services, in charge of minister to pay his assessment in ad- he F nd E. J. Jones, of Grapeland, | vance. ea On Sunday morning Sunday School the euce The Lord’s Supper was ad- | was well attended and the lesson was t f 1! Texas, who brought the message © ministered by the Presiding Elder and 4 All reports showed an in- This is the largest District of East Texas Conference, and des- tined to lead Texas. The district went on record endorsing Doctor J. B. But- as a candidate for the Bishopric d was joined by the Athens and Mexia in this procedure. Dr. Butler nown throughout the church, as an evangelist, parliamentarian, and he has “en a member of the General Confer- for several years. The Church suld make no mistake to elect him to position. Think of him. Since the last General Conference, death has visited the roll of General Officers, and taken our beloved Rever- end A. J. Wilson, D. D., ee served with much credit as Secretary of Church Extension Department. The Church is looking. for a man to fill this place. We know of no other who ‘is better prepared than the Reverend W. A. Carr, B. D. He is a man who has pastored five outstanding churches in Texas, without a break, s uch as EI- paso station, Reedy Chapel, Galveston; crease. the 1€) St. Paul, Waco; Metropolitan, Austin; ing and save a neat sum of $1500 in the transaction which is a real sign of his business ability. He is a product of two of our great colleges, namely— Paul Quinn and Wilberforce University. He will climinate, if elected or appoint- ed, many conditions which exist in the department. He received a popular vote at the last General Conference, for this position. choice He is one of Texas’ sons. He is the only aspirant who has presented to the church a program in print. We as-members of the Palestine District Conference not only “endorse Brother Carr for this position of service to the church, but commend him to all who want to see the progress of ALLEN, continued. Special addresses delivered at this meeting were: the Rev, R. Dunn, I. G. Green, S. A. Graham, E. A. Anderson, Among those present were Presiding Elders A, W. Jackson, W. Louisv: District; B. M. Hughes, Louisville triet; H. B, Threadgill, Paducah Dis trict; W. E. Spillman, Frankfort Dis- trict; G. W. Andrews, Lexington Dis- trict. Revs. A. L. Murray, E. T. Buch- anan, Wm. Barnes, R. H. Reid, J. O, Tolbert, Lynn, Tyson, Wm. Henry White, Editor Kentucky Junior Chris- tian Recorder, T, M. Greene, L. A. Haynes, T. J. Young, J. H. Tate, Prof. O. W. Travis, popular candidate for Financial Secretary and others. Dr. Frank Madison Reid “Kentucky’s choice for the Bishopric in 1940” was unable to attend on account of illness, Miss Mary Emma Frizell, sponsor of ® project to ascertain by popular vote ¢ Bp it Greatest Men In The A. . Charch”, addressed the confer- Her project, which is expected to f® one of the features of the Sesqui- “fentennial celebration, was endorsed ce, J. F. Baker, and others. The full as- sessment for the District was raised in full THE CHURCH IS MOVING ON. and is now serving in a very acceptable way our church at Palestine, Mt. Ver- non, in six months time, he has been able to refinance the debt of long-stand- REV, J. D. B. HIGHTOWER, Palestine, Texas. WARD CHAPEL A. M. E. CHURCH Houston, Texas Rev. J. W. Flood, Pastor Rev, W. O. Boyd, presiding elder of the Houston District, held the second Quarterly Conference at the above named place. Cy eae . N RECORD RO his educational assessment for the District Conference that convened May 14, 1937. The Presiding Elder spoke very complimentary of the pastor and his members. Rev. Flood is now wearing the gold medal that was pinned on him by the Presiding Elder for being the first thoroughly discussed. The Presiding Elder preached three wonderful sermons, and our hearts were made to burn wtihin as he spoke by the way. We were proud to have our associate ministers and members to worship with us in the afternoon. The reports showed activity in all departments and auxiliaries of the church and an increase in membership. At the close of the District Confer- J. W. Flood. nresenen a Cashien, check of twenty-six dollars (254, to Rev. W. O. Boyd, P. E., which ,, ence we went into a spiritual reyj conducted by Rev. Mrs. B. Stevens ai Shreveport, Louisiana. From he powerful and spiritual sermons Sure} she is a God sent woman. We Dray that she will live long and continue , preach such sermons to dying men ang women. The meeting was a Sticceg, 19 persons were taken into the chury 17 remained with us and 2 went to ow sister churches. Our pastor, Rev. J. W. Flood, hag proven to be a real Christian Ministe, and is doing real Christian work j, the church and community. He is man full of inspiration and is trayc}j on to success. REV. J. W.. FLOOD, Pastor, SISTER S. S. 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RICHARDSON, President ’ E. J. W. DAY, Secretary-Treasurer DR. E. H. FLIPPER, Medical Director Wm. ADAMS, Field Manager §51 South Street Daytona Beach, Florida AGENTS WANTED Pay 40% Goods to Start with $3.50, they bring $8.00 OFFICE 1712 WEST 4th ST. | arise anPae tease ie cr | Life of “DANIEL ALEXANDER PAYNE, CHRISTIAN EDUCATOR” By Josephus Roosevelt Coan, B.D., A.M., (Yale). A graphic and gripping portrayal of Bishop’s Payne’s life of struggles and achievements for the race and the African Methodist Episcopal Church. A book of inspiration for the youth, and an ideal Xmas present. So well was this book written that Yale University granted the author his Master of Arts Degree upon it as a thesis. The book is neatly bound with durable cloth binding. Price $1.50; postage 8c. On sale at A. M. E. BOOK CONCERN 716 S. 19th Street Sc ss Florida igantic Sextuple Conclave—Memphis Tennessee, June 22-27, 1937. The Bishops’ Council The Sesquicentennial The Seventh Connectional Young People’s Congress The Connectional Council The Second A. M. E. Youth Con- gress Special Train to The Gigantic Sextuple Conclave, Memphis, Tennessse, June 22-27, 1937--Pennsylvania Railroad via $17.10—One-way Ist Class $32.10—15- day Round Trip $43.10—Round Trip Clergy $33.74—Pullman Changing at Cincinnati $8.00. ger Association Clergy Bureau Certifi- cates must be presented. Leave New York (Penna. Sta- cinnati and Louisville. Fares and proposed schedule: From Philadelphia—One-way Coach From New York—One-way Coach 1. $18.90—One-way Ist Class $34.80—15-] 2. day Round Trip $48.50—Round Trip Clergy $31.04—Pullman Changing at 3. Cincinnati $8.50. Trunk Line and Southeastern Passen- 4, Schedule The Boy Scouts Assembly. tion) 8255 EMal a7! ‘Ten thousand African Methodists to MerverNerth Phila, Wis ospr Mi ee will mark 150 years|-\rtive Cincinnati ....8:15 A. M . of religious freedom among Negroes. heave’ ce) eer 8:40 A. M. challenging program will be present-] Arrive Memphis .... 9:15 P. M.J10. d. Washington and Baltimore}1! Avery Chapel and St. Andrew A. M. passengers will se connecting 2, Churches are the official headquar- ers, and Drs. D. L. Witherspoon and]. _W. Hall the host pastors. REV. S. S. MORRIS Promotion Director BISHOP E. J. HOWARD Entertaining Bishop. ® To all Bishops, General Officers, Col- sidents and presidents of the Hege pre: societies, Presiding wo missionary ‘Elders and Pastors. If any of you have anything of in- terest to go on exhibition in the great conclave that’s to be held in Rremohtes Tenn., June 22-27th, please end all artidles to the chairman of the A. F. Davis, the ro- Jocal committee, Rev. committee will cavefully guard all p perties entrusted to them after it has been received. The exhibit should consist of photo- graphs of former and present secre- taries or College presidents, historic paintings, pictures which show the progressive history of the department ior school, statuary, relics, statistics, models or other—materials of public interest. Where special booths are required the cost of erecting such booths will be asked of the owner. Because of limited funds the con nnittee is forced to request the shipper ito bear all transportation expenses. REV. A. F. DAVIS, Chairman of Local Committee. 613 East Georgia St, Memphis, Tenn. The Connectional Council of the African Methodist Episcopal Church is ‘called to meet in the regular semi- annual session at Memphis, Tenn., in its Sesqui Centenniel program Tuesday, June 22nd, 1937 at 2:00 p.m following ‘the opening sermon by Bishop Davis for the Celebration. The meeting of the Council will be held at St. Andrews) A.M. E. ~Church on Calhoun Street. train to Harrisburg, Pa. For information and reserva- tion, consult H. H. Lowber, Pas THE CHRISTIAN R PROGRAM OF THE CONNECTION- TUESDAY, JUNE 22, 1937, AT Yours for Service, MRS. L. M. HUGHES, Connectional President t 2:30 P. M. Organ Voluntary Invocation—Rey. A. C. Sumpter, of Ohio. Music—St. Andrews Church Choir. AV MOE: 17. Address—“Why Church Should Take Interest In The Development of the the A. M, E. Fra- ernal Council of America’— Bishop R. C. Ransom. AL COUNCIL OF THE A. M. E. | 18. Music CHURCH TO BE HELD IN ST. |19. Miscellaneous. Committee reports, ANDREWS A. M. E. CHURCH etc. Adjournment—Benediction by Rev. J. L. Butler, of Georgia. V. M. TOWNSEND, President C. A. WINGFIELD, Secretary ALL ABOARD Old Testament Scripture—Rev. W.| To the Sesqui-Centennial, Bishops’ Con- M. Wingfield, Arkansas. New Testament Scripture—Rev. G. W. Baber, of Detroit. Music by the Choir. Decalogue—Rey. P. W. Rogers, of Louisiana. k Music by the Choir, Roll Call—Announcement of Com- mittees. Music by the Choir. nect! Con; mit. cil and Its Possibilities”—Bishop | St. Twelfth District. porta Trai ional Council and Young People’s gress of the African Methodist Episcopal Church, To Convene in Memphis, Tennessee, June 22-27, 1937 Round trip Fare from Atlanta to Memphis $10.10 with Southeastern per- Day coach $13.40. in leaves Atlanta, Union Station, Monday, June 21, 1937, at 6:45 P. M. . Address—“The Connectional Coun- | over The Nashville, Chattanooga and Louis Railway, arriving Memphis H. Y. Tookes, former President, | 7:30 A. M., June 22. The central trans- tion committee has made special Solo—Mrs. Leola T. Jones, of Holly | arrangements with The Nashville, Chat- Grove, Arkansas. anooga, and St. Louis Railway to take senger Traffic Department, Penn: 13. PRUE Olite Hopes In West Af-| delegates and visitors to and from the S es rica”—Bishop E. J. Howard. above named celebration. The very sylvania Railroad, Broad St. Sta- 14. Music by the Choir best accommodations have been pro- tion, Philadelphia, or any Presid ]15. Address—“South Africa and the mised, both in day coaches and sleep- ing Elder in 1st and 2nd Districts A. M. E. Church”—Bishop R. R.| ing cars. Wright. Mobilization CHICAGO 16. Solo—Mrs. Janie Wilkerson, Geor-| Delegations from North and South For the Sesqui-Centennial and Bish- ops’ Council: Ly. Chicago (Dearborn Station) 4:30 P. M. via Wabash Railway June 21st Ar. St. Louis—9:45 P. M. via Wabash Railway June 21st Ly. St. Louis—10:50 P. M. Pacific Lines June 21st. Ar. Memphis—7 :20 A. M. via Mo. Pa- cific Lines June 22nd. First-class, air conditioned equipment is being provided and everything is being done for your comfort. The cars from Chicago will be handled through to Memphis without any change at St. Louis. While it is necessary to travel in one group on the going trip, you can return individually within 10 days. Plans are being made to interest the leaders in the 4th District to join with you, and it has been suggested you com- municate with Rev. A. W. Ward of 538 E. 34th St., Chicago, Ill, at once regarding your tickets, in order that he might know the approximate num- ber attending. He will also be in a position to answer any inquiries raised Yours very truly, L. W. BADSEY, Asst. Pass. Traffic Manager MEMBERS OF THE EXECUTIVE BOARD OF THE WOMAN’S HOME AND FOREIGN MIS- SIONARY SOCIETY via Mo. You are hereby called to meet in Executive session, Wednesday morning, at ten o'clock, June 18th and 19th, 1937, at Memphis, Tennessee. The session will be held in the Provi- dence A. M. E. Church. The Reverend F. H Daavis is entertaining pastor. His address is 613 East Georgia Street, Memphis, Tennessee. Each member is expected to wear gia. 00 CT (Continued on page 14) EXTRAORDINARY VALUE LOOK! Both volumes beautifully and secu and Stamped in Gold. HYMNAL and DISCIPLINE TOGETHER $1.50 Music and $.90 Discipline A $2.40 Value Both For $2.00 rely bound in Semi Morocco Hymnal ONLY A LIMITED NUMBER OF VOLUMES TO BE SOLD AT THIS PRICE. SEND YOUR ORDER TO- DAY. WE PAY POSTAGE. A.M. E. BOOK CONCERN 716 S. 19th Street | A spiritual Love Feast was held Fri- Philadelphia, Pa. | day night, May 7, 1937, After the] PRRRRRRRRRREE HER HERE RE EEE ERE rE Ere bribe? V. M. TOWNSEND, President SA SE ERS SOEs mee ee I C. A. WINGFIELD, Secretary white for the opening service. * the Educational meeting. ===== DSC09739.JPG ===== PAGE TWELVE “hai THE C _———— CLEMENT'S COMMENTS “Life is short, and tim Roses fade and shade contemporary 4 By T. Jefferson Clement nection to clear Wilberforce of debt, plus the erection of a modern building to house Payne Theological Seminary.” (Christian Recorder, May 27th issue.) shift. . Elliott. What many of us need is more anxiety about the welfare of our general church. \BUN- | In other words we need to become more on, in his} African Methodist minded and more sincere with the people’s money. It is the people who give the money. And t is up to us to direct it to the point where the most good can be obtained. We need to “labor more abundantly” in our love for the Cause. on id Smith d associate of the of abundant.” yuld the rs say about years EUROPE IS WHAT “they” call just now a “seething caldron of war.” On this side of the Atlantic one of the two s from 1 abundant erely drift- ae land dis-| greatest friends America has, according Re the day? |to the Great Theodore Roosevelt, the ii. other being being the Pacific ocean, SE see you }and to continue: a former Secretary of Re and ; the word} War for the United States, Mr. Jose- - I ery » of the} phus Daniels, opines and says; “I see = the growth of a new conception of of African Metl in- | social justice” And Mr. Daniels is a the fact that the African} North Carolinian. He goes a step far- t been on the|ther: “The world is on the threshold im to freedom fof a fairer distribution of the fruits of in America. In to note that man’s efforts.” And again, please note, “I hope to live to see the day when there will be no denial of human equal- A ANCE OF AF-) ity.’ Mr. Daniels is said to be 75 CTHODISM” by none other | years young as he makes these startling ble editor of The Christian } state : : nts. O well, perhaps he is see- ill be published by | ing just white. *. " ce teh cee is Book Concern sometime 1er. THIS BIT OF philosophy from a re- a tired minister: “A man should never xe TENSION DE-|allow a promotion to a higher position Bes sorarily without} fool him. Everything is a trust from = ath of the | God and must be accounted for sooner 3 Z ilson, This | or later.” (I am passing it on). Splendid x4 hould be made| title for your next book: “The Voice ents of our|and the Man.” 3 ests great —_— on down| YOUR SERVANT THE SCRIBE ho makes the office|has just finished the delivery of his add | third commencement address of the sea- job. The Church of |son. The Fort Bend county schools in * well her leadership.|a combined assembly at Richmond. efficient leadership; | Texas, was to be the beginner. ates ) is healthy in body, in|a humble talk to the graduates of Paul » spirit. Then watch| Quinn College. It was a gala occasion {all beneath the sunlight of |and one of the greatest which the rnal love ri i rnal love writer has witnessed. Truly a man like . “ meee Dr. A, S. Jackson, who has wrought READ THIS QUOTE:] wonders indecdat that great institdtion SPECIAL NOTICE The New Way to get the CHRISTIAN RECORDER ' Subscribe f | ubscribe for one year by mailing you! rie pees with a Money Onier foe $1.50 to | . M. E. Book Concern, 1230 N. 19th St. - y Philadelphia, Pa. ae Subscribe for six months by sending M. Onder for L008 Ge the shove CAB | ' ) Become an agent by ordering ten or more pa- ts at 3 ore on or before Tuesday afternoon preceding the date of the issues or- dered. Orders for under ten copies will ¥ charged at the regular retail price of 5 cents per copy. Become an Agent in Your Church A. M. E, BOOK CONCERN 716 S. 19th Street Philadelphia, Pa. Gage Cs HRISTIAN RECORD ee al . * “ . toatenk ‘. ‘Enough funds are dissipated in the xR om) PeEeereeert Seether run of a quadrennium within the con- | 4 £ Please send names and addresses of 5000 (Five Thousand) Lay Members to G. E. Curry, Manager of the A. M. E. Book Concern on or Before July 15, 1937 the exercises were held and marched Preceive their diploma for a finished high PHILADELPHIA, PA. Presiding Elders Pastors 716 S. 19th ST. SSS EERE EEE oe toh i BISHOPS S. Flipper lams . Heard W. Will H. Sims H. Y. Tookes EJ. Howard Seesdvuds= N D oes 43 +. | I ee SEER en eh Tk The greatest need of the church is a campaign of evangelism. Let’s get back to the spiritual, and put on an awakening ; and stir this country, the bishops will meet in a few days; let them start the ball to rolling. "The people are ready and willing, they are only waiting for some one to start. We sccasion of the county school assembly ind observed the rising tide of the Afro’s educational efforts in the rurals. re a splendid group of us com- g on. In the city of Houston here, they began an unusual thing some nine years 2807 That of holding the three high school exercises together. The columns formed back in the field of the baseball park where There 2 a young peoples congress, of Lands, Miss. We thank Bishop Greene for that well arranged program, and for its illumi- nating features, it is just like Bishop Greene to do big things, and to lead a program that gives life and vigor to young, people. The program states the meeting is not to raise money, but to three enter oward the platform about the pitcher’s nox while the consolidated bands of the three schools played the “Trium- phant March” from “Aida” (Verdi). There were five hundred and ten to school course. As the speaker on each of these significant occasions I rejoice jn the fact that the African Methodist Church suffered no embarrassment at the hands of him who hopes to be the next editor of the A. M. E. Church REVIEW. There were over 8,000 present at the Houston gathering. vigoration to the young people. Rev. J. H. Smith of Texas, says Rev. THE PRICE WHICH GREAT- the W. H. & F. Missionary Society | yonder? that she contemplates either marriage I don’t know or remember, but it ap- or changing her address from Cameron | pears that Bishop Handy was instru- Texas. It is unfair to this able and| mental in buying the financial depart- useful woman to throw water upon the |ment, Dr. E. H. Coit, the missionary fires of her splendid inspiration. headquarters; Dr. Watson, the Exten- Houston, Texas. sion department; so the only thing — new we can boast of is the headquar- STRAY SHOTS ters of the Southern Recorder by Dr. Clayborn. But there must be some (By John Harmon) heavy load somewhere, or there would not be so much growling. Mr. Ira’: Not maany moons ago, I met with| Bryant has developed the Sunday a crowd of Methodist preachers, and} School Union into a money making by the way, nothing gives me more | business, but it has been all messed up, pleasure than to meet with a crowd of | and thousands of dollars are going up Methodists and as usual, they discussed | in waste, fusion and fuming over it along all lines of church activities.| Let us stop and take stock, and see Two questions of much interest were | where we are. the finances of the church. One} There is much talk about the budget brother high up in authority, put the| system, but is it not a fact that the blame on the overhead and overloaded | budget system has knocked all the condition of the connection; and set class meeting spirit out of the church? up the fact that there was a leakage | You may rigg up and line up and raise at the top that should be corrected, and |a little more money, but really to hon- stopped, before anything could be done | est goodness, have not the system kill- in the Jocal church. ed the class meeting? There are two I wanted them to name where the |things our members want to do and leakage was; they brushed the whole | that is tell their experience and pay argument aside and said that every-| their class dues, and the more spirit you body knew where the leakage was. can put th that and have a class meet- The argument’ was, enough money is |ing with plenty of pep; you can put it raised to run the connection, if proper- | on your shoulder and go down the road. ly used. That is what the preachers We are getting too “dicty” about many and laity are saying, and the bishops | things in our church. If Payne, Shorter and general officers say We are not| Wayman, Turner and Grant could raising enough. I have all the reports|come to some of our churches they that were rendered to the general con- would not know they were in a Metho- ference, so we are going to satisfy our-|dist Church. Our forms of worship selyes by looking up these things. An-|and opening are so changed, really I other question that was of much in- can’t keep up with them. terest and that was: Are not our Who will be secretary of Church Ex- preachers and members gone into too | tension? That is really an important much materialism? Is not money, office. It is one that the bishops deal dress, society and other forms of world-| with, and they will largely have the liness led too many from the spiritual? | say who will go their. I hear that Dr. Does not our church need a re-baptis- | Geo. Williams of Chicago, is after it, ing of the Holy Ghost? Have not the and can say of Dr. Williams he would er, who has turned in the church, ought be given more con- sideration, oney, souls to ar se I am about convinced we need to set up a separate department for the pen- sioners of the church, you have a double-barrel setup for education and big racket about money, why not|BALTIMORE PREACHERS MEET i 4 help the worn out preacher and un- are in receipt of the program of the| fortunate widows and orphans? Well, be sweet. Pray for us. U: 983 Harwell St., N. W.|B Atlanta, Ga. A A THE WATEREE DISTRICT la CONFERENCE Rev. M. H. Davis and conference fo and Presiding Elder. ¢ very grateful to our Bishop, nding us such an excellent pastor, SARAH P. BYRD. _ fi a eS eee The May meeting of the Preachers’ nion of the Centreville District of the altimore Annual Conference of the _M. E. Church was held in St. Paul . M. E. Church, Centerville, Mary- nd, Rev. Joseph Garner, pastor. This meeting was called by Presid- ing Elder J. R. Nelson to discuss the The Wateree District Conference of} plans and purposes of the forthcoming give inspiration, information and in-|the Central S. C. Conference is now|S history. On May the 20th, in Providence A.| \ Jonah took the wrong ship and tried to} M. E. Church, St. Matthews, S. C., the} h Tun away from God; instead of going | typical presiding elder in the person of to Ninevah, he took ship for tarsish,| Dr. B. F. Hildebrand, called the confer- and the trouble is too many of our|ence to order at 10 o'clock promptly as | p: preachers are following in the footsteps] per program. Peace, harmony and|e of Rey. Jonah; and unless we call aja oneness of purpose marked all ses- halt, some of us will be thrown over-|sions of the meeting, The financial |r I I GRE board. report was up to the standard. The NESS sometimes has to pay is misrep-| The church has almost gone through | conference was graced by the presence resentation. It is not true from any|a new setup in the last ten years. Is}of many visitors from the other dis-|t angle that Mrs. Lucy Hughes, our | the present bishops and general officers | tricts. Dr. S. Nance, P. E. of the Orange-|t distinguished connectional president of | doing any better than the folks back} burg District; Dr. L. H. Hemingway of the Manning District, also Rev. ite A. Delaine of that district. Revs. J. B.| dent; Rev. Henry Thomas, vice-presi- Jennings, J. P. Washington, WwW. R: Bowman, J. I. Hamilton and B. C. CL: BARR. a ee BISHOP WILLIAM A. FOUNTAIN By J. S. McAllister Bishop William A. Fountain, the strong preacher and eagle eyed dis- tinguished leader, was jn Dawson, Ga., at Cedar A. M. E. Church, not long since and preached two powerful ser- mons to a packed house. The people that heard him and that have heard him before said that he never preached like this before. Some were added to the church by this great sermon. The Rally was good. Many were present, that never have been to Morris Brown College, have never seen the College. See it as never before. Many doubting doubts no more. The District Conference of the Ameri- cut District was held at Gray’s Station, Ga., Rev. Ellis, pastor; Rev. G. E Brown, presiding elder. This was a great meeting indeed. The reports were good from all points. Represented al- most 100 per cent. Truly Rey. J. E, Brown is a great leader. He is loved by all in the District and all eyes in conference are on him and his men. The sermons were good to the Jast drop in the meeting. Three great sermons were preached, the Educational sermon, it was praised by all. He was endorsed for one of Bishops in 1940 by the Dis- trict Conference. i Ee ee eee se Ee LYNCHBURG, VA. The first quarterly conference of Marshall Chapel A. M. E. Church was held May 14, 1937. Rev. A. L. Williams, Presiding Elder; Rev. Ira J. Gamble, automobile and present day evils got}make a good fit. the ascendency and sold out to the| Well, we don’t want you to forget devil? All admitted that something was the superannuated preachers, widows wrong and needed to get right. and orphans. It seems to me that since Well, we are face to face with a con-|we have Easter, Childrens Day, En- dition that calls for something to give dowment day, the old worn out preach- pastor. Rev. Williams preached two yery uplifting sermons, and his address to the conference was instructive and unday School Convention of the Sec- ond Episcopal District, the Rt. Rev. {. H. Davis, presiding Bishop, to be eld at Kittrell, North Carolina, August 16-24. This was the first assembly of these astors since the recent annual confer- nee in Baltimore City. The meeting was well attended and marked by loyal esponse to the program of Bishop Davis. Special efforts were made by the pas- or and members of St. Paul to make he stay of their guests enjoyable. The following officers were elected for the year: Rey. E. H. Purnell, presi- dent; Rey. C. A. Hayman, secretary; Rey. Elmer B. Johnson, assistant sec- Scott of the Orangeburg District. retary; Rev. J. W. Bowie chairman, the finance committee; Rev. J. B. Walker, treasurer, the reserve, fund; Rev. Jos. Garner, secretary-chairman, the topic committee with Reys. C. R. Malloy, a W. Bowie, Henry Thomas, E. B. John- the topic committee. son member Rey. J. R. Nelson is the presiding elder; the Rt. Rev. M. H. Dayis is the bishop presiding. JOSEPH GARNER, Centerville, Md BETHEL A. M. E. CHURCH Philipp, Miss. The Sunflower District Conference of the North West Mississippi Annual Conference convened 2 Philipp, Miss., Bethel A. M. E. Church, May 7, 8, 9, Rey. L. Wilson, Pastor and Rev. J. b. Montgomery, Presiding Elder, The with it Sunflower District carries the dual idea of stimula greater in- terest in the church work whenever it meets, spiritually, mentally and finan- cially, with its Slogan “Go Forward.” Total amount raised $168.20. Rev. and Mrs. P..R. C. Durden and Rey. C. G. Scruens were) the visiting Presiding Elders. ARDELIA TERRELL. THE REV. DR. JNO. J. MORANT GUEST PREACHER AND SPEAKER Rey. Dr. Jno. J. Morant, of Vicks- burg, Miss., thrilled the members and visitors of the “Youth, Educational, Missionary Congress, at Gallman, Miss. June 1-3 (A. M. E. Zion Church). He has few equals—as a “preacher and speaker” of our Race group. B. G, SHAW, encouraging. Reports were good. Mar- shall Chapel is taking on new life. We Bishop of the 4th Episcopal District A, M, E. Zion Church ===== DSC09740.JPG ===== THE CHRISTIAN RECORDER © PAGE FOURTEEN CHRISTIAN ——— aca fn eT HE: LANCASTER DISTR Miss Tillie Ingram R CONFERENCE Solo—“When I’ve Done the Best I Can” Miss Rhetelia Johnson The following Eulogies were delivered: His Pastor, Dr. H. A. Leader His Devoted Friend, Dr. J. D. Dennis His President, Dr. A. O. Wilson Solo—“I’ve Done My Work” ~ Dr. F. P. Lytes Funeral Sermon was delivered by Bishop H. Y. Tooks, D. D., presiding Bishop of the Twelfth Episcopal Dis- trict. The Bishop selected for a text, St. John 11:23—“Jesus said unto her ye shall see your brother again.” The Bishop was certainly at his best in discussing the Doctrine of the Resur- rection. The message was not only comforting to the members of the fam- ily but to others who believe in a life beyond the grave. To say ‘the least it was a great message. men in the Lancaster district, such ‘prother Tom Sanders, Willie Jeffer- Sam Williams, W. M. Allen, C. H. Preston Moody, David Miles, rother Moore and others. The minis- 5 of the Lancaster District spared pain in putting the district in her pht{ul place, once known as the baby gtrict but the men say with such a Bader as Dr. J. C. McClellan, it’s full own. Whether a man works with e saving of souls, a brush, a pen, a low, a pick, a machine, or cultivate a rden, it makes a vast difference the rit in which he approaches his work. he pastors of the Lancaster district pnsider their 20b as a sacred thing, ey have decided to let the world see their lives and achievements a yeliness Which the life and achieve- ents of other men lack. Through the es of these men of the Lancaster shines the glory of noble vators Society in 1909, The official exercises were placed in 6 aa eral ae and a Citi-] Mayor Green, Lawyer, Harvard eae vote : the people. | graduate and native son, represents the ee is a son of one of the | largest landholding element of the under; Benjamin T. Green. The|settlers. Recently he was re-elected Executive Committee is composed of| Mayor for the eighth consecutive term. Mayor Green as chairman, Evalyn B.|His mother, Mrs. E. P. C. Francis, con- Washington, secretary; A. R. Taylor, | ducted for many years the largest mer- Caroline Keys, F. H. Miller, Princie|cantile establishment in this section and Montgomery, C. H. Magruder, F. D.|is still one of the largest planters in Carter and O. C. Norman. They hayejthe county. organized what promises to be a mem-| The appearance of Roscoe Simmons orable event. always attracts a multitude in this ter- Mound Bayou is in the center of the |Titory. An even greater number will richest agricultural region of the great | Welcome him when he comes for the American Delta. Prosperous colored| 50th birthday of the Race’s oldest farmers and planters own and culti- municipal effort to demonstrate self- vate thousands of acres of the finest |govermment and self-emancipation. farming land in the United States. The cotton produced here rank the best} OLIVE BRANCH A. M. E. CHURCH product of the cotton world. NOTICES Mayor Harvard Man June 18—W. H. and F. M, Board, Memphis, Tenn. Lucy M. Hughes, President. TRANSITIONS iS (Continued from page 11) Carolina and Florida and other con- tigous States are asked to join Georgia in Atlanta in an effort to form a special train from Atlanta to Memphis. The Trip ected will traverse many n b Lancaster District Conference, of the Ben 5 Columbia Annual Gonference of which Dr. J. C. McClellan is P. E, is noy history. The district was called together to do business for the King, at Willow Grove A. M. E. Church, Horatio Ss, ¢ the Rev. N. A. Gary entertaining ee tor. There is more in life than merely being alive was proven by the loya| pastors and laymen of the Lancaster district. Owing to the illness of oyr beloved P. E., Dr. J. C. McClellan a. though his Physician allowed him to just be in our midst which was a pleas. ure for us to have our big Godly brother with us. Our good friend Dr. E. F. G. Dent, of the Columbia district, assisted by Rey, Rey. W. D. McKenzie, retired minis- Delaware Conference died Tune 7, at Kenneth Square, Penna. Fur was held on Friday, Bethel Church. eS oe FUNERAL SERVICE OF REV. CHARLES A. CLAYBORN By Rev. J. N. Campbell June 22-27—Sesqui Centennial of African ter of the Methodism—Memphis, Tenn. The route sel beautiful scer including mo June 27—Commencement, Paul Quinn College, Waco, Texas. Address, Dr. T. Jefferson Clement. ral atural and otherwise, ains, rivers, and relics July 8-13—International Convention Christian in history and rare in Endeavor—Grand Rapid, Michigan. ..-. of importar } fording much additional thus July 12-26—World Conference on Life and The Meetings Work—Oxford, England. THE SESQUL-C ENNIAL is a celebration commemora August 3-18—World Conference on Faith and Order—Edinburgh, Scotland. Rey. Charles A. Clayborn who passed May 18th, the second son of Dr. and Mrs. J. H. Clayborn, was a remarkable He was admitted into the August 17—A Religious Convocation including the A. C. E. League, Missionary Soci- eties and Sunday School Conventions of the Baltimote, Virginia, Western N. Cc zation and the 1 growth of the A copal Church, eginning self help, self- f Ne young man. of Negro : ference 1931, under Bishop W. T Helena and ordained a and N. C. Conferences, at Kittrell Col- motive, and s sgrandizement. Vernon at ic! lege, N. C. Rev. J. A. Valentime, Pas- Birict Mt. Pleasant, S. C. e oh | THE BISHOPS' COU IL is a F : z : “; deac 932 by Bishop George B.] The interment was at Hi .M. i i i . s tb ; esting of t ik the Chueh deacon, 193; : by ; - hop George ompetea a aven of Kes J. M. Harrison, of Sumter, SS C,, pre- houghts and impulse of the hidden Centon fori 0 Ncars The Rev. C. S. T, Molette, Pastor tor and Charman Publicity Committee. i Paces tac eke furtherance oF Young at Arkadelphi emetery Wi vans Undertaking | sided throughout the session with dig- om the eyes of men. Through such ML. HL DAVIS, Bishop whe i M E. Churct tt ee Sa Charles, as he was familiarly known,| Company in charge. Scriptures were j nity and grace. By their cooperation stors as Revs. L. C. Bowman, H. D.| fstablished in 1887, Mound Bayou| The Rev. C. S: T. Molette, pastor of theme inaction. ee ee bier vin. % sa ey : eae re ee Pier the men oF mesic Proycy that they ae ie aie UE x Williams, )has continued under official control of |the Olive Branch Circuit, ‘has made | August 18—Ontario Annual Conference ; THE CONNECTIONAL COUNCIL speaker and loved by all who knew him. |and J. N. Campbell; the commitment peehe meant to be creative individuals, W. Williams, C. E. Frazier, W. M. | the earliest colonists and their children. | progress on his work. He built a Chatk Ontario, Rev. W Cc 4 a PRES = He was especially popular with the by Rev. H. L. Leader; the Benediction | equipped to share in the creative ac- t, N. A. Gary, O. A. Morant, E. A A ‘ A x ELS is Ris Nien nea ae Lagat 2 is an asset ht as it is com- Z aes : by Bishop Hwa at ae SON putt, 2 Three years after it was established it|church which was named after our Perry, 251 Park Street. Bishop J. Se out acta of the ministers of the State which was at-|by Dishop Hi. r-. ookes. tivities which is ever unfolding the . Robinson, N. Caughman, M. T.} cent Isaiah T Montgomery, one of its|present Bishop, Flipper’s Chapel. Dur- ix Gren es so ia Soe ea | tested be the prexence of so many of} Acting as Active Pall Bearers were infinite possibilities of this universe, homas, Albert White, J. E. Dixon and |feaders, to the Mississippi Constitu-|ing his administration on the Circuit a oaas stcs PEOPI s CON- them who came from all parts to at- ‘ase hr = bape 2 ee Nelson, W.| The pastors and laymen in the Lan- fohn Burrough, we see these charac- | tional Convention of 1890. It has since |he repaired and put tin roof on all his Bae eaagminr Stes paneaog ee es GRESS will include the youth of , eats funeral service. : sas, nA: ae W. Smith, J. R.| caster district are laborers together ristics, force of character, readiness |its beginning been a leading influence | churches and has paid all claims. No Drs. J. W. Walker, Pres. I F ee es Charles had been in poor health for | Lowery and J. C. Crier. with God or in strong words, we are source, clearness of vision, grasp Of |in the cultural and commercial life of |church will suffer in his hands. The Vice Pres., A. Wayman Jen the odis a year or more. So many of his friends | The Honorary Pall Bearers were God’s fellow workers. ntellect, courage of conviction, €ar-) the state. Seventh Episcopal District should be Sond ts He = es ae a 4 : eas ardson, John Dawkins, A. Woods, : Ch implored him to take a vacation and President G. A. Gregg, Attorney W. A.| "We are happy to have a Christian stness of purpose, frankness, instinct ._.,.|proud of him. This is his seventh year J. L. Calhoun, Directors. a give himself the rest he needed. De- Singfield, Rev. O. Sherman, T. S. J.| God-fearing chieftain, in person of. Dr. ind capacity for leadership, with these] The schools and churches ot ys city | on this work. The Goodwill Church of Sept. 1—Michigan Annual Conference, q fh yotion to his work as well as a burning | Pendleton, W. L. Browning, D. D. Nel- J. C. McClellen, who is the preacher's aits the men of the Lancaster district | are rated among the best in this sec- pt. J igan / erence, { the Circuit he pastored five years be- Ft. fore. Total for that church twelve years. He is a church and kingdom builder. We, the members and officers are grateful to him for his work and the church aught elevate him for he is | ence, Keokuk, Jowa, Rev. Lewis A. i worthy. He has been a Trustee of McGee, 415 N. 7th Street. Bishop Allen University for many years. J. A. Gregg. | THEO. GREEN. Wayne, Indiana, Rev. G. L. Wayne, 827 Francic Street. Bishop (i J. A. Gregg. tion. Eminent men interested in the development of Mound Bayou include Collie P. Huntington, Stuyvesant Fish, Andrew Carnegie and Julius Rosen- wald. Although its officials have al- ways been colored men, the city has maintained close cordial relations with neighboring towns. Pullman | , son, Dr. John H. Lewis, Jesse Floyd and Fred O. Battles. c * The large collection of Floral offer- ings were handled by Class Mates of the deceased. now no failure, they never beat re- reat but forward march. For God has @ them with council when they were n doubt, with inspiration when they ometimes faltered, with caution when ey would be rash, with calm, clear ustful cheerfulness though many an our their hearts were sore. Watch the esire to help his father would not let yield to the earnest pleadings of nds and members of his family. brother and the layman’s friend, always seeking to gain the intelligent cooper- ation of men. After the organization was set up, various topics were discussed Too much cannot be said about the y all de- Sept. $—Northwestern Annual. Confe How to Buy Your Ticket So many pryaed that his life would sed on n spared-so that he could have ly pursued his career as a ter and more firmly establish his fares quot res q town or with home rom your check the fares ars e sees es ss > berth » HEA. tal ive moxie Sept. 22—Indiana Annual Conference, p ° hase you Son Newspaper 5 ate. anc: w 2 > 5 to t and re-| Seeing the need of newspapers to Bu J h mMm N na ema Wile WOE EERE EREREEEEEE REET EEEEEEP ERE EEb EE rrttert| Kokomo, Ind, Rev. H. L. P. Jones, i | ‘ a and re ing th 0 I VY j 4 1047 N. Kennedy Street. Bishop J. | buy as the combined rates meet the demands of progressive com- e€ OW We were graced with the presence of Nog ere 5 the ire to see munities, he organized this Newspaper = ‘ hese distinguished guests: Dr. E. A. A.M. E. MUSIC HYMNALS A. Gregg. i Syndicate and published local papers : ee ae dams, P. E. of the Newberry district ; Sept. 29—Illinois Annual Conference, for nearly a dozen towns in Arkansas Dr. R. W. Mance, president of the Cairo, Ill, Rev. J. A. Randolph, 420 and Mississippi. Pushing this work, he cod Samaritan Hospital; Nurse oe N. 7th Street. Bishop J. A. Gregg. ‘Womes endeared himself very much to the Perrin of the Good Samaritan Hospital ; Gcioher 6 Chicavo Annual Conference ; For home e Rev. D. L. Wither- | P& s these local papers render a Prof. C. G. Garrett, Rev. G. B. Brown Ghicaes. Ti Rev. GW, Willams: in, 403 S. Cynthia Place, or J. W e. ; f the N, E. Conference; Mr. W. Wil- ame AR ke 2241 Maypole Street. Bishop J. A. Hall, 380 S. Cynthia Place. Pastors In addition to the duties of utive ams and Mr. Marion Boyan. bee HOE BEEN secs 9 f | Avery Chapel and St. Andrews A. M Secretary of this Newspaper Syndicate, | Let me dedicate this little poem to . s a . aA dwt eh FE. Churches, respectivel Memphis, | sally Business Manager of the ministers of the Lancaster district: x : : + calle nine und Breaktawete Christian Recorder. By he Lord God made the earth and sky, Brand new A.M.E. Music & } $1.00 ' icing. breakis my dl Sine oe this capacity he made it pos- he river and the sea and me, Hymnals, Bound in ses 1 _ haa oe i a A aes for Dr. Clayborn, his father, to He made no road, but here am I as Morocco with Head Bands $1.50—write them today ‘ ; Pie ra | 7 Sinole Co $ 1.25 WILD ROSE For further information address Rev.| | ; sp = to : en peso Pee a id riinisters ase PY HAIR GROWER ravel in the interes > So ) Ck Wineseld: Commectional Frame #e i e erest of the Southern ‘or it is just as i e said, minis Half Doz. — $ 6.50 (Formerly East India, now Wild nt nate {40 Wine Street Recorder. Much of Dr. Clayborn’s that’s the job for you. One Doz. $12.00 + Roce) ” success as Managing-Editor of the nd so in my appointed place, ‘ int Wild R i ; W., Atlanta, Georgia : Southern Christian Recorder is due to By God’s good grace, I work according and Beautifully stamped ing is eal aaa Mere in Transportation Committee Charles, who remained faithfully at his to His plan and would not change Gold are offered at these avr 4 AES Ne haat Drs. A. P. Gray, Chairman; W. L post of duty : with any man. Frices ce ane | At Union A. M. E. Church, Friday, MAUDE McCLELLAN, ae ; To Philadelphia Conference Pastors: fay 21, 2 P. M., the following funeral Columbia, S. C. : api re atOre. 4 All Ministers holding their report] service was held, with Dr. H. A. Leader : 7 : : Se Oe : ics etre li Vir I blanks to the last Annual Conference} 45 officiating minister: MOUND BAYOU IN SILVER tality and Beauty { please forward same to the Statistical l piymn—There Is a La (P 5 2 2 s of the hair. { te LL, Mak EE ha ee oe pie ee + One Jar 50 Cents ry, J.T ms, igh?” .. not Dr. J. N. Campbell —— + Sold t | street, Philadelphia, Penna, Invocation Dr. H. T. Primm Le & be Mound Bayou, Miss., June 8 (special) xy ai won | en _ = Scripture Lesson ....Dr. L. C. Fisher eo “Mayor Benjamin A. Green and the + Big Money to ae Ss oD, ot, ” eee: itiz ., . i oh WINSTON - INTERNATIONAL olo—"Precious ise de i SINGLE COPY _— $ .90 oe Committee i. ee sant : Send for Wholesale: Price Mr. A. G, Hibler n, announce tha * LOOSE LEAF BIBLE Obitadry: o-seceec dens Dr. E. J. Lunon HALF DOZ. rer. ces $ 4.89 yersary Celebration of this famous i Stat Sa i ~ r | . . entra! ve, Contains over 280 loose-leaf pages for Solo—‘Well Done” .Mr. Arnett Tatum ONE DOZ _ _— $ 9.00, n will be held the week of July Mail Your Orders Today We Pay Postage Okalahoma City, Okla. | any namber of in the Bible, Cireult bound Bible. Send for Mustrated Catalog of Bibles PYVVOVEVYVYVYYYTYTVVVTT VY on between an: Sl a like @ Togular DWvisity nai notes that may be inserted ia Resolutions : Shorter College by Prof. T. M. Mayes Class of 1928 by Dean Arthur Russell Helena District by Rev. A. B. J. Per- ry, D. D. Announcements of Telegrams 716 S. 19th Street A. M. E. BOOK CONCERN Phila. Pa, ry, having been started by _ The Anniversary address will be de- vered by Roscoe Simmons on Mon- day, July 12, That date has been ob- tved as Founders Day in this terri- ory for more than a quarter of a cen- e Reno- = a TEMPLE OIL for DARKENING THE HAIR A. M. E. BOOK CONCERN . Philadelphia, Pa: EERE EET POPP DP$ PP 999 OS PH 4 ===== DSC09741.JPG ===== b Pree OE Cee ee ——————————— ee The Voice of Success N No. 12—Mr. J. E. Ford of New York City. 5, 13—Establish God’s kingdom in the hearts of all our babies in Ameri- 3 ca. Read America s newest sensation. He| No. 14—-A reproduction of Mother’s may be writing about you now. Mr. | bye ke ia ine orld’s zreate 3 ; ape! 5 J. Paul Lee, on NOE MER EX SA nq No. 16—Giving that we can’t take and newest ne : 000 people | practicing not what we preach. spelibound iS PAPET.| No 17—He can do anything but love- The Mt. Carmel to congratuls sp mak Memorial t fn fe resent 1 t € Superintet a Ne rN N No Ne Ne Ne Ne Church wishes for his After ate t ig hb His on 10th below Gir. 1c om J appea e 13t he Te of His he Bright Hope 1e WS next ig Past ! Mr. J fFord. Re 1ould me cat men y s where people work on tips | for a live » a small| tip, It advertise our i and many other | great things derive from such| habits | » 4—T », 5—Because ye thoughts of a righteous man. to oving mor per j », &—A man with ideas of his own. 7—Greater thoughts about greater) } things | », &—Re Madlkint No. », 9—The former Miss Louise Molt. | >, 10—Love, Honor » 11—Mr, W v, George F ind Obey. P, Grayson. ». Philadelphia's best barbecue and No. 18—Because he bars none. | No. 19—Under our hats. | Just h | wise business men as well as Church- |men who have connected themselves e we give names of many their businesses with newspaper id also we give you the new things are coming about already and this ust the second issue of the Voice of 1—Mr. J. E. Harber of 5150 Pine St., Philadelphia, for Sick and Ac- lent Insurance. 2—Two of the city’s leading gro- cery stores located on 100 N. 58th Street, Phone Granite 9217 and 230 rpnack St., Phone, Vic. Germantown both in Phila. For better plumbing and heat- call Bar, 5187, Mr. J. H. Shep- rerd, 15 N. 41st St., in Phila. 4—For better books fe read go t» 832 N. Broad St 9117 i No. 5—Good foods, best Southern Cook- and Waitresses at Art’s Tea- room, 4253 W. Fairmount Ave. Phi ing ladelphia’s best place to eat,! ’s Cafe, 1127 W. Oxford St. No. 7—Take your cars to 2017 W. Mas-! ter St., for repairs. Reliable ser- , special prices this week on Mr. Watson, Prop. brake relin Cafe, located at 1007 W. Poplar Mr. Charlie Come up and see me sometime. When you are in Child’s Memo- rial Church think of Miss Johnson's Cafe, at 922 N St St., Martin, owner. 9. Annie 10th , for clean and quick service. 10—Remember the Aspen Lunch- eonette on 44th St. and Aspen St.. news and sodas. 11—For any kind of a job consult this newspaper or Mr. J. Paul Lee. Mr. Lee expects to have an office of his own by the time you get this edition which will make it possible for you to get most any- this Ever near for any information about a job or furnishing your home for $1.00 down and $1.00 a week. 12—Harry's barbershop, 1709 N. 13th St. An electric clipping ma- chine for sale. 13—Used fixtures for sale, 1025 W. Girard Ave. 14—For better jobs see Mr. J. Paul thing you want through greater news paper. Girard Ave. Antiques kinds. No. 16—Mr. P. Flaherty, Pennsylvania's best Insurance Adviser. Write Mr. J. Paul Lee, for better information. No. 17—Hollywood Cafe, for better meals, 905 N. 10th St. Mrs. A. Benson, Owner, Philadelphia, Pa. Just here we are ommiting some names of some of our new sub- scribers until next week. This week’s Questions. No. 1—What are some of the 25 things that all churches need. No, 2—What did the Lord Jesus Christ Speak That Caused All Business Men to think of putting their adds in newspapers. : No. 3—What shows the highest type of religion. 4-Where has Satan Been that some church members will never go. Yo. 5—When are our lives more valuable to us and others. No. Lee, of 1622 N. 12th St., all of this city. 15—Bessers Curio Shop, 1003 W. No. 6—What 8 things should a wife be to her husband. Is a righteous man superhu- man and why. 8—What the secret of Solomon's strength. 9—What is Motherwit. 10—What Psalm Teaches us that God always means for us to have plenty of everything. 11—What are the 10 reasons. we should go to church. 12—What is meant by the V. O. S.} 13—Why should all churches have cafes of their own. 14—What prominent young man in Burlington, N. C., would make a good representative for this newspaper. No. 15—What seven ways would Mr. J. Paul Lee’s poems help your Church if you sold them, No. 16—What could the Churches do to help millions of people get work to do and help themselves too. 17—Why was it so easy for David to kill Goliath, 18—Who_is Houston, Texas’ Most prominent young couple. 19—Who will be the world’s young- No. 7 No. No. No. No. No. No. No. No. No. No. est news representative, age 8 years old. . 20—What member of the house of representative Washington, D. C., has stamped his approval on this greater newspaper. Mr. Lee offers his poems to any church that wishes to sell them at such in a price as this those selling for 10c 4c { goes for the Church and 6c for him you also may be able to sell this greater newspaper in your Churches too at a great advantage Mr. J. Paul Lee Alone has helped 8 people to get a job the REAL ESTATE FOR Fs = m ici SALE _ QUALITY HOMES, nied ehvir ment, surprisingly low prices iM terms which is the reason ‘of 1, firm’s continuous business since 1884 You can select now before prices ise by paying deposit; settlement wil! 4 leferred until Spring. Service Seldom Equalled! Excelled! : ADAMS, 5641 Market St. Phila, p, Neve — RPDPPPO PP OSI PSF; Revive. Interest Stimulate Enthusiasm ) By putting a new A. M. E. Music Hymnal in the hand of every Choir Member at these Un- usually low prices. Single Copy — $ 1.25 Half Doz — $ 6.50 One Doz —_ $12.$$ A.M. E. BOOK CONCERN 1230 N. 19th St. Phila. Pa. (> SS OOOO INSTOM TONAL SUNDAY SCHOOL SCHOLARS BIBLES SELF-PRONOUNCING =~ Contain specially prepared Helps ‘© Bible Study and many Attractive Ilus- trations suitable for children. Send for Illustrated Catalog first week and he also brought in 3 | peppppecpectestetdoet subscribers. Just here we insert an- other of Mr. J. Paul Lee’s poems. THE ANT AND THE SLUGGARD { inlet ser SIO ee ee 2 | i shit --ei-i-} + The Ant is a very small creature CHRISTIAN RECORDER SUBSCRIPTION A. M. E. BOOK CONCERN FERRER REE EE EEE EEE EEE EEE hitb itt | 716 S. 19th Street Please Renew my Subscription for One Year ( Please enter my name for a new Subscription for One Year ( Philadelphia, Pa. ) Check ) Check NAME.K scescdonaveets (eedearee Fae ea daquvidvedereduvevewteteavdgivacadd ADDRESS PereeUreRCCe eer eeerr errr ttt rier reser ere reer Inclosed find Money Order for $1.50. That we all can see He’s just another gift from God To represent you and me He always works and never stops to Idle around and play even God’s love Is upon us we must look for A rainy day so consider the ant And her prudent ways stop Think and be wise The power of God is all around Eyer before our eye. z 2,.Jlat ETAOIN SHRDLU | P. C. B. M. M. SOCIETY Art Committee Solicits Needle Work from cach Church for the Art Exhibition ‘° be held at Cresmont, Pa., Ju!) Meeting. (Prizes). MRS. CARRIE E. DENNIS, Chairman UME LXXXIX—NO. 13 __$<—.ien ne PRES. M. F. WHITTAKER ar plleg ional research at the College. The 1936-37 academic year began with college enrollment of 608 students of hich members more than two hundred attendance at e College during the year reached total of 1,720, Included in this total ere the summer school enrollment of 77, enrollment in short courses during ¢ summer school 179, college enroll- ent 608, and shért courses during the vere freshmen. Total ollege year of 170. © way for better ince in §.C. State College her colleges of the State. rangeburg, S. C., May 31, 1937.— , Carolina State College, on Sep- mber 15, 1936, began the fortieth of its founding with the larges enrollment and largest freshman ass in its history.‘ A freshman guid- Ince program initiated at the beginning the year was a high light in educa- The first freshman orientation week egan at the college this year when a sting program was initiated. The sts were designed to be used as 2 liagnostic instrument and as a bases or educational guidance. A scientific tudy of these tests and the work of e students during the year by a special ommittee, headed by Professor Roy . Davenport, was reported at a con- rence of college presidents and deans. his report and study was highly com- hended by the organization and pointed academic guid- and The progress of Negro education in outh Carolina must be measured by tate College. In 1910, the enrollment ‘as 500, and work was done from kin- lergarten through the normal course. PHILADELPHIA, PA. The 1936-37 enrollment, ineluding sum- mer school figures, is 1,720, and no work is done below the college level. Up to the present, 29,000 students have matriculated at the College and 2,065 have received certificates, diplomas and degrees from the various depart- ments. In 1914, at the request of the State Department of Education, the first summer session was held. In 1930, the College was approved by the Rosen- wald Foundation and the United States Department of Agriculture as one of the three Negro colleges of the South to conduct a special summer session for home and farm demonstration agents. co r increasing enrollment at South Caro- lina State College, many physical and academic improvements haye been made. Plans have been approved for a new library and a new dormitory. Construction of these buildings is ex- pected to begin this sammer. Last year all roadways on the campus were paved at an expenditure of $15,000. Tennis t| courts were constructed by WPA at an expenditure of $4,000. At the 1937 commencement, there were 102 candidates for graduation. Miller F. Whittaker is the present president. There are 65 resident facul- ty members, and 30 Smith-Lover exten- sion workers. South Carolina State College is headquarters for Smith- Hughes work, of which there are about 200 teachers of vocational education in the high schools of the State. The State Agricultural and Mechani- cal College is situated within the cor- porate limits of the City of Orangeburg. It is supported by appropriations from the State and Federal Governments. The physical plant of the College con- sists of 210 acres of land, 40° of which are in the campus, and 40 buildings. The total value of land, buildings and equipment is $1,117,700.00. The following exhibit shows the pres- ent principal buildings with years of erection : 1902—Inductrial Hall, Men’s Trade Building. 1905—Laundry 1905—President’s Residence. 1910—Floyd Hall, Dining Hall and Kitchen. 1914—Machine Shop. 1916—Bradham and Manning Halls, Women’s Dormitories. 1917—Lowman Hall, Men’s Dormitory. THURSDAY, JUNE 10, 1937 Church convened in the historic city of Cambridge, Massachusetts on Thurs- day morning, May 27th in St. Paul A. M. E. Church, Dr. H. L. Moore, pastor. Presided over by the Venerable Little Giant, Bishop William H. Heard, as- sisted by the modest and very brilliant Bishop David H. Sims, this great orga- Richard Allen got off to a glorious start which continued throughout the To meet the demands of a steadily |/ ACTHE-OFFi r \% OP Tae AFRICAN: METHODIST-EP NX z TAN OUR BR THE NEW ENGLAND ANNUAL CONFERENCE The New England Annual Conference f the African Methodist Episcopal nization of the sons and daughters of After the confer- ence was organized Bishop Sims made a plea for the members of the New England Conference to cooperate with other conferences in agreeing to the appointment of a committee to see after th expenses of Bishop Heard to attend the Honorarium on Faith and Order sometime in the future. A motion to this effect was made and adopted and the committee was appointed. After this the visiting ministers and-general officers of the church from other dis- tricts were introduced. Dr. John R. Hawkins was the first to be introduced and he praised the work of the A. M. E. Church for its progress thru the years. He has served the church for the past fifty years. He said that the dollar money had increased at every conference during this conference year. In the New England Conference there was an increase over last year of $175.00. Dr. Hawkins asked the con- ference to take due cognizance of the death of Henry O. Tanner, son of Bishop Tanner. He was one of the Annual Conference. 1924Felton Training School. 1925—Marion Birnie Wilkinson Hut, Y. W. C. A. Building. 1928—Home Economics Practice Home, Teacher-Training Home Econ. Lab. 1929—Creamery. 1931—Dukes Gymnasium. 1932—Cafeteria. 1935—Dairy Building. president, 35; number four years later, 102. 1920—White Hall, Main Academic Building. 1920—Jacob W. Lowman Hospital. \a dormitory. j OR 0 IAL O2GAN- «yr 1930—Unit Garage and Poultry Plant. The number of graduates the’ first commencement of M. F. Whittaker, as The appropriations for 1936 include one hundred fifty thousand ($150,000.00) dollars, for new buildings—a library and ‘5 i y ISCOPAL CHURCK. OTHER? REV. H. L. MOORE painters that the world He died in Paris on outstanding has ever known. May 26, 1937. At the Thursday addresses of welcome were made by Mrs, Satyra Bennett and others on the part of the local churc 1 by the Mayor of Cambridge w: ing the conference to Cambridge. A word of response was given by Bishop Sims. The two feature addresses of the even- (Continued on page S) evening session Miss Beatrice Bailey, sister-in-law of Rey. D. Ward Nichols passed away Saturday A. M., in New York City. Funeral was Tuesday evening. In This Issue PPPDP OPPO POOLS SS Daily Altar—Carlyle F. Stewart.. 2 The Church Extension Depart- ment—Rey. E. C. Foreman.... 2 Sunday School Lesson.....+...--+ 3 Editorials : Children’s Day ......- 4 A Missionary Bishop . 4 Allen University . 4 Pointed Points .. 4 Churchman Afield , Ra Ak Birthday Greetings and Personalities 5, Young People’s Page ........--.5++ 6 From Other Pape: 6 “&\ Voice From Delaware’—R. , L. Lowe 6 Notices ll Transitions 14 Sparks From My Any W. Golden .... 14 The Calendar .. 15 he Sesquicentennial, Memphis, June 22 - 27
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  ===== DSC09749.JPG ===== PAGE SIXTEEN ——. ———_—[—_——_——— ] He can easily fool his own by promising THE VOICE OF SUCCESS them all this earth | But all he’s ever had for man is pain ei i and endless death. | Mr. J. T. P.. Cross of St. Matthews Read the World's Newest Sensation,| 4, M. Church, Rev. H- F. Tyree, the “Voice of Success.” He may be} pastor inserts his appreciation in ad- FONE RAE y be in this paper: | vance for such a world famed paper, ¢ in school or | and also wishes to speak today for his even on the same street car or train, | subscribers and also wishes to encour- in this paper. age his church as a whole to subscribe iter wishes to | f for it. If you really want to help carry « all the other newspapers | on the works of Christianity that is the lendid records of service.;hest way to prove it. Mr. J. Paul O. S. will inspire all] Lee also has poems for magazines for -|sale, Write in care of this paper as he is a traveling reporter and hope to do more to help this paper and is a poet and songster as well. Give him er in church or class: your name This gre st ne to bec world’s mos rches hz 1 another to a chance to appear in churches to xen: resent this paper. When you~are in to adverts aid to come | Philadelphia visit some of our leading look for 1 be in church|pusinesses and churches. advice to all Child’s Memorial Baptist Church on r in your} [0th Street above Girard Avenue. st peoples can Ebenezer Baptist Church at 12th and r ua ak faitk d be-| Thompson Streets, Rev. A. L. Quinn aid vhat had impeded our|and Deacon are also supporter of this hese years. If we are|paper. Here are the other 10 questions. afraid k for God he is afraid to] 12, Whose wallet was found and re- 1 it is written that If I turned to them by the V. O. S.? d I'll draw all} 13, What prominent man in New York fourth ¢ eps) State has a photo of the V. O. S.? 1 all will”,4 What could we do to cause a world- yea | per according- j wide Sit-Down Strike against the er than any other on the market Devil? ad e Work eatest newspaper-| 15. Which place would be safer, a 20 of such ques- lion’s den or bad company? tior ye a ered each week }16. What is a wife? 1. Why does a good cook make a|17, What two things are causing peo- ood ple to fail dail > WI t more necessary to read} 1g, Has the Devil ever loved anything? han to ea \19. In what way does Major Bowes 1ows I st type of in- program remind us of Heaven? r 20. Where has God hidden the key 4, Whe wi t Solomon, strong- | riches and happiness and we see ur greater than it everyday? ind quicker than lighten-| Look on this page next week for the V. O. S. and better news, and the an- Why should all people read this} swers to these questions. This paper paper hig trying to complete a possibility of 6. Who is the Voice of Success? helping particular things to get better ates from us who read? jobs making personal contacts with em- 7, What inspiration instinctively radi-| ployment agencies, locate friends lost 8 What prominent preacher in N.S.) for sometime. And the hundreds of is his brother-in-law ways it helps us to attend church and 9, What outstandt music-teacher | what we are doing in church and we is his sister im New York City? cannot do that unless all churches and 10. If an apple a day keeps the doctor} business places give their support to away what will make your husband! our greater Newpsapers by advertise- tay ments and subscriptions. Mr. J. Paul Just here we insert two of Mr. J.| Lee and Mr. O. P. Yarbor of this paper Paul Lee's poems of this church wish to offer their work as outstanding whieh you will get some of such ea newswriters to any Christian concern week herein and also Mr, Lee has over twenty poems THE CHRISTIAN RECORDER ‘ Ps ; subscriptions but want such a paper] was administered by the Presiding EI to sell. | Park’s Cafe, 1127 W. Oxford] der, Saunders and visiting ministers : St.; Madame Harold Gray, 1339 N. Mth} An offering was lifted and Sent to St.; Watson’s Auto Service, best in| our pastor at Dayton, Texas, as per. town, 2017 Master St.; Miss Annie| sonal aid. It was adapted that each Johnson's Gate ae Street; best bar-| pastor would hold a special service 4, becue in town, 1007 Poplar St.; All of|the fifth Sunday in May. The fungs these in Philadelphia and also Art's| raised that day will be turned over i, Tea Room, 4253 W. Fairmount Ave.,| the Presiding Elder for the rebuilding and the Aspen of that same section on] of our Church and parsonage at Day. THEOFFICIAL C23AN- Tae AFRICAN-METHODIST: EDISCOPAL CHURCH’ W. 44th Street. ton, Texas which was distroyed py pee oe fire. The Conference also adopted ; ; RIVER JUNCTION, FLA. remodling plain though the district, Friendship A. M. E. Church We had a grand conference hot) UME LXXXIX.—NO 12 PHILADELPHIA, PA. THURSDAY. HONE ME LO ORICE PIVE CENTS ’ ” —. spirituaily and financially. REV. A. F. ROBERTSON, Pastor Our quarterly conference was opened} REV. L. J. SAUNDERS, D.D,, P. & at 7:30 o'clock by the pastor. Hymn MRS. M. E. LEWiIs No. 295, Prayer by Bro. W. Rochell, Scripture Lesson by the Presiding El- der. 37th Psalms, he gave the confer- A ee a aa ee Oe. ence some good remarks, then the pas- 2 tor turned the conference in the hands Revive interest of the Presiding Elder. It was moved and seconded that Bro. J. L. Daniels . in would be secretary for the Su gEenyy Stimulate Enthusiasm conference. % Presiding Elder N. H. Leath preached at 7:30 April 11th, Text, Matthew 8:27. But the man maryelled saying, what manner of man is this that even the wind and sea obey him! Our church is moving forward. 3ishop Grant Raises %17,000.00 For Edward Waters College In His May Day Drive BUILDING A BETTER WORLD “THE ROMANCE OF AFRICAN THRU A BETTER CHURCH METHODISM” 1816 1787 — 1937 By George A. Singleton Sesqui-Centennial of Negro Methodism| Celebrated by the A. M. E. Church | i being publisht by the A. M. E, Book REV. J. R. DAVIS, Pastor Memphis, Tennessee, June 22-27, Concern and will be ready for distribu N. H. LEATH, Presiding Elder 1937 tion and sale during the summer... The LOTTIE DANIEL book has been dedicated to the “Class MARIANNA, FLA. HISTORIC—The Bishops’ Council of Bishops of 1908.”..The introduction has been written by Bishop David H. The Sesqui- Centennial Celebra- See Ts eo Ge a: dable, thrilli zi readable, thrilling tion dae ‘ story of the church from the beginni Ce, or : ees ginning EXTUPLE—The Young People’s | to the present. You will like it, and Congress j refuse to be without it. Reserve your copy now for $1.50. After. sixty days the ‘price will go up. A. M. E. BOOK CONCERN 716 So. 19th Street “Forward Thru the Ages in Unbroken Philadelphia, Penna. Line” Our second quarterly conference con- By putting a new A. M. weed dare ae A.M.E.| —, Music Hymnal in the urch, eve deze lowers, pastor ; ico ch. Rey. J. M. Wise, Presiding Elder. Re- hand™ of ev J Choir ports good. We raised this quarter, Member at ‘these Un- $179.50. We are the first on the Mari- usually low prices. anna District to raise our District Con- % ference assessment. We are doing Single Copy at $ oom nicely under the leadership of our Half Doz ee aan $ 38 Presiding Elder and pastor. Sunday One Doz ree $12.9 was a high day. Elder Wise preached as he never preached before. FANNIE M. TAYLOR The Connectional Council The Council of A, M. E. Youth ONCLAVE—The Boy Scout Assembly ’} 10,000 African Methodist: in the Blutt,|) ooo e eet e eee City—imposing, impressive, imperial and glorious assembly in the metropolitan | In This Issue | southern city on the banks of the Fath- A. M. E. BOOK < CONCERN er of Waters. Caer a on a 1230 N. 19th St. ae Pa. ‘The Daily Altar—Carlyle F. Objectives Stewart 2 (a) To lengthen the cords, strength- | Sunday School Lesson. . en the stakes and enlarge the place of | Editorials: “Manners” for sale and can write and will write Money will do a lot of things we all) about any persons, places of things for know, that’s true |you. Address your letters in care of | the time comes for our Presiding Elder Manners have helped many a man when this paper. There has been a little his pennies are few mistake about some of this week’s work Some folks say I'd rather have money | owing to the fact that both are new, to carry me through this world. / writer and ideas. So please excuse this It have tried both and have found that ! column. Better news next week, with money has caused a world of sin. | all the questions answered. When you Manners cannot hurt, its easy to know] are hungry eat, at PARK’S CAFE at its a treasure we carry within. 1127 Oxford Street. This is one of the “Satans Weakness” cleanest and best cafes in the city. Satan is the weakest of all creatures| This cafe is also a subscriber to this we all can see, paper. There will be twenty more ques- If he wants to fool someone he must tions asked next week and the answers first ask you or me, given to this week's questions. There He hasn't the power to walk out on| will be twenty asked and answered on life’s scene, Modern Religion starting next week. He's just a little fellow and never was ; There are a few of the millions of he keen, people who are only placing ads and MACON, GA. WINSTON IM TERNATIONAL Phe Trustee-Board met in Lee’s Audi- shape. Rev. Curry has been. recently the tent of African Methodism in a Commencement 1937........+. 4 OL uma at Edward Waters College, May elected General Business Manager of changing world. eee [PS Rey {RRND UO 4 — SUNDAY SCHO 1937 and held its annual session. At}7y. A. M. E, Book Concern, therefore (b) To build a Christian social order The Missionary Department.... 4 ; SCHOLARS BIBLES ich time all reports from the officials he was forced to give up his work in for a time like this, Room For All .. 4 St. James Circuit—The second quar- -PRONOUNCING 4 ¢ heard which showed progress from| paward Waters College. Rev. C. A. Educatigual. Features Pointed Points 4 nal pans ey oe a bis above : Pits alkene tee a aie oe Long, | Gibbs succeeds him as treasurer. | Fellowship, Worship, Study, Recrea- sai ata ay 5 named Circuit on the and 23. The trations suitable for children. wed that he had made many IN, i 4 pls se ae Birthday Greetings Presiding Elder preached vee able : Sad aaa ed tacts during the year with the edu Bie weve Slate is sineie Pisa Pe Gane cv a ties . 5 ; i ; iscussion Groups, Roun = 2 sees sermons. He was feeble, but he was lonal officials and other agencies Bishop R. A. Grant as he is ae ble. e #7) Shorter Church, Denver Raises caught up by the Holy Spirit. Finance *aReaamancea srr’ E h guaranteed that Edward Waters | Edw ard Waters College on the PReeenUTrentehts Tuesday ynoch- Thirty Thousand Dollars— was good. We are always glad when lege will receive due consideration level. He believes in paying all hie Hmu ge Senrice and Eto Commun: T. S. Williams...... 5 support. and haying a clean sheet. He has raise Sai Young People’s Page... Ras ie to be with us. Rev. F. B. Butts, pas- he Rey, G. E. Curry, treasurer and | over $1,000.00 for a sinking fund for| |” Geer Ceneedinial’ Genugue Bish: From ‘Other Papers: ............. 6 tor; Dr. G. H. Dunn, D.D., Presiding iness manager, of the college made | the College that cannot be ‘used fon 7 Eh Davis, DID: Women’s Page—Mrs. Mary I. Elder. nal report for the year. ‘His report |anything. We can only draw the) “> toy pucharist—Bishop Henry Y.| y_ Sichards.v1-o-s1-ssse soe 6 ALBERTA WALKER. P. C. B. M. M. SOCIETY Wed that more than $50,000.00 had | interest from time to time. He is striv- rockee Chick Gblebrant Mrs, E. E. Sims Honored—Mrs. THE PROCEEDS OF THE BEAU- h paid on outstanding accounts and |ing to build a $50,000.00 endowment, Re Ga Dunganies caereeet oc 7 MOUNT DISTRICT CONFERENCE Art Committee thers had been paid in full each| The commencement on Thursday, fa ocean, A sennonn, St. Stephen, Detroit Cleared of , h. The report also showed that |May 27, 1937 and Rev. C. Russell de-|1. Bishops’ Council Session Thirty Thousand Dollar = ; Solicits Needle Work from cac ch net worth of Edward Waters Col-|livered the commencement address. Mrs.|2. Connectional Council Session Indebtedness ........23.,-++s 8 Church for the Art Exhibition ‘° after all debts were paid is more|Dr. Bethune, president of Bethune-]3. Orientation Assembly for Leader-| Letters to the Editor. 8 The Beaumont District Conference}be held at Cresmont, Pa., July $450,000.00. The buildings and| Cookman College, was present and ship, Training Classes and Study | Notices ee eri met at Livingston, Texas May 12th, Meeting. (Prizes). ds of the College are all in fine (Continued on page 13) " (Continued on page 13) MheiCalendanee cae .si cos oka ek os 15 through 16th, at Bethel A. M, E.| MRS. CARRIE FE. DENNIS, Church. Chairma" Opening was led by Rev. B. W. , P ° e ‘ . e ; ieee are wit a ceeererreeerEETTe ne Sesquicentennial, Memphis, une 22:- 27 narice, after which Holy Communion : é ===== DSC09750.JPG ===== The Daily Altar a? Se ee eee vy By Rev. Carlyle F. Stewart Minneapolis, Minn. The Lord is nigh unto all them that call upon him, to all that call upon him in truth. He will fulfill the desire of them that fear him; he also will hear their cry, and will save them.—Amen. Saturday, June 5 THE INVESTMENT OF LIFE therefore the talent from him, which hath ten it unto him Matt. 25:28. ve approach the tide of com- mencement our thoughts run into the hannel of investment of life. Thous- youth throughout the land high school and college tep out into the busy the stern realities of life. 1 and glorious but it e exceedingly cruel and ex- Year of arduous study behind rn cloistered walls do not always prepare ately to wrestle with the 8 in an unsympathetic world. sreat deal of one’s success will de- like the proverbial lifting of oneself by the bootstraps. Sir Walter Scott has put it thus: “That man may safely venture on his way, who is so guided that he cannot stray.” Before we have made a dismal fail- ure of our lives, let us turn to the source of all strength. “In all thy ways acknowledge him and he shall direct thy paths.” Read Psalm 23. Prayer: “Guide me, O Thou great Jehovah, Pilgrim thru this barren land, I am weak but thou art mighty, Hold me with thy powerful hand.” Monday, June 7 EDUCATION IN A CHANGING WORLD “Happy is the man that findeth wis- dom, and the man that getteth under- standing.”—Proy. 3:13. Read Proverbs 4:1-13. In an address before the graduating class of the University of Minnesota the other day, Dr. J. B. Johnston ,retir- The one-talent man in the text was unwil- t his talent. He felt that It has been well said that some people make pend upon his spiritual outlook. ling to inve the world owed him a living. the world; others come just to live in | preacher in my church who often says in leading the like a have a local class meeting “Religion is bank; if you don’t put anything into it you need not expect to draw anything out.” Life is like that, too. A graduating class in a Wisconsin town had this motto: “The elevator to success is not running—take the stairs,” Matt Prayer: 25 ;14-30. Dear Heavenly Father, who hast given to every one of us our sev- eral abilities and talents, help us to Read invest them freely and largely in loving service. We trust the dividends to thee. —Amen. Sunday, June 6 ACKNOWLEDGEMENT AND GUIDANCE “In all the ways acknowledge him and he shall direct thy paths.”—Prov. 3:6. If there is any one fact that is be- yond dispute in our day it is that man is utterly incapable of self-direction. The world is in a terrible muddle, Much of the panaceas and remedies are quite ing dean of the Arts school said that one of the great flaws in our educa- tional system was the effort to “form our children in our images.” Thus they are being neglected in adequate preparation for the problems of our present society. President Hutchins, youthful president of the University of Chicago has recently startled the staid educational world by a similar but more drastic criticism. Naturally we want to make our child- ren little images of ourselves; whereas true education should seek to draw out of each student the latent possibilities and God-given endowments that are his. Education that neglects to instill in the hearts of the youth reverence for God and due recognition of the moral purpose of the universe is not worthy of the name and is absolutely inadequate for this age. Prayer: We dcknowledge our fail- ure in making the world after Thy Will, Our Father, we pray that the edu- cation we give our children shall be more worthy of the name. In Jesus name.—Amen, Tuesday, June 8 CONSECRATION NEEDED “But first gave their ownselves to the Lord.”—2 Cor. 8:5, Over the fireplace in the pastor’s LA HE CHRISTIAN RECORDEE La study at Hennepin Avenue Methodist Episcopal Church of Minneapolis is inscribed in the panel, “Pro eis sancti- fico meipsum”; “For their sakes I sanctify myself.” Our first step in the Master’s service is to give ourselves to him completely. The story is told of the old Indian Chief who heard the gospel story from the lips of a missionary and was deep- ly moved. He left and returned with his blanket grunting: “Indian give,God blanket.” ~ When told that God did not want his blanket but something dearer, he returned with his pony and presented it as a more costly offering, only to be told that God wanted more than his pony. After long deliberation he re- turned with his face lighted up and ex- claimed to the waiting preacher, “In- dian give God himself.” Prayer: We consecrate ourselves unto Thee, Our blessed Lords We give ourselves. Take us and make us what we ought to be. In His name—Amen. Wednesday, June 9 SOWING TIME “The seed is the word of God.”—Luke 8:11. Read Luke 8:4-15. : In this section of the country farmers and gardners are just beginning to plant at this writing. A little eight year old girl was pointing proudly to the first tiny sprout coming up out of the ground where she had planted some seed a few days before. With a look of rapture she could scarcely contain herself as she gleefully cried out: “O look, look how God made my flowers grow.” I knew then that someone had planted good seed at some time in her little heart and I resolved to sow more earn- estly the seed, the word of God, in such receptive hearts. Prayer: Our Heavenly Father,: we plant thy word in the hearts of the lit- tle children, knowing that thou wilt make it grow. Help us this day to sow- ing bountifully—Amen. Thursday, June 10 ABOUND IN THIS GRACE “Se that ye abound in this grace also.” —11 Cor. 8:7. Read 11 Cor. 8. \ I know of no grace greater than that of giving. The only direct words of Jesus quoted by the Apostle Paul were these: “Remember the Lord Jesus how he said: ‘It is more blessed to give than to receive’.” In the above chap- ter the givers contributed out of “deep poverty” but notwithstanding had “abundance of joy” and were rich in liberality, There is no place» for a tightwad in the Christian program. “For if there first be a willing mind, it is accepted according to that he (a man) hath, and not according to that he hath not.” In times of scarcity the missionary contribution will not be withdrawn by a man who abounds in the grace of giving. The story goes that one morn-|. |inging when the collection was for foreign missions, Mr, Dives vigorously “Then take something out of the shook his head as_ : Went 5 and whispered: “I never give to re sions.” The usher whispered jn Fea Plate, the money is for the heathen.” Prayer: How often have we Deen wanting in the grace of giving, \y, are ashamed of our stinginess in SUPPortin the kingdom, O God, may we not ron get that it is more blessed to give than to receive. ; ~ ss: Friday, June 11 SQUARE UP —_W AS “Providing for hopest things, not only in the sight of the Lord, but also in the sight of men.”—11 Cor, 8:21, Read 11 Cor. 9:1-7. When a member of an influentia} Presbyterian Church was making 0; his checks for the month, he sent 3, unusually large check to the pastor of the church. The pastor went> to him to inquire the reason for si generous donation at that time. liberal donor said to the pastor tha although the church meant more jo him than his automobile that his ¢ ing had not demonstrated that fact; ang that although his pastor meant more to him than his chauffeur that the was not revealed by his check book Said the man to the pastor: “I am trying to square my gifts with my he- liefs.” Our churches would be taken off 0 bazaar, raffle, chitterling dinner, entertainment standard tomorr« 50. per cent of our membership \ “square up.” Prayer: We confess, O God, that we have cheapened ourselves and brought disgrace on the church by our ows dishonesty. Help us from this hour to provide things honest and to b: in all our giying to the church. In Jesus name—Amen. The GRACE AT THE TABLE We give Thee thanks, O Lord, {or Thy providing love, and for the powe' that is ours to partake thereof —Am HYMNS THAT LIVE Almighty Lord, With One Accord 1 Almighty Lord, with one accord We offer Thee our youth, And pray that Thou wouldst give us °°" The war-fare of Thy truth. 2 Let fall on every college hall The luster of Thy crbdss, That love may dare Thy work to s)\" And count all else as loss, _ 3 Our hearts be ruled, our spirit schoo'"! Alone Thy will to seek; And when we find Thy blessed mi: Instruct our lips to speak. From the 20th Century Quarterly Lesson I. JUNE 13 THE BROTHERLY LOVE OF JUDAH Lesson Text: Genesis 44:18-34 44:18 Then Judah came near unto him, and said Oh, my lord, let thy ser- vant, I pray thee, speak a word in my jord’s ears, and let not this. anger burn against thy servant; for thou art even as Pharaoh. 19 My lord asked his servants, saying, Have ye a father, or a brother? 20 And we said unto _ my lord, We have a father, an old man, and a child of his old age, a little one; and his brother is dead, and he alone is left of his mother; and his father loveth him, 21 And thou saidst unto thy servant, Bring him down unto me, that | may set mine eyes upon him. 22 And we said unto my lord, The lad cannot leave his father: for if he should leave his father, his father would die. 23 \nd thour saidst unto thy servants, Except your youngest brother come down with you, ye shall see my face nomore. 24 And it came to pass when we came up unto thy servant my father, we told him the words of my lord. 25 And our father said, Go again, buy us a little food. 26 And we said. We cannot go down: if our youngest broth- er be with us, then will we go down; for we may not see the man’s face, ex- cept our youngest brother be with us. 27 And thy servant my father said unto us, Ye know that my wife bare me two sons: 28 and the one went out from me, and I said, Surely he is torn in pieces; and I have not seen him since: 29 and if ye take this one also from me, and harm befall him, ye will bring down my gray hairs with sorrow to Sheol. 30 Now therefore when I come to thy servant my father, and the lad is not with us; seeing that his life is bound up in the lad’s life; 31 it will come to Pass, when he seeth that the lad is not with us, that he will die: and thy ser- vants will bring down the gray hairs of thy servant our father with sorrow to Sheol, 32 For thy servant became surety for the lad unto m# father, say- ing, If I bring him not unto thee, then shall I bear the blame to my father for ever. 33 Now therefore, let thy ser- vant, I pray thee abide instead of the lad a bondman to my lord; and let the lad go up with his brethren. 34 For how shall I go up to my father, if the lad be not with me? lest I see the evil that shall come on my father. _ GOLDEN TEXT:. Let love of, the brethren continue—Hebrews 13:1. AT GRIPS WITH THE LESSON By Albert Buckner Coe Since the last lesson Joseph has be- ome famous. in Egypt. All men in thi-chiis that country bowed down to him. The Seven years of plenty have passed and grain has been stored in large quanti- ties. Even in the country north of Egypt we find Joseph's father, Jacob, experiencing the famine that is raging in Egypt. The old man has learned that under wise leadership in Egypt there is food enough and to spare. He, therefore, sends Judah and his other sons down into Egypt to appeal to the great conservator of Egypt to send them food. Judah and his brothers arrived in Egypt and go at once to Joseph. They do not know Joseph, but Joseph recog- nizes them. Strange emotions course through Joseph as he beholds the men who are his blood kin and who sold him into Egypt. But there is no anger in him. There is the desire, however, to deal wisely with them in the light of their injustice. His great wish is to see his father and his younger brother, Benjamin. In order that he may guar- antee the brothers’ safe return for a second trip he keeps Simeon as a host- age that when the brothers come again they will bring Benjamin along with them. The brothers go back to their father and present to him the message that the ruler of Egypt desires to see Benjamin, their younger brother. Jacob reluctantly consents to the departure of his younger son. Naturally the fear comes to him that as he lost Joseph he may lose Benjamin. But in order that he may spare the life of his other son, Simeon, he permits Judah to take Ben- jamin along with him for the second supply of food. The placing of the cup in Benjamin’s sack by Joseph as a means of testing his own brothers, is familiar biblical his- tory. Departing from the presence of Pharaoh with their bags full of grain, the brothers are accosted by the steward of Joseph and the cup is discovered in Benjamin's sack. All of them return at once to the presence of Pharaoh and then it is necessary for Judah to plead for the life of Benjamin. The pleading of Judah is one of the beauty spots of the entire Bible. No doubt through all the years intervening between the selling of Joseph and that very day Judah had repented of his act. He had become softened. He had be- come a great admirer of his own father. All of the spiritual development of those years came forth in his pleading to Joseph to let him have his youngest brother back. What pathos is in the words: “Now, therefore, let thy ser- vant, I pray thee, abide instead of the lad, a bondman to my lord, and let the lad go up with his brethren.” THE LESSON BROUGHT DOWN TO DATE By John R. Ewers The story of Joseph in Egypt is one of the most fascinating in all literature. We are particularly interested _ this morning in the behavior of Judah, and the one lesson which we wish to impress is that of family unity, or, if you please, of collective family honor. The Old South had something to contribute to the United States in this regard— the pride of family, the devotion to a family name, the honor of the family to which one belonged, the love for parents and for brothers and sisters, uncles and GES et SES! En SE et a ee ee eS aunts. America should prize that en- riching gift to her common life. a Now, this large family of Jacob was not always thus. Bitter experience, grave mistakes, parental sorrow, heavy adversity among other things had helped to build into this family the sense and value of common interest, the place for mutual consideration, the necessity for standing together. Angered and hu- miliated by the upstart Joseph and his breakfast boastings, Judah had been one to suggest and carry through the sale of their brother as a slave. They had done this ruthless, selfish thing and had killed a goat and dabbled Jo- seph’s many-colored coat in the blood and had carried that coat to their fath- er with a tale of how his fayorite son had been slain by a mountain lion. But let no one think that this sin had rested lightly upon the souls of those wicked brothers. The father’s sorrow was un- expectedly severe. They would have brought back the lad had it been possi- ble, Many years of suffering had been their portion. A thousand time they had seen the yalue of family solidarity— father, mother, children tied up togeth- er in all of the experiences through which a family is called upon to go. The cumulation of sickness, of sorrows, of misunderstanding with their attendant heart-burnings in the larger family cir- cle, headed by Jacob, had through the years drilled the lesson into the minds of Judah and his brothers that only as the family stood solidly together, only as the family as such presented a com- mon front to the foes, only as all of the manly members of a given family shared every happiness and every grief, could human life go forward in the so- ciety of which they were part. When therefore the thin years arrived, the Patriarch sent his sons to Egypt to buy grain. There they confronted the Food Administrator—their long-lost brother, the one whom they had sold into slay- ery. They did not know him. In time he came to know them and to test them, he required a hostage at their hands— even the tender, youngest son, Benja- min. It was at this point that Judah rose to the issue. He volunteered to remain in Egypt, but, for the sake of this aged father, begged that Benjamin might be permitted to return home. Then the great heart of Joseph could hold no more, tears gushed from his eyes at the mention of his old father, and he made Truly magnificent and magnanimous was Jos- eph in that hour. He forgave his broth- ers completely; he loaded them with grain; he gave himself freely to his family. It is this lesson that we must learn, Families must come back to a fuller fellowship. Today we see the father absorbed in his business, the mother us- ing her fine talents to gain social recog- nition and each of the children rushing his own headlong way.' The forces seem to be all centrifugal. Our fami- lies are being torn apart rather than bound together. Sisters and brothers too often seem to delight in detracting from one another. Children seem to exasperate their parents, with little sense of family honor. The family does nothing together. There are many things which we may learn from the _ himself known to his brothers. beautiful story of Joseph, but let not overlook this very important one family uhity and family honor. i POINTERS By Roy L. Smith No nation can survive the breakdown of the family. One has the feeling that Joseph show- ed a bit more nobility, as a suppliant, than Joseph did, as a ruler. Every judge is judged by every prisoner that comes before him. It would be interesting to know why Joseph had never written home to his father, during all those years. Nothing will so surely break up a family circle as contention inside of it. Little children often suffer for the sins of older people. One cannot help wondering what must have gone on in the mind of little Benjamin all the while. Sin always strikes at the sinless. PRAYER THOUGHT By William Chalmers Covert Thou who hast set the solitary in fam- ilies, we thank Thee for the never fad- ing beauty and inspiration of this pic- ture of brotherly love in the act of overcoming the hurt of long gone years. We bless Thee for the triumph of love in, the face of circumstances which tempted to revenge and just punish- ment. Let truth shine out from this memorable episcode of brotherliness in an age of darkness. May suspicion and hate, which have clouded with dark- ness the lives of men and filled their hearts with fear, give way before a tidal wave of brotherliness sweeping irresistibly through the whole earth. Make the nations of the world, which are bound together so intimately by dwell in peace. May they soon learn the rich and self-protective blessings of mutual trust and brotherhood. May they know rewards of May the Christian holds the genuine loye, more truly permeate the and seek the peace and amity. message, which secret of lives of men everywhere and reach with its mollifying the hardest hearts and rebuke the most brazen con- influence ditions of self-complacency and disre- gard of human needs. May Thine own love and sacrifice be not lost upon us through our indifference to others. life of We ask in Thy name—Amen. DAILY BIBLE READINGS M. Gen. 44:18-24. F. Eph. 6:1-8. T. Gen. 44:25-34. S. Gal. 6:1-6. W. I John 2:7-11. S. Domans 12:9-18, T. Acts 2:41- TYLER, TEXAS We are having great service at the A. M. E. Church. Sunday School at 30 o'clock. Prayer service at 10:15. Preaching at 11:30 A. M. League at 6:30 P. M-and night service 8:45 P. M. So you see that Rev. J. A. S. Campbell is a live wire and had a nice Easter day. Program and a sweet sermon. Took in 2 members on Easter night. As Rev. J. A. S. Campbell preached a soul stir- ring sermon. We are happy for our pastor and we plove him and wife, Mrs. M. E. Campbell so much, MRS. E. M. C. McCCOULLOUGH ee es ET ee i ===== DSC09751.JPG ===== 1848-1937 MEMBER NATIONAL NEGRO PRESS ASSOCIATION Entered at the Post Office at Philadelphia, Pa, as Second-Class Matter PUBLISHED WEEKLY BY THE A. M. E. BOOK CONCERN 76 S. NINETEENTH ST. Philadelphia, Pa. Bishop W. H. Heard, D.D., President; Kev. H.H, Cooper, Secretary; Rev. H. H. fhomas, Rev. A. J. Smoot, Rev. M. M. Ward, Kev. J. D. Cowan. Laymen: Mr if H. Lowber, Mr. Arnett Rambeau. eine GEORGE A. SINGLETON, Editor CONTRIBUTORS, TAKE NOTICE! FIRST—Let all Contributors write on one side of the paper only. SECONDLY—Do not abbreviate, but spell out all words. It is easier for you to spell the words than it is for me to pay extra to have some one go over the manuscript to spell them THIK We ha our manuscript short. news only y this about write onferenices, For District three erly ¢ and a half; from two to ; and for Annu ore than fiv for «nu individ ought to suffice. onhy write 1 when he re are possibly their articles We can handle t least two hun- iling at special rate d for in Section 1108, authorized on July OO REV. G. E. CURRY, Business Manager DEK is issued every ions, $1.90 per eho in advance rd h any issue and may Remitt ys be made vailable to the in the r avail remitter ¢ and Express Mongy Orders safe and may be Communi © be lengthy, bat must be with full name nm only on one of the writer side of the Money {c ive ytions or merehan business letters, to , must be ad news Manager, REV Book Concern, Penna. Fields, Bust CURRY, AM ke. Philadelphia, Rate in Foreign dressed G, § Subseription ed. A. M. E, BOOK Vth Street CONCERN, m6 3. Philadelphia, Pa. PRR RRR RRR rE + Weekly Thought Au Optimist is the fellow who takes the cold water thrown upon his propo- sition, heats it with enthusiasm, makes steam and pushes ahead. Hee RRR Weekly Poem eR RRR ERR Ree et Sleep A dark, warm mantle wraps ‘round me in tenderness, And T am hushed. Like the balm of a mother’s kiss It soothes me into comfort. Sorrow gone, trouble eased, care laid by There rises the horizon of heaven. Beauty dawns— goodwill—and joy—and tions were recipients of his bene- factions. He gave away 530 mil- lion dollars. For the sums given to Harvard, and the Divinity School of The University of Chicago, ihe writer may express personal Spelman Semi- I smile—and close my ¢y€s, lt is Death. EDNA D. GULLINS. ————— eR RRR ERE EEE EE EEE EEE EEE . . appreciation. Ed ito Il a | S nary, Atlanta, Georgia, re- Fee ER ERE EERE EEE ceived about a half million dol- : lars. The influence of Mr. COMMENCEMENT 1937 Rockefeller was felt to the farth- est limits of the periphery of Society. John D. Rockefeller was relig- ious. Harry Emerson Fosdick’s church on Riverside Drive, N- “Yi It would be interesting to know the number of young people who will be graduated from our church schools, and the schools of the country during the next few = 4 a pits ie z aed eee hae and the University of Chicago ehare a or years they have) Chapel on the Midway are but studied and applied themselves dilligently. Their parents and guardians re denied themselves of the necessities of life in order that they might finish from school college or university. Many made their own way by pullman portering, working in hotels or other jobs. Commencement is a period of moment for them. feeble representations of his spirit, He was an optimist and believed in raan. He believed firmly that morality is on the in- crease. For him the religion of Jesus was the highest way of life. Nothing can compare with it. Ninety-seven years is a long span of life on this earth yet brief in the vista of eternity. He saw the country advance from the frontier days to the period of big business, scientific method and technique. Mr. Rockefeller is dead, but his works do follow him. He will forever stand like a rock in an open plain. “Here lies his mortal remains, rich in death as in life.” “Fe enriched himself by giving to others.” “Sun of soul,” “Abide with me, fast falls the eventide,” “Q Jove that will not let me go” the heavenly choir sang as the everlasting doors stood ajar for John D. Rockefeller to enter in. The graduates come forth into a social order that is confused, spicious, hatred-beset and un- certain. There is a clash of so- cial ideals and forces. Govern- ments seem not to know which path to take. There is war and rumor of war. The ethnic group is emerging out of the night off slavery and the oppression of the Reconstruction period. On the political, economic, industrial and labor fronts the young graduates raust stand and show their elders the way out. Commencement assuming heavy means work, responsibilities, not apart from* the group but within the group. “You cannot ——000 i taRe be saved except you abide on THE MISSIONARY DEPART- board the ship.” Let this be a MENT time of deep decision, high re- solve and searching of heart. “Lead on O King Eternal; The day of march has come; Henceforth in fields of conquest Thy tents shall be our home; ‘Thru days of preparation Thy grace hath made us strong, An editorial in the current number of The Voice of Missions replies to critics of the Mission- ary Department. It stands to reason that if any other branch of the church will suffer if funds And now, O King Eternal, intended for their support are We raise our battle song. delayed, diverted or withheld. at) BOOK The Jaw prescribes where ROCKEFELLER PASSES these monies shall be sent. It is supreme and must be so regarded. When John D. Rockefeller's} A real Allen Day, a real Easter, spirit was releast last Sunday], -eq] Children’s Day, and a real morning a star of the first mag- nitude faded from the firmament of the world’s greatest benefac- tors. It is a long journey from his lowly beginning as a vendor to the industrial magnate and ty- coon that he was. Fortune smiled upon him and he amast a huge fortune which ran into the bil- lions. Standard oil is almost sy- nonymous with his name . Mr. Rockefeller did not live to himself. He was a shining exam- ple of altruism and philanthropy. Scores of institutions and founda- Educational Day, with all funds raised , lawfully and_ religiously accounted for would help the church on to recovery. We are of the opinion that the Missionary Organization of the A.M. E. Church is the most criti- cized Institution in our Connec- tion. It seems, that every time some one among us wants to say something that sounds loud and looks big he assails the Mission- ary set-up of the church, But ya a the strange thing about it all is that these writers who seem as be so disturbed about this partic- ular Institution are those who do less for its perpetuity, and charge and collect most from it for ser- vices. We do feel thta those who are the beneficiaries of funds from this Institution, whether be- cause of service or official posi- tion, should at least be fair and even guarded in unnecessary and extravagant expressions, lest some one who does not know the whole truth may be misled and our cause be made to suffer by those who cry “Wolf” and may cause some of us who know the truth and who have the courage, to rise up and point the finger and say, “Thou art the man.” ———o0o ROOM FOR ALL The fathers who poured out their lives in sacrifice, sweat and toil for the church should not be thrown away in their sunset days of life. The oncoming group oi young men will honor those of their sires who bore their bur- dens and fought valiantly in the day of battle. Young men will remember that they themselves are getting older day by day and will soon come-to gray hairs, en- ieebled step and lean upon the staf. God bless the fathers of the church: Let us not forget them, but deal gently with them. Once they were vigorous, up-and- coming as we. They loved the church of Allen and served to the best of their ability. Young men will find their places by the side of the older men. The former Will give strength and the latter will furnish wisdom. God bless the young men, God bless the old men, God bless them both together. “In the church there is room for all, and work for all. The Master builder, through age, may be incapaci- tated for active duty; while he has a thought that. will give beaim ty and strength to the building, he should be appreciated.”—T. M. D. Ward. ERE RREE EE EERE REE ETE Pointed Points PEEEEEEEEEEEEE EERE EET THE CHRISTIAN RECOR- der sympathises with Dr. John H. Clayborn, Editor of the South- ern Christian Recorder, and fami- ly in the passing of the promising young son, Charles, who was the ie main Wonder State Publishing Com-|to be adhered to in that Conclave George A. Gordon; William Lloyd Gar- pany, and in publishing the Southern Christian Recorder. MOTHERS DAY SERVICE was a success at Payne Chapel, Birmingham, Ala. Dr. A. Way- ian Jennings, the minister, re- ports two converts, six new members, 587. present at the morning worship, and $290.30 of- fering. From all sections of the connection encouraging signs are in evidence of increast inter-; est in the church. THE WORK OF DR. J. D. Howell in Detroit is worthy of note. The news release speaks for itself. Great St. Stephen has been cleared of debt. From Sept. 1936 to May 1937 the church has raised for the mortgage alone $¢,@51. Dr. Howell leads the Fourth District in Dollar Money with $1,280. St. Stephen is a wonderful church, and a tonic for African Methodism, There is a huge overflow each Sunday. Pas- tor and people have purchast a new parsonage, now they will re- model the church. SPEAKING OF DETROIT African Methodism Dr. George W. Baber, and Ebenezer hope to ,| tion to Bishop Carter found else- n the wheel e| tions.” i ' shia ee of the} tions.” An outline of suggestions Theodore Parker, Phillips Brooks, and is indicated in a letter of invita-|r where in this issue of the Index. The Bishop will also, deliver the Bishop Hamlet has been chosen by the College of Bishops to rep- resent Colored Methodism abroad in “The Universal Christian Council on Life and Works” at Oxford University, England, July 12th to 26th this year. Hence the C. M. E. Church comes into her own abroad no less than at home in the higher Councils of “Feast of Reason and Flow of Soul.” The Churchman Afield thE EERE EEE EEE EEE 5 a ta . Last week the churchman attended the New York Conference at Albany. It was a success. The reports were gratifying. All items were above the reports made the previous year. The church is on the way back. The great- est impedimenta to our advance are ourselves, our greatest foes are within our own ranks. entertain the General Conference of 1940 with their church out of debt. Both Drs- Howell, and Ba- ber will visit England, Scotland, Europe during the summer. Other churches should send their pastors to the conference on Faith and Order, and Life and Work. I Ise X PECTED THAT Bishops S. L. Greene, Wm. H. Heard, D. H. Sims, and Reverdy C. Ransom will attend. Also Drs. D. Ward Nichols, and J. G. Robin- son. THE FOLLOWING EDITO- rial from the Christian Index shows the part the great C. M. E. Church’s representatives will play. Bishops R. A. Carter, and Hamlet are able men. They will not only represent their coni- munion but the entire ethnic group. * TO THE GREAT PROTEST- ant Convocation of “World Fel- lowship of Faiths”, to meet in London, England July 7th Bishop R. A. Carter has been invited to deliver an address upon the sub- ject: “Helps and Hindrances to Peace and Progress through World Fellowship in Race Rela- The churchman observes that the right way is the best way, and the best way is the right way. He calls again and again for law observance. What the Book of Discipline says about the hand- ling of church monies it means. The General Conference is morally obligated to make all hew to the line. All of the leading ministers of the New York Conference were returned for another year. It is not enough for African Methodism to simply hold its ground in the strategic, and metro- politan centers. It must go forward. The churchman believes the time has come for a close study and scrutiny of the church. Place it beneath the search- light of investigation. Whatever wrong is discovered, have courage to attempt to set it right. Correct mistakes, if any, and full steam ahead. The church is more important than any one man in it, and affective Christian service than providing an office for some “wor- thy brother.” From Philadelphia the Churchman motors to Boston, and Cambridge, Mass., on the Charles for the New Eng- land conference the last held by Bishop Heard. St. Paul, the church, is within the shadow of Harvard, Charles Street, Church is only two blocks from Boston University. The churchman’s heart beats faster as he nears the scene of the Boston Massacre of 1770, the grave of Crispus Phillips. He sces again Boston Com- mon and the monument to the Bronze boys who were lead by Robert Gould Sh: ii baccalaureate address for Paine nuendo ear BS. College this season. | Public Library. Widenar at Harvard, and the Congregational Street. Herald, a journal that has religion, It fought for the freedom of our fathers; it stands upon uncompromisingly for justice today. Its editor, Dr. L. O. Hart- ———_000——-"— Va ison, Charles Sumner, and Wendell on Boylston Boston is the home of Zion’s man is too big a man to be elected to the episcopacy. The churchman long since congratulated him. DR. RUSSELL S. BROWN SHORTER CHURCH, DENVER RAISES THIRTY THOUSAND DOLLARS Dr. Russell S. Brown Leads the Church To Success By T. S. Williams Shorter Community A. M. E. Church is one of the oldest Churches in the West. Organized in 1868, it has kept an unusual record of usefulness and devotion to community ideals. In 1925, | the old building was destroyed by fire. The new modern structure was built by the Rey. A. Wayman Ward, in 1926, at a cost of over $100,000. Nine years ago the Rev. Ward transferred to Bethel, Chicago. and the Rev. J. M. Brown until recently pastor of Eighth and Towne, Los Angeles, came to Shor- ter and faced the huge task of meeting the indebtedness incident to rebuilding. He rallied all Denver to save the his- toric Church which faced a cruel de- pression with its heavy load, and re- duced the debt during his five years by more than twenty thousand dollars. He was succeeded in 1933, by his broth- er and present pastor, the Rev. Russell S. Brown, who found the debt at DOPOD Birthday Greetings MRS. EMMA P. MOORE-HOWELT 18 E. 69th St., New York GEORGE ARNETT SINGLETON Philadelphia MASTER ALLIE RANKIN, Ir. Lexington, Ky. SHER ERE EEE EEE EEE EEE t PERSONALITIES + + £ BERR EERE ERE EE One of the most interesting members of the African M. E. Church is Mr. J. Rice Porter of Lexington, Kentucky. He is an officer in St. Paul, Dr. T. M Greene, pastor. Mr. Porter aggressive and progressive. In’ poli- tics he is a Democrat. He is a natural leader of men and whatsoever he puts his hands to succeeds. He has amast a considerable portion of this world’s goods, Never is he so happy th when dispensing charity or others. He is president of the Colored Voters League, Lexington, Vice Presi- dent of the Mammouth Insurance Com- pany, Louis is ‘very, 1 helping le, Ky. ALLEN CHAPEL HAS SUCCESS- FUL RALLY Allen Chapel A. M. E. Church, In- dianapolis, Indiana, had a rally on Sun- day, May 23, for the benefit of the trus- tees’ department to reduce the indebted- ness on the church. Dr. H. E. Stewart, a former pastor of Allen Chapel, and now the pastor of Carey Temple A. M, E. Church, Chica- go, Illinois, was among ‘the visitors to the morning service, The amount raised was one thousand two hundred fifty dollars twelve cents. $44,000. Through these four years Denver has responded cheerfully to his leadership. He think of Attucks, his monument. \ (Continued on page 8) The church was very happy at the close of the day. “Praise God from Whom all blessings flow.” H. H. BLACK, Pastor. ===== DSC09752.JPG ===== Young People’s Page NAMES AND The Great Jehovah speaks to us, In Genesis and Exodus, Leviticus and Numbers see, Followed by Deuteronomy. Joshua and Judges sway the land, Ruth gleans a sheaf with trembling Samuel and numerous kings appear Whose Chronicles we wondering hear; Ezera and Nehemiah now Esther the beautcous mourner show; Job speaks in sighs, David in Psalms, The Proverbs teach to scatter alms. Ecclesiasties then comes on, And the sweet song of Solomon Isaiah, Jeremiah then With Lamentations takes his pen Ezekiel, Daniel, Hosea’s lyres ell Joel, Ar Mi Habakkuk s Obadiah's. , Nahum come, onah And lofty Ne calls s the Rapt Zephaniah, Hag While Zec And Malachi Conel I hariah walls ; with garments rent, ide ancient Testament Unknown SNAPPY STORIES HIS SONNY BOY \ little boy who had often heard his father tellsof his exploits and heroic deeds as a soldier in France finally asked, “Father, did anybody help you win the war?” THAT’S DIFFERENT “Louise, | cannot have you reading novels on Sunday,” “But, grandma, this one is all right It is all about a girl who was engaged to three clergymen all at once.” Columbia Jester. ORDER OF THE BOOKS OF THE OLD TESTAMENT ad OF POLITICIANS Ses ate A ee ee = THE CHRISTIAN RECORDER CHINESE ABOLISHING LONG BURIAL DELAY Foochow, Fukien Province, China, May 22 (AP). — The traditional “49 days” between death and removal of the coffin from a home—once regarded by the Chinese as necessary for the Sond luck of the departed soul—soon will go the way of many other old cus- current issue. When will some white conference of the Methodist Episcopal Church invite a Negro bishop to preside at its annual session as a demonstration of brother- hood? By coincidence, the question was an- swered before the magazine was off the press. The New Hampshire conference of the church by a vote of 40 to 12, has requested that a Negro bishop be as- signed to preside at the next session when the resident bishop is unable to preside. All members of the confer- ence are white. The action was unprecedented in the 150 year history of American Metho- dism, and is believed to be inspired by the growing conviction of church lead- ers that the church suffers by compari- son with the aggressiveness champion- ship of the rights of the Negro people by the Communist Party of the United States and groups under its influence. toms. » idea of seven times seven days, a festival in honor of the dead wit every seventh day, is givingway, at least in the cities, to the Western custom of burial a few days after death. SUGGESTS WAY TO END ‘REIGN’ Only a program of public education in simple economics can rid the coun- try of politicians, Dr. Thomas Nixon Carver, professor emeri- tus of economics at Harvard university, said Thursday night at the fifty-fifth anniversary dinner at the Chicago Stock exchange in the Palmer house. About 700. attended. “There is not one person in this room that ten years from today can be cer- tain he will have a business,” Carver asserted. “You must realize that the politician is in the saddle and that he oppressive EXCAVATIONS REVEAL MODES OF LIVING IN FIRST BRONZE AGE Nazareth Relics Turned Up by Sukenik Expedition By United Press is going to ride.” ‘ R. Benson, president Jerusalem. the exchange announced the appoint-] New light will be shed upon the mode ment of four business men to act as] Of life 3300 years ago, it is hoped, as advisers to the exchange and repre-|the result of important finds of pottery sent civic interest. They are: Brit-]and the remains of brick buildings near ton I. Budd, president of the Public] Nazareth by, an archeological expedi- Service Company of Northern Illinois; tion under Dr. E. L. Sukenik, lecturer Central Railroad company; Sheldon|in Jewish Archeology at the Hebrew Clark, vice president of the Sinclair | University. efining company, and E. Cloud Wamp- Layers of Cultures ler, vice president of Lawrence Stern] Excavations for a water tower begun & Co. Inc? in 1931 showed that the site had been found of a community dating back to ancient times, with subsequent layers of later generations imposed upon it. The pottery has been carefully check= Dreaded Death Organization Is Tem-|¢4 and found to belong to various periods beginning with the Chalcolithic Age and going down to the Roman- Byzantine period, traversing the First, Second and Third Bronze Ages and the Monrovia, Liberia, May 22. — The] ¢tly Iron Age. Implements Found strikes at night and claws its victims] The remains of early brick buildings to death, has temporarily been quelled |4™¢ considered of special archeological in Liberia, where it has been stronger] interest. Implements ranging from recently than any time in its existence. | flint to bronze are among the discoy- The Government sent troops to the} ¢ri¢s of an unusually rich field. Thaddeus of LIBERIA SEIZES 100 IN LEOPARD SOCIETY porarily Crushed by Troops . By United Press dreaded leopard society, which always From Other Papers MARRIED 36 TIMES IN ONLY 7 YEARS! Warsaw, May 22.—A man was ar- rested here today on a charge of marry- ing 36 times. The man, Aaron Lewinski, a boxer by profession, first married when he was 26. Today he is only 33 but he has managed to marry 36 women in va- rious parts of Poland, He would have martied for the 37th time had not his last wife brought the police to the chureh while the service was still going on, ; Grand Cape Mount district where, dur- ing the last year, every village has been terrorized by the society’s frequent ‘SNEEZE GIRL’ SLOWING DOWN; ONLY ONE SPELL IN FOUR DAYS raids and human sacrifices. It is reported that about 100 members of the society were arrested and con- victed, but, it is said, such is the power | Fantastic Cures Still Pour Into Hahne- of the society, they were not executed] --™ann Hospital, Even One Suggesting Spoonful of Black Pepper; Victim Expected to Go Home Soon. for fear of reprisals. It is rumored that they were flung into windowsless jails, where more than i half of them are said to have died. Violet Rei, Hahnemann Hospital's During the recent ravages of the} 22-year-old “sneeze girl,” is going home leopard society, men, women and child-|$00. Since her kerchooing started ren found from time to time with big} May 1 she has gotten a couple of mil- slashes on their bodies, their bones} lion sneezes off her chest and she has broken, and their vital organs removed. |'¢¢¢ived an awful lot of mail. COLOR LINE DROPPED BY Miss Rei, according to Dr. Michael METHODIST GROUP) P¢ters, has improved to such an extent that as soon as a sinus infection clears Boston, May 10 (CNA) — Zion’s}™P she can go back to her home, 2901 Herald, century-old journal of Ameri-| Belgrade St. can Methodism, asked editorially in its Ae é Not a Sneeze Virtually at ease since she went o, a carefully studied diet prepared by Dr. Peters, Miss Rei. has not Sneeze since Wednesday, except for a 15. minute period yesterday. | Most of Violet’s mail, which has come in upon her like a February blizzarg from every corner of ‘the nation, telj, her how to get rid of the annoying wheezes that have racked for 24 days. Some of the Cures One letter suggested she sniff cam. phor powder. Another said there was nothing like a table spoonful of blac, pepper in a glass of water. A thirg extolled the virtues of complete fas;- ing. Out from the mail bag one day dropp- ed this suggestion: “Dip finger jy, turpentine; rub under each eye; dray line in turpentine from neck to abdo- men; fry off fat from two ounces mut. ton suet and put piece of suet up cach nostril; then have patient drink fluid fried off suet. Sure cure.” Fs oe aac Oat Oa Sat Sat ht Oat Sc Shoat Sb OC Sat Dt oe Sen WOMEN’S PAGE i Esa =~ eS a Dt a THE CHURCH AND MISSIONS By Mrs. Mary I. Richards “What are the People Doing For Missions ?” The people in this civilized America and elsewhere are contributing much to Missions because Missions are the spreading of the gospel, and there is no greater task than proclaiming the story of Jesus to a dark world of sin Before we make am inyoice of 01 subject we wish to refeshen thoughts upon Missions. There spiritual, medical, educational and in- dustrial Missions, which include a!! fields of human endeavors. These en- deavors are fostered by the power 0! the Holy Spirit. These endeavors have good motives and principles which give the good and perfect life to mankind The Spiritual’ Mission is the great commission of Jesus Christ, who se: us to continue his program, and this Mission is the foundation of all other Missions. The Christian program is a Missio! and we who have professed a hope i Christ are ever ready to render service Let us take an inward look upon our- selves, and ask ourselves “What ar we doing for Christian training?” And last but not least what are we doing for Christian living?” Education and Christian training ar the requirements for leaders to intel- ligently lead souls to the higher heights of life. Our Schools and Colleges a‘ full of young men and women learnin¢ to render service. Now, what are w¢ doing for them? We must. pay th¢ teachers for imparting to them the right motives and principles of our mission ary activities, that they inturn can pay us for our labor. ; ‘Missionary activities have various m0- tives. These motives make Christian” ized human judgment as to how ‘° carry out our Lord's command—an! carry on His works. Webster say* “Motives are that which moves or ¢* you < to actio there must be mething wi hin us that “ determines actions. Information may be for- otten but facts and deeds will remain. hristian training will direct these acts. Principles are the permanent stand- ds of life by which questions of life 1 be weighted and decisions rendered. js more important to establish prin- ples than to teach a multitude of facts, nless these facts bear directly upon the tablishing of principles. Principles Christ, as He is the permanent stand- d. He saw the usefulness and good- ess of mankind—beauty in objects— d demonstrated the universal love. We have contributed to Missions our yes weighed by the questions of life to our Christian living in this social der, that includes brotherhood and ganizations. Peace Conference and acial problems. Crime and alcholic yils. Thus, the best and greatest pit that we are contributing to Mis- ons is Christian living. nd May We Pray: Give me O life, one talent of brush or voice or pen; Grant me the boon or service to pay my fellow men, Hl need not gold nor honor when I shall cross the bar here are not the open se-same to set the door ajar. fancy none will question arth values lost or won 'y measure will be soul-size the key—the service well done. Osceola, Arkansas. MRS. E. E. SIMS HONORED Selma, Alabama. A scene of light and heauty greeted le guests, who in gala attire, Thurs- iy might, came to Brown Chapel par- mage, Selma, Ala., eager to do honor ) a distinguished guest, Mrs. E. E. ims, Philadelphia, Pa., mother of our shop Sims, of the 9th Episcopal Dis- act, as she was being royally enter- ned by the Missionary Society, Mrs. becca Bonner, president. Presiding Elder L. G. Duncan, Selma ; Dr. C. B. Mosley, pastor of own Chapel; Mrs. M. L. Taylor, Onference Branch President; Mrs. L. Starkey and others were speakers this occasion, extolling the virtues d the potent influence wielded by the ‘oree in home and church life. 1 response the guest of honor thank- those who had helped to make the ning one of the pleasantest in her ory, then she told of her early mis- nary training at Talledega College, of ardent prayers and intense desire Work in foreign fields, how her plan Prevented by her marriage to the Dr. F. R. Sims who had no desire 80 “Africa-ward” and the glad joy came to her in later years, when Son, Bishop D. H. Sims was appoint- ¥ South Africa—God’s answer to her ¥ers in His own way. She also spoke ner other children—their wonderful of her, each striving to make her Ng years more and more pleasant. cued With rapt attention, inter- tric of applause, The re; to tempt the Palate o: Sunday afternoon, at a general Mission spoke to an apprec’ Missionary activities. dress will live long in who heard her. 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Old and young of the Church brought their gifts. Gifts of $1000, $500, numbers of $100 and sums of all kinds poured in from citizens of the Community It is a rema ble story. White or- ganizations down in the State sent jominations responded. All Denver ts agog ov npaign to “Pay off horter.” thousand dollars holders of the first 1 thousand given by smoke clears away the st ebt of 45,000— interest—will be reduced to ery of the com- it Off Before we Shorter is WOO and et’s Pz rate d plans are on the way al- ave Bishop Noah W. Wil- n the second mortgage help bt liam. and join in 1 celebration of rejoicing in putting Shorter once more on a md f ound f Shorter challen Church in es any 2 similar record of the Nation to s achievement. The services of this old Church will be broadcast over Station, K.L.Z., Sunday during the month of June from historic the Columbia every eleven o'clock to noon. Dr. Brown has a right to be very happy and has justly earned the praises Altho his demands have been great at Shorter, he has been bestowed upon him called to Church after Church among the white people to speak. He was guest speaker at the Colorado Woman's College and the Race speaker on the city-wide Lenton services, Shorter faces this phenominal success under his leadership; his daughter, Alice Elaine, is graduating in June from Denver University. She has been awarded a Key indicating membership in the Acad- my of Philosophy and is the first race girl to receive her practice work in Education in the Denver Public Schools, His son, Russell Jr., has held State Championship for Colorado as sprinter for the past year and is gradu- ating from East High School in June. The spiritual success of matehes its financial story. Shorter More than two hundred members have been add- ed to the Roll and peace and harmony prevail, We invite you to Denver and the Rockies to see for yourself, Help double our Christian Recorder Readers by sending just one New Subseription, be i% CHRISTIAN RE REV. J. D. HOWELL me ST. STEPHEN A. M. E. CHURCH, DETROIT, MICH. CLEARED OF THIRTY THOUSAND DOLLAR INDEBTEDNESS Tuesday night, May 18th was an oc- cation of much rejoicing for the mem- bers and friends of St. Stephen A. M. E. Church when the pastor exhibited a receipt reading, PAID IN FULL, from the First National Bank of Detroit. Ten years when Rey. J. D. Howell came to us, there was a mortgage indebted- ness of nineteen thousand five hundred dollars on the church plus other in- debtedness, including a parsonage, which ran the debt up to thirty thous- and dollars. The depression gripped us for five long years and some-what retarded our program, yet, through prayer and per- sistency, every dime has been paid and dear old St. Stephen rejoices in the fact that after nineteen years, she is free Not only have we accomplished +he phenomenal feat of liquidating our in- debtedness, but have accomplished the following facts; have built up the larg- est membership in the Fourth Episco- pal District (2312 members); the ‘arg- est Sunday School in the District, one thousand members; with an average attendance of six-hundréd, leads the Fourth Episcopal District in Dollar Money, one thousand two hundred-eigh- ty dollars; for eight years have been compelled to run a noverflow service (Junior Church) to accomodate the vast crowd; a unique class system, averag- ing eighty-five dollars per weck, out of which the Stewards take care of their obligations. Since September, 1936, to May 18, 1937, eight thousand six hundred sixty-one dollars was raised and placed on the mortgage, completely wiping it out. We hold that this grand accomplishment i sone of the virtues of removing the time limit. riled i “To Europe” Because of the tremendous undertak- ing that has been accomplished under the leadership of our pastor, Rev. J. D. Howell, we, the members of St. Stephen A. M. E. Church feel, in sending our pastor to Oxford England to attend the Conference on Life and Work, is only one of the ways in which we can ex- press our admiration and appreciation for his splendid work. Rev. Howell has worked assiduously during his nine years and eight months with us without even a two weeks vaca- tion. We only wish it possible for him to spend two months, insteac of one month abroad. We know the trip will not only benefit Rev. Howell, but the church at large, because of the wealth of information he will bring to us. May God ever bless and keep him. MOLLIE T. RANKIN Church Secretary. The Christian Recorder and the Con- nection congratulates Drs. Howell, Brown, and Black upon their successful rallies. The church needs men who do things.—Editorial note. LETTERS TO THE EDITOR Philadelphia, Pa. My dear Friend: I write you to express congratulations upon your first anniversary as Editor of the Christian Recorder. The phe- nominal change in the appearance and editorial construction of the periodical as well as the high literary standard to which it has attained, is full proof that the church made no mistake in electing you as its Editor, be: May the bles: | the quarterly. Reports were v: in your effort to m Journal the greatest an only in the religioys but in every of social endeavor. 4 You have wrought well, Carry Yours very truly, J. WINSMORE May eg a , by, V ie; W. T. Whitcomb, ‘pleasanton; T. E. Walker, Paola; A. ayford, Chanute, and the writer. Sey- eral of the ministers’ wives were also present, including the following: Mes- dames A. Rayford, Fannie Matthews, fl. McTassel, T. E. Walker, W. T. “Whitcomb, John Allen, H. Vaughn, and others. Other prominent visitors some of whom were: Dr. J. Louis Ransom, Topeka, President of the Laymen’s Or- - ganization of the Fifth Episcopal Dis- trict; the Rev. J. L. Reeves, of the Ne- praska Conference; Mesdames Shep; herd and Gail Moore, and many others. At 12:15, the Council having by way of the Finance Committee lifted a lib- eral offering, retired to the spacious dining room of the church, where that prince of pastors, the Rey. E. Price had made ample’ arrangement to case the hunger of all present, assisted by his fine corps of workers. The Council reassembled at 1:15. Dallas, 7, Dear Dr. Singleton: BE I wish to take this opportunity to press my personal thanks and 4), ation, for the effort you are FR forth to give to the church a pug tion, which rightfully takes its piz. one of America’s foremost ry, journals. It is my honest Opinion your contribution to American jour ism has done much to emphasin., grace and dignity of the A. \, Church, My best wishes are with you {or tinued success. Yours very truly, Rete RICK | Another among the many innovations Phone fer which Dr. John Adams was re- r Brookes, Gj sponsible, was the question and answer period, which was heartily enjoyed by all present. ASK HIM HOW HE CONDUCTS IT. Dr. John Adams made exetnsive re- marks, in which he showed conclusive- ly, yet consisely, the relation between the Quarterly, District and Annual Con- ferences, each dovetailing into the other. He further briefly discussed the two sides of religion, viz: The admin- istrative and interpretative. When he had finished it was the concensus of opinion that “we had never heard any- thing like it.” Dr. J. Louis Ransom, made a thrilling address from the subject: “The Lay- men and the Church.” It goes without saying that Dr, Ransom, is one of the best informed men of the A. M. E. Connection. The Council went on record, as endorsing the writer for the high and exalted place of the Bishopric in 1940, and also Dr. Ransom as Editor of the Western Christian Recorder at the same time. The District Conference, Sunday School and Allen League Conventions will meet in Parsons, June 15-17. Great sessions are anticipated. At the evening hour beginning at 7:30 speakers were: Dr. J. Louis Ransom, y Reys. M. M. Matthews, and H. M. Davis. The house was packed; and all went away, singing the praises of Dr. Adams, for his fine cooperative spirit, and general good will prevailed on all sides. And thus the session closed, with the feeling that all in attendance had been greatly blessed. To the Editor of the Christian Rec I do enjoy reading the Recordey, get so much rich information fron With prayers, faith in God and Editorials, I hope you great REV. R. D. P WARD’S CHAPEL A.MLE. CHURg SEVILLE, FLORIDA The first quarterly conference held by Rey. J. A. Brown, Presiding der. At 11 o'clock, Dr. Brown scled his text, Psalm 24:1. Dr. Brown prez ed a strong sermon which was eajj by all. All boards reported good. (i lection for the morning $14.00. J Brown, Mrs. Brown and son also & E. R. Montgomery motored to Be ville and held quarter for Rev. A Covington. At 7:00 o'clock r DeLeon Spring where they cc Raised at DeLeon Spring % were happy to have the Presi and pastor returned to them. Kev. Montgomery, pastor. ELLA WALDEN DUNG _ FIFTH EPISCOPAL DISTRICT Ottawa, Kansas.—The Topeké trict Council of the Kansas Anr ference of the A. M. E. Churc! 9:00 A. M., with Dr. John Presiding Elder. The address of Adams was one of the most pro: comprehensive, sane and re: it has been ours to hear. Some © points stressed: Cooperation, prot hood, and mutual good-will. The cil went on record as pledging hearted and sincere support accord ly. The Rey. R. P. Hobson of (2% Kansas, stirred the entire audien a spiritual message, his subject >” “Jesus, the Truthful Way, that 4 to Life.” 4 Fellowship and the usual hand @ followed, with roll call and enroll The following being present: ®°'*J W. Wisner, Independence; ©, Smith, Coffeyville; H. M. Davis sons; J. A. Ranque, Pittsbure: fp Allen, Osage City; M. M. Mat'! Emporia; H. Vaughn, Cheeryv2"! R. Hayes, Topeka (Greater Bre — Join The Christian Recorder Family 716 S. 19th Street a é - Please Renew my Subscription for One Year ( + Please enter my name fora new Subscription for One Year ( BEAMING el) ccvevhoe out -vsoatanoancer Santer ee Inclosed find Money Order for $1.50. Temple under the leadership Dandridge and Eldership of Dr. J. 7. Walker is determined to push her way to the front and take her rightful pla Dr. Dandridge has his church well ii hand. He and family are loved by the members of Allen Temple. He ha: his church well organized, and cas boast of a fine board of Stewards and — Trustees as well as of other officers of | the church who are cooperating to put a great program over for the church, The Presiding Elder expressed him- self as being happy to see Allen Temple coming back to herself, and to see the lovely spirit existing between the church and pastor. LULU E. DRIVER. BETHEL A. M. E. CHURCH New Bedford, Mass. The fourth quarterly conference was held by the Presiding Elder, Rev. J. M. Stepteau, Monday night, May 3rd. The Conference was opened with sing- ing, prayer and the 146th Psalms by the pastor, Rev. R. Henry Gross. Mr. Earle Carter was elected secre- tary. After the reading the Roll Call the minutes of the previous quarterly conference were and adopted. One member was received on proba- tion. The Sunday School reported an increase of seven new members. The death of Miss Julia Morse was read REV. SAMUEL J. H. POTTER Pastor of St. Phillip African M. E. Church and Presiding Elder of the Maritime District of the New England reported, Miss Morse had served faith- fully as one of the first choristers of Bethel. After remarks by several our Pre- siding Elder gave a very encouraging and interesting talk about the general church and also commended the officers and members for their loyalty to the Annual Conference. Rev. Mr. Potter was formerly of Philadelphia An- nual Conference and a member of Jones Tabernacle Church. He served in Canada about four years. ALLEN TEMPLE A. M. E. CHURCH Bessemer, Ala. Allen Temple A. M. E. Church of which Dr. J. T. L. Dandridge is the successful pastor, held its second quar-. terly conference with Dr. James W. Walker, Presiding Elder, presiding. This was indeed a quarter that will live in our memory. One of the best to be held in Allen Temple for a long time. Beginning with the Sunday School at 9:30 throughout the day the spirit ran high. At 11 A. M. Dr. Walker preached a soul. stirring sermon. His text from St. Matthew 4:4, “But he answer- ed and said, It is written, Man shall not live by bread alone, but by every word that preceedeth out of the mouth of God.” A great sermon, full of brain food, as well as spiritual awakening. A large audience was present whose expressions proved it a blessing to be at the house of God. The Choir was Serene eee b been PPP EEE EEE EEE EEE EEE EEE EEE CHRISTIAN RECORDER SUBSCRIPTION A. M. E. BOOK CONCERN Philadelphia, Pa. ) Check ) Check also at its best in singing the sweet songs of Zion. One united with the church, thus closed a most successful and harmonious quarterly conference with the request for the return of both the Presiding Elder and Pastor. Fol- lowing is the financial report: Trustees Stewards .. church. At 3 P. M. The Methodist Ministers’ Union assembled with a large audience present to witness another spiritual fervor. The Rev. R. H. Emanuel, pas- tor at Brighton, Ala., gave to us a great spiritual sermon. hia seed Shi ea A oa pies He brought bk him his c! ai ei ae Shi ee Ce wine eg fhe sen is th ee : "| Brotherhood ....-.-++++-+. 25.24 Wee the glory of God during this ser-) ji. Christian Endeavor. 24.35 ne W. M. Missionary Society..... (17/80 At 7:30 P. M. Dr, Walker brought] Q,;. ASSION ALY: OOCICLY, ies Weicianatherierestimlessaze Subsectan ce ) “Things To Think About.” Thus the aC AGRA SI ise day was well spent in divine praises. The Presiding Elder went away smiling and left all his hearers rejoicing in every walk of life. The business of the quarter was a success in every way. All departments were on the upward trend. All reports were good. Total collected during Sunday $70.76. The quarterly assess- ment was paid in full and a nice sum left in the Stewards’ treasury. Total collected for the quarter, $638.64. Allen REV, J. M. STEPTEAU, P. E. REV. R. HENRY GROSS, Pastor MRS. W. SAMPSON BROOKS FARRER EEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEET RESPONSIBILITY In the performance of our im- portant duties, we do not leave any detail to irresponsible per- ee REAL ESTATE FOR SALE QUALITY HOMES, nice environ ment, surprisingly low prices an¢ terms which is the reason of this firm’s continuous business since 1880 You can select now before prices rise by paying deposit; settlement will b deferred until Spring. Service Seldom Equalled! Excelled! ADAMS, 5641 Market St. Phila, Pa sons. Every task, no matter how slight, is entrusted to a reliable member of our organization who is qualified or the work by long training and experience. WALTER C. BECKETT 216 W, Coulter St. Phila. Pa. Neve PHONE: GER. 0585 a Deke ===== DSC09754.JPG ===== _— ee P PAGE TEN PHILADELPHIA ANNUAL CON- FERENCE By Rey. J. Winsmore Mason y afternoon, May 16th nce year of 1937- W. H. Heard, D.D., presiding op of the First Episcopal District sted by Bishop D. H. Sims piscopal District. mon was delivered by Fountain, pastor of h, Philadelphia followed ration of the Lor the Presiding Elders, the ministers of the con- zation, Rey. P. C. Wil- elected ch secretary ; Reid, Engrossing Secretary ; Mims, Statistical Secretary; George Dorce, Accountant; H. Cooper, Sr., Secretary to were: Rey chief and Revs. S. B. B. E. D ewsome, and S. M The elected finance commit- if H. P. Jones, chairman; | vnsend, mars Morton vice chairman; W. P. J. Winsmore Ma- ry; Hodson Wat- stant surer; J. R. Fortune, 2 V. W. Jacobs, Messenger; D. Dixon, H. F. Ty- ohnson, Hodson Waters, hornton, H. H. Cooper, Sr., R. O. Napper latter four ere W in increase in the reports hurches, spiritually, numeri- and f ially. 419 persons were 60 were received in the urch and the Dollar Money $9,830.00 64.25 over the Mon report of the previous ear Among the leading reports were: Mother Bethel, Dr. H. P. Jones, $1,030 Dollar Money; St. Matthews, Philadel- phia, Dr. H. E Money increase $200.00 and the largest addi- Tyree the largest Dollar rship over 22 L. Mims at Zion, Phila- he honor of reporting the est increase in conversions, 54, and yest amount raised for all pur- poses, $12,407.58 Drs, John R. Hawkins, G. E eton, L, L. Curry, Jerry, and J. H. were among the General ers visiting the conference and ¢ the other distinguished visitors were: Drs, D, O. Walker, President of Wilberforce University; George F. Woodson, Dean of Payne Theological Seminary; C. A. Gibbs and L. M. Moore of Florida; A. J, Allen, American Bible Society; E. C, Hatcher, of Alabama; W. C. Crawford, of South Carolina; J. Campbell Beckett, C, C. Ferguson, E. H. Beard, D, FE. Rice, H, M. Shields, H, E. Walden, V, C. Hodges, R. Nelsor and Boston, and others from the Baltimore Conference. The various other con- ferences of the First Episcopal Dis- trict were well represented through their outstanding leaders whose names “4 been mentioned in another arti- cle, ¢ appointments Of y | aghorne—A. C. Patricks Mother Bethel—H. P. Jones Mt. Olive—Hodson Waters Norristown—W. W. Jacobs Germantown—J. R. Johnson 1 apes of the Philadel- Frankford—E. L. Kinzer ce held in Media, Pa., Trinity—K. G. Kels Cresmont—A. C. Collins Phoenixville—M. Hamlin Pottsville—B. W. Durant Reading—W. T. Stewart Lebanon—C. J. Morton Pottstown—H. A. Anderson Manayunk—A. L. Augustus St. Paul—-Wm. Barricks St. Peters—J. A. Pierson Holmesburg—L. P. Herring Oliver Chapel—J. W. Caulk Palmer Chapel—Arnold Robinson Mt. Carmel—S. M. H. Irwin y—E. C, Lindsay Disney: J. Cross Sheridan—W. White South Philadelphia District H. H. Cooper, Presiding Elder Allen, Phila—W. L. Johnson Morris Brown—H. Y. Arnett West Chester—A. Q. Norton Darby—B. W. Arnett Media—L. W. Stanford Morton—H. L. Hughes Elmwood—W. J. Townsend Paschal—E. K. Nichols 1 Spring Valley—E. S. Dennis q Thornbury—T. J. McKelvey Kennett Square—N. A. Hylton Unionville-Avondale — Spurgon Har- mon. Lansdowne—P. P. Gaines Oxford—S. B. Randolph Emanuel—E. D. Ford Okeola—S. T. Cooper St. Mary—J. W. Harris Swarthmore—Edwin Kinney Arnett Chapel—Ed Newsome Little Bethel—R. W. E. Irwin Norwood—Albert Haskins Tunnell—Eugen Tolson se West Philadelphia District M. M. Lewis, Presiding Elder Mt. Pisgah—M. W. Thornton St. Matthews—H. F. Tyree Zion—J. L. Mims Ardmore—J. W, Mason Ward—J. L. Brown Bryn Mawr—C. D. Dixon g Wayne—C. W. Reid / Jones Tabernacle—Wm, P. Stevenson) La Mott—W. R. Gullins 3ristol—A. N. Clark Easton—C. H. Whaley Stroudsburg—W. B. Parks New Hope—J. W. Hudson Tyree—To be supplied Sharon Hill—To be supplied Calvary—M. H. Brooks St. Luke—I. F, Parham St. James—J. W. Dennis Harrisburg District R. O. Napper, Presiding Elder Mercersburg—I. A, Davis Waynesboro-Greencastle—C. H. Wil- son, Chambersburg—J. R. Reed Carlisle—I. H. Queen Shippensburg-Mechanicsburg— W. H. Owens Harrisburg—P. C. Williams Steelton—J. C. Spivey Edgmont Ct.—J. L. Kinard THE CHRISTIAN RECO Ree ee eS ere Philadelphia District—I. N. Patterson | Oberlin—Sherman Marshall Presiding Elder Middletown—D. Banks Mt. Joy—W. E. Carr Marietta—J. D. Springs Wrightsville—H. Satterfield York—A. L. Boulden Columbia—S. W. Wilmore Lancaster—H. A. Ivey Parksburg—E. D. Brown Atglen—C. C. Williams So. Coatesville—W. J. Martin E. Coatesville—N. H. Knowlton Downingtown—J. R. Groves Malvern—Geo. Caulk Devon—J. R. Fortune Union—Chas H. Fountain Cits—To be supplied Evangelist—S. B. B. Timmons ALLEN TEMPLE A. M. E. CHURCH oe ple A. M. E. Churc Witherspoon, after which he pre. was also inspiring. mended by the Presiding Elder, GREENVILLE, S. C. heartedly with his program. Rev. J. W. Witherspoon, Pastor * ; rch: The prelin, naries were conducted by Dr. J, W Sented Dr. J. C. Quarles, Presiding Elde, The morning message of the Presiding Elder was delivered with the Spirit to a large audience. The evening Service The business session of the Boats was held Monday evening, and the rd ports indicated that the Church ig jy § live condition and were highly com. A testimonial from the stewards of Mo; ris Brown A. M. E. Church was recently read in which they commended Dr. Witherspoon’s high moral and Chris: tian character and constructive leaedr. ship. The people of Allen Temple hay, found this true and are work ing whole. The copy of a letter to Bishop Flip. per was read to the Conference by Bro E. N. 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BOOK CONCERN 716 S. 19th Street ‘ Philadelphia, Pa. t Pa a Sc tae tc WT LHE CHR Notices _aaagrl i Sextuple | pastor when a “real man was needed”,} pal of St. Helena Parish Training 227, 1937 Pennsylvania aa June and stating that Dr. Witherspoon was | School at Greensburg, La., was present Cincinnati and Louisville road via]a modern preacher and pastor with a|and addressed the congregation very modern program. The Bishop's reply| briefly concerning the necessity of was also read in which he expressed his | more school buildings in our communi- el tele ' confidence in the ability and character} ty. He drew a picture of a community $17.10—One-way Ist Cla "2 aid of the pastor. without a school and the church and day Round Trip $18 ee Fi a 2} The Presiding Elder’s assessment is] reached the conclusion that the young Clerey $3870—Pull : Une aoe $40. The classes, alone, reported $50.] generation would soon reach their des- 3 gy ry ullman Changing at] Collection for the day amounted to $82,} tiny. Mr. Bradford is a real hero in Saat 00. and for the quarter $1450. After re-] the Educational field, and is doing great From New York—One-way Coach| marks in whic hthe Presiding Elder} work in this parish. F ; $18.90—One-way Ist Class $34.80—15-| commended the pastor and congrega-| The church at large seems to be The Bishops Council day Round Trip $43.50—Round Trip|tion for their splendid work, and an-|taking its place in the front rank as The Sesquicentennial : Clergy $41.40—Pullman Changing at] nouncements were made, the Confer-|it once was. Under the leadership of The Seventh Connectional Young] Cincinnati $8.50. ence adpourned. Rev. J. M..Coleman the progressive People’s Congress ‘ Trunk Line and Southeastern Passep- MISS EUNICE ADAMS] pastor, we see nothing but success in he Connectional Council ger Association Clergy Bureau Certifi- the future. Dr. J. K. Washington, Pre- he Second A. M. E. Youth Con-} cates must be presented. siding Elder; Rev. J. M. Coleman, pas- Sextuple Conclave—Memphis essee, June 22-27, 1937. yntic Tenn gress Schedule AMITE, LA. tee Leave New York (Penna. Sta- 5 VIOLA GLASPY ‘The Boy Scouts: Assembly. RAOM Mes 9 age cos) zee 3556) PM one’ et Sy quarterly con- ae acs Ad cthodists $0 Leave North Phila. ..5:25 P. M Sere ieee: aha ara DONALSONVILLE, GA. his celebration will mark 150 years Arrive Cincinnati ....8:15 A. M |ton, presiding elder; Rev. J. M. Cole-| Live Oak A. M. E. Church. _ Opening cligious freedom among Negroes.|Leave ...........-: 8:40 A. M.} man, pastor. Dr. J. K. Washington] service by Bro. S. H. Lewis First preached a soul stirring sermon. Subj.} Hymn, “A Charge to Keep I Have. allenging program will be present- . 9:15 P. M. Baltimore Arrive Memphis ... Washington and passengers will se “The Destructibility of Pride,” First prayer, Bro. G. L. Lewis. Second He explained through Belteshazzar | Hymn, lined by Rev. J. H. Hall, “O for *” Scrip- connecting how pride can destroy a person, social-|a Thousand Tongues to Si ly, spiritually and eternally. The ser-| ture, Acts 26:1-26. Prayer, Rey. Jeu mon was inspiring and reviving. Hall. Song, the choir, “Come thou The following ministers were visi-| Almighty God.” Song, “I’m Going to tion, consult H. H. Lowber, Pas Piors: Bro, A. Self, a local preacher] Trust in the Lord.” “A very helpful senger Traffic Department, Penn | from the Zion Church; Rev. H. Perkins, | spiritual sermon was delivered, closing BISHOP E. J. HOWARD sylvania Railroad, Broad St. Sta- the pastor of Morgan Chapel and Dr.| prayer was offered by Rev. H. K. Ken- ani j ae ae 4 : G. B. Hill who is loved by all, d|drick. Collection; Class Leaders made Entertaining Bishop.| . 1 si loved by all, an tion, Philadelphia, or any Presid his presence is always welcome. His| their report. Remarks by the pastor, ing Elder in 1st and 2nd Districts | instruction were very effective. All| Rev. J. H. Hall. Doxology. Rex. J. H. Hall, pastor. very Chapel and St. Andrew A. M. yurches are the official headquar-} {rain to Harrisburg, Pa. §, and Drs. D. L. Witherspoon and Lee ee WV. Hall the host pastors. REV. S. S. MORRIS Promotion Director For information reports were good. Professor W. L. Bradford, the princi- > all Bishops, General Officers, Col- CHICAGO MAMIE WILLIAMS presidents and presidents of the] For the Sesqui-Centennial and Bish- missionary societies, Presiding | ops’ Council: rs and Pastors. Ly. Chicago (Dearborn Station) 4:30 Fany of you have anything of in-) P. M. via Wabash Railway June 21st Ist to go on exhibition in the great] Ar. St. ee P. M. via Wabash q hat’s to be held in Railway June 21st } Se 22-27th, please ae 4 Aa eS M. via Mo. i i t acific Lines June é1st. ae a Sore a Ar. Memphis—7 :20 A. M. via Mo. Pa- Loetieaie o-| cific Lines June 22nd. First-class, air conditioned equipment is being provided and everything is being done for your comfort. The cars LOOK! EXTRAORDINARY VALUE Ad HYMNAL il committee, hmittee will carefully guard all pr ies entrusted to them after it has n received. e exhibit should consist of ec Pedi chicaed caitibe Hatdled througt and phs of former and pis historic | t© Memphis without any change at St. i x s oF College presidents, as) the| Louis. While it is necessary to travel DISCIPLINE Atings pictures which eee in one group on the going trip, you can re story of the depar return individually within 10 days. TOGETHER chool, statuary, relics, statistics, Hels or other—materials of public rest. ere special booths are required cost of erecting such booths will asked of the owner. Jecause of limited funds the com- ee is forced to request the shipper ear all transportation expenses. REV. A. F. DAVIS, Chairman of Local Committee. East Georgia St., Memphis, Tenn. Plans are being made to interest the leaders in the 4th District to join with you, and it has been suggested you com- municate with Rev. A. W. Ward of 538 E. 34th St., Chicago, Ill, at once regarding your tickets, in order that he might know the approximate num- ber attending. He will also be in a position to answer any inquiries raised. Yours very truly, L. W. BADSEY, “Asst. Pass. Traffic Manager pee To whom this may concern: T am now making up my Summer f the] Schedule for Evangelistic engagements. ican Methodist Episcopal Church is] 1 am at your service for camp aes ed to meet in the regular semi-| Basket meetings, Rallies, Young Peo- ial session at Memphis, Tenn.|ple’s programs, Missionary ae its Sesqui Centenniel program Women’s Day mai 2 ‘a As, day, June 22nd, 1937 at 2:00 p. m.|day or occasion. a Cet ci wing the opening sermon by on our’ special Ss ane rieke, lop Davis for the Celebration. The | tivities in your church. ing of the Council will be held at |and terms. Andrews A. M. E. Church on joun Street. V. M. TOWNSEND, President C. A. WINGFIELD, Secretary $1.50 Music and $.90 Discipline A $2.40 Value Both For $2.00 Both volumes beautifully and securely bound in Semi Morocco and Stamped in Gold. Hymnal he Connectional Council © ONLY A LIMITED NUMBER OF VOLUMES TO BE SOLD AT THIS PRICE. SEND YOUR ORDER TO- DAY. WE PAY POSTAGE. A.M. E. BOOK CONCERN 716 S. 19th Street Yours for service, EVANGELIST MARTHA JAYNE KEYS, D.D. 2113 W. Walnut St., Louisville, Ky. 1 > SES LD LS ===== DSC09755.JPG ===== CAMBRIDGE, MASS. To the Bishop and members of the 86th Session of the New England Con- ference. Whereas, the pressure of enemies within and without, the ever rising problems of expansion and of perpetuity of our great Zion, demand an episco- pacy of strong, intelligent and courag- cous men. Whereas, Dr. C. P. Cole by his years of service without blemish, his demon strated scholarship and effectiveness as a Gospel preacher, when he lead us up the mountain and gave us a bird’s eye view of the Canaan toward which we are tending and at the same time kept our hearts ablaze with the unction of the Holy Spirit. Where this Conference gave birth to this churchman and fitted him for the kind of ce needed to extend the Kingdom by teen years of suffering for the cause, hin the confines of the New Eng- ing the tsewhere in the boundaries of fif 1 d notwiths ce rendered ¢ the church of Allen. Whereas, Dr. C. P. Cole, is not only a son of this conference, but an alum- 1us of Lincoln University and of our own Wilberforce, thereby being satu- ated with the real spirit of fathers who would that we stand on our feet as men. Resolved, that we as members of this Conference endorse the candidacy of ‘ole for the sacred office of Bishop in the Church of Allen in 1940. ther resolved, that we lend our hy and influence throughout the rch to the end that Dr. Cole may become a member of the greatest epis- copacy for the advancement of the ial, economic and religious welfare of a Zroup. Resolution passed by the unanimous vote of the New England Conference for the endorsement of Dr. C. P. Cole for the Bishopric in 1940. MANAGER G. E. CURRY VISITS NORTH CAROLINA The Manager spent Sunday, May 30th with Dr. T. L. Scott, Raleigh, N. C. where he preached at the morning ser- ee ere a ae SPECIAL vice. He enjoyed a delightful visit as the guest of Mrs. T. L. Scott. She spared no pains in making his stay very pleasant. He accompanied them to Fayetteville, N. C., in the afternoon, where Dr. Soctt delivered the baccalau- reate sermon to the graduates of the High School. LOUISIANA LEADERS URGE BISHop’S COUNCIL TO CON- SIDER DR. ROGERS FOR CHURCH EXTENSION HEAD By Rev. Thos. J. Brown Representatives from the Flucker, La., | 4 North, Central and Louisiana Confer- ences of the state met at St. Paul here yesterday with Dr. W. H. Hall, presiding and drafted resolutions as follows: Whereas, at the last session of the General Conference of the A. M. E. Church at New York City, May 1936, Dr. P. W. Rogers, the presiding elder of the New Orleans District received 274 votes for the position of Secretary- Treasurer of the Church Extension de- partment—the largest number of votes received by any of the defeated candi- dates: And, whereas. the said office was made. vacant recently by the unexpected de- parture of Dr. A. J. Wilson, the sainted head of the department; And, Whereas, it has been the cus- tom for the boards of our church to] %% fill vacancies arising in the respective departments during the interval of the General Conference. To be exact, the afore-said Dr. A. J. Wilson was elected by the board with the late Bishop A. L. Gaines, president, presiding. Also Dr. L. L. Berry the present Secretary- Treasurer of our Missionary depart- ment as well as the manager of our Book Concern, Dr. G. E. Curry are creatures of their respective boards and leading candidates for these depart- ments ; And, Whereas, the sentiment of the church is in favor of the leadership of the bishops and willing to trust the bishops’ judgment in all matters affect- ing the general church; And, Whereas, the Extension Board failed to fill the vacancy of the Church | NOTICE The New Way to get the CHRISTIAN RECORDER 1. Subscribe for one year by mailing your name and address with a Money Order for $1.50 to A. M. E. Book Concern, 1230 N. 19th St., ' Philadelphia, Pa. 2. Subscribe for six months by sending M Order for $1.00 to the above edirues. em 3. Become an agent by ordering ten or more pa- pers at 3 cents each on or before Tuesday afternoon preceding the dered. Orders for under ten copies will be charged at the regular retail price of 5 cents per copy. Become an Agent A. M. E. BOOK CONCERN 716 S, 19th Street date of the issues or- in Your Church Philadelphia, Pa. G & BEAt ifs y A BETTER CHURCH nued from page 1) —— ‘Conti Ry pil of A.M. E. Youth Organi- jon. i Tuesday Evening ome Period. Bishop E. J. Howard, . Response to addresses of je—Bishop H. Y. Tookes, D.D. Deas. Wednesday. Noon Hress (series of three). African hodism in Retrospect—Bishop C. Ransom, D.D. ns of Hattin Hour—(every day oon). PHILADELPHIA, PA. Wednesday Afternoon nncil of A. M. E. Youth (We urs. Fri.) (Young People 16 to 4 ears)- cial Addresses jcan Methodism on Parade— ds, banners, pennants, floats, fallenging slogans, militant songs. 00 religious leaders, young men and maidens, old men and child- marching “In Unbroken Line”. Presiding Elders Pastors afoebootootootooteet Please send names and daar of 5000 (Five Thousand) Lay Members to G. E. Curry, Manager of the A. M. E. Book Concern on or Before June 15, 1937 716 S. 19th ST. ch Wednesday Evening ishop J. A. Gregg, Presiding ing Sparks”—A fascinating edu- al drama written by Mrs. Susie pper of Atlanta. drama reveals most vividly hu- felationships; it depicts the cause saree he effect of the withdrawal oi = plored members irom the white - . h: it shows the stability, the : h to endure hardships, and the ation of the early pioneers, in eagerness to worship God un- red. The presentation of this will stimulate youth—enhearten of our group to keep the faith. Hlustrated Lecture—(Series of Bible Lands and Epochal mile in present day life of Church BISHOPS S. Flipper . Heard Vernon Founta B) R WORLD|2. mi Hab 2. Camp Fire Fellowship Hour and tary. Rey. A. L. Gilmore, D.D., Assist- program and reception.) Sunrise Prayer Service, Sunday School, | Townsend, D.D. Rev. Wm. Oliver, D.D: Green, Presiding. Music— under direction of Prof. Reynolds. Books—arranged by Prof. E. C. Deas, containing a worship service for devo- tional meetings. eF Boy Scouts— in Uniform. Ample camping facilities] graduates both high school and college available. -| gates are entitled to official badge, pro- gram and the privileges of the Leader-| most important factors in the develop- ship Training Classes, the Study and} ment and carrying forward the work i Local Commission, Memphis, Tennessee Bishop E. J. Howard, D.D., Gen. Chr. Rev. J. W. Hall, D.D., Ist Vice-Chr. Rey. D. L. Witherspoon, D.D., 2nd Vice Deaconess.(Chr. Rev. A. F. Davis, D.D., 3rd Vice- Chr. Rev. I. T. Jefferson, D.D., Secre- Boy Scout Jamboree Field Day—Recreation Saturday Evening Special Evangelists, Stewardess Hour. d b Worship Service. ant Secretary. Rev. J. S. Kelly, D.D., ‘Treasurer. Rey. A. P. Gray, D.D., Rev. W. L. Powell, D.D. Rev. C. C. Sunday Morning Preaching Services For information write Promotion Di- eth ON rector, Rev. S. S. Morris, 8th and Lea unday Afternoon Avenues, Nashville, Tennessee or Local Christian Youth Rally—Bishop S. L.| Commission, Memphis, Tennessee. Allen Sesqui Chorus of 500 voices BISHOP GRANT RAISES $17,000.00 FOR EDWARD WATERS COL- LEGE IN HIS MAY DAY EFFORT Official Young People’s Hymnal— i (Continued from page 1) Free entertainment to all Boy Scouts|made remarks. A large number of were presented their diplomas. Rey. Loyal Certificate— S. P. Pratt received the degree of Doc- Certificates of rare historic value will} tor of Divinity. be available at the Congress. This cer-] The Alumnae address was delivered tificate should adorn every African] by Rev. C. A. Gibbs, pastor St. Paul A. Methodist home and be displayed in|M. E. Church, Jacksonville, Fla. This every church. brought to a close one of the best ses- Sage of Richard Allen available. sions of the Commencement and Trus- Exhibits— tee Board that Edward Waters College Foreign Mission fields, Connectional | has ever had. years of age—50c. Registered dele-| Waters College. at Edward Waters College and churcl Discussion Groups. work in general, The business men 0: Accommodations— Lodging and breakfast—$1.00. Lodg- ing, breakfast and dinner—$1.50. The Vista of Sesqui Years— The Sesqui-Centennial Celebration of the A. M. E. Book Concern. marking the beginning of religious free dom of Negro Methodism in America and culminating in the organization oi the African Methodist Episcopal Church rightful place with the other organi having him leave. However, he ac cepted the position as business manage) Th SEER Ged SZ0ru tace—Bishop Noah W. Williams, Thursday Afternoon EEEEEES ‘inancial Secretary. i, Hid ntennarians in church service. a Thursday Evening qui-Centennial Jubilee Program p J. S. Flipper, Presiding. fountain, D.D. rade of the Fathers gloriously challenging moment 0 ommitment and exultation. Srreerrers Friday Afternoon " ediate Demonstration _ Friday Evening ‘Africa; of West Africa. Ss , Afternoon he Golden Jubilee. A testimonial onoring Dr. John R. Hawkins, e Ribbon awarded to all semi- note Address—Bishop Wm. A. ionary Platform Service. Aus- of Missionary Department, Dr. Berry, Secretary. Bishop George ung, Presiding. Principle Speak- ishop R. R. Wright, Jr., Ph.D., of Bishop E. J. Howard, will be effectively presented in one of tions of its kind. He reports that every the evening programs. thing is moving along fine. The fathers of the Church who have Extension whole matter to the judgment and dis- creation of the bishops. Dr. the recipient of the number of votes of all the defeated candidates for the Church Extension York last May at the forth coming Council which convenes at Memphis in June; Departments, Colleges and Local] The business manager, Rey. G. E. Churches will participate. Curry, motored from Jacksonville, Fla., Registration— where he made his final report as treas- Adults—$1.00. Children under 15]urer and business manager of Edward All Florida regrets to loose him as he has been one of the| praise of his pastors and their work Jacksonville expressed their regrets in general Church is blessed to have him deny himself and take the Book Con- cern in order to bring it back to its department—leaving the Therefore, Be It Resolved that un- ersigned members of the above named conferences do hereby appeal to the ishop to consider Louisiana’s candidate P. W. Rogers of New Orleans— Society at New Be it further resolved, that copies of these resolutions be sent to the Senior Bishop and church papers for publi- cation. Signed, P. W. BAPTISTE I. B. GRANDERSON G. T. STINSON L. M. STAVES JOHN JACKSON J. K. WASHINGTON J. R. POWE J. C. CROWE A. W. WALKER PICAYUNE, MISS. The District Conference of the Gulf- port District convened at Mount Bethle- hem A. M. E. Church, April 14-16 in- clusive. The conference opened prompt- fy at 10 o'clock. The annual sermon was preached by the writer. All pas- tors with the exception of two were present at roll call. The presiding elder made a speech on “Going Forward”. He was loud in up to the present time. After the elder’s address we had the roll call. All pastors paid $2.50 per- sonal dues. All reports were good. Any pastor would be proud to serve under such a presiding elder as the Rev G r)W. Winston. é€] The Pastor-host, Rev. Geo, Brannon, left no stone unturned in trying to make God bless him h f our stay a pleasant one. and his good people. The Missionary Sermon was preached by Rey. F. J. Durr, pastor Wiggins Circuit. On the second day, Mrs. H. B. Mott, evangelist, made the hearts of burn within their joined the immortals will pass in review, the symbolic torch lifted high first by Richard Allen will be presented to sen- ior Bishop J. S. Flipepr by Miss Afri- can Methodist and the Herald of Afri- can Methodism. This torch will pass down the line to Junior Bishop Bs Howard while representatives of each episcopal district will reaffirm their allegiance to the principles enunciated by Father Allen. It will be the high moment of resolve and rededication. An unforgettable hour. Grand, glor- ious, glamorous but solemnly challeng- ing the preservation of the heritage which has come down “thru the ages in unbroken line.” : Huge welcome and best entertain- ment yet, promised by the citizens of Memphis, Tennessee, seconded by Afri-4 can Methodists of Tennessee. Official Headquaretrs— DR. M. M. LEWIS FE. Pruitt, D.D., Presiding Elder. Andrew A. M. E. Church—Dr. J. W. Rev. J. S. Kelly, D.D., | pastor for many years. Prcilalag Bult ae ' | caused his promotion, trict. Dr. Lewis has been a success MNP SS Th sae His work alone all those present breasts while she talked with them out of the word of God. The Educational sermon was preached by the Rev. J. A. Thornton, pastor Hattiesburg station This was a yery spiritual meeting Total monies raised for all purposes, $234.00. Under the guidance of such a noble man as Dr. Winston, the men of the Gulfport District “Know no Alps.” Watch Winston and the Gulfport District. REV. G. W. WINSTON, Presiding Elder REV. L. G. MOORE, Pastor LOOSE-LEAF BIBLE ‘A PRACTICAL BIBLE FOR NOTES Contains over 250 loose-leaf pages for personal notes that may be inserted in any number of pages between uny pages Avery Chapel A. M. E. Church—Dr. A V | tay mgmber of ages vay pues D. L. Witherspopn, Pastor. Rev. W.]_ Dr. M. M. Lewis appointed presid eS coe 8 like a regu ‘ : St. | ing elder of the West Philadelphia Dis- Send for Mlustrate? Catalog of Bibles ful i ===== DSC09756.JPG ===== ae ea 7 PAGE FOURTEEN S$. RICHMOND, VA. May 19, 1937. arterly conference © E. The first Ebenezer A. M May 1, 1937 the chair. T qui devotionals were spir itual and much enjoyed by all. The Elder brought greetings from othe parts of the District which were appreciated. Conference was tl adopted, reports were reac cted. lery comm suld not be done that was to beat last year’s report We built a beaut parsonage which ac uch to the p nt site, also to sar $1,773.91. presiding Rich- and cooperation Grand total our 1 credit to S e¢ deemed it neces- R. L Hay- ned our Elder, Rev Rey. O. J > grateful grow in grace and rood work MISS C. B. BROWN CLEVELAND, OHIO l. D. Seott, D.D., of the Youngs- town District held his District Confer- ton, Ohio, April 22 and 23. The annual ser- Rev. F preached by cis were Drs. Walker and James J. Max- inati, Ohio. REV. W. M. HODGE PENSACOLA DISTRICT CONFER- ENCE of the Pen- held in the Mt Rev. G. A Red Bay, Florida Rey. R. W. White- Presiding Elder, presiding District Conference $i District was OW A. M, I McKinnie, April 21-25, hurst, D.D. Church, pastor with aced with R. A. Grant. heart to the He sp the pre Bishop his great brethren and endeared himself to us as never before. Bishop Grant is interested in the work and he ntensely men from least to the greatest. His e inspiration to the entire Rev. W. M. Mitchel, Presid- ing Elder of the Perry District accom- presence session panied the Bishop Thursday morning the presiding elder which With about two exceptions, all the ministers delivered his Annual address, was very practical and helpful of the District were present at the open- Most of thé pastors paid their “May Day” ing, and made excellent reports. assessment in full The Missionary service Friday after- noon, presided over by the District president, Mrs. Eadmon, was indeed the climaxing event. It was indeed the scene of a pentecostal shower. There were several visitors during the meeting. Among whom were Drs. N. H. Leath, J. W. Walker, presiding elders of the Apalachicola District, and the Panama City District, respectively, Church convened on ith Rev. R. L. Tillery in organized, min- Elder Til- -ar's work, and hurch to do something that THE CHRISTIA a aaa as Great sermons were delivered by Drs. N. H. Leath, J. W. Walker, and J. S. Johnson, aspirant for the bishopric in f| 1940. A sermon was delivered by the writer also: Rev. G. A. McKinnie and wife, and -| the good people of Red Bay, spared no pains to make the delegates and visitors’ 1] stay in Red Bay a pleasant one. W. R. AKERY 1607 N. Hayne St., Pensacola, Fla. || EVANGELIST ETTA GRAHAM, THE PREACHING LADY AT CAMPBELL A. M. E. CHURCH FRANKFORD, PHILA., PA. > Evangelist Etta Graham, of Louis- ville, Ky., is holding great revival ser- vices at Campbell A. M. E. Church of which the Rev. E. L. Kinzer is the pas- tor. The meeting began Monday night, April 26th and continued until and in- cluding Monday night, May 10th. Sis- ter Graham is preaching a pure and forceful gospel and helping the church spiritually as’ well as financially. She concerns herself about the financial side of the church. She is a Preaching Lady with a message every time she preaches which not only arouses the stirs the thoughts and with something to Campbell Church is be- ing spiritually revived thru her preach- emotions but sends one away meditate upon. ing and the community in general is The Gospel Chorus and the Gosjel Chorus of Union \. M. E. Church sang during the ser- vices last week and the next week the following Junior Choir and Senior Choir of Second Baptist Church, Frankford; Jones Tabernacle Senior Morris Choiz. Sister Graham delivered several illus- being helped. Campbell choirs : Choir ; Brown Senior trated messages including her famous sermon on THE DRY BON IN THE VALLEY, Friday night. Every- one was asked to bring a bone on this night on CANNONSBURG_ PA. The eighth Annual session of the Pittsburgh District Conferen held with the Payne A. M. E. Church of which the Rey. J. M. Williams There was three’ days ci uplift that was is the pastor itual and inspiration was enjoyed by all. The sessions were presided over by Elder, Dr. J. © Anderson who with grace and dignit» our own Presiding his that is peculiarly own was pro- nounced despite the handicap of an in- jury that he received sometime ag» he was on the job with that genial smile for the brethren. After the Conference had he as- sembled the organization was gone into and the Reverend F. Marion Faulker- son was again elected the Conference Secretary, and other matters that ar necessary in the systematic cperation of the sessions were disposed of the roil call was had and the brethren and -Iele- gates responded with reports that were freighted with much interest especially noted for the financial and numerical advancement for the past year. Meals were served by the ladies of the Payne A. M. E. Church and were all that could have been expected. And each evening the ladies entertained with , N RECORDER | the most beautiful service. The Missionary session was presided over by Mrs. Sadie Anderson, wife of our Presiding Elder, and the vice presi- dent of the Conference Branch. ‘This was occasioned due to the inability of Mrs. Bumry who was unable to attend. The session was filled with that old time missionary spirit .and inspiration. ‘The Conference was closed by a stirring sermon delivered by the Rev. H. B. Gant, pastor of the Bethel Church of Pittsburgh and wonderful music by the Payne A. M. E. Church choir. F. MARION FAULKERSON Secretary Pittsburgh District Conf. $9,465.02 RAISED AT NEW YORK STATE CONFERENCE SESSION A. M. E. CHURCHES 115th AN- NUAL SESSION IN ALBANY By Hattie W. Brown Albany, N. Y—The 115th session of the New York Annual Conference of the A. M. E. Church, was concluded here Sunday afternoon, May 23, after one of the most harmonious sessions in recent years. The venerable Bishop W. H. Heard had the able assistance of Bishop David H. Sims, presiding over the Ninth District, throughout the conference. There were many other nee ofh- cers of the church present and the high- lights included: the ordination of 14 candidates; and the raising of $9,465.02, including $7,476.60 in Dollar Money for the year. Israel A. M. E. Church, the Rey. I. Buy Them Now The New A. M. ' stor, Proved a fing, to the conference, Following 4" tionals led by Presiding Elder y ning on Wednesday, the Rey. a Anderson of Manhattan Preaches . inspiring sermon from Acts 28:14 was followed by the serving “4 communion. The Rev. C. Asapana Johnson elected chief secretary; the Rey a Garrison, assistant; the Rey. Kelly Collins, statistician; the Rey, Jame Sterling, recording secretary; the R S. G. Dorce, conference accounts H. H. Cooper, secretary to Riskd Heard; and Mrs. Hattie W. p,,, reporter to the Christian Recorder q Herald, Southern and Western Recy ders, and the secular press. Dy yg Berry, secretary-treasurer ‘of }\ ion appointed Mrs. Bertha Dickerson aged for the “Voice of Missions.” ‘ There were two tickets nominat for the Finance Committee—on. the Rev. Harry P. Anderson thd other by the Rev. D. Ward Nichol the latter was elected and this closed th morning session. During the aiternooy session the following general office and visitors were introduced: A. J. Allen, American Bible S, Dr. L. L. Berry, Dr. George A nel ton, editor The Christian Recorde the Rey. George E. Curry, manageq the A. M. E. Book Concern, Philade, phia; the Rey. D. O. Walker, 1 Wilberforce University; Pres E der B. A. Galloway of Bermuda; Pre siding Elder J. Stepteau of el England Conference; Presidin L. Link, of the Delaware Co: ced the Rey. H. L. Moore, Boston; the Rey ; Nelson of Philadelphia; the Rey. Garcia of New Jersey; the Rey. I Patterson and Rev. Napper, presid- , elders of the Philadelphia Confer- e; the Rev. J. J. Jenkins of the New land Conference; the Rey, and Mrs. ‘L. Blake from Springfield, Mass.; Rey. R. B. Smith of the Camden nton District; the. Mr.Lowber, of sjladelphia ; the Rev. and Mrs. J. L. ttinger of New Jersey; Mrs. Valeria jdwell- Williams, and Mrs. Fleming, Philadelphia; Prof. E. A. Selby, retary-Treasurer Sunday School jon, Nashville, Tenn., and the Rey. E. Abbington, Editor of Sunday School iterature, Welcome Reception welcome reception was tendered members and visitors by the Rev. A. McCoy, Presiding Elder J. A. fanning and the members of Israel hurch Wednesday evening. Addresses ‘welcome were made by the Rey. Cas- us J. Miller, in behalf of the city rgymen of the Capital. District; the y. Lewis C. Bruce, executive secre- y of the Albany Inter-racial Coun- and Dr. Joseph B. Robinson, rep- senting the professional men. Mrs. jus Wanamaker ably responded to e addresses of welcome, after which ishop D. H. Sims gave an eloquent dress. Missionary Meeting the missionary meeting in the after- ite Missionary Society, Mrs. Mary Edwards, president. A large num- of young people responded to the bl! call under Miss Kate Bialey. Mrs. rtha Dickerson Sims made remarks. irs, D. H. Sims gave timely remarks. her numbers on the program includ- t} Solo, Miss DeWitt; address, the ev, B. A. Galloway of Bermuda; re- atks, Mesdames J. G. Robinson and obs of New Jersey; the Rev. Dr. ngton spoke in behalf of the Sun- School Union, also Prof. Selby. ishop Heard commended the Mission- Fy Women. On Saturady afternoon ‘the dele- es and friends visited historic sites Saratoga Springs. So large was the crowd and so wide read the interest, the committee se- red the spacious auditorium of West- inister Presbyterian Church for the hal public session Sunday afternoon. ne of the women workers of the lirch extended a cordial welcome. st before thg appointments were read, morial services were held for the Revs, J. A. Wallace, A. C. Brown d Bell. The closing sermon was by Shop Sims. Inspiring gospel solos ere rendered by the Rev. W. McK. wkins and Mrs. Addie H. Fleming. Following the reading of appoint- nts, the conference adjourned to et next year in Freeport, L. I., with Rev. George Maybanks as host. Ppointments as follows : E. Discipline SINGLE COPY — _ $ .90 APPOINTMENTS HALF DOZ. -- _ $ 4.89 t aaean oe wi nhattan District—Rev. A. L. Wilson One y : $ 9.00 a jistrict—Rev. A. M. E. BOOK CONCERN 716 S. 19th Street } } | Presiding Elder 1 hel—Rev, H. P. Anderson ] ishing—Wm, Mckinley Dawkins } tropolitan—J. A. Sterrett Phila. Pa. | ion Bethel—L. C, Newby ~ Fea ] John—I, §, Jacobs St, Luke—W. M. Freeman Tuckahoe—T. G, Clark Emanuel—D, Ward Nichols Mt. Zion—J. P. Collins St. Philips—Rogers Bethel (Bronx)—R. J. Robinson Lincoln Memorial—C. M. Washington Ebenezer—H. A. Morton ; St. Paul—R. B. Barfield Emanuel Chapel—Richard Frier Trinity—A. A. Kenlock Stat! Flat St. John (N. Y.)—C. B. Barrow Mt. Rev. C. W. Walker, Presiding Elder Bridge Street—Reys. M. E. Jackson Jam: Freeport—George W. Maybanks St Amityville—George Coverdale Huntington—Y. L. Sims THE CHRISTIAN RECORDER oe Buffalo—J. A. Portlock Kinderhook—Kindred Yonkers—C. E. Wilson New Rochelle—S. H. V. Gumbs Larchmont and Albion—J. W. Douglass. Kingston—Charles Gadsden Lackawana—Broom Niagara Falls—H. S. Tyson Warwick—J. A. Thompson, And others. en Island—C, A. Johnson SELMA, ALA. bush (Brooklyn)—J. H. Thomas Selma District Olive—M. C. Carpenter. By A. Lanier Pastor Ward Chapel A. M. E. Church The Selma District is moving on- ward under the leadership of our very excellent Presiding Elder, Dr. L. G. Duncan. The morning of the sixth of May the gallant men of the Selma Dis- trict were called to meet in Bethel A. M. E. Church East Selma of which the Brooklyn District aica—E. E. Tyler Paul (Brooklyn)—C. W. Taylor Bayshore—S. B. Reed Rev. L. Howard is the very efficient Glen Cove—D. B. Barton pastor, by our most excellent Presiding Westbury—N. T. Garrison EldergDr. R. S. Catlin, North Mobile Port Washington—K. P. Collins District; Dr. Starkey, Presiding Elder Port Jefferson—R. E. Jones of the Mobile District. All pastors Roslyn—J. H. Gordon -| were present except Rey. I. S. Nelson. Bethel, Brooklyn—L. H.' Midgett Setauket—A. M. Delima Bablyon—O. Freeman Northport and Smithtown — W. R. B. The sessions Thursday were featured | po eK vil] Center—A. A. Amos i : ,_)Aryerne—Soloman Freeman on under auspices of the Women’s! 5... Rockaway—G. N. Davis St Rev. Jas. 9. Manning, Presiding Elder Albany—Revs. A. McCoy Chatham—Duvalle + | | t : Revs. Barner, A. Perry, L. Howard, C. D. Hyden, A. Lanier and Bennett District Conference. aynes $204.95. The men are wife by his side. James—H. Irons out the District. Buffalo District for a great year in soul saving and gen eral improvement. Brand new A.M.E. Music Hymnals, Bound in semi Morocco with Head Bands Prices : We Pay Postage Mail Your Orders Today A. M. E. BOOK CONCERN . Philadelphia, Pa. Ser RE REE EEE EE Err? Se me a ee Oe he ee are among the pastors who led in the Money raised, loud in their praise of Dr. Duncan and his good The Calendar June 1-6—Tri-State Convention, Plaquenisne, La., Rev. W. H. Hall, presiding elder. _ June 2—Commencement, Greater Payne Col- June 2—Allen University, lege, _ Birmingham, Ala. — Address: Bishop David H. Sims. J. L. Calhoun, Pres. Columbia, S.C. Commencement, Abram Simpson, Pres. Jne 9—Morris Brown's Commencement, At- Janta, Ga. W. A. Fountan, Jr., Presi- dent. June 9-10—Closing School of Rel, Western Universt Address by Dr. D. Ward Nichols, New York City. She is loved by the women through- We are thankful that God is smiling upon us and we are showing our appreciation by rallying with the chieftan. We are praying | *@CCC° feeble beled A. M. E. MUSIC HYMNALS | June 22-27—Sesqui June 27—Commencement, July 12-26—World Conference on August 17—A Religious Conve June 18—W. H. and F. M. Board, Memphis, Tenn. Lucy M. Hughes, President. Centennial of African Methodism—Memphis, Tenn. aul Quinn College, Address, Dr. T. Jefferson Waco, Texas. Clement. July 8-13—International Convention Christian Endeayor—Grand Rapid, Michigan. -.-- Life and Work—Oxford, England. August 3-18—World Conference on Faith and Order—Edinburgh, Scotlan ion including ionary Soci the A. C. E. League, Mi eties and Sunday School Conventions of the Baltimore, Virginia, Western N.C and N. C, Conferences, at Kittrell ‘Col- lege, N. C. Rev. J. A. Valentime, Pas- tor and Charman Publicity Committee. M. H. DAVIS, Bishop August 24-29—Religious Education Institute, Ala. 9th Episcopal District, Montgomery, s. J. W. Walker, Pres. I. H. I A. Wayman Jenni bl Taylor, Rev. Harry Rich- hn Dawkir Woods, 2 WILD ROSE HAIR GROWER (Formerly East‘ India, now Wild Rose) Wild Rose Hair Grower Made in Oklahoma City—Sold Everywhere Will promote a full growth of hair. Will also restore the Strer » Vi- tality and of the hair t i : Single Copy ae $ 1.25% Half Doz. = $ 650% One Doz. —s $12.00 and Beautifully stamped te Gold are offered at these+ i i One Jar 50 Cents Sold by Druggists Big Money to Agents Send for Wholesale Price E. B. LYONS 418 N. Central Ave. Okalahoma City, Okla. TEMPLE OIL for DARKENING THE HAIR ae =F For The Best Results Try an “Ad” | —-:IN THE—— Christian Recorder Special Monthly or Yearly Rates ===== DSC09757.JPG ===== pe EE EEE CEO TEODOR TU SM em ee a eee eS RO TTR EOS OS ND OP tear > Our New Address A. M. E. BOOK CONCERN 716 S. 19th Street Philadelphia, Pa. LL HS EE OL EL EE LL ES rm y THE CHRISTIAN RECORDER N PHONE: PENnypacker 5787 G. E. CURRY, Manager bt) at | 1 dl circa & NSTHESOFFICIAL OP AN- oF Ge a eae BROTHE MAN _OUR B PHILADELPHIA, PA. THURSDAY, MAY 27, 1937 PRICE FIVE CENTS degree of confidence and assurance. rod was only a symbol of the divine Bishop E. L. Madison presided at | presence of Almighty God to go with | the aiternoon session, Among the|him. And because God with him, it speakers were: Dr. J.5.L. Holloman, | broke the power and might of the op- of Washington, D. C., and Dr. W. A. | pression of Pharaoh. Blackwell, editor of the Star of Zion,| “Socially, economically, and political- “THE ROMANCE OF AFRICAN METHODISM” By George A. Singleton is being publisht by the A. M. E. Book of Charlotte, N.C. The topic discussed by the speakers was, “Christ Faces a Changing Social and Economic Order.” Both speakers stressed the necessity of the group taking a more serious atti- tude toward the problems of life. Annual Address ‘At the evening session, Bishop Ran- som, president, delivered the annual ad- dress in which he outlined plans and purposes of the council and urged the delegates to return to their several homes with an enthusiastic determina- tion to better conditions among our group. The full text of Bishop Ransom’s ad- dress follows : “The Fraternal Council of Negro Churches in the United States grew ly the Negroes of the United States have nothing but a rod in their hands, and are not clothed with financial, econ- omic, or political power. But, on the basis of righteousness and justice, if they united under God, they can prevail against their foes. “American Christianity will not cross the color line; it breaks down every time, when it is faced with the question of color or race. Since we know this is true, we should line up behind the teachings of Jesus Christ, and chal- lenge those who have appropriated His name that they either discard it or follow His command of brotherhood and love. Jesus said, “The children of this world are wiser than the childrea Concern and will be ready for distribu- tion and sale during the summer... The book has been dedicated to the “Class of Bishops of 1908.”..The introduction has been written by Bishop David H. Sims. The work is a readable, thrilling” story of the church from the beginning to the present. You will like it, and refuse to be without it. Reserve your copy now for $1.50. After sixty days the price will go up. A. M. E. BOOK CONCERN 716 So. 19th Street Philadelphia, Penna. gin, the Rev. W. A. Womack. Speakers for the evening session i ” is i i 4 ;| were: A. L. James, the Rev. C. J. King, i ee Gila meeting pf a f¥ aap ey Pike cede hia Robert L. Vann and a: i y, 1. N. Patterson, appointed BEES | representatives of the A. M. E., A. M. s ‘ peut ‘ | Walls, elder of the Philadelphia Dis- | E. Z., C. M. E., and Baptist deriomina- | 8T#™s that have been set up through- z i \ - sta) Dr. J. W. Eichelberger, Dr. B. F. : dicted for . : jout the world. They did not emanate J i , Great success i pre ions ge: et Penta D.C, on) from.the.church. . The program. of.sa- Gordon and Bishop PLA. Boulden de- sic ineipe re é A _| cial and economic equality in Russia, | livered addresses on Friday morning. As subsequent meeting of the com | ; x 1 ¥ i Ride 4 ; ee ye . | Friday afternoon, the woman's meet- mittee was held in Cincinnati, Qhio on} the program of Nazism in Germany, |. ; he 27th of January, 1934 jand of Fascism in Italy, and the social|'"S Ws held. Among those taking |THE FRATERNAL COUNCIL OF|' ie response to. a all 152 delegates, | Program inaugurated by President | Part on the program were: Mrs. J. H. CHURCHES MEETS AT representing nine ANN Negro | Roosevelt in the United States all came | Kyles, Mrs. Fannie S- Morton, Mrs. PITTSBURGH ae inations met in Bethseda Baptist | into being outside of the church.. 1 E. M. King and Miss Grace Lownes. I HoMep ae “« i in i -e| Musical numbers were furnished by ' Church, Chicago, Illinois on August 22, Tf the church’ is to regain infiuence ‘ gia, : 4 Bishop Ransom Announces Program to re ’ it can only be through service to the Miss Cleona Dolan, Mrs. U. V. Rose, Cover Many Phases of Negro quia “Ta August, 1936, an annual conven- | social, economic, and industrial needs (Continued on page 9) i i : in M yhoze. hould | SS SSS S OOOO ooo } e F tion was held in Mother Bethel A. M.|of the people as a whoe. We shou } The Fraternal Council of se E. Church, Philadelphia, Par take our stand to translate into these nS i! Bee = successful ee sae “With growing strength, we have | programs the spirit and teachings of In This issue | prey mehr nen that oe es w.| come to Wesley Centre A. M. E. Z.| Jesus Christ. | \ Pittsburgh at the Wesley) Contes. | Church with our convention for 1937. “Jn the United States we have de- Hi E. Zion Church, corner Francis cine “Brom the beginning we have had| mocracy leaning on the arm of Chris-|_ : waar oe i and Centre avenue, in its fourth annua to go slowly, and use great caution in| tianity. Each stands for equality, jus- The Daily Altar—Rev. Carlyle F. i i session. aut ff all of our approaches and actions sO} tice, righteousness, and peace. ‘This Stewart 2 \ Bishop R. C. Ransom, presiding 0! i that there would be no thought or sus-| being true, we should use poth democra- ; Sunday School Le i Eo announced that Hes yee i picion that anybody was seeking t0|cy and Christianity a: ‘ast uments of | Editorials: Ni ve ; i "consider social financial, economic, al capitalize this movement in the inter-| docial, eccromic, an! pohrical justice.’ It Shall Not Be Again i i pitiead and religious phases of Reard " est of denominational advance or pres-| The devotional exercises were con- At Armageddon .... 1 in America. Prominent leaders in the ae aga ate REY ATs SK mowneend: of |) Avery Chapel, Memphis 4 { various professions in life will discuss “Phis Fraternal’ Council Be Nene Pa ae tm ua CoHabutrs 4 | es ue Bee Gites Reta Churches should be the most powertul Following the president's annual tas~ Pointed Points 4 gro in America today. influence among our group in their sage a welcome service was con nicted Churchman aneld aS, : : Dr. Gomez Preaches struggle for deliverance from economic, with the Rev. W. W. Slade, acting as| Young People's Page. Sores Wreisty bee The opening sermon was delivered | industrial, and political eae master of ceremonies. Among those Cleveland's First Citizen ‘oe | by the Rey. Dr. Joseph Gomez, pastor | and oppression. Each one of t : e- | extending greetings were: Atty. Joseph ores —Mrs. Josephine T. P | of St. James A. M. E. Church, Cleve- nominations within the parolee’ pe ~ Givens, Earl Sams, Finley Davis, Too Washington athe _ Goat land, Ohio, who declared that the great of its community is he a on Cobb and W. P. Bayless. The Christian Recorder Pulpit— x need in this country today is a sustained to serve the race nee whole. ei |” Among the speakers for Thursday Rey Sy t Johnson. oe effort on the part of the Negro to seek |aim and effort i ane so | were Bishop R. E. Jones, Dr. A. C.|Some Out-Worn coal eeiee f the truth, as Christ would have him do that all of the : joe sehen ao Sumpter, Dr. L. K. Williams and Shel- The A. M. E. Church—Bishop ; along all lines of endeavor. Dr. Gomez unitedly bsicel they are y by Brooks at the morning sessions. s. L. Greene entice Pointed out that members of our grour doistparate “i M “what is that} In the afternoon, the speakers in-|Women’s Page—Mrs. Kattie V. | become weary too quickly and donne OO deuce cluded Dr, J. S. N. Tross, W. H. Jerna- Bethea 10 ‘approach. their tasks in life with any in thy hand?” It was only a rod, The . oN e Sesquicentennial, Memphis, June 22 - 27
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  ===== DSC09741.JPG ===== b Pree OE Cee ee ——————————— ee The Voice of Success N No. 12—Mr. J. E. Ford of New York City. 5, 13—Establish God’s kingdom in the hearts of all our babies in Ameri- 3 ca. Read America s newest sensation. He| No. 14—-A reproduction of Mother’s may be writing about you now. Mr. | bye ke ia ine orld’s zreate 3 ; ape! 5 J. Paul Lee, on NOE MER EX SA nq No. 16—Giving that we can’t take and newest ne : 000 people | practicing not what we preach. spelibound iS PAPET.| No 17—He can do anything but love- The Mt. Carmel to congratuls sp mak Memorial t fn fe resent 1 t € Superintet a Ne rN N No Ne Ne Ne Ne Church wishes for his After ate t ig hb His on 10th below Gir. 1c om J appea e 13t he Te of His he Bright Hope 1e WS next ig Past ! Mr. J fFord. Re 1ould me cat men y s where people work on tips | for a live » a small| tip, It advertise our i and many other | great things derive from such| habits | » 4—T », 5—Because ye thoughts of a righteous man. to oving mor per j », &—A man with ideas of his own. 7—Greater thoughts about greater) } things | », &—Re Madlkint No. », 9—The former Miss Louise Molt. | >, 10—Love, Honor » 11—Mr, W v, George F ind Obey. P, Grayson. ». Philadelphia's best barbecue and No. 18—Because he bars none. | No. 19—Under our hats. | Just h | wise business men as well as Church- |men who have connected themselves e we give names of many their businesses with newspaper id also we give you the new things are coming about already and this ust the second issue of the Voice of 1—Mr. J. E. Harber of 5150 Pine St., Philadelphia, for Sick and Ac- lent Insurance. 2—Two of the city’s leading gro- cery stores located on 100 N. 58th Street, Phone Granite 9217 and 230 rpnack St., Phone, Vic. Germantown both in Phila. For better plumbing and heat- call Bar, 5187, Mr. J. H. Shep- rerd, 15 N. 41st St., in Phila. 4—For better books fe read go t» 832 N. Broad St 9117 i No. 5—Good foods, best Southern Cook- and Waitresses at Art’s Tea- room, 4253 W. Fairmount Ave. Phi ing ladelphia’s best place to eat,! ’s Cafe, 1127 W. Oxford St. No. 7—Take your cars to 2017 W. Mas-! ter St., for repairs. Reliable ser- , special prices this week on Mr. Watson, Prop. brake relin Cafe, located at 1007 W. Poplar Mr. Charlie Come up and see me sometime. When you are in Child’s Memo- rial Church think of Miss Johnson's Cafe, at 922 N St St., Martin, owner. 9. Annie 10th , for clean and quick service. 10—Remember the Aspen Lunch- eonette on 44th St. and Aspen St.. news and sodas. 11—For any kind of a job consult this newspaper or Mr. J. Paul Lee. Mr. Lee expects to have an office of his own by the time you get this edition which will make it possible for you to get most any- this Ever near for any information about a job or furnishing your home for $1.00 down and $1.00 a week. 12—Harry's barbershop, 1709 N. 13th St. An electric clipping ma- chine for sale. 13—Used fixtures for sale, 1025 W. Girard Ave. 14—For better jobs see Mr. J. Paul thing you want through greater news paper. Girard Ave. Antiques kinds. No. 16—Mr. P. Flaherty, Pennsylvania's best Insurance Adviser. Write Mr. J. Paul Lee, for better information. No. 17—Hollywood Cafe, for better meals, 905 N. 10th St. Mrs. A. Benson, Owner, Philadelphia, Pa. Just here we are ommiting some names of some of our new sub- scribers until next week. This week’s Questions. No. 1—What are some of the 25 things that all churches need. No, 2—What did the Lord Jesus Christ Speak That Caused All Business Men to think of putting their adds in newspapers. : No. 3—What shows the highest type of religion. 4-Where has Satan Been that some church members will never go. Yo. 5—When are our lives more valuable to us and others. No. Lee, of 1622 N. 12th St., all of this city. 15—Bessers Curio Shop, 1003 W. No. 6—What 8 things should a wife be to her husband. Is a righteous man superhu- man and why. 8—What the secret of Solomon's strength. 9—What is Motherwit. 10—What Psalm Teaches us that God always means for us to have plenty of everything. 11—What are the 10 reasons. we should go to church. 12—What is meant by the V. O. S.} 13—Why should all churches have cafes of their own. 14—What prominent young man in Burlington, N. C., would make a good representative for this newspaper. No. 15—What seven ways would Mr. J. Paul Lee’s poems help your Church if you sold them, No. 16—What could the Churches do to help millions of people get work to do and help themselves too. 17—Why was it so easy for David to kill Goliath, 18—Who_is Houston, Texas’ Most prominent young couple. 19—Who will be the world’s young- No. 7 No. No. No. No. No. No. No. No. No. No. est news representative, age 8 years old. . 20—What member of the house of representative Washington, D. C., has stamped his approval on this greater newspaper. Mr. Lee offers his poems to any church that wishes to sell them at such in a price as this those selling for 10c 4c { goes for the Church and 6c for him you also may be able to sell this greater newspaper in your Churches too at a great advantage Mr. J. Paul Lee Alone has helped 8 people to get a job the REAL ESTATE FOR Fs = m ici SALE _ QUALITY HOMES, nied ehvir ment, surprisingly low prices iM terms which is the reason ‘of 1, firm’s continuous business since 1884 You can select now before prices ise by paying deposit; settlement wil! 4 leferred until Spring. Service Seldom Equalled! Excelled! : ADAMS, 5641 Market St. Phila, p, Neve — RPDPPPO PP OSI PSF; Revive. Interest Stimulate Enthusiasm ) By putting a new A. M. E. Music Hymnal in the hand of every Choir Member at these Un- usually low prices. Single Copy — $ 1.25 Half Doz — $ 6.50 One Doz —_ $12.$$ A.M. E. BOOK CONCERN 1230 N. 19th St. Phila. Pa. (> SS OOOO INSTOM TONAL SUNDAY SCHOOL SCHOLARS BIBLES SELF-PRONOUNCING =~ Contain specially prepared Helps ‘© Bible Study and many Attractive Ilus- trations suitable for children. Send for Illustrated Catalog first week and he also brought in 3 | peppppecpectestetdoet subscribers. Just here we insert an- other of Mr. J. Paul Lee’s poems. THE ANT AND THE SLUGGARD { inlet ser SIO ee ee 2 | i shit --ei-i-} + The Ant is a very small creature CHRISTIAN RECORDER SUBSCRIPTION A. M. E. BOOK CONCERN FERRER REE EE EEE EEE EEE EEE hitb itt | 716 S. 19th Street Please Renew my Subscription for One Year ( Please enter my name for a new Subscription for One Year ( Philadelphia, Pa. ) Check ) Check NAME.K scescdonaveets (eedearee Fae ea daquvidvedereduvevewteteavdgivacadd ADDRESS PereeUreRCCe eer eeerr errr ttt rier reser ere reer Inclosed find Money Order for $1.50. That we all can see He’s just another gift from God To represent you and me He always works and never stops to Idle around and play even God’s love Is upon us we must look for A rainy day so consider the ant And her prudent ways stop Think and be wise The power of God is all around Eyer before our eye. z 2,.Jlat ETAOIN SHRDLU | P. C. B. M. M. SOCIETY Art Committee Solicits Needle Work from cach Church for the Art Exhibition ‘° be held at Cresmont, Pa., Ju!) Meeting. (Prizes). MRS. CARRIE E. DENNIS, Chairman UME LXXXIX—NO. 13 __$<—.ien ne PRES. M. F. WHITTAKER ar plleg ional research at the College. The 1936-37 academic year began with college enrollment of 608 students of hich members more than two hundred attendance at e College during the year reached total of 1,720, Included in this total ere the summer school enrollment of 77, enrollment in short courses during ¢ summer school 179, college enroll- ent 608, and shért courses during the vere freshmen. Total ollege year of 170. © way for better ince in §.C. State College her colleges of the State. rangeburg, S. C., May 31, 1937.— , Carolina State College, on Sep- mber 15, 1936, began the fortieth of its founding with the larges enrollment and largest freshman ass in its history.‘ A freshman guid- Ince program initiated at the beginning the year was a high light in educa- The first freshman orientation week egan at the college this year when a sting program was initiated. The sts were designed to be used as 2 liagnostic instrument and as a bases or educational guidance. A scientific tudy of these tests and the work of e students during the year by a special ommittee, headed by Professor Roy . Davenport, was reported at a con- rence of college presidents and deans. his report and study was highly com- hended by the organization and pointed academic guid- and The progress of Negro education in outh Carolina must be measured by tate College. In 1910, the enrollment ‘as 500, and work was done from kin- lergarten through the normal course. PHILADELPHIA, PA. The 1936-37 enrollment, ineluding sum- mer school figures, is 1,720, and no work is done below the college level. Up to the present, 29,000 students have matriculated at the College and 2,065 have received certificates, diplomas and degrees from the various depart- ments. In 1914, at the request of the State Department of Education, the first summer session was held. In 1930, the College was approved by the Rosen- wald Foundation and the United States Department of Agriculture as one of the three Negro colleges of the South to conduct a special summer session for home and farm demonstration agents. co r increasing enrollment at South Caro- lina State College, many physical and academic improvements haye been made. Plans have been approved for a new library and a new dormitory. Construction of these buildings is ex- pected to begin this sammer. Last year all roadways on the campus were paved at an expenditure of $15,000. Tennis t| courts were constructed by WPA at an expenditure of $4,000. At the 1937 commencement, there were 102 candidates for graduation. Miller F. Whittaker is the present president. There are 65 resident facul- ty members, and 30 Smith-Lover exten- sion workers. South Carolina State College is headquarters for Smith- Hughes work, of which there are about 200 teachers of vocational education in the high schools of the State. The State Agricultural and Mechani- cal College is situated within the cor- porate limits of the City of Orangeburg. It is supported by appropriations from the State and Federal Governments. The physical plant of the College con- sists of 210 acres of land, 40° of which are in the campus, and 40 buildings. The total value of land, buildings and equipment is $1,117,700.00. The following exhibit shows the pres- ent principal buildings with years of erection : 1902—Inductrial Hall, Men’s Trade Building. 1905—Laundry 1905—President’s Residence. 1910—Floyd Hall, Dining Hall and Kitchen. 1914—Machine Shop. 1916—Bradham and Manning Halls, Women’s Dormitories. 1917—Lowman Hall, Men’s Dormitory. THURSDAY, JUNE 10, 1937 Church convened in the historic city of Cambridge, Massachusetts on Thurs- day morning, May 27th in St. Paul A. M. E. Church, Dr. H. L. Moore, pastor. Presided over by the Venerable Little Giant, Bishop William H. Heard, as- sisted by the modest and very brilliant Bishop David H. Sims, this great orga- Richard Allen got off to a glorious start which continued throughout the To meet the demands of a steadily |/ ACTHE-OFFi r \% OP Tae AFRICAN: METHODIST-EP NX z TAN OUR BR THE NEW ENGLAND ANNUAL CONFERENCE The New England Annual Conference f the African Methodist Episcopal nization of the sons and daughters of After the confer- ence was organized Bishop Sims made a plea for the members of the New England Conference to cooperate with other conferences in agreeing to the appointment of a committee to see after th expenses of Bishop Heard to attend the Honorarium on Faith and Order sometime in the future. A motion to this effect was made and adopted and the committee was appointed. After this the visiting ministers and-general officers of the church from other dis- tricts were introduced. Dr. John R. Hawkins was the first to be introduced and he praised the work of the A. M. E. Church for its progress thru the years. He has served the church for the past fifty years. He said that the dollar money had increased at every conference during this conference year. In the New England Conference there was an increase over last year of $175.00. Dr. Hawkins asked the con- ference to take due cognizance of the death of Henry O. Tanner, son of Bishop Tanner. He was one of the Annual Conference. 1924Felton Training School. 1925—Marion Birnie Wilkinson Hut, Y. W. C. A. Building. 1928—Home Economics Practice Home, Teacher-Training Home Econ. Lab. 1929—Creamery. 1931—Dukes Gymnasium. 1932—Cafeteria. 1935—Dairy Building. president, 35; number four years later, 102. 1920—White Hall, Main Academic Building. 1920—Jacob W. Lowman Hospital. \a dormitory. j OR 0 IAL O2GAN- «yr 1930—Unit Garage and Poultry Plant. The number of graduates the’ first commencement of M. F. Whittaker, as The appropriations for 1936 include one hundred fifty thousand ($150,000.00) dollars, for new buildings—a library and ‘5 i y ISCOPAL CHURCK. OTHER? REV. H. L. MOORE painters that the world He died in Paris on outstanding has ever known. May 26, 1937. At the Thursday addresses of welcome were made by Mrs, Satyra Bennett and others on the part of the local churc 1 by the Mayor of Cambridge w: ing the conference to Cambridge. A word of response was given by Bishop Sims. The two feature addresses of the even- (Continued on page S) evening session Miss Beatrice Bailey, sister-in-law of Rey. D. Ward Nichols passed away Saturday A. M., in New York City. Funeral was Tuesday evening. In This Issue PPPDP OPPO POOLS SS Daily Altar—Carlyle F. Stewart.. 2 The Church Extension Depart- ment—Rey. E. C. Foreman.... 2 Sunday School Lesson.....+...--+ 3 Editorials : Children’s Day ......- 4 A Missionary Bishop . 4 Allen University . 4 Pointed Points .. 4 Churchman Afield , Ra Ak Birthday Greetings and Personalities 5, Young People’s Page ........--.5++ 6 From Other Pape: 6 “&\ Voice From Delaware’—R. , L. Lowe 6 Notices ll Transitions 14 Sparks From My Any W. Golden .... 14 The Calendar .. 15 he Sesquicentennial, Memphis, June 22 - 27 ===== DSC09742.JPG ===== eR EE The Daily Altar - rie ° ‘ THE CHRISTI ey By Rev. Carlyle F. Stewart Minneapolis, Minn, The Lord is nigh unto all them that call upon him, to all that call upon him in truth. He will fulfill the desire of them that fear him; he also will hear their cry, and will save them.—Amen. deeb eee The quotations for our meditations are from Chapter XX XVIII of Turner's Methodist Polit Saturday, June 12 Read Acts 2:1-8 emane and Calv y had to wait cost. The facts, the letter Spirit, were dead. The on, the cross, the blood, of the resurrection earth- not project the gospel. were staid for their crown- Spirit's fiery tongues. of Christ’s dispensation is popular pulpit, pulpit—not a Monday, June 14 Read Acts 19:1-8 “A pulpit may be fired with unhal- lowed flame; the fire of popularity the fire of ambition, the fire of party, of sect, of creed may inflame the pulpit, and much may be kindled. Fiery tongues of this sort will not give vent to the energy of the Holy Ghost. Only the energy of delusive flame will issue from these. The true pulpit is God’s fire in the world. Its flame is Heaven- ly-kindled, its power the Holy Ghost on the preacher.” Prayer: “Come Holy Spirit, Heaven- ly Dove, With all thy quickening power, Kindle a flame of sacred love a false, Tuesday, June 15 Read Psalm 51 not an eloquent pulpit, but a pulpit on fire with the Holy Ghost.” Prayer Our blessed “This feature of power from on high distinguishes preaching from all other Father, may our lives beso filled with the Holy Ghost that our preaching may kindle i¢ in the hearts of our hearers. In Name,—Amen, systems of didactic propaganda. power reiteration This iteration or truths well learned or is not the mere of to declare revealed truth with super- Sunday, June 13 CHILDREN’S DAY Suffer little children to come unto me, and forbid them not, for of such is the kingdom of heayen.”—Mark 10: 14. (Read Matt, 18;1-7. he fathers of our church were wise to set aside nition of the importance and considera- tion of children in the life of the church, It has been wellsaid that the child is father of the man, We will build a better world of adults when we begin with the children. What a bright future for tomorrow's church we have in our children. Children are recep~ tive to the truth and eager to learns they are simple in their trust and for- giving in spirit. It was a French preacher who “Children have more need of models than of critics.” Our blessed Master loved to take them said: Prayer: Jesus name,—Amen, human authority. The preacher must have power given by direct connection Holy Ghost singular and alone. It is with God. As the golden pipes trans- the one thing to be sought and secured, mittted the golden oil in the prophet’s the one thing whose importance dis- vision, so the relation between the credits all other things, the one thing preacher and God must be precious which stands alone unrivaled, super- and without intermission. The pipes}@™minent. The circumstances and dig- must be kept open; everything that will] "ity of official position, the show of hu- in any measure, hinder or choke the|™4n learning, the vain adornments of freest and fullest flow of this divine ]@ Vicious eloquence must be despised in current must be removed. The pipes the pursuit of this absolutely essential, a Sunday in June in recog-| Must be clean and kept clean.” Prayer: “Go wash me thou, with-| Prayer Thought: out, within Go purge with fire, if that must be; No matter how, if only sin, Die out in me, die out in me.”| BY looking to Jesus, Wednesday, June 16 Read Hebrews 12:1-6 apes “The preacher must empty himself np in his arms and bless them, Do we? | of self, of the world, and of sin, and} board this beautiful Children’s Day, » We want to be converted keep hims If : Ve wi ‘ self perpetually and scrupu-|we thank Thee dear Lord for Thy and become like little children, Father | lously emptied. The unseen and migh-| goodness -to us, and pray God the a God, Bless all the little children to-]ty spiritual forces must continually be| hungry everywhere may be fed. Be day throughout the wide world, In]imparted to him from God, giving di-| with us during this day, guide and keep , , vine power to the preacher and his|us, we ask in His name—Amen, | Tnvitheselecids heactsoe- oars sults will fall far below zero.” other solutions to give it efficiency. It well told, but it is the enabling force is not some or much of the Holy Ghost mixed with some or much of other ingredients. all-important one thing.” Spend much time in secret Thy friends in thy conduct aa i i A i AN RECORDE word in a way that is foreign to the utterances of unanointed or secular lips.” : Prayer Thought: % ; “Who shall ascend into the hill of | Living for Jesus a life that is true eyraoyot Striving to please Him in ail’ that 1 4 He that hath clean hands, and a pure | Yielding allegiance, glad hearteq 0; heart ; free, r and Who hath not lifted up his soul unto | This is the pathway of blessing for falsehood, CHORUS Me, And hath not sworn deceitfully. O Jesus, Lord and Saviour, sive m He shall receive a blessing from Jehovah to Thee, vali And righteousness from the God of his| For Thou, in Thy atonement, salvation.” Didst give Thyself for me; I ow, Psalm 24 :3-5. other Master, nine My heart shall be Thy throne, = My life I give, hence-forth to live, There ee O Christ, for Thee alone. Read I Corinthians 13 2 Living for Jesus who died in my place Bearing on Calvary my sin and dg grace; “The speaker for God may lack all]Such love contrains me to answer {iis else that gives human lips audience, call, heat of one kind or another | Yet having this power he has that Follow His leading and give Him my )) which qualifies him for the work, though 3 it may be unseemly done by human Living for Jesus wherever I am estimates, and may gain but shame to| Doing each duty in His holy Pee; the speaker, Although enduéd with all] Willing-to suffer affliction and loss the aggregated forces which captivate, ] Deeming each trial a part of my a convince, and enforce truth or opinions 4 j in the judgment; yet if he lacks this] Living for Jesus through earth’s little |power, which is not taught in earthly while, schools or imposed by human hands My dearest treasure, the light of His or learned by artful rules, which defies smile; rhetoric, taste, eloquence, his ministry Seeking the lost ones He died to redeem God's estimate and in spiritual re- Bringing the weary to find rest in Him Prayer: “Take my lips, and let them be, Filled with messages for Thee; THE CHURCH EXTENSION ' DEPARTMENT By E. C. Foreman The vacancy in the office of Secre- tary-Treasurer of the Church Exten- sion Department, caused by the passing of the late Dr. Wilson, necesitates the appointing or the election of a succes- sor. From what “I read in the papers, there seems to be many aspirants au candidates, all of whom are exerci their legitimate rights: To aspire, can- vas and “run” for office in the A. M. EF. Church is the inherent right of e member. However it sometimes hap- pens that circumstances, conditions ani precedents dictate the logical succes- sor, and in such cases the Church is morally bound to give ear to that voice which is free from political advantages and sinister motives; to do otherwise owrld be to shake the confidence 0! the membership—replacing confidence with distrust, and loyalty with indiffer- ence. iy the above be true, and doubtless all will admit it is, the first duty o! the Church is to find, by examining circumstances, conditions and prece- dents, who is the LOGICAL Successe™ of the late Dr. Wilson? Now, let us examine, briefly, the “cit ie cumstances.” In the late General Cou ference at least 274 delegates yoted for Dr. Rogers. No other candidate re- ceived as many votes except the lat¢ Dr. Wilson. (This writer heard many delegates say: “Lets give it to Wilso” for he has but a short time to live—* defeat might cause his immediate deat! Rogers will be next, he can afford !° ait.w”) In the scramble this writer hea" many outstanding ministers say to Dr- Rogers: “Don’t contest—don’t protest — (Continued on page 10) Friday, June 18 Read I Corinthians 2:1-10 “God does not mix this power with This power is from the “Take time to be holy, The world rushes on; With Jesus alone; Like Him thou shalt be; His likeness shall see.” ~ GRACE AT THE TABLE As we gather around the festive ig + Sunday, School Lesson. From the 20th Century Quarterly _ June 20 pon Xe JOSEPH’S KINDNESS TO HIS KINDRED sson Text:..Genesis 46:1-7, 28-30; 50-24-26 46 And Israel took his journey with il that he had, and came to Beersheba, nd offered sacrifices unto the God of ; father Isaac. 2 And God spake nto Israel in the visions of the night d said, Jacob, Jacob. And he said, Here am I. 3 And he said, I am God, Ihe God of thy father: fear not to go lown into Egypt; for I will there make bi thee a great nation: 4 T will go down vith thee into Egypt; and I will also urely bring thee up again; and Joseph hall put his hand upon thine eyes. 5 nd Jacob rose up from Beersheba; nd the sons of Israel carried Jacob heir father, and their little ones, and heir in the wagons which Pharaoh had sent to carry him. 6 And hey took their cattle, and their goods, which they had gotten in the land of wives, tH GHkiati t ig Maas Peecrraaea a to him,| of Goshen. ‘This smiling land of wheat,| the Christian ever learns is the fact us Thre ee ane m ees milk and honey Joseph secured from that God can go with him, even into foe ks eaeecent peas to God} Pharaoh as a haven for his famine-| Egypt. : La waers ae oe i encourages cursed family. : Another important lesson we need to di parch ieee He ee the} Why did the Israelites go to Egypt? | learn is that every Egypt is temporary : : at it was wise to| We may ask that question when after | for those who love God. take with them into Egypt all of their|a few years we see desperate efforts] Down in Egypt the Israelites learned goods, in the full knowledge that it|being made to.secure their release. A} how to make brick, even if they had would be well to be nearer Egypt in}king will arise who will not know Jo-|to make them without straw. That ‘case further food was needed. seph and who will have forgotten all] was a real accomplishment for a peo- If one were a poet he could draw inj of his mighty works. Then Israel will] ple who were to build a nation. words of beauty the scene of Jacob en-| be enslaved and a Moses will be re-] Corn has been very costly a good tering Egypt followed by his sons and| quired to get them out of the land of|. many times in history. his cattle and his horses, and one could) Egypt. Many years would have to] Men may die but the dream lives on. go further and picture the approach of| roll past before these stirring events,| It was just like a father to forgive Joseph to his father. Joseph, of course,|and meanwhile the children of Jacob Joseph those years of silence at the knew the father, but the father had no] would multiply, spread over the land, first sight of his son’s face. idea that his own lost son was to be his | learn much, intermarry to an extent and If Jacob had not come over into savior. These passages are of greatest] acquire much property. The cultural] Egypt Joseph would have died and beauty as they describe the meeting of] aspect of the sojourn in such a highly| been nothing more than a mummy. the old man and his son. The story] civilized land as Egypt cannot be light-| Jacob rescued his own son from obli- states that Joseph presented himself|ly overlooked. There one would find] vion. unto his father and fell on his neck and] arts and crafts well developed, one wept on his neck a good while. And] would find books and science. Music Jacob said unto his long lost son:|had its place. The priests held influ- “Now let me die since I have seen thy | ential positions and religion was power- face that thou art yet alive.” ful in the national life. There were Joseph little knew of the tragedy that } well-trained and equipped soldiers, in later years was in store for his peo- both to protect the land and to engage es ‘ ple. Doubtless he felt at the time that | in foreign wars. The people who dwelt lives. The most baffling darkness is if his brethren came to live in Egypt]in the rich Nile valley were among the | shot through with SAEDUISINE, light and they would be safely cared forikie we see an unpredictable good where did not look into the future to see the multiplying Hebrew race that would come from his father. He did not pic- ture a future Pharaoh who was to rise up and know not Joseph. Here in the early part of the Old Testament we have a lesson in for- giveness that matches the lesson of for- giveness given to us by Jesus when he said, “Forgiye seventy times seven.” PRAYER THOUGHT By William Chalmers Covert In Thy hands, O God, are all the swift and mysterious ,changes of our most favored on earth in that day. To ps : have lived among them, to haye shared only the possibilities of evil appeared. their knowledge, to have studied their Thou dost overrule in the affairs of na- science, art and music was a most en- tions and beneficent ends follow sor- riching experience for the family of }row and suffering and the unbridled Jacob. Surely they had never seen wrath of men. Through Thy provi- such agriculture, such cities, such build- dence we are permitted to see in our ing skills own untoward experiences the tokens We must not forget that Joseph, the of unexpected’ wisdom and goodness boy sold as a slave into Egypt, was to the sure comfort of our souls and responsible for all of this experience the preservation of our faith. We anaan, and came into Egypt, Jacob nd all his seed with him; 7 his sons, nd his sons’ sons with him, his daught- rs, and his sons’ daughters, and all his seed brought he with him into Egypt. 28 And he sent Judah before him mnto Joseph, to show the way before im unto Goshen; and they came into he land of Goshen. 29 And Joseph ade ready his chariot, and went up to meet Israel his father, to Goshen; fand he presented himself unto him, and fell on his neck, and wept on his meck a good while. 30 And Israel said unto Joseph, Now let me die, since J have seen thy face, that thou art yet alive, 50:24 And Joseph _ said unto his brethren, I die; but God will surely visit you, and bring you up out of this land mnto the land which he sware to Abra- ham, to Isaac, and to Jacob. 25 And Joseph took an oath of the children of Israel, saying, God will surely visit you, and ye shall carry up my bones from hence. 26 So Joseph died, being a hun- red and ten years old; and they em- balmed him, and he was put in a coffin n Egypt. GOLDEN TEXT: Be ye kind one to Another, tender hearted forgiving each other, even as God also in Christ forgave you.—Ephesians 4:32. AT GRIPS WITH THE LESSON By Albert Buckner Coe Joseph had sent for‘his father, Jacob, nd now Jacob must return with his Sons to save the life of Benjamin who had been left as a hostage. The old man having been wracked in spirit many times through the years as the result for Israel. It was the direct result of | thank Thee that in the strange unfold- his magnanimous spirit, of his essential] NS of Thy plans, wherein all sr kindness. Had he been cruel, vindic- | Feason was contradicted and men’s plans tive, unforgiving, he might have crushed 37 ; the entire family when they came to beg was born whose spiritual destiny not him for food. They were dependent even the sorrows of slavery and per- upon him—the yery brothers who had, | Secution could thwart. : i in envy, plotted his death. Joseph was to trace Thy footsteps im the Story, Ok never nobler than when he pardoned the race and mark the evidences ot his wicked brothers and deyeloped the the scheme to preserve his entire famly by bringing them into Egypt for the time of the famine. Crucial in the history of the Bible, ; important in the history of the world unjustly was this unselfish devotion to this fami- : : r : ly upon the part of Joseph, Many men puts them into situations without de- would have lost their heads by the sud- May as hearts be tender and den and unexpected rise to power. But overflowing in the presence of pent- the true greatness of Joseph seems to shine out in the steadiness with which he took over power. Any man who can be patient in tribulation, steady in adversity, calm in prison, and humble in prosperity must be a great soul, It is as if he seemed assured all of the time of his real worth, as though he knew all the time that success was bound to crown such character and such talent. There are men like that—quiet, assured, steady souls. Nothing seems able to keep them down and no honor seems able to make them lose their proud, cool heads. St. Paul wrote: “I know how to be abased and I know how to abound.” In either state he] W. Col. 2:1-5. was content. He was independent of; T. Proy. 1:7-9. earthly successes. A small man would kave held resent- ment against his brothers who had sold him, but Joseph was not a small man. Someone has said that the family is the unit of society. We believe that statement. We may look around our world and note the families, large and happy and unified, and mark their impression upon our national life. In a New England city of my acquaint- ance there is one family that settled there two hundred years ago. During all the years that have intervened the children and the children’s children have been the leaders and inspiration of that community. They have given of their money for the betterment of the civic life. They have contributed to hospitals and schools and churches. They hold themselves as stewards of the money that has come into their pos- session. were brought to naught, a great people F “abt is a true May we be able Thine overmastering wisdom in slow but certain progress of mankind. Touch our hearts with the generous spirit of Joseph so that we may be able to meet the temptations to exercise the advantage of power and authority when the weakness of men fense. tence and may we go out upon the way to do good to needy brethren ever. where. Through Jesus Christ our der Brother—Amen, THE LESSON BROUGHT DOWN TO DATE Join The Christian Recorder Family By John R. Ewers It is fortunate for the house of Israel that the family of Jacob learned well the lesson of family consideration and consolidation, for look what resulted. The lean years were far from over when Joseph met his brothers, and to save his family it seemed wise to bring Jacob and all the wives and children down into Egypt.. Having high favor at court because of his mighty genius in providing against the days of depres- sion, it was easy for Joseph to secure a concession for his family. In one of the most fertile side-valleys of the Nile lay the sun-kissed, river-watered land DAILY BIBLE READINGS M. Gen. 46:1-7. FE, T. Gen. 46 :28-30; 50 50 :24-26 T. Gen. 46 :28-30; Col. 3:12-17. 26 S. Neh. 4:18- 3. Neh. 4:19-23 23. S. Luke 2:46-52. POINTERS ry Help double our Christian Recorder By Roy Ee Seth | Readers by sending just one New One of the most important lessons Subscription, ===== DSC09743.JPG ===== Well may the Church keep Children’s Day, And thus draw near the skies, For in the children’s sunny hearts, The light of heaven lies. 1848-1937 z ‘ MEMBER Well may the Church keep Children’s NATIONAL NEGRO PRESS Day, ASSOCIATION She keps her greatness then; E’en now the Christ uplifts a child Above all sinful men. ————— Entered at the Post Office at Philadelphia, Pa. as Second-Class Matter PUBLISHED WEEKLY BY THE A. M. E. BOOK CONCERN 76 S$. NINETEENTH ST. Philadelphia, Pa. RRR EERE Editorials CHILDREN’S DAY H. Heard, D.D., per, Secretary; A. J. Smoot, B J. D. Co Laymen: Mr, Amett Rambeau. President; Rey. H. H. 7 eS Mr. xn. Lowber, ee GEORGE A. SINGLETON, Editor CONTRIBUTORS, TAKE NOTICE! FIRST —Let all Contributors wnte op one side of the paper only. 3 : me SEC Do not abbreviate, but spell Once upon a time in the life r for you to spell © to pay extra the manuscript experience of the writer, Child- ren’s Day was an outstanding The church house was only event. low this | decorated with flowers and green veer three | Plants. When the “hour arrived” or Annual Con- | for “the program to begin,” little praia a “ndividoal hearts were aflutter. The girls feo : when he |and boys wore their newest st ther clothes. There was an intangible something in the very atmosphere which swept the children on, Vast crowds came to hear the speeches, and singing. The collection was always a thing of moment. It seemed such a long distance from one’s pew to the table, as appar- ently all eyes were turned toward s who want t ck. We at least ¢ all of them must t. Send all con tian Kecorder to 16 South 19th {ailing at special rate or in ion 1108, thorized on July ORDER is issued stions, $1.90 per j: j in vadvanee |the figure moving up the center any issue. j be made. | aisle. to the | 7. 3 4 j pn Bi The pennies, and nickles built the : may be |}Sunday School publishing plant went at Oations should not be lengthy, |i Nashvi ural A beanie accompanied with fall name | 17 Nashville. Now they go part the writer and written only om one of ly to the Church Extension De- partment. Part of the fund ought be used to provide scholarships for indigent students. It would be a good investment. The time has come when we must pay more attention to our young people. Let them know that they have a chance to help themselves and RRR RHR W they will rally to the cause. “How eekly Thought long, O Lord! How long!” Child- ' be ren’s Day 1937, and what is the program? ———000————_ A MISSIONARY BISHOP of the paper and in ink. yacriptions or merchan business letters, to attention, must be ad: 6 the Business, Manager, REV. RRY, A. M. E. Book Concern, Philadelphia, Penna. Rate in Foreign Fields, Money for sut dise and all other prompt insure Subscription 224 2% |. M. E. BOOK CONCERN, 716 S. th Street Philadelphia, Pa. Why not place the name of the child on the church record as soon as it is placed on the family record? Since it jg good enough for Heaven certainly good enough for membership in According to the Associated it is Negro Press Bishop R. R- Wright, the chureh on earth Jr. is giving the church in South | wrageea” mesa Tae Africa a successful administra- 7 ER RERE RHEE REE EE tion. This field has been super- vised thru the years by some of the most noted episcopates in the church, The Dollar Money raised there is used locally in the devel- opment of the work. Last quad- rennium the amount was $32,000. _— The bishop has resurrected the Well may the Church keep Children’s South Afcican.Christian ° Recot- Day - And thos draw near the Son of school buildings, Prof, W. A Who gamed His richest human realm, : ) When Children’s hearts were won. White, for many years a faithful Weekly Poem + A GHE CHRISTIAN RECORDER eee Se eee : teacher at Wilberforce, will serve} until June Prhewot as president. Before Dr. Wright's elevation to the episcopacy he served as Editor of the Christian Recorder for twenty-eight years, so we are not surprised at his interest in journalism. We have not seen a copy of the paper but are quite certain that it reflects credit upon the South African work and the African M. E. Church. ———000o—_—_. ALLEN UNIVERSITY ~ The school year at Allen Uni- versity, Columbia came to a suc- cessful close on June 2nd when forty-four young persons were awarded baccalaureate degrees. Bishop J. S. Flipper presided over the sessions of the Board of Trus- tees and President A. L. Simpson read a good report. The presid- ing elders followed the time-hon- ored custom of reporting finances from their districts | which amounted to $18,203. Dr. T. J. Miles, Presiding Elder of the Georgetown District, Conference, lead with $2,043. Allen University is the just pride of African Methodists in South Carolina and has made a splendid contribution to the social progress of America. It is the alma mater of several distinguisht men and women outside of the state. Her graduates are serving acceptably in various spheres of activity. —000—_ See Da a et eS tt a Pointed Points FREER EEE EEE E EEE DR. T.. JEFFERSON CLE- ment delivered the commence- stadium, Houston, Texas. was also the speaker at Paul Quinn, Waco. son is here. dens of civilisation. been scratcht. tained 78. Tanner was a famoy, artist. It is obvious that pi, penchant for painting religio,,, scenes was the result of early environmental impressions ,, ceived in an African Methodig parsonage. tor of Bethel Church, Brooklyn is doing a fine piece of work. The society is in the midst of a re. housing program that has the promise of challenging the admj- ration of the connection. Palmetto] ment address to the graduaets of Washington, Wheatley and Yates High Schools on June 3 at the He commencement THE COMMENCEMENT SEA- Hundreds of young people are being graduated and turned into the group to join the ranks of those who carry the bur- Year after year the process is continued. Yet with all our schools and graduates the surface of ignorance has not HENRY O. TANNER, SON OF the late Bishop B. T. Tanner, died Tuesday, May 25, at his home in Paris, France at the age of 77. Had he lived a few weeks longer Hs have at. =a ene DR. L. H. MIDGETTE, Pas. THE DEATH OF PROSECut. ing Attorney Knight of Alabama removes nemesis of the Scottsboro boys, It also removes from the inia. mous case the The boys should not accept “a compromise.” is equal to an admission of unfair dealing. Time and nature have a way all their own. from the scene the political angle. Such a suggestion THE UNITED STATES Sv- preme Court is the citadel of our liberties. While not averse to changing the number as the presi- dent desires we are irrevocably opposed to naming for a place on the bench any man who is unfair to any section or group of the American people. good thing may Nazareth, but Senator Robinson Sometimes a come out of hails from Arkansas. THE COUNCIL OF BISHOPS will meet this month at Memphis as a part of the Sesqui-Centennial and the Giant Historic Sextuple Conclave. The Bishops are unit in upholding the law of the church and in giving high leader- ship at a time when it is sorely needed. ¢ ACCORDING TO THE MI>- sionary Seer, official organ of the A.M.E. Zion Church, the denom!- nation raised for missions an Eas- ter Day offering of $27,440.53. Rev. F. W. Alstork and Union Wesley Church, Washington lead with $645.25; What became of our Easter Day monies? Did we keep the law? Did we? ———000o———_ The Churchman Afield At Washington the Churchman like other Christians of color going Sout! the pennsylvania he is on the Atlan- ic Coast Line. On this road Bronze ristians cannot even get a pillow. All night they have to sit in straight- backt seats or sleep across two seats ‘vith heads on their fists. The churchman never saw so many mothers traveling with their babies. The car is a veritable nursery. The jittle ones are unconscious of the in- convenience of their mothers. Their ooing, gurgling and prattle blend in- harmoniously with the noise being made py the moving train. The officials of the A. C. L and other roads in the outh will be seriously embarrast. when | they stand before the great white throne in the presence of the Judge Kternal, in spite of the New York Times’ recent editorial. Here Robert E. Lee, Jackson, Roger Pryor, and “Bob” Tombs fought to keep the Negro in chains. Here Grant, Meade, Burnside, and “Ben” Butler kept the stars within the silken folds of old glory, and restored a race to its birthright. Florence, South Carolina. The hurchman was met at the station by Mr. A. William Hill, Jr., youthful Presi- dent of the local branch of the N. A. A. C. P., alumnus of Benedict College, and business man. He workt up a good crowd for the churchman to ad- dress in a Baptist church. ps a kell BE Florence means Presiding Elders J . Thomas, and J. L. Coe, and Rey. Richardson. There were on the plat- orm also Reverends C. F. Fergusoa pf the M. E. Church, and A. W. Hill of he Baptist Church. It was heartening lo note the interest and enthusiasm in every phase of the N. A. A.C. P. In Florence the vote of the Negro is olicited by the whites at election-time. “Be it ever so humble, there’s no Place like home.” Back again in the own of birth and childhood. To meet bid friends and to walk the sacred ound of childhood. But fime takes ts toll of acquaintances and brings hanges. LETTERS TO THE EDITOR My dear Sir: Eufaula, Alabama I am thanking you for the splendid ay in which you are doing things. The beneral Conference made the choice of the Connection when it elected you. You have my prayers for success. With best wishes, I am Yours truly, REV. J. C. JARRETT Presiding Elder, Eufaula District. : ‘ Lorain, Ohio Hy dear Dr. Singleton: Please accept my highest commenda- on for the well edited Christian Re- order you are giving to the church. felt deep down in my soul that you tre the man to succeed Dr. R. R. Tight, Jr., now Bishop. I look regu- rly for the Recorder every week be- se of its helpful and worthwhile intents, : Very truly yours, ; §, C. McMILLAN. , ling on] THE NEW ENGLAND CONFER. | "sermon on the subject: ij ENCE perverted monstrosity that the misin- terpretation, ignorance, and superstition emanating from our pulpits had be- clouded the vision of the Christian re- ligion. He gave his audience a broader conception of the God of love. At the close of the conference on Sunday afternoon, the two bishops, presiding elders and prominent pastors such as Drs, W. K. Hopes, H. L. Moore Lea ®]and Rev. Daniel D. Davis were pre- ca ae alan ie of enthusi-| sented with purses contributed largely udience when the by men and women of the conference. resi i i oahastaaliy Pe graphic The very splendid and all-around supe- ry of Wilberforce Uni-| rior entertainment of the conference ae founded in 1856 by the great by Dr. H. L. Moore and his excellent ae oe Daniel A, Payne, a free Negro core of workers deserve the highest ee hath vee of the possibilities | praise for the splendid hospitality ex- a Peday sae ae tended to the officers, members and da ar Beale wets ne friends of the New England Conference. fees eaiie i cca ut the} The following appointments were read: sses of the morning were Newport District made by Prof. E. A. Selby, Secretary- J. M. Stepteau, Presiding Elder Tréasurer of the Sunday School Union Newport, R. I—C. P. Cole of the A. M. E. Church and in the near Hattlord, Conn.—W. K. Hopes have been hearing of so much thru Springfield—E. L. Blake the church papers recently, and by Dr. Greenwich—J, G. Drake Abington, Editor-in-chief of the Sun-| New Haven—D. L. T, Robinson day School Literature. Prof. Selby] Norwalk—S. W. Overton gave a report on the condition of the] Stamford—D. D. Davis Sunday School Union at the present.| Bridgeport—E. H. Collins He said that the A. M. E. Church can-| Middletown—Rev. Bonaparte ] not possibly touch the character ac-| Waterbury—E. W. Davis cording to the courts of Tennessee, but] New London—R. T. Reid che assured the audience that the Sun-| Holyoke—J. S. Daniels day School Union was still the property| New Canaan—Cora Scott and Mary of the A. M. E. Church an din the near : (Continued from page 1) ing were given by Dr. C. S. Spivey, assistant dean of Paine College, Wil- berforce University on the need of the church for preachers with a message for today, not yesterday or for the hereafter. Bishop Sims then introduced Dr. D. Ormonde Walker, president of Wilberforce University who empha- sized the great necessity of building Cantor future will be in the hands of the duly) Trinity Mission, Hartford—Rev. Rich- elected Secretary-Treasurer of the Sun- ardson. day School Union. Dr. Abington then followed Prof. Selby by making a very impressioned plea to the conference to patronize the Sunday School Literature put out by Prof. Selby and not by Mr. Jamestown—Rey. Peacock Boston District Dr. J. R. Campbell, Presiding Elder Charles Street—O. W. Childers St. Paul, Cambridge—H. L. Moore CGPPPOOSP OPO OOS POS LHD OOS , Birthday Greetings DR. GEORGE E,. CURRY Manager A. M. E. Book Concern REV. J. J. JENKINS Providence, R. I. MRS. WINNIFRED RAWLINS St. Paul, Cambridge, Mass Bryant. Bethel, Providence—J. J. Jenkins New Bedford—R. H. Gross Lynn—H. E. Charles Fall River—W. C. Walters Chelsea—S. P. Perry Allen, Providence—Alexander Shack Grant Memorial, Roxbury—C. B. Craw- ford. Greenfield—I. A. Brown Plymouth—George Richardosn Lowell—L. M. Fuller Salem—J. E. Crichelow Everett Mission—Thomas Lawrence St. Jude, Roxbury—F. C. Hinds Halifax—P. A. Pitts St. Johns—N. B., S. J. H. Potter Yarmouth—Bert Ishmael LUTHER M. FULLER On Friday afternoon a very fine pro- gram was given by the young people under the leadership of Miss Iola Mur- ray the director of that group. The program was greatly enjoyed by all. On Friday evening Dr. B. A. Galloway a presiding elder and pastor in Hamil- ton, Bermuda, gave a very fine talk on the progress of African. Methodism in Bermuda. Bishop Sims followed him by speaking on the work in South Afri- ca. He said that the work there was progressing by leaps and bounds. We were very glad to hear of the work progressing so nicely in these Foreign Mission Fields. On Saturday the Wo- men’s Mite Missionary Society had its meeting and election of officers at which time Mrs. Lucy Brown was elected to the office of president of that society for the eighth consecutive time which shows that her co-workers have been very much pleased with her very efficient leadership. At the Saturday evening session a very fine program was ren- dered by the Sunday Schools and Chris- tian Endeavor Leagues under the very efficient leadership of Miss Gladys Holmes. A feature of that program was the very fine paper read by Miss Barbara Russell of People’s A. M. E. Church, Chelsea, Massachusetts on the subject: “WHAT MY CHURCH Oo MEANS TO ME.” She was highly Rey. H. T. Pemberton was appointed praised by Miss Holmes for reading | to St. John A. M. E, Church, Consho- such a splendid paper. On Sunday | hoken, Penna, His name was left off morning Bishop Sims delivered a great (by mistake) the Philadelphia Confer- “THINGS? ence appointments. ST. JAMES A. M. E. CHURCH Rey. W. E. Guy, Pastor Sunday, May 23, The U. B. F. and S. M. T. held their Annual sermon at St. James Church, Dr. Guy was the speaker. Sunday, May 31, Morning sermon, Rev. T. B. Stovall, presiding elder of the St. Paul District. At three P. M. Common Speaker, Rey. C. F. Stewart. St. Peters A. M. E. Church and his Choir, R. WILSON. Sr eS a MS a SS tS PERSONALITIES : REE EEERE EEE EEE EEEEE EEE EE For about forty years he has labored When plentiful he did his hard at one job. times were flush and money work. When money was scarce and salary uncertain he post. He loves the church, and no one can charge him with dishonesty. He has been loyal to his ideals thru the years. remained at his Many students have sat at his feet What they are today he helpt to make them,—some are bishops, and leading pastors. The years have taken their toll and the vigor of youth has departed. But there he stands a shining mark of char- acter, devotion ideals— Dean George F. Woodson, Payne Theo- logical Seminary. and high In last Week’s issue of the Christian Recorder under Birthday Greetings, the name should be Emma P. Moore Hannah and not Emma P. Moore- Howell. Help double our Christian Recorder Readers by sending just one New Subscription. ===== DSC09744.JPG ===== ? en THE CHRISTIAN RECORDE spose upon whom the Church has placed nsibility of leadership and fears that develo 1 in the South would ‘s “Never | ship with Negroes even in New York, not to mention Texas and Mississippi. Ree to come around for his brains. v torium wa é mind, doc”, he said, “I'm going to be a S Mrs. Rosalie Long, gor- oon c . BL gar ee r fi A Onsume geously gowned in peach lace. Her ec. adding a touch of individuality. and President of Xj chapter, Phi Delta , ” i try sanction-|available pine. Latest esti he TOE ; ; ? sacher and I won't need them. ‘There are laws in our coun! ° _ Latest imates 4 ‘¢ time rather than : M : E \ - Youn S preach ed by our Christian churches, which] that the South can produce 50, sho pide their resort to|cort Mr. John C. Wilson, Sr. and at- iss Kathryn Pugh looing petite in Kapper Sorority. I prevent an angel from heaven} cords yearl - 00009 unrighteous and ungodly methods to|tendants. Miss Dorothy Skim green. Her escort Mr. John Terrill] Total amount collected, $537.60. SIGN OF SOMETHING wou prevent at i . Ff : cords yearly. ake a place for themselves. striking in green inaeee inner very | and attendants. REV. NELSON H. KNOWLTON. = front associalhae aeaaen Boon 5 All but gone are the days when men|by Mr. John Di ly, accompanied} The Queens reported the following : “] believe everybody was well pleased] The best thing you can do is to get ‘A VOICE FROM DELAWaARp» membering that Christ once said,| Mrs. Tite sn oo and attendants. | amounts: . ce a a ck ae “whi ” T % , Bik aller dressed in pi i 7 i : his morning,” said|rid of the “white angels” and get some 4 Tae belichiet ; in pink satin] yy 3 3 RR REE ERE Pee RRR | th my sermon’ thi ; fe My % \Vhosoever wou e chief among] with her escort, M coe iss Kathryn Pugh, $6.00; Mrs. Janie ——~ Z the pastor to his wife. ; pretty black ones. We Roe mS By R. L. Lowe, Viola, Del, ‘ou, let him be your servant” are wil- | attendants a. r, rs pate and | Miller, $23.00; Miss Catherine Jones (of WINSTON - INTERNATIONAL CHILDREN’S DAY THE BEST “yes,” she replied, “I noticed every-| your name is appearing in ‘Associate area fing to earnestly and energetically | gowned ts. Miss Kathryn ‘Tinson| Philadelphia), $25.007 Miss Dorothy” LOOSE-LEAF BIBLE ia 2S body nodding. Press dispatches every day. White] I have been thinking much upon 4, eye in whatever etree le he: in ee organza on the arm |Skinner, $40.35; Mrs. Viola Benn, $41.00; fos PRACTICAL BIBLE FOR NOTES ) pe ‘ ‘ 3 5 5 escort, . gh hare , eserewa tains 250 loose-I My mamma said that year ago —Pathfinder. Asatte ea more interested in ae the Lak and ee future of they are called to serve and wait until] attendants. veal ee aoe and Mrs. Rosalie Long, $105.00; Miss Kath- pereonal notes that may 1st eee They had no Children’s Day; OMe chert d about ae Ve pas eae undred-fiftiey the Church attracted by their service}ton very demure in i enue eye BUSS $111.47; Miss Edna M in the Bible.” Uooks ike a regular Deity That when the children went to church eee They are not concerned about your) year ol its existence. I have been con and achievement, seeks them out and| net ye OMe taffeta and| Pennington, $182.40. Miss Pennington’ | Geral boas Pie - Joctrines or your theolo, You have|tmplating the nature of the bj , escorted by Mr. William H « ail Jortieastretad Fatsioaeh eee They had nothing to say. dontene MS ey: , is P s pine birthda alls them to a larger service. and attendant: ; BIO Ee MAR OA MSE Sie rom er apers white women in your Harlem “heaven”. observance at Memphis, the trend 9 ‘Afl but gone are the days when} Each mai bas She is a primary teacher in the Adams® They brought no flags or birds along, That is the reason. You are going to the discussions and the result thal Bs eo rdeaeememtien P-Conindission ach maid carried a shepherd’s crook|School, organist in St. Paul’s Church 'qgeamaxans tas siaa20ua SAnMn Renae 3ut sometimes they had flowers; FREE be persecuted. You are going to jail. | should follow. m God in Christ to “Go,” and their 3ut close beside their ’mas they'd sit, You are going to be accused of every-| I do not assume the role of crijjg 5 ina Vows made to Almighty : a Cee Sometimes it seemed for hours. BACK PLAN TO GIVE PASTORS|thing. t : bug I do think this an appropriate ting God, who with hearts of love set aflame AIDS DIGESTION A SECURITY Our advice to you ass that you, if you | for sober and serjous reflection. Tha with the Fire of the Holy Ghost, and BLOOD TONIC ) And only once, at Christmas time, pees plan to preach in America, do what we meeting at Memphis will bring tongues touched by the sacred fiery iscover us They had a Christmas tree, Members of Lutheran Synod Board Baptists are doing, develop a jim-crow | gether but few of the Fathers who wer coals from the Altar, having the faith DIZZINESS z < But church and Sabbath school were Support Church Retirement ee so2 one will harm Moe a Ai a ae Sa with of Abraham, the patience of Job, the NERVOUSNESS q kept Move ahd then, too, you can get by with|the proncer citorts and struggles 9 courage of Peter, the determination of SLEEPL e 9 oy Se = : ss .ESSNE ‘ ks quiel’ as could be <2 Rg anything. “ * the Church. Most of them have de Polycarp, the humility of Paul and the ni 1r y S M M + \ social security plan for preachers Yours for “black angels, parted, With the exception of Bishop message of Christ, are willing to ac- POOR APPETITE e e t J I can see why at the church, of the Lutheran Church was recom- R. C. BARBOUR. | Flipper, Heard, Ransom and Howay cept their appointment without ques- SOUR STOMACH USED AND + Grown folks can sit and rest; mended this afternoon by the Executive Drs. Hawkins, Jackson and a few others tion and leave the result with God. z That's nice sometimes, but then I like] Board of the Eastern Pennsylvania] PAPER MAKING NEARING the leadership of the Church will g All but gone are the days when men MINOR INDIGESTION RECOMMENDED x Phe Children’s Day the best. ‘| in session today at the ninety-| STATUS OF MAJOR INDUS- represented by men who have inheritefll arc mindful that their task is to cham-} * DUE TO— ; : 5 annual meeting in the Tabernacle TRY IN COUTH what the fathers have made. pion the Cause of Christ and not their By Thousands x since they have given us one day, Lutheran Church, Fifty-ninth and For the past quarter of a centur personal ambition and that their mes- EXCESS ACIOIEY: x II do, Spruce Streets. t By The United Press the Church ee eek Passing throug sage to the world is Christ and Him GASSY FULNESS KIRBY’S MINERAL PRODUCTS g hat they Under the board's Se which was pee At i soe appar- ate gee ee i restleg pi bas ‘ ¢ MINOR SCRATCHES 15 FIKE AVENUE UNION, S.C. = us two. turned over to a special committee, | ently 1s on the threshold of greater in- INES POUtic All but gone are the days when) ~ Christian ts Wi i 4 ex pastors, a class not covered by the} dustrial and argricultural advancement and social has likewise pervaded th membership of our Zion mindful of its ie EBS ees) yey ree Wate Nore Torms er JOHN D. ROCKEFELLER Federal Social Security program, will] due to conclusive tests that slash and} Church. Many of those now occupy yows at the time of assuming the du- BLM tite rental Be ES RR Mea RON GONG MAM a —_ contribute 2 1-2 per cent of their sala-]other pine will make newsprint and|in& positions of leadership haye con tics and responsibility of membership, af SCALDS f man eee oan, ete cppesit say cisco PY in eae y > 1 1 } . . . . ey s: I sage . ‘ef . gine! =! vis ay. When John D. Rockefeller received the] ries, and the congregation will contri-| paper of all grades. tributed to this restlessness. Wit are willing to accept the wisdom and} + INSECY STING: He discovered that by its coming in ewer ath Be age uater Fl | of $50 for three months’| bute 3 per cent. Under this plan min-| A dozen paper manufacturing plants leadership has come great and grav perogatives of those to whom the s color became reddish. As this man worked several days his skin be- work, - a tenth of his income to| isters will be able to retire after thirty | already are producing craft paper—low responsibility and of our leaders vg hurch has entrusted the responsibility | $f SKIN IRRLTATIONS Sn et ah pecdish meen the ditch, minor sk'n irritations from i , : we ee Conds cas i : een bot i i ncline God a multimillionaire, he| years of service on one-half salary. grades used for sacks, wrapping and CS asking “Now that you bave Gu of exercising pusdom: and perogatives + THROAT IRRITATIONS The news went anaes Se Bae Lites aren sep eearee him. ‘ continued to 5 his tithing. He be-| Seventy-five per cent of the thirty- similar purposes—and several more are stil what are you going to do wi incident to their position. t NATURAL Then people in the neighborhood began tp examine and experiment z ieved that God helped him to accumu-| four Lutheran Synods in the country contemplated. it? These are the major ills affecting our AL TONIC with this grayish clay and soon found that »t contained medicinal quali- £ late his fortune. He said the best kind| must ratify the contributory penson And announcement of a $5,000,000 Those of us who are content to com Zion. Almost without exception, other STOPS MINOR SUPEB! ICIAL cheat i : cH of personal work he found expressed in| program for it to go into effect. newsprint: manufacturing, plant in’east | “us 2° Humble mas feks are asking ifMIIs may be said to revert to one or] = BLEEDING fi FIVE WEEKS’ TREATMENT POSTPAID $1.00 + a rhyme Churches were urged to enlighten| Texas marks the beginning of that in-| the laity of our Church is a: more of these. t . sete Mi Me is a Natural Iron Tonic, and contains no alcohol, ‘Says Parson Perkins,” Personal work | tjze their actions in regard to such | formulated for at least one additional! | tently aes your answer; not ! Sims, the aggressive and progressive TOOTH EXTRACTION son you are dissatisfied, upon return of the empty bottle, zeae money “ Is only a-farce and a curse, local community activities as bad litera- plant east of the Mississippi River. words—in deeds intellectual who leads the Ninth and POISON OAK AND IVY will be cheerfully refunded for the fifteen days treatment. We do not 4 Unless it’s mixed with that ‘purse-nal| ture, motion pictures, observance of The eleven major pulp. and paper |, O° of you have obtained to yoiliii/™™assists the venerable Bishop Heard in cm our product to be a “cureall” but judging from the thousands work.” the Sabbath and temperance, in a|plants established in the South during | Present position — by constr the leadership of the First Episcopal So ES Gg cacao era ta etn, a a ee i . P 4 + oe = oan +] yw s cle That unloosens the strings of the| report given today. the last three years are producing most achievement ; others by your p District, is to conduct a Clinic at the £ TIRED AND TENDER FEET Your blood is one of the most important things about your health. purse.” __Evyening Public Leadger. of the craft paper used in the United ality, preparation and ability; Memphis Meeting. = MINOR IRRITATIONS OF THE If kept clean and pure, you should have good health. Acids in the 4 — States. The total investment in these others by your influence and It is to be hoped that those associated | & 2 pice pend 8 cause you to be tired, worn out, run down, nervous, ir- £ DAYS OF BIRTH “GET RID OF WHITE ANGELS” |new plants is more than $60,000,000. for organization. It matters not 10] vith him in the conduct of this Clinic 3 GUMS Hy pre ae oe Ere Natural ML eras tleg ees Ce ee 1 ee BAPT. EDITOR TELLS DIVINE The United States last year imported | YOUr are our leaders. As such, ¥ ill have the vision and the courage jf it will do for you what untold thousands have told in ‘testimonials £ Monday’s child is fair of face, more than $222,000,000 worth of pulp recognize and respect you and lod io state the facts impartially and as TAKE INTERNALLY, APPLY what it has done for them. Ee \ Tuesday's child is full of grace, Tasks 2 en ligrae Y aides to you to point out the way. they are, and if the needed o eration Kirby’s M. M. is a natural product taken from mother nature. You % 4 : . He P : ‘i i o ee : Na hville, Tenn.—(C) Militant Edi-|and paper, while it produced 10,506,195 : 4 . oN. Be f be Hf EXTERNALLY, USED AS A have everything to gain and nothing to lose as you are to be your own + Wednesday's child is full of woe, tor R. C. Barbour, of the National Bap- | tons, valued at $656,115,565, according Despite faultfinding and criticis™ ’ is performed as seems quite probable, judge. You must be satisfied. Read our liberal guarantee h + Thursday’s child has far to go, tist Voice, in an editorial captioned “Toto “The Manufacturers’ Record,” pub-|™many who have no adequate conc hat all concerned will adjust them- DOUCHE WHEN DILUTED . i e Friday's child is loving and giving, Father Divine,” wrote last week: lished in Baltimore. Of this total 1,221,- tion of the cost in sacrifice, suffer! Selves to the changed situation which Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. Saturday's child works for its living, Dear Sir: 871 tons were newsprint, valued at and labor, the fathers have wrovs! obtain in such event. Dear Mr. K’rby: + And a child that’s born on the Sabbath} We have been planning to write you | $49,496,938. well in laying a substantial foundatio The past under the leadership of the KIRBY’S 'M. M. HELPS TO RE- I happy sae oar ee lie wade of your M. M. pro- & day 3 , ~ supe father. E . < : Pars re duct anc am well pleased with the results. 1n my opinion it is well + 8 for some time. Asa Baptist and a be-| The tremendous advance in 16 pa” shee evasion ane ae E -_ 6 Oe le BUILD YOUR HEALTH AND | worth the price, $100, and more. You will enclosed find my check for Is fair and wise and good and gay. fiever in the freedom of religious wor- | Per industry for the South followed structure will be determined by " ¥ been glorious; the present affords E $1.00 for which please send me at once another five weeks treatment. +b rs ag a a ship, we have only good-will for you.|tests made by Dr. Charles H. Herty,|4pon whose” shoulders has pater ause for grave and serious concern ADs, IN “REBUILDING RED REV. WILLIAM DAVID MILLER, B.D, DD. £ If there are those who want to believe Georgia chemist, which showed South- responsibility for carrying on. soon to descend upon Memphis and our | 3 BLOOD CELLS SNAPPY STORIES you are some kind of God, we shall not | rn pine not only good for newsprint, Serious ills affect our Zion a — to them. ‘ READ THE TESTIMONIAL OF ONE OF OUR USERS OF t pet fuss with them. The people have a but also for any grade paper. seems to me that they go beyond ! : hat shall those pronouncements Pea lave a ey Kirby’s KIRBY’S M. M. TONIC IN TAG ts ethais a BRAINS NOT NEEDED right to worship the God of their choice,| Dr. Herty estimates that the South | involuntary mistakes and shor‘! ¢? The entire Church awaits the an- aay Mr. Kirby: eee crane } = whether he be in the sky or in Harlem. will be able to make paper at_a cost ings of individual Bishops, ye wer, *¢ M. M. A Five Weeks Baar eae Mies eet Sg hak wad ae Bhi) Oe Oe Ee The story is told of a famous sur-} You have a large following and we|0f around $27 a ton as compared to Officers and Ministers. These 4 " of this remarkable, natural iron | it} always praise Kirby’s M. M. to others. I hope that Kirby's M. M- geon who had a hobby of running to F ‘ ret ~~ |members of the body and a MAY QUEEN’S CONTEST—HUGE : Will help others as it has helped me. x are riot jealous of you. But you are $47 in the now principal producing fe é eentcywall be delivered to your home KWABENA DEUTE + fires. Once, as he had just removed | making a great mistake, and, perhaps, | 2°e4s- "| provided to take care of them. Som SUCCESS t eae Gold Coast West At i t the brains of a youth, the fire bells |it is not too late to correct it. You are| The industry received further impetus | times T am of the opinion that 1!" ; Foreqe00: x ey rang and he ran to the fire. The| taking Jesus too seriously on race mat-| by Dr. Herty’s assertion that slash ping | tionally or unintentionally, we si" Coatesville, Pa—Thursday, May 6, i youth came out of the ether and went | ters, White and black Christians can-| sufficient for paper making can be | Ur zealousness in taking care % 4 4 Mee of Coatesville witnessed @ MAIL $1.00 TO aE home—without his brains. The sur-| pot worshi rit i minor ills to hide the vital ills that" ty beautiful and colorful affair, at ‘ ship together and enjoy the} Srown in from seven to fifteen years, q 3 al 9 geon came back, saw what had hap-| same fellowship in America y as compared to forty to sixty years | Cancers, are eating their way into ' Mes Adams School, “A Queen's KIRBY NS) MINERAL PRODUCTS t ] t a . . : rT a i pened, and put the brains in a preser-} For this reason you are going to have | required in Canada and northern United body itself. wi bo Wo god kate ie 15 FIKE AVENUE ; UNION, S. C. vative, expecting the youth to come! trouble as long as you encourage white | States, where the paper industry here-| All but gone are the days when Ps elson H. Knowlton, pastor 0°; FIVE WEEKS’ TREATMENT POSTPAID $1,00 for them, Weeks later the surgeon | “angels” ; hearts free of egotism, selfishness ® » Paul’s Church. ; angels” to fly about your Harfem |tofore has been centered. : ees ad eas f ol erreks debbie bebe bee RR ERR EEE EEE PEE EEE EEE EEE EY ‘aw the boy on the street and told him j “heaven.” White angels caniotawors nn quick growth tends to eliminate jealousy are willing to co-operate ™ The first Queen to enter the audi- Cer Pei oe ===== DSC09745.JPG ===== District met at 3:30 o'clock at St.| this affair. a Be The pastor, Rey. G. W. Patterson and his splendid helpmate, Mrs. Sallie Pat- terson and the good folks of the church at Lester, W. Va, gave first class entertainment to the ministers and dele- gates of the Conference. Rey. A. J. Smoot, Sr. Presiding Elder presided in a brotherly manner and the spirit of helpfulness and fairness characterized his deliberations. — The in recognizing the esteem in which the Presiding Elder is held presented him with a suit of clothes. Climaxing the sessions of the District Conference and Sunday School Con- yention which can best be described as highly successful was a resolution, which can best be described as highly successful, was a resolution presented All total $27.64. by Rev. D. B. Taylor, pastor of the MRS. LULA TAYLOR, President | Giatto and Mullens Circuit, recogniz- NORA KATE KEY |ing the long service of more than a quarter of a century as pastor and Presiding Elder of Rev. Smoot. The purpose of the resolution which had the unanimous support and consent bus ‘James A. M. E. Church, with the presi- dent in the chair, Mrs. Lula Taylor. The meeting was opened with a spiritual song, followed with prayer by the president which was soul stirring to all, after which a short program. We were happy to have with us Presi- dent W. A. Fountain, Jr., of Morris Brown College, Atlanta, Ga.; Rey. f poe Bryant arose and presented to us the speaker of the Union, President W. A. ung people are | Fountain. He spoke on the wonderful Church _ is | @chievements of Morris Brown College which was enjoyed by all. Collections and reports from yarious churches as BILOXI, MISS. ‘The second quarterly conference met with the St. John A. M. E. Church May 9-10. On Sunday the Presiding Elder preached two wonderful sermons. Mo held. night the business session was Pres All boards and auxiliaries had Elder was paid in full written reports efficient We are proud of our very ¢ church a great is a hustling young Winston, our presid- He he is a pleas- follows: St. Mark, St. James No. 2, Grant Chapel, New Bethel, Tabernacle, Ste- phen Chapel, St. Paul, St. James, $1.00 two he | cach. the top of t hank Bishop Greene 1s these two SHARLESTON DISTRICT CONFER- ENCE AND SUNDAY SCHOOL Taken into 5; Full » quarter, two; nembers, 4 aised for all pur- CONVENTION OF THE WEST quarter, $214.00. VIRGINIA ANNUAL CONFER- |°% the Conference was the endorse- Watch St John A. M.E, Charch) -ENCE HELD. -IN “ST...MAT-~ | ™cpt of Rey. Smoot for the Bishopric THEWS A. M. E. CHURCH, LES- of the Church. Thus, was West Vir- REV. G. W. WINSTON, P. E. TER, W. VA. ginia’s presentation of a native son to REV. L. G. MOORE, Pastor feat Np SE, the highest office in. the gift of the ). CHAS, WEBB The Charleston District Confer- Church. ‘As the delegates wended their ways homewards, on their lips were the praises of Presiding Elder Smoot. REV. IRVY H. GARY ~ Williamson, W. Va. : = 5 ae ence and Sunday School Convention DISTRICT CONFERENCE AND }of the West Virginia Annual Confer- WOMAN’S HOME AND FOREIGN ence met in Annual Session in St. Mat- MISSIONARY SOCIETY OF THE} thews A. M. E. Church, Lester, W. Va., MADISON DISTRICT OF THE} April 13, 14, 15, 1937. Rev. G. W. Pat- FLORIDA ANNUAL CONFER-|terson, pastor; Rev. A. J. Smoot, Sr., ENCE A. M. E. CHURCH CON-| Presiding Elder of the Charleston Dis- VENED IN MT. ZION A. M. E.| trict, CHURCH, NO. 2 MADISON, FLA.| The organization of the Conference — resulted in the election of Rev. A. J; SPECIAL The Missionary Board of the A. M. E. Church will be held at the Head- R LG son, Presiding] Smoot, Jr., secretary; Finance Com-| quarters, 112 West 120th Street, New Elder of the Madison District. The] mittee: Revs. Irvy H. ‘Gary, D. B.] York City, Wednesday morning, June nee was entertained by Rev. D.| Taylor, R. A. Lewis; Committee on 16th, at ten o’clock. I. Ja yn, pastor of Mt. Zion A. M Ministers to the Traveling Connection: BISHOP GEORGE B. YOUNG, E ) Revs. A. J. Smoot, Jr., R. A. Lewis, President Grant was presented | E. E] Dickenson; Committee on Preach- DR. L. L. BERRY, essage which was in-|ers for Orders: Revs. C. F. Shaffer, Secretary-Treasurer fting to all who heard| W. M. Saunders, G. L. Bennett. under the excellent leader- Generally the reports were up to par| FOURTH EPISCOPAL DISTRICT ship of Bishop Grant that Edward]|and finances exceeded any previous y Waters College has taken on new life.}year, A healthy spirit pervaded the Illinois Conference Florida is Bishop Grant her;Conference. The sacrifices of the min- vhole hearted support on every angle.| istry and laity was evident as one| Rey. J. A. Gregg, Bishop; Rev. C. E. The opening sermon of the conven-| listened to the financial reports from| Brooks, Presiding Elder; Rev. M. M. tion preached by Rev. H. K. Robinson the churches. Poole, pastor, Wednesday night 8 P, M. was enjoyed Much valuable information and help-| Bethel A. M. E. Church, Streetor, by all ful suggestions were imparted which | Illinois. Thursday at 10 A, M. Rev. J. B.} gave light on the intricate problems of | Last Sunday was a high day. | Our Branch preached the Annual sermon|the Church Inspirational sermons | third quarterly meeting was held. The after which the conference was orga-| were delivered by Revs. R. A. Lewis,|service was good and well attended. nized for business. All ministers made | W. A. Clapp, C. F. Shaffer and Mitchell, |Our church is alive under the leader- good reports which were very pleasing | Conference instruction hour was di-|ship of Dr. Poole. The collection for to the Presiding Elder, rected by Rey. Irvy H. Gary. Rev. B. J.|the day was $94.52. {he Madison District is taking on| Nolan, pastor of Young’s Chapel A. M.} This is Rev. Pool’s 5th year at Strea- new life under the careful leadership} E. Church, Huntington, W. Va., and of Rey, A. I, G, Richardson. Rev. and Mrs. W. A. Johnson of well liked by the business people of The visiting ministers present were: our city. He is honored by the board Busckhannon, W. Va., were visitors Rey. J. F. Livingston, Rey. B, Alexan-|to the Conference from the Wheeling] of Education of our city, and is one of der and G. W. Hills of Quincy, Fla,] District. Rev. Nolan addressed the|the teachers in the Streator Township Rev. I. Hackley of Tallahassee, Fla, | Conference. High School Presiding Elder A. L. Bennett of the] The third day of the Conference was WARN DUGGARD, Church Clerk Quincy District, and Presiding Elder] in charge of the District Sunday School W. M, Mitchell of the Perry District. Convention. The discussions were help- All of the visitars gave encouraging | ful as the workers from the various remarks on cooperation for the pro-|Sunday Schools discussed the problems gress of the church, that they face, REV, C, THOMAS SIKES The final evening session witnessed peers ao the Annual choir and quartette contest. GEORGIA This contest has become an institution nants in the Charleston District Conference. The Missionary Union of the Colum-| Much interest and enthusiasm greeted DR. L. S. OVERALL HOLDS A L. Coffee, Pastor, North Ft. Smith, Arkansas Smith District has become history. tor. He is a good pastor, and preacher. 2 24 68 3! e ¥ ¥ ‘ment at one service, All total $34.0 GREAT MEETING q Campbell Chapel Church, the Rev. W.|of our church was entertained by ! The District Conference of the Ft.|Such as the Sere P , topic Our pastor bided OEE Hate. meeting which we all enjoyed. Our jub is anticipating to present a play Fin uear feature: Title “Oh Doctor.” We have rather a large cast. Yours in Christ, ROBERT FORTSON, Jr. Geta ae ee ALBUQUERQUE, NEW MEXICO oe ee” Day, to an amount not | has been witnessed in this conje,, q for many years. The Presiding Blin Rey. L, S. Overall called the Conta ence together at 10 o’clock Weanec, morning, with the opening sermon , Dr. L. S. Overall. After the Messe the Holy Communion was administe,, the Presiding Elder organized hj, al ference and informed his men that were expecting them to report 10) , in advance, ; Yours for success, R. A. GRANT, Presiding Bishop TUNICA, LA. Friendship A. M. E. Church s less than two| roll of Afri lies for the Coal Fund for Edward | would sess irom the old y ae College. Please send to me|shop, but from all parts of the globe. n the Monday following June 14, 1937|We have to anticipate what is coming Church is all over West Africa. Tim at Edward Waters College. Thanks|and measure our success more by our will fail me to name all the bishop: approximation what we should have who had been to Africa; but I'll men- accomplished than what we really did| tion that of Bishop W. H. Heard who do. In a large measure we predicate went to the jungles preaching and build- our plans on the results of effort dur- | ing churches; also, Bishop W. S. Brooks ing past years; yes, past years’ results| who built the largest college in West — mus® be the basis of comparisions for | Africa located at Monrovia Liberia; Our Presiding Elder W. H. Hall|new efforts. Ho i ii i vi * j rt » The 3 yw true— likewise, Bishop Monroe H. Davis who pa a men oe ae Wi : We tae aot oars predched a wnoderful sermon. Judges| Out of the wilderness out of the night | paid some of the indebtedness of the 4 ase eG SOR Sn on we ‘ power of God|1:19. He gave us something to feast |Has the blackman crawled to. the dawn college; even now Bishop E. J. Howard . m8 | was manifested and evidences of the Holy Spirit ‘were seen. J The meeting was conducted by Evangelist Willard Leake, of Prescott, District feels proud of its leader, .., educator, and is doing all in their Dowe to make his work a success. Aiter 4 ke h $25.65. Rev. W. V. Meets, pastor. organization of the conference, visit, upon for the next three months. Our first quarter for the year we raised| Beaten with lashes and fettered with | work. of light has gone to do his part in that great chains “Qh! the church is moving on, ‘ i Bie kG L, J. Row.’ |A beast of burden with soul and brain. | The church is moving on, 7 were introduced as follows: Arkansas- It is putting it mild to say, CR He has come through sorrow and want | From lowland and from valley, t * Dr. G. B. Ashford, of Eldorado; \J pr. Leake is truly a man of God and STABILITY OF THE A. M. E. and woe } From mountain top they rally, . al Shropshire, Representative of the \(j must. be one of the best Evangelists in CHURCH And the cry of his heart is, To know. The battle bow is strung, | souri Pacific R. R. Co.; Mr. Shropshi the race in America. By Rey. J. Sabaloo T. Decker, B.D. To know what? To know why he|The banner is outflung, a8 stated that the cheapest method of ri] This was his second meeting with West Africa of other races suffers more on account | And giant wrong.no more is strong, | ing was on the railroad, he also stat us within a year's time and the results| In consideration of the forth-coming|of race prejudice and injustice than |For the church is moving on.” | the terms of our going to Memphis of the recent meeting were eyen greater | celebration in June, I now write on|any of them—and what does he ask? | Pope in his essay wrote: “The sta- f } attend the Sesqui-Centennial. |; than the first. the above named subject as we look|That the Negro be given a square deal; | bility of thy time shall be wisdom and d our wishes that you give him yq [| am of the opinion that our general} forward to it, which marks the 150 that neither his race, nor religion be| knowledge.” It is true—that has kept | hearty cooperation. We feel proud church should support in a connectional | years of religious freedom among. Ne-|made a barrier to his advancement, to the A. M. E. Church, As the thousands { 5 his, the manager of the Missouri Py way a man with the type of Evange-}groes. Richard Allen, a blacksmith his happiness and usefulness in the |of Allen’s sons are looking forward to 8 cific R. R. Co. for honoring him 4 listic program, that, this man has. Dr.|with far knowledge whose fame in- world. go to Memphis as they go, I imagine ‘i W represent this great Co. Leake went from us to Arkansas City, | creases with the flight of time, striking oe I hear them singing : an The subjects were discussed as pr Kansas to work with Rey. B. E. Jones }a blow for religious freedom for a race| wy), 4 eee Cuties wt be gram the Educational sermon was t in the church there. And I have just that is down—a race beaten and op- 4, Fi ik se nM Peat Ms na Shout! shout! we're coming, Allen's a4 livered by Dr. E. J. Lunon, the pasta received a letter from Rey. Jones stat-|pressed—Allen and a small band of Bie ne tae ne Beau aah h sons, ee of Quinn Chapel, also the State Pres ing that the Evangelist is delivering | followers, due to the unkind treatment ey a on Pane ge oe ee, Shout, shout! we're coming one by one; ? S. Trent, also the presence of Mrs. Le powerful sermons and the Lord is bles- | of their white brethren, secluded from ice ae Ae ee A. vision oF TAS |Shout shout! we're coming, ‘hear our dent of Mission in person of Mrs. sing the effort with spiritual results | the M. E. Church, and in a blacksmith ae A eae ah eta Placer cry—Christ is our captain and P. Cooper, talented wife of Rev. A! such as that church and city have not|shop organized the ered ie See ee aii a ee vict-"ry nigh. Cooper. Also Mrs. Cora McFadced witnessed in years. Any pastor will do! Church; and from those few it grew] herent qights Re aie Buran en Our Church must grow and glow and sat well to Secure the service of the Rev. Willard Leake of 606 E. Sth St., Pres- cott, Ark. A. H. HAMILTON, Pastor Grant Chapel A. M. E. Church. Mrs. Edwards, Mrs. Reed, Mrs. \Voof Mrs. May, Mrs. Flynoid, Rev. \.} Cooper. NEW BETHEL A. M. E. CHURC “Richard Allen”; LETTER FROM BISHOP R. A. GRANT The third quarterly conference 9 New Bethel A. M. E. Church wa opened Friday night with Dr. A.! Duncan, presiding; Rev. J. N. Key, 2 tor, on May 14 1937, at 7:30 o’clocl The business meeting was held, the 1 ports from yarious departments of th “ derful continuance, but that— My Dear Brethren: We have just closed the first school year. in which we have labored together. This year is now a matter of history. church were read and were good What we have written, we have writ- The Presiding Elder praised the pas ten. The question now is, what shall tor and officers for their work on Sut we place upon this new sheet which is day morning. Sunday School wa ours. opened by Supt. Amos Archibald Permit me to thank you for the co- Rey. J. N. Key presented the operation given thus far and to con- siding Elder to preach. gratulate you upon what appears to Dr. Duncan selected for his '% me as the success achieved. We are “Know ye not that they which run fl wheeling ourselves into the line of the a race run all, but one receiveth tH faith and confidence of the membership prize, so run that ye may obtain.” Sv and friends of our Church and the ject, “Heavenly foot men.” which Cause we represent. This is as it very spiritual and will live long 1 t! should be for the front line action we hearts of his hearers. have been engaged in for these one We are very happy to say the Lo" hundred fifty years entitles us to that has blessed us to raise over our as S faith, confidence and support so much or needed at this time. Please take an after collection the Second Sunday in June, Children’s Do not forfeit nature’s claim Skins may differ but intellect The A. M. E. Church diffusive spirit, evangelism, and its R. A. A. DUNCAN, Presiding Pl!" REV. J. N. KEY, Paste! NORA KATE Kt! CHRISTIAN RECORDER SUBSCRIPTION A. M. E. BOOK CONCERN 716 S. 19th Street MT. UNION, PA. Bethel A. M. E. Church Philadelphia, Pa. , Please Renew my Subscription for One Year (_ ) Check eK The young people progressive clul Please enter my name for a new Subscription for One Year ( ) Check r President, Willie Ray, at his reside" + NAME ipa iaate ccs scce eons ** ASLAM Aaa b eve ak cums anes dare nk 8 on Division Street. We have adop! x a discussion policy at our meet!" x ADDRESS o.ceeeeeeerrett A GD cece ic auey as. “Youth Place in ' nclosed find Money Order for $1.50. Church.” Each member who sugs* to the present proportion of a million History informs me that—Paul was for Negroes. This splendid proportion is| 4 time the leader of the Gentiles. Mar- the result of him whom heaven blessed. Men are always glad to call his name today his Bishops, ministers and followers are proven the]+ion. Richard Allen the intrepid Ne- wisdom of Allen’s movement and con- vinced the world not only of its won- “Fleecy locks and dark complexion Dwells in white and black the same.” The A. M. E. Church is an absolute | unmovable ; remembering, “United we nécessity to this generation and this | stand—divided we fall.” In this respect world. There is something definite and|of being together lovingly, the church concrete about its purpose and aim; it is not to make men whiter than snow, but to make them pure and clean through the blood of the Lamb.|Turner (of blessed memory) crossed however, is 2|the ocean and landed on the shores of militant part of the’ great Wesleyan | Sierra Leone, West Africa. He gathered t army. John Wesley laid broad and]the natives in a loyal band and orga- i deep the foundation of our Methodism. We love our Methodism, because, of its] met with burning criticism; of which its embodiment, its | one of the men who were in that group power, its joy, its freedom, its love, its] of followers still lives in the person adaptation for}of the Rev. Dr. H. M. Steady, who Christian propaganda—and while trai- tors are maligning and traducing us, if] criticism, paid the workers in the mis- there be any, we are growing and prospering. If we were to call the | ieee eT cecal Saale go. tin Luther was the leader of the Ger-| «Ty ROMANCE OF AFRICAN mans for a time. John Wesley for a METHODISM” time was the leader of the English na- A By George A. Singleton gro was the leader of the Negro branch are the leaders, the guides of our time. Let us endeavor to lift high Allen’s yanner till another mile stone be reached Let all malice, hatred and undue ac- tions be laid aside. Let the Fathers of the church be of one mind, steadfast, is being publisht by the A. M. E. Book Concern and will be ready for distribu- tion and sale during the summer... The book has been dedicated to the “Class of Bishops of 1908.”..The introduction has been written by Bishop David H. Sims. The work is a readable, thrilling story of the church from the beginning to the present. You will like it, and refuse to be without it. copy now for $1.50. After sixty days the price will go up. A. M. E. BOOK CONCERN 716 So. 19th Street Philadelphia, Penna. will continue. West African Work In the year 1890, the Rt. Rey. H. M. Reserve your SHR EER EEE EEE EEE EEE EET ° nized the A. M. E. Church. The work \ AN OPEN POLICY be oa ‘ Those who come to us for ser- labored faithfully and bore the heat of vice find no mystery surrounding the matter of cost. All goods in our showroom are plainly marked and a definite figure is quoted for the complete funeral as ordered. This open policy makes for the comfort of our patrons and elim- inates the possibility of misun- derstanding. ——$—$_$_$_$—_$—$—_—$————— REAL ESTATE FOR SALE QUALITY HOMES, nice environ ment, surprisingly low prices an¢ terms which is the reason of this firm’s continuous business since 1880 You can select now before prices rise by paying deposit; settlement will b deferred until Spring. Service Seldom Equalled! Excelled! ADAMS, 5641 Market St. Phila., Pa WALTER C. BECKETT 216 W. Coulter St. Phila. Pa. Neve PHONE: GER. (S65 ===== DSC09746.JPG ===== ss HE CHRISTIA CHURCH EXTENSION DEPART-| nary with honor and distinction. He MENT has served with a high degree of pas- toral efficiency some of the leading (Continued from page 2) charges in the state of Georgia. Using you will be next, don’t kill your broth-| a5 a theme, “Dreams and Visions,” and er.” Instead of protesting it will be] basing his text upon Jacob’s vision at remembered that Dr. Rogers made the] Bethel, Reverend Bryan exhorted the motion that the election of Dr. Wilson] members of the graduating class to be made unanimous, which motion pre-| have noble dreams, and far-reaching vailed. yisions. But that is not enough. He General Conference is to be considered] also charged them to translaté those Therefore if the voice of the N RECO a eee = 5 ms =a) ter College of the African Methodist ‘gram, paid of A Episcopal Church located in North Lit- tle Rock, Arkansas held most brilliant events in the long history of the insti- tution. Bishop H. Y. Tookes after only twelve months effort surpassed even his own expectation, and no other one dreamed that such accomplishments possible, and startled the State with the marvelous results. Whatever else you may say or think of him he knows how to save a sinking ship, for as soon a eNoy, and repaired the delapidated build; a at a cost of thousands of dollar, Be paid cash for same, and now he “dry bones live.” i The baccalaureate sermon was 4 jlivered by Dr. G. H. Alexander > Florida to the class of fifteen, and 4 entire city: turned out to hear hin Tuesday was Board meeting, anq e ports from the drive put in motion and ied of Gi Special Train to The Gigantic Sextuple Conclave, Memphis, Tennessse, June 22-27, 1937—-Pennsylvania Railroad via Cincinnati ard Louisville. Notices - Fares and proposed schedule: From Philadelphia—One-way Coach $17.10—One-way 1st Class $32.10—15- day Round Trip $43.10—Round Trip Clergy $33.74—Pullman Changing at Cincinnati $8.00. From New York—One-way Coach gantic Sextuple Conclave—Memphis Tennessee, June 22-27, 1937. FH MEMBERS OF THE EX BOARD OF THE WOMAN'S HOME AND FOREIGN MIS- You are hereby called to meet in Executive session, Wednesday morning, at ten o'clock, June 18th and 19th, 1937, at Memphis, Tennessee. The session will be held in the Provi- SIONARY SOCIETY D.avis is entertaining pastor. 13. Address—“Our Hopes In West Af- His } 15. mittees. Music by the Choir. Address—“The Connectional Coun-— cil and Its Possibilities’—Bishop H. Y. Tookes, former President, Twelfth District. Solo—Mrs. Leola T. Jones, of Holly Grove, Arkansas. rica”—Bishop E. J. Howard. Music by the Choir Address—“South Africa and the A. M. E. Church”—Bishop R. R. —and we think it should be, Dr. Rogers | visions and dreams into living realities. is the logical successor of the late Dr.| As ministers of the Gospel, make those | as his feet struct the soil of this dis-| directed by Bishop Tookes, was mad : $18.90—One-way Ist Class $34.80—15-] address is 613 East Georgia Street, Wilson. dreams and visions issue forth into a] trict, he began to breathe into this} to the tune of over TWELVE THOU. The Bishops’ Council day Round Trip $48.50—Round | Trip | Memphis, Tennessee. Wright. y : 4 Of Iate much has been said about| permanent contribution toward the un-] lifeless institution the breath of life] AND DOLLARS. Joy and Confidence ‘The Sesquicentennial — Clergy $31.04—Pullman Changing at] Each member is expected to wear 16. Solo—Mrs. Janie Wilkerson, Geor- ‘ The Seventh Connectional Young] Cincinnati $8.50. white for the opening service. gia. finished task of the Kingdom of God. Participating on this program was the Reverend G. B. Hannan, who offered Mr. Bryant's not being loyal enough vill of the General Confer- that of the Board which to put t ence abov and it became a living soul.’ Dr. G. A. Gregg is completing his first year as president, and while he broke out from every quarter, anq the spirit of the work is saved, and thy program for education in this district ;, Trunk Line and Southeastern Passen- People’s Congress ger Association Clergy Bureau Certifi- The Connectional Council The Second A. M. E. Youth Con-} cates must be presented. Yours for Service, MRS. L. M. HUGHES, Connectional President 17, Address—“Why the A. M. E. Church Should Take Interest In The Development of the Fra- elected him: it is argured that, not-| prayer. Reverend Hannan is a class- dealt with and ‘controlled the literary | certain to go over. It is Bishop Tooke: . Pa withstanding the Board's right to elect,} mate of Reverend Bryan. ‘The credit] operations, Bishop Tookes who is chan- | slogan “A DEBTLESS SCHOOL FOR gress Schedule ternal Council of America’ — he should be governed by the will of} which these two men have brought to|cellor and president of the Trustee] THE NEXT GENERAL CONFRR. 4 Leave New York (Penna. Sta- PROGRAM OF THE CONNECTION- Bishop R. ey the General Conference; it is reasoned] {he Seminary is only a sample of what | Board traveled the states of Arkansas] ENCE.” Diplomas and certificates The Boy ecitta Assembly, cae as) IgA aie ae aap AL COUNCIL OF THE A.M. E. 18. Music G t! that decency, honor and loyalty dictate} hundreds of other intrepid and courag- | and Oklahoma, and set them afire with | were issued to fifteen students. and the Ten thousand: African tet omuat to Leave North Phila. ..5:25 P. M CHURCH TO BE PE Tcaien 19. area Committee reports, no other cor Well, the same Con-| cous alumni have done and are doing| thrilling interest for the work of edu-|degree of LL.D. was conferr assemble. rive. Ginct i 15 A.M ANDREWS A. M. E. tag ference spoke in favor of Dr. Rogers;|for the advancement of the cause of| cation, re-adjusted the business pro- (Contitied onteace sy upon This celebration will mark 150 years Arrive Cincinnati ....8:15 A. 4 TUESDAY, JUNE 22, 1937, AT |20. Adjournment Benediction by Rev. he is the only living man in the world| Christ. It also indicates the service of of religious freedom among Negrocs.|Leave ......+-.+++: 8:40 A. M. 2:30 P. M. J. L. Butler, of Georgia. who the endorsement of 274 legally| Turner Theological Seminary during A challenging program will be present-| Arrive Memphis .... Deo eM. Vv. a hoe ae iis 3 ‘ g 3 ig mn « A = AY JI} LD, Secretar elected ¢ iow, this being the| her long history of 44 years in prepar- ed, Washington and Baltimore e aes eee he Gr Sumote = BEIT LY oe : an those in authority do any- | ing men for the sacred task of Chris- - as iy , eer |h oe EOS tIOR Reva he umpter, aa ERERETE So viaite halenonieees Cena ea eae nis NEW UNDER THE SUN Avery Chapel and St. Andrew A. M. apes a se ee ng of Ohio. ey kOARD q 1 im £ i { i i @ the official headquar-| train to Harrisburg, ba. 3. Music—St. Andrews A. M. E. ut appoint or elect him for| Three lovely numbers: “It’s Me, O ; E. Churghes’ te 5 z Se ie ¥ ; I has spoken. To do} Lord,” “A Song of Praise of the Lord,” GOLD BAND EYE BALM CO. ters, and Drs. D. L. Witherspoon and}. or information and reserva- Church Choir. Ber geicroanite a Ricen L Bishops’ a be fneonsistent anc eae 3 Si iy 1712 W. i G W. Hall the host pastors. . ; as 4 4. Old Testament Scripture—Rey. W.| To the Sesqui-Centennial, Bishops ene inconsistent and “ and “Except the Lord Build the House, 4th Street Jacksonville, Florida J REV. S. S. MORRIS tion, consult H. H. Lowber, Pa M. Wingfield, Arkansas. nectional Council and Young People’s contrary to previous precedents and] were rendered by the Choir of Morris custom. In the same General Confer-| Brown CSllege. This charming > - & group ie g é E. J. HOWARD ence that Dr. Rogers ran second for]of singers is under the directi it is a Revelation; It rel k, b i <i So aa 3 sis iontoe ; It relieves weak, burning, leaking, and Les , ; : : . Fi ‘ Memphis, Tennessee, June 22-27, 1937 he Extensi r . mils E 2 tertaining Bishop.| . 1 any sid | 6. M by the Choir. emphis, Tennessee, , the Extension. Dr. G. E. Curry ran| Professor Earl A. Starling, Mus. M., sore eyes, also clears up Dim Smokey vision, in three to Ae ted tion, Philadelphia, or any res : Hie apeate aoe bee: second for Manager of Publishing De-| Professor of Church Music in Turner five minutes—60c or, by mail 75c. ing Elder in Ist and 2nd ke oat Tall Louisiana. Round ,thip\ Fare from Atlanta) 39 Memphis $10.10 with Southeastern per- u partme 2 Dr. Re the only difference being | Theological Seminary. more votes than JOSEPHUS R. COAN s received did Dr. Curry. But when the condition] Professor of Old Testament Literature of Dr. Baxter's health necessitated his] Turner Theologi i éns (heiineath and checks Jace ‘4 i ee 4 ae ‘ si : gical Seminary and checksbeeding gums form two to three i 7 cieties, Presiding] ops’ Council: Sree Hl gem nape days. By mail $1.25 Treatments “of six | bottles’ $6.25. + oe . 1 Ly. Chicago (Dearborn Station) 4:30 r elected Dr. Curry, which met! TAMPA DISTRICT, ST. PETERS- Heiie people Siendeout Se ee ea ae eae ic tg ot) Pe tieaats Pat va Wb ae y If any of you have any eee tabi St Louis—9:45 P. M. via Wabash EXTRAORDINARY VALUE al of the entire Church. Does ve the same con- The two cases are carallel Church that BURG, FLA. On Friday night, May 28th at 8 P. M. oil : at Moore Chapel A. M. E. Church, Dr. ided the powers that be for the} Long, presiding elder of the Tampa of Dr. Curry, anticipates the | District opened his first quarterly con- general satisfaction that will sweep over The same rejoiced and THE TREATMENT $1.00 GOLD BAND EYE BALM—This lotion is not a science DAY’S MAGIC PYORRHEA REMEDY UIs the only immediate destruction for this consuming disease. It irons out the gums tightens the teeth, sweet- of consumption. and tooth brush treat- nent. The Toop-pick THE DOCTOR IN THE HOME A remedy for Hi-Blood, gastretis, lumbago and kidney troubles. In a few weeks you will forget that you ever had back-ache or gas. Procrastination is a thief of time on your life. Send today for these Remedies. Be sure Promotion Director sylvania Railroad, Broad St. Sta- CHICAGO To all Bishops, General Officers, Col- a For the Sesqui-Centennial and Bish- lege presidents and presidents of the terest to go on exhibition in a 5 Sesqi-conclave that’s to be held in Railway June 21st as Memphis, Tenn., June 22-27th, please es ae cee M. via Mo. 4 ere ‘ i he acific Lines June 2lst. se 11 articles to the chairman of t r ‘ wae i — apes Rev. A. F. Davis, the Ar. Memphis—7:20 A. M. via Mo. Pa committee will carefully guard all pro-| cific Lines June 22nd. Fi First- i itioned equipment 5 has| First-class, air condi \ i pees entrusted to them op is being provided and everything is senger Traffic Department, Penn 5 New Testament Scripture—Rey. G. W. Baber, of Detroit. Music by the Choir. Roll Call—Announcement of Com- Congress of the African Methodist Convene in Episcopal Church, To (Continued on page 14) a emoemoe ee HYMNAL ference for this present year. Rev the Church at the placing of Dr. Rog- ‘ fe nee ‘ to send remittance with or . ' als) We have confidence inoue Bebelin tea on ee ee ALInG RICHARDSON Presid been ae hhoto-)Deing done for your comfort. The cars 4 Bed ie cocdens ie ee tos tor had things well in hand. The many rE ieee ? , President The exhibit should consist of pho! from Chicago will be handled through and ve oe ef “ eae a rt reports from the various departments eye DAY, Secretary-Treasurer graphs of former and Present Bere to Memphis without any change at St. 4 HH . pais ir will and way | of the church were read, and erpressed R. EH. FLIPPER, Medical Director taries or College presidents, Bare tis. While it is necessary to travel JISCIPLINE {i to feed all sections of the church “out | their erati ; Wm, ADAMS, Field M i the | >" ; f } Fh fie ative apuici” Therefi y ated geatitiile OF Bayne Nera nare h ae pote Se os ‘ G paintings, pictures which a in one group on the going trip, you can ay fleve ‘a th “ i pat ore we be-] White and wife with them this year 551 South Street L Daytona Beach, Florida progressive history of the Bepas ect return individually within 10 days. TOGETHER by j ek ene Righteousness, and Dr. Long returned to them Presid- AGENTS WANTED or school, statuary, relics, statistics] p14. are being made to interest the j hey aang equity, our Fathers will meet | ing Elder for another year. Pay 40% Goods to Start with $3.50, they bring $8.00 models or other—materials of public leaders in the 4th District to join with Hi nd age a the same wisdom and] We feel that the church will reach OFFICE 1712 WEST 4th ST. interest. ” you, and it has been suggested you com- { ia i: ~ they have met others; and inJits goal. We are up with claims thus Jacksonville Florida Wh special booths are required] municate with Rev. A. W. Ward of $1 50 NTC Hymnal is name will do that which is consist-| far. We are pleased to das dbhaetihe bse = ting such booths will] 53g E. 34th St. Chicago, TIL, at once Behe % - ‘ .t as t cting i oe: : HU — — _ “circumstances, quarter was a fine success. Revs. J. J feed iat en RE BN Wc OS Se, Wee a ae owner. regarding your tickets, gee that and condition and precedent.”—Elect Dr.} Heath, J td eH “ni the com-|he might know the approximate num- nohe as Rogers. vier , a yamine te: Bethel | eee RRP eee eee ebb Me Be eee the aie | teeateending. He will also be®in i $.90 Discipline Grenad: ie ere on 3 . Zion were mittee is forced to redt Bee swer any inquiries raised. te ees arenada, Miss. Present with us with numbers of their Life of ra to bear all transportation oy eels poanon xe aati very truly, A $2.40 Value cam i congregations and did valuable i 280 REV. A. F. DAVIS, ‘ , \DSE i TURNER THEOLOGICAL They doubled back on Sade wher “DANIEL ALEXANDER PAYNE, CHRISTIAN Chai ah et Local Committee: L. W. BADSEY, \ SEMINARY Ane fs EDUCATOR” r 613 E van gia St, Memphis, Tenn. 0 or : 13 East Geor “y » and saw to it that our program was put > over. The Presiding Elder was paid hi. Annual Sermon Delivered by The Rev. | f,;{ assessment for the quarter which By Josephus Roosevelt Coan, B.D., A.M., (Yale). A graphic and gripping portrayal of Bishop’s To whom this may concern: pete ee I am now making up my Summer Both volumes beautifully and securely bound in Semi Morocco tivities in your churc’ and terms. ing, and invigorating, The main fea- ture of the services was the delivery of a powerful, thought provoking, and inspiring sermon by the Reverend J. S. Bryan, AB, B.D, Reverend Bryan, an illustrious alumnus of Turner Theo- logical Seminary, represents the Semi- Arts Degree upon it as a thesis. The book is neatly bound with durable cloth binding. Price $1.50; postage 8c. On sale at A. M. E. BOOK CONCERN 716 S. 19th Street Philadelphia, Pa. Rose, Secretary. MRS. CHRISTINA HEARRING 716 S. 19th Street i he ‘ + the Celebration. 6 Bishop Davis for the Fpl be held at Church on J. 8. Bryan ges = ype “3 $22.00 was left for the Payne’s life of struggles and achievements for The CG tional Council of the} schedule for Evangelistic engagements. fv Aiaiuat darvicasioe Teal hoe ooo r. Long Preaeched two very the race and the African Methodist Episcopal he onnectt a ae Church is] 7 am at your service for camp mectings, | logical Seminary were held in the pitted pple arin al saan” Church. ea uae ee Fe regular semi-] Basket meetings, Rallies, Young Peo- ‘ x visitors were present at each i called to meet 1n r seetonary services, 2 te = ay ch Morris 4 Service Pale tiers: ie £ n, , ms, Missionary . T MES TO BE P.M, Sunday, May 80,1957, The ono. | ogeeat this matchless preacher. “Our Abooks af inspiration fov the youthyantisritiea! somal session at Memphisy To re io programs or any special | ONLY A LIMITED NUMBER OF VOLUMES TO Bt a gana eked prio yi doors are open to you at all times Xmas present. So well was this book written that in its Sesqui “gale lek Seta cceasion, Will be glad to put] } corp AT THIS PRICE. SEND YOUR ORDER = 4 ssive, leng-| Rev. T. M. White, pastor; Mr. Henry Yale University granted the author his Master of Tuesday, June 22nd, BONER ANNs val week of financial ac-|§ ~ i ‘panpcae ee following the opening sermon) (BY) 00 cae ee eat fh. Write for plans DAY. WE PAY POSTAGE. ; A.M. E. BOOK CONCERN Yours for service, EVANGELIST MARTHA JAYNE KEYS, D.D. 2113 W. Walnut St., Louisville, Ky meeting of the Counci St. Andrews A. M. E- Calhoun Street. Lae V. M. TOWNSEND, Presiden Gils WINGFIELD, Secretary SHORTER COLLEGE IN ITS FIFTY THIRD COMMENCEMENT During the week of May 23-27 Shor- “Asst. Pass. Traffic Manager : se Lene Eee : and Stamped in Gold. renner meremommomm omnes ===== DSC09747.JPG ===== BISHOP TOOKES ALL PREDECESSORS By Rev. J. H. Clayborn Just one year ago Bishop H. Y. Tookes, of Jacksonville, Fla was as- signed to the 12th Episcopal District embracing, Oklahoma and Arkansas. He took charge under many handicaps, debts on nd many heavy burdens Flipper-Da first duties re to visit the fields, in- | sided spect the properties, 1 the debts, talk the creditors cople, lative to the ion of t schools. soon tour ny patrons did not want to Oklahoma. They tees and tr continue the sct voted as tru ssion) to discon- tinue F r-Dayis College and pool their in Shorter. hen the Bishop turned his attention to Shorter Coll Though 5s not any of his predeces- for the shores past 11 months orter College (in y lly) for teach- yairs, bonded debts etc. $32,000.00) Every ue nted for. Paid on the bonded debt to the People’s Bank, Little Rock, 5 n eleven thousand which was the total ntire term on the bonded debt, ver paid at one The re- repairs on e for dormi- A New Venture A side large sum paid on the bonded achers’ salaries, re- pairs furniture office fixtures he did what no other leader ever has done for Arkansas, he p hased an episcopal resident a beautiful two story brick resident at a cost of more than eight thousand dollars, including repairs and furniture. Most of the Episcopal resi- dent and Episcopal head-quarters ex- penses have been met. OUT STRIPS Bishop Tookes’ Ruggard Honesty and Shorter College. His | mencement. possible ascer- | plinary. in Oklahoma that the Trus- | on the episcopal residence. The Bishop piloted the way in pur- head- | salaries for March, and April He accounted in detail to the chasing the episcopal residence, quarters and providing teachers for February, Annual Trustee board. His report was printed in booklet form. giv report, accounting for the funds passed thru his hands from conference disci- Allowances (which were given him as per law) which he used and gave He|to the District on the purchase price The people houted in their pews saying, “We never saw it in this wise before” Mrs. H. E. Carolina, one of Arkansas’s oldest mem- bers, 55 years a member of our leading t in one District School—] church, Bethel, said in the presence of all} hundreds “I have never seen a Bishop report as you (Bishop Tookes) are do- ing. You have helped us. There'll be no trouble for us to collect our funds You should have 5,000 copies of now. School | this report sent to the world.” Arkan- sas, and Oklahoma are singing Bishop Tookes’ praises. His objectives, Stand- arc Shorter College, Clear it of debt and beautify the grounds. Shorter College witnessed a gala day, commencement. brother of President G. A. Gregg de- livered a masterly address to the grad- uating class. Dean Alexander and: Dr. J. S. Johnson of Jacksonville and Pen- sacola, Florida preached the baccalau- reate and Divinity sermon. Mrs. Hill addressed the High School, Prof. W. F. Young, Memphis, addressed the Alum- ni Association. A large class was grad- uated from the college department, High school and Jackson Theological Seminary school. Drs. Johnson, and Howell and McKrell were given honor- ary degrees. Bishop Tookes’ Success Bishop Tookes, within the past 12 months has raised 32,000.00 for educa- tion alone in Arkansas and Oklahoma. This does not include any part of his connectional claims SPECIAL NOTICE The New Way to get the CHRISTIAN 1. Subscribe for one year RECORDER by mailing your name and address with a Money Order for $1.50 to A. M. E. Book Concern, 1230 N. 19th St., ; Philadelphia, Pa. 2. Subscribe for six months by sending Money Order for $1.00 to the above address. 3. Become an agent by ordering ten or more pa- pers at 3 cents each on or before Tuesday charged at the regular per copy. Become an Agent 716 S. 19th Street A A A afternoon preceding the date of the issues or- dered. Orders for under ten copies will be in Your Church A. M. E. BOOK CONCERN Philadelphia, Pa. ) | { \ ! ( | ( retail price of 5 cents | The same n all persons attending the com- Bishop J. A. Gregg, pre- while Bishop Tookes read his Bishop J. A. Gregg, ee inant ee Beles ay He had heavy increases in dollar oney and more than trebled the mis- onary collections. ara. .E. Book The Presiding Elders Rallied ELELELELILEES pr. 0. Sherman, Presiding Elder of he Camden District, led all Presiding gers in Arkansas and Oklahoma. He ised for Shorter College $1180.00. He s closely followed by Drs. J. N. smpbell and A. Harris with $1000.00 prs. S. E. Kolan, J. D. Dennis, E titi ich. th R. White; L. S. Overalls, were in he next class with approximately j ey yen hundred dollars. Drs. J. F. Har- , Eskridge, Nelson, Turner, Pope, ) Lay Members to G PHILADELPHIA, PA. ay haw, Brown, Stinson and Townsend ah ere in the Jast class in reports. The x pmmittee on the treasurer Clayborn’s Before June 15, 1937 er of the A. M. port commended him for his faithful ryice and honest handling of the col- e funds. Presiding Elders Pastors Leading Pastors i Drs Wm. Eason, leader, A. O. Wil- of b nand H, T. Primm, were three high- at kt in reports. Drs. Lunon, P. H. John- a tn, Churchill, Ashford, Blakely, Shel- tee bn, Wingfield, Chriswell, Lambert and OR eddington were among those making ive Thousand Please send names and addresses of 5000 Curry, Manag: Concern on or (F. 716 S. 19th ST. m3 igh reports. ¢ Drs. W. D. Miller, Rountree, King! y ey ere the leaders in Oklahoma. ¢ Miss Beatrice Bailey, sister-in-law of : # ey. D. Ward Nichols passed away See faturday A. M. in New York City. +“ 4 e tineral was Tuesday evening. A VOICE FROM THE WEST By Rev. S. R. Stanley Tooter a i, He Yi Looks E J. Howard Mindful of the fact, that the passing if the late Dr. A. J. Wilson, Secretary- reasurer of the Church Extension De- artment of the African Methodist piscopal Church: It will be our im- rative and solemn duty, under the idance of the Holy Spirit, to select om among the ranks of our ministry; ome one well qualified with ability and restige in our church work, to fill that mportant office in our Great Church. he Fifth Episcopal District presents, ith unstinted interest the Candadacy i Dr. Wm. H. Burnette, for Secretary- reasurer of the Church Extension De- artment. Since we are in constant buch with Dr. Burnette, we are in a afeeh BISHOPS J. S. Flipper Young . Davis . Williams Greene Cc A A S.L: G.B. M. H N.W D.H. Si . Grant date .Ransom | . Gregg me NS <n bested W. H. Heard W.T. Vernon W. A. Fountain, Sr. R. J. R. «3 . we are Personally acquainted with him, or friendly to him or because he is - member of our district. General Officer stands out before the Church, as one of its special representatives; he there- fore, ‘should Possess special ability and Prestige, so as to aid in a special way terest of the African Methodist Episco- pal Church, and that we have no rightto race group. trained and eminently fitted in business experience and served as a pastor in the African Metho- dist Episcopal Church nineteen years; Presiding Elder sixteen years; chief- secretary of the Missouri Conference nineteen years; Trustee of Western University sixteen years and a mem- ber of the General Conference twenty years; we are sure, from a business point of view, fits him with such quali- n the advancement of the entire in- Dr. Burnette, is well character. Having fication to fill with success the position DR. Wm. H. BURNETTE as Secretary-Treasurer of the Church Extension Department of our Church. He is now the successful and popular Presiding Elder of the St. Louis Cape Giradeau District of the Missouri Con- ference. The Fifth Epi copal District desires to place before you for your careful investigation and consideration ; the name of Dr. Wm. H. Burnette for Secretary-Treasurer of the Church Ex- tension Department. He is liberal, brotherly, unselfish and able; a good speaker and, an inspiring Gospel preach- er. In our judgment he will, if elected make a_ splendid Secretary-Treasurer of the Church Extension Department, and a loyal General Officer to our Church; who will make the Church Extension Department extend the Church, both in the large Centers and in the Rural Districts. 3871 Windsor Place St. Louis, Mo. $e 4 sition to know him. The very fact, tie 3 hat ke is a great churchman, and a Es ic leader, as well as a great Church Pe e tader in church affairs; and has so fe a - npressed the entire West within the 6 hirty- seven years, that he has served # an itinerant minister in the African ‘. i ethodist Episcopal Church, in this ction; that he has the unanimous en- — Orsement of all the Conferences of ¢ Fifth Episcopal District, is sufficient 4 igs: that he has some very strong . S commending him for Secretary- G. E. CURRY, Manager ae of the Church Extension De- ment. - e feel, that the Church has a right know, as far as~it is possible to ow the general fitness of the candi- ites for the office of Secretary-Treas- of The Church Extension Depart- nt of the African Methodist Episco- rch, and that we have no right to Pose one on the Church, just because = — a wn = © co > e ra wa | > panied » a =. A=] oa = a) , peat FSS HUBBARD CITY St. Paul A. M. E. Church The second quarterly conference con- vened with St. Paul Church, conducted by our distinguished Presiding Elder, Dr. Wm. McGrew of the Woxahachie District. We are glad to report, of the great conference which convened here in St. Paul Church. Our confer- ence was a success in every respect. at Jones Chapel A. M. E. Church, Mt. Pleasant, Tenn, S. F. Dudley, pastor. L. Lowe were the fearless captains who paved the way for the church and at the close April 18th laid on the table. $404.41 to benefit the Trustee Depart- ment. by the membership and friends to the fimit. yclosed a great successful revival, at Warren Chattanooga, Tennessee. | Blackman, Mt. Nebo Baptist Church, The quarterly assessment from this charge was paid in full, $30.00. This was made possible, not only by the loyal support of our membership, but their second quarterly conference April also through the splendid cooperation and help given by all the churches and | se friends of the city. In addition to the financial success of the quarter, the church and city received a great awak- | went into the business part of the ening, as a result of the powerful sermon preached by our Presiding Elder, Dr. made their reports. Wm. McGrew, and the spirit ran high. | W' We discovered in our Presiding Elder an able and a safe leader. Elder and is doing a wonderful work over the District. He made some won- derful remarks on race pride; about what happened in Mississippi; and about our white men sitting around their homes. These wonderful remarks were well taken by all. REV. D. D. SAMPSON, Pastor. MISS BEADIE CARR. MT. PLEASANT, TENN. $464.41 were raised by the Trustees Sister Annie M. Black and Bro. M. These ‘captains were followed The Revs. J. W. E. of St. Paul A. M. E. Church, Columbia, Tenn.; Rev. C. R. Mt. Pleasant and their congregations were with us at the close of the drive. We thank all concerned. ST. JOHN A. M. E. CHURCH Goldsboro, N. C. The second quarterly conference was held April 16-18. Our Presiding Elder, Rey. G. W. Larkins, pr the meeting Friday Night. He gave some ided oy very encouraging and inspirational re- marks to us. Sunday morning and Sunday night we were greatly blessed and benefitted by the soul-stirring brought to us by Dr. Larkins. We are-very happy to have Rev. A. J. Mattison as our pastor and Dr. G. W. Larkins as our Presiding, Elder. The church is progressing under the leadership of these two young men. We are asking your prayers that we may ever continue to be faithful to God. REY. A. J. MATTISON, Pastor JOSEPH ALDRIRGE. two sermons REV. M. W. FRAZIER PASTOR OF ALLEN AFRICAN METHODIST EPISCOPAL CHURCH Rey. W. M. Frazier, pastor of Allen African Methodist Episcopal Church of Cape May, N. J. was re-elected trus- tee of the American Workmen. Inc. Washington, D. C. A Million Dollar Concern on April 17th Inst. This was the third term. He won the badge of honor, a special $1000 life membership policy. States Inspectors and General Manager of Pennsylvania and New Jersey, with Salary. He was endorsed by this million dollar concern for higher honors in 1940. This speaks well for 25th. Dr. Banks preached a wonderful PEGRAM, TENNESSEE Pegram Chapel A. M. E. Church held mon, from St. Luke 5:4, “When he had left off speaking, He said Launch out into the deep”. Dr. G. M. Banks quarterly conference and all the leaders Thank God we ere able to pay him every cent. Dr. Banks is a wonderful Presiding Colored women allowing REV. N. D. THOMPSON, Pastor DR. G. M. BANKS, Presiding Elder MOLLIE WASHINGTON A GREAT REVIVAL The Rey. E. L. Hickman, 215 College Street, Fayetteville, Tennessee, has just A. M. E. Church, In spite of the inclement weather we had many converts and reclaimant, Rey, E. L. Hickman, is a fine Christian character. It is a pleasure as well as a blessing to have him in your home, church, and Chapel city. He knows no stop, recognize no alps, but keeps battling and knocking at the gate until Satan’s bars give away and a poor sin sick souls windows are opened, when he starts for souls, and the sunlight of Christ, shines in and make glad. Hickman, worked, both day and night side by side with the pastor, Rey. M. C. Griffin. No pastor, will make a mistake or regret giving this born Evangelist, an opportunity to prove himself efficient, to the task-in this great field. Reyerend REV. M. C. GRIFFIN. SANFORD, MISS. The second quarterly conference was opened with Presiding Elder, Rey. G. W. Winston of Gulfport District at Pleasant Grove A. M. E. Church, San- ford, Miss. Hymn lined, No. 12, by Rev. G. B. McGee, pastor of Pleasant Grove A- M. E. Church. Prayer was offered by Rey. G. B. McGee. Scripture L led by Rev. G. B. McGee, Genesis Ist. Then Rev. G. B. McGee led in sing- ing hymn No, 188. The opened for business. All Class Leaders, Stewards, Trustees made their report, Briefly remarks were made by pas- torial Steward and others, Bro. E. D. Foster, Sister B. Watts, Bro. J. L. Lewis, Sister J. L. Russell, Sister R. L. Lewis in regards the conference, We are asking prayers of every read- er of the Christian that Pleasant Grove A. M. E. Church will stronger. Total raised $18.01. son house was Recorder grow twenty years service. He has over sight of all the agents in Pennsylvania and New Jersey. All claims will be paid Full and complete, written reports were made by all boards and the department of the church. by him ete,, has made already in Wash- ington, D. C. loans to a number of Colored churches, BEULAH WATTS. Join’ The Christian Recorder Family a PPT ===== DSC09748.JPG ===== PAGE FOURTEEN NOTICES (Continued from page 11) Day coach $13.40. Train le Atlanta, Union Station, 1937, at 6:45 P. M , Chattanooga and large. TRANSITIONS St. Louis Ra 7: A. M., June 22. portation cor arrangeme arriv Memphis 1 The « Sohal trans- Mrs. I. N. Ross, the widow of the late ial| Bishop Ross passed away 12:30 o'clock, Wednesday, June 2, 1937 at her resi- dence in Cincinnati, Ohio. has made sp vith The Nashville, Ch Louis Railway to take hat- anooga, and St deleg visitors to and from the _—_— above celebration. The very] HENRY TANNER, MASTER AR- best ac 10 ave been pro- TIST DIES IN PARIS mised, both in day coaches and sleep- =—— mg cars Paris, May 28—Henry Ossawa Tanner, ainter, and one of the very few true D asters that America has contributed ra) to the world of rt, passed away at-his Carol c sia residence here Tuesday at the age of tigou are e Atlant f 1} 78 i Janta in an eff orm vecia : is ear a gs M etme Tanner, born in Pittsburgh, Pa., but train from Atlanta to is. cr, . 50 - signa a resident of France for the past 50 The Trip years as held in highest esteem by " French people and their govern- land othe a os ca jl t, and in token of this was made , and relics - < 7 - member of the French Legion of Honor. ol and rare in The effort of the passing of a great master is shown by the pall that seems ave settled upon and paralyzed art week. this The frames of several of his mas es throughout France he organi- pieces have been draped in mournirg ice anc y : and so are sharing in the solemn rituals ethene and grief over the death of Mr. Tucker Tz thodi r's father was Benjamin er, a bishop of the African The ar- tist arly religious training accounts for the fact that most of his works and ses deal with subjects COUNCIL is a Episcopal church. the Church herance of It’s great to see his greatest canva Bible Among these are “The ECTIONAL COUNCIL] ;, y e: @ . : R of Lazarus,” the “Annuncia- t t as it is com- We ties . ” 4 § COM" tion,” “Christ and Nicodemus” and racters of th . ” * “| *Daniel in the Lion’s Den. . vir riper His paintings to an astonishing de- -EOPLE’S CON- ‘ ‘ N e exude the reverence with which lude the youth of Fi P 4 _ man himself was imbued, and are the Methodist Spiscopal |, A ” noe Episcopal} -iean-cut and luminous, The observer Church sre of seekers 1 . finds in these works subtle power, puri- alter th ortunit or 1 1 1 < chia fal ty of line and thorough charm, with efficient and ef e ae ‘ Piel ntiment prevailing over technique. ickets good Pullman d Pullmar . illman an ripe Practically every capitol of Europe if ser ri « ecured by all de- - 5 , wc i all de-| and the wortd’s finest homes and art wing ther - : 5 institutions boast of the display of one How to Buy Your Ticket Ret oes nt . ese Tanner classics—The Chicago The low fares quoted are based on], : Defender coach fares from your home town or a pot near it. Be sure to check with a oe Ie ES > gS your ticket agent in advance the fares Flint, Mich. quoted, If unable to purchase your In sad but loving memory of a pre- through ticket, buy to Atlanta and re- | cious wife and mother (Mrs. C. Charles) buy as the combined rates are about, Who departed this life two years ago the same. Be sure to see that your | today May 30, 1935 ticket is via the official route, NC & St 1. Ry. from Atlanta to Memphis and} Since you left us mother darling, return Life to us is not the same Hosea And oft in our hours of sadness, For homes, advise Rev. D. L. Wither- spoon, 403 S, Cynthia Place, or J. W. Hall, 380°S. Cynthia Place Pastors | But you are resting sweetly resting, Avery Chapel and St, Andrews A. M. From earthly cares you are set free; respectively, Memphis, | And some day we all shall meet you, breakfast In that land beyond the sea. and dinner] Sadly missed by: REV. L. S. CHARLES, Husband MRS. E. A. WOOTEN MRS. ISABELLA HOLMES MISS MARY CHARLES MRS. G. A. JACKSON Daughters and grand Children We gently whisper your sweet name, RE. Churches, Tennessee $1.00—lodging, breakfast $1, 50—write them today For farther information address Rey. C, A. Wingfield, Connectional Trans- portation committee, 140 Vine Street, S.W., Atlanta, Georgia. Transportation Committee Drs, A, P. Gray, Chairman; W, L, Sleeping and THE CHRISTIAN RECORDER Powell, Secretary; N. B. Morton, F. D. Coleman, J. W. Hall, S. S. Morris, Rey. C. A. Wingfield, Members at ————— a ES = di) REY. J. M. STEPTEAU Rey. J. M. Stepteau reappointed Pre- siding Elder of the Boston District, New England Conference. SPARKS FROM MY ANVIL The Church Extension and the Only Logical Candidate .-To the House of Bishops, General Officers and Delegates of the late Gen- eral Conference in New York, May 1936, Greetings: I want to enlist your kindly considera- tion of the splendid vote given Dr. P. W. Rogers at that General Conference. He was second to the (late) Dr. A. J. Wilson with a vote of 274.Callin attention to an old time-honor, tom that in case of death, Tesignatio, or incapacity of any General Office, the next highest in -number of Votes poled at the last General Conference has been allowed to fill said vacancy and citing the transaction of the Gens eral Conference in Columbus, Ohio, 1900 when Dr. E. W. Lampton A second to Dr. Hubbard, and at the death of Dr. Hubbard, was given the office at once. In the case of p, B. F. Watson, by some means, Dr. J. W. Hair was not given the office. But Your ed cus. Jin case of the death of Dr. Johnson there was no logical candidate as Dr, Hall, who ran second had died: Dr, Hair having switched to the Bishopric, Dr. A. J. Wilson was given the post, ‘| Now may I call your attention to this case as it relates tous. Dr. Wilson was re-elected with Dr. Rogers a close second with 274 votes. By that, and that alone he (Dr. P. W, Rogers is the only logical candidate for the office of Secretary-Treasurer of the Church Ex. tension Department. There seems a general disposition in members of the Board to seek the office. It, to me, seems an infraction in the very Law of the Church. I cite you a ruling of the Constitution of the U.S. It is by an enactment in the Constitution, that no Senator nor Rep- resentative, shall, while, or during the term for which he was elected, be ap- pointed to any civil office during the term. As a member of the Board, he has a vote in favor of himself, as no one els Buy Them Now The New A. .E. Discipline SINGLE COPY — os 90 HALF DOZ, —_ _ $ 4.89 ONE DOZ _- — $ 9.00 A. M. E. BOOK CONCERN - 716 S. 19th Street Phila. Pa. ould have. I cite you to the recent se of Dr. Berry. He was a candidate for the office of Missionary Secretary, as in the lead of all by votes and was yen the place, made vacant by the ath of Dr. Coit. \ And the case of Dr. Curry, in this Mase the agent was alive but unable to ynction. Dr. Curry was second to Dr. paxter in the race, and put in the fice. In the case before you, the agent is lead: Dr. Rogers. ran second to Dr. wilson. Why cannot similar considera- on be given Dr. Rogers alike the thers; He being the only logical candi- ate. | cannot believe that you, the Bishops |p John A. Gregg electrified the great nd fathers of the Church will make {crowd with his eloquent address to the n infraction, in going before and ading forward this host of members io realistic fields of virture and Godli- ess. It is too widely known that Dr. Rogers is the only logical aspirant, ho is now in the door, his hands out- tretched ready to go in and give to his Church, the race and the business orld a well kept account with business cumen, We of the Eighth, ask of ou, only what you would ask of us, ff you were in our stead and we were in position to grant. Dr. Rogers has won the office, if the of the General Conference means nything. If the ballot means any- —If 274 ballots mean anything,— {2 privilege to cast and to seek votes cans anything, he is the logical man, the only logical man. If the above is not true, then no man eed go to the General Conference. ust stay home and the Board will nake a selection. So far as this case is concerned, both the law and custom re ready to award Dr. P. W. Rogers e office. The law holds on reserve, he one poling the next highest number bf votes to the successful candidate; Mm the interval of death, resignation or pacity, such an one shall be given the place made yacant by said death r what not. Time honored custom in many in- ances have done so as cited above. 1 ballot of 274 votes, Dr. Rogers was lected, in the event of what has hap- ened; and for that very purpose. May state a fact that the last General onference has spoken in those 274 lotes and is satisfied only when Rogers ath of Dr, Wilson. This is true and in keeping with the very Law. Let Here be no North nor South this is ¢ Church over the whole earth. Al- n’s Church and children. We be rethren, Yea, Fathers, Ministers and © will do right, we will render justice © a worthy brother. ‘I submit the case. The Law instructs € jury that the Plaintif, is entitled © benefit of any and every doubt. Of every evidence offered that is lot compatible with the Law in this ase. That no one be considered who S$ not so considered by ballot in the ' General Conference. That any and considerations be by a comparative llot. That no new aspirant be con- “ered. Since there has been no re- ‘on setting aside an old time honored ustom, that the one poling the next Bhest vote to the deceased in office, the deceased of any General Office, given the office made vacant by the ' tewards of the treasures of God and, i be the one to fill said vacancy. The Law finally says there being no one found as such, except, P. W, Rogers, the jury must find in favor of P. W. Rogers. aie Your brother, : J. W. GOLDEN Instructor in Religious Education in the States of Mississippi and Louisiana Benton, Miss. ~ So eal eee SHORTER COLLEGE COMMENCE. MENT (Continued from page 10) Dr. J. D. Howell of Detroit, and D.D. upon a white Methodist minister, Bish- class, and large crowd of white and colored, all leaving happy and en- couraged. V. M. TOWNSEND ORANGEBURG DISTRICT CON- FERENCE, COPE, S.C. The members of the District were called together on May 13-16 by Dr. S. Nance the Presiding Elder. After the devotions, Rey. J. B. Jen- nings presented the Presiding Elder. He exhorted upon the Scripture which Was read in the opening service, Prov. 22, in his introduction and gave to the ministers the benefit of his long and varied experience in the ministry, and his procedure of conducting the Dis- trict Conference is an advanced method. Every pastor of the District made splendid reports. The Rev. M. M. Thomas paid out for the year pastor of the Parlorsville Circuit. The finan- THE CHRISTIAN La Vy ° Pe ied RECORDER the attendance was fair. Our visitors were Revs. B. F. Hilderbrand, L. H. Hemmingway, associates Presiding El- ders of the Central Conference; Rev. D, J. Gadson of Trinity, Manning Dis- trict; Dr. E. F. G. Dent, of the Columbia District Conference, and Prof. C. G. Garrett, field Agent for Allen Univers- ity who was the principle speaker among the visitors. Bros. H. L. Pinkney, C. C, Cheesboro, C. C. Comings, and John Bonapart were elected delegates to the Annual Confer- ence. Rey. J. J. Jackson and his good mem- bers and friends of the community were praised for their hospitality to the con- ference. J. I. HAMILTON. BISHOP GEO. B. YOUND LEADS TEXAS AFRICAN METHODISTS IN RAISING $7,000 FOR PAUL QUINN COLLEGE — DR. J. H. SMITH IS ENDORSED FOR CHURCH EXTENSION SECRE- TARY Under the leadership of Bishop G. B. Young, D.D., the African Methodists of Texas laid $7,000 on the table for Paul Quinn College in their Spring Rally May 25th. Dr. J. H. Smith, Pre- siding Elder of the Ft. Worth District led every Presiding Elder in the state by reporting $405, which was $105 over his assessment. PAGE FIFTEEN June 9-10—Closing Sctool of Rel, Universty, Address by Dr. Nichols, New York City. Western D. Ward June 18—W. H. and F. M. Board, Memphis, Tenn, Lucy M. Hughes, President. June 22-27—Sesqui Centennial Methodism—Memphis, Tenn, of African June Z7—Commencement, Paul Quinn College, Waco, Texas. Address, Dr. T. Jefferson Clement. July 8-13—International Convention Christian Endeavor—Grand Rapid, Michigan. .... on July 12-26—World Conference Work—Oxford. England. Life and August 3-18—World Conference on Faith and Order—Edinburgh, Scotland. August 17—A Religious Convocation including the A. C. E. League, Missionary Soci eties and Sunday School Conventions of the Baltimore, Virginia, Western N. C. and N. C. Conferences, at Kittrell Col- lege, N. C. Rev. J. A. Valentime, Pas- tor and Charman Publicity Committee. M. H. DAVIS, Bishop August 24-29—Religious Education Institute, 9th Episcopal District, Montgome Drs. J. W. Walker, Pres. I. H Jice Pr Wayman Jennings Sec., L. Sybl Taylor, Rev. Harry Rich- ardson, John Dawkins, A. Woods, and J. L. Calhoun, Directors. POP OPOO SOOO SOOO OD, WILD ROSE Dr. Smith was unanimously endorsed for Secretary-Treasurer of the Church Extension Department by the Presid- ing Elders’ Council and Trustee Board. A. W. WILLIAMS cial side of the meteing was fine and: Secretary Trustee Board. Li so oO Se DS i MD SS Sa BO ae SS eS aoe eS a a | i : t ' + Mail Your Orders Today A. M. E. MUSIC HYMNALS Brand new A.M.LE. Music Hymnals, Bound in sem} Morocco with Head Bands* Single Copy om $ 1.25- Half Doz. — $ 6.50 One Doz. — $12.00 and Beautifully stamped in Gold are offered at these Prices ait A. M. E. BOOK CONCERN . Philadelphia, Pa. delebelebebetobeo ebb tet elec ee eee eh PTE EL Ek We Pay ny HAIR GROWER (Formerly East India, now Wild Rose) Wild Rose Hair Grower Made in Oklahoma City—Sold Everywhere Will promote a full growth of hair. Will the ength, Vi- tality and Beauty of the hair. One Jar 50 Cents Sold by Druggists Big Money to Agents Send for Wholesal E. B. LYONS 418 N. Central Ave. Okalahoma City, Okla. TEMPLE OIL for DARKENING THE HAIR al so restore Price WASHINGTON, D. C. Women’s Mite Missionary Society of Metropolitan A. M. E, Church The monthly meeting was held May 10, 1937 at the parsonage. IRM Oe very interesting and beneficial session The chair- man, Mrs. 3eckett, presided. A was held. Much interest is being shown in attendance and alertne Repor of the various committees were read and received. The Parsonage Club held their meet- ing jointly with the Missionaries. After the business meeting of the two societies a short, impromptu program was rendered, arranged by the reporter in the absence of the chairman of the program committee, Mrs. Flornce Por- ter, MRS. JEAN W, SHUTE, ===== DSC09749.JPG ===== PAGE SIXTEEN ——. ———_—[—_——_——— ] He can easily fool his own by promising THE VOICE OF SUCCESS them all this earth | But all he’s ever had for man is pain ei i and endless death. | Mr. J. T. P.. Cross of St. Matthews Read the World's Newest Sensation,| 4, M. Church, Rev. H- F. Tyree, the “Voice of Success.” He may be} pastor inserts his appreciation in ad- FONE RAE y be in this paper: | vance for such a world famed paper, ¢ in school or | and also wishes to speak today for his even on the same street car or train, | subscribers and also wishes to encour- in this paper. age his church as a whole to subscribe iter wishes to | f for it. If you really want to help carry « all the other newspapers | on the works of Christianity that is the lendid records of service.;hest way to prove it. Mr. J. Paul O. S. will inspire all] Lee also has poems for magazines for -|sale, Write in care of this paper as he is a traveling reporter and hope to do more to help this paper and is a poet and songster as well. Give him er in church or class: your name This gre st ne to bec world’s mos rches hz 1 another to a chance to appear in churches to xen: resent this paper. When you~are in to adverts aid to come | Philadelphia visit some of our leading look for 1 be in church|pusinesses and churches. advice to all Child’s Memorial Baptist Church on r in your} [0th Street above Girard Avenue. st peoples can Ebenezer Baptist Church at 12th and r ua ak faitk d be-| Thompson Streets, Rev. A. L. Quinn aid vhat had impeded our|and Deacon are also supporter of this hese years. If we are|paper. Here are the other 10 questions. afraid k for God he is afraid to] 12, Whose wallet was found and re- 1 it is written that If I turned to them by the V. O. S.? d I'll draw all} 13, What prominent man in New York fourth ¢ eps) State has a photo of the V. O. S.? 1 all will”,4 What could we do to cause a world- yea | per according- j wide Sit-Down Strike against the er than any other on the market Devil? ad e Work eatest newspaper-| 15. Which place would be safer, a 20 of such ques- lion’s den or bad company? tior ye a ered each week }16. What is a wife? 1. Why does a good cook make a|17, What two things are causing peo- ood ple to fail dail > WI t more necessary to read} 1g, Has the Devil ever loved anything? han to ea \19. In what way does Major Bowes 1ows I st type of in- program remind us of Heaven? r 20. Where has God hidden the key 4, Whe wi t Solomon, strong- | riches and happiness and we see ur greater than it everyday? ind quicker than lighten-| Look on this page next week for the V. O. S. and better news, and the an- Why should all people read this} swers to these questions. This paper paper hig trying to complete a possibility of 6. Who is the Voice of Success? helping particular things to get better ates from us who read? jobs making personal contacts with em- 7, What inspiration instinctively radi-| ployment agencies, locate friends lost 8 What prominent preacher in N.S.) for sometime. And the hundreds of is his brother-in-law ways it helps us to attend church and 9, What outstandt music-teacher | what we are doing in church and we is his sister im New York City? cannot do that unless all churches and 10. If an apple a day keeps the doctor} business places give their support to away what will make your husband! our greater Newpsapers by advertise- tay ments and subscriptions. Mr. J. Paul Just here we insert two of Mr. J.| Lee and Mr. O. P. Yarbor of this paper Paul Lee's poems of this church wish to offer their work as outstanding whieh you will get some of such ea newswriters to any Christian concern week herein and also Mr, Lee has over twenty poems THE CHRISTIAN RECORDER ‘ Ps ; subscriptions but want such a paper] was administered by the Presiding EI to sell. | Park’s Cafe, 1127 W. Oxford] der, Saunders and visiting ministers : St.; Madame Harold Gray, 1339 N. Mth} An offering was lifted and Sent to St.; Watson’s Auto Service, best in| our pastor at Dayton, Texas, as per. town, 2017 Master St.; Miss Annie| sonal aid. It was adapted that each Johnson's Gate ae Street; best bar-| pastor would hold a special service 4, becue in town, 1007 Poplar St.; All of|the fifth Sunday in May. The fungs these in Philadelphia and also Art's| raised that day will be turned over i, Tea Room, 4253 W. Fairmount Ave.,| the Presiding Elder for the rebuilding and the Aspen of that same section on] of our Church and parsonage at Day. THEOFFICIAL C23AN- Tae AFRICAN-METHODIST: EDISCOPAL CHURCH’ W. 44th Street. ton, Texas which was distroyed py pee oe fire. The Conference also adopted ; ; RIVER JUNCTION, FLA. remodling plain though the district, Friendship A. M. E. Church We had a grand conference hot) UME LXXXIX.—NO 12 PHILADELPHIA, PA. THURSDAY. HONE ME LO ORICE PIVE CENTS ’ ” —. spirituaily and financially. REV. A. F. ROBERTSON, Pastor Our quarterly conference was opened} REV. L. J. SAUNDERS, D.D,, P. & at 7:30 o'clock by the pastor. Hymn MRS. M. E. LEWiIs No. 295, Prayer by Bro. W. Rochell, Scripture Lesson by the Presiding El- der. 37th Psalms, he gave the confer- A ee a aa ee Oe. ence some good remarks, then the pas- 2 tor turned the conference in the hands Revive interest of the Presiding Elder. It was moved and seconded that Bro. J. L. Daniels . in would be secretary for the Su gEenyy Stimulate Enthusiasm conference. % Presiding Elder N. H. Leath preached at 7:30 April 11th, Text, Matthew 8:27. But the man maryelled saying, what manner of man is this that even the wind and sea obey him! Our church is moving forward. 3ishop Grant Raises %17,000.00 For Edward Waters College In His May Day Drive BUILDING A BETTER WORLD “THE ROMANCE OF AFRICAN THRU A BETTER CHURCH METHODISM” 1816 1787 — 1937 By George A. Singleton Sesqui-Centennial of Negro Methodism| Celebrated by the A. M. E. Church | i being publisht by the A. M. E, Book REV. J. R. DAVIS, Pastor Memphis, Tennessee, June 22-27, Concern and will be ready for distribu N. H. LEATH, Presiding Elder 1937 tion and sale during the summer... The LOTTIE DANIEL book has been dedicated to the “Class MARIANNA, FLA. HISTORIC—The Bishops’ Council of Bishops of 1908.”..The introduction has been written by Bishop David H. The Sesqui- Centennial Celebra- See Ts eo Ge a: dable, thrilli zi readable, thrilling tion dae ‘ story of the church from the beginni Ce, or : ees ginning EXTUPLE—The Young People’s | to the present. You will like it, and Congress j refuse to be without it. Reserve your copy now for $1.50. After. sixty days the ‘price will go up. A. M. E. BOOK CONCERN 716 So. 19th Street “Forward Thru the Ages in Unbroken Philadelphia, Penna. Line” Our second quarterly conference con- By putting a new A. M. weed dare ae A.M.E.| —, Music Hymnal in the urch, eve deze lowers, pastor ; ico ch. Rey. J. M. Wise, Presiding Elder. Re- hand™ of ev J Choir ports good. We raised this quarter, Member at ‘these Un- $179.50. We are the first on the Mari- usually low prices. anna District to raise our District Con- % ference assessment. We are doing Single Copy at $ oom nicely under the leadership of our Half Doz ee aan $ 38 Presiding Elder and pastor. Sunday One Doz ree $12.9 was a high day. Elder Wise preached as he never preached before. FANNIE M. TAYLOR The Connectional Council The Council of A, M. E. Youth ONCLAVE—The Boy Scout Assembly ’} 10,000 African Methodist: in the Blutt,|) ooo e eet e eee City—imposing, impressive, imperial and glorious assembly in the metropolitan | In This Issue | southern city on the banks of the Fath- A. M. E. BOOK < CONCERN er of Waters. Caer a on a 1230 N. 19th St. ae Pa. ‘The Daily Altar—Carlyle F. Objectives Stewart 2 (a) To lengthen the cords, strength- | Sunday School Lesson. . en the stakes and enlarge the place of | Editorials: “Manners” for sale and can write and will write Money will do a lot of things we all) about any persons, places of things for know, that’s true |you. Address your letters in care of | the time comes for our Presiding Elder Manners have helped many a man when this paper. There has been a little his pennies are few mistake about some of this week’s work Some folks say I'd rather have money | owing to the fact that both are new, to carry me through this world. / writer and ideas. So please excuse this It have tried both and have found that ! column. Better news next week, with money has caused a world of sin. | all the questions answered. When you Manners cannot hurt, its easy to know] are hungry eat, at PARK’S CAFE at its a treasure we carry within. 1127 Oxford Street. This is one of the “Satans Weakness” cleanest and best cafes in the city. Satan is the weakest of all creatures| This cafe is also a subscriber to this we all can see, paper. There will be twenty more ques- If he wants to fool someone he must tions asked next week and the answers first ask you or me, given to this week's questions. There He hasn't the power to walk out on| will be twenty asked and answered on life’s scene, Modern Religion starting next week. He's just a little fellow and never was ; There are a few of the millions of he keen, people who are only placing ads and MACON, GA. WINSTON IM TERNATIONAL Phe Trustee-Board met in Lee’s Audi- shape. Rev. Curry has been. recently the tent of African Methodism in a Commencement 1937........+. 4 OL uma at Edward Waters College, May elected General Business Manager of changing world. eee [PS Rey {RRND UO 4 — SUNDAY SCHO 1937 and held its annual session. At}7y. A. M. E, Book Concern, therefore (b) To build a Christian social order The Missionary Department.... 4 ; SCHOLARS BIBLES ich time all reports from the officials he was forced to give up his work in for a time like this, Room For All .. 4 St. James Circuit—The second quar- -PRONOUNCING 4 ¢ heard which showed progress from| paward Waters College. Rev. C. A. Educatigual. Features Pointed Points 4 nal pans ey oe a bis above : Pits alkene tee a aie oe Long, | Gibbs succeeds him as treasurer. | Fellowship, Worship, Study, Recrea- sai ata ay 5 named Circuit on the and 23. The trations suitable for children. wed that he had made many IN, i 4 pls se ae Birthday Greetings Presiding Elder preached vee able : Sad aaa ed tacts during the year with the edu Bie weve Slate is sineie Pisa Pe Gane cv a ties . 5 ; i ; iscussion Groups, Roun = 2 sees sermons. He was feeble, but he was lonal officials and other agencies Bishop R. A. Grant as he is ae ble. e #7) Shorter Church, Denver Raises caught up by the Holy Spirit. Finance *aReaamancea srr’ E h guaranteed that Edward Waters | Edw ard Waters College on the PReeenUTrentehts Tuesday ynoch- Thirty Thousand Dollars— was good. We are always glad when lege will receive due consideration level. He believes in paying all hie Hmu ge Senrice and Eto Commun: T. S. Williams...... 5 support. and haying a clean sheet. He has raise Sai Young People’s Page... Ras ie to be with us. Rev. F. B. Butts, pas- he Rey, G. E. Curry, treasurer and | over $1,000.00 for a sinking fund for| |” Geer Ceneedinial’ Genugue Bish: From ‘Other Papers: ............. 6 tor; Dr. G. H. Dunn, D.D., Presiding iness manager, of the college made | the College that cannot be ‘used fon 7 Eh Davis, DID: Women’s Page—Mrs. Mary I. Elder. nal report for the year. ‘His report |anything. We can only draw the) “> toy pucharist—Bishop Henry Y.| y_ Sichards.v1-o-s1-ssse soe 6 ALBERTA WALKER. P. C. B. M. M. SOCIETY Wed that more than $50,000.00 had | interest from time to time. He is striv- rockee Chick Gblebrant Mrs, E. E. Sims Honored—Mrs. THE PROCEEDS OF THE BEAU- h paid on outstanding accounts and |ing to build a $50,000.00 endowment, Re Ga Dunganies caereeet oc 7 MOUNT DISTRICT CONFERENCE Art Committee thers had been paid in full each| The commencement on Thursday, fa ocean, A sennonn, St. Stephen, Detroit Cleared of , h. The report also showed that |May 27, 1937 and Rev. C. Russell de-|1. Bishops’ Council Session Thirty Thousand Dollar = ; Solicits Needle Work from cac ch net worth of Edward Waters Col-|livered the commencement address. Mrs.|2. Connectional Council Session Indebtedness ........23.,-++s 8 Church for the Art Exhibition ‘° after all debts were paid is more|Dr. Bethune, president of Bethune-]3. Orientation Assembly for Leader-| Letters to the Editor. 8 The Beaumont District Conference}be held at Cresmont, Pa., July $450,000.00. The buildings and| Cookman College, was present and ship, Training Classes and Study | Notices ee eri met at Livingston, Texas May 12th, Meeting. (Prizes). ds of the College are all in fine (Continued on page 13) " (Continued on page 13) MheiCalendanee cae .si cos oka ek os 15 through 16th, at Bethel A. M, E.| MRS. CARRIE FE. DENNIS, Church. Chairma" Opening was led by Rev. B. W. , P ° e ‘ . e ; ieee are wit a ceeererreeerEETTe ne Sesquicentennial, Memphis, une 22:- 27 narice, after which Holy Communion : é
• June 24, 1937
  ===== DSC09723.JPG ===== PAGE SIXTEEN —<—<—<—<—<—<$—_——— a THE CHRISTIAN RECORDER : FOR SESQUICENTENNIAL 10M MEMPHIS, TENNESSEE NSTHESOFFICIAL 2 GAN- LORE AFRICAN METHODIST EP ISCOPAL CHU S = S OUR BROTHER: Zee MBN OS THURSDAY, JUNE 24, 1937 PRICE FIVE CENTS — THE ALLEN BUILDING—NEW HOME OF THE A.M.E. BOOK CONCERN It ws built at a cost of $212,000, and was bought by Rev. G. E. Curry. with- in fifteen days after his election as Business Manager. This Building is a credit to the Race and the African Methodist Episcopal Church. It is the home of The Christian Recorder, the oldest newspaper publisht by the Race in the world, Curry gave it back to you; will you help us to keep it? MARCH, 1937 ¥. bree The Founder of the African Methodis BISHOP RICHARD ALLEN t Episcopal Church 1787, and the first Bishop, The first General Conference 1816 ===== DSC09724.JPG ===== i. in li al ii? 2H é ei RISTIAN By The Lord is nigh unto all them that call upon him, to all that call upon him in truth, He will fulfill the desire of them that fear him; he also will hear their cry, and will save them,—Amen. fe Saturday, June 26 THE GREATEST OF THESE The Daily Altar ey Rev. Carlyle F. Stewart Minneapolis, Minn. Monday, June 28 THE GREAT DELIVERANCE “The Lord knoweth how to delive the godly ont of temptation. II Pete: 2:9. Read James 1:12-15. in our character development. Temptations form an important part It has been truly said that temptations are a file which rub off much of the rust of our self-confidence. George Eliot, that keen student of human nature, said: 22k One of our greatest perils is selfish- Emerson has wisely said: “The selfish man suffers more from his sel- fishness than he from whom that sel- withholds A selfish man is eternally showing what he has done for a cause, be it church, lodge, or state. His point of view is what the institution owes him for his “sacrifice”. We fall into that line of thinking perhaps, unconsciously. As a matter of fact, let us think in terms of what the institution has done for us and what we owe it. Christ will move forward with a new tempo when many of its leaders come- unselfish enough to forget their own importance. Read Phil. 3:7-16. Prayer Thought: “Let not thy hands be slack, Live not ness. fishness benefit.” r ir in vain; “RRCORD ° Wednesday, June 30 THE PERIL OF SELFISHNESS “For all seek their own, things which are Jesus Christ's” some the Phil. not Prayer: We would be true to th O Heavenly Father, and always be Bi to the impulses of Thy spirit. ; ee those that sleep, and keep them ae to thee. In Jesus name. Amen. oo important GRACE AT THE TABLE ; Lord Jesus, be Thou.a welcome guest in our home. Grant that we may b conscious of Thy presence as we a take of this meal to the glory of Hi ; who has kept us by His power = Preserved our church until this Hy The church of} amen, be- HYMNS THAT LIVE OUR GOD, OUR* HELP ubideth faith, hope, charity. O , , ADORNS Pie : . ut f F the ns belie wrentaih ail thote No man is matriculated to the art of aS on life’s lonely track men toil nat life till he has been well te “a f - mpted. The Pl i a fe) Love is one of the most abused words |¢¥ll tempts us not. It is we tempt re byte brother's part, strength, ee God, our help in ages past, Our 1 the English language. Lust, desire,|%™» beckoning his skill with oppor-" p; ve, and hope impart, hope for years to come, _ Ulketation.. pxéiensés > wisicaite *ahtea | ne id thou the fainting heart look up Our shelter from the stormy blast, And le suise of love. These! . The greatest temptations do not come ope ciara aur tindes:” the . test-e6l oo without but within. The desire 2 - Paul's def of: Kiet, Commishtind a power; greediness, and the use of Thursday, July 1 Dee ola baat of Thy throne Still Lo , nd Rindl: Lave: others as stepping stone y we dwell secure ; kine ove is not ig stones to our own . 5 . et does not. put | SUSCess are temptations that attack us * RELIGION IE AT HIVES a See Arm alone, And our 14 Te dace wt ke all along the way. There is a great Sta to leliverance: “The L ‘4 “ 3 4 10t become| ‘ : he Lord knoweth how For the ari Sas ae i : bio. deliver heleediecebce ‘ ee law of the Spirit of life in] Before the hills in order stood, Or earth t is not), . S ly out of temptation} Christ Jesus hath made me free from received her fra : Appy Oo only happy| >°*? clos¢ to God; that is the strongest the law of sin a La a y s nd ” a Py 5 i It bear anything, be-| Ce against the lure of evil There i. death.” Romans 8:1.]From everlasting Thou art God, To me eee sempay*: a vies ‘i Prayer Thought: eee : no freedom apart from endless years the same. tOF anyUng,, en ee f . rom sin.. A man commi lure anyt pat . Res 5 fe vege mitte ar 1in Lone wilt even Suse Yie Wd not to temptation, for yielding} ‘t® sin is bound by his own ci a asi Time, like an ever. ae ‘ ee 2 ut is sin, A religion th: * Es * yer-rolling stream, Bears : ; 3 at lives finds its li i its sc : lo . Ez y > Wei aoe nds its life all its so : ’ she world) stands’ there : h victory will help you some other | Christ Jesus; not a life bound by ae They. fy Sr atredou i N be lo God grant. that more of o win, and prohibition ‘ S; , en, as a dream, Dies : ore oO ae : ions, but a life i - at ( may be found among us I — moe onward, dark passion |t© move in every direction ee free at the fe ae Read I rinthians 13. subdue, formit 5 aps € con- a y with the spirit of life i ist |O i ¢ h “ te “vel a = e1 ur Gor . | Prayer thought Love thyself: last, Look td to Jesus—He will carry Jesus. The freest man is ae ee eM pees a € behold thy «¢ T. you through.” 3 is years to com é ear, be ld thy duty To those ‘ough bound to Christ; for he is delivered | Be Thou our guide while if hall 1 seh he thee down life’s road; from the law of sin and death And our eternal h ae ile eir « aod or Jy (Geeeeeerreeereee ee 5 Ng their daya by little acts of A customer appealed to a frie idvoe ome. Sani y nd help them bear the burden his who was clerking in a store “y, i ‘iad : our of earth's load.” Amen Sunday, June 27 THE GATE OF HEAVEN Tuesday, June 29 SIGHT AND INSIGHT “For we walk by faith, not by sight.” Il Cor. 5:7. 5 Dr. H. FL R for Today,” has a passage that sums i i. is none other than the house |p admirably the thought we have in ‘ Bs a this is the gate of heaven,” | mind. “All men have sight, not all have en 4.) i i I , insight. Sight gives k insi Pade 1 s knowledge, insight - hb Jacob thought that this was] ives understanding. What is real sind the last place in the world to find a| enduring, what is true and meaningful , Hreat experience of God. It was so or- There was so little to command it ag a place of in- dinary and forsaken. spiring worship, But how true to life. When we are the least aware of divine blessings and lifting experiences they offen come to us, May we always be wert to the vision of heaven, The gate to heaven can apen from such humble places as a pillow of stone or from the most ordinary things of life, Read Gen. 28:16-22 Prayer: Our Blessed Father, Thou art with as in all of life's experiences May we he ever alive to thy presence and obedient to thy call, Amen. does not lie on the surface, ‘I have walked with people whose eyes are full of light’, writed Helen Keller, ‘but who see nothing in wood, sea, or sky, noth- ing in city streets, nothing in books, Their souls voyage thru this enchanted world with a barren stare’ Helen Kel- ler, without sight, has won Here is a true way of knowledge for man, We must look away from the Piecemeal and see things whole: in their meaning.” Faith in God give to us that insight | boss isn’t i ss isn’t in. Can’t you cut the price a little?” The clerk replied, “My boss is always in.” ee Dear Father, we want our religion to be a force and not a form “LEXINGTON, KY. The third quarterly conference of Keep us, we ii . Pray, ever free” uinn C pH apc from the Q hapel A. M. E. Church was all in his book, “A Faith | Jesus, our Lord, enen Thru Christ | eld May 16th by the Presiding Elder, Rey. G. W. Andrews with the pastor- ate of Rey, W. K. Marshal for the —_—_ sixth year. A spiritual Love Feast was Friday, July 2 fj KEEP ALIVE held on Friday night. Service was opened Sunday morning at 6 A. M. by the pastor, Rey. W. K. Marshal, fining Hymn 108, followed in- prayer ‘by Bro. Robert Jackson, after which the pas- Read Luke 10:25-37, die bie D. Coffman, president of} ten verses. This was a glorious open- Be ssl oct of Minnesota, told the ing with the choir giving soulful selec- fae ing class last night to keep|tions. The message was delivered by ves alive intellectually. Speak-| Rev. G. W. Andrews temporarily as- insight. |ing of the college graduate, he said: tor read the Scripture Lesson from the third chapter of St. John and the first signed Presiding Elder of Quinn Chap- Ria Pieses to keep himself alive intel-|el, Lexington. His thought or mes- ly, he will revert to the level of | sage was taken from the third chapter I ¢ we|the specious an must see things in their relations and | of selfish causes. i d prejudiced exponent] of Revelation and the twentieth verse which he dynamically compared the No sounder advice can be given to| condition of the church at Leodicia with hristian people everywhere. without which, tho seeing we are blind, | alive!” Keep Read Hebrews 11, ive _ alive spiritually, socially, politic “Keep | the practical or general ch i (Practical urch of to- intellectually, | day. His discourse was very vividly ally, and mor- exemplified and was inspiring to all rom the 20th Centery Quarterly ~ “July 4 Ba fe ‘ sop IN THE MAKING OF A’ - NATION \ on Text: Exodus 1:6-14; 2:23-25 And Joseph died, and all his pren, and all that generation. 7 H the children of Israel were fruitful, increased abundantly, and multi- , and waxed exceeding mighty ; and Jand was filled with them, Now there arose a new king over who knew not Joseph. 9 And gaid unto his people, Behold, the Je of the children of Israel are more mightier than we: 10 come, let Jeal wisely with them, lest they mul- d it come to pass, that, when ve {alleth out any war, they also join mselves unto our enemies, and fight inst us, and get them up out of the (. 11 Therefore they did set over m taskmasters to afflict them with ir burdens. And they built for araoh store-cities, Pithom and amses. 12 But the more they af- ted them, the more they multiplied the more they spread abroad. And ley were grieved because of the child- of Israel. 13 And the Egyptians the children of Israel to serve vor: 14 and they made their lives iter with hard service, in mortar and brick, and in all manner of service the field, all their service, wherein ey made them serve with rigor. 223 And it came to pass in the birse of those many days, that the of Egypt died: and the children ael sighed by reason of the bond- id they cried, and their cry came unto God by reason of the bondage. \nd God heard their groaning, and od remembered his covenant with braham, with Isaac, and with Jacob. 5 And God saw the children of Israel, ini God took knowledge of them. GOLDEN TEXT: Before they call, will answer; and while they are yet peaking, I will hear—Isaiah 65 :24. pt, AT GRIPS WITH THE LESSON By Albert Buckner Coe From time immemorial men have pressed belief in a God who moves mong men. But many who say they hus believe give little proof that their belief is effective in’ their own lives. Such men believe in the “omniscience” bf God as an abstract thing. They fre- uently place the word “omniscience” their creeds and suffer it to roll orth on their tongues. They would ight a battle unto the end for the re- ention of the word in their “creeds” but they would never believe that God Nows them as persons and ministers ‘0 them as persons. Let us come down from our theologi- ‘al balustrade and meet this question on the earth where ‘we live. The thesis hs, voice of God? slave cease. Did God hear the cry? Does God hear the cry of oppressed people today? They answer to both of these questions forms the backbone of religious dis- cussions said, | beautiful avenues, with “Whatsoever he also reap,’ the vices sown in individual lives, but to the vices sown in national life. Too | festers. long we have limited sin to individual conduct and overlooked the ugly sins of man against man, group. The injustice of Hitler to the | housing-conscious. Jews of Germany in the twentieth cen- tury is as real as the injustice of Pha- raoh to the Jews of this lesson. In- justice never persists long without the | and coming of justice. The cry of an op- pressed people is answered soon or late| many, in my judgment, does not know by the voice of God proclaiming the| what slums are. I have gone through Some day Hitler] the worst sections of Berlin, but gerani- coming of justice. mums grow in the worst windows and and Germany will pay in full for their injustice. \ Jews—a cry that did today. When Jesus group against “Be sure your sins will find you out” is another biblical pasage used by evangelists of old to make individual sinners quake. The passage still makes them quake but with more point when account is taken of robbery in the wages of labor and stealing through excessive dividends secured at the ex- pense of proper housing, adequate nourishment, and reasonable recreation | fine apartments. for the masses who make the brick whether with or without straw. The cry of burdened man is never} ments for the God heard the] Vile slums are being ripped out and made to deaf ears. distressed Israelites and delivered them. | good, clean and He hears the burdened Jews today and] ings are taking their places. will deliver them. THE LESSON BROUGHT DOWN TO DATE By John R. Ewers_ Joseph died—that was the end o' chapter. While he lived he was kno as the Great Statesman who saved the people from famine. All were indebted - je study during this quarter is that} under his heavy demands. 2 peatedly brings order out of}us that it was t hat h ‘demanded chaos, life out of death, and] bricks wi pana ac feeat cacdes widely. . ricks without straw and that the very ly in our world and victory out of defeat. This is true of hae ae ne we aia a nation and true also of an individual, as aa ‘ seneer furnished. Taskmas- Pema Sacer iatfound in man ual.) ters with cat-o’ -nine-tails, scourged the Bee the Seripture, chick pies workmen to their heavy toil. The op- Ree Be low: Lie mong Pressor became unreasonable; the suf- ‘ollowing : What doth] fering became acute—and the people the Lord require of thee but to do| cried unto God. justly, to love mercy and to walk hum- i i y ee with thy God? There is, there- any attention to the cries of his op- ‘ore, justice in our world—justice for | pressed children. A’ hé hi a people and justice for an individual. he pape pa yar Paa Ged sos May not even-handed justice be the} the vast spaces of an unfriendly uni- verse—unheard, unanswered? Is not Let us observe the Hebrew people} prayer utterly vain? The answer lies oak es ihe a the death of] in the fact that the universe is built for oseph. new Pharaoh came to the | righteousness. throne. Gratitude seldom lasts long in| for a time, but in the end the right will noha ata 4 it i not pia tat prevail. The stars fight for righteous- that the new araoh soon forgot the] ness. blessing Joseph had been to Egypt. } it will do much to keep you sane in a Also he soon forgot any responsibility | world filled with injustices, inequalities that Egypt had for the increasing num- | and cruél sufferings. ° ber of Jews, laboring as slaves over on the eastern border of the country. In}ested in the housing problem and am fact the new Pharaoh’s forgetfulness] ow a member of the housing com- was more pronounced when he learned | mission of our city. In my uniyersity that this group of Jews, rapidly multi- days I studied the old “double-decker Lie was Mees 4 ois ae apartments in Chicago and New York. that presaged evil to the nation 0) i i ho CE Revot, Therefore the Egyptians “set i ae oe cad Wve eed over them task-masters to afflict them.” wretched sanitation, A cry of anguish went up from these} yntil all hope of decency . departs; not | filth, noise, vile odors and the horrible feeling of inferority, which must result from such living conditions. Pittsburgh—is typical, or perhaps a bit more than typical, in the wide contrast that exists between elegant homes on You ask how we know that God pays I have always happened to be inter- a man soweth that shall | flowering shrubs, » he referred not only to| dirty, crowded, where disease flurishes and where life ing heard. abolished. England and Scotland-are one may see t homes springing up. in the extreme. to grow in health and beauty. Ger- f a|that was not the reason for their re- wn|to him. But human gratitude is short- oval. ple—children, women and men—that finally impressed people with the im- possibility of permitting such wicked institutions to exist and pollute society. Now, this is only one typical example. We are living in great days when the 'Spirit of God is mightily stirring the hearts of men. We should be. optimis- tic. The cruelty and injustice of war is being sifted out before the judgment seat. The injustice of unemployment is being heard of God. The:selfish ex- ploiting of natural resources is being condemned by God’s children. These are all signs, among others, that God is listening to the cries of his children. Ardent reformers are apt to become impatient. God sets his own clocks— but he get résults. ‘The Do not the cries die away in Suffering will endure Do you believe that? If you do, POINTERS By Roy L. Smith There are some lessons that every generation has to learn for itself. Joseph’s generation was unable to pass all its wisdom on to the next genera- tion. Tyranny usually dresses up in the Affliction is not always a disaster. Every groaning people may be sure of a listening Lord. Too many people carrying the load. Dissipation, not hardship, saps the life of a nation. Was America ever greater than when it was facing its greatest difficulties? over-crowding, groan without Our city— large lawns, lovely gardens and hideous old shacks PRAYER THOUGHT Bug micickey pitelneoe 1S: By William Chalmers Covert All over the world slums are being of earth! Almost everywhere he beautiful suburban It is heartening Such beautiful houses. tiny gardens—places for children good. buildings—and children are clean. There were some overcrowded apartments but nothing like what we see in New York, Chicago, St. Louis and Pittsburgh, or even Edinburgh, Scotland. There used to be some terrible places in Rome, but these are being cleaned our. Warsaw has a bad ghetto and Paris many old and unsanitary rooms, while Moscow and Leningrad are blossoming out into ences of godlessness. principles our day. Our great cities are making swift stride in housing projects. Model apart- poor are being built. even handsome build-} purposes of all men’s hearts. Make It seems possible for a family to enjoy three airy rooms, looking out on a garden, for about twenty dollars a month. Slums breed disease—but that was not the reason they were removed. Slums were ugly and hurt the pride of citizens—but In Jesus’ name.—Amen. DAILY BIBLE READING T. Psalm 94:1-14. S, Psalm 3:1-8. lived. A king arose who knew not Joseph and he made the Hebrews groan T, Exodus 2:23-25, M. Exodus 1:6-14 F, Rom. 6:15-23. In Thy hand, O God, are‘all nations Out of the chaos and dis- order of the ages Thou art slowly but surely bringing better things that are to enrich, unify and bless the race. Even the wrath of man and the selfish pur- poses of kings and war lords Thou wilt turn to Thy praise and the ultimate We bless Thee for the liberty, equali- ty and fraternity in which our own na- tions whose greatness has been forgot- ten, and whose destiny was thwarted by selfishness and the deadening influ- Set deeply with- in the heart of the leaders of our na- tion the holy ideals of our founding fathers and endow them with wisdom and courage in adapting thse cherished to the changing needs of Curb within our nation’s life the growing sins of our people. Wilt Thou restrain the evils of intemperance, hold back the savage impulses of the criminal, subdue the passion for gamb- ling and expel by the incoming of Thine wn spirit the base desires and unworthy us worthy of our inheritance as citizens-, and of the name we bear as Christians. W. Psalm 142:1-7. S, Psalm 107 :1-9, ¥ ===== DSC09725.JPG ===== 1848-1937 MEMBER NATIONAL NEGRO PRESS ASSOCIATION Entered at the Post Office at Philadelphia, Pa, a8 Second-Class Matter PUBLISHED WEEKLY BY THE A. M. E. BOOK CONCERN 716 S. NINETEENTH ST. Philadelphia, Pa. D.D., President; tary; Kev. Ho H wot, Rev. M. M wan. Laymen: Mr. Bi ev ti. H, Co D, ¢ Mr, Arnett Rambeau. GEORGE A. SINGLETON, Editor PAKE NOTICE! write on CONTRIBUTORS, ributors only ate, but spell uu to spell pay extra maouscript cript short news oply can handle t two hun them must sil con order G. E. CURRY, Business Manager The CHRISTIAN RE Book Concern, ne Fields, Philadelpnia, Rate in Foreigo pweription A. M. E. BOOK CONCERN, Tié S. Wth Street Philadelphia, Pa. ieee eee Weekly Thought God, you don’t know what it is— You, in Your well-lighted sky, Watch the meteors whizz; Warm, with the sun always by. God, if You had but the moon Stuck in Your cap for a lamp, Even You'd tire of it-soon, Down in the dark and the damp. Nothing but blackness above, And nothing that moves but the cars-- if You wish for our love, Lling us a handful of stars! God EHH ER Editorials ee Et ONE HUNDRED FIFTY YEARS A century and a_ half. ago, Richard Allen “took a walk” out of Old St. Georges Church,-Philadel- began the independent which phia and Negro church movement fruited and flowered into the Af- rican M. E. Church: This week we gather and “walk about Zion” It is a great distance from Phila- delphia to Memphis, but God has From the the llead us all the way. |banks of the Delaware to Mississippi, the ancient pillow of fire guided us by night and of cloud by day. Many have been the seri- ous problems which sorely vext the church. There have been lfightings without and fears with- in but we are here. We have problems today. growing out of indifference, lack of love and loyal- ty to the cause, but there is a group of Gideonites who are de- termined to stand at Jabbok ford and fight until the day is done. The church must be preserved. History is the length and breadth of the shadow of a great Richard Allen is our hero, our patron saint. In the days of man, —LOUIS UNTERMEYER. THE CHRISTIAN RECO hbER THE ALLEN BUILDING Under the management of Dr.]$7325 for Dollar Money Fu D. M. Baxter the historic site and] Perhaps this represents the ‘ak home of the Book Concern was} est amount per capita in the nl sold and a_new location was PUT-| nection. " chased at South 19th and Pem- berton Streets where the Allen Building was erected. This build-| the Campbell College enrollmen; ing was lost a few years later and} has increased nearly 200. ee 1 the Concern was removed to 1230] institution is run on a *pay-as-yo, North 19th Street, which was also ‘go basis.” The efficient Pesident of lis Dr. R. A. Scott. lost under the managership Dr. Baxter, and R. R. Wright, 3rd. Dr. G. E. Curry was elected by the Publication Board as the new] cently raised over $4000 in a rally manager and within a fortnight Jand $3,600 was paid Suathie church he succeeded in purchasing the} debt. All current expenses have Allen Building. He has wrought]peen kept up. The church plans well and the Book Concern is back} to burn its mortgage by the close In this special] of the home—to Stay. the Rev. H. P. Hawkins of Ng Haven, reported 50 members, 4 ~ WITHIN, THREE YEars EBENEZER, DETROIT, rp. quadrennium, when jt Sesquicentennial Edition we ar€}hopes to entertain the General showing the cuts of the several | Conference. Mrs. George \y. departments of the Allen Building} Baber will accompany her hus- which are self explanatory. The band to Europe on July 3, for the entire meyibership of the African] World Conference on Faith an Methodist Episcopal Church is | Order. lasked to help the manager, Rev. G.E. Curry, to maintain this won-". DR, J. N. CAMPBELL, PRE- derful heritage handed down by the fathers. The manager and employees are working hard, night and day, to succeed in this great work. 000: SOUL-SICK SURGERY At the recent session of the American~ Medical Association that was held in Atlantic City a new surgical technique known as “pysycho-surgery” was exhibited. It is claimed that this surgery of iding Elder of the Hot Springs District, Arkansas, is visiting ]: Arthur R. Dobbins, and the First African M. E. Church, Pasede: California. The occasion is the celebration by the church of the pastor’s fiftieth Anniversary. He licensed Dr. Campbell to preach Before his appointment as pre- siding Elder he served as pastor of Bethel, Little Rock, for eight years. IN THE “PRESIDING EL- the soul cuts away sick parts of the human personality, and trans- forms wild animals into gentle creatures in the course of a few hours. The subjects were wild monkeys and it workt. Finally here is a field of applied psychology into which the minis- der’s Schedule” of the Lake Char- les District, Central Louisiaua Conference, among the “objec tives mentioned are 250 new sul scribers to the Christian Recorde Dr. W. H. Hall has set a fine ex ample. More of our members ought read our church paper HURSDAY, JUNE 24, 1937, Rev. was an ordinary Sunday ‘morning service. God be praised! ON’ THE, THIRD SUNDAY aiter his annual conference, thé Rev. AG C. Clark and the Bethel I society, Wilmington, laid on the table $1,132.29. The last Sunday in june they plan to raise $1,000 ad- ditional, which will enable them to clear the cost Of the first unit, or $40,000, begin the second unit, and complete it before the winter. Bethel is a fine congregation and the church will be one of the most modern in the connection. Dr. Clark is a very efficient pastor. ' ———.00o0—_— PP tS St et Da Mt et Dat Det De Da + The Churchman | Wield, = Teele eee eee It was the churchman’s pleasure after ving listened to Pres. Mordecai shnson of Howard University deliver the commencement address at State College to motor with Dr. E, H. McGill, and Prof Thompson to Allen University, Columbia, S. C. The Commencement at Allen was a veritable reunion of old classmates, € 4 y _THE CHRISTIAN RECORDER c ; r% ™ we . 3) is Se - $$. —__ — W. W. Jacobs, says that it] j schoolmates, and friends. The church- ‘an was dinner guest of Dr. and Mrs. rE. A, Adams, Dr. and Mrs. J. C. Mc- Clellan. Bishop and Mrs. J. S. Flipper were domiciled with Dr. and Mrs. T. J.| Miles. ‘ Since the churchman’s last visit to Columbia, L. M. Daniels, M. D., class- mate, and prominent physician, went to his great reward. He was a loyal alu- mus of Allen. From Columbia the churchman motor- cd to Sumter. He was present with Dr. R. L. Pope, and Professors C. A. Lawson, E. E. Jones, H. D. Dupree, several teachers and citizens to witness DR. GEO. A. SINGLETON, EDITOR AND REV. G. E. CURRY, MANAGER on their knees thanking God for the victory in bringing the Allen Building back to the Church, Dr. Singleton is offering the prayer. The Bible opened was used by Dr. H. M. Turner, Business Manager of the Book Concern 1880, - also Dr. B. F. Lee in 1884. slavery he stood for manhood. We worship at his shrine. More of his spirit is needed in this hour. The engaging question is, what RRR RRR EEE ter might enter and become an|Let each reader get a subscriber. the unveiling of a monument erected to expert with profit. Once again eer Si, the memory of the late S. H. Edmunds, [ he may be able like his Master to| BISHOP DAVID. <HENKY gy" ¥ Gl Suk ES cast out devils. To be sure it is}Sims delivered the) commence One Hundred Fifty Years of the pirit and influence of the man, Richard At eight P. M., Lincoln High School haye come from slavery to Allen. We shall we do with the chu i a5 s : J {reedom, from ignorance to intelligence, } 5 4 par nee ‘ church be needed. First we would like to}ment address at Wilberforce Un- had closing exercises.!. The enrollment out of darkness into light. The African ke, athers have bequeathed us?|see it tried dn a group of Chris-|wersity. His theme was, “Tle was 1300, There were 29 teachers. M. E. Churely has been in the Vanguard! Te we meeting the needs of the|tians and secondly on a group of|Challenge of the new social or Graduates 52, A group of new build- ings is being constructed. The P. W. A. cooperating. When completed Sumter will have an excellent school system. | changing times in educational ef- fort, church extension, missionary endeavor, young people’s pro- gram, publishing interests and journalism? Are we coming to vital grips with the socio-econo- mic issues of the day as they effect our people? To what extent may we accelerate our nation to bring a hPa in the day of our God? This week “CALIBAN IN THE COAL MINES”| we look backward one hundred oa ot, ee ne fifty years ; we look forward down Fra do ke to comp! — i ; i a Sigh ete Pe: ae gt ba the centuries: God has been with us; He will be with us until the But—there's the pools from the rain: But—there’s the cold and the dark, day dawns and the shadows flee. of racial advance thru the years, but what of the future? “Walk before me, and be thou perfect, and thou shalt be lynchers. If it should work ef-jder.” He was accompanied: by Is fectively upon these, and if it will) mother, Mrs. E. E. Sims. Dr. John break down the color-line, the|H. Clayborn, Editor of the South Prof, €, A, Lawson is the principal. In most insuperable barrier to Chris-] ern Recorder, and Dr. G. R. Polk, the audience the churchman saw tianity in the world, it will be|Presiding Elder of the Ensley eS elder J. McKenzie Harrison. quite acceptable and march with] District; North Alabama Confet B. Hilderbrand and A. P. Spears. He banners at the head of the column. | ence, joined the party and motor vas ESE aL Dace NS, Soi party Harrison, Dr. and Mrs. Spears and Mr. After all, there is balm in Gilead.]ed back to Philadelphia, They and Mrs, Cuthbert and. family. FERRER EEEEFEEEEEEEE | were guest spedkers on Sunday «! , Pointed Points Sty Matthews and Zion. i a blessing forevermore —Barbara Dawn, 2 ‘ Weekly Poem atte ise diet Sunday morning the churchman was Suest speaker at Mt. Pisgah. Nine young persons were united with the church and there was one convert. He Tepresented the Christian Recordey at the Sunday School and League. The League presented its president with a yearly subscription and an agent was i : - (Continucel on page 12) 2 the ON SUNDAY MORNING, June 13th, at Mt. Zion, Norris AT THE LASif SESSION OF | town, there were twenty-five con the Louisiana Anriual Conference, verts and accessions. The pasto" The Editor, Dr. George A. Singleton is seated at his desk and his secretary, Mrs. George A. Singleton is shown at her desk, Both are rendering great service to the A. M. E. Book Concern, Office of the Christian Recorder in the Allen Building. ===== DSC09726.JPG ===== \ PAGE 31x OO f gt has a pes Pets, gee Eee A group of the employees of the A.M. E. Book Concern and Chris- tian Recorder. Reading left to right: Front Row, Miss Francis, Mrs. George A. Single- ton, Miss Thelma Ward, Miss Marie- Allen and Mrs. Eva. Jol- son. Second Row: Messrs W. !- Caldwell, Atwood Irvin, James Hill, Warren Spain, Walter |- Berkley, William — Donaway: Third Row: Manager George |. Curry. Salina The Photograph Gallery in the Allen Building, operated by M' G. Marshall Wilson. He ma? pictures of the Allen Building |" this paper. All of his work © guaranteed. phbr bebe bret “THE ROMANCE OF AFRICAN METHODISM” By George A. Singleton THE CHRISTIAN RECORDER ———___ x a Whelebeb T that heard him. The Sunday School opened at 9:30 A. M. which was well attended. Rev, Andrews was presented to the School by the pastor, In his lecture to the Sunday School at 3 P. M he held them spellbound. The visltGiee “Dislikes” of man and electrified the hearts of the congregation and the spiritual tide ran high. After this touching sermon the offering was lifted to the amount of $27.31, Evening ser- vice was held at 7 P. M. at which time P. C. B. M. M. SOCIETY ministers at the afternoon service were: Art Committee is being ala A pa a cs ok ae a Walker of Cynthiana; Rey. Solicits Needle Work from each Mn ai for distribu-! A. E. Ti A x - ae nei davine thie eg ke ae ae pero ee a Nicholasville, and|This was a wonderful quarter for this Church for the Art [exhibition to book has been dedicated to the “Class eae pleced we ed a ee pe ee eet yoo ict ee Cresmont: fe (dae ; a : . i hoirs and their |was splendidly given by members and|M i Prizes Pe ey. lal Le ananage congregations were with them. The|friends. 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Gold Coast, West Africa + Gi 10OSELEAR BIBL Pod Cor eT eTerMs0 loose-leat_ pages, for MAIL $1.00 TO + personai notes that pays Sen ny, pages ’ t any number of pages be i 3 ee | KIRBY’S MINERAL PRODUCTS | : Send for Iustrated Catalog of t VENUE UNION, S.C. 4 1p EINE : FIVE WEEKS’ TREATMENT POSTPAID $1.00 i See ARERR PEER EEEE EERE EEE EEE EEEEE EEE EEE EERE EEE EE REE EEE EEE TEES ===== DSC09727.JPG ===== PAGE EIGHT RISTIAN RECORD ; THE CHRIS ER THURSDAY, JUNE 24, 1937 —— PAGE NINE Revive Interest . Stimulate Enthusiasm By putting a new A. M. E. Music Hymnal in the hand of every Choir Member at these Un- usually low prices. Single Copy — $1.25, Half Doz — $ 6.50 One Doz -- $12.5$ A. M. E. BOOK CONCERN Phila. Pa. HES, PRES. W. H. & F. M. SOCIETY MRS. L. M. HU 5 4 5 th did you do it so quickly? You “Dr. Curry, how on ear “Dr. . you Nave done s higoest’s ¥ * rt area wonder. Take my order for 500 hymnals, 200 Disciplines Allen Caded ‘tho a Pong bis bigs ae that has been done since Richard . aa Aicstechisnis! Tuts going to help you pay for that build- us pray and thank God fo ou have saved the reputation of eur Zion. Let 1230 Nort# i Tt was a disgrace on the Church to lose it. The women \ Sivgiston tank Gad for the victory. I shall ever staad By, you. —George Lost # Btn eA M E Chureh will stand by you.” THIS BUILDING—631 PINE ST. Sigg len ; Wright of the 1“ RS. L. M. HUGHES, Pres. W. H. & F. M. Society. was sold by Dr. D. M. Baxter 1927 ===== DSC09728.JPG ===== PAGE TEN ho has 1¢ Book Concern now the proot ooperating with every way ta o. She is well e ministers. She mber of Allen A. Philadelphia. “Dear Curry—I want to thank you for your hearty cooperation in my work. I am very proud of the success you are making in the Book Concern. I am_ with you 100%, My entire District will stand by you. Give me one]The Show Room and Office combined, of the A. M. E. Book Conc"! half dozen Disciplines. I am go- ing to sell them. I have several subseribers to your valuable paper the old Recorder. I am with you all the way.” REV. M. M, LEWIS, Pa. THURSDAY, JUNE 24, ; SUPPLEMENT oO} F THE CHRISTIAN RECORDER, JUNE 24, 1937 _—________SUPFLEMENT oF THE CHRISTIAN RECORDER, UNE 8 These are the Bishops wh wees the Allen Building ie 0 supported the Manager, Dr. G. E. Curry in bringing back the A.M. E. Church. They helped wonderfully in advice and fi- nance: Bishops W.H. Heard, J.S. Flipper, R.A.Grant,D.H. Sims, W. A. Fountain, Sr., M.H. Davis. First District “Dr. Curry, here is $500.00. I will have some more. You have done a great work.” BISHOP W. H. HEARD. Fifth District Bishop Williams “Let us sing, ‘Praise God From Whom All Blessings Flow’. Let. us' pray and thank God for this blessing { am going back to the Second District and work as never before for the Book Concern. We had lost everything we had, but Curry brought-it back. I am with you. Call on me at any time and I will answer.”” Third District Bishop Ransom Fourth District Bishop Gregg BISHOP M. H. DAVIS. Friend Curry, you know I am with you and I am standing by the Church. I thank God for giving the Allen Building back to us. Enclosed find $350.00. You will hear from me again. I want you to print our minutes. Georgia is with: you.” : BISHOP W. A. FOUNTAIN. “T have always done my duty to the Book Concern and now that you have put Dr. Curry there, I am going to do more. If anything can be done with it, he will do it. He is one of the best business men in the Race. Here is]. $126.00. I will send you some more.” BISHOP J. S. FLIPPER. Eighth District Bishop Greene “Dr. Curry, you are a wonder. The Church is blessed to haye you. I will Enclosed stand by your progra you will find my check for $250.00.” BISHOP D. H. SIMS. sae & st “I knew you would do it. I said it in New York. Enclosed is $300.00.” BISHOP R. A. GRANT. Twelfth District Bishop Tookes Thirteenth District Bishop Howard Tenth District Bishop Young MEE Mane ===== DSC09729.JPG ===== ABIDE D, to give did not the Alle print my Enclosed ier A, M, E. Book O you have wrought a mira he A. M. E. Church, I will ou. The Church is bound ny whatever you want. We lace for the A. M until you redeemed I want you to May God bless you. ind $50.00,” J. G. ROBINSON, Editor any A. M, E. Review. . ABINGTON hool Literature DR. L, L BERRY Secretury of Missions Attorney Lewis Tanner Moore, Mr. Nathan Balsam, Rev. G. E. Curry and Mrs. Daisy J. Hill drawing the contract for the Allen Building. My dear friend Dr. Curry: “TI heard that you had rebought the Allen Building. That’s a blessing to the A. M. E. Church. You have wrought a miracle.. Enclosed find my check for $10.00 to help you pay for it. The A. M. E. Church is proud of you.” DR.* S'S: MORRIS, General Sec’y A. G.-E. League PROF. E. A SELBY Secretary Sunday School Union “Dear Friend Curry—I am proud to know that you are doing so well wit! the Book Concern. Enclosed fine $10.00 to help you. I have known you for many years and I know that the money will be spent right. I will stand by you. I never leave a friend.” MRS. J. L. BROOKS, Florida. DR. A. S. JACKSON A, M. E. ‘Church Secretary of Betucation) E.,, here’s my check for $10.00 ave done the biggest thing for surch since Richard Allen. Yor I am with you.” ’ Vv. J. H. CLAYBORN, Editor Southern Recorder “George—Enclosed find my check for $10.00. Alabama stood by you in New York. We knew you were the man for the place. Alabama is stiill stand- ing by you. /Call on her at any time. REV, H. N. NEWSOME, New Jersey Dear Dr. Curry: “L want to commend you for Church. Enclosed you will find $250.00. Anything that I can do to help you Just call upon me.” re- deeming the A. M. E. Book Concern. It is a great ‘step forward for our - “Dr. Curry, enclosed find $10.00. I wish it was $100.00. I knew you would put it over. 1 stand for the Church and the Race. You will hear from me egain.” REV. C.-A. GIBBS, Florida. “Rey. Curry, I heard of the great work you are doing in the Book Con cern, and I am going to stand by you T am for anything that is good for the A. M. E. Church, You can call me at any time and I will answer. En- closed find $10.00.” REV. JOSEPH GOMEZ, Ohio. Curry, er .|help you in your ED great work, | with you. I knew. you would do it. Call on me at any time.” ———— nclosed find $10.00, to Iam “Enclesed find $70.00. South Caro- lina is with you and will stand by you.” “Dr. Curry, you have d a great al. Enclosed find $10.00 to | work as us help you.” REV.,T. P. DUHART, Fla. on me at any time and I will DR. L. R. NICHOLS, South Carolina “I am happy to know that you have saved the reputation of the A. M. E Church Enclosed find $10.00. REV. D. W. ‘NICHOLS, N “Dr. Curry—Enclosed find $10.00 to help you in your great work. Any time I can do anything to help the Call on me at any time.” DR. R. R. WILLIAMS, Florida. JOHN R, HAWKINS, Fin. Sec’y. MR. O. M. TRAVIS, Kentucky. A. M. E. Church, I am on the job. find ‘Dr, Curry, enclosed $5.00 to help you. I knew you would do it. Call on me at any time.” REV. J. S. JOHNSON, Fila. ===== DSC09730.JPG ===== Stil fae ol I sociated Attorney with the Law CHRISTIAN RECORDER TEED CED: BRS SHE MRKEKE EK BE SHAREECE. PEOVEREDE BebBd . Book Concern. Get in and let me take The Library of Attorney Moore in the Allen Building Office of Rufus Watson, Esq., associated attorney with the Law Offices of Lewis Tanner Moore. T AGENG UNION Office of Theodore ©. Spaulding, Esq., Associated Attorney with Lav Offices of Lewis Tanner Moore. 12) Le Tanne I Curr ve put] 7 That i ful you want me} t lo m ed find} 10.00. V, A. C. WELLS, Florida. “Corre, I knew you would do it We hated to give you up in Florida because you are needed here. How- ever, I am with you to the end. I am giad to help you put over something bia for the A, M. E Church, En- | save the Allen Building | fo the closed find $10.00.” REV. A. P. POSTELL, Florida. BALLON The following ministers sent $5.00] Brooklyn, New York, each: Rev. W. F. Foster, Fla.; Rev. S. H. “Friend Curry, I have always stood | Hunter, Fla.; Rev. W. G. Alexander, by the AL M. E.. Church. find my end.” REV. T. J. MIL “Curry. here is $5.00. more Jater.” REV. A. L G. RICHARDSON, Fla. I will give you Enclosed] Fla.; Rev. W. B. Coffey, Fla.; Rev. W. check for $10.00, to help you} A. Sloan, Fla.; Rev. R. B. Brookins, I am with you} Fla. Mrs. Sarah Tilghman, of Pa., donat- , So, Carolina | ed $1.00. BETHEL BUYS NEW HOME Dr. L. H. Midgett and Bethel, raised Wednesday night, June 16th. ; day they came into possession 0! $150,000 church edifice, their new hom’ which is modern in every way. Pas'? and people are to be congratu The church is in the center of people and bids fair to become ‘ of the leading societies in the con" tion. This is a forward step in 0% methodism. WOVING PICTURE OPERATORS MOORE LEWIS TANNER ATTORNEY AT Lar PHILADELPHIA Times MUSICIANS PROTECTIVE. LOVELESS.ALAERTHA EMPLOYMEN MARON BEAITY UTTLE PLAYHOUSE GROUP wi oasys MOTARY PUBLIC Lewis, MERCEA L ATTORNEY. wgano WH asnor ways STOCKING SHOP oul Read The Christian Recorder et a Ps ===== DSC09731.JPG ===== THE CHRISTIAN RECORDER PAGE THIRTEEN a nnn ERP a SE ce PAGE TWELVE THE CHRISTIAN RECORDER THURSDAY, JUNE 24, rs, = wl IDLE TILES THE LINGERIES AND LADIES. HOSIERY DEPARTMENT d Kay mms, ses and save Proprietress. She can fit any one. All goods } specialty and Ladies Wear. money. See her Gh Wi Where stenographic work is done in the Allen Building. Office of Miss GRAYCE V. BROWN. Telephone: Pennypac typed. [or quick and better service, see her. <er 2077, It looks better if it is CHURCHMAN AFIELD (Continued from page §) appointed. Dr. R. L. Pope, of Conneg tional renown, is the minister, ‘ In the evening the churchman Wa guest speaker at Bethel, Rey. Thomp son, pastor. The young minister an wife are Allenites. Presiding Spears, and Harrison were present crowd filled the house. The church j much alive. On Monday morning the churc hma motored back to Columbia with | Methodists as R. W. Mance, M. jy and A. J. Collins, D.D. S. He then ey trained for Greensboro, N. C. POLIO OS SOO SPOS, . Birthday Greetings PDOOISOSSSOSSO GS | BISHOP W. H. HEARD Philadelphia, Penna. DR. H. L. P. JON Richmond, Indiana DR-T,. De SCOLT Presiding Elder Ohio MR. C. A. CROSS St. Matthews A. M. E. Church Philadelphia, Penna. MISS MADELINE FRAZELIA JACKSON: Teacher—Flovence, S. C. Join The Christian Recorder Family THE CHURCH EXTENSION By Atty. Josiah F. Henry, Jr. With the passing of the illustrio! Dr. A. J. Wilson, Secretary-Treasur’! of the Church Extension, Bishop > L. Greene and the Board of Contr! acted wisely in not selecting imme” ately a successor for that office. Giv- whose father and grandfather wet and think carefully and-thoroughly 5° that they may find the right man. elders “ Mt Pope. There he met such loyal Africa) As Chairman of aa Committee of aymen—of the A. M. E. Churches “the Baltimore Conference, we are yegestings the name of Dr, David g Rice (now successful Pastor of Payne AL .M. E. Church,) who was orn in the State of South Carolina; whose father aand grandfather were Ministers of the A. M. E. Church. iThus having come out of a family of successful A. M. E. Ministers, he is therefore by birth in line with the pest lineage of our Church. He was rained 10 Allen University, Colum- South Carolina, aand Wilberforce He graduated from the Jatter as Salutatorjan fn the class et 1911, delivered the oratjon “The Task of the Modern Theologian, So well did he acquit himself that tne fichops of the Church met the same pight at the home of President Scar- borough -and decided that he anywhere in the Church he wanted to. He entered the Columbia, South Carolina Conference in 1902; w gained Deacon in 1903, and pastored the Enoree Circuit where he built St Paul A.. M. E. Church aand paid the yt on Mt. Zion Church which com- d the Circuit. In 1904 he was n a sccholarship in Wilberforce by Columbia, South Caarolina ference. s d \ S pita, could Ss or- Con- In 1907 he was appointed by Bishop \V. B. Derrick to Selma and Jefferson- yjlle, Ohio and did splendid work. In i911 he was sent to Allen Chapel, the econd Church, Sprinfield, Ohio and off the mortgage debt in five months which had been standing for twenty-four years. From there he re- turned to his home state and was ap- ointed Pastor of Mt. Pisggah Temple A. MoErChurch, South Carolina, the birth-place of Allen Uni- versity, remodeled the C parsonage and placed I Greenwood, rch and electric lights n Church parsonage and the graded School, In 1920: he was to Mississippi and appointed Pearl” St. A. M. E. Church by sishop W. W. Beckett, also of Campbell College, in pastorate and Deanship he keld -for transferred pastor elected which here he remodeled the Church and refurnished the parsonage even years, He was then transferred to Green- -, Miss., and stationed taSt. Mat- thews A, M. .E. Church by Bishop W. H. Heard. He was here during the °27 flood which destroyed all of his ngings and wrecked the Church and parsonaage. He rebuilt the par- iage which is one of the finest struc- teres, of its kind in the State; re- modeled the Church, remodeled the old parsonage into rental property for the church. anad In 1928 he was sent for by Bishop \. L. Gaines and appointed Pastor oi St. John Church, Baltimore, Mary- land. Bishop Gaaines said to him Rice, I brought yon here to move St John to its present beautiful sight on of the market, which is a commercial center, to a residential neighborhood,” and within ten months he moved St. John from Lexington Street in front Carrollton Avenue at a cost of $56,800,- 00 with the selling of the old sight and What he raised during his pastorate of seven years, he reduced the debt from $56,000.00 to 26,000,00, He was then tent to Payne Memorial A, M, E, Church, his present pastorate, where foreclosure Proceedings would have been taken in thirty days after his appointment to the charge, the only Proposition the creditors would agree ta! was $200,00 per month for seventeen | months and then the back jnterest an the loaan would be paaid and within seventeen months he had paid $3,400 on back and: current interest and saved the property for Payne. He is a fine executive—a profound! He would make the Church Exten- dispenser of the gospel, a successful sion Department succeed and would pastor and an astute business man. bring to it busjness ability, vision and He has had sjx appointments inj insight that would make it a material twenty-six years, twice having stayed benefit and blessing to the Church seven years at one appointment. Hejas a whole. is one of the most capable and suc- We therefore offer as cessful. mniisters of our for this exalted position in the nection. He has succeeded everywhere s, he has ever pastored without a single] We invite investigation of his record exception. : a candidate A, M. Rice. whole con- E.. connection, Reverend D. and achievements. DR. GEORGE E. CURRY, THE NEW MANAGER OF THE A. M. E. BOOK CONCERN y Building back to the A. M. E, Church within 15 days who brought the Allen after he was ===== DSC09732.JPG ===== * i Aor THE CHRISTIAN RECORDER THE CHRISTIAN RECORDER PAGE FOURTEEN Office of Bishop Wm. H. Heard New model 8 Three Magazine Linotype Machine recently in- stalled. Now we are better equip ped to do your work quicker an better: Give us a trial The Mailing Department of the A. M. E. Book Concern REN ASC: CLARK Wilmington, Delaware aud congregation make special dona- tions to the A M He is ane.of our strong supporters, Boek Concern ===== DSC09733.JPG ===== THE CHRISTIAN RECORDE THE ALLEN BUILDING—NEW HOME OF THE A.M.E. KK CONCERN It ws built at a cost of $212,000, and was bought by Rev. E. Curry with- in fifteen days after his election as Business Manager. This Building isa’ credit to the Race and the African Methodist Episcopal Church. It is the home of The Christian Recorder, the oldest newspaper publisht by the Race- in the world. Curry gave it ia ee ee hy you help us to keep it? i tess 4 il % IOLUME LXXXIX.—NO. 14 UNDAY SCHOOL UNION BOARD REFUSES TO AMEND -CHARTER By E. A. Selby and C. W. Abington \gain and again the Church has been told that the way to settle the Sunday School Union controversy was to have the Charter amended. Yes, and accord- jng to the words of the chairman of the Board and the former Secretary-Treas- urer, the Church has been neglectful of its duty in that respect. \t the last General Conference which met in New York, a Committee on Legal Charters and Titles was elected from the conference floor, to investigate all the charters and titles of the various Departments and educational institu- tions. ‘The committee -was given au- thority to examine and make recom- idations to the Bishop’s Council, in view to revising or amending — such charters and titles as were not under the complete control and jurisdiction of the General Conference of the Af- rican Methodist Episcopal Church. may be well for you to know that this committee has held meetings in Washington, Nashville and Charleston, ith Carolina, and at the same time gathered the documents which have enabled them to examine the titles and charters of all Departments and cdu- cational institutions, and made recom- mendations to the Bishops’ Council tor such changes as it deemed necessary ive the Church absolute control of its holdings. The recommendations were adopted by the Bishops’ Council meeting in Charleston, South Carolina in February, 1937. Among the . recommendations —sub- mitted an amendment to the Charter of the Sunday School Union to the Bishops in council, and the same was unanimously approved. The Connec- tional Council and the Committee on Charters designated attorney, Herbert L. Dudley, secretary of the committee lo present the amended Charter at the annual meeting of the Board of Con- trol of the Sunday School Union at Nashville, Tennessee. Due to illness of the chairman, the Board did not hold its meeting at the regular time, on r about the 15th of April. It conven- ed on June 8th, in the Sunday School Union Building, with all members of the Board present, excepting the Rev. M. S. Bryant. Attorney Dudley was present, repre- senting the Connectional Council and the Committee on Legal Charters and Titles. There were also Bishops G. B. PHILADELPHIA, PA. over Tennessee and West Africa; Prof. |t districts of Tennessee respectively. Several| ministers, representing the Young, of the Tenth Episcopal District,| A. later motion prevailed to take it up and E. J. Howard, the presiding Bishop |in executive session, after the chair- A. Selby, Secretary-Treasurer of the] gested a way by which the amendment A. M. E. Sunday School Union; Dr.|could be given a slow death—he said C. W. Abington, Editor of the Sunday |it might be taken up at a later meeting School Literature; Rey. A. L. Pinkston|of the Board even a year later. Of and Rev. W. A. Lewis, presiding elders | course, this leadership was followed to of the North Nashyille and the Paris|the letter—an announcement _ being made that a committee was appointed He report on the Charter Amendment N= THE-OFFI ee Rote AFRIC. THURSDAY. JUNE 17, 1937 CORDE CIAL O23AN- AN-METHODIST-EPISCOPAL CHURCH, PRICE FIVE CENTS man, Bishop Flipper, had tactfully sug- churches of Nashville and surrounding | at its meeting in 1938. were in attendance. Whatever question that might have After completion of the formal open-|been in the minds of the members of ing, Bishop Flipper brought to the at- the African Methodist Episcopal tention of the Board the matter of amending the Charter. At this point, the former Secretary -of the Sunday Schoot Union took the floor, and for nearly an hour bitterly denounced and viciously.attacked the Bishops, General Officers and other leaders of the Church In the course of his tirade, he charged the representative of the Charter Com- mittee, Attorney Dudley, as being the pupet of unscrupulous leaders in the Church. He declared in the course of the onslaught that the election in New York was a farce and nothing that was done there would~stand the acid test He goes further to state that had he been concerned about his election, he could have bought the General Confer- ence for three hundred dollars, as such was its composition. Many of his friends suggested that this be done, according to the speaker, but he stead- fastly refused to spend a dime. When Bryant finally yielded the floor, the chairman had the amendment ,.read by the secretary of the Board, after which Attorney Dudley was given the oppor- tunity to speak on behalf of the Char- ter Amendment. Before speaking of the Charter, At- torney Dudley stated that-in the en- tire history of his existences as a law- yer, he had never been so cowardly and yiciously attacked as he had been by Bryant, and said frankly that all the former Secretary-Treasurer had said in referring to him was absolutely false and without foundation. Attorney Dudley then explained the purpose and object of the amendment. The chairman, Bishop Flipper, stated to the Board that he favored the adop- tion of the amendment, but that it was optional with the Board to adopt o1 reject. And that the adoption of the amendment would not materially change the status of the Sunday School Union, as nothing that was done would be affective before the 1940 General Conference. A motion to lay it on the table was overruled by the chairman. | Church as to the condition of the Sun- day School Union property, this act on the part of the chairman ond Board of Managers give conclusive proof of their intention to forever deprive the Church not only of the right to con- trol, but of the property itself through carefully devised schemes and trickery. The Church might as well face the facts if it is even to come in possession of the property it was supposed to have for which its holdings ©n Public Square were sold, it might as well prepare to fight for it to the last ditch. It was clearly ‘evident from the attitude of the chairman and Board of Control that it is up to the Church. THE SESQUICENTENNIAL By Rev. A. H. Harris There will be perhaps more than 20,000 persons who will attend the gi- gantic, Historic Sextuple Conclave in Memphis, Tenn., June 22-27, 1937. It will perhaps be the greatest event in the history of the A. M. E. Church. It will carry as great or greater num- ber of Methodists and visitors as our usual sessions of the General Confer- ences, which draws on the members of our race from all sections of the United States, Isles of the Seas and foreign lands. The A, M. E. Church is not doing more in the world than is expected by being the first Negro denomination. to plan a Sesquicentennial Celebration. It has ever been the first of the Negro organized Religious bodies to plan and do great things, especially, in trying to advance the Negro forward in the world in order to occupy his rightful place as a civilized race, and measure arms with other races in the world that are making a contribution and pre- paring for the unborn generations by leaving them a great heritage. The A. M. E. Church is a gift of God, especially, to the Negro race. Its mis- sion is similar to that of Moses: to bring the people out of bondage, super- stition and folly. Statistics and records show that the A. M. E. Church possesses a large per- centage of the Negro brain in the world today, and some of our race’s best prepared men will serve in the coming Susquicentennial to make it a great one. Plans are well in operation now to give to the world one of the finest, most helpful and most interest- ing religious celebrations ever promoted among Negroes. The great host will begin pouring into Memphis on Sunday, June 20; both young and old, in trains, buses and automobiles, electric cars, buses and automobiles will be available at all train stations, depots to transport the thousands to the headquarters at Avery Chapel A. M. E. Church, Dr. D. L. Witherspoon, pastor, and St. Andrews, A. M. E. Church, Dr. J. W. Hall, Pastor, and Memphis is prepared in a big way to care for all who will attend and will give welcome, comfort, service and all to make your stay a pleasant one. i The Gigantic, Historic Sextuple Con- clave will begin June 22, 1937 in Mem- phis, Tenn., and will close June 27, 1937 and the historogriphians will re- cord the proceedings of this First Ses- sro Methodism. Dyersburg, Tenn quicentennial of In This Issue The Daily Altar—Rey. Carlyle F. 2 Sunday School Lesson......,.. 3 Editorials : 4 4 Our Sunday School Union 4 Pointed, Points. ic.) . 34.06. 4 Churchman Afield .......5......-. 5 Birthday Greetings and Person- alities .. 5 Young Peop £ Other Papers 6 An Occasional Letter. M. A Mioyergun tae arent ses Ning & Allen Day Returns . 8 Notices 11 Clement's Comments ......... 12 Stray Shots—John Harmon. ‘ 13 AREANSTHONS eee Ke RGieiieia es tie 6 wan Sn PON IGROST oasis Goa v a ees 15 The Sesquicentennial, Memphis, June 22 - 27
• August 19, 1937
  ===== DSC09660.JPG ===== PACE SIXTEEN THE CHRL Order Blank and Price List Of The A. M. E. Sunday School Literature : on to write about order, kindly yive the name of the person s is quite important in tracing your order. Copies Periodicals Time F Amount Make Money Order Payable to E. A. SELBY, Secretary-Treasurer 716 South 19th Street Philadelphia, Pennsylvania EE ne er THE B. & B. SHOE SHOP Read how 4 jOo® LOUL jean Christian life made $4 world champion JOE LOUIS “MAN AND SUPERFIGHTER” va Mr. H. Banks, Jr., Prop. 1732 South Street Phone: Pen. 7694 | $1.00 | Order from Berry Sales Service 502 Allen Building EASTERN FURNITURE CO. Repairing & Upholstery I Is \ {ECORDER 5635° Vine Street Phila., Pa. Phone; Sherwood 8992 BERRY ADVERTISING SERVICE offers your church a new idea in pro- grams for your services, For information, write MR, DOCK TRIBBLE, of 5635 Vine 502 Allen Building J, Hamilton Berry, Mgr. Res, 2304 Christian St. Philadelphia St., wishes a job as Common Labor. Call She. 8992, ttt oh che . eoreewre cee rick a to 7165, 19th St, Philadelphiay Par paeaseoeeaorasecers sans > 4s 4 Eanes Maen f R.C. Ransom am : — < = A. 6 << n on an 2 BE< 2 sso 4 en 355 Ws a) ao ° «© et sc Eq 5 2 = op 9 £8 6 a wB& S.2S oe o nQ } 2 A. = . A. Gregg R. A. Grant S. L. Greene to G. E. E. Book (Five Curry, Concern 716 S. 19th ST. iams ipper . Davis Will BISHOPS . Young B H W. H. Sims . Howard S. Fl W. H. Heard WwW . W RR REEE REM S EMRE SE REE) ex G M N. D. H. Y. Tookes EJ J. G. E. CURRY, Manager .T. Vernon a f 3 ay uae 3 . A. Fountain, Sr. oaks ; Notices veeeeeanes AT THE WRITING DESK OF - DANIEL A. PAYNE BISHOP NOAH W. WILLIAMS Fiith Episcopal District J am sitting at the writing desk for merly sed and owned by the sainted Bishop Daniel A. Payne, which along with a large sized picture of himsel was willed by the Lishop to Chaplai: George A, Prioleau whose widow, Mrs Ethel G. Priqleau, gave it to. Rev. A k. Quinn, the young progressive pas tor of the First A. M. E. Church 0 Santa Monica, California. Naturally to one writing on the desk formerl, used by the Apostle of Negre Educa tion would come thoughts of our Afri can Methodist Episcopal Church, it >ast achievements and present oppor tunities and challenges, and especiall: since we are celebrating this year th one hundred fiffieth anniversary © the A. M. E. Gherch. KTHE-OFFICIAL 02 3AN Zoi IE AFRICAN METHODIST EPSQOPAL CHURCH. BROTHER, PRICE FIVE CENTS ~ PHILADELPHIA, P. THURSDAY, AUGUST 19, 1937 DRA +I ALLEN Divisional Secretary, American Society, Cleveland, Ohio Pibl PASTOR’S WORD By H. Mansfield Collins During the past week we have ha with us Dr. A. J. Allen, divisional sec retary of the American Bible Society who has tlelivered messages on th en sis of the Bible. These services have proven te be both helpful and inspirational; a deeper appreciation for the Bible as well as an increased Two days ago we received a tele eram from Dr. F. J. Peck, the presid ine elder of the Kansas City Distric of the Nebraska Conference in whicl he stated that five hundred dollar willed to Western University by th late Mr. Charles Johnson, had becom immediately available and that, ac cording to my direction, had beet paid on the indebtedness of Ward Hall where the Western University Schoo of Religion is being conducted. Thi money thus becomes a part of the phy sical property of the Western Univer sity School of Religion so that the in fluence of Mr. Charles Johnson wil desire to study it has been given those who attend. The speaker showed most vividly the need of placicng the Bible back in the home and here it would serve to supply every need in the home in business and in society. We thank Dr. Ailen for these inspirational ad dresses and feel that our church has al ready profited because of renewed in terest in the Book of Books. Thi morning marks his closing message 4 he leaves we pray that many more 0 our churches throughout the countr may be blessed with such services in this day and time, when the worl: BISHOPS UNANIMOUS IN DECISION , OVER SUNDAY SCHOOL LITERATURE live as long as the main building o our Scheol of Religion _ lives. An In This Issue The Daily Altar—Carlyle F. Stewart Sunday-School Lesson ..-+++++-+++ EDITORIALS: “Qur Christianity is True!”...... 4| lars, may take this The Wrong Key . “Martin Luther, Oak of Saxony” Pointed Points © Churchman Afield -...-..-++.. Young People's Page—Miss Thelma Burford .... Payne Theological Seminary News .. 5 From Ofner Fapers .s.sesseeseess 10 The Church Extension Depart- ment—Dr, David E, Rice «+ «+. 14) at 832 cepeeneenens 4 City, Kansas, ‘ 3|-his Bishop, Presiding Elder or Pastor At a meeting of the Bishops’ Council which met in Memphis, Tennessee, during the week of June 22nd, the Bishops unanimously ordered that every Sunday School of the Connection use the Sunday School literature as published by Prof. E. A. Selby, Secretary-Treas- urer of the Sunday School Union of the Afican Methodist Episcopal Church. The department was also ordered to move in with the Book Concern, in Philadelphia, Pa. This has been done. All orders for Sunday School literature should be sent to E. A. Selby, 716 South 19th Street, Philadelphia, Pa. The Sunday School supplies are already printed and ready for shipment; we are, there- fore, asking that you cooperate with us further by sending your orders early. Three weeks before the opening of the quarter will give your orders plenty of time to reach us and allow for a reasonable possi- Many of our schools are already following this (Continued on page 16) every student of the ministry and kin dred callings who ever goes from thi wonderfvl institution will also be a product of the deed of Chartes John son who though dead yet speaketh. Any young minister, recommended by on paying in advance forty-seven dol- course for a year at this School of Religion, pro- viding he (is willing to work out his §| board and room rent at the schoul un-| bility of delay. 5\ der the direction of the president. He ihod: 6 ey xe ey ipa We are following this procedure in calling the attention of the ‘ducted by the State of Kansas at Pastors to the orders of the Bishops. You are the chief Superinten- 8| Western University. This Bunior Col dents of your Sunday Schools, and upon whose shoulders rest the lege is accredited. For further infor |yesponsibilities of carrying out the orders of the Church, Let us mation write President F. D. Jordan| pul] together brethen. In unity there is stre Washington Blvd, Kanse Yours for greater and better Sunday Schools, ae A £, A, SELBY, Secretary; po \ we ===== DSC09661.JPG ===== The Daily Altar ih By Rev. Carlyle F. Stewart Minneapolis, Minn. The Lord is nigh unto all them that} “” call upon him, to all that call upon him in truth. He will fulfill the desire of THE CHRISTIAN RECORDER Lack of friendly handclasp, anything disastrous a! dou ible. Or pass unwelcomed- thru the door. The luckofsin luck is superstitio na Let the whole week sweeter be this hour] as such is contrary to a vital fait hi we spend with Thee!” God who loves and cares. The world BERTHA G. WOODS] is not moving under the caprice of luck but is guided by Divine law “The fault is not in our stars, but in our- selves that we are underlings.”—(Julin) The words of Coden are worth no- = ting. “Luck is ever waiting for some- “Let us, who are of the day, be].thing to turn up, Labor, with keen sober, putting on the breast-pate of] eyes and strong will, will turn up faith and love; and for an helmet, the| something. Luck lies in bed, and wishes hope of salvation.”—I hess. 5:8. the postman would bring him news of Read Eph. 6:10-18 a legacy. Labor turns out at six We live in a day of great progress o’clock, and with busy pen or ringing Wednesday, August 25 NEEDED INSTRUCTION arkness, and stepping ou | but also of great pessimism. Along the hammer lays the foundation of a com- darkness believing! mechanical line mankind has forged] petence. Luck whites. the light is the God! ahead with and that in the en Labor whis- unbelievable rapidity. | tles. Luck relies on chance. Labor on THE CHRISTIAN RECO PAGE THREE GOLDEN TEXT: Wine is a mock- |THE LESSON BROUGHT DOWN TO| inent days to learn how to behave; we er, strong drink a brawler; and who DATE “1 do not need to read the New Testa- soever erreth thereby is not wise— ment to be advised about our modern | Proverb 20.1. actions We only need to look square- ly at football games in colleges, at Not long ago I found myself cy on | promenades and dances, at business of the finest trains on the New Haven | conferences, at gatherings of salesmen Railroad. I made the acquaintance of| in hotels, at horse races, at golf ciubs By John R Ewers From the 20th Century Quarterly | £ AT GRIPS WITH THE LESSON By Albert Buckner Cve Se EEE EEE EEE ae a wealtny gentleman. 1 had met hin | and; worst of all at social evenings in = A £29 pace 1h sinh WEES the elds pefore, but we were thrown togethe | “our best” homes to see what is hap- Le te: ‘aed son: of Aaron. Together with their! O7 tnis train Late in the evening h pening. nae con Eleazar and Hee asta they, said to me: ‘Let's g6 acinar th ng i just been consecrated. ie € €X | diner and have a drink.” I had vision perience had been so uplitting for of a“night-cap.” How would T get out T f Leviti 10:1, 2, 8, 8:1 chem tt ency hae! ue a pte than of it? I felt sure that he would order Lesson .Text: Leviticus 10:1, 2, 8, 8:11; | was their privilege and 0 er an aM-] 2 wyhiske a » Sitting dow! s j - : y and soda. itting dow: é Proverbs 31:4, 5; Isaiah 28:1-8; authorized sacrifice. Perhaps they] 4. De oto tue tee speek It might be well to look pie into Romans 14:21 were intoxicated—an inference made matte Ty joined him eagerly the program of the modern church to oe ‘ by the lesson but not vouched for by ee. 23 ) | discover, if possible, whether or not ; Then he explained to me that he hac there is any ‘strange fire” being orfered SOD CONDEMNS INTEMPER- ANCE POINTERS By Roy L Smith The pace set in the last twenty-five character.” fl years along material lines has made Prayer: Our Father in heaven, who 1-10 us dizzy. Spiritually it may seem that] dost govern the world and watch over sed Lord, who bas | very little advance has been made. It the destinies of Thy people, we pray ° rusted in Thee,!js quite the fashion to hear dark pic- for a deeper work of grace in our pell our misgiv | tures painted of the future outlook of} hearts that will cause us to trust Thee ibting, and help! our modern civilization. - Vill the lead | in all our ways, In Jesus name, we ing nations of our day destroy what | ?ray-—Amen. civilization they have striven so hard to buiti? Wall we pull dow, the house on our own lew's? Christians ough = Mailay Angnse>s to’have something to say about that.| By day, by night, at home, abroad, PRAYER FOR GREATER FAITH | £xamples of the Jesus way of life are Still are we guided by our God; FULNESS | sorely needed. That alone can sten By His incessant bounty fed, the swelling tide of materialism anc By His unerring counsel led—Amen. F blatant unbelief. The hope of the world is Jesus. Are we his? Is He ours? Prayer: We know that Jesus is HYMNS THAT LIVE the way of life, Our Father, and tha ears he alone can redeem us from our sins,|! Know The Lord’s Laid~His Hands them that fear him; he also will hear their cry, and will save them.—Amen. o disappointment” Ie EEE Saturday, August 21 DICT ERAe- fHE GREAT COMMITMENT ee ane In Jesus name.— GRACE AT THE TABLE 2 ee ee Read St. Luke 11:1-13 © Lord, | would ke great— some spectacular way fo : Ce May we be followers of His and al- On’ Me { ic outstanding | ways exemplify His way. In His name yerhaps + ; » : 5 we pray.—Amen. Le But, Lord, I would be great in faith 5 ae é to each small ‘task a O I know the Lord, I k th Thursday, August 26 ee I know the Lord’s laid His hands on ne, t me, To do the best I car ed a ‘ 1 sat I have i =) f byphcs yt. pple igi oe oe CO-LABOURERS GC I know the Lord, I know the Lord, Bai si fe ie J know the Lord’s laid His hands on me. te f some day Thou sendest me som 2 ' tasls that secu locate é For we are labourers together with 1 F For hands. that only little deeds hav | 2°41 Cor, 3:9: i Psalm 37 4 2 o . Did ever yo he li as Read I Cor. 3:9-17 you see the like before? € De Lord het $ to ' 2 is Ik i i i ; . ur Lord, p us to put} t know that what I cannot do, It is easy for us to lose the feeling Pe ater ae fis hands one? r , : Phou canst, thr me, if I but will, an | Of Our signifiance as we contemplate) 7 {now ti ti ar ia ee sete , ithe: sirdnaths the immensity of the universe and com- mow Be fetes a Hus Daas een vu I'll do the thing that is too big for me, | 23°€ it with our tiny selves. We are ; 3 2 I 4 Aine, We Hélp. nies“) Lord. woketa prone to fall int inki 4 e, ord, to stand approve nto a way of thinking ’ ! in: fattheulnéie- te: wider haste that we do not amount to much in Oawasnt tat 2 aD eva I will be great.’— God’s great plan; and to feel alone and Wie ee ees me 'y sins away afraid, But we should find comfort and strength in sue Aga sae eae the Lord’s laid His hands on me. a ever humble and meager our talents 3 may be that we are an im : oD nportant cog” in the machinery that God is us emg Sides Mage 4 ing to save the world. God does His T know sey ord’ Sunday, August 22 “JESUS NEVER FAILS” Lr Tuesday, August 24 “PRAYER OF THE CONGREGA- In the Lord put I y “trust.” TION” nt ‘ ae m rust ap we must te ours. Neither God] Then fool all "ee ee His hands es me, | - lor we can work indepe » of: pray at night ; immaculately clean liner : others. in: God’ ero ie each} T know the Lord’s laid His hand at on a ital cot tome 4 i od’s plan of redemption. | nds on me, , bong i ‘ a - frient | Read Eph. 3:14-21 We are only one but we are one. Let|" * eee e was facing the terror of “Heat ¢ S i 2 , Ss csline cpio MAS error” of Heat and burden of the day, us labor with renewed hope and cour ; yy, , = 4 : atti 1 of his life he had] Help us Lord, to put away ageous hearts. We are laborers to Mv Lord’s done just what he said, vay of the Lord. His} Let no crowding, fretting cares gether with God! I know the Lord's laid His hands on me, van a we ‘He's healed the sick and raised the life, In his hour of sor was greviously troubled : Prayer: Dear God, we thank Thee Caitieceviiciety tad for our part in Thy plan. Help us not x ae . cps bic aaa to lose beatae aM Rie Sack oe know the I ord’s laid His hands on me. Fis Vila ieefe rou phea ve aerats cannot iail. Bese, in Jesus name}. : ee fellowship with Thee, Amen. te God’a com heaibaieds eep earth-bound our spirits prayers, er} unfortunate let, asking him and over, “Why should thi Affliction come on me when I ft tried ta live accordiy Search «as, kee - mandments rch us, keenly, Lord, we pray, ARABS We Lest we know Thy house 2 - BIASKA) In life's ore cor i fs y house today s Zi 7S ; ime. arent onfliet we vied al] Thru our stubborness eee y Friday, Awgtst 27 WINSTON INTERNATIONAL o remember that “Jesus never fails. | By the true and living bread— LUCK OR LAW? SUNDAY SCHOOL — "In life's dark and bitter hour lov | Lest will stiff. prevail; we know not that we ‘thirst, } Selfishness that we have nursed pow'r, Jes |Thru the years; O blessed Lord ps: ; Smite it with Thy two-edged sw ’ Faith” one has said,” is standing | Make us over! Make us kind hn ina small circle of light around which] Let no lonely stranger find j Read Romans 8:1-13 I remember, when I was a lad, of a certain person who looked upon Fri- day the 13th as a day fraught with ill omens; a day that might bring forth Trust His everlasting will not fail.” Leviticus 10:1 And Nadab and Abi | the text. At any rate, in making their] jearned his lesson—now he took onl. | y.fore the Lord. pu, the sons of Aaron, . took each o | offering they fell dead. The father and] temonades. Wise man. He had load them his censer, and put fire therein | brothers were not permitted to mourn’ of money. for them for the reason that in mourn-| jim, He is a great teader Afterwar ing they would become unclean and in-)'y went to a banquet as his guest, wen at the altar] to make the prayer. One and laid imcense thereon, and offere strange fire before Jehovah, which h had not commanded them. 2 And| competent to minister there came forth fire froin before Je | There must be mourning, to be sture,' hovah, and devoured thei, and they) but it is the people who must mourn died before Jehovah. and not the priests. 3 And Jehovah spake unto Aaron Immediately following the sad e€X- saying, 9 Drink no wine nor’ stron | perience God spoke to Aaron and com- drink, thou, nor thy sons with thee | manded that no more wine or strong when ye go into the tent of meeting | drink be used in the tent of meeting. that ye die not: it shall be a statvte fo | And no wonder. The death of Nadab ever throughout your generaticns; 1 and that ye may make a distinction be twee, the holy and the common and be gregation. These priests, ander the in tween t¥e unclean and the clean. It| fluence of intoxicants, were vunnatura and that ye may teach the children of lift, But it means a headache after- in their conduct. A priest to presen,| ment I can stand, when a long forward] of 2:6 The bigger the man, the bigger the responsibility for unright living. No state can license the sale of liguor without assuming some share of the 3 responsibility for the highway accidents leading men were there that night—an | that ensure. not a drop of liquor! ‘ It is the business of the church to Let us be fair about it —ail that Hquo | create a new moral atmosphere on the ever does is to give one a momentary subject of intoxicants. Men were very fond -of thousan : T-|_ No mother who serves cocktails can ward. You get a kick—and a 4M} compjain if her children become crunk- You get a shout—and a velapse. You! arqs_ sparkle, and then you go to sleep. f It ought not to take much courage and Abihv, “de pe the edt wasigo to football games But, i, tell ito refuse a drink of liquor unless we drink, was a shock to those in the con- | you the truth, I detest the drinking-| (01 under obligations to apologize for It is so absurd. The game itself is ex | not drinking poison. hilarating. Thre is all the excite- None of the laws governing the sale ol can make the vomit of the israel all the statutes which Jehoyat | man to God must be in his right mind] pass is caught or missed, near the goal] jrinker any less repulsive hath spoken unto them by Moses. —understanding, sympathetic ana rev Proverts 31. x 4 It is not for kings O Lemul, it is not for kings to-drink. wine; Nor for] the priest in his order of abstinence princes to say, Where is strong drink? |He says that kings and princes must 5 Lest they drink, and forget the abstain, as well as priests. The king law. 2 and the prince under the influence 0 And pervert the justice due to any intoxicants cannot give justice as re that is afflicted. bs quired of them. Jcaiah 28:1 Woe to the crown of] li these are forbidden the use 9 prids of the drunkards of Ephraim, and wine because wine beclouds the brain to the fading flower of his glorious beau- then, according to Paul many year ty, which is on the head of the fat. val-| later, no man should touch it who would | ley of them that are overcome with| so doing injure in any way his brother wine!.2 Behold, the Lord hath a} or cause him to stumble. mighty and strong one; as a tempes This lesson gives emphasis in a dif of hail, a destroying storm, as a tempest] ferent way than usual to the temper of mighty waters overflowing, will he cast down to the earth with the hand. 3. The crown of pride of the drunkard of phraim shall be trodden unde foot: 4 and the fading flower of his glorious beauty, which is on the hea of the fat valley, shall be as the first ripe fig before the summer; which when he- that looketh upon it seeth, ; On the basis of that responsibility he while it is yet in the hand he eateth i | should refrain from clouding his mind up. 5 In that dav will Jehovah o by even the smallest amount of taxi host become a crown of glory, and a, cating érink. diadem. of beauty, unto the residue of Does it not seem to you that many his people; 6 and a spirit of zusticc pectic are assuming today that th to him that sitteth in judgment, and repeal of the eighteenth amendment strength to them that turn back the! gave them the moral right to drink? Hattle at the gate. ' | Since when did any law of man auto- 7 And even these reel with ee matically give moral sanction? T and stagger wich stronk drink; the cannot be done. Moral iaws are a priest and the prophet reel with strong stern as a Stormy night. We canno drink, they are swallowed up of wine | legislate them out of existence nor cat erent. ance question The used are justice, clearness of mind vision and judgment. What big word they are—among the most important in our yocabulary! And all of then have reference to other people. W may conclude that every man is in _ they stagger with strong drink; they , We legislate them into existence. ‘err in yision they stumble in judgement A high sense of responsibility hacke & For all the tables are full of vomi | by the best teaching of the centuric and filthiness, so that there is no place should convince men that it 's not 0% clean. . ‘ for themselves or for others for them t® Romans 14:21. “! indulze {reely in the use of intoxicants It is good not to eat flesh, nor todrink | “Wine is a mocker, strong drink 1 wine, nor to do anything whereby thy raging and whosoever is dec+'vec brother stumbleth, — . + tlierchy is not wise.” ve ‘ asia The writer of Proverbs goes beyone vards Yet I saw a foolish looking man 5 words we have a dollar a hole and without whiskey at some way responsible for someone else. | line; when a hole is found in the line and a man plunges through for ten PRAYER THOUGHT By William Chalmers Covert giving a bottle of whiskey to a mer lad, and I saw a student aml his ¢ friend boldly drinking. Parrels bottles were swept up after that Then there is a dinner ind danc drinking. Such shrieks, such behavior, such breaking downs of inhibitions such slushy love making. A vil! nigh our great day, when EYE, ERATE IS Bs = and’a sad morning after rounded by accessories of immeasur- Golf clubs. The nineteenth hole— whiskey, laughter, stories, replaying the game, swearing over every “rotten shot, loose-mouthed laughter — anc singing. If golf cannot be played without We crave within our hearts, O God, more of Thy resisting grace that we may stand against the subtle and varied temptations that modern life brings to lus. Amidst . the beauty and glory of able power, may we seek to magnify the power of love working through the lives of men. When about us are the | mechanisms of comfort and ease, May we never forsake the principles of the cross in the redemption of the race. Sin As we eat and drink of the plenty this the nineteenth—it is too bad. s rich land of ours produces, may we light wide rolling meadows, murmur- ing brooks, hills, trees, bridges, wid sweeping fairways, good white halls, seek to be temperate in all things; and may our hearts be filled with love and generosity toward all who are deprived. Set free those in the bonds of evil habits. willowy clubs, long clean shots, a straight putt Isn’t that fun enough? Must it all be gummed up j key? ‘A business conference is on. There is need for clear understanding, for .. | Stay the appetites of men and women h whis- over whom liquor has control and may a hunger for higher and holier things preempt their souls and expel these il desires that degrade. Help our nation sound judgment, for careful procedure. to find promptly a way of saving her Does whiskey at the club help? Can we only get results under the mellow influence of old rye? A business deal that needs the assistance of a “wlis key and soda” is not much of a deal— for someone. Isaiah speaks of priest and prophets and_ statesinen reeling with drink, unbalanced by strong drink. That is a pretty sad picture. One wonders whether pricsts, pro OS NA ais gate P. Prov. 4:10-19. phets and statesmen behaye in that & ‘s H manner today. Let us swiftly move at rt. 23:29-95:35. 1 Cor. 821-13 ay. 4! Ss SW ¥ vi , . c ~ Pitney W. Isaiah 28:1-8. S. I Cor. 10:23-33. away from that picture—it might prové " ‘ Beas S T. I Thessalonians 5:1-11. { embarrassing. Washington cg tainly, needs all the clear brains and gooc judgment it can summon. And as for the priest and prophet—we all agree. Weedaunnfnavetosgn to Old Testa- youth from the curse of drink and like a wall of defense about our homes and our children set a great unyielding body of public opinion that will make effective our body of law. O Lord, save Thy people! In Christ's name.—Amen. DAILY BIBLE READINGS Join The Christian -Recorder Family ===== DSC09662.JPG ===== MEMBER NATIONAL NEGRO PRESS ASSOCIATION Eatered st the Post Office at Philadelphia, Ps, a0 Second-Clase Matter PUBLISHED WEEKLY BY THE A. M, B. BOOK CONCERN 716 3. NINETEENTH ST. Philadesipbia, Pa. M. Heard, DD, President D. Cowan. or, Mr. Armett Rambeau. MGE A. SINGLETON, Editor CONTHIBUTORS, me to pay extra whe go over the manuscript retary; Rev. H. H wmxt, Kev. M. M Laymen: Mr y Star. nold me to the earth fore take yond space— Let love wings and venture only atoms merged we are ELIOT KAY STONE. Editorials | “OUR CHRISTIANITY IS THE CHRISTIAN RECORDER 1 a pin-point to his high en and see it face to face; depends upon our|pulpit was neglected. Gels iste sR E THURSDAY, AUGUST —— Te That pour in on us from the last lone exploitation of the Negro, and trayed in two hundred sixty-one his almost utter neglect in the| beautifully written pages, with eight divisions of two chapters each: I. Planting: Iron Mines, Angestral Music. II. Spring- time: | Monastery Gates, The Warfare of Christ. - III. Growth: Hail! Holy Rome!, and The Ris- ing Tide. IV. Lord of the For- est: The Freedom of a Christian Man, The Epic Hour. V. The Storm: High Above Eisenach, The Whirlwind. VI. Coloring Leaves: Catherine Von Lora, The Mills of God. VII. Winter: Dear Genesis. VIII. Spring comes Again: The Living Spirit. Within the covers of his book Professor Booth introduces his readers to the one man whose life ver| distribution of educational monies be-| justified the program of the church in opening a door of oppor- tunity to him. The present attitude toward training ministers is a natural re- ia] sultant. The need was so great for pew enlightenment that the In recent years circumstances have com- bined to have leaders of the church see the need of a new emphasis. At Payne Seminary, Charles S. Spi- vey, brilliant scholar, successful pastor, and preacher of the first water, has been made Dean. Upon his shoulders rests the task of building a physical plant. The He cannot toward the Peasants’ War. Luthe was a Christian gaint. He mar- ried, and loved his family. From his pen, even in the Wartburg pri- son the Bible came forth in Ger- tnan vernacular. He was a pro- lific wtiter. What 1f he was sup- erstitidus and believed itt devils? They are still amotigst tis atid if the church. His world i8 gotie; put the spirit of Luther lives! Erasmus, Melancthon, Luther,— these three, but the greatest of these is Luther, the mightest oak in the forest. i As we finisht reading this book a holy restlessness seized upon us and we could hear the voice of the author whose face we have ot seen since that great Convoca- tion Day. There are many books mer at the University of Chicago. On August 11, he spoke in the| land and his work is progressing. Divinity Chapel on “Partnership the latter part of the year the bril- liant dean will become a regular] Concern. contributing member of our Chris- tian Recorder family. Recorder. Christianity.” Beginning wth wer Chi THE NATIONAL ASSOCIA- Wr at CHAPLAIN P. C. WILLIAMS, A thirty-mile drive to Akron for an afternoon service. Benjamin Domineck and wife. have a fine daughter and joined the already won an efiviable place in Cleve | gg pe eooooscoooooooo | Birthday Greetings | Churchman) ¢ goo SPOS OOOO ooy The nt along, and represented the Book He met two schoolmates, They ristian Recorder Family. At 7:30 P. M., the Churchman was 2 re for the second time guest speaker at tion of Teachers of Negro Youth} g;. James, Than this congregation met the last week of July in Phila- delphia. This organisation repre- sents the sacrifical spirit of the group who hold its destiny largely within their grasp. Many visited the Allen Building, home of the there is tio finer in our Methodism Met John Wilson whom the Church man had not seen since the war days Pres. D. O. Walker of Wilberforce niversity heard that the Churchman was in the city and called io see him. Book Concern and the Christian| The president is doing a fine piece of work at Wilberforce He is studying Western Reserve. Visited the chairman of the Episco PAGE FIVE REV. JOHN E. THOMAS Elder Carolina Presiding South REV. T. B. STOVALL 4 Presiding Elder North West Conference MISS SALINA FRANCIS A. M. E. Book Concern MR. RICHARD J. COCHR AN Bethel, Phila, Penna. Mother re bort spirt is already there. TRUE!” succeed without the cooperation was thrown into the logic of : i tithet, but scholar, pastor or|pastor at Harrisburg, Penna., has events which resulted in the Pro- oft L s » Pi P: jaymati will be ataply rewarded to returned to his pulpit from a pal Committee, the senior member of the Vinance Board and pastor of St- wa only | low this MRS. NELLIE MOORE s, write | a5 and support of our constituency. : “a @ stric ae. : ism ee ‘ ‘ . Biase sg e. otT as e si 1) A. M. E: Church Putrict | Urader the above title Dr. Charles | The time has actually come when testant Reformation and a schis spehd many giatit hours with this! period of training at Camp How-] John, Dr. Jasper Otis Haithcox, but Sl gates sae . he was not at home. St. John has the Springfield, Illinois within Roman Catholicism. It is clearly discernible from his trea- tise of Luther’s ideological envi- ronment, the corruption and bra- zen hypocrisy among the Roman hierarchy, how he was impelled nual Com pages one. “Here I stand. Icatidoto,ard. He reports having enjoyed something should be done in an otherwise. God help me-—Amen”.| camp life immensely. educational way by the whole church, irrespective of episcopal districts. Let us strengthen this ancient landmark at Wilberforce |Clayton Morrison’s editorial cor- j ) orrison’s editorial cor largest church school in the connec tion. respondence from Oxford, Eng- When I am able to serve you feel {ree to command me at any time and meanwhile, you have my sincere good for the continuance of your land enables one to come to vital *Round Table Press, N. Y. ’33 DURING THE WRITER'S RE- Order from A.M.E. Book Concern | cent visit to Florence, and Sumter, S. C., at each place he was in the On Monday nignt the Churchman accompanied Dr. Gomez to Jones Term . ple. The choir, and many members of wishes | grips with what is transpiring at of at feast two bus the ¢ &, bat all of them must eat ecumenical conference fred veered wo the point, Send ail con |on Faith and Order. There is an|4md strike the right key. z Philadelphia, Penna. feng a is 6 a. 716 South 19h evident disposition to face tek ee forward in the work of reform, et pee company of Mrs. E, A. Andrews,} St. James were present. Their pastor) ScT"* oe tape oe ae reality in a mal-adjusted social or-|“MARTIN LUTHER, OAK OF| 0.) 13a) ses lag cme of the finest spirits in our|Prescht and the Churchman again} th a aaa ee der whexe “sh oa iti and SAXONY” monk was always a devoted child . . Methodism and member of Mt. Represented these cox Concer oe Sincerely, ae Pointed Point ee brazen. Lar numbers of peo- of the chaeche it ara ny wonis oll e oll S = Pisgah, Sumter. She was one oO Dr. A. J. Allen, American Bible So- ARCHIBALD JAMES CAREY, Us By Edwin P. Booth down the temple but cleanse it. a dinner party at the home of Dr. “REV. G. BE. CURRY, Business Manager | ple worship modern baali. Econo- Peder REE ciety Secretary was in California and . c tes er RECOKDEK 's to'¥er |mic imperialism is the program eng Bessie ES tly Philoso- ; ee and Mrs. J. McKenzie Harrison, | (he Churchman regrets not having} Dear Dr coming Se hag — a and gual of satiems: “Bale Meas The hour was about two o’clock | Phical, but scriptural. He turned FOR A QUARTER OF A CEN- | heard the writer talk on Sunday] seen him, but called at his home. Jt,” y yet (1 mean I know) you will be from Occam, and the schoalmen and built upon St. Paul. His abode was the Psalms, and Romans. The Bible was his approach. His cen- tral problem was sin, and the - was a pleasure to visit Attorney Nor- 2 I T told a x surprised to hear from me, but (a) man McGhee leading lawyer in Cleve- : land, and member of St. James. H subscribed to The Christian Recorder. in the morning when the last sent- ence in “Martin Luther, Oak of Saxony”* was read. The book has been most excellently done by a young professor in Boston Uni- tury Brother W. Leslie Hart-| morning and encouraged him over graves has served as a steward in|the telephone in the afternoon. St. Paul, St. Louis, Mo. He is|Her death is a decided shock and Vice-Chairman of the board. a loss to Mt. Pisgah, where she was a pillar. time exploited is stirring and gird- mother that that last edition of The Christian Recorder is the best one you have edited. It made me proud to be a member of the Negro race, and of the African Methodist Church when I xpress Mongy and may be ing itself as never before along a thy, |2¢W frontier. So-called civilised me with fu en only p ink men still fight war like their pre- one The Churchman derived pleasure historic, simian ancestors, only A. mer finest letters. to they kill more scientifically. They versity, Master of Sacred Theolo- attainment of blessedness. His THE CITIZENS MUTUAL from visiting the newspaper plants in| cow the picture cf the BEAUTIFUL must test lhate lynch and burn there Broth: (2° and Doctor of Philosophy in|SUPreme standard was Jesus. Grocery Store, Sumter, S. C., is no ON AUGUST 11-12, A SPLEN-| Cleveland owned and operated by! 1 LEN BUILDING. How 1 did BE. . Boots, Cone ers. the field of church history, who Naturally he was a lover of Au- longer an experiment in coopera- did Convention of Young People people of our group. Then back to| enjoy looking at the pictures, especial- . A x . = . i Iphi v eting 7 d i bacriptior Foreign We sincerely hope that Christi- | 28 also studied at the Universi- gustine. A ‘ b fact. It is a|was held at Port Gibson, Miss., Philadelphia, Class Meeting and ) ty the one of you and Mrs. Singleton acs M. &. BOOK CONCERN “ ” f 5 i ties of Berlin, Pari tive business, but a CE aes : Risaer th Sunday morning service at ‘St. Mat | seated at your desks. ne ost CONCERN. Janity “is true” among the dele- ae of Berlin, Paris, Harvard, and| In the process of Luther’s think- demonstation of the ability of Ne- with St. Peter’s church under the) 15... ive united with the church} ] read Roy Dickinson's “The Cow- feeder gates to the conference on Faith )xford. ing he arrived at the emancipating groes to organise their economic | supervision of Dr. John J. Morant.| 4..¢ one was converted. Wed Wevee Gidried’! He says that the ea and Order, and Life and Work. 3ut we must affirm without ex- acerbation that in America there is an exception. | Weekly Thought RRR EEE EE re At the color line American Christianity halts, and “digs in.” When put to the test pragmatic -side to what can we say, “Our trusts men than he who distrust om, ~Cavour on its FETE ee ee ee ee eae eee extent true?” It is Week| Poem Christianity is y one thing to worship the Lord, but quite another to go along with OVERWHELMED Hirn, santos ———00o——__—— The earth is bi and round and brim ; med with wonders THE WRONG KEY Tow deep for fathoming by mind o¢ eve Is there more marvel in the cloud tha} Perhaps it is not fair to say that thunders thru the years the church has put Or opaleseent splendor of a fy? enighieie at: (e-wren ft xe Who can believe all that his eyes ar edscstion : g piace in sechne? ica and interested itself in Are yous as fair aa eyes have said yor | ining the pew while neglecting aay the pulpit. For what the church For we are overwhelmed in gulls o [did toward enlightening and lift being f ing the race was a necessity. The | what a life he lived! It is por- The writer is thrilled to review| doctrine of Justification by faith. the fist book by his warm friend| From this vantage-ground hé de- and Boston classmate. The fly-|fied Leo X and the Emperor leaf bears the following meaning-|Charles V. He nailed this ninety- ful note: five theses to the Wittenburg ‘To George A. Singleton, church door and crost the Rubicon. Comrade of many a happy hour | Then came an address to the Ger- Edwin Prince Booth man Nobility, The Babylonian Boston, 1937.” Captivity of the church, the Free- t Professor Booth brings to his|dom ofa Christian Man. His pur- inspiring task superb scholarship, ! pose was to show the errors of the profound historic insight, scien-| Catholic church in its sacramental tific and in the same season sym-| system and priestly claims. Luth- pathetic appreciation for the work|er inveighed against exploiting and contribution of one of the|the people in the name of indul- master minds in the entire sweep|gences. Pope and Priest were of church history. Quit natural-| morally corrupt. The opprest peo- ly he follows his subject from the | ple regarded “The Oak of Saxony” eventful day of Luther’s baptism|as their leader, and he was.” He on the morning of November 11,|]stood at Worms Athanasius—like 1483 in Eisleben, until early morn-|as a rock in the midst of a stormy ing of February 18, 1546 when his|sea. He refused to recant; was spirit was releast. “Eisleben bore|excommunicated and the chite cy him and in Eisleben he died.” But|was divided. Protestantism was born. He was not sympathetic ~ resources. It is operated by the|A comprehensive program was Better Citizens Club. The manager carried out. is Sam McDonald. The presi- —— dent is Dr. A. P. Spears, Presiding} LAST YEAR THROUGHOUT Elder, and successful business the country $171,054,506 was bet man. on horse racing by Pais Mutuels. ——— Gambling seems to be alright and BISHOP JOHN A. GREGG iS|in taste so long as it is legalised. one of the Vice Presidents of the ———00o N.A.A.C.P. For many years the my The Churchman late Bishop John Hurst served on Afield the Board. MRS. GERTRUDE HIGH- smith Howard of Buffalo, N. Y., whose poems frequently appear a successful ministry, the Churchma met the eloquent Rev. V. C. Hodg and. family. LETTERS TO THE EDITOR Chicago, Ill. Dear George: Please accept this carnest expres sion of appreciation for the excelien job you are doing with The Christian Recorder. Following in the footstep of Dr. Wright is no easy task but you From St. Louis, Me., the Church man came to Cleveland, Ohio, wher he was the guest of Dr. Joseph Gomez, and family. On Sunday morning he was speaker at St. James. The church was crowded. Among others it was a pleasure to meet Mrs. Josephine T in the Christian Recorder has re- cently achieved distinction as a song-writer. Her latest creation has been publisht by the Master Music of Portland, Oregon. have made of your responsibility a glorious triumph. There are several things about The Recorder that I appreciate at the pres- ent time, chief among them bejng your interesting comments of “The Church- man Afield” and the very excellent Washington, a former instructor at Wilberforce and contributor to Christian Recorder, Mrs. A. J. Allen and Sada Anderson, Dr. Gomez .ha DEAN FRED JORDAN, Western University School of Re- ligion is studying during the Sum- The “Daily Altar” contributed by my good man who desires the better thiags, and At Jones Tabernacle, where an ag | who has the courage to start toward gressive young prophet is engaged inlit, moves the world with his dream. May you and your co-workers have the courage to continue to go forward for Zion. Best wishes, ZELMA G. FULLER. KENNEY, TEXAS Dr. T. R. Clemons, P. E. of the Bell- ville District held his third quarterly conference at Gilbert Circiut, on July 10-11, 1937. 11 o'clock sermon was preached by The P. E. and also the after noon ser- vice. His subject was “Walk With Me In White.” He preached three soul stirring sermons his accessment was $20.00. We raised $29.96 in the quarter. Paid our pastor. Mrs. T. McDade made a wonderful talk. The scripture lesson was read by her. REV. T. R. CLEMONS, P. E. REV. MRS. T. MCDADE, friend, former classmate and worthy churchman, Carlyle Stewart. Pastor. MRS. C. L. FRANCIS. ===== DSC09663.JPG ===== PAGE SIX “| LOVE YOU FOR WHAT YOU! REVISED ARE VERSION THELMA BURFORD Master of cereme ders, Honored Distriet Conference Convention, Ag y and guest of A, M. tend (a vow The deeper James thi word welcome aiynificance Guest, mies. on word Presiding friends and Sunday of at Hora to our tol. pe | El th Schoo cit of St Sunday School I ex- welcome carries with than that it any THE CHRISTIAN RECORDER jst: son Cancale blah eae le ee a rege Pe iecriisceiscesnscuceesen SNAPPY STORIES Young People’s Page DEAD OR ALIVE aker (Friends lars. One Sunda, came in late drag id the an?” “Well, teache us was to bring was the only one >,” —Everybody’s lish language, ur word sounds to on low « deed proud of the honor ding Elder has conferred upon s their Convention in our midst. While we want yeu fo feel at home some and learn of the thing here in our com | nterest that shall cause Cape |¢ long linger in your mem- ¢ sion shall have ended. to visit the places of interest and learn of our tra and lore. great Lormier ion the 1 the city G for a time had hi | still remaining traces of | One fort is on the bluff the Mississipri River. down by the May Greene Out on the Park Way in front Hall is a cannon on a ademic ck; this is the location place to * associations are so personal of our race. » you that the white people s section welcome you here; ant this is quite far mutual re ex here is a e asst even though h, still the feeling of and cordiality the idence, between races 1appy and content one. The Colored people of Cape Girar- deau, are as ambitious and courageous We worthy of the honor you hay 7] nywhere in the nation wan shown us by meeting here We hone you enjoy the Conventior here in our city, and learn to love an remember our people, although your iy Be brief Ve trust your meeting here will b one of success, and that “departing fi the leave behind you foot prints on of time.” that y Sailing over life solemn main, \ forlorn and ship-wrecked brother shall take heart again.” behalf of the Sunday School sands “Foot prints perhaps another, On ¢ were seyera ool had a cam testing girl with him teacher 1s himself in a strange land. and the League Societies of the Los An- geles District A. M. E. Church, in an- other great Convention held in Bethel A. M. E. Charch, Los Angeles, on Tuesday evening. Preceding the for- )} mal opening of the Convention a gala reception was held in the Banque Room of the Church. The guest dele- gations were greeted by the entertaining church’s young people. From that time until the close of the Convention lat ~hursday night these enterprising young churchmen and church womerr played host to the Convention in a most satis- factory and efficient manner. Rev. Mr and Mrs. J. W. Price and Mrs. Prioleau headed the young host in admirabl style. Presiding Elder sponsored the Convention ‘together with his stait o ministerial aids. Rev. Dr. Brown proved to be as popular with the young peo ple as he has been with his vider consti- tuents for many years active service. Mr. Henry Spears of Grant Chape and Miss Edna, Wilkins of 8th anc Towne, presided over the Convention Mr. Spears completed his third year as District Superintendent and Miss Wil kins her first as District President of A. C. E. League. Both young leaders were selected for another year Mdmes. Price and Beulah White served as presidents of the scholazsliip depart Each day’s activities were opened in» the early morning with a quiet hour service. These proved to be inspiring and helpful. One of the high lights of the Con vention was the opening sermon and address by the youthful Rev. Mr. Alv Shaw of Duarte. Choosing “Redeem ing the Times” the ycung clergyman urged his youthful audience te be ceg nizant of the fact that they could, an they alone, preserve the future of th Church. In their hands was its desti Mr. ‘Shaw said that the caries adherence to the philosophy of Jesus was the only way to solve the ‘ilemm which fails the young churchmen. Al other plans have failed and the Naza rene’s solution should be tried, was his plea. Culture and Background the ment ny. Chapel gave salvation and prayer a sufficient. termonology for the young as well as for the old. Sarah Collin answered the question “How is Chris Real to the Youth” by offering definite iNustrations of the practicality of Cliris tianity in the life of present day young men and young women. Her highly methodic descriptions were acclaimed with great ceremony by the assembled delegations. as Verna Gordon of Riverside, discusse “Wherein May the Reality of Chris “The Reality of Christ may dif Many Christian lie.” fer with individuals. CUERO, TEXAS : A. M. E. Church service at 11 o’clock were grand, the Pastor, Rev. O. C. Robertson, preached out of his soul which we all enjoyed. He used for his text, “Peace I Leave With You, and Peace I Give Unto You,” John 1:14-7, The pastor pictured out, how the worldly man has given God’s children trouble. Night’s services were fine, used for a subject “Because there was no room in the Inn.” St. Luke 2:7. — LYNCHBURG, VA. The Second Quarterly Conference of Marshall Chapel A. M. E. Church was held August, 1-2, with Rev. A. L. Williams, Presiding Elder. Raised dur- ing the past Quarter $199.70, and raised during the quarter $19.00. The Presiding Elder’s assesment was paid. All reports showed progress. During the past quarter, a rest room and water was installed in the church. These splendid reports were gratifying to the Presiding Elder. He thanked the pastor and his congregation for the splendid organization and work accomplished. He preached two wonderful sermons. We are thankful to our Heavenly Father that we are moving on nicely under the leadership of our new pastor, Rev. Ira J. Gamble, and if we continue to follow his plans, we believe that victory is just ahead, for he is indeed a wonderful leader and highly appreciat- should not climinate the scholarly Christian, but rather, fully develop tha interest which he best of all can give toward the realization of a Construc- tive Christian program. Mr. Henry Spears told of his work as District Superintendent of the Sun- day Schools and Mrs. Lillian Piersaul his assistant, of her observations. Roth addresses proved helpful—the former pledging his ‘best for the future and affirming that such had been his past endeavor. Mrs. I'iersaul gave detaif comments upon her visitation to a number of the Sunday Schéols, which were very gratifying. Other superintendents, Mrs. Pinki Wilson of the Cradle Roll departmen and Mrs. Ruby Wilson of the Home again I bid you welcome, welcome thrice welcome THELMA BURFORD 13 years, 423 N. Middle Street Cape Girardeau, Mo,, Grade 10, THE LOS ANGELES DISTRICT CLOSES A SUCCESSFUL YEAR IN THE SUNDAY SCHOOL AND A.C. E. LEAGUE CONVENTION In keeping with the themes “Chris is Real to the Youth” and “Christian Youth Adjustment” another great year came to a close for the Sunday Schools Department, gave their respective im pressions of the past year. Mrs, Pinkie Wilson won the applaus of the entir convention by urging all analyse thei Own programs and make advantages of handicaps. Mrs, Ruby Wilson related Possibilities’ that may lead to great home departments. The most gratifying results of the con- vention were the lofty idealism Ux pressed in the sermons, papers and ad dresses read and delivered before the Convention. Speakmg on “Only is God Real t the Youth" Johnnie Lightfoot of Gran ed among us and the community at large. i : SARAH P. BYRD Be ST. LOUIS, MO. ’ The third quarterly meeting of the Missouri Conference Branch, Woman’s Mite Missionary Society was held Fri- day, June 18, 1937, at St. Matthew A. M. E. Church, St. Lonis,. Mo., Rev. Theo. Morrison pastor; Mrs. Gextrade Zompier,- local president; Mrs. Fannie S. Stanley, Gonference Branch Presi- dent, presiding. fi The devotional services were -con- ducted by Sister Ratie Ross, Sister Ada C. Hamilton. Meeting opened for busi- ness. Reports of local Societies. Quite a number made financial réports. At 2 P. M. a very interesting wor- ship program was rendered. The Ideals of Peace, in which each participated and by singing, “I aint goin’ to Study War no more.” 2 Rev. Fcank M. Reid of St. Paul A. M. E. Church was then presented. — He delivered a wonderful message on “Peace, the Foundation of Christian Mission.” The message was full of thought and inspiration, Rev. B. Herron of Olive ‘Chapel, Kirkwood made an in- _ teresting response. We then adjourned until the Annual Nee St ee ay Conven' Kirkwood, — : : MRS. FANNIE 8S. STANLEY, Pres,! MRS. HENRIETTA THOMPSON, JULIA COLLINS, DR. J. R. CAMPBELL HOLDS FIRST QUARTERLY CONFER: | were nine hundred thirtv nine dollar ENCE BETHEL A. M, E. CHURCH NEW HAVEN, CONN. —— ‘The reports of clubs and auxiliaries show that our church under the lead-! ership of our pastor, Rev. 1. L. T.’ ing to de our part by our church. Robinson, is making great progiess spiritually and financially, Through a motion made by Mrs. Fay 5. Robinson, the conference went on record as endorsing the great and mar- yelous services rendered the A. M. E Church by our beloved Bishop Heard a noble, godly, fatherly an inspiring charactr; one whom we as parents might point out to our children as an omen evive Interest Stimulate Enthusiasm By putting a new A. M. E. Music Hymnal in the hand of every Choir Member at these Un- usually low prices. $ 1.25 Single Copy Half Doz $ 6.50 One Doz $12.$$ A. M. E. BQOK CONCERN Phila. Pa. KEEPING UP aS Progress is constantly being made in every field of activity. In funeral merchandise, for ex- ample, new improvements are introduced from year to year for the purpose of lightening the grief of the bereaved and mak- ing the funeral service nore dig- nified and impressive It is our _ business to keep up with these innovations, and we see to it ity have the benevt of the latest - that the people of this commun- advancements at all times. ‘WALTER C. BECKETT 216 W. Coulter St. Phila. Pa. PHONE: GER. 0565 August at Olive Chapels! exainple after which to pattern thei E lives. He is indeed worthy of all th honot aiid: praisé tliat we may give vl The motion further stated that we wel Secretary] come Bisliop David H. Sinis to th District and to the New Fnglaid Cons Corresponding Secretary, ference, pafticiilarly, and that w pledge aiid give him our siipport. Finances collected for the quarte and four cents($939.04.) 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At our ex- ecutive Board meeting, which was held at the home of our President, Mr Mary A, Rumery, in Holmstead, Pa ow Aagust 5th, there was much rejoice ing beeawse we were able to send the full amount pledged in this much needed time, We are praying that you will be blessed by Ged in this great work which you are doing, votional iM ANN BUMRY, President 1AN RECORDER % PONCA CITY, OKLA. Conner Chapel A. M. E. Churel held its 4th quarterly conference with i J. H. Hall presiding. Beginning List of Contributors: Rev. i a ¢ Church.....+++++ . $1.00] Friday night with. a spiritual Love 1.00] Feast. Sunday, 9:45 A. M., was full 1.00 5.00 5.00 5 00 urg Church I. G. Temple.... H. Morris... Anderson... H cks Levada Byrd .. cona Palmer Lefty White....... ,,| REC—CALD—8-13 Storms s. Felicia Morris H Brooks. ..5.<s<«s beth Wares...s0nc0s committee from the Ohio Confer- ranch of the Mite Missionary headed by the President, Mrs. e Hamilton, paid us a visit the These women went over dormitory of Payne Theological Seminary and decided to raise $300.00 for refurnishing the Chapel as their tion to our work. When the is completed, a memorial wiil ced upon the door in honor of the Ohio Conference Branch. In Philadelphia under the leadership I L. Mims of Zion A.-M. E. r day. Alumni and friends are $150.00 to furnish a room. Temple Church, Cincinnati, Sumpter, pastor, a daughter of one of ished Bishops pledged he Seminary in honor of us father. From Detroit. Under the directing nfluence of Mrs. C, S. Smith, President of the Mite Missionary and the Execu- Board of the Detroit Conference comes the news that $150.00 { to furnish a room in honor lhe following are members of the executive board Annie M. Northam.......... President Nora D. Charleston... lst Vice President Josie Buckingham. . 2nd Vice President Bernice Griffin White.. Rec. Secretary Susie V. Byars.. - Cor. Secretary Peck Ans Fannie B Treasurer « Asst. Rec, Secretary Eloise rma Williams,. See.-Treas, of Y, P. D. Nina K. Jones.. Contingent Treasurer Rose A, McDowell Gertrude Rhononee Hattie Cider Grace Blake Hattie Meekins of enthusiasm. The Juniors and Pri mary rally for the banner. The Pri- maries have held it for three months the teacher Mrs. J. H. Scott. At 11 A. M. o’clock, Rey. Hall, our newly appointed Presiding Elder, brought us a great message and again at 8:30 P. M. All enjoyed these messages. Too much praise cannot be given our newly appointed pastor, Rev. W K. Waldon. In three months he has put over a great program; entertained the District Sunday School Conven tion with much credit to Conner Chaper and Guthrie District. His wife is a great helpmate for him. We thank Bishop’ Tookes for send- ing us such a wonderful man as ott pastor. We are lining up with his program. Monday night our Official Board was held with our Presiding Elder. Re- ports all good. All moneys raised this quarter $387.36, under the leadership og our new appointed pastor, W. Kh. Waldon. MRS: J. H. SCOTT. FIRST THING IN THE A. M. E. CHURCH By Melvin Jefferson Key 1715 New Jersey Ave., Washington, D.C. 1918 Howard: Law) sc gres.cueenes Howard Theology Toured Palestine .. 1816—-First General Confezence. 1817—(RBook Concern)..First Discipline published, 1817—First Annual Conference in Bal- timore. 1818—First Hymn Book published. SUNDAY SCHOOL CONVENTION OF THE PHILA. DISTRICT The fifty-sixth annual held its session at Trinity A. M.~E, Church 24th and York Streets, on August 4th and 5th 1937 Rev. Kelsey Keeys is pastor. The theme of the convention was “Kingdom Building” with Rev. I. N. Patterson presiding. During the morning session Rey. D. H. Sims, the presiding Bishop, addressed the con- ference. Organization, discussions and other preliminaries were proceeded through the day. Rev. J. L. Stepteau of the New England Conference greet- ed the sessions. Papers suggesting view points were discussed. Rey, Walter W. Jacobs, Stnday School Conference Superititendent, addressed the afternoon session and set in action a departniental Sutiday School. The evenitig services added imuch inspiration to & perfect day. Miss Alexzina Washingtoi formerly of Wil- lberforce, Ohio, ard Miss Julia Ward- low Stevetis, an evarigelist of Motiter Bethel, conducted the Fellowship Ser- vices. Our Convention was honored greatly for receiving such encouraging rseponses from Major R. R. Wright, Sr., who was Guest Speaker for the evening. Other speakers were.Dean S. C. Spivey, of Payne Theological Seminary, also Hobson Reynolds, and Thomas L. Powell, outstanding business figures of our city. Music was rendered by the Senior and Junior Choirs of Trinity Church. A group of singers known as the Gos- pel Singers of Germantown rendered a song service. Thursday morning session was de- yoted to conclusion of the Convention. Mr. Lloyd Butler, District Supt., sub- mitted his entire report which held much applauding Mr. Butlat was re- elected District Superinterident and is a member at Bethel A. M. E. Church in Germantown. Roperts from all committees were made thus ending the convention until nintecn hundred and thirty-eignt, when it will convene in Reading, Pa. many helpful 1822. st General Conference Minute 1827—-First Daughters’ of the Confer ence, First Woman’s Conference society. 1833—First resolution in favor of S. S. 1841—First report of S. S. of the Bal- timore Conference 9 schools. (First-choir organized at “Mother- Bethel 482 pupils and 37 teach- ers. 1844—First Lay Delegates confined to Jncal preachers, ‘ 1845—October 30th, First Educational Conference in Phsladelphia. 1863—First School at Wilberforce, Ohio 1863—First Negro U. S. Chaplain, Henry MeNeal Turner, 1875—First Woman's Mite Missionary Society. 1o82—FirstS 5. Union started by Rev C. S. Smith who later became Bishop. 1884—First A, M. E. Review begun by Bishop Tanner. 1892—First Church Extension Society 1896-—First A. C. FE. League. '%2—First Young People’s Congress at Atlanta, Ga. 1912—First layman elected financial secretary, Dr. John R. Hawkins JEANETTE SHAYDE. Germantown, Pa. Shae al eal ae BOSTON, MASS. The first quarterly conference of the Charles St. A. M. E. Church, Mt. Vernon and Charles St., Boston, Mass., Rev. Oliver W. Childers, Pastor, was held Tuesday evening, July 27, 1937, at 8:45 P. M. Rev. J.-M. Stepteau Presiding El- der of the Boston Di8trict, presided. Onened with devotional exercises. Memorial services were held for our deceased members, Mrs. Alice Scott, Mr. William “Fessenden and Mrs. Betty King. Roll Call Memerbship 364. There were two children baptized E Reports from all branches of church were heard. interesting and inspiring, especially the Sunday school, our future church: Remarks by Mr. Richard Green and Mr. Charles Johnson, assistant pastors and Mrs. Charlotte Jakson, evange- list. i k Under the untiring and efficient leadership of our pastor, Rey. Oliver the converition All were very jgust $1@—World Conference on Faith and se Order—Edinburgh, Scotland. August 10—Georgia State League, Sun- day School and Missionary Con- vention, Savannah, W. O. P. Sherman, President; W. A. Foun- tain, Bishop. 2 \ugust 10-15—Florida Young People’s Meeting, Jacksonville, L. M. Moore, President ; R. A. Grant, | - Bishop. ugust 11-13—South Carolina State, ~ and League Convention, Colum- bia, S.C. J. S. Benn, President; J. S. Flipper, Bishop. August 16—Michigan Young People’s Congress, Kalamazoo, George W. Baber, President; John A. Gregg, Bishop. September 15—West Virginia Confer- August 17—A Religious Convocation including the A. C. &. League, Missionary Soci- cties and Sunday School Conventions of the Baltimore, Vitginia, Western N. C. and N. lege, N. C. Rev. J. A. Valentime, Pas- C. Conferences, at Kittrell Col- tor and Charman Publicity Committee. M. H. DAVIS, Bishop August 18—Ontario Annual Conference, Chatham, Ontario, Rev. W. C. Perry, 251 Park Street. Bishop J. A. Gregg.” \ugust 24-26—Kentucky Congress of Youth, Monticello, Ky., Rev. A. P. White, President. \ugust 25—Puget Sound Conference, Tacoma, Washington, Rev. J. L. Sanders, 1407 South Yakuma St. Bishop Noah W. Williams. Sept. 1—Michigan Annual Conference, \\. Childers, our church is moving on piritually and financially. \ir. Cooper was elected delegate to the District Convention to be held August 21-22, at Grant A. M. E. Church, Rev. C. B. Crawford, pastor. The financial report of the trustees sent $425.90 dollar money fer confer -s, $878 raised by trustees. Total 24.40. BESSIE RAYNOR. JERSEY CITY, N. J. Mt. Pisgah A. M. E. Church The first Quarterly Conference of Mt. Pisgah A, M. E. Church, Rev. H. A. Garcia, pastor, convened on July 20th, with Presiding Elder, Dr. J. Francis Vanderhorst in the chair. Reports were made by about seventeen boards and clubs and in every way showed pro- gress. The pastor has things moving orderly and systematically and much commendation was given to both pastor Sept. 15—Southern California Confer- September 22—Pittsburgh Conference. September 29—North Ohio Conference. Ft. Wayne, Indiana, Rev. G. L. Hayden, 821 Francis Street. Bishop J. A. Gregg. pt. 7-10—Religious Education Insti- tuts. 9th Episcopal District, Montgomery, Ala Drs. J. W. Walker, Pres. [. H. Bonner, Vice Pres., A. Wayman Jennings, Ex. ~Sec., L. Sybl Taylor, Rev. Hiftry Rich ardson, John Dawkins, A. Woods, and J. L. Calhoun, Directors. r Sept. 8—Northwestern Annual Confer- ence, Keokuk, Jowa, Rey. Lewis A. McGee, 415 N. 7th Street. Bishop J. A. Gregg. ‘ California Conference, Parks Chapel, Oakland, Calif., Rev. A. W. John-| October 27—Augusta, Georgia Confer- son, 1326 Ashby Ave. Bishop Noah W. Williams. ence, Los Angeles, Calif., Rev. H. -M. Collins, 8th and Towne Streets Bishop Noah W. Williams. ence. Wheeling, West Va., Rev. W. S. T. Jordan. Bishop Reverdy C. Ransom. Scranton, Penna. Rev. B M Mc Linn. Bishop R. C. Ransom. Indiana Annual Conference, Kokomo, Ind., Rev. H. L. P. Jones, 1047 N. Kennedy Street. Bishop J. A. Gregg. Colorado Conference, Albuquerque, New Mexico. Rev. A. L. Hamilton, 311 West Cole Street. Bishop Noah W. Williams. Akron, Ohio. Rev. D. D. Irvin. Bishop R. C. Ransom. Illinois Annual Conference, Cairo, IIL, Rev. J. A. Randolph, 420 17th Street. Bishop J. A. Gregg. Nebraska Conference, Trinity Church, Kansas City, Kans., Rev. L. P. Bryant, 438 Greely Street. Bishop Noah W. Williams. September 29-30—First District Mid- Year Conference, Wilmington. Del. Rev. A. C. Clark, David H Sims, Bishop. October 6—Ohio Conference. Jones Tabernacle A. M. E. Church, Cin- cinnati, Ohio. Rey. R. G. Taylor. Bishop R. C. Ransom. South Georgia Conference. Nel- son Chapel A. M. E. Church. Rey. A. C. Danford, pastor, South Hill Street, Bainbridge, Ga. Bishop William Alfred Fountain, Sr. Chicago Annual Conference Ch'cago, IIL, Rev. G. W. Williams, 241 Maypole Street. Bishop J. A. (+ egg. Kansas Conference, Emporia, Kans. Rev. M. M. Matthews, 312 West 42nd Street. Bishop Noah W. Wil- THE CHRISTIAN R Oct. 30—North Missouri Conference, Nov. 3—Texas Conference, Pt. Arthur, ECORDER ence. St. James A. M. E. Church, Louisville, Kentucky. Rev. E A. Haynes, Bishop R C. Ranosom. Americus Georgia Conference Atoc A. M. E. Church, Rev. J. S. McAllister, pastor, 412 Sixth Ave- nue, Dawson, Ga. Bishop W. A. Fountain, Sr. Northwest Texas Conference, Abiline, Texas, Rev. J. R. McGhee. Bishop George B. Young. North East Annual Conference, Florence, South Carolina, Rev. W. + St. Bishop J. S. Flipper. ence. First A. M. E. Church, Rev. J. S. Grant, pastor, 317 Cedar Hill Street, Cedartown, Ga Bishop W. A, Fountain, Sr. é Columbia Annual Confer- ence, Union, S. C., Rev. T. E. Robinson, 849 McBeth St. Bishop J. S. Flipper. Southwest Texas ~Conferente, Weimar, Texas. Rev. W. P. Perry. Bishop George B. Young. South West Missouri Conference, Allen Chapel, Kansas City, Mo. Rey. A. R. Fox, 813 East 10th St. Bishop Noah W. Williams. Macon, Mo. Rev. W. M. Jackson, 107 East 3rd Street. Bishop Noah W. Williams. Texas. Rev. E. W. Prince, 432 West Tenth Street. Bishop Geo. B. Young. November 10—Atlanta Georgia Con ference. St. Paul A. M. E. Church ee es FL - Paes 4 ee es eT TRIE Ae re PAGE NINE Humphrey Street, Atlanta, Ga Bishop W. A. Feuntain, Sr. South Carolina Annual Conference, Holly Hill, S. C., Rey. L. L. Farmer. Bishop J. S. Flipper. West Texas Conference, Som- erville, Texas. Rev. N. H. Melton. - Bishop Geo, B. Young. Missouri Conference, St. James Church, St. Louis, Mo. Rev. J. A. Dames, 4311 St. Ferdinand Street. Bishop Noah W. Williams. November 17—Macon Georgia Confer- ence. Turner Tabernacle A. M E. Church, Rev. David Norris, pastor, 466 Hawthorne Street, Macon, Ga. Bishop W. A. Foun- tain, Sr. Piedmont Annual Con- ference, Greenville, S. C., 109 Green Avenue, Rev. J. W. With- erspoon. Bishop J. S. Flipper. Northeast Texas Conference, Terrell, Texas, Rev. J. Mark John- son. Bishop George B. Young. November 24—Georgia Conference. First A. M. E. Church, Rey. L. W. Lane, pastor, 1522 Wolf Street Brunswick, Ga. Bishop W. A. Fountain, Sr. Central Annual Confer- ence, St. Matthews, S. C., Rev. David James. Bishop J. S. Flipper. North Texas Annual Conference, Wichita Falls, Texas, 316 Park St. Bishop George B. Young. Dec. 1—Central Texas Conference, San Marcos, Texas. Rev. F. D. Cran- shaw. Bishop George B. Young. Rev. G. B. Hannan, pastor. 536 liams. ence, Kingsville, Texas. Rev. Ty W. Thomas. Bishop'George ~B. and people for the splendid work they are doing by the Presiding Elder. Fol- lowing is the list of clubs reporting for quarter : Usher Board -10.00, Mens Club -9.07, Evangelist Fannie E. Morris $10.00; Trustee Board $435.74; Stewards Board $317.73, Stewardess Board No. 1 $48.70, Stewardess Board No, 2$8.81, Busy Bees Club $53.00, Senior Choir $98.80, Sun- day Morning Praying Band $2.05, Sun- day School $39.58, Friendly Sisters Club $24.52, Willing Workers Club $17.60, Ruth Missionary Society $70.96; Pas- tors Aid $52.05, A. C, E. League $2.64. PERCY O. CRUMP Young. October 13—Southwest Georgia Con- ference. Edison A. M. E. Church, Edison, Ga. Rey. D. A. Williams, pastor. Bishop W. A. Fountain Kentucky Conference New Port, Kentucky. Rev. C. T. Buchanan, Bishop R. C, Ransom. East Texas Athens, Texas. Palmetto Annual Mexico and Rio Grande Confer-/ Conference, Rev. J. Frances Baker. Bishop George B. Young. Conference, Kingstree, South Carolina, Rev. S. _ M. Hughes. Bishop J. S.. Flipper. October 20—West Kentucky Confer- The New A. SINGLE COPY i HALF DOZ. ONE DOZ 716 S. 19th Street Buy Them Now M.E. Discipline $ .90 $ 4.89 $ 9.00 A. M. E. BOOK CONCERN Phila. Pa. ===== DSC09665.JPG ===== THURSDAY, = THE CHRISTIAN RECORDER PAGE THIRTEEN a a ee eee THE CHRISTIAN RECORDER PAGE TWELVE ae i THE BALTIMORE DISTRICT In Annual Session At Camp Parole day, the following papers were CONFERENCE est and a vote of Co! pre were listened to witl ye each reader: Christiar : o | livered the sermon. His text was taken other iitisters, of St. Augustine. Rev. A. J. Davis de ent, accompanied by his wife and two Rev. A. J. Davis, pas- n | tor at Hastings and Rev. M. Thompson present given 104; amount value Amount raised on table $18.21. To, money and value present $34.00. - L. A. MULLRy his full assessment. Phe Stewardess Board under the ership Of Mrs. Maggie Smith, and pastors’ Aid Club under the leader- the States Pennsylvania and New Jer- sey. - We recommend him to your worthy consideration as being qualified for cash prize fo rthe highest number brought in by any individual member. A number of caminet and Grand Lodge officers of the lodge left for New Swiss Salad 2 cups cold roast lamb 1 cup cocked peas 1 5 the Imperative Need ; Mrs. Florence Williams set the} the position that he is seeking. Y, ? : York Ci ded eEatted Rul _ . | A. a = 7 : ject, “The ATLANTA DISTRIC B° ‘ari ¥ : g. You] 1 cup walnut meats, broken ork City, headed by Exalted Ruler -R istrict of the Balti | the Hour, Rev. W. A. Stewart; Th | from St. Matt. ae pon i a = T e for all other auxilliaries to follow. will find him to be a square man fully] 2 hard boiled eggs Edward W. Henry, on July 29 to take re sl Confere A M. I ual Condition of the Churches Prevailing Church. ep camde Atlanta Georgia Confere ere Were MING “accessions during] worthy of your confidence and any|8 stuffed olives part in the mammoth demonstration and : W.. eee ee = a a ik ook rue ser= a o quarter. apnea? 4 kindness shown him will be consider | Lettuce z mass meeting held there in conjunction 1 E al for Christiat | to feel glad. a f Pe : '. thank God for His blessings, and ed as a courtesy given our Society | F 5 5 : i snfere F - A “ty | French Dressin with the release uf the Scottsboro Boys. Rev. V. C. Hodges; Duty o }mon Rev Thompson an acconiplised| The third quarterly conference o(| «Williams for having sent us| We believe that if he is elected he| Mayonnaise g PR cictasica ca Walia? hurc one of| Church, Rev. W. H. Sewell. ¢ District serday the Presiding Elder havir Ford, immediately ch Officials and Stewards towards he Pastor and the Department of the © report fi-|been called to attend the funeral of > to come up| Brother J. W. Brown, 4 local preacher ut St. Stephen. Church, Middle River the morning session in charge 0 }: ae after x and approval of the min touching solo. Matiy visitors were pres }and Mrs. Philips. ng] Mandarin, were present. b:livered a great sermon. musician, thrilled his hearers with 4 ent from St. Augustine including Mr. On Wednesday night, July 28, the | Presiding Elder and his wife accom- panied by Rev. C. J. Jesse, pastor at theologian, and we believe under Rey. Jesse Text I Cor. 13:13. Subject “Waiting at the Well.” After the sermon the Presiding Elder Mark A. M. E. Church was held ii -|9:11. Presiding Elder, Dr. B. V. Tho ton who took charge of the mee which was full of love and good fg ing. Dr. Thornton was well plea We are proud of our Presiding Eld He is a profound scholar and emin leadership the West will go on to victory. indeed a success. : Total raised by boards and depa Atlanta Dist highly accomplished and painstak- pastor in the person of Rev. Edge- will bless your Church. Yours very truly, THE AMERICAN WORKMEN CLARENCE FIELDS —_— PEN LETTER FROM THE AMER cAN WORKMEN TO THE (USE OF BISHOPS AND MEM | BERS OF THE BOARD OF THE URCH EXTENSION DEPT... Kookery Korner Charlotte L. Fields night Ernest Wilson, winner of the re- cent Elks Oratorical contest, who is also one of O. V. Junior Herd. He gave the Lodge an oration on the subject “Ne- groes and the Constitution.” Catto.renc Ge etaoin Mrdiu cmfwy L Members of the Lodge who are sick in hospitals or at home are W. Jones, W. Balley, H. Rollins, W. Picton, H. Smith, W. Bean, E. Lewis, W. Hender- son, and W. Williams. Paprika 0. V. CATTO The Lodge held its regular meeting on Wednesday night. July 28, at which time business of importance was transacted, particularly with regard to the coming Grand Lodge delegates to the Conven- tion were instructed that the delegates’ train will leave Philadelphia on Satur- ape ¢ em with At this session three papers 0 ‘i 5 716-11th Street N. W. By Charlotte I. Fields day, August 21, 6:20 P. M. (D.L.S.) via} The O. V. Catto Sport Unit held its ition! marked interest were read. The firs organieed he ee tan ie poner filder was paid Washington, D. C. B. & O. Raikoad, 24th and Chestnut Sts.| closing meeting fo rthe summer on e e in| was that presented by Rev. John Ham-| ~ ™Y x oy : aS 2; bishop Flipper: while the train (special) for the parade, | Tuesday night, after a successful season, mond, on the Financial Ability of th eople of the Baltimore h in spite of discouraging condi it a note of hope had in C. C. Ferguson read a paper o 1 Bible Study in the District elicited considerable discussior W. trict her number of visitors from Rev. H. Baker read a paper o1 District e question, Is there Increasing In ‘he Junior Church and Its Relation to e Wright, pastor of Macedonia A. M. E ; diction by Rev. Jesse. 5| hart, Presiding Elder; Rev. I. D. Lord, ‘ Pastor. GEORGETOWN, GA. George Bennett, marshal. Reports were read and adopted, after which visitors were presented, including Rev. J. W. Church, West Tocoi. Doxology, Bene- Rev. T. P. Du- CELIA M. BARMERMAN $25.00. Our pastor, Rev. L. C. Joiies lias { church well organized and zealously .| Boring for success and completiiig modling our church building. He doing much to make us happy in 09 church life. Bro. O. W. Smith, Sr., the seni faithful steward and class leader, lea ing all class leaders in pastor’s sala for the. quarter was elected secreta , Ve understand that Rey. M. W Ever of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania » candidate for the office of Secre y-Treasurer 6f the Charch Exten : Department of the A. M. NB uch, April, 1938, offce having beer we vacant by the death of the lat vy. A. J. Wilson. Heving known Rev. M. W. Frazie i having had business dealings witl Breakfast Chilled Orange Juice Corn Flakes Milk, .. Egg Omelette Bacon Toast and Butter Lunch ' Cream of Tomato Soup under the leadership of the president, Laurence Turner. The Grand Lodge delegates of O. V. Catto Lodge hel dtheir third Cocktail Party Sunday midnight, August 1, which was well patronized. The Lodge is reminded of the Past Exalted Rulers’ outing to Williamstown, N. J., on August 8. will leave on Monday, August 23, via same road and time. Round trip fare $14.50. The membership drive for new and re-instated candidates is still in full swing with the drive captains (Charles R. Bowie, Daniel R. Waddy, and Ernest Lawson) Btatling to land the most mem- bers. This lodge is giving cash prizes to the members in general, and a special M I Development of the Home, the} A f ty-fi ea e can safe Teasted Ham Sandwiches Relis! Me ee . i and given a 100 per cent butt f m for twenty-five years wi s am Sandwiches elish * : 1 mt or oa when properly] p. pw Johnson, Presiding Elder | faithfulness 2 ca cay he is straight-forward and re- Iced Grape Juice paremeces eins teaenemeee te, He zed and Maintained, which not} ea aegeaee See . 5 bi f d d him for said offi ‘ a : : MOF of the Georgetown Circuit called the] Sister M. L. Carey, Eugena Hargroy le. We enmapsed: tim: *0n said Olnce = b Pee: od considerable disctissi0n fourth quarterly conference of Shady| Eva Edwards Bro AE B Betion d 1929 and we will stand by hint now Dinner ° SPECIAL NOTICE i Hod ut yae the discussion a motion ema~| Grove A. M. E, Church to order. J. J.| Marion W. Edwards, Sr. were elect Rey. Frazier is a Trustee of ou The New Way to get the 4 4 ated th - committee be appointed Williams, pastor. On Saturday the| Memorial Committee ie bring rend npany and has many white friend * Swiss Salad Corn on the Cob CHRISTIAN RECORDER a P. Turner as i Pa ee pa solutions to be read at the| presiding Elder opened his quarter at|on the late Rey. R. B. Wyche. : bm coast to coast who will stand by Rolls and Butter = agen Mate x Ris onference, and through it to) 3 o'clock. Singing, prayer by the Pre-| The Presiding Elder praised the chum” his program. At present he i lemon Sherbert Cup Cakes 1. Subscribe for one year by mailing your name , Robe : e sate he ei = pag that cogniz- siding Elder, just from Sunday School|and the pastor for the remarkable fil ving as cur Agency Supervisor for Iced Coffee of Tea and address with a Money Order for $1.50 to % = S R Dr 3 a ae a ce ee POT EEES and Convention giving some enteresting re-| condition of the charge. L. C. Jond : A. M. E. Book Concern, « : I i %. Drummond, | that it be made a permanent institution | marks Disciplinary Questions were | pastor. 5 yee e. Philadelphia, Pa. a H. Ba Othe | The motion having been duly adopted, : . ¥ 3 y acoptecs| taken up. Reports f th i 4 | + ‘ i 1 were Committe | the following committee was appointed: | adeument ne tet OW) SMITH EXTRAORDINARY VALUE | Bete te as toonths by vending Moncy tions: Revs. C. ¢ Revs, €.C.-Berguson Co Ve Teds hne f begin Order for $1.00 to the above address. 1 W. J. Deoleo [and Woo ms a . paste Sunday School on at the hour ap- ST. JAMES A. M. E. CHURCH Z Ordre, Revs, 3 gn vaker. At the evening| pointed C. A. Byrd, Supt. Collection Cape Girardeau, Mo. ” 3. Become an agent by ordering ten or more pa- i mn tine me 9] . —— i ‘ ommittee made its re |$127, Prayer service. Committee on| Rev. W. H. Burnett, P. E, held h pers at 3 cents each on or before Tuesday \ oe EP Pas ie eg bape _.. |Memorial. Singing, “There is rest for|third Quarterly Conference July 199 afternoon preceding the date of the issues or- i 2 aa i ee 2 one session, bare the Weary!’ ‘The Presiding’ Eldes|'Reports trom ail depeerie arene dered. Orders for under ten copies will be i Rev W \ ride ond having eturn | F) i ut P r and J, G. Mar-| Chapel was selected de ‘hi pe shock eo iene h $1125 co ee ee ee HYMNAL ee eee Priceer © cents | « % "5 were a in of meetfug: andl tie eolisetnc? ees a othe church. $1129. Ben Sah ol oe Dept. 672.00, Steward per copy. ft at | elected fay delegates to the Annua PEGGY JONES haere a , pal Become an Agent in Your Church excep mference:. Mrs. Henriettx. Willian . . L. F. Green, pastor. PPT tie Chak See eee HE Al Taciy, Seartiacd A. M. E. BOOK CONCERN on, Mr. George Blake, Mrs, Susie GRENADA, MISS. : : : . 1] R | Cole and Mr. Thaddeus Copeland. Z BROWN CHEER DISCIPLINE 716 S. 19th Street Philadelphia, Pa. 1 ight, ‘each ‘The: closing neal tan tec ae \ A.M, E. CHURC nibs Pa F 4 ay ev. J. A. Jackson held his first quar- Popl: i ¢ can tenionnas sans ae =o : i nan ex | "ing. was well attended, Rey. Drura-|terly Conference at Mt. Hermon, June vaso init TOGETHER Te ‘ the messa up |mond of Mt. Moriah, Annapolis ; reaching and his choir rendering the 20. After being appointed the Presidin Elder of the Grenada District to car : Brown Chapel A. M. E. Church hi just closed a very successful quarter music ; ry out Rey. W. H. Davis’ term. A soul | conference. M i i dae you f ce. Monday evening July 261 i “ re 2 an . = sae bs stirring sermon was preached by Rev.| Rev. R. L. Phillips eae ee q $1.50 he oe ae NT s| ported by the members and friends of| Jackson. The quarter was a success.|the St. Loui vi istri , sae | hte: Gites 6A se bid ie E - Louis-Boonville District of th eppreciation for the co | entert sisite bye sew: ay wee in i ae good, Mo. Annual Conference held his thid i and DO YOU ls ue as : t erence ednes + D, A. i ii iscipli " erat the 2 a wf the Dis ) lay evening, at the close of the session Pathe on Yale prea mag Ee beat ee ae a co Nice, ano 5 “lders Harris and|* reception was held i ‘ j ics Rey (Ro EAD ed uddresses later ri F Si Fon ne rh inate church hall S atbie was a — ceremonies Rey.|R. Edgehill is pastor. Reports show4 A $2.40 Value oe j r ida arker preached the Ist sermon, his|that t j g ingi i ntion to the Convo The Finance Committee reported a|text was I must work the work of hit Bien! sag al ie mee ees Ley Bia Pine a i on it Kittrell, N.C, and the prep | total of $264.87 received in ented success under the able and pair Both For $2.00 The Indomitable struggles of Bishop Payne? i . ; assess | that sent me while it is day, when night | taki i he -hike Ki Aer fal ] ae " night | taking pastorate of Rev. Edgehill. i i 1 the 4 ments and ee os cometh no man can work. Dew Philips: preached Sandel ed The wise sayings of this Father of African Methodism? lay, dhccieds tho! cecgutig cos os ORD, The 2nd sermon was by Rev. Wright,|ing. At this service there were ‘\ -— Sane . . SECURE A COPY OF Wednenty. during the morsing se Shes ee cece the pastor of Lee's Chapel. sceaniane Both volumes beautifully and securely bound in Semi Morocco eto the pessibilities of Kitrell and cau eh Siilles see Be Das gl ges Meh di 2 ey the evening service the Presidi and Stamped in Gold. P ae Da ni 1 Al ander Payne what he was doing to real hi i " . Eanes: Praise the rd|Elder again delivered the evening (i : a { % e = sion, He told of the we Be Duets faut His subject was ‘Praise”. Inspiring ser- | course to a large, appreciative fad rg DNLY A LIMITED NUMBER pee tO BE : isti oe Sead meando ee —— ee se the third << ‘cig epey by the Revs, T.|ceptive congregation. The congreg: SOLD AT THIS PRICE. SEND YOUR ORDER TO- Christian Educator ‘ as vor arterh rence of the South Jack | C. Parker, Wright and L. Smith (Bapt,). |tions on bi i : : Mon 06 sn tek adnan ae ¢ ‘onfe . ker, pt.). s on both occasio D iteey ehane e pina — perth District was postponed from | Five visiting- churches were present and|of members of aie Geel AY, WE PAY POSTAGE. By Josephus R. Coan ein a ea PBBiage beim July 23 to Wednesday — Prominent visitors were in at- community, with their pastors, w A.M. E. BOOK CONCERN "716 S. 19th Street SPECIAL REDUCED PRICE $1.00 he present oni the: 7th €or wench " ; tendance, both white and colored. Each | came in large numbers to hear our P. § Philadelphia, Penna. i I the On Sunday night, July 25, th ‘ after OO Se S867 o ‘ i ’ or noon session of Wednes jing Elder, Rev. T. P. Duhart was pres- of the 5 visiting churches donated in both collection and giving presents. No Monies collected during the quart was $328.18. The Presiding Elder w ~ ===== DSC09666.JPG ===== ter has ds yet unchurched. great vironment ng can socially, ies; ed nor abandoned \« 1 to d ? The church "/ us, you, and I, ONE and ALL. | ¥ Mé YLOR | 2 ve the burden of over burdened ical energies and spirit- Ee s abide in the same house. THE CHURCH EXTENSION 1 to the life of each DEPARTMENT we are to spend our cal and spiritual energies with over f we can aurch obligations, amount of spiritual work If we spend the sum total ical and spiritual energies 1 efforts we must not only greater part of our spirit- aband: ual endeavors, but w oth But it has to be done. Or » lose our precious heritage in rs ces. Then too, God has s good and great men who are these enormous obliga- nuous dropping of So we are physically and mentally, t the conti weareth away stone. trench men, Too soon or e for the good of the cause fom. God needs them. The 1 ike a very a "y Church E “|church needs them. The world needs them. They need to live. They are artme It would be rd to replace. It takes too long to It took eighty years to which It takes from thirty to 1ow to make the calibre of I mer hold successfully our Metro- The Dual. purpose of thie department ea and caireteee appointments. | Then ain the loyal church member should not always have to spend a life aaa tim de 1 with that which they Iren- will be able to ac- ‘ e are t F 7 s me . lebt, TI com its discharge, unless a miracle ened { h debt he}... i A likened unto that which was wrought Vv he great com ; \ Elijah W by that moder Slija . Samps a , » “Cn we sf) the world | ° hat modern lijah umpson ‘4 Brooks shall again take place. (To be and § gospel to every crea | i continuec ture.” This can be done not only by| °°" 4 } ; ' vw effor of the missionary but also ee establi of shing AMITE, LOUISIANA permanent churches wherever and in what ever ommunity the gospel is preached. Next The 3rd quarterly conference, which to the preaching of the gospel and very|convened at Rocky Hill A. M. E. ntimately associated with it is the es-} Church July 2 1937, of which Rev. tablishing of the meeting place or the|J. M. Coleman is pastor and Dr. J. K. church, Then to extend the gospel is| Washington is presiding elder. to extend the Time hurch and vice versa to and space will not permit me but th ly attended and was The financial reports from all departments were indeed com- mendable, extend the church is to extend the gos-| to make an itemized report pel to extend the goapel is the business conference was larg of the apostles and even the disciples of | spiritually high the Lord. I am aure you realize that there are no limitations to our field of At abroad. There should be no field too small nor no com- serviee home or We enjoyed several powerful sermons daring the session from such spiritual for this work and|divines as Rev, Robert Williams, the The over crowded Metropoli-| beloved pastor of the Mt. Zion Baptist munity too sparce service, THE CHRISTIAN RECORDER its multitudes, but there There | > are not and may not be Metropolitan hampers | s done | stand there is t must develop them. ve the potentialities, they have | the church should have d aboult go out into the ys and compell them the sparsely settled com- h its problems and needs that | d EVERY creature. be done, but must be ill of necessity have | rifice them to the accomplishment | n comes to us, is it right? | J. Perkins, the good Church; Rey. ea Chapel A. M. E. pastor of Morgan Church and other visiting mintsters were present with soul stirring mes- sages. Rey. Coleman is doing splendid work here with his congregation. Since he has instilled on the minds of the people that there is only one road to the town of success, and the name of the road is work and it has room for only honest guests and traffic’s blocked to those that shirk. Now nobody wants their road blocked by shirking, and all are working as one. Through Christ, with our honorable leader, we will reach the i|town of success in the near future. VIOLA GLASPY. THE DISTRICT S. S. A.C.E. LEAGUE AND MISSIONARY CONVEN- TION Of The Lake Charles District Central La. Conference The District S. S., A. C. E. League and Missionary Convention of the Lake Charles District, Central La Conference was-held in St. James A. M. E. Church Franklin, La., July 28, to Aug. 1; Rev. W. H. Hall, P. E, Presiding: The introduction sermon was preach- ed by Rey. J. W. Recorder, at the open- ing of the session. He proved himself equal to the task. Following the ser- | mon the Holy Sacrament of the Lord’s | Supper was administered by Dr. R. A. | Scott, President of Campbell College, | Jackson, Miss. Visiting Presiding El- ders and pastors. The Convention was organized as follows: Miss Louise Ward, Secretary; Miss Bessie Cartith, Assistant Secretary Miss Lucy Mae Robinson, Convention Accountant. Marshals: The late Mr. Alphouse Barrow, Mrs. Frank Morgan and Albert Morgan. Reporters. Revs. E. F. Powell, Christian Recorder; W. M. Portis, So. Recorder and Miss Edna Mae Recorder, Woman’s Recorder. Among the guest speakers and visit- ors present were: Dr. R. A. Scott, Presi- dent of Campbell College, Jackson, Miss; Rey. P. W. Rodgers, Presiding Elder No. New Orleans District, Lag Conference, and runner up for the elec- tion of the Church Extension in the last General Conference as such the Convention expressed the desire of his elevation to that office next April. Rev. P. W. Baptiste Presiding Elder of th Alexandria District; Rev. J. R. Powe, Pastor St. James, New Orleans; Rev. E. W. Whitfield, Pastor Payne Memo- rial, New Orleans; Rev. J. E. Crow, Pas- tor Bethel, Alexandria; Rev. L. Benson, Pastor DeRidder and Rey. A. B. Brown, Pastor DeQuincy. Baptist ministers present: Revs. Lockly and Baptiste of the M. E. Church; Rey. Clark, Mr. W. T. M. Grant, Jr, King of Exalted Rulers of I. B. P. O. Elks; Mr. M. A. Lewis, Deputy of Elks, and Mr. Law- rence Young, Civic League President. Dr. Scott, who is a specialist in Sun- day School work, was the instructor of the Convention. The information im- parted proved to be very inspiring and helpful. At times he would electrify the convention with his cloquence of oratory, Dr. Scott rightfully deserves the highest honor in the gift of the Church. The Annual Sermon was preached: by Dr. E, W. Whitfield. The Missionary Sermon by Rev. W. M. Portis, Pag Morgan City; Educational Sermon Rev. J. E. Crow. Each speaker deliyg ed their sermon with eloquence, should ‘pray for more preachers | these to fill our pulpits. The following officers were clecy for the next term: Mr. S.J. Dabnd Dist. Supt. of S. S.; Mrs. Caruth, Asst. Supt.; cers: A. Beecham, Sec. Miss Louise Ward, Secretary. League officers: Eddie Prophet, Pres.; Missionary oj Mrs. W. H. Hall, Pres.; Mrs, Bessie The people of the District are hong ed to have such a gallant leader as j Hall. The Pastor, Rev. B. A. Beecham aq wife, are members and _ associat churches of the city spared no pai in their entertaining. The next session of the Conventig will convene in Lee Chapel Church, Morgan City,-La. A. M. ELLAVILLE, GA. The third quarterly Ellaville Station was held July conference 24-9 Sunday morning 9:30 Sunday Schog was conducted by the Superintende Prof. J. W. Hixion. Presiding Elder, Dr. Remarks by ti Bryant ie) Presiding Elder preached two soul sti ring sermons. Two members added to since last quarter. We feel gregation that Bishop Fountain - not have selected a more honest C tian gentleman than our pastor, DB He is Jackson. All reports were ¢o00 the -C) asa Re a good leadq and we are sure success will folloy. such a leader. pastor. like hard working with We are proud of He is an intelligent busi pastor who ai us have shown untiring effor in his Devotion toward the great « of Christianity, he issloyal. Our Elder was made to feel glad ovd our quarter and left with a smile. W are doing nicely in our Rev. J. E. Jackson, pastor; Bryant, Presiding Elder. MRS. G. W..THOMPSO] ic aera | S Rigs 4 t a 38 di F [s) : ee i A be 6- 248 | i ees + oe 5 oz Xe) ai of ra 2 ae en 2 Dz 368 it 29 steeglh A . Cy & ie = aa os on Eee m S$ Omi aac oe One | tg Mol 22 :4 ges ee :% a“ $a 8 Poe] y Bos 8 (age Ah 2! a = Ey nv G af ae ba) ane — 4 2 ais Qa Age a 4 ofa. si, Borie a Ss eee church wod Dr. J THE CHRISTI ’ / of the pictures, Goodwilltokens wer presented to Bishop Williams; ‘Dr. Geo. A. Singleton, Rev. R. L. Phillips P. i, by R. E. Reve, Wm. EH. Burnett P, E. Vote of thanks was given Bishoy Williams for showing pitures, aisu to Dr. Geo. A. Singleton Editor of ‘th Christian Recorder for visiting our District Conference. On motion o Rey. L. F. Green and second by severa |jsTRICT CONFERENCE OF ST LOUIS-CAPE GIRARDEAU _ DISTRICT a Conte ace, Sunday Schoo A. Gages League Convention con- & in St. James A. M. E. Church ape Girardeau Missowti on July 14 16, 1937. Rev. Wm. H. Burnett , presiding. Annual Sermon by 5, Rev. C. L. Williams, Subject: “The that the. District Conference and Con equtiful Church,” Psa. 27:4. Holy} ¥ciitions Reaffiim the Endorsement o ommunion was administered to 64| Dr. Wm. H. Burnett for Secretary Treasurer of the Church Extensior Department Mrs. Zelma Douhit o Farmington, Mo., was reelected Dis trict Superintendent of Sunday School Miss Jewell Collier of St. Paul, St Louis, Mo., was appointed Distric President of A. C. E. League: Total finance collected $315.82. Thus closing a record breaking Distric Meeting. REV. THEO. MORR!SON ersons Rev. T. J. Townsend was jected secretary, Rev. Theo. Morrison was cleeted reporter to church papers. jarve numebr of visitors were intro- jnced, among whont was Pishop N. \y. Williams, Dr. Geo. A. Singleton editor of Christian Recorder; Rev. mL. Phillips, P. E. St. Louis Boon- ville District; Prof. A, L, Hammond of ancoln University, Jefferson City, Mo. nko Mr. W. G. Mosley of Jeetfrson City, Mo.; Rev. C. F. Collins, District supervisor of Education State of Mis GEORGIA kouri; Rev. D. H. Bourbridge St Be eter, St. Louis, Inspiring and en Dr J. L. Butler, Presiding Elder open- ed his Third Quarterly Conference of Brown Chapel A. M. E. Church with de- votions. After prayer by brother Adis Williams, Dr. Butler gave some very interesting as well as encouraging re- marks about the Local.and General church. Miss Alice N. Secretary. The reports from the different boards were read. Sunday two inspiring ser- mons were preached to a large audience. The choir was at its best and all agreed it was good to go up to the house of with P. E. We believe he is the right man ‘in the right place. We are praying and looking forward to a successful year under the leadership of our pastor, Rev. S. Dinkins and P E. Dr. J. L. Butler. MRS. L. E. DINKINS couraging remarks were made by hem. Paper--The African Methodis scopal Church and the Power o its Influence as the Standard Beare wir entire Race Group—hy Rev. T. Townsend. Paper—The Signifi nce of the Sesqui+Centennial of th can Methodist Episcopal Church— by Dr. Frank M. Reid of St. Paul A MoE. Church, St. Louis, Mo. Paper— AV University Schools of Reli= gion a Necessity in the western sectior { our church, For a better trainec a more consecrated ministry, t Perpetuate our church of Africat Methodism—by Rev. L. F. Green ape Girardeau, Mo. Bishop William howed his travelogue in Pictures, an. ffering of $30.50 was taken at the en E. Smith was elected stern Sanaa nner CENTRAL TEXAS CONFERENCE in its 23rd annual session in Taylor, Texas, July 15-17, 1937, Prompt to the minute, 10: A. M. The president Mrs. L. M. Sewell was there to sound the gavel. ¥ rict presidents and a few local presidents and delegates were present. Service con- ducted a programmed. Opening sermon by Rey. J. C. Graves of Waco, a won- derful missionary sermon. Love Feast was conducted by Rev. W. B. Williams of Taylor, Rev. J. G. Monroe of George- town and four Stewardess. part of the service the flood gates of good to be there. AN RECORDER me Branch W. H. and F. M. Society met All Conference Branch officers, Dist- In_ this the Holy Spirit flew wide open. ’twas Not with standing the many calls, demands and duties before us, and the vast and amazing harvest fields, with but a few laborers, all reports were fairly good. MRS. L. M. HUGHES ZANESVILLE, OHIO A. M. E. BOOK CONCERN Sena Nes Churce 716 S. 19th St. Philadelphia, Pa. Rey. Harrison J. Bryant, Minister With less than 200 members, St. Paul A. M. E. Church, Zanesville, Ohio rais- cd $758.97 within a sixty deys Rally Under the leadership of Rey. Harrison J. Bryant the church was organize f —SS=S into six states which made the following | reports: Arkansas, Mrs. Alice Loggans For The Best Results -61.00; California, Miss Isabell Fousler $162.00; District of Columbia, Miss 66 ” Try an “Ad —-IN THE—— Ohio, Mr. Ross White $121.82; Rev. Harrison J. Bryant $29.00. Total $758.97. Sarah Jackson $117.50; Kansas, Mr. Christian Recorder Agi ae Thomas Kennedy $106.05; Kentucky, Mrs. Edith Holland Bryant, $161.60; Special Monthly or Yearly Rates General Conference : Minutes Re NOW READY ON SALE AT THE A. M. E. BOOK CONCERN 716 So. 19th Street Phila. Pa. PRICE $1.00, Postpaid EARAAR INST ON-INTi E RNA TIONAL BLACK SLE tie ‘The 0 BISLE ES Face Type bibiés Published Best for Young and Old—Homé Schoo Teachers and Students ‘Send for ntustrated Catalog he aaa e ===== DSC09667.JPG ===== —— PAGE SIXTEEN THE CHRISTIA F a eee pe ae OO TT ene member frou THE LOS ANGELES DISTRICT | Scott, A. C EF. Lea gee CLOSES A SUCCESSFUL YEAR th nd Towne ¢ mads an elnae : IN THE SUNDAY SCHOOL AND) 5Jca for articipation of Yout UE CONVENTION ° «ground in th religious - y a — : _ he Church is a family of families. not the unique possession of any It has its foundations in it builds for the future. Its ail! constituency includes the very young- ssed|est and the most aged. It must use all make any contribution to its e and to its world-wide task. 1st strive to meet the life needs of -n and Young People and Middle- yery Old. Youth has ys been a mystery to old age. ult | His exuberant spirit of abandon, ad- enture and reckless daring is utterly hout explanation or justification to has been active £ 6 4) sed from page c ation. tol th wat past, ho d and the whose spirit sobered by the burden and conflict of After visiting the Church and see- ing Youth’s true place in the Church, that what they really want to do that is really worth- e: work that is real; work that is And think — how churches have any plan for chal- x young people to devote their How many churches really give their youth then we ma f| lengi leadership. yes to Christian 2 its proper place in the Church, The institution which cannot produce its own leaders must inevitably disappear. The one way to discover those leaders must the Youth. Not until all are co-operating with Youth can it ake its proper place in the Church.” through Read how a clean Christian life made JOE LOUIS a world champion. 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DOCK TRIBBLE, of 5635 Vine information on the work and worth o St. wishes a job as Common Labor. the American Bible Society supported ¢ ‘by means from various churches and Call She. 8992. The First A. M. E Charch, Los Angeles, California, denominations N RECORDER Sereene 4 Fe deedoe Sie oss £. afortoctents Presiding Elders +t t. SION mh oe Aw test Lt foe oe Pastors -_— G. E. . Book Lay Members ee fore August 15, 1937 _ PHILADELPHIA, PA. of the A. M. on or Be 716 S. 19th ST. Please send names and addresses of 5000 Manager (Five Thousand) Curry, Concern BISHOPS N. W. Williams H. Y. Tookes E J. Howard J. S. Flipper W.T. Vernon D. H. Sims W. H. Heard G. E. CURRY, Manager W. A. Fountain, Sr. 716 S. 19th St. Philadelphia, Pa- a aE SEE vOLUME LXXXIX.—NO. 22 i I = esa ee BISHOP DAVID HENRY SIMS AMENDING THE CHARTER On the morning of August Second at en o'clock the Publication Board was convened in the Episcopal rooms of the en Building, Philadelphia, Penna. hop David Henry Sims presided, for c purpose of taking steps to amend charter of the Book Concern. The riginal “Articles of Incorporation” drawn in 1885 when the confer s were few. The president was Ja P. Campbell. Since that time the: 1 not been amended to meet th ceds of a growing church. ith the new program of rehabilita- tion and expansion that has been ably jachostectechestoctoshenkastectashostnclectarteotnnd , ted hy Manager G. E. Curry there : an evident need of so amending the 4 charter that each episcopal district shall a have representation. “Such an amend- 4 nt was offered by him and unani Be usly adopted. Under the new ‘ arter a Bishop will be president. It 4 will conform to the Discipline of the 4 African M. E. Church. Thus the Pub- 4 heation Board takes the lead in carry- f ng out the decree of the General Con- B ference, . ee lt was predicted at the meeting that ‘nder the present management \ the Book Concern, and the Christian Re- Corder are due to experience unparal- leled prosperity. At the next annual Meeting of the board most encouraging. reports will be submitted both by the Manager and the Editor. The predic- tion has also been made that under the *piscopal -supervision of Bishop Sims ‘he First District will take her rightful vat ac Ya ae Ee ee Aen ds OF THE AFRICAN-METHODIST- EPISCOPAL CHURCK, PHILADELPHIA, PA. THURSDAY, AUGUST 12, 1937 ASTHE-OFFICIAL, RD ©? 3AN- PRICE FIVE CENTS AMENDING THE CHARTER TRUSTEES ALLEN UNIVERSITY MEET By I. M. A. Myers Columbia, S. C.—Yesterday, July 27, in the year of our Lord 1937, the trus- tee board of Allen University elected Eugene Howard McGill, a graduate of Allen and also a-graduate of the South Carolina State College for Negroes— President of Allen University, the school that gave the race our own Bishop Monroe H. Davis, Wm. D. Chappelle, A. J. Wilson, Bishop Fountain and the distinguished columnist, Editor George A, Singleton. The same board at the same time elected the writer a member of the faculty in the School of Education, and the writer is an alumnus of Allen and also of Hampton Institute. The happiest thing to be remembered about the whole affair is Bishop Flip- per’s opening address and his unique procedure in presiding over the trustee board-“I have neyer~ seen a Bishop handle factions among Negroes with such “uniqueness” as does Bishop Flip- per. LIreiterate: “He is ina class with Henry McNeil Turner as a bishop.” The committee on teachers presented two fine men for the election of presi- dent of Allen University: Rev. E. H. McGill and Rev. E. F. G. Dent. Mc- Gill led Dent by three votes and was elected. They are both Allenites. Now that McGill is elected he will have the hearty support of Rev. Dent. If Dent had been elected he would have had the hearty support of Rev. McGill. That's that. The men appreciate the presence of Bishop Davis.~ It was a delight to his maiuy friends. Now that the trustees have elected an Allenite president of Allen University, what’s next? Let every Alumnus of Allen in the United States of America give loyal support to the administration of President E. H. McGill. If Bishop Chappelle could call forth from his tomb—he would cry out with a loud yoice—Amen ! OLIVE BRANCH A. M. E. CHURCF Mt. Pleasant, S. C. The first Sunday and the first day of August will be long remembered by Book Concern will be free of all debts by the next General Conference in 1940. Members present * Bishop D. THE 13th EPISCOPAL DISTRICT WEST TEXAS Rey. E. J. Howard, Bishop; Dr. J.'S Kelly, presiding elder, South Memphis District. We held our third quarterly confer- ence with the Galilee A. M. E. Church, Royelle St., Memphis, Tenn., on the second Sunday in July, 1937. He preached a powerful sermon on Sunday night from Exodus 12:11. “Eat it with haste, a master peace.” Monday night, July 12, was the busi- ness session. All report were fair. The members of our church are pleased al- ways to have the Presiding Elder with them. REV. S. W. G. WILSON, Pastor. J. H. DAVIS. the members and friends. After a brief Song Service by the Choir and the Gospel Singers, the Rev. C. S. J Moletté, pastor delivered the sermon Subject: “Three Lambs.” It brought a demonstration of the Spirit like that of Pentecost. Afte® the sermon the Communion service followed with 16) persons partaking. The writer has been a member of Olive Branch Ch ch for many years, but never witnessed a H. Sims, Manager G. E. Curry, Editors blace, and the Philadelphia Con ‘erence will lead the — connec- lion, with the necessary cooperation the ae Se George A. Singleton and J. G. Robinson, Drs. H. H. Cooper, Sec, M. M. Ward, and H. H. Thomas, brothers Arnett Rambeau and H. H. Lowber service of this kind. We are grateful to God for such a message and also the servant by whom it was sent Kev. Cc. S. J. Molette, pastor. THEODORE GREEN. —————— el BISHOP HEARD SAILED TO SCOT- LAND TO ATTEND THE WORLD CONFERENCE ON .FAITH AND ORDER. He has been a member of this Conference for several years. He repre- sents the A, M, E, Church, \dorsement for the REV. JAMES W. WALKER, D.D. UNANIMOUSLY ENDORSED FOR THE BISHOPRIC The Rey. James W. Walker, DD., Presiding Elder of the B is trict, West Alabama Cor tinues to get endorsements the Bishopric for 1940. The recent round of District Confer- ences of the West bama Ce each gave Dr. W He is prepared, loy o the church, faithful to duty, ripe in exper ad h preacher of the first rank broken success in his min | career, whether as pastor or Presiding Elder Last series of annual conferences in Alabama he received endorsement conferences, and W. H. an Miss ary Societies, and interest in his cadid- acy has become stronger anc No stronger man t by our State for the Other strong men of the connection in our next article A.C. CALHOUN Es a will be name: BRD : int it The Daily Altar—Rev Stewart $ Sunday School Lesson. . Editorials : wh Sunday School Literature 4 Annual Conferences ........-. 4 A Militant Church ... sate a Pomted Points:. ..3.--..- 4 Churchman Afield Young People’s Page............-. 6 First Negro Church In Philadelphia —Miss Irene’ C. Baxter........ 6 From Other Papers 10 Letter to the First Episcopal District REM SHOD: SUIS! oui 9 Sed nce ss 12 Women’s Page—Violet Hill Whyte 14
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  ===== DSC09675.JPG ===== pr sgaskere* of com- a XSTH KSTHE-OFFICIAY A C GAN: Saae ist -EPISCOPAL CHURCK. tors submitted their fin- ‘ i ‘ AN OUR BROTHER: R : y g PAGE SIXTEEN THURSDAY, 4 CAMERON, TEXAS tary with Rev. J Baker serving as ] a ant. Mr. J s Becket, Marshal : : j E y Nearly every charge as had been pre- ted by the late Presiding nerease certain emergencies a oo PHILADELPHIA, PA. THURSDAY, AUGUST 5, 1937 PRICE FIVE CENTS ‘ual sermon was preached by ee eee rt Long who took his text 17 and Acts 4:13, Subject: nee of our union with Fountain Fille vith Blood he pa Christ Jesus and the results which fol- 1 comclusion of the sermor Davis extended the invita- young lady accepted Christ. nm the importance of the perience was emphasized. ure in the church and PHILADELPHIA, PA. senses esa Tales COLO SESIAN act that in too spiritual side had and worship become SENIOR AND JUNIOR STEWARDS | Philadelphia, Penna. Rev. Herman F. Saint Matthew African M. E. Church, | Tyree, Minister ker brought fraternal Portsmouth Dis- ¢ was delivered by Thorpe. Mrs. L. RT RGR IL Presiding Elders Pastors PROMINENT MINISTER KILLED |COUNCIL OF BISHOPS—AFRICAN |e IN AUTO WRECK METHODIST EPISCOPAL carl ( dow of the late Rey. T.) + CHURCH [WV Mrs. MaryiW. Saunders = Emporia, Va., July 29.—The Rev. T W. Cotton, D.D., presiding elder of the Atlanta, Ga. July 21, 1937 Norfolk District of the A. M. E. Church, |'Rev. Geo. A. Singleton pISHOP REVERDY C. RANSOM |was killed when the car in which he was | Dear Doctor: riding turned oyer near here last Tues-| I have appointed the following per- Bishops Reverdy C. Ransom and S|day Dr. Cotton was killed instantly. | sons to represent the African Methodist BISHOP S. L. GREE Greene attending the World Con | Other occupants of the car, Rev. M. E. Episcopal Church to co-operate with | - erence on Faith and Order—Edin- | Davis, and a man who was driving for the United States Constitutional Sesqui- | ‘"S elder. 5 7 I Seg x, Scotland. the minister, escaped injury. Centennial Commission to celebrate More Than Life to Me”, prayer by . .. R. Collins, scripture lesson, the one hundred and fiftieth annivers- brother L.R e y Seer cys eighth chapter of Romans, text 17 verse the visitors. The Mission- was preached by Rev. M. oe \ Please send names and addresses of 5000 (Five Thousand) Lay Members to G. E. Curry, Manager of the A. M. E. Book Concern on or Before August 15, 1937 716 S. 19th ST. Opening hymn, “Saviour JOE LOUIS made Joe Louis a world champion “MAN AND SUPERFIGHTER” by Edward Van Every $1.00 Order from Berry Sales Service 502 Allen Building SPECIAL ary of the formation of the Constitu- oe ENS i ner eet Obie eMule ae lore | ionlwhich egiis September: 17, 1997 /°! Same chapter. mbes sctmices wae than a half million dollars was made | and ending April thirtieth, 1939. palrugt cone Rol called, officers ite" re ieee tae a cacy AL) Taha gee iYsay Oty We Paid our Presiding pen Pee treat ilccdh eek Gas | Waahitigion Seulevard), Kaneax| City, [2 {wl and some for our pastor Gu Governor Martin L. Davey approved | Kans. without change the item of $506,750.00 Bishop H. Y. Tookes, D.D., 2118 Cross * QUINN CHAPEL A. M. E. CHURCH OF CHICAGO, ILL. Newly Decorated \fter several weeks of repairing, overhauling and decorating Historic is only a small number of us here but we aim to rally forth. We encreased from 34 to 37 this quarter thanks God BISHOPS J.S. Flipper ' p for Wilberforce. St., Little Rock, Ark; Rev. E A. Adams, ieee aes she La { \ wks by. BERRY ADVERTISING SERVICE| 3 Quinn Gee eens aoe Ay DD., 2113 Lady St, Columbia, S. C; . ee AE ear aes Son t tt { +. the es t a Ss S s qua None 0 ‘ ape ‘ I | offers your church a new idea in pro- | the oldest Negro Church in u Fol Rey. Joseph Gomez, D.D, Pastor St. 2) Jaa us : d a . ron sf grams for your services. EE i vill soon celebrate her 90th birthday. Gates AME Charch, Claveland, Ohio; sons or daughters have He ri¢ ile | For information, write SE geen Phe church which has been for more!“Redemption Drive” as it approaches to say none have crossed the narrow eae é: Rev. Geo. A. Singleton, Editor Chris- han 40 years in its present location,| it’s close. Thus far we have raised,| tian Recorder, 716 So. 19th St., Phila- 1s been made to look like new inside. | $2,673.40, two thousand six hundred delphia, Pa; Rev J. H. Clayborn, D.D., M. RIGGINS stream of death AOE | 502 Allen Building J. Hamilton Berry, Mgr. fith R. A. Grant Green .B. Youn Da N. W. Williams D. H. Sims H. Y. Tookes E J. Howard W. H. Heard W. T. Vernon W. A. Fountain, Sr. d te Res. 2306 Christia 5 : co ip Q » walls have been done in a rich] and seven three dollars and forty cents. # ——_—__—_—_— | errata. pape + sf cream color; the beams and woodwork | We hope to reach the three thousand SRA st ee aa aes PRESIDENT E. H. MCGILL a tec 4 SESE : n a contrasting dark walnut; the| dollar mark soon. We feel more se- J. S. FLIPPER. ALLEN UNIVERSITY | ‘ | : at fi si dee numerous post supporting the large|cure than we have felt in many years. At a meeting of the Board of trustees adi t t fa) | pa Pa fs F 5 gallery in a gold finish; likewise the} Our last contract was violated in 1932, of Allen University last week Dr. E. H. , te ee exe a Ls j S candle’ sHeka dlemnination and radiators | and ahers after we have been allowed| FOURTH EPISCOPAL DISTRICT McGill was_electe« president of the \ hi Fees! t £ Pies ‘ ¥ * under the gallery are done in the same|to remain in our church home on Springfield, Illinois institution He is an able man alum- | ‘ T had 4, THE B. & B. SHOE SHOP + = predominating gold color; the dome] the mercy of those who held the mort- ; : nus of the school and follows a long } Te Fad oct $ over the organ in a deeper blue and the|}age. We have about concluded nego- The third quarterly conference of} line of successful executives. Bishop J. at lt aia is ; angelic host in a tone more resembling | tiations for the building under a New St. John’s A .M. E. Church was held] S, Flipper is president of the board. subject, ywitdae of Trot”, Mr. H. Banks, Jr., Prop ‘ pe our group. The inscription “God Is| Practical Contract. This Herculean June 21. Presiding Elder, George A. ae ee Y Fel ells a t ' —_ ' cats { eX ste Love” has» been made to shine more| Task has been accomplished by our able Brown, presided. : ‘ 3 Provid deri a “ brilliantly, over the alter. The large|leader, Rev. Jos. L. Roberts, and the The church is making rapid progress In This Issue MRS. CR MITH 1732 South Street Phone: Pen. 7694 f ‘ Dointed stained windows of various | cooperation of the loyal membership of under the able leadership of our pastor, hues, having been cleaned lend an im-| Coppin. Five months ago when Rev. Rey. K. J. Siddall. Persons are being ’ fh ini te ty Posing richness to the whole interior.| Mr. Roberts was assigned to the past- converted during the regular worship The Daily Altar—Rev. € ae. THE NORFOLK DISTRICT CON. i A new pulpit carpet and extra furni-| orate of Coppin, conditions were crit- | SeTvices. Seven converts reported for Pant a . * FERENCE EASTERN FURNITURE CO. (4 ug for, the study has been planned.|ical, for in addition to the heavy He SS 3 may Schon I ésson vases 3 i y: # The progressive pastor under whose| financial responsibility which was upon Financial report for the quatter : eaters: CEREALS Repairing & Upholstery * guidance the trustees haye been able to| us, many of our most 'oyal members este Dept eeneat: ae ae Use of the Bible in The Norfolk District Conference met | 5635 Vine Street Phila, Pa. ¢ : Ft accomplish and pay for this great work] \ere discouraged and disheartened. In- Sate Depts): gsaxe ve a Aaa 4 in Shorter Chapel A. M. E. Church ’ a te : 's the Rev. T. Dean Scott of whom the|deed Rev. Mr. Robert has wrought Peper sorcerer 3 0 Gareless 4 Biriduetown, Va., July 25-28, 1937 F Phone: Sherwood 8992 ‘ ‘ loyal members of Quinn Chapel are| well, confidence has been restored and Missionary: =>.- 06-6 ++ HAS Youth epenGons 4 Because of the recent de f ee justly proud. Coppin is a veritable bee hive, in which Broun League 7 «ra: 178 A . : 5 Presiding Elder, the f Sent OF Whe | ee ees + ee t MRS. CORA GIDDENS Ms Ree adi hi 1 ts Th eee SE. Pointed Points ....... S) é siding Elder, the Rey. T. W, Cotton, =e i . each member does his or her bit. e . ‘ igitinan AGeld 5 ne M. RB. Davis, presiding elder of the Rm) G. E. CURRY, Manager a Spiritual life of the church is fine, and ies oe eames ail tecke Eek P. 6 Heber District presided; who con MR. DOCK TRIBBLE, of 5635 Vine mi Ny oe A. M. E. CHAPEL IN a fine class of New members is being Beene eecge hie The Christian Recorder Tate ae dueted the devotic 4 ; ~ REAT “RED i : : eet levotion after which com-|Se,,, wishes a job as Common Labor 14 : 8 See DELVE iaices fei tue er mierh every. week. HELM, MISSISSIPPI From Other Papers ....++-+++-++- 10 m Was served by Revs. W. R rs 7 16 S 19th St Phil d 1 hi P. = Whenever you are in Chicago, pay us aba ae i : eh oc ie caee es 1 Howerton, J. A, Young and Albert | Call She. 8992, . ° liade Pp 1a, “Ae The Ministers, Officers and Members |a visit, a cordial welcome always awaits ur third quarterly conference con- us Rey Allan B Long, : ; & em * of Coppin Chapel, Chicago, are very|you at Coppin. vened, Saturday, 10th, three o'clock) The Spy Glass—Kev. ‘lian ©. rr yy, a i ah ‘ i % GOODers susan ERS ERK Rev. D, V. Young was elected secre- ve happy over the fine results of thia| REV, JOS, L, ROBERTS, Minister. |°*4ing on the 11th, CS: Jones, presid P S| 4 ee ===== DSC09676.JPG ===== THE CHRISTIAN RECORDER ‘ He REE The Daily Altar By Rev. Carlyle F. Stewart M The Lord is nigh unto all them that} call upon him, to all that call upon him = He will fulfill the desire of ; he also will hear in truth. them that fear him; their cry, and will save them.—Amen. Se Saturday, August 7 UTILIZING OUR RESOURCES are only thing ul thus ssesses pow ch he habitually ear Heavenly Father, who of the darkness into Jesus Christ lover of the Church: “Here, thru beautiful services, 1 come close to God and my human comrades in worship.” “Here in many ways, I learn the truths by which I may live a brave happy and useful life.” : “Here I gain strength by which I become. that which I have learned I ought to be.” : “Here I find comfort in my sorrow, courage in my struggle, joy in my vic- tories.” “Here I hold communion with Christ, my Master and my Friend.” Read Eph. 5:25-27. Prayer: Dear Lord, Thou hast given us the church at great cost, help our love to be sincere and whole-hearted. ey inneapolis, Minn. s of the faith being called upon -r persecution and even death. ay may not be far distant when 1 in our land we may have to face} May we give ourselves fully to Thee: fire, and sword” that the] [n the name of Jesus, we pray.—Amen. ( be not blamed. 1 I Peter 3:8-14. r: Dead Lord, help us to be needs be for the ¢ of Christ, who died that we might In Jesus name, Wednesday, August 11 to suffer, if A SAD COMMENTARY abundant life. ay.—Amen. SS ae “God is love.”—I John 4:8 In Japan was a shrine called the “Temple of Humanity,” which stood for years used by a certain sect. Re- Monday, August 9 “HARD WORK” ships. What a parable of modern re- om my summer church bulletin I) jigion in our civilization. found these words which I pass on to you for today’s thought. “Comrades, go read Christ’s words again They are the only hope of men; Christ not Cain_must rule the earth, Love not hate must come to birth.” Read I Cor. 13 js Prayer: Thou art using us to make a better world, Our Father, may we be worthy followers of Thy Son, Jesus Christ, who came to bring peace light, In His name.—Amen. is a mistaken idea that hard work men. Hard work never killed a It is the improper care of one’s wh da ‘The more a man does with his brain, he is not working that does The better a man’s reasoning and common ar less his hands will have to do. , the more successful he will sense be. It requires hard work these days to keep up with the race. and life. You cannot make a success unless you work hard. Success comes by inches, not by leaps Thursday, August 12 or bounds. and help us, ¢ up more to ortunities for fruitful ser- name, we pray,—Amen Sunday, August 8 A MARTYR FOR THE CAUSE If ye suffer for righteousness sake, happy are ye.” [Peter 3:14, he arrest and incarceration of Mar- tin Neimoller by the dreaded Nazi secret police is more than just another Hitler atrocity, The forty-five years old fear- leas minister, who waa born in a par- aonage and rose to the cémmand, dur- ing the World War, of one of Ger- many’s most famous submarines, may become one of the modern day's most fa- mous martyra for the cause of Christ With the the Soviet regime followed hard by the bitter op- preazion of the clergy by the Hitler our attention is brought to the possibility, In our own day, of de- ruthlessness of machine Success is the pushing for- ward each day by hard work.” SINNERS ALL You may not agree with every word but you will have to admit the truth of the idea, As Christians-we ought to work harder for the bringing in of our kingdom, Read Prov, 3:1-10. Prayer: “He that coveth his sins shail not prosper.”—Proy. 28 :13. Rev. J. W. R. Maquire of St. Viator College makes this statement: “Why can’t we Catholics get just as stirred up about economic injustice as we did about indecent movies? Most of us have set our affections on the wrong - E of things. We have paid a cer- Blessed Lord, may we be always busy about our Master’s busi- ness. For the sake of thy dear Son, Our Saviour, Jesus Christ—Amen. — the magnificent structure was put up for auction and sold for $150,000 to an I must work the works of him that|Qsake scrap iron merchant. It is said ser while it is day: the night] that the temple will be dismantled and wis 1en no man can work.’—John| the metal therein sold to build battle- tain amount of lip service to Christianity Tuesday, August 10 seriously.- We have been concerned to save our immortal souls. but we have tried to take as much as we could out of the world on the way.” These words indite all of us. We have all sinned, Christians must be vitally concerned with every kind of evil, The time has come for judgment to begin in the house of God. Our church must be clean from top to bot- tom if we are to be His. Read I John 3:1-3 é Prayer: Fotgive us, O Lord, our failures. Grant us courage and vision to do Thy will, J i MY CHURCH “Christ also loved the Church, and gave Himself for it.’—Eph. 5:27. I wonder if we really appreciate the value of the church in our lives. There are thousands of members in the church; and yet how few seem to be concerned or care dearly for it. Per- haps it would be a profitable few min- ules spent in “thinking thru” what the church means to you, Here are the reflections of a sincere lcently suppressed by the government.) but have not tried to take Christianity | THURSDAY, Friday, August 13 ns WHAT PRICE BROTHERHOOD “Love the brotherhood”,—I Pet. 2:17. The ministry and laity of the church should be one great brotherhood. There should be no strife nor bickering. Op- pression-and injustice ought not to be found. Sympathy, understanding, in- terest, cooperation, and sharing are the things that should have prominent place. Tricks,, schemes, and collusion, are works of the devil and have no place except in the hearts of his followers. Ungodly ambition and_ inordinate de- sires will go when a real conception of brotherly love grips the human heart. Richard Crale expresses a true senti- ment when he says: “People talk about brotherhood as if it were an easy senti- ment, a sop, but it can be achieved in practice only by the most austere spiri- tual discipline. So long as it is emo- tional it will accomplish nothing.” To this, let all the brotherhood say :— “Amen.” . Read Psalm 15 Prayer Thought: “We share our mutual woes, Our mutual burdens bear; And often for each other flows, The sympathizing tear.”—Amen. GRACE AT THE TABLE It is a good thing to give thanks unto the Lord and to sing praise unto Thy name, O Most High, to show forth Thy loving kindness in the morning and Thy faithfulness every night—Amen. \ HYMNS THAT LIVE Just as I am, Without One Plea Just as I am, without one plea But that Thy blood was shed for me, And that Thou bid’st me come to Thee, O Lamb of God, I come, I come. : Ze Just as I am, and waiting not To rid my soul of one dark blot, To Thee, whose blood can cleanse each spot, O Lamb of God, I come, I come. ‘ 3 Just as I am, Tho’ tossed about With many a conflict, many a doubt, Fightings and fears within, without, O Lamb of God, I come, I come. 4 Just as I am, Thou wilt receive, Wilt welcome, pardon, cleanse, relieve ; Because Thy promise I believe, O Lamb of God, I come, I come. ‘ 5 Amen. " SAVANNAH, GA. :” The third quarterly conference of the Savannah District was held on June 26- 28, at St. James A. M. E. Church, Rev. D. S. Sanders, pastor; Rey. S. F. An- drews, presiding elder, presiding. All reports were read and favorably adopted. On Sunday Presiding Elder Andrews preached morning and evening, The assessment of $60 was raised. Rev. D. S, Saunders, pastor. MRS, M. G. YOUNG From the 20th’ Centary Quarterly! bee Lesson VII Lesson Text: Exodus 20:1-17 sayings the house of bondage. before me. the water under the earth: tion of them that hate me, mandments. will not hold him guiltless that taketh his name in yain. -p it holy. 9 Six days shalt thou la- bor, and do all thy work, thy God:in work, thou, nor thy son, nor thy daught- cr, thy man-servant, nor thy maid-ser- that is withing thy gates: 11 for in six ys Jehovah made haven and earth, sea,and all that i nthem is, and rested the seventh day; wherefore Je- hovah blessed the sabbath day, and hallowed it. 12 Honor thy father and thy mother, hat thy days may be long in the land iich Jehovah thy God giveth thee. 13. Thou shalt not kill. 14 Thou shalt not commit adultery. 15 Thou shalt not steal. lo Thou shalt not bear false witness against thy neighbor. 17 Thou shalt not covet thy neigh- bor’s house, thou shalt not covet thy neighbor’s wife, nor his man-servant, nor his maid-servant, nor his ox, nor Es ass, nor anything that is thy neigh- GOLDEN TEXT: Thou shalt love the Lord thy God with all thy heart, and with all thy soul, and-with all thy mind—Thou shalt love thy neighbor as thyself—Matthew 22:37-39, AT GRIPS WITH THE LESSON By Albert Buckner Coe The décalogue was given to Moses on Mt. Sinai. What an impressive place ‘was for such an experience! Moses knew that these people were easily ‘wed. He knew how they were accus- ‘omed to glorify God under awesome “rcumstances. Here was the great Nountain looking for all the world like ‘he great altar of a cathedral. To the Summit of the mountain the people ,| were to look upon the Most August 15 coD GIVES LAWS TO A NATION | And God spake all these words 21am Jehovah thy God, who brought thee out of the land of Egypt, out of 3 Thou shalt haye no other gods 4 Thou shalt not make unto thee a oraven image, nor any likeness of any thing that is in heaven above, or that is in te earth beneath, or that is in 5 thou shalt not bow down thyself unto them, nor serve them; for I Jehovah thy God} am a jealous God, yisiting the iniquity of the fathers upon the children, upon the third and upon the fourth genera- 6 and show- ing lovingkindness unto thousands of them that love me and keep my com- 7 Thou shalt not take the name of Jehovah thy God in vain: for Jehovah 8 Remember the-sabbath day, to 10 but the eventh day is a sabbath unto Jehovah it thou shalt not do any could look, elevating their gaze as it High. Thunder and lightning and black clouds were frequently present there—all of them adding to the wonder of the oc- casion. As Moses climbed slowly up- ward these people went with him in spirit. Surely something memorable would come out of the clouds. Moses knew the needs of the people below. They were simple people, liy- ing under simple conditions of society and chiefly occupied in agriculture. Moses must see to it that a rule was given for prohibiting greaven images, for capital offenses, for injuries to life, for seduction, for veracity, etc. How should he get these laws? Cer- tainly no voice would come out of the unknown to give the laws to them, though that has usually been the belief. Here he called his father-in-law, Jethro, who had through many years talked of the lands about Sinai and the rules’ that governed the people. Here he re- membered all he had learned of how the Babylonians had planned their laws. Here he recalled the suggestions that had come to him through the years of marching in the wilderness. Putting all of of this information side by side he was able to produce ten rules necessary for the further life and happiness of his followers. He wrote them on a tablet of stone as the thunder rolled across the sky. We may study each of the rules. We have space to mention two or three. The family is the unit of society and must be strengthened and preserved. There is the reason for the words: “Honor thy father and thy mother.” Mother’s day is a partial aid to this command. It would be of great aid if Mother’s day could be called “Family day” and let it suggest that the entire family worship God together and feast together in love. The sacredness of human life is em- phasized when we say, “Thou shalt not kill” We can kill people by the use of an implement of death or by the castigation of their character or in some other piercing way. When little child- ren hiss the picture of a high govern- ment official when it appears on a screen at the movies there is evidence of a lack of understanding of the word sacredness in the homes of the child- Ten}; It is still true that purity is sacred and-truth is sacred. When Moses gave these commandments to men he met an eternal need. THE LESSON BROUGHT DOWN TO DATE By John R. Ewers _ Many people have abandoned the idea that Moses went up into a mountain and received from God, carved on tab- lets of stone the Ten Commandments. We now know that similar ethical codes existed among other nations even in times earlier than that from which our lesson dates. There are not lacking those who say that Moses probably had seen the Code of Hammurabi. It must be obvious to any student that these commandments are not only fundament- al but primitive They stress the most elemental things and while it is always yaluable for ues to check up our moral lives according to this code, even as the Episcopalians are asked to do prior to communion, neverthelegs we must not flatter ourselves as though we were full-edged Christians if we are able to pass this examination by a grade of 80 or 90%. It is quite likely that these moral codes grew by the “trial and error” method. Men have always tried yarious paths to the goal. They have attempted every possible door and only by failure and suffering have they learned to avoid the wrong and to choose the right. Immanuel Kant, the great German philosopher, laid down the rule that each man was to behave in such a manner as he would be willing for all the rest of men to behaye— which is only another way of stating the Golden Rule. Let us, from this point of view, examine the “Ten Words.” The first commandment concerns the worship of Jehovah. The ancient world was full of polytheism. These many gods were not only false but confusing and the people were therefore, called away from pagan idolatries to the wor- ship of the one true God. This step from polytheism to monotheism must be regarded as a most important one. The-second commandment states that God is to be worshiped spiritually, “God is a spirit and they who worship him must worship him in spirit and in truth.” And for that reason all idols, graven images, pictures were forbidden to the ancient Jews, the entire effort being to understand God as a great Spirit and to worship him in this lofty manner. The third commandment states that God’s personality was to be reverenced. The ancient Jews never pronounced the name of Jehovah, in his way seeking to have it from profanity. It was an early and delicate appreciation of the danger of taking God’s name in vain and may be regarded not only as a pro- test against modern profanity but against the glibness and flippancy with which even church people employ the hame of the deity. The fourth commandment dealt with reverence for God’s day. The Sabbath day was to be kept holy. It should be kept clearly in mind that the ancient Sabbath day was quite different from our modern Sunday. The fifth commandment concerns our attitudes toward our” fathers and mothers. By bitter experience they are learning in Russia today that a disre- gard for and disrespect. of parents breeds immortality and the young com- munists are now turning back toward respect for parents even as the state is encouraging greater fidelity in do- mestic relationships. Long life and hap- pineSs do result from the right attitude toward parents. The sixth commandment is, “Thou shalt not kill. In a primitive society men had to be told by harsh means not to kill their neighbors. We who think that we have advanced to a higher grade of civilization still lack in our appreciation of the value of human life. The seventh commandment concerns adultery. Here we face the whole prob- lem of correct sex behavior in a mod- ern complex society. The question is too vast and complicated to discuss in the space of a paragraph. But if the commandments teaches anything, it is, even in its lowest form, the insistence ipon respect and reverence for the other man’s wife or for the other woman's husband. In a word, fidelity in a mar- ried relationship. The eighth commandment concerns stealing, and here again unfortunately PAGE THREE ee we have not made the progress that we should. Plenty of people seem willing to steal from the government, receiving everything and giving nothing. The ninth commandment concerns lying, or in other words it calls atten- tion to reverence for the truth. times we seem to find more of this among humble scientists than among blantant defenders of creeds. Some- The tenth commandment concerning covetousness seems to comprehend all the others, for it indicates that we must not want that which we should not have. not have. POINTERS By Roy L. Smith We may say we have no other gods before him, but all too many of us are ready to:give an extra two per cent profit the preference. The church will never save this world by trusting in the powers of this world. Breaking the ten commandments does not destroy them. Some things said with the sound of great piety are, in reality, actual pro- fanity. The church that sanctions Sunday picnics is writing its own obituary. The Sabbath remains mine, of enormous possi an unworked ities. Sabbath rest has a different meaning when there has been week-day work. PRAYER THOUGHT By William Chalmers Covert Solemnize our hearts, we'pray, O God, as we approach for study and better understanding Thine ancient laws. May we-recognize them as divine principles underlying the fundamental existence and total order of life itself. May we know that before Thou didst write them on tables of them in our natures as the unchangeable formulas of and progress. stone Thou didst write human health, happiness Do Thou, we pray, give us sensitive consciences as we repeat these com- mandments, that we may be impelled to obey them in letter and spirit. Let their influence permeate our statutes in city, state and nation, so that in the multi- plicity of laws we may not fail to in- corporate the true essence of all laws that seek to honor Thee and advance human welfare. Save our laws from the degradation of heedless violations that mar their dignity and worth. In Jesus’ name we ask—Amen. DAILY BIBLE READINGS M, Ex. 20:1-11. F. Rom. 13 :8-14. Tr 20 :12-20. S. Psalm 19 ;7-14. W. Psalm 119 733-40. S. Heb. 10:14-17. T. Psalm 119 :97-104. BILOXI, MISS. The third quarterly conference con- vened at the St. John Church, July 4-5. The Presiding Elder, Rev. G. W. Win- ston, preached two sermons on Sunday. Monday night the business session was held. All reports were written. was There no excuses or complaints. All reports were good. We are proud of our pastor, Rey. L. G. Moore. He is a hustler and a preacher of no mean ability. Bishop Greene filled our need when he sent us this man of God. Under the guidance of these great men, we know no alps. Three successive quarters we have (Continued on page 7) ===== DSC09677.JPG ===== 1848-1937 MEMBER NATIONAL NEGRO PRESS ASSOCIATION SS Entered at the Post Office at Philadelphia, Pa, as Second-Clase Matter PUBLISHED WEEKLY BY THE A. M. &. BOOK CONCERN 76 S. NINETEENTH ST. Philadelphia, Pa Heard, D.D., t, Secretary President; vy, 1 M. M Laymen: Mr $. Coo Ke J. Smoxnt, Ward, Kev. J. D. Cowan. Ls saber. Mr. Arnett Rambeau. GEORGE A CONTRIBUTORS, TAKE NOTICE! tributors write oo SINGLETON, Editor manuscript short sews only jan Recorder to ingleton, 716 South 19th « for Mailing at special rate for in Section 1106, het 717, authorized on July Act 6, 918, REV. G. E. CURRY, Business Manager CORDER is issued criptions, $1.50 per six months, io advance ced with any issue her always be made " ser available to the ¢ Office and Express Mongy ways safe and may be jons should not be lengthy, at be accompanied with full name Meriter and written oaly om one of the paper and in ink of 6merchan letters, to for subseript all other by c attention, must be ad 1¢ Business, Manager, REV RY, A. M. E. Book Concern, * “ppiladeiphia, Penna. THE CHRISTIAN RECORDER Chasing the gloomy clouds away, A loving smile from you each day Will drive somebody's cares away. If you cannot lend a helping hand, To help a struggling fellowman, The tender clasp of your gentle hand Will tell him that you understand. Jeeds you do each day meone along the way; ey may seem very small, ansewered duty’s call. —Gertrude Highsmith. Editorials “THE USE OF THE BIBLE IN PREACHING” Having finisht reading “The use of the Bible im preach- ing’* by Carl S. Patton, Professor of Homiletics in the Pacific School of Religion, the writer leans back- just ward in an easy chair and with hands claspt behind his head gazes out of a window in the Hotel across South Parkway, Washington Park, and in the direction of the Grand, Chicago, scarcely visible towers of the University of Chicago. Two ideas are asso- ciated: the modern scientific ap- »roach to Bible study which is ex- younded in the Midway school of the prophets, and its very whole- some, thorogoing application by A sor Patton in his unusual reatise. The book, from cover to cover, is just what its title announces. The author does not stop with a discussion of “the modern use of the Bible” in preaching, but pre- THURSDAY, AUGUST a ceremonial worship, but a God-in- toxicated prophet. Amos’ deep concern is not star-gazing or at- tempting to read the unknown future. That is not the business of the seer. He comes to grips with ugly, naked reality. And he was unpopular. Careless citizens “at ease” in America must be told of their sins, How many congregations heard he prophetic voice uttered against the double lynching in Florida +a few days ago? How many preach- Preaching here suggested can not be done by preachers who are ignorant of the Bible; but it can be done by preach- ers who learn as they go along.” A study of this book by the average preacher and layman with an open mind will reveal how little they actually know about the Bible. Prof. Patton turns on the floodlight of investigation and causes the reader to realise that there is yet more truth to break forth out of His Word. He is “a workman who has nothing to THE CHRISTIAN RECORDER many instances the young people’s|State Street, Chicago, where he conventions turn out to be a min-| and family reside. Reverend Dan-|Mether Recorder. Several subscribed isterial talkfest. Their meetings} dridge is one of the foremost pas- at the St. Louis-Bonneville District should not be dominated by pre-| tors in Alabama. SERCH: idi CP PO LPI LO PLL POLI OS OE siding elders and pastors. y} , ; : During the services at St. Paul the It is quite alright to haveasuper-| ON THE LAST SUNDAY IN| Churchman was happy to note five new visor or director from the ranks June Bethel Church, New Albany,|™embers and one conversion. The of the experienced but the young} Ind. had a financial drive, accord- church is alright and is moving forward. eople themselves should be en-jing to the Rev. J. H. Frankli Alt the combined forars iof Sipea a" peop setae iS s . J. Fi. Branklin,| powers of darkness cannot stop her trusted with responsibility in and raised $30.50. The Lord blest | onward march. formulating their program andj the effort. carrying it out. One of their num- On Monday the Churchman addrest ber should preside at their ses-| MRS. EARLINE HOLLAND- la alas Mina Bisa Be sions. From their group all com-|Lee, Cleveland, Ohio received the eying heise a bundicds sme! ase meeting. Read these lines again. He officer in our Zion ought read the] gp, , 4 5ecooccoooooooo> be ashamed of, but rightly shapes the message.” The Introduction bears the sig- nificant title: “The Bible A New Book For the Preacher.” The Old Testament is treated under six “Familiar Pas- chapter heads: sages,” “Stories of The Begin- nings,” “Ancient Religious Ideas,” “Human Interest Stories” “Differ- ent Types of Religion” and “Stum bling Blocks to Faith.” In part two under “The New Testament”: “The Gospels,” “The Acts and Epistles” “Summary and Con- cluding Remarks.” In this period regnant material- ism and acute secularisation of the church, a book that will maxi- mise the prophetic element in preaching is thrice welcome. The writer still gazes at the stream of human life below in South Park- way from the Grand Hotel win- dow, and across Washington Park toward the grey stone tower of the University of Chicago on the Midway. *Willett, Clark & Company, or and church meetings are an abomi- ers descry afd inveigh against the nefarious of Alabama that would take the lives of some of the Scottsboro boys in the face of evi- dent innocence? To what extent are people of African descent in- terested? Have they written the boys a postal card of encourage- ment or have they given a penny tor the Defense Fund? Do they support the N. A. A. C. P. in its death-like struggle for manhood rights and to have a law enacted against lynching and to Christian- ise America? Woe to the careless citizens, so confident in rich and powerful America! Some sections of the American Church are trying hard to, be Christian, but the large majority are afraid to even try following Jesus. Their pietistic conduct is rank hypocrisy. Their carefully prepared sermons and ranting pul- pit efforts are meaningless. The multiplicity of their prayers, songs nation unto the Lord. When they utter the holy name of God with their mouths they profane it. Priest-ridden religion has been mittees should be formed. It should be in the very deed a young people’s convention. In this regard the Youth Congresses in Kentucky and Michigan are models. There should be large gather- ings of young people each sum- mer by Episcopal Districts. There should also be regional meetings, where they would come and re- main for a week, ‘following a pre- arranged schedule of work, devo- tion, and recreation. If the Afri- can M. E. Church will emancipate its young people and stand by them for one year she would take a great step forward. ———00o0 EERE EERE EEE EEE EEE EEE Pointed Paints ON SUNDAY, JUNE 14, Bethel Church in Indiana, pastor- ed by the Reverend W. D. Shan- non, raised $600 in a Centennial Celebration and. Rally. The ser- mon was delivered by Bishop John A. Gregg. degree “M.. A.” in psychology | chatted with Bishop Noah W. Williams from Western Reserve at the June over the telephone. The Bishop’ had commencement. She is the just returned from Kansas City where daughter Shere anders = Hol he had been in interest of Western University. land, members of St. James, pas- tored by Dr. Joseph Gomez. Mrs.| At midnight the Churchman entrained Lee is a social worker and wife of| for Chicago. Upon arrival at his hotel Prof. B. F. Lee, teacher at Wil- he met Dean Wm. Pickens, and Attor- berforce. Prof. Lee is grandson ney Charles Houston, of the N. A. A. Aus fal -bigh b a C. P. These gentlemen stand in the e immortal bishop by the] forefront of racial advance. Mrs. Hous- same name. ton was with her fine son and en route to California. News came of a Sun- MRS. MINOR SLADDAN, 86, | day School Conyention at Quinn Chapel. is the oldest member of St. James, The Churchman repaired thither and Cleveland spoke. Dr. B. U.-Taylor, Presiding El- . der and T. Dean Scott, Minister. JAMES H. LEWIS, 94, HAS} Dr. and Mrs. S. R. MacGuinez took been a member of Quinn Chapel, the Churchman out to the University of Chicago, since 1867. He went to Chicago and met Dean Shirley Jackson ; ‘ Case of the Divinity School The Church- the War of the Rebellion in 1862. | man spent a delightful hour at the Mr. Williams came from Harpers! Chicago Defender, Mr. Abbott has built Ferry, W. Va. a splendid plant which has been re- cently renovated and additional office space provided on the third floor. It is an inspiration to see the force ‘in action. REVve. peop ols. CON- ducting revival services at St. James Church, Bartow, Fla. The Rev. S. C., Sassa, Pastor. ———000——_- RRR RRR The Churchman On Friday night the Churchman slipt into a Class Meeting service of a cer- tain church unobserved. A little lady came to him and said: “Do you mind saying a word for Jesus?” The Church- man sprang to his feet so quickly and PAGE FIVE REV. FRANK MADISON REID St. Louis, Mo. MRS. FAYE S. ROBINSON New Haven, Conn. MRS. IRENE F. D. SUMMERSETT St. Matthews, Phila., Pa. C. SYLVESTER JACKSON Harrisburg, Pa. DR. J. W. WASHINGTON Baton Rouge, La. made proud. as to be almost unwieldy, and at first it was rathef hard to get under way It was somewhat like the proverbial “three were so many things going on that one no complaint. The Sesqui-Centennial, 1’ am every African Methodist reel It is true that it was so | sure, ringed circus,” in that there Subscription Rate in Foreign Fisids, sents several of his own sermons|order from the A. M. E, Book|a curse to the people. Yet the t uM Beale He Aken bergen. to Neg at a loss to know which way 2 as i 5 i e * . . 3 o turn. 23 ou. & BOOK CONCERN, es illustrations. i For example, Concern, Philadelphia, Penna. people like it because they do not COMMUNICATIONS HAVE Afield tell of the marvelous love of God, His| Zut the big thing is AFRICAN cm, liegt . Remember Lot’s wife,” “The [aca a desire to be disturbed. The status been received from Dr. and Mrs. | Gupte eee EEE EEE EERE kindness, and keeping. A gospel choir| \fETHODISM WAS THERE! and cepeeeeEEHEPEEEHTEPEEEE? Heavenly Ladder,” “The Wrest- CARELESS CITIZENS quo satisfies. Listen to me, Ye George W. Baber, andJ. D. Howell if fifty voices enlivened the meeting.| the SPIRIT OF AFRICAN METHO- ling of acob,” “The Fall of Man” American people! The Eternal who are visiting in Europe. They Sunday morning, July 4th the Church- cram mew ionaer oe prea uke tere foo: Whois not pLoue “The Tower of Babel,’ “The Wo-| For a long time Amos 6:1 has ; man was at historic St. Paul, St. Louis, here there is no Class Meeting) to belong to a Church as old as the Weekly Thought RHEE EE ‘Preaching is & calling; pastoring 1s an art,” Bishop Noah W. Williams man At The Window,” “When the Sun Stood Still,” “The Shadow on the Dia ," and “The Seed that Grew of itself.” There are others. These sermons show what the 3ible will yield under modern DEEDS OF KINDNESS The little things you do each day, Will help to chase the gloom away, And whether they be words or deeds, They always filla long-felt need. The loving worda you say each day Will cheer a teaveler on hia way; And while they may be very few, He'll cherish them and think of you. Juat aa the sunshine lights the day, norms and standards of scholar- ship. This book should find a wide | circle of readers among Christians of all denominations. Those who are in doubt and find trouble in their religious thinking because of traditional beliefs and honored emphasis upon sentials will do giant time- non-es- to spend master well with this teacher of preachers, The writer regrets that the book has no index but this will be no serious inconvenience to the ear- hours been rendered: “Woe to them who are at ease in Zion, And self-con- fident in the mountain of Samaria” Professor Moffatt makes clearer the ancient Hebrew by translat- ing it: “Woe to the careless citi- zens, so confident in high Samaria, leaders of this most ancient race, who are like gods in Israel! ... lolling on their ivory divans, sprawling on their couches, din= ing off fresh lamb and fatted veal, crooning to the music of the lute composing airs like David himself, lapping wine by the bowlful, and using for ointment the best of the oil—with never a single thought for the bleeding wounds of the nation.” Here is no mitred, vested sur- nest reader and seeker after truth. | plict, hierophantic priest inter- The author says: “The kind of? ested only in the mechanics of stands beside the wall with a plumb-line in his hand, and says “With a plumb-line I test my peo- ple; never again will I pardon them, but Isaac’s heights shall be laid waste, the shrines of Israel shall be ruined, and I will attack Jeroboam’s house with the sword.” Let us repent and return unto the Lord while He may be found, and put our feet into right- eous paths. —— —000———_ YOUTH CONVENTIONS We are in the midst of Youth Congresses and Sunday School Conventions. Their importance cannot be emphasized too much. The young African Methodists are zealous and loyal. They have intelligence and only need guid- ance from their seniors. In too wrote from Paris. The latter will) x69 as guest speaker morning and visit Switzerland and Rome, be-Jevening. It was a glorious occasion. fore returning to London for the| Fully 2000 worshippers filled the large Oxford Conference. Bishop and auditorium, gallery, and annex. In the Nive ScteiGreene and Bishop id afternoon the Churchman in company a2 : with Dr. Frank Madison Reid worshipt Mrs. R. C. Ransom are in England in a Quarterly meeting service at St. where the two episcopates are|James of which Dr. J. A. Dames is representing the church. Dr. M.| minister, Rev. R. L. Phillips, Presiding E. Barnes accompanied Bishop Elder. At 7:30 the Churchman talked and Mrs. Greene. and at 8:30 returned to St. Paul to close - a very beautiful service featured by the Silvertone Choral Club. St. Paul DR. L. S. OVERALL, P. E. OF | was again crowded. the Ft. Smith, Ark. District has a prepared and sent out a compre-| Some churches are practically empty hensive program for Sunday on Sunday nights, and have no Leagues. aor Some have only a corporal’s guard at School, Missionary and League} cy 4 5 é lass and Prayer service. Not so at convention to be held at Hunting-|s¢, Paul, Here is an elixir for African ton, Ark., from August 18 to 22. | Methodism. It is a veritable bee hive of industry. The pastor is very popu- REV weeks Ls, DANDRIDGE ‘lar and quite acceptable. of Bessemer, Ala., is studying 1) The Churchman had no trouble in the University of Chicago. Mail getting several Class Leaders to sub- and the Holy Spirit cannot come in, there is a dead church: Think it over. The fault is not in the stars but in us, Horatio. AN OCCASIONAL LETTER Bishop J. A. Gregg My work, here of late, has so com- pletely absorbed me, that I have no had opportunity to say much through the Church papers. As a result, I see that I am about to lose title to the caption under which I have written for years, — “AN OCCASIONAL LET- TER.” I note that someone else has appropriated it. I have no copy right to it, but after the death of my late friend, Bishop Coppin, I assumed it, much as Bishop Heard adopted the caption. "NOTES RY TITE WAY,” that came down to him from Bishop Ward through Bishop constitution of the United States It has weathered the storms of years, ana has come down to us through sfress and strain, as a rich le y which we cherish as our most valued po The storms that rock her now, are no more ferce than the gales that shook her in the past. As she outrode them tehn, so shail she outride them now. May our devotion to the Church be such, that in the years to come, others may look upon our labors, as we now look upon the labors of the Fathers, and call us blessed. Dr. Morris is to be congratulated. for the conception of the SESQUI-CENTENNIAL. IT am writin this OCC SIONAL if ER, merely to call, attention of the Church of the Third and Fourth Districts that during the next three weeks, if it is absolutely necessary to 2 3y Grant. I suppose it is like homestead- ing, one must actually “occupy” to may. be sent to him at 5842 S. |scribe to the Christian Recorder. Every ; prove his claims. Therefore, I have reach me, I can be reached care Dr C.F. Stewart, 3758 Fifth Ave. Minn apolis, Minn, Bishop Ransom has asked me to look after his work during his absence. We shall be vacationing in the northern part of our work, ===== DSC09678.JPG ===== PAGE 31x eileen ee meni A ttt tt++ epeeeneeenettes| Trustees of the International C. E. } Society. In this Convention, Dr. Morris nan and leader of several conference groups. t Young People’s : Page ae ‘ PRR RRR mpor youth of our church. ers on the program were Dr. J H Seattle, Washington.. Hughes of Prof. L. C. Ridley of Wilberforce Uni- Little words of kindness— | versity and Dr. J. A. Valentine of St A . a Joseph A. M. E. Church, Durham, N. | hops I 4 smile impart lof the A. M. E. t as well as Dr. J. W. Eichel- er, Director of Religious Education the Zion church. Wm Rapids and H. Jones our pasteor at his wife made a reat contribution to the comfort and re of the Negro-delegates. > general theme of the Convention and we tened with new hope as five thousand tian youth sang this theme on the opening night; and the echo of “On- | ward Christian Soldiers” the song they vas Dr SNAPPY STORIES MANY USE THIS METHOD “Christ For The Cr ang in-the parade will linger long in z me | memory’s sacred cabinet. THAT'S DIFFERENT | J. A. VALENTINE, Durham, N. C. The Christian RecorderPulpit THE SATURDAY SERMON 9 Life’s Four Carpenters imp meetir By The Rev. Samuel W. Purvis, D.D. | | Text: And the Lord showed me four 36TH INTERNATIONAL — | carpenters—Zech. 1:20. CHRISTIAN ENDEAVOR | RIE I will not attempt to write today of THE Convention Met at Grand Rapids, Michigan, July 8-13 athe ere at the ¢ | Zechariah’s vision of the four carpen- \udi- | fers. It had to do with the redemption as legates, | Of Zion in that day, and in now long- = - e Union} Past history { rele nntele It is also| [| am thinking rather of our life’s house and its interests; its tendency fore nearly to deterirate, and constant need of re- pair; for there is always wear and tear undred N | eve 5 mall by com-|!" life. Repairsshops are in every com- : nen das munity. Our clothing wears and tears, : : » Chairmen, and| #4 needs repair of the tailor. Our RS 1 members| *hoes run down at the heal, _ or through the sole, among the $00°in the and the cobbler = e 300 ‘Be ere |)8 Sought. Our auto develops all sorts = ine + alec. te weaknesses and frailties, and the ‘ send Saturday, | *#to-mechanir flurishes at eash rross- wiv 10 road, Count the number of repair shops ; => : ously wel’! your dommdnity—vivid evidenre the fine Christian fellowship that life's things need mech fixing. idencal exes If you own the house in which you live that The where you are ready to declare taurants as well] ‘there's always reons and ban-| something.” quets were » the delegates, re- | Searching cast wind and driving rain wavdices oh. vace | disc over that there is a leak in the roof, Indéed the main fares of Grand | The job carpenter, the plumber, the Rapids presented a scene of rare beaus } heater man and the painter and paper- ty. Flags, bunting and “C.F Convene | hanger, thrive because nothing about tion” Welcome signs everywhere a house lasts forever. Your wife dis- Well, Airican Methodism was there | COVETS at each housecleaning time, and lec by that fine brain whieh conceived | i"! between, that rugs need renewing, our recent Sesqui-Centennial Celebra- and farniture needs re-upholstering. Hon, Dr. 5. S, Morris, General Secretary | What is trae of houses of wood, brick of the A, C. B, Leagne Dr. Morris jy and stone, is also true of the physical Without a doubt one of the finest ex-| use in which we five, In childhood perts in Relirious Edneation our church |#" youth the new honse needs but Waa = he ee As & | bishop Morris would appeal especially W. Kyles and W. J. Walls Zion Church were also THE CHRISTIAN RECORDER 3 eee thing goes wrong, a night’s sleep makes it all right. It’s better in the morning ! 1} But there comes time when & night's sleep doesn’t make everything right. It isn’t long until some repairs are need ed. Tooth trouble starts early. Neg- _}lect of looking—After brings penalties plenty. eye strain. Tonsils become affected and infected. Physical organs are not made of stuff that will endure indefinitely. The repair shops of the doctor, the dentist, and the oculist gather many folks who need repairs. The drug store, the cosmetic counter, the hairdresser, and the beauty shop, tell an anxious story. This earthly house of our taber- nacle (living place), this house of hu- man clay, needs as much looking after and repair as does the house of tiore substantial material in which we spend some waking and sleeping hoiirs. What is trie of our physical bodies is true of our spiritual selves. The soul must have seasons of careful going- ver. Notice how David felt it—“Create in me a clean heart, and renew within me a right spirit.” If you lose your sense of God, and are out of tune with the Infinite, you must take your soul to he workshop of God. In the most hum- ble Place of Meeting one may seek Folks broken cleansing and renewal. there find solace. When worn with the fierce attrition of life and folks— seek the House of God! Rare place for renewal! “He restoreth may soul”— testifies the Psalmist. Things That Endure Fortunately, there are some things that never seem to wear out nor need repair. The physical universe and its machan- ism has remained since “In the begin- ning.” The sun has risen each morning to greet us. If the clouds are in the sky, “behind the clouds is the sun still shining.” If one-half of the sun is above the horizon. It doesn’t take much faith to believe for the other half. The moon beams on landscapes and lovers through the ages. The stars shine on “forever and ever” as far as we are concerned. Job noted the same constellations of Orion and the Pleiades, Just as you and I noted them this win- ter. The Big Dipper in the north and the Southern Cross in the south shone for Adam and Eve in Paradise, for Isaac when he went out into the fields at eventide to meditate and they speak to us, as to David, that, “The heavens declare the glory of God.” The tide rises and falls twice in 24 hours with unfailiig_ faithfulness in every sea, bay, cove and inlet. The seasons come and go with endless succession — winter with its snows, Headache tells that there is] in’ spirit, and broken in heart, may 1 cannot be recovered. “Our life is a dream, our time as a stream glide; swiftly away; the fugitive monient re. fuses to stay,” sutig Wesley, Evett Gou cannot turn back the tiniverse an give us yesterday—an iron curtain ha; dropped between us and it. Out oj darkness and eternity today was born— at nighitfall it will die forever. If there is a tragedy observable, \ is how lightly we regard youth, beauty and health, and how pitifully and fran- tically we try to get them back whien they are gone. High ideals neglected bring low living and dust groveling. Opportunity lost seldom returns. Neg. lect seed-sowing in May and June, and there will be no harvest in September and October. I cannot help thinking of that scerie iii Gethsemane. While Jesus prayed aiid agonized, the dis- ciples slept. He needed them much When it was too late, they were awake. The Master said to them, reproachfully, and in sad earnest, “Sleep on now— take your rest.” The blow struck cannot be recovered The spoken word cannot be recalled The swiftest horse cannot overtake it Remember Will Carlton’s “The Settler's Story?” The husband’s unkind word spoken.at parting in the morning. His return to find the girl of his life dead “Boys flying kites haul in them white-winged birds; You can’t do that when you're flying words.” Molten iron ca nbe fashioned as easily as putty at its moment of white heat, but let the moment pass, the iron cool, then even Vulcan cannot bend it. Nature—the Repair Carpenter Some things, given time and atten- tion, will repair themselves. The broken born will knit again. Under proper care and conditions the cut and wound will heal — through possibly leaving a scar. The slight ill- ness passes away. Many are “not well” but must go on. In the one-man-shop the proprietor is seldom sick. The mother with household duties and care of children gets ever slight indisposi- tions with amazingly little complaint. Trouble is an apothecary that mixes many bitter doses. We take our medi- cine perhaps withwry faces and in protesting mood. But we “get over it.” Time heals most wounds—even those of the heart. Our wrangling, :jangling and quarreling maf be gotten over speedily, if we meet in spirit of love, mutual concession and forgiveness. We may soon share our salt, and laugh mirthfully, with our “enemy,” at our misunderstandings and grievances. — I like the thought of life’s second erry “McAuley, Yes, “For Lack of a Nail—” then. Some things, if Iet get out of repair,| And now we are busy, tired men, orow steadily worse. ¢ Tired with playing a foolish game. 3 One has to watch when he abandons | Tired with trying to make’a name. a good custom. The man who forsakes attendance upon the. House of God, gradually gets farther and farther away, Church attendance, like punctuality, moet goes, grows. and privilege. Neglect of the “means Around the cornor—yet miles away! of grace” often spells moral retrograde. A drifting boat always goes down stream! p ; Breaks in love and, affection, in do- mestic ties, and social life, seldom heal| AIDS DIGESTION friendships—they are too precious. You may want to renew them again, and may have most kind intention of doing so, but you may delay too long. Here is a poem I like very much. I wish I knew the writer. 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GE The evening ser- gran 10 P.M League at § vices began 7:30 P.M. and bespite the erement weather, a fairly large audi ence Hat 1 attentively to the final h was ably delivered by the der mess of the Quarterly Confer. held Monday “8 at 8.00 P.M ence wa evening, June eriptures were read hy Rey, Capehart, a prayer was offered nderfully : paid ll they | vicor ct held his onference at Payne and | the THE CHRIST Mrs. ence. nary questions readily. to} and were commended by the Elder w 2a tors | tior the | program for the year. our BISHOP M. H. DAVIS Presiding Bishop nancial report of the thi arterly conference of the Durha pout | District was held at Harvest ,Chapel our] A. M. E. Church on July 3-4, 1937 | The Efland Circuit made a grand r Flde red pastor a2 8 5: W. Dalton, our ex-paster yis- nference and offered praye: >t remarks by Rey. J. C. Gra nat and Elder set the bounds of the Confer- F. K. Smith was elected Conference Secretary, and with her n on new life|unsual alertness, answered the discipli- rst Sunday in Holy-Spirit| The various boards made their reports ntinued harmony and coopera- in order to perfect our building LULA B. WESTON 2 our ¢ Crutchfield. ¥Y | CONFERENCE IN CATRO, vored with a song by our NOIS SEPT. 29th with increases along esiding Elder also encourg IAN RECORDER we sang: “Praise God from whom all blessings flow.” MRS. M. A. MONROE The Calendar August 3-18—World Conference on Faith ang Order—Edinburgh, Scotland. FOURTH EPISCOPAL DISTRICT ILLINOIS ANNUAL CONFER- ho ENCE day School and Missionary Coy. vention, Savannah. W. 0, p Sherman, President; W. A. Foun. tain, Bishop. August 10-15—Florida Young People’s Meeting, Mattoon, Illinois By Rey. Will J. Smith The fourth quarterly conference o Jacksonville, LM. Davids A. M. E. Church, Springfield Moore, President; R. A. Grant, District, with Rev. Dr. C. E. Brook Bishop. August 10-21—South Carolina Youth Conference, Rey. J. S. Benn, Presj- dent. August 11-13—South Carolina State, and League Convention, Colum. bia, S.C. J. S. Benn, President; Presiding Elder; Rev. Will J. Smith Pastor, held last week, was the best mM! of the whole year, with all departments rd reporting increases. Rey. Dr. Brooks, though having been on the sick list part of the year, has total contriubtion collected] heen a CONTRIBUTING factor in th. J. S. Flipper, Bishop. a) This} program of the churches under hi | August 16—Michigan Young People’s y our! SUPERVISION — thus giving th Congress, Kalamazoo, George W. Baber, President; John A. Gregg, Bishop. August 17—A Religious Convocation including the A. C. E. League, Missionary Soci eties and Sunday School Conventions of the Baltimore, Virginia, Western N. C. Tl] Springfield District the advantage o marching in the forefront--and accord to AUTHENTIC reports, the opin- ion seems to be, that each pastor ir ‘| the district will report to the ANNUAL ILL] and N. C. Conferences, at Kittrell Col. lege, N. C. Rev. J. A. Valentim baras- all lines—that they may be a party to * : vords. Our hearts were male tc} the cause of the districts successfu tor and Charman Publicity Committee, C standing M. H. DAVIS, Bishop tase of membership 6. We wil.! 71. <oamabAnnbale Conierentenin August 18—Ontario Annual Conference t make the fourth qnarterly | 1934 reports gave the Springfield Dis. Chatham, Ontario, Rev. W. c ference which is the last the best trict 4 R. M. ENOCH THE THIRD QUARTERLY CONFERENCE Georgetown, Texas at Wesley A. M. Texas, on July 4-5, 1937 S. Jenkins, our wide-awake and essive presiding elder of this. the n District us full of rgetown R R (4 t came to cached until we all rejoiced in the atic mn. He administered ament at both services. Rev. A y Hill : o'clock Anderson, onr pastor at brought the message af He, a soul-stirring sermon service. too that The pas- tor and some of the memebys of Mace- donia Baptist Church and some mem- f Gay Hill Baptist Chureh wor- with us at this They ull ll were active in helping us to raise by all. present hon our full assessment, for which we are deeply grateful On Monday night Dr. Jenkins held the business session, when all of the class leaders and several of the boards ind auxiliaries made their reports, just after the disciplinary qnestions were isked and answered. The reports were far in advance of those made hitherto, ; ind the presiding elder paid a hich quarterly conference was E. Church, (Recapitulation) 2047 memers Quincy District, 1563 members. District, 2076 members. bership for the Illinois Perry, 251 Park Street. Cairo A. Gregg. Total mem-| August 24-26—Kentucky Congress of Conference Youth, Monticello, Ky., Rev. A. P. (5686) with a total Dollar Money report White, President. for all Districts (which are 3) $4844.00, August 25—Puget Sound Conference, As we have no reports from the Tacoma, Washington, Rey, J. L. 1936 Annual Conference we are sure Sanders, 1407 South Yakuma St. that each District went over the top Bishop Noah W. Williams. with increases in all Departments of | Sept. 1—Michigan Annual Conference, the Church. You have a standing in- Ft. Wayne, Indiana, Rev. G. L. vitation the Illinois Wayne, 827 Francic Street. Bishop Cairc. J. A. Gregg. 7 Sept. 7-10—Religious Education Insti- tuts. 9h Episcopal District, Montgomery, Ala. Drs. J. W. Walker, Pres. I. H. Bonner, Vice Pres, A. Wayman Jennings, Ex. Sec. L, Sybl Taylor, Rey. Harry Rich ardson, John Dawkins, A. Woods, and J. L. Calhoun, Directors. Sept. 8—Northwestern Annual Confer- equally with their brethren ence, Keokuk, Jowa, Rev. Lewis A. and they received it at the hands of McGee, 415 N. 7th Street, Bishop the great leader. This is a fine ex- J. A. Gregg. ample of faith triumphing over difficul-| California Conference, Parks Chapel ties, and claming its promised rights. Oakland, Calif. Rev. A. W. fatin- There is a special suggestion in this son, 1326 Ashby Aye. Bishop Noah Passage of the rights of women under W. Williams. the gospel we little realize in Western | Sept. 15—Southern California Confer- lands, how much Christianity has done ence, Los Angeles, Calif. Rey. H. for our Sisters, and how high and M. Collins, 8th and oun Streets. glorious the equal place of honor and Bishop Noah W. Williams. privilege, which Christ has given to|Sept. 22—Indiana Annual Conference every daughter of faith. Kokomo, Ind., Rey. H. Li Ps freacs, The new outlook for prepared Church 1047 N. Kennedy Street, Bishop fr, ‘ Women is Ordination.’ Give her the A. Gregg. Privileze of being all to her church Colorado Conference, Albuquerque and Community that a male minister New Mexico. Rev. A. L, Eamilion, could be. We believe she has a right 311 West Cole Street, Bishop Noah to exercise special Ministry and he a W. Williams, co-worker in the Church of God. Sept. 29—I!linois Annu. Tn the vear of 1760 in New York, Cairo, Ill, Rev. Barbara Heck, called out the first 17th Street. Bishop J. A. Gregg. Methodist sermon in America and Nebraska Conference, : Trinity planned the first chapel that was hiilt Church, Kansas City, Hane Rey. on John St. L. P. Bryant, 438 Greely Strect. Bishop J. to visit Annua Conference at September 29 1937, THE NEW OUTLOOK FOR PRE- PARED CHURCH WOMEN The five daughters of Zelophahad came to Joshua, and claimed their in heritance, al Conference, J. A. Randolph, 420 tribute to the officers, members, and Rev. Jno. G. Monroe whom he etyled the highly efficient pastor. The totai ollection was far abewe the amount required to pay the presiding elder his ee assessment, and as we rejoiced, Tf she can preach the gospel, erect Bishop Noah W. Williams, chapels to worship in, she can stand in | September 29-30—First District Mid- that Church, in the Holy Place, feed Year Conference Wilmingto her flock like a Shepherd, and carry Del. Rev. A. C, Clark pa the young lambs to a throne of Grace. Sims, Bishop. ‘ ' In the Methodist Church we have October 6—Chicago Annual Conference August 10—Georgia State League, Sun.. Chicago, Ill, Rev. G. W. Williams, 2241 Maypole Street. Bishop J. A. Gregg. ‘ Kansas Conference, Emporia, Kans. Rev. M. M. Matthews, 312 West 62nd Street. Bishop Noah W. Wil- liams. — Mexico and Rio Grande Confer- ence, Kingsville, Texas. Rev. T. W. Thomas. Bishop George B. Young. Oct. 13—East Texas Conference, Athens, Texas. Rev. J. Frances Baker. Bishop George B. Young. October 13—Palmetto Annual Confer-' ence, Kingstree, S. C., Rev. S. M. Hughes. Bishop J. S. Flipper. Oct. 20—Northwest Texas Conference, Abiline, Texas, Rev. J. R. McGhee. Bishop George B. Young. October 20—North East Annual Con- ference, Florerice, S. C., Rev. W. E. Richardson, 112 So. Ravenel St. Bishop J. S. Flipper. October 27—Columbia Annyal Confer- ence, Union, S. C., Rev. T. E. Robinson, 849 McBeth St. Bishop J. S. Flipper. x Oct. 27—Southwest Texas Conference, Weimar, Texas. Rev. W. P. Perry. Bishop George B. Young. South West Missouri Conference, ly served its time and at least is not Kansas City, Mo.| imperative to our success as an insti- Allen Chapel, Rev. A. R. Fox, 813 East 10th St. Bishop Noah W. Williams. Oct. 30—North Missouri Conference,} development of our Zion but, there can Macon, Mo. Rev. W. M. Jackson,} be no speculation with reference to 107 East 3rd Street. W. Williams. Bishop Noah Noy, 3—Texas Conference, Pt. Arthur,] ples and all all of the departments of 432| Church activit West Tenth Street. Bishop Geo.| ency and merit of our pastors Texas. Rev. E. W. Prince, B. Young. November 10—South Carolina Annual Conference, Holly Hill, S. C., Rey. L. L. Farmer. Bishop J. S. Flipper. Nov. 10—West Texas Conference, Som- erville, Texas. Rev. N. H. Melton. Bishop Geo. B. Young. Missouri ‘Conference, St. James Church, St. Louis, Mo. Rev. J. A. Dames, 4311 St. Ferdinand Street. Bishop Noah W. Williams. November 17—Piedmont Annual Con- ference, Greenville, S. C., 109 Green Avenue, Rev. J. W. With- erspoon. Bishop J. S. Flipper. November 24—Central Annual Confer- ence, St. Matthews, S. C., Rev. David James. Bishop J. S. Flipper. Nov. 17—Northeast Texas Conference, Terrell, Texas, Rev. J. Mark John- son. Bishop George B. Young. Noy. 24—North Texas Conference Wichita Falls, Texas, 316 Park St. Bishop George B. Young. Dec. 1—Central Texas Conference, San Marcos, Texas. Rev. F. D. Cran- shaw. Bishop George B. Young. "EE Re Cees eS three modes of Baptism. Thcy are: Sprinkling, Ponring and Tmmersion. Is she not physically fit to baptize his children by Sprinkling, Pouring on water, or take them to the grave of| availity of men for true lea¢ water and bury them with Jesus in baptism that they may rise and walk in the newness of life? Tf her life is hid with Christ in God, administer] 2 good pastor. : Sacrament, as the table of God is] Presiding Elder, 1 have used much 0 can instruct and invite] my time trying to entreat members ee God’s chosen people “Come and Dine.”| officials of Churches to recognize and she is spiritually able to spread, she Perform the Marriage Ceremony? THE CHRISTIA We believe she is intellectually capable to pronounce the words that make them man and wife. When God in His wise Providence has taken a loved one from the Church or Community he can give her grace to svy words of comfort and commit the body to the ground, ashes to ashes and dust te dust. The doors are fast closing on the old order of Evangelism. Let women who are called and chosen by God take her place by the side of the men called and chosen by God. Pray, go to the Upper-room and be baptized with the Holy Ghost and Fire and together let them put over God's pro- gram for the Salvation of the world. EVANGELIST ALBERTA PULLEY North Ohio Conference. PROVIDENCE, R. | I at Writiiig this article from the Rhode Island Hospital, where T am de- tained for a minor opération. I don't think there is any for alarm but; my mind goes out to the galaxy of pastors [1 ottr great Church. Our good Bishop Greeilé thinks that the Presiding Eldership has very ti€ar- cause tution. We may speculate about agen- cies employed in the advancement and the usefulness and need of the pastor- ate. The perpetuation of our princi- s rests upon the effici- To the extent we have God sent and Church trained pastors, to that extent our Church will grow and flourish. Any man who strikes down a good pastor is destroying the source from which all our blessings come. The Church should of encouragement and around the pastor and his family. It shculd see to it in so far as it is) able. Funds shovld be set aside to sustain the preachers in Mission charges while they sacrifice themselves and their families to expand the King- dom of God in this world of sin. It should see that ample support be given to their widows when they are dead.] This hope should be extended to our young mén coming from our schools 2 It is to be its arm cheer throw good and seminaries of learnin. deplored that more of this class are not entering the ministry and Christian missionary work. Presiding Elders, Bishops, General Officers, College Presidents and Deans of our Theological Departments and other Dignitaries of the Church-work should keep the door of hope wide apen lo every worthy pastor on the firing line in every Conference in our Methodism. Most all of the great men of our Church in all of our activities includ- ing our Bishops came out of the pas- torate, and I doubt very much the ership that did not get to a greater degree the benefit of this experience. I have found but few of our mem- bers who really realize the worth of Since I have heen a N RECORDER PAGE NINE Se a eee emmy EXTRAORDINARY VALUE EY MNAL* 38 and DISCIPLINE TOGETHER $1.50 Music and $.90 Discipline A $2.40 Value Both For $2.00 | Hymna ! t \ | \ ' { | | 1 \ ‘ 4 | \ ' \ ' Soth volumes beautifully and securely bound in Semi Morocco and Stamped in Gold. ONLY A LIMITED NUMBER OF VOLUMES TO BE {SOLD AT THIS PRICE. SEND YOUR ORDER TO- DAY. WE PAY POSTAGE. A.M. E. BOOK CONCERN 716 S. 19th Street rere ee ee ee ee SR Nn Nm re Buy Them Now The New A. M.E. Discipline SINGLE COPY — — $ .90 HALF DOZ. _ - $ 4.89 ONE DOZ — _ $ 9.00 A. M. E. BOOK CONCERN 716 S. 19th Street Phila. Pa. ((Continued on page 16) ===== DSC09680.JPG ===== From Other Papers RRR WE HAVE INVITED IT hing gut these force- ought I law. id North e laws suf- | with lynchings We still pite of the law, and forced. done about ever ntinue to take the law in ds, but because they are ally prominent, no- y them, and the igh-sounding r die the usual d here in North ver the South. bster | think twice i lastardly work yovern- are not up with white- one we deplore the basis for nat they would | js ploring the reason 4 to barbaric source. B t his death. guarded. There may have been other reasons © lalso for this way of burial. At any rate, it continued until the Romans acquired r standards of sanitation and ed cemeteries homes. 3ut belief that the soul lived on, in- fluencing the Roman family, persisted. As the head was the most important feature of the human body, the Romans came to accept a death mask or por- t as substitute for the ancestor’s real presence in the house. EDUCATING A NATION About one-forth of the total popula- tion of the United States attends full- time day school. This is pointed out in * Biennial Survey of Education in the United States just issued. There are 27,147,729 enrolled in public schools. Significant changes in enrollment in the Nation were found to be indentical with conditions in Philadelphia. There an increase only from the sixth to the twelfth grade, with a decrease below the sixth grade. Of the average class graduating from high school, about 333 of each orginal 1000 enrolled pupils in the fifth grade remain. jually do we de- meeting out punish- 1 o have this anti-lynching me because of our own have only ourselves to ‘ snd our representatives in Con : that the law applies it t tld curb their in- atic it, without much hurt vemise ind to their state-—The C, Tribune ATLANTA BANK HAS $530,235.78 [TLANTA (C) 210 The Citizens Trust Auburn avenue, hag as- Company 78, according to its 10. The bank has s deposits of $146,611.23 and de- of $150,439.22 Tuly July leposit Capital is 000 ROMANS STARTED IDEA OF FAMILY PORTRAITS Origin of Sculptures Is Traced by German Scientist to Barbaric Burial Custom Ancient Romans started the idea of family portraits, To see the custom it its start, go back to ancient Rome. Noble Romans paraded the sculptured busta of their ancestors, literally par- aded them, These proofs of their aris- tocratie lineage were brought out and marched alone in faneral processions of distinguished dead, says Emily ¢ Davis in @ copyrighted Science Service In spite of the increase in high school enrollment of 89 per cent, there was a decrease of 8468, or d 3.3 per cent in the number of teachers in those grades. The total number of teachers in public and private schools was placed at 1,018,000. The actual number of freshmen in college was 33,9 per cent of the number of high school graduates the year be- fore. It was found that of the 1000 en- rolling in the fifth grade, fifty-two were graduated, from college. Such surveys give an idea of the great part the public school system plays in the lift of the Nation —Philadelphia Evening Pub- lic Ledger. HOSPITAL PATIENTS WIN POETRY PRIZES Barnard Girls Make Awards in Contest Held to Cheer the Ailing at Sea View Prizes have been awarded in the Barnard poetry contest in the Sea View Hospital, Staten Island, where the pat- ents have been writing verse to help fill their hours. Julie Landauer, Ward 54, won first prize for poem “Written by Full Moonlight.” for making pictures, in the first place, a 1 scientist, Professor Erich Bethe - University of Leipzig, has traced rimative man, including Romans in r early history, believed that the sf a dead person had great power tow good luck or bad on surviving s of the family. Early Romans | obably had this in mind, Professor he believes, when they buried the ead of the family in the house itself, As he was the outstand- ig member of the family, his spiritual power was a special heritage to be apart from their Margaret M. Currier, the winner of the second — poem was “Dream and Reality. prize in the young people’s “Wedding Bells,” by Prince Clarke, years old; “After a Rainy Day,” by Celia Elias 13, and “My Little Puppy, by Jennie Morelli, 16 were the winning poems. The last poem runs as follows: One time a fat little puppy was born | With nose like a shrimp and a tail like a thorn. When given his dinner of chopped up meat He would step in the dish with his two front feet; And when he finished eating it all His tummy would feel like a cotton-ball. Celia Elias won a prize for her contri- bution, which was the first poem that she had ever written. Second prize in the young people’s group went to William Sawyer for his poem “The Canary.” He told Miss Reynard that he “could write a lot of poems and if she waited a minute he would write another.” ° TRANSITIONS Funeral Service for the Late Miss Beatrice Lenora Bailey Fifty-three (53) Ministers and Three Thousand (3,000) persons attended the funeral of the late Miss Beatrice Lenora Bailey at Emanuel A. M. E. Church, West 119th Street, New York City on Tuesday Evening June 8, 1937. Miss Bailey passed into the Great Beyond Saturday morning June 5, 1937, at her late residence 209 Edge- combe Ave. She was the sister-in-law of The Rev. D. Ward Nichols. She was an active member of the Emanuel Church, serving as Director of the Lyceum Choir, Supervisor of the Allen Stars, a member of the Busy Bee Miss- ionary Society and for sometime she served as a teacher in the Primary De- partment of the Church School. Miss Bailey was quiet and unassuming, yet pleasing and lovable. Floral tributes were many and beau- tiful. Too numerous to mention here. Music was furnished by the Lyceum Choir of which she was Director and the Senior Choir of the Church. The Right Reverend Monroe H. Davis, D.D. delivered the Eulogy and Remarks were made by The Reverends Edward Ernest Tyler, N. N. Simmons, John W. Robinson and L. L. Berry, The Rev. W. M. Dawkins sang by request a favorite selection of the deceased, “God Leads His Little Children Along.” Ministers were in attendance from as far as Buffalo, Telegrams and letters were Ward 51 was] ington, D. C. This is the old hon prize. Her | of the Bailey family dating back to pr. . ; t vere three ties for the first}t , There wer group.}its way to Spring Grove Cemetery 13] where all that was mortal of the la homes civil war days. At the conclusion , he service the funeral cortege Weng, Beatrice Lenora Bailey was laid rest in the family plot. MABLE W. JONEs OBSEQUIES Rey. William Palmer Opening Hymn, 486, “Servent of God Well Done.”....Rev. E. J. Dayj Scripture Lesson, (New Testament Romans 8:32-39,.......Rev. H. Song ‘ RESOLUTIONS—From the church From ministers Union, Rev. R. From The Ministers Wives..... Mrs. M. C. K. Davig Solo Other Resolutions Turned in? Thank Telegrams announced by .. Remarks—3_minutes each; Drs. H Carr, R.S. Jenkins, J. H. Smit Obituary : ; Solo, ..““My Heavenly Father Watches Over Me”, ..Mr. L. R. Living. ston} Eulogy Review and Recessional Rey. M. L. Pendergraff, Master of cere monies. Pall Bearers: Ministers of The Dallas District. St. Paul A. M. E. Church, Dallas, Texas Interment Grove Island Cemetery Meria, Teras Friday, June 11, 1937 RICHMOND, KENTUCKY Rey. John Wesley Caldwell, super- annuated minister in the A. M. EF. Church, died at his home on Elm St, Tuesday, June 29th, 1937, after a long illness. He is survived by his widow, Mrs. Nellie Chenault; one son, Prol. J. C. Caldwell, principal of Nicholas- ville High School, two daughters, Miss Annie Caldwell, teacher at Swift Men- orial College, Rodgersville, Tenn., and Mrs. Mabel C. Riggs of Louisville; and one grandson, Morris Gaddy student at Kentucky State Industrial College, Frankfort. Funeral services were held at St. Paul A.M. E. Church, this city, conducted by the Rey. R. L. Parker, Pastor, and assisted by other ministers present. ~e chip with the assi tance of Evangelist, Mrs. Austin, when ‘145 persons were converted. Among other place where he gerved a8 pastof were Nicholasville, Lancaster, Somerset, Harrodsburg, and cynthiana, his last appointment. He yas superannuated in the fall of 1930. ev. Caldwell served under the fol- B i.wing Bishops: W, J. Gaines, M. B. ters, B. T. Tanner, B. F. Lee, C. J. shatfer, L. J. Coppin, J. Albert John- con, A. J. Carey, R. C. Ransome, and \L H. Davis. His presiding elders were j. W. Hill, J. M. Turner, J. Thomp- ‘on, J. W. Hall, G. W. Robinson, J. \. Frazier, J. C. Brewer, G. F. David, ¢. W. Allison, and G. W. Andrews. Rev. Caldwell was married to Miss \da Owsley of Danville in 1884. To this union eight children were born, five having preceeded him to his grave, ,jso his first wife. In 1924 he married \rs. Nellie Griffin of Lexington, who with three of his children survive hint. \ true lover of God and humanity has fallen. His sainted memories will al- ways linger in the hearts of the wor- shipers of this church, The body. laid jn state at the church from 1 to 3 o’clock. Pallbearers were J. W. Cobb, H. C. Gentry, T. F. Miller, M. A. White, Tommie Dudley, and Brutus Chen- ault. Burial in Maple Grove cemetery this city. ee Notices ST. LUKE A. M: E. CHURCH Elmwood Park, Mo. To Break Ground for the construction of a new church. The new building to be a novel one, it will be a combination church and parsonage. The present pastor, Rev. L. W. Glascow came here seven months ago. He states the church is making progress, because of what it is doing for the members and the com- munity. The Rev. Glascow was appoint- ed to this charge last November by Bishop Noah W. Williams. He is a na- tive of Mississippi having been born in Holly Springs and attended Rust Col- lege. He is an ex-soldier, founder and president of Glascow Products Com- pany, manufacturing pure food pro- Maguinez, assisted by the pastor, Rey. M. A. Stewart, Rev. I. Bess, and Rev. A. Gupton. All Christians present par- took of the sacramental rites, and de- parted with the feeling that each had received a distinct blessing by their attendance at this quarterly meeting. From a financial stand-point also, the quarterly reports were excellent, as nearly every treasury of the various departments had balances after submitt- ing reports. Bethel Church has been progressing wonderfully under the leadership of Rev. W. A- Stewart, who is serving his second term as our pastor. In 1936, back interest for a period of 5 years was paid, and the principal was lowered considerably. All current obligations have been paid to date, and a gradual decrease in the entire outstanding in- debtedness has taken place, With God’s will, we are looking forward to the liquidation of the entire outstanding in- debtedness of $1,000.00 on July 11th, when a gigantic financial rally will be held. God being our Helper, we ex- pect to be free from debt, when Rey. Stewart journeys to Annual Conference in September. The spiritual life of Bethel has not the first time in many years. We sincerely ask the prayers of al rest upon Bethel, and that here on earth. CHARLES SIMMONS. _~ THE SPY GLASS (Sesqui-Centennial) By Allen R. Cooper African Methodism continues her successful march down the ages afte one hundred and fifty years. The Sesqui-Centennial recently held at Memphis, Tenn., was worth five million dollars to the youths of the A. M. E. Church. Dr. S. S. Morris proved himself a genius of rare ability in pro- been overlooked, as Prayer Meetings, under guidance of Sister Elnora Burke, have been held regularly each week for several months, a goodly number in attendance, a feast accomplished for Christians, that God’s benediction may she may continue to labor for God’s kingdom ducts. A former member of St. James \. M. E. church in St. Louis. Assisting Rey. J. A. Dames. A financial drive has been launched for this worthy cause. Send contributions to Rey. L. Glascow, Rt. 2, Box 705, Elmwood, Mo. ~ the A. M. E. Church has ever witness ed. We saw our Bishops as we had neve seen them before. They rose to th dignity of the occasion and showe BELOIT, WISCONSIN Last Sunday, June 13th, marked a successful termination of the third quar- ler of the fiscal year for Bethel A. M. founder Bishop Richard Allen. The General Officers were not presenting the great A. M. E. Church. moting the grandest celebration that themselves worthy of the heritage be- queathed to them by our immortal whit behind our great Bishops in re- Rev. Caldwell was born in Danville, Kentucky, May 8, 1862, For more than 40 years, he was a member of the Ken- tucky and West Kentucky conferences of the A. M. E. Church and served in both the eastern and western parts of the state. He came here as a pastor in 1898 and built the old St. Paul Church under his administration. Other church- received from all over the country. After a very solemn and impressive service the Benediction was pronounced by The Rey. J. A. Manning and the Senior Choir led in the Recessional followed by the Lyceum Choir, Minis- ters and the half-shrine metalic casket upon which was placed a half blanket Church of this city, Rev. S. R Conference, was in our midst. ig his sermon. “O stay thy little light, new moon; For all too soon : Thy little light shall be full grown As other moons have shown. “Haste not thy youth in fe For every breath Is life itself while breath doth last Though other lives are past,” ar of death; of roses and lilies, a floral tribute from the family. The remains were taken to Denton, Maryland the place of her birth on es built under his administration were Versailles, Pineville, Middlesboro, av Maguinez, Presiding Elder of the West Chicago District of the Chicago Annual He Preached at the morning services, con- ucting Love Feast, immediately follow- At 3:00 P. M., the Presiding Elder delivered a most impressive, inspiration- al, and spiritual discourse, exemplifying faith, fortitude, and patience in the life The tribute to Dr. John R. Hawkins was eloquent testimony, that African Methodism approves of his conduct in handling the financies o fthis our mighty Zion. Dr. George A Singleton, the sweel- est Editor, that ever edited a church paper was the ‘talk’ of the Ses-qui Cen- tennial. His elevation has not lifted him aboye the common touch. I asked him for a three minute conference and he Dr. George A. Singleton, the swell- without having to pass through twenty- seven secretaries. shake hands with Dr. G. E. Curry the new, no. the old Manager of the Book Concern. I say old Manager because no new Manager gould have done what Dr. Curry has done in so short a time. | J He is, hereafter, known as the ‘Miracle | Man’ of the A. M. E. Church. We saw our old friend Dr. J. G. Robinson. He looked as though his Dr. Robinson is a fearless writer and his philosophy is always profitable. t I also rubbed up against the Univer- sity of African Methodism, better ]i known as Dr. A. S. Jackson. I like to see and hear him do anything. I can see him sitting down and become inspired. Dr. John H. Clayborn took care of himself nicely at the Memphis meeting, and his stupendous liberality with the columns of the well edited Southern Christian Recorder, has given him a large place in the hearts of the breth- ren. Well, the church is safe. The brave African Methodists are going tc keep it safe and sound. Bishop W. A. Fountain, Georgia’s leader, of eminent proportions, has hoisted this Motto, where every A. M. 2. Georgian can see it and read it: “Keep African Methodism Safe and Sound!” I chatted freely with some of the formidable candidates for the Bishopric in 1940. Some how, all’ of !| the candidates seem to feel good when talking to me. They are a fine bunch. |, We will elect at least four Bishops in 1940, and I thank God, that I am living better, preaching better and praying more every day. BARTOW DISTRICT The Sunday School and A. .C. E. League Convention, assembled in St. Paul’s A. M. E. Church, Fort Meade, Fla., Wednesday, July 14th and ad- journed Sunday, July 18, 1937, Rev. E. J. Jackson, Presiding Elder. The Convention was a real success. Wednesday night we were highly en- tertained with a sermon by Rey. M. D. Potter, Presiding Elder of the St. Pe- tersburg District and a local program. After which organization of Conven- tion. ‘ On Thursday morning the appoint- ments of several committees and re- ports. Introduction of visitors: Revs. Rob- inson of the 1st Baptist Church, and J. H. Hart, Peaceful Baptist Church, of Ft. Meade. Thursday afternoon, the Model League was conducted by Mrs. Nena Leavett, of Bartow, Fla. Tharsday evening, Rey. R. L. Murrell of Fort Myers delivered sermon. Friday morning the Model Sunday School was conducted by Mrs. Inez McQueen of Bartow, after which Rev. D. R. Franks, delivered sermon. Rev. J. E.eJelph was introduced, the greatest singing Evangelist in the state Friday afternoon, General discussion on Tr r e d a lution: I was pleased to|recommended that the District Sunday School Supt. and A. C. E. League Dis- trict President be blended into one and Mrs. Inéz McQueen of Bartow, Fla., was appointed to fill the position. Rev, Social Juestice.” PAGE ELEVEN read by Rev. D. R. Franks, enkins was introduced from the For Pierce District. : Mulberry, Fla., was elected as the seat of the next Convention. Sunday morning, all business was recent illness had merely encouraged| completed and Saturday afternoon, rec- him to live twenty years longer. reation Saturday evening, Literary pro- gram, and prize essays. Title: “Should he Negro Crusade Toward the Goal of Miss Madelene Ham- Iton, Fort Meade was awarded a prize for a paper. Sunday: Preaching all day 11:00 A. M.—Reyv. L. H. Griffin 3:00 P. M.—Rev. D. R. Franks 8:00 P. M.—Rev. S..W. Richardson. Adjournment. GERTRUDE WILLIAMS, DIXON, ILL. The third quarterly conference of the A. M. E. Church convened June 5th. The Conference was opened in the usual form by the pastor, after which the meeting was turned to our Presiding Elder, Dr. S. R. Maguinez, the church was at high pitch spiritually and gave the largest report in the history of the church. After devotionals Pre- siding Elder made some timely and in- teresting remarks touching upon topics of vital interest to the church. We are grateful to Bishop Gregg and our Pre- siding Elder, Dr. Maguinez for sending us such a wonderful spiritual man and wife under his leadership, we anticipate great things for our church. Rev. Chas. Enoch, pastor. DELENA KADOGAN. Se eee eee emoemmesoe WHY BE WITHOUT THE RIGHT TIME? We can Clean and Repair Your Watcl at a Reasonable Price All Work Guaranteed FRANK PUKAS 609 N. 12th St. Phila., Pa a OS Pen. 9842 CHARLES DOZIER Auto ‘Mechanic on All Make Cars Service Phila., Pa Taxation 1821 Bainbridge St. tae ieinentiel COLUMBIA PHOTO STUDIO of 2010 Columbia Ave., Phila. the subject: “Are we Doing Ourselves Justice in the Sunday School on the Bartow District?” The Missionary ladies were in charge of the remainder of the services led on by Mrs. H. J. Kincy, of Arcadia. Phone: Ste. 0365 3 Art Studios 6 Cabinet Photos with one large picture an 8xIC por- trait free. Bridal parties a specialty Wednesday morning, where a second funeral was held. The Rey, John Ham- he bought the lot where the present church at London stands. He served as pastor of this churcli of Job, before a large congregation, composed of members of churches of |¥ou sixty minutes.” four hed, and, be oe as errs various denominations in thé city. Th revivals ever held in the city of Rich- mond was conducted under his leader- ' ‘S mond of Baltimore was in char, i ‘Ze assis- ed by The Rev, Elbert Beard of Wash. vi Lord’s Supper was administered by Rev. e| The church is always delighted to honor men, that the people can see, Friday evening, Rev, R. L. Murrell, We cater to colored trade presided, he introduced Rey. H. R. Hill, of Mulberry, to deliver sermon. Reso- ee 0S OSTEO D OP OD ===== DSC09681.JPG ===== THE CHRIST PAGE TWELVE It CHICAGO, ILLINOIS s fourth Quarter- M. E. Cht as departments of the Univer ts spent orkers. ag a crowded auditorium. I that the srough him. ne 1 presi nop Noah Williams ordained two o assisted by Bishop W. T. Vernon, the fourth | Pr th the Episcop ~ | odist e under o Christian}, E. ' ecutive board of trustees which Dr. i J. R. A. Crossland of St. Joseph, will be chairman. This advisory board will Pastor.) be also the building committe for the erection of another wing on Ward Hall. >| The other members of this advisory committe are: Reverend Doctors Frank Madison Reid, A. R. Fox, S. R. Stan- ley, Russell Brown, R. A. Adams, T. W. Green, T. W. Wiseman, C. A. Williams, » food for FROM THE FATHER OF WATERS|W- D. Wilkins, T. J. Burwell and the TO THE GOLDEN GATE following lay members, Eugenia L. At Western University Bell, Atchison, Kansas, T. K. King, Garden City, Kansas, Mrs. Emma Mad- dox, Dodge City, Kansas, C. H. Milton, Collins, Kansas City, Kansas, Herbert Bell, Abeline, Kansas, Mrs. Maude Gen- y, Topeka, Kansas, Mr. T. W. Gana- souri, Kan- | ¥4¥, Pratt, Kansas, Dr. J. Lewis Ran- of }80m, Topeka, Kansas. The first year of the Western Uni- versity School of Religion closed with the budget balanced and with the finest spirit prevailing. Mt States , Idaho, | fr th and from the tates of M 4 HY braska, the tru 1ed { vened ard 0 and with th eat- id on hundred r the one dit five hundred Next year, Bishop Williams plans to Bishop. Williams | have fifty carefully selected students in ar more than six|the School of Religion preparing for the ministry, evangelism and church _ workers. Every student only pays forty-seven dollars each year for board, room and tuition, but must be willing to give either three hours daily in work assigned him or her, or pay the balance of oné¢ hundred-three dol- lars. Every student acéepted must be by his conference, or pared for the department of Pomology, | Peter and MUST have forty-seven social mous and lay mem- heir bishop to at a a great School of Religion Vard Hall had grounds been reconditioned, wid buildings had been pre- | ¢commended DeMolay Boosters SAYS WHY SUFFER WITH THE HEAT WHEN THEIR 3rd Annual Moonlight Boat Ride DOWN THE DELAWARE On The Steamer “STATE OF PENNSYLVANIA” Leaves Chestnut St. Wharf 8:30 P. M. Monday, August 9th, 1937 With Harry Monroe's Dusky Aces Swing Band TICKETS Before July st 65 z deer $75¢ ON SALE—Secottish Rite Cathedral Fit aa wee awater and Mole Sts.; ye. Hall, 409 S. 11th St.; 1227 Locust St. oly Sts.; Masonic Husbandry, Dairying and Hor- 1 as the School of Religion h department twenty-three stu- the first year preparing for of our churches and church m H. Peck of Detroit, Mich. red in his address at this exercises of the first year rn University School of Reli- Lord was speaking rederick D. Jordan was elect- nt of Western University and , 4S far away as Alliance, students to the order of Deacon, Rev- dred trustees present representing from y annual conference in the Fifth) next largest. District of the African Meth- Episcopal Church who in turn elected twenty executive trustees com- sosed of two from each of the nine | Sunday School, presided at the interest- annual conferences and two at large. Bishop Williams is going to appoint 1 advisory board to sit in with the ex- 1AN RECORDER dollars to pay on being accepted. From A WELLWISHER a THE ROCKY MOUNTAIN DIS- TRICT CONFERENCE Dr. L. H. Smith, P. E. By Russell Brown The Forty-seventh Annual Rocky Mountain Conference of the Colorado t|Conference- met, July 7-9, with the Trinity A. M. E. Church, Rev. Wels Bigges, paster. Dr. L. H. Smith, Pre- \ Siding Elder, presided. Delegates from Nebraska and Colorada were in attendance. H. Jackson and his wife from brought the largest delegation a Pueblo, W. , | Alliance nt F. D. Jordan and Presiding and were given due recognition by the J. Peck. There were over one, conference. The Rey. T. S. Goolsby Paul, Pueblo, brought the He delivered the Annual St. sermon. Miss Marie E. I. Bryant of Colorado Springs, District Superintentent of the ing session of that Department. Miss Mildred Muldrow presided over the Christian Endeavor meetings and con- crete suggestions for improving the Young Peoples Meetings were given. Among them was that Church Boards should include the endeavor in their cabinet planning. Rev. M. C. Knight of Payne Chapel, Colorado Springs, reported the best young peoples organi- zation in the District. He was frequent- ly in evidence helping to make the ses- sion helpful. The Rev. Russell S. Brown, pastor, Shorter, Denver, and his daughter, Alice, Elaine, represented Denver. Miss Brown was chosen Sec- retary and Miss Erne Mae Marshall of Colorado Springs, assistant Secre- tary. An artistic program of local talent was given Wednesday evening. Rev. Brown responded to the Welcomes. Rey. and Mrs. U. S. Hickman inspired us with their music. The Delegation heard the organ Recitial at the Mormon Temple Wednesday at noon and went sight-seeing at six o'clock directed by lovely hostesses, Mesdames Stanley and Whittington. Dr. Biggs and his people gave us a royal time. All the Churches sent their financial assessments but two. Presiding Elder Smith was much pleased with the Con- ference because it was held in Salt Lake City which is far from the center of the Churches. . _Addresses—In Absentia’—were de- livered from Mrs. Beula Tee Fant Shorter’s Church Secretary, Mrs. Terre nie Allen, President of Conference Branch Missionary, and Mrs. Rosie Knight. Rev. H. Hollis Hooks from the flood publicity in the Amelia ErHart episode. Miss Alice Elaine Brown recently grads uated from Denver ‘University gave an inspiring address on “Youth in A Changing World”. She Presaged a fut- ure of understanding between the elders and young people. Salt Lake is a Mormon center. is both inspired and depressed at the Inspired to see how great in power a gorgeousness of Mormon influence, Church can become and depressed to see how shortsighted because it does not include Negroes in their consider-| Lake Charles District convened _|our Sesqui-Centennial year, with g THURSDAY, AUGUST 5, , ation. I was told they even deny ,, place in Heaven by their creed. }4,, of us could not get to Memphis }y; Theme—“Looking Backward—Loo,;j Forward’”—we behold the need of viewing the ideals of our founder w built a Church to include the wh, family of man. SAN FRANCISCO, CAL. The San Fransisco District of the fornia Annual Conference A. M, Church Mid-Year Workers meeting the District Conferetice, Sunday Schg Allen Christian Endeavor League a, Women’s Mite Society was held Carter Memorial Church, Fresno, June 29, 30 and July 1, 1937. Presicig Elder A. Milton Ward was in char, and he was ably assisted by Mrs. Pe. Lowery Winters, Miss Robertha We and Mr. William R. Fletcher who p sided over their respective department namely-the District Conference, 4 District Missionary Convention, Sunday School and Allen Christi Endeavor League. The sessions One| great convention, dargely attended. Cecretaries includ Mr. M. W. Saddler, Miss Ruth Houstq and Miss Audrey Bodin. Conspicuoj among those who took part were Rey E. B. Childress, X. C. Runyon, J. } Cherry, D. G. Hill, Jr. J. Le Cravq Mr. Arnold Baranco, Mrs. Minai Fletcher, Mr. H. Y. Scott, Mr. J. Hicks, Mr. William R. Fletcher, Mi Robertha Wells, Mrs. Sedonia Gree Miss Cathrine Louder, Mrs. Jess Brooks, Misses Bessie Lawson, Ve Collier, Jean Hill, Evelyn Andersd Geraldine Davis, Mrs. Maxine Brook Hughes, Mrs. Emma Brashear, M Georgia Marshall, Mrs. Candis Caddld Mrs. Lydia Smith Ward, Miss Edd McDonald, David Mouton, Daniel G Hill 3rd, Miss Myrtle Brown, M Sadie Carter, Mrs. Verne Runyon, \f C_N. Elliott wife of the pastor—hos Mr. Roy Blackburn, Mrs. Minnie Ha ward, Mrs. Boxill. Mrs. Pearl Lowery Winters was 1 elected district W. M. M. presided Mrs. Maggie White was elected distri Superintendent of S. S. A unanimo resolution was passed asking Bishd N. W. Williams re-appoint our ve efficient president Mr. W. R. Fletché o’er the Allen C. E. League for the n Conference year. Following evening program on t closing night, the young people wh crowded the Choir loft seemed break out at a signal Happy Birthd Rev. Ward, and a committee in {rod of the venerable presiding elder, stod with a huge cake lighted with candle and after blowing them out with of trial as commanded he was presenté a handsome leather brief case. Até birthday party in the dining hall, cel brating 78th anniversary of P. E. Mrs. Lydia Smith Ward was elect reporter but I am not particular to ha my name published unless desired. am the wife of Presiding Elder Wa Tt was pronounced by young and ol Nae a TUNICA, LOUISIANA Second quarterly conference of ' ting about ws g out his oll ays buld have been better. yo men our churches are spiritually|I my brother’s keeper jive and very geod in finances. Thank- ng t itle bre many, that it will be characterized hy some writers of history as the “Cen- wry of Human and Christian Brother- fhood”. x of racial brother- of earth, have with increasing intensity, longed for the dawning of the day, yhen they will unitedly, and fully re- the fulness thereof”. cognize their common paternity, the spiritual brotherhood of all Christ- ians, through God the Father. ians of every tongue, color, or race, may exclaim with John, cons of God”; one family in Christ|istead of the spirit of pic circuit. ne 20, f, who preached us a wonderful ser- , hearts sius verybody there went home rejoicing | the pis soul salvation. Rey. Hall is a werfttl man, seems to be very inter- of God. Rev. if pas 5 zh term at Friendship and Bet- I don’t think the conference | lad he conference for their selection. D. S. JACKSON. es 5s eae HE MINISTRY OF — BROTHERHOOD John L.| Williams Whatever may be the distinguishing by which the twentieth century, nay be known to the future, indications of Whatever are, or may be the results ‘the World-War, they in the province rr S' With the coming of that day. Christ- t “Now are we the|s Jesus;” Social Justice is farreaching int its implications, than social service. Social service without justice is inad- points out that religious service, with- out social justice is a mockery, and ut- terly repugnant to God. Religious history should credit, the Protestantism of the first third of the twentieth century with the emphasis of Christian forces upon the “Brother- hood” Idea. It was an effective pro- paganda for the spread of Christianity, and the vitalizing of the Christian pro- grame of the world conquest. It had its inception in a sporadic movement among the adult members of the Churches and Sunday Schools. sought to mobilize and organize the of men and women of the community, for definite Christian service and Bible study, In the Church it took the Bro- | childhood, and youth, through middle- therhood~form. And in the Sunday- | 48% school it crystallized in organized adult Bible classes. These organizations of men and women, rallied to the slogan: “Come, let us together, as adults, to bring to our church, or our school, the organized virility of its mature con- sitituents.” The Brotherhood Movement, aimed to created among the men and women of the Church and Sunday-school, a family solidarity, and a family con- sciousness, which would, or should ex- press itself in a family. loyalty, This Friendship and Bethel] very thing is portrayed in the story of 1937. Rev. Dr. W. H. Hall,| Judah’s true brotherhood: pursuit of happiness for everyone does not include license for one individual, to override or destroy the rights of b another. school, church, community, state, nation longer tolerate wickedness and cruelty, substance through the years, to develop the spirit of kindness, and service to equate. Futhermore the prophet Amos others. hearts grow more mellow; the tenden- cy to arrogance of adolescence is out- grown; the tendency to the busy, hard- Which! are able to lift just a little, the burden seek | how to be merely kind to others, and a disolution of family ties. In every generation, | with this is not with me bor individuals. Life, liberty, and the|to And so puplic opinion has become of God, hastened rather than delayed,| more powerful than law, to curb self- , world-wide acceptance of the need | fishness and greed, and there is oppor- hood. For almost] tunity, now, for the spirit of brother- jalf a centruy the enlightened peoples hood to develop unchecked. When every vandal spirit among men is made to ealize that “the earth is the Lord’s and That each and| individual is precious in God’s sight; that the “best people” are those who erve the Lord; and that these will no o the helpless ones of earth, Then hall the spirit of true brothehood rule, evil. All honor o the many who have given their life In ripe Christian maturity, human heartedness of middle life is overcome ; and the education of the heart in true wisdom proceeds faster than the devel- opment of the mental. Those who with their. wisdom have gained understand- ing, find occasion to extend a helping hand, on every contact with their fel- low human beings; and with hand, pen and voice under God’s guidance, they humanity. Blessed be he who carry the open- heartedness of the little child, through and later, development into a kind- ly old age, that recognizes itself as a link, between struggling humanity and God—sometimes it takes years to learn whole long lifetime, is often too short a period, in which to learn truly how to love one’s Brother, as “One’s Self.” As are individual members of a nation so is the nation, and if there is ever to somehow, penetrate behind the physi- s (told in|cal and glimpse the mind and soul of 4 Genesis 44:18-44) and may be applied| another human being. Christ said “Ex- mon, his text was Roman 15:8, from] to present-day domestic family-life. The| cept ye—become as little children, ye at text which he delivered so powerful complexity of which in these times, so} shall not enter into the kingdom of were made to burn within.| contributes to family disloyalty, and|heaven.” Kindly, loyal, unsuspicious, loving, teachable as a little child, we This question of brotherhood is an] must be, to be a member of God’s family ancient one. his duty also strict in the] through the centuries, there have been W. V. Meeks being} some high-minded souls, who have re- tor is very loyal and he is carry- cognized their accountability, The candlelight ceremony of the last Sunday night supper, of the school year to the|at International House in New York God for their brother and have said, as | City, is both interesting and instructive. jas a God sent man. We are doing] Judah said in sorrow, that day in the he best we can for these two men.|princely home of his brother Joseph: Jections were good on those three How shall I go up to my father, if the|ment of fellowship is dramatized. The ?” 1 Am My Brother’s| ceremony is one of great beauty and With those| Keeper” It is no longer a question, “ Am] spiritual symbolism, in which a repre- ?” In this day we| sentative from each nation, in the cos- know our duty, and wise are those who|tume of his country, lights his neigh- seek to take upon themselves obliga- tions, that belong to them. The primary cause for most of the his country). rivalries and conflicts of the earth is selfishness, or selfish greed. The force service concludes with the words: “As of public opinion, grown intelligently | light begets light, so love, service, and kind through years of civilization— good will are passed on to others! In a which really means through years of trying to follow the Christ-spirit, in | mony, the one thousand students, repre- all social and public life is agains the|senting over fifty nations, scatter to explitation by any individual or group the world, with the inspiration, not only “This is the occasion when the spirit of ’s candle,-saying as he passes the light, ‘I represent’ (giving the name of When all the candles are lighted, the a few days following that final cere- PAGE THIRTEEN world that constitute true ‘Brother- hood.” “God hath made of one blood all nations of men.” BOONVILLE, MO. PALESTINE, TEXAS The third quarterly conference was held at Mt. Vernon A. M. E. Church with the Presiding Elder, Rev. J. B. Butler presiding over the meeting. After a spirited testimonial service the reports of the church and auxillaries were given. The quarter proved a suc- cess in every way. REV. J. B. BUTLER, P. E: REV. W. A. CARR, Pastor ZULA B. DIAL. Christ as our Elder Brother. international and interacial experi- TCHULA, MISSISSIPPI The third quarterly confererfce was held June 14th at Lampton Memor ial A. M. E. Church with our most effici- ent and beloved Presiding Elder, Rev. C. G. Scrivens a great Christian leader in charge. All organizations reported a splendid improvement. We can but expect success under the leadership of our great pastor, Rev. L. Pondexter a real Christian character and very much think, but to live, world friendship.” loved and esteemed by all. The tolta And so we find it is the understand- | amount raised this quarter from all ing love and friendship of one human| departments, $389.21. A marked in- ing for all others, in family life, in crease over last quarter’s report (MISS) E. L. JOHNSON \ SPECIAL NOTICE The New Way to get the CHRISTIAN RECORDER 1. Subscribe for one year by mailing your name and address with a Money Order for $1.50 to A. M. E. Book Concern, Philadelphia, Pa. 2. 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Coan be international friendship, it must be taught and cultivated in all countries. ; Young children uninfluenced by older persons have no race prejudice; they { SPECIAL REDUCED PRICE $1.00 ===== DSC09682.JPG ===== PAGE FOURTEEN THE CHRISTIAN RECORDER THE CHRISTI COLUMBUS, MISSISSIPPI ae | By Rev. J. W. Williams } Pisk | issippi_ Con- y Thomas, past thel Church, Cecilton, Md., or. Presiding Elders Youth and the Church; The following ist. Rey. W. O. P. Sherman, the Presiding pia ant TE Fs Ciena PAGE FIFTEEN nt i AN RECORDER sermon the Holy Communion was ad- ministered. We are proud to report that our pas- tor and Elder, are the delight of the people on this Circuit; and we believe them to be men sent from God. We say again, that our Elder has showh a splendid Christian spirit in handling the work, officers and members on his charge. Our pastor, in the person of Rey. Ht L. Huggins, is a successful organizer. He is endeavoring to substantiate each and every department in the two churches under his pastorate. He is a “model for building—Spiritually and financially. Total receipts for the quarterly con- ference: $38.56. Total for quarter: $378.38. Grand total, $416.94. REY. H. L. HUGGINS, Pastor REV. L. R. PIERCE, Presiding Elder WALTER BROWN. WOODBURY, N. J. The Sunday School Convention of the Camden-Trenton: District, New Jersey Conference, convened Wednesday and Thursday, July 7 and 8, at Macedonia A. M. E. Church, Camden, New Jersey, Rey. J. Leo Pottinger, pastor; Dr. R. B. ‘| Smith, presiding elder. The first session opened at 9:45 A. M. many distinguished ‘visitors, among them Dr. J. Francis Vanderhorst, presiding elder of the New Brunswick District; Dr. W. H. King, presiding elder of the Newark District; Dr. J. L. Russ, presid- ing elder of the Atlantic City District ; Mrs. Carolyn Thomas, Editor of the Women’s Recorder; Dr. H. H. Thomas, Rev. J. W. Thomas, Rev. J. Pearson, Rev. T. Boyd, Rev R. M Smith, Rey. J. W. Wright and others. The demonstration classes taught by expert Sunday School teachers was a very interesting feature of the program that attracted great attention. The question box developed many Sunday School problems that were solved to the satisfaction of all by Mrs. Camilla Lockwood, Rev. J. Franklin Jones, and Rev. Wm. A. Dorsey. Talks were made by the visiting pre- siding elders and Dr. H. H. Thomas, Dr. Carolyn Thomas brought echoes from the Sesqui-Centennial. The evening session was given over to the entertaining Sunday School a fine program was rendered with the pastor, Dr. Pottinger making the wel- come address which was responded by Rev. C. W. Walker. ALBANY PASTOR CONDUCTS GIANT REVIVAL AT MARIETTA By Rev. D. W. Wiggs Pastor of Turner Chapel A. M. E. Church Marietta, Ga—(SNP)—Dr. Allen R. Cooper, the pastor of Bethel A. M. E. Church, Albany, Ga., widely known pas- tor, preacher and candidate for the Bishopric in 1940, ably conducted one of the greatest revivals ever held here at Turner Chapel A. M. E. Church. The Holy Spirit was greatly in evi- dence at each of the ten night meetings, and-ten persons came forward during one of the services, declaring that they : visiting scted! sn H Purnell, presided at the| presiding: : acest ; id} morning and afternoon sessions a ed ee as (omenee of | Elder stressed the educational program The outstanding feature of the second had been genuinely ae ae p ermon at the opening meeting was ¥ . gia Conference; Dr. W. H.|of Bishop Fountain and the great day was the departmental groups panache Pesn SCMUIMeTy converted, aside g meeting was| Morris of the Augusta Conference; | complishments of Presi sf yg served as a clinic for workers in the from many others who were added to resident W A. Foun- various departments of the Sunday the church. sreached by Rev Maryland Geo. W. Anderson, Drs. J. L. Butler and M. T. Robinson, of the Georgia Conference. Other visi- tain, Jr, at Morris Brown College and the wonderful program he is putting ig School Leading officers and members of Tur- The reading course for teachers and ner Chapel expressed themselves as be- _ i rnoon gathering, Rey. E “ 5 A 2 aes De Fett [ose Toliake, presume! et oe eee Rev. D. H. Saunders, ver. The Convention pledged their un- He decicolieworseel 5 again 2 "Teite of a. Chisic 2844 ‘ an ag fees Hurley, of Swainboro; Rey.| tinted support. Rey. J. L. Butler 4 Sunday School workers presented at ve Sener pceine: Dr. Cooper n. his| Henry Williams, Rey D. W. Stephens,|re-endorsed for Epi aad this Convention was accepted and will ror mem on the £8 Piscopal honors in be used as a nucleus around which a E. Church at-the next General Con- ministers ¢ preached at the evening and profitably discussed by R. Malloy, ¢ hestertown, Md., services with Rey. Carter of Abysinnia Church, Savannah and others. Profi. Emory Thomas the Agriculture Agent gave a timely message on sys- Baptist 1940. The next Convention was voted to be held at Millen, Ga., Bethel A. M. E Church, Rey. R. Brady, pastor, July, ference in 1940. Crowds from as f Sunday School teachers institute will : Atlanta poured into the church < be formed and organized in the near torium each night to hear Dr. Cooper future in the Camden-Trenton Dis- who has been styled by many leading ; th si is Ps. Presiding. tematic farrcing. 1940 —_—_ trict: bee ) i it " ng elder, Rev. J. R. Nel-| Sermons were delivered in a very - Wm. A. DORSEY po re oe rife <a an a . part in the preceed-| inspirational manner by Revs.-Wm. : For The Best E. connection’s most gifted orators and The cata Yaluable contributions, | Rawls, SR. Dinkins, R. Brady, b J: BE corres rrrerswrargs ROCKY POINT CIRCUIT, NORTH. |Preachers. The prelate’s popularity has Me chet hnkie Jectch ve i the local church |, Johnson, B. B. Swinson, H P. Pierce, Results CAROLINA not tainted him, because he very often ' sion will be the n 7 The ne xt ses-|R. P. Pierce, S. E. Garbett, and the a # : Mount Moriah and St. James A. M. refe eae himself as_ aes ioe s country ‘ ety Yah ae Ss reeting, Wednesda Presiding Elder Bs £ : Tr an “Aq” FE. Churches, of which the Rev. H. L, | candidate for the bishopric. m lid not get Church, Havre de enon A. M. The Delegates were at their best in i 2 : y Huggins is the efficient pastor, held its HATTIESE H. Purnell, pastor. srace, Md., Rey. E.| their different discussions from start to = : —-IN THE— ; third quarterly conference at fel apa aid EDS 7 gah y ESBURG, MISSISSIPPI gris finish. Bishop Fountain electrified pee: : Moriah Church June 26-27, with Rev s REV. JOSEPH G bart : in electrified the : eo oge Moriant 4 , Soph iene = 1 GARNER assembly On & Messages The Sesqui- & a x a oi Christian Recor er PSs Pierce, of the New Bern District, REAL ESTATE FOR SALE on Chapel A, M. E, Church SAVANNAH Cranes Centennial Congress at Memphis, Tenn. =; oa ALTE : presiding. , Ps an He held the yast audience in his grip a Ding 3 Cy Special Monthly or The conference was opened on Satur- Bee GUS. ice cenviro : rd quarte mference was By Rev. W.0. P. from start to finish. % rs Pane) Sm T day, the 26th, with a short and impres- QUALI Les eaar eis } da with the Presiding | WO. P. Sherman The W. H. and FP. M. Society was a ft SS : nf - Yearly Rates sive devotional service conducted by ment, nage ape low Pes a Rev. G. W. Winston in chair The Ann FET carried forward Friday by M 5 QO anes Sires Sheela terms which is the reason of this ' a e ual sessios € the VAY 2 a y by Mrs, E. C =) Boe ae e elder. ; ‘ vate * 20; one pantie, Heese Ladastile. Sinestea pats a West Sa-| Sherman the District Supervisor and a6 ss Bo : —_——> Elder Pierce at this time, ascended firm’s continuous a since oe bE, Leagtie. did. Weeks oa . hool, A. C.| Mrs. Roxie Butler the District Presi- [4 bah coy : the rostrum and made timely remarks You can select now before ee. vs - er made some splen-| was held at St Famnés \ M M. Society |dent. Other Officers elected were: Mrs. a M6 2 : Join The Christian Recorder Family|in regards to the progress the Circuit | 9Y Paying deposit; settlement wi 4 arks, after which the disciplin- | Graymont, Ga Tait 13 M E. Church, | Ruth Chatman, and Anna Nedd, Vice- ~ 8 lemen ee Hy pa ea tia: shown spiritually and financially; deferred oe Se Og: 1 a “ 1 vere answered, which|J. W. Moultrie aie th to 18th, Rey, | presidents; Mrs. H. B. Dinkins, Secre- S ae 2 : s Feri aa eine and that he is pleased with the work Service Seldom Equalled! Neve : an reas of five members| P. Sherman, Prone sal Rey. W, O,| tary; Miss Lillian Sherman, Assistant Y gj § 3 j 3 and interest manifested throughout Excelled! a * Dest aplendid. This con-} The Convention i bide Secretary; Mrs. Elizabeth Williams, & 3 Be : NOTICE the District over which he presides. ADAMS, S641 Market St. Phila, Pa be remembered. in|areat message of es thrilled at the | Corresponding Secretary; Miss Annie zi S 5 £ In the business session of the confer- —_—<—<$—s—— he he faitehe is 1 “ iii tote : Base . ts f faithful members and|tain, DD, the pest ae W ‘be Foun- Williams, District Sunday School Sup- =} < 33 a ie Be LEGAL ence reports were read from the two FARSSSRABABBSBABAS BAA seas Georgia who electrified a Bishop of | erintendent; Mrs. L. E. Bowman, Treas- Cee ae Ey : f churches in the Circuit after which INSTON - INTERNATIONAL (RS. ALD. WALKER [facts and eloquence, a i aha with ey arp tt Lampkin, Lecturer; & a f e neon The Publication Board of the Afri [the Presiding Elder aoe the AF REDE 3 acces audience being white. ber in the| Mrs. L. E. Payne, Organizer; Juvenil ‘Sie Cee eg iy wil |pastor and officers for their efforts in wa HAE FOR NOTES _ CENTREVILLE PREACHERS’ | ber | ‘ng White, among the num-| Department, Mrs B. Brady, He ee os FI E a a can Methodist Fpiscopal cuore king this one of the best quarterl ‘Over 250 loose-leai, pass ¢__ UNION cing’ Rev George Parady of hare ig B y, President; 2is a hold a special meeting on Monday | making this on ‘ best quarterly nS OFT et einy. be inveried in white Methodist Church ; es of the} Mrs L E Jones, Vice-president; Dis- _ = 5 : August 2, All members are requested | meetings held at this point in quite a 2 RU Oe etal OW eesti C ar . ae OW. 3 - f 4 Bible. a ic Commented =e ford, « noted pligsicius food Ir. Craw- | trict | Workers, Mrs M. E. Woodard, n 3 Ph 2 A. M. E. BOOK CONCERN to be present. Business of importance while. t Gireuit bound Bible. ee ant reachers’ Union of] The theme of 11 aie Pinkie Hagins, Mrs: Rosa Williams eis 716 S. 19th St., Philadelphia, Pa. ¢ HEARD, Pres On Sunday, June 27th, presiding elder Send for Hlustrated Catalog of Bibles ve Baltimore Annual Conference met he Convention was: |c F . Ra = c 3 : BISHOP W. H. K * |prought to us a soul stirring message, 1 *| Chaplain; Mrs. B. B Swinson, Organ-| / a H. H. COOPER, Secretary. one q A iy bd using as a subject: ‘The World by : ee ee GEER Wisdom Knew Not God.” After the ===== DSC09683.JPG ===== PACE SIXTEEN THE CHRISTIAN RECORDER PROVIDENCE, R. lL. General Conference} ««: Minutes NOW READY ON SALE AT THE A. M. E. BOOK CONCERN 716 So, 19th Street Phila., Pa. PRICE $1.00, Postpaid THE B. & B. SHOE SHOP 1732 South Street EASTERN FURNITURE CO. Repairing & Upholstery 5635 Vine Street Phila., Pa. Phone; Sherwood 8992 MR. DOCK TRIBBLE, of 5635 Vine St., wishes a job as Common Labor. Call She, 8992. Phone: Pen. 7694] 0" in our system of Church work. Church should strive to make the pastors desirable thath the would be perfectly willing to storate not all of them ave it to be elected Bishops il Officers or something else. » desire to be Bishop and ve rather than dollars ot intended to criti- ] Officers or ¢ the worth stor. well, I and ears obeyed the Our ect credit upon 4s wrought them all ed in council. but none of these ion to stand on stor. All con- us the of the Valley. NEW BRUNSWRICK DISTRICT PREACHERS MEETING r monthly meeting of the wick District of the N. J. convened in Bethel, Asbury July 12th. her one of those unique characterize these At this meeting the Sex Education”, presented a Belle Calwalader, of the of Health as guest speak- Conference Monday tings. eting was under the special f the wives of the men of Mrs. Vanderhorst, the with -rs_ wife directing 1, conducting the meet- the guest speaker. ives of the pas- he district present taking part ged to have curing ten of the viously arr s as possible between the d 20 present or one or two mm the different charges. There er thirty who came, making the ull attending the meeting dred e interest of the meeting » most instructive and gripp- of t guest speaker the ed a program as fiss Brown of Rahway. Victor Trick, accompained Wm 1. interesting essay by 10 by Sra: Miss 1 of Jersey City. s Her son of Freehold, both read very com- ietta and Marion Patter- mendable papers Rev. J. S. Brown the pastor of Bethel Asbury Park with his good people al- though called upon to ente: ain a very much larger number than scarcely ever come to a Preachers meeting gave us a splendid dinner, very satisfactorily served about Anyone who knows anything eee Bethel, Asbury Park, is aware of the heavy financial burden any pas- tor holding that charge has to assume. The man who goes there and holds it up as Rev, Brown has done merits com- mendation, oe SOLOMON P, HOOD 716 S. 19th St. Presiding Elders Pastors o s e 6a) See we 7 Mm 5 oS a a el a gy om £2 30 SE bo SS nae a= ety CS oS o8. 5m ne so yc aS oho & Sc Ob ELEY See es fob Sui i S25 Eo aeoor Ww = mn Ay EGE ea os on RE = 0 OA £0 a, Og OBAr met <i pea hee Aophe) 3 = G. E. CURRY, Manager W. T. Vernon W. A. Fountain, Sr. stestecteaten Philadelphia, Pa. sechestoclealeet 2. re 4 + 2 EEE BY ce eee MGTHE-OFFICIAL °° OF NE AFRICAN-METHODIST EPISCOPAL CHURCK. DE MAN _OUR BROTHER, AL ORGAN: New model 8 Three Magazine notype Machine recently in- stalled. Now we are better equip- ved to do your work quicker and etter. Give us a trial. The Sesqui-Centennial (150th Anni- versary) of the founding of the African Methodist Episcopal Church will be observed in Allen Chapel A. M. E. Church, August 17th to August 22nd under the auspices of the Fort Worth District of which Reverend J. H. Smith is Presiding Elder. All Religious, Edu- cational, Fraternal, Civic and Business organizations will be invited to partici- Pate. Some of the high spots of the big Program; The opening sermon, The Big Parade, Leadership Training Classes, Daily Vacation Bible School, Ken-note Address, All Star Musical, "REV. J. H. SMITH, P. E. Ft. Worth, Texas Women’s Hour, Young People’s Hour, Special Addresses by outstanding Church Leaders, Sesqui-Centennial Ser- mon, Sesqui-Centennial Drama, Greet- ing from other denominations, and the Big Anniversary dinner. PRELIMINARY TO OXFORD AND EDINBURGH CONFERENCE Bishop S. L. Greene and Party We are five days out at sea on board the S. S. Berengaria, one of the largest passenger ships of His Majesty en route to two World Conferences viz., Life and Work and Faith and Order, convening at Oxford and Edinburgh re- spectively. In our immediate party are the fol- lowing delegates and visitors; Drs, (Continued from page 9) In This Issue The Daily Altar—Rev. Carlyle PB. Stewart .......--++-200+- : z Sunday School Lesson.....-. / 3 Editorials : “Presente” 4 The Religious Census....--+.-+ 4 Too Old To Work.....-.--+-+ 4 Secretary, Church Extension.. 4 Pointed Poir 3 Churchman A 5 Letters to the Editor. -....-..-.+++ 5 Young People’s Page. . 6 From Other Papers. ... 10 Women’s Page—M T. Washington.,...-...---5+++ ll “Sink Jonah—Lukewarmne Rev. J. H. Smith 14 Contemporary Thoughts—Rey. ©. H, Benngyrrraiseeeces 1S
• August 12, 1937
  ===== DSC09667.JPG ===== —— PAGE SIXTEEN THE CHRISTIA F a eee pe ae OO TT ene member frou THE LOS ANGELES DISTRICT | Scott, A. C EF. Lea gee CLOSES A SUCCESSFUL YEAR th nd Towne ¢ mads an elnae : IN THE SUNDAY SCHOOL AND) 5Jca for articipation of Yout UE CONVENTION ° «ground in th religious - y a — : _ he Church is a family of families. not the unique possession of any It has its foundations in it builds for the future. Its ail! constituency includes the very young- ssed|est and the most aged. It must use all make any contribution to its e and to its world-wide task. 1st strive to meet the life needs of -n and Young People and Middle- yery Old. Youth has ys been a mystery to old age. ult | His exuberant spirit of abandon, ad- enture and reckless daring is utterly hout explanation or justification to has been active £ 6 4) sed from page c ation. tol th wat past, ho d and the whose spirit sobered by the burden and conflict of After visiting the Church and see- ing Youth’s true place in the Church, that what they really want to do that is really worth- e: work that is real; work that is And think — how churches have any plan for chal- x young people to devote their How many churches really give their youth then we ma f| lengi leadership. yes to Christian 2 its proper place in the Church, The institution which cannot produce its own leaders must inevitably disappear. The one way to discover those leaders must the Youth. Not until all are co-operating with Youth can it ake its proper place in the Church.” through Read how a clean Christian life made JOE LOUIS a world champion. JOE LOUIS “MAN AND SUPERFIGHTER” by Edward Van Every $1.00 Order from Berry Sales Service 502 Allen Building BERRY ADVERTISING SERVICE offers your church a new idea in pro- grams for your services. For information, write 502 Allen Building J. Hamilton Berry, Mgr. Res. 2306 Christian St. Philadelphia THE B. & B. SHOE SHOP 1 Adult on but fail to realize hild between 1 " ' a ix desires not to Mr. H. Banks, Jr., Prop. 1732 South Street nto the background while we yest rooms, furnishings and Phone: Pen. 7694 ¢ tT e futuce Church and we a t our part unles wre doing ovr t to promote th Kingdom here on Earth for which we EASTERN FURNITURE CO. ‘Youth oration, the Chaorch”—an as delivered by Miss Mari: was delivered by Miss Maria S635: Vine Strest Place in Repairing & Upholstery Phila., Pa. (Continued from page 1) Fron y RREr woos 5922 PASTOR’S WORD sreater needs a assurance. Vie wer also pleased to have him im the mids of the service give much lieht an MR. DOCK TRIBBLE, of 5635 Vine information on the work and worth o St. wishes a job as Common Labor. the American Bible Society supported ¢ ‘by means from various churches and Call She. 8992. The First A. M. E Charch, Los Angeles, California, denominations N RECORDER Sereene 4 Fe deedoe Sie oss £. afortoctents Presiding Elders +t t. SION mh oe Aw test Lt foe oe Pastors -_— G. E. . Book Lay Members ee fore August 15, 1937 _ PHILADELPHIA, PA. of the A. M. on or Be 716 S. 19th ST. Please send names and addresses of 5000 Manager (Five Thousand) Curry, Concern BISHOPS N. W. Williams H. Y. Tookes E J. Howard J. S. Flipper W.T. Vernon D. H. Sims W. H. Heard G. E. CURRY, Manager W. A. Fountain, Sr. 716 S. 19th St. Philadelphia, Pa- a aE SEE vOLUME LXXXIX.—NO. 22 i I = esa ee BISHOP DAVID HENRY SIMS AMENDING THE CHARTER On the morning of August Second at en o'clock the Publication Board was convened in the Episcopal rooms of the en Building, Philadelphia, Penna. hop David Henry Sims presided, for c purpose of taking steps to amend charter of the Book Concern. The riginal “Articles of Incorporation” drawn in 1885 when the confer s were few. The president was Ja P. Campbell. Since that time the: 1 not been amended to meet th ceds of a growing church. ith the new program of rehabilita- tion and expansion that has been ably jachostectechestoctoshenkastectashostnclectarteotnnd , ted hy Manager G. E. Curry there : an evident need of so amending the 4 charter that each episcopal district shall a have representation. “Such an amend- 4 nt was offered by him and unani Be usly adopted. Under the new ‘ arter a Bishop will be president. It 4 will conform to the Discipline of the 4 African M. E. Church. Thus the Pub- 4 heation Board takes the lead in carry- f ng out the decree of the General Con- B ference, . ee lt was predicted at the meeting that ‘nder the present management \ the Book Concern, and the Christian Re- Corder are due to experience unparal- leled prosperity. At the next annual Meeting of the board most encouraging. reports will be submitted both by the Manager and the Editor. The predic- tion has also been made that under the *piscopal -supervision of Bishop Sims ‘he First District will take her rightful vat ac Ya ae Ee ee Aen ds OF THE AFRICAN-METHODIST- EPISCOPAL CHURCK, PHILADELPHIA, PA. THURSDAY, AUGUST 12, 1937 ASTHE-OFFICIAL, RD ©? 3AN- PRICE FIVE CENTS AMENDING THE CHARTER TRUSTEES ALLEN UNIVERSITY MEET By I. M. A. Myers Columbia, S. C.—Yesterday, July 27, in the year of our Lord 1937, the trus- tee board of Allen University elected Eugene Howard McGill, a graduate of Allen and also a-graduate of the South Carolina State College for Negroes— President of Allen University, the school that gave the race our own Bishop Monroe H. Davis, Wm. D. Chappelle, A. J. Wilson, Bishop Fountain and the distinguished columnist, Editor George A, Singleton. The same board at the same time elected the writer a member of the faculty in the School of Education, and the writer is an alumnus of Allen and also of Hampton Institute. The happiest thing to be remembered about the whole affair is Bishop Flip- per’s opening address and his unique procedure in presiding over the trustee board-“I have neyer~ seen a Bishop handle factions among Negroes with such “uniqueness” as does Bishop Flip- per. LIreiterate: “He is ina class with Henry McNeil Turner as a bishop.” The committee on teachers presented two fine men for the election of presi- dent of Allen University: Rev. E. H. McGill and Rev. E. F. G. Dent. Mc- Gill led Dent by three votes and was elected. They are both Allenites. Now that McGill is elected he will have the hearty support of Rev. Dent. If Dent had been elected he would have had the hearty support of Rev. McGill. That's that. The men appreciate the presence of Bishop Davis.~ It was a delight to his maiuy friends. Now that the trustees have elected an Allenite president of Allen University, what’s next? Let every Alumnus of Allen in the United States of America give loyal support to the administration of President E. H. McGill. If Bishop Chappelle could call forth from his tomb—he would cry out with a loud yoice—Amen ! OLIVE BRANCH A. M. E. CHURCF Mt. Pleasant, S. C. The first Sunday and the first day of August will be long remembered by Book Concern will be free of all debts by the next General Conference in 1940. Members present * Bishop D. THE 13th EPISCOPAL DISTRICT WEST TEXAS Rey. E. J. Howard, Bishop; Dr. J.'S Kelly, presiding elder, South Memphis District. We held our third quarterly confer- ence with the Galilee A. M. E. Church, Royelle St., Memphis, Tenn., on the second Sunday in July, 1937. He preached a powerful sermon on Sunday night from Exodus 12:11. “Eat it with haste, a master peace.” Monday night, July 12, was the busi- ness session. All report were fair. The members of our church are pleased al- ways to have the Presiding Elder with them. REV. S. W. G. WILSON, Pastor. J. H. DAVIS. the members and friends. After a brief Song Service by the Choir and the Gospel Singers, the Rev. C. S. J Moletté, pastor delivered the sermon Subject: “Three Lambs.” It brought a demonstration of the Spirit like that of Pentecost. Afte® the sermon the Communion service followed with 16) persons partaking. The writer has been a member of Olive Branch Ch ch for many years, but never witnessed a H. Sims, Manager G. E. Curry, Editors blace, and the Philadelphia Con ‘erence will lead the — connec- lion, with the necessary cooperation the ae Se George A. Singleton and J. G. Robinson, Drs. H. H. Cooper, Sec, M. M. Ward, and H. H. Thomas, brothers Arnett Rambeau and H. H. Lowber service of this kind. We are grateful to God for such a message and also the servant by whom it was sent Kev. Cc. S. J. Molette, pastor. THEODORE GREEN. —————— el BISHOP HEARD SAILED TO SCOT- LAND TO ATTEND THE WORLD CONFERENCE ON .FAITH AND ORDER. He has been a member of this Conference for several years. He repre- sents the A, M, E, Church, \dorsement for the REV. JAMES W. WALKER, D.D. UNANIMOUSLY ENDORSED FOR THE BISHOPRIC The Rey. James W. Walker, DD., Presiding Elder of the B is trict, West Alabama Cor tinues to get endorsements the Bishopric for 1940. The recent round of District Confer- ences of the West bama Ce each gave Dr. W He is prepared, loy o the church, faithful to duty, ripe in exper ad h preacher of the first rank broken success in his min | career, whether as pastor or Presiding Elder Last series of annual conferences in Alabama he received endorsement conferences, and W. H. an Miss ary Societies, and interest in his cadid- acy has become stronger anc No stronger man t by our State for the Other strong men of the connection in our next article A.C. CALHOUN Es a will be name: BRD : int it The Daily Altar—Rev Stewart $ Sunday School Lesson. . Editorials : wh Sunday School Literature 4 Annual Conferences ........-. 4 A Militant Church ... sate a Pomted Points:. ..3.--..- 4 Churchman Afield Young People’s Page............-. 6 First Negro Church In Philadelphia —Miss Irene’ C. Baxter........ 6 From Other Papers 10 Letter to the First Episcopal District REM SHOD: SUIS! oui 9 Sed nce ss 12 Women’s Page—Violet Hill Whyte 14 ===== DSC09668.JPG ===== be PAGE TWO THE CHRISTIAN RECORDER fe EEE EE EEE EEE EES The A Daily ltar i By Rev. Carlyle F. Stewart Minneapolis, Minn. RRR RRR HR ERE EEE EEE EEE EEE The Lord is nigh unto all them that call upon him, to all that call upon him He will fulfill the desire of he also will hear in truth. them that fear him; their ery, and will save them.—Amen. alee eee Saturday, August 14 YOUR SPEECH to the t cases Amen Sunday, August 15 PREVAILING PRAYER Men ought always to pray and not Luke 18:1. { Luke 18;1-14 Peravstence irture much f prayer is needed in our day, We clamor contin- uously for things of little consequence. \ friend of mine loves to play the game golf, He spares no use of time or to improve his ability to make a core on the golf links, He prac- Whenever told that i improving, he derives sat- neessantly tion that he ean not conceal, Most wasnredly we who are followers of the Christ ahould be equally presistent in one endeavors ta improve eur lives and social, political and ing iv a b iritual order, Lord, help as to live from rayer day to day, putting the best that we have in owe efforts and keep us fron fainting while we remain persistent i prayer, In Jesus name, we pray. Monday, August 16 LOVE YOUR ENEMIES I A yur < yur ene I say unto you, Loyg you ration has travelled Christ. ‘he mple teachings of Man of Gahie the panacea tor all of our ills the siuhborn are our hearts and r steps. leach nation, 4rm- o the teeth, is proclaiming, raucous peace. Lhe price must be paid. Long, long, ago, Jesus gave the only solution ; Loye your enemies.” our charch enmity In tne hie of trife, sedition, and all manner of con- ails, preventing us from be effective in our labors, because we the admonition, nay Lord. U Lord, 1aake us alive to accept the command of our Prayes : Thee. May we not only taik with our lips, but live daily loving vur enemie and doing good to those who despite- fully use us. In Jesus,name, we pray Amen. . sees Tuesday, August 17 JOTHAM’S SECRET So Jotham became mighty, because he ordered his ways before the Lord.”’— IL Chron. 27:6. Read Il Chron Th y who have achieved somg nian ner of distinction in this life, no mat- constantly being by and asked to give the secret of their suc- are many and Here in this pasage is summed simple and unmistakable langu e the Jotham’s might mighty, because he ways before the Lord.” Not in repeating formulas nor in the burning of midnight oil but in hum ble, trusting obedience Jetham lived effectively. Prayer: “O Lord, our Lord, grant unto us quickened minds, stirred emo- tions, and dynamic wills as we definately set ourselves to make the will of God ef- fective in our selves and in our genera- tion.” Amen, ter in what field, are jnterviewed the inquisitive cess. The answers varied, up im secret of ‘Jotham became ordered his In the name of Jesus, we pray Wednesday, August 18 “UNTO THE END OF THE END’ ee eee “Be thou faithful unto death, and will give thee a crown of life.”"—Rey 2:10. Read Rey, 2:1-16, THURSDAY, | | | us alive upto Thee. For Jesus sake— Amen. d veteran of the Way Christian experience. Among the many quaint and etc things she said was this: “I am fight- 7 tain that never lost a = 3 rans expect to be dis-| We love Thee, O Christ, because Thou attle % i i » Her life was) hast first loved us.~ Make our lives Se, fre eo at of God.| living epistles, telling forth our She had grown worn, aged, and tired,’ fulness for all the evidences ol hy t her faithfulness to the Cause had| great Heart cf Love. Continue with a diminished. Weary and broken in} and in us and bless this meal. For health, she was willing to follow unto} Thy name’s sake. Amen. Z the end of the end. : aaene oe eae a Prayer: Father, we want our lives ) to be faithful unto the end of the end. li Thou art with us we will continue all the way. Strengthen us today, for Jesus’ sake.—-Amen, I heard an ol relating her “GRACE AT THE TABL! Fight the Good Fight with All Thy Might 1 Tight the good fight with all thy might! Christ is thy strength, and Christ thy right; Lay hold on life; and it shall be Thy joy and crown eternally. penieenirs ok Thursday, August 19 “THE NEWNESS OF LIFE” Run the straight race through Gad’s good grace, ep. Lift up thine eyes, and seek His face; Life with its way before us lies, Christ is the path, and Christ the prize. Zs “So we also might walk in newness of life”’—Rom. 6 4. Read I Cor. 4:6-18. Whenever we accept the Jesus way of life, become soundly converted, and endowed with the Holy Spirit, life ani tent 3 takes on new meaning and con . be i A A man in Christ is a new creation Cast care aside, lean on thy Guide, His outlook is new. His ambitions have His boundless mercy will provides been “reconditioned.” A different kind Trust, and thy trusting soul shall prove of joy enters his life. How many| Christ is its life, and Christ its love. = z 4 churca members do we find, grumbling : : 4 complaining, and pouting. The remed, | Faint not nor fear, His arms are near, for the most of our church ills lies in| He changeth not, and theu art dear; getting our people to the newness 0 Only believe, and thou shalt see life in Christ Jesus. That Chist is all in all to thee—Amen (Dedicated to Mrs. Kathleen Forbes, Organist St. James, Cleveland, Ohio.) “Rarth’s crammed with heaven, And every living bush afire with God But only they who see take off thei shoes; ‘ rest stand round and pick blackberries.” ODPPPEOPPPPOOSPSOD<PY, The Prayer: Wear God, Our Father, w want to keep alive to the things o the spirit. Quicken us today; and gran that we may be crucified with Chris that we may live with Him—Amen. Revive Interest Friday, August 20 x ALIVE UNTO GOD ee “Reckon also yourselves to be dead indeed unto sin, but alive unto God, thru Jesus Christ, our Lord.”’—Rom. 6:11 t Akead Romans 610-16. Every Christian must be dead and alive at the same time. If a man is alive unto sin, then he becomes, fron the nature of the case, dead unto God Sin is at enmity fith God. Where sin dwells, God cannot abide. When ever we die unto sin, we become aliv unto god. “Alive unto God” was an expression that John Wesley | oved t use. What a wonderful blessing when By putting a new A. M. E. Music Hymnal in the hand of every Choir Member at these Un- the church and ministry become really usually low prices. _ 4 dead unto sin, but “alive unto God.” Single Copy a $ 1.25 Quarrelling and bickering will cease Half Doz of $ 6.50 ungodly ambition will die; unserupulon One’ Doz =. *$129$ seeking for place and power will be no : " more: and the church will become A. M. E. BOOK CONCERN great power in bringing the world to God Prayer: Dear Lord, let not sin hav dominion over our mortal frames, Mak Phila. Pa. was a sacrifice. The widow’s mite in the time of Jesus was an illustration of the real self-denial that had been characteristic of the Jews through the years. The Jews as a people are generous This statement is, of course, contrary to the accépted belief but it can be proyed. The Jew is careful of the pen- “5 nies, just as careful as the Scotsman August 22) jun in large things he is generous. [ Am have found that in Forum offerings it — PLACE OF RELIGION IN A smy church when Jews are present ther NATION’S LIFE is a generous sprinkling of green money—vyery conspicuous by the side son Text: Exodus 25:1, 2, 8, 95] of the pennies and dimes usually contri 29:43-46; 40:34-38 buted by Gentile audiences! Point was given to their gifts wher 5 | And Jehovah spake unto Moses | the people heard the words from Mose ive, 2 Speak unto the children of} commanding them in the name of th nei, that they teke for me an of | Lord to build a sanctuary. How often every man whese hear | jn history men haye built, at the en 1 him willing ye shall take iy) of a long road of conquest, first a tem- x, ple in which they might worship and Lesson B from the 20th Century Quarterly PEER ERE REPRE EEE PEPE EE son VILE. fi: of SS act THE CHRISTIAN RECO ae SAS EG a i eee eS “a RDER PAGE THREE ‘x a cold, selfish, shiftless people. Is that a hard sayiig? I am sorry, for na/ tuvally I try to like all people, but I am trying to show you how bestially many people exist. To eat, to sleep, to reproduce, even to work all the time is animal. Animals do all of those things teaching in every school—hut he had to wink at the war in Ethiopia, Na- lions need Ged just as individuals do. You and I need God in our business. He is a necessity. We need God for strength, for moral stamina, for guid- ance, for comfort and for future hepe. and sometimes de them better than men. A beaver is a model for work. POINTERS Lions do not haye insomnia. Indiges- By Roy L. Smith tion is not common among animals when left to themselves. A bull is a gentleman. I teil you many people) not come from a willing heart. actually live below the animal grade.} It is hard to hold a real revival in If it is merely a buisness of having a dirty church building. bread and jam, of having clothes upon] M )’s devotion to God will be shown one’s back and a roof over one’s head, in their care of God’s house. if life for a man is only vegetative—then | No church is glorifying God which is no God is needed. exhausting its energies finding fault with You will notice, however, as you its leadership. study your history and sociology that! tribes have always No gift is ever an offering that does No church deseryes the support of and everywhere the community if it is not going ahead worshiped the best they knew or could of the pecple. imagine. The church that is tr ing to please Stimulate Enthusiasm \nd let them make me.a sanctu bow down in thanksgiving. It was at I may dwell among them 9 true of our forefathers, who came to ording to all that I show thee, the Hern of the tabernacle, and the pat » of all the furniture thereof, even | ye make it. h 43 And there I will meet with ildren of Israel; and the Tent HN] be sanctified by my glory. 44 i | will sanctify the tent of meet- d the altar: Aaron, also and sons will I sanctify, to minister Lo the priest’s office. 48 And [ dwell among the children of Israel will be their God. 46 And they l know that-I am Jehovah thei that brought them forth out of land of Egypt, that I might dwel me them Iam Jehovah thei 4+ Then the cloud fovered th { meeting, and the glory of Je led the tabernacle. 35. And «< was not able to enter into th meeting, because the clou c thereon, and the glory of Je h filled the tabernacle. 36, And n the cloud was taken up from ove abernacle, the children of Israel onward, throughout all their jour- 7 but if the clord was no up, then they journeyed not till that it was taken up. 38 Fo loud of Jehovah was upon the tab cle by day, and there was fr by night, in the sight of al .ouse of Israel, throughout all thei q DLDEN TEXT: Blessed is the na- whose God is the Lord—Psalm GRIPS WITH THE LESSON = By Albert Buckner Coe \ se is the putting of people to The people who are at work ‘’ church are on the whole’ the lest. The people who give of thei ) are the happy people, whether church or in a society. We re- ! to that for which we are abl ‘e either of our ‘money or our, Pscs challenged the interest of hi ' in religion by calling upon then ake an offering of what they pos | They gave whatever they had was of value: precious stones » brass, linen, etc. We may as that whatever they gaye there C secret of developing loyalty to! ica 5 this land in the Mayflower. They gave generously that-they might wership The followers of Moses’ :¢ver lacked for action, never lacked for opportuni- ties for victory, never lacked occasions for praise. But this interest-in religion was not for the moment enly. It was not an “impulsive thing. It was deep-seated, real and lasting. Religion must never be at the center of the life of any nation, These Hebrew people built their tent at the center of their lives. When the people moved, the tent moved first. It was the house of God and God must lead. Over the tent was God's cloud. ‘ithin the tent was God’s light: It suggested to them» the pillar of sloud that led by day and the pillar of fire by night. During these later centuries the wor- ship of God has added to it the ethical deiands of religion and naw God, in- cluding ethical demands speaks tous in the words: “Do justly, love mercy, walk humbly with thy God.” -t Many religionists today have a dream that sometime in this American nation we may find industry placing this satve God of justice in the leadership with ethical content-_so effective that human beings, not expediency, will prompt the establishment of reasonable hours of work and adcquate wages. The same religionists dream that steel mak- ers and munitions makers will put be- hind them greed for gain in a new zeal for a warless world. .THE LESSON BROUGHT DOWN. TO DATE By John R. Ewers Can we gct along without God? It depends. Dr. Miles Krumbinc, 0 Cleveland, never spoke a greater truth than when he said that one can get along without higher matheristics if one does not have to build an Empire State building, or construct a Wash ington bridge. One may exist. upon the lower ranges without definite faitl in a divinity. There are many people and not all of them poor—who live upon a plane but little above the animals. In fac T admire an honest, toiling, gentle horse tore chan I do same peopfe, who ought to know better. I Ike a faithful, re- sponsive dog much better than many ( There has always been al projection out. into space, out inte the future, up into the higher Reals a reaching after something superior. Hands were reaching, feeling out into the darkness after God. Usually they found something that lifted them up and gave them strength and guidance. They called what they found God. Even in the Old Testament story we find a_ constantly emerging God—a progressi® conception of deity. Je hovah was only a tribal god, orly a little better than the gods of other tribes. Jehovah got angry, was jealous went to wat, was pleased with sacri fices, liked the smell of burning flesh wanted to be flattered. Not much of a god to tell the absolute truth. Then you come on to good laws and finally to a universal Father with a high ethical character This God in turn, gave way_ before the Father of Jesus Christ and you and I are stili trying to get clearer pictures and more beautiful, powerfu and ethical conceptions of what we call God. “Blessed is that nation whose God is the Lord.” We could amend that text by saying, “Blessed is the nation which holds the highest possible Conception of deity.” Today we see Germany fashioning ‘its own gods. Rosenberg wants the old tribal gods back—he wants Thor ‘and Wodin and Valhali+. Hitler repu- ‘diates everything Jewish in religion. This is absurd because the Jews have always had a genius for religion. In Russia we are witnessing a repudiation the God who gave, of all religion. They sweep out the whole business—the churches and all their works. They want the complete “liquidation” of religion because it i only “the opium of the people.” A ‘new drive is on-right now. if you tell me that they are morc tolerant, tha they allow priests to vote, that the new constitution affords relig ous free ‘dom, it is only that they are the mor confident that they have religion licked But some tell us that without the con straint of religion a new immorality js breaking out in ssia which may idefeat the Soviets. Prudential moral- ity never has been streng, prudential morality does not stand up well against temptations. One is often willing to sacrifice prudence to satisfy a strong urge. In Italy the Pope and Mussolini reached a concordat, but fascism always demands everything under its own tent. everyone commands the respect of no one. - There was no time when the people could see all the way across the wilder- ness, but there was also no time ‘hat they could not see at least one day’s journey ahead. PRAYER THOUGHT By WilXom Chalmers Covert Wilt Thou, O God, of the nations, enlarge within our life a people the place of Thy dwelling. Make radiant at the center of our life something of Thine own, cheracter through the ex- ample and personality of men appointed to govern our affairs. May our public servants never forget that the foundations of nation were laid in prayer. May our citizenry give due consideration to God and his moral law. int snder which many would claim license to do evil. Wilt Thou bless all influences of education «sid religion! May they work to enrich the endurins life and refine the motives and ideals of men women who with us responsibility for the future and progress of this nation. we be a nation whose God is the Lord, godly our May there be a growing re on our part amidst the treedc values of and stability And may To the glory of his name Amen. DAILY ‘BIBLE READINGS M. Exodus 25:1-9. F. Psalm 27:1-6. 2 s 29 338-46. S. Psalm 122:1-9. W. Exodus 40:34-38 S. Rev. 21:1-8. T. I Cor. 3 :16-23 Join The Christian Recorder Family ————————— For The Best Results Try an “Ad”. — IN THE— Christian Recorder Special Monthly or Yearly Rates The pope has Vatican City and piss 6§ —§———$—$———=— J ===== DSC09669.JPG ===== 7 i ~ Aas dae THE CHRISTIAN RECORDER oe oe PAGE FIVE - R CORDER : nia, See THE CHRISTIAN RE roblem wher tension is created petween the rising tide of blacks and poor whites on the level of ompetition for subsistence. There js also @ hangover of attitudes form the old plantation system Ae. dren into a jurior choir. They sery |* as Altar Boys, assist with the offer- ing and record the names of contribu tors. The Churchman addrest th Sunday School, and met many ok friends. London, England | gg o@< Se Birthday Greetings es he : WV.lor- i hurch rity. Bishop Noah W.]or-resolutions. The c Must : the priority How are you and family? We had CLP O OSS Williams enjoys the rare distinc-| “prove that it offers to manking tion of having within the area of|“more pride and dignity than the nd. Your purpose clear. and do is right; your cwn great session in Oxford. We are her for a week. The ‘occasion is history OPPO ope Rule ee the Fifth District over which he] modern movements which haye : is. Dr. Scott is one of tne bes | We will go to Scotland from here. . » id the slave regime. onan eel P ; - ; tthe most, | supervises the first, and second] often assumed its place. CIS ge eeevclenimine eto Gig An in the connection, It i Vous: ‘S People, those who count the mest, : re a Pr . . ealing to see pastor and people z , > ar ba si mi Ik: to those churches in the connection froma] It is ee Rio. see HE ALABAMA COURT| work. d people a W. ME, BARNES i MEMB: : © ge teal aner : pat ey re-|men and women gathere ; = NATIONAL NEORO PRESS Who spill out in foolish words point of view of Dollar Money S ney fror ranted aes ie: re of the alti) ORC ER ERNa ASSOCIATION iS5''os redence goes ~ | ported: Bethel at 8th and Towne, | the ends of the earth in “common Scottsboro a Len foneemust a theaChurchmin caw George Ti Dedr br. Singleton: . cs VENTS =. . a = ” : . : = A r a SNe Fe Zaunod Wh the Post Office at Philadelphia, George Elliston. }y7 9. Angeles, California, pastored | front for international friendship, not cee ee. ee ppSa SUSE Kersey, a trustee, undertaker aud for--| The spirit that dwelt within his clay 2 a a. 20 Seen nee oa by Henry Mansfield Collins, and|for greater justice and truer jus ne dill in hee Ne mer member of the Ilinois House of] sent upon the painted scene Iago, Ham- : A. M. B. BOOK CONCERN ‘ < St. Paul, St. Louis, Mo., the oldest botherhood in industry, for bring. out to tO R Staouaune cee Uae isin W. Crews,| let, Lear, MacBeth. 76 3. NINETEENTH ST. ee : « ciccippiline folk. of various races oa é one-time editot of the Bronzeman and} Kind remembrance from Sea: Ex Editorials society West of the Mississipp1}ing folk o to live \VHILE WE PRESS STRONG | able teache®. His sister, Nettie BISHUP & MRS. RANSOM. River, pastored by Frank Madi- together in mutual courtesy and ly against mob law we Watch the] Crews-Woods, Clarence Lee, Hzrvard (The catd represents the tomb of ee: Reet Rie con Reid: consideration. Such a common Hate of the wages and hours bill. schoolmate, and his brother James] the wmiortal Shakespeare.) oye | SUNDAY SCHOOL The Annual Conference season| front, as Dr. Henry Sloane Coffin Mm Dre’ Pearson and Robert S. Al- Superintendent of the Sunday School . i wher, Mr. Arnett Rambeau a : Ss & ean 4 id 3 ati f + Jen, writing In the Philadelphia} Cora Giddens, former puril, and a i LITERATURE is always. fraught with keen in-| has said in preparation for th em ed eae mm diceteeinessc ile ‘ pupil, an ot terest. Ministers assemble in conference, allows those who forn ammo?" y 8 glorious company of saints. The ser- still on calendar strike as roots of opposition fo FD: Re’ NOTICE! — i solemn conclave to render an ac- it to keep their preferred forms count of their stewardship, such | of organization and go on with vice was uplifting as the spirit of God CONTRIBUTORS, TAKE burned in the hearts cf the people. The Sesqui Centennial Council fs De but of Bishops which recently met in , There is the wage and hours bill,| ‘The immortal shades of William Paul t jay ext Memphis, organized a Depart |as conversions, new members, their accustomed modes of wor- vhich puts the Negro of the South] Quinn, end Turner were present. ' ve manuscript | + of Religious Education in|monies raised for local and con- ship; but those who stand together en eo os fee ae See pt short g with the Discipline of the nectional purposes. Bishops visit and work together cannot help . es pee Op ecme beanie Nothing is =2 beautiful as a golden MRS. J. G. ROBINSON only {learning much from one another, sun on the Western plains. This eve POISE Me cra Ree 3s nd directed that its home | from conference to conference an jt completes frem the economi Philadelphia, Penna. iewpoint— the emancipation vhich Lincoln started.” ning the sun goes down in a clondless sky. The west is sea of burning gold The greer trees that line corn fields growing to respect and appreciate be in the Allen Building, Phila-|General Officers are on the move ? whatever is of value to the man delphia, home of the Book Con- | representing their departments. MRS. IFF 7INNIE-WADE riptians or merchaa 1 er business letters, to must be ad cern, the A. M. E. the plan sug we are pleased to report that the Sunday School Literature is now being set up and printed by the Book Concern. The Primary Quar- terlies are ready. All literature will I time. Pastors and Superintendents x ready on Sunday School are requested to place their orders it once with Prof. E. A. Selby, 716 So. 19th Street, Philadelphia Penna. Both the Council of Bishops, and the Connectional Council agreed that they and the entire church would support the new depart- ment with Prof. E. A. Selby as Secretary-Treasurer, and C. W. the Christian Recorder, and It is a time of high inspiration. Review.. Following; These meetings do untold good. ested by the bishops|Last year the conferences ‘ported in General Claims $211,468.- at one’s side. re- 97 plus $30,613.83 brot forward, or $242,082.80. Into the current fiscal year Dr. Hawkins reports having carried forward $33,283.27. Ray Increases generally are expecte The quadrennium should see the finances of the church well over one million dollars for General Claims. The eyes of the connec- tion are watching the Ontario and Puget Sound Conferences. ———00o “A MILITANT CHURCH There is a remembered prayer of Rowland Williams which would Sir Walter Moberly, recently vice chancellor of the University of Manchester, in commenting on the state of the world, observes that there are three possible up- shots: either the “crash” will oc- or the world will go pagan, d.JOr there must be a genuine Chris- tian revival. But as that lost lead- er, Bishop Brent, said poignantly a little time before his death, “the world is too strong for a di- vided church.” It must embrac mankind.” —New York Times Fs Pointed Points eee RRR EEE EEE EEEEEEEH 1+ THE REV. J. H. ELLIS, PAS- OR of Haven Methodist Church, Little Springs, Ark. conducted a ne-man “Sit-down, Strike” by reiusing to preachjuntil the con- cation had contributed $1,000 o refinance the church indebtness. He refused to preach, after open- ing the services, but passed the ollection plate and pronounced he benediction. There was $71C on the plate. Other pastors will all in line and the people will get h respite from preaching. “Sit Down Strikes” among church members is nothing new. The Churchman Afield u i st i ) J ! ¢ ! and adorn the rapidly passed towns the berried ranks of wheat shocks throw their shadows eastward making a mov- ing picture no artist can paint, except He be the divine Artist Himself. Intrepid pioneers threaded their way thru the forests in the early frontier days with hymn books, bible and rifle and empire. serve, planted the cliurch in , maintain and transmit it generations yet unborn. LETTERS TO THE EDITOR this vast By the grace of God presen day churchmen are determined to pre- tc Oxford, England July 21, 1937. My dear Dr. Singleton: The Conference here on Life and Work has taken a high ground on the attitude the Church must take in seck- MR. A. WILLIAMS, PRESIDENT DETROIT LAYMEN’S ORGANI- ZATION A. Williams, Detroit, who at the regu- lar meeting of the local A. M. E. Lay- man’s organization, July 12th was re- elected for the fifth consecutive tern to succeed himself as president of the organization. Mr. Williams was a lay delegate to the last general conference of the A. York City, in May 1936. He is also a has achieved national significance Springfield, Ill MRS. E. R. DUCKETT Columbia, S. C. MR. CHAMP SINGLETON Springfield, Ill. MISS MARGARET MOORE Springfield, Ill. DR. J. M. BROWN Union Bethel New Orleans, La. PERSONALITIES For a quarter of a century W. H Fouse has been principal of the Dunbar High School, Lexington, Kentucky. It He was chosen president of the Kentucky M. E. Church, which was held in New | Ass ciation of Feachers at their last session. His school is one of the three G. | Abington as Editor of S é « . F eeacuins i 2 mbership ciel as : gto if ditor : 2) Sunday be especially appropriate for repe- MRS. PEARLIE WOOD Rk > ing to lead the World to put down all member of the Episcopal Committee. Negro institutions that has membershit CONCERN School Literature with its 2bie tition by the great church council PORTS a successful quarterly forms of Human Inequality on merely| He presented a bill for equal lay rep-|in the National Education Association A. M. E. BOOK “iphi: F of assista ; The C 5 a i, * eae sige 3 i : z 3 0 Nie aN A OM Aras award- 718 S. loth Street Philadelphia, Pa. aft if bre The eee now sitting in Oxford represent- conference at Cambelton, Florida. \board the Green Diamond, Ilinoi sites ap eee resentation in the annual conference. e Cope ig Se Rr : has decided to build a strong de-}]. Shee 3 oni y Central li train to Spring- Ve go from here to Edinburgh with 5 Ey : Sl 3 ra - ee pe ing hundreds of Christian denomi- Total mon. $76.19. Rey. ug Kel vag eae ane ae even higher hopes on Christian World PARDON, PLEASE! His thesis was “The History of Negro eRe RRR eet beer | partment of religious education. Griffin the 6th Episcopat Distric ield and St. Louis. It is a thing o or : E ! i esinsion Principal nations of the earth: Unity, as a result of the Conference God bless the venture. reported having raised for all pur-fbeauty and mechanical skill. It gs thy] ea : —. Nec. ‘ Bs Be ter Week| Thought salient epee By the agony of man’s striving ;| poses $319.95. ast word in speed. When a passenger there on Faith and Order. The Roman| In the cditorial on tne demise of pgnse alma SUBNES: sige : Eh mt by men’s heads bowed in shame urchases a ticket his seat is assigned Catholics did not participate but quit | Marconi under the _ title “Presente”| Westerville, Ohio, gave him the honor PRR ER EERE EEE EE to eccnmulatin Arthur Brisbar Ieee RRR REE EEE ERR Weekly Poem ANNUAL CONFERENCES The series of Fall conferences vill begin at Chatham, Ontario or August 18, when Bishop J. A. Gregg convenes the Ontario An- nual Conference. On August 25, Bishop Noah W. Williams will call the Puget Sound Conference to and eyes filled with tears ; by their |- iecks weighed down with burdens, their feet and hands perplexed and and by their strong crying out of misery to their God; be moved, O Lord, to arise and amend the ACCORDING TO FIGURES complied by Power W. Bethea assistant superintendent of edu - cation in Greenville County, S. bound; by- their hearts often| during 1936-37, $1,222,634.09 wa% pierced and tears of blood flowing | expended: fot ‘education. Of thal amount $1,118,651.65 was spent © white schools, and $103,982.23 was spent on Negro schools. Negroes make up one-third of the popula and baggage checkt. Stops are thu very brief, The interior is gold, canary own, silver and light blue. Th mmodernistic lines reect the influence ‘of the Century of Progress Exposition | he lighting is invisible and indirect nmen are extremely polite. Ever the ushers who conduct passengers t? their seats. A registered nurse is pro ided. While the train speeds acros all Nen-Romans are moving rapidly towards a very close collaboration. Your brother, My dear Dr. Singleton: 3 We have had two very fine weeks at Oxford University World’s Conference on Life and Work We go from here to Edinburgh, Scot- attending the which appeared in the issue of July 29 the statement: “Imrortality*is like an eclipse with two focii” should have been, “like an ellipse with two focii.” Ed. NATIONAL TEACHERS ASSOCIA- TION - The meeting of the N. A. T. C. S. in Te {", He Gs African M. E ary degree, “D in St. Paul Lexington. enjoyed the hospitality of friends who were eager to have them see points of interest in the Quaker City. Through the courtesy of Mrs. Geo. M. Rogers and Mr. W. A Tooks these ladies enjoyed visits to Independence RRR RR RH RRR E rt ordet at. Tecoma, Wattingtaa earth. ; tion but received one-tenth of th@rviling prairies, green corn fields and| land where we pitch right in again at] Philadelphia last week offered a splendid | Hall, Betsy Ross House, Dclawate ee ? Witla Ae thay Oh the a As our. correspondent says in|money expended, And some peop Shockt wheat, music comes from the} the World Conference on Faith and| opportunity for meeting old friends and | er Be ar: and Mother WHAT WILL PEOPLE SAY Eviscovat ‘Dist rth} his words sent by air across the will not join the Christian fichrvlio. Every seat in the car is occu- Order. 2 making new ones. Among the out of Bethel eure Nhs em “piscopa istrict, over which ocean, it was most noticeable in for justice. 2 pied. The Churchman’s seatmates are] After then we shal! visit London,| town Persons who took advantage of | After this most enjoyable trip through Let \ fear of talk the current of your way Bishop Gregg presides, the Chi- cago Conference leads the con- nection in Dollar Money. The Philadelphia, or the mother con- the opening talks that there was an absence of any expression of mere pious hopes for THREE QUESTIONS 0! a better |SERIOUS moment engage our a! world. There was a militant tone | tention along the frontier of inter 2 white lady and gentleman. The day will come when a passenger of color Will be permitted to ride first class even in Arkansas. Paris, Brussells and a few other places of interest, then home. that You should be here you were along. Pray for us. for Wish so much African this opportunity were Mesdames Eliza Lawless, Ida Nance Givens, and Viola LeBlane, three charming matrons of Louisiana who are enrolled for Summer School sttidy at Columbia University, out the city the party returned to the home of Rev. and Mrs. W. H. Gray where they were guests at dinner with the following friends: Mrs King, Mr. and Mrs. W. H. Gray, Jr. Cornelius As vou run or walk 7 Mabe nee : | Methodism should know more of these erence of the church, under Bish-}as contrasted with “passive os justice; namely, the me” This morning the Churchman was| {wo meetings than’ we can write,|New York City. anil Mr. Jos: L. Jones a4 Tons ie aeutae® Wenn ee oo) op David Henry Sims is preparing | preaching.” There was a sound oe cottsboro case, the Wien the guest speaker at Quinn Chapel | Dreams of Richard Allen are dawning. ‘Aside from the benefits derived from Other Louisiana friends who sai¢ uiways they will to move to the front. The Balti- an Nuys Anti Lynching p Chicago, It was inspiring to see how Cordially and Sincerely, attending a meeting of the nature of “hello” during the afternoon were : Mrs Please yourself and net the world, Let your dreaming fll more conference lead by Bishop M. H, Davis is ready to challenge of ihe in the tops of the | and the wage and hours bill. At t! mulberry trees. Evils are not to the basis of the racial situation ' the econ be overcome by mere exhortations ' the United States is 1 ‘: he U: Stat diz. il the minister has organised the chil- _S. L. GREENE. this one of the N. A. T. C. S., they Aquilla Rice and Dr. F. G. Clark. ===== DSC09670.JPG ===== Pett + TO KNOW ALL IS TO FORGIVE) FOUR FACTORS THAT | of ENTER INTO A BOY'S LIFE y show the effects Possibilities for Boy Training Grim Facts to Face Ex. of Union League Boys’ Club mir children de fourteen per cent misand finish Col | Three fourths of all boys from ei have no play blind alley jobs. We have accustomed ourselves to a Mind faith in leaving this training sole ly to the Pablic Schoot city | ife tas grently limited the Influence of the home all families five On the mere sub Every third nother is a wage earner, The average parent had only HC wee rate is increasing ~apic ly indicate that in the he father neve- becomes th hop McDowell has well said, % ill be not at th America breaks, it oint of character. of the United States are out xf the church membership. burch will always remain th: andre! eighty as for pends one as mich -for candy religious education, and that fourths of all boys from six to eighteen ure without systematic reiigious train six times thre This .ecortunat- high percentage o adverse home influence makes propor tionately greater the responsibility upon ium for imparting education to boys and girls, but also as the chief agency upon wish | for character building and instilling high gation. The recent effort of a national pub lication to arouse interest in the nee of formal moral teaching in the school America called forth expressions o earty approval from many represen tative leaders of various religious be- liefs. The movement-according to on of its supporters was undertaken be young people shows a crying need for the introduction definite moral controversial religious implications. Of ourse there is no d anger of overdoing | the moral code in the schools, rather one of under doing it. Finally, in considering the influence f the school upon the training of the future citizen one must rememer tha nearly forty per cent of our chifdret are out of school altogether before fin- i x the eighth grade. Only ten pe t graduate from a standard Higt School and only fourteen of each one thousand finish College. Lo! We see that even at best, the home, church and school leave mucl undone and many unreached in th child’s preparation for the business of living—which is citizenship. If you have ever been guilty of say- ing, “there are too many of these boy work organizations,” look back ove the figures I have quoted and then you will realize the necessity for our be coming interested in Scout Troop, Roy Club or a Citizenship Club or s om young people’s organization. From the ages of ten to sixteen, th social instinct leads the boy into his “eang,” the girl into her “crowd.” In the gang is developed loyalty protection of comrade, cooperation and its effect is far reaching in one o the other directions, according to en- good results or criminat tendencies, The guilding force behind thése “gang” tendencies in the last two decades ar Boys’ Clubs, Hi Y, Roy Scouts, Camp fire Girls, Big Brother and Big Sister|feast the following officers: teacher, ECORDER THE CHRISTIAN R PAGE SIX 4 Young People’s a sixth grade education. Federation and jx per cent of our crime is comy mitted by comparatively young people. City wide “boy surveys” made by r average alti: nor intelligence, but at as a means ci contact. Not for more than one half the The rc bulwark|lege. It is here the agencies providing itization, yet the fact remains that clean speech, sport and activities count s¢ I system as nt culy the med- we are forecd to depend ideas of personal and citizenship obli-| cause of the general evidence of a lack f clear cut moral thinking among our and teaching of a, standard withovt any vironment and leadership either too|St. Peter A. M. E. Church, Decatur. Ii. similar movements. Too much credit cannot be given for the training in leadership, initiative and clean living exerted by their pro- ee yet scouting as an outstanding example of this wonderful type of in fluence and one of the largest in scope reaches but ten per cent of America’s five million boys or twelve to sixteen years of age. ‘ " The period of later adolesence brings a tremendous new problem. Practically speaking, it is reach of school influence since only thirty eight to one thousand enter col ond the for much ‘| The ¥. M. C. A—Y. W. C. A. are rendering wonderful service. They must have the interest and coopera tion of the public and it is one of the citizens’ first «duties to keep informed as to their needs. Meare Bad Propaganda, Why Not Good? The need of today is not that o awakening the public to the necessity for the citizenship training of the youth That should be evident to every one who thinks, who reads news papers, everyone who has the power of ob servation, The Need Is for active and general support of} the agencies that are carrying on this work for many more shoulders to the wheel in personal service and for more light upon the question of “how to effectively carry on the character building of the junior citizen.” J can think of no greater field for seryice than working with boys, girls and young people. In giving your service in such a compelling challenge, it gives one a personal satisfaction and reward in the glow of really wortt while accomplishments J. I. RUSSELL. SNAPPY STORIES Clothes Make The Man A minister who wore a broad-brimmed, low-crowned hat took advantage of a man in a horse deal. The next day the man came in the lane with the horse. Seeing him coming the minister cried out, “The deal’s closed, I won’t take him back.” “I hardly thought you would” said the unhappy purchaser, “but I thought maybe you'd loan me your hat until I could sell him.” Took Him Seriously A couple wished to be married following the sermon. At the proper moment the preacher said, “Will those who wish to be united in the holy bond of matrimony please come forward?” Thereupon thirteen women and one man proceeded to the altar. —TID-BITS WHAT BENEFIT IS THE ORGAN- IZED CLASS TO THE S. S. By Amelia Oliver To organize the S. S. is to systematize or to arrange the class. Organization is not a choice but a necessity. An organized class should have at president, vice-president, secretary, a, treasurer. It shall have at least th, standing committees, as follows : meq bership, devotional and social. |; not required that the class shall hay three committees, which are held ;, sponsible respectively for these thre kinds of work, The Executive commit, where there is such, may act as a con mittee on membership. The organized class gives strenggf and permanency to the Sunday Schog It makes S. S. a spiritual center anq social unit. Develops and fixes respoj sibility. Most commonly discovers developes individual workers. It {uf nishes to the School and church 4 agency for christian service. A |iy well-organized, working class attrac others. Which increases the membe ship. It holds young men and women j the S. S., and thus solves a perplexiry and dificult problem. The group spir is fostered and cooperation bec: the rule of the S. S. The org: class recognizes the work already af tained, while it seeks a higher goal. is by far the most desirable arrangemey| and one which is likely to help th school as a whole the most. It creat the spirit of fellowship and cooperatioi between all and unites them ina grea forward movement to interest men an women in the systematic study of th Bible. The type of work to be accom plished will often determine the yj of class. The youth will\advance step by st and the adults will gain inspiration a information and we all will keep abreag with the times and our Sunday School will remain in the ideal class and a lead} ing Sunday School. FIRST NEGRO CHURCH IN PHILADELPHIA No doubt the public knows very littl about two Negro Churches whose fou ders did much to influence the religiou and civic activities of Negroes in ti city of Philadelphia. While we are observing the celebra tion of the United States let us pat fo pay tribute to two famous Ameri Richard Allen and Absalom Jo These two gentlemen were fast fri born and reared in bondage with gem erations of slavery as a lineage. Dur the trying days. when the colonie: obtained independence from Engle Allen and Jones were struggling to 0) tain religious and social independenté for the Negro. As a result of this independence mov ment, when these two men were as by trustees of St. George’s Metho«' Episcopal Church to sit in a segregate! section of that church, they led the fey Negro members out of the organizatio entirely. 4 The first organized group was know as ‘the “Free African Society” esta) lished 1787 which had the characteristic of a benevolent and reform organiz# tion, which was the first for econom' and social co-operation among Negro“ in this country. palian and the first-Methodi of worship, ‘ be ee In 1791 a special meetin The society grew financially as wll by 1790 there was a balance of for'y’ two pounds, nine shillings and one pen" deposited in the Bank of North Ameri The foundations of the first Episc° Ghurche for Negroes were laid in this socict However, they felt the need of a pla: ciety was held to adopt a plan of church government. A dispute arose as to denomination. It is reputed that Allen and Jones were the only two in favor of the Methodist, the majority voted for the Church of England. However, Absalom Jones agreed to stand by the will of the majority. Hence, the “Afri- can Episcopal Church of St. Thomas” was organized and affiliated with the Protestant Episcopal Church, with Jones Richard Allen believed as their leader. the Methodist denomination suited the masses of Negroes better because of it’s simplicity. For that reason “Bethel African Methodist Episcopal” was or- ganized by him, Even though Jones and Allen differed | in opinions of church offiliations they continued tobe life long friends. There- fore, Allen would not solicit funds for his church until Jones had finished so- liciting for his venture. The Free African Society did not come to an end with the organization of the churches, but served as a training ‘round for the leadership of them. The Episcopalians purchased a large lot at the corner of Sth and Adelphi Streets, near Locust where they built a church and laid out a grave-yard. The dedicatory services of St. Thomas took place July 17, 1794 and on August 12,.1794 the founder and trustees unani- mously consented to be governed by the Protestant Episcopal Church of North America. They were graciously WILD ROSE HAIR GROWER (Formerly East India, now Wild Rose) Wild Rose Hair Grower Made in Oklahoma City—Sold Everywhere Will promote a full growth of hair. Will also restore the Strength, Vi- tality and Beauty of the hair, One Jar 50 Cents Sold by Druggists Big Money to Agents Send for Wholesale Price E. B. LYONS 418 N. Central Ave. Okalahoma City, Okla. TEMPLE OIL for DARKENING THE HAIR UNACCUSTOMED PROBLEMS When a home is visited by death, the members of the family are confronted by many prob- lems for which they are not pre-- pared. 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PAGE SEVEN -_-_-_ SFSFSFSeFe The first church building erected by the African Methodists was built from material of an old blacksmith shop, bought from a Mr. Sims. The lot and building material-were purchased by Allen who was known to have been a At his death it was reputed that -his estate was worth $3,000.00 Bethel African Metho- dist Episcopal Church was dedicated Richard Allen was ordained a deacon by Bishop Asbury in 1799, thus becom- ing the first Negro in the United States to receive an ordination from the Meth- odist Episcopal Church in America and ra bs a os et Meh eebbe ei obeloim ton ata Se RIE EOE ee cE ee Seta a ks ae Ma eS ===== DSC09671.JPG ===== WORLD RELIGIOUS LEADERS CONFER BABER ELPASO DISTRICT Vernon, Texas Allen Chapel A, M, E. Church The Third Quarterly Conference was held 1937, At Allen Chapel NX. M, I With onr great worthy Presiding Rider, Dr. J, Bennett Brown at hig best, at 11: A. M, Presid- June, 5-8, Church anid , THE CH x to reports and press de- - conferences have been To be sure they are need- ure pleased that these fine ure present to represent the draws no line of distinc- ore the altar of God, because of race, color or social station. The African M. E. Church has the oppor- tunity to lead the religious forces of the vorld in the practical application of the fatherhood of God, the redemptive work of Jesus and the brotherhood of man. ~ WM. E. ing Elder Brown Stirred Allen Chapel from this Subject: “God Will Deliver His People”. Text Exodus 3-8, Many of the old veterans of the cross were on hand who sat and drank until their cups ran over, but soon got up and shook it down! In this great hour of service it seemed that all Vernon was stirred, Two PAGE EIGHT RLSTIAN RECORDER ~— united with us in this service. Collection $8.47. At 3:P. M. Dr. Bennett on the scene and preached to an over flowing crowd from the Theme: “You Can’t Detour the Grave.” Dr. Brown is yne of Texas’ best preachers. You should have heard him in this broad-cast over heaven’s Radio. Two united with Allen J Chapel. Collection $14.40. At 8:P. M. Dr. J Bennett Brown, Pp. E. came forth and preached to people of all color and shades of belief. Subject “Who's on the Lord’s Side.” 78 persons communed. Collection 9.60. Monday Evening June Fat SP; M. Presiding Elder Brown called the busi- ness part of the Quarterly Conference to order stressing the needs of Paul Quinn College and the great See Congress in Waco, Texas, August 25- 29th. After which the Roll was called which showed all officers and many, many, friends were in attendance. This Quarter marked the greatest Quarterly had both spiritually and financially. Mr. J. Ben- our District Missionary President was presented and delivered Brown came Conference we have ever nett Brown a very impressive message on part ‘of our mission work. Our worthy pastor Rev. F. Oliver was paid a high tribute by the P. E. in his fidelity and stability. Every round goes higher-and higher, was led and sung by the P. E. and confer- ence. We do really thank our Great Bishop Geo. B, Young for our Great P. E. and wife and ‘pastor they are truly the best we have ever had to serve us on this South Plains. All looking forward to the Semi-Cen- tennial S. S. and Young people Con- gress, Aug. 11-15th, Amarillo, Texas. H. S. SHELTON THE CENTERVILLE DISTRICT CONFERENCE MARYLAND REPORTS ONE HUNDRED PER CENT The Twelfth Session of the Center- ville District Conference of the Balti- more Conference A. M. E. Church con- vened at Union Bethel A. M. E. Church Cecilton, Maryland, Tuesday and Wed- nesday, July 27th and 28th. The Presid- ing Elder, Dr, J. R. Nelson, presiding. The session was one of the most suc- cessful ever held in the entire Baltimore Conference. The charges reported $323. Sermons were delivered by Reverends Joseph Garner, H. R. Tomlin, and A. D. Holder. Addresses were delivered by Reverends E. N. Anderson, E. E. Hughes and A. D. Holder. Several visit- ors were present. r- THE ROCK, GA. Liberty Chapel Last Friday marked the close of the Griffin, Ga Sixth Episcopal District, Sunday School, «Missionary, and A. C. THURSDAY, A The Calendar August 3-18—World Conference on Faith ang Order—Edinburgh, Scotland. August 10—Georgia State League, Sun- day School and Missionary Con- vention, Savannah. W. O. P, Sherman, President; W-. A. Foun- tain, Bishop. ‘| August 10-1$—Florida Young People’s Meeting, Jacksonville, L. M. Moore, President; R. A. Grant, Bishop. Be August 11-13—South Carolina State, and League Convention, Colum- bia, S.C. J. S. Benn, President; J. S. Flipper, Bishop. August 16—Michigan Young People’s Congress, Kalamazoo, George W. Baber, President; John A. Gregg, Bishop. Avgust 17—A Religious Convocation including the A. C. E. League, Missionary Soci cties and Sunday School Conventions of the Baltimore, Virginia, Western N. C. and N. C. Conferences, at Kittrell Col- lege, N. C. Rev. J. A. Valentime, Pas tor and Charman Publicity Committee. M. H. DAVIS, Bishop August 18—Ontario Annual Conference, Chatham, Ontario, Rev. W. C. Perry, 251 Park Street. Bishop J. A. Gregg. August 24-26—Kentucky Congress of Youth, Monticello, Ky., Rev. A. P. White, President. : August 25—Puget Sound Conference, Tacoma, Washington, Rev. J. L. Sanders, 1407 South Yakuma St. Bishop Noah W. Williams. Sept. 1—Michigan Annual Conference, Ft. Wayne, Indiana, Rev. G. L. Hayden, 821 Francis Street. Bishop J. A. Gregg. Sept. 7-10—Religious Education Insti- tuts. 9th Episcopal District, Montgomery, Ah. Drs. J. W. Walker, Pres. I. H. Bonner, Vice Pres., A. Wayman Jennings, Ex. Sec., L. Sybl Taylor, Rev. Harry Rich ardson, John Dawkins, A. Woods, and J. L. Calhoun, Directors. Sept. 8=Northwestern Annual Confer- ence, Keokuk, Jowa, Rev. Lewis A. McGee, 415 N. 7th Street. Bishop J. A. Gregg. California Conference, Parks Chapel, Oakland, Calif., Rev. A. W. John- son, 1326 Ashby Ave. Bishop Noah W. Williams. Sept. 15—Southern California Confer- ence, Los Angeles, Calif., Rev. Il. M. Collins, 8th and Towne Streets. Bishop Noah W. Williams. Sept. 22—Indiana Annual Conference, Kokomo, Ind., Rev. H. L. P. Jones, 1047 N. Kennedy Street. Bishop J. A. Gregg. Colorado Conference, Albuquerque, - New Mexico. Rey. A. L. Hamilton, 311 West Cole Street. Bishop Noah W. Williams. FE. League Convention, Rev. E. J. Odom, Sept. 29—Illinois Annual Conference P. E., Rev. M G, Garland, Pastor Rey. L.*J. Lewis, Pastor of Griffin Circuit ,preached the opening sermon. Organization followed the opening ses- sion. Miss R. Smithe of Macedonia was elected Secretary, with Mr. Jesse Jack- son, Assistant Secretary. Miss F. L.|September 29-30—First Holt Chorister. Cairo, Ill, Rev. J. A. Randolph, 420 17th Street. Bishop J. A. Gregg. Nebraska Conference, Trinity Church, Kansas City, Kans., Rev. L. P. Bryant, 438 Gree}y Street. Bishop Noah W. Williams. District Mid- Year Conference, Wilmington, {HURSDAY kev. M. M. M 62nd Street. jiams. : Mexico and Rio Grande Conf ence, Kingsville, Texas. Rev. W. Thomas. Bishop George Young ees f Oct. 13—East Texas Conference, Athens, Texas. Rev. J. Frances Baker. Bishop George B. Young. B. Palmetto Annual Conference, Kingstree, South Carolina, Rev. S. M. Hughes. Bishop J. S. Flipper. Oct. 20—Northwest Texas Conference, Abiline, Texas, Rev. J. R. McGhee. Bishop George B. Young. North East Annual Conference, Florence; South Carolina, Rev. W. St. Bishop J. S. Flipper. - October 27—Columbia Annual Confer- ence, Union, S. C5 Rev. ey Robinson, 849 McBeth St. Bishop J. S. Flipper. 3 Southwest Texas Conference, Weimar, Texas. Rev. W. P. Perry. Bishop George B. Young. South West Missouri Conference, Allen Chapel, Kansas City, Mo. Rev. A. R. Fox, 813 East 10th St. Bishop Noah W. Williams. Oct. 30—North Missouri Conference, Macon, Mo. Rev. W. M. Jackson, 107 East 3rd Street. Bishop Noah W. Williams. Noy. 3—Texas Conference, Pt. Arthur, Texas. Rev. E. W. Prince, 432 West Tenth Street. Bishop Geo. B. Young. November 10—South Carolina Annual Conference, Holly Hill, S.C, Rev. L. L. Farmer. Bishop J. S. Flipper. West Texas Conference, Som- erville, Texas. Rev. N. H. Melton. Bishop Geo. B. Young. Missouri Conference, St. James Church, St. Louis, Mo. Rev. J. A. Dames, 4311 St. Ferdinand Street. Bishop Noah W. Williams. November 17—Piedmont Annual Con- ference, Greenville, S. C., 109 Green Avenue, Rev. J. W. With- erspoon. Bishop J. S. Flipper. Northeast Texas Conference, Terrell, Texas, Rev. J. Mark John- son. Bishop George B. Young. November 24—Central Annual Confer- ence, St. Matthews, S. C., Rev. David James. Bishop J. S. Flipper. North Texas Annual Conference, Wichita Falls, Texas, 316 Park St. Bishop George B. Young. Dec. 1—Central Texas Conference, San Marcos, Texas. Rev. F. D. Cran- shaw. Bishop George B. Young. ee trified the vast audience with a gripping message. The presiding Elder’s address followed that of “His Grace”. And the following charges made ‘the reports satisfactory to the Convention St. Philips, Griffin: Rev. H. E. Thornton, St. Mary, Thomaton; Rev. D. B. Barrow Grant Chapel, East Point; Rey. A. A. Hightower, Neal Ct. Rev. E. Muckle, ‘er- | row, pastor St. Mary's Station, Thomas- T.! ton, Ga. delivered a soul stirring gospel 4 Kansas Conference, Emporia, Kans. Woodall, Zebulon; Rev. T. B. Bladen-| We are asking all lovers of the church hews, 312 West|bury, Woodbury; Rev. M. M. Piccard, Overs Omata cer ishop Noah W. Wil- | Bethel and Cross Road; F. A. Brazier. Wednesday evening Rev. D. B. Bar- message on the subject, “Individual | Responsibility” taken from St. Luke 14:13. The Building was filled to its capacity. Noonday sermons were preached Thursday and Friday by Rev. R. King and Rey. E. Muckle. Thursday evening and Friday evening by Rev. R. T. Bussey and Rev. A. A. Hightower respectively. j Memebers and friends of Liberty Chapel gave the Convention one of the greatest entertainments in its history. Visitors at the Convention were: Bishop W. A. Fountain, Rev. A. Thomas H. C. Carswell, and Dr. D L. Stanton, , who held the audience “Spellbound” for more than one hour, His subject was: “The Bible’. The following delegates were elected to the State Tri-Conven- tion; Miss F. L. Holt, Miss A B. Gris- son, Miss Severa Hartsfield, Miss Mat- tie Barrow, Mr. Jesse Jackson, R: Tt. BUSSEY ye) Sots ae ee COTTON PLANT ARKANSAS The third Quarterly Conference was held at St. Paul A. M. E. Church, Sun- day, July 19. Dr. W. T. Eskridge our most efficient Presiding Elder preached at 11:00 o'clock. 12 united with the church at 3:30 o'clock Rey. E. G. Stew- art, pastor Gregory, preached , Second Timothy-1-19, Subject “Having This Seal. The Lord Knoweth Them That Are His”. We were graced with the presence of Mrs. W. T. Eskridge, the queenly wife of our Presiding Elder who expressed herself as being happy to be with us. At 8 o’clock P. E. preached from Luke 15-12, “Father Give Me the Portion of Goods That Falleth to Me”. Our church is marching on to success under the leadership of Rev. D. J. Web- ster our most worthy pastor and his wife of whom we are proud. He has been here only six weeks. And ask for his return Our Church is doing a great work un- der his leadership. We have reaised $30.00 for trustees, raised $32.91. All re- ports were very good. MRS. EVA STEWART. LITTLE ROCK. ARK. DISTRICT “The Third Quarterly Conference of Bethel A. M. E. Church. 9th and Broad- way, met on July 11, 1937 with the Pre- siding Elder, Rev. Roundtree. At the 5 a iB: ay morning, the i sermon which sho ‘ed gave us a ; the Lord was with him. The Night Ser- eat 8 o'clock and were enjoved The attendance was vices We by thos: present. small due to the incliment weather. Tuesday night, July 13, 1937 the regu- to help us in our church struggles. H. E. CAROLINA REV. W. A. JENNINGS TAKES CHARGE OF VERNON A. M. E. CHURCH Tulsa, Oklahoma i There’s a new day at Vernon A. M. E. Church of Tulsa, Oklahoma, This church which is one of the leading churches in the Twelfth Episcopal District, has been blessed to receive as its Pastor, Rev. W. A. Jennings of Birmingham, Alabama. It is with no small degree of pleasure that the membership of Vernon accepts and welcomes this man of dynamic per- sonality and prepossessing qualities. His very first sermon, which was preach- ed on the 25th of May, 1937, was far- reaching its spiritual awakening. This message, which was interwoven with that certain radiating vitality and intellectual quality, which are his chief characteristics, found quick and eager response in the hearts and minds of those who came to see and hear him for the first time. The following Wednesday evening was Love Feast, and to our pleasant surprise, more than sixty persons came out to enjoy that sacred and most im- portant occasion. There was an uplift- in ing of spirits that night, which was quite evident on the various that seemed all aglow from the radiant spirit within. Last Sunday night, July 25th, Rev. Jennings preached a special sermon that was given him through Divine inspira- contenances PAGE NINE tion. Without the aid of any sensation- al advance-advertisement, the church was filled with more than 816 persons. His text was taken from Phil. 1:18. At the close of this unquestionable God-given message, fourteen persons came to the altar for prayer, and four persons united with the church. During the very short time Rev. Jen- nings has been here, there have been nineteen new members. This record in itself shows that the members of Ver- non, and the people of Tulsa are justly proud of their new pastor. There is little doubt but that he will get the sup- port and cooperation of the entire mem- bership, because he is indeed worthy. MRS. SALLIE D. SLUSHER Rey. Jennings is a son of the Manse, a preacher and pastor of large experi- ence and success. Vernon Chapel will go forward under his ministration. — Editor. a TYLER, TEXAS . Sun- day School was @ live wire as our dis- Sunday was a high day with ¢ trict Superintendent was with us, Sis- ter T. A. Dickerson in Sunde School. pO yeAe 5. Campbell preached at il ~ Subject, “Hang out your sign” 2:18. Our Bishop George Text, Joshua surprise at B. Young At 8 o'clock 12 o'clock in on us was smmilin PM; Presidisz Rey. A. Anderson our own MR. E. McCOLLOUGH. | JOIN THE | CHRISTIAN RECORDER FAMILY Jar Quarterly Conference convened after the Praise Service. Rev. A. O. Wilson, the pastor presented the new Presiding Elder to this charge, who in turn gave an inspiring address. It was very enthusistically received. The Conference was organized. Brothers Towns and Daniels were elect- ed Marshalls. Brother E. U. Elston was elected Secretary and Sister H. E. Caro- The convention was very largely at- tended, Practically all charges being represented. The pulpit was graced on Wednesday Morning with the presence of our own great leader, Bishop Fountain who elec- Del. Rey. A. C. Clark, David H. _ Sims, Bishop. ~ October 6—Chicago Annual Conference, pete Ill, Rev. G. W. Williams, aypole Street. Bishop J. A. Gregg. ‘ ol Macedonia, Rev. H. A. Rhodes, Hamp- lina was elected Reporter for the Church ton Circuit; Rey. R. T Bussey, Thoma- | papers. ton Circuit; Rev. J. W. English. The| All departments of the church report- Rock circuit; Rev. M. G. Garland Yates-|ed in full. The collection was good— Ville; Rey. Rev. R. King, Griffin circut; more than one hundred dollars collect- Rey, L, P. Lewis, Pomona; Rey, W. H.| ed. \ Tare, os iz Pei 3 an as a ai Lee Buy Them Now The New A. M.E. Discipline = $s $ 4.89 $ 9.00 SINGLE COPY HALF DOZ. ONE DOZ A. M. E. BOOK CONCERN 716 S. 19th Street Phila. Pa. ===== DSC09672.JPG ===== oe ¥ wa PAGE TEN ata From Other Papers THE BIBLE TREE ble 6,480 lette: Book of K ¢ is the 9th Ss : = 1 the short-| words to the effect that so will all Ne- i tth chapter oes be treated, if they “hurt white of the 7th|PCople,"—making no distinction about holines A. M E. MINISTERS’ WIDOWS| ORGANIZE; PRESIDENT IS MRS. L. M. LEE alled ssion DY ¢ at the home of M ws of minist in th Ministers’ Widows group discuss ips and serve to 1¢ plan resent pledged help make it ¢ the ideals for ing the initial convocation, the grour assembled at the home of Mrs 10, and officers year of ser- tency was named the other officers are Mr I thews, vice president; f I, L. Hadley, recording secretary; {ra, M. B. McLendon, assistant record- g se Mrs, M. M, McGhee, Mrs. I. D. Davis, financial ; Mrs, R. Ay Adams, chaplain, snd Mra, R. D. Stinson, critic, 3, the organization adopted watchword, “Stick to- the imperative ganization extends a cordial in itation to other AME widows desiring to affiliate with it, ~The Atlanta World, ALA’S LEGAL LYNCHING (By William Pickens for ANP) In Florida, near the offices of Gover- nor, a mob took two Negro boys of 18 yeara age aut of jail and shot them like doga,—or rather as men do not shoot degs, There is no use in going into the charges againat the boys; they were charged with “stabbing” a policeman with a pocket knife— but only one of the boys cut the policeman, the other hoy simply being present at the time ah and the 19th the 26th chap of God is not | . to the African h, an effec- {. It ed. It was of forming itself into were | cation, even in Massach thout prov etts; m two Negro bo: nan wa: a po | ak a rs, > = > a n’s word, It is the same as 1 d the policeman: “You dar vhite man a liar, nigger! w how th reported k it what the boys were suffer ‘hak. Phe! hurting in self-defense. This denial of |the right of self-defense is the most| Now that the court debate it ended, it | brutal aspect of the whole situation. If|is_ pertinent to ask just how sincere member of the mob saw a man tor- enting a dog and the dog bit back, |the dog would be defended. But not so 3 | e of Negroes. Meanw in Decatur, Alabama, the authorites go forward speedily their legal lynching on nine Negro om all the disinterested world to be innocent of the charges, hom most of the world outside of has tried to defend. One man which gave one of the boys ause the court had for- ury to give him death, re- at the question of the FACTS | state hidden ¢ marked t re never considered by the jury,— | the question of the boy’s guilt or inno- not even debated by these od men tnd true,” but only the ques- n of how many years they could give the penitentiary since the court arred death, and the limit by state is 99 years. There was some delay ause one of the jurors wanted to e him only 75 years.—just to treat |him as preceding jury had treated one | other of the defendants | The New York TIMES makes this | mistake: it says that from this instance it seems that this entire community (that is, the white community) has agreed almost to a man that all the Ne- groes are guilty.” That is not true: they | have human minds, and the same over- whelming evidence of the boys’ inno- cence must have had the same effect on their average minds as on the minds of the rest of mankind. They have not |sgreed that the boys are guilty. They have in their minds that the boys are innocent, but they have agreed that the boys must be punished—TO DE- FEND SOUTHERN “TRADITIONS” AND TO SAVE THE FACE OF WHITE ALABAMA. What are we going to do about it? We cannot do less than fight until they have finally put all of those boys in prison, those that are not killed— and then fight on after they are in prison in an effort to get them out. Let us en- list “for the duration of the war.” CHURCH WOMEN TO MEET IN INTERRACIAL CONFERENCE New York, July 20—(Ry ANP)—The fruit of the past year’s study of “A Preface ta Racial Understanding,” is to be gathered in two regional confer- Asd yet we all know that boys, even white bays, ences of church women on “The Next is to be supposed that in Florida will “attack” it : “questioning” the boys| Park, N. J., October 14-15 and one in And if a Negro disputes] Local groups are making themselves he hands of the officer,—only lis the mob pinned on the dead bodies} National Council of Federated Church tion industries does not depend upon any cesses, and whether Negro labor is act- ually used or not it remains as a threat, Banner because James Stahlman, the owner of that paper, is not only promi- nent among -publicists through virtue] her of his office as president of the Ameri-| + can Newspaper Publishers Association, u-|of church women on “The next chap- campaign for cheap labor. His own ter in Racial Understanding” this autumn, one in the East at Asbury the Midwest at Evanston, Ill, Novem- {| responsible for arrangements—the New € ”1! Women and the Woman’s Department soring of the Church Women’s Com- mittee of the Department of Race Re- Women. ‘LOVERS OF THE CONSTITUTION” were opponents of President's plan in their professed love for the Constitu- tion and constitutional methods. It is manifestly unconstitutional for Negroes to be taxed for the support of education and then denied their equal share of that education. It is manifestly unconstitutional for Negroes to be barred from the ballot by a system of terrorism which arouses the emulation of Hitler, Mussolini and Stalin. It is manifestly unconstitutional for Negroes to residentially restricted to ghettoes as they are so restricted. It is manifestly unconstitutional for Negroes to be “spirited” from jails and lynched without investigation or trial when officers whom they support with their taxes are supposed to protect them. And yet, although, these American practices are clearly unconstitutional how many of these professed lovers of the constitution intend to do anything about it? They spent much money to defeat the court plan, wrote copious briefs against it and devoted months in debate, these, lovers of constitutionality. ~ How much time and money and effort will they spend to enforce constitu- tionality where the Negroes are con- cerned? ‘ The Negro remains as ever the test of white America’s sincerity. —Pittsburgh Courier — SOME SOUTHERN NEWSPAPERS VIGOROUS IN OPPOSITION TO UNIONS : The economic status of the Negro is such that this racial group offers a newspaper is open shop throughout, ant day after day on his editorial page |, pounds upon the idea that labor union. are Communistic. Even Sidney jj) man is described as “a well-knoy, Communist.” - There is also a good deal of attentio, given to the familiar drive againg “outside agitators.” An outside agitato; is anybody who comes from the Wrong side of the track. In most cases he jg also described as “alien.” And along with this campaign goes frequent ey. couragement to the American Legioy to act as a strike-breaking force on the excuse that it is assisting the establish. ment of “law and order.” ; —Heyward Brown, Philadelphia Record NEWS Los Angeles, Calif. (C)--The finan- cial report of the First A. M. Ff. Church, Eighth and Towne Avenues, Rev. H. Mansfield Collins, Pastor, for the quarter ending May 25, showed $4,886.45 had been raised, and there was a balance on hand of $2,453.55. Aiready $1,611 has been collected on conference claims to be reported at the annual conference in September, Rev. Collins was sent here from Chi- cago in January by Bishop Noah W’, \Jilliams to fill the unexpired term ci the Rey. J. F. Williams who died a few months after being assigned to the church. Philadelphia (C)—On the eve of the fifteenth annual meeting of — the National Bar Association at the Uni- versity of Pennsylvania Law School this week, it was announced by the local ‘ommittee, F. W. Khodes, chair- man, that there ire 1,130 colored law- yers in the United. States, the largest groups heing lozated as follows: New York, 113; Washington, 88; Chicago, 69; Detroit, 60: Cleveland, 52: St Louis, 40; Philadelphia, 29, About 500 are members of the National Bar Assccia. on, which was estal lished ani! incorporated in Chizege in $925, being organiz d by. Ho George 1H. Wood sm cf Tes Moines, Ia, one of the most Feominent colored ricn of the Wust. President of the orzanization have been Hon. Charles S. Calloway Kansas City, Hon. C Francis Strad- ford, {hese Hen. “;mond Pac: Alexander, Philadelphva; Hon. [2:0 S. Heslip, Tledo, fiew. 1, Wash sr ton Khodes, Philadelphia; and the Present incumbent, Hon. George W. Lawrence, of Chicago. ; Ss , + vast surplus of cheap labor which keeps labor cost down, It is not easy for the Negro in the South to get much craft training, and so the competition is large- ly that of unskilled labor. But with re- cent progress in inventions a very large amount of the work in the mass-produc- high degree of handicraft. Semiskilled labor is sufficient for most of the pro- Recently I subcribed to the Nashville monster membership delegate contests for the National, and annual meeting, Philadelphia (C)—Alabuma State Teachers College of Montgomery sent the largest delegation to the National Association of Teachers meeting here last week, 35 arriving in the college bus, with all expenses paid, Tuesday morning for the opening session, Since 31 the college summer school at Montgomery «and Mobile have staged campaigns and have sent at least 2) Persons to each 7 Preside " Council Trenholm, nt Harpez Chapter in Racial Understanding” is to : but also a vigorous industrial leader, do not stab at policemen | be gathered in two regional conferences | Stahiman has been quite candid in his versity of Chic; Universities.” Three other ‘or esentatives hai arom, attending the Uni- age this summer : 7e to deliver ¢ came ated Effort of Negro Co; THE PASSING OF DR. H. N. NEW- SOME at Newark, New. Jersey. bama African Methodist as a candidate for the Bishopric. He shas through his ministry added many souls to the church and has been an enthusiastic builder. the African Methodist Ministry of Ala- bama by Resolution hereby express its appreciation and high valuation of the services of the active life of Dr. New- some to the race, to the church, and to humanity at large: and, Be it re- Solved that we hold in grateful remem~- the true, the beautiful and the good. | of God we will not allow the banner of He was three times endorsed by Ala- church His was a busy life. We therefore deem it befitting that brance this worthy life as an asset to Resolved Secondly—that by the help African Methodism and the Kingdom to trail but will carry on in the name of God. Resolved third—that we com- mend the bereaved family to the protec- tion, provision and care of our heavenly father, and that a copy of these resolu- tions be tendered the bereaved as our expression of sympathy. Resolved last- ly—that we bow in humble submission to this transplanting of Dr. Newsome by aa address on “Coordi- Al In the demise of Dr. H. N. Newsome one of the tall, great, fruit-bearing trees of African Methodism has been felled by the Scythe of Death. : Just a few days ago at the Sesqui- Centennial at Memphis, Tenn., the Rey. II. N. Newsome was present, and he ap- peared to be a perfect picture of health. He was significantly cheerful and pleas- ant. The following Saturday, June 26, 1937, the Master Death raised his Sickle and felled our friend, our brother, a dutiful husband, a devoted father, a loyal race man, a teacher, an adven- turous business man, and a veteran min- ister of the gospel. Verily “In the midst of life we are in death.” Dr. Newsome held almost every office in the church during his life time, e. i., Steward, Trustee, Class Leader, Local S Preacher, Sunday School Teacher, Pas- f tor, and Presiding Elder. For several years he was Dean of the Theological School at Greater Payne University and aspired to the Bishopric of his church. Truly one of the stars of African Metho- dism has been extinguished on earth to shine forever in heaven. Dr. Newsome was a man who could not be circumscribed by the narrow lim- its of one vocation, but was found in nearly all of the most important avenues of racial development. He projected the National Negro Fair at Mobile, Alaba- ma, h¥ organized an Industrial Insur- ance Company with, headquarters at Atlanta, Georgia, he organized afd was President of a Negro Bank at Mobile, Alabama, he attempted the colonization of a Negro Community in Wilcox Coun- ty, Alabama, he was determined and succeeded in the education of his child- NM ren. ei “In church activities, he has served ‘Emanuel at Mobile, Alabama; Eufaula “Station, St. Luke, at Opelika, Alabama}; Metropolitan at Mobile, Alabama; St. John, at Montgomery, Alabama; Brown Chapel, at Selma, Alabama; and St. John at Birmingham, Alabama. He was once Presiding Elder of the Camden istrict of Alabama and of the Hunts- ville District of this same state. His - last appointment was the large church Selection—‘Abide With Me”—St. John] 59 Choir. Scripture Reading—90th Psalm —Rev. J. S. Brown, D.D. Remarks— Rey. G. R. Polk, D.D Remarks—Rev. E. C. Mitchell, D.D. Remarks—Rev. “There is a Land of Pure Delight’— Rev. J. S. Thompkins, D.D. Telegrams and Letters—Rev. J. M. Dawkins, D.D. Obituary—Rey F. H. Jackson, A.B. Sermon—Rev. J. R. Burghes, D.D. Re- marks—Rt. Rey. W A. Fountain, A.B., D.D., Bishop of the Sixth Episcopal Dis- trict. Remarks—Rt. Rey. B. G. Shaw, A.B., D.D, Bishop of the Seventh Epis- copal District, A M. E. Zion Church. Solo—Rev. J. T. Jamar, D.D. Pall Bearers th Rev, W. F, Colvin, Rev. S, Hill, Rev. W. M McSpadden, Rev. J A Scott, Rev. R. W. Hayden, Rev. W. F. Roper, Rev E. M. Gooden, Rey. H. P. Pyles. fe Honorary Pall Bearers mighty God from earth to heaven. “Servant of God Well-done! Praise be thy new Employ ; And while Eternal Ages run, Rest in thy Savior’s joy.” In behalf of the Alabama Ministry. JAMES W. WALKER, Secretary Trustee Board G. R. POLK, State Chairman] 615 Rosedale Avenue, Johnstown, an- P. T. MATHERSON, Secretary Presiding Elder’ Council PROGRAM Funeral of Dr. H. N. Newsome St. John A. M. E. Church—Saturday, July 3, 1937. Master of Ceremonies—Rev. P. T: fatherson, D.D. Procession—led by Rey. P. T. Mathe on. Song—Hymn—Rev. A.W. Patte' son, D.D., “Servant of God, Well Done” nvocation—Rev. G. W. Mitchel, D.D. Rev. P. R. Thompson, Rey. J. C. Bon- ———— County 56 years. school while quite a young man. began preaching in the Paul. A. M: E the W. Dr. A. Thomas the great sicser, and preacher, the globe trotte:. Dr. L. T. Trailor, the gifted, the pious man. The late Dr. J. M. Suiten, the singer, the preacher, the scholar, the music man the man that taught three generations music. community have given to the ccnnec- tion more educated and able preachers - PAGE ELEVEN years and taught school in Monroe He started teaching Hg historic St. Church cf Hollygrove — P. R. Thompson, D:D. Remarks—Reyv.| Aikansas. These are they that came H. M. Mickens, D.D. Resolutions—| out from St. Paul. The Ministers’ Wives Council.” Resolu- The late !i. H. G. \..rtgomery, tions on the behalf of the Ministry—| the orator, “> scholar anc the preach- Rev. J. W. Walker, D.D. Hymn—] ng man. The fate Dr. « W. Cramp great evangelist. ‘Ihe late Dr. G. Willorn, the lovable man. The late The late This church and an any other church in Arkansas. Dr. J. W. Butler is the last of this lass to ascend to the skies. His funeral was in St. Paul A. M. E. hurch? where he licensed lo preach. Great crowds both white and black came to attend the iuneral. Preachers, presiding elders from all ner, Rev. F. H. Hambrick, D.D., Rev. over the state were present. The funer- R. F. Williams, Rev. J. C. L. Rumph, | al oration was delivered by the writer. Rey. J. J. Tipton, Rev. A. C. Calhoun, Dr. Butler leaves a wife Detroit and a host of friends to morn Rey. A. H. Harris t JOHNSTOWN MINISTER TO WED ees n Mr. und Mrs. Richard Jones, Sr. 9 nounce the coming marriage of their daughter, Elizabeth, to Rev. James A Jarvis, pastor Bethel A. M. E. Church The date of the wedding will be an- nounced later. Rev. 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Looks like a regular Dhvinity Cireuit bound Bible. ‘Send for Illustrated Catalog of Bibles ‘ Fe ===== DSC09673.JPG ===== aes PAGE TWELVE % THE CHRISTIAN RECORDER ———— CONFERENCES: ALABAMA NORTH ALABAMA CENTRAL ALABAMA EAST ALABAMA SOUTH ALABAMA WEST ALABAMA PRESIDING BISHOP DAVID HENRY SIMS RESIDENCE 21) N. Sded STREET PHILADELPHIA, PA. First and Ninth Episcopal Districts African Methodist Episcopal Church EPISCOPAL, HEADQUARTERS DELAWARE LEN BUILDING NEW JERSEY nh ST. PHILADELPHIA PHILADELPHIA, PA. NEW YORK EPISCOPAL HEADQUARTERS NEW ENGLAND iSth STREET BERMUDA BIRMINGHAM, ALA. BISHOP D. H. SIM’S LETTER To The First Episcopal District Philadel DEAR BROTHER The Bish the dutie affairs of th hop Heard I wish to assist in promoting cvery s of looking after the hard and put us back in the Allen Building. my first call Yhere are some back taxes therefore before the ise at least $ I hope that you will ccoperate with ree in this my WEST PHILADELPHIA DISTRICT The Presiding Elders of the Harris HOLDS GREAT SESSION ders of the Harrisburg, Philadelphia and the South Philadelphia Districts were present and presided Annual Sunday|over a definite period Dr. George A. the West Phila-| Singleton, Editor of the Christain Re- i ew ned Wednesday | corded was present and gave us a very vid Thursday Joly 28 and 29 at Mt. | interesting talk. ‘ 4 Church, 40th and Lo- At took Concern is one of our most important faciors. rt Street, Rev, E. K. Nichols The session was pastor the greatest ever held he Distriet, It was a source of inspi- ration from the beginning to the end. The theme of the convention was ser- e plus loyalty; Miss Anna Walker of Ward Sunday ecretary and Mr assistane, Mrs School was elected Fluellen of Tyree Edna Gullins of LaMott Sunday School waa our most efficent choriater, Mias Burnette of Mt. Pisgah was pianist. Mrs, Florence Johnson of Ardmore was elected reporter for the Christain Reeorder and Rev. Mims for the evening session Mt. Pisgah Sunday School presented a pageant; The challenge of the cross.” The Thursday morning ion was one of much interest, the papers pre- pared by the delegates of the various schools were both inspirational and edu- cational, the young people were given an opportunity to discuss the papers pro and con. This drew invaluable thought from the young minds and also displayed much intellegence and inter- lectuality. The Presiding Elder, Dr. M. M, Lewis was loud in his praise for his phia, Pennsylvania July 28th, 1937 ¢ First Episcopal District. In the connectional and district interest. first effort and make it worthwhile. Yours for His cause, D. H. SIMS, Bishop. THE FOREST CITY DISTRICT MISSIONARY CONVENTION The Forest City convention Branch Women’s Home and Foreign Mission- ary Society held its annual session in Bethel A. M. E. Church, with Mrs. S. A. Fowler president presiding. Although greatly handicapped because of the destructive flood that hindered the progress of many of the local socie- ties, we were blessed to have a large number of delegates registered who were spiritually alive; who met with the intention of putting over a great program for Christ. Which consisted of spiritual songs, papers and addresses pertaining to the cause of Christian mission. The President said in her most timely , Council of the A. M. E. Church in its last session held in Memphis, Tennessee, placed upon same spirit of Our manager, Rev. G. E Curry, has worked He did it without asking any help and now I am making this D duc on the building that must be pa‘d at once. each presiding elder and pastor to liit a special collection for the Book Concern on or hird Sunday in August and send it 10 me Monday morning, August 16, 1937. You are asked I anv ing sermon. After thanking the local churches for their kindness bestowed; the officers were elected, for the ensuing year and the convention adjourned. (MISS) CATHERINE ADAIR FORTY THOUSAND DOLLARS GOAL For the redemption of Paul Quinn College and the raising of the standard from a Three Year College to an A Senior College. Five gala days of know- ledge getting Educational advancement and feasting with counciling and college instruction; be given by the Honorable L. W. Woods, State Superindent of Education and Mr. W. A. Nelson, chief jot the Examing Board of Education in Revs. J- v.B. Go s, L: L.’ Reese, T, Clemens, and Mrs. Georgia Robinson, Mrs. F. B. Green, conference contest- Mrs. M. L. Lewis, conference contest- ants. Unit No. 4 Southwest Texas con- ference: Captains Revs. H. A. Young, , J. Furgerson, J. A. Howard, and Mrs. L. A. Gladney, Mrs. M. L. Jamison, conferenée contestants. Unit No. 5 East Texas conference: Captains Revs, }. B. Butler, E. A. Anderson, J. A. Jones, and Mrs. L. E. Gilispie, Mrs. E. M. Mil- ner, conference contestants. Unit No.6 Central Texas conference: Captains Revs. E. E. Moody, R. S. Jenkins, E. M, Bracey, and Mrs. Lillian Robinson, Grace Howard, conference contestants. Unit No. 7 North Texas conference: Captains Revs. J. H. Smith, M. L. Pendegraff, W. N. McGrew, and Mrs. Katie Warren, Mrs. A. M. Williams, conference contestants. Unit No. 8 Texas Annual conference: Captains Revs. W. O. Boyd, L. J. Sanders, E. D, Cooper, and Mrs, Carrie Bell Robinson, Mrs. E. L. Strowe, conference contest- ants. Unit No. 9 Rio Grande and Mexi- can conference : Captains Rev. A. John- son, and Mrs. M.B. Hughes, Mrs. Blanche Thomas, conference contest- ants. Requirements Each member and friend in the A. M. FE. Church, are requested to pay ONE Dollar. The Sunday Schools and League of the entire Episcopal District are to make a donation. The league and Sun- day School making the largest donation over $25.00 will be awarded a valuable prize with the merit of honor. Let every Sunday School and League, enter the contest, it will be worth the while. The Missionary Societies and Stewardess Boards as organized will report as per request of the Bishop. inner all grand and largely attended sponsored by the Bethel Staticn; Mys terious members ants. Unit No. 3 Northwest Texas annual} clubs respectively. The new roof on conference: Captains Revs..M. P, Har-| the church is causing mich fayorable vey, J. W. Bennett, B. L. Simpson, and] comment; a fine. job financed by the Loyal Knights Mrs. Zepha Baker, adds much to th spiritual success of the church. Bethe PAGE THIRTEEN trict with the welcorae program furn-| Presiing Elder called for the business ished a real spiritual and interlectua | side of the conference. treat to all present i All reports were adopted as read with The second day evening session was| one dollar, and the Presiding Elder giyen to the work of the Juvenile] seemed to be quite pleased and fall of Society, with the Superintendent, Mrs | fun as always. Essie Hill, presiding rendered a pro Sunay School das opened at 9:30 gram with the Juveniles, which was o'clock by the Superintendent, Mr. thrilling, During the session of the| Denson, presiding. The lesson cas re- yvieue by the Presiing Elder. Sunday and Loyal Knights The vested choir under direction of has been host to several Fraternal or ganizations during the past severa weeks, namely: The Brotherhood of Sleeping Car Porters; Joseph White Camp, Spanish War Veterans; th K. P’s and House Hold Ruth; Oregor Washington Jurisdiction of the Grand Order of Masons and Eastern Stars, and the California Jurisdiction of Ma- sons and I.E. S. Rey. Martin preached the memorial sermon for each of these as to its capacity. taining to the Connectional work of the church. Presiding Elder, Rev. Geo. S. Allen, presided over the fourth and last quarterly meeting of this confer - second night’s service, Dr. Gibbs hay ing ended his sermon the Holy Spirit] School is progressing very nicely with filled the house end two accepted Chris | the collection of $225. a great meeting with resolution and yote oi tnanks to the Local Churenes and friends for hospitalities generously, bestuwed the Convention closed with the following elected officers: Mesdames: Rosa Onington, vice-president; M. E. Jones, recording secretary ; Lula Camp- organizations and Bethel was crowded) bell, corresponding secretary; A. A. Coleman, treasurer; Essie Hill, Juvenile Rev. Martin attended theEducation- Supt.; Leola T. Jones, Reporter. Holly al Board’ and Council meeting per- Groye, Arkansas. Dr. L. Dickerson held his third quar ence year at Bethel, July 11th and 12th; terly onferene at St, Pau! A. M. E The orning service opened at 11 o'clock cith the choir rendering splen- did music for the occasion. Invocation, Scripture Lesson bf the pastos, Rey. R. H. Dans. After the usual proce- dure the presiding elder was presented their personal Savior. This ended L. A. Tate, president;| to preach the merning sermon which was taken from the Sth chapter of St. Matthew, “Blessed are the poor in spirit: for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.” He preached a wonderfdl sermon. He left to hold his quarter at York, and was back to St. Paul for the night service and he preached the sermon of his life on Sunday night. There was one added to the church. This was the climax of the OCALA, FLORIDA *swork The Presiding Elder was All departments had excellent reports Churh on Friday night, July 23rc | ways and some left over for the treas- Collection of Do'lar Money this yea through the 25th. Rey. R. H. Dans } rer. is being handled in such a unique man pastor. Devotion was conducted b_ REV. R. H. DVIS, Pastor ner, the members deém it a pleacure as the pastor, and after a wonderfui dis MINNIE TISDALE. well as a privilege to respond. August activities include—Men‘s Day August 10, Womens Day, August 15 Annual Church Banquet, August 20th and the White’s Concert Artist, August 23rd. Bethel is the friendly hospitable church and has shared in welcoming and making comfortable the sceres cf visitors who are vacationing in Pert land, MARY M. DUNCAN, MISSIONARY WOMEN HOLD SUC CESSFUL MEETING, JULY Each pastor will bring to the Congress his church ledger and read the names of the members and friends, paying the One Dollar or more also the names of the members not paying. The members and friends paying in this particular financial rally their names will be in- scribed upon the scrool of honor. To Her Honor Mrs. A. We Taylor,.of Johnson Chapel, 22-23, 1937 The Clarendon District Woman's Home and Foreign Missionary Society held its Annual District Convention in W al- nut Grove A: M. E. Church, Mero, Ark. ithe Mocs! 1a eA Latex the president rresiding. In spite of the fact that work man Fort Worth has fasted and prayed two weeks for the sucdess of this Congress. What will you do? R. S. JENKINS. P. O. Box 2367, Dallas, Texas. ae Si BETHEL A. M. E. CHURCH Portland Ore. Rev. Geo. F. Martin, Pastor Bethel’s program for this confer- ence year is near completion. It has been a busy year crowded with activ!- of the societies were hindered by th flood. The dargest delegation in the history of its organization, T registerec and intered with enthusiasm the work of the Convention which from start to finish was inspiring papers and ad- dresses on topics pertaining to Chris- tian Mission. Every delegate seemed to have cavght the trae of spirit ‘mission and vowed to make each session a realy spirital feast us well as a forum of inspiring and helpful information not only to the delegates but to the large i assembled at each course of the Scripture Go ee ee Lesson, the eee: -— = ae eee canes encemremcemces cee SPECIAL NOTICE The New Way to get the CHRISTIAN RECORDER 1. Subscribe for one year by mailing your name and address with a Money Order-for $1.50 to A. M. E. Book Concern, Philadelphia, Pa. 2. Subscribe for six months by sending Money Order for $1.00 to the above address. 3. Become an agent by ordering ten or more pa- pers at 3 cents each on or before Tuesday afternoon preceding the date of the issues or- dered. Orders for under ten copies will be charged at the regular retail price of 5 cents per copy. Become an Agent in Your Church A. M. E. BOOK CONCERN 716 S. 19th Street Philadelphia, Pa. EO OT OE RRR EEE EET REE EEE EEE DO YOU WANT TO KNOW THE GENESIS OF THE A. M. E. POLICY OF CHRISTIAN EDUCATION ’ The Origin of Choral Singing in the A. M. E. Church? Ministers and Sunday School workers annual address “though having been, Texas. Bishop H. M. Davis, as usual ties and much has been accomplistied| audiences which confronted with many obstacles we will set the Holy fire in the cam are wonderfully blessed to be present.|he did last year, leaving the Bele Ti, cous ee we The welcome Program marked a high; shouting. This Educational Congress fiael hog wae ot to ip epoch in the convention. means to Texas five days of wisdom was ing Bishop of tie feat ad ook ote ee wea fe Hiscu see AOS eS 2 st- | : i under the directi ight | i port of the District Supt. Mr, J. P. om pircdbacres = Sd ee aS Ey toy eee ot con- | units from the nine sna conerenes ie pital inc MS 92 7 2 nae Sims deeply em-|vention with their presence. Among!in Texas: Viz:Unit No. 1 N pace Gia nteut ean Lees ere ei and left with us this |}them were; Dr. J. H. Clayborne, Editor | Texas annual eater fee: es aoe sacle pore. Poriteg a ‘p-ncaeea be |of the Southern Christian Recorder, | Revs. J. Bennet Brow As G Glas fe a a y him be servant | who delivered the annual sermon, Dr.| M. Bouldin, and Mrs. oe E. Barnes Mr. Cross waa elected by acclamation | of a NV, astor Oo: ‘ont. 0. 2 West e Recker afew db 1. J. W. Nelson pas' f West Memphis , Conference contestant. Unit No. 2 o succeed himself for another year FLORENCE JOHNSON | Station, who also delivered a soul stirr- | Texas annual conference: Captain, ‘ the Secula 5 yele i ¢ Secular Papers. The welcome ad-|for the hearty cooperation given him; dress was given by Miss Griffith of Mt.| the schools reported 100 per cent. Pisgah and tha response by Mrs i Florence Johnson of Ardmore, The convention Rally Song “Reauty Everywhere”; the spiritually , numerically and financially, a church spiritually alive outomatically increases its membership and finance ceases to be a problem, hence the sucz cess of Bethel with 2 systematic budget and a leadership par excellent. All the departments of the church have worked with untiring efforts in completing the year’s program. Some of the more recent activities include a Post Mother and Daughter Banquet ; “Coronation of King Cotten”, A style show, and the annual fried chicken raceting. The Presiding Elder of the Claren- don District, Dr. J. .M. Brown was present during the session, and gave yery helofal and wholesome instruc tion and advices. The high pcints of the Convention were the sermons delivered by Rev. C. D.. Davidson, pastor of Marvell Sta- tion; Rev. R. E. Green, Pine City; Rev. G..N. Shipp, Clarendon Station, | and the Rey, OC. Gibbs, Holly Grove Station of all of the Clarendo. al sa onan AAAAARAA DAA ADAL ARAM The Indomitable struggles of Bishop Payne? The wise sayings of this Father of African Methodism? SECURE A COPY OF Daniel Alexander Payne Christian Educator By Josephus R. Coan SPECIAL REDUCED PRICE $1.00 | | ===== DSC09674.JPG ===== PAGE FOURTEEN wee THE CHRISTIAN RECORDER Notices }¢ Are your . OHIO CONFERENCE to attend | Persons w the Ohio Annual ( cinnati, Ohio, October 5-11, 1937, in sei WOMEN’S PAGE t [efit Hebi | | UNION BETHEL A. M. E. CHURCE | AT PETERSVILLE, MARYLAND M. E 1 se at . A Du a ? I Nat ‘ + mar M ; ; 4 nkled Nat « I M Mes ae Fla ep 4 Mr ihe = Fla, e 1 ir und dared to t t M rip t fl F * For fu i i ¢ ‘ f has been the eye of the commur S rhe members est and scatter- ed Pastor were unable to ebuils heen the ' ud neither eredi nor funds M The f \ ered th | fot N da | the ! falfillec Mr it# mission were sorrow ne Wel View could see a procession ¢ father f and mothe now sleepi e@ grass plot behind the old chu as they labored aa ing and prayed and Mr ; even asx they exhorted Go to “be with] Detroit as alway A fow of these men and] dent women gave so abundantly of their lives that I am constrained to ment oF Mr them by nam The eroll record | umbia Wesley Henderson and wile, Aon Helen Brooks, Edward I Holland an wile, George Hardy, Thaddeus Brown Moses Brooks, Morris i, H Wand, Wil fam Fieteher and wife. Mra. Esthe Ann Veck and scares of others whe labors quite as diligently Our gen The eral church history records two whe | itory grass plot floors, its . M. E. BOOK CONCERN VISITORS July 27. 1937 W intor Detroit A M. E Movement PAYNE THEOLOGICAL SEMI- goes forward. The various rooms are being furnished completely by groups of interested persons and the Alumni. The Pittsburgh Conf. Rranch of the Women Mite Missionary Society un- der the leadersitip of its president Mrs. H. H. Bumry and Mrs. Sadie “C. An- derson pledged to raise $150. The fol- toward this sum prominenc in the active min- they toe sleep peacefully in the behind the church, They : Peck, or. who ame Jecs, 'r; in Kan- Peck ot Detroit) and} Fill, Sz Hill, Jr, son | whose pastors at Oakland } lowing donations have been paid: From the Conference of 1936..$ 9.15 From: the’ <¥. Ps" Dy 26 aan 7.50 (Continued on page rent year a former e¢ came home. She bad vell in other churches ) and many ye s LETTERS TO THE MANAGER 21 N. Del. Ave., Atlantic City, N. J. July 30, 1937. She returned to she craved the com- hip of the home} My dear Dr. Curry: Please accept my congratulation on your return to our old Book Concern. Yours for continued success CARRIE HOXTER EARLS. mpossible because scarcely stand th to werk and} aith in God sh avings. Sh red them rt time ich a WOODVILLE, MISS. Rev. C. F. Billing, presiding elder of the Natchez District, held his third quar- ter July 25-26, at Allen Chapel A. M. E. Church. He preached two soul stirring ser- P d joy} its mahogany colored walls, its its splen&l stardy|™0ns morning and evening. t ws all screened. Reports for the quarter, $166.78 was Cora. O» Brooks, has raised during the quarter. The church is moving forward and meeting its financial obligations. Paid the Presiding Elder for this quarter $23.04, MRS. LUCY SHANN REV. W. R. F. POTTER, Pastor. live. al Conference is, Bishop , Presiding El pile McCOMB, MISS The third quarterly conference of the McComb Station on the Brook Haven District was held with Rey. S. L. Perry, Bethel A. M. E. Church, July 18-19, 1937. The Conference was graced with the presence of Dr. R. A. Scott of Jackson, Mississippi, who delivered the message Sunday night, which was very much needed. 5 The Presiding Elder, Dr. S. P. Stevens chairman of the conference opened in order. Board and auxiliaries made their Jacksonville | reports which were very good.' The Presiding Elder commended them. The pastor with his co-workers had all claims ready. Pray for our success. 1820 Federal St ee Pa METROPOLITAN .A. M. E. CHURCH Washington, D. C. Stewart, Jacksonville, Jacksonville Olan, Underwood, July 29, 1937 Perrin Milley M. Cottee Ind 1219 Downey _The Women’s Mite Missionary So- ciety held their monthly meeting June 407 Seber con at the Parsonage. The president, ; , Mrs. Elsie Beckett, presiding. Regular business was transacted. In addition a delegate appointed for the third quarterly missionary meeting to be held at Long Green, Maryland, June 17th. ; Mrs. Estelle P. Webster, instructor of music in Armstrong High School fave a splendid address in “The Negro and Spirituals.” The July meeting was held at the church, July 12, Mrs. E. Beckett, pre- siding. Regular business transacted the report of the third quarterly inecting held at Long Green, Md., was given by the delegate, Mrs. Jean W, Shute. Owing to the intense heat the program was omitted. Juy 31, 1937 L. Phaire D. C. Rayford, Box 13, Prairie August 2, 1937 A. Williams, Mich 1826 Mullett and St Presi laymen’ Organizer Walter Ave, Jackson, 2546 W. Col Phila., Pa, NARY Wilberforce Ohio THURSDAY, AUGUST 12, CHAPEL HILL, N. C. The third quarterly conference of St, Paul A. M. E. Church, Chapel Hill, N. C., was held June 27, 1937. Dr. B. H. Lucas, presiding elder of the Durham District preached both morning and evening to an overflowing congregation. It was generally conceded that never before in the history of the church was there such an outpouring of the Holy Spirit manifested while he unfolded the Scriptures. 3 Men, women and children were lifted up and rejoiced in the God of their sal- vation. We can truthfully say that Bishop Davis made no mistake when he ap- pointed Dr. Lucas presiding elder of this District. Monday evening, June 28th, the Pre- siding Elder opened the quarterly con- ference at 8:30 o’clock in the usual order. Your humble servant was elected secretary.. After taking over the Dis- ciplinary questions, all of which showed a great work had been accomplished. Dr. Lucas called for the reports. The William Carter club reported $154.00; The Pastor’s Aid club reported $125.00 ; The Stewardess Board reported $43.05; Steward Board reported $275.00; Trus- tee Board reported $200.00; Sunday School reported $100.00; Women’s Home and Foreign Missionary Society reported $20.00. Grand total $1000.50. Our pastor, Rev. J. E. Holt is a great organizer, as well as a preacher. He takes the lead in all the public affairs, and is honored and respected by both races in our city. He is now serving his 5th year and we regret giving him up even when the limit expires. MRS. ESTELLA OLDHAM QUINN CHAPEL A. M. E. CHURCH ~ Chicago, IL. Quinn Chapel A. M. E. Church held eyening previous a good spiritual Love Feast was held and on Sunday morning n| Good attendance and i Te ckE: real “ refurnishing the dor | has been ‘shown by all. Br ge of Payne Theological Seminary MRS. JEAN SHUTE. work of RRR EERE EEEEH » ad cs . eee rekgtt eet ie ened rpg eevee 3 2 ees ae fu Oe @ k > By 2 ae a ws : seat ag Br oie So 29 ae £ if peer er AS o(O pane % 8 Sine eae Se ee fe} . . Ss ae eee isl Pg . a fe ONS cates [3 -_ 2 s ea eee: ua Been geet: Beaks toon O S65 | HES $ Pee ee: ug? gg 2 ois Aa maa we < RAR Ss een ebtielt. her 4th and last quarterly conference of the church year July 7th. On Friday Be tony residing elder, Ri church prea moll. a Vednesday 5 ik with Rev. Taylor in charge. There were xcellent reports made by the va-| g) rious @ ceived had bee ty social will prove t membership is church, The church has been recently decorated and paid for at a cost of near- ly $1500.00. The church is doing well and a harmonious spirit prevails. July | t » marks the 90th anniversary of the church. A great celebration has been planned, with Mr. Geo. T. Kersey as chairman, The conference voted for the return of the pastor, Rev. T. Deans scott and the presiding elder, Rey. B. U. Taylor. baptism and the membership n increased by 10. A communi- 1 club had been formed which|a o be a great asset as the far removed from the} 1 MRS. CORA GIDDENS. Jee FIRST NEGRO CHURCH IN PHILADELPHIA (Continued from page wn) was elected and consecrated the first Negro Bishop 1816. For about twenty years there existed a bitter fight between Bethel A. M. E. urch and St. George’s M. E. Church. The latter maintained that it had a right to control the African Church. Eventu- ally the articles of incorporation were rec gnized in Harrisburg, a copy of \hich is among the church documents. Bethel Church is responsible for many beginnings among Negroes. The first egro Day, Night and Sunday School was started there. From Bethel came the first Publica- tion House for Negroes. Bishop Allen was founder and the first manager of the A. M. E. Book Concern which is ae. : ev. B. U. Taylor | T! 4 a powerful sermon. At 3/oldest continuous Negro periodical in B. Lucas of the Institutional | the United States is a creation of the ched the Communion ser-| African Methodists. The church main- His choir rendered the music.|trained a secret station of the Under- night was the business ses- | ground Railroad to help escaping slaves. uxiliaries. Twenty-two had re-| It is alleged that the first home for the Negro Aged was established and the Jand paid for by a Mr. Stephen Smith Church erected a monument to Richard Allen in Fairmount Park. The base was made of New Hampshire granite, a cost of $3,500.00 executed by a Mr. Alfred White a sculptor of Cincinnati, Ohio. tended the ceremonies and Dr. John T. Jenifer delivered the dedicatory address. the original site, Sixth Street near Lom- . Rowan THE CHRISTIAN RECORDER ere The tour ended at Bethel A. M. E. Church where Mrs. Lyle and her execu- tive committee received the guests. After they had visited Richard Alten’s tomb and had been shown the relics and records, Mrs. Boswell and her com- mittee served refreshments to the guests, The ladies of the comntittee were beautifully arrayed in colorful colonial costumes. The executive committee includes, Ethel Lyle, Executive chairman ; Bertha DeShields, Recording Secretary; Lela Garth, Corresponding Secretary ; Blanche Robertson, Treasurer; Irene C. Baxter, Publicity Agent. Committee chairmen: Laila Law- rence, sight-seeing tour; Ethel B. Sear- geant, Reception St. Thomas ira Of Church; Blanche Robertson, Reception Bethel A. M. E. Church; Bertha De- Shields, Registration; Marie Chase, Costume; Evangeline Hall, Research; Essie Boswell, Refreshment. Bertha Rhodes, Florence Madison Hill, Verona Beckett, Alberta Norwood, Mamie Davis, Nora Waring, Crystal Bird Fau- set, Thomasina Walker, Lelia Walker Jones. On September 12th the committee is sponsoring a Constitutional Celebration Mass Meeting to be held at the Tindley M. E. Church, 750 South Broad Street. IRENE C. BAXTER. he “Christian Recorder” which is the The first National Convention of Ne- rroes was held in Bethel Church.1830. member of Bethel Church. During the Centennial Exposition of 876 the African Methodist Episcopal he bust was made of Italian marble at It is said that 7000 people at- Bethel A. M. E. Church is located on bard. The present building is the third to be erected, the property is estimated to be worth a quarter million dollars, the cathedral windows alone are worth $25,000.00. Among the many prized possessions is @ tomb of Richard Allen and a plaster cast of Allen made by the late Henry O. Tanner. Mrs. Carrie Fisher is a direct de- scendant of the founder, Richard Allen. Since the time of its organization Bethel Church has had thirty eight. pastors, the present incumbent, a very capable gentleman, is the Reverend Henry P, Jones. The sight-seeing tour which was given on Wednesday by the Constitution Com- mittee of 100 Women in honor of the delegates to the Convention of the Na- tional Association for Teachers of Col- § ored Children began at St. Thomas Pp. E. Church, where they were received and conducted thru the building b: ‘WINSTON = INTERNATIONAL BLACK FACE TYPE BISLES ‘fhe Only Seli-Pronouncing Black Ce om type Bibles Published Best for Young and Old—Home School—Teachers and Strdents Seid for »lustrated Catalog now located at 716 South 19th Street. members of the committee. A. M. E. BOOK CONCERN 716 S. 19th St., Philadelphia, Pa. PAYNE SEMINARY (Continued frem page 14) From the Tea From the Collection .... From St. James Church Trom St. Paul Church From Homestead Church From Greensburg Church From Connellyille, Clairtcn, Trinity The followir F. G. Temple, Mrs Mao J. C. Anderson: Mrs. Hattie A Mes. ks, irs Mrs. .. Tate. Mrs Lefy White, Mrs Worris, Mrs. M. A. Blair, J. W. ange Mrs Mrs. Elizabeth Wares. An Aumni group of the I ed to fu This R.R Levada Leona Palmer, Mrs Bumry, Mrs. El Mrs. Hanks Ella H. Brooks, Storms, hiladelphia Conference has plec room at the cost of $150 Joh is headed by the Rey. of Mt. Zion A: M. It is our hope that the w September 20, finished by who plan to aid im this great ing are urged to hasten CHARLES S. SPIVEY, Dean Diy es AERA AE] General Conference Minutes NOW READY ON SALE AT THE A. M. E. BOOK CONCERN 716 So. 19th Street Phila., Pa. PRICE $1.00, Postpaid ===== DSC09675.JPG ===== pr sgaskere* of com- a XSTH KSTHE-OFFICIAY A C GAN: Saae ist -EPISCOPAL CHURCK. tors submitted their fin- ‘ i ‘ AN OUR BROTHER: R : y g PAGE SIXTEEN THURSDAY, 4 CAMERON, TEXAS tary with Rev. J Baker serving as ] a ant. Mr. J s Becket, Marshal : : j E y Nearly every charge as had been pre- ted by the late Presiding nerease certain emergencies a oo PHILADELPHIA, PA. THURSDAY, AUGUST 5, 1937 PRICE FIVE CENTS ‘ual sermon was preached by ee eee rt Long who took his text 17 and Acts 4:13, Subject: nee of our union with Fountain Fille vith Blood he pa Christ Jesus and the results which fol- 1 comclusion of the sermor Davis extended the invita- young lady accepted Christ. nm the importance of the perience was emphasized. ure in the church and PHILADELPHIA, PA. senses esa Tales COLO SESIAN act that in too spiritual side had and worship become SENIOR AND JUNIOR STEWARDS | Philadelphia, Penna. Rev. Herman F. Saint Matthew African M. E. Church, | Tyree, Minister ker brought fraternal Portsmouth Dis- ¢ was delivered by Thorpe. Mrs. L. RT RGR IL Presiding Elders Pastors PROMINENT MINISTER KILLED |COUNCIL OF BISHOPS—AFRICAN |e IN AUTO WRECK METHODIST EPISCOPAL carl ( dow of the late Rey. T.) + CHURCH [WV Mrs. MaryiW. Saunders = Emporia, Va., July 29.—The Rev. T W. Cotton, D.D., presiding elder of the Atlanta, Ga. July 21, 1937 Norfolk District of the A. M. E. Church, |'Rev. Geo. A. Singleton pISHOP REVERDY C. RANSOM |was killed when the car in which he was | Dear Doctor: riding turned oyer near here last Tues-| I have appointed the following per- Bishops Reverdy C. Ransom and S|day Dr. Cotton was killed instantly. | sons to represent the African Methodist BISHOP S. L. GREE Greene attending the World Con | Other occupants of the car, Rev. M. E. Episcopal Church to co-operate with | - erence on Faith and Order—Edin- | Davis, and a man who was driving for the United States Constitutional Sesqui- | ‘"S elder. 5 7 I Seg x, Scotland. the minister, escaped injury. Centennial Commission to celebrate More Than Life to Me”, prayer by . .. R. Collins, scripture lesson, the one hundred and fiftieth annivers- brother L.R e y Seer cys eighth chapter of Romans, text 17 verse the visitors. The Mission- was preached by Rev. M. oe \ Please send names and addresses of 5000 (Five Thousand) Lay Members to G. E. Curry, Manager of the A. M. E. Book Concern on or Before August 15, 1937 716 S. 19th ST. Opening hymn, “Saviour JOE LOUIS made Joe Louis a world champion “MAN AND SUPERFIGHTER” by Edward Van Every $1.00 Order from Berry Sales Service 502 Allen Building SPECIAL ary of the formation of the Constitu- oe ENS i ner eet Obie eMule ae lore | ionlwhich egiis September: 17, 1997 /°! Same chapter. mbes sctmices wae than a half million dollars was made | and ending April thirtieth, 1939. palrugt cone Rol called, officers ite" re ieee tae a cacy AL) Taha gee iYsay Oty We Paid our Presiding pen Pee treat ilccdh eek Gas | Waahitigion Seulevard), Kaneax| City, [2 {wl and some for our pastor Gu Governor Martin L. Davey approved | Kans. without change the item of $506,750.00 Bishop H. Y. Tookes, D.D., 2118 Cross * QUINN CHAPEL A. M. E. CHURCH OF CHICAGO, ILL. Newly Decorated \fter several weeks of repairing, overhauling and decorating Historic is only a small number of us here but we aim to rally forth. We encreased from 34 to 37 this quarter thanks God BISHOPS J.S. Flipper ' p for Wilberforce. St., Little Rock, Ark; Rev. E A. Adams, ieee aes she La { \ wks by. BERRY ADVERTISING SERVICE| 3 Quinn Gee eens aoe Ay DD., 2113 Lady St, Columbia, S. C; . ee AE ear aes Son t tt { +. the es t a Ss S s qua None 0 ‘ ape ‘ I | offers your church a new idea in pro- | the oldest Negro Church in u Fol Rey. Joseph Gomez, D.D, Pastor St. 2) Jaa us : d a . ron sf grams for your services. EE i vill soon celebrate her 90th birthday. Gates AME Charch, Claveland, Ohio; sons or daughters have He ri¢ ile | For information, write SE geen Phe church which has been for more!“Redemption Drive” as it approaches to say none have crossed the narrow eae é: Rev. Geo. A. Singleton, Editor Chris- han 40 years in its present location,| it’s close. Thus far we have raised,| tian Recorder, 716 So. 19th St., Phila- 1s been made to look like new inside. | $2,673.40, two thousand six hundred delphia, Pa; Rev J. H. Clayborn, D.D., M. RIGGINS stream of death AOE | 502 Allen Building J. Hamilton Berry, Mgr. fith R. A. Grant Green .B. Youn Da N. W. Williams D. H. Sims H. Y. Tookes E J. Howard W. H. Heard W. T. Vernon W. A. Fountain, Sr. d te Res. 2306 Christia 5 : co ip Q » walls have been done in a rich] and seven three dollars and forty cents. # ——_—__—_—_— | errata. pape + sf cream color; the beams and woodwork | We hope to reach the three thousand SRA st ee aa aes PRESIDENT E. H. MCGILL a tec 4 SESE : n a contrasting dark walnut; the| dollar mark soon. We feel more se- J. S. FLIPPER. ALLEN UNIVERSITY | ‘ | : at fi si dee numerous post supporting the large|cure than we have felt in many years. At a meeting of the Board of trustees adi t t fa) | pa Pa fs F 5 gallery in a gold finish; likewise the} Our last contract was violated in 1932, of Allen University last week Dr. E. H. , te ee exe a Ls j S candle’ sHeka dlemnination and radiators | and ahers after we have been allowed| FOURTH EPISCOPAL DISTRICT McGill was_electe« president of the \ hi Fees! t £ Pies ‘ ¥ * under the gallery are done in the same|to remain in our church home on Springfield, Illinois institution He is an able man alum- | ‘ T had 4, THE B. & B. SHOE SHOP + = predominating gold color; the dome] the mercy of those who held the mort- ; : nus of the school and follows a long } Te Fad oct $ over the organ in a deeper blue and the|}age. We have about concluded nego- The third quarterly conference of} line of successful executives. Bishop J. at lt aia is ; angelic host in a tone more resembling | tiations for the building under a New St. John’s A .M. E. Church was held] S, Flipper is president of the board. subject, ywitdae of Trot”, Mr. H. Banks, Jr., Prop ‘ pe our group. The inscription “God Is| Practical Contract. This Herculean June 21. Presiding Elder, George A. ae ee Y Fel ells a t ' —_ ' cats { eX ste Love” has» been made to shine more| Task has been accomplished by our able Brown, presided. : ‘ 3 Provid deri a “ brilliantly, over the alter. The large|leader, Rev. Jos. L. Roberts, and the The church is making rapid progress In This Issue MRS. CR MITH 1732 South Street Phone: Pen. 7694 f ‘ Dointed stained windows of various | cooperation of the loyal membership of under the able leadership of our pastor, hues, having been cleaned lend an im-| Coppin. Five months ago when Rev. Rey. K. J. Siddall. Persons are being ’ fh ini te ty Posing richness to the whole interior.| Mr. Roberts was assigned to the past- converted during the regular worship The Daily Altar—Rev. € ae. THE NORFOLK DISTRICT CON. i A new pulpit carpet and extra furni-| orate of Coppin, conditions were crit- | SeTvices. Seven converts reported for Pant a . * FERENCE EASTERN FURNITURE CO. (4 ug for, the study has been planned.|ical, for in addition to the heavy He SS 3 may Schon I ésson vases 3 i y: # The progressive pastor under whose| financial responsibility which was upon Financial report for the quatter : eaters: CEREALS Repairing & Upholstery * guidance the trustees haye been able to| us, many of our most 'oyal members este Dept eeneat: ae ae Use of the Bible in The Norfolk District Conference met | 5635 Vine Street Phila, Pa. ¢ : Ft accomplish and pay for this great work] \ere discouraged and disheartened. In- Sate Depts): gsaxe ve a Aaa 4 in Shorter Chapel A. M. E. Church ’ a te : 's the Rev. T. Dean Scott of whom the|deed Rev. Mr. Robert has wrought Peper sorcerer 3 0 Gareless 4 Biriduetown, Va., July 25-28, 1937 F Phone: Sherwood 8992 ‘ ‘ loyal members of Quinn Chapel are| well, confidence has been restored and Missionary: =>.- 06-6 ++ HAS Youth epenGons 4 Because of the recent de f ee justly proud. Coppin is a veritable bee hive, in which Broun League 7 «ra: 178 A . : 5 Presiding Elder, the f Sent OF Whe | ee ees + ee t MRS. CORA GIDDENS Ms Ree adi hi 1 ts Th eee SE. Pointed Points ....... S) é siding Elder, the Rey. T. W, Cotton, =e i . each member does his or her bit. e . ‘ igitinan AGeld 5 ne M. RB. Davis, presiding elder of the Rm) G. E. CURRY, Manager a Spiritual life of the church is fine, and ies oe eames ail tecke Eek P. 6 Heber District presided; who con MR. DOCK TRIBBLE, of 5635 Vine mi Ny oe A. M. E. CHAPEL IN a fine class of New members is being Beene eecge hie The Christian Recorder Tate ae dueted the devotic 4 ; ~ REAT “RED i : : eet levotion after which com-|Se,,, wishes a job as Common Labor 14 : 8 See DELVE iaices fei tue er mierh every. week. HELM, MISSISSIPPI From Other Papers ....++-+++-++- 10 m Was served by Revs. W. R rs 7 16 S 19th St Phil d 1 hi P. = Whenever you are in Chicago, pay us aba ae i : eh oc ie caee es 1 Howerton, J. A, Young and Albert | Call She. 8992, . ° liade Pp 1a, “Ae The Ministers, Officers and Members |a visit, a cordial welcome always awaits ur third quarterly conference con- us Rey Allan B Long, : ; & em * of Coppin Chapel, Chicago, are very|you at Coppin. vened, Saturday, 10th, three o'clock) The Spy Glass—Kev. ‘lian ©. rr yy, a i ah ‘ i % GOODers susan ERS ERK Rev. D, V. Young was elected secre- ve happy over the fine results of thia| REV, JOS, L, ROBERTS, Minister. |°*4ing on the 11th, CS: Jones, presid P S| 4 ee
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BISHOP HEARD APPOINTED ON COMMITTEE OF WORLD CON- FERENCE IN EDINBURG Vhile Dr. Temple, Archbishop © York, was receiving names for a cum mittee on the second day oi the Worlc Faith and Order Conference in Edin burg yesterday, Negro Bishop Sher iaaa Greene, of Arkansas, GS. 50S: to his feet and said— “T wish to submit the name oO Bishop Heard of the African Meth odist Episcopal Church, (Philadelphia He ought to be included, though hi age may be against him. He is beyon¢ 90.” Dr. Temple: “Is he present:” Bish »p Green: “Yes, he is present.” The azed bishop who is ulsc apNegre was then added to the names of com mittee which is to consider a report on che future relationship of th World Faith and Order Movement to the Life and Work Movement. There was a gxsp of amazemen among the £00 delegates present—‘“a man more than °0 years old among them!” Many cast quick glances around th hall, but nobody seemed ta see th yeteran churchman. “Father” of The Conference Bishop Heard, small, frail, but 5 ft § in. tall, sat at the back of the hal out of sight with his lawyer niece In This Issue The Daily Altar—Rev. Carlyle F. Stewarts wc teaver ee Sunday School Lesson ...... Editorials : Flipper To Fountain....... Bor Wass ao) “The Christian Herald” ...... 4 Peculiar Ushages of African Methodism .... 4 Times Have Changed 4 Pointed Points . 4 Churchman Afield . 8 Young People’s Page .... ee 8 Women’s Page—Florence C. Out- land stray et heats Cee ae From Other Papers . ew kt) Transitions ..cis.sersa iy eawcpe 10. A Voice From Texas—S, G. GlasMow srivessvcvseveenveecey OM PHILADELPHIA, PA. GOLDSBORO, N. C. ———w The third Quarterly Conference wa held at St. john A. M. E. Charch July 25, 1927. Rey. A. J. Mattison, pastor Dr. G. W. Larkin, Presiding Elder. Devotions were conducted by the pastor, after which Dr. Larkins took up the business of the Conference. All reports being made, Dr. Larkin complimented the pastor and church on their splendid work this quarter New members have been added and the finance has increased. Sunday morning at 11 o'clock and Sunday evening at 7:30, Dr. Larkin preached two soul-stirring sermons that will long be remembered by the good people of St. John. Under the able leadership of ou pastor and Presiding Elder we are go ing forward in the name of Jehovah. MRS. MABEL COUNTOURS CHAIRES, FLA. The Third Quarterly Conference hel at St. Paul A. M. E. ‘Church Augns 8, 1937. Devotions were conducted by the pastor, Rev. G. W. Goins and th Choir. The Presiding~Rider, Rev. R B. Sutton, preached two soul-stirring sermons. All reports were good. Pre siding Elder Suttom.is doing success fully on the Talay Distt. ‘PEARL BRYANT Miss Valeria Caldwell, who goes everywhere with him They came to Britian together in the Queen Mary. He is the “father” of the conferenc: —but he is not yet beyond 90 years... Bishop Greene had made a mistake. The man he had proposed for the com- mitte is 87. He attended the last conference, it 1927, at Lausanne. “I may be beyond 90 when I attend the next conference,” he told a Scot tish Daily Express reporter. Since thee 1927 conference he ha attended yearly meetings in various parts of Europe of the continuation committee of the movement. Dr. Temple in his presidential ad dress to the conference siid: “Let us be careful to remember tha we are not a society for theological discussion with no further end in view We mect 1c consider the grounds of our disunion and to find a way te union. “The ten-year-long discussion sinc the last conference at Lausanne ha persuaded me that the main subject of difference is the nature of the Church itself and that all our other differences flow fron) this. “Ti we are to reach agreement here ue OF THE AFRICAN:MET SS THURSDAY, AUGUST 26, 1927 MARBLESTONE CIRCUIT ae The third quarter which was held at Princes Chapel A. M. E, Church by ou beloved Elder Dr. B. I.. Sitmpson morning service was in high. Praye service conducted by the prayer band opening hymn, Rey. Garfield Johnson prayer, Rey. John D. Miles, Scripture lesson by the pastor, Rey. E. A. Young, sermon by the Elder Dr. B. L. Simp- son, found I John Evening service, Rey A. W. Link ford from the M. E. Church of th Marshall District, preached on th subject, “Heaven.” Night service, the Elder came be- fore us again with one of his burning mesages, subject, “I Have a Made-up just feasted from the mountain all day and night. Monday night the quarterly con- Mind,’ found Psalm 108. We ference ntonéy was raised $17.51 ® —Snovie Miles ST. JAMES“& M. E. CHRCH Cleveland, Ohic Rev. Joseph Gomez, Minister Fleven months ago Dr. Gomez re ecived his commission to take charg of the pulpit of St. James succeeding the Rey. D. O. Walker as pastor. Sunday, August 8th, was a hgh day} ference in although at St. James. The edifice, in the middle .f the vacation nertoc was crowded with friends and visitor: evincing the effectiveness of his preach ing and the popularity of the minis ter. The text for the occasion was take from the first stanza of the 122 Psalm “I was glad when they said nto me Let us go into the house of the Lord. Subject: “Why go to Church.” First reviewing a portion of Mr. Links’ book expressing stituted the Psalmist’s choice as vive in the 122 Psalm. The sermon was forceful, Ingica fervent, convincing, and edifying. Rey Gomez is one of the Spiritual Dyna- mes of African Methodism: a connec tional minister; so recognized by th general church as is evidenced by th recent honors conferred upon him, A the Sesqui-Centennial, Memphis, Tenn he was a member of the Publicit committee: he was made the messen- ger ta preach at the Mid-day sessioi Wednesday, June 23rd—High Auditorium. the committee to cooperate with Th Sesqui-Commission to celebrate thi 1501 Anniversary of the formation o the Constitution of the United State end which begins Sept. 17, '37 April 30, 1939, and He is now facing his fourth quarterly conference, Aug. 29th, and the Annual | or, rather if we are to reach truth, we mut go back to Scripture,” Conference just a month farther off, (Continued on page 9) \THELOFFICIAL 9° 5AN: TAN OUR BROTHERD-—> his negation for church going, the preacher sub School Rishop Flipper has re cently appointed him as a member o TeTSpoZ HH Sey CORDE HODIST-EPISCOPAL CHURCK. PRICE FIVE CENTS AN OPEN LETTER To the Bishops and General Conference Commission : The Shrine Civie Auditorium of Los Angeles is where the National baptist Convention convenes September 8. This is the place we propose to hold the 1940 General Conference if it is | brought to Los Angeles, California This Shrine Auditorium is without question, finer and more convenient than any place our General Conference has ever met. In addition to discription seen in the inclosed matter, there is a large, well furnished parlor where the bishops meetings may be held and a pri suite of rooms for each bishop, with rest room, office and wash each; a large kitchen and din and for all General Departments room in room; rooms committees and This is the second time in six years the National Convention has come te Los Angeeles, and alsc the six or eight Independent Churches in the United States have a national co vention in Baptist Los Angeles this y while some of our leaders are in ing in the nonsense of “the great ¢ tance”. I entertained our General. Con- Louisville, and have gone from tiie smallest mission to one of 1} ca> larzest Metropolitan churches | to the Bishopric, and so have no -| to look for cheap, fleeting glory: and, too, entertaining General Conference is energy-exhausting worry. But our 1| people are coming to California by the hundreds—-more thousand are in than seventy-five Los Angelels. We African Methodists have been the pre- dominating religious influence in our group out here, beginning to race but others are contest our leadership. Shall we sit down as in other centers n| of former predominating influence and permit other denominaticns to 1| their national meetings West, and finally take our place of power and in- fluence? bring We are hoping to have the Shrine Auditorium paid for by local interests in case the General brought and all printing done free. The railroad companies are Teh West through which Conference is here, local y| very, very generous scenery of the 1 | you pass, as to rates. is the most beautiful in America; the climate is ideal— extremely cold not extremely hot; fin- est fruits in the world; no damp, y weather after February—in fact, Los e| Angeles would be the ideal place for the 1940 General Conference. We shall, if the Lord wills, invite you to Los Angeles with the General Conference in 1940. Noah W. Williams Presiding Bishup neyer Join The Christian Recorder Family ===== DSC09653.JPG ===== THE CHRISTIAN RECORDER Wednesday, September 1 THAT GOOD PART es i eee Luke 10:42—“Mary hath chosen that good part which shall aot be taken away from her.” ‘ How easy it is to be “careful and troubled about many things” that are not essential. Living in a materia. world, we easily fall into thinking: and acting as though the world of right, nd, and sems¢ is all that matters. “The world is too much with us, later and soon, We lay waste our powers We have given our hearts away, a sordid boon.” ; Let us chose that good part which, . although we lose all other, shall not = a } Jee 0 De taken away. hee jai ame Read Matt. 6:19ff. Prayer: “Dear Lord, take out of us the carnal mind which is enmity against thee and balance our thinking and ac- tion spiritually, in Jesus’ name—Amen. The Daily Altar *h By Rev. Carlyle F. Stewart Minneapolis, Minn. sow ' | The Lord is nigh unto all them that) © call upon him, to all that call upon him in truth. He will fulfill the desire of | them that fear him; he also will hear person is full of trust, ful atient endurance their ery, and will save them.—Amen. | t umble way of al bee RRR eee ; Mi lB ts but childlike in hu- rness to do Thy will.— wise Saturday, August 28 THURSDAY, AUGUS Prayer: Dear Father, hel know that with thee nothing is impos- sible. We would have faith to do and dare for Thee, no matter how strongly intrenched the enemy or great the obstacle. In Jesus name we pray— ed Amen. “4 GRACE AT THE TABLE Accept our thanks, O Lord, for this food which Thou, through Thy great love for us do provide. Forgive us our sins and save us for Christ’s sake— Amen. —— HYMNS THAT LIVE Everybody Will Be Happy Over There eae ae ne I There’s a happy. land of promise over in the great beyond Where the saved of earth shall soon the glory share; Where the souls of men shall enter and live on for ever-more, Every-body will be happy over there. CHORUS Every-body will be happy, Will be happy over there, We will shout and sing His praise; Every-body will be happy over there. | SD Mothers, fathers, sisters, brothers will be singing ’round the throne In that land where no one ever knows acare, _ * And the Christians of all ages will join in the triumph song, Every-body will be happy over there. 3 We will hear nobody praying and no mourning in that land, For no burdens there will be for us to bear; All the people will be singing “Glory, glory to the Lamb.” Every-body will be happy over there. 4 There we'll meet the One who saved . us and who kept us by His grace, And who brought us to that land so bright and fair; We will praise His name for ever as + we look upon His face, Every-body will be happy over there. General Conference é Minutes NOW READY ON SALE AT THE A. M. E. BOOK CONCERN 716 So. 19th Street _ Phila, Pa. PRICE $1.00, Postpaid — The words of Phillips Brooks make . Eee A CREED aie Pee . Thursday, September 2 i} Monday, August * GARRISON YOUR TONGUE | PAY YOUR DEBTS | a eS | Foe roe s “J will take heed to my ways; that | ; er therehbee ts: ih Wee raat I sin not with my tongue. I will keep e = prone to think of debts. x | ™ mouth with a bridle.’ —Psalm 39). | eas and cents wherea I do not know in any area where we ; ~~. | sin more than in the use of our tongues. pleas = This prayer vf Allen A. Sieckdale, Al peels eee published in the Christian Century for j Saag se gs FecelV®! October 2ist needs universal repeti- J 1 ble gs both frem God to! orthwith e them for | 4% nH | ae Ae ee ee ‘ “Dear Lord, look into my mouth | yee mie baa ‘sB5 by a: and see what a cruel thing my tongue a rateful; ‘not to speak of show is. It seeks to ruin good réputations ; fosrenss . ao it hes, when crowded into a corner, : : Rises Oe it boasts to satisfy vanity; it runs ou | Ee and on when silence would be golden; : io: suffered epualy gt it does not repeat matters correctly ; ; , 4 fg eee tee of it has made trouble for me and my, Z relatives, friends and co-workers. Dear Het os ae ee a : Lord, if you can adjust my tongue to whet a A hone } an a, Meri ery truth and gentleness, love and fairnes, ‘ fe = og Big ttdges ie Ace WIECES you will perform a miracle of compas- miewe owe Rinse A. Oe tices = sion in the area where I live, mov ve fait t Help us to be gratefu} — fia Benes ane ' ' t |and reverent; always mindful of the Tyne eg 4 8: 1 nol eods, f Jesus’ sake —} wmaz ft Thou hast bestowed upon Read James 4 ' 1 Amen, ee Se eee 5 see Ee Friday, September 3 Tuesday, August 31 GIANT OR GRASSHOPPER? Senate ee = ASSOCIATION BEGETS A GREAT PERSON ASSIMILATION i es ee es a ae “And there we saw the giants—and we were in our own sight as grass- cever will be great amon.| Prov. 13:20 “He that walketh with’ hoppers and so we were in their sight.” you, let him be your minister,”—Matt.| wise men shall be wise.” Numbers“1333, se We are not only judged by the com] Ten of the twelve spies put a low WI 3 arest person This para | pany we keep; we become like ou | estimate upon themselves and it is not phrase of the Apostle Paal'x immor nions, Unconseiously, we fine | surprising that their foes shared their tal word worthy of seriow } ¢ elves thinking, acting in a manne | opinion. The enemy may have been nilar to those with whom we fel] giants but that was no reason the “A great person is patient and kind | Jowship, How often have you hear. | Israelites should have grasshoppers A great person knows neither envy! (he expression that such and such a nor jealousy; person has been around another unti| formidable challenge: A great person is not forward anv | he is just like him “O do not pray for easy lives; pray aelf-assertive, nor boastful and celted A great person does not behave un forth in pas slonate anger, nor brood over wrongs becomingly nor blaze injustice done ta others, vides with the truth; A great person knows how to be si con- Keep good company. Read Psalm 1, Prayer: Blessed Lord, we would wall with sinners not to partake with +} them in sin but to lead them to the A great person finds no pleasure in} Lamb of God who taketh away the bat joyfully) sins of the world. May we so move among men that they will feel in our presence nearer Thee—Amen, to be stronger men. Do not pray for tasks equal to your powers; pray for powers equal to your tasks. Then the doing of your work shall be no miracle but you shall be a miracle Every day you shall wonder at your- self, at the richness of life which has come to you by the grace of God.” Read Psalm 27. BSALBAERIBABEAA SAL. _ WINSTON INTERNATIONAL SUNDAY SCHOOL’ SCHOLARS BIBLES Contain eC prepared Helps to Bible St: A 1 s Bibi Sead aplinty Atfractoe ase ‘Send for Illustratad Catalag i~] y/ Sunday Schoo Lesson X- CHRISTIAN RECORDE - THE P . : church service. It may seem strange] ‘Tie elemental principles of morality, to Jaymen, but not all passages of] found in the Ten Commandments were scripture are ideal for pulpit reading.| expanded into a powerful system of Usually in selecting his lesson the min- social ethics in which the Jews wer ister will seek a story, or a well knowa taught to be kind to the poor, neve Psalm like the twentythird, or a classi | to deiraud or oppress, always te con cal Passage from the prophets like th | sider the other man’s rights in eey, fortieth chapter of Isaiah, or a drama | case, to deal geutly with the axed, t tic experience in Acts, or one of th | be hospitable to strangers, to avoid rhythmic passages from the epistles indulgence in appetites, and to highly ‘September 5| The lesson today, with its constan | regard justice and honesty m trade repetition of “I am Jehoyah your God,"| The major and minor prophets were COD REQUIRES SOCIAL JUSTICE} and its pointed references to life, will] always teachers of morality and they Lesson Text: ers in the pews waiting for the “pre 9 And when ye reap the harvest of| liminaries” to get over that they ma‘] of these teachings are the chief contribution of Jesus. Al| practically PAGE THREE SS social side. I have in mind the head of a settlement who was always find- ing fault with the church because it was not doing enough socially. It is guite possible that too much of our en- ergies go up in the air and nct enough out to our brothers who are in need. But, on the other hand, nothing is flatter or more insipid than that type of social work which has lost the re- ligious dynamic If we are wise, we will seriously con- sider the social heights of the Old : if read well, startle es congregatio] began at least the cultivation of that Testament, such as, “Thou shalt love Leviticus 19:9-18, 32-37| into listening. There will be uo sleep | grace which we call love, afterward thy neighbor as thysef,” and “What doth the Lord require of thee but te do justly and to love kindness and to your land, thou shalt not wholly reap find out how hard the minister ha |summed up in the statement. “Thou! walk himbly with thy God?” ihe corners of thy field, thou gather the gleaning of thy har his sermon. vest. 10 And thou shalt not glean thy vineyard, neither shalt thou gather first two verses. That is, if he is like vie fallen fruit of thy vineyard; thou! the storybook Scotsman. For her neither shalt| studied during the week as revealed it} shalt love thy neighbor as thyself." This is a very easy thing 10 say, Lata A Scotsman had better not read th | much more difficult thing to practice. Let us ask ourselves what we wan for ourselves. We may say that w POINTERS By Roy L. Smith St is a fundamental principle of so- shalt Ieave them for the poor and for|W¢ are told that when reaping our} want freedom. We wish to be dey cial progress that the rights of the ‘he sojourner: I am Jehovah you wheat, we should leave plenty of grait Gods standing in the corner of the fences fo | or. even standardization. livered from oppression, regimentation whole community are superior te the If we love rights of one or two privileged indi- Il Ye shall not steal; neither shal | the poor. Also we should not go bacl| our neighbors as ourselves, it mus | viduals. e deal falsely, nor lie onw to another | Ov¢T the field that we have covere mean then that we shall desire free- 2 And ye shall not swear by my name and picked up the stray stalks. In thi | dom for them. We may say that w want money, a fair and just compen-} some Tights that even society, a, a jalsely, and profane the name of thy day with our McCormick reapers w God: I am Jehovah. must miss the corners, thus leavin, 13. Thou shalt not oppress thy ncigh | Some grain standing. Certainly unde or, nor rob him: they wages of al the instruction of the lesson we shoul ‘ved servant shall not abide with the | 2°t 8° back and pick up the stray stalk. night until the morning shalt not curse the deaf, nor put a stum- sation for our services. We wan money so that we may have a house in which to live, a garden about it, the best food, good clothes, the means t \lingblock before the blind; but thou business thus to follow the reaper. The] surance, means for recreation. It is kind thing was for them to be encour aged by the reaper’s generosity. it was velt fear thy God: I am Jehovah. 15 Ye shall do no unrightzousnes » judgment thou shalt not respec God’s command. the person of the poor, nor honor th Further in the lesson we are told of person of the mighty; but in righteous-}] God’s command that we must not steal ness shalt thon judge thy eeighbor, 16] or Le, or swear falsely in the name o hou shalt not go up and down as a} God, rob, put a stumbling bleck in th vilebearer ameng 1hy people: neither] way of the blind, be a talebearer, re valt thou stand against the blood of vengeful, unfair to anyone, etc. ry neighbor: I am Jehovah. These injunctions are good for thi 17. Thou shalt not hate thy brother| day evén though we must transiat 1 thy heart; thou shalt surely rebuke them into current needs. ‘There ar y neighbor, and not bear sin because] two ways of meeting social problem 18 Thou shalt not take yenge | today. Tirst, there is the remedia nor bear any grudge ayain-t the method—trying to bring reticf alte children of thy people; but thou sual | the accident has happened. If we a love thy neighbor as thyself: 1 ar j sume that the poor are always with u choyah, we simply accept them and help then 32 Thou shalt rise up hefore th hoary head, and honor the face of the| was to encourage the poor to continu of him. old man, and thou shalt fear thy God I am Jehovah. 33 And if a stranger sojourn with in their poverty, Probably it was th best for that day. fs While still helping the poor we in of education far his children, and a life thee in your land, ye shall not do him] the twentieth century believe we can! insurance policy. very easy for us to define what we want for ourselves, but when we say that we are to love our neighbors a ourselves, it means that every one 9 these good things we must desire fo our neighbors. It not only means that but it means that we would use as mucl energy in obtaining these things to our neighbors as for ourselves. Thi elemental teaching runs ‘coun:er to al of our modern selfish practices Pol man who employs labor, if he observe this dictum, can demand for himsel what he would not be wilkng to gran to those who work for him; yet w can see what a revolution this would produce. One of the largest employers of la as they go. The method of the lesson bor in my. church recently told m that he wanted the men who worke for him to have the largest possibl A second principle of social progress is that each individual is entitled te whole, cannot rob him of without un- dermining its own. future. If a man with a million has no right 1o spoil a neighborhood, has the Charch 14 Thou] Leave them for the poor. In the time| proyide an education for our children | of Christ any right to keep silent while of the Bible poor people made it tacit, books, pictures, a radio, a car, life in- he is trying to do so? Some annual reports that get high praise from the First National Pink would never stand inspection by Jesus of Nazareth. In all our demands for social justice, let us not forget to stand guard over the rights of the rich. They, too, are entitled to a square deal. We no longer crucify men on crosses; we merely apply economic sanctions. That efficiency which leaves no cor- ners in the field may be the ruin of the : nation, PRAYER THOUGHT By William Chalmers Covert O Lord God, in the midst of broken j vows and innumerable forms of deceit which mar the purity of our social and industrial life, we cry unto Thee: “Create in me a clean heart and re- wage, a home. a car, a radio, the means} new within me a right spirit!” Let This is genuain wrong, 34 The stranger that sojourn] prevent the presence of the poor, the ‘Christianity. Another employer of la- cth with you shall be unto you as th | cvil, aud the dishonest: We therefere! bor in our church called all of his work ome-born among you, and thou shal believe in preventive measures. Re love him as thyself; for ye were so-] cently five boys belonging to 4 noto journers in the land of Egypt: Jehovah your God. 35 Ye shall do no unrighteousnes I an rious gang in the south of Chicag: were found stringing beads for neck Jaces, pocketbooks and the like. Th men together and voluntarily increase their wages so that they could tiv well. And still another man in ou membership established an actual de mocracy in his establishment by shar in judgment, in measures of length, of weight, or of quantity. 36 Jus balances, just weights, a just ephah and a just hin, shall ye have: I an Jchoyah your God, who brought yor out of the land of Egypt. 37 And w shall observe all my statutes, and al man in charge said that he was working ing the income and the responsibilit to give these boys an occupation tha with the 217 men who worked for him would prevent their becoming gang When the socia! gospel is preached, i sters. ; has been my experience that there ar Remember that the new emphasis is Plenty of good people who are willing upon preventive social work rather to follow it. There are pleut of peo than remedial. ple who remind us of the fact that th mine ordinances, and do them: I an] - * | church is lax in its social teachings Jehovah. _ | THE LESSON BROUGHT DOWN | it may ‘to us good to tnink for a whil GOLDEN TEXT: As ye would tha TO DATE | of the real sharing which many Chris men should do to you, do ye also t Y ' tians practice. them likewise.—Luke 6:31. AT GRIPS WITH THE LESSON. » By Albert Buckner Coe This is not to say that the sovia gospel is being actively carried out At this point it is well to remember that there are two wings to this term and By Jahn R. Ewers One of the glories of the Old Testa ment is found in its social emphasis E , We are almost amazed at the heights The lesson today is excellent for the} reached in the prophetic utterance 1s not a going concern, On the cne morning scripture lesson in a regula | regarding our duties to our neighbors, hand there are those who stress the . % honesty rule in the lives of all of us in word and deed, so that it matters small and great not a shadow of false- hood shall obscure the truth. Many men who labor for wages rise above dishonesty that withholds their maxi- mum of service under their contract. May those who employ labor organize and administer their industry so as to safeguard every human right and pre- serve the sanctities of personality in all those with whom they deal. May the poor and afflicted be allowed to share with us in our substance in ways that shall not mar manhood nor jeopar- dize self-respect. Cleanse our hearts of all cherished grudges and joy-killing resentments and let-the spirit of Christ dwell richly in us in all things. We ask in his blessed name.—Amen. DAILY BIBLE READINGS M. Leviticus 19:1-4, F. Philemon-8 20. that when either one i8 injured the idea T. Leviticus 19:9-18. S. Amos 8:4-8. W. Take § 27-38. T. Luke 16 :19-26, S. Matt. ‘18 :21- ===== DSC09654.JPG ===== THE CHRISTIAN RECORDER 1848-1937 MEMBER NATIONAL NEGRO PRESS ASSOCIATION ——$—$—$—$— Entered st the Post Office at Philadelpbia, Pa. a0 Second-Clase Matter PUBLISHED WEEKLY BY THE A. M, BE. BOOK CONCERN ns 3. NINETEENTH ST. Philsdelpbia, Ps. Heard Ww. eau GEOKGE A. SINGLETON, Editor CONTRIBUTORS, TAKE NOTICE! re write oo horized 01 Business Manager REV. G. &. CURRY, ; as Money may be and ye lengthy tions or merchan letters, to attention, must be ad “ay, A.M. E. Rook Concern * Philadelphia, Pe * pM. & BOOK CONCERN, ne 5, oth Street Philadelphia, Pa. He RRR RRR Ree Weekly Thought RH | m p te the more I wre L stick up to i, t Se Weekly Poem Se ve ie the rely of my drean.s The church of the warm heart, Of the open mind, Of the adventurona spit The chuvely that cares That heals hurt lives That That challenges youth; That class, omforta old peaple knowa no divisions of culture o No frontiers, geowraphieal or social; avers, | of the living God.” Quoted from “World Call FLIPPER TO FOUNTAIN picture of the “Bishops of the Af- | rican M. E. Church at the close of 1924. General Conference, is the present Senior. pt Bishops Heard an e impells. one to Fountain is a 4 \postles. —o0o——_—_ “THE CHRISTIAN HERALD” A few days ago it was the pleas- ure of the writer to spend an hour in the library of Senior Bishop, i The main topic of discussion was the church, and quite naturally The Christian Re- US J Flipper. corder, complete file that the writer has more complete than that which is at the Book Concern, and in the Historical Room of Bethel seen, Church, Philadelphia. The Herald Christian Editors. Ohio, Payne, bishop. In well as backward Before the writer is a composite ” Senior was Bishop B. F. Lee, he Junior, William A. Foun- Of the number Bishop Flip- All be- een him and Bishop Fountain » in active service have A steady gaze at this onward to k long and deeply. From Flip- f section the istory of the church and another chapter added to the Acts of the The Bishop has the most was founded in 1848 and was publisht until 1852 at Pittsburgh, Penna. The Editor was the Reverend A, R. Green, with M. M. Clark, and John M. Brown as contributing One of the issues con- tains a notice of the opening of Union Seminary, near Columbus, John M. Brown, President. This was before Wilberforce Uni- versity was begun by Daniel A. In 1868 Brotvn became a 1852 Marcellus M. ‘lark, second honor graduate from The chureh that inquires as well a |the Lutheran College, Gettysburg, Penna., was elected Editor of the Later here- having Christian Recorder. signed and went West, “hal failed in his episcopal aspirations. It is inspiring to read the liter- ary outgivings of the fathers. Per- haps the present generation of writers will suffer by comparison. According to David Smith, when last heard of the Rev. A. R. Green was pastor at Zanesville, Ohio. Editorial Note: If anyone has or knows where the Editor may get a photograph of Rev. A. R. Green, Editor of the Christian Herald, 1848-1852, please inform the Editor of the Christian Recor- der immediately. ———_000———_ PECULIAR USAGES OF AFRICAN METHODISM According to Bishop Turner “Some of the peculiar usages of African Methodism are the Itiner- acy, the Class Meeting and the Love Feast.” From this point of view it is clearly seen to-what ex- tent we have drifted. The Itiner- acy in many instances is a mis- nomer. Congregations make ap- pointments, and preachers refuse or grumble to go when appointec to charges. The bishop’s hardest task is to assign ministers accord- ing to their Godly Judgment. A preacher does not mind going where sent provided he believes the bishop sent him. The minis- try is too sacred to be dominated by “kitchen cabinets,” or subtle influences behind the episcopal seat bent upon retaliation, A good guess is that three- d fourths of African Methodist members never attend Class- Meetings. By actions they say they do not believe in them. Some ministers, t!xemselves, pay little or no attention to class. No Class Leader should have a class of from fifty to a hundred members. And the Love Feast is out of the question. Once it was a means of preparation for the Holy Com- munion, The Book Concern has no need in these times to even print Love Feast Tickets. ———00o. TIMES HAVE CHANGED This is the argument of the present-day sophisticate. The modern machine age has radically upset the old staid family life and the social order in general. There is no time for the old methods and modes of worship. The same God is back of the world who was there when he laid the foundation of the earth amid the sining of the morning stars and the joyful THURSDAY, AUGUST 26, 1937 need shouts of His sons. Jesus is still the way of life, the hope of the world. The problem of evil, and the fact of sin remain. Picture a new-fashioned man in an old fashioned world that moves with the same speed and precision as it did millions of alons ago. oO0o——— FRR EEE EEE EE EEE EEE Pointed Points i RRREREREREEEEEEEEEEEEEE EE A STRIKING CARTOON IN the New York Times is a carica- ture upon the recent rapproche- ment between Great Britain, and Italy. The Italian lion, and the British lamb are represented as lying down together. Upon the face of the former is a look of contentment because the lamb is on the inside of the lion. ONE OF THE GREATEST games of diplomacy in the history of nations is being played in bat- tle-scarred Europe. There is still passion for power and control of the raw material markets of the world. JAPAN IS DOING IN CHINA just as the European countries have done from the period of nationalism until now. Even Uncle Sam is not wholly without guilt. The dark-skinned Japan is respected because she is prepared to fight. It is the cherry blos- soms; it is also the land of the bushido. IT MAY BE WELL FOR NE- rro religionists to study the econo- mics of the Messiahship of Jesus. There was a great deal more to His religion than emotionalism and mysticism. The purpose of His coming among men was that they might have life. There is absolutely no place for class dis- tinctions, caste, and artificial lines of segregation in the Christian re- ligion. j GEORGIA, AND FLORIDA represent two very important areas of African Methodism. In the former is Morris Brown, and the iatter Edward Waters Col- leges, named for the second and third bishops in the history of the church. Bishops Fountain and Grant are laboring hard to keep the flag of our Methodism un- furled to the breeze. Ever pres- ent shades of Gaines, Turner, Bradwell, Lynch, Steward, and Handy, : a THURS: ae SS EPISCOPAL DISTRICT MEET- ings of Young People are slated for the same week in Jacksonville, Florida, Savannah, Georgia, and Columbia, South Carolina. This conflict works a hardship upon those who may desire to visit more than one. ONE OF THE MOST SUC- cessful ministers in Florida is Pre- siding Elder T. P. DuHart. Last year he led the state in Dollar Money, and Dollar Money in- crease, and materially aided Bish- op Grant in leading the connection last year in Dollar Money increase. ———00o be RRR RRR REE EEE EPP The Churchman Afield A few weeks ago The Churchma visited the Sunday School Convention of the West Philadelphia District @ Mt. Pisgah Church. The pastor is th Rev. E. K. Nichols. The Newly at pointed Presiding Elder, M. M. Lewi has begtin his work in an aggressiv way. foes, The Sunday following saw Th The Churchman at Mt. Zion, Norris town, the Rev. W. W. Jacobs, Minis ter. Tle is a direct lescendant of on of the contemporaries of Richard Al len who assisted in the organization of the church in 1816. In the afternoon The Churchme: visited Ardmore where the minister i the Rev. J. Winsmore Mason. Th church was having a pew rally. Rev and Mrs. Mason’s little son, scarcel four years old, sells FIFTEE} COPIES OF THE CHRISTIAN RE CORNER each week. The Central of Georgia train is pull ing out of the Waycross, Ga. station The name of the Rev. Charles Prestor Hobbs, prominent figure in the Gen eral Conference comes to mind. Th Churchman is enroute to Jacksonville Florida to attend a state-wide meet ing of Youug People. The presiden is Dr. L. M. Moore. As The Churchman came thru At lanta he visited Bishop and Mrs. J. S Flipper and shared their hospitality. T was a genuine pleasure to “sit at hi feet”, and to spend an hour in his li brary, rich in African Methedist lore The newly-elected president of Aller University, Dr. E. H. McGill and wit had just left the home for South Caro line. harem The Churchman was pleased to con- tact J. H, D. Cochran, popular At Janta Dentist, and wife who for severa years has been an efficient teacher a Morris Brown She holds a Bachelo of Arts from Howard and a Master 0 Arts degree from Columbia Univer The Churchman spent Sunday, Aug ust 8th with Dr. A. R. Cooper, as guest speaker in the 70th Anniversary ser vice of Bethel, Albany. He spoke thre times. Several friends were made fo The Christian Recorder. Dr. Coope has a fine family. One of his daugh ters is a senior College student at Mor vis Brown. He has served faithful, and efficiently at his post. He is gifted speaker, The Churchman was glad to mee Mrs.: Reese, Jeannes. Supervisor, lead ing civic spirit, and member of Bet'iel Mr. and Mrs. Leon Wadkins. The for mer—is a retired mail clerk, and nov a hanker and realtor, Miss Cora Bailey teacher in the public school system an graduate from State College, Orange burg, S. C. Colonel Wadkins is on of the most substantial members of th group, and has several thousands o dollars worth of real estate property The train speeds onward. On eithe side of the road are pine trees, some of which have been scraped for tur pentine. Here and there live oaks am moss-bearded. This is not the dee} South of 1840-1861. Jacksonville, Fla. In the home o Dr. and Mrs. T. P. Duhart. In th distance The Churchman catches a glimpse of the buildings om Edwar Waters’ campus. Pres. C. S. Long, Ir and Dr. C. A Gibbs, Business Manager. Over the telephone The Churchma has chatted with Bishop and Mrs. R A. Grant, who tonight will celebrat their Silver Jubilee. The Churchman observes the foot prints of the late John Hurst. The P. F. Lee Seminary building stands as a monument to his episcopal leadership and constructive genius. LETTERS TO EDITOR St. Louis, Mo. My Dear Dr. Singleeton: I not only enjoyed you, but wa greatly benefitted and profited muct ‘by your every word that was spoker by you. Long live Dr. George A, Sin gleton.” Best wishes for your continued health and success, I am your brother JOHN L. WILLIAMS Atlanta, Ga. Mr. Editor : We wish to commend the splendi work you are doing. Your editoria matter and news are fine. There is a place for you at the top Be patient. Best wishes, JOHN HARMON. FLORESVILLE, Tg.XAS The third quarterly conference 0 Ebenezer A. M. E. Church met or August 1, Rev J. W. Fowler, pastor Our P. E., Rev H. A. Young, failed to get here and the pastor took charge and carried on the work very ably The Sunday School began on Aug. 1 opening at 7:00 a.m. instead of 9:30 a.m.,-on account of the very severe heat. The school opened on time witl a good attendance. The lesson was well taught and very interesting. Class ference ‘was held Wednesday and No. 1 was taught by the asst. tcacher Miss A.-L. Johns and No. 2 by th Supt., Mrs. M. V. Myers. The pasto preached three soul-stirring sermons during the day. The Holy Spirit wa much in evidence. All reports wer good and the quarterly conference wa a success both spiritually and finan cially. The pastor, Rev. J. W. Fowle is striving hard to meet every require ment and we are very anxious to s¢ him wind up the year’s work with a good report. Mr. L. L. Jackson ané family of San Antonio were with u July 30 and rendered a very nice magic program for Mrs. Katherine McCoy one of our young stewards. Rey N. P Harris, asst. Supt. of the S. S. is in ‘San Antonio cu business this week Our pastor presented the S. S. a cro guet set for which we are grateful. —Mrs. M. V. Myers EIGHT & TOWNE CELEBRATES SESQUI-CENTENNIAL OF AFRICAN METHODISM Climaxing a week of celebration o the 150th Anniversary of the founding eee ree = i PAGE FIVE OO a ea a a a Birthday Greetings POE PLOPPPPOPODPOPD OO LHD Rey, W, P. Carolina South Carolina Rev. Roy E. Peters Baltimore, Maryland Mr. M. E. Gillison St. Paul A. M. E. Church Cambridge, Mass. Mrs. Georgia L. Pierson Springfield Dist. S. S. Supt. Decatur, Illinois EE, Ruth Singleton Bethel A. M. E. Church Philadelphia, Penna. Be conyened at Proctors Chapel A. M. E. Church at 10.00 o'clock, July 21, 22, 23, 1937. At Springvale, Ga.. of African Methodism and the 65th Anniversary of its own founding, His toric Eighth & Towne officially kncwn as First A. M. E. Church of Los Ange les, Rev. H. Mansfield Collins. pastor closed the celebration Friday night with an elaborate banquet in- the church’s dining hall. Amid a profusion of cut flowers and fern carrying out the color scheme of gold and white, nearly 150 members and friends paid tribute to the glory of African Methodism ’mid food and drink with song and toast in one of the most festive and inspiring assem- blages ever held in this historic edifice, The Model Sunday School was in session twice Wednesday, July 21. Prizes were given to the three classes raising the highest amount. The Sun- day School consisted of class¢s. The pastors and superintendent whose charges made round reports received a Bandanna to be worn as to slow the hundred percent pastor and sup- erintendent. Friday was Gala Day. an Fssay Contest and prizes given for the best essays. Subjects on the Essays were Dancing and its effect unon the Young People. Preaching Wednesday night by Rev. W. J. John- ten There was A brief summary of the program is as follows: Invocation. Rev. Arrington: National Negro Anthem: vocal solos Richard Allen, A. A. Thomas, Mrs Jessie Coles Grayson, Arthur Walker and Louise White; Church History much of which was personal reminis cences, by Mrs. Eliza Warner; Ou Future Life, Mrs. Lucille Williams widow of the late Dr. J. F. Williams What thhe Years have Wrought, C E. McKinney; Violin selection, Emm Smock: Some Things Accomplished in 150 years, Rev. J. H. Wilson; editor o Western Rey. J. B. Isaacs; Our Contribution te ‘fessions, Dr. Frank A. Pearl Original poem, Jester Harriston; anc greetings from clubs ard auxiliaries. The week’s celebration began Sun day morning, Augwst 8, with a sermor he recounted the accomplishments o African Methodism and what its ideal had meant in the general life of th American-Negro in a sermon of match less oratory. What the Years have Wrought, C many of the leading ministers of th connection. Its present pastor, Rev. of his distinguished predecessors FE. B. SMITH SPRINGVALE, GA. CHRISTIAN RECORDER / by Bishop Nosb W. Williams in which church in Los Angeles and southern California and has been pastored by Collins, is ably maintaining the record Sunday Schocl League and Young People Church Club Convention of the Cuthbert District A. M. E. Church, was son. Thurs. night by Rev. T. B. Mitche!l All pastors were asked to finish up their Educational, Personal, Chil- drens Days and Theologic:l Chai. re- ports from Superintendents. Rey W A. Fountain, Bishop. A. J. YOUNG, Cuthbert District, Lowell Circuit, New Hope A. M. E. Church Easter, ‘STATION CENTER UNION AME CHURCH, WINCHESTER, TEXAS Our third, quarterly conference held August 6-8. We are happy and our church is moving up to where it once stood, under the Thomas Patridge, pastor. We had a wonderful ‘quarter Sunday School. Sunday morning at 9 :o’clock the Baptist Supt., with his host came and joined with us a lovely Sunday School. At 1l-o’clock the Presiding Elder gave to us a red hot sermon. At 3 o'clock Rev. Steward from Salem M. E. Church preached to us out of God's words. our hearts burned with- in. Rev Steward‘s members accom- panied him in coming to us. Rev. T. R. Clemons presiding elder, was at his best again at 7:30 P. M., and preached as he never did before. We thank the Lord and Bishop for stich a wonder- ful Presiding Elder. We raised, Sat., and Sunday, $29.05., Praying to do better next time. All reports of the quarterly conference were good. —C. A. Demerson leaderchip of Rev. mixed ===== DSC09655.JPG ===== H+ PAGE SAE The three interesting i Young People’s : Page A DOG'S “IF” Blanche Butler Apologies to Kipling THE CHRIST e “What is Required Sunday School or Leagu ¢ the Outstandin A. M, FE. Chure Advantage of the wg portunit Church offers them? were discussed ir from First Chure Chicago; kford, Aurora nal, 1 Roc and ar St. James, Gary, La Grang East Moline. Lucas conducted a Ques a £ nd many interesting fact | gin.” day. i s | red. You have crossed the Chasm deep and at I | Wednesday evening we were favored SELF-EVIDENT wide , Him din by a program from the local church. A Why build you this bridge ut eveii ’ ‘ est that had heen organized in th To illustrate that nothing was cithe tide.” ing, | was held also and the win | too vast or too tiny to be of interes ‘ “ r sses Hatberyn Albrit |to God, a noted minister proceeded in| The Builder lifted his old gray head | ton Ritchie. After the] these words: ‘ Good Friend, in the way I’ve come he Hike : “eam a reception was held dowt “The Creator of this inimense wii said, , | stairs, verse created also the most infinitesi-| “There followeth after me today TI was devoted te the Aile:| mal atom in it. The Architect of these] A youth whose feet must pass this way / 8 al FE. Le An address was giver} vast mountains fashioned also th | This stream that has been naught to me I As = : M , Jelks the District Presi | tiniest Piread of gold running throug! | To the fair haired youth might a pitfall troupte, % . E. League. The topic | them. The God who made me mad be = | nental Aim of Christia | a daisy.” He too must cross in the twiiiht dim eH d “My Task as an Aller — — Good Friend I’m building the bridge . worer” were discusse: | PRRRERREEEEEEE EEE EEE | for him,” % | by tes from Rockford, Dixon WOMEN’S PAGE Brownwood, Texas, | Moline and Aurora. Rev. J. D, Coston| J. : : ch; ‘| of Wieyman, Chicago gave ar addres ti te SAVANNAH, GEORGIA : stian Education and Its Bene | ecuors FROM THE LONE STAF| 1 SreaRes a, } fits ; : STATE The largest number to meet in arinual : 1 s were discussed in the session of the Women’s Home and I’er- 1 | aft m5 cites. After the ses eign Missionary Society of the A. M. E. on all who could went to the grav By Florence C. Outland Church in 29th State Tri-Session was £ Miss Clarkiwhd. had been ae omer a a eee held here August 11-13 since the days a | memerial upon it. Subj:—Spiritual Bridges of the depression started. Rev. S. R ; é | evening, Rev. Laury gav : : Dinkins, Pastor; Rev. W. O, P. Sher- | g talk. Reports of th In Music the word Bridge means |man, Presiding Elder; and Bishop W. A. am ttees were made. Rev. S. R. Ma block on which the strings of a musi | Fountain, Presiding Bishop. a closing speech and the cal instrument rest; In-Denistry i The Missionary Department of the es and re} “onvenson; was adjourned means a frame for false teeth; On | meeting was presided over by Mrs. J. ti BARBARA CRAWFORT | Ship it is a platform above the deck | A. Fountain, State Supervisor, and Mrs, Him, ds aah <y Fea In the social world bridge is a game;|G, H. Dunn, State President i ‘on THE SUNDAY SCHOOL@A, C°E In travel a bridge is a structrire of] A vast audience heard rich addresses P LEAGUE AND MISSIONARY bi? sens aa wood spanning a river] and inspired by same coming from Mrs. ROCK ISLAND, ILL. CONVENTION Sacto Piddeerceate Fountain and Dunn, Wednesday after= ere, : structure to walk upon from earth t pee eS are ori mn 5 The Sunday School, A. C. E. Leagu | olory. Jesus the Saviour of the worl nee ae aes Wiednes cay é and Missionary Convention of the Mi-| laid the foundation and was the ivi | itable ee ies ee : pap ome p gp aig? : oe shaper engineer of Wis first spiritual bridge] Mrs. Lucy dighes me eee 1 &.5 22, 1937, at 9:40 Perio: ahs, 0 sort Hs strseture is everlastin, | tional President of the Womente Home hepa Soaps” owt : a Be see A re and nations are beginning to realize it land Foreign Missionary Society was 937 nrvice. Rev, T. H. Youaee Draven Rec hanes Save by May: os Orc alle ste guest fof them Mies ouaeiadepxment ers of i-€ Bannaman; Sermots by Rev. Cs vorieted ep dae ee pee ee Eg Friday and delivered burning-messages n A. Gree N. Coffin Aer ‘ i Bid, £ ivil Engineer in| during her stay. She al I Rk set ie pape Mik 1 i * a Cones Sieg and other countries | annual dieting ina ia eA elder; B. U, Taylo for a coy ee ibdbrech m se fe Here Rosa ble Ba cross great wate | dignified way, bring out the fact that a te F arth.” Connie by een pe ways, valleys, etc., will soon or late she is the typical leader that she is con- “el Bi ra ig, 29 — x crumble away, but Christ’s bridge wil|nectionally known to be, and is great- of | visitors, Bishop 'R. A. Grant "Presiding! e- even if Heaven and arth pass |ly admired by workers in the grand old D | Elder, Rev. D. A. Rassell and Rev. D.| devit ke Christ was temptea of th {state of Georgia. Mrs. Brooks accom- ichelolay be Ve ween : Dd. bef i ae dow | pained Mrs. Hughes. dent Missionaries me 4 Jeet ms 5 a! the oly $ jet oy i ii The Wedne te iin seenion wa Beta wd rope! made a goo answered “Get thee behind me. It i Win eee aera a dak sia: @ Mone mle: aes epic razier made a} written thou shalt not tempt the Lor | Savannah ie ads Fi Emus: seeretary, reporter, marshals and th | was FEZ : : ’ hristians and sinners we have a|Chapel A, M. finance, roll call, reac rib ase and nomi ih SP pan Thursday Seca he- slorious pattern to build our spiritual Shean ead ae ae caae uandar” ae > a sit ata Me S Np aad Miami, Re | Ywidge from, that pattern is Christ's guests: Bicho a di Mis io oils bl lo ode eal Legh Baa be Canal example of living, 2nd His daily teach | tain, Bictide D. i. Sims of th te re > sacha Pete heya ps Bi Mis hi ed ne S te ing. for he went about doing good. | ninth distileta: Des eae Noi ist and atin Pian Seas eben atiaee, ye Pa Pr x “s given to th The devil plans daily today in thi | eral Secretary-Trea ite fi f rris, Gen- Sek ahh Weebl seiadecutiien’ wee one : of solos and readings anf) modern world to make some one cast] Le see ates : oe ee Rev. Geo. N Collins | themselves down but fi teened Pg Sevsraky Ghats Bountain made. 2 The Missionaries took charge in the] bridge be constr t ‘ed ake irk oy Philadelphia, Pa., Dr. ahd Mrs, ie i is aiternoon, Rev. S R Masxt-| etternoom, “The ld Fastion Mother"t at fae oe iran Principles} H. Dunn of Macon, Georgia, President ney presictec Sunday Schoo! Tenorts a drama in the evining by Cocoanu | where Christ build: Hie ¢ to 8 rode Se Ae ee ee were made afterward the meeting was] Grove. The closing of the reports 04 ds His Church and/lege, Atlanta, Georgia, Dr. turned over to Mrs. Jalma B, Crawford Saturday morning was the end of th topics of th and “Is the Youth Wayman and Allen Temple, St. IAN RECORDER business session for the yeat. On Suit | lives will becottie worthy exdniples of >| day morning 9:30 Sunday Srhool 4 others. ; 11 o'clock Rev. Paul Lee preached frotti} Let us say with the poet: 3} Mark 10:21 “One thing thou lackest | An old man going along a highway Came at the evening cold and gray To a chasm vast, and deep and wide Casting all his burdens aside; The old man crossed in the twilight dim The sullen stream had no fears for him But turned when sife on the other side And built a bridge to span the tide. “Qld man” said, a fellow pilgrim near “You are wasting your time with the ‘| go thy way sell what soever thou has and give to the poor.” . SNAPPY STORIES HIS TURN The minister stopped his sermon leaned forward over the pulpit, cleare his throat, and said, “Up there in th building here, gallery there’s a fellow hugging a youn | Yuo never again will pass this way lady, and when he’s through I'll be-} Rour journey will end with the closing Pn THE CHRISTIAN RECORDER oe Sy; pr. W. O. P. Sherman, Presiding Elder of the West Savannah District and others including state and conference officers and friends. Tokens of apprecia- tion were presented Bishop and Mrs. Fountain and other main conference officers which they gratefully accepted. Also the A. M. E. Union Missionary Society of Savannah was represented by Mrs. Russia Smith who registered with the state missionary department as delegate elected. Mrs. J. A. Fountain, commended the spirit with which the women entered the discussion each day as was pro- grammed, and is greatly pleased with the rapid growth being made in the department along all lines and spoke of the progress with the work Mrs. G. H. Dunn has made as president. The Young People’s made a very creditable showing led on by the state President, Mrs. A. L. Mathews. The workers of the state are very zealous about the growth and development of this department, and Revive Interest Stimulate Enthusiasm Department were grateful for the very splendid attendance of young people at the meet- ing. The Young People also presented a pragram of much interest. Bishop W. A. Fountain addressed the Missionaries Thursday afternoon bringing with him from the general assembly Bishop D. H. Sims, Drs. S. S. Morris, Charles Fountain, and President W. A. Fountain each making timely and inspiring ad- dresses to the missionary ladies. The state missionary workers and friends presented Mesdames Fountain, Hughes, Dunn, and other main state officers with presentations of useful and beautiful gifts. Among some of these gifts presented were a punch bowl set to Mrs. J. A. Fountain, a pyrex coffee percolator to Mrs. Hughes and a pyrex baking dish to Mrs. Dunn. Mrs. Fountain commended the Wo- men’s Recorder and spoke of the fine articles by Bishop and Mrs. R. R. Wright of South Africa and urged all to subscribe. The session closed with the state- wide musical contest at the city audi- torium, Friday, with a large number of citizens and friends of the state, and other states, together with all depart- ments of the convention witnessed the musical. entertaining choir, St. Philip A. M. E. Church rendered a selection in memory of the late Dr. M. A. Fountain who once pastored the same. The Bishop expressed thanks to all cooperating in making the meeting a success and stated his approval for the excellent success obtained. The old Georgia Conference W. H. and F. Missionary Branch recently held at Blackshear, Ga. during the month of August had a large number of missionary workers assembled and put over a very constructive conference branch meeting. Rev. Jasper Smith and Rey. M. T. 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FIVE WEEKS’ TREATMENT POSTPAID $1.00 eR P RRR RRR EEE PRR ER EEE EERE EE EEE EE a Os Feed e heb ebb ibe bee be red Be PEPER RRR eer eee herr PAGE SEVEN oa | £ + + ===== DSC09656.JPG ===== ) Beverly of Bethlehem, Nort* and Mr. H. Washington 0 Zion Riverton. - Committee reported th 00 raised during the con —Wm. A. Dorsey CONFERENCE ON LIFE AND .. WORK Rey. J. D. Howell ter p feet { Rev. J] Oxford England Fk « Ecumenical Conference on Lif which met in Oxford, Eng 11-28 inclusive, is now his nations of the worl: sany faiths were repre act, all religious, faiths, g Catholic, gave this histori the Roman co-operation in le hamlet, renowned for it the lorious history across the ages; ome of akespeare. iversity, representing yp. Oxford U educational units, which has illustrious sons to mak the ble impressions on the last five centuries, ha nother chapter of glory and re the gloriou er history by THE CHRISTIAN RECORDER It is not saying too much in saying they were largely responsible for man. oi the great pronouncements that wer so helpful and encouraging to al minority groups. Sincercly I say that the day ha dawned when race churches can ne conveniently hide their heads, as brainless ostrich, in the sands of in difference but must become a religious social, and> political citizen of united Christiandom and share our responsi bility in solving the great problems of life and finding adequate solutions t¢ the vexing moral and social question that are destined to undermine our social and religious order. Yes the Black Man was there. H has always been in the midst of th fray wheen the program of Christiani ty has been questioned, Simon of Cy rene continues to hear the Cross 0 Jesus today. Time and space, I am sure, woul not justify us to ask more of your fin paper in carrying these, our menta wanderings, hence, we close by simp! saying that Oxford was not she desti nation, but one step in a Great Spirit ual Voyage that Christiandom is tay ing and we most sincerely pray tha all faiths and racial groups shall abid on this skip. mn | ac ve wht by the recog a e} 1 ¢ aders of the world i, > desire to br about a ¥ of 1 and to produce an acceptable for all basis broad enough find a common basis there » the Council of Nice in th when Christia jes of paganism b the gates of materialisn hinges and gave th ristianity free course to across the hills find its way earts of the nations of th ler its way and f the ages and mak and the face of a benighted world illumination of the Cros nir| which makes men, regardless of race high their ideals, ar their polluted thinking back to the hearts of men been s the accept the pre- Peasant “For unless ye abide on the Ship, y shall all perish.” SAVANNAH, GA. By Rev. W. O. P. Sherman The Twenty-ninth session of th Georgia State Tri.Convention of the A M. E. Church, Sunday School, A. C E. League and W. H. and F. M. So ciety held at St. Philip A. M. E Church, Savannah, Ga, Rev, S. R Dinkins, Pastor and A. M. E. Church es of Savannah, Hosts was a charming success August 11-13th. 1937. Bishop W \. Fountain, Presiding Bishop 15 lead ing on in Georgia as never before an the Georgians acclaim him the hero. Four Thousand Dollars was laid o1 the table for Morris Brown College hy f.lders of the state when the report was made Wed nesday afternoon. thirty-nine Presiding t human fatnily : esented to th | more determined to the air Dr. R epts cf the lonely Gallilean t ted M voich makes men, regradless of race ‘ ember of th olor, or ¢ 1, brothers and all man i x few 1 ‘ | 1 ‘ udice was met squarely ned in both Chur State Elde | its ractice it in the future. All wars nial of the power of the grace of Go The said to have their find who cortinues t and no religious family wii ga. comfortable were looked upon as a de- to control human hearts. cause ey | of war were root Edueation o | mainly ir the unequal distribution o e Edueation of th | re Africas Toda nit vhieh ources and power politigs; to er- Need of radicate the same the sovercignty o Dr | nations was not questioned or denied e That Old Tim | but an international tribunal was rec- ire was inspirin | ommended where all matters and dis- where all wth a flood o | mended matters and dis- putes and controversies could be arbi- trated. The entire forces, both economi_ cil and political of this tribunal would be stubbornty used against any prodi- | cal nation. Eqnal pol@al and educa- Ida Ashley Brown of Bethel] tional opportunities were demanded for n, Mes, G. Birch Mra odivary M ni den, Mr, VW. The annual coy ty the next Mr. John Shack of Mt. Zion Trenton of Bethe | all races Charles Taylor o | The great leaders of the Church were Alternaiea electe | there and onr group, IT am glad to say, of Macedonian Cam | was net only there, but made lasting mas of Bethel Bererly | permanent, and definite contributions. Tuesday the 10th, the local Churches and several of the visiting pastors t¢ preach at Pre-Convention scrvices The local committee Revs. S. R. Din kins, D. W. Stephens, D. S. Saunders [ J. Johnson, J. P. Lampkin, L A. Townsley, J. H. Lemon. J Wiite, W A. Wright, L. Washington, H. Wil ‘ams and others; Presiding Elders W. O. P. Sherman, S. F. Andrews and J. L. Butler had all plans worked ou for the entertainment of the fiftee hundred delegates and visitors from al parts of the state and out of th State. Bishop D. H. Sims, D. D.. LL.D. delivered a powerful Keynote Serman at the opening Wednesdty morning from the theme: The Unchanging Christ in a Changing World; It wa a wonderful message indeed. Annual reports were mads by Dr. W R. Wilkes, State S. S. Superintendent: Mrs. J. A Fountain, Conntectioha! Treasurer and State Sup visor of th W. H, F. M. Society; Mre. G, H Dunn, State President. 1937 Bethel Church, Atlanta; A. C Danfard of Nelson Chapel, Bainbridge, Ga. Church, Dr. Babcock delivered the Thursday night at Bethel A. M. E, educational sermon in a great way; Addresses on Education followed by Dr. R. A; Billings, Dr. D. R. Bobbs, Dean E. C Mitchell, Dr A H Jones, President W. A. Fountain of Morris Brown College who gave a thrilling message on Christian Education any its benefits. The closing address was made by Bishop Fountain who grew eloquent in his message as he retraced the history of the A. M. E. Church in the field of education. i The Local Welcome Program was rendered August lth at St. Philip A. M. E. Church, Rey. D. W. Stephen, pastor. The speakers included Reys. D. S. Saunders, R. Scott for the Methodists and Baptis,t Col. J. G. Lem- on and S. A. Jones for the Business men and Fraternal Orders. Mayor R. M. Hitch for the City. Responses by Dr. A. R. Cooper, the pastor of the First A. M. E. Church, Albany, Ga. The Missionary department was car- ried on at St. Paul C. M. E. Church and was led by Mrs. J. A. Fountain and Mrs G. H. Dunn. The Church was crowded with Missionary dele- gates from all parts of the state and was addressed in glowing terms by Sermons were delivered durirg the Convention by Drs. D, T, Babcock of Mrs. Lucy M. Hughes of Cameron, Texas the Connectional Missionary President of the W. H. and F, M. Society. : Other visitors included Drs. G. A. Singleton the Editor the Christian Recorder; S. S. Morris the General Secretary of the A C. E. League. Beth seemed te be on their way to the Bishopric and seem to be at the doo’. Also Dr. Allen the Bible Secretary of Cleveland, Ohio was present and is in that group also and was acccni- panied by Dr. D. H. Staunton of At- lanta, Ga., one of the Secretaries of the American Bible Society. Miss S. Taylor of Montgomery, Ala. arexpert in Social work, made a pleas- ing talk to the Convention and is one of the Officials of the Alabama Stat: Tri Convention that wil! hold forth next Month at Montgomery, Ala. The Leadership Training depa’ tment was held at the Maple Street School with the following Instructors: Dean 2. C. Mitchell, Drs. J. R. Coan, A. H Jones, Mrs. D. Lampkin, Mrs. W. N. Clarke. Dr. HH. V. Green, “Miss Sarah Thomas, Rev. C. H Harrold, Rev, R. 1. Porter ana others. Fridzy night the Solo and Choir Contest was held at City Auditorium, several choirs and soloists from differ- ent parts of the state were in thee con- test. Senior division—The following Choirs won out: St. Philip Monumental Choir Savannah, First Prize, St. Philip Charles Street won the second; St. James Choir, Ssvannah won the third. In the solo contest Prof. S. C Clem- ents of Doraville, Ga. won the first prize; P. B. Hamilton, Atlanta, second; Francis Porter, Atlanta, third. Junior Choir Division: First prize, St. Paul Choir, Atlanta, Ga.; Second. Trinity Choir, Atlanta, Ga.; Third, Mt. Zion Choir, Wayeress, Ga. Prof. C. A. Wingfield, State Superintendent of the A. C. E, League Emeritus, Prof. H. P. Burlow. Prof W. H. Littimore, Miss Lottie Morgan and Mr. C, W. The Calendar Youth, Monticello, Ky., Rev. A. P. White, President. : August 25—Puget Sound Conference, ‘Tacoma, Washington, Rev. J. L. Sanders, 1407 South Yakuma St. Bishop Noah W. Williams. Sept. 1—Michigan Annual Conference, eee Joyner were the cther members of th ( ommittee. Thee Union W. H. F. M. Society o Savannah led by Mesdames FE. C Sherman, President; D. S. Saunders D. D. Lampkin; M. E. Secretary; \Voodard, S. F, Andrews, I. J. John- son, Me Smith; Da W. Stephens and}]September 15—West Virginia Confer- others entertained the visiting Mis sionary Ladies with a sumptious re past at Gaines Chapel Ae Mae Church Thursday afternoon from 6:00 to 7-00. Presentations were made by Mrs. M. Brown, Mrs. Helen Roberts \illie Darby and Lillian Sherman to Bishop Fountain, Mrs. J. A. Fountain President W. A. Fountain, Jr., Mrs. Hattie Fountain. The closing talk was made in a ver, fatherly manner by at the Auditorium Friday night, bered. From indications the nex session 1938 will meet either at Macon or Columbus, Ga. ST. JAMES A. M. E. CHURCH (Continued from page 1) With the marvelous accomplishment of reviving the membership, down the Ponded obligation on th chureh and the repairing of the church and parsonage at a cost of more tha $2000, I am wendering if the member- ship and friends of St. James have no fully decided to rally around this pub- lic servant at this crucial test of their fidelity and help him to compiete successful quarter and go up to th Annual Conference with a light hear With the FULL assessments in han and the assurance of a devoted an loyal fetlowing. Remem! er the test o his leadership and his success or fai ure will be measured on his ability ¢ bring up the General Claims. St. James cannot falter. R. J. GARDNER, Publicity Chairman. and Bishop Fountain who thanked all for the loyalty and devo- tion in doing what they could to make the 29th session one long to be remem- cutting Ft. Wayne, Indiana, Rev. G. L. Hayden, 821 Francis Street. Bishop J. A. Gregg. Sept. 7-10—Religious Education Insti- tuts. 9th Episcopal District, Montgomery, Ala. Drs. J. W. Walker, Pres. I. H. Bonner, Vice Pres., A. Wayman Jennings, Ex. Sec., L. Sybl Taylor, Rey. Harry Rich ardson, John Dawkins, A. Woods, and J. L. Calhoun, Directors. Sept. 8—Northwestern Annual Confer- ence, Keokuk, Jowa, Rev. Lewis A. McGee, 415 N. 7th Street. Bishop J. A. Gregg. California Conference, Parks Chapel, Oakland, Calif, Rev. A. W. John- son, 1326 Ashby Ave. Bishop Noah W. Williams. Sept. 15—Southern California Confer- ence, Los Angeles, Calif, Rev. H. M. Collins, 8th and Towne Streets. Bishop Noah W. Williams. ence. Wheeling, West Va., Rev. W. S. T. Jordan. Bishop Reverdy C. Ransom. September 22—Pittsburgh Conference. Scranton, Penna. Rev. B M Mc Linn. Bishop R. C. Ransom, Indiana Annual Conference, Kokomo, Ind., Rev. H. L. P. Jones, 1047 N. Kennedy Street. Bishop J. A. Gregg. Colorado Conference, Albuquerque, 311 West Cole Street. W. Williams. September 29—North Ohio Conference. Akron, Ohio. Rev. D. D. Irvin. Bishop R. C. Ransom. Illinois Annual Conference, Cairo, Ill., Rev. J. A. Randolph, 420 17th Street. Bishop J. A. Gregg. Nebraska Conference, Trinity Church, Kansas City, Kans., Rev. L. P. Bryant, 438 Greely Street. Bishop Noah W. Williams. September 29-30—First District Mid- Year Conference, Wilmington, Del. Rev. A. C. Clark, David H. Sims, Bishop. October 6—Ohio Conference. Jones Tabernacle A. M. E. Church, Cin- cinnati, Ohio. Rev. R. G. Taylor. Bishop R. C. Ransom. South Georgia Conference. Nel- son Chapel A. M. E. Church. Rev. A. C. Danford, pastor, South Hill Street, Bainbridge, Ga. Bishop William Alfred Fountain, Sr. Chicago Annual Conference Chicago, II, Rev. G. W. Williams. 2% Maypole Street. Bishop J. A Gr egg. Kansas Conference, Emporia, Kans. Rev. M. M. Matthews, 312 West 62nd Street. Bishop Noah W. Wil- liams. Bishop Noah t Ss ie 1 a i i October 27—Augusta, Georgia Confer- Oct. 30—North Missouri Conference, New Mexico. Rev. A. L. Hamilton, ¢ Noy. 3—Texas Conference, Pt. Arthur, ence. St. James A. M. E. Charch, Louisville, Kentucky. Rev. E A. Haynes, Bishop R C. Ranosom. Americus Georgia Conference Atoc A. M. E. Church, Rev. J. S. McAllister, pastor, 412 Sixth Ave- nue, Dawson, Ga. Bishop W. A. Fountain, Sr. Northwest Texas Conference, Abiline, Texas, Rev. J. R. McGhee. Bishop George B. Young. North East Annual Conference, Florence, South Carolina, Rev. W. St. Bishop J. S. Flipper. ence, First A. M. E. Church, Rev. J. S. Grant, pastor, 317 Cedar Hill Street, Cedartown, Ga Bishop W-. A, Fountain, Sr. Columbia Annual: Confer- ence, Union, S. C., Rev. T. E. Robinson, 849 McBeth St. Bishop J. S. Flipper. Southwest Texas Conference, Weimar, Texas. Rev. W. P. Perry. Bishop George B. Young. South West Missouri Conference, Allen Chapel, Kansas City, Mo. Rev. A. R. Fox, 813 East 10th St. Bishop Noah W. Williams. Rey. W. M. Jackson, Bishop Noah Macon, Mo. 107 East 3rd Street. W. Williams. Texas. Rev. E. W. Prince, 432 West Tenth Street. Bishop Geo. B. Young. November 10—Atlanta Georgia Con ference. St. Paul A. M. E. Church PAGE NINE Humphrey Street, Atlanta, Ga Bishop W. A. Fountain, Sr. South Carolina Annual Conference, Holly Hill, S. C, Rev. L. L. Farmer. Bishop J. S. Flipper. West Texas Conference, Som- erville, Texas. Rev. N. H. Melton. Bishop Geo. B. Young. Missouri Conference, St. James Church, St. Louis, Mo. Rev. J. A. Dames, 4311 St. Ferdinand Street. Bishop Noah W. Williams. Noyember 17—Macon Georgia Confer- ence. Turner Tabernacle A. M E. Church, Rev. David Norris, pastor, 466 Hawthorne Street, Macon, Ga. Bishop W. A. Foun- tain, Sr. Piedmont Annual Con- ference, Greenville, S. C., 109 Green Avenue, Rev. J. W. With- erspoon. Bishop J. S. Flipper. Northeast Texas Conference, Terrell, Texas, Rev. J. Mark John- son. Bishop George B. Young. November 24—Georgia Conference. First A. M. E. Church, Rev. L. W. Lane, pastor, 1522 Wolf Street Brunswick, Ga. Bishop W. A. Fountain, Sr. Central Annual Confer- ence, St. Matthews, S. C., Rev. David James. Bishop J. S. Flipper. North Texas Annual Conference, Wichita Falls, Texas, 316 Park St. Bishop George B. Young. Dec. 1—Central Texas Conference, San Marcos, Texas. Rev. F. D. Cran- shaw. Bishop George B. Young. Rev. G. B. Hannan, pastor. 536 REAL ESTATE FOR SALE Mexico and Rio Grande Confer- ence, Kingsville, Texas. Rev. T. W. Thomas. Bishop George B. Young. QUALITY HOMES, nice environ | October 13—Southwest Georgia Con- ment, surprisingly low prices terms which is the reason of this firm's continuous business since 1880 You can select now before prices rise by paying deposit; settlement will b deferred ‘until Spring. Service Seldom Equalled! Excelled! ADAMS, 5641 Market St. Phila., Pa an¢ Neve ference. Edison A. M. E. Church, Edison, Ga. Rev. D. A. Williams, _ pastor. Bishop W. A. Fountain - Kentucky Conference New Port, Kentucky. Rev. C. T. Buchanan, Bishop R. C. Ransom. East Texas Conference, Athens, Texas. Rev. J. Frances Baker. Bishop George B. Young. Palmetto Conference, Annual ——— eee Kingstree, South Carolina, Rev. S. M. Hughes. Bishop J. S. Flipper. October 20—West Kentucky Confer- SINGLE COPY HALF DOZ. ONE DOZ 716 S. 19th Street a Buy Them Now The New A.M. E. Discipline $ .90 $ 4.89 $ 9.00 A. M. E. BOOK CONCERN Phila. Pa. nan ===== DSC09657.JPG ===== PAGE TEN = THE CHRIST Dee eee From Other Papers ARR RRR BAKED SNAKES EATEN AS CURS : ALL IN JAPAN Mors Than 1,000 Reptiles a Day Ar Marketed in Tokyo Alone ior “snake” estat o its proprieto’ 0 snak 2 at least 10,000 liv: GEM LOOT value to the ewelry reds of doilars was at Split In these da ire mood of the Psalmist when heavens declare t nd the f ament sho » our eyes upward this Sum nd ordered glery is Eight of the patients given the in | Solo «+++--Sis. Susie Yelverton the series of stmspots, wit! ] sulin treatment were permitted to re Rey. H. A. Garcia an area times that of the| turn to their homes, he said. Others] Selection .........+.....00-+5 Choir urth’s ice, passed completely] Who previously had to be kept in clos | Remarks Oe across tie ble expatises of the sun confinement, have improved suffi- Rey. Mrs. Taylor, Sis Precious between July 2t and.Aug. 4 In th | “ently to be given the privilege o Cummings, Sister Kiah |e morning of August 3, there oc-| Walking around the hospital grounds | Eulogy ...........- Rey. Hf. A. Garcia " |curred one of the most beautiful of The treatment consists of admin | Selection—Evangelical and Missionary 43° nly phenomena—the occultation] istering to the patients 150 minim Union. ca by the moon. On July 4 P| (drops). of insulin, compared to at Obituary—Sister Lula Ramsey now bears his name and whic as these lines are written WOODEN LEC HIDES CHURCH foun police connected in the of a poorly dressed man ish spending attracted thei ~ have heen identi ing to the Church of the CONSIDERING THE HEAVENS. ys it is not easy to recap iwork.” Yet we hare onl r of Zurich discovered the comet the Big Dipper toward Acturu the is moving naked eye if one know 1AN RECORDER monized with them and come home t them—The New York Times. Pi pee. Se HUGE DOSES OF INSULIN Dr- Bee said today. Griffin, w-| have been better than we ever hoped.” averare of five minims given a dia | betic. The insulin causes the patien to lapse into a coma. The treatmen usually is repeated five times a week. Dr. Griffin said. S : |traveling across all traffic lights at He ontlined a theory that dementi hina ea vhere to-lock. The astronomers hay | Praccox causes a lack of proper floy seh nl with clav and baked |C2icilated its speed and orbit; it is of tuids in- the brain. y "| the rate of twenty-eight miles a secord| Dr. Griffin disclosed that he decide: is the yearly visit o meteors which will tak 12 nake Uni ity of Pennsyl vania beseeches a million volunteer ob- to go forth on these nights, under what he hopes will be a starry sky, its vaunted “sura- meteors seen hour by hou nd report the results to him for th nse of the American Meteor Society. 1,000 FIGHT FOR RIDE There is much that we do under ed fand about sunspots, comets and me teors. There js more to find out tha: we know perhaps more than mankind Negroes Start Near Riot on Pier as Excursion Boat Sails to the end of time will ever know. Fa - ' 7000 : Abstraction. which we dignify witl re than legrroes started Shia: ‘Wtenca el i z + Sot. coentag’ y Oke can oh ten ee the end of shont how things happen but not muct t and the Hudsoa) shout why they happen, Tt can predict ras they attemot H t attempted to board an] an ‘eclipse, it can chart the routes o fed 1 } : e trate yoat fo: 7 oo } mlanete i 5; 1 io ra moot | the planets and it can draw across the vi ¢ ie River. Th | heavens in advance the inevitable curve te under the ans |of a hurying comet. Tt can measure * 1 hareh, had been well| the romoteness of stars milli é ome de ‘ i 7 ions o Harlem, with| light-years away and can find out what t — ume to th they are made of. Rat by what by t r 8:30 o'clock } Mie fc mM were those distant stars newts a stars and “a pda Dela- sraes paced and set in motion? a chartered fo | Explanations pile mystery upon mys Gero " ne an almost eann| tery, We fearn more, we see mo crows e per, When the steame | deeply, but “f ‘ it is an everlasting myster into which we peer. ; _ Whee we consider the neavens oy dimensions shrink, Like the ancien sinver on the starlit hills of Palestin we strain our eves vainly into the in finite annonnced that the ship we enpacity the remaining the end of the pier ip » get on hoard ed te 1 attempt t Durely faint faint the melee s ter of womer hundreds t ndreds of lanch hoxes wer 3 3 Yet this mystery is heautiful trampled and fists bemwan to awin Po © heart D f a * a ine ~| Tt lifes th a an: oes on sp ; ; gees Wes the heart up, and > ot . of the Wert 152nd Street station} make it ache Surely an oe r a hats 2 : yon and erewe from two emergency squads} Renaty writes in exquisit wile r site character ie sky, Surely even the af ‘irs of men are a part of that orde ; tran ed and cleared the pier] across the y ene was serlonsly hurt hitting us by about fifty e next Wednesday and Thursday Professor Charles P to attempt the experiment after hear ing Dr. Sakel, an Austrian physician discuss the treatment at Pittsbourgh He said he obtained the permissioa of the families of the 29 patients t attempt the experiment. Sctieieenmneinimeiansimemette erent eee) f TRANSITIONS | Monday night, June 28, the funera services of the late Geraldine Morri who died on Thursday p.m., 24th, wer held at Mount Pisgah A. M.-E. churct at Jersey City, N. J. Miss Morris indifatigable as the Secretary-treasurer of the Young peo ple’s Department of the New Jersey GERALDINE MORRIS PASSES and beauty and will some time be har- INSANE PATIENTS CURED BY NORMAN, Okla.—Eight insane per sons, patients at the Central State Hos- pital here have been restored co sanity since February 1 by a series of ex periments involving huge doses of in sulin that shocked them into a coma Superintendent “We experimented with 29 advanced hb | cases of persons suffering from demen- h | tia praecox,” he sad, “and the result He said most of the patients shower Rev. W. S. Slade “amazing improvement.” A few, Dr atever may be be | Griffin said, improved: only slightly. She had previously served Dis o| trict Sunday School Superintendent 5 the New Brunswick District of th New Jersey Conference. In her local church she labored ay. siduously as Evangelist, Sunday Schoo| teacher. Choir member, member oj Pastor's Aid, Missionary worker ang was ever ready to serve wherever cal}. ed upon, The church was filled to capacity and many who stood without rnefully went away when the rain began to fall in torrents. Following is the order of service: Opening Hymn—‘Servant of God Well Done”........ Choir Prayer—The Rev. Wilson K. Smit Ist Lesson—XC Psalm ’ 2nd Lesson—1 Cor. XV :41-58 Rey. Joseph Cohen Selection Ree Many were the letters, grams Ge uGhoir cards, tele- resolutions received. The pastor spoke very touchingly of he noble life and character and stress- ed her devotion to her church and he God. : She leaves to mourn their loss a father, The Rev Irving Morris, mother Evangelist Fannie E. Morris, a broth er, Irving, Jr., and a host of friends and admirers “There is death! the stars go down To rise upon some other shore And bright in heaven’s jeweled crown They shine for everemore.” Fillmore Beck Mt. Pisgah Church Jersey City, N. J. and Born to Rey. and Mrs. Daniei Le Witherspoon Meniphis, Tenn.;.a bab girl, Jennie Louise, August 12th, weigh- ing 8% pounds. = elas es Rey. J. Lincoln Caddell, pastor o Bethel A. M. F. church, Franti Pennsylyania, is convalescing at th Women’s Mite Missionary Society having succeeded to that position after the death of Mrs. Fmily C. Kinch: Will promote a full growth of hair 518 N. Central Oklahoma City, Okla. Wild, Rose, Hair Grower Made ‘In Oklahoma City—Sold Everywhere TEMPLE OIL for DARKENING Bethel Parsonage after a recent opera lion of appendicitis. His condition i good, WILD ROSE HAIR GROWER Formerly East India, now Wild Rose ¢ Will also reste the Strength, Vital- ity and Beauty of the hair. One Jar 50 Cts. Sold by Druggists Big Money to Agents Send for Wholesale’ Price E. B. LYONS THE HAIR A VIE FROM TEXAS ..... by S. G. H. Glas gow 7 i The Church Extensicn Department needs to be placed upon a surer foot- ing; so that it will be able to stand the Critical Crisis of the age. To accomip- js stich standing; Rey W. A. Carr ihe distinigttished pastot of Mt. Ver: noh Ay M. E: Ehtircli, Palestine Tex; jas a prograii which will weatlier tlie chip of the church Extetisioi eatise His prugraiti has been presented td ihe Chiirel aiid thé leading consti vents feel assure that his Outline sur pases atiy that has evér been seen: siice the thinkets 6f the ehurch seé i that light, Why not eleét Dr: Cat io the secretaryship of the Chuitch Ex toisioli Departiitent Our membershii . cXpectitig that We plate oir de partment on firmer basis than herét8- fore. In that manner we will mot Be- come figure heads and a disgrace be ore the world. Worthy and _ reliabl at are lasting; making it possibl to perpetuate their interest, and th coming generation will have a better vackground upon which to operate yy. Carr's program will be a beacot cht for the Church and race . Since i beeomeés necessary for the chureh t9 cad the world ia special lites of hu ivan eiideavors, We caii give lis plans consideration. Then we will hay living institutidit if opeéfatioli. There- re; Me Face. will seé aii Sppo:tunit r greater devélepment amdng ou people. Dey ot We should lock the other way some times. Our church needs to spread i every clime in which our people ar found. Richard Allen inculcated som vvinciples that should be held up befor © présettt and cofililig generation , that uF people will become stead ‘ast and unmovable therefore they aré t likely to drift away in every little vind that comes before the sccne \Vhen some of Richard Allen’s idea re discovered such as Chiristian man liood and womanhood; sane individ- ui will be incline to grasp them nd go on their way rejoicing, havin cn overshadowed with spiritual fer or from_on high. Coupled with som material worth that God requires it the general issue of today. There is not any harm in building Churches, amid detse population (Ne erces§, and place finance at the dis posal of the pastor. If he has no money for his support, the church has no need of loosing its footing. Because ther is finance to retain the church au keep. the pastor's table laden with Rey. A: L: Reed, our pastor at Grady, Arkansas. This was followed by a model communion servicé, with Rev, J. F, Harris, Presiding Elder Soutli: Pine Bluff District in charge. A large number communed, - Then the President appointed the following members on the finance com- mitte; Mrs. Bertha Owen, Emma Starks, J. M. Brown, Sytetia Jackson, ‘Sallie Tayler, Aiiiie Flanders, Jose- phine Odel, R. A>Lee arid Idell Bar- tree: Then the visitors were introduced, Mrs. Martit, Kansas City, Kansas, Fame, Pine Bluff, Ark., Afieri Temple A. M. E. Chiirch and Mr. Traylor, Tarry, Ark. Seitie very encouraging remarks were made by Mrs, Famie. The €6rvention reassembled at 2:00 Mrs. Waytiiaii leading the opening hymn; 4 fervent prayel was offered, Mrs. Callie Evans, The President askéd for thé Fefitrt from the churches. The churches reported jo per cent. Then Mrs. Craven, the Conference Braitch president delivered a more excellent ‘address, which was enjoyed by all. The evening was given over to a welcome program. A number of ad- dresses were delivered, with music by Harmonizing Four, Mt. Pisgah choir, both of Grady, and Shiloh choir, Tamo, Mra. A, Dolton at the piano. Aiter which Rev. W. N. Bledsoe preached a very instrtictive sertoti. P. E. delivered a wonderful message, out of his soul. The Holy Sacrament was administered, $1 communed. At 3:30 o'clock we enjoyed the “Surprise Hour.” The A. C. E. League was well attended at 6:30 o'clock. Our P. E. witnessed a large attendance at evening worship. We are proud of out P, E., Rev. E. E. Moody, and our pastor Mev. G. H. W, Walker, Sr. Ri PEARLIE MAE FRANCIS WALKER, BETHEL A. M. E. CHURCH Beloit, Wesconsin THE CHURCH WITH A WELCOME HAND Bethel Church Finance Drive is successful, Congregation celebrate Vic- tory. Sunday August 1 st. was a day to be long remembered by the members, and well wishers of Bethel Church. It brought to a successful close a thousand dollar drive, foi the liquidation of the Church debt. Loyal members and gen- erous citizens united in the effort to make the rally a success. Truly it was an ideal Sabbath, begin- ning with the Sunday School over which Paul H. Strothers presides, the signi- ficance of the success of the liquidat- ion rally was stressed at all services, the high lights of the morning service was the tribute paid by the Pastor to mem- bers and generous Beloit citizens, who made it possible for our church to raise the money. Following the sermon Rey. Stewart conducted the Holy Eu- charist, assisted by Rey. A. E. Gupton assistant pastor. Members arid friends were served a delightful dinner by the ladies of the church, immediately after the morning service. At three o’clock they again gathered to enjoy a splendid program composed of numbers from various talented The second day morning session the Jiivenile president, Mattie Taylor was litr6diited, she inade soine brict re- inarks concerhing thie frivenile works. The reports from Both sides were @ large increase over previous years. Election of officers for the ensuing year was held, resulting as follows. Mrs. Mammie C. Fletcher District president. Mrs. Annie Smith, vice president., Mrs. Enitia Starks secorid president. Mrs. jannie Lee Owen, Secretary. Mrs. R. Lee assistant secretary. Mrs. J. M. Brown cor. secretary. Mrs. Mattie PAGE ELEVEN ee Rey. Stewart and expressed greeting. Leon F. Peterson chairman of fin- ance committee submitted an itemized report showing a grand total of $974.61 raised to augment the total indebtness of $950.81 including a mortage of eight years standing. He commented on the fact that citizens did not hesitate to give when their attention was called to the 55 years Bethel has been intergral part of the community. The pastor awarded team captains with certificates of honorable mention, including a very large certificate framed, stating these awards could not have been given with- out news paper cooperation, that played a splendid part in aiding our cause and rallying the aid of friends. The morgage burning ceremony climaxed the events of the day with the choir and congrega- tion joining in a victory song, amid great applause and rejoicing. CHARLES O. SIMMONS THE LOCAL ALLEN C. E. UNION OF PHILA. AND VICINITY Last met on Sunday August 15, 1937 at the A. M. E. Building 19th and Pem-* berton Streets, A number of persons were present. Among the Allen C. E.’s represented were: Mother Bethel A. M. E., Allen, Ward, Mt. Olive, St. Luke, Emmanuel, Elmwood. A highly spiritual program was spon- sored by Mother Bethel League. Mr. Faris Carter, president presided. Rey. Flemings gave a very cloguent and soul stirring message: “Christ the Solid Foundation.” We all enjoyed Mr. Charles Jamison’s yocal interpretation of “Go - Down Moses” Don’t miss the next meeting at the A. M. E. Building, 19th and Pemberton Streets, Sunday Sept. 19;'1937, at 3:30 P. M. The program will be sponsored by the W. Philadelphia, District of Allen C. E. Miss Ana B. Wilson, of groups of the city. A brief history of the church was given by P. H. Strothers stressing the fact that Bethel was a pioneer religious institution in Beloit, and paved the way for other race churches to organize here. Visiting ministers congratulated Taylor Jitvetiile président, Miss U. Crawford, secretary. Mrs. Jessie B. Scott treasurer. The president's address was appreciated by all present. The evening was given to the juvenile president, which was enjoyed by all present. Music was by Grady High School Glee Club and Shiloh choir, Tamo. Every member seemed to have the true spirit of mission and voiced with each other in making every session a real spiritual feast and to all of the large audience which assembled. EMMA STARKS MCGREGOR, TEXAS suitable food for his zamily. solve such. problems. Therefore, Dr. Carr's program will GRADY, ARKANSAS The W. H. and F. Missionary Con- vention, the South Pine Bluff District, Central Arkansas Conference, met on July 23 to 25th in Shiloh A. M. E. Church, Tamo, Arkansas, with con- genial and farsighted President in per- son of Mrs. Mammie C. Fletcher, who in well chosen words outlined the pro- gram for schedule, emphasizing where such-was needed yet neither burdensome nor tiresome. an ual sermon was preached by The The third quarterly conference con- vened at Robinson Chapel A. M. E. Church, McGregor, Texas, July 30— August 1, with our P. E. Rev. E. E. Moody, presiding. Love feast was con- ducted on Friday nite, at which time Rev. Wright preached. Business session was held Saturday night, .with a large attendance. Right in the face of a great Baptist Associa- tion convening identical with our sched- ule, one block from our church, the A. M. E’s saw no alps, they flocked to- gether in large numbers. We paid our P. E. in full. Total amount raised this quarter $26.35. Amount reased since last quarter $114.69. Sunday morning S. S. opened at 9:45 o'clock, with Superintendent and teachers present. At 11;00 o'clock our sc 1 ra a inum all heal Remedium oe ee eae fs E. P. Read, originator of the term Ward A. M. E. , chairlady. Read The Church Marches On. THE CHRIS And Keep~Abreast With The Times DIVINUM E ; ~ =) o 25 5 o o <= 2. HH te < S FREE TRIAL TREATMENT- GEST, BEST PRESCRIPTION EVER GIVEN DIVINUM ALL-HEAL- ING HERBARIUM REMEDIUM, Na- ture’s _Ever-Ready Universal Never-Fail Speedwell Panaceas for Human Ills. Build System, Invigorate, Strengthen, Put Pep, Snap, Grit, Nerve, Courage, Thrill, Am- bitiion, Activity, Stamina, Vim, Vitality, Helps Kidney, Bladder, Back, Stomach, Intestine, Loss Appetite, Rundown Con- dition, Relieves Cough, Asthma, Pain, Catarrh, Burning, Scalding Discharges, Soreness, Weakness, etc. Price $1, $2. Trial 25c. Medicine, Roots, Herbs, Barks, Powders for all Purposes, Conditions. Agts. Make Big Money giving sample, Taking Orders. DIVINE SPIRITUAL HEALTH ALLIANCE, 1617 South St. & fice: 1422 Lombard St., Phila ===== DSC09658.JPG ===== Etnraencnasassenteathesseneninie j teeta 1 POETS SUNDAY SCHOOL UNION 716 South19th Street Philadelphia, Pennsylvania E. A. SELBY, Secretary-Treasurer 4URSDAY, AUGUST 28, 1927 RESOLUTIONS Is the Statements of the Oklahoma. - Paper True? \USKOGEE, Okla—The Muskogee pistrict, Sunday School, Missoinary and F.C. E, League Convention of the Afri- kan Methodist Episcopal Church, Con- yened at the Bethel A. M. E. church, Chicago Avenue, Rev U. G. Mitchell p, C. Rev. W. C. Thomas Presiding El- der, Rt Rev. Henry Y. Tookes presiding pishop of the 18th Episcopal District, Daas were excellent. Attendance was yery great, Rey. Thomas proved himself to be one of, if not the most instructive and efficient presiding Elders this Dis- trict has seen in the last decade: One of « the many things the District Convention Re as outstanding was to adopt the fol- o ng Resolution: . at Be it Resolved that this convention, Be o on record as a body, Lamenting the unfortunate Publicity given out to the outside world, concerning the inside affairs of a Christian Body, working un- ler the Authority of Almighty God, and EEE - ‘s ay he guidance of Jesus Christ. Our et Leader And the Fellowship of the nae Brethren, Working to Convert Sinners into God, through Jesus Christ, Re- proving and condemning Sin and sinners nd trying to make a better world in which to live, And continuing to con- demn Sinners, Liers, Thieves and Character Assassinators of the good Name of honorable Christian Leaders oughout the world and Oklahoma in particular, Now: Be It Resolved, That \Vhereas our Church affairs have been Published throughout the Country, testoe! me ¢ boston and Stamped in Gold. jn convention July 21-25th, 1937: Rev. yy. C, Thomas Pp. E. presiding: All ches were well represented. the re- 2 Ceren EXTRAORDINARY VALUE Broadcast even by our Sister Church Organs Without First, throughly In- vestigating the so called Rumor, And Whereas: The very unchristian- like Men who are responsible for this Action and the mismanagement of the Church's affairs intrusted to their care and Stewardship and who’s records are well known in the Great State of Okla- homa; And Whereas Our good and Efficient Bishop of this the 12th, Episcopal Dis- trict, whose good name has been as- sailed by those who possibly were ap- prehended by the Leader of this Flock, Red handed in the Innocent But Easy Graft, and the Destruction and Sale of the Churches Property, And of course because of such detection and repri- mand: This great Leader’s good name has been slandered: THE CHRISTIAN RECORDER PAGE THIRTEEN BISHOPS UNANIMOUS IN DECISION OVER SUNDAY SCHOOL LITERATURE At a meeting of the Bishops’ Council which met in Memphis, Tennessee, during the week of June 22nd, the Bishops unanimously ordered that every Sunday School of the Connection use the Sunday School literature as published by Prof. E. A. Selby, Secretary-Treas- urer of the Sunday School Union of the Afican Methodist Episcopal Church. The department was also ordered to move in with the Book Concern, in Philadelphia, Pa. This has been done. All orders for Sunday School literature should be sent to E. A. Selby, 716 South 19th Street, Philadelphia, Pa. The Sunday School supplies are already printed and ready for shipment; we are, there- PAE Abs: Rosolvedia heat ithiss fore, asking that you cooperate with us further by sending your orders Convention go on Record as Condemn- ing those who have caused this ungodly and un-Christian persecutional teaching and furthering of such untrue propa- ganda Against the Great African Methodist Episcopal Church, And It’s Leaders, especially of the West half of the 12th, Episcopal District. Be it further Resolved: That we con- demn the Innocent Action and assump- tion of hear-says as Published by the STAR OF ZION and THE CHRIS- TIAN INDEX of our Sister Churches, If copy of Our Local Paper, THE OKLAHOMA INDEPENDENT of Muskogee, Okla, Are True in it’s state- ment of the Rumor. We are Your Committee, Seal : R. A. King Rey. A. C. Spahn Mrs. L. D. Springs ) | HYMNAL and DISCIPLINE TOGETHER $1.50 Music - Hymnal and early. Three weeks before the opening of the quarter will give your orders plenty of time to reach us and allow for a reasonable possi- bility of delay. Many of our schools are already following this | method. We are following this procedure in calling the attention of the Pastors to the orders of the Bishops. You are the chief Superinten- dents of your Sunday Schools, and upon whose shoulders rest the responsibilities of carrying out the orders of the Church. Let us pull together brethen. In unity there is strength. Yours for greater and better Sunday Schools, E. A. SELBY, Secretary. \ SPECIAL NOTICE The New Way to get the CHRISTIAN RECORDER 1. Subscribe for one year by mailing your name and address with a Money Order for $1.50 to A. M. E. Book Concern, Philadelphia, Pa. 2. Subscribe for six months by sending Money 3. Become an agent by ordering ten or more pa- pers at 3 cents each on or before Tuesday afternoon preceding the date of the issues or- dered. Orders for under ten copies will be charged at the regular retail price of 5 cents per copy. Become an Agent in Your Church Stusssusscassscusssussrssed vartrarticertiaettisetenseccsetrers td | $.90 Discipline - A $2.40 Value S— ____ Both For $2.00 Both volumes beautifully and securely bound in Semi Morocco ONLY A LIMITED NUMBER OF VOLUMES T9 Bh | SOLD AT THIS PRICE. SEND YOUR ORDER TO DAY. WE PAY POSTAGE. A.M. E. BOOK CONCERN [ee ‘ 716 S. 19th Street i ‘ ° A. M. E. BOOK CONCERN 716 S. 19th Street | \ | \ \ \ | i Order for $1.00 to the above address. | { \ \ \ \ { i \ Philadelphia, Pa AREER EEE EEE EET ERE EEE EERE EE EEE EEE EEE DO YOU WANT TO KNOW THE GENESIS OF THE A. M. E. POLICY OF CHRISTIAN EDUCATION The Origin of Choral Singing in the A. M. E. Church? The Indomitable struggles of Bishop Payne? The wise sayings of this Father of African Methodism? He SECURE A COPY OF Daniel Alexander Payne Christian Educator By Josephus R. Coan SPECIAL REDUCED PRICE $1.00 ===== DSC09659.JPG ===== PAGE FOURTEEN THE CHRISTIAN RECORDER eet RRR RRR | Notice me +t Hit +t | 5 | | SAVANNAH, GA, ssion Mrs i-Centennial rch held June at © mission- ary Dr. L Lot « City, the general m ecretary of the A M. E, Chr op Howard of West Africa whe returned to America gave out inform on the foreign work that waa d ed at this meet- ing and different phases of the mission- ary work he A, M, BE, Church The different aubjects were fully dis- acheduled ewssed missionary workers as and many helpful thoughts were gained from them. It waa expressed that the women of the Georgia Conference Branch enjoy reading the Women’s Recorder in mation by} . C. N. SHERMAN, +H DALLAS, GEORGIA North Georgia its Forty-first session August 4 6tlr, at Rochmart, Ga. at Wesley ¢ is one of the lead- nferences of the eight conferences and state of Georgia, the Sixth Episcopal district of the the A. M. E. Church, is presided over by that great rt leader among men who yne as one of the great stars firmament. I respect- none other than Bishop ain, of Atlanta, Georgia, leadership Georgia has : forefront. And also sweet and ate supervisor and Sountain his p our societies have s and has been placed limelight. And credit to our conference <. M. Kelley, who has ped the societies under ary we ntion was royally enter- host, Dr. J. E. McCain | wife, who spared no| our sojourn the most n was presided over | , Presiding Elder} who is the enter- ling Elder. He was assist- R. Harris and Barton. preached the introductory The Thursday morning and se s were presided over I ec, * gfield, P. E. Marietta sermon was preach- ster, P. E. Wash- Dr. H. I. Bearden of hed a wonderful sermon ) We were favored a sermon by the Rev. Mrs. Hattie ver of Athens, Ga. who preached inspiring sermon at noon, Friday. aster, P. E. presided over Rey. Pastor of our church at hed an inspiring and ary sermon Friday pred morning. ifternoon and night sessions. ad one of the finest and iventions ever held ected for another con- f Delegates to the State Tri-Conyention were elected also. (MRS.) F. R. HARRIS RESOLUTION ARCHER, FLORIDA Whereas the 21st . Ocala District S. S, convention of the North East Florida annual Con- feseri annual session of , lth Episcopal District now in Presided over by Rey, L. Dick- erson is the greatest He Has Held in (14) years. The District is session safe morally spiritual and financially, Whereas the able Bishop Grant Savannah, Ga. Conference H. and F. Missionary Society |indorsing Dr. A. P. Postell for Church. The North Supt. of Sunday School and pastor | of St. Paul, St. Augustine the ancient city, la man of fine parts. And Dr. A. P. Postell, P. E., of South Ocala District, Orlando, Florida conference well known in and out of the state. Florida is proud of chim. These able Divines brought greetings to us, and made known their aspirations. Be It Resolved that we go one record the Bishopric and Dr. L, M. Moore for Secretary Treasurer of The A. C. E. League Department, 1940. Further Resolved a copy of this resolu- tion be sent to the Church Papers a copy spread on the Journal, Rey. L. Dickerson, P. E., Rev. D. A Gibbs, Sec. committee. All the pastors of N. Ocala District WARD CHAPEL A M. E. CHURCH Winter Park, Florida The third Quarterly Conference of Ward Chapel A. M. E, Church, Winter Park, Florida of which Rev. James Murray is pastor was held on the 6th and 8th of August, 1937. Rev. J. A. Brown conducted a very inspiring District presiding. Friday P. M. August 6th Rev. J. A. quarterly meeting, after the regular opening of the meeting he immediately, went into business which was handled in a very intelligent and religious way. All auxilliaries reported nicely with an increase of 20 converts and 5 accessions. One death, Brother Freeman Hender- son, to our sorrow. The Presiding Elder made some yery encouraging remarks praising this church and its work spiritually and prevailing with the entire membership to get more of Jesus and His Salvation. Sunday August 8th. Sunday School opened in its usual way at 9:30, A. M. Mr. P. A. Duhart, Supt., Mrs. R. S- Jackson asst. supt. The lesson was fully discussed by the students, officers, pastor and presiding elder At 11: A. M. Our efficient Pastor, Rey. James Murray, presented the Presiding Elder, Rev. J. A. Brown to his congregation. He delivered such an impressive sermon. We all felt good and knew the sacred fire was revived within us. At 8:15, P. M. Rey. J. A. Brown came to us with another burn- ing message. His text was: “Lay up for Yourselves treasures in Heaven.” His subject: “Personal Security”. Nothing but a man of God could hold his congregation spell-bound as our Presiding Elder did on this subject. He made it very plain to us. Rev. J. A. Brown has but few equals when it comes to the knowledge of the Christ- ian Church and its government. The quarter ended by -raising $221.05 for the Pastor. Raised for Presiding Elder $31.18. Total raised for quarter $474.06. Mrs. Brown the lovable wife of our Presiding Elder always closes the quarter with her mother like-scolding to her sisters and praises and thank- fulness of the spiritual way the church is leading on. May the Lord bless the leader of men graced the convention with his presence, He brought words of information—admonition and in- He our need in Florida, Florida respects knows spiration and understands and loves him. Whereas: Dr. L,.M. Moore, State Presiding Elder and his wife and en- able them to continue in God's service, We are greatly inspired to press on to ST. PAUL A. M. E. CHURCH Owensboro, Kentucky The fourth quarterly conference of St. Paul A. M. E. Church convened Monday night, with Rev. B. M. Hughes, Presiding Elder in charge. The roll was called and the members responded with dues. The questionaire was asked by Rey. Hughes and snswer- ed by the pastor, Rev. Tyson. Four per- sons have been received into full mem- bership since the last quarter, under the leadership of Rev. Tyson. Two members have deceased: Brother Al- bert McCarthy and Will Jackson, Re- ports of the various church organiza- tions were -read and adopted. Total amount of money raised this quarter was $137.93 since the arrival of Rey. Tyson. This conference was very largely at- tended. The church thanks the Presid- ing Elder and Bishop for sending us a worthy minister as Rev. Tyson. The church unanimously asked for his re- turn. We feel that under his leadership, much good work can be done and St. Paul A. M. E. Church will come back to her rightful place. Following the conference a program was rendered. The church was beauti- fully decorated. Rev. Hughes was pre- sented a gift for his untiring services by Mrs. Rosa Pope, President of the reach the mark of the high calling, With our_able and efficient pastor as our leader, TABITHA RAY A. C. E. League. Dr. B. M. Hughes, the princely Presiding Elder, of the Louisville District A. M. E. Church, was at his best and more eloquent than ever. We feel that we voice the senti- ment of all persons present when we say that Dr. Hughes is a wonderful Presiding Elder and a great man. The two Stewardess’ Boards assisted by other members and officers of the church gave a splendid banquet honor- ing the pastor and Rey. Hughes. This was truly the greatest quarterly con- ference experienced by St. Paul A. M. E. Church in many years. MISS LUCILE BURNS. z JOIN THE CHRISTIAN RECORDER FAMILY ———————— FERRE EERE EEEEEE EH Pie Sos ein es CB Come me Eee a eee ou Oe ay.) = = oes, : 2 Sa Qin ot See 13) be : ies D py — : 6 QO nee : .“ 32 88 : | 8 mS : . 4 oe RA eis 5° yee Om 82 3 i 8 OO ee bates :& 9 Ae 2c ieaeme ae jeans ea ere | adn 25 eae Pee ea es Zz Bpea eA [ AE, : 2 Get Sirk BA id eae ee eoSs 4 pe eae hm Oo A, Z THURSDAY, LYMAN, MISS. Convention convened at the Alle Chapel A. M. E. Church August 5-6 The Convention opened promptly at ten o'clock A. M. The Devotion was conducted’ by th following persons + Opening Hymn, Rev. H. W. Williams; Prayer, Rev. Jeflerson 5 ‘Scripture Lesson, Rev. L. (. Moore. The Annual Sermon was preached by Rev. J. B. ‘Thornton, pas- tor, Gulfport Station. This was a pow- erful sermon. After the institution o the Lord’s Supper, the Roll was called and although all pastors were not pres ent at the time, most of them wer represented. Keports were good and the Presiding Elaer, Rev. G. W. Win- sion, was, as always, smiling. Most of the reports were taken the \fissionary Sermon was preached by the Writer. On the second day, the ‘onvention opened promptly at 9:30 A, \. Dr. R. A ‘Scott, President of Mississippi’s Pride” Campbell College, vught the Institute, Dr. Scott is a reat man, and Mississippi is proud of Dr. S. S. Stephen, Presiding Fl- + of the Brookhaven District and \cknowledged” leader of the 8th piscopal District, was also a welcome uest, and brought along with him Rey. Robinson, pastor of the Brookhaven Circuit, These men all rendered valu- le services during their sojourn with Never was a Convention accorded eater welcome than was ours ai Ly felt gave us a reading entitled “Loyalty to} serving of the best we can afford. The Gulfport Dictriet Sunday Schoo | Methodism.” It ‘was a master picce. She really knew the History of Rich- ard Allen. pianist of Allen Chapel, rendered faith- 1 ful service during this meeting. 4 Everyone was happy. The Educa- tional sermon was preached by Rev. H. W. Williams, it was truly an inspir- ing message. is a noble man and, “Merit” is the yardstick by which he measures men, the helm of the Gulfport District, no, safe in his hands. He makes it clear to all that “You make your own appointment, by your work.” é Oh, Our Districts’ moving on, Our, Districts’ moving on— Whether station, Circuit, or Valley, To Winston’s Call we rally, We fight with all our might— Our battles’ for the right As Shepherds trite, our work we'll do And onr District will move on. REV. L.. G. MOORE, Pastor, Biloxi Station. BILOXI, MISS. As a token of our great appreciation for our pasto1, Rev. L. G. Moore, who has dene so much for our church, we the Stewards of the St. John A. M. E Church, gave him a very pleasant sur an. There were no divisions, Meth adists, Baptists, -all, accepted recting fas “Ours”. Rev. \Vare, prominent minister of the Mt vife, Mrs. Anna, both made addresse { welcome that were absolutely heart prise on August Third. The Steward this| after haying successfully sponsored a Richard | Baby Show and Contest, took the pre- ceers thereof, and czrtied the pasto Nebo M. B. Church and his -lovely| te one of the most fashionable Mens Shops in aown and gaye him his choice outfit. We feel that any man who wil of the Church. sible for us to install new lights in our church. This has been needed for a long, loug time. Rev. Winston, our Presiding Elder,| in putting over a program that Ico! Little’ Miss Anna Mae Williams,| labor with us as he has labored, is de- He never says to us “Go and do” ke al- » TW ways says to us “Come Jet us do.’ in Mrs. F. L. Tilman, the] other words, he does not drive, ne eads. He is always planning for the good He has made it pos- He has succeeded ked He always says “It to be hopeless. ; it will can bé done, it must be done, As long as there is a man like him at] be done.” And, so saying, he proceeds to do it. . The fact that our member one need be uncasy, for the District is} ship is small does not seem to trouble yourself in the spirit with him at all, in fact, he goes about his work just as one who had a large firm backing him. He is one who loves the church and is willing to give his very life for it. he Church will hear much from this g. We young man who is up and corvin this man of God and pray that he the upbuilding of Christ's Kingdom. SISTER I. G: HERBERT. ST. JAMES A. M. E, CHURCH Louisville, Ky. Rev. L. A. Haynes, Pastor Just a few high points of the abov named Church. tire membership were in the flood, B. God leading us we~have been able t keep our doors open. Within were able to regular we rais: our months time $427.20 plas from $20 to $1.00 each. ship of the pastor, our church is 0} wanized thoroughly. We Auxiliaries with a wide awake Juni Church thank Bishop Greene for send‘ng us might live long end do much good Lor In spite that the en three collections each week $45.00 our boards reported By the leader- have 2 It may be interesting to know PAGE FIFTEEN that 12 months ago the membership of the Church was 150. It has increased 103. Members are joining regular. The Ist Sunday was a high day. A large number of visitors were present. We are always glad to welcome our visitors. ‘The pastor preached a soul. stirring sermon in the morning. In the after- noon the pastor went to Shelbyville and preached for Rev. C. O. Green- field, returned and assumed his place at home. -Rev. U. J. Dodd brought to us-another strong message which was enjoyed by all. After the sermon the pastor finished the Communion service for the day. If you want to enjoy friends, come to St. James. e xh ° e r= ° A. M. E. BOOK CONCERN 716 S. 19th St. Philadelphia, Pa. a = For The Bes Results Try an “Ad” —-IN THE— Christian Recorder Special Monthly or Yearly Rates WINSTON - INTERNATIONAL BLACK FACE TYPE BISLES (les Published vronouncing Black ===== DSC09660.JPG ===== PACE SIXTEEN THE CHRL Order Blank and Price List Of The A. M. E. Sunday School Literature : on to write about order, kindly yive the name of the person s is quite important in tracing your order. Copies Periodicals Time F Amount Make Money Order Payable to E. A. SELBY, Secretary-Treasurer 716 South 19th Street Philadelphia, Pennsylvania EE ne er THE B. & B. SHOE SHOP Read how 4 jOo® LOUL jean Christian life made $4 world champion JOE LOUIS “MAN AND SUPERFIGHTER” va Mr. H. Banks, Jr., Prop. 1732 South Street Phone: Pen. 7694 | $1.00 | Order from Berry Sales Service 502 Allen Building EASTERN FURNITURE CO. Repairing & Upholstery I Is \ {ECORDER 5635° Vine Street Phila., Pa. Phone; Sherwood 8992 BERRY ADVERTISING SERVICE offers your church a new idea in pro- grams for your services, For information, write MR, DOCK TRIBBLE, of 5635 Vine 502 Allen Building J, Hamilton Berry, Mgr. Res, 2304 Christian St. Philadelphia St., wishes a job as Common Labor. Call She. 8992, ttt oh che . eoreewre cee rick a to 7165, 19th St, Philadelphiay Par paeaseoeeaorasecers sans > 4s 4 Eanes Maen f R.C. Ransom am : — < = A. 6 << n on an 2 BE< 2 sso 4 en 355 Ws a) ao ° «© et sc Eq 5 2 = op 9 £8 6 a wB& S.2S oe o nQ } 2 A. = . A. Gregg R. A. Grant S. L. Greene to G. E. E. Book (Five Curry, Concern 716 S. 19th ST. iams ipper . Davis Will BISHOPS . Young B H W. H. Sims . Howard S. Fl W. H. Heard WwW . W RR REEE REM S EMRE SE REE) ex G M N. D. H. Y. Tookes EJ J. G. E. CURRY, Manager .T. Vernon a f 3 ay uae 3 . A. Fountain, Sr. oaks ; Notices veeeeeanes AT THE WRITING DESK OF - DANIEL A. PAYNE BISHOP NOAH W. WILLIAMS Fiith Episcopal District J am sitting at the writing desk for merly sed and owned by the sainted Bishop Daniel A. Payne, which along with a large sized picture of himsel was willed by the Lishop to Chaplai: George A, Prioleau whose widow, Mrs Ethel G. Priqleau, gave it to. Rev. A k. Quinn, the young progressive pas tor of the First A. M. E. Church 0 Santa Monica, California. Naturally to one writing on the desk formerl, used by the Apostle of Negre Educa tion would come thoughts of our Afri can Methodist Episcopal Church, it >ast achievements and present oppor tunities and challenges, and especiall: since we are celebrating this year th one hundred fiffieth anniversary © the A. M. E. Gherch. KTHE-OFFICIAL 02 3AN Zoi IE AFRICAN METHODIST EPSQOPAL CHURCH. BROTHER, PRICE FIVE CENTS ~ PHILADELPHIA, P. THURSDAY, AUGUST 19, 1937 DRA +I ALLEN Divisional Secretary, American Society, Cleveland, Ohio Pibl PASTOR’S WORD By H. Mansfield Collins During the past week we have ha with us Dr. A. J. Allen, divisional sec retary of the American Bible Society who has tlelivered messages on th en sis of the Bible. These services have proven te be both helpful and inspirational; a deeper appreciation for the Bible as well as an increased Two days ago we received a tele eram from Dr. F. J. Peck, the presid ine elder of the Kansas City Distric of the Nebraska Conference in whicl he stated that five hundred dollar willed to Western University by th late Mr. Charles Johnson, had becom immediately available and that, ac cording to my direction, had beet paid on the indebtedness of Ward Hall where the Western University Schoo of Religion is being conducted. Thi money thus becomes a part of the phy sical property of the Western Univer sity School of Religion so that the in fluence of Mr. Charles Johnson wil desire to study it has been given those who attend. The speaker showed most vividly the need of placicng the Bible back in the home and here it would serve to supply every need in the home in business and in society. We thank Dr. Ailen for these inspirational ad dresses and feel that our church has al ready profited because of renewed in terest in the Book of Books. Thi morning marks his closing message 4 he leaves we pray that many more 0 our churches throughout the countr may be blessed with such services in this day and time, when the worl: BISHOPS UNANIMOUS IN DECISION , OVER SUNDAY SCHOOL LITERATURE live as long as the main building o our Scheol of Religion _ lives. An In This Issue The Daily Altar—Carlyle F. Stewart Sunday-School Lesson ..-+++++-+++ EDITORIALS: “Qur Christianity is True!”...... 4| lars, may take this The Wrong Key . “Martin Luther, Oak of Saxony” Pointed Points © Churchman Afield -...-..-++.. Young People's Page—Miss Thelma Burford .... Payne Theological Seminary News .. 5 From Ofner Fapers .s.sesseeseess 10 The Church Extension Depart- ment—Dr, David E, Rice «+ «+. 14) at 832 cepeeneenens 4 City, Kansas, ‘ 3|-his Bishop, Presiding Elder or Pastor At a meeting of the Bishops’ Council which met in Memphis, Tennessee, during the week of June 22nd, the Bishops unanimously ordered that every Sunday School of the Connection use the Sunday School literature as published by Prof. E. A. Selby, Secretary-Treas- urer of the Sunday School Union of the Afican Methodist Episcopal Church. The department was also ordered to move in with the Book Concern, in Philadelphia, Pa. This has been done. All orders for Sunday School literature should be sent to E. A. Selby, 716 South 19th Street, Philadelphia, Pa. The Sunday School supplies are already printed and ready for shipment; we are, there- fore, asking that you cooperate with us further by sending your orders early. Three weeks before the opening of the quarter will give your orders plenty of time to reach us and allow for a reasonable possi- Many of our schools are already following this (Continued on page 16) every student of the ministry and kin dred callings who ever goes from thi wonderfvl institution will also be a product of the deed of Chartes John son who though dead yet speaketh. Any young minister, recommended by on paying in advance forty-seven dol- course for a year at this School of Religion, pro- viding he (is willing to work out his §| board and room rent at the schoul un-| bility of delay. 5\ der the direction of the president. He ihod: 6 ey xe ey ipa We are following this procedure in calling the attention of the ‘ducted by the State of Kansas at Pastors to the orders of the Bishops. You are the chief Superinten- 8| Western University. This Bunior Col dents of your Sunday Schools, and upon whose shoulders rest the lege is accredited. For further infor |yesponsibilities of carrying out the orders of the Church, Let us mation write President F. D. Jordan| pul] together brethen. In unity there is stre Washington Blvd, Kanse Yours for greater and better Sunday Schools, ae A £, A, SELBY, Secretary; po \ we
• September 30, 1937
  ===== DSC09612.JPG ===== a ’ THE CHRISTIAN RECORDER ai| preached a wonderful sermon. Last-| Mission A. M. E. Ch 3 ling remarks by Rev. father -(G. W.) | Arizona. Rev. Ross was assiste 1A Jerson, enjoyed by all. At 6:00 Allen | Rev. W. M. Blanch, and Rev. Bem y Ic League opened with Sister Es-|On the final night Rev. Ross” A e r - F << ea ~ *s ltella Sadler, president, presiding a fine} showered with niunerous gift AN F « jmeeting was had, everyone shows much collection was *$145.00. Rev. i 2 y é \THE-OFFICIAL Neg interest in the Endeavor work. At 7:30| Moore, pastor. Se ‘ E x > fo s }P. gina: peter ae read Bic ¢ Y ) STE AFRICAN: METHODIST: EPISCOPAL CHURCH, = NOUR BROTHER D2 | from Matt. 11 chapter, by the pastor. Rey. C. C. Davis, Rev. Moody took |the rostrum again and preached a won- derful sermon from St. Matt. W115, a made our hearts burn with in us. General Conferen rds Chapel’s wonderful choir i ‘ re . shed music for the night service. Minutes ie iting pastors, Revs E. E. Sampson, anks. Rev. Dayis has done won- NOW READY | work here during his leader- ON SALE AT THE | ship, and we hope he will be returned A. M. E. BOOK CONCERN | Total receipts for the Confer- 716 So. 19th Street 32. Rey. E. E. Moody, P. E. Phila, Pa. - PRICE $1.00, Postpaid as VOL. LXAXXIX—l O. 28 PHILADELPHIA, PA. THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 30, 1937 Bishops Hold Meet- ing at A. M. E. Book Concern : | | } 716 S. 19th Street, Philadelphia Bishop W. A. Fountain, Presiding Duvis, pastor. —Mrs. Estella Sadler. \ ‘ ‘ q | evAGer : ERE ee es eee . Following the funeral of the late . a STAFF, ARIZONA Bishop William H, Heard, the Bishops Bishop R. A. Grant = = A S\s R = ip <a The Church ected ME Readtamne held a special meeting and confirmed G £ M Bethel A. M. E. Juni eda: mnie onducted} THE CHRISTIAN RECORDER the appointment of Bishop David H. uest 0 anager ; e _M. E. Junior Church of Trenton, by Rev. Mrs. L. Ross at Harbert] And Keep Abreast With The Tim i ved Sims to the First Episcopal District. Curry a _ : The meeting was presided over by Bishop William A. Fountain, of the ( 3 ; a Sixth Episcopal District (Georgia). Bishop R. A. Grant enjoyed a happ3 visit in Philadelphia at the home of Rev. G. FE. Curry. The Bishop was in N. J., Rev. S. H. Barker, Pastor, Makes O : : Visit to Book Concern, 716 S. ai Bee a Price List 19th St., Phila., Pa. 1 and Bishop Joseph S. Flipper was absent ‘en account of illness. They were very ; happy to see the progress Rev. G. E. attendance at the funeral of the late Bishop W. H. Heard ———————— Se sat tow thy| oo” M. E. Sunday School Literature hey also saw the editor’s Date the show- Curry, the Manager is making in the Book Concern with his new set-up. They expressed themselves as being |the average religious body in general 1 ino School ro pig willing to do their best to make it take | street carriage and orderly proceedure, Bis di aes Name of Pastor ....c.c.ceses Cael ot te ean pine its rightful place in the business world. Dr. Prince, the president, presided be- e h inspired to see Tre Biecee nl ‘ They were all one for the good of the coming the office and decides all ques- Pees Street Number 4.22/52). site sewed ee church. ; \ tions with dispatch and impartiality. Concer hey gave Dr. Prednis yo ad a The following Bishops were present: The program within whose copass the 1a and pledged hint SE-OTLICO 5,208, 5 atap ob wg eye Sead ee Cea Saw aye es 4 William A. Fountain, J. A. Gregg, | convention moved, was wmnique and R. A. Grant, S. L. Greene, M. H. Davis, |thought-proyoking All church depart- D_H. Sims, H. Y, Tookes and E. J.|ments gave fine accounts of their stew- Howard. ardship, but the most outstanding was, See ee inl the Publishing Board, Dr. Allen Boyd, secretary-treasurer. THE SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA Education came in for its share of CONFERENCE recognition and Dr. Carter on Baptists BISHOP N. W. WILLIAMS tenets made the welkin ring as he read — his disertation on Orthodoxy It was Bishop Noah W. Williams is holding | highly scholarly and as highly imag Annual Conferences on the Pacific| tive. Here is perhaps the last of the old Coast with increases over last year.| school. WACO, TEXAS : Should you have occassion to write ab 7 -BISHOP W. A. FOUNTAIN Recently lead the Southern California| It was the nth degree amus to the piste wg cask ac eee rite about order, kindly wive the name of the person Id mended for their promptness in carry- Conference to great heights at 8th and| casual church historian and scholar to is rv- quite important in tracing your order. Manager Ho Ss ine out the request of ‘the Bishops’ | Towne,’ Los Angeles, California. The|hear a religious veteran scholar and . cetera cher’ 1 f Wi acted ; i Dollar Money Fund was $5016.91 with | clergyman try to make truth fit into » 1 Sunday w ; Co COR C: ; + Council by moving their’ departments A y 4 gy y eR ribs a Periodicals Ti a Meeting ith 1 ‘tdi 3 jladelphia.|an increase of $240.31 which puts theyhis own preconceived ideas and un- ids Seed tae “950 ume Amount g to the Allen Puilding 2n Philadelphia. : eck into the $5000 cl dca peters Ont ore | opened at 9:3 " ? yan) i e $5! class. founded beliefs. On the whole, however, fal Seneviateient: Ae res A ra : three c’s” {CO erence back in ° . wperintendent, A. M dult-Teacher Quarterly 10° ots. i Employees at vie ay La? The Missionaries reported $1003.50.|ihe body took a lone leap forwarc Good atte BE | hk er a’ which if followed, would constitute 2 Y i ; mM aig gested ey eee Senior S A. M. E. Book Bek ge 4 eS naniely_-Coopera- Mrs. Ethel G. Prioleau, President. Dr. H. MILTON MICKENS dl as allgh ae cholar Quarterly 5 cts. BeCIUET FON) oes ate H. Mansfield Collins reported $2,135 ey Be Macken MPa at Conce tion (with authority and with each Bala: Wh therease of $25) This 4 t ow ‘2 i head Ieee? ; rn ; bes ollar Money, an 1 a. BREE EERE REE EEE EEEE 3 9] — t+ Atv o'clock, ae -Junior Scholar Quarterly Bicicpeeinee ; ether). Concentration a ETE ei fateeee, ataount et aby any. x ; cd wewondestel corto | ik ee He observed. that the) Negro race 25 church in the connection. The Fifth In This Issue hk WA Ren Eecetan,| C'S The Primary Quarterly . 5 ets, - known for its willingness to start things eaecsoali rite implant etous ast { St. Luke A. M. E Ae eames Seavert S : a Hei juseas ; s 3 fo f nat War ‘aed : it eh Oo aa The Leaf Cl BISHOR, FOUNTAUS gee puns 5 aa ig ne ae ees 1oe bid to entertain the General Conference RE REREREREEEEEEEEEE EEE! : epeis’s “te: ee as master of cere- uster, $1.00 forecee willingly.” As he expressee 1, ‘ of 1940. The Editor of the Christian ; ‘ ’ WAS e tetlee 9 opened at 3:30 after : x "Se Sa _ |groes were excellent beginners and st- Recorded is visiting him. The Daily Altar—Rev. Carlyle F-. , ts were'l wonder wal. which. consisted of} . °"''*""* Lesson Pictures, per set 4 cts ie ’ The employees of the A. M. F. Book| perb ‘quitters’.” Stewart ----- ae eo 2 ollew . ia oH a 1 en by St. Luke choir, = tS ot ee et es ee Concern enjoyed a treat on last Satur-| Bishop Fountain is a strong suppor- Sunday School Lesson «--+-+++*: 3 scripture, and pray: I ie Bad a H Pig i itori va * bea ‘ Warnertiess Oc 2 prayer by our pastor .-Catechisms 7 cts. 5 ; day in the form of an address by Bishop | ter of the Book Concern. He has the Dr. I. J, Heath, pastor of Bethel A. Editorials : t fy fonetidbe avis. Seripture was also eee W. A. Fountain, Presiding Bishop of | minutes front his eight conferences. ¥ 3 enten St. Beatire: Klay is The Sesqui-Centennial of The s sina ; é > : D. Hinkson, Dean of 5. S. Record $1.00 and $1.50 the Sixth Episcopal District, which in-| printed by us. He was very happy 0] | Pate his ‘vacation ;an Winston- Constitution 1. .....ese ee) 4 siident, Clete | at fo Quinn College. He And find ect Z cludes Georgia. In his remarks, the |see the’ rapid progress that had been to, is es veh Rev. Hi D. Barkley. Klansman Justice Black. ce t i : | 2 Kings § chapter ud find enclose t i £ re * * ae Ai ea x- pets et See i I > ie Me ee “ati sticks: coeditant iieg ks Cee Our sed for samne.$.... 5.12. 03h, eee eee i ; : Bishop complimented the ‘Manager of|made by the new Manager. ne a Rey, Heath is a friend of the Book _Our Western Frontier ..-- ‘ i Sister W. ME Lin tuew fnteoeeed roduced, who ‘ ie ; the Book Concern on his wonderful | préssed hope for the church in its bust epitope $e lthas organized a Book Pointed Points .. .-sss+++: ih President, Junior Mission-|FL G. Jahns ise ‘ah presented, Rev. Make Money Order Payabl. i ' success thus far, and observed that per- | ness ‘concern. It was indeed a great C ; “Club a his Charelt Churchman Afield .----->+ 5 C # neers arroll, 28. All Star] M. E. Chur a i St. Paul A bhatt : sonal success srust come before busi- meeting which gave inspiration to both CURE SE ERE Young People’s Page - 6 Chub, Si | ch, a4 speaker of the f sonal s onus el S : : aia ave f dent.) He spoke to as from 2 K - es! E. A. SELBY, Secretary-Treasurer ; ie jness success, which “Dr. Curry has il-|the manager and employees. BAPTISTS Rey. J: G. Robinson fakes I ‘ ; td-' Which he most beaut full ports a Justrated so well in this instance. He| Remarks were made by ther guests, with Rev. D.-O. Walker...--- 6 " presde T yal beautifully dise unit ae f a ? : x * ton and Loge t 5, Tra tons? 10 Kirkpatrick, president, Remark ‘ | And we the listeners learned ot 716 South 19th Street d also said it takes the combined strength | Prof. Selby, vl (on Abas nd) National Baptists of America held ihe se Other Papers, Transi . coe er jin no other way hut Gods way. Xe Philadelphi: of the Church and ine Dias rence os. e pe nei . fingon ae ine ‘Annual Conclave in City auditorium at ae ee as 14 + Me | ‘Mad iladelphia, Pennsylvania to put the Concern in its rightful place. SPORN and W. L. Johnso GH Birmingham, Tt was far and away above | Women's g . Drs. Selby and Abington were com: |troduced. , oe ===== DSC09613.JPG ===== 1 ? ’ - rt ; THE CHRISTIAN RECORDER THORSDAL Tit Bare ag ia Be ¢ ; Lee, God did make} The same thing holds when we pray . . J : sf 5 : Spirit, |slught of persecution consider " 2 Bei Lodge, 3 3 unique. Our family|about “our debts.” It is not enough 7. words of Milner: “Persecution oat? si Gee Sin is anything that debauches a human see EEE eS | Preyer: “Seal us, O Holy Make us Thine own from this hour ; i ee i 5 soul, May we be useful, dear Master, Seal | does | oe life, Fags a ee ‘ a tree goes back to him. We may be] to try to get my own little sins forgiven.]No man is strong whose heart con- 2 = ————~j +] us with witnessing pow.” Amen. day will do completely, sep; School the proudest of people for we trace} We are all tied up in terrible social] demns him. e a 1 by 4 | wheat from the tares. ; : ocd) : our lineage back to God. sins. Can God forgive these? Since I pia Si Nira hasta Ss 18) —___—| Prayer: Dear Christ, Thou ¢ Ties Nice Be orto If we are of the same family as God|am my brother’s keeper, how can I be PRAYER THOUGHT bear so much for me, help me to w “a Lesson i we ought to guard the name from all} forgiven for my social selfishness and A ] t a E- | Wednesday, October 6 thru the valley of affliction and per: : . evil. We should permit no evil to be-|neglects? It is partly my fault that By William Chalmers Covert A CONTINUING FELLOWSHIP |cution with my mind staid on Thee, From baz za Cootary, : fallthe name. All of our actions should|people are unemployed. Upon my = a fe ; knowing that Thou wilt never leave me. he = be guarded. fani ishon- : r forsake me. Amen, ee tte 7 eH No profanity, nq dishon-| shoulders part of the blame must rest May we be drawn to Thee, O God, by by no sake is a esty, no unworthy act should harm the| because we have slums. My own body the stron honderot filial devotioncas as ty ‘ hau, eantinned steadfastly in a Lesson I. Kes October 3} name. Guard the name of God as you| may be free from the contamination of|..- 7 By Rev. Carlyle F. Stewart eos ey continued stea y GRACE AT THE TABLE 1 ’ ¥ Ps 3 gain we think of Thy Fatherhood reveal- ¥ Carly : ostles’ doctrine and fellowship.” % ‘ guard your life. A summer hotel own-| venereal diseases, but that the land is “i through Jesus Christ our Lord. Soften Minneapolis, Minn iO Rate eae. CHRISTIAN SONSHIP er in the White mountains recently had] rotting with it must be partly my fault 4 Guide us, Lord, by Thy Holy Spirit, that we may know Thy truth, feel Thy light, drink of the living water and eat | of the bread of Heaven. And to Thee be our hearts toward all classes and condi- tions of humanity as we feel the pull of that brotherhood that now ties our whole race into a family of Thy sons. When a friend of mine was questioned about his frequent visits to a certain The Lerd is nigh unto all them that Monday, October 4 lace he replied that he liked the guests whe drank excessively and were | if I keep still, if I am prudish, if I do not -6, 18-24. | very noisy. The owner spoke to the|try to battle it in intelligent ways. Many offending guests in this way: ‘I do|towns have no intelligent way of deal- RHEE EHP Lesson Text: I John 3: 3:1 Behold what manger of love the a . < te alls goes 7 : Sede 2 t need your money or anyone’s money. | ing with the treatment of these hidden call wpon him, to all that call upon him MEETING THE CONDITIONS _ | fellowship. It is a homely saying, never ne ’ = Cleanse our hearts from the hates and pa es "He will fulGill the a of theless true, “birds of a feather flock glory forever and ever. Amen Father hath bestowed upon us, that we| But I do need to guard the good name| diseases. We say this to our shame. Dreiidices (line mar jour Chistian lives them that fear b se also will hear | ——————]| together.” One o fthe finest things should be called children of God; and|of my hotel. You must go elsewhere.”|This is hypocrisy. If over fifty per! vith fitonsistencies may.we enter more their ery, and will save them—Amen ut Christian gatherings, whether, HYMNS Aan such we are, For this cause the world} Suppose we guard the name of God by|cent of our men have these diseases, at truly into the privileges of our sonship, and more courageously live up to all its y é 3 e r meeting, convention, or confer- i knoweth us not, because it knew him : having always conduct not only void| some time in their lives, why not battle is the splendid warmth of heart I Have Longed For Sweet Peace not. 2 Beloved, now are we children of offense but positively commendable.|the thing with spirit and brains? There ndered by the fine fellowship ' of God, and it is not yet made manifest Futhermore, being in God’s family and|is not a sin in the catalogue that you clea gar fax oral: Au: 1 aa what we shall be. We know that, if he remaining true to our connection there|and I are not partly to blame. or—not/ christian standards of human conduct rH I have longed for sweet peace, and for shall be manifested, we shall be like him, | will be for us no uncontrolled tempta-|one. We are all tied up in this society Fae pete pe Bind iat hinders One y church had a continuing faith to increase: for we shall see him even as he is,|tion, no despondency, no continued dis- | of ours and we must together solve the Ait Ba yd oes Askences be cesnoved it was comprised of men and I have fervently, earnestly prayed, z 3 And every one that hath this hope }.couragement or disillusionment, no sin.] problems. We sin in masses. Kramidurhhearts: that we may be of those 5 believed, loved, and lived.|But you cannot be blessed, and have set on him purficth himself, even as he} “Whosoever abideth in him sinneth not;; I used to preach in Youngstown, Ohio, | Who purified A Rortichall sce Thee ae i , “Seal us, O Holy Spirit Peace and sweet rest; is pure. 4 Every one that doeth sin| whosoever sinneth hath not seen frend if there is labor unrest there this |-Thoy art. Keep us en eaphe formntdae 0 Help us Thy likeness to show; Then Till your all on the altar is laid doeth also lawlessness; and sin is law-| neither knoweth him.” janes (as there is), I am partly re-| o¢ -friendship and fill our words and from our lives unto others Streams of ‘ lessness. 5 And ye know that he was} In verse 18 John gives a word of | sponsible. A sick cell in my body helps | qeeqs with an abiding spirit of sincere "| rich blessing shall flow.” CHORUS: 4 manifested to take away sins; and in|exhortation. “My little children, let us|to make me sick all over and a selfish] 444 sacrificial love for others. In the All your all on the altar of sacrifice him is no sin. 6 Whosoever abideth|not love in word, neither with the|man or woman in a community helps! jame of hits who pave iaeett for ne: laid, in him sinneth not; whosoever sinneth tongue; but in deed and in truth.” Like]to destroy that whole social unit. As’ Amen Your heart doth the spirit control; hath not seen him, neither knoweth him.|the prophets of old the author dis-| children of God” we have put entirely | : Thursday, October 7 You can only be blessed and find peace 18 My little children, let us not love | courages the practice of pious talk with|too much sentimental emphasis upon peel ase Ae and) sweet rest, in word, neither with the tongue; but}empty phrases designed to make an] the “Father” side of it. We have made DAILY BIBLE READINGS When your all on the altar is laid. in deed and truth. 19 Hereby shall|jimpression on men. In the twentieth} God a soft old grandmother who would 3 2 1 we know that we are of the truth, and} century we are adjured to pass by the|smile at any prank. We should tremble Mondayeet John! 31-6 4 And Hed ord addedotaneherchcean But you never will know, what the Lor shall assure our heart before him: 20]phrases, often empty, that have been|when we remember that God is just— Tuesday—I John 3:18-24 daily such as should be saved.” Acts has in store, : because if our heart condemn us, God]in the vocabulary of men and spend|and holy. The white holiness of God Wednesday—I John 4:7-21 2:47, Read Eph. 4:1-7. And the blesssings the Lord will bestow, is greater than our heart, and knoweth| ourselves in seeking the solution of|should burn out our own indulgences. Thursday—Romans 8:12-17 Somewfiere vaniarae nitaetamenis Till your body and soul, He can fully all things. 21 Beloved, if our heart|some of the vexing social problems of| Now the time has come to dwell upon Friday—Hebrews 12:4-13 Growth is the proof of life.” When4,.. control; condemn us not,\we have boldness to-|the day. A religion that lulls people} “sonshiv.” If we are all God's sons, we Saturday—John 15 :1-8 stop growing we cease to live. In| i your all on the altar 5 laid. ward God; 22 and whatsoever we ask|to sleep in the midst of a completely, must live together as brothers. no realm is this truer than in the domain Wi f 3 ‘ 5 we receive of him, because we keep his| changing world is not religion at all.| How far can you carry that notion of Rea of the spirit. ill you walk with the Lord in the light commandments and do the things that|It may be, in truth, an opiate. John| brotherhood? Can you make it include Out of the glowing fellowship of A a Word : ¢ are pleasing in his sight. 23 And this] exhorts us to love by being intelligent, ; the Jews? Can you take in the colored | ecepcemcencemcemcemcemcemoemommommoamos spirit-filled men and women came not}/"~ ““V& Peace and contentment. al- is his commandment, that we should]at least about the movements of our|people? Can you put Germany in the only a remarkable community spirit If ee oe 2 ; believe in the name of his Son Jesus | time. ist? Can you add Japan? How about the R . | t { y but a church that increased: daily. All . you. i i is sweet will, you'll be free Christ, and love one another, even as Russians? In a day of class conscious evive n eres men. over our land churches will take on new Re all ills, <tey he gave us commandment. 24 And he] THE LESSON BROUGHT DOWN J ness Americans must struggle to be in- life and empty pews be filled in pro- en your all on the altar is laid. that keepeth his commandments abid- TO DATE clusive. We must be brotherly in some Stimulate Enthusiasm portion as the membership follows the Dedj PU ites eth in him, and he in him. And hereby By John R. Ewers | group and we must make that group as Tuseduy, Ootoben<® example of those unselfish men of God. | Dedicated to —Mrs. Marguerite. Darby we know that he abideth.in us, by the large and inclusive as possible. How far SUCH AS I HAVE Prayer: Dear God, our Father, give St. James, St. Louis, Mo. Spirit which he gave us. John stresses the idea that we are junday, October we can go depends upon the size of our RECEIVING THE HOLY SPIRIT us grace to love Thee with such sted- : GOLDEN TEXT: But as many as} ‘children of God,” Jesus in his model | own souls or of our conception of what ________ ] fast devotion that all of our ways may | [z= niaer es aaerereraay received him, to them gave he the right] prayer, which Dr. Poteat calls his “So-|God had in mind. Where do you think acknowledge Thee and we are assured to become ‘children of God, even to] cial Manifesto,” gives us the same con | God intended us to stop in this business have I none; but|that Thou wilt direct our paths. In General Conference them that believe on his name—John]| ception with the opening words, “Our of being brotherly? Here we see labor I Acts 3:6.| Jesus name. Amen. ° PZ. Father.” If you want an elemental | lining up in one vast class, and we see : Minutes ° : j we eye-opener in the social messages of the employers lining up in another. Do , they do not NOW READY ' o AT GRIPS WITH THE LESSON Jesus, just repeat that so-called Lord’s ‘you consider that Christian? God wants ‘ then that! FR se Ave nothing: to Friday, Octobe: , ON SALE At THE _ By Albert Buckner Coe prayer emphasizing strongly the per-|no classes, we are all brothers. The ga awe: thees | . ’ me 2 fom build- AN innening rect A. M. E. BOOK CONCERN Behold what manner of love the|sonal pronouns. Soon the words “us,” church should be awake in these crucial , PO Ps 4 matter of fact, money, as RCH 716 So. 19th Street ; Father hath bestowed upon us, that|“our,” “we” will pile up on you with days before the walls are built too high. 4 ses eich tee’ da th cae errata ee Phila, Pa. z we should be called children of God,} staggering effect. The little, petty in There must be a brotherly way of “ . , = j Ree ty de e “2 lest pos ession. It PRICE $1.00, Postpaid ; and such we are:” Children of God—| “mine” and “my” will fade away. Thus settling differences. There must be a rm ' ‘ edad culture} “And they laid hands on them, and what a heritage! There are those peo- | you will not be praying for your own’ brotherly way of distributing food and few hours put them in hold unto the next day.” , ple in New England who pride them-] chicken dinner, but for food for every- shelter. y annual conference} Acts 4:3, Read Acts 4:1-12, selves on bearing the name of Lowell,|body. “Our” daily bread is quite a] Yes, we are all sons of God, Very well, E. Music H Lin th or Cabot, or Lodge. A contemporary |different idea from “my” good dinner.|let us begin right now to live together . Miusic Fiymnal in iS biographer has written a book on the|It is one thing to sit in a comfortable |as brothers—no class—no special privi- hand of every Choir Lees of Virginia and denominated that|church and complacently pray for my|leges—no discrimination—no: force e— M sae re ‘ 2 Bo par eee ember at these Un- family the leading one in the state.| own Sunday dinner, when I know al |save that of love. That is Christianity. By putting a new A. M. ested in raising money than mon } gh, the atts nte ; ‘sion that the church] Here was a church that could wit- For The Best ness under persecution. The spiritual fervor of these men did not run out Results under fire. They were willing to witness ae selene hoe sting yong: even if to do so meant to suffer. Many Try an “Ad” ] When we meet a man named Lee today | the time that the rib roast is fragrantly usually low prices. | ation the i Vette bal ‘idl people today worship God as long as to : ‘it is not uncommon to find him taking] in the oven; and it is quite another thing POINTERS ~ One Doz. — $12.00 eikitenions i palit rr y|do so entails no personal sacrifice, no IN’ THE pride in a connection with General to pray the Lord’s prayer intelligently, ; 5 Single Copy fet $ 1.25 power of Ged|a result they gave to the ee ie ad as peers») But when put to the Ps - 5 Robert E .Lee. If we by nature rejoice | asking for “our” daily bread for every-} Nothing is counterfeited more frequent- Half Doz ese! $ 6.50 H ¢ lite with- | man that which money could it hard test of fiery trials they wilt, and Christian Recorder in the noble heritage of a Lowell, or| body, including the half-starved in] ly than love. A y pattern ’ “hot buy. |fade into the background, complain- The dire need of the Church today bot, or Lodge, or Lee, we ought to| India, the hungry in China, the unem-]The cross is the measure of God’s love A. M, E. BOOK CONCERN Prayer; We wait on Thee, O ar F ing that it cost too h i 19, 4 hi f being in th A : for h i Phila. P. hee, O grac-|not for more monied-men but 0g much or that it does derstand the honor of being in the|ployed in our own country, and the} for humanity. katte aa oars ila. Pa. j ious Lord, seal us for service today, inJand women who will give rage ‘has not take all of that to make a Christ Special Monthly or its _ All things were made|strikers in the mills. There is some-}The genius of Christianity is in its in- ; Jewas name, Amen have. $ they} ian, him (God) and without him was|thing about that word “our” which lifts} sistence upon the divinity of humanity.] ¢o pooooooo Oooo Oooo not anything made, ‘A Lowell. did not | the very dome of your head and makes#A man may be judged by the hopes he ake all things, neither did a Cabot, !you a bigger man, cherishes. a (EE To those who falter before the on- f bi , Sid b ‘ ===== DSC09614.JPG ===== 1848-1937 MEMBER NATIONAL NEGHO PRESS ABGOCLATION Rerercd at Pa, os Second-Clase Matter PUBLIGHED WEEKLY BY THE 4. M. & BOOK CONCERN 16 3. NINETEENTH ST. Philadelphia, Pa. Rate in Foreign Fields, BOOK CONCERN Philadelphia, Pa, AM. & oth Street facet tect mtestentectm teen ctottd ra 3 tb | Weekly Thought Pete eit than skill, more it He caping y we all by I c Jacobs Nor Penna Weekly Poem Bet etttttete tt fetetetettettttettetae iatown, IN MEMORY OF THE LATE BISHOP WILLIAM H, HEARD A soldier has fallen in battle, Come! mark the place where he lay; Por few have fought more bravely, Than he who died today, Post Office st Philadelphia, ae eee And as the Angels bear him for he's old and marred; make way for a soldier, rn and battle scarred. ¢ some One coming, a hand; ngels, who is it? —Lord a man. he blood-stained banner n the Lord's side. ALMA A Pittsburg, POLK Pa so rt ae a ee Editorials a THE SESQUICENTENNIAL OF THE CONSTITUTION those patriotic who celebrate our Constitution. We t to a place on the pro- Did not Crispus Attucks iis life as the first martyr for pendence? Did-not our sold- ht in the Revolutionary Zens light Wa er colonial leaders? Did not the founder of the African M. E, Church, Richard Allen serve is a teamster for the cause during the times that tried men’s souls? Was not Alexander Hamilton a member of the convention from 'New York? And thru a century and a half of organised democracy the Ne- gro has remained loyal to the Con- sutution, and the government. We have not forgotten the war of 1812 and how in 1816 we were the balance of power that saved the union from those who sought to destroy it. We remember how we went to France and fought to preserve the ideals of democracy vouchsaft in the constitution, and were humiliated upon our return home. THE CHRISTIAN RECORDER Weer. a modern edition of Roger B. Tan- ey, to sit among those who are to interpret and preserve the consti- tution, a representative of the Ku Klux Klan. The Christian Re- corder, the oldest paper owned and published by black people in the world, the Christian Recorder that followed the boys in blue from 1861 to 1865 was read on the march, and by the flickering light of bivouac camp fires, calls upon all patriotic American citizens who love our common country,the constitution, and democratic in- situation to drive the white hood- ed figure and flaming cross from our temple of Justice. Roman Catholics, Jews and Aframericans, the hour has come. To your tents! KLANSMAN JUSTICE BLACK “I swear that I will most zeal- ously and valiantly shield and pre- serve by any and all justifiable means and methods........ white supremacy... ...0 3 hs ek oe “All to which I have sworn by this oath, I will seal with my blood, be thou my witness Almighty God. Amen.”..And to the other oath taken by President Roosevelt’s Justice Hugo Black is to uphold the constitution of the United States. In the sight of Black which is more sacred? The Presi- African . Methodists the of the church was pusht edge of the Western sea, lines are written where spirits wrought. No wonde: immortal Henry . Blanton was want to wax eloquent » he talkt about, this section. — West is yet to be fully develop: Its potentialities are great, its Pos- sibilities vast. On the farthes Western limit of the empire stan¢ the First Church, Los Angeles: which carries the banner of our entire Methodism. On the East- ern border where the Father of Waters makes his way to the Southern sea stands St. Paul, St. Louis, which takes second place only to the Los Angeles society, In between lies Shorter in Denver, St. John in Omaha, and the fine societies.in Kansas. The Coast presents a challenge to our church. Los Angeles has ,a polyglot population of 1,700,000 and 70,000 people of color. These African Methodists are loyal. There are strong churches in San Francisco and Oakland. The epis- copal leader of this vast host and territory is Noah Wellington Wil- liams who is carrying the flag as becometh a good soldier of Jesus Christ. dent is to be blamed for having appointed this Klansman, and the appointee is culpable for having accepted. The Senate ought re- call him or public opinion ought be so stirred and aroused that Black would be compelled to re- sign. Mr. Roosevelt, and his par- ty will have a hard time explain- ing this appointment and the has- ty manner in which he was con- firmed by the Senate to lovers of democracy and partriotic Ameri- can citizens, The black toga of a Supreme Court Justice now covers the white robe of a KU KLUXER. Blind Justice with her balanct | scales now bows before a flaming cross. ———-000———. | OUR WESTERN FRONTIER “I go to seek my brethren.” | [his was the favorite text of Bish- ‘op Alexander Wayman. He said he would never consider going as a missionary to Africa until he had sought his brethren in the former slave states. After the War of the Rebellion he delivered his first sermon from his text in Portsmouth, Virginia, where Dr. C. E. Stewart now pastors. Seventy odd years have passed. As a result of the labors of Wil- liam Paul Quinn, T. M. D. Ward, Jabez Pitt Campbell, Abraham Now comes Mr, Justice Black,|Grant, and an intrepid host of FERRE REE EERE EEE EEE i Pointed Points} EERE EEE EERE EEE EEE Between Tuskegee and Mont- gomery stands a little Methodist meeting h ouse. It is on the old Pioneer Trail. Matthew Parham Sturdevant came from the South Carolina Conference to the Tom- bigbee Settlement in 1808. The church was founded in 1834, and erected in 1859, 4 The Rev. W. S, Mims has been removed from the pastorate of St. James, Abbeville, South Carolina by Bishop J. S. Flipper — and appointed presiding elder of — the Greenwood District of the Piedmont Coi.fe ence in the stead of Dr. E. H. McGill, now president _ of Allen University. sie os 4x Possibilities beyond our powers to visualise are in the new youth movement and program being ca ried out in various episcopal di: trict. é + The amphasis is now upon — class room work. Jacksonville, Sa- so vannah, Columbia, Kittrell, Mont. ——_—$<—<—— Their names are ¥ Hatcher is being put forth in this section as the next Editor of the Southern Christian Recorder. CPPOLISS LOOP OOO OO SOY The Churchman sits as a member of a great forum. Every part and section of the State is represented. Hundreds of ministers hang on to the words of ~ ence. Pir ent _ there was a ‘ Moratorium. Suppose we call a moratorium on violation of the law for the rest of the quadren- nium. Any “points” onthe proce- dure? Thou art not far from the kingdom, © The first move to found Camp- bell College, Jackson, Miss., was made in 1885 by the Mississippi and North Mississippi Confer- ences. The student group has grown to over 400, and the college is an asset to the church. The president is R. A. Scott, and the presiding Bishop is S. L. Greene. President Scott has done well. Whatever the indebtedness of the church is it can be raised with leadership, program organisation and cooperation. “How much are you reporting for Pension Fund?” The Churchman ~ Afield “O God our help in ages past” is being sung at the opening of the Leadership Training Institute, Montgomery, Ala- bama. It was announced by Dr. G. R. Polk. On the platform are three bish- ops: W. A. Fountain, Sr., R. A, Grant and D. H. Sims. By the side of the Churchman is Dr. S. S. Morris. Bishop Sims is surrounded by his twenty pre- siding elders. In front’ he sees president Lucy M. Hughes; from Georgia: Revs. W. R. Wilkes, D. T. Babcock, C. A. Wing- field, J. S. Bryan, J. L. Butler, C. E. Stewart from Portsmouth, Va., and Ww. P. Stevenson of Philadelphia. ’ Again the Churchman sees Mesdames E. E. Sims, W. A. Fountain, Connec- tional Treasurer W. H. & F. M. So- ciety and D. H. Sims; J. H. Walker, State President ‘Society. Bishop W. A. Fountain is delivering the keynote sermon from John 8:32. _ The appeal was made by Bishop R. A. Grant, Another mountain-top experi- 5 of W. H. & F. M.}. e Churchman had the pleasure of nding a real church clinic where facing of the facts, ronting of conditions. The con- tions by Bishops Grant, Fountain on were Bishop Fountain, leader of the clinic. From Montgomery the Churchman goes back to Birmingham, then over to Memphis and up the Mississippi River valley. Dr. Stanton of the Bible Society is speaking. He is interrupted by an outburst of applause. It is occasioned because down the aisle walk Dr. A. J. Allen, Editor J. H. Clayborn and C. W. Abington, Bishop Noah W. Wil- .liams Helps Book Concern Manager Curry is giving Bishop N. \W. Williams many thanks for his hearty cooperation for the large re- turns for Allen Day to help the Book Concern, SECOND SUNDAY OF THE MONTH BIG DAY AT VERNON A. M. E. CHURCH ; _ Tulsa, Oklahoma The second Sunday in September was a red-letter day at Vernon A. M. E. Church. At the eleven o’clock hour, there was an enthusiastic and eager audience of more than 500 to hear our ‘beloved pastor, Rev. W. A. Jennings, | preach from the text, “Awake, Awake, Put on Thy Strength, O Zion.” Isiah 52:1. His subject was, “Elements of Church Strength.’”” Observing the readily ascertain to what depth, the truth and wisdom of that great message sank % countenances of the listeners, one could to the hearts and minds of those REV. L. DANIEL KING Pastor Bethel A. M. E. Church Monticello, Florida MRS. R. A. ADAMS Omaha, Nebraska DR. W. O. P. SHERMAN Presiding Elder Savannah, Georgia REV. GEORGE C. JOHNSON South Carolina MRS. ALMA FORD-MASON Ardmore, Penna, REV. J. ACTON HILL . Harrisburg, Kentucky DR. J. G. ROBINSON Editor A. M. E. Review Philadelphia, Penna. came forward for special blessings and healing. To more than 300 men, Rey. Jen- nings preached a sermon taking from the text, “What is Man That Thou Art knowledge of God’s purpose in creat- ing man, and in the wisdom of living The entire day was filled with bless- ings at Vernon. There were those who Mindful of Him?” Psalm 8-4. It is nedless to say that every man present, yourg and old, was the richer in the felt no restraint, and shouted for the Glory of the Giver of all good and per- fect gifts. a better and nobler life. The aiter- non service was an effort sponsored by the Tuly Club in an endeavor to raise Dollar Money for the Annual Confer- epee which will c onvene in October at Muskogee, Oklahoma. The choir, directed by the very ac- complished and charmi Miss Cleopa. tra E, Ross, sang with so much spiritual in the audience There was an attendance of 800 and more at the evening hour of worship The subject of the mesage was, “The Four Faces,” taken “Afore The Likeness of Their Faces.” They Four Had The Face of a Man, The Face of a Lion, The Face of an Ox, The Face ef an Kagle.” Ezekiel 1:10. 22 persons came forward to be prayed for; & became members of Vernon, and one member was accepted for First Baptist of the City, More than 36 feeling (hat someone felt moved to request an encore of a frem the text, : ae Zit particular hymn. The music for both the morning and evening services was exquisite and reverently effective. The financial report for the day was For the morning collection, $46.90; the aiterncon, $1178; the evening, $60.68, making a total for the day of $103.36 MRS, SALLIE D, SLUSHER, ===== DSC09615.JPG ===== Page ROOM AT THE TOP REV. J. G. ROBINSON, REV. PRINCE F. JACKSON r, officers and members of M. E. Church are in a Re e you cads upward | Editor of The A. M. E. Church Re se $20,000 which will en- cre is always 4 te top. viev, of Philadelphia, takes issues witl the mortgage against the Mt, Zion A, M. E. Bullet Dr. D. O. Walker, the President of and one half years ago stown, Pa | Wilberforce University on President|when the present pastor was assigned Hugo L. Black to the Supreme Court./to this c ongregation, the mortgage SNAPPY STORIES | muni The Millenium Why Preachers Beg | a “The al debt s more than Taxes and increased. So, in PENSACOLA, FLORIDA billion dol have the budget is con- tment of e¢ Court, appoin e¢ Supre the opportunity; he from the “Deep who know the South, ge ns of that ilk in all cas interest of the Negroes are (T mean of the i involved of the man Hugo 1. Black.) wait and stand ready ‘}to “Turn Thumbs” down on any and own everything that will help the Negro Judge Black has all the inherent in- stincts of the South, and it will be hard for him to rise above his racial prejudices and be liberal in his interpre- tation of the law as it relates to the Negro. Grant who ye evening vords of tional fudge Black goes to the bench (so lL. D. MeConnell, A y hia opposing democratic Colleagues say) Negroes of rights .as some Negroes f Second oosevelt’s platform was 3udget of the Country”. Instead of “Balanc- country to], ought, and said he would|" 1,000. Through been reduced to payed within the next twelve t the church wa it has $20. 000 if k of Redemption, 22 x 28 inches, one hundred ith one thousand pages; 42 , providing space for is the method used t twenty thousand per- businesses and least one dollar/or more. ¢ approximately nizations, will be dedicated by B ishop Georj Young of Texas.Phis service wil broadcast from the auditorium o: chur¢h over a radio hook-up. Th to be arranged for the conveni for all to attend. as The program will continue the lowing week. “A One Day Open House Program” for each of the following groups: All, Negro Churches, AML White Churches, All Negro Businesses, All White Businesses, All Fraternal Or- ganizations, All Social Clubs, and An All Women’s Day Program. All invita- tion is here extended to all above named groups and individuals. Phone your acceptance to the church office, 8-8540. A Financial Board of outstanding business citizens of b oth races, with experience in finance, will serve the church in the campaign. Ther names will be published later. - MISSISSIPPI’S PRAYER OF THE EIGHTH EFISCOPAL DISTRICT © Bishop S. L. Greene, Presiding Rev. Fathers of the General Church of African © Methodist Episcopal Churches. We thank God for the fathers of the past, as well as present, whose duty is to guide the destiny of this great vessel of Allen, as we look to you with a mind to follow on. We hope there will be no respector of persons as to merit, since all power is in the hand of our Bishops. We pray that the actions of the general church in New York City. be foremost in your mind and a subject who has served the church for many years, struggling for the secretary of the Church Ex- tension Department of the A. M. E. s the largest church record It is to be per- cept in a cabinet in honor of ) ¢ ontributed to the redemp- urch One hundred pages of gold lettering is for persons contributing $100 or more, one hundred pages of silver lettering if for persons making gifts of $25 to $100 hundred pages for churches ¢ to this effort; one hun- fc a organizations and com- y memorial pages to record nh onor of deceased relatives and , comprise the b ook. If one f Dallas’ 45,000 Negro citizens one dollar each this undertaking accomplished succesfully. istitution is a credit to all Dal- ind the Negro race and should be redeemed to the generation to ¢ ome. The pastor, Rey. Prince F. Jackson, as cooperated with every movement or the betterment of Negro Dallas and jwould be disappointed if his many | friends did not support this worthy un- The Negro church has played its part in this civilization and should be supported by both black | and white. | The Book of Redemption is to be | dedic ated Sunday, September 26th. Bishop FE. J. Howard of Tennessee and |Weet Africa will deliver the sermon. |The Rook will be presented by Dr. A. 1 is known contriba dred lertaking. Church, one who ran ahead of every defeated candidate for that position, since God who doeth all things for the better, called Dr. Wilson home. There- fore in the name of the son of our soil, (Bishop Greene) and the other Bishops, we your subjects pray’y ou will give Dr. P. W. Rodgers what he has merited, as was g iven other leading candidates, grant us cur request. Yours to serve always in the name of the Triune God, REV. J. W. WISE, Rosedale, Miss. Amen THE TWENTY-FIGHTH ANNUAL CONVENTION OF THE MIS- SOURI CONFERENCE BRANCH OF THE WOMEN’S MITE MISSIONARY SOCIETY MH Convened at Olive Chapel A. M. E. Church, Kirkwood. Mo., August 24-27 inclusive. Rev. Wm. H. Burnett, Pre siding Elder; Rev. B. Herron, Paster: Mrs. Fannie S. Stanley, Conference Branch President, presiding. The co secration service was beautiful and full of inspiration. Dr. Martha J. Keys of Louisville, Kentucky preached the an- nual sermon, subject: “Spiritual Re- forming sowing and reaping a wonderful — message full of intellectual and spiritu: food for every one. q Reports of Local Societies were fa When at succeeding Annual Confer- i adopted by . Mrs. Ida Mae Moten, representative Fifth Episcopal District, address was | fo The committees made their reports which were received, ; The resolutions were read endorsing’ Revs. F. M. Reid for Bishopric and Wm. H. Burnette for Secretary of Church Extension. Mrs, Fannie S. Stanley for a member of the Parent|/ook to God Almighty who alone can Body Board. 5 | Mrs. Ida Mae Moten, asked to be [ay we always rely on God’s precious yery timely and filled with inspiration. Just remember that someday we shall And our hearts will be filled with glad- ness. Relatives and friends bear up and be me ences ‘they behold his vacant chair. promises, comfort us in cur hours of sadness, meet him strong, save, Bishop Heard will surely live in our|He Although he is silently sleeping in his grave. He always worked with the most un- tiring efforts, Many uphill travels he’s had to face, But c ourageously and determined he kept on undaunted Laboring s incerely and earnestly for his church and his race. Defeat was always unknown to Pishop Heard, He was always brave, determined and When at times everything seeme have gone wrong. He has gone to join the Heavenly Band, ‘Where there’s no sorrow, no sickness, no pain, Let us all be faithful and serve our God So that we will meet our Beloved Bishop again. Written on behalf of the ministers and members of the New England Con- ference of the African Methodist Epis- copal Church, Boston, Mass., Septem- strong, ber 15, 1937. would smile in the face of bitter indorsed for Asst. Secretary of the memory difficulties Read Acts 19:1-8 Parent Body. . wv The closing sermon of the Conven- fede bebefesbedosie niet Hebe diet ee PE EEE EEE EE EE EEE ET {ion was preached by Rev. O. H. Bur- ‘bridge of St. Peter A. M. E Church, subject: “What is that in your hand?. Use what you have.” A very strong mesage. Officers elected were: Mesdames Fannie S. Stanley, Presi- dent; Ada Lacey, First Vice-President ; Henrieta Thompson, Secretary Queenie Carter, Asst. Secretary; Julia M Collins, Corresponding Secretary; Katie Ross, Treasurer; Edith Yandell, Secretary-Treasurer Young People’s Department; C. M. McAllister, Statis- tician; Lelia Gray, Secretary-Treasurer Sarah Tanner Fund. Board Members—Mrs. Fannie Curry, Miss M innie Ross, Mesdames Daisy Watson, Katie Champ, Irma Young, Blondie Hurd, T. 7. Townsend. The next Convention will convene in 1928 at St. Paul A. M. E. Church, St. Louis, Mo. JULIA COLLINS Corresponding Secretary IN LOVING REMEMBRANCE OF “ BISHOP WILLIAM H. HEARD By Rev. Luther Marion Fuller / Tt was very sad to hear of pur beloved Bishop’s- death Our deep and most profound sympathy we send, But remember that death is only the real beginning Of a rapturous and will never end. bl issful iife that Bishcp Heard has gone to mect his Creator, In a Celestial Heaven where all is fair, . 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He is climbing the heights of success in Fla und step of the way I pass t wt RY vth Fpiseopal With case gathering momentum In the words of f and dis tine ‘Turn a motto ¢ wees as 1 have always been] ; sows, turn boys, we are going hack.” nelined toward, 4 1 in this) The march of this mighty intrepid have af hore work: beenuse Tl tegder jx followed by fortv thousand have piven it special atudy. and have | loval Mrican Methodists of the ar this partienlar! Eleventh Episcopal District. By the field at | can give to| side of this man, the observer observes xtension Prox) . ayeenly wife, Mrs. M. E. Grant, State age demand?) Cunervisor af the Missionary Activities mm give to the) of the State of Florida, The man of i thie capacity | whom the observer speaks is R.A 44) Grant af the State of Florida wont” The second observation I make is of jthe men of the Eleventh District. thev hel sre courageons, strong, brotherly, and present hat f ¢ won orice Inpartneat inte! eHitotion of which THE CHRISTIAN RECORDER educated in South Carolina and | held in rk at Lincoin University, | pressive Piedmont of} you and served as its} churct I handled thousands of} B passed upon hundreds happy to say that the The single { fell tha | jede had not had o ask : cloquent, ripe in wisdom rience; The Rev. Postel, a i preacher, loved by all for his ian graces. Rev. B. G. Dawson, a connec- kind. They love the cause 0 African Methodism. The St expression of loyalty, vision that meant much to leaders ple in particular ¢ in general in Florida. It! To use the slogan of the inventors only to wish for more. lof e Buick Motors, “When greater : jl ure done in the A. M. E. Charch,} The Rey. G. E. Curry, of the A. A. Grant and the men of FE. Book Concern, has cheered’ will do them.” third observation in vrows out of my personal know some of the candidates, \. Gibbs, clean, honest, great The true mag- and great pastor. affable, 1sOn, a‘ scholar. and ntleman. Long, t >at spurgon character, known for his out- ling pastorate of the largest c It the A. M. E. Connection. \ istor, great preacher, to He may be calied an uncrowned king in Afri- him is to love him n Methodism H scholar experienced ; D writer, lit editor Clayborn, conversant witl church educative al, and financial, the man never Icose the is yours brothers. will His home h exalted mon touch when in his home town, his money is yours, your interests are his. Rey. J. N. Campbell, here is a scholar, eat preacher in all it implies, ex- ced as a preacher, presiding Elder, 1 of Th and College presi a fine man dent, S. S. Morris, secretary of A. E. League; Rey. here is a man whose fine leadership has been demonstrated. in the present position he now holds. He is a thinker, a scholar, a lecturer, elo- quent and strong. Dr. Joseph Gomez, his ability is con- ceded by the church, a dignified scholar, church builder, great among the great- est of pastors, Can represent the church anywl observer's pas- at Jackson, Mississippi, Dr. Go- mez was sent by the Council of Bishops to bear fraternal erceting to the Gen M. E. Church South, meet- Dr. Gomez's address; was published in the Daily Press of Jackson, as being the geratest speech of the entire session of that General During the torate Conference, in that city. ing Conference. Dr. R. A. Scott, outstand- ing college president, an expert in Sun_ day School work, trained by the best minds of the country, he is true to the principles of right and righteousness and the African Methodist Church, He! will never desert a friend. Try him. In observing I observed that Bishops Ransom and Green, took care of the} interests of the A. M, E. Church and i Christ and] the meeting found on the 2 ate meeting| church papers, are worth your August was a great and im- the} the Sixth Episcopal District. and the A | this con-j) C.| friends We observe that Bishop W. A. Fo tain, of Georgia, is the torch aglow Bishop D. Sims, visited the Fk Tri-Convention, to have heard him, \ whole connection Curry is prepared, true and kind. There are other candidates whom the observer knows personally, but® whom he desires to give in detail his personal knowledge of their capacities, but the editor advises to make all arti- cles short. That someone “else might have a chance to be heard, therefore in my next observations, I shall attempt: to extend these observations. I am your fellow worker—THE OB- SERVER. ; —Jacksonville, Fla, . THE FUNERAL SERVICES OF THE LATE BISHOP WILLIAM en HENRY HEARD Were Held in Mother Bethel Church Philadelphia, Thursday, Sept. 16th. at noon. Leng before the hour set for the services the galleries were filled with those who had, come very early in order to get seats. The lower por- tion of the auditorium was reserved for the family, visiting ministers, Miss- ionary ladies and the First Episcopal District in which he had belonged for many years as pastor and for over 13 years had been Presiding Bishop. The night before a continuous stream of and admirers passed hy the bier in the church and viewed the mortal remains of one who had served humanity so well and so long. The funeral procession entered the church led by the Bishops and General Officers of the A. M. E. Church with Bishop John A. Gregg of the Fourth Episcopal District reading the Scrip- ture sentences of the burial ceremony. After all had been -seated Bishop D. H. Sims of the First and Ninth Epis- Recorder—SELBY— Gal. No. 2 9-20 copal Districts “who presided. took charge of the obsequies . The Program was carried out in the following manner + fe is! March— (Chopin) Mrs. Cleo Andrews yen 486 .... Bishop S/L. Greene Braver dj psgese Dr, D. Ormonde Walker Hymn—“Lead Kindly Light” Bishop FE. J. Howard > Old Testament—Scriptare. Lesson Mth Psalm.. Dr. G. F. Curry — aT cea: Lesson 3 New Favorite Hym n—“Ahide Wit the race, in the conference on “Faith and Works,” ard on “Faith and Order,” meeting in Europe during the months of July and August. The address by Rishop Greene, on board the steamer in route to Europe, and his report of _ Dr. oF Rendition— Telegrams, Letters whe R esol DE Solo-—'"City Called Bishop er iC: Sami South Georgia Siaierentalt Nel- son Chapel A. M. E. Church, Rev. A. C. Danford, pastor, South Hill Street, Bainbridge, Ga. Bishop ie William Alfred Fountain, Sci} Chicago Annual Conference, Chicago, IIL, Rev. G. W. Williams, 2241 Maypole Street. Bishop J. A. cde: 7 ‘ Kansas Conference, Emporia, Kans. Rev. M. M. Matthews, 312 West 62nd Street. Bishop Noah W. Wil- liams. ; Mexico and Rio Grande Confer- ence, Kingsville, Texas. Rev. T. W. Thomas. Bishop George B. se Miss Sue Smith McDonald Esteem “iia. Bishop M. H. Davis Esteem . . Bishop R. A. Grant Esteem . .. Dr .A. S. Jackson Solo—"Going Home” Mrs. Adelaide Harty Fleming Obituary 4 Dr. H. P. Jones Sermon . Bishop W. A. Fountain Solo—“I've Done My Works en e's Mrs. Josephine Webster® Cooper Dead March from “Soul”. .........-.. Mr. Joseph Lockett Interment Marion Cemetery The spotlight of attention was fo- cused on the masterly sermon deliver- ed eloquently and with a sympathetic fecling by Bishop Fountain who select- ed his text from the book of Judges, the 19th chapter and the Ist clause of the 16th verse, “And, behold there came an old man from his work out of the field at even.” In his euology, the Bishop, likened Bishop Heard passing at the ripe old age of 87 years, as “an old man from his work out of the field at even” old age is the result of a well spent going home. He said the ‘reward of youth. for to know how to grow old is the masterpiece of living, stating further, that it is a great blessing to be buried at a great uge, referring to old Patriarch and then quoting from Beecher, “Death is but the droping of the flower that the fruit might bloom.” Depicting the world as a field of activity and the death of am old man as one who comes out of it, Bishop Fountain said Bishop Heard — had, fought the good fight and finished his course. He referred to an often re- peated phrase of the deceased, who would quote the scripture verse, “O taste his sermon,’ said he; no environ- and then say, ‘a preacher ought to taste his sermon,’ Said he; no envior- ‘ment can hold a man down; but that a man is master of the environ- “ment; was «true of the departed Bishop as he rose from slavery to the high. ‘office he held in the church, and the cities “ had held as a national ee death of the originator | f conviction of the —Central Oltakion Conference. foaors Oklahoma. Bishop H. Y. Tookes. oa =| October 13—Southwest Georgia Con- ference. Edison A. M. E. Church, Edison, Ga. Rev. D. A. Williams, pastor. Bishop W. A. Fountain Kentucky Conference New Port, Kentucky. Rey. C. T. Buchanan, Bishop R. C. Ransom. Sao East Texas Athens, Texas. Conference, Rev. J. Frances Nov. Boexay Conference, Pt. d ur, Texas: Rev. C. W. Prince, 43 West Tenth Street. Bishop Geo. B. Young. East Mississippi Conference, Green- * wood. Rey. R. C. Perry, 719 Walt- hall St. Bishop S. L Greene —East Alabama Conference, Gorard, Ala; Rev. S. N. Black- stone. Bishop D. H. Sims. _ West Arkansas Conference. Malvern, Arkansas, Bethel A. M. E. Church. Bishop H. Y. Tookes. Baker. Bishop George B. Young.| November 10—Atlanta Georgia €on Palmetto Annual Conference, Kingstree, South Carolina, Rey. S. M. Hughes. Bishop J. S. Flipper. -Northeast- Oklahoma Confer- ence, Muskogee, Oklahoma. Bishop H. Y. Tookes. October 20—West Kentucky Confer- ence. St. James A. M. E. Charch, Louisville, Kentucky. Rev. E A. Haynes, Bishop R C. Ranosom. Americus Georgia Conference Atoc A. M. E. Church, Rev. J. S. McAllister, pastor, 412 Sixth Ave- nue, Dawson, Ga. Bishop W. A. Fountain, Sr. East Tenn. Conference, Fayettville. Rev. E. L. Hickman, Bishop E. J. Howard Northwest Texas Conference, Abiline, Texas, Rev. J. R. McGhee. Bishop George B. Young. North East Annual Conference, Florence, South Carolina, Rev. W. St. Bishop J. S. Flipper. —South Alabama, Ozark, Ala. Rev. H. T. Coleman. Bishop D. H. Sims —Oklahoma Conference. Okla- homa City. Bishop H. Y. Tookes. October 27—Augusta, Georgia Confer- ence. First A. M. E. Church, Rev. J. S. Grant, pastor, 317 Cedar Hill Street, Cedartown, Ga Bishop W. A. Fountain, Sr. Columbia Annual Confer- ence, Union, S. C., Rev. T. E. Robinson, 849 McBeth St. Bishop J. S. Flipper. Southwest Texas Conference, Weimar, Texas. Rev. W. P. Perry. Bishop George B. Young. South West Missouri Conference, Allen Chapel, Kansas City, Mo. Rey. A. R. Fox, 813 East 10th St. Bishop Noah W. Williams. Mississippi Conference, Brook- haven. Rey. L. A. Henderson, Box 213, Brookhaven. Greene. Tennessee Conference, Mt. Pleas- ant. Rev. S. F. Dudley, Bishop E. J Howard eS — Alabama Conference, Prattville, Ala Rev. S. M. Davis. Bishop D. H. Sims. aN Conference. North Little Rock, Arkansas, Bethel A. M. E, Church. Bishop H. Y. Tookes. Oct. 30—North Missouri Conference, Macon, Mo. Rey. W. M. Jackson, 107 East 3rd Street. Bishop Noah _ W. Williams. _ 2 Bishop S. L., ference. St. Paul A. M. E. Church Rey. G. B. Hannan, pastor. 536 Humphrey Street, Atlanta, Ga Bishop W. A. Fountain, Sr. West Tennessee Conference, Union City. Rev. Wm. Young. Bishop E. J. Howard South Carolina Annual Conference, Holly Hill, S. C., Rey. L. L. Farmer. Bishop J. S. Flipper. West Texas Conference, Som- erville, Texas. Rev. N. H. Melton. Bishop Geo. B. Young. Missouri Conference, St. James Church, St. Louis, Mo. Rev. J. A. Dames, 4311 St. Ferdinand Street. Bishop Noah W. Williams. N E. Mississippi Conference, Cold- water. Rey. J. M. Campbell. Bishop S L Greene Central Mississippi Conference, Bel- zoni. Rey. H. N. Griffin. Bishop S. L Greene —North Alabama Confer- Craig. Bishop D. H. Sims. South Arkansas Conference. McGehee, Arkansas. Bishop H. Y. Tookes. ence. Florence, Ala. Rev. Wm. November 17—Macon Georgia Confer ence. Turner Tabernacle A. M E. Church, Rev. David Norris, pastor, 466 Hawthorne Street, Macon, Ga. Bishop W. A. Foun- tain, Sr. Piedmont Annual Con- ference, Greenville, S. C., 109 Green Avenue, Rev. J. W. With- erspoon. Bishop J. S. Flipper. Northeast Texas Conference, Terrell, Texas, Rev. J. Mark John- son. Bishop George B. Young. Northeast Florida Con ference. Lake City, Florida. Re L. J. Jenkins. Bishop R- A. Grant —Central Alabama Con- ference, Uniontown, Ala. Rev. E. O. Woods. Bishop D. H. Sims. -Central Arkansas Conference. Camden, Arkansas, Saint James A. M. E. Church. Bishop H. Y. Tookes. —Northeast Florida Con ference—Mt, Pisgah Church. Rev L. J. Jenkins, Pastor, 319 E Washington St., Lake City, Fla Bishop R. A. Grant. November 24—Georgia Conference. First A. M. E. Church, Rev. L. W. Lane, pastor, 1522 Wolf Street Brunswick, Ga. Bishop W. A. Fountain, Sr. - Florida Conference. | Florida. Rev J. F. Li ngston| Bishop R. A. Grant. Central Annual Confer- — David James. Bishop J. S. Flipper. North Texas Annual Conference, Wichita Falls, Texas, 316 Park St. Bishop George B. Young. North Mississippi Conference, ~ Mound Bayou Rey. T. J. Brown. Bishop S. L. Greene —West Alabama Confer- ence, Greensboro, Ala. Rev. A. Jones. Bishop D. H. Sims. -East Arkansas Conference. Marianna, Arkansas. Beep 13 eh ee Tookes. —Florida Conterence—Ar- nett Chapel Church, Rev. J. F. Livingston, Pastor, Quincy, Fla. Bishop -R. A. Grant. Dec. 1—Central Texas Conference, San Marcos, Texas. Rev. F. D. Cran- shaw. Bishop George B. Young. West Florida Conference. River Junction. Rev: J. R. Davis, Bishop R, A. Grant. 8—East Florida Conference. St. Augustine, Florida. Rev. L. M. Mocre. Bishop R. A. Grant. NW. Mississippi Conference, Jones- town, Rev. I. W. Williams. Bishop S L. Greene. —North East Arkansas Confer- ence. Forrest City, Arkansas. Bishop H. Y. Tookes. -West Florida Conference, Rev. J. R. Davis, Pastor, River Junction, Florida. Bishop R. A. Grant. December 8—North Louisiana Confer- ence, Oak Grove, Rev. T. H. Bush. Bishop S L Greene. o—FKast Florida Conference— St, Paul Church, Rey. La» M. Moore, Pastor, 84 St. Benedict Street, St. Augustine, Florida. Bishop R. A. Grant. December 15.—Central Louisiana Con- ference, Oakdale. Rev. E. D. Harve. Bishop S L. Greene January 4, ’38—Louisiana Conference. St. Peter Church, New Orleans. Rey. N. L. Uumdey, 1209 Cadiz St. Bishop S L. Greene. -Orlando Florida Confer- ence—Bethel Church, Rey. J. D. Jennings, Pastor, 814 Avondale Street, Orlando, Florida. Bishop R. A. Grant. 20--Orlando Conference: St. Orlando, Florida. Rey. J. D. Jennings Bishop R. A- Grant. y 23—South Florida Conference Cocoa, Flovida. Rev. J. R. Rishard- Bishop R. A. Grant. January Februa son- Confer- i. RB Fla. Florida Rev. Cocoa, -—South ence—Cocoa Station Richardson, Pastor, Bishop R. A. Grant. March 9—Central Fiorida Conference. Ft. Myers, Plorida. Rev. R. L: Mur- rell. Bishop R A, Grant. central Florida Conference— Arcadia Station, Rev. L. J. Kincy, Pastor, 256 Orange Strect, Arca- dia, Fla, Bishop R, A. Grant. ===== DSC09617.JPG ===== THURSDAY, THE CHRISTIAN RECORDER EEE From Other Papers | WOMAN FOUND CHAINED TO BED IN CABIN PAGE TEN ined aR SEER LTS ee DO YOU WANT TO KNOW THE GENESIS OF THE A. M. E. POLICY OF CHRISTIAN EDUCATION ve A. M. E. Church? p Payne? rican Methodism? TRANSITIONS | Mrs. Mary M. Cooper wife of Dr. H . H. Cooper, Presiding Elder of the South Philadelphia District is convalescing from an illness of over three weeks. Mississippi Planter Held for Peonage; Two Owed Him $175 Rev. H. H. Cooper, Jr. pastor of Tyree African M. E. Church, Philadelphia is ill in the United States Naval Hospital. Pe CLARKSLAKE, Miss—Charged with SECURE A COPY OF i ng two Negroes, one a woman, to n a sharecropper cabin, jee hite planter, was arrested and nder $1,500 bond Tuesday, Aug. Daniel Alexander Payne Christian Educator osephus R. Coan placed ur 24, The woman, Mrs. Ethel Davis, was found chained to a bed by Sheriff H. H. Dogan who made an investigation at ; The father of Rey. J. Leo Pottinger, pastor of Macedonia African M. E. Church, Camden, N. J. was buried Aug. 22, 1937 in Jamaica. s farm upon complaint of J. W. A. M. E. PASTOR WEDS a tenant on Decker’s 200-acre farm near Sumner, Miss. “I went to the Decker cabin found the woman chained to a bed,”the sheriff said, “with a trace chain locked around her neck. She had been yell fed and other than being chained pparently had not been harmed other- SPECIAL REDUCED PRICE $1.00 I i At the base of an imposing green plat- eau, kissed by the warm rays of an In- dian summer sun, and canopied by an azure sky and wandering downy clouds, nestles Mt. Olive Baptist Church, Johnstown, Pa. In its fern and flower dressed auditorium, Sunday, September 12, 1937 at 3:00 o’clock, was the nuptials of Miss Elizabeth Jones and the Rey. Mr. James Alexander Jarvis of Johns- town. Miss Jones, a most amiable personal- ity, is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Richard Jones of 615 Rosedale Avenue, Johnstown. The Rey, Mr. Jarvis, pastor of the A. M. E. Church in Johnstown, is a son of Mrs. Ester Jarvis and the Rev. Jarvis of Uniontown, Pa. The younger Mr. Jarvis is an alumnus of Wilberforce College and Payne Theological Semi- nary, cum laude of the class of 1933. The father of the groom, the Rev. Joseph Jarvis, cf the A. M. E. Church, read the nuptials and implored the blessings ; assisted by Rev. E. E. Swans- ton of M. E. Church; Rev. S. B. Birch- more of the Baptist Church and Rey. WHITE BAPTIST PASTOR f pay Benjamin of A. M. E. Zion FLAYS SEGREGATION e and ina err a ee ee ee et v ! | EXTRAORDINARY VALUE r Tried ‘to Sell’ Woman sted on peonage him of ins in a servitude” because | YMNAL anc i was told that to sell” Mrs. CIPLINE TOGETHER in Arkansas last year conyiction of Paul Preacher, city marshall of Earle, Ark., who was charged with holding Negroes as slaves on his farm. He was fined $3,500. resulted in the ! ' ! | | A similar ca 50 Music Hymnal and scipline A $2.40 Value Both For $2.00 y bound in Semi Morocco —St. Louis Call Accompanied by Mrs. Bessie L. By Albert James Stewart of Johnstown, Charles W. Cad- RIDGECREST, N. C,—(ANP)—A|™an’s “At Dawning” was sung by Mrs. plea to give the Negro his civil title and| Ruth Kelly of Johnstown. discontinue racial segregation in public Mrs. Ellen Henry Malone, wearing a worship was made Sunday before the|80lden yellow taffeta wedding gown, of- Baptist assembly by the Rey. Dr. Mc-| fered Bertraims Brown’s “All For You” Neill Poteat, white, for the past eight with Mrs. Stewart as accompanist. Mrs. years pastor of the Pullen Memorial] Malone is a cousin of the bride and from Baptist Church at Raleigh. Birmingham, Alabama. “American citizens get all excited a-|_ Mr. Leonard Sedgwick at the Piano, bout presidential tampering with the|Mr. Homer Burton playing the violin federal constitution and yet stand by used Rosey’s arrangement of the “Pon- complacently as constitutional rights tificale March” from Gounod as the are denied to millions,” he said. wedding processional and recessional. NUMBER OF VOLUMES TO BE mi SEND YOUR ORDER TO- Rev. Joseph Milton Jarvis, brother of the groom and Junior Pastor of Bethel A. M. E. Church, New York City, at- tended the groom as best man. Messrs. Arthur Joy, Douglas Lowe, Collie Mick- ens, Louis Watts, Robert Troutman of Johnstown acted as attendants to the groom. ’ \ During the wedding reception at the home of the bride, Mrs. Bessie L. Stew- art of Johnstown at the piano, offered Allan Macbeth’s “Forget Me Not”, “Wayside Chapel” of G. D. Wilson, Ethelbert Nevin’s “Rosary” and “Mon Reve” by Emile Waldteufei, Mrs. Cora Jones, mother of the bride with Mrs. Esther Jarvis, mother of the: groom, most lovingly smiled their bless- ings upon the newly-weds, who will honeymoon in the East. Mr. and Mrs. James A. Jarvis will be at home to friends at 615 Rosedale Ave. after October 1, 1937. With hundreds of friends who im- plore bon voyage for the youthful pastor and his charming bride, the visitors coming distances were Mrs, Ellen Hen- ry Malone and Mr. James Henry of Birmingham, Alabama, Miss Louise Bennet of Irvington, N. J., Misses Thelma Johnson and Florence Williams of Pittsburg and Mr. and Mrs. John Smith of Cumberland, Maryland, —CHARLES FAIRFOX Johnstown, Penna. FUNERAL SERVICES OF BISHOP HEARD (Continued) The culmination of 57 years of active service was as a death blow to the nation, to the race and to the church, for that long service had been a con- structive influence to the race said the euologist in that the deceased had been no ordinary man. He had been a friend to Education and the Book Concern Department, its magnificent building and its present increasing usefulness were living monuments to his labors in the field of activity. Concluding, Bishop Fountain said, in his passing Bishop Heard came in from the field of activity as an extraordinary citizen, an industrious man, rich in ministerial labors, a loyal Christian battle scared hero and soldier. Bishops W. A. Fountain, John A. Gregg, Robert A. Grant, Sherman L. Greene, Monroe H. Davis, David H. Sims, Henry Y. Tookes and E. J. Howard were present. In attendance also were the following General Offic- ers: Drs. George E. Curry, Leondias ik Oa : tain, W. S. Drummond, C. D. Dixon, S. T. Cooper, J. W. ‘Caulk, E. L. Kin- zer, J. R. Fortune, E. D. Ford, E. S. Dennis, I. H. Ivey, J. H. Queen, Te: Spivey, E. D. Brown, J. F. Vander horst, R. B. Smith, S. H. Barker, W. A. Dorsey D. J. Brown, J. L. Russ, W. H. King, H. H. Thomas, A. C. Sanders, M. M. Ward, Sol. Hill, R. M. Smith, C. W. Walton, J. A. Manning, A. L. Wilson, D, Ward Nichols, H. P. Ander- son, M. E. Jackson, S. H. Barton, E. E. Tyler, G. W. Maybanks, S. H. Gumbs, J. A. Portlock, A. S. Johnson, I. S. Jacobs, J. M. Stepteau, J. R. Camp bell, E. L. Blake, Robert Gross, W. K. Hopes, Drake and nearly every minister of the First Episcopal District The active Pall Bearers were Revs I. N. Patterson, E. E. Tyler, D. Ward Nichols, S. H. Barker, W. H. Owens, E. L. Blake. Honorary Pall Bearers were arch- deacon Henry L. Phillips, Rey. Marshall Shepherd, Atty. G. Edward Dickerson, Dr. L. Ruffin Nichols, Dr. N. F. Mos- sell, M. D., Dr. Oscar J. Cooper, M. D., Major R. R. Wright, Sr., Atty. Ray- mond Pace Alexander, Atty. E. Wash- ington Rhodes, Atty. Lewis Tanner Moore, Magistrate Edward Henry, Dr. Solomon Porter Hood, and represent ing the Second Episcopal District, Dr. Charles Wesley; the Third District, Dr. J. O. Haithcock; the Fourth District Dr. R. E. Wilson, the Fifth District, Dr. F. F. Moten; the Sixth District, Dr. I. G. Glass; the Seventh District, Dr. T. J. Miles; the Eighth District, Dr. S. P. Felder; the Ninth District, Dr. J. R. Burghes; the Tenth District. Dr. J. B. Butler; the Eleventh District, Dr. A. I. G. Richardson; the Twelfth District, Dr. V. M. Townsend; the Thirteenth District Dr. J. W. Hall; the Fourteenth District Dr. H. M. Steady; the Fif- teenth District, Dr. J. Y. Tansi. The Guards of Honor were Reverends M. M. Lewis, E. D. Newsome, H. F. Tyree, H. S. Van Buren, M. M. Ward, E. K. Nichols, S. W. Stanford, J. L. Brown, A. N. Clark, J. S. Mims, S. T. Boyd, W. L. Johnson, B. W. Durant, A. dion tart, Bo. Hy “Ehomas;! H.-F. Pembleton, C. W. Reid. —J. Winsmore Mason. MUSKOCEE, OKLA. Reeves Station Bethel A. M. F. Church — has just closed one of the most successful quar- terly conferences of the year of the 14 classes-and 11 clubs, Junior Church choir, Sunday School and A. C. E. reporting their full assessment of $1.00 each. We raised $36.46 Sunday and WILBERFORCE Young Men THE COLLEGE.OF offe! A four year high school offering F’ valuable for persons desiring to fit t Special reduction in the amount who are able to pay in advance. deposit, or books. Freshmen register on September September 27th. DR. D. ORMONDE WILBERFORCE UNIVERSITY WILBERFORCE, OHIO 75 Years of Devoted Service to the Training ae ——o0o——_ offers General Courses in the Arts and Science; Special Courses in Social Administration, Journalism and Music, also Pre-Medical, Pre-Dental, Pre-Law and Pre-Engineering. THE COLLEGE OF EDUCATION tat offers © General Courses in High School and Elementary Teacher-training; Special Teacher-training courses in Health and Physical Education, Home Economics, Commerce, Agriculture, Music and Industrial Arts. THE THEOLOGICAL SEMINARY A course leading to the Bachelor of Divinity Degree. THE HIGH SCHOOL college preparatory and general high school work. THE SCHOOL OF VOCATIONS Special courses in vocations ranging from 12 weeks to four years; SPECIAL REDUCTIONS OF FEES in the College of Liberal Arts for $250.00 and in the College of Education or School of Vocations for $275.00. These amounts must be paid in September and do not include key deposit, military For Further Information Address: UNIVERSITY and Women LIBERAL ARTS rs specialized courses in vocations, themselves as journeymen workers. of fees will be made for those Students may enroll for the year 22nd, upper-classmen register on WALKER, President WILBERFORCE, OHIO “The Catholic and the Communist | Little Shirley Hepborn carried yellow soon will win over the support of the /‘S¢s; and Master Garvey Hepborn Southern Negro. If Southern Protest-| Sted as ring bearer, ants are to prevent this they must give The Misses Thelma Johnson and the Negro his civil title and discontinue | Florence Williams of Pittsburg, cousins racial segregation in public worship.” of the bride, wore Pastelle shades of Dr, Potedte! speech was something of | Pea chiffon and carried yellow roses and a parting shot to the South as it was his | @Sters; with the Misses Cozerine Morris last talk as the minister of a Southern and Anna Mae Ebron of Johnstown, church, He assumes pastorship of the who wore pastelle Peach taffeta and Euclid Avenue Baptist church in Cleve- | @tried yellow roses and asters, served land on Sept. 15, He formerly was pro-|@8 bridesmaids. Miss Irene Calloway of fessor of philosophy and ethics at the Milton, Pa. wore a gown of pastelle _ University of Shanghai, Peach chiffon and carried yellow roses and asters and served as maid of honor. rs. Aduma McKendrick of Johnstown, — wearing pastelle peach taffeta, served — a8 matron. Miss Jones, who was given im marriage by her father, Mr. Richard Jones, graciously was attired in a white ' i: i KINgsley 8876 ROOMS $1.50 UP PER DAY FOR QUIETNESS AND GOOD FOOD COME TO ! } : THE NEW BALTIMORE HOUSE | “Exclusive But Not Expensive” SPECIAL PLATTER LUNCH 25 CENTS FROM 12 TO 4 O'CLOCK (Except Sundays) L. J. WATERS, Propriet 1438 LOMBARD STREET “PHILADELPHIA PA. * The Church Marches On, Read THE CHRISTIAN RECORDER And Keep Abreast With he Timee tebe L. Berry, Profs. J. R. Hawkins, A. S.| Monday night for the quarter we Jackson, E. A. Selby, Drs. J. G. Robin-| raised $267.89, with a balance indebted- _son, S. S. Morris, C. W. Abington and|ness of $167.63. Under the jeadership D. Ormonde Walker, President of Wil-] of our beloved pastor and his wonder- berforce University. ful working wife spurred and cheered Among the ministers noted were. by our Presiding» Elder, Rev. W.° C. Presiding Elders, J. T. Bond, J. R.| Thomas, victory is asured. All edu- Nelson, and J. M. Boston of the Balti-| cational assesments are paid and $1.00 more Conference, Reverends C. C.|is being paid daily. The prayer of Ferguson, J. C. Beckett, H. E. Wal-|the membership that peace may «bide den, D. E. Rice, E. H. Beard, W. H.]in the annual session. W. C. Thomas, Manoko, W. H. Baker, John Hamon,| Presiding Elder; U. G. Mitchell, pastor. S. R. Drummand, J. H. Hodges, W. N. R. B. BOWERS. Brown, J. L. Link, A. H. Hart, A. C. Clark, D. M. Owens, P. A. Cebner, Hodson Waters, M. W. Thornton, H.. . Cooper, Sr., R. O. Napper, H. Y. Arnett, W. R. Gullins, Jr, W. J. Townsend, W. W. Jacobs, C. H. Foun- ANS 3 SU MR. DOCK TRIBBLE, of 5635 Vine St., wishes a job as Common Labor. Dee Call She. 8992. . ae P. 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SELBY, Secretary-Treasurer THURSDAY, SEPTE Tee mmm OR II UC EE address ~The Christian RecorderPulpit THE FINAL RITES OF BISHOP WILLIAM HENRY HEARD Bishop W. A. Fountain “Behold there came an old man from his work out of the field at Even. — Judges 19:16 There’s but one morn to each new day; One busy noon; one evening hour ; One sun to give its transient light; One moon to charm the restful night. There’s but one faith for each new soul; One Holy God and Saviour, too; One hope to point with sanguine ray; One loye to cheer life’s roughened way. There’s but one cup of happiness; One truth; one benediction high; One all-pervyading sense of rest; One holy consecrated quest. There’s just one life: ’twould failure be To say these things are not for me. —Arthur B. Dewberry! The pulpiteer Talmadge said on one occasion : When the soul is required it must be resigned. We can not delay His coming or dispute it, by arms or argument. It can not fly out of the jurisdiction of death, nor find any place where it war- rents may not be served. It can not ab- sounds so as to escape death’s eye. It Cannot adjourn the day of death, It cannot by prayers or bribes obtain a re- prieve. No bail will be taken, no excuse, no protection, no importance or respite allowed, The prince with his power ; the physician with his medicine; the sol- dier with his military skill; the orator with his eloquence—all must be resigned to this great monster. These are con- soling words—Blessed are the dead which die in the Lord from hénceforth; yea saith the spirit that they rest from their labors and their works do follow them. Rey. 14:13. We must all enter the list with death sooner or later. There is no discharge. While we live we are struggling with death, we can not put off the body, death must master us before the discharge comes. Death is a battle that must be fought. One of the fathers has said‘ “There is but this difference between an death, and death comes to the young.” old man and young; that old men go to This world is a great field of activity. Bishop William Henry Heard was an old man, and well known in the African Methodist Episcopal Church and Nation. As a minister of the gospel—he was eloquent, persuasive, sympathetic and “My friends I hope you do not call’ convincing. He was an acceptable and that death. That is an autumnal sun- set, that is a crystalline river pouring in- toa crystal sea. That is a solo of human life overpowered by the Hallelujah chorus. That is a queen’s coronation. That is Heaven. That is the way my father stood at eighty-two, seeing my mother depart at seventy-nine. Perhaps, so your father and mother went. I won- der if we will die as well.” An old man who has lived in the exer- cise of virtue, looking back without a blush on his past days, and pointing to that better state, where alone he can be perfectly rewarded, is a figure most venerable that can be imagined —McKenzie. A comfortable old age is the reward of a well spent youth; instead of its in-° troducing dismal and melancholy pro-' spects of decay, it should give us hopes of eternal youth in a better world—Pal- mer. To know how to grow old is the mas- ter work of wisdom, and one of the most difficult chapters in the great art of living—Amiel. We hope to grow old, yet we fear old age; that is, we are willing to live and afraid to die—Bougere. Bishop Thomas Ken gave vent to this expression : “Teach me to live, that I may dread, The grave as little as my bed: Teach me to die, that so I may, Rise glorious at judgment day.” It is a great blessing to be buried in a good old age. Abraham, Gideon, and David died in a great old age. That great preacher, Henry Ward Beecher said: “Death is but the dropping of the flower that the fruit may swell.” “There is no man that hath power over the spirit; neither hath he power in the day of death; and there is no discharge in that war; neither shall wickeness de- liver those that are given it.”—-Solomon. constructive pastor. As a Bishop—he served his great church acceptable in Africa and Ameri- ca and ably represented his church and race in the select Ecclesiastical councils of the world. He was an able parlia- mentarian, great debator and never feared to take a stand. As a write—he was clear and force- ful. He selected the caption of the Sainted Bishop Grant “Notes By The Way,” and kept the church informed of its progress and his labours. He always had the courage of his convictions. The passing of Bishop William Henry Heard from the life of the African Methodist Episcopal Church was a se- vere blow to our race and humanity. His brilliant leadership and unselfish service to the Church and nation made ality in Europe, Africa, and America He was excellently prepared by training and experience to gracefully wear the mantle of a Christian Statesman and an able pulpiteer. : He was one of the most beloved lead- “ers of the race, a constructive influence in the religious world. Our friend, Bishop William Henry Heard was no ordinary man. Early in life his thirst for knowledge led him to Atlanta University and South Carolina tate University. He was a friend to edu- cation and a staunch supporter of Wil- berforce University. He was a construc- tive force in directing the A. M. E. Book Concern to its present increasing use- fulness. He could make and hold friends. To know him was to love and admire him. The A. M. E. Church and the race are richer today because of the life, service and labors of William Henry Heard. _ Truly this grand old man lives, and moves and encourages our hearts still. A great father and prince and Christian hero has fallen this day in Israel. He comes in from the field as an ex- emplory citizen, industrious and honest —having served his day and generation. He comes in from the field as mar- velously rich in ministerial labors. He was prolific in preaching the gospel, saving souls, planting churches and spreading our Zion. He comes from the field as a loyal Christian battle-scarred soldier, having run his race, fought a good fight and ept the faith—I believe he would say to- day if he could speak: “I have done my work I've sung my song, I’ve done some good, I’ve done some wrong, Now I shall go, Where I belong, The Lord hath willed it so.” Bishop William Henry Heard labor- ing under the weight of 87 years, with weighty responsibilities, having been faithful as a husband, father, friend, pastor, preacher, presiding Elder, Gen- etal Officer represented his country as minister to Africa, just got tired and home-sick and said to onr Heavenly ?ather—I welcome your coming—I glad- ly go with Thee—and then the angel whispered and said: “Blessed are the dead which die in the Lord from hence- forth; yea, saith the spirit that they rest from their labors for their works follow them.” ’God calls our loved ones, but we Lose now wholly, What he hath given, They live on earth, in thought and deed, 716 S. 19th Street As truly as His Heaven’ I wonder sometimes is the church placing too much stress upon the ‘here and now,” and too little upon the here- after? 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JOHNSON, pastor the Phila tly Se Harrisburg District Conference will }corvene at Columbia, Pa., Tuesday and Wednesday, October 12 and 13, instead f Octobe! nd 14. a REV. D. H. SIMS Bishop REV. R. O. NAPPER, Presiding Elder Dr. & Mrs. Nathaniel Hawthorne Jeltz Internationa! Evangelists of the .- A. M. E. Church Specializing in the Evangelization 0 Youth in High School and College, anc <pread of the Gospel ci Inter | Goodwill. They have traveled in, » the Union and in six nees, conducting 40 sful revivals and 161 large inter cial services. They have won 20,90 ts to the Christian faith, and up rds of two hundred and fifty thou- colored people have famous Brotherhood Scr “AM I MY BROTHER'S hite and the and Mrs. Jeltz are in tne Firs 1 District the Fall anc winter with head-quarters ir lelphia, 716 S. 19th Street, A. M took Concern pa for zelist U. 1 vacation, is S. Robinson, after ar now making cu fall and winte Persons desiring dates for urged to ¢ him immediately, so as to avoid His ad- dress is, 154€ Chestnut Street, Detroit Michigan is schedule for the months vangelistic campaigns are delay in sec his services oO JONESTOWN, MISSISSIPPI Persons whe are planning to attenc the Northwest Annual Conference vhich convenes December 8, in Jones town, Mississippi, Bethel A. M. E Charch These coming by rail, get off in oahoma, Mississippi. By Bus, Coa oma Junction. Cars will be waiting tc carry you to the church. Rey. I. W. W ms, Box 111, Jonestown, Miss., Dr. F. R. C. Durden, 418 Garfield Ste Clarkesdale, Miss. fi The 16th Annual Session of the South Philadelphia District Conference will convene Wednesday and Thursday, October 6 and 7th. Bethel Afriéan M. FE. Church, West Chester, Penna. Bishop D. H. Sims, H, H, Cooper, Presiding Elder, A. Q. Norton, Pastor. The Excutive Board of the Confer- ence Branch tendered a reception in honor of Dr. Martha J. Keyes and Mrs. Ida Mae Moten in the beautiful deco- rated dining room of St. Paul Church. A very unique program was rendered and delightful respast was served, Each expressing Mrs. Fannie S. Stanley as a charming hostess. —Julia M. Collins, Cor, Seog, THURSDAY, SEPT bee bebe bbe WOMEN’S PAGE Jeb eee eee » MY RELIGION A personal exposition by the first lady of present China Madame Chiang Kai-shek By Nature I am not a religious per- son. At least not in the common accep- tance of that term. I am not by nature a mystic. I am practical minded. Mundane things have meant much to me, perhaps too much. Mundane, not material things. I care more for a beautiful celadon vase than for costly jewels. I am more dis- turbed as I traverse the crowded, dirty streets of an interior city than I am by the hazards of flying with poor visibility, which my husband and I experienced on a trip the other day. Personal danger means nothing to me. But I am concerned that my schools for the children of the revolutionary heroes shall raise for them, and perhaps for the communities to which they re- turn, the standard of living and the quality of life. I knew my mother lived véry close to God. I recognize something great in her. And I believe that my childhood train- ing influenced‘ me greatly even though I was more or less rebellious at the time. It must often have grieved my beloved mother that I found family prayers tire- some and frequently found myself con- veniently thirsty at the moment, so that I had to slip out of the room. Like my brothers and sisters, I always had to go to church and I hated the long ser- mons. But today I feel that this church- going habit established something, a kind of stability, for which I am grate- ful to my parents. : My mother was not a sentimental par- ent. In many ways she was Spartan. But one of my strongest childhood impres- sions is of Mother going to a room she kept for the purpose on the third floor to pray. She spent hours in prayer, often beginning before dawn. When we asked her advice about anything, she would say, “I must ask God first.” And we could not hurry her. Asking God was not a matter of spending five minutes to ask Him to bless her child and grant the request. It meant waiting upon God until a SOUTH AFRICA CALLS! Who Will Answer? WANTED—South Africa is badly in need of a Consecrated Teacher who will give his life to Training Preachers. There is no Seminary in All South African to Train our Ministers. The Sit- uation demands Courage, Faith, _and Sacrifice. On it depends the future of our South African Church. Trust God and come. Who will answer? Communicate with— Bishop R. R. Wright, Jr., 28 Walmer Rd., Woodstock, C. P. South Africa 2. All pastors desiring to engage my services for revival meetings in the — Mo. of Dec, 1937. Or begining Jan. 20th, 1938. Should write me within the next — thirty days at 606 E. Sth. St,, Prescott, ‘Ark, as 1am now preparing my seche dule for the next three months, Evangelist Willard Leake, ? ae ading. And I must say that Mother prayed and trusted God for her decision, the undertaking invariably turned out well. Perhaps this is why I sometimes think that I have grown spiritually because Mother was taken from me. Or to be perfectly honest, I sometimes think perhaps God took Mother from her children in order that we might grow. As long as Mother lived I had a feeling that whatever I did, or failed to do, Mother would pray me through. Though she insisted that she was not our inter- cessor, that we must pray ourselves, yet I know for a certainty that many of her long hours of prayer were spent interceding for us. Perhaps it is because religion in my mind is associated with such a mother that I have never been able to turn from it entirely. On day I was talking with my mother about the imminent Japanese menance, and I suddenly cried out in irresistible intensity of feeling: 3 “Mother, you’re so powerful in prayer, why don’t you pray that God will annihi- late Japan—by an earthquake or some- thing?” She turned her face away for a time. Then looking gravely at me:she said: “When you pray, or expect me to pray, don’t insult God’s intelligence by asking Him todo something which would be unworthy even of you, a mortal!” That made a deep impression on me. \nd today I can pray for the Japanese people, knowing that there must be many who, like Kagawa, suffer because of what their country is doing to China. During the last seven years I have suf- fered much. I have gone through deep waters because of the chaotic conditions in China, the lopping off of our richest provinces, the - death of my saintly. mother, flood, famine, and the intrigues of those who should have been helping to unify the country. All these things have made me see my own inadequacy; more than that, all human insufficiency. To try to do anything for the country seemed like trying to put out a great conflagration with a cup of water. In conclusion, with me religion is a very simple thing. It means to try with all my heart and soul and strength and mind to do the will of God. I feel that God has given me a work to do for China. In this province of Kiangsi thousands of fertile rice fields are now devastated ruins, and hundreds of thou- sands of families have been render- ed homeless. This Communist-bandit situation in some of the provinces of China has grown increasingly menancing in the last five years. The bandits’ open- ly avowed hatred for law and order forces the government to suppress them. But military occupation of retaken terri- tory will not be enough. Rural rehabilita- tion must follow, helping the farmers back to their land and to better con- ditions of life, This is no small task. In fact, China’s problem in some ways are greater today than ever before. But despondency and despair are not mine today. I look to Him who is able to do all things, even more than we ask or think. At this time of writing I am with my husband in the heart of the bandit area. Constantly ex- posed to danger, I :m unafraid. I know that nothing can happen either to the General or to me till our work is done. After that, what does it matter? sg —Christian Advocate A. M. E. BOOK CONCERN 716 S. 19th St., Philadelphia, Pa. ST. JAMES A. M. E. CHURCH Cleveland, Ohio The Fourth quarterly conference of St. James A. M. E. Church was held August 29-30, with Dr. T. D. Scott, P.E., presiding. He brought to us inspiring messages both morning and evening on the Sabbath. The Christian demeanor and simplici- ty of approach to his subject and people make Dr. Scott always a welcome visitor to this field of labor. The business session of the con- ference convened at 8:30 p.m., Monday August 30 Rev. Joseph Gomez, minister in charge, was with his society well organized, with written reports from the various auxiliaries. The work showed that of a master. The reports disclosed to-date number of accessions 120; Conversion, 43; Baptized, 23; Probations, 19; Marriages, 12; Subscribers to the church Periodic- als, 9 Money collected from all sources, | $15,367.32. The presiding elder was well pleased and expressed his approval of the work done and commended both pastor and people on the way they had cooperated and the cordiality with which he had been received, not as a stranger on his first mission but as one of them. A motion prevailed commissioning the presiding elder to use his influence to return the present minister, Dr. Joseph Gomez, whose pastorial care, labor, and godly life had inspired this congregation. A rising vote of thanks was given given Dr. T. D. Scott for the kindly way he had labored as a brother and friend among us. ’ The conference, after singing “Blest Be The Tie That Binds Etc.” Repeating of the Mizpah closed a glorious quar- ter. R. J. Gardner, Publicity Chairman, SPECIAL NOTICE The New Way to get the CHRISTIAN RECORDER . Subscribe for one year by mailing your name and address with a Money Order for $1.50 to A. M. E. Book Concern, Philadelphia, Pa. Subscribe for six months by sending Money Order for $1.00 to the above address. Become an agent by ordering ten or more pa- pers at 3 cents each on or before Tuesday afternoon preceding the date of the issues or- dered. Orders for under ten copies will be charged at the regular retail price of 5 cents per copy. Become an Agent in Your Church A. M. E. BOOK CONCERN REV. G. E. CURRY, Business Manager. 716 S. 19th Street Philadelphia, Pa. Gomes SO) ee ee Roce; WILD ROSE HAIR GROWER Formerly East India, now Wild Rose Will promote a full growth of hair Will also restcre the Strength, Vital- ity and Beauty of the hair. One Jar 50 Cts. Sold by Druggists .Big Money to Agents Send for Wholesale Price E. B. LYONS 518 N. Central Oklahoma City, Okla. Wild Rose Hair Grower Made In Oklahoma City—Sold Everywhere TEMPLE OIL for DARKENING THE HAIR BISHOPS UNANIMOUS IN DECISION OVER SUNDAY SCHOOL LITERATURE At a meeting of the Bishops’ Council which met in Memphis, Tennessee, during the week of June 22nd, the Bishops unanimously ordered that every Sunday School of the Connection use the Sunday School literature as published by Prof. E. A. Selby, Secretary-Treas- urer of the Sunday School Union of the Afican Methodist Episcopal Church. The department was also ordered to move in with the Book Concern, in Philadelphia, Pa. This has been done. All orders for Sunday School literature should be sent to E. A. Selby, 716 South 19th Street, Philadelphia, Pa. The Sunday School supplies are already printed and ready for shipment; we are, there- fore, asking that you cooperate with us further by sending your orders early. Three weeks before the opening of the quarter will give your orders plenty of time to reach us and allow for a reasonable possi- bility of delay. Many of our schools are already following this method. We are following this procedure in calling the attention of the Pastors to the orders of the Bishops. You are the chief Superinten- dents of your Sunday Schools, and upon whose shoulders rest the responsibilities of carrying out the orders of the Church. Let us pull together brethen. In unity there is strength. Yours for greater and better Sunday Schools, E. A. SELBY, Secretary, ===== DSC09620.JPG ===== PAGE SIXTEEN THE CHRISTIAN RECORDER en Order Blank and Price List Of The A. M. E. Sunday School Literature Copies Periodicals in tracing your order. Time Amo 4 re Make Money Order Payable to E. A. SELBY, Secretary-Treasurer 716 South 19th Street Philadelphia, CONVOCATION AT KITTRELL A GREAT AWAKENING AND SUCCESS HUGE Pennsylvania Bishop M. H. Davis is to be Praised for his forsight and wonderful leadership rder, kindly give the name of the person her some ne speakers including the Senior pper, General Officer ee put over the Ses- K Colleg et 4 ther great record ereat ‘ uk » Me Tenn, whe rallied a nd who is the outstanding candidate greatest jeade for the Bishopric in 1940; and Dr. G. A Bishop M. H ‘ “« M n ton, the progressive editor of the people. Christian Recorder, the heads of the This _gr r yp ifs | Missionary departments, and ministers vote of Davia’ |and laymen totaling nearly a thousand leadership with ¢ $9000.00 cash |who contributed ti one of the finest and pledges, ant wed unanimously to jand most helpful meetings ever held in return to Kittrell next y |the confines of the A. M. E. Church, Many had line Evekiel these bones live Davis began to prophesy as manded, there was a noise and behold to entertain this vast throng ong and laying pastor w |plans for the re-opening of Kittrell, he! 4 shaking, ” looked at Kittre im the days of ” but when t and the bones came together, and said Virginia is especially proud of Bishop though | trying Can | Davis because of his Christian brotherly prophet way of dealing with men. Even ¢ was com~ he was working night and day THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 30, 1937 time to grace all of the different | fo departments with his s and give words of presence in their |respective sessions ement wholesome inspira- encourag | tion, ne writer feels that under the leader- of men like Bishop M. H. Davi Second Epis- the present Bishop of the and S. S. Morris, who will | most assuredly be elected in 1940, and G. A. Singleton, the progressive and e-awake editor of the Christian Re- ot only will Kittrell Col- e on new life but that there will ake through the Church ver these great leaders shed their copal District, A. M. E. BOOK CONCERN VISITORS }\ n Speights, Philadelphia, Pa. | Mr. Leon stor zie Harrison, Jr., F Wash Church Rev. V. C. Hodges, Pastor Trinity A. M. E. Church, Baltimore, Md. Mrs. C. S. Thomas, Orange, N J. Mrs. Nora Link, Chester, Pa. Mr.. Medean, Philadelphia, Pa. s, Georgia Kizer, Albany NY s. Mary Felton, Albany, N. Y. s. Mamie Deyo Albany, N. BS s. Leona Johnson, ‘Albany, N. » Rey. I. A. McCoy,. Albany, Ve Rev. and Mrs. J. T. Bailey, W Jashington, s. M. V. Noble, Trenton, N: J. Mr. and Mrs. Clark, New York City. Rev. and Mrs. H, P. Anderson, New York City, ’ Mrs. E. P, Hannah, New York City. and Mrs. George Jackson, Wil- minton, Del. Mrs. Jennie L. Florida. * Miss Mercedes Potee, Phila. Pa. Mr. Canute Thomas, member St. \. M. E. Church, Jacksonville, Fla. Rev., Brooks, Jacksonville, Paul REV. R. E Pastor, Charleston, ECHOES FROM EMMANUEL A. M. E, CHURCH It has been quite a while since Em- nuel spoke through this paper, How- er, she is not at all asleep; very much awake, The good ship of Zion with a at the helm, is It will be recall- annual very splendid captain sailing the sea of time ed that the which last conference George, S. C, Bishop J. S. Chancellor of South Carolina appointed Dr. R. E. Brogden to the pastorate of Emmanuel,. Dr. Brogden convened at St November 1936, senior Flipper, and his family came to us with amicable attitude. Since his coming, much has been accomplished. His first herculean | job was the beautifying of the interior and installation of a modern heating plant which was very much needed to replace the antique system. The favor of the people was won and much in- terest was demonstrated. The entire lower floor was painted by the male constituents of the church and some | painting was done in the main auditor- ium also. The females did their part in sweeping, dusting and polishing, The as over-elated by the spirit of cooperation for which he heartily BROGDEN, pS Or thanked the membership. It is nov about ten months since the last annua conference and a great program has been carried out thus far, The spiritual side is on the upward trend. The church is alive and the re- ligious activities are great. Wonderful sermons are being preached by the pastor. Revivals were held in whic) many souls have been saved. The spirit- ual side is very important and_ th: pastor is deeply concerned relative to this, The family of the pastor, his wife and three daughters are always read) and willing to do their bit. During school vacation, Misses Julia Mae, 4 recent graduate of Allen University; Sadie and Christine were working iv! the Sunday school, League, junior and senior choirs. Recently during the ab+ sence of the organist Miss A. E. Moore of our junior choir, Miss Julia Mae served. She left the city a few days ag” for Union, S. C., where she has accepte! the position of teacher in the schoo there. The membership of Emmanuel very much pleased to have Dr. Brogde and the pastor is likewise glad to bq with us. —J, Frederick Simmons looking thru at Pape, “of ‘chime? ee Pointed Points ... years will properly evaluate and appraise his contribution to African Methodism trength failed and the kingdom. Who will be the in Of the | futur re next to hea hear 1 the solemn noted ‘funeral saan ca epigerat4 Wm. H. HEARD He served pi his: REV. DR. CAMPBELL’s VALEDIC- 2 TORY SERMON ~ By "Puss hk: Migdate A Methodist Church, Essikadu, Secondi Divine, philosopher, educationist, and ideal moralist in the person of Rev. Dr. 4S. B. Ayodele Campbell of A. M: E. Church, Freetown, Sierra Leone preach a farewell sermon while passing home from Nigeria. Before the hour of 6:30 P. M. the tiny church and its spacious ground had been filled leaving not an inch’ of space to spare; then arrived the joctor, an unassuming graceful figure— amid loud applause and hearty cheers. He quoted his text from the Epistle of St. Paul to the Phillippians 4:4, “Re- joice in the Lord always and I say again Rejoice.” The Preacher treated his | exciting discourse concisely and philoso- phically and at a later stage captivated the congregation by wheeling orator- ically ‘to Hymn 609 of the Methodist Hymn Book which has special and ap- The atmosphere was -~ spiritually charged on the evening of Sunday the 11th December: 1934 when the eager congregation and a large .number - of |L spectators were seen ‘from all quarters wending their way tothe Methodist Church to hear the youthful African In This Issue The Daily Altar—Rev. Carlyle FE: Stewart 2:11.20. s0heiss 2 |Dropriate reference to: his devotional “Sunday School Lesson.........+:.. 3}and evangelistic mission. Following the Editorials : thread of his sane exegesis, the preacher Bishop Heard’s Death: She Faced Death ..... a8 An: Ecclesiastical Clinic .... Schools: Open... ica. labours of his evangelistic mission under special commission since he took up the yoke by voluntary order answering to Hymn 609 being in compliance with that noble expression of our Lord as written by another inspired Hymnolo- gist, Dr. March that: “Let none hear you idle saying | There is nothing I can do; While she sduls of men are dying, uurchman Afield ....... irthday Greetings ..... Young People’s Page . From Other Papers .. Echo World Conference on Faith a et Seach ic Bs a et ae ae your pleasure be" | Answer quickly when he’ calleth premised with remarkable interest the! E=OFFICIAL © ) DIAN: & aStiny METHODS EASUPAL CHURCH NOTICE EXTRA-ORDINARY FIRST EPISCOPAL DISTRICT Dear Co-laborer : On the 29th and 30th of Septem- ber, the Mid-Year Conference and Sesqui-Centennial convene. On the Ist and 2nd of October the Youth Conference convenes. All will be held at Mother Bethel A.M. E. Church, Philadelphia. This is my first great call as your Bishop. By all means bring up your FULL quota. We must raise our Educational money and we must take care of our Book Concern obligations. This is a call to arms. Respond in God’s name for the Cause of the King- dom and African Methodism. At the Mid-year Conference, we are requesting each Conference Branch Executive Board of the Women’s Parent Mite Missionary Society to meet in special session. Yours faithfully, D. H. SIMS, Bishop Here am I, send me, send me.” Dr. Campbell had travelled extensive- ly through the darkest jungles of Siberia, on the Western part of Russia “in Asia, and whilst among the wild | tribal race of that region, he was able to do his humble share by the grace of God for Christianity, He turned to make an elaborate survey of- the ro- mantic experiences in his own ‘Africa, from Sierra Leone, Liberia, French Iyory Coast, Gold Coast, Nigeria and other-remote spheres in the old con- tinent purposely to supplant the age- long root of heathenism, barbarism and all that tends to dwarf the moral, spirit- ual and social advancement of Christ- ian civilization. At length the preacher at his best brought home to the congregation the main theme of his discourse which was indeed startling, providing a memorable occasion for all who were privileged to enjoy the scholastic fluency, eloquence, and above all the very impressive char- acter of his simple and healthy religious deductions. The congregation and all were en- abled to enjoy the learned Doctor’s farewell sermon that night carried home a new spirit a new home as testi- fied from the lips of high and low that the preacher is indeed another celebrity and a true coming leader of his people across the oppressive borders of Egypt to the liberty land of Canaan and would that we had the supernatural power to withold the regular rotating hours of the night as a standstill thus to enjoy the man and his message of healing and consolation. The excited crowd joyfully | retired but late in the night from the _jehurch and grounds and after some “| warmest greetings and glowing tributes rendered to Dr. Campbell who departed from us with imperishable memory back to his home once more and happy greet- ings for the Season, BISHOP R. R. WRIGHT SOUTH AFRICA CALLS! Who Will Answer? WANTED—South Africa is badly in need of a Consecrated Teacher who will give his life to training preachers. There: is no Seminary in All South ‘Africa to train Ministers. The situa- tion demands courage, ‘faith and sac- On it depends the future your African Church. Trust God and Who will answer? Communicate with, R. R. Wright, Jr 28 Walnut Rd., Woodstock, C Pp: South Africa EN ie a Ss EEE PHILADELPHIA, PENNA. Rey. R. O. Napper held his quarterly conference at Union A. M. E. Church, Philadelphia on Monda; August 22nd. He preached ioestatts on Sunday and the services all day evidenced spiritual revival. The con- ference on Monday evening was well attended. Rev. Napper was very pleased with the reports of the various departments and organizations. He commented on the same, and asked God's continued blessings on the work sf the church. The report of six deaths during the ouarter cast a shadow on the meeting, but we bow to the will of the Heavenly Father. There have been two conversions, eleven accessions, and the baptism of one infant, Thirty- seven. probationers are in pref yation for full membership. The church School reported an enrollment of 400 and funds raised amonnting to $252.27, rifice, South come Bishop first The funds for the trustees amounted to $672.72. The Stewards reported $1404.21. Many ‘of the old debts have been lessened and each organization is ful- filling its duties well, REV. C. H. FOUNTAIN, Pastor ELVIRA F, BECKETT
• September 17, 1937
  ===== DSC09628.JPG ===== REY rue CHRISTIAN ee een Order Blank and Price List Of The | A. M. E. Sunday School Literature PAGE SIXTEEN War there we ts utmost. RECORDER h at Il o'clock. d Nichols to preac rch croweed found the el Services were held 1 Dr sement att the same tine the most progressive He is highly ba is one of ers of our church. ted and dignified; but yet he is | very sociable and brotherly. He is - | quite an asset to the great A. Mo E h in New York He has made he has. He started off with about eat ae sixteen members. And today, he has early a thousand. According to the peat } horch bulletin’ he raises over +Wo undred dollars m collection © ay. He unites into holy wedlock every week. Nichols is @ eat preacher and been there over ten the peeple are. still wing his praises just. like it is his t year. Since he was there he put organ Sin his church cost that the great son of South olina will continue to succeed. Pastor St. Stephen, Georgetown, S. C. ndly ive the name of the person fooAd rocing your order Copies Periodicals Time Amount Se | se cape eek | | t i cour | venient to attend the classes a ne Seminary. plen Make Money Order Payable to ning E. A. SELBY, Secretary-Treasurer TE logic 716 South 19th Street tiond ence Philadelphia, Pennsylvania Reve f the Gree N ON one DENNIS N. WILLS q ' time. I VACATION le A, M, E Church | OF and der Mant to him peration Mother Bethel at { the sexton by! spent e| the eal spot of the A, M. F.} authe the tomb of Latin Thire pulpit he the chively ic of the ty Bethel still look auite af B. M ner Nort! » fet sixth York that ufter ved there that night we stopped with our sisters that a wins. They ere and daw wave es a nevehol vinment during our stag, ‘fens, at i Hew chines fo do t nef A. ME Chepet els where we were Dr, Curry is the right man, ix ‘ Dr, D, | | | | “ fe royal ente period 4 al period, He iva On that Sunday we went to Erman nvited by the great pastor, will be pu INISTERIAL LARORATORIES ty of Atlanta with its 41 A.M. E and over 200 churches of other ns together with a multi- building le a wealt flere the student minister t land be ready for major pas- bilities as soon as he formal training. ¢ following courses of study are ed: (1) Those-leading to the de c{ Bachelgr of Divinity and open- o college graduates, (2) Those ng to the diploma and opened to raduztes, (3) The correspondent ses for ministers wio find it incon- This is w feature of the program pf the It is designed to be sup- ent for the Annual Conference It is thoroughly organized and t put into operation at the begin- of the coming session. {— FACULTY of Turner Theo al Seminary stands out in educa al development, re’ ious experi nd leadership qualifications. Th rend Charles Leander Hill, Dear Seminary s k and the Christian Doctrine is of the most brilliant scholars of race. He holds an A. B. Witten- College; B. D. and S. TJ. M. Divinity School,, and is a can- and Professor ot University in June 1938 He one year as exchange student in University of terlin. Ie 1s the or of a splendid volume on the whole | Theology of Philip Melanchthon, trans-| Res: 2306 Christian St. lating most of his sources from the He is a successful pastor in the | and Sixth Episcepal Districts, Reverend David R. Fobbs, Secretary of the faculty and Professor of Homi- and Church History, holds an A. tris Brown College; B. D. Tur- Theological Seminary; M. A h Weetern University. He too * ser of wide experience in the Evirconal District. : Reverend Alexander IT, Jones, Pro- deferred until Spring, se.or of New Testament Ipterpreta- holds an A, BL Wi force Uni- versity: B.D. and Th. D. Drew Uni- ASAE meen versity, and M. A. University of Penn-| —-——— z sylvania. He has complete: ‘lent requirements for the Ph. are. His textbook in Sociolo very near completion. Fors bas pastored in the First Ep District. bie ‘ 3 5 Mr. Earl A. Starling, Profes: Sacred Music, hol:ts an A. BUM Brown College. and) Mus. M. bia University. Mr. Vernie C. Clinch, Professor English and. Public Speaking, hold \. Bo and A. M. University of Ka Reverend Josephus R. Coan, Prol sor of Old Testamnt and Systema Theology, holds an A, B. Howard Umi versity, A. B. and M. A. Yale Univer. sity. He has pastored in the First: the Sixth Episcopal Districts. He is inthor of “Daniel Alexander Payne oh ) Educator,” and “Education: Rwletin No. 1@1" for leadership train- ing iy the A. Moos. Churcle! Hevis me of the ‘contrib 12 “editors of the Sanday School Literature of the We: partment of Religious Education of the \. M. E. Church. With this un‘que program, field work, and leadership, Turner ‘Theological Seminary of Atlanta, Georgia, will throw her doors open for. registration .and the beginning of another year’s work en September 20, 19. 37. Ministers us workers wishing to be- ome thorough'y prepared for effective Christiin leadership will find favorable advantages in Turner Theological KEOKUK, IOWA The Northwest Conference of the 4th Episcopal District honored one of its favorite sons when it by unanimous vote, named Rey. Carlyle Feilding Stew- art as its candidate for the Bishopric. Reyerend Stewart is at present, the pastor of St. Peter Church in Minneapo- lis, Minn., and Dean of A. M. E. Minis- ters of the Twin-Cities having pastored three churches over a period of eleven years in the two cities. He has pastored St. James in St. Paul and St. James and St. Peter in Minneapolis. He is the son of Reverend H, E. Stewart of Chicago and also editor of the “Daily Altar,” a feature of the Re- corder, : ANDREW R. PARKS tee ‘ BERRY ADVERTISING SERVICE didate for the Ph. D. degree fro ni ff d _D. deg m Ohio| offers your churc ii i mater y h a new idea in pro- grams for your services. For information, write 502 Allen Building J. Hamilton Berry, Mgr. Philadelphia REAL ESTATE FOR SALE © QUALITY HOMES, nice environ ment, surprisingly low prices — terms which is the reason of this firm’s contintious business since ‘ou can select now before prices r by paying deposit; settlement will Phila. . Service Seldom Equalled! Excelled! satisfaction: throughout the entire Dis- Women’s Page—Violet Hill Whyte 7 siding Elders of the Conference in this country of the District attending, name- ly Reverends I. N. Patterson, RIO, Napper, M. M. Lewis, and Foe Cooper, Sr., of the Philadelphia Con- ference; Reverends J. Francis Vander- horst, R. B. Smith, J. L. Russ and W. H. King of the New Jersey Conference ; Reverends C. W. Walton, A. L. Wil- son and J. A. Manning of the New York Conference; Reverends- J. M.. Step- teau-and J, R. Cambell of the Dela ware Conierence. geet Many of the leading ministers of the various conferences paused long enough in their busy routine as pastors to treck to the mecca of African Method- Jism and grace the open session with their presence. The outstanding feature of the coun- cil was the address of the Bishop out- lining his polices and plans for the supervision of the work in a successful manner during his administration. It ‘ ps was a masterly, forwardlooking address, BISHOP SIMS HOLDS PRESIDING unique in many details, portraying the _ ELDERS COUNCIL OF FIRST brotherly spirit, the sincerity, the ‘ EPISCOPAL DISTRICT courageousness and the determined will by Rev. J, Winsmore Mason to go forward, which are among the admirable qualities of Bishop Sims that REV. J. WINMORE MASON Pastor Ardmore, Penna. abs nereny assignment by the. Council have won for him the esteem and re- of Bishops of, Bishop D- HH Sims to the spect not only of the First District but f the work of the F “witht full power ed with gr aa the. eiitireAfrican Methodist Episco- dt pal Church: ; horit tbICE, ee : The laity as well as the ministry are] ,qjustments are weeded sa ’ Th his: message every phase of the work was considered, a careful survey given and where reforms, remedies or workable hailing the coming of Bishop. Sims as the dawn of a new day. Added interest, | -esults. increased enthusiasm, and a greater zeal to work for the cause of God and African Methodism manifested by these groups are evidences that the First will go forward to higher. heights. This was plainly noted when a few days ago at -his call, Council of the Presiding Elders of the District met in the Allen Building, with all of the Pre- BER EEREREREEEER EERE EEE ~ In This Issue remarks, the Annual Mid-Year The Daily AltarRev. Carlyle F. - Stewart -..+--5++ Ki » Sunday School Lesson Editorials rey Get out of China. - _ Teachers’ Salaries : Political Pathos ... ee ae 4 Sino-Japanese Show ... Pointed Points .. 3 Churchman Afield . Young People’s Page The Spy Glass —Rey. Allen R. Cooper siscseseesereresecerees 4|time for preparation. The Bishop laid emphasis on 4|monies were “inadequate 6)and the mission program fullest co-operation”. 6| said he, “is needed in our machinery.” From Other Papers, ‘Transitions. ... Echo World Conference on Faith And Order—Bishop S: L. Greene il ishop J ba A, Gregg—By ev, Interdenominational (Continued on ‘page 8) Bat plan was submitted to obtain the best The Bishop, after his introductory gave first consideration to Conference scheduled for September 29th and 30th. In order that the same time a Sesqui- Centennial of African Methodism might be celebrated together with the 150th Anniversary of the Constitution of the United States being celebrated by the city, state and nation in Philadelphia, the place of the conference was changed to Mother Bethel Church, located there. The early appointment of the com- mittees of the annual conference and the immediate arranging and distri- bution of the budgets of conference 2\ claims to be raised by ‘each church were $|urged. The selection early of the com- | |mittees, especially those to report on 4\the literary subjects, will give ample “the 4| Home Mission program and said the in amount” 4land that they “ought to be correlated” “have our “Co-ordination” ~ As to relation with other denomina- 10|tions, it was suggested that there be Co-operation, Af- filiation with the Federation Council of , follows : N= THELOFFICIAL © GAN: SP NE AFRICAN: METHODIST-EPISCOPAL CHURCH. Ne WS ™ SN OUR BROTHER; BISHOP W. H. HEARD PASSED death of Bishop Wm. H. Heard, on Sunday, be held September 16th, from Bethel / In profound sorrow we announced the September ‘12, 1937. Services will A.M. E. Church, at 12:00 o'clock M $1000.00 RAISED IN THE OZARK SUNDAY SCHOOL CONVENTION LOCKHART, ALABAMA —WITH EXTRA ENTERTAINMENT REV. E. CLIFFORD HATCHER, PRE- SIDING The work of the Ozark District Con- yention becomes history; the people left rejoicing and praising the leader of | the District, Dr. E. C. Hatcher for the wise leadership and the splendid co- operative help he has been able to give and receive during this year among the brethren. The Sunday School Convention of the Ozark District met with the Lockhart Chapel African Methodist Episcopal Church, Lockhart, Alabama—August 25th, Rev. R. W. Hilson, Pastor. The Presiding Elder, Dr. MEG Hat- cher led in the “Opening services, after- which he presented the Rev. J. E- Slaughter, Pastor of Park Chapel A. M. E, Church—Dothan, Alabama to preach the “Opening Sermon”. This Sermon {was very impressive, and was enjoyed by all. The “Lord’s Supper was admin- Christian Recorder, Rey :R. L. shaw; Up- to the Secular Papers, Rev. R. W. Hilson. Marshall, Rey, H. Walker; istered by Drs. E. C. Hatcher and E. V. Burkett. A large number of ministers and laymen participated. The organization was perfected as Secretary, Mrs. W. M. Pyles; Reporter to the Christian Recorder, Rey, William ‘B. Moseley; Southern WILLIAM B. MOSELEY By Rey. Pastor John Chapel A. M. E. Church, Enterprise, Alabama and, Committees were appointed by the Presiding Elder. The reports of the ministers were ===== DSC09629.JPG ===== The Lord is nigh unto all them that leave all upon Sim, to all that call upon him in truth, He will fulll the desire them that fear him; he also will hear dome their ery, and will save them—Amen Pettitt jeptermber J8 PER CENT a beardiny THE TWENTY WALKING HONESTLY September 19 oning sar did he feel that he wa ¢ had ted aty wrong. His y of his thievery a eal an cond not real y Ma vay because for a eara the white jan ha eld the red pe in bondage, thus stealing his life te rill cannet see how auch ply in he seared with the Chris ay ex Above all else a Chrivtiny lowes truthinipess and bh oneery Me eH EERE EEE a The Daily Altar | -h | By Rev. Carlyle F. Stewart If Minneapolis, THE CHRISTIAB RECORDER The Apostle Paul seems to have the Prayer: Dear Lord, we reprent af formed by the renewing of your mind. The Christian Faith gives men the ability not to succumb to the enttce- “O sed alle they Meneana ani ments of their environments but to ; Bi carry forth against even opposition that let them lead Er let them bring m = militantly aggressive unto thy holy hill, and to thy tabei is ml. a Px i For all the blessings of life, pete si - Mes eens b : we thank Thee, Our blessed Father Pas ME pene | d praise Thy name that thru Thy walketh in the way of God will me st and praise Thy : é power we can be transformed after pepe Toy Ape he ci and atcording to Thy will. Help us we “SOE Fee ; rying wae see Te aital=-Adion the charch the other day, saying that beet hin ise 3 the Methodist had become corrupt and that their system of government lent ety s ber 22 itself readily to exploitation and abuse. Wednesday, September LOOSE CONNECTIONS Prayer: Minn. Father, we know What the church needs today and in every day is men and women who: are willing to 1 ove light and truth, and follow them whatever the cost. Are ye able to drink the cup and be baptized with the baptism? Prayer: Send out thy light and thy truth, O Lord, until into our heart console of the organ to shall come the passion of righteous aiting | and the consuming desire for holiness. In Jesus name—Amen. ; confined to race or of ray, to love the “\Walk worthy of the vocation where. with ye are called.” —Eph. 4:1 Read L John 1:7-10 Monday, September 20 : é 4 ra It was a high moment in our worship THE GAMBLING MANIA oe service when the visiting organist sat — down at the flesh, draw inspiring strains from the w: Romans} keys. The congregation wait in sus nse and anticipation of what gloriou ic soon to swell forth irom the skilled hands of the fine musician [here was a flicker of the lights indicat- the electric power was turned 1 the « ». The organist adjusted 1 stops and firmly pressed his nimble In my trials, walk with me, walk with From the mute me, of} kevs there came no response; then a] In my trials, walk with me, walk with feeble scarce heard harmony. After a me, jack-pot” were] delay of several minutes it was found When the shades of life are falling, , to 5000} that the switch had a loose connection] Lord, I want Jesus to-walk with me. which interferred with the even flow of ‘ The desire} power into the motor which furnished CHORUS bellows for the instrument, I want Jesus to walk with me. iif Until our relationship with God is (Walk with me) youth, especially, is] firm and sure our | ives will give but I want Jesus to walk with me; (with dinate | i¢eble and intermittant harmony. It is me) a n and make » our task to constantly keep in touch with] All along my pilgrim journey, ne the source of p ower, jon for the yercol HYMNS THAT LIVE Walk With Me es of chance :-rolling, poli- other ingenious fing that people of their or e strictly s on the keys the fact that 1 mm 2000 to 1 all the » them »ngly ° nking of our day n the mn IT want Jesus to walk with me. os ‘se anvle off Prayer: Our Father, which art in 2 ’ cenit to grant] heaven, grant that no neglect or sin In my sorrows, walk with me, walk with ng in} may mar our lives and keep us from me, being ready instruments in the hands of the Master of our lives. In His name, we pray—Amen. In my sorrows, walk with me, walk with me When my heart within is aching, ee ye ie ae Lord, I want Jesus to walk with me. we repent of S y prithey Ae Tiilifedhy; SUpbetiiee 33 In my troubles, Lord, walk with me, OUR STRENGTH Fen eg ao In my troubles, Lord, walk with me walk with me, ‘ When my life becomes a burden Lord, I want Jesus to walk ath me. ce no principle merely an indication hich the gambling pread, Dear Lord, sory for us because ind sins and are sorry for moral fiber of our be- ray that we may champion sod nd right. tak Jebus “Blessed is the man whose strength is in thee,"—Psalm 84:5. The fond ambition of every boy is ©yof your mind.”—Romans 12:2, to show his strength, Well do I remem GRACE AT THE TABLE Tuesday, September 21 ber the old carnival where a device was ‘THE ART OF ADJUSTMENT” rigged up so that when a man hit a We are most grateful to Thee, O 1 blow: witht: awooderisledge-hamitier ee Lord, for these other evidences of Thy an anvil, a little indicator run up a ver | 47° and: love. Help os that we may tical pole showing the number of| "Ver stray from the paths of the pounds exerted in the blow. The fond righteous and that we may always do desire of boys and men was to hit Thy bidding—Amen, blow hard enough to make the bell Tollis makes the fallowite “tote, sete little.” ittle. “Life is hard at the i rs most.| Happy is that man who realizes that is especially diffienlt for those whol pj F ; i Feluse to make any adjustment to brah nyaeb rt: ee creeoe upon’ the General Conference iB cles of his doughty right arm but I Ni ut i es things as they are, The wise man willl in G willl in God i ill di net be mere putty in the hands of fate. pericenrb shea: angst 4 Be not conformed to this world: mut be ye transformed by the renewing Read I Peter 38-12. in an article wnder the above title De, Den D. iw profiteth beervation but he will consent to co up mitte eyes unto the hills from Now READY a ; © constant ad-| whence cometh m ; j ; be formed to this world: but be ye trans-}strength cometh fr y stg My NS AT THE A.M. E. BOOK CONCERN _ 716 So. 19th Street | Phila, Pa. e PRICE $1.00, Postpaid Jevtenertt in order to better withstand Read I Timothy 4:8 the perverse currents of haman ex ia exist-| Prayer: Our stren is in T 0 ; eth is in Thee , ence,” i Ged. Hel + ee ew P tis to renew a ' seeret of adjustment; Be not con-|for Jesus sake—A i it day by day eG 2 . Lesson XI September 26th GOD IN THE MAKING OF A + NATION ~ Lesson Text: Deuteronomy 8:11-20. 11 Beware lest thou forget Jehovah thy God, in not keeping his command- ments, and his ordinances, and his sta- tutes, which I command thee this day 12 lest, when thou hast caten and ar full, and hast built goodly houses, anc dwelt therein; 13 and when thy herds and thy flocks multiply, and thy silver and thy gold is multiplied, and all that thou hast is multiplied; 14 then thy heart be lifted up, and thou forget Je- hovah thy God, who brought thee forth} out of the land of Egypt, out of the house of bondage; 15 who led thee through the great and terrible wilder- ness, wherein were fiery serpents and scorpions ,and thirsty ground where was no water; who brought thee forth water out of the rock of flint; 16 who fed thee in the wilderness with manna, which thy fathers knew not; that he might humble thee, and that he might prove thee, to do thee good at thy latter end; 17. and lest thou say in thy heart, My power and the might of my hand hath gotten me this wealtn. 18 But thou shalt remember Jehovah thy God, for it is he that giveth thee power to get wealth; that he may establish nis covenant which he sware unto thy fathers, as at this day. 19 And it shall be, if thou shalt forget Jehovah thy God, and walk after other gods, and serye them, and worship them, I testify against you this day that ye shall sure- ly perish. 20 As the nations that Je- hovah maketh to perish before you, so shall ye perish; because ye would not hearken unto the voice of Jehovah your God, x GOLDEN TEXT: Beware lest thou forget the Lord thy God,.in not keeping his commandments, and his ordinances, and his statutes, which I command thee this day—Deuteronomy 8:11. | AT GRIP WITH THE LESSON By Albert Buckner or as If God is to preserve this wonderiul Again the Jews ihake'good of sacred symbols. Many people today make light of such things, but they have (leep significance. Some weeks ag0 4 new king was crowned in’England. Now the English are an old and wise people, and théy like symbols. The crown, th our intercourse with the peoples of. the ‘earth. 2% Continue to us as a nation Thy favor, © Lord! Prevent us from’the pitfalls of pride. Lead us to that nobler des- tiny for which our founders pray, the realization of which may adyance Thy kingdom in all he earth. Through Jesus Christ —Amen. $ strange foreigner gets for the asking, countless numbers of them, not even citizens? Here in our city it is almost impossible to make a purchase in a store without being insulted, no matter how well dressed, cultured or what not,” The letter puts the case directly. scepter, tlie coach, the abbey, the pa One can almost see the heartache, ace, the ring and the Book—all of these When we talk about Godin the nation] i,i.¢s and many more mean much to we may well begin with the Negro. - The Jews form another minority group. 1 talked recently with the wife them. DAILY BIBLE READING The Jews first had the tabernacle and afterward their various temples. The|M. Deut. 8:11-20 F. Psalm 105 -1-& cf one of America’s most briliiant rab-] ceryice was, and is to this day, magnift T. Psalm 114:1-8 'S. Deut..17 :14-20. dis, When I expressed the hope that} cent in ceremonial and symbol. The W. Judges 2 :16-22, S. Isaiah 51:4-8. she would visit us in our summer home] jayer for washing, the book of the law, T. Psalm 121 :1-8. she replied with a-hurt look in her face] ie sacred chest, the rich robes—these t that cut ine to the quick: “But I} ymbols were appreciated. Today we couldn't come because I am sure you} jaye baptism, holy communion, stained- live in a restricted area.” 1 knew what] class windows, crosses aud many other she meant, for I have seen a large sig™] heautiful and significant symbols which at the entrance to a golf course;| rightly understood and employed, are “Gentiles Only.” Can we have God in} o¢ much assistance. Each year I take our nation when Jews are thus treated? I know all of the excuses—thuat tite Jews are egotistical, selfish, clannish, grasping. But when we have made all those charges, which can be made} struct them in these sacred elements. against man! Gentiles, we still have} ow they enjoy it! Each of three} not done God’s way. great windows holds six ricdallions of = the highest art and full of religious val- ue. The Jews also understood fellowship, They knew the need for companionship. At times this degenerated into clannish- ness, but even that was better than in- difference. Now, as we live increasing- ful quarter there is one outstanding ly in great cities, the church must ap- lesson which we dare not fail to record :| preciate the place of fellowship. We God was to be remembered. Everyone| must get together. It is a Christian would agree that the Jewish people] thing—just to get together in the right have succeeded in keeping their relig-} spirit. God must not be forgotten, there jon alive. This very afternoon I talked} fore he must be taught to our children. to a group of Jews who were ardent} His followers must observe fixed as- in their devotion to their cult—proud| semblies, sholy symbols must be used and loyal, We may profitably ask our-) intelligently, and fellowship must be Dee tind Revive Interest Stimulate Enthusiasm my communicants class into the church. I show them the Bible, the baptistry, the communion table, the candics and crosses, the lovely windows, and in- THE LESSON BROUGHT DOWN® TO DATE By John R. Ewers > As we come to the end of this fruit- By putting a new A. M. E. Music Hymnal in the hand of every Choir Member at these Un- usually low prices. Lselves by what means this fine devo-| cultivated among his worshipers. , é tion has been deyeloped.and maintained aqragnaaee Cour $ a through the centuries. POINTERS a Oz pez $ 6.50 First of all, the Jews have taught their 2 One Doz os $12.$$ children. Thousands of years ago they By Roy L. Smith A. M. E. BOOK CONCERN were enjoined to instruct their children Phila. Pa. y ity of any nation depends by precept and by example. Incessant- Aire: prosperity Ore en oh 7 apon its faith. ly religious lessons were inculcated oe 4 Re . bs Fy A The real religion of any people is the ‘Line upon line, precept upon precept, sainte bir aillich’ they live here a little and there a little’—threugh PS Dale Wisse the faithful years. God’s words were to be hidden in the heart; to be bound Ti would be a serious blow to Ameri- for a sign upon the hand; to be fastened te f - can conceit if we made an honest study as frontlets between the very eyes ‘ ae ‘ Children were to be taught when sitting of our prosperity and discavered how " 5 very little of that prosperity we have down when walking i vit! a a Bett Peis eo e created by our own effort. BALERS 79 BE WERE ©! No people can call themselves a “cho- written upon the doorposts and upon] .. ” i = 3 n people” who are not carrying out the very gates, What, does all cf this] { Ged whoichose’ th mean? It shows us haw those ancient the prograta of Ged who chose (net. 43 ‘ Sea Ne God expects much more of the favor- PPOP OPPO LO POI IOS For The Best Results Try an “Ad” —-IN THE—— No nation is safe because it is well- ending, consistent instruction of child-” y; seems to be'very easy to forget God worthies insisted up 4 4 |: ies insisted upon the careful, uns] oq pation. nation of ours, these United States,|ren, Thousands of years of such train- some new emphases must be made. One} ing accounts for the devotion of the emphasis is that there must be a fairer] Jews to their religion. Today, when attitude towards minority groups on] you investigate the synagognies, you the part of the people, as individuals, | will find the ribbis giving the most and the nation. ‘ 8 : earnest attention to the religious edu- The Negroes form one minority group, tion of “their children. This is vital 2 qu ea letter recently received from and fundamental, From thé Jews, also | sins of self-complacency as We enjoy a near-by at “Dear Sir? I heard al we eat ae ne ine 4 sel re ‘the. privileges with which Thou hast “part of a recent broadcast you made. | lic assemblies. Frequently all of the}crowned our national life. May our I am writing to thank you for your) people were brought together to hear] abundance never detach «us from out _ helpful words concerning us (American) ‘the law read, and to be. exhorted. to sense of dependence on Thee for all Negroes . And to say if only a few devoted Behavior. Protestants haye| things,’ Whilegvé-eat-ofroursown fields white ministers as well us writers had profited from this lesson... They. are} and: drink from:our own wells-may we the courage of their ¢ onvictions, and noted for their great, preaching. They] know that “the earth isthe Lord’s and ‘would speak out as you did these in- are masters of, public, meetings where| the, fulness thereof” and that every- 5 fer \ a end over night, the people are instructed in religious | thing is of Thine own giving. May our APRS EMCEE cal strength keep us humble and kind in all when we have money in the bank. PRAYER THOUGHT By William Chalmers Covert O Lord, save us from the dwarfing ould we here in, ways. a ee ‘ Christian Recorder Special Monthly or = & Yearly Rates eee Read how a clean Christian life iaade JOE LOUIS a world champion. JOE LOUIS “MAN AND SUPERFIGHTER” by Edward Van Every $1.00 Order from Berry Sales Service 502 Allen Building J ===== DSC09630.JPG ===== Pie CHRIST > tAN RECORDER And time is uncertain to me, mer, lL may never have pleasure to sce. 1848-1937 MEMBER 4 voice from within said softly, NATIONAL NEGHO PRESS That reasoning will never do; ASSOCIATION For you have enjoyed the flowers That someone planted for you. Eatered ot the Post Office st Philadalphia, Pa. os Secomd-Claes Matter PUBLISHED WEEKLY BY THE A M. B, BOOK CONCERN 7s &. NINETEENTH ST | Philadsiphis, Ps. | / So in life we are all born for service, | wn does not better the king; pposed noble queen is ignoble reigns within. h a wil ue a GEORGE A. DINGLETON, Editor ust a little lighter, EE CONTRIBUTORS, FAKE NOTICE! : harvest you have sown rlant—l- - a y fs write of pon moti get emcee ste \NDREW STEWART $KCONDL Y—Da abby eb ait | : : out off sends ce Editorials ages GET OUT OF CHINA whe Ke Americans in China ought get * lout of the country and not run f involving Uncle Sam in srous Sino-Japanese con- are of more value than vestments. It seems bent upon pulling chestnuts out of the n, or Japan and latter awakes to vorld situation, will contest e Philippines We fear that shington is fumbling. In the t of hostilities the govern- vould hardly ask Bronze figt Incidentally the apanese are yellow xrown skinned people. Selah. » appear are 1, when the | ae! TEACHERS’ SALARIES cern \ccording to an ANP despatch iiladetphia, Penne Subscription Rate in Voreign, Mields, [UC STAGE 18 et for a fight to A. M. & BOOK CONCERN, ; : alaries in Ala ne S th Street Philadelpbis, Ps. | Dama. Headway has already been ; nade in Maryland. Again the N. PP eerrt+t ’ \. A. C, P. to the fore and ought Weekly Thought have the active support of all who lieve in justice and fair play. en step to find teachers » will file a petition for a of mandamus to require the board of education to lise the salaries of colored of | teachers,’ Chis is the common opportunity FE. Stanley Jones, |of race teachers all over the South for itself js a poor, miserable gr people—a group not Christianized I may plant in the spring but the sum-j|ten: 1 while you are living eng of those yet to come; re political “has beens.”|St. Paul church on August 8. But to plant means a great deal of labor,} Both are pol rate donee ia ves Above each of “Ichabod. enya ee SINO-JAPANESE SHOW Japan, and China are putting on a real show of arms and scientilic murder on a large scale. oa Italy made a start in Ethiopia. Japan of Buddha, and Shintoism haye just as much right to kill Chinese of Buddha, and Confuc- ianism as Italy of Roman Catho- licism to ruthlessly rape Ethiopia, land of the coptic church. Japan too has a manitest destiny to lead the far East. There is always @ high goal when economic goods are desired. No country has grounds to criticise another. All have sinned. Too bad that these brown and yellow peoples must fight, but whites fight whites in Spain. Bullets have a peculiar way ot disregarding the color of a man’s skin, Lee a eee ee ee ee i Pointed Points ee ee eee ae a DR. K. C. HOLT IS THE PRE- siding Elder of the Morgantown District in North Carolina. He has been preaching 50 years and has been presiding elder continu- ously since 1900, Perhaps he is in a class by himself. BROTHER H, HARRIS RE- ports a successful Third Quarter- ly Conference of Handy Chapel at Angleton, Texas. Grand total of monies raised during the quarter $21.20. Rev.C. S. Boyd, pastor and Rey. W. O. Boyd, Pre- siding Elder. SISTER ELMENA TERRY writes concerning the ‘Third Quarterly Conference held by Presiding -Elder W. H, Hall at Nelson Chapel Church, Napoleon- ville, La. The district is satisfied and advancing under his leader- ship. All claims were paid in full. The pastor is Rev. O. E. Ferly. SISTER LUCILLE DESHI- elds informs Christian Recorder readers of a successful Quarterly Conference held at Parkes Chapel, Shaw, Miss. on August 14. Rev. C. S. Jones, Presiding Elder, Three here c i i where discrimination exists in the joined the church, fifty-eight com- distribution of school monies, but; muned and $31.16 raised. mselyves must strike the they the REV. A, D. Tyson of Owens- boro, Ky, writes concerning the Louisville District S. S. conven- tion which was held by presiding Aecording to a press despatch|Elder B. M. Hughes at Guston, Ky, - Senator W. E. Borah of Idaho] Prof. L. C. Ridley of Wilberforce RRS POLITICAL PATHOS “DECISION” The flowers | plucked thie morning, plans to Are withered with decay; fall of p Par they only abide for a season, And then they pags away under the leadership of Herbert T thooght | might die with my lowers H. . i oover, But something whispered, not a; : Rorah thinks that ed You must stay alive and keep planting,|ed Hoov In order that others may grow, call a meeting during the|was By 1 \ guest speaker. Frank Mad- by rogressive and liberal Re-Jison Reid ie re-indorst for the sees to offset a meeting of episcopacy, as being “competent, ‘yed-in-the-wool Republican affable, and worthy.” : WILLACOOCHEE, GA. REV. movement headed by the discard-|J. L. Butler, Presidi ver is pre-doomed to fail-/ the ‘Waycross Daeeriee eld ek ure, It is just as long as it is short,| Third Quarterly Conference at District held the seek the brethren and to participate in was a success. The work succ' Rey. R. R. Rowell, pastor. EDITOR E. A. PARKER O the People’s Informer, Sumi South Carolina is to be congratu- — lated upon the special “Education Edition” of August 20. There are full page cuts of buildings Morris College, Sumter; State and M. College, Orangeburg; Claflin College, Orangeburg; Allen University, Columbia, and- Benedict College, Columbia. The presidents are: I. D. Pinson, M. F. Whittaker, E. H. McGill and D. J Starks. : The Churchman Afield THE CHURCH AFIELD « Seaboard train, Atlanta, Georgia, The Churchman is afield enroute to Birm- ingham, and Montgomery, Alabama to the Leadership Training Institute of _ the 9th Episcopal District, D. H. Sims, Bishop. Passing thru Washington it was a pleasure to call Drs. John R. Hawkins and C. H. Wesley. Thru Raleigh, North Carolina there were pleasant memories of the Religious Education Institute held at Kittrell a few weeks ago. Came o mind Bishop M. H. Davis, Drs. Fergu- son, Avery, Hodges, Grady, McClellan, Holt, Carnes, and a host who stood by valiantly and are still in their places. Greenwood, South Carolina. From the train the Churchman saw the spire of Mt. Pisgah, once pastored by Bishop D, H. Sims, and himself. It is always a pleasure to pass thru a town where one once labored in the Master’s vineyard. Boarding the train was Dr. P. M. Gary, veteran Presiding Elder of the Green- wood District, which sent us forth. Coming into Atlanta the Churchman saw the towers of Morris Brown where ~ President W. A. Fountain, Jr. is lead- ing in a splendid program of educational cooperation and adjustment. As we write we think of H. M. Turner, C. L. Bradwell, T. G. Steward, W. J. Gaines, H. B. Parks, J. B. Lofton, of other days. Of J. S. Flipper, W. D. Johnson, H. D. Canady, A. R. Cooper, J. A. Had- ley, B. S. Hannah, R. H. Singleton, of precious memory; J. A. Lindsay, J. T. — Wilkerson, John Harmon, F. M. John. son, and C. A. Wingfield. Birmingham, Alabama. The Church- — man was met at the station by the Rey. J. M. Dawkins, Jr. former student, product of Gammon, and Boston, His _ sister, Averie was also a former stu- _ dent at Allen, On Sunday night the: Churchman was guest speaker at Payne Ee Chapel, recently pastored by A. Way-~ man Jennings, now served by the host. This church has a good A, C. E, League, and the young people are well informed on the history of the African M church, Y Called to see Dr. ad Mi Walker in Ensley, The Presi . yee are urch, Dr. writer was elected to the S ‘Thompson, pastor. Great institution.| Christian Recorder. The Churchman was guest speaker at) The pastor, Dr. L. A. Townsley the morning service. Dr. Thompson, everything fin readiness. All reports|Elder was paid his full assessment of like Drs. S. G. Means of Philadelphia,| were very good. Only one member had| $75.00 / P. H. Hill of Xenia, Ohio, Wilbur Page] been removed by death, Mr. Gilliard of Cincinnati, and Ernest Hall of Cleve-| Roberts. land, is a large calibred spirit. m needs more like LETTERS TO THE EDITOR Dear Dr, Singleton: ‘Enclosed. you will find a few lines] the brick work for the veneer walls i from my pen. They come out of the! completed. We are going forward un growing vision I have had of both mien} 3... thet leadership a and measures in our church for more] pastor, a builder, leader, and financier than forty-five years. study and observation, I have kept in|; Pet ass vital touch with the current thought of mpels ears ot November, today. The courses of study which younger minds pursue in the standard colleges and seminaries of today, are kept before me for constant meditation. Thus the new intellectual force now ex-| ference pressing itself is not strange to me. MeGiriat swag held August 29, shows this keep away from the traditional visions|pas been a rare doniciencs year, Rey of the past that have lost their value. An] Geo. A. Brown is our beloved naan ef. OLD lie is no better than a NEW lie.}gcient Presiding Elder, Many of the 1g) ‘ 3 The} old members who had not been active growing vision of liberty today is chang- | for years have paid their dollar money, the Missionary funds are up and over, other claims well represented and-pre- siding Elder’s assessment paid to its full quota; old debts reduced, no new ones made under the present pastor, while the regular paying members ar yet to pay their annual claims, all o: which makes this look like a banner year for Litchfield. Rev. E. L. Fuller, pastor has bought a home here, this will become his permanent residental center no matter where assigned in the future. A father, and son like harmony has existed between pastor and presid- ing Elder during the year. Thus closes one of the rare conference years at this By constant It is better not to believe either. We must either face this new condition or disconnect our- selves with the present day march of progress. Hiding the wrong is no cure for the WRONG. Supporting a LIE will not establish the TRUTH. There are some faithful men and women who are giving the best that there is in them for the A. M. E. Church who are living below the POVERTY LINE for whose POVERTY we are absolutely respons- ible. It is our bussiness to change the unequal and unfair conditions which im- pose upon them the suffering which they now face. The forces that can make for us serious trouble are organizing for the point. conflict. We must exchange the POLIT- ICAL yision of the present for the] ministers: Revs. D. A. Basfield and | Positions in both societies. + spirit and the mind of Christ Jesus. z eatie As a church, nothing can save the situ- Depp Sommers wEb: eau omn ation other than this. Well fed, happy Ravevaticiwas thaihome ofthe late Rev. men can do more for any cause than lemines Gest aha: vacecdeaway four can hungry, discontented men. There is a vast difference between COLLECT- ING money for the Church and spend- ing that that other men collect. Asa church, we must face this problem to-} day and solve it. K ing some things. and yours, I am, Yours brotherly, McCAMEY, TEXAS Hobbs Chapel A. M. E. Church Elder J. M. Bolden P. E. | Rev. W. H. Hightown, pastor| from the subject, 5 jet —Laura Brown| Everybody”. Jey Chapel A, M. E. Church ‘Savannah, Ga. all departments was, $570,90. We will make a full report at Brans —Mrs. A. H. Jones es E. LITCHFIELD, ILL. Our fourth and last quarterly con- of the Litchfield—Greenville Here also lives two old retired A. M. their homes. Both are in poor health, years ago. M. E. CARTER. TULSA, OKLAHOMA : f Vernon A. M. E, Church held its With the best wishes for both tds Fourth Quarterly. Conference, August 22-24, with Presiding Elder, Rev. P. W. DeLyles, presiding. r Albert Long. Vernon is witnessing a new day as she _ |marches forth under the leadership of a Gospel Giant, Rev. W. A. Jennings. ; _ |Our pews are filled to capacity at the The last Quarterly Conference met| morning and evening services with those Friday night, August 13 with a warm|whose souls are hungry for spiritual Sunday and Sunday night, also end- ee ‘ing Monday night with each reporting) Presiding Elder DeLyles preached at 1.00. The pastor was also paid his|the eleven o’clock hour from the sub- ; - Movement is God’s ennings preached | copal District, as ma’ | food, and truly are being fed. ject, “The Fo Command”. Past hour of service. =>, was held. After v inspiring remark e cs Presiding Elder, was presented, and The finance raised and reported for|made timely remarks. Mis. 0M. 3a Stephens, cousin of Mrs. DeLyles, was The presiding elder preached two| Presented as a visitor from Hot Springs, ‘ very inspiring sermons, and was high! Onancock, Va.| pleased with the reports. 7 at Our concrete foundation is laid, anc acknowledging our pleasure in having such an inspiring personality and ener- getic worker with us as we have found in the charming wife of our Pastor. We Arkansas. of our esteemec . during the eight o'clock Tuesday evening the business session} W. H. 'y encouraging and] grateful to our ¢ | inspiring the Ben ‘by our Presidin art Bishop David H. | Fto the disciplinary | lecting the stalw: elected together with reporters. Thelards and Trustees disclosed that $1,196.- | ooo oooSo-7o SS OOS ooy outhern 60 had been raised during the past three LAP ‘ months. $124.60 was raised for the had| Quarterly Conference. The Presiding Mrs. Bertie DeLyles, the wife of our We cannot end this report before sincerely hope to have Mrs. Jenning with us for a very long time. MRS. BIRDIE L. WILLIAMS PEGRAM, TENNESSEE The District Conference of the Clarksville District, Rev. G. M. Banks Presiding Elder, convened at Pegram Chapel, A. M. E. Church Pegram, Tenn., May 28, 1937. This being the greatest Conference held in the Clarksville Dis- trict. The first District Conference that has been held in Pegram Chapel in 30 years. Rev. N. D. Thompson, pastor. He is a wonderful pastor and is doing a good work at this place. You can really see the good work he has been doing here in the four years he has been here pastoring. The church has A progressed. He has gained the co-oper- f ation of all, Every thing in the Confer- ence was carried out in peace and love. The Holy Spirit’ burned in our souls and we all had a glorious time. One of the members of the church, Sister Mollie Washington was elected a mem- ber on the executive board, an office that no other member of this church has had the opportunity of holding in the past; Sister Washington is a splen- did woman and is also president of the missionary society and well fills her The Third Quarterly Conference, Dr. G. M. Banks presiding was held at Pegram Chapel, July 25, 1937. All re- ports were read correctly. The Presiding Elder, Rev. G. M. Banks preached. His subject, “A Dead Man tied to a live Man.” The Pastor, Rey. N. D. Thompson is not leaving a stone unturned in trying to put the pro- gram over. His heart is in his work. He is spiritually awakening and lets the EVANGELIST U. S. ROBINSON ‘ Detroit, Michigan. MRS. R. A. SCOTT Campbell College Jackson, Miss. REV, R. H. HACKLEY De Moines, lowa MRS. P. O. SMITH Houston, Texas Sims as Bishop Heard’s successor. Bishop Sims having assisted BisliOp Heard in the supervisien of the work of the First Episcopal District, we are somewhat acquainted with the ability of Bishop Sims and his manner of handling the work of the District. We anticipate a great success: for Bishop Sims in this work and hereby pledge our unstinted support in the work of the New England Conference. Respectfully submitted, DOUGLAS. L. T. ROBINSON JR. CAMPBELL, P. Ee \W. K. HOPES E. L. BLAKE J. G. DRAKE P. A. PITTS GaP COLES: ETTA BENA, MISS The Etta Bena Circuit of the Leland work. MRS. MOLLIE WASHINGTON ane A Sed SRR TARE SERS HARTFORD, CONN. spirit be his guide. He had his reports correct and the Presiding Elder went away with a smile well pleased with the District, the third quarterly conference of the Mt. Carmel A. M. E, Church met on Aug. 15th with the presiding elder Rev. W. L. Scott, at the service on Sunday morning the P. E. gave us a fine sermon which showed the Lord was with him. The night service was at 8 o'clock which was enjoyed by a The Newport District of the New|large attendance. On Monday night England Conference of the Av M. E.} the regular quarterly conference ; after Church, notes with interest the change | praise service Rev. S. L. Murphy, our in the supervision over the First Epis-| beloved pastor, presented the presiding de by the recent] elder, Rey. W. L. Scott, who in return ‘obody, Somebody, Bishops Council in Memphis, Tenn.| gave an inspiring address. All de+ While we naturally feel deep sympathy] partments of the church reported. for the former Presiding Bishop, } Raised for the PE. $22.09. Total for Heard, in his retirement, we are] this querter $119.86, We want to thank heavenly Father for]our Bishop for our beloved — pastor, ch of Bishops in se-] Rev. S, L. Murphy. MRS. NANCY MIX, ===== DSC09631.JPG ===== ee THE KENTUCKY yo GRESS MEETS IN MONTICEL UTH a + € e of thi Tra fe ott ie con fit an { ide fai we \ t ne Fiat hoof waa for God Na a t of ega T am today " “ { € Tt ti , a ab ’ marbdle t f Senate but | am a living example at the listanece an he travelled Youny seople do wot he deceived. | have seen the great and and th ¢ar ereat come and go, and T have rived that man sf ! early in life ont fest things first. The greatest ¢ Saturday vas baptioed Coneresamay life was when | laid off and joined speak in CON. | LO y was an inspina’ this husanistic om their ancestors. expressions differ, but thei | ually the Dr. Rid | < ted a Camp Fire Con Conicrence 2 Sun Rise as the s¢ Louisville. Dr. that was ssion nk M. Reid voted to make Recorder, pub official tate. A was given the vf the local ¢ who em U dd ery laudatory full entertainment and prising busine t tablishment in the ter of asiness district of the town, contributed enial spirit and efficient help to the gathering feeling that the general | would make no mistake in elect | virfi t re office of Financial Sec re Drs. T. M, Green, G 1 Marshall, H B B. P. Spillman, A olbert, C T. Buch Munday, E. M. Alcorn H. Hightower, C. A. Adams, J. J and many other brethren present W. Thread- on, J. O SNAPPY STORIES APPROPRIATE eading soprane of the choi wrried the pastor When they re turned from the honeymoon there wa | reception and the bride was asked | organist -to ain) Her selection wos “O, what to alk Among other important fea- tures of the program was an address sy Dr. Lendeit Charles Ridley on the subject, “Youth of Today.” The sid that ovr youth are not ¢ outh and elders were | y cat waves of inspiration | ‘ n period by Dr was na xoth members and visi Directly in | 1 the address ot c Miss Oretha , Lexington was ¢ Kentucky Youth 4 DR. ALLEN R. COOPER 1 not ¢ lose with- for | THE SPY GLASS GEORGIA STATE TRL-CONVENTION By Allen R. Cooper ¥ Bishop W. A. Fountain and Bishop D. H. Sims made their names immortal kindled a blaze of en- thusiasm among the large delegation hat will never be extinguished. Fountain, better known as, Georgia's Idol,” inspired new life in Georgia in one of the most thrilling delivered before the Bishop D. H. Sims, de hvered the key-note sermon from the text, “Jesus Christ, the same yester- day, today, and forever.” In the: brill- iant Bishop Sims, proved er as he brought back the days of Daniel A. Payne, Jabez P. Campbeil,, James A. Shorter, and T: M. D, Ward. While the matchless scholar exalted the Christ of God, the old and the young bowed their heads and at times others. stood up and screamed, but before he could con- lude the marvelotis message the en when they Bishop addresses ever Tri-Convention discourse, himself a mas went ure delegation was sending up surges of amens corner of the ch. I thought, that I knew Bishop Sims when I sat at his feet as a student in college, but it was on the llth of in his most brilliant delivery 1t Savannah, I truly came to w him. Other distinguished visitors » addressed the body, included, Drs. S. S. Morris. George A, Singleton, A, J. Allen. and C. H. Fountain. a a from eyery August when t choreh The preacher play a wedding march replied that she couldn't, as she she vas not that far advanced with her music. The “Well ninister said, play alanything vou think to be ippropriate.” \s the couple started down the aisle the organ pealed ont, “The Fieht is On,” THE LEADER Deacon White was half asleep in the prayer meeting when the pastor said, “Deacon White, will vou lead?” The deacon, in bewilderment, ‘is Keavyq eves and said selt—T just dealt!” rubbed ouple was to be married in apAFRICAN METHODIST ked the | EPISCOPAL CONFERENCES ., From the Father of Waters to the Golden Gate The puget Sound Conference of the \irican Methodist Episcopal. Church came to a close in Tacoma, Washington Snnday afterncon with the reading of the appointments as the first of a serie of the nine annual conferences of the Fifth Episcopal District presided over hy Bishop Noah W. Williams of St. Lows, Missouri. The Fifth District i the largest in area of the entire A. M. Ie PE Church excluding Africa. It includes! lead your-[the States of Missouri, Kansas, Ne= braskz, Colorado, New Mexico, Nevada at Savannah, Georgia, August 11, 1937,: plause when he spoke of the one hun- Arizona, California, Oregon, \Washington, Montana, Utah, | Wyoming. Also British Columbia cluding the states of Washington, Ore- gon, Montana, Idaho, and Britis Columbia and Alaska and while it strictly a missionary conference, yet every single church reported an in- crease in membership. Dollar Money and ull other conference claims, stress~ ing mainly increases in membership, Dollar Money and Western University School of Religion Money. : ey oy Dr. H. E. Stewart of Chicago was a constant visitor and gave daily in- stitute talks which were very helptul along the lines ot Pastoral Theology and also delivered the closing message for the Bishop whom he has known for many vears. The outstanding addresses of this conference were on “The State of the Church”, and““The State of the Coun- try,” delivered by Rev. Dr. Fred A. Hughes of Seattle and Rev. Dr. Geo. S. Martin of Portland, Oregon re- spectively. Also the Hon. Willis O. Tylor, attorney-at-law in Los Angeles, California, brought forth rounds of ap- dred fifty years of glorious history of the African Methodist Episcopal church and the Western University School of Religion started by Bishop Noah W. Williams at Western University locat- ed at Kansas City (Quindairo) Kansas for which five hundred dollars was made immediately available in the will of the late Charles Johnson of Olathe, Kansas, This money was paid on the debt of Ward Hall by order of Bishop Noah W. Williams in order that this bequest might be forever a part of the physical property of Western Universi- ty. Rey, Dr. J. H. Wilson, editor of the WESTERN RECORDER, delivered an impressive address on Education night and the Western University Concert Artists were at their best. They will ac- company Bishop Williams in all of his conferences. Mrs. Helen A. Williams joined the Bishop at Tacoma and will be with him as his private secretary in all conferences. pein), SEs AUCILLA, FLORIDA Thompson Valley A. M. E. Church The Sunday School Convention of the Perry District, was held August 18- 22, with its presiding elder, Rev. W. W. Mitchel. E This Convention. is said to have been one of the greatest to be held on the Perry District. The Convention was a happy one. This District would be at a lost withy out its presiding elder, He is strength- ening the District, which is said to be the weakest in the Florida Con- ference. ‘ The Missionary Ladies are doing great work in their field under the x leadership of Mrs: Mitchell. We are able to see more of the Missionary All preachers made splendid reports. from other divisions of the churches. We were blessed to have our last day a most spiritual one, ; Alaska. The Puget Sound cies is the largest conference in area f fe cy z ECORDER = speech before. hose visiting] Pslpits’ are generally beautiful were, A. L, Bennett, "presiding frequently teal works of art while many rally envelopes, stray pencils, lost hand- der of the Quincy District, who pulpiteers are stalwart, hansome in aj kerchief, fans, emergency rubbers, (the preached a wonderful opening sermon ways sophisticated, too sure of heaven,] pastor's), several dusting cioths, a box ‘\. 1. G. Richardson, presiding elder sie ea the world and totally ignor-] of aspirin, a box of head-ache powders, of the Madison District, who delivered ant of ts, the Pulpit Shelves. We]an old collar, dead or artificial flowers, a great Missionary | sermon; J. M | feel that we too should be beautiful,| old church notices, several old sermons, Wise, of Monticello % District, Rey | SHE .of ourselves, not so sure of the a pair of “casy shoes,” small piles of Jones, ex-presiding elder of the Perry hereafter, but real certain of our plac. | dirt, patent medicine (that we have District, ens Tingsen, “pastor, ‘Are here in this world. Why can't we? We] seen the pastor teke during the inter sg > will answer the question ourselves. Per |Vals in the opening prayer), cough nett Chapel Church, Quincy, Fla.) and| i : ; J B. Alexander of the Tallahassee Dis- haps self inspection will be a good] drops, and spittoons. F i eae | thing for us. : trict, and others. ; WOMEN’S PAGE PULPIT SHELVES TALK | By Violet Hill Whyte dumping place for. worn hpmnals’ aS 4 Dear pastor, please give us your Pul- Casual examination of one hundre: | pit Shelves, a break. Order us cleaned pulpit shelves shows that we are also we too may “lift our heads” when AIDS DIGESTION For several years I have had a “drive’ BLOOD TONIC to champion the rights of Pulpit shelves’ DIZZINESS because they are so dreadfully abused NERVOUSNESS You see it has been my lot to sit behind pulpits frequently. Accordingly, T hav been compelled to see some of the multitudinous odds and ends that litte of Pulpit Shelves. Now since these shelves are by nature mute, I have arranged with the powers that be to give them speech just this once, so here goes for the free speech of pulpit shelves. “Dear Pastors, we Pulpit Shelves are of inaay varieties as to shape, color, and material. Sometimes you will find us of simple pine wood, heavy walnut,} maple, mahogany or marble. A few of us can boast of a trip across the ocean becattse you wanted us imported. All in all we have tried to please you. 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October 20—West Kentucky Confer- ence. St. James A. M. E. Charch, Louisville, Kentucky. Rev. E A. Haynes, Bishop R C. Ranosom. “ence, St. Matthews, S. C., R David James. Bishop J. S. Flipper. North Texas Annual Conference, Wichita Falls, Texas, 316 Park St. Bishop George B. Young. North Mississippi Conference, Mound Bayou Rev. T. J. Brown. Bishop S. L. Greene —West Alabama Confer- ence, Greensboro, Ala. Rey. A. Jones. Bishop D. H. Sims. N E. Mississippi Conference, Cold- water. Rev. J. M. Campbell. Bishop S L Greene Central Mississippi Conference, Bel- zoni. Rev. H. N. Griffin, Bishop S. L Greene —North Alabama Confer- ence. Florence, Ala. Rev. Wm. Craig. Bishop D. H. Sims. November 17—Macon Georgia Conier ence. Turner Tabernacle A. M Mrs. Sallie Mitchell was] ports were good. angel ari unto him, care and Miss| Thursday morning Annual Sermon bind on thy sandals.” Subj by Rev. ED. Washington of Chief-] will change things” & Fla, Text from Eccl. 11:9, ‘Re-] Meeting: closed to be held in Oc ¢ oh young man in thy youth.” Collection. Doxolozy We were favored by Bishop R. A. who gave us a very good in- } struction. One always learns a great » from Bishop Grant. nion by Rey. S. L. McCloud FROM THE SWAMPS OF LOUISIANA P: tsburgh Conference. ev. Bb M Mc shop R. C. Ransom.° Indiana Annual Conference, Kokomo, Ind., Rev. H. L. P. Jones, 1047 N. Kennedy Street. Bishop J. A. Gregg. yee next year. Benediction. MINNIE TISDAL Grant, BISHOP SIMS HOLDS PRESIDING : ELDERS COUNCIL OF FIRST _ : d ; C.} L. Morris and E, H. Hurst. | DISTRICT Colorado ‘Conference, Mbuguerques : \ sea 2 ; E| \ nie of visitors: Rev. Curry ‘ 2 ‘New Mexico. Rev. A. L. Hamilton, Americus Georgia Conference E. Church, Rev. David Norris, |Dec. 1—Central Texas Conference, San ; = ; Mlarchia, Geneva Jenkins, (Continued from page 1) 5 311 West Cole Street. Bishop Noah Atoc A. M. E, Church, Rey. J. S. pastor, 466 Hawthorne Street, Marcos, Texas. Rev. F. D. Cran- . enking? and Remon Anta Churches as well as the Negro Fraternal W. Williams. McAllister, pastor, 412 Sixth Ave- Macon, Ga. Bishop W. A. Foun- shaw. Bishop George B. Young. a Gainesville. Pro. Hop Live Oak. Council, and a greater interest in and September 29—North Ohio Conference. nue, Dawson, Ga. Bishop W. A. tain, Sr. West Florida Conference, Beanies Rev. T. C. Kelly, presid-| relationship _to community activities, Akron, Ohio. Rev. D. D. Irvin. Fountain, Sr. ; Piedmont Annual Con- River Junction. Rev J. R. Davis. gig ae er Ne Gainsvitle. District.|such as the N. A. A.C. P., the Urban Bishop R. C. Ransom. East Tenn. Conference, Fayettville. ference, Greenville, S. C. 109 Bishop R. A. Grant. Illinois Annual Conference, Rey. E. L. Hickman, Bishop E. J. Green Avenue, Rev. J. W. With- 8—Fast Florida Conference. St. in ved irom Rev, 12-1-3. “And| League, and Y. M. C. A. and the Y. % ; : 4 ee ha sl Se pate 3 a ‘wonder. in} WisGa ns Cairo, Il, Rev. J. A. Randolph, 420 Howard erspoon. Bishop J. S. Flipper. Augustine, Florida. Rev. L. M. strict re a act eae There was a deal of mirth exhibited 17th Street. Bishop J. A. Gregg. Northwest Texas Conference, eet Mocre. Bishop R.-A. Grant. Abiline, Texas, Rev. J. R. McGhee. Bishop George B. Young. Terrell, Texas, Rev. J. Mark John- North East Anntal: Conference, son. Bishop George B. Young. Florence, South Carolina, Rev. W. — N W. Mississippi Conference, Jones- town. Rev. I. W. Williams. Bishop S_L. Greene. December 8—North Louisiana Confer- Nebraska Conference, _‘ Trinity Northeast Texas Conference, Church, Kansas City, Kans., Rev. L. P. Bryant, 438 Greely Street. Bishop Noah W. Williams. ‘when Bishop asked the Presiding Elders, “What do you do for the church when you hold a Quarterly Conference? How much better off are they?” noon under her feet.” Collec- Doxology and Benediction. Friday Morning Session ; af The Bishop plans to have a complete September 29- 30—First District. Mid- St. Bishop J. S. Flipper. Northeast Florida Con ence, Oak Ridge. Rey. T. H. Bush. » i CED Des id sol opened» each morn- record for the Episcopal District, hav- Year ‘Conference, Wilmington, —South Alabama, Ozark, Ala. ference. Lake City, Florida. Re Bishop S L Greene. dim ii? mae 4 2 Seloeke Hee taucht by the}ing a central office efficiently managed Del. Rev. A. C. Clark, David H. Rey. H. T. Coleman. Bishop D. }.. J. Jenkins. Bishop R- A, Grant | December 15.—Central Louisiana Con- b ng soc CK, S a ' © ference, Oakdale. Rev. E. D, Harve. Bishop S L. Greene H. Sims Jones | October 27—Augusta, Georgia Confer- Sims, Bishop. Octgber 6—Ohio and equipped as an information bureau Superintendent, Mr. W. H. ‘ s . and clearing house unit. There will be after which a drill was con- district | Jackson Conference. —Central Alabama Con- Sete Occ 4 eee onfi Ider Dicker-| contact machinery for reaching all Tabernacle A. M. E. Church, Cin- ence, First A. M. E. Church, Rev. ference, Uniontown, Ala. Rev.|January 4, ’38—Louisiana Conference. , i Peis oS peat a agencies in and out of the church which cinnati, Ohio. Rev. R. G. Taylor. J. S. Grant, pastor, 317 Cedar Hill E. 0. Woods. Bishop D. H. Sims. St. Peter Church, New Orleans. tele NSS NSF Aas 11| hould be reached. These will serve as Bishop R. C. Ransom. Street, Cedartown, Ga Bishor W. November 24—Georgia Conference. Rev. N. L. Uumdey, 1209 Cadiz St. into the yelock service cf the day by the Rev | L. B. Delphia, who used as a text St John 3:14 Visitors: Mr. We entered farther Bishop'S L. Greene. Jennary 20--Orlando Conference: St. Mark, Orlando, Florida. Rev. J.D. Jennings Bishop R. A- Grant. February 23—South Florida Co First A. M. E. Church, Rev. L. W. Lane, pastor, 1522 Wolf Street Brunswick, Ga. Bishop W. A. Fountain, Sr. A. Fountain, Sr. Columbia Annual Confer- ence, Union, S. C., Rev. T. E. Robinson, 849 McBeth St. Bishop J. S. Flipper. South Georgia Conference. Nel- son Chapel A. M. E. Church. Rev. A. C. Danford, pastor, South Hill Street, Bainbridge, Ga. Bishop William Alfred Fountain, Sr. a “voice for the First Episcopal District and means by which all can harmonious- ly sing one song of acven and pro- Bleor from Gainesville ceedure”. : : Orlando; Rev. L. M: Another policy will be to promote the | Mr. Staccie, ‘| t xbce eee ae dite *|men of the District where possible and Chicago Annual Conference, Southwest Texas Conference,|" bg Florida Conference. f Quincy Cocoa, louse, Rev. J. R. R rd- 23:3 He | bs a ty Oe Ee ee get others only when he has exhausted Chicago, I, Rev. G. W. Williams, Weimar, Texas. Rev. W. P. Perry. is aes Rev ad F Livingstone e page Shee fs act ie ; HE it B. Daniels, ‘Live Oak. all of the available material. Much ap- 2241 Maypole Street. Bishop J. A. Bishop George B. Young. : Bishop R. A Grant. } ape 28 ih “3 Lies a ane : ap. “apermhos perede nl eanue plause was provoked when Bishop said Gregg. re Mest ee 8 eae Gentral: At 1 Conf. 11 a phe a pet oe ae 4 eee “|taueht by Mrs. Hawkins. Blackboard his policy was leadership, not driving, Kansas Conference, Emporia, Kans. Allen Chapel, ansas City, Mo. entral Annual Conter- rell, Bishop -R A, Grant. Rev. A. R. Fox, 813 East 10th St. Rev. M. M. Matthews, 312 West Bishop Noah W. Williams. 62nd Street. Bishop Noah W. pate that he never wanted to be driven. He concluded by saying he’ll “not kill any- monstrated by Rev. A. P. Postell, dine elder of the Orlando Dist. ages , ra body, however, if anyone kills himself liams. Mississippi, Conference, Brook- . \ ron by Rev. W. M. Williams - : 4 oe Conventions | siding Elder os tigen Bits Ga ain or commits suicide, he’ll be sorry, but Mexico and Rio Grande “Gonfer- haven. Rey. [. A. Henderson, Hox)" Several a oT Aiilonis has. cueveatuanereane he’ll have to preach his funeral.” ence, Kingsville, Texas. Rev. T. 213, Brookhaven. Bishop S. L. poepagl en ses pees oe . Expressing an opposition to belittl- W. Thomas. Bishop George B. Gaeene Uy em OW ‘onvention during! bd a Wee a ye fe up preach. ing Presiding: Elders and ‘urgine -the Young. Tennessee Conference, Mt. Pleas- ‘ astor| ce mg a pest ee s ee paying job Presiding; Biders asecosente) October 13—Southwest Georgia Con- ant: Rev. S. F. Dudley, Bishop E. ‘ at 8 olelodle Drill a ra 100!) he said, “they are a part of the Metho- ference. Edison A. M. E. Church, J Howard i 1 sf ‘ oe a ‘ nd devo-} gicg system A instr who.doasn't pay fails Edison, Ga. Rev. D. A. Williams, Se Alabama Conference, ' lw a a ie ee A, Cole and to do his, full duty.” pastor. Bishop W. A. Fountain Prattville, Ala Rev. S, M. Davis. } Begin-| ep Mig Sees at ae yea ee In a modest manner Bishop Sims said, Kentucky Conference New Port, Bist DH ans ; y S Rev. Sf sa ministers reported |«y shaft not be calling my interest to Kentucky. Rey. C. T. Buchanan, Oct. 30—North Missouri Conference, aoe Ms sod and our Elder was well pleased. your attention.” He stated he merel Macon, Mo. Rev. W. M. Jackson, D < rule) We he ne with our Elder and expected to benested asia eed MRO cet 107 East 3rd Street. Bishop Noah ; > | wile Te knows how to treat his men + I W. Willi Prof. I U1 St BERRY ADVERTISING SERVICE sve uuams. €:|Seery one was all eanien te EIiee stewards to treat him when he pastored, RVIC: dy uid that he has presided for 14 years offers your church a new idea in pro- Noy. 3—Texas Conference, Pt. Arthur, grams for your services. hence he left that to the District. A pro- Texas’ Rey. :C... W. Prince. 43 | tut this was the finest Conference that longed round of applause greeted him when he said, “there are no appoint- For information, write West Tenth Street. Bishop Geo. he had ever witnessed. He gaye his aa | PASEO a token of remembrance of | which all were pleased. Sermon by Rev. L. B. Delphia. Col- Doxology and Benediction. x Saturday night was a district. pro- | sroam from all district officers. Prize essays and Oratorical contestants. B. Young. East Mississippi Conference, Green- wood. Rey. R. C. Perry, 719 Walt- hall St. Bishop S. L Greene —East Alabama Conference, Gorard, Ala. Rev. S. N. Black- stone. Bishop D. H. Sims. November 10—Atlanta Georgia Con ference. St. Paul A. M. E. Church 502 Allen Building J. Hamilton Berry, Mgr. eee ments for sale”. Outlining a policy of peace, said the Bishop, “Fellowship and love should characterize the actions of the breth- ren”. - ; Stress was laid upon conference re- organization which will facilitate the handling of funds. The Presiding Elders will collect all monies from their dis- Res. 2306 Christian St. paster of lection REAL ESTATE FOR SALE QUALITY HOMES, nice environ ment, surprisingly low prices an¢ terms which is the reason of this t close with hest y and all that cored an MADISON, FLORIDA There were 3 first prize winners: Little ke. th Miss Thelma H i ke Convestion * untly, Beatrice . ? 5 Rev. G. B. Hannan, pastor. 536 \ _— © Convention a suc-! Jones and Mrs, Ollie: Burrel and 3 ven tricts the day prior to the opening of firm’s continuous business since 1880 Humphrey Street, Atlanta, Ga We and Fo Mistlonaes ivy Eee needy onid prize winters iradle’ Mitek Hames i alee and, on the opening You can select now before prices rise Bishop W. A. Fountain, Sr. ok ts ae a as P, ROB ISON. | tain’ Diaries Hate Wittiane lay after the usual devotionals and or- by paying deposit; settlement will b : West Tennessee Conference, Union ganization, they will make their reports City. Rev. Wm. Young. Bishop E. deferred until Spring. in triplicate form, one for himself, the Doxology and Benediction. * ised avait ervice Seldom Equalle: th,| NORTH OCALA DIs S ni Sund TRICT § unday morning ay 8. CONVENTION HELD AT School Neve The New A.M.E. Discipline eee Ke R ‘ finance committee and the Bish ° _ J, Howard . : fay RR a ARCHE opened at 9 o'clock by th eee ¢_Bishop’s Excelied! th Carolina Annual "7 ta ed Rev. PD. V. Wilson, cas rid FLA. Supernanny y the District prene! who sate eae en for * ADAMS, 5641 Marleet St. Phile., Pa Beatiahen Holly. Hil Sc SINGLE COPY coal ae $ .90 tor at Hambure Circuit nity 4 ‘ conferences and will make a : i See eae : te Nes werd Sc A. C. E. League Pei abe es dx ak of Ocala,|manent record in a Properly resol : ae L. L. Farmer. Bishop J. S. HALF DOZ. me ey $ 4.89 an ead (bral ans Missior ‘one all f ermon by Rev. A, lipper. : : p + the troth | here Wedneaday ede ‘ary was held) P, Postell, text from St. Mark 15: ies Mn tron betas dat chief West Texas Conference, Som- ONE DOZ - — $ 9.00 and the Hie. ¢ P bites ety, sellty Diweian t 4th through Subject: “Come dawn,” ag :23.| secretary of each conference a cop: Serre Rev. N. H. Mel Rohinwn and Rev: C. T Syteen Mclersen: Bes, Presidiny Ritet 1. Dichl Afheeideeeaecmon | the conference statistics who will enter fea es Zegil 28a 2 ASSN Netti haa = P. FR. gave a short talk, ecnelading| Mt, Pisg < ae ; Sesion, pastor of | Bentley, A, Bed ci Rev, W. B.jthem in the conference journal. In th ans PO eet Re) Mepterenee St. James ay A. M. E. BOOK CONCERN hie tal — ey Stan E Church # nd others, aS * . ba iS; Ne talk with the organization of the] Wednesday was Wemeon Sunday night, a sermon by Rey. H Pelee shee te WA te anes Phone: Pen. 7694) — Church, St. Louis, Mo. Rev. J. A. i Phila. Pa. fi . 19th Street day Re-] W, Jefferson, Acts 12:82 “and the ancial statistics, receipts and disb 716 S. 19t My Dames, 4311 St. Ferdinand Street. ig bee (Continued OA Hage 14 "Bishop Noah W, Williams, Lines ===== DSC09633.JPG ===== ‘ grand-daughter of Major R. R, Wright, Sttttheteetetts LSSESSSSSSSN uss we president of the Citizens’ anid Southern | University EY | finds and the expenditure and appli-|has been chosen by the Unive ¥ - = * : ikewise plain-| college of Northwestern wpe! TRANSITIONS From Other Papers ;' cof he operon ts arate, The | | | t Missionary So-|tory and Enjoyment ot Music.’ Miss RRR REE | slied to Home Missions] Anderson will sing at the Auditorium ‘RENDER UNTO CAESAR” ‘ worker in the| theatre on. January 16, as, theajifth -HARRISBURG, ILLINOIS: feature of the mus ourse. Mrs Jennie Ball, mother of Mrs. Introduced to Chicago audience three] susie Brewer, quictly took her final years ago as a feature of this series.| pest Friday morning, August 27, 1937. Marian Anderson has been the sensa-] yfrs, Ball had been sick since the flood tion of the Chicago music world in her] jy January. She was 4 patient sufferer. nd and third appearances here.| che was a zealous missionary worker. e has been described as “one of the] \ourning her departure are the -atest living singers,” by critics here} gaughter, Susie Brewer, two grand- and in New York. The enthusiasm of] sons, Cornelius Brewer, of Harrisburg, Chicago music lovers has demanded] prof, J. A. Brewer, of Alton, Ill, Rey. her appearance here again as a part off G W. Brewer, son-in-law, Edward course offered by Northwestern} yolder, brother, Kansas City, Kans., Mi rary Socie-| university. and a host of relatives. 5 3 an effort to abort Funeral services were conducted : from Bethel A. M. E. Church, Harris- burg, Rev. W- H. King, pastor at Car- rier Mills, served as master of cere- monies. Rev. L. B. Miller, pastor of “Marian, the soprano so-| shawneetown Ct. delivered the eulogy. Will you] Interment was made in Graceland help us out with the part?” Naturally] cemetery, Quincy, Ill. 5 I sang the bass part an octave higher. —B. F. Slaughter I got much practice in s inging differ- Bie ee . ent parts of the scale which must have IN MEMORIAM In loving memory of our husband and As she grew older and weni to higt | father, Rev. B. F. Levister, who passed school, Miss Anderson's vocal training] away August 25, 1936. began with Giuseppe Boghetti. She Memory is our cherished friend, started to appear in small concerts for] For love and sorrow to thee which she received $5 to $10. Her} will have no end. to the] later musical education was financed on Edith F. Latimer, daughter. Denomination gener-| community basis, from the proceeds N. B. Levister, wife. of benefit concerts in her own church, Conway, S. C. , or should know, that mned to the ta) Confer nendation of the other 50 per endeavors of on its far-flung vbove facts defining] the “Whenever a new anthem was given she has said, “I learned all four parts—soprano, alto, tenor and bass. It was nothing unusual for me to. come to church cn Sunday and hear the of the} out,” leader say: loist won’t be here today. vce has set for these] done a lot to develop my voice.” 1 seek to ust of the of al nd to aid and ctriment of the r the A. M. E| from contributions of dimes and quar- o—— d hav iys been| ters collected from humble music-lovers REV. B. MIDDLETON e ¢ i ed re-| who believed in her. Rev. B. Middleton, one of ‘the splen- etup of the Proof of her greatness was first given} did pastors of the Manning district was are here set-| to her when in a prize competition of} funeralized in Friendship A. M. E. Missionary] three hundred entrants for an appear-| church, August 23, witnessed by a large ak in the Lewischn stadium, she won] congregation of ministers and laymen the prize, and received an invitation] from all parts. Rev. Middleton was a | mit them to for which they were set ‘ " After all. ie appear with the Philadelphia Phil- good man and was loved by his mem- ~ AND ‘upon aH ane orchestra. bers. Our heartfelt sympathy is here- | eatest demand er life since has been one import-|by extended the bereaved wife and ‘ uuses of the church|#nt triumph after another. She is the] children sa ans provid-| idol of France, Germany, Italy, and] His death is our loss, but Heaven’s / asize these ;|¢ven Soviet Russia, where she is hailed] gain exhaust to the nth} s the greatest singer of our’time. In Peace be to his ashes. ©: MATRIMONY By. 4: 2 ‘ $reh Bos eebd tones _Rey, James Alexander Jarvis to Miss we Ci : WEDDING CEREMONY | Elizabeth Jones, Sunday the twelfth of D aes st co-ordination] CHARLOTTE RUTH WRIGHT {September 1937, at 2:30 o'clock p.m., WED Mt. Olive Baptist Church, Johnstown, Penn. The reception was held after the ceremony at 615 Rosedale Ave. tiding their] her own country, she sings ‘to houses which there is not one empty seat. func- then will the “| UNIVERSITY SELECTS MARIAN hods of } pi bee | ANDERSON FOR 1938 SERIES New York, Sept—Miss Charlott Ruth Wright, daughter of Dr. R. R Wright, the* distinguished A: Mi +E; | Sessa aun Omen aaaeaeee year,| hishop, became the wife of Talmadge contralto,| Hayre, head of the chemistry depart- ment of Arkansas State College, in a ; quiet ceremony here fast week. Mr U: Hayre was originally from Norfolk, Va el y the + j | third consecutive Bank and Trust Company, of Philadel- phia. i The groom is a graduate of Virginia nion and Columbia Universities. He ¥ was for 3 i The simple ceremony was performed with ie hace Oe rape cheng hy the Rey. D. Ward Nichols, of Eman- and. Mrs Wrieht ee Pans Bison Ss. » Who are now in wel A. M. FE. Church, and was witnessed ‘ 3 Ss Sovth Afri bled i i aaa Be: js : ca, cabled their blessin: My fr Clara Wells, of New York! the couple—Philadel hia Trib heap rank B. Adair, of Pine Bluff, Ark., UNS <canige and Miss Marien Ables, of Atlanta, Ga. The newlyweds left immediat: : s ely for atiamuan wedding trip thra New England ands y Pe Comte “s yf WINSTON - INTERNATIONAL ; The bride, a graduate of the Univers- SUNDAY SCHOOL’ ae ity of Pennsylvania, is a teacher in SCHOLARS BIBLES ; Ry ‘SELF- ING * KINgs ienley One ROOMS $11.50 UP FOR QUIETNESS AND GOOD FOOD COME To THE NEW BALTIMORE HOUSE “Exclusive But Not Expensive” SPECIAL PLATTER LUNCH 25 CENTS FROM 12 TO 4 O'CLOCK (Except Sundays) L. J. WATERS, Proprietor the Armstrong High School, of Wash- 1438 LOMBARD STREET PHILADELPHIA, PA fue ington, D, C. She formerly taught at the Arkansas State College, where she and the groom first met. She is a | Past £F. ON] in his recent book entitled “Your Church and mine,” in which he adds- Against a united Church, no foe can prevail, What a poor world indeed would The Tragic Picture there be, without the sense and ap- Without the shadow of a doubt, th preciation of a Supreme Being? What most dominant realization, brought to other sequence, except a complete dis- the mind and heart of every delegat | avowal of all true order and a sacri- aud visitor, was that tragic picttre o fice outright of.everything that civi-|) the woeful betrayal of our One and] lized man has learned to regard as dear || Blessed Lord, by reason of the sin 0 |—such as home, family, society, and} the multitudinous divisions of His individual freedom. very life and ever intended that she b The United Message be kept, One and inseparable—His very ..We would like most of all to give ‘Rody’ and of which He is the ‘Head’ verbatim (as we did for the Oxford Indeed none can escape whether tha Conference) the fall text of the United! jault be ‘schism’ or ‘opostacy.’ All have] Message, but the document in its final sinned and doubtless all are equally in} form is too lengthly for inclusion in a sift in the mind of Him who founded| single release. We propose to the lier and where sin abounds there can) Bishops of our Church, however, that ye but one escape, Repentence, For-| for the next session of the Council, “3 full day be set aside for the discussion _ | and consideration of this most impor- Of course, I felt this realization quite] tant and far-reaching document. ‘There keenly as a world situation, but fat} can be no doubt, that the consideration more so, as this most tragic picture, re-| of the World Christian Unity with its lated itself to the shameful oray of Ne-} consequent implications, shall in the ero denominations in general and Ne-} year future, not only over-shadow all ero Methodists in particular. Of all) other questions, but in doing so shall races of - groups of believers, that! jecome the new Saviour, to help the should regard “Unity, Fellowship, and) qiyided Churches to save themselves Brotherhood” as paramount, it should] (-om themselves. be those of black people. Indeed, what! Goq hasten the day for African valid reason under Heaven can we give} \fethodism especially when some high- for this needless exhibition of inability] ¢, resolve can so thoroughly dominate to grasp and appropriate the true spirit] our thought and life, as of the Christ and no less fcr our utter disregard of the higher welfare,| troversial issues and inordinate ambi- economically and otherwise, of the) tion, which we quite generally admit, trusting peoples we lead? As said above] has weakened us no little in the recent I felt this of course, as it related to] past. Might we hear again the call of matters world-wide, but truly my ,con-| the Master in those ever burning words suming thought was for the churckes} of the Apostle Paul in which he ex- and people, with whom Ewas far more) horted the Church to take her mind closely identified. or affection off the things of earth The saddest thing however about) and place them upon those _ things this most tragic picture in the world- sittation is that not alone is Christ be- trayed, in the matter of disunion, de- nominational rivalry and bigotry, but far more still, it leaves Christianity weaker in her ever continuous battle to stand up against idolatry. To be sure, not “Golden Calves” nor “Heathen Gods,” but the idolatry of modern times far more subtle and deceptive viz: Intellectualism, Totalitarianism, Com- munism. To be direct the real fight be- Quarterly Conference came forth and’ ing waged against the churches today, preached a soul stirring sermon which Ameewiterteness aide ceen cincetine| ta ensoved by’ all andat 3700 o'clock days of the Renaissance, is not at)all| Rev. J. E. Dickey, the pastor of Pur- upon ecclesiasticism, or denomination- don, brought in our hearing another alism as such; but upon and against our Durning sermon, his text, “No Repent- very Christ, as Saviour and Lord. ence beyond the grave,” and at § p.in.,| ‘In a word the present day fight is ue BESeened, ee St Bong, ged i one of anti-Christianity and downright pure got iA = ed hi irreligion. The next battle ground is the EG Ee ayite ebcompaned ue Bynsieercoitecewande: aniversity pat and also Mr. and Mrs. Virdon’s two d sons and daughter motered thanks eran pee ees ere ok the GE from Barry, Texas, visiting the com- thére was never a period in the history * if _W hi h h- of the world, when the conquest with erence OAT ear ia la out the day. young people was brighter for the’ Church. Never were they so alive to re- ligious thought pro and con but thé battle is of such, our divided Church Organizations are fully prepared te cope. No better summing up could be made than those prophetic words of the late Bishop Brent at the Lausanne Con- ference, ‘some ten years ago: “The World is too strong for a divided Chirrch.” We only need as a present-|_ day addition, perhaps, those equally significant words of the eminent Dr William Adams Brown of New York, ¢LD NPERENCE FAITH AND ORDER By Bishop S. L. Greene (Continued from last issue) viveness, Justification. to lift our thinking above the plane of mere con- which are above. (fo be continued) o—— BLOOMING GROVE, TEXAS Tyree Chapel A. M. E. Church Sun- day School opened at 9:35 with super- intendent Hommer Terrell at his post of duty. At 11:00 o'clock, presiding elder, Rev. W. N. McGrew, in his third —Mammie Collins CHRISTIAN — General Courses in High School and, Elementary Teacher-training ; Special Teacher-training courses in Health and Physical Education, Home Economics, Commerce, Agriculture, Music and Industrial Arts. REC WILBERFORCE UNIVERSITY OR = PDT WY WILBERFORCE UNIVERSITY WILBERFORCE, OHIO 75 Years of Devoted Service to the Training ay as Young Men and Women ——o0o——_ THE COLLEGE OF LIBERAL ARTS offers General Courses in the Arts and Science; Special Courses in Social Administration, Journalism and Music, also Pre-Medical, Pre-Dental, Pre-Law and Pre-Engineering. 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SELBY, Secretary-Treasurer ER SSnenesRnnenSuuauaxannks? mente for each confer nice in chrono gical order. — { A Six printed episcopal messages will be sent out from the episcopal office per annum as the occasion may require and the needs demand. A complete survey of the Episcopal District by a competent committee, se- curing expert advice if necessary, is to be conducted. The laymen are to be. foreanizell and encouraged to read the periodicals of the church. A suggestion. given was to organize a “Loyalty Clinic” in each charge. The Youth Problem represented by the Church School, the A. C. E. League and Institute work were discussed, as well as place and equipment for same. In reference to this phase of the work, the plan is three-fold. First, that the Sunday School System have institute work organized in equipped centers as well as the convention and congress idea of operation. Second, that all-con- ferences have the same as the district in an expanded form. Third, that bien- nially an Episcopal District Congress and Religious Education School be held, including all the units of the church. There shall be appointed an Episcopal District Religious Education Board of Directors composed of competent, con- secrated people who will work in this field, Veterans in the ranks of the Presid- ing Elders and the ministers, some who have served even in other Episcopal Districts, and thoroughly familiar with the: “church covering a period of many years, said the address with its work- able program was without parallel com- ing from a Bishop. The younger men enthusiastically hailed it as the first call to arms in a greater battle for right- eousness and truth joined with the “old-timers” in praising this worthy son of Allen, Opportunity for expressions was given, not only to the Presiding Elders, but to the entire assembly, and after many complimentary remarks, a mo- tion to approve the program as outlined by Bishop Sims was unanimously pass- eda Rev. L. L. Berry, Secretary of the Missionary Department; Rev. G. E. Curry, Manager of the A. M. E. Book Concern, and Rev. J. G. Robinson, Editor of the A. M. E. Review, General Officers in attendance, were introduced and made brief remarks. Each spoke well of Bishop Sims and congratulated the District in having him as the Pre- siding Bishop, predicting that if it fol- lowed the program outlined, it was des- tined to lead the Connection. $1000.00 RAISED IN THE OZARK SUNDAY SCHOOL CONVENTION pe (Continued from page 1) te x which amounted to $918.32 Wed-} a (Continued on pre 13) yy at the Afternoon Session: this increased to One-Thousand dollars at the closing Friday Night. We any od Rev, F, A. Anderson oe the! Elba Circuit, preached the “Educational Sermon,” Rey. Ander- son preached a powerful message ; the Spirit ran high—amid shouts of “Amen”, Rey. R. L. Knight, Pastor of Dale- ville preached Thursday Morning; The Rey. J. Cephus Jarrett, Presiding Elder of the Eufaula District, preached the Convention into Spiritual—enthusiasm, | from the Text : “God forbid that I glory, save in the cross of Jesus.” This was indeed a fine message. Dr. Jarrett is |leading the forces of the Eufaula Dis- trict on to victory; assisted by his wife, Mrs. Martha J. Jarrett. Friday morning, Rey. S. W. Nichols, Pastor of Opp and | Shady Grove, preached a classical and logical sermon. This message was a masterpiece; followed Friday night by Dr. H. T. Coleman, Pastor St. Paul A. M. E. Church, Ozark, Alabama— preached the Missionary Sermon. Dr. Coleman is the “Evangelical preacher” of the District and the Ex- Presiding Elder of the Troy District. Wednesday we were graced with the presence of Dr. J. B. Calhoun, Dean of Greater Payne University, Birming- ham, Alabama. Dr. Calhoun conducted the Institute work. A large number of persons were assembled for class work. The Subject: “God Requires Social Justice.” Among the group participat- ing was Bro. B. R. Sconiers, Under- taker of Enerprise, the Conference Supt. A. C. E. League, and others. Friday Morning, the writer was se- lected to conduct the Institute work. The subject: “The Christian’s Tool iti Presiding Elder added much to the Program of the Convention; assisted all he choir-workers of the local churches, All the ministers and people of the Ozark District love Mrs. well as the Presiding Elder. Long live Dr. and Mrs, Hatcher to carry on the work of the church. leading the District with a large margin. This Church reported at the Convention $285.00, In fact, John Chapel is as the South Conference. Chest.” This Institute was a special feature for the Convention. The Con- vention extended a rising vote of thanks to the conductor for the program. The Missionary Departments had quite an interesting program Friday Afternoon, Mrs. Snobie Benson, Presi- dent; Mrs. Allie Sconiers, Conference Branch President, Mrs. Julia Harris of Troy District, Mesdames C. B. West, S. D. Hamilton, M. J. Jarrett, Mahalie Nix who sang to the delight of the Con- vention, Getties Peoples, President of the Young People’s Department et al made a very, very splendid showing. All officers were re-elected except Mrs. Christine Tanner. She resigned because of having removed out of the bounds of the South Alabama Conference, With reluctance the Convention filled the place by substituting another efficient and energetic worker, Mrs. H. T. Cole- man. Mrs. Pokie Lee Williams won the contest of the Y. P. D. from the sub- ject, “Boards For Life’s Building.” This honor went to Enterprise. The District Superintendent, Bro. J. H. Wilkerson offered the League rais- ing the largest amount over the assess- ment, a free trip for the delegate to the Institute of Religious Education, Mont- gomery, Alabama. Miss Essie Rae Wil- kerson gets the honors. This also went to Enterprise. A large group of ministers from all sections of the state visited our Con- vention. Revs. M. C. Miles, Cummings, Tellis, S. D. Hamilton, Curry, Walker, Lenud, Pastor First Baptist, Dothan, Alabama et al. For the faithfulness of the President of the W. H. and F. M. Society, Mrs. |[Snobie Benson was presented by the ladies of the District a nice purse as an apprecjation of having given splendid service for eight years on the Ozark We th R Mrs. Oretha Hatcher, wife of the Hatcher as John Chapel A. M. E. Church is The Harvest Meeting will convene — with Collin Chapel, New Brockton Mon- \ day after the First Sunday of October, at which time, we shall follow our lead- er, Dr. Hatcher in closing up for the Annual Conference. We were very sorry that Bishop and Mrs, Sims did not attend but we know that they were with us in heart and mind. May God bless the Bishop as he travels in our interests. Much praise goes to the pastor, Rev. R. H. Hilson and wife, the good people of Lockhart for the superb entertain- ment given the Convention. BISHOP GEROGE B, YOUNG BiSHOP GEORGE 8B. YOUNG/trict Rey. B. L. Simpson, P. : RAISED $20,026.04 IN TEXAS | Central T Conference reich See EDUCATIONAL RALLY District, Re E. Moody, P.. Es, ‘ —-: $1,111.03; Austin District Rev. R. 5. By R. S. Jenkins Jenkins, P. S., $1,064.00; Temple Dis- irict, Rey. E. M. Pracey, P. E $801.00; Conference :—San Antonio Oar Educational Congress for 1937 has passed into the St history of Texas and the A. M. E, Church, One of the first things in a public rallies gatherings Bishop Young starts. all sick his and his Pallas by helping the helpless, and superannuated ministers of Episcopal District. The Evidence Collection for the needy preachers $107.00. Reports from Conferences and Presiding Elder's Districts were as} > follows : Texas Conference—Houston District, Rev. W. O. Boyd, P. E., $2,209.00; Bryan District, Rev. E. D. Cooper, se , $754.00; Beaumont District, Rev. L J. Sanders, P. E., $618.00, West ‘Texas Conference :—Brenham District Rey. J. V. B. Goins, P. E.. $395.00; Bastrep District, Rev. L. L. Reese, P. I, $499.30; Bellville District, Rev. T. R. Clemons, P. E. $456.11. Northeast Conference: Corsicana District Rev. J. W. Bennett, P. Ez $549.35 ; Bonham District Rev, M. P. Harvey, P, E. $882.60, Texarkana Dis ‘ ‘ aE NP ANG Southwest an District, Rev. H. A. Young, Pass, A. Howard, 76,70 Welmar District Rev. J- P. E,, $968.75; Yoakum District, -Rev. [. FP. Ferguson P. E $327.05; North- west Conference: San Angelo District, Rey. J. M. Bouldin, P. E. $444.40; El Passo District Rev. J. Bennett Brown 14 $376.00; Mineral Wells District, AlG. Glass, cP: Ee Texas ‘Conference :—Dallas Rev. M. Lk. Pendergraft .P. BE $1,631.40; Waxhachie District, Rev. W. R N. McGrew, »P. EB.) $482.55; . Fort Worth District, Rev. J. H. Smith P. FE. $1250.50; East Texas Conferen' - Athens District Rey. E, A. And P. FE, $757.50; Palestine District, Rey. JoeB Butler P.-E: x Mexia District Rev. J. A. Jones, P. E. $364.85. Mexican and Rio Grande Valley Conference —Corpus Christi District Rey. A. Johnson, . E. $132.39. Personal Donations :—Bishop George B. Young $100.00, Bishop E. J. Howard $50.00, Prof. A. S, Jackson $100.00, Prof, (Continued on page 16) ===== DSC09635.JPG ===== PACE FOURTEEN Buy Direct From Manufacturer and SAVE MONEY! WE MANUFACTURE A COMPLETE LINE OF Choir Gowns Pulpit. 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FOUNTAIN, Jr. President ae sss 600 / eading to Bachelor of Arts and Bachelor of Science divisions: Science, Social Science, Philosophy, Commercial, Home Fcono- ——o0No— Rated by Souther Association of Colleges and Secondary —_ choa Member of Association of American Colleges. NEXT SESSION BEGINS SEPTEMBER 15 ——- 0D For farther information write to the President, W. A, FOUNTAIN, Jr. a : | | HE CHRISTIAN RECORDER rt re eee ERE ERE EEE Notices Now is the time to get “booked” up for your fall and winter REVIVALS and SPECIAL MEETINGS, T am ea dorsed by our Bishop R. C. Ransom Presiding Elder C. J. Powell, and m pastor, Rev: J. Otis Haitheox. ‘A member of the North Ohio Con- ference . Write for terms. Miss Ruth E. Bonet, Evangelist 2649 East 63rd Street Cleveland, Ohio The Annual meeting of the Phila del Conference Branch W. M. M S. will take place Thursday and Fri day, October 14-15, at Allen A.M. E Church, 17th and Bainbridge Sts. REY. W. L. JOHNSON, pastor Sse tel OKLAHOMA CONFERENCE Persons who are planning to attem the Oklahoma Annual Conference in Okla. City Oklahoma, September 22 order that comfortabl housing be reserved for you kindly get in touch with the pastor a once. REV. ARDY D. BURTON Alllen Chapel A. M. E. Church 24, 1937 in might cause. Further to point out where we might be able to ¢ mission-work in these cities where our racial group have-no places of worship, I know Rey. Turner and induced him touch with the pastor, I. W. Williams, recommend him to be a man of inte; and conscientious in his endeavor: Whatever: favors are rendered to R Turner I will Consider them as personal favors tome. The last Annual Confer- ence ordained him-an Elder in the A, M, E. Church. Respectfully yours, % J. R. CAMPBELL, Presiding Elde Newport District, A. M. E, Church, TITHING BULLETINS OFFERED ATA SAVING At least $5 a week can be saved by any church that customarily uses a four page bulletin each week. The Layman Company, 730°Rush Street, Chicago, offers this saving when using. their four page bulletin. Two pages are printed with a Stewardship massage, and two pages are left blank for local announce- ments. The company suggests that churches conduct a five week’s or 10 weeks’ course of tithe education by using its bulletins, which are of- fered at a nominal sum. It offers a sample set containing 32 different tithing bulletins at 20 cents. Please mention DR. GEO. W. Bishop John A. Gregg’s ‘By Dr. Geo. W. Williams Chicago, Illinois The law of the Arfican Methodis 901 N. Nebraska St. Oklahoma City, Oklahoma Rev. M. W. Austin P. E, Rt H. Y Tookes, Bishop. the Christian Recorder, also give your denomination. THE LAYMEN COMPANY 730-Rush Street : Chicago, Ill. Rey 8TH EPISCOPAL DISTRICT The Presiding Elders, Pastors, Lay- Workers and Trustees of Campbell Col- lege are hereby called to convene in the Regular Fall Meeting in Pearl St. African Methodist Episcopal Church, at 10:00 A. M., Tuesday, September 7, 1937, in the City of Jackson, Mississippi. The Fall Session of the College as agreed upon in the General Board of Trustees will open Tuesday, September 14, 1937, S. L. GREENE, Presiding Bishop, Dr. & Mrs. Nathaniel Hawthorne Jeltz . Internationa! Evangelists of the .. A. M. E, Church Specializing in the Evangelization of Youth in High Schoo! and College, and in the spread of the Gospel ci_Inter- racial Goodwill. They haye traveled in every State in the Union and in six Canadian Provinces, conducting 400 successful revivals and 161 large inter- racial services. They. have won 20,900 couverts to the Christian faith, and up- wards of two hundred and fifty thou- sand white and colored people have beard the famous Brotherhood Scr- mon, “AM I MY BROTHER'S Harrisburg District Conference © will convene at Columbia, Pa., Tuesday and Wednesday, October 12 and 13, instead of October 13 and 14. : REV. D. H. SIMS Bishop KEEPER?” Dr. and Mrs. Jeltz are in the First Episcopal District for the Fall and early winter with | head-quarters in Philadelphia, 716 S. 19th Street, A. M. FE. Book Concern. \ : REV. R. O. NAPPER, Presiding Elder 394 Knight St. Providence, R, I. My Dear Dr. Singleton: I take this method of giving this notice to the A. M. E. Church of the Newport District. Rev. William H, Turner hay- ing by his own request withdrawn from the pastorate of Narragansett Pier, which is mutual between himself and the people of Narragansett with per- fect good-will between Rev. Turner and the people. Rey. P. A. Pitts, A.B., who was Chief Secretary of the Annual Conference kindly consented to serve there, I haye requested Rey. W. H. Turner to serve as District Missionary of the District. There are a great many be- nevolent people of all creeds and color who if they knew our conditions I be- lieve would help our Missions Cause in the District. I wish Rey. Turner to _make personal contact with these people with a view to helping this much needed Evangelist U. S. Robinson, after an extended vacation, is now making out his schedule for. the fall, and winter months. Persons desiring dates for evangelistic campaigns are urged to write him immediately, so as to avoid .delay in securing his services. His ad- dress is, 1546 Chestnut Street, Detroit, Michigan. r WOME ST DTA JONESTOWN, MISSISSIPPI + the Northwest Annual town, Missis sippi, Church. 4 Persons who are planning to attend 7 t Conference, which convenes December 8, in Jones- Bethel A. M. BE These conting by Fail, get off in Coahoma, Mississippi, By, Bus, Coa- homa Junction. Cars will be waiting to Episcopal Church makes it binding up on the Bishops to travel, preach, lec- ture and give council to the people both ministerial and laymen through- out the bounds of their respective dis- tricts. This Bishop Gregg is doing Verbatim, adliteratim. Returning from the last General Con ference, bubling over with new, pro- eressive ideas, for a new and a most difficult situation, the good Bishop called the leaders of the Church to- gether in the various centers and out: lined to them his plans and method of approach to the problems that ‘con- fronted us all. The first major thought was that of an Evangelical drive. This was to be a district wide movement. Linking up with Rt. Rev. R. C. Ranson, the orator and scholar of the A. M. E. Church, he arranged a program under the cap- tion, “The Preaching ‘Mission.” Be ginning at Pittsburg, Pa., they spent one week there preaching, lecturing and holding seminars and giving coun- cil to the multitudes. They had as their associate Bishop H. Y. Tookes, who it is said, set the city on fire with his matchless eloquence; and along with him was the “little wizzard”, and evan- gelist, Dr. U. S. Robinson. These gen- tlemen next moved into Cleveland, oO Here we were told, that the meeting was even better than it was in Pitts- burg. Even so, this much is certain i rose to an eminance most glorious to behold in the city of Chicago, Illinois Leaving here the missionariés moved on and into Detroit, Mich., where they say the real climax was reached. Doubling back to Chicago, Iil., the good Bishop sounded the bugle and collected his soldiers together and marched on to Evanston, the seat of the chautuaqua for the Chicago area, Dr. J, A. Alexander host. And a real “was in store for us. The pastor and the good people of Evanston were in every way equal to the task. But was just the beginning for when the smoke of battle had cleared away E CHRISTIAN RECORDER ¥ ar eee PAGE FIFTEEN @ , Jonestown, Mississippi, or the} Adair took his text from St. Matthew] present were made to rejoice. Mrs. WILLIAMS the Finance Committee had in hand in cach $1,854.03. If we have the sigus of time correctly, under the leader- ship of Bishop J. A. Gregg, the old Fourth is on her way to her former glory. a ‘Since Jast you heard from me, the church has lost a great man in the passing of Dr. A. J. Wilson. It is and has been my ambition to succeed Dr. Wilson as the Secretary of the Church Extension Department. If his successor is selected upon merit, long standing service, as pastor, Presiding Elder, loyalty to both the Church and the day afternoon, the Women’s HF. Missions met with the president, Mrs. Chapter of St. John and commented on the lesson. Mrs. Chappelle introduced] was held at Grant Chapel A. M. E. Mrs. Adair the District president, She spoke on the work of the society and the National meeting in Memphis. Her| good. Since our last Quarterly Con- tall was inspifing and to all present. The A. C. E, League|the Missionary Society. It is our lost was, begun at 6:30 with Mrs. Liddie Mae Lewis, presiding. She spoke en- couragingly to the League. The even- ing service was begun at 8:00 with prayer by Rev. lesson by the pastor, Rey. M. P. Chap-| work. We are. grateful for mon was: really a gospel feast and al administration, and as haying been patriotic to Christ and-he Church. ot Allen, then I will be chosen to fill that all important position, if on the other hand personal friendship, political pull, etc,, is to be the deciding factor it may pe that another, who has yet to make a real record, through service and long years of suffering, will be chosen. ; My record as one of the leading pastors of the connection, also, pre- siding elder, runs back through more than a quarter of a century, in Georgia Tennessee, Missouri, Iowa, and Illi- nois. In every point save two, I re- mained the full limit of four years. ! am now winding up my eighth year here at St. Stephen, onc ot the largest churches in the city of Chicago, ll. ee MIAMI FLORIDA Rev, S. W. Adair, presiding elder of the Miami District held his Second Quarterly Conference at St. Paul A. M. E. Church, August 6. Rey. M. P. Chappelle, pastor, openec the service on Friday night with pray er service. Rev Adair read the Scrip: tare from the 69th Psalm and com mented on same. Mr. . H. B. Ferguson, secretary answered disciplinary questions. Re- ports from the various boards were read and approved by the presiding elder and conference. The Sunday School was opened at 9:30 and the lesson was reviewed by the presiding elder. Morning service was opened at 11:00 o'clock, by the pastor, Rev. M. P. Chappelle. Hymn No. 290 was sung by the choir and Rev. Hawkins, a visitor, offered prayer, Rev Adair made brief remarks to the con- gregation. The entire Conference was a success. The sermon was very inspiring. Sun- —Jenetta Deshazior Chappelle, presiding, Sister Blocker Ee offered prayer and sister Mary Simp- PALESTINE, TEXAS son read the scripture lesson, 1th a The Fourth Quarterly Conference Church, August 6-9, 1937. P. E. J. B. Butler presiding All reports were instructive| ference death took Mrs. Mosely of but Heaven’s gain. We hope to meet her in the. Great Beyond. Rev. Butler preached three soul stir- ring sermons. One soul was added to the church. Our P. E. is doing great such a Lawrence. Scripture pelle. The presiding elder took his| wonderful leader. text from: St. Matthew 28:28, subject Rey. J. B. T. Hightown, -pastor. “An Uncomfortable Religion.” he ser —Mrs. Ola B. Jones oO WILD ROSE HAIR GROWER Formerly East India, now Wild Rose Will promote a full growth of hair Will also restcre the Strength, Vital- ity and Beauty of the hair. One Jar 50 Cts. Sold by Druggists Big Money to Agents Send for Wholesale Price E. B. LYONS 518 N. Central Oklahoma City, Okla. Wild Rose Hair Grower Made In Oklahoma City—Sold Everywhere TEMPLE OIL for DARKENING THE HAIR BISHOPS UNANIMOUS IN DECISION OVER SUNDAY SCHOOL LITERATURE At a meeting of the Bishops’ Council which met in Memphis, Tennessee, during the week of June 22nd, the Bishops unanimously ordered that every Sunday School of the Connection use the Sunday School literature as publishéd by Prof. E. A. Selby, Secretary-Treas- urer of the Sunday School Union of the Afican Methodist Episcopal Church. The department was also ordered to move in with the Book Concern, in Philadelphia, Pa. This has been done. All orders for Sunday School literature should be sent to E. A. Selby, 716 South 19th Street, Philadelphia, Pa. The Sunday School supplies are already printed and ready for shipment; we are, there- fore, asking that you cooperate with us further by sending your orders early. Three weeks before the opening of the quarter will give your orders plenty of time to reach us and allow for a reasonable possi- bility of delay. Many of our schools are already following this method. ‘ We are following this procedure in calling the attention of the Pastors to the orders of the Bishops. You are the chief Superinten- dents of your Sunday Schools, and upon whose shoulders rest the responsibilities of carrying out the orders of the Church. Let us pull together brethen. In unity there is strength. Yours for greater and better Sunday Schools, E. A. SELBY, Secretary. ===== DSC09636.JPG ===== THE CHRISTIAN RECO en Order Blank and Price List PAGE SIXTEEN A. M. E. Sunday School Literature Book E M PHILADELPHIA, PA. Lay Members to G. E f the A. Pastors Presiding Elders order, kindly give the name of the person + la quite important in tracing your order. Please send names and addresses of 5000 (Five Thousand) Curry, Manager o Concern 716 S. 19th ST. me) mem ‘ = steele RAEN RSENS EERE KRESS S a 4 BISHOPS J. S. Flipper. Make Money Order Payable to 4 W. A. Fountain, Sr. A. SELBY, Secretary-Treasurer H. Y. Tookes E J. Howard W. H. Heard D. H. Sims W.T. Vernon 716 South 19th Street Philadelphia, Pennsylvania BISHOP GEROGE me * on i Leonard Harris; | Midnight, Rev. tt $96.00, Miss! estes te feeferfentens th s +} a8 ingers Miss M. A. > delet at their posts, er The choir from was also present Clayborn, Dr G. wd Rishop E J, AO M,, Rev. G. T. Stinson, 3 PLM Winn; 7 P. M., Rev, E Howard were] M, Bracey H. DAVIS BISHOP ™. THE SECOND DISTRICT CONVO- CATION KITTRELL COLLEGE For nine days, August 16-24, oyer a thousand young people and adults min- isters and prominent leaders in the church met in a “Religious Convoca- tion” at Kittrell College, N. C. -It was the first of its kind ever held by Afri- BRE RRR REE REE EEE EEE “In This Issue RR REREEEEEEEEEEE EEE EEE : The Daily Altar—Rey. Carlyle F. Stewart ....+-++ poe ie EDITORIALS: : % Alleged Episcopal Irregularities Unification or Segregation ..-- After Death . ; Traveling By Train _ Pointed Points ..---. Churchman Afield ...-- Echo World Conference on Faith > : ‘and Order—Bishop S. L. Green Young People’s Page ~ Women’s Page ..-..s+ From’ Other Papers .---- Bishop Tookes and the 12th Epis- copa District—Rev. —G, Way Blakeley s.vvesseers os -| can Methodists in. America. was conceived inthe fertile and massive brain of Bishop. M.-H, Davis. Seventeen Presiding Elders presided‘over as many -| Sunday School Conventions, seventceti missionary presidents presided over as The idea many of their groups. Conference groups met. These all were in session simultaneously and under one roof in the B. Nv Duke Library building, gift of a great philanthropist and benefac- tor. A very unique detailed and com- prehensive program was prepared and followed to the letter. There was in- stitute and group, work daily, inspira- tional talks and a daily sermon by Dr. D. Ward Nichols of New. York. The Convocation ‘Address was delivered by Bishop J. S. Fipper. A very fine ad- dress was made by Hon. J. R. Kittrell, attorney for the institution, and son of the man after whom the college is named. From the beginning te the end the convocation was really a tribute te John R, Hawkins, first president, thru whom hundreds of thousands of dol lars came to the institution. a Practically every leader in the Second District was present, every pastor and a host of laymen. A large delezation Carolina, led by Drs. came from Sonth G. Dent, and Prof, T, J. Miles, E. F. C. G, Garrett. Connectional characters "(Continued on page 9) FFICIAL ORGAN: THEO OF NHE-AFRICAN- METHODIST: E! EN OUR BROTHERD}>2 ‘WHY ARMAMENTS? By Edgar Blake Why armaments? Our military lead- ers answer that armaments are neces- sary for national security, that armies and navies are the guarantors of peace. This answer is as false as it is futile Every page of history stamps it a lie. “Whatsoever a nation soweth that shall it also reap.” This is the law of nature and the law oi God. Nations that pre- vare for war reap war. Mr. Coolidge, several years ago, solemnly said: “The American government and people are convinced that competitive armaments constitute one of the most dangerous and contributing causes of internation- al suspicion and discord and are cal- culated eventuzlly to lead to war.” Europe spent forty billion dollars in forty years on armaments, professedly in the interest of peace and security. Every dollar spent on armaments weak- ened the structure of peace. Every ex- penditure on armies and navies under- mined the foundations of security. In 1914 the culminated. The colossal structure crumpled and col- lapsed, burying Europe under an ava- lanche of destruction and despair. Ten millon lives were sacrificed on the bat tlefield. Twenty-five million other Ivves were taken as the direst and indirect toll of the trrble strife. More than $400,000,000,000, the accumulated say- ings of centuries, were wiped out and mad race wasted. Nations came out of the war broken and bankrupt, buried under a mountair of debt from which it is doubtful if they can ever dig out. Industry was dis- organized, trade ruined,’ finances de- pleted to the vanishing point. The chaos in which the whole world has been weltering during the last few years, with no relief in sight, is the outcome of the World War. Civ tion is threat- ened. All human kind is suffering from wounds that ages will not heal. The war that was. to end has proved only a prelude to another. A. greater war is in the offing. The war that was to make the world safe for democracy has resulted in dictatorships tor two- ISCOPAL CHURCH. BISHOP JOHN A. GREGG AT _..GRAVE WILLIAM PAUL QUINN The above picture of the presiding Bishop of the Fourth District presen of Will r and ¢ him standing at th Paul Quinn, the great pio West. | was a foreigner, having 1ave pansicnist of the op Quinn een born in India, but came to the United States, joined the African M E. Church because of his outstanding work in the West was He stands like a mighty pyramid command- made a Bishop in 1844 ing the centuries. Few. years ago the writer stood at the same grave in a Richmond, Indiana Cemetery. Holy ground. John Andrew Gregg is presiding over churches, many of which were founded by William P. Quinn. One of Quinn’s favorite hymns was, “Come, let us use the With this grace the Fourth carries on. Like Quinn he too, “Great Heart.” is broken and cowed with fear of another and more terrible calamity. Who Wants War? Who wants war? Not the common thirds of mankind, Fascism, nazism, and sovietism are threatening liberty and democracy everywhere, America is not safe. Our country is endangered by the people. The folks who do the who face the slaughter, who lives te pay the price of other zive their greed and folly want peace. They have no same destructive forces that are de- stroying human freedom everywhere. If our liberties are lost, if democracy in America is destroyed, its destruction will be directly traceable to the war of insanity that undermined the founda- tions of freedom that the sacrifices of the centuries had created for man’s well-being, Had there been no armies and navies, no arms and armaments, no propaganda and preparation for war, the world would be at peace today, prosperous and happy, instead of being quarrel with their neighbors. They cherish no enmities. They harbor no grudges. They have no wrongs that they thirst toayenge. They wart peace The soldiers who beat their ‘enimies’ have no grievance against their opponents on the other side. They are dumb instru- ments of designing and statesmen. They are the innocent exe- cutioners of other men’s greed. President Roosevelt declared that bt) politicians per cent of the people of America and (Continued on page 9)
• September 9, 1937
  ===== DSC09636.JPG ===== THE CHRISTIAN RECO en Order Blank and Price List PAGE SIXTEEN A. M. E. Sunday School Literature Book E M PHILADELPHIA, PA. Lay Members to G. E f the A. Pastors Presiding Elders order, kindly give the name of the person + la quite important in tracing your order. Please send names and addresses of 5000 (Five Thousand) Curry, Manager o Concern 716 S. 19th ST. me) mem ‘ = steele RAEN RSENS EERE KRESS S a 4 BISHOPS J. S. Flipper. Make Money Order Payable to 4 W. A. Fountain, Sr. A. SELBY, Secretary-Treasurer H. Y. Tookes E J. Howard W. H. Heard D. H. Sims W.T. Vernon 716 South 19th Street Philadelphia, Pennsylvania BISHOP GEROGE me * on i Leonard Harris; | Midnight, Rev. tt $96.00, Miss! estes te feeferfentens th s +} a8 ingers Miss M. A. > delet at their posts, er The choir from was also present Clayborn, Dr G. wd Rishop E J, AO M,, Rev. G. T. Stinson, 3 PLM Winn; 7 P. M., Rev, E Howard were] M, Bracey H. DAVIS BISHOP ™. THE SECOND DISTRICT CONVO- CATION KITTRELL COLLEGE For nine days, August 16-24, oyer a thousand young people and adults min- isters and prominent leaders in the church met in a “Religious Convoca- tion” at Kittrell College, N. C. -It was the first of its kind ever held by Afri- BRE RRR REE REE EEE EEE “In This Issue RR REREEEEEEEEEEE EEE EEE : The Daily Altar—Rey. Carlyle F. Stewart ....+-++ poe ie EDITORIALS: : % Alleged Episcopal Irregularities Unification or Segregation ..-- After Death . ; Traveling By Train _ Pointed Points ..---. Churchman Afield ...-- Echo World Conference on Faith > : ‘and Order—Bishop S. L. Green Young People’s Page ~ Women’s Page ..-..s+ From’ Other Papers .---- Bishop Tookes and the 12th Epis- copa District—Rev. —G, Way Blakeley s.vvesseers os -| can Methodists in. America. was conceived inthe fertile and massive brain of Bishop. M.-H, Davis. Seventeen Presiding Elders presided‘over as many -| Sunday School Conventions, seventceti missionary presidents presided over as The idea many of their groups. Conference groups met. These all were in session simultaneously and under one roof in the B. Nv Duke Library building, gift of a great philanthropist and benefac- tor. A very unique detailed and com- prehensive program was prepared and followed to the letter. There was in- stitute and group, work daily, inspira- tional talks and a daily sermon by Dr. D. Ward Nichols of New. York. The Convocation ‘Address was delivered by Bishop J. S. Fipper. A very fine ad- dress was made by Hon. J. R. Kittrell, attorney for the institution, and son of the man after whom the college is named. From the beginning te the end the convocation was really a tribute te John R, Hawkins, first president, thru whom hundreds of thousands of dol lars came to the institution. a Practically every leader in the Second District was present, every pastor and a host of laymen. A large delezation Carolina, led by Drs. came from Sonth G. Dent, and Prof, T, J. Miles, E. F. C. G, Garrett. Connectional characters "(Continued on page 9) FFICIAL ORGAN: THEO OF NHE-AFRICAN- METHODIST: E! EN OUR BROTHERD}>2 ‘WHY ARMAMENTS? By Edgar Blake Why armaments? Our military lead- ers answer that armaments are neces- sary for national security, that armies and navies are the guarantors of peace. This answer is as false as it is futile Every page of history stamps it a lie. “Whatsoever a nation soweth that shall it also reap.” This is the law of nature and the law oi God. Nations that pre- vare for war reap war. Mr. Coolidge, several years ago, solemnly said: “The American government and people are convinced that competitive armaments constitute one of the most dangerous and contributing causes of internation- al suspicion and discord and are cal- culated eventuzlly to lead to war.” Europe spent forty billion dollars in forty years on armaments, professedly in the interest of peace and security. Every dollar spent on armaments weak- ened the structure of peace. Every ex- penditure on armies and navies under- mined the foundations of security. In 1914 the culminated. The colossal structure crumpled and col- lapsed, burying Europe under an ava- lanche of destruction and despair. Ten millon lives were sacrificed on the bat tlefield. Twenty-five million other Ivves were taken as the direst and indirect toll of the trrble strife. More than $400,000,000,000, the accumulated say- ings of centuries, were wiped out and mad race wasted. Nations came out of the war broken and bankrupt, buried under a mountair of debt from which it is doubtful if they can ever dig out. Industry was dis- organized, trade ruined,’ finances de- pleted to the vanishing point. The chaos in which the whole world has been weltering during the last few years, with no relief in sight, is the outcome of the World War. Civ tion is threat- ened. All human kind is suffering from wounds that ages will not heal. The war that was. to end has proved only a prelude to another. A. greater war is in the offing. The war that was to make the world safe for democracy has resulted in dictatorships tor two- ISCOPAL CHURCH. BISHOP JOHN A. GREGG AT _..GRAVE WILLIAM PAUL QUINN The above picture of the presiding Bishop of the Fourth District presen of Will r and ¢ him standing at th Paul Quinn, the great pio West. | was a foreigner, having 1ave pansicnist of the op Quinn een born in India, but came to the United States, joined the African M E. Church because of his outstanding work in the West was He stands like a mighty pyramid command- made a Bishop in 1844 ing the centuries. Few. years ago the writer stood at the same grave in a Richmond, Indiana Cemetery. Holy ground. John Andrew Gregg is presiding over churches, many of which were founded by William P. Quinn. One of Quinn’s favorite hymns was, “Come, let us use the With this grace the Fourth carries on. Like Quinn he too, “Great Heart.” is broken and cowed with fear of another and more terrible calamity. Who Wants War? Who wants war? Not the common thirds of mankind, Fascism, nazism, and sovietism are threatening liberty and democracy everywhere, America is not safe. Our country is endangered by the people. The folks who do the who face the slaughter, who lives te pay the price of other zive their greed and folly want peace. They have no same destructive forces that are de- stroying human freedom everywhere. If our liberties are lost, if democracy in America is destroyed, its destruction will be directly traceable to the war of insanity that undermined the founda- tions of freedom that the sacrifices of the centuries had created for man’s well-being, Had there been no armies and navies, no arms and armaments, no propaganda and preparation for war, the world would be at peace today, prosperous and happy, instead of being quarrel with their neighbors. They cherish no enmities. They harbor no grudges. They have no wrongs that they thirst toayenge. They wart peace The soldiers who beat their ‘enimies’ have no grievance against their opponents on the other side. They are dumb instru- ments of designing and statesmen. They are the innocent exe- cutioners of other men’s greed. President Roosevelt declared that bt) politicians per cent of the people of America and (Continued on page 9) ===== DSC09637.JPG ===== see RRR RRR a The Al ey By Rev. Carlyle F. Stewart FHE CHRISTIAN RECORDER Daily tar Minneapolis, Minn. The Lord i aigh unto all them t call upon him, to all that call upon him in truth. Ho will fulfill the desire them that fear him; thelr ery, and will save them.—Amen. Saturday uP September 11 TO SAMPLE junday, September 12 10 DIFFERENT FROM CHRIST nd do Luke » have he also will hear Done Heine bat rk Hopkins, once President of | s Coll had an occasion to of |* wing utterance to a] “Go to the ant, calthy but obnoxious student; who!sider her ways, and be wise.”—Proy. boasted money would pay: 6:6. Yo t can pay for what he] Zimmermann spoke wisely thus: “If ns College. the sacrifice of Colon our other benefactors Leroic sac education? Every ma student.” 3 toward me?” Our Father, thou hast giver How can ough Quicken within the capacity us to our salvation, le to reg y service.—Amen. Tuesday, September 14 THE HAND TO THE PLOUGH ‘Oo man having put his hand to the and looking back, is fit sdom of God.”—Luke 9:62. Che other ¢ for y I met a man who has n been succes: making a failure out of his lif use ten years ago ¢ had a lo progress in a which h as fitted eminently, go of th Today he i I of regrets. called to my mind the ham. ho answers Christ's insistent call Must give himself, his life, his all, Without one backward look. Who sets his hand unto the plow, And glances back with anxious brow. His calling hath mistook. j Christ claims him wholly for his own Can any stu- ce of half paid have given their lives might have at smallest r to God for all we ever be appreciate Though we yay thee, we dedicate Ont of the most genial and poli men I have known proved to be veritable devil at home. His seeming When the world is tossing me civility stopped with his entrance across his own threshold where he unmaske endurance. The first place for us to witness “th great things” done for us is in- ow homes and around the family fireside. Read Mark 5:1-19. The Lord’s Prayer: Prayer: Thursday, September 16 THE SIN OF INDOLENCE el ?/1 shall answer pride, or luxury, or am- bition, or egotism? No; I shall say indolence. Who conquers indolence wil conquer all the rest. Indeed all good principles must stagnate without mental activity.” The spirit of the age is to get by. When we do or give less than our best we lose our self-respect. Read Matthew 20:1-7, Prayer: Father, Master Workman, we pray to day that we may be up »/and about thy business. Forgive our n a) God among men. Amen, Friday, September 17 ° ; And forgive us our debts, as we lorgive our debtors.”—Matt. 6:12, There is a member of my congre- gation who making himself utterly miserable and ruining the peace of él derful opportunity mind of his wife and children because line of endeavor for|he has not learned the simple funda- he let|mentals of forgivi ng others, d looked backward.Jeither real ie my or imaginary, committed -_ er life} against him are the main topic of his words of Oxen-} conversation and the bane of his ex- istence. A “persecution complex” is driving his friends from him. His life would become radiant and his joys un- limited, could he learn to forgive, Who is it of us but has not been mistreated or maligned or wretchedly abused? Rather than nurse a grudge, free your life of the poison of hate He must be Christ's and Christ's alone.” |4"4 Tancor and forgive. There is grace in keeping on. Read Luke 9 :57-62, Prayer: Through the long hard days 4 1 ling Gospels ed When did Chris- gin iifferent from],,, ad vel accord- g oO the ver Christ t adiy disillasioned and A ed. It was the keen witted a aid: "None preaches 4 tnt, and she says noth- Praye wacious Father God, we are a { that we are so different Wwe our erring ways hy grace to ao jive that 4¥ be apparent in wa at all times places, Por Hia sake, Our Saviour Christ. —Amen ee Monday, September 13 PAYING FOR WHAT You GET? Fer God #0 loved the world, that he Bave tis only begotten Son, that who- sorver believeth but have everlasting fife—John 3:16. ‘a him should not perish | th and lonely nights, Heavenly Father we need strength and grace to wary on until our journey’s end; Wilt thou cause us to be mindful that Thou art us with us unto the end of the world. the name of Jesus.—Amen ethietinh pectin li ele ol Wednesday, September 15 WITNESSING AT HOME “Go home to thy friends, and teil done for thee,”—Mark 539, 4 em how great things the Lord hath | Whe: Read Matt. 5:15, Prayer: The Lord’s Prayer, eT GRACE AT THE TABLE Thy blessings do impress us, O Lord, ith Thy great love for us. Let us al- ays have the courage to acknowledge In Thee and to make ourselyes more wor- thy of Thy great mercies—Amen. HYMNS THAT LIVE STAND BY ME 1 n the storms of life are ragi Stand by me; a ite} When the storms of life are r: and treated his family with an un- couthness and disregard beyond their you ask me which is the real hereditary sin of human nature, do you imagine 4g WE FORGIVE OUR DEBTORS | elder. Wrongs, and we ESSALALSABSABARAASAMD THRSDAY, SEPTEMBER a Stand by me; ship upon the sea, : Thou who rulest wind and water, Stand by me. 2 In the midst of tribulations, e Stand by me. r | In the midst of tribulations, Stand by me. a d When the hosts of hell assail, and my strength begins to fail, Thou who never lost a battle, Stand by me. 3 ; In the midst of faults and failures, Stand by me. thou sluggard; con- In the midst of faults and failures, Stand by me. When I do the best I can, and my friends misunderstand. Thou who knowest all about me, Stand by me. 4 When I’m growing old and feeble, Stand by me. When I’m growing old and feeble, Stand by me. i When my life becomes a burden, and I’m nearing chilly Jordan, O thou “Lily of the Valley,” ‘Stand by me. HUNTSVILLE, TEXAS We as members are proud indeed to laziness and slothful spirit and quicken] send in such mesage and report as we us now for the glorious task of help-| have at this present time. ing thee to usher in the kingdom of] God we are blessed with having a good In Jesus name.—|] presiding elder, a man that believes in We thank doing big things to build up the A. M. E: Church. Why we say that is because at the beginning of the year we had a new pastor and he was a new presiding And for some cause we had to ask for a new pastor. F He made his arrival on the first Sun- day in June and since he has been with us we have not been running any back bills. Every time the bell rings it is to go forward, and fight the enemy. We ask for a new man to build our church, He found us: in a bad con- dition. Our indebtedness was $235.71 ; can say with a clean heart and a clear consci i ee mscience that he has raised The pastor and Presiding elder are the best we’ve had in twelve years. We want to thank the Dishop for sending them to us. OCIE LEE JOHNSON. neral Conference Re Minutes NOW READY - ON SALE AT THE A. M. E. BOOK CONCERN 716 So. 19th Street Phila., Pa. i PRICE $1.00, Postpaid WINSTON -INTERNATIONAL SUNDAY SCHOOL’ Contain spei pared, Helps Bible Seid an aday Attrectoeitace trations ible for children. Send for Iltustratad Catalog 9° ‘Sunday School Lesson From the 20th Century c Quarterly; t Lesson XIII September 26th GOD IN THE MAKING OF A ‘NATION Lesson Text: -Deuteronomy 8:11-20 11 Beware lest thou forget Jehovah God, in not keeping his command- and his ordinances, and his sta- which I command thee this day; thy ments, tutes, \2 lest, when thou hast eaten and art} when Jews are thus treated? full, and hast built goodly houses, and]all of the excuses—that the Jew therein; 13 and when thy herds | egotistical, selfish, clannish, grasping.| How they enjoy it! ; and thy flocks multiply, and thy silver| But when we have made all those|great windows holds six medallions of dwelt to [numbers of them, Here in our city it is almost impossible | and they like symbols. to make a purchase in a store without] scepter, the coach, the abbey, the pal- being insulted, no matter dressed, cultured or what not.” letter puts the case-directly. One can them. almost see the heartache. When we talk about God in the nation we may|afterward their various temples. The well begin with the Negro. group. I talked recently with the wife laver for washing, the book of the law, a ie : o fight for less than any strange|deep significance. oreigner gets for the asking, how well]ace, the ring and the book—all of these The|things and many more mean much to The Jews first had the tabernacle and service was, and is to this day, magnifi- The Jews form another minority|cent in ceremonial and symbol. The Some weeks ago a|tiny for which our founders pray, the countless | new king was crowned in England. Now| realization of which may advance Thy not even citizens? | the English are an old and wise people,| kingdom in. all the The crown, the | Jesus Christ—Amen. DAILY BIBLE READING M. Deut. $:11-20 F. Psalm 105:1-8. T. Psalm 114:1-8. W. Judges 2:16-22. T. Psalm 121: ————$—$—$ See THREE earth. Through S. Deut. 17 :14-20. S. Isaiah $1:4-8. of one of America’s most brilliant rabbis.| the sacred chest, the rich robes—these When I expressed the hope that she|symbols were appreciated. Today we would visit us in our summer home she | have baptism, holy communion, stained- replied with a hurt look in her fact that | glass w indows, crosses and many other cut me to the quick: “But I couldn't beautiful and significant symbols which come because I am sure you live in a]rightly understood and employed, are The Church Marches On. Read THE CHRISTIAN RECORDER And Keep Abreast With The Times restricted area”. I knew what she|of much assistance. Each year I take ; meant, for I have seen a large sign at) My communicants class into the church. the entrance to a golf course; “Gentiles | 1 show them the Bible, the baptistry, the Only.” Can we have God in our nation|communion table, the candles and I know] crosses, the lovely windows, and in- is|struct them in these sacred elements. Each of three ind thy gold is multiplied, and all that} charges, which cap be made against|the highest art and full of religious val- thou hast is multiplied; 14 then thy | manly Gentiles, heart be lifted up, and thou forget Je-| God’s way. hovah thy God, who brought thee forth out of the land of Egypt, out of the| THE LESSON BROUGHT DOWN At times this degenerated into clannish- house of hondage; 15 who led thee through the great and terrible wilder- ess, wherein were fiery serpents and scorpions, and thirsty ground where was ao water; who brought thee forth water ut of the rock of flint; 16 who fed thee . the wilderness with manna, which thy thers knew not; that he might humble thee, and that he might prove thee, to do thee good at thy latter end; 17 and lest thou say in thy heart, My power and the might of my hand hath gotte me this wealth, 18 But thou shalt re- member Jehovah thy God, for it is he t giveth thee power to get wealth; ‘hat he may establish his covenant which | tures, he sware unto thy fathers, as at this day. 19 And it shall be, if thou shalt forget Je- hovah thy God, and walk after other vods, and serve them, and worship them, | testify against you this day that ye ly religious lessons shall surely perish. 20 As the nations|«y ine upon line, precept upon precept, that Jehoyah maketh to perish before] here a little and there a little”—through Y€|the faithful years. you, so shall ye perish; ‘because we still have not done} te. : The Jews also understood fellowship. They knew the need for companionship. ness, but even that was better than in- difference. Now, as we live increasingly in great cities, the church must appre- 1| ciate the place of fellowship. We must get together. It is a Christian thing— just to get together in the right spirit. God must not be forgotten; therefore he must be taught to our children. His followers must observe fixed assemblies, holy symbols must be used intelligently, and fellowship must be cultivated among his worshipers. TO DATE 8 By John R. Ewers ‘As we come to the end of this fruitfu quarter there is one outstanding lesson which we dare not fail to record: God was to be remembered. Everyone would agree that the Jewish people haye succeeded in keeping their religion alive. This very afternoon I talked to a group of Jews who were ardent in their devo- tion to their cult—proud and loyal. We may profitably ask ourselves by what means this fine devotion has been de- eloped and maintained through the cen- POINTEDS By Roy L. Smith The prosperity of any nation depends upon its faith. * The real religion of any people is the principle by which they live. No nation is safe because it is well- fed. It would be a serious blow to Ameri- God’s words were|¢" conceit if we made an honest study und|of our prosperity and discovered how First of all, the Jews have taught their children. Thousands of years ago they were enjoined to instruct their children »|by precept and by example. Incessant- were inculcated. would not hearken unto the voice Of'to pe. hidden in the heart; to be boi Jehovah xe God. for a sign upon the hand; to be fastened .|as frontlets between the very eyes. GOLDEN TEXT: Beware lest thou | Children were to be taught when sitting forget the Lord thy God, in not keeping | gown when walking in the way with par- his commandments, and his ordinances, | ents, God’s commands were to be writ- and his statutes, which I command thee | ten upon the doorposts and upon the this day.—Deuteronomy 8:11. very gates. What does all of this mean? 2 It shows us how those ancient worthies insisted upon the careful, unending, consistent instruction of children. Thous io of years of such training accounts \ | \ AT GRIPS WITH THE LESSON “By Albert Buckner Coe | If God is to preserve this wonderful! for the devotion of the Jews to their nation of ours, these United States, ‘religion. Today, when you investigate some new emphases must be made. One , the synagogues, you will find the rabbis emphasis is that there must be a fairer attitude towards. minority groups on religious education of their the part of the people, as individuals, ! This is vital and fundamental. From and the nation. : the Jews, also, we may learn the value The Negroes form one minority group. of stated public assemblies. Frequently I quote a letter recently received from a ‘all of the people were brought together near-by city: “Dear Sir: I heard a to hear the law read, and to be exhorted part of a recent broadcast you made.'to devoted behavior. Protestants have giving the most earnest attention to the Tam writing to thank you for your help-"profited from this lesson. They are ful words concerning us (American Ne- ‘noted for their great preaching. They groes). And to say if only a few white'are masters of public meetings where ministers as well as writers had the the people are instructed in religious courage of their convictions, and would ways, speak out as you did these injustices we Again cies Oa e Ey Ay ian BY children. privileges A i the Jews make good use of suffer would end over night, so to speak. sacred symbols. Many people today, Why should we here in America have make light of such things, but they have very little of that prosperity we have created by our own effort. No people can call themselves a “cho- sen people” ‘who are not’ carrying out the program of God who chose them. God expects much more of the favored nation. It seems to be very easy to forget God when we have money in the bank. PRAYER THOUGHT By William Chalmers Covert O Lord, save us from the dwarfing sins of self-complacency as we enjoy the with which Thou hast crowned our national life. May our abundance never detach us from our sense of dependence on Thee for all things. While we eat of our own fields and drink from our own wells may we know that “the earth is the Lord’s and the fulness thereof” and that every- thing is of Thine own giving. May our strength keep us humble and kind in all our intercourse with the peoples of a earth. } Continue to us as a nation Thy favor, of pride. O-Lord! 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Editorials ALLEGED EPISCOPAL [IRREGULARITIES Much has appeared recently in ged official ir- press about all gularities on the part of a cer- Itain bishop in the supervision of his Episcopal District. He isone of the bishops of the African M. E. and a good one. The jaw es the steps there is a grievance against necessary member or one in clerical or- When it is not followed we the institution which we think » helping. It must be re- ping membered that neither the press nor the Council of Bishops consti- »5 a court of trial. We believe African M. E. Church, we believe in the episcopacy, we be- jin the lieve in our episcopates. UNIFICATION OR SEGREGATION A new high hurdle has loomed up before those Methodists . who are driving toward the unification of .the .three .major .bodies .of American Methodism., It is the hurdle of the race question, the is- sue of color.. It is being charged by white and colored Methodists alike that the plan of unification is really a plan of segregation. .A “manifesto” has been issued by a group of colored Methodists, call- ing for rebellion .and . secession. The whole issue will seriously affect the balloting of the Annual Conferences of the M. E. Church, South, which are voting. as .we write. The gist of the trouble lies in the objection of the colored Meth- odist Churches that in the reor- ganization of the proposed united Church, they are being separated on a social instead of a territorial basis; such segregation, they say, is open to all the arguments urged against .segregation .in .hotels, i til next year, but those who are in- LAN RECORDER railroad trains and restricted resi- dential neighborhoods. On the other hand, the plan does not require any individual colored minister or congregation to .be- come affiliated with a colored con- ference... The .colored .churches can choose their own bishops and boards and educational leaders. The General Conference of .the Methodist Episcopal Church (the Northern body) has already adopt- ed the plan by a vote of 470 to 83. The General Conference of the M. E.Church, South, will not meet un- t formed predict an overwhelming + vote in favor of .the .plan. . The Florida Annual Conference has just voted for it. But those confer- ences are white Conferences; the real test will come when the color- ed Methodists vote.. It .is .alto- gether possible that some of them will .withdraw .and .establish .a church of their own. That would be regrettable, as the raising of the issue in the first place. Knowing the | eaders of Methodism as we do, it is hard to believe that they de- liberately planned segregation. But the general feeling in Method- ism seems to be that the plas falls short of Jesus’ ideal of the King- dom. It is one thing to believe in brotherhood, another to .put ’.it into actual mechanics of an or- ganization. It is an uncomfortable situation for all concerned.. It will probab- ly be settled by the Methodists on their knees, rather than by Metho- dists at the ballot box. Methodism has a habit of settling things that way.—The Chrisian Herald. AFTER DEATH / Down in Arkansas the other day a white, and a black man were electrocuted in adjacent chairs. In life they were divided but in death they were united. Wonder how they felt when naked they stood Ibefore the throne of God. The white man could not plead color or immunity because of the Ar- kansas Jim Crow law. These have no effect in the presence of God— not even before the theoretical God of theology. TRAVELING BY TRAIN On August Ilth the writer traveled by train from Jackson- ville, Florida to Savannah, Ga. The car in which he rode was ultra- modern. The interior was done in dark green, silver, and maroon. The adjustable reclining chairs were upholstered in dark green, oer ah eee ward. Overhead lights shot square, non-glare reflector: the floor was linoleum in a pat- tern of large green and "Diack squares. Racks for hats, parcels and handbags were made of a shiny non-rust material. Green curtains were at the windows. There were spacious, clean toilets and lavatories, free paper towels and cups. A courteous porter pro- — vided pillows. Excellent meals and cheap lunches were served. The conductor and trainmen were polite. ws The Seaboard Air Line Railroad from Washington south leads in providing comfortable air-condi- tioned, modern equipment for Bronze passengers. If accommo- dations must be separate, then let them be equal for all who are able to pay the price, regardless to color, creed or clan. Pointed Points — § FREER EEE EERE EEE EE EE EEE THE REVEREND S. H. BAR- ker and members of Mt. Zion, Trenton, N. J., raised $1,400 a few months ago and lackt $300 of having enough money to clear all ebts. On Thursday, August 5th they raised $700.. A mortgage burning ceremony is being planned for sometime in October. The Bar- kers have a daughter at Wilber- force in the sophomore class. Her name is Wetonah. AT THE VIRGINIA CONFER- ence the Rev. C. E. Stewart, pas- tor of Emanuel, Portsmouth, re- ported 1200 members, 14 conver- sions, 40 new members, $800 Dol- lar Money, an increase of $150. $1,825.45 at the conference and $7,896.40 for all purposes. ALLEN TEMPLE, GREEN- ville, South Carolina, celebrated its 62nd Anniversary during the month of August. Sermons were delivered by President E. H. Mc- Gill of Allen University, Revs. R. I. Lemon and J. C. Quarles, pre- siding elder. The writer was scheduled to take part but was un- able to do so. Over $600 was raised in the rally. The pastor is the Rev. J. W. Witherspoon. The: beautiful church house was erec! ed during the pastorate of A. C. Sumpter of Allen Temple, Cinci nati. Si. THE B. F, LEE THEOLOG: cal Seminary began its fall t Alexander. The address was de- jivered by the Rev. A. C. Wells, He was presented by Bishop R. A. Grant. ieee i SOMETHING DIFFERENT. the Rev. S. George Dorce, and {amily of Union Church, Easton, Penna. rendered a French-Eng- lish Concert on Sept. 9. The en- tire family speaks Frence fluently. The Reverend is a native of Haiti. FrLORIDA A. AND M. COL- jege will receive $367,282 from the \VPA for the erection of two new dormitories. The president is the veteran educator, J. R. E, Lee. ~ MR. O. M. TRAVIS of MONTI- cello, Ky., prominent layman in the church was elected Financial Secretary of the Supreme Lodge K. of P. in St. Louis last month. THE REV. V. C. HODGES has been pastor of Trinity, Balti- more for two years. The church has 634 members. Last year it reported $605 to the Dollar Money iund. On July 28 it raised $1,544.58. | The Churehman. Afield rhe Churchman beheld a lovely sight 2! Kittrell when the religious convoca- tionists spent an hour on the 2reen, overshadowed by beautiful trees. As the evening wore on auto lights were turned on for illumination, +. £ ear a ae The Churchman saw A. J, Allen, C. H. Wesley,/C. E. Stewart, A. D. Avery; D. Ward Nichols, and S. S. Morris standing apart in close conversation. Perhaps they were talking about 1940. Fine, strong men in our Zion. The Churchman has known Prof. C. G. Garrett from youth; was taggbt by him, and was happy to hear him deliver an address in Garrettonian style. Mrs. M. H. Davis, and daughters la- ored hard to make the entertainment @ success. Mesdames Pearson, Jen- kins, Sheppard and Valentine of Dur- jam saw to the comfort of the guests at Fairview. | Among the ladies were Mesdames J. . Beckett, G. D. Carnes, C. E. Stew- ne Clara Harris, C. H. Wesley, J. R. Nelson and Van Putten, ~ F : ay —. ‘i Lay Substituting for Biship D. H. Sims Speaker at Jones Tabernacle, Philadel- hia Jast Sunday where pastor Steven- on is in the middle of a twenty thous- ind dollar drive to free the church of lebt. Tt was a glorjoys ceapion, Three Tig Rua, men were converted at the altar. At | fasting. impression the Churchman was the Men’s Day] the afternoon services the Churchman again talkt. Two persons united with the church. ; As the Churchman goes ‘afield he is convinced increasingly of the loyalty of the people. Only two things are vitally needed: Honest, sincere, capa- ‘ble leaders who love the church, and an intelligent program. Let the church march on!! : Still falling upon the Churchman’s ears are the words of the sweet song “I can tell the world about this” as sung by a Baptist Men’s Chorus last Sunday at Jones Tabernacle. It seemed that the leader held the first word of the chorus for ages. In the meantime heads were bowing, shoulders were swaying and feet kept rythmic cadence Have you not heard it? “I can tell the nations I’m blest.......” LETTERS TO EDITOR Houston, Texas My dear Dr. Singleton: Just a line—lest ye forget.’ I wish, to give my hearty endorsement to the fine RECORDER you are putting out. We knew you would do it. The proposa for your elevation at New York met with unanimous approbation and splen- did magnanimity. We join in affectionate regards to you and shall ever pray for your con- tinued success with the RECORDER. Sincerely yours, O. H. BENNS Dr. Singleton: The Church still feels the warmth presented by you, in representing the General Officers at the Bishops’ Coun- cil Memphis, Tenn. You always show those fine qualities of Christian man- hood, when you have an occasion to appear before the public. Well, It is just like Dr. Singleton. While using your pen, you are opening another door which leads to a greater building with more requirements at- tached thereto. S. G. H. GLASGOW. Texas. ECHO WORLD CONFERENCE ON FAITH AND ORDER By Bishop S. L. Greene Although quite conscious of the lack of both time and ability to paint even a faint picture, or to give anything like an adequate evaluation of the re- cent World Conference on Faith and Order, which corivened in Assembly Hall, Edinburgh, Scotland, I am im- pelled, nevertheless, out of a sense of duty, to set down a few of the more notable things undertak'en; together with a brief acknowledgement of the for good, made upon me and those of our immediate party. 2 _ The Conference Membership The Conference comprised a repre- sentation from 122 Christian Communi- ties in 43 different countries giving a x total membership of 414 delegates— many of whom could well be classed F among the most eminent churchmen of our times. This most worthy feature that never once did mere eminence, scholarship, or official position, how- ever distinguished, overshadow the supreme purpose; which was fellow- ship, «nity, brotherhood. At every stage of the two-weeks conclave, the yery humblest could feel the closest comradeship with the most renowned for verily “Kings walked with peas- ants and Arch-Bishops and Primates vith humble parsons and communi- cants.” All alike, had come up to the New Olivet, in penitence and prayer, to prostrate ourselves before our One Supreme Lord and Master to confess our sins, both for ourselves and for our peoples, and to pray for his for- giveness and that He might lead us anew in the matter of subduing our stubborn wills and making us all to know and realize that whatever clse that we as individuals or as | groups had been able to achieve through His Grace, in all things we should and niust be brethren, in Christ jesus our Lord. Bishop Heard And The Continuation Committee At an early stage in this release, I must say something of the tremendous debt of gratitude we owe to Bishop W. H. Heard. We hardly realize, as a Church, the significance of what he has done, in the matter of keeping us in the foreground, in this the supreme Council of the Christian Churches of the worid. He has represented ms as an honored member of the Continu- ation or Executive Commission for quite ten years, all ibut at his own expense, running I am sure far into the Hundreds of Dollars, saying noth- ing of the tremendous toll upon his strength and time in making these an- nual visits to the various sessions With his full knowledge and consent I was elected to succeed him, because of his advanced years, ‘and following in his wake I shall consider it ons of the largest and most. sacred oppor- tunities of my life to serve African Methodism in seeking to help maintain her rightful place in the galaxy of worldminded organizations and the which her illustrious’ founder and his successors have ever intended her to be. The Conference As An Ecumenical Movement The Conference from its incipiency has aspired to serve the churches of Christendom in every part of the world It had its genesis in the fertile ‘brain of the late Bishop Brent of the Protestant Episcopal Church, through whom God revealed his will and pur- pose, during the meeting of the Inter- Denominational Conference on Christ- jan Missions, convening incidently in this same “Assembly Hall” in Edin- iburgh some twenty-seven years ago. Our eminent Clfairman and Leader to- Birthday Greetings lfrom this angle, it should be said, yas) § ppp ep eomooooooose MRS. JANET G. WARD Bethel A. M. E. Church Chicago, Illinois REV. J. R. POWE St. James A. M, E. Church New Orleans, La. DEAN C, S. SPIVEY Payne Theological Seminary Wilberforce, Ohio DR. L. A. TOWNS Savannah, Geo! ister, sat in the gallery, an ardent auds- tor. Who can say aught but that 1 was God’s way of affording him the inspiration and urge, which he exhibits so grandly and masterly today, g every promise of being God's agent to lead the way in bringin gether the scattered portions « s Body, even the Church, which BI founded upon the Rock, and said of her: “The gates of hell shall not pre- yail against thee.” It was, ‘however, not until quite seventeen years later, that the moye ment gained corporate reality in the form of the first World Conference on Faith and Order, which convened in Lausanne in 1927. Contemporary and along kindred lines ancther movement of world significance now known as the World Conference on Life Work, came into being in Stockholm and this year, 1937 convened likewise in Great Britain. and We rejoice to say that in practical evidence of — this world-wide trend towards Christian Unity these two great conclaves bridged every possible difference and resolved to unitedly call upon the Christian Churches of the world for their consent to form what shall here- after be known as the World Council of Churches to convene every two to five years or as Often as _ occasion day, ‘the Right Reverend Arch Bishop of York, then a young Angelican min- might require. (To be continued) ===== DSC09639.JPG ===== :. THE CHRISTIAN RECORDER wee eee presence of God is to pray. dreaming a dream is not enough. outh must come down from in top and meet life with its its sufferings, its shames, its ss and doubt. Jesus he came cam in the OT 15 Young People’s Page | Se ee ee ee ee be hod of prayer, 1 th of his service, , to keep his heart WE THANK THEE the shadows of the o the garden of Geth- Here in the moon- ; of the olive trees, love Hy Eva Martin Creamer | in the heart of Jesus he saw the weakness of human as a young man he He met on a cross. ur, in communion with sr did not forsake as the voice of Jesus, 3 disciples, how firm vent to meet Judas. th was* behind him in £ the olive trees, the peace MRS. JENNIE L. BROOKS widow of the late Dr. R. B. Brooks, Jacksonville, Florida is vacationing at Atlantic City, N. J. She is president- Emeritus of the W. H. & F. M. Society of Florida, and is an arduous worker in the church. Her membership is at Mt. Zion. Mrs. Brooks was one of the first to come to the aid of Dr: Curry and the Book Concern when the Allen Building was re-purchased. She is a glowing example of Christian woman- hood and African Methodist loyalty. bove him in the silent had kept his dream. e toiled up Calvary 1 him to the cross. But sus was the im- jream which you and through the days, the through the power of Jesus calls you 2 and Holy’dreams, sthey have stood upon ADVENTURING WITH JESUS iret By Mack Robert F levotions, ADDIS LOUISIANA top of life’s experience, , the power of per- It is the greatest field world today. Jesus in it. The world tion for its social and econo- ..Our church is in a peaceful, healthy in and growing condition. Our pastor, Rev. D. Daniels, and family are interested in every phase of the church life—they work just as hard for the success of the General Church, Trustees and Presid- ing Elder, as they do for the depart- ments out of which they get their sup- port. The church needs more pastors and more pastors’ families like Rey. Daniels—The “king of the Lak Charles District.” j Long before 8 o'clock Sunday night, the time appointed to open the Quarterly Conference, the church was filled to its utmost capacity and the church-yard crowded with people that had come from far and near to witness the most unique quarterly, conference to follow these problems. e way of brotherhood, 1eclism, and of personal devitions. y untrodden— nture, it calls for youth. eet at, the y SNAPPY STORIES WHICH IS WHICH? rist in Palestine saw a skull in h was labeled the skull He went to another town, um, and saw an- her mu labelled. He went} that has ever been held in the Central r and complained about the| Louisiana Conference if not in the vhich is which?” he} Eighth Episcopal District. The Con- d said the keeper, the} ference was so extensively advertised is his skull when he was a young] that, the Church, for one ‘day, August man.” ts. 1937, became the Mecca of African Methodism; the pastors accompanied by their congregations from communi- ties far away as Napoleonville, White Castle and Plaquemine, were Present te witness the conference and this most unique occasion. The Rey. O. C. Ferby, the successful pastor of KNEW WHAT SHE WANTED e kindergarten teacher gave paper neil to each child and instructed © draw a picture that would sug- t the occupation which they wanted when they grew up. One the | drew a pair of scissors, another a ham- » world | mer, another a plow, another an air- low iber EEE . ul=| plane, ete, One little girl was discovered | Stor Anna Memorial Church, Oneonta, ! a | weeping, “Why what’s the matter?”|N- Y.; Mrs. P. S. Purryear, sister of J tat is)asked the teacher. “I want to be mar- Bishop D. H. Sims, Newark, N. J.; Mrs ane J started | ried, and T don’t know how to draw it,” A King, wife of Presiding Elder W. 4H. ty days} she said between sobs, King, Newark, N. J.; Mrs. Earls, ma- re he could] : etka ee tron Wilberforce University, Ohio; Rey. Up there he saw] A. M. E, BOOK CONCERN W. B. L. Clark, pastor Bethel A. M. E, God, and he saw the ’ VISITORS Chtirch, Georgetown, S, C.; Rev. N. S, the valley There- | 5 Comer, Philadelphia, Pa.; Rev. T. G, We dream and} Rev. and Mrs. D. N, Wilson, George- DeBerry, Wilmington, N C.; Mrs. Viola went hac with it to make | toy : y 1, 8 C.; Rev. James Mitchell, South Joons calls youth to dream | Carolina Missionary, South Carolina ita dream in the presence of God and to| Conference; Rev. J. E. Anderson Brown , Alford, Philadelphia. Pa.; Little Bertha Forton, Wilmington, N. C.; Miss Bessie Clark, of Georgetown, S. C. if Come trie | Son of God. the A. M. E, Church of Nape' le, accompanied by forty or more members of his congregation, traveled a distance of Smiles. Other ministers present with their congregations were, Revs. E. \, Turner, pastor Bethel A. M. E. Church, Plaquemine, and Rey. Williams also o{ Napoleonville. F The Conference opened with a yery impressive devotional service by the pastor, Rev. Daniels assisted by the visiting ministers. Following the de. yotional services, a short but spicy pro- gram of welcome was carried out, with writer acting as Mistress of Ceremon- ies. Address of welcome on behalf of the church, welcoming the great crowd of visitors was made by brother Lenard Washington, steward and class leaders of St. Mary A. M. E, Church. Response by a sister of Napoleonville. Music suitable for the occasion, was furnished by St. Mary and Napoleonville choirs The public collection, amounting to $16.00, brought us to the most unique number of the business feature of the conference. The pastor, Rev. D. Daniels “king of the Lake Charles District,” was introduced by the writer, who pre- sented the presiding elder, Dr. W. H Hall, and called two strong men and instructed them to stand one at the tight and the other at his lett side lest he should faint as the last report was being made, and two women were like wise stationed at the side of Mrs. W H. Hall, the admirable wife of our pre- siding elder, lest she too should break down under the weight of the unique- ness of the next number. As the con- gregation sat almost breathless silence and solicitude, he presented (the mis tress of Ceremonies) who made thi presentation—a purse containing fifty dollars ($50.00) payment in full for two quarters; thus paying the presiding elder in -full for the conference year (Our Quarterly Assessment is $25.00) We have paid our Presiding elder one hundred dollars (100.00) all that we are due him for this year. And as far as is known in Louisiana, this is “some- thing new. under the sun.” The Presiding elder, in a few words, received the purse and, after announc- ing to the congregation its contents, pee we congregation Iicche wath a ‘ Church for the itis Seg ae sf had given him iy Rev! Duldle and he cee Hood bic there an ‘ church had The presiding pee a: ee jee pcen said that he had rer witnessed a quarterly conference which paid the Presiding elder in full im advance. That during hi Nea Bee or fou he never once ‘weer ced Be ‘a Presiding elder maces org atcaate erly assessment at i he ae Datiiete ad the “A time. That Rev. that. hiss ee ed done the unusual: * was off to the Rev, D. Daniels, “kin District.” & of the Lake Charles S$ pastorate r times the The closing nu mber on the pro; was the sermon by th ne ¢ " © presiding ef. ieee his text from Job. 14:14 ( is days of my appointed time will » Wait, till my change comes.” Rey Hall is not only educated, and an orator of mat ability, but a Preaclfer called nd sent to preach the Sospel of the : We thank the Bishop §. « Greene for sending us Rey, t WOMEN’S PAGE ebb bbb brent HOLDS MUSICAL EXTRAVA- ——— sf Sunday, April 18, 4 P. M. 1937 marked a Real Red Letter event in the History of St. Paul’s A. M. E. Church, True to schedule in every detail did the Parsonian Aggregation appear. With Mrs. T. Leslie Scott, director gen- eralisms sponsored this collossal affair to the satisfaction of all. Having an-| nounced that she would press in service 50 hostesses and each of these would dispose of 50 tickets to bring the small sum of $200.00 to the treasurer for per- sonage improvements. With a hearty good will these lovely Jadies went to work taking orders from the leaders and nobly brought to past this Extravaganza. ; The promise was to serve every ticket holder during the afternoon with gen- uine Fruit Sip and chicken salad sand- wiches, and cookies produceted by the best cateress of the city. In afternoon costumes wearing gold colored satin badges to distinguished them, these gra- cious hostesses dispensed of and re- ported more than 1500 guests to this marvelous repast. This affair brought together quite 2000 guests who had the rare privilege of greeting and meeting many of other ‘nomination and getting better ac- quainted with all. Thus we doff our hats to Mrs. Scott for this wonderful idea of fellowship and good will. The program committee under the direction of Mrs. Geneva Brown, brought some of Raleigh’s best musical talent to please and entertain the au- dience, : Our heartiest thanks to each contri- butor to this splendid program. Our Washington High School Chorus ranks with the best in the State. St. Paul’s Male Chorus made many happy hits in their spirituals. To St. Augustine Sing- ers we are very appreciative for their iels as our pastor and Dr. W. H. Hall as our presiding elder, And we will thank him more if he will let both off them remain with us. The reports showed that 13 members had been added to the Church during the quarter and, $188.99 had been raised for all purposes. (Mrs.) Selesse Nelson FUNERAL DIRECTORS OF TENDERNESS AND - ALERTNESS WALTER C. BECKETT 216 W. Coulter St. Phila. Pa. | PHONE: GER, 0565 a be eee : ebbiictrtr | part im making this program. _ To Miss Mary Ann Peebles of Tab ernacle Baptist Church, we are very © | crateful- for the rich and pleasing rendi- tion of her harp. | Reluctantly did this great aggrega- tion’ withdraw from the City Memorial Auditorium banquet hall. Each pro- nouncing tis a marvelous success. 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Never mind, ge wthern stures, new! on him our unstt inted support te m this oe Norris, of the A. M. E. isters and son of St. Joseph courageous, | corner watching and vy prosperity of| VALENTINE |help in g | REOPENING OF FIRST A. M. E | souls lave been won for the Kingdom, CHURCH, ALBION N. Y though we are handicaped in many fire damage¢ Rev. Fits ening ses Pastor | but not services were THE CHRISTIAN RECORDER | — CLARKSDALE, MISSISSIPPI DISTRICT P. E; Revs. D. C Ss : “: W. RJ Sunday School and League Conven- ee W. Daniels,| tion was held in Tunica, Miss., at : " Me Broomfield,| Peter A. M. E. Church, August 19-22, H. Hawkins, F.| Dr. F. R. C. Durden, presiding elder. Scripture lesson was read by Rev. M. St. Mark 16. Annual S' mon preached b St. Mark 16:15 I've ever! world and H. Davis} preached @ very inspiring Sec. The meeting was a suc. | s perhaps] assistant ally and financially. Collec- eld in the word about my presiding elder. He is a hero. ( irol bs LILLIE HOLMES. Kittrell | JAMAICA SPEAKS 1 | and had as edemption | Though we are far apart. But we are all under the same Blood Stain anner; Received the same one calling sored and|one Baptism, one hope in Jesus Christ, social en-| wer are living in a great age. But with storms, and tempest that are made | aging. The Church of the living God is l! Col-} still] marching on to victory; we are b w on the very end of the gospel a It behooves us as Saints in Christ to lift up higher, the gospel banner. ems in my little iting and carry- ppropriate-} ing on in the strength of the Lord. , & young] Soul§ winners will be ity could not] Though the fighting be hard and severe never mind, go on faithful be delaying us too used} not to follow where Christ leads. I am the deep| dete rmined to follow his way. It pays { God to be a winner ot souls. At the Temple Hall Church things as OB show are a little brighter than before. Our | congregation is larger now we have just bought a bell; and this is a great ting out the people. } At the Paul Mountain Church, many ays, we have no proper place of wor- ship. Just now we are building a chapel, st 15t! at| want of money, but we tiust that by | of this year to complete it. i Town Church was only Church in| opened a year ogo, we are having much set-back there, but we are determined Portla » Rev. Wm. Holmes, jo ye into all the { preach my gospel.” He sermon. | Holy Communion was administered, to LENTINE |a large number. Org anization was per- E. Church,| fected. Miss Ermer Montgomery elect- ed secretary and Miss Odesa Simpkins hundred dollars. I want to able to finish it as yet for the], uipit furniture and furnace. ; ‘ ALS e of this artiele \t 8 P. M.. our pastor preached his schievementa| ft8¢ sermon, which was very forceful acter which } and logica well throuwhout | 't 's dav.” His subject being Laboring Christ,” ther with aff Ar-]ostrumental duetts, solos, tut Whereas 1p. and Wherea vices by friends and Olean, I visitors wv that our ing of our Great Zion,| fan Moore from St and C.F. Bates, of Albion, his convention go on] Present and rendered service forsing «Dr. 1 HL Cs © be elected in the | services ng, his blessings, | from “I must werk while readings reed [Py | 20d remarks were given at both ser- ockoort and home talent. sane and makes for} The Revs. Evans from Madina Catherine, in 1940. And (MRS.) L. BENJAMIN, Lay aside all fears and onward press bravely fight and God will give though the war at times may prove distressing never mind, go on. Yours in the field, GEO. E. MEAD Temple Hall Stony Hill, Jamaica tits TURNER THEOLOGICAL Atlanta, Georgia ‘ The Outstanding African Methodist here Was a good atendance at both} Episcopal Theological Seminary for the Training of Ministers and Christian Leaders, THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER S Goitress of Study i. Those ieading to the . device of Bachelor of Divinity and open t college graduates. 2. Those leading to the diploma oa open to undergraduates 3. The corespondent courses for minis ter too far away to attend classes. — Next Session Opens Sept. 20, 1937 For further information, write: Pres. W. A. Fountain, Ji ST. PAUL A. M. E, CHURCH Senatobia, Miss. On August 15th closed one of its inast» successful revivals ever, held here in many years The spirit of the meeting was indeed high, We can all say truly the Uoly Spirit was with us. Our presiding elder Rev. Wallace Jones, shouted out and declared that the members needed to hit the sawdust trail as well as the sinners while this God sent woman, Sister E. L. Manson was preaching strong and soul-stir- ring and appealing sermon, Many came forward and quite a few accepted Christ as their personal Saviouur. On Sunday night Rey. E. D. Manson ‘baptized those who wanted to be bap- tized at the Altar. This great woman stirred the entire Negro section of our town and brought compliments through | our . weekly newspaper here. May Gor forever bless Mrs. E. L. Manson and may her live long to preach such burning gos- pel, calling men and women to the fold of God. How we regret when the time came to close the meeting. MRS. M. L. WILBUN THE B. & B. SHOE SHOP Mr. H. Banks, Jr., Prop. 1732 South Street Phone: Pen. 7694 A. M. E. BOOK CONCERN 716 S. 19th St., Philadelphia, Pa: Sept. 15—Southern California Confer- ence, Los Angeles, Calif, Rev. H. M. Collins, 8th and Towne Streets. Bishop Noah W. Williams. West Virgins sconce (oy ence. Wheeling, West Va., Rev. W. S. T. Jordan. Bishop Reyerdy C. Ransom, September 22—Pittsburgh Conference. Scranton, Penna. Rev. B M. Mc Linn. Bishop R. C. Ransom. Indiana Annual Conference, Kokomo, Ind., Rev. H. L. P. Jones, 1047 N. Kennedy Street. Bishop ay A. Gregg. Colorado Conference, mipdanenate: New Mexico. Rev. A. L. Hamilton, 311 West Cole Street. Bishop Noah W. Williams. September 29—North Ohio Conference. Akron, Ohio, Rey. D. D. Irvin. Bishop R. C. Ransom. Illinois Annual Conference, Cairo, Ill, Rev. J. A. Randolph, 420 17th Street. Bishop J. A. Gregg. Nebraska Conference, Trinity Church, Kansas City, Kans., Rey. L. P. Bryant, 438 Greely Street. Bishop Noah W. Williams. September 29-30—First District Mid- Year Conference, Wilmington, Del. Rev. A. C. Clark, David H. Sims, Bishop. October 6—Ohio Conference. Jones Tabernacle A. M. E. Church, Cin- cinnati, Ohio. Rey. R. G. Taylor. Bishop R. C. Ransom. South Georgia Conference. Nel- son Chapel A. M. E. Church. Rev. “A. C. Danford, pastor, South Hill Street, Bainbridge, Ga. Bishop William Alfred Fountain, Sr. Chicago Annual Conference, Chicago, IIL, Rev. G. W. Williams, 241 Maypole Street. Bishop J. A. Gregg. Kansas Conference, Emporia, Kans. Rev. M. M. Matthews, 312 West 62nd Street. Bishop Noah W. Wil- liams. Mexico and Rio Grande Confer- ence, Kingsville, Texas. Rev. T- W. Thomas. Bishop George B. Young. October 13~-Southwest Georgia Con- ference. Edison A. M. E. Church, Edison, Ga. Rev. D: A. Williams, pastor. Bishop W. A. Fountain Kentucky Conference New Port, Kentucky. Rev. C. T. Buchanan, BERRY ‘ADVERTISING SERVICE offers your church a new idea in pro- October 27—Augusta, Georgia Confer- ‘Oct. 30—North Missouri Conference, grams for your services. For information, write 502 Allen Building J. Hamilton Berry, Mgr. OSI Res, 2306 Christian St. REAL ESTATE FOR SALE QUALITY HOMES, nice environ ment, surprisingly low prices an¢ terms which is the reason of this firm’s continuous business since 1880] West Texas Conference, Som- You can select now before prices rise by paying deposit; settlement will, b deferred until Spring. Service Seldom Equalled! Neve Excelled! ADAMS, 5641 Market St. Phila, Pal , re oF _ Bishop R. C. Ransom. East Texas Conference, Athens, Texas. Rev. J. Frances Baker. Bishop George B. Young. Palmetto Annual Conference, -Kingstree, South Carolina, Rev. S. _ M. Hughes. Bishop J. S. Flipper. October 20—West Kentucky Confer- ence. St. James A. M. E. Charch, Louisville, Kentucky. Rev. E A. Haynes, Bishop R C. Ranosom, Americus Georgia Conference Atoc A. M. E. Church, Rev. J. S. McAllister, pastor, 412 Sixth Ave- nue, Dawson, Ga. Bishop W. A. Kountain, Sr. East Tenn. Conference, Fayettville. Rey. E. L. Hickman, Bishop E. J. Howard Northwest Texas Conference, Abiline, Texas, ‘Rev. J. R. McGhee. Bishop George B. Young. North East Annual Conference, Florence, South Carolina, Rev. W. St. Bishop J. S. Flipper. —South Alabama, Ozark, Ala. Rev. H. T. Coleman. Bishop D. H, Sims ence. First A. M. E. Church, Rev. J. S. Grant, pastor, 317 Cedar Hill Street, Cedartown, Ga Bishop W. | A. Fountain, Sr. Columbia Annual Confer- ence, Union, S. C., Rev. T. E. Robinson, 849 McBeth St. Bishop J. S. Flipper. Southwest Texas Conference, Weimar, Texas. Rev. W. P. Perry. Bishop George B. Young. South West Missouri Conference, Allen Chapel, Kansas City, Mo. Rev. A. R. Fox, 813 East 10th St. Bishop Noah W. Williams. Mississippi Conference, Brook- haven. Rev. L. A. Henderson, Box 213, Brookhaven. Bishop S. L. . Greene. Tennessee Conference, Mt. Pleas- ant, Rey. S. F, Dudley, Bishop E. J Howard — Alabama Conierence, Prattville, Ala Rev. S. M. Davis. Bishop D. H. Sims. Macon, Mo. Rev. W. M. Jackson, 107 East 3rd Street. Bishop Noah W. Williams. Noy. 3-Texas Conference, Pt. Arthur, Texas. Rev. C. W. Prince, 43 West Tenth Street. Bishop Geo. B. Young. West Tennessee Conference, Union City. Rey. Wm. Young. Bishop E. J. Howard East Mississippi Conference, Green- wood. Rev. R. C. Perry, 719 Walt- CHRISTIAN RECORDER NE. Mississippi Conference, Cold- Rey. J. M. Campbell. Bishop S L Greene Central Mississippi Conference, Bel- Rev, H. N. Griffin. Bishop S. L Greene ence. Florence, Ala. Rev, Wm. Craig. Bishop D. H. Sims. Nove ember 17—Macon Georgia Conier “ence. Turner Tabernacle A. M E. Church, Rey. David Norris, | Dec. 1—Central Texas Conference, San pastor, 466 Hawthorne Street, erspoon. Bishop J. S. Flipper. Northeast Texas Conference, Terrell, Texas, Rev. J. Mark John- town. Rey. I. W. Williams. Bishop Bishop George B. Young. ference. Lake City, Florida. Re L. J. Jenkins. Bishop R- A. Grant | December 15.—Central Louisiana Con- First A. M. E. Church, Rev. L. W. Lane, pastor, 1522 Wolf Street | January 20--Orlando Conference- St. Brunswick, Ga. Bishop W. A. Mark. Orlando, Floride. Rey. J. D. Fountain, Sr. -Florida Conference. Quincy Florida, Rev “J: F. Livingstone. son- Bishop R. Bishop R. A, Grant. hall St. Bishop S. L Greene —East: Alabama Conference, Gorard, Ala. Rev. S. N. Black- stone. Bishop D. H. Sims. November 10—Atlanta Georgia Con AY. ence, St. Matthews, S. C., Rev. David James. Bishop J. S. Flipper. North Texas Annual Conference, Wichita Falls, Texas, 316 Park St. Bishop George B. Young. é North Mississippi Conference, Mound Bayou Rev, T. J. Brown. Bishop S. L. Greene —West Alabama Confer- ence, Greensboro, Ala. Rev. Ae Jones. Bishop D. H. Sims. —North Alabama Confer- Marcos, Texas. Rev. F. D. Cran- Macon, Ga. Bishop W. A. Foun- shaw. Bishop George B, Young. tain, Sr. West Florida Conference, Piedmont Annual Con- Riyer Junction, Rey J. R. Davis. ference, Greenville, S. C, 109 Bishop Rk. A. Grant Green Avenue, Rev. J. W. With- 8—EFast Florida Conference. St. Augustine, Florida. Rey» L. M. Tay ga Mocre. Bishop R. A, Grant. N W. Mississippi Conference, Jones- S L. Greene. December 8—North Louisiana Confer- ence, Oak Ridge. Rev. T. H. Bush. Bishop S L Greene. Northeast Mlorida Con SRE a ference, Oakdale. Rey. E. D. —Central Alabama Con- Harve. Bishop S L. Greene ference, Uniontown, Ala. Rey. |January 4, ’38—Louisiana Conference. E.O. Woods. Bishop D. H. Sims. St. Peter Church, New Orleans. 24—Georgia Conference. Rey. N. L. Uumdey, 1209 Cadiz St. Bishop S L. Greene. Jennings Bishop R. A- Grant. ----- = February 23—South Florida Conference Cocoa, Florida. Rev. J. R. Rishard- A. Grant March 9—-Central Fiorida Conference. Ft. Myers, Florida. Rev. R. L- Mur- Central Annual Confer- rell, Bishop R A, Grant. Buy Them Now ference. St. Paul A, M. E. Church Rey. G. B. Hannan, pastor. 536 Humphrey Street, Atlanta, Ga Bishop W. A. Fountain, Sr. The New A. South Carolina Annual : Conference, Holly Hill, S. C., SINGLE COPY Rev. L. L. Farmer. Bishop J. Flipper. S. HALF DOZ. ONE DOZ erville, Texas. Rev. N. H. Melton. Bishop Geo, B. Young. M.E. Discipline set — $ .90 — =- $ 4.89 as — $ 9.00 A. M. E. BOOK CONCERN Missouri Conference, St.. James Church, St. Louis, Mo. Rev. J. A. Dames, 4311 St. Ferdinand Street. Bishop Noah W, Williams. 716 S. 19th Street Phila. Pa. aeeee eee eeeee erence ===== DSC09641.JPG ===== ee ee ee ae ee 4 CRC en eee Pat THE CHRISTIAN RECORDER THURSDAY, SEPTE has ceased beating, also PRR REE | cases has restored life after the heart|might justly and accurately be desig-| presiding elders wanted changed there sively to control bleeding in surgical F Oth P. used exten | nated, “Much ado about nothing.” That] would have been many more cl aliges,” p operations, to correct the effect of is to say that there is not a single] There have always ‘been several problem mentioned as existing in thé) changes made at the commencement EEE EP TEEPT | shocks and alleviate suffering in hay and like affections. district that could not and should no | when Arkansas alone was an episco. be adjusted in the district, if such ptob-| pal district. Naturally with two states by Japanese scientist in| lems exist, without calling the whole] in the equation there would be more ories, together with the| church and the general public jnto/ changes. Some men can hardly make » at Toronto, are re-| matters that are purely local in nature. | it a whole year. 3 | circles as being two] The fact is, nothing so sensational] Then the bishop is reported as hay- sutstanding medical contri- ng of the century. fever, ast Its disc Detroit AN ACCOMPLISHMENT has occurred. The twelfth district and] ing broken the law in the mater of the her bishop are again being made the] tse of the Easter day money. I think scape goat of the ambitions of men|the records will show that the 12th who forget the general good; forget] district reported more money to the the befriending of a bishop; forget} departments for Easter missions than everybody and everything saye them | at any time in its history. All indica- selves and their desires to get what] tions are that the missionary preachers they want when they want it at any] will receive their largest stipends in cost to the church. the forth coming round of conferences. Now, regarding the allegations that] That rather looks like “bene”-adminis- have appeared in the papers. I might] {tration rather than mal-administration, ! he sec retion, it car |say, parenthetically, that nothing has| But if such a motion were passed, why racted from the living toad with-| appeared from Arkansas but because] did not those champions of the law of rming the reptile. : \rkansas and Oklahoma are one in|the church stand up then and there » Bufo inus toad originally was | episcopal relationship, I feel that one]And register their protest? Why wait from Central America to clear] is entirely within the bounds of pro- till our wounded pride has been fanned an sugar plantations of certain] priety to write of conditions anywhere] into anger to try to expose what we nce then they have mul-] in the district whether he resides in| have done and show the bishop up a Oklahoma or Arkansas. What affects|a law breaker? Who made the motion? one, affects the other Sco, regarding] Vho voted for it if it passed? It seems the charges mentioned, if all the al]to me we are too given to misleading egies are true and these remain to} Our bishops into matters that we do : »e proved, I say they are all of local] not endorse and then at the first op- Watece Brig? Si se nature and, ought be handled within the} Portunity rise up and_ strike a. slay crs pai fe cag rea of the district. Take the matter of the dates}down. We do not have the couraze ° 1 rodist Episcopal Church.| of conferences. Are not conierence} to be honest with our bishops. Al! ay that nification of the church | dates always fixed at the discression of| that relates to this matter is : 1 * Southern and Methodist Pro-| the bishop? I have served in the| local and if any technical ee sions has been assured, Southwest Missouri, The Colorado, The | made in the district they are ae ate pres. pees two-thirds ma-| Kansas and Nebraska conferences of|to us and it is a reaectiae BPE os if ed. The vote, the Bishop said,| as every 1A - ee pe iste ga ote ve da 17 to 2 ratio in favor of unifi-] when the "dseniea ee — ae aon es a a hele cites ce POLE Seg are| fended in his use of certain words in g , the answer] Public assemblies. I have only to say f the great s acquired chiefly fron p or produced syntheti- The discovery that it also exists 1 glands of the Bufo marinus toad is acted from the glands of While the steer has steer. 3 METHODIST UNION ASSURED BY VOTE Chicago TOADS STUDIED AS ADRENALIN SOURCE | 2 Hawailan Reptiles Said to Yield as|* Much as One Steer | cat t Inity of the thr 2 i is pel oleae i of Metho- id the question relating to the time of| that any man_ that swayed Greater brant “i ee " ce mn: —— holding the next session of the con-| Bethel in Chicago as he did, needs completed. he tase pie; eg ierence is invariably “at the time set} not cause us in these parts ip nate af Walle? anit. ck pod ae me is #4 by the bishop”. Wherein, then, is this] our heads in shame. Of course Bishop in waka Fiamma nea a pete on to be a subject of churchwide interest| Tookes has his own personality and sirenaiin right to set the dates of hi. fine $ of his annual most forceful & ry that adrenalin} " 8,000,000 members. ferences? em: Preachers is a page rac ce rons oe gy tose : : a fact well known through a BISHOP TOOKES AND THE|in pean s of the interchang-| Out our Methodism. If he has held 8s Hopkins ‘ Of ministers between the men u idi i: it is ash 1 labora TWELFTH EPISCOPAL DIS- |The two states are no lo ee i f ia seit? Me ee “it TRICT eects} Bs nger separate} ’¢m for the men involved to iron out ; Piscopal supervision So long as the| in the district? And so it is when we F s laboratory wi e i i > : ts obtelned Sebi te G. Wayman Blakely he Saree under the sanie bishop] have examined every one of the alle- ; hh obts . <aaree of ministers from one| gations contained in the releases, if ye EF ae, ia a) ae © the other is both the right|do so without Prejudice and in a di ents of the glands of , tly, have beer | and duty of the predids bi paeeere A and in a dis- ¢ than 150 toads have been for- matter arding unasua | Neither Arkansas or Ok i pee to ae sate Ga asl 7 he Bal ire institution, = aid to be existing in th | build a wall around itself sip: ou er en oh aun tnrsipsies 4 daikon to bahamas | ith riscopal District of the A [of any: bahooreet and require| 20ugh; religion enough; character . wr sl MGB. Chorek:x ae P only men who served in| and courage enough to i art stimulant whieh in many omprising the state | Oklahom ‘ ii a Fee anand a * {of Arkansas and Oklahoma, all of which |lIhis comin, and Arkansas previously to|in order any difficulty we ma haye | » al of which | his ae to the district can be used] in our district without fi : Me bs : oreve hehe a SRAheaxashannwee st I the appointments now. Again | ¢ternally making our ous iv “ Jrobesbecdest LIS H Ve ey I ask, Has not a bishop the right to| “Land of the Philistines” ihenpa men from state to state and|E. Church. rectum ne We om conference to conference in his| Problems district? We become interested in Invoking chapter 10, section 9, page 141 of the discipline, only when Wa fail to| is ect a Promotion in the new conference 9 to which we are transferred, Other districts have their Stoo but they are not con- stantly inviting us in on them. I do not write as an administration t in the sense of being on the inside T as having ‘received great favor at We the hands 4 A perfectly willing to put ourselves 4 ds .0f he bishop. But in the KINgsley 8a76 ROOMS $11.50 UP \ FOR QUIETNESS AND GOOD FOOD COME TO THE NEW BALTIMORE HOUSE, “Exclusive But Not Expensive” in| SPirit of fair pf . the hands of the bj in Play and consistency T SPECIAL PLATTER LUNCH 25 CENTS kladly his Godly ek, geal bes iow the same position that I foe F hat 3 So.long as| MUntained in the past; H i ROM ENO O’cLock (Except Sundays) ie aie ee him to give Tookes, like any Shee ite pie f Place of promotion. If it] titled t Reig: 18: Ona st . it} ¢ © exercise his righ % 1438 LOMBARD ona J. WATERS, Proprietor “ae 7 the other way we “can’t| in his field and with the pes a bishop EET PHILADELPHIA, PA. hk ~ a as * the changes re.| men of the district work out th Gale ” Ss ny . ; . anes closing of tis ig been made at the|/ems that arise from time to time pid school, 26 in the two| the spirit of Christian men a ishop had changed all'the men the| Church and Kingdom ihe t Histon | he petty as SALEM, VA. Last Sunday was a high day at Bethel A. M. E. Church. The pastor was at his best all day .At the morn- ing service he preached from this text Rey 12, and from which text his sub- ject was The Eternal Record. Our souls were lifted and three souls were added to the church and we had with as ‘as visitors the following named ambitions an chemes of men. We do not need @ general church monitor to stand over us to make us keep our house in order. eae Bishop Tookes has done a grea work since he has been here. If given the proper cooperation and honest assistance there is no reason why we should not be able to meet any situ- ation that might arise and go forward in peace and harmony to greater] persons, three of which are the sisters a of our pastor’s wife: Miss Alberta Carter Chapel A. M. E. Church © Meadowers of New York City; Mrs Arkansas’ oldest A. M. E. Church Elnora Carter, from Summitt, N J.; 422 Columbia Street = 5 Mrs. Nannie Gregory, from Jersey Ifelena, Arkansas City, NJ., also Miss Gertrude Tinker, —= from Bridgeport, Conn. All of these SUFFOLK, VIRGINIA are visiting in the home of our pastor “ and Bethel felt at her best Sunday At the Sesqsi Centennial celebration} These ladies motored down from New of the African Methodist Episcopal} York last Friday. We hope for then Church which was held at Memphis,} pleasant stay while here in our littl Tenn,, June 22-27, 1937 a number of} City, and a safe return whtn they ge lay members of the A. M. E Church] ready to make their way back. They under the leadership of. Geo. R. Jones,} are having a nice time. Jr, met at Porter School located on MRS. ELIZABETH ROBERTSO} Lauderdale Street and organized The National Organization of the A. M. E. Laity. The aims and purposes of this or- vanization is not to injure, hamper, Rey. M. C. Griffin, Minister impede or retard the progress of the} The Third Quarterly Conference church, on the contrary this organiza- opened at 8:30 with Rev. N. B. Morton tion is designed to do but one thing) as presiding clder, who made some and that is to promote the general wel-| brief remarks on the District Confer- fare of this great religious institution | ence that was held in Cleveland, Tenn., in such a manner that the advantages] June 10-13, 37. At this point Mr. accruing therefrom may redound to the] Alex. Smith was lected Secretary, benefit of all. Dr. L. J. Capehart, A. B. Brown, Dr. For, the further information of the| W. B. Davis, was elected Finance Com- reader, we quote in full the Preamble] mittee. Large numbers present. of the Constitution as adopted by the] 3 deaths reported Bro. Otis Gregys, National body: “We, the laity of the] Bro. Braxton Cobbs, Sister Maggie A\frcican Methodist Episcopal Church] Jones, iceling the need of an awakening of a| | This body paused a few moments to new spirit and attitude toward the re-| pay tributes to our deceased brothers ligious institution of our faith; and]and sister. with the growing consciousness of the Money raised this quarter : importance of union—which is strength] Stewards ............02 vee ee e$ 198.35 —in promoting the general program) Steward Aid 37.50 of our denomination; and viewing with] stewardess Board No. 1...... 54.50 encouragement and sanguine hope re-| Stewardesses Board No. 2.... 49.11 sults obtainable through group effort, Willing Workers ............ 33.33 do hereby declare and adopt the fol-| Daughters of Conference 23.45 lowing Constitution to govern our Of-| Trustees ...... .cseceeeeeeees 261.28 From the foregoing one) ]adies Aid Board No. 1 .. 58.55 achievements. WARREN CHAPEL A. M. E. CHURCH Chattanooga, Tenn. ganization.” may readily observe that there is nO|{adies Aid Board No. 3. 37.00 catise for any one to exercise the) Tight Club’ 67.50 slightest bit of alarm. For this of-| Sunset Club 50.51 ganization like all others is founded] Church Auxiliar upon certain policies and there is|Class Leaders 405 nothing to be found in the policies of! Mother Burn Missionary this organization that would give rise!’ Society ............00. 0000 23.93 to the thought that we as members Of} Sunbeam Missionary Society .. 14.79 the laity have in mind the destruction] Finance Committee reported 82.70 WILBERFORCE UNIVERSITY WILBERFORCE, OHIO ? 75 Years of Devoted Service to the Training / Pat a Young Men and Women . BALSA 6) ae THE COLLEGE OF LIBERAL ARTS offers THE COLLEGE OF : offers + General Courses in High School and offers who are able to pay in advance. deposit, or books. September 27th. WILBERFORCE UNIVERSITY General Courses in the Arts and Science; Special Courses in Social Administration, Journalism and Music, also Pre-Medical, Pre-Dental, Pre-Law and Pre-Engineering. Special Teacher-training courses in Health and Physical Education, Home Economics, Commerce, Agriculture, Music and Industrial Arts. THE THEOLOGICAL SEMINARY A course leading to the Bachelor of Divinity Degree. THE HIGH SCHOOL A four year high school offering specialized courses in vocations, college preparatory and general high school work. THE SCHOOL OF VOCATIONS Special courses in vocations ranging from 12 weeks to four years; valuable for persons desiring to fit themselves as journeymen workers, SPECIAL REDUCTIONS OF FEES Special reduction in the amount of fees will be made for those Students may enroll for the year in the College of Liberal Arts for $250.00 and in the College of Education or School of Vocations for $275.00. These amounts must be paid in September and do not include key deposit, military Freshmen register on September 22nd, upper-classmen register on For Further Information Address: DR. D. ORMONDE WALKER, President f EDUCATION Elementary Teacher-training ; WILBERFORCE, OHIO § of the church of our faith. At this point Mrs. Smith} a Mission- It isindeed pleasing to note at this} ary from Bozentown, Tenn., was in- writing that we are meeting with some} troduced to us by the presiding elder, degree of success in our efforts to Or-| She made some brief remarks which ganize the laity. Dr. J Louis Ransom) were enjoyed by all; this body gave reports wonderful accomplishments in| her @ hearty handshake and bade her \the West. Dr. Ransom, as President] God speed in her Christian work. of this organization is exerting every) This church is in line for the An- possible effort to co-ordinate all those] nual Conference. lay organizations that heretofore have The presiding elder gaye the minister been operating independently in his} ane congregation much praise and territory and bring them ‘nto the] said he is always glad to be with us National Body. Atty. Dudley of De- and left well pleased. troit, Mich., is also doing a fine job. wee MARY E. HURST. Mr. C. C. Harris of E. Orange, N. J. ¥ #s in accord with our program and we E Se shall hear more from him when his| making toward accomplishment of the report is completed. This paper will] purposes for which the organization carry general reports from time to | was founded. time regarding the activities of the ; ty and the progress that they arel ~ pt: GEO. R. JONES, Jr., - Secretary. IVINUM Rees fa 5 a. 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SUNDAY SCHOOL UNION | 716 South19th Street _+|a boon when a man dies that a nation may live and fulfil its destiny.” The gen- eral does not make it clear whether military training should begin at six —__ months or six years as Signor Mussolini besides’ Bishop Flipper, and Dr. Haw- requires, His reference to “infancy” kins were Drs. S.-S. Morris, and A. J.] would indicate the army's preference Allen, Lucy M. Hughes,.and J. L. Link] for babies. The “boon” of death which H. H. Thomas, and Charlotte Hawkins} some of our military leaders craye for Brown. The high point of the convoca-| others seems not to have endangered tion was one night when “Youth Spoke”. their own lives over much during the Jt was thrilling to learn the mind of the] World War when there was plenty of Young African Methodists. Geraldine] killing where so many of them were Scott of Raleigh sang her way into the] not. hearts of all who heard her. New Rules For War The scenery at’ Kittrell is beautiful] It has been suggested that the follow and presents the largest campus which]ing “rules” should be adopted for all the church owns, over two hundred future wars: acres, and paid for. The college will] That all congressmen and senators be reopened in September. Dr. John| voting for war ibe given the choice o k. Hawkins has committed himself to] enlisting in the shock troo) the task of finishing an inzompleted| shot on the Capitol steps. dormidory and-recitation hall. But the] That each battleship, cruiser, destroy- greatest asset that Kittre'l has is its}er and submarine shall carry as excess spirit, Such ‘a determination! The day} bagegace one or more stockholders in of redemption and connectional re-} battleship concerns. covery has come, God bless Kittrell} That all manufacturers of war sup- College. Bishop Davis, Dr. Hawkins, | plies be hanged when their profits reach and the loyal churchmen of the Second.| the million-dollar mark, ps or being That all holy men who announce to their congregations that “God is fight- ing with us” be dispatched to interview God personally on the subject and find —_—— y out. of the nations of the world want peace.| That admirals and generals, presi- It is a greedy and brutal minority who] dents, kings and emperors, cabinet offi- vant war—men with careers to realize,| cers and politicians who promote war WHY ARMAMENTS? (Continued from page 1) Wednesday morning Mrs. Hattie L Thomas conducted a quiet hour ser vice. Topic “What prayer has don for me.” which was led in a testimonial meeting. Motto “The Jesus way o life.” ‘Theme song: “Lift Him Up” Sub. ject “How we may make Jesus rea today.” The demonstration was very good. Immediately afterward our Dis trict Vice-President, Mrs. Katie Mo lette presented the District Prsidnt t deliver the Annual Address. She spoke of “The Open Door.” Wednesday afternoon the youns people's program was conducted by the President, Mrs. E. Rolland. The Program was excellent and full of pep. Dr. R. I. Lemon commended the pro- gram and said the young folk should have one half day to themselves to do their work. Dr. J.C. James made POO OSES CeCe SC maaan a -m eeo-e c-e a EXTRAORDINARY VALUE an appeal and $3.00 was raised and turned over to the president. The con- vention was a success both spiritually and financially. All officers were re- eleéted and installed by Dr. R. I. Lemon, l'astor of Morris Brown Sta- ticn. Too much praise cannot be given Rey. Wm. Jackson and* members of Zion Nebo Circuit and friends for their fine entertainment given. The con- vention closed with joined hands sing- ing “God Be With You Till We Meet Again.” (Mrs.) C. A. WILLIAMS. —_—_—___—————— The Church Marches On. Read THE CHRISTIAN RECORDER And Keep Abreast With The Times a a eae ee aA OD o LOOK! vith ambitions to appease, with lust for] for profits and glory be placed in the power and profits to satisfy, who] first-line trenches to begin the fighting. preach patriotism (God save the mark! From an article in the Michigan who salute the flag and sing the na] Christian Advocate. uonal anthem and. demand an “ade- vate national defense.” It is these who] migs1ONARY WOMEN OF THE vant war and get it at the price off wyT.. PLEASANT DISTRIC1 others’ blood, MEET TWELVE MILES, MT. \Vho wants war? The professional mili PLEASANT, S. C. iarists—the | gentlemen who bedeck themselves with braid and buttons, who The Missionary Convention of th strut and receive salutes, in whose pre- Mt. Pleasant District, Palmetto Con sence others stand at attention—the} ference convened in Mt. Zion A. M. E gentlemen who do their fighting be- Church, July 20-21, with Dr. J. E hind the lines, who send others to death! Thomas Presiding Elder; Mrs. V. F and themselves gallop off the field ir glory. One of them denounced as “Judas Is cariots” Americans who are opposed tc war, “Pacifism and cowardice,” said he nual Sermon from Zeck: 14-7. Theme “are synonymous terms; thereivre, on Light and Evening. The sermon wa can readily believe that the seed from full of thought. The offering. The which a pacifist was conceived wa following visitors and new member originally yellow in color, for certainly were introduced: Dr. and Mrs J. L the pacifist is yellow all through in nis Bendow of the Kingstree District; Dr Murray District President; Rev. Wm Jackson, Pastor. Each session wa inspiring. Rey. John P. Warring o Calvary Mission preacheed the An and Stamped in Gold. ! i ! \ : tHYMNAL | and \ DISCIPLINE TOGETHER $1.50 Music and $.90 Discipline ‘ | \ { | \ Hymnal | A $2.40 Value | Both For $2.00} S volumes beautifully and securely bound in Semi Morocco ONLY A LIMITED NUMBER OF VOLUMES TO BE SOLD AT THIS PRICE. SEND YOUR ORDER TO- DAY., WE PAY POSTAGE, A. M. E. BOOK CONCERN 716 S. 19th Street Philadelphia, Penna. Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. E. A. SELBY, Secretary-Treasurer . a % ie a a attitude toward society.” Pacifists ap Prove the signing the slacker’s oath, th rape of religion, the subsidizing of th Press, and the defeat of the Constitu tion of the United States. They approve and Mrs. D. N. Wilson, Georgetow1 District; Mrs. Rosa A. Brown, Confer ence Branch President; Mrs. S. 3 Lewis and Mrs. E. J. Shoebrick Georgetown District; Mrs. Ruth Din any method that could destroy the stars kins and Miss S. L. Benbow of Sum- and stripes and put the Red Flag at the ter, S.C; Dr. and Mrs. R. I. Lemon, head of the mast.” One may be forgiven if he treats wit less sentiments as these as the sily va- Porings of a distempered mind. One of our most distinguished gen- erals says: “A military spirit, which a- lone can create and civilize a state, i absolutely essential to national defense rpetuity ... the more | of Morris Brown Station, Charleston, Mrs, Hattie L. Thomas, wife of our Presiding Elder, Mt. Pleasant District Rev. 1..C. Mack, pastor of Mt. Holly ‘Mission. The organization was per- fected. Papers read by ithe various delegates were very inspiring and shewed much study and research. On the evening of the Ist day session warlike the spirit of the people, the less\ Rey, J. C. Mack preached from John need for a large standing army . ought into should be taught from infane milit 'y service of the Republic carries With it honor and distinction, My...) 8372 “Ye shall know*the truth: The existence] truth shall set you free.” The speaker y that the] was good. On Tuesday night a welcome pro- and his] gram was rendered under the direction Sea neat DO YOU WANT TO KNOW THE GENESIS OF THE A. M. E. 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Ministry, and I recommend him to be a man of integrity, and conscientious in his endeavors, Whatever favors are rendered to Rey. “booked” uP Now is the time to get for your fall and winter REVIVALS and SPECIAL MEETINGS. I am en an active and earnest member also faith- ful organist for years until her marriage | to Rey. Nottingham in Virginia. Her special talent for music led a charm of accomplishments that will live on and on. Her gift of interpretation of poems, pictures ahd presentation of plans to groups gave an increasing crea- tive purpose to the activities namely—to Mr, and Mrs. J. W. Trayn- ham. While in Philadelphia he was the guest ‘of his sisterinlaw, Mrs. Mary Yeiser, 1808 Reed St., and Thos. Ander- son, 769 So. 20th Street. The Reverend fills some pulpit each Sunday and is ‘still doing good work for the Master. $$ <_—_ _,—_____ dorsed by our Bishop R. C. Ransom Presiding Elder C. Ue isin and m » Rev: Otis Haitheox. yer ¥ the North Ohio Con- ference . Write for terms. ; Miss Ruth E. Bonet, Evangelist 2649 East 63rd Street Cleveland, Ohio The *Annual meeting of the delphia Conference Branch W. M. M S. will take place Thursday and Fri October 14-15, at Allen A. M. FE Church, 17th and Zainbridge Sts. REV. W. L. JOHNSON, pastor pe ok OKLAHOMA CONFERENCE Persons who are planning to atten: the Oklahoma Annual Conference in Okla. City Oklahoma, September 22 4, 1937 in order that comfortabl housing might be reserved for you kindly get in teuch with the pastor a Phila day, once. REV. ARDY D. BURTON Alllen Chapel A. M. E. Church 601 N. Nebraska St. Oklahoma City, Oklahoma Rev. M. W. Austin P. E, Rt H. Y Tookes, Bishcp. Rev 8TH EPISCOPAL DISTRICT The Presiding Elders, Pastors, Lay- Workers and Trustees of Campbell Col- lege are hereby called to convene in the Regular Fall Meeting in Pearl St. African Methodist Episcopal Church, at 10:00 A. M., Tuesday, September 7, 1937, in the City of Jackson, Mississippi. The Fall Session of the College as agreed upon in the General Board of Trustees will open Tuesday, September 14, 1937. S. L. GREENE, Presiding Bishop. Harrisburg District Conference will convene at Columbia, Pa., Tuesday and Wednesday, October 12 and 13, instead of October 13 and 14, REV. R. O. NAPPER, 394 Knight St. Providence, R. I. | My Dear Dr. Singleton: District. the the people of Narragansett with per the people. Rey. P. A. Pitts, A.B., who was Chie Seeretary of the Annual Conference kindly consented to serve there. I have requested Rey. W, H. Turne to serve as District Missionary of thi District. lieve would help our Missions Cause i the District. make personal contact with these peopl with a view to helping this much needed | Robert Vaux School, Prof. J out places | Principal, passed April 7th cause, Further to point fect good-will between Rev. Turner and|ren up in the Sunday School. nevolent people of all creeds and color who if they knew our conditions I be-|of Virginia Conference Branch and Turner I will consider them as personal favors tome. The last Annual Confer- ence ordained him an Elder in the A. M. E. Church. Respectfully yours, < J. R. CAMPBELL, Presiding Elder Newport District, A. M, E. Church. TITHING BULLETINS OFFERED AT A SAVING At least $5 a week can be saved by any church that customarily uses a four page bulletin each week. The Layman Company, 730 Rush Street, Chicago, offers this saving when using their four page bulletin. Two pages are printed with a Stewardship massage, and two pages are left blank for local announce- ments. The company suggests that churches conduct a five ;week’s or 10 weeks’ course of tithe education by using its bulletins, which are of- fered at a nominal sum. It offers a sample set containing 32 different tithing bulletins at 20 cents. Please mention the Christian Recorder, also give your denomination. THE LAYMEN COMPANY 730 Rush Street * Chicago, Ill. MT. CARMEL A. M. E. CHURCH N. 12th & Harper Streets Rev. S. M. H. Irvin, Pastor Mrs. Gullins. president of the Phila- delphia Conference Branch, and mem- bers are paying us a visit on Monday, September 13, 1937. at 8:30 P. M. TRANSITIONS | Miss Annie Mae Williams, sister of REV. D. H. SIMS|Mr. and Mrs. Leslie O. Bennett of Bishop | Elloree, S. C., was married to Mr, Nor- man P, Pendergrass August 22, 1937. Presiding Elder Dr. Geo. C. Johnson officiating. Truxno, La—Funeral service for Sis- ter Dettie Warren one of our strong members of Antioch A. M. E. Church, I take this method of giving this notice | born February 10, 1891, died August 11, to the A. M. E. Church of the Newport | -9’7. Member of Antioch for 35 years, Rev. William H. Turner hay-|a loving mother and a good Christian ing by his own request withdrawn from | worker. She leaves to mourn their loss, pastorate of Narragansett Pier,|4 daughters, one son, a husband and a which is mutual between himself and | host of friends and relatives. She served -\her church well and brought her child- A pat- tern of good work. We feel our loss {| but heaven gains. € HATTIE SIMMONS r|AN APPRECIATION OF MRS. ‘Ss. e BLANCHE NOTTINGHAM | There are a great many be- F mara Mrs. Blanche Nottingham, ‘president n | life member of W. P. M. M. Society and I wish Rey. Turner to| Ex. Board was born in Frankfotd, Pa., e|later moved to Philadelphia. attend homes and churches or societies. She knew the world’s need of disci- pleship and the urge of a glowing heart that is filled with the Christ-like. spirit of love and understanding of self forget- pring the Kingdom of God into the - BETHEL A. M. E. CHURCH —. Alexandria, Louisiana The third quarterly conference was held by the Presiding Elder, Rev. P. W. Baptiste, Monday nigiit, July 12th. ting passion and the message to share} pp, Presiding Elder preached two in- with others. She can never die as long spiring sermons on Sunday, he preach- as people who still live and heard-the inspiring song which beamed forth it ed from the 25th chapter of Exodus and the 2nd verse. Speak unto the chil- ihe radiance of her face and,melody of] Gren of Israel that they bring me ar her voice as led by her at the Quad. Convention, Baltimore, October, 1935. The Evening Prayer Ii | have wounded any soul today, offering of every man that giveth it willingly with his ye shalt take my offering. Subject “The Giit for God’s House.” The sermon was beautifully illustrated by showing the condition li | have caused one foot to go astray, | o¢ religious existing during the period i | have walked in my own willful way,}o¢ the Exodus also the di. Lear Lord forgive. scult task | pepepeteucfefefnfnbnfntetedefe debe fclebefefebat delete fb tat at alafebeba bt flat fafedelabtatatatatatat. that Moses had to face in leading the \Vo can forget? Few women if any] children of Israel that his task was ever had wider acquaintance, or meant Rites fold“ fxs more to those called friends. iouched and kindled lives far beyond acquaintance, even beyond het k oni She made speeches, led de- otionals was indeed a help-mate. Only three Sundays before her passing was St Veke out of town to a large gathering, laint none knew her suffering. “Those that be planted in the house of the Lord, shall flourish in the courts of the Lord.” Philadelphia, New York and New -y and all other Branches feel y the loss with Virginia as wel as our Executive Board, Mrs. E, Perlyn Osborne Williams for many years in Missionary work and past Editor of Women’s Missionary Re- corder died in Kansas City. Mo., April. i NO) their net broke. Subject 1925 attending her first Quadrennial Baptist presiding. t their religion had to She e changed, second their political ideas third their social changed to that God. On Sunday evening he preached from 6. And when they had this “Fishing on the Right Side.” The Presiding Elder endeavored to show his hearers that in whatever sphere in life we work if we are not working in liarmony with each ether in order to realize the greatest success particularly in the home, church and other religious ac tivities that they were not fishing on the right side. The business session of the quarter- ly conference assembled at ecight o'clock Monday night, Rev. P, W Singing, Scripture had to be Moses and_ his ideas of ‘a New York she was elected Editor reading from Acts 3:1-30. The Presiding and for eight years, giving the same pirit of devotion and service and be- omidl endeared to all with whom she lived and worked her active life was al- Ways crowded to the full. She was re- sourceful energetic and tactful; gained bounds. hundreds of subscribers for the Wom- €n’s Recorder and spread information from shore to shore.» ashes, MRS. C.S. SMITH, President Pacick M.S. C. BECKETT, Cor. Sec’y. CORRECTION David E. Rice, Jr., son of the Rev. D. E. Rice, was graduated with distinction from the Ohio State University, the College of Arts and Sciences at the June Convocation. Rey. and Mrs. Rice, and son, and Miss Beatrice Hunter of Balti- More yisited the Book Concern, and the Editor’s office. Rey. A. J. Nottingham, superannuate and late pastor of St. Paul A. M. E. Church, New Port News, Va., was a Visitor in Philadelphia for the past ten days, He was stricken last January, and suffered the bereavement of his the last session of the Virginia Annual A loving tribute and peace to her ay wetees Hi formerly of Allen, Philadelphia in| April, Rey. Nottingham was retired at St, wishes a job as Common Labor. Elder stated in opening the conterence that the district is doing well that not a church in the State of Louisiana is doing the work that Bethel is doing. The church is geing by leaps and All reports surpassing: those o previous quarters. Following is the fi nancial report : Bet i -$ 84.68 - 300.44 278.02 443.51 Stewards Classes and Auxiliaris for 'P. $706.65 The pastor, Rey. J. E. Crowe, stated that of all charges pastored previou ‘ : ‘PAGE FIFTEEN eee mere ee nena mn meme anemia an remcenvemcemcesO SPECIAL NOTICE ae The New Way to get the CHRISTIAN RECORDER 1. Subscribe for one year by mailing your name and address with a Money Order for $1.50 to A. M. E. Book Concern, Philadelphia, Pa. Sthsctike for six months by sending Money Order-for $1.00 to the above address. ~ Become an agent by ordering ten or more pa- pers at 3 cents each on or before Tuesday afternoon preceding the date of the issues or- dered. Orders for under ten copies will be charged at the regular retail price of 5 cents per copy. Become an Agent in Your Church A. M. E. BOOK CONCERN 716 S. 19th Street Philadelphia, Pa. _Loaerweme SN Gre em, WILD ROSE HAIR GROWER gi (OWL ROSE Formerly East India, now Wild Rose Will promote a full growth of hair Will also restcre the Strength, Vital- ity and Beauty of the hair. One Jar 50 Cts. Sold by Druggists Big Money to Agents Send for Wholesale Price Ky E. B. LYONS £ 518 N. Central Oklahoma City, Okla. + Wild Rose Hair Grower Made In Oklahoma City—Sold Everywhere TEMPLE OIL for DARKENING THE HAIR ¢ BISHOPS UNANIMOUS IN DECISION OVER SUNDAY SCHOOL LITERATURE At a meeting of the Bishops’ Council which met in Memphis, Tennessee, during the week of June 22nd, the Bishops unanimously ordered that every Sunday School of the Connection use the Sunday School literature as published by Prof. E. A. Selby, Secretary-Treas- urer of the Sunday School Union of the Afican Methodist Episcopal Church. The department was also ordered to move in with the Book Concern, in Philadelphia, Pa. This has been done. All orders for Sunday School literature should be sent to E. A. to this one that this Third quarterly] Selby, 716 South 19th Street, Philadelphia, Pa. The Sunday School conierence at Bethel exceeded that 0 supplies are already printed and ready for shipment; we are, there- any previous quarter both Presiding Elder were much encour- aged. | ~ RE Pp Ww. BAPTISTE, P. E. REV. J. E. CRCW, Pasto MISS ANNA V, VEAL <e ee MR. DOCK TRIBBLE, of 5635 Vine Conference which was held at Wythe- | Call She. 8992, ville, and has since made his residence he and the] ¢ore, asking that you cooperate with us further by sending your orders early. Three weeks before the opening of the quarter will give your orders plenty of time to reach us and allow for a reasonable possi- bility of delay. Many of our schools are already following this We are following this procedure in calling the attention of the Pastors to the orders of the Bishops. You are the chief Superinten- dents of your Sunday Schools, and upon whose shoulders rest the responsibilities of carrying out the orders of the Church. Let us pull together brethen. In unity there is strength. Yours for greater and better Sunday Schools, tng pecarr’ E. A. SELBY, Secretary. ===== DSC09644.JPG ===== os Order Blank and Price List Of The A. M. E. Sunday School Literature to write about order, kindly give the name of the person js quite Important in tracing your order. Copies Periodicals Time Amount Make Money Order Payable to E. A. SELBY, Secretary-Treasurer 716 South 19th Street Philadelphia, Pennsylvania SPECIAL NOTICE The New Way to get the | CHRISTIAN RECORDER j 1, Subscribe for one year by mailing your name and address with a Money Order for $1.50 to A. M. E. Book Concern, Philadelphia, Pa. 2. Subscribe for six months by sending Money Order for $1.00 to the above address. 3. Become an agent by ordering ten or more pa- pers at 3 cents each on or before Tuesday afternoon preceding the date of the issues or- dered. Orders for under ten copies will be charged at the regular retail price of 5 cents | per copy. Become an Agent in Your Church A. M. E. BOOK CONCERN 716 S. 19th Street Philadelphia, Pr PAGE SIXTEEN THE CHRISTIAN RECORDER VOLUME LXXXIX—NO. 25. . M. E. Book Members to G. E. PHILADELPHIA, PA. * Presiding Elders Pastors Manager of the A Please send names and addresses of 5000 Thousand) Lay 716 S. 19th ST. Curry, Concern (Five Wy, rs ne BISHOPS J.S. Flipper W. H. Heard A. Gregg R. A. Grant + me R. C. Ransom < H. Y. Tookes W. A. Fountain, Sr. E J. Howard W. T. Vernon foctectoct ERR RE Joctecta dentate nck aah Fo he ode G. E. CURRY, Manager 716 S. 19th St. Philadelphia, Pa.: " Pe, et eee PHILADELPHIA, PA. _ GENERAL OFFICERS GROUP From left to right: . General Officers L. L. Berry, Secretary of Missions; Edi- tor:George A. Singleton of the Christian Recorder; Professor John’ R. Hawkins, Secretary of Finance; and J. G. Robin- soh, of the A. M. E. Review at the Ses- qdi-Centennial in Memphis, Tenn. These General Officers posed with Professor Hawkins immediately after a program in ¢elebration of his FIFTY YEARS of unbroken, and distinguisht servire as THRSDAY, SEPTEMBER 2, 1937 PRICE FIVE CENTS j|Sesretary of Edusation, and Financial Secretary of the Church. He is now engaged in writing his autobiography, and has dedicated himself to completing one of the unfinisht buildings on the campus of Kittrell College, N. C. ge In This Issue The Daily Altar—Carlyle F. Stewart 2 Sunday School Lesson....,+.-++++ 3 Editorials: | The Church and Labor, . “He is a Transfer” Religion in The Home Pointed Points ......-.+-. Churchman Afield : Young People’s Page .. Convocation Address, Bishop Flipper ...... hi Ree, 3 Recorder Pulpit— F. D: Jordan. Labor Day Message .. a lay Transitions ....-..-+¢ Clement's Comments .. —_—X*= The Chureh Marches On. meee THE CHRISTIAN RECORDER | And Keep Abreast With The Times, Anka On. ee soo ZION A. M. E. CHURCH S. W. Corner 21st & Tasker Sts Philadelphia, Pa. Rey. John L. Mims, pastor shows great Progress for First Quarter—1937 By Madeline P. Jones The Rey. Dr. H. F. Tyree of St. Mat- thews A. M. E Church was a welcome visitor to the quarterly conference. The first quarterly conference of Zion A. M. E. Church was held August 8th and 10th, The new Presiding Elder, the Rev. M. M. Lewis, presiding. The Presiding Elder brought a soul stiring sermon at the morning’ service August 8th, at which time two persons united with the church. The quarterly conference was called promptly at 8 P. M. Tuesday, August 10th. All reports were made in quick order. Of the thirty organizations of the church every auxiliary had a report. The Stewards and Trustees report showed the wonderful strides being made under the leadership of our most efficient pastor. The Presiding Elder was loud in praise of the very fine spirit of co-operation that exists be- tween pastor and officers The members of Zion feel deeply grateful to God and our Bishop for the return of our beloved pastor, who not oniy knows ho wto plan, but how to carry out his plans successfully. Zion indeed goes forward Trustee Board Reports showed a total raised and spent as follows Raised this quarter $2,672.70—with a balance of $17.00 in the treasury. REV. JOHN L. MIMS With all obligations as per agreement paid up to date. Report showed a total balance of an indebtedness of $64,000. 00, When Dr. Mims came to us a little more than a year ago the indebtedness {was $72,800.00, over $7; 000.00 was paid on the debt last year. (Continued on page 9)
• September 2, 1937
  ===== DSC09644.JPG ===== os Order Blank and Price List Of The A. M. E. Sunday School Literature to write about order, kindly give the name of the person js quite Important in tracing your order. Copies Periodicals Time Amount Make Money Order Payable to E. A. SELBY, Secretary-Treasurer 716 South 19th Street Philadelphia, Pennsylvania SPECIAL NOTICE The New Way to get the | CHRISTIAN RECORDER j 1, Subscribe for one year by mailing your name and address with a Money Order for $1.50 to A. M. E. Book Concern, Philadelphia, Pa. 2. Subscribe for six months by sending Money Order for $1.00 to the above address. 3. Become an agent by ordering ten or more pa- pers at 3 cents each on or before Tuesday afternoon preceding the date of the issues or- dered. Orders for under ten copies will be charged at the regular retail price of 5 cents | per copy. Become an Agent in Your Church A. M. E. BOOK CONCERN 716 S. 19th Street Philadelphia, Pr PAGE SIXTEEN THE CHRISTIAN RECORDER VOLUME LXXXIX—NO. 25. . M. E. Book Members to G. E. PHILADELPHIA, PA. * Presiding Elders Pastors Manager of the A Please send names and addresses of 5000 Thousand) Lay 716 S. 19th ST. Curry, Concern (Five Wy, rs ne BISHOPS J.S. Flipper W. H. Heard A. Gregg R. A. Grant + me R. C. Ransom < H. Y. Tookes W. A. Fountain, Sr. E J. Howard W. T. Vernon foctectoct ERR RE Joctecta dentate nck aah Fo he ode G. E. CURRY, Manager 716 S. 19th St. Philadelphia, Pa.: " Pe, et eee PHILADELPHIA, PA. _ GENERAL OFFICERS GROUP From left to right: . General Officers L. L. Berry, Secretary of Missions; Edi- tor:George A. Singleton of the Christian Recorder; Professor John’ R. Hawkins, Secretary of Finance; and J. G. Robin- soh, of the A. M. E. Review at the Ses- qdi-Centennial in Memphis, Tenn. These General Officers posed with Professor Hawkins immediately after a program in ¢elebration of his FIFTY YEARS of unbroken, and distinguisht servire as THRSDAY, SEPTEMBER 2, 1937 PRICE FIVE CENTS j|Sesretary of Edusation, and Financial Secretary of the Church. He is now engaged in writing his autobiography, and has dedicated himself to completing one of the unfinisht buildings on the campus of Kittrell College, N. C. ge In This Issue The Daily Altar—Carlyle F. Stewart 2 Sunday School Lesson....,+.-++++ 3 Editorials: | The Church and Labor, . “He is a Transfer” Religion in The Home Pointed Points ......-.+-. Churchman Afield : Young People’s Page .. Convocation Address, Bishop Flipper ...... hi Ree, 3 Recorder Pulpit— F. D: Jordan. Labor Day Message .. a lay Transitions ....-..-+¢ Clement's Comments .. —_—X*= The Chureh Marches On. meee THE CHRISTIAN RECORDER | And Keep Abreast With The Times, Anka On. ee soo ZION A. M. E. CHURCH S. W. Corner 21st & Tasker Sts Philadelphia, Pa. Rey. John L. Mims, pastor shows great Progress for First Quarter—1937 By Madeline P. Jones The Rey. Dr. H. F. Tyree of St. Mat- thews A. M. E Church was a welcome visitor to the quarterly conference. The first quarterly conference of Zion A. M. E. Church was held August 8th and 10th, The new Presiding Elder, the Rev. M. M. Lewis, presiding. The Presiding Elder brought a soul stiring sermon at the morning’ service August 8th, at which time two persons united with the church. The quarterly conference was called promptly at 8 P. M. Tuesday, August 10th. All reports were made in quick order. Of the thirty organizations of the church every auxiliary had a report. The Stewards and Trustees report showed the wonderful strides being made under the leadership of our most efficient pastor. The Presiding Elder was loud in praise of the very fine spirit of co-operation that exists be- tween pastor and officers The members of Zion feel deeply grateful to God and our Bishop for the return of our beloved pastor, who not oniy knows ho wto plan, but how to carry out his plans successfully. Zion indeed goes forward Trustee Board Reports showed a total raised and spent as follows Raised this quarter $2,672.70—with a balance of $17.00 in the treasury. REV. JOHN L. MIMS With all obligations as per agreement paid up to date. Report showed a total balance of an indebtedness of $64,000. 00, When Dr. Mims came to us a little more than a year ago the indebtedness {was $72,800.00, over $7; 000.00 was paid on the debt last year. (Continued on page 9) ===== DSC09645.JPG ===== He RR IHRE EEE EEE EE EEE The Daily A. tt xr THE CHRISTIAN RECORDER ey By Rev. Carlyle F. Stewart Minneapolis, Minn. The Lord is nigh unto all them that call upon him, to all that call upon him He will fulfill the desire of them that fear him; he also will hear im truth. their cry, and will save them.—Amen. fei September 4 Saturday, pros en Ve would be above Sunday, September S well in the fand, an alt be fed."—Psalm 37:3 When we cut ourselves i y and ce weting we find rust in the Lord. “Without ve to please him." z faith backed up with exem plary conduct brings about an inevita- ble result Trust in the Lord” is no sufficient because it docs not go fa enough in Christian experience. “De good” admonishes the psalmiat you will net only live bur you will be pro vided for, What a glorious testimony when it can be said of us that we “went about, doing good.” Prayer Give us courage, O God that we Pay trust in Thee with all of trust +, we pray.—Amen. Monday, September 6 Lord; desires of ulso in the thee t reart.”—Psalm 37 «4. s in which we We center our ur lives full of no cbnsequence cut when it 1 ¢ way and fron ‘ 1€ source he great preacher exan Maclaren has truly said: “To te joy js to lose it. The only way » follow steadily the path king of joy, am $s most surely br: an € in the way’ and strength and inj go about doing today to give ourselves fully to Thee in Jesus name.—Amen. Wednesday, September 8 nr ere Te “Rest in the Lord, and wait patient » for him.”—Psalm 37 :7. eee “Be silent to the Lord.” “Wait patiently for him” that “is t¢ say “be submissive—avoid petulence anc murmurings, anger and rash doing.” We become impatient because the righ does not prevail at once.We are 10 to fret ourselves to de evil; no mattte what others may do. The prosperit_ of the wicked is short-lived; and the. who serve the Lord will inherit all 0 the promised blessings. How often di we burn with impatience over the slow ness of justice. Our race needs thi counsel. There are many who advocat a turning away from religion in orde to bring about a better social order God grant that we may never leave the old, landmarks, poor guide posts that bring up to a deeper spiritual under- standing of God an His kingom. Prayer: Bless us today, Dear Lord grant us patiences to wait and faith to, rest in Thee. In Jesus name—Amen Thursday, September 9 “The steps of a good man are ordered by the Lord.”—Psalm 37 .23, f God, bright-haired Joy, is e gcod women wi my church rays::"O Lord, give our pasto lesires of eart” The “desires t which is lawfu ‘ illy good are granted t c 108¢ s in the Lord, light in full, in and peace tha take away and our v joy to be easure world cannot give or labors be of love ucce assured. In Thy dear name w Amen Tuesday, September 7 thy way unto the Lord him; and he shall bring Psalm 37:5. man that walkerh to We “see thru a glass darkly’ and hence we cannot look unto ourselves The humanis may center his “high religion” in hu- manity but the arm of flesh will surely fail. A surrender life, means a life given over completely to God. We ar fo trust on Him. “My” because “His’ and we can say as did the apostle “Lam crucified with Christ, neverthe Jexs, I live; yet not I but Christ livett in me; and the life that I now live ir flesh, I live by the faith of the Sor of God who loved me and gave himsel for me! ot m direct his steps,” for guidance. Prayer: Our father, who art iy heaven, forgive us for our lack o faith and our perverse wall that woule leave Thee out of our plans, Help us Failures in good man’s life will not be permanent. The course of hi life is directed by the Lord. Failure will come, it is trae; but each will b a stepping-stone to lead us to a desired goal of spiritual achievement. It was a man who had tasted bitter disappoint- ment and defeat who could say: “All things work together for good to thos: who love the Lord.” This painful ex perience, the scorn of friends and ridi- cuile of foes may not be easy to bear, unless we keep in mind always tha God does guide the way of life of him who commits his way unto Him Prayer: Failure and disappointment have filled our cup. O God, help u to know that each frustration and de feat can lead us up to Thee. In Jesus name we pray.—Amen. Friday, September 10 a “Mark the perfect and behold the upright; for the end of that mar is peace.”—Psalm 37:37, There are not many of us that would claim to be perfect in the sense in which the word is usually employed. Bat in trust and commitment can we not be complete in Him. A righteous life will bring us to a definite goal or, is 1¥ 7 reward outstanding among which peace of heart and mind, Thou wilt keep him in perfect peace, whose mind is staid on Thee, because he trusteth in Thee.” “The end of the wicked shall be cut off.” The “end of the upright is peace.” We have but two choices. May our decision be that which shall bring us * HRSDAY, SEPTEMBER earth’s dearest blessing; “sweet pe: the gift of God’s love.” # Prayer: In the’midst of s in and evil, we seek to be complete in ‘Thee, O God, our father. Help us to sur. render our way and give Thee our lives until, lost in Thy love, we find the peace of God, that passes all un- derstanding and knowledge. In Jesus name, we pray.—Amen. > A.M-E. BOOK CONCERN VISITORS Mrs. Lenora Lawson, Jacksonville, Florida, member of Mt. Zion A. M. E. Church: Rev: J. Leo Pottinger, pastor Macedonia A M E Church, Camden, N J.: Mr. and Mrs- David T. Gross, Bethel A. M. I. Church, Baltimore, Md.; Mrs. Jennie Reynolds, Bethel A- ME. Church, Baltimore, Md.; Miss Annie Dubose. secretary to Bishop rereeein, Atlaati, Ga.; Mr. Robert Nelson, Fine Blac, Ark. Rev, G. D. Pittsbu gh. Pa: Rev. S. W. Watki: s. senior: memter of V1 ginia Conference in 30 1 of service and posi- tea, “0 is ao¥ s perannuated; Mr. I Watkins, 2646 Kater St, Phila- Pa., sen .‘ Rev S. W. Wat- yr. and Mrs. J. W. Traynham, daugicec-and ser new of Rey. A. J. Nett kam, sun 2cannuatet minister of the ‘sginia Corerence, Richmond ra:Tev.J. A Armsirong, pastor Allen Temple A- M. E. Church, Lake Wales, Fla.; Rev. G. C. Glenn, pastor C- M. FE. Church, Springfield, Ill.;Rev- and Mrs. Wallace M. Wright, pastor Trin- ity A. M. E- Church, Springfield, Ohio; Mrs. Katie Busby, member of Brown Chapel Church, Cincinnati, Chio. a i aaat GRACE AT THE TABLE Olr Father, our Master has taught us that Thou art the great and eternal Worker, who hast through the ages wrought at the fabric of the worlds and the upward progress of man. We praise Thee for this divine comradeship which we have with Thee in good and profitable work. We are all of us bound together in a common labor and a common necessity. We pray Thy (blessing on all who work for their daily bread. May the — souls of men, whatever their tasks, be brought into closer sympathy with each other, so that strikes shall cease, and the work- ers shall be glad in the labor, and re- ceive a just reward for their endeavors. In Jesus name—Amen. Z by Sa sete uml eR NS Se 4 | General Conference e -Minutes “NOW READY ON SALE AT THE kt A. M. E. BOOK CONCERN 716 So, 19th Street Phila, Pa. PRICE $1.00, Postpaid ! WINSTON-INTERNATIONAL SUNDAY SCHOOL’ SCHOLARS’ BIBLES Ly is Send SELF. ING x Contain prepared Helps to Bil > oa Teng Cp | for Tlustrated Catalag , 9 ‘Lesson. From the 20th foneeerp Genres Lesson XII ‘ Eyen i | ments were of greater moment than material requirements. The nations of the world are spending] billions of dollars for armament.Only, |resently. Great Britian launched a pre- | paredness program for the next feWlthe war of 1812 we still further made | years of seven and a half billion dol- | lars. United States, Italy, France, Germany, September 19 | Russia and Japan, are doing the same. that ancient day moral require- ‘Today Europe is in danger of war Other nations, includigg the There can be only one result. War CHOICES AND THEIR, CONSE will come and all wlll iose. No nation QUENCES IN NATION’S LIFE f Lesson Text: 26:32. 8 Therefore shall ye keep all th commandments which I command thee this day, that ye may be strong, anc go in and possess the land, whither ye vo over to possess it; 9 and that ye may prolong your days in the land, which Jehovah sware unto your fathers to vive unto the and to their seed, a land flowing in milk and honey. 10 Fo the land, wither thou gost in to possess it, is not as the land of Egypt, from whence ye came out, where thou sowedst thy seed, and wateredst it with thy foot, as a garden of herbs; 11 but the land, whither ye go over to possess it is a land of hills and valleys, and drinketh water of the rain of heaven 12 a land which Jehoyah thy God careth for: thy eyes of Jehovah thy God are always upon it, from the be- ginning of the year even unto the end of the year. 26 Behold, I set before you this day a blessing and a-curse: 27 the bless- ing, if ye shall hearken unto the com- mandments of Jehoyah your God, whicl | command you this day; 28 and th curse, if ye shall not hearken unto the commandments of Jehovah your God but turn aside out of the way which I command you this day, to go after othe gods, which ye have not known. 2 \nd it shall come to pass, when Jehoval thy God shall bring thee into the land won, the last war and no nation wil wip the next war. Material preparation for war is not the way to victory. The Deuteronomy 11:8-12, only victory worth haying is a mora one. for the future by having a world ccon- omic conference in which those who haye raw materials for living will be willing to see to that those who have not the necessary raw materials secur enough for life? noble thing, the righteous thing to do Why cannot the nations prepare That would be the In days of old God called upon a,na- tion to look to its moral needs in order that yictory may come to it. Victorie won on any other basis are not cnly, not fair, but they are not lasting. Let the nations stop mounting platitudes concerning religion and let them prac- tice faith, hope and love—these three It is not impractical idealism that we’ suggest but sound religion and sound economics. “Behold I set before you this day a blessing and a curse: the blessing, if ye shall hearken unto the command the moral destinies of the earth. Al most, he persuaded me! idea than that we were God guided when he set up our own independen union of states on this side.But it was a stupendous national choice. hh clear our freedom and independence; came the war with Spain. Few Americans would hold any othe we would not endure haying our ship ping tampered with, We were un- doubtedly right. In the Civil War w were a nation divided. Our northern portion wanted union and the freedom; M. Deut. 11 8-12. Thy statutes! discord and unreasoning passion in all they do, for Christ’s sake-—Amen, PAGE THRE! partisanship and selfish interest no long- _ er motivate our public servants but may the highest welfare of all the people at all times lead them to wise decisions whose outcome will honor Thee and liberate the souls of men. Teach us, O God, how to walk in Save our people from DAILY BIBLE READINGS F. Joshua 24 :14-19. of the slaves. Our southern part de-)T. Ruth 1:11-18. sired disunion and the right to hold) W. I Kings 3:4-14. S. Rev. 211-7. slaves. It was a fraternal war, most T, Ruth 1:11-18 regrettable, but in the end we remained united and we did free the slaves. Ther What was it we fought for then? Was it to fre Cuba? Was it to avenge the sinking of the Maine? At al! events we ende the rule of Spain in the new world an HYMNS THAT LIVE Work, for the Night is Coming 1 Work, for the night is coming: found the Philippines in our possession} Work thro’ the morning hours; We like to think that it was a generous gallant gesture. Then came the Worl Work while the dew is spar Work ’mid springing flow'rs kling, War. We tried to keep out of it Wil-] Work while the day grows brighter, son was elected because he kept 1:s out | Under the glowing sun; But the propaganda was too strong for Work, for the night is coming, us; we went in, and the weight of aa when uans work is done, our arms brought victory to the cause; 2 of the Allies. We thought we helped Work, for the night is coming; to make the world safer for democracy; Work tho’ the sunny noon; We thought, at least, that we fought war to end war. If ever there wer Fill brightest hours with labor, Rest comes sure and soon; pure motives upon our part, it was it Gve ev'ry flying minute In verse 26 we find this sentence:!that crusade, however it may appear] Something to keep in store; twenty years after. And this is only cur nation. land, Russia, Germany, Italy, Eng Japan, Work, for the night is coming, Whe man works no hore, 3 ments of Jehovah, and the curse if ye) China and all of the rest of the world) Work, for the night is coming; shall not hearken unto spirit of that statement is eepeially true. We as individuals must begin to put the truth of this statement into practice if we expect the nation to do it. It will not work the other way. THE LESSON BROGHT DOWN TO DATE By John R. Ewers Our country was founded with mixed whither thou goest to possess it, tha | motives—and we still see the evidence of thou shalt set the blessing upon moun |them, On the one hand there was the Gerizim, and the Ebal. 30 Are Jordan, behind the way of the going down of the sun, in the land of the Canaanites that dwell in the Arabah over against Gilgal, beside the oaks of Moreh? 31 For ye are to pas over the Jordan to go in to possess the land which Jehovah your God giveth you, and ye shall possess it, and dwel therein. 32 And ye shall observe t do all the statutes and the ordinances which I set before you this day. GOLDEN *TEXT: Choose you thi} day whom ye will serve—Joshua 24°15 AT GRIPS WITH THE LESSON By Albert Buckner Coe God was promising the children o Israel certain material rewards if the obey his Commandments. He was Promising them land flowing with milk and honey, a land of hills and vali@s Why did he not tell them to get a big army together, to equip it and provide} it with the sharpest of swords? Woul not that have been a surer guarante. that they would possess the land? No, # w curse upon mon |high motive of finding a place where they not beyond the! men could worship God as they saw fit. But there was also the mo- tive of greed. Gold was sought. Slaves were imported. Land was grabbed. Today these ingrained mo- tives are at work in our fair land. One of our first national choices was for a restricted and balanced democracy We have never had, nor apparently de- sired ,a complete democracy, except in the days of the town meeting. After that, we have had representative gov- ernment, and this is far from pure democracy. It is a form of diluted democracy. For one hundred and sixty yeais we-have had this form of rule and now we face a great test as to whether such a government “of, by and for the people” shall perish. Our next great choice was the battle to free us from Europe. » Once, in London, I listened 10 ar eloquent address by Mr. Gardiner, edi- tor of the Daily News, in which he saic that both countries as well as the worlc would haye been better off had th ‘United States meyer. separated from England, He tried to show how An glo-American friendship could control them, too, as nations. “Blessed is tha nation whose God is the Lord” an whose decisions have been tempere« them.” The! have been making decisions—making} Under the sunset skies; While their bright tints are glowing, Work, for daylight flies; Work till the last beam fadeth, with a godly fear. Nations are only] Fadeth to shine no more; aggregates of individuals, and there fore our personal decisions and atti tudes are of the utmost importance ans Work while the night is dark’nixg. When man’s work is o’er.—Amen. value. Religion should actively de 5 fe POINTERS By Roy L. Smith A people that is always looking for something new will miss much of th beauty that is in the old. Communism is economics set to the tune of Calvinism. Every generation has the opportunity to choose between a blessing and a curse, No generation ever graduates fron the requirements of some old virtues. It is surprising how many curses we seem to be choosing for our children— | war. alcohol, poverty, exploitation. A The first lesson of history is the fact ‘that our world is, somehow, built on L foundations that depend upon gooc , morals. | Good economics will always be good morals,and good morals will always be good economics. 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ASSOCIATION —Henry van Dyke. — SSS mais a Entered at the Post Office at Philadelphia, Pa. a0 Secoud-Clase Matter resiaagieaiek yo) AS PUBLISHED WEEKLY BY THE A. M. &. BOOK CONCERN rials 1 5, NINETEENTH ST. baitenelyy ______Plladelphia, Pa Ps. ’ MM. “Giaboe W. 1k Heard, DD, President: | ee “« Coop v Ho pha Py : a | THE CHURCH AND LABOR ‘ EA SINGLETON. Editor | yy itions on ¥ abor Day cause CONTMIBUTORS, TAKE NOTICE! and again gain Messiahship discust ably | some ars ago by Prof. Thomas er of Harvard in the Publica- of view arian ant motive edom yn of Jesus’ life? and a It is n churchmen to ttion erest and the heological int etation to overshadow His il exploitation by 1 save people} | however, business Manager ould be love instead of the sword. te, John Hyar- had employed life The n the Chris- industr Every t to labor and a fair The l asset which the Negro greatest pos- Fields His sweat is in He labor \merican soil has aided ogether toward his temple, do IAN RECORDER fer system is demonstrated the wisdom of it. When a minister transfers from are transfers. not WHERE he was born, but Bae a ASS WELL HE HAS LIVED, treats one’s fellowman, for law of reaping is inexorable. fore the brother is a transfer he is a membe of the church in good standing. “transfers” the Christ against his brother. can follow sda before the Religious Educa- tion Institute at Kittrell College the home. der asserts emphatically that the home is the bed-tock of society. This is to say that to meet the needs pointed out the Christian Recorder suggests reading “The by Carlyle F. Stewart. HHS EERE Pointed Points FREE EEE EEE EE EE EEE EE re THE A M. & BOOK CONCERN He 3. 19th Street Philadelphia, Pa. Jin the building the nation. His Pel ileelteletet eee ett? | patriotism in time of peace and : h war has not prevented his exploi- | Weekly Thought § +).:. The task of the church is to preach and work r social 44 The Pay Envelope To the limit of the Negro’s — he must organise his eco- ¢ resources along cooperative } 8 the week- lines and make emplowment ible yoo, rather than the task, Me + would be [Or his people not seg egation|-p wag vect of work, but competition, and cooperation. te { that a truly | Along the entire labor front of the worker firat of all interested Wages and Hour Bill, and organ- a , at is the expression © |i sed collective bargain f expre t ve bargaining the Af- his life to the world —W, T, Ellis 4 i rican M. EF. Church is militant in its struggle to help bring in the reign of the Christ spirit in indus- trio-economic relations, | Weekly Poem Bette tte ttt fetta “HE IS A TRANSFER” LABOR DAY we Too often when a_ minister leaves one episcopal district for Every woodman in the forest, every|4nother the statement is made: boatman at the oar, “He is a transfer,” and is treated Every mason in the quarry, every builder on the shore zette upon having attained fifty- ve years of unbroken service in the fight for full manhood rights. The Hon. Harry C. Smith is owner ind publisher. BISHOP AND MRS. R. A. Grant celebrated their Silver An- niversary during the Annual State Meeting of Allen Christian Endea-|¥?0" which Kittrell vor Leagues, Sunday School, and Missionary Workers in the B. F. like a visitor from afar. The trans-|ing at St. Paul, Minnesoes a part of the genius] ports bountiful harvests in of our Methodism, and time has| section. The farmers are hap| one conference or episcopal dis tor of St. James, Dallas, Texa : trict to another he ought to be! \acationing at Denver, Colorado. treated like a Christian brother. In] t7_ was the preacher for the Texa: he final analysis most ministers} state Conference of Young People The most important consider-| shorter Chapel of which Russell ation with reference to a man is Peowiie is pastor. SPUN PRINCE F. JACKSON, P. at Waco, and guest speaker at GEORGE R. JONES, JR., SUF- and what he has achieved. There folk, Va., is endeavoring to or- is no room or place in the church ganiae he laity of the church. for anything that is un-Christian.| 6,6 of the objects is to aid indi- One ought to be careful how one] gent and unfortunate members of the|the group; to perpetuate African Be-| Methodism. REV. J. H. SMITH, P. E. THE Whosoever is against! Fort Worth District, Texas, pre-- does not possess the|pared an unique souvenir program African Methodist spirit. No man|for his Sunday School and A, C. E. and be} League Convention which >was held last week at Fort Worth. THE REVEREND 5S. D. RELIGION IN THE HOME Rhone, Omaha, Neb., attended the Church Conference of~ Social Recently, Dr. D, Ward Nichols| Work in Indianapolis, and submits vhile speaking during the quiet a digest of achievements. JOHN WHITMORE, VP. E. OF exprest the belief that the great]Oklahoma, writes and urges Edi- need of the church is religion in}, Clayborn for the Episcopacy in The Christian Recor-|1940, MISS M. L. BRACK, WEST Chester, Penna., Lloyd Curtis, On- ley, Va.; Fannie M. Tyree, Hardy, Va.; James Dyett, Sparks, Md., Dail yeek- ally Alter Whichss PD sae and McDonald Williams, Marietta ly on its second page contributed NIG he ve the honor of being the first Sunday School Superintend- ents to order literature from Prof. E. A. Selby at his new address 716 So. 19th St., Philadelphia, Pa, Dear Reader: Please get one new subscriber for The Christian CHRISTIAN RECOR-| Recorder and thereby enable us to der, the mother of the race press,| publish a larger paper with all of congratulates the Cleveland Ga- |Your articles. Help us! The Churchman Afield TORR DP 4 bee The Churchman treads the ground made sacred by the lamented R, H. W. Leake and his founding associates. The- College is a living embodiment of the Lee Seminary Building. Guest] spirit of John R. Hawkins, its first pres e speakers included Bishops D. H.|dent, and benefactor. Sims and H. Y, Tooks, and Grand Master of Masons, D. D. Powell. H. P. JONES, PASTOR OF Bethel, Philadelphia is yacation- Kittrell, free of debt, and Le, wards of a hundred thousand dollar en- dowment, will be re-opened September — 16th under the presidency of W. Cochran, Sagomppeth is running College stands, © nce on “Life and Work”, Dr. Ridley, in his unique and always a fete I was: an “encouraging interesting manner, conducted thé ren- sight to behold, eventeen presiding | dition of a program teplete with inter- elders holding as many Sunday School} est and helpfulness from start to finish, Conventions under one roof in the B. N.| with such brilliant instructors as Dr. Duké Library Building. Perhaps this| George F. Woodion, “Bible Ifterpreta- is the first venture of its kind in the|tion’; Dean Charles Spivey, “Critical history of the church. ness the opening service. A statesman- like address was delivered by J. C. Kit-} trell, son of the man after whom the college is named. Professor John R. Hawkins gript the hearts of the vast audience and thrilled their souls with an epic narrative of how the institution was founded, maintained thru the years, and recently redeemed,—free from debt. ‘ . At the conclusion of Prof. Hawkins’ address’ Bishop M. H. Dayis did the only logical thing,—he lead the audience in prayer. He then presented the Sen- ior Bishop of the church, J. S. Flipper, whose address appears in this paper. At this moment the library building is crowded with missionaries. They jaye had a fine meeting and at this junc ture President Lucy M. Hughes is ot the platform speaking. She gave him and Prof. Hawkins well merited tributes. The Churchman has caught a glimpse of vast crowds of young people, and church workers at Jacksonville, Florida, Savannah, Ga., Columbia, S. C., and Kittrell College, N, C. On Sunday he was at Raleigh with Dr. T. L Scott The church is a beautifful struc- ture, one of the finest in the connection The Churchman talkt, and Miss Ger- aldine Scott sang: “O when I come to the end of my journey,” and “My Heavenly Father Watches Over me” God has blesst the Scotts with the divine gift of song. The church knows of their talents. Who would not b moved by Dr. Scott’s agonising at the throne of grace? the Churchman went out to St. John, five miles from the city. It was a real uplifting experience to visit the church out of the city. The Holy Spirit came and powerfully re- upon special subjects pertaining to, the Study of the Life of Christ”; Dr, Joseph soe Gomez, “Church Management”; The Churchman was pleased to wit-|Lindal Charles Ridley, “Church Clin- ics”; Prof. J. A. Green, “The Art of Play”; Bishop Paul Jones of the Epis- copal Church, “The Church and Soci- ety”; Rev U. S. Robinson, “Modern Dr. Evangelism.” Interesting addresses and _ lectures work of the church and ministry and kindred topics, were delivered by such outstanding ministers and scholars as, Drs. P. S. Hill, J. O. Haithcox, C T H. Watkins, H. T Bryant, C. Baker Pearl. W. R. McChestney, A. E, Avey, H. Lawrence. McNeil, H. Y. Payne, W. A. Page, Dean F. A. McGinnis, Rector J. N. Samuel, Belboder, P. A. Nichols and Gilbert H. Jones. All the sessions were attended by quite a number of ministers of various denominations, some of which received certificates as proof of their having met all the ¢ onditions for which sad certfi- cates were granted. Friday afternoon, in the spacious din- fellowship supper with Dr. J. H. Max- ing room of Shorter Hall, was given a well, acting as toast master, who in a pleasing manner, introduced the speak- ers who, with their magniloquos ad- dresses raised the enthusiasm of the diners to the nth degree. After supper the ministers assemblec to listen to the closing address by Dr Gilbert H. Jones, who proved himsel a scholar, a logician and an orator otf the first rank. After voting to change the name to the Tawawa Religious Conference and electing the following officers, the as- sembly adjourned to meet July 1938. President. .. Rev. J: H, Maxwel Vice-President.... Rev. W. T. Chrye Recording Secretary... Rey. I. H. Garey Corresponding Secretary—Rey. P. A Nichols Treasurer... Rey. J. L. Franci Chaplain . Rey. S. J. Sander Revival Workers:—Rev. A. C. Sump- vealed Himself The church is safe. How these sincere and devout Chris- tians sing! LETTERS TO THE EDITOR be ’ Chicago, Ill. Please accept my expression of thanks and appreciation for the wonderful way in which you are giving to the church The Christian Recorder. _ knew that you had the ability and the love for the church an dthat is the rea- son that we put you there. " J: EUGENE THOMPSON ‘LIGION AND MINISTER'S _ Soa he CONFERENCE at oe 4 At is interest- ing, newsy, and pleasing to read. We Auspices of the Department of Religious Arnett Chapel) Chicage. ter, for Ohio; Rev. B. J. Nolan for Virginia; Rev. S. Lyman, for Ken tucky; Rev. J. H. Dandridge, jo Pennsylvania; Rey. M. R. Dixon Jr., for Indiana. P. A. NICHOLS, Xenia, Ohio ALABAMA LEADERSHIP TRAIN- X ING INSTITUTE Education of the 9th Episcopal Dis - trict Convening at State College Montgomery, Ala., September 6-10, 1937- Rev. J. C. Carter and the St. Paul THE TAWAWA SCHOOL OF -RE- A. M. E. Church are chief hosts. The| Mr. E. P. Wallace, Mr. Cunningham, President is Rev. J. W. Walker. Mrs.| Mrs. Mabel Terrill, Mr. Ivason Posey, Bessie Walker is State President of the Women’s Home and Foreign Mission- “The above assembly held its fourth ary Society. Mrs. M. A. Sims is the annual session at Wilberforce Uniyersi-|State Director of the Missionary De- ty from July 12 to 17, 1937 with Dr.|partment. Mrs. E. E. Sims is State Charles Lindal Ridley, in the absence rganizer, REV. J. H. CLAYBORN Editor, Southern Christian Recorder, Arkansas offers hi mfor the episce- pacy. Lu Sybil Taylor directs the Institute. Mrs. Taylor is a graduate of the Uni- versity /of California with the Master's degree in Religious Education and is} pursuing her Ph.D. this fall. Rev. Harry Richardson, Chaplain of Tuskegee, graduate of the Yale College and Divin- ity school with M.A. and B.D. degrees. Rey. John Dawkins ,Dean of Divinity and pastor of Payne Chapel in Birming- ham, is AB.. from Allen University, B.D. from Gammon and A.M. from Boston University. Rey. J. C. Calhoun, Dean of: Greater Payne University is an A.B. from Morehouse and A.M. from Atlanta University. Professor H. D Davidson i sa graduate of Payne and a leading principal in the public schools of Alabama Professor Wood is a vet- eran Sunday School worker and princi- pal of one of Birmingham’s lcading schools. All Departmeuts of Sunday School, League, Missionary, Boy Scouts, church organization and administration, a min- isterial clinic, choir contests. pageants, addresses and recreation will be some of the claicf features. Some of the special speakers will be: Bishops W. A. Fountain. R. A, Grant, J. S. Flipper, E. J. Howard, Dr. S. S, Morris. Dr. G. A. Singleton, Dr. W. P. REV. J. L. LINK Presiding Elder, Delaware MRS. NANCY PORTER St. Paul, Springfield, Ill. REV. H. H. COOPER Presiding Elder, Philadelphia, Penna. MISS ALBERTA DRAPER St. Paul, Springfield, Il. PERSONALITIES Mr. E. W. Holt, ’27 was graduated from A. and T. College, Greensboro, North Carolina in 1933. In the fall of the same year he entered the grocery business. He an dhis partner had $15 each. Thus far they have not borrowed a penny. The only with Swift Company amount of $600, morning. The stock in one store is valued at $2,200 and $800 in another. Among the patrons are some of the wealuthiest white citizens in the Irvin Park neighborhood. Mr. Holt is mar- ried, owns his home and a packard car He is an inspiration to the youth of the race, and is now a member of the Chris- tian Recorder family. credit account is for meat to the paid eyery Monday THE MANNING DISTRICY SOUTH CAROLINA The Woman's Home Missionary Convention .conyen*d «in Chapel A. M. E. Church, August the V. The Woman’s Home and and .Foreign Foreign Stevenson, Rev Harry P. Richardson, Mrs. L. M. Hughes, Mrs: M. £. Grant, Professor E. A. Selby, Dr. C. W. Abing- ton, Dr. Charles E. Stewart, Mrs. M. A. Sims. Some of the other instructors are: Rey, William Craig, Mrs. Bertha Mc- Lawrence, Mrs, Camilla Hester, Rev. Miss Hazzard, Prof. Mrs. Mrs. Mrs. Mrs. er, Mrs. T. R. Newman. ‘Large crowds will attend. hop. -R. C. Ransom who was in| A very efficient group of Directors land attending. the confer- of Religious aerate) headed by Mrs. Ee September, Call, Mrs. McMillan, Mrs. A. E. Fews, Mrs. Katie Fews Evans, Mrs. Dorothy I. H. Bonner, Mrs. W. B. Moseley, Miss Mattie Moreland, Mrs. Pinkston, Malachi Morse, Mrs. B. T. Sims, Rev. J. T. L. Dandridge, Donald Houston, Rey. J. B. Carter, J. S. King, Mrs. C. L. Branchmon, Jessie Thomas, Mrs. T. D. Driver, L. G. Duncan, Mrs. Oretha Hatch- All are} Ors were present and took part requested to register before the fifth of} (tal collected for the day $278.33 pastor The meeting was presided over with much case by our president Mrs. E. E Waiker, assisted by our Conference President, Mrs. A. L. Hildebrand and the Presid Fider. The work was carried forward with peace and har- mony prevailing throughout the session. The repert of the charges were All played -v mons were preached by Rey. I. S. Gam- ble. The Lauret Hill. Circuit and C. C Burgess, Bivins Circuit, both of them did credit to themselves and the old ime fire burned on our hearts. One of the big features of the mecting was the president's Annual Message; it a gem. Also the young People’s Hour. The Stijperintendent Mrs. [stelle Sam- had. charge. The program was commendable. The pastor and his good people entertained us on a high order for which we thank them. May God bless them ard those that helped to make it pleasant for us. yery goed. el their part. Ser was nel, Several visit- The MAMIE HAMLE1T, ===== DSC09647.JPG ===== PAGE SIX aa SIE ea oe Young People’s Page WORK “HOW DOES THE A.C. E FOR LEADERSHIP?” LEAGUE} DEVELOP THE YOUNG PEOPLI | THE CHRISTIAN RECORDER with God in kingdom building, are w ignorant of God’s righteousness, going trying to establish our owl righteusness. Leaders hear the word of the Master, “Follow Me.” As I draw toa c lose, may I give you some of the qualifications of a leader? A leader must know the people, watch how they grow, and be prophetic in He will arouse in desire, to grow ip religio. e in making a Christian world. about | his leadership. the | The foundation as of old, must b piety, consecration an othe | qualifications can ever supplant these or it th h his God, himself, and his fellow built on, deep 4 firm religious conviction, N se that sets the possessor right In conclusion, may I say, let us a eaders continue our great work in th ping of the young people int nd of leadership fore r ETTA BELLE GRE Cape Girarc entioned measuring distances to the farthes gaze upon its jasper Walls and come it communion with his Creator and lik Isaiah behold the King in his beauty Christ is of one substance, powe and eternity with God therefore succes through Christ is the same as through the everlasting and omnipotent God in whom we live and have our being. Success is the prosperous ending of whatever we undertake, men make suc- cess in large business enterprises, they haye succeeded not only in swiit trans- portation on land but in the air, on the sea, and under the sea, he speaks from one continent to another and it doth yet appear to what success he will ‘at= tain in future ages but these fall into insignificance compared to the sucess achieved through Christ for while the diciples marvelled at the great works human genius, he towers above all ani- mal life because of this superiority 1m stellar world but in spirit he ean dwell upon the earth and yet Walk the gold paved streets of the new Jerusalem, SNAPPY STORIES HE MEASURED UP of the Master, he said to them greater works than these shall ye do Christ came into the world, tatight this doctrine, called twelve disciples and sent them forth to preach the ges- pel, if we may use the word success in referring to Christ, the first and chief ” he asked the Porter. | thing he did was to keep in touch with Where |the Father through prayer, notwith- a Pullman. “What i ” said the porter Returnitig from his ways, While Angels in their songs rejoice, And cry behold he prays: = O Thou by who we come to God The Life the Truth the Way The path of prayer thyself hast trod, ‘ Lord teach us how to pray: Again success through Christ comes th¥ctigh the preaching of the gospel, preaching as we usually say is teaching but to my mind that is a limit- éd meaning: I prefer the difinition given by Dr. John Kern in his work called, “Ministry to the Congregation”, ‘in which he says preaching is the state- ment of the facts of the gospel With the living voice, preaching today is not what preachitig should be and what it was ih days gone by. When John the Baptist began his ministry, his text “was, “Repent ye for the Kingdom of heaven is at hand,” so the great theme of preeaching was repentance, when Israel and sinned and God punished them for forsaking his commandments, prophets were sent to tell them of their sins and if they repented and turned away from their sins, Ged’s wrath would be removed and their sins for- given, He is tne same God teday, ves- terday, and forever, pastor gave him a dollar| Standing he was equal with the Father boss,’ said the porter, “yor | he realized the necessity of communion de first to eber come up to d | and fellowship with God, there is a strength that comes through prayer to God that can come from no othe source, it is spirit in communion with spirit that flesh cannot adjust itself te olored minister introduced a white] ‘t for it is of a different substance flesh is pe COULD HE MEASURE UP? ter who had consented to preacl tishable while spirit is eterna | n. He said, “Dis noted divin | 474 flesh cannot eyen with mind rea discus de greatest men of de age | SO" Purely, because there is He knows de unknowable, he kin do de within and without that oe loable, he kin onscrew de unscruta somingipr Yee aan bCheY a uel Kant, the great German Zs dental Philosopher that only LIGIOUS CONVOCATION is wholly divested of everything that is 'TRELL COLLEGE. N.C material and he becomes spirit an By Bishop J. S spirit only, can he reason purely and partly for this reason we do not have a stimulus ts the rea- eas Eman- Transcen- when man Flipper When, Y-wie avenge hia Ween the Success that we should hope fer our Mleasure to deliver addresses uvon any rok fe sinful, ‘the humanity of Christ avd all occasions, my viewpoint upor| VS Without sin and that ig why hi life was different from what it fs ace communion with the Father who isa | was impressed with what John wrot | ‘Pitt always brought the success in his we labors T write unto you young men be | “°'S "Pon earth, well has the poet ex- és Oe pressed it 3 are strong, I said + thire 1 T would not say now because my Freres i the soul's sincere desire iewncint of life is from a diffreen Uttered or unexpressed The motion of a hidden fire angle, when one is fresh from school That trembles in the breast e has a larwe amount of book learn ing and he depeends upon that alone When vears have elansed experienc Prayer is the burd i en of a The falling of a tear ie The upward glancir When none hut G teaches one to deal with humanity a lone different fines and as God spak m time past to ws in v now ng of an eye arious ways bu od is near. speaks to us through his Son, w narrow ourselves down to our re to God and his relation to t “eek to anply his teachinrs Prayer is the simplest form of Jati >a speech ys and w as far a i \. C. BR League quartertie as, “What did Jesus m n cheek?" This is a wonderful example of how we| as leade mat be meek, forcharing forgiving and loving The latter word “Love,” is of im- perfanee heeause it is the law of Jov thar th | on will turn the other and] he so effevtive nal punighmest rather thaq e the offender. “What did the two w Another good mean by Mustrates how we as leaders nvast sub though we are being done wrong, Are we making our church a vitaliz- mit onvaelea, even we know That infant lips can try poesfbte to every phase of human fife| the sublimest strains that reach Kence the topic Success throuc! reach, r Chest The Majesty on high Prayer is the Christ breath The Christian’s native air His watchwi death He enters heaven with prayer Some men achiev. and others success and continual effoy © sticcess in failures through Persistent; rts, man so far a elements that worth about eighty-fiy at any dure store, but in that hody is the likeness of God, the eternal ian’s vital the chemfer vemical compos his bady ir “ants ing force for good, are we cooperating snirit which gives him a value not to . Prayer is the contrite si he estimated by any calculation of se voice “a and from every text i ing to Christ, sermon, is there in it, and how t few sermons lif ord at the gates of Sbinsrs to re ¢d until peor Tepented the: is said to have h voice that | Mesopotamia and People would ‘shx What the world needs today is re pentance, cease to find solutiotis for their troubles through Icgislation and man made pregrams, turn back to God He can solve all of our phoblems there would be no need. for the assemb- ling of legislatures or congresses if we wou'd follow wholly one law of God, whatsoeyer ye would that men should do to you, do ye even so unto them, all church friction, some aligning them- selves on this side and some on another side would not be known in the chutch today, in fact, the church of today is overburdened with programs. God gave his disciples only one prograni, “Go ye into all the world and preeach the Qus- pel to every creature baptizing them in the name of the Father and Son-and the Holy Ghost, and fo I am with you unto the end of the world, we have tried to put too much of ourselves and. our learning into our preaching, ab- Struse texts and Passages of scripture that have no reference to Christ. A young theological graduate of Lon- don invited an old minister to come and hear him preath on Sundzy morn- ing in one of the fashionable churches of that city the old minister went and after the services were over, the young minister asked the old minister what he thought of his sermon, the old thinister replied, as far as language was concerned, it was perfect, thoughts well expressed but he said, young man, London is the Metropolis of Lengland and from. every hamlet and sities there is a road leading to Lordoa, $0 Christ is the Metropolis of the Bilble, | ext init is a road lead- the thing about your was not enough Christ. tue is that today, how t up Christ and cal! on bent. John Wesley preach- ole rolled in the dust and ‘ir sins) George Whitfield — he could pronounce the wo lad such a melodigtis dc Christ “was always plain and simple jn what he had to say, so much so that the common people heard him gladly] were keepers of sheep and would un-| when He was in Gallilee, he told his disciples, “I will make you fishers of men,” all fish are not caught in the same way so that as they used different methods to catch fish, so they employ- ed like methods in catching men and} God success through Christ would b I am impressed with the fact that St.| accomplished while on the other hand Paul had this in mind when he wrote, there be a display of our Timothy saying Study to show thy- self approved unto God a workiran that needeth not to be ashamed rightly dividing the word of truth and in right- ly dividing the word of truth he would find in the scripture texts that would reach the different classes of men, when Christ was in Samaria, He spoke of the sowing of seed how it would spring up and what hindrances some seed would have to grow and how other seed would bring forth an a- bundant harvest and from these things he drew a great spiritual truth and the people would more readily understenc Revive Interest Stimulate Enthusiasm By putting a new A. 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In| Success ‘through Christ comes it| at times He would come into my soul Judea He spoke of sheep because they strictly maintaining the doctrines ©| znd make me realize a happiness that Christian Church, there some ministers, could come from no other source. who depart from the cardinal doctrine Predestination as usced in the scrip- of the church attempting in some man | tures does not and cannot mean that ner to explain away-what the scriptures] salvation is limited to any ciass of hu- teach, the virgin birth of Christ, that) man beings, It is only used three tirres there is no hell with burning fire, that] in the Bible and St. Paul is the only there is another opportunity to re | sacred writer that usés the word in any pent before the final day of judgment | form, it is found in Ephesians 1-5 also that God has predestined scme men t eternal punishment while others have a chance for salvation, I believe in the yirgin birth of Christ as much as 1 do in my own salvation for had he not come into the world I could not have been saved neither could I rejoice as| (Continued on page 15) derstand his calling his disciples and all others who would believe and fol low him as the sheep would follow their sheperd, the idea is that through the simple preaching of the word of learning: which oi itself the Holy Ghost could not bless with the conversion of souls success through Christ comes in lifting Him up to the world for said Hee Anc I if I be lifted up will draw all met unto me. 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C. 15 FIKE AVENUE Fphesians 1-11 Romans 8-29 and in Romans he places Gods knowledge be- foree predestination, For whom he did forknow H also did predestinate to be conformed to the image of his Son so that ‘predestination rests on and in the ee EEE EEE eee eee eel de rE E EEE os ee eS es fee PEER E EEE EERE EEE EEE EEE EEE EET EET aah: ¥ 4 Pe bebe eee et Soe Sie be eS De ===== DSC09648.JPG ===== PAGE EIGHT The Christian RecorderPulpit oe oe RELIGION, A PARTNERSHIP THE CHRISTIAN RECORDER <f LABOR SUNDAY MESSAGE, 1937 (Issued by the Executive Commilttee.o The United Christian Council for Pennsylvania under the leadership chard Allen and organized the Episcopal Church otto the significant Father, Christ our Demoeratcy) Brother,” they were aon aal phasis to this} ‘The celebration of Labor Day of 837 s at a momentous time in the his- | tory of the Anierican labor toventent | iovs of workers Have beén enlistéd i Christianity. They fact, asserting that Ch Mi hitherto unorganizéd industries from Since practically every church bas tor rs insisted that the right to organize a basie democratic right, we natural- \ welcome this triumph of labor in win- 1g a right which the thoughtful peo- egy of labor's Hew technique, th down strike, is advisable ander all ¢ cumstances. A wise ad Ffespo! labor Jeadership will not imperil the terdependent functions of a commifiiity more than is necessary. We believe that the possession of new power will make for a larger sense of responsibility on the part of labor as it becomes more and sore accustomed to its use. _ Labor Day is an occasion not only for reviewing part achievements dat for ng fatie tasks and possibili- tes, ‘fhe most pressing problem today is the unempldymient of millions if spite of the fact that business is approaching the 1929 levels. This is 4 most ominous sign. It means that technical intprove- ments have robbed millions of their jobs. Widespread unemployment iff 2 period of prosperity presents us with two important tasks. First, the unem- ployed must be adequately supported of mederti industry. The» fact that these profits are frequently the conse- quence of the very technica] improve- ments which have destroyed fhe fiveti- hood of the workers is added reason for the imposition of higher taxes dpon them For Christians to oppose, or even to fail to carry ott this temporary retiiédial measure is to make otir pro- fession of lovitig our neighbors as otr- : the country have long © since ‘ for granted. These gains are a nony to the need and value of the organization which has secur- 23 » elements in American fife still as bor th forces the right of labor * r for collective bargaining . through representatives of theif own s , aod ania osing. It therefore ; Becoitleés the : : i ous institutions of the si oe iity to bear honest testimony to Spat ictioti that labor does have Bishops RS f « a Ca cht, and, if occasion. demands eis bE labor in securing it. Liberty arid re ot ae f a he: e always depend upon the posses- ‘‘ nde saaest thie adequate social power. Any . ste pam gece. t munity Which is de rauded rightful powér Will in- ably be dranded of its rightful priv- g Modern civilization is bDecomng : ir y technical. If eager corkers : | hay ower other than the righ ; ; vote, they will not be able to pro- Dane emselyes adequately against the Ses ae profit }°C°" ymic power arrayed against them. 5 responsibility | L2€y must be able to set their collec- A i economic strength against the col t Chis lective strength of ownership. : \s it becomes eyident that collective ? ; aining betweeil owners and wag ca ie dated kers does not avail to irstire both sled Chesatian: 1 order on | C™Ployment and just reward for labor ’ the name |r to satisfy the needs o fsociety, it be : to endure| Comes the duty of religious institstiong 5 mireb-tie st? o the root of the iiatter. They based on a ce obligated to use the ethical stand- of human| ards of their gospel ina continuous yotion to| *nalysis of the consequences of basing a God our economic organization on private : nk of Phillip after his thrilling | ownership and the struggle for profit ience in Samaria destroying the| The social program of the churche It of me ind achieving his con-| Which proclaims a gospel of love and his way down to| brotherhood can not stop short of any Enroute he is overtaken by | '! less than basic justice. As it be- of the Queen Candace of| cores clear that our social system i at the 1 and his entourage, Phillip is} unable to insure security and moderate t sportation; he has the | abundance to all our people in spite of ’ pirit | Goss the Christ, hére is one | @n increasingly efficient technical pro gregation in a} who sling for greater enlighten- | cess, it is necessary to challange and oie jent in spiritual things. Here is a| change the nature of the system itself. { pr 4 7 sl and racig ance for a real partnership, a mutual | to demand that our economic life be or- {tditer ovear | helpfulness, a common sharing, and|“anized on tle basis of cooperative ac- 8-10 we are told | Phillip seizes it tion to meet the needs and promete the ie e c land, Par So today the Princes of Ethiopia, the | developments of all persons. tit “Ml amit ents of sun kissed children of our common We call the attention of the churches fesapotamia, Judea, Cappadocia, Pon- I ather invite their brothers of lighter | who believe that love is the fulfillmen rem. Asia wia, Par 1, Egypt, hue to a seat beside them in the chariot. | of the law, to the fact that legal defini- ; a around Cyrene, all| They seek a city which hath Foundat-| tions of property rights have to b vcard in thelr wative ex the }tons God grant that both may k | {brought sontinuotshy. ; j mighy deeds of Ged thus ap-| bine accurately enough, serve ies the Pent PKs ich ‘pea wy to thar the f result of this divine | fectively enough, and love him sincerely | is jointly owned wy ‘2 Tea seater infilling waa to bring within the scape | enough to f yf , 6 , : 5 a aa Csi rhage is “ot rt to find happy fellowship in the pi ital employment race and nation, {the old Rabbis had| PRES, FREDERICK D. [ORDAN | irresponsible SASS ee 8 i bd pina a : spons interference with it, taught that only Alebrew was spoken| Western’ University f property-right 46 inipo: mS: » Hewven here was the evidence pha This sermon was delivered in Ben | which it is asicas ia faa a be every man would hear his own langnage.| Chanel, University of Chiewgo, Ang | more than a pro rT viva wie When in 1887 a group of persons of | 11 1937 as Property right; it is a hit African descent assembled in Philadel- an right of great importance. Such a and antagonisms of His people? H | indement does not imply that the strat selves a blatant hypocrisy. Second, the gross inequalities in the distribution of the natonal income must be feiioved)to the point where out people eait eon- sume what Wé are able so abundadily to produce, so (hat afl those of work- ing age can have uséfat employment, and the community approximate stand- ards of justice to which we are 48-Chris_ tians comtiitted. A large part of the membership of the churchs of Améfica is composed of people who are neither ifdustrial work- ers nor captains of industry. Farmers, small tradesmen, professional asrd cleri- cal workers to a large extent make up our cotigfegations. It is ruetlaely important thaf their relicions leader- ship should fielp them to see the American social problem in its full per- spective. so that they wilf not Se be- guiled by momentary resentnients into political arid social policies which make for the destruction of democratic ‘sti_ {utions and tend taward fascism, These classes are not as well organiz- ed as the industrial workers aid are therefore always in danger of being drawn into opposition to them. Or many specific issues their interests are not identical with those of the indus- trial workers. But the fascist attaele upon the mutuallrecognition of the fact that all those who depend upon their labor for their bread have a commor interest which is more imperative than their dicerences.. Without such recog- nition on tke part of the middle classes they are in danger of becoming: the unnatural allies of the reactionary forces With the recognition of common inter- est, political librties, already gained, may be used to increase economic lib- erties, and the increase of economic justic may serve to protect and develop the democratic process in our political institutions and our cultural life. In no other way can we preserve our na- tion from the evil fate which has over- taken some of the nations of Europe q The hour of crisis in which the whale life of humanity now stands calls wd 2 (Cantinued on’ page 13) esi x 4 t. 1—Michigan Annual Conference, Ft. Wayne, Indiana, Rev. G L. Hayden, 821 Francis Street. Bishop J. A. Gregg. - “ : Sept. 7-10—Religious Education Insti- tuts. goth Episcopal District, Montgomery, Ala. Drs. J. W. Walker, Pres. I. .H. Bonner, Vice Pres., A. Wayman Jennings, Ex. Sec., L. Sybl Taylor, Rev. Harry Rich ardson, John Dawkins, A. Woods, and _ L. Calhoun, Directors, Sept. 8—Northwestern Annual Confer- ence, Keokuk, Jowa, Rev. Lewis A. McGee, 415 N. 7th Street. Bishop J. A. Gregg. California Conference, Parks Chapel, Oakland, Calif. Rev. A. W. John- son, 1326 Ashby Ave. Bishop Noah W. Williams. Sept. 15—Southern California Confer- ence, Los Angeles, Calif. Rev. H. M. Collins, 8th and Towne Streets. Bishop Noah W. Williams. September 15—West Virginia Confer- ence. Wheeling, West Va., Rev. W. S. T. Jordan. Bishop Reverdy EG? Ransom. September 22—Pittsburgh Conference. Scranton, Penna. Rev. B M.Mc Linn. Bishop R. C. Ransom. Indiana Annual Conference, Kokomo, Ind., Rev. H. L. P. Jones, 1047 N. Kennedy Street. Bishop J. A. Gregg. Colorado Conference, Albuquerque, New Mexico. Rev. A. L. Hamilton, 311 West Cole Street. Bishop Noah W. Williams. September 29—North Ohio Conference. Akron, Ohio, Rev. D. D. Irvin. Bishop R. C. Ransom. Illinois Annual Conference, Cairo, Il, Rev. J. A. Randolph, 420 17th Street. Bishop J. A. Gregg. Nebraska Conference, Trinity Sept te Church, Kansas City, Kans., Rev. October 27—Augusta, Georgia Confer- L. P. Bryant, 438 Greely Street. Bishop Noah W. Williams. September 29-30—First District Mid- Year Conference, Wilmington, Del. Rey. A. C. Clark, David H Sims, Bishop. October 6—Ohio Conference. Jones Tabernacle A. M. E. Church, Cin- cinnati, Ohio, Rey. R. G. Taylor. ZION A. M. E. CHURCH (Continued from page 1) r The Stewards report in part follows: Conversion for quarter......-. 34 Total accession for quarter... 61 Paid pastor for quarter. .. $725.00 Paid Presiding Elder.. 65.00 \nnual Conference Claim 650.00 Other Steward purposes... 350.00 Total raised by Stewards. $1,790.00 Held by other organizations. ... Raised by Trustee Board.,.... 2,672.70 Grand total for quarter... $4,950.14] Zion is indeed spiritually alive. We| Novy. 3—Texas Conferen: believe she is destined to become the leader of the conference. Under the leadership of our present tastor we are reaching heights hither- to unknown and there yet remains much | — ground to be gained in our very fertile | community. ‘ a ee Pray for our “continued success and for the health of our pastor. REY. JOHN L. MIMS, Pastor. October 13—Southwest Georgia Con- October 20—West Kentucky Confer- ue pane Bishop R. C. Ransom. South Georgia Conference. Nel- son Chapel A. M. E. Church. Rev. A. C. Danford, pastor, South Hill Street, Bainbridge, Ga. Bishop William Alfred Fountain, Sr. Chicago Annual Conference, Chicago, IIL, Rey. G. W. Williams, 2241 Maypole Street. Bishop J. A. - Gregg. Kansas Conference, Emporia, Kans. Rey. M. M. Matthews, 312 West 62nd Street. Bishop Noah W. Wil- liams. f Mexico and Rio Grande Confer- ence, Kingsville, Texas. Rev. a: W. Thomas. Bishop George B. Young. ference, Edison A. M. E. Church, ‘Edison, Ga. Rev. D. A. Williams, pastor. Bishop W. A. Fountain Kentucky Conference New Port, Kentucky. Rev. C. T. Buchanan, Bishop R. C. Ransom. East Texas Conference, Athens, Texas. Rev. J. Frances Baker. Bishop George B. Young. Palmetto Annual Conference, Kingstree, South Carolina, Rev. S. M. Hughes. Bishop J. S. Flipper. ence. St. James A. M. E. Church, Louisville, Kentucky. Rev. E A. Haynes, Bishop R C. Ranosom. Americus Georgia Conference Atoc A. M. E. Church, Rev. J. S. McAllister, pastor, 412 Sixth Ave- nue, Dawson, Ga. Bishop W. A. Fountain, Sr. East Tenn. Conference, Fayettville. Rev. E. L. Hickman, Bishop E. J. Howard Northwest Texas Conference, Abiline, Texas, Rev. J. R. McGhee. Bishop George B. Young. North East Annual Conference, Florence, South Carolina, Rev. W. St. Bishop J. S. Flipper. ence. First A. M. E. Church, Rev. J. S. Grant, pastor, 317 Cedar Hill Street, Cedartown, Ga Bishop W. A. Fountain, Sr. Columbia Annual Confer- ence, Union, S. C., Rev. T. E. Robinson, 849 McBeth St. Bishop J. S. Flipper. Southwest Weimar, Texas. Bishop George B. Young. South West Missouri Conference, Allen Chapel, Kansas City, Mo Rev. A. R. Fox, 813 East 10th St Bishop Noah W. Williams. Mississippi Conference, Texas HRISTIAN Conference, Rev. W. P. Perry. Brook- haven. Rev. L. A. Henderson, Box ¥ R i ECORDER Rey. G. B. Hannan, pastor. 536 Humphrey Street, Atlanta, Ga Bishop W. A. Feuntain, Sr. South Carolina Annual Conference, Holly ‘Hill, S. C,, Rey. L. L. Farmer. Bishop J. S. Flipper. West Texas Conference, Som- erville, Texas. Rev. N. H. Melton. Bishop Geo. B. Young. Missouri Conference, St. James SSS Brunswick, Ga. Bishop W. A. | Fountain, Sr. Central’ Annual Confer- ence, St. Matthews, S. C., Rev. David James, Bishop J. S. Flipper. North Texas Annual Conference, Wichita Falls, Texas, 316 Park St. Bishop George B. Young. North Mississippi Conference, Mound Bayou Rev. T. J. Brown. Bishop S. L. Greene Church, St. Louis, Mo. Rev. J. A.| Dec. 1—Central Texas Conference, San Dames, 4311 St. Ferdinand Street. Bishop Noah W. Williams. N E. Mississippi Conference, Cold- water. Rey. J. M. Campbell. Bishop S L Greene Central Mississippi Conference, Bel- zoni. Rey. H, N. Griffin. Bishop S. L Greene November 17—Macon Georgia Confer ence. Turner Tabernacle A. M E. Church, Rev. David Norris, pastor, 466 Hawthorne Street, Macon, Ga. Bishop W. A. Foun- tain, Sr. Piedmont Annual Con- ference, Greenville, S. C., 109 Green Avenue, Rev. J. W. With- erspoon. Bishop J. S. Flipper. Northeast Texas Conference, Terrell, Texas, Rev. J. Mark John- son. Bishop George B. Young. Northeast Florida Con ference. Lake City, Florida. Rev L. I. Jenkins. Bishop R- A. Grant. 24—Florida Conference. Quincy, Florida. Rey J- F. Livingstone. Bishop R. A. Grant. November 24—Georgia Conference. First A. M. E. Church, Rey. L. Marcos, Texas. Rev. F. D. Cran- shaw. Bishop George B. Young. West Florida Conference. River Junction. Rev J. R. Davis. Bishop K. A. Grant. 8—East Florida Conference. St. Augustine, Florida. Rev L. M. Mocre. Bishop R. A. Grant. N W. Mississippi Conference, Jones- town. Rev. I. W. Williams. Bishop S L. Greene. December 8—North Louisiana Confer- ence, Oak Ridge. Rev. T. H. Bush. Bishop S L Greene. December 15.—Central Louisiana Con- ference, Oakdale. Rev Haat, Harve. Bishop S L. Greene January 4, '38—Louisiana Conference. St. Peter Church, New Orleans. Rev. N. L. Uumdey, 1209 Cadiz St. Bishop S L. Greene. January 2¢--Orlando Conference: St. Mark, Orlando, Florida, Rev. J. D. ings Bishop R. A: Grant. 23—South Florida Conference Rev. J. R. A. Grant March 9—Central Fiorida Conference. Ft. Myers, Plorida. Rev. R. L; Mur- February Cocoa, Flovida Rishard- son- Bishop R. W. Lane, pastor, 1522 Wolf Street rel. Bishop R A. Grant. 213, Brookhaven. Greene. Tennessee Conference, Mt. Pleas- ij Rev. S. F. Dudley, Bishop E. ant. J Howard 593.44| Oct. 30—North Missouri Conference, Macon, Mo. ; Rev. W. M. Jackson, 107 East 3rd Street. Bishop Noah W. Williams. Texas: Rev. C. _ West Tenth Street. Bishop S. L. ce, Pt. Arthur, W. Prince, 43 Bishop Geo. B. Young. West Tennessee Conference, Union ONE DOZ City. Rev. Wm. Young. Bishop E. : J. Howard Buy Them Now The New A.M.E. Discipline SINGLE COPY HALF DOZ. ae =- $ .90 pas — $ 4.89 pe — $ 9.00 A. M. E. BOOK CONCERN East Mississippi Conference, Green- wood, Rey. R. C. Perry, 719 Walt- hall St. Bishop S. L Greene November 10—Atlanta Georgia Con ference. St. Paul A, M. E. Church 716 S. 19th Street Phila. Pa. a ===== DSC09649.JPG ===== ===== DSC09650.JPG ===== eee eee eS THE CHRISTIAN RECO SE ME I MO e Christian church to demonstrat concrete terms the spiritual truth at the democratic precess is in’ our, nd plenty, and toward that kind of ywman fellowship which our God of ad righteousness requires. h tess than four thousand dollars] so that people will know that Chicago’ The Presiding Elders present were: indebtedness, a building worth sixty thousand dollars. All Chicago rejoic with Arnett in knowing tnat such at accomplishment has been complete ‘and that faith is not dead in Chicago In accepting the key to the Churel form and the beautiful ceremony wa finished. Rey. Eugene J. Thompson the pastor, preached the deedicatory rigs true when they believe in you If the A. M. E, Chdreh fails to hold its place in the city of Chicago, in in the church itself, because the public fully belong. The Rey. Eugene J. Thompson the builder of Greater Arnett has given the { Rev. J. N. Patterson, Phila. District; Rey. M. M. Lewis, West Phila. Dist.; Mrs. H. H. Cooper. represented her buildings and membership the cause is] husbend of the South Phila. District whose illness prevented him from at- has definitely shown their willingness (ending. Rey. W. ‘ W. Jacobs, Conference Delegates from the different schcols read papers and discussed them ably. On Tuesdsy evening Hon. J. A. Cole- be a collective expression of the the Bishop stressed the fact that th | to help. y ] yristian Way of life, to be expanded congregation must never close th Under our present Bishop J. A.| Superintendent of Schools gave 4 very é soqencescemcen ree Tate a, ee ever broadening forms. So it eno doors on any minister whom the Bish | Gregg, Chicago and the Fourth Epis-] timely addreess and spoke interestingly ‘ ontinuously lead us toward more jus | op may send as pastor, The Bishop} copal District will forge ahead and take] of the work of the schools throughout ce and freedom, toward more peace) and Elders then proceeded to the plat its place in the front where we right-] «he conference a ~ pve ar $ — : sermon: The Ushers reported that] connection five church buildings; two] man, Burgess cf the city who extended G BiSHOP JOHN A. GREGG DEDI | there were nine hundred and fifty-eigh | in the city of Chicago, which is an en- ‘the words of welcome spoke in high- + CATES GREATER ARNETT | persons crowded into the building fo | viable record. He and his good wife} est terms of the members of the locai a A. M- E. CHURCH © the service. © are self sacrificing, loyal, lovers of] church and what he had donee as an Ray ms In the afternoon there was an un | young people and successful every] executive in placing them in positions & ’ + On Sunday morning at 10:30 Bisioy | veiling service held at which time pic-| Where they are sent. and in turn had proven worthy of all eee, Sea ate aS mS _ A. Gregg dedicated Greater Arnett] tures of Bishops and former pastors RACHEL M. GREEN. he had done. He was exceedingly ee RED ET ERIE EERE a \l. E. Church, 1444 West 112th} and a prominent layman were unveiled Sana pleased with our bishop and seid that Bishop J. A. Gregg delivered the prin- THE S. $. CONVENTION HARRIS ] with such a man at the head of this Chicago, Ill. Rey. Eugene De It was an ideal day te Pe hicmpson pastor. ciple address. Others appearing on the BURG DISTRICT, STEEL- areat work of our the church would ; Rev. Warner Erown of RAS he congregation led by the officer | program were Mrs: Nttie Crews Woods TON, PA. srrely go on. at yn three robed choirs marched fron | Revs. A. Wayman Ward, C. R. Waters, of Mt. Zion Raptist Church of the city ban » Arnett Community House 1121 |:R. H. McGavock and J- L Roberts. The The Harrisburg District Sunday extended the word ef weicome in be- ae Bishop St. around the block to th collection for the day was over $500.00. School Convention of the Philadelphia half of the churches. Brother Kemp aa vreh. The Sunday School Orches | In his remarks Rev. Thompson stated| Conference convened i Steclton, Pa,! made welcome remarks in behalf of the RRS «a played the precession and after th | that Chicago was the greatest city in July 20 - 21st. jocal church. Bishop Sims gave the Be crch was filled with earnest wor |thee United States for building D. H. Sims presiding bishop of the} address of the evening on Ki:gdom ey «ners the Trustees met the Bisho | Churches. First Episcopal District, Rev. R. O.{ Building. ie hyd Elders at the Door and presente There is a willingness on the part o Napper, Presiding Eider of the Harris-] - fhe choirs renderinf musical selec- burg District; Rev. J. C. Spivey, Pas-| tions were, The junior choir of Lan- “Bef sishop with the keys of the church the citizens to co-operate when the. ey in doing so Mr. William H. Crockett | have faith in the honasty of the pasto | ‘OF of Monumental A.M. hurch | faster, Steelton, Carlisle, Harrisburg Ee Ir, stated that the church had beer] and officers: Even the banks of th entertaining pastor. The Convention| The entertaining pastor Rev. J.C. Spi- e * A i erected under the pastorate of Rey City were ready at all times to help opened at 10 o’clock A M., and after vey and members gave us a most = Eveene J. Thompson during the pas | The Pastor and officers were able ts sey auens Wats conducted by. the pas-|/derful: eptertainment and deserve: & Ob five years of the worst depression tha | borrow money from the [illinois Conti (ors appeinted by the presiding elder, credit. Finance reports receivd from es the country had ever passed thru, an | nental National Bank and Trust Com Rey: R. O. Napper made a few brie | all points on the Dist were 100° es yithout any runds in treasury to star | pany and from the Park Ridge Stat | S™&t™ks and followed with organiza-| Total amount collected $240.35. The SUN DAY SCHOO UN ION yet the church has been finisher] Bank. We merely make this statemen pon Mies Vee jackson of Shinnen |): resting Elder,Rey. BR; O.. Napper, | ”) ‘ burg, Pa. was elected Chief Secretary] ‘losed the convention much encourag- wcecsenpascaroannenvesresveniascenvescananavenvencevvenvmecesvemcmscascané, | and Miss Lucy Long of Devon, Pa. | ed with this his first S. S. 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BOOK CONCERN 716 S. 19th Street Philadelphia, Pa. ) Check ame for a new Subscription for One Year ( scription for One Year ( ) Check Inclosed find Money Order for $1.58. Bet ttt totem ttf naff fpf fff fff fine fae fafa MORRIS BROWN COLLEGE ATLANTA, GEORGIA Wm. A. FOUNTAIN, Jr. President 000 lowing divisions: Science, Social Science Philosophy, Commercial, Home Econo- | o Bachelor of Arts and Bachelor of Science | ———000— Notices and SPECIAL MEETINGS. I am en dorsed by our Bishop R. C. Ransom Presiding Elder C. J. Powell, and m pastor, Rev: J. Otis Haitheox. ‘A member of the North Ohio Con- ference . Write for terms. Miss Ruth E, Bonet, Evangelist 2649 East 63rd Street Cleveland, Ohio The Annual meeting of the Phila delphia Conference Branch W. M. M S- will take place Thursday and Fri day, October 14-15, at Allen A MLE Church, 17th and Bainbridge Sts. REV. W. L. JOHNSON, pastor } ——o——— OKLAHOMA CONFERENCE Persons who are planning to atten: the Oklahoma Annual Conference in Okla. City Oklahoma, September 22 24, 1937 in order that comfortabl housing might be reserved for you kindly get in touch with the pastor a once, REV. ARDY D. BURTON Alllen Chapel A, M. E. Church 601 N. Nebraska St. Oklahoma City, Oklahoma Rey. M. W. Austin P. E., Rt. Rev H. Y Tookes, Bishop. 8TH EPISCOPAL DISTRICT The Presiding Elders, Pastors, Lay- Workers and Trustees of Campbell Col- lege are hereby called to convene in the Regular Fall Meeting in Pearl St. African Methodist Episcopal Church, at 10:00 A. M., Tuesday, September 7, 1937, in the City of Jackson, Mississippi. The Fall Session of the College as agreed upon in the General Board of Trustees will open Tuesday, September 14, 1937. S. L. GREENE, Presiding Bishop. Now is the time to get “booked” up jor your fall and winter REVIVALS By Rev. T. Jefferson Clement For the world was built in order And the atoms much in tune; Rhyme the pipe, and Time the warder, The sun obeys them, and the moon. —Emerson sea ALL AN EVERYTHING that one has to do with and in’ this life which the Master has given us as individuals «s to just go ahead and succeed with it, The wo-!d will have lots of fun forget- ting your mistakes and blunders while it proclaims you a hero. Again, the world ia: no time to listen to the story of the man who fails—or “flaiteris out.” “gla xe BE IT RUGGED OR RAGGED we all and each offer the world some kind of individualism. Just as in every walk of life a man is either hobo or hero. A man presents and displays himseli at every turn of the road for better cr worse. IMPROVEMENT is the Dig thing which every man should set in his. conscience. Improvement of him- self, improvement of things about him, improvement of his church, all things; physically and _ spirit- ually. Try out just that one word and see yourself grow. Three things the preacher is commended to do: Observe, Teach, and Preach- One cannot observe what one doesn’t see, neither teach what one does not know nor lead (preach) where one does not go. 22 ee WHERE IS THE MAN who can By Rev. J. E, Showell” (Continued frou. page 11) The Rey. O. E. Lattimore of Cran ford, was presented to preach. Te used for his text John 21:15-16, anc brought an earnest and forceful mes sage that stirred the hearts of ni challenge the strength of our head- quarter’s set-up in Philadelphia. Four of the best trained and- keenest minds in America are on the job there at the Book Concern. The Rev. G. EF: Curry, our new manager, is a business man olf the highest rank and a real go-getter; hearers, after which Presiding Elde Prof. E. A- Selby Secretary-Treasurer Vanderlicrst presented the pastor, Dr of our Sunday School work defines the 4. A. Garcia, who presented Commis | ¥°Fd able in a brilliant and dynamic sioner Potterton of Jersey City, N. J | 8% the Rev. George A. Singleton, who in a few timely words extendec editor of the CHRISTIAN RECORD- a welcome to the Conference in behal of the City. Mt. Pisgah Choir of Jer £R, is giving practical proof of the per- fectness of our judgement in electing sey city, rendered a selection and then him to the editor's chair; and Dr. C- Rey. W. S. Smith, D. D., pastor o | W: Abington, editor-in-chief of the Monumental Buptist Church [brought Sunday School Literature, stands out greetings from the Ministerial Union| 77O™ the crowd as one of the ablest and the City Churches, Bro, M. Stew | Bible scholars in this country, Watch art of Mt. Pisgah Church brough | US STow. words of welcome. i eared The outstanding feature of th NAMES MAKE NEWS: Bishop R second day was the general discussio: | C- Ransom is on the inden bees of * helping the Mission Preacher | the state of Ohio. Dr. D. Ormonde Wal- Many ideas were presented that th | ker is President of Wilberforce Uni- Rat *y Southern Association of Colleges and Secondary Member of Association of American Colleges, ; NEXT SESSION BEGINS SEPTEMBER 15 —000—— Por further information write to the President, W. A. FOUNTAIN, Jr, ee will be th. hasis fo | versity. Dr. Charles S- Spivey is dean ome ft action. ii / 2 of the theological department. Wilber- ee oo Baia soc on Resolution force has just received a grant from the aid bi , e - in beds a glowing tri | state of Ohio of over a half million dol- Ss paid to Dr. Garcia and hi | tars! Let’s thank God and press on. Dr. members for their excellent entertain | Ca rlyle Stewart, wh i “ — gent Leones ™ adjourne: | Family Altar” for tie Cuptnae ; ‘ vide wees y Dr, Solomct| RECORDER, is making a mighty valuable contribution to our journalism: pa put out t nts from week t : d work. ‘The Church ttle time and work, ‘Phe es and always rewards her workers TP exa: anding laymen of the connection, H s a rkansas offers two very strong candi ates for the bishopric for 1940, namely br, John Henry Clayborn, and Dr. A |. Wilson. A scenery card to my desk is morning from Dr. Prince F. Jack on, of St. James, Dallas, who is point « for the bishopric. He has done reat work in Dallas** Georgians tell me hat Dr. J. L. Butler, who received th high vote” at the last general con erence is “A mighty sweet preache da splendid man”** Worthy, able and eliable are words which will fit Franl fadison Reid, of Missouri, and Josep] omez of Ohio, Their rugged individ alism is being proven by their steady rowth in the mind of the connection*** if Kentucky one of these days as our Rinancial Secretary. He is surely in me to succeed the great John Hawkins when the fullness of time is come. Co dd AT LEAST ONE of the brethret as commenced, started and begun Nour Servant cannot justly predict Where he is going, however. The me hod is to write something headed Blank for the Bishopric.” Call it a Jub, Never mind who constitutes th club”. Just sign the names of say member of two of some church. Later bil name another “Blank” as manage bi your campaign. It’s great fun to see our name in the papers. Yes, yes. eee et It WOULD BE a fine thing fo any of our ministers, and laymen too 0 practice reading the Scriptures hat word is not “compassed” about, heither is it “Vineyard,” also schewed evil, rather than “excused vil. Again, a good reader of the Bible Iways announces what he or she is boing to read at the beginning an¢ biso at the close. Never blazes away without taking sight or aim. It is very portant most important “Know into e Bible” You are welcome. So many hurches are crying out today: “O for a Message!” The sermon book copy is so ery dry. You are quite welcome. More enon ‘ol beh YOUR SERVANT the Scribe ha been absent for some time and has ap preciated very very keenly the “write ins” from the brethren telling him tha which we can improve our grand glori ous Methodism. I haven’t waited un ly seeks to help in the building a bet ter church. - ‘ JOIN THE CHRISTIAN RECORDFR FAMILY, Job CHRISTIA RELIGIOUS CONVOCATION KITTRELL CCLLEGF, N. C. * (Continued from page 7) foreknowledgs of God, if God knev Bro, Riley Westorcland of Houston] all things from the beginning to th s, has registered among the out | end and he does what hinders him from predestinating a person or a aution tc member of Wesley Chapel anc|do a work for the good of humanity, jce chairman of the trustee board | a: nd the glory of God. ‘Rebecca gave birth to Jacob anr Esau, they struggled in her womb an she inquired of the Lord the cause God told her that two different nation were in her womb and that the elde stHuld serve the younger, God’s fore knowledge predestined Jacob to be th greater man and more useful and al history bears out the record of the tw sons, God told Jeremiah before I form ed thee in the belly I {new thee and be fore thou camest forth out of the wom I sanctified thee and I ordained thee prophet unto the nations, Faul could not have preached a limited salvation when the scriptur tells us that God so loved the work that he gaye his only begotten son to die on the cross that whosoever be lieveth ir him should not perish bu have everlasting life also the Spiri and the bride say come and let him that heareth say come, and let him that is athirst come and whosoeve Will let him take the mater of life freely: Not jong since a Pastor of a leading) church preached from thee word What kind of a fool am I, this is no biblical and cam come out of no tex in the Bible. David said that the foo hath said in his heart there is no Gor and King Saul on one occasion whe David said that the fool hath said it his life said I have played the fool. Words-that are of a worldly nature has no place in the pulpit, the minister the sword of the spirit with which th minister attacks sin and nothing les than this can pierce the hearts of tk sinner. Success cannot through come ——$— — ——- - | Thus saith the Lord, even the defiean cannot take the place of the word of od the question is not a statement of the facts of the gospel and therefore deals with immortal souls and should at all times fortify himself with noth- ing but the pure word of God for it is so formality and ritualism in the church N RECORDER ‘PAGE FIFTEEN a ne arc church ust give place to a miiitan | translation was that the waters of heell crusade against wrong, the church © | shall not prevail against it. today is entirely too Jenient in dealing] Some of us hold ourselves far from with sin whereas it should cry ©] the people, Christ mingled with the comn:on people and they heard him gladly, as ministers to have success we must ke concerned about every- thing in the community becauze we are co-workers with God and he is concern- ed about humanity and all of its in- terests- ; As ministers we must be well train- ed but our training must not lead us into any by paths and feecl that we are moving along the Christ way. When I attended school I went through what was thn known as Eng lish studies equivolent to your gram- tar school of today and thn what was known as the three years College course, I studied the beginners greek and Latin translated Caesar's Com- mentaries on the Gallic War, Ciccro’s four orations again Catiline and his oration in behalf of the Poet Archias, His De Senectute et De Amicitia, his Tostculan Disputations, scanned Vir- gil.’s Aeneid and Horace Odes ‘Trans- lateed Xenophin’s Anabasis, Socrates Mecmorabelia, Homers Odessy, Ge- cmetry Trigonometry, Physics and everything that went to make up the callege course of my day neither one of these nor al! of them collectively contributed to the salvation of my soul but = had to repent of my sins toward Goc will finally fuake beiore these words. Quoting from an article in the Nes gro Journal of Religion published a Wilberforce, Dr. H. Lawrence McNeil pastor of Zion Baptist Church of Day ton, Ohio says critical training is idnis pensable for an able minister but bon dage to cultural form enervates grea preaching and great living out ch which it is derived, ours is a good gos pel f we have confidence in it, it need no apology or defense, he further sey3 if the minister is to be a disciple 0 Jesus his message must be above and beyond the world he represents and order of life which is not of this world the day for disciples is here the day, for the churchmen is gone, the mos appalling thing has occurred the churcl can no ionger speak to man of Jesu Christ its speech is of the world, what a tremendous charge against the church and yct to a great extent how true, in- tellectualism per se dees not save a soul but Jesus Christ is the way, the truth and the life and if we ar to have success we must fcllow in the path of Him that was the true light which lighteth every man that cometh inte the world. We forget the very foundation which the church rests, upon this rock said Christ I build my church and the gates of hell shall not prevail against it the gates of hell is supposed to be a mistranslation, Pulai is the greek word for gates, the ancicnts believed that bell was a deep abyss filled with water and that it overflowed and that and yet anything on d come by the way of the cross exercise faith in the atoning blood of Jesus Chiist and then the love of God shed abroz in my heart by the power of the Holy Ghost which is given unto us and from then and now like St. Paul I could and now can say I know whom I haye be ud the waters destroyed everything that] lieved. it came in contact with, the word| Brethren, Christ's way is the only pagai means water and that the proper] way of success through Christ BISHOPS UNANIMOUS IN DECISION OVER SUNDAY SCHOOL _ LITERATURE iN of God it destroys the solemnity of the senses and not the spirit of man the senses must cease, human know ledge must must vanish away but th spirit is immortal and must exist through eternity and because of thi worship) when we appeal too much to At a meeting of the Bishops’ Council which met in Memphis, Tennessee, during the week of June 22nd, the Bishops unanimously ordered that every Sunday School of the Connection use the Sunday School literature as published by Prof. E. A. Selby, Secretary-Treas- urer of the Sunday School Union of the Afican Methodist Episcopal hey missed him and so on. It is a ather fine feeling, in a way, to be miss- d. However, I shall be on the joh from ow on and endeavoring in my humble Way to point out ways and means by il just before a general conference t¢ have to say but have gone on doing anything and everything towards ad vaneing and enhancing the richness 0 4 heritage worthy of one who earnest: fact God suffered his son to die on the cross, that we might be redeemed through his blood. We have gone too far afield in out Church. The department was also ordered to move in with the Book Concern, in Philadelphia, Pa. This has been done. All orders for Sunday School literature should be sent to E. A. ward ceremony and forgotten the rea Selby, 716 South 19th Street, Philadelphia, Pa. The Sunday School son why Richard Allen selecte | supplies are already printed and ready for shipment; we are, there- Methodism for his people, its sim | fore, asking that you cooperate with us further by sending your orders Plicity impressed him and kept hin \early, Three weeks before the opening of the quarter will give your from uniting with the Episcopa ‘ 5 % les : orders plenty of time to reach us and allow for a reasonable possi- Church, we put too much of ourselve |... 2 2 into the service through so much cere a ty delay. Many of our schools are already following this me! mony instead of Jesus. Christ. Rev. Hezlep of the Presbyterian We are following this procedure in calling the attention of the Church says the church has left her} Pastors to the orders of the Bishops. You are the chief Superinten- aggressive warfare against sin far be | dents of your Sunday Schools, and upon whose shoulders rest the hind and_we see the inevitabie conse ibiliti € . eee thaverd € the Church. Let quences all about us the church canno ia sade en OF Caryn ane sandy bn ANE Ft hn i pull together brethen. In unity there is strength. eescape its share of responsibility for the present distressing increase in im Yours for greater and better Sunday Schools, wa & APG gore E. A. SELBY, Secretary. morality. If we aree to have a truly: good world the gloved hand of the russ f P, we +" fat ===== DSC09652.JPG ===== PACE SIXTEEN a Order Blank THE CHRISTIAN RECORDER and Price List Of The A. M. E. Sunday School Literature cecassion to write about order, kindly give the name of the person this is quite important in tracing your order. Time Amount 10 C89.) es caccer qn hy tamechnmas § Cts. \ cies age, Geange A ONS nemo deg ote oe tem se 7 cts Make Money Order Payable to FE. A. 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Call She. 8992, ee Presiding Elders Pastors —~G. E. CURRY, M 716 S. 19th St. Philadelphia, M. E. Book bers to G. E. PHILADELPHIA, PA. Manager of the A. Concern Thousand) Lay Mem 716 S. 19th ST. a4 Please send names and addresses of 5000 (Five Curry, fi; BISHOPS J. S. Flipper W. H. Heard W.T.Vernon W. A. Fountain, Sr. anager — . BISHOP HEARD APPOINTED ON COMMITTEE OF WORLD CON- FERENCE IN EDINBURG Vhile Dr. Temple, Archbishop © York, was receiving names for a cum mittee on the second day oi the Worlc Faith and Order Conference in Edin burg yesterday, Negro Bishop Sher iaaa Greene, of Arkansas, GS. 50S: to his feet and said— “T wish to submit the name oO Bishop Heard of the African Meth odist Episcopal Church, (Philadelphia He ought to be included, though hi age may be against him. He is beyon¢ 90.” Dr. Temple: “Is he present:” Bish »p Green: “Yes, he is present.” The azed bishop who is ulsc apNegre was then added to the names of com mittee which is to consider a report on che future relationship of th World Faith and Order Movement to the Life and Work Movement. There was a gxsp of amazemen among the £00 delegates present—‘“a man more than °0 years old among them!” Many cast quick glances around th hall, but nobody seemed ta see th yeteran churchman. “Father” of The Conference Bishop Heard, small, frail, but 5 ft § in. tall, sat at the back of the hal out of sight with his lawyer niece In This Issue The Daily Altar—Rev. Carlyle F. Stewarts wc teaver ee Sunday School Lesson ...... Editorials : Flipper To Fountain....... Bor Wass ao) “The Christian Herald” ...... 4 Peculiar Ushages of African Methodism .... 4 Times Have Changed 4 Pointed Points . 4 Churchman Afield . 8 Young People’s Page .... ee 8 Women’s Page—Florence C. Out- land stray et heats Cee ae From Other Papers . ew kt) Transitions ..cis.sersa iy eawcpe 10. A Voice From Texas—S, G. GlasMow srivessvcvseveenveecey OM PHILADELPHIA, PA. GOLDSBORO, N. C. ———w The third Quarterly Conference wa held at St. john A. M. E. Charch July 25, 1927. Rey. A. J. Mattison, pastor Dr. G. W. Larkin, Presiding Elder. Devotions were conducted by the pastor, after which Dr. Larkins took up the business of the Conference. All reports being made, Dr. Larkin complimented the pastor and church on their splendid work this quarter New members have been added and the finance has increased. Sunday morning at 11 o'clock and Sunday evening at 7:30, Dr. Larkin preached two soul-stirring sermons that will long be remembered by the good people of St. John. Under the able leadership of ou pastor and Presiding Elder we are go ing forward in the name of Jehovah. MRS. MABEL COUNTOURS CHAIRES, FLA. The Third Quarterly Conference hel at St. Paul A. M. E. ‘Church Augns 8, 1937. Devotions were conducted by the pastor, Rev. G. W. Goins and th Choir. The Presiding~Rider, Rev. R B. Sutton, preached two soul-stirring sermons. All reports were good. Pre siding Elder Suttom.is doing success fully on the Talay Distt. ‘PEARL BRYANT Miss Valeria Caldwell, who goes everywhere with him They came to Britian together in the Queen Mary. He is the “father” of the conferenc: —but he is not yet beyond 90 years... Bishop Greene had made a mistake. The man he had proposed for the com- mitte is 87. He attended the last conference, it 1927, at Lausanne. “I may be beyond 90 when I attend the next conference,” he told a Scot tish Daily Express reporter. Since thee 1927 conference he ha attended yearly meetings in various parts of Europe of the continuation committee of the movement. Dr. Temple in his presidential ad dress to the conference siid: “Let us be careful to remember tha we are not a society for theological discussion with no further end in view We mect 1c consider the grounds of our disunion and to find a way te union. “The ten-year-long discussion sinc the last conference at Lausanne ha persuaded me that the main subject of difference is the nature of the Church itself and that all our other differences flow fron) this. “Ti we are to reach agreement here ue OF THE AFRICAN:MET SS THURSDAY, AUGUST 26, 1927 MARBLESTONE CIRCUIT ae The third quarter which was held at Princes Chapel A. M. E, Church by ou beloved Elder Dr. B. I.. Sitmpson morning service was in high. Praye service conducted by the prayer band opening hymn, Rey. Garfield Johnson prayer, Rey. John D. Miles, Scripture lesson by the pastor, Rey. E. A. Young, sermon by the Elder Dr. B. L. Simp- son, found I John Evening service, Rey A. W. Link ford from the M. E. Church of th Marshall District, preached on th subject, “Heaven.” Night service, the Elder came be- fore us again with one of his burning mesages, subject, “I Have a Made-up just feasted from the mountain all day and night. Monday night the quarterly con- Mind,’ found Psalm 108. We ference ntonéy was raised $17.51 ® —Snovie Miles ST. JAMES“& M. E. CHRCH Cleveland, Ohic Rev. Joseph Gomez, Minister Fleven months ago Dr. Gomez re ecived his commission to take charg of the pulpit of St. James succeeding the Rey. D. O. Walker as pastor. Sunday, August 8th, was a hgh day} ference in although at St. James. The edifice, in the middle .f the vacation nertoc was crowded with friends and visitor: evincing the effectiveness of his preach ing and the popularity of the minis ter. The text for the occasion was take from the first stanza of the 122 Psalm “I was glad when they said nto me Let us go into the house of the Lord. Subject: “Why go to Church.” First reviewing a portion of Mr. Links’ book expressing stituted the Psalmist’s choice as vive in the 122 Psalm. The sermon was forceful, Ingica fervent, convincing, and edifying. Rey Gomez is one of the Spiritual Dyna- mes of African Methodism: a connec tional minister; so recognized by th general church as is evidenced by th recent honors conferred upon him, A the Sesqui-Centennial, Memphis, Tenn he was a member of the Publicit committee: he was made the messen- ger ta preach at the Mid-day sessioi Wednesday, June 23rd—High Auditorium. the committee to cooperate with Th Sesqui-Commission to celebrate thi 1501 Anniversary of the formation o the Constitution of the United State end which begins Sept. 17, '37 April 30, 1939, and He is now facing his fourth quarterly conference, Aug. 29th, and the Annual | or, rather if we are to reach truth, we mut go back to Scripture,” Conference just a month farther off, (Continued on page 9) \THELOFFICIAL 9° 5AN: TAN OUR BROTHERD-—> his negation for church going, the preacher sub School Rishop Flipper has re cently appointed him as a member o TeTSpoZ HH Sey CORDE HODIST-EPISCOPAL CHURCK. PRICE FIVE CENTS AN OPEN LETTER To the Bishops and General Conference Commission : The Shrine Civie Auditorium of Los Angeles is where the National baptist Convention convenes September 8. This is the place we propose to hold the 1940 General Conference if it is | brought to Los Angeles, California This Shrine Auditorium is without question, finer and more convenient than any place our General Conference has ever met. In addition to discription seen in the inclosed matter, there is a large, well furnished parlor where the bishops meetings may be held and a pri suite of rooms for each bishop, with rest room, office and wash each; a large kitchen and din and for all General Departments room in room; rooms committees and This is the second time in six years the National Convention has come te Los Angeeles, and alsc the six or eight Independent Churches in the United States have a national co vention in Baptist Los Angeles this y while some of our leaders are in ing in the nonsense of “the great ¢ tance”. I entertained our General. Con- Louisville, and have gone from tiie smallest mission to one of 1} ca> larzest Metropolitan churches | to the Bishopric, and so have no -| to look for cheap, fleeting glory: and, too, entertaining General Conference is energy-exhausting worry. But our 1| people are coming to California by the hundreds—-more thousand are in than seventy-five Los Angelels. We African Methodists have been the pre- dominating religious influence in our group out here, beginning to race but others are contest our leadership. Shall we sit down as in other centers n| of former predominating influence and permit other denominaticns to 1| their national meetings West, and finally take our place of power and in- fluence? bring We are hoping to have the Shrine Auditorium paid for by local interests in case the General brought and all printing done free. The railroad companies are Teh West through which Conference is here, local y| very, very generous scenery of the 1 | you pass, as to rates. is the most beautiful in America; the climate is ideal— extremely cold not extremely hot; fin- est fruits in the world; no damp, y weather after February—in fact, Los e| Angeles would be the ideal place for the 1940 General Conference. We shall, if the Lord wills, invite you to Los Angeles with the General Conference in 1940. Noah W. 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  ===== DSC09620.JPG ===== PAGE SIXTEEN THE CHRISTIAN RECORDER en Order Blank and Price List Of The A. M. E. Sunday School Literature Copies Periodicals in tracing your order. Time Amo 4 re Make Money Order Payable to E. A. SELBY, Secretary-Treasurer 716 South 19th Street Philadelphia, CONVOCATION AT KITTRELL A GREAT AWAKENING AND SUCCESS HUGE Pennsylvania Bishop M. H. Davis is to be Praised for his forsight and wonderful leadership rder, kindly give the name of the person her some ne speakers including the Senior pper, General Officer ee put over the Ses- K Colleg et 4 ther great record ereat ‘ uk » Me Tenn, whe rallied a nd who is the outstanding candidate greatest jeade for the Bishopric in 1940; and Dr. G. A Bishop M. H ‘ “« M n ton, the progressive editor of the people. Christian Recorder, the heads of the This _gr r yp ifs | Missionary departments, and ministers vote of Davia’ |and laymen totaling nearly a thousand leadership with ¢ $9000.00 cash |who contributed ti one of the finest and pledges, ant wed unanimously to jand most helpful meetings ever held in return to Kittrell next y |the confines of the A. M. E. Church, Many had line Evekiel these bones live Davis began to prophesy as manded, there was a noise and behold to entertain this vast throng ong and laying pastor w |plans for the re-opening of Kittrell, he! 4 shaking, ” looked at Kittre im the days of ” but when t and the bones came together, and said Virginia is especially proud of Bishop though | trying Can | Davis because of his Christian brotherly prophet way of dealing with men. Even ¢ was com~ he was working night and day THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 30, 1937 time to grace all of the different | fo departments with his s and give words of presence in their |respective sessions ement wholesome inspira- encourag | tion, ne writer feels that under the leader- of men like Bishop M. H. Davi Second Epis- the present Bishop of the and S. S. Morris, who will | most assuredly be elected in 1940, and G. A. Singleton, the progressive and e-awake editor of the Christian Re- ot only will Kittrell Col- e on new life but that there will ake through the Church ver these great leaders shed their copal District, A. M. E. BOOK CONCERN VISITORS }\ n Speights, Philadelphia, Pa. | Mr. Leon stor zie Harrison, Jr., F Wash Church Rev. V. C. Hodges, Pastor Trinity A. M. E. Church, Baltimore, Md. Mrs. C. S. Thomas, Orange, N J. Mrs. Nora Link, Chester, Pa. Mr.. Medean, Philadelphia, Pa. s, Georgia Kizer, Albany NY s. Mary Felton, Albany, N. Y. s. Mamie Deyo Albany, N. BS s. Leona Johnson, ‘Albany, N. » Rey. I. A. McCoy,. Albany, Ve Rev. and Mrs. J. T. Bailey, W Jashington, s. M. V. Noble, Trenton, N: J. Mr. and Mrs. Clark, New York City. Rev. and Mrs. H, P. Anderson, New York City, ’ Mrs. E. P, Hannah, New York City. and Mrs. George Jackson, Wil- minton, Del. Mrs. Jennie L. Florida. * Miss Mercedes Potee, Phila. Pa. Mr. Canute Thomas, member St. \. M. E. Church, Jacksonville, Fla. Rev., Brooks, Jacksonville, Paul REV. R. E Pastor, Charleston, ECHOES FROM EMMANUEL A. M. E, CHURCH It has been quite a while since Em- nuel spoke through this paper, How- er, she is not at all asleep; very much awake, The good ship of Zion with a at the helm, is It will be recall- annual very splendid captain sailing the sea of time ed that the which last conference George, S. C, Bishop J. S. Chancellor of South Carolina appointed Dr. R. E. Brogden to the pastorate of Emmanuel,. Dr. Brogden convened at St November 1936, senior Flipper, and his family came to us with amicable attitude. Since his coming, much has been accomplished. His first herculean | job was the beautifying of the interior and installation of a modern heating plant which was very much needed to replace the antique system. The favor of the people was won and much in- terest was demonstrated. The entire lower floor was painted by the male constituents of the church and some | painting was done in the main auditor- ium also. The females did their part in sweeping, dusting and polishing, The as over-elated by the spirit of cooperation for which he heartily BROGDEN, pS Or thanked the membership. It is nov about ten months since the last annua conference and a great program has been carried out thus far, The spiritual side is on the upward trend. The church is alive and the re- ligious activities are great. Wonderful sermons are being preached by the pastor. Revivals were held in whic) many souls have been saved. The spirit- ual side is very important and_ th: pastor is deeply concerned relative to this, The family of the pastor, his wife and three daughters are always read) and willing to do their bit. During school vacation, Misses Julia Mae, 4 recent graduate of Allen University; Sadie and Christine were working iv! the Sunday school, League, junior and senior choirs. Recently during the ab+ sence of the organist Miss A. E. Moore of our junior choir, Miss Julia Mae served. She left the city a few days ag” for Union, S. C., where she has accepte! the position of teacher in the schoo there. The membership of Emmanuel very much pleased to have Dr. Brogde and the pastor is likewise glad to bq with us. —J, Frederick Simmons looking thru at Pape, “of ‘chime? ee Pointed Points ... years will properly evaluate and appraise his contribution to African Methodism trength failed and the kingdom. Who will be the in Of the | futur re next to hea hear 1 the solemn noted ‘funeral saan ca epigerat4 Wm. H. HEARD He served pi his: REV. DR. CAMPBELL’s VALEDIC- 2 TORY SERMON ~ By "Puss hk: Migdate A Methodist Church, Essikadu, Secondi Divine, philosopher, educationist, and ideal moralist in the person of Rev. Dr. 4S. B. Ayodele Campbell of A. M: E. Church, Freetown, Sierra Leone preach a farewell sermon while passing home from Nigeria. Before the hour of 6:30 P. M. the tiny church and its spacious ground had been filled leaving not an inch’ of space to spare; then arrived the joctor, an unassuming graceful figure— amid loud applause and hearty cheers. He quoted his text from the Epistle of St. Paul to the Phillippians 4:4, “Re- joice in the Lord always and I say again Rejoice.” The Preacher treated his | exciting discourse concisely and philoso- phically and at a later stage captivated the congregation by wheeling orator- ically ‘to Hymn 609 of the Methodist Hymn Book which has special and ap- The atmosphere was -~ spiritually charged on the evening of Sunday the 11th December: 1934 when the eager congregation and a large .number - of |L spectators were seen ‘from all quarters wending their way tothe Methodist Church to hear the youthful African In This Issue The Daily Altar—Rev. Carlyle FE: Stewart 2:11.20. s0heiss 2 |Dropriate reference to: his devotional “Sunday School Lesson.........+:.. 3}and evangelistic mission. Following the Editorials : thread of his sane exegesis, the preacher Bishop Heard’s Death: She Faced Death ..... a8 An: Ecclesiastical Clinic .... Schools: Open... ica. labours of his evangelistic mission under special commission since he took up the yoke by voluntary order answering to Hymn 609 being in compliance with that noble expression of our Lord as written by another inspired Hymnolo- gist, Dr. March that: “Let none hear you idle saying | There is nothing I can do; While she sduls of men are dying, uurchman Afield ....... irthday Greetings ..... Young People’s Page . From Other Papers .. Echo World Conference on Faith a et Seach ic Bs a et ae ae your pleasure be" | Answer quickly when he’ calleth premised with remarkable interest the! E=OFFICIAL © ) DIAN: & aStiny METHODS EASUPAL CHURCH NOTICE EXTRA-ORDINARY FIRST EPISCOPAL DISTRICT Dear Co-laborer : On the 29th and 30th of Septem- ber, the Mid-Year Conference and Sesqui-Centennial convene. On the Ist and 2nd of October the Youth Conference convenes. All will be held at Mother Bethel A.M. E. Church, Philadelphia. This is my first great call as your Bishop. By all means bring up your FULL quota. We must raise our Educational money and we must take care of our Book Concern obligations. This is a call to arms. Respond in God’s name for the Cause of the King- dom and African Methodism. At the Mid-year Conference, we are requesting each Conference Branch Executive Board of the Women’s Parent Mite Missionary Society to meet in special session. Yours faithfully, D. H. SIMS, Bishop Here am I, send me, send me.” Dr. Campbell had travelled extensive- ly through the darkest jungles of Siberia, on the Western part of Russia “in Asia, and whilst among the wild | tribal race of that region, he was able to do his humble share by the grace of God for Christianity, He turned to make an elaborate survey of- the ro- mantic experiences in his own ‘Africa, from Sierra Leone, Liberia, French Iyory Coast, Gold Coast, Nigeria and other-remote spheres in the old con- tinent purposely to supplant the age- long root of heathenism, barbarism and all that tends to dwarf the moral, spirit- ual and social advancement of Christ- ian civilization. At length the preacher at his best brought home to the congregation the main theme of his discourse which was indeed startling, providing a memorable occasion for all who were privileged to enjoy the scholastic fluency, eloquence, and above all the very impressive char- acter of his simple and healthy religious deductions. The congregation and all were en- abled to enjoy the learned Doctor’s farewell sermon that night carried home a new spirit a new home as testi- fied from the lips of high and low that the preacher is indeed another celebrity and a true coming leader of his people across the oppressive borders of Egypt to the liberty land of Canaan and would that we had the supernatural power to withold the regular rotating hours of the night as a standstill thus to enjoy the man and his message of healing and consolation. The excited crowd joyfully | retired but late in the night from the _jehurch and grounds and after some “| warmest greetings and glowing tributes rendered to Dr. Campbell who departed from us with imperishable memory back to his home once more and happy greet- ings for the Season, BISHOP R. R. WRIGHT SOUTH AFRICA CALLS! Who Will Answer? WANTED—South Africa is badly in need of a Consecrated Teacher who will give his life to training preachers. There: is no Seminary in All South ‘Africa to train Ministers. The situa- tion demands courage, ‘faith and sac- On it depends the future your African Church. Trust God and Who will answer? Communicate with, R. R. Wright, Jr 28 Walnut Rd., Woodstock, C Pp: South Africa EN ie a Ss EEE PHILADELPHIA, PENNA. Rey. R. O. Napper held his quarterly conference at Union A. M. E. Church, Philadelphia on Monda; August 22nd. He preached ioestatts on Sunday and the services all day evidenced spiritual revival. The con- ference on Monday evening was well attended. Rev. Napper was very pleased with the reports of the various departments and organizations. He commented on the same, and asked God's continued blessings on the work sf the church. The report of six deaths during the ouarter cast a shadow on the meeting, but we bow to the will of the Heavenly Father. There have been two conversions, eleven accessions, and the baptism of one infant, Thirty- seven. probationers are in pref yation for full membership. The church School reported an enrollment of 400 and funds raised amonnting to $252.27, rifice, South come Bishop first The funds for the trustees amounted to $672.72. The Stewards reported $1404.21. Many ‘of the old debts have been lessened and each organization is ful- filling its duties well, REV. C. H. FOUNTAIN, Pastor ELVIRA F, BECKETT ===== DSC09621.JPG ===== TRE CHRISTIAN RECORDER | eR RHEE et Carlyle F. Stewart The Lord is nigh unto all them t call wpon him, to all that call upon him He will fulfill t them that fear him; their ory, and will save them ee *S> and give ourselves for it. i¢ Jand ot Egypt the Lord of a iemplation of such 1 devoid of self- cavenly Father, may 18° sake, we pray.—Amen. Wednesday, September 29 mandmenis, and live’- s 4 great difference between 4 and living. Living does not con- having “three square meals” a ¢ housed and ¢ on a higher plain vinal physiea! satisfaction, st there be a m oral impera- also an ethical idealism. contained in th “If ye love me, keep my commandments” iy tuntamount to tu “LE ye would live, kee, No man lives who September 27 Christ saying my commandents.” does not recognize God, ¢ THURSDA —— Prayer: Forgive us, dear Lord, our forgetfulness and negligence. Help us to find the source life in the command ments of our blessed Lord in whose name we pray—Amen Thursday, September 30 WHAT WE OWE SS eee “Having obtained help of God, I con tinue unto this day.”—Acts 26:22. As we sat in the ¢ onference some one expressed the things he had done for the church. To which the presid- ing Bishop replied that we should never lose sight of what the church has done for us Said he, “the church has done more for me than can I eyer do for it. It took me as a barefoot boy and made me a bishop where I am today.” We often hear both laymen and min- ters boasting of what they have done r the charch. It would be well for of us to thank God for the church which has done so much for us. Prayer: We know that we can never ice, Our Blessed Lord, for what hast done for us thra thy great A. M. E. BOOK CONCERN 716 S. 19th St. Philadelphia, Pa. vurch. May we 1 ove it as thou hast In Jesus’ we pray.—Amen GRR SES TT ee General Conference ° ae! Minutes eth a pit shall jall there NOW READY 3 ae ‘ ON SALE AT THE Often we are disturbed because ot A. M. E. BOOK CONCERN plots of men, forgetting that 716 So. 19th Street Phila. Pa. PRICE $1.00, Postpaid WILLIAMSPORT, TENN. Friday, October 1 “Whoso «i in.”"—Proy. 2 the evil they whe work evil against us shall be consumed by their own evil misdeeds. The «writer of the Proverbs states the case quite Mucntly when he says? geth a pit shall fall therem.’ ceived, God is not mocked. chat shall Whioso di a man soweth Clayborn Chapel A. M. E. Church Rev. M. H. Johnson, pastor .... ..Sunday School opened and teachers - at their post. Classes were taught for thirty minutes. The lesson was reviewed by the superintendent, Bro. J. C. Martin. Remarks were made by the pastor. The pastor heing always at his best on the Sabath, selected the First Psalm as his text and delivered a sermon en- Thou, O Lord, art the fountain of joyed by all. We were delighted to Give us all grace tc trust, have the present part of the Lea Cha- May we find pel A. M. E. Chorus” of Nashville — joy in Thy presence, and strength of who rendered a splendid musical pro- — vody and soul in Thine abundant bles- gram under the direction of Mrs. Head, — sing. —Ameoi a widely known gospel singer. The pas- a he also reap,” Prayer; Our Father, who art in neayen, free us, we pray from ail evil help us to know that no harm can be- fall us if we trust in thee. In Jesus’ name we pray—Amen. GRACE AT THE TABLE life eternal. Thee for our refreshing. pleted a very successful revival at — Pulaski, Tennessee.. They were blessed | with several converts. “N Mrs. Lizzie Williams left Saturday for Cincinnati, Ohio, where’ she will visit her brother and daughter. Mr. J. HYMNS THAT LIVE Holy Hush Moment Sentences tlush! Hush! stili Come, blessed Saviour enter in. Forgive our sins; Heal all our ills; Give strength for tasks, covering rapidly. Mrs. Macye Cooper returned Saturday afternoon havin: spent the week-end with her daughter, | Mrs. Rufus B, Chavers of Centerville, re Tennessee wet Bie Give peace of m ind ng Th ‘ de : _ Miss Thelma Ship who will attend pe Wan dor Pig bos school in Louisville, Kentycky, is home | Amen, Amen, Amen. wi bade) seins. la ‘igh §. S. Morris, ded ne ter of Mr. and Mrs, To this city. VS HOICES AND THE ip land whither thou goest to possess it, mount Ebal. 30 Are they not beyond the Vordan, behind the way of tie go- ‘anaanites that dwell in the Arabah over against Gilgal, beside the oaks of Moreh? tor, Rey. Johnson on last Friday com- My soul, be calm and] Anderson after a brief illness is re- _ é in that ancient day mo ral re- quirements) were of greater moment than material requirements. | “Lod y Europe is in| danger cf war. The nations cf the world are spending |billions of dollars for a1mament. Only recently Great Britian launched a pre- paredness program for the next few years of seven and a hali billion dol- lars, Other nations, including - the United States, Italy, France, Germany, Russia and Japan, are doing <he same. | | rhere can be*only one result. War IR. CONSE- | will come and all will lose, No nation "Ss won the last war and no nation will win the next war. Material preparation QUENCES IN A NATIO! LIFE eB i for war is not the way to victory. ‘The «con Text: Deuteronomy 11:8-12,] only victory worth having is a moral 26:32. one. Why cannot the nations prepare . for the future by having a world eceno- ¢ Therefore shall ‘ye help all the| mic conference in which those who tandments which 1 command thec}have raw materials for living will be day, that ye may be strong, and] willing to sce 19 that those who have und p osses the land, whither, ye} not the necessary raw materials secure ver to p ossess it; 9 and that ye}enongh for hfe? That we be the prolong your days in the land,| noble thing, the righteous thing 10 de. » Jehovah sware unto your fathers In days of old God called upon a na sive unto thee and their seed, a In-days of old God called upon a na flowing in milk and honey. 10 For | tion to lock to its moral ne ind, wither thou g ost in to possess} that victory may come to KS . not as the land of Egypt, from ice ye ¢ ame out, where thou sow- thy seed, and watercdst it with foot, as a garden of herbs; 11 but won on any other basis are not only, but they are not lasting. not iar, plautudes the nations concerning rel tice faith, hope and lov It is not impractical ide siop mounting igion and let them prac- these three land, whither ye go over to possess. a land of hills and valleys. and eth water of the rain of heaven. m that we and sound suggest but sound religion land which Jehovah thy God] econcmics. th for; thy eyes’ of Jehovah thy) In verse 26 we find this sentence: “Behold 1 set before you this day a ave always upon it, from the be- ing of the year even unto the end e year. “ Behold, I set before you this day cessing and a curse: 27 the, bless- if ye shall hearken «nto the com- dments of Jehovah your God, which mmand you this day ; 28 and the c, if ye shal] not hearken unto the miandments of Jehovah your God turn aside ent of the way which I mend you this day, to g 0 after ce eoils, Which ve have not k nown. And it shall/come-to pass, when Je- vah thy God shall bring thee into the blessing and a curse; the blessing, if shall not hearken unto them.” The spirit, of that statement is eternally true. put the truth of this practice if we ‘expect the it. Tt will not work the other way. statement into nation to do THE LESSON BROUGHT DOWN TO DATE By John R. Ewers xt thou shalt set the blessing «pon ded with :nixed unt Gerizim, and the curse upon Our country was foun motives—and we still see the evidence of them. On the one hand there was the high m otive of finding a place whére men could worship God as they saw fit. But there was also the mo- tive of greed. Gold was sought. 31 For ye are to pass Over Staves were imported. Land was the Jérdan to go into possess the land grabbed. Today these ingrained mo- which Jeliovah your God giveth you, tives are at work in our fair land. ond ye shall possess it and dwell there-'Qne of our first national choices was in, 82 And ye'shall observe to do all sor a restricted and balanced democracy the statutes and the ordinances which “We have never had, nor apparently de- | set before you this day. is ‘ the days of the town meeting. ny down of the sun, in the land of the After day whom ye will serve—Joshua 24:18 , ee : s ‘aemocracy. For one hundred and sixty AT GRIPS WITH THE LESSON ‘years we have had this form of rule By Albert Buckner Coe land now we face a great test as to se i f ‘whether such a government “of. by God was promising the children of and for the people” shall perish. Our lsrael certain material rewards if they next great choice was the battle to chey his commandments. He was free us from Europe. promising them Jand flowing with milk Qnce, in London, I listened to an and honey, a Jand of hills and valleys. eloquent address by Mr. Gardiner, edi- Why did he not tell them to get_a big tor of the Daily News, in, which he said, would possess the | SE Re glo-American friendship could con most, he persuaded me! - Few Americans would hold any other idea than when he set up our own independent union of states on this side. But it was a stupendous national choice. In the war of 1812 we still further made clear our freedom and we would not endure having our ship ping tampered with. doubtedly right. were a nation divided. portion wanted union and the freedom of the slaves. sired disunion and the right to hold slaves. It was a fraternal war, most|T. Ruth 1;11-18. regrettable, but in the end we remained came the war with Spain. it we fought for then? Cuba? of the Maine? the rule of Spain in the new world and found the Philippines in our possession. We like to think that it was a generous gallant gesture. eds in order, War. Victories! son was elected because he kept us out. 1 But the propaganda was too strong for Let! us; we went in, and the weight of our ‘arms brought victory to the cause of \ the Allies. make the world safer for democracy. We thought, at least, that we fought war to end war. pure motives upon our part, it was in that crusade, however it may appear twenty years after. We as individuals must begin to} ose decisions ‘have been with a godly sired a complete democracy, except in, GOLDEN TEXT: Choose you this that, we have had representative Bor ernment, and this is far from pure norals. gether, to equip it and pr ovide that both countries as well as the world the sharpest of swords? Would would have been better off had the “have been a stirer guarantee United States never separated from ard? No, England. He tried to show how An- that we were God guided independence ; We were un- In the Civil War we Our northern Our southern part de- What was Was it to free Was it to avenge the sinking At all events we ended Then came the World We tried to keep out of it. Wil- We thought we helped to If ever there were And this is only our nation. Eng- F ‘ land, Russia, Germany, Italy, Japan, ye shall hearken unto the commane) cio, and all'of the rest of the world ments of Jehovah, and the curse 1 YEly ove been making decisions—making them, too, as nations. “Blessed is that nation whose God is the Lord” and tempered fear. Nations are only By Roy L. Smith A people that is always looking for something new will miss much of the beauty that is in the old. Communism is economics set to the tune of Calvinism. Every generation has the opportunity to choose between a blessing and a curse. No generation ever graduates from the requirements of some old virtues. It is surprising how many curses we seem to be choosing for our children— war, alcohol, poverty, exploitation. The first lesson of history is the fact that our world is, somehow, built on foundations that depend upon good Good economics will always be good morals, and good morals will always be good economics. - PRAYER THOUGHT ~ By William Chalmers Covert Grant, O Lord our God, that by Thy grace as individuals and as a nation we may register growth in moral character , with each recurring crisis. Give our jleaders a sense of the responsibility as they speak and act in the emergencies M. Deut. 11 :8-12 T. Ruth 1:11-18. W. I Kings 3:4-14 S. Rey. 21:1-7. hand of Member at these Un- usually low prices. eos of our present governmental life. May the moral destinies of the earth. Al-| partisanship and selfish interest no‘long- er motivate our public servants but may the highest welfare of all the people at all times lead them to wise decisions whose outcome will honor Thee and liberate the souls of men. Teach us, O God, how to Thy statutes! discord and unreasoning passion in all they do, for Christ’s sake—Amen. walk in Save our people from DAILY BIBLE READINGS F. Joshua 2414-19 united and we did free the slaves. Then | ecemcemvencemcence eee cam cemommcamoe Revive Interest Stimulate Enthusiasm By putting a new A. M. . Music Hymnal in the every Choir aggregates of, individuals, and there GnewWoz, — $12.00 fore our personal decisions and atti- Single Copy ae § 1.25 tudes ate of the utmost importance and Half Doz ae $ 6.50 value. Religion should actively de- 2 A. M. E. BOOK CONCERN SAEOINTERS Phila. Pa. 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SINGLETON, Editor | CONTRIBUTORS, TAKE NOTICE! | PIUST—Let « tors write on 2 > ~ ler torlals iECONDL ' but epell | o spell xtra script | BISHOP HEARD’S DEATH | When Bishop Wm. H. Heard closed his eyes in death it markt close of a very active career. years he was a landmark in Methodism, having workt his up from the ranks to metro- ; wg) nape |politan churches, presiding elder- ; beg ple | coe | ship, law-maker in South Carolina, beste gieton, ath 1b |General Officer and Minister to} gue Mailings ai rate | Liberia. In 1908 he was elected af a ‘ : =f : episcopacy at Norfolk, Va. cs nena Ferrer Bishop Heard served actively until : last June when the Council of every Tin Subs Bishops relieved him because of wa ‘ senility. As bishop he served the ian | First, Second, Third, Eighth Dis- ppalets a tricts and West Africa. : ent “ Bishop Heard possest strong bat must vitality. More than once he re- ete of the: paper se merehun. |4S€d to die. He loved to preach, and was a typical Methodist. He had just returned from England where he represented the church at the Conference on Faith and Order, and Life and Work. The his oreign Subseription Rate Ba A. M, & BOOK CONCERN. rie 5S, th Street Philadelphia, Pa. * ninetitetee | Class of Bishops of 1908, of which tion of the sacred funds of the os eerer ae in the state. The Presi the deceast was a member gave church? Do we see dnd know] 4ent of Tuskegee, F. D. Patterson Weekly Thought a scholarship, The writer Any a whatever is wrong with the|Ph.D., and Harrison Richardso recipient. From Bishop Heard church, and have we the! colstage the Chaplain aresoyal oma) of settee to apply the remedy? Do we dare | Allen. . the writer also received his first appointment. The members of the Class of Bishops are all gone appiness makers! that remove friction, Are we desirous of eliminating du- plication of effort and the extermi- Haye we the moral courage to do the right thing by the church and to obey the law as laid down in our Book of Discipline with re- gards to General Conference en- actments, the raising and disposi- to be Christians as we profess and follow the trail blazed by the AN RECORDER _—_—_—_—_——— upon the use of an iron lung which|the Tenth Distri Shirley shared at periods of about | schools advance. 20 minutes. Finally she was de-}| Some cry “retrenc prived of it entirely until respira-| By the grace of God we tors had seen rusht from Toronto, | the field until our people and Chicago. But in vain. May-|an equitable distributio belle died. The strain was too/tional monies from ~ great for her heart. Shirley faced}south of the Potomac, death and lives. Years ago An-|Ohio Rivers. The maxin other said: “For their sakes I}tivation of our educati sanctify myself.” Little Shirley’s| has not been attained. is a compelling example of sacri- oOo ficing for the lives of others. = ———000——_—__ AN ECCLESIASTICAL CLINIC Pointed Points e During the Religious Education : i Institute of the 9th Episcopal Dis- y trict at Montgomery, Alabama a VERY EARLY IN THE 197} clinic was conducted and the|Century African Methodism ag rch with its operational and|Peared in Mobile, Alabama, by organisational machinery was] the strong arm of the slave powe studied as perhaps never before. |/aid it low. Within a few mon The leaders were Bishops R. A.|fter the surrender in ’65, Danig Grant, W. A. Fountain, D. H. Sims, Alexander Payne, Alexander Chaplain H. R. Richardson of Tus-| Wayman, John M. Brown, T. G kegee, and the writer. There was Steward, C. L. Bradwell, Lync full, free, and frank discussion., /urner,.and “Uncle” Henry Jone The clinic causes us to raise the [Dusht the frontiers of the churc é into the Old Dominion, the Caro linas, Georgia, Florida and Ala bama| following questions: Do we really want economy in of our supervision and general officiary ? Do we want the largest possible amount of effective service from those whom we elect and those who are ap- pointed. to hold the pastoral line? the overhead operation “ALABAMA” MEANS “HER we rest.” The church rests no in Alabama but advances steadil with David Henry Sims as thd presiding bishop, 20 presiding el ders, 500 pastors, and 47,000 mem bers. The educational interes! of the state center at Payne Uni versity, Birmingham. church in episcopal 1ation of ecclesiastical parasites? TUSKEGEE, TALLADEG: The State Teachers College af Montgomery, and A. and M. Col lege, Huntsville are institutions SOME OF THE RECON. That sake the courses of | es i i i — thie m pt piers home except ones In’his’ own fathers? struction period pioneers of Ala Henry Ward Beecher, |/@"8¥age Bishop Heard having “gchents OFEn | Pie ane what « te Damascus blade OOLS OPEN Sat tae vy Allen, tates of oval «tai : . A. J. Allen, African M. E. re Week! p Georgie wikia ues heel F pot ni entire educational! resentative on the staf of 4 ja ee By RE: ; J fs y ‘oem the shining salbidGl Uoe'debcetoed ieesnhug eee bray oe 0 American Bible Society. on the uplifted plains where Jesus year of work poi pel br) : y rides at the head of the army,” 00o—_—_. SHE FACED DEATH 1 1S IN YOUR FACE Author Unknown , * rey a i : You be ) have to tell how you live} Out in Denver, Colorado “The __ each day, gamest little ing; i You barby to say Wf you work or year-old Ghie kone he 1 you play, ertul- A tried, true barometer serves in the ly faced death in an effort to save hota the life of Maybelle Outcalt, 15]t However you five, it will show in your Both were infantile paralysis vic- face, tims, Maybelle’s life depended years Wilberforce has been the advance guard, as the oldest col- another successful year. Kittrell new president. Morris Brown is prophetic of a venture in coopera- Board. Paul Quinn has been the recipient of rally funds raised by THE LEADING PASTORA charge in Alabama is St. John Montgomery. The minister i George T. Sims. The presen fice was-erected during the. torate of the late Dr. H. N. some, oa : ege operated by Negroes in the world. The outlook is bright for s being reopened. Allen has a GREAT ALABAMIANS day: Bishop David Henry Professor Carver of Tuskes Joe Louis, and Je en ee ion with the General Education ——-— ‘-chman visits the shrine and eternal Fioned, and the Churchman rejoices. ail Tuskegee! For the first time ment to Booker T, Washington, immortal. A feeling came over him y he caught sight of the Towers spires of the buildings similar to \vhich came over Martin Luther , he caught a glimpse of Rome. vever the great reformer was dis- ye guest of Chaplain Harry Richard- and in the company of Drs, A. J. and C. E. Stewart the Churchman -d Dr. F. D. Patterson who sits re Washington, and Moton once ‘sins Love, Charles Ecton and R. arnaby were comrades in the Philip- ; and France during the great war. :. Loye and the Churchman had not since they were in Le Mans. At Legee the mighty drama of the race g workt out in miniature. visit to the chapel, the m onument \Vashington, the printing plant and cturn motor trip to Montgomery. m thence to Birmingham. At the station it was a pleasure to) ct the Rey. J. M. Dawkins, Sr., who i) come from South Carolina to con- ci a revival meeting at Payne Chapel, tored by his brilliant son. DR. J. W. RESOLUTION OF ENDORSEMENT The East Mississippi Annual Conference Meridian, Miss., and the District Conferences of the East and North East Conferences \oard the Frisco enroute to Memphis » Churchman found Dr. H. Milton ckens, the preacher and traveller. isten, O Isles!” The train speeds to emphis, where pastors D. L. Wither- on, W. L. Powell, E. A. Davis and C. Townsend hold important pulpits. Witherspoon and Avery Chapel tertained the Sesqui-Centennial. To the Bishop, Presiding Elders, Of- ficers, Members and Delegates of the Sheridan District Conference A. M. E. Church now in session. The life of 2 great man in a great period of the World’s History is the subject that should command the attention of every thoughtful mind. Selfishness sometimes is a virture, in this respect we are selfish to the end that the Ministers, Lay, and Constituency of the state of Mississippi in general and in the East Mississippi Conference in particularly. Whereas, the general Church will without doubt elevate some of its Suncrowned men to the Episcopacy in the next General Conference and Whereas, the General Church need men as its chief pastors of efficiency with dynamic force. will pow- Therefore it is our hope and prayer|¢r and that have courage of their con- at this will be done. Lets gird for|viction, men that both know what to © conflict and push to the goal. say, and how to say the things that Watchman: What of the night? | ought to be said. Men that have been he morning c ometh. More than ten charged and -sur-charged. © Tall men, ‘otton in this section of Mississippi white and must be pickt. It is King. st Tuskegee’s Carver may dethrone it. br years it has reigned upon the bent ack backs of millions of Negroes. BISHOP S. L. GREENE (Continued from page 7) question none other than the eminent pulpiteer, profound thinker, logical rea- soner and orator of note. HAIR Our own J. W. Hair. Therefore Be It Resolved that the Meridian District, East Mis- sissippi Conference endorse this gentle- man for the Bishopric and urge the elec- tion of this native born son in our next General Conference. Respectively signed, Revs. E. D. Rhodes, Presiding Elder Meridian District; I, H. Hunt, Wm. A. Redditte, G. P. Polk, W. M. Watkins, J. B. Evans, D. C. Beals, D. C. Lee, L. V. Prince, A. Wells, E. M. Hill, Mrs. L. B. Williams, Rey. Wallace Jones, Presiding Elder Senatobia District and pastors N. E. Mississippi Conference. Rev. W. H. Davis, Presiding Elder Grenada District, N. E. Mississippi Conference and pastors. Rey. W. L. Debre, Presiding Elder West-Point District and pastors N. E. Mississippi Conference. ing which showed a substantial increase in carrying forward the churhe for which he highly commended DR. S. S. MORRIS Nashville, Tenn. PROF. CASPER G. GARRETT Columbia. South Carolina’ REV!_R. L, POPE Mt. Pisgah African M. E. Church Sumter, South Carolina MASTER J. WINSMORE MASON, Jr. Ardmore, Penna. from the - various departments membership and finance. The tangible work had been done duri this quarter; and a spirit of cooperation with the pastor Dr. A. W. Harvey in work of the the membership for its loyalty and co- operation. Many friends and_ visitors worshiped with us throughout the day —Mrs. M. A. Goodwin McCLELLANVILLE, S. C. Bethel A. M. E. Church Rev. C. A. Williams, pastor Sunday was a beautiful day for church-goers. Sunday School began at the regular hour 10:00 a.m., Superin- tendent James W. White and teacher on duty. We were pleased to have our Presidi SAN ANTONIO, TEXAS _.The fourth Quarterly Conference at Bethel A M. E. Church, San Antonio District was held August 22-25. cusand dollars have been raised for|Suncrowned, and Whereas, the East lucation during the year and a forward Mississippi conference has such a man ok for twenty thousand dollars for | that will fit into the program so uniquely other year. Bishop Greene’still play-| with grace and dignity. The man in g on the canvass with the high spots ; his message to be from across the | —2—@--—--—-—-__________—- a in the series of the c oming confer- , ‘ ces. While the great throng returned b our homes with a new c onfidence in ership flashed with a spirit to - the first place in increase of| al claims. tik Not to the intellectual dome where crumbling arch and column attest the feebleness of mortal man. But with that universal and solemn idea which hath planned, not indolence nor idleness of restless intellectual passions] closing out, that would not be still, but with a clari- fied: vision boundless as our wonders Dr. H. A. Young, presiding elder, Dr. A. W. Harvey. pastor. The Sun- iday service was well attended through_ out the day beginning with a splendid Sunday School. Dr. Young delivered a powerful sermon at 11:00 from Matt. 24-15. His words truly were with power from God. At 3:30, Rev. James Vaien- tine delivered a splendid message to the Union Quarter. § p.m. the Presiding Elder delivered a great sermon. At the Monday night every dey partment of the church was represented and the Presiding Elder was highly | nteased with the splendid reperts com- Z sent, The lesson was very taught. Reviewed by our Presiding der Dr. J. E. Thomas. Remarks were very good by Mrs. H. L. Thomas. Mrs M. T. Williams brought echoes from the State League and Sunday School Convention. Our young people are coming out in large numbers. We paid our Presiding Elder out as ustial. One of the Mothers of Bethel entered into eternal rest on August 9 Mother Sallie Gathers a faithful worker She was 90 years old, Quite a few visitors were present from Charlestown, S. C. Our pastor and wife attended the aan and Sunday School at Colum , bia, while in| McClellanville. Worship at Bethel. | —Minnie Williams ===== DSC09623.JPG ===== WHAT CAN I DO? Solveig Paulscn MICHIGAN then spoke on Vorking with God in Building a Better YOUTH CONVENTION }}operation of the HOLY SPIRIT to {| tinguished prelates to serve as their as- IAN RECORDER THE CHRIST Soha eee i] held during the month of April in Pitts- Next théré was a short te u ‘ i te | burgh, Clevela a wane onducive to much good. ters and laymen co-operated in the work. The Seminars and preaching services were very effective; provoking thought, and stimulating to greater effort those who attended. We do not hesitate to est the continuance of these mis- e. It would were ¢ rejoice to h shi testify. All th yed for then knelt at) r those sé who this the invitation was i taker Communion was partaken 0 fina! Benediction was an- sug | sions annually 2 detailed report of our work iments were as I Below is a the conference year: Dates, Churches, Cities, Pastors, €on= verts and Accessions 27 to October 11, 1936— \. M. E. Church, Detroit, Walker, 11. t 25 to November 8, 1936— | A. M. E. Church, Marion, Ind., Rev. W. A. Searcy, 23. November 15 to November 29—Coppin 2, Church, Chicago, Rev. H. M. September Oak Rey. W. I Grove Area satay », Ft. Wayne Flowers, K Mrs. Bt President Vict Powers Presi- SNAPPY STORIES tber 2 to December 12—Union Meeting, Keokuk, Iowa, Rey. L. McGee, The Good Old Days 31 to January 17, 1937— Memorial A, M. E, Church, Chi- Rey. Wm. Griffin, 65. 22 to February 7—Bethel A. M. ch, Richmond, Ind., Rey. W. D. ion, 13, February December G 1 home town. In his old | positi friends ar ion had not 14 to February 21—Way- ; en an A. M. E, Church, Kokomo, ‘Ind., rat” | Rev. H. L. Jones, 24 March 7 to March 21—St. Paul A. M. E. Church, Lexington, Ky., Rev. T. M. Gre 21 tA 3 to April 10—Wesley A. M. E. * } Is’ and trust|Z- Church, Pittsburgh, Rev. W. M. ut a great many will attend.” Clade, 44 ae bids 2 Miscellaneous Sunday Services in va- rious churches—105. REPORT OF EVANGELIST U. S. Total for the conference year—385. ROBINSON We give praise and thanks to our d — Heavenly Father for these results. It | 4¢ restnut Stréct, Detroit, Mich is to be noted that the report covers September 1; 1937. | only about one half of the conference This is due to the fact that doc- advised a ohin A. Gregg, and year f the Michigati Annual tors long rest to relieve a slight throat irritation, We solicit the prayers of the Bishop and conference for the future. Respectfully submitted, U. S. ROBINSON Connectional Evangelist: sidn at Fort Sept. l-to 5, 1937 gratitude to our present to you, the ort of my labors in Evangelism. MT. ZION A. M. E. CHURCH Devon, Penna. ave been crowned with ire of success where r¢ ‘ : Ween held. The New Testa- | me deal of evangelism’ has been our The first quarterly conference was held by the Presiding Elder, Rev. R. O ¢ POWER OF GOD, and the] Napper, Monday night, August 16, 1937. We have relied unreservedly —$—$—< and, Chicago and Detroit, Minis- FORD, ENGLAND 4 BERG, SCOTTLAND, FL! WITH NEW THOUGHT—ED CATION AND A NEW VISIO) AND OUTLOOK ON LIFE AND HOLDS PRESIDING ELDERS’ COUNCIL AND TRUSTEE BOARD IN JACKSON, MISS. By Dr. J. W. Hair, Presiding” Jackson District = 4 The presiding Bishop of the 8th Epi copal District and Louisiana, broug/j a great message from abroad where hy has been as a delegate to represent tl A. M. E. Church in the two great con clavés throughout Christiandom held j Oxford, England and Edinberg, Scot land. He was accompanied by his wit and Dr. W. M. E. Barnes of Mississippi Bishop Greene thrilled’ the audience 4 he told the story of the many incident of the occasion and the touch down made by him in the World’s greate Conferences. He charmed the’ grea “ eg Csi BISHOP S. L. GREENE throng with his new sense of praise and gripped it with his depth of thought and clarified vision. The high spots of his message to be, brought a mew upturn in thought and faith in the postolic The conference was opened by singing and prayer by the Presiding Elder. Mrs. Mary,Hopkins was elected sec- retary. After the Roll Call of officers, one member was received on probation. The death of Mrs. Margaret Cadden was reported. She had served as chor- ister for the Senior Choir seventeén years e¢ and redeem lost sinners, to re- erring backsliders ate to and to stimu- greater Christian effort, the vers of the church The Preaching Mission Fart y in the New Year Bishop Reverdy C. Ransom and our own Bishop Soh \. Gregg, formulated plans for a great preaching mission to be conducted in certain key cities in the The Presiding Elder then thanked the officers and members for their won- derful work. As this being their first quarterly conference he thought they had done very well. The following is the financial report: Trustees Sunday School , Stewards express commendation due these great|Senior Stewardesses leaders for their far-secing vision and Junior Choir oey heart felt solicitation for the Kingdom's Willing Workers ghee. welfare, which prompted them to con-|Trustee Aid duct those missions The meetings, Junior Tevetens .,. Third and Fourth Episcopal Districts. I accepted the kind invitation of these two dis- sistant director in these meetings. One cannot find words sufficiently strong to press of thé éhurch, was ofly hall and those’ of us who heard him were church and harking back at the princi- ples and ideals of the Orthodox eg thus challenging the modern and people as to our pract! usages of Chri d Jeft thy first loye and the Queen of the south when she paid Solomon a visit, she said, “that the half was not told.” The 8th District follows him because he is our big brother and loving father and because of his reverential poise, dignity and efficiency. We can trust him because in this fellowship of a big brotherhood he is akin to Jonathan and David, Damon and Pythias. We seek him‘as our father in advice and council and we haye found him to be a Solomon. Many ministers and laymen from all parts of Mississippi and Louisiana came to see and hear our ideal of this District, Bishop Greene. He revitalized his con- ference program of worship, devotion and stewardship, thus reflecting his new thought of education and administra- tion. This new advance brought new results and a closer unity. A oneness of purpose and action. Not since the} balmy days of Bishop W. H. Heard, 1916-1920 have I scen Mississippi and Louisiana so united. Bishop Heard led the connection during these years of stress and strain and the stalwarts of Mississippi and Louisiana have decided that our illustrous son and eminent pre- late must have first place this year in increase of connection claims. Peace and harmony abide with us, possessing a oneness of purpose and ac- tion, following our gallant intrepid and invincible leader with a hip, hip, hip, harrah! Why not? Our leader has the banner of African Methodism in the skies and the noble sons and daughters of our patron founder. The Sainted Bishop Richard-Allen: ~The first in war for religious freedom for our group, First in Peace and first in the hearts of all who posess Racial Consciousness will push him to the goal. There are twenty-seven presiding Elders, four hundred pastors. and™fifty thousand members in the grand old 8th who are standing behind him like the Spartans of old, until he reaches the goal and will stand therefore. With such a spirit throughout the church, with Bishops, General Officers, College Presidents, Deans, Presiding Elders, Pastors and members at the close of the series of Conferences the Church’s Budget will be balanced. Read Acts 19:1-8 ; These are matters worth your present consideration: _ Your family and friends are thrown into a state of sorrow and helplessness: The Under- ‘taker is called in—expenses and are usually left with him. | he be perfectly honest to those you leave behind? 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WEDNESDAY AND THURSDAY September 29-30, 1937 p hop, I resident i DI ERS Philadelphia Conference Lewis, R. O New Jersey Conference I iderhorst, J. I Now rle Conference NV 1 W. Walton, J. A New England Conference i teau %. Campbell Delaware Confe Brown Bermuda Conference ta Paste PROGRAMME WEDNESDAY, 10:00 A.M, J. R. Johnson J. A. Portlock FE. L. Blake Rev, A. C. Sanders M. W. Thornton v. G. S. Sterling G, E. Matthews Finance Committee hop D. H. Sims ORGANIZATION ! t Rece or Dinner WEDNESDAY AFTERNOON rE. x. Tyler R H. Wilson Rev. E. K. Nichols Completion of Financial Reports 4:00 P.M H. Sims, with the Presiding Elders { the Conference Branch Mite ul Conferences of the First Episcopal WEDNESDAY EVENING—8:00 mith, D.D., Presiding Rey. Rev W. C, Crawford P, C. Williams Choir, Mother Bethel Church Bishop D, H. Sims, D.D, A. C, Clark Rey, Mr sii » Jones Tabernacle Choir ADDRE The Church Pathers Rev. J. L. Mims oo : : Choir, Zion Church ete ‘ ¢ Future Rey H. P. Anderson oa Choir, Mother Bethel on Choir, Allen Church a. “ res ( hole Mt. Zion Church, Trenton, N. J Pobead Finance Committee eet REE se 8: Choir, Zion Church DOXOLOGY RENEDICTION RDICTION «Rev, W. K. Hope ay RECORDER THURSDAY, SEP’ THURSDAY, 10:00 AM. Bishop D. H. Sims, D.D., LL.D., Presiding [ OPENING HYMN .... Rev. Geo. A. Mite’ INVOCATION ..- SECOND HYMN SCRIPTU RE LESSO} face ION ee : UTES ADDRESS—Connectiona! izing the Connection ee oo Rev. D. Ward Nicho Connection ..--+s+++serees Rev. D. W. Nic! TWENTY MINUTES DISCUSSION— nas Church Papers..-.+++++ Eater G. A. Singleton, D. TWENTY MINUTES OPEN DISCUSSION Our Church Business Progress...---+- Manager G. E. Curry, D.D. [TWENTY MINUTES OPEN DISCUSSION—Our Educational Dept. President D. O. Walker, D. OPEN DISCUSSION—=(20 min.)—Our Missionary Work— : Secretary L. L. Berry, D.D. OPEN DISCUSSION—(20 minutes) ADDRESS . OFFERING . . Bishop D. H. Sims, D.D oe ... Finance Committee — THURSDAY AFTERNOON, 3:30 ) PM. y OPENING HYMN . . Rev. M: E Jackson | INVOCATION ... ,.. Rev. H. Fy Tyree ™ SECOND HYMN th .... Rev. S. H. Barker — TEN MINU1 ADDRESSES— + SHORT ADDRESS—General Conference Delegates—Number of— Dr. J. G. Robinson TWENTY MINUTES OPEN DISCUSSION—New Laws Needed— > 5 Mr. H. H. Lowber ~ / MINUTES OPEN DISCUSSION — Do We Need More Bishops in 19402 ....--.-+ scenes rene Dr. Solomon Porter Hood TWENTY MINUTES DISCUSSION— \NNOUNCEMENTS DOXOLOGY BENEDICTION Rey. H. H. Thomas — THURSDAY EVENING—8:00 Bishop D. H. Sims, D.D., LL.D., Presiding Grand Educational and Sesqui- Centennial Concert and Social “There Is Music In The Air” OPENING HYMN INVOCATION MUSICAL SELECTIONS: a. Choir of Mother Bethel Church b. Choir of Murphy Church (Chester, Pa.) c. Choir of Macedonia Church (Flushing, N.Y.) RECIPATION: {oO rioNes Seen omnes Mrs: Ella Wright Pleasant: MUSICAL $ CTIONS: a. Trinity Choir b. LaMott Choir c. Frankford Choir d. St. Matthews Choir 4 be SOLO Mrs. Franklin D. Hozter Introduction of Ladies in Waiting and Distinguished Visitors ; MUSICAL SELECTIONS: a. Bethel Choir b. Murphy Choir c. Jr. Choir of Campbell Church, North Woodbury, N.J. CLOSING: ADDRESS 2h .205 lo. See Bishop D. H. Sims, D.D. — MUSICAL SELECTIONS: a. Trinity (b) LaMott, (c) Frankford, (d) St. Matthews j BENEDICTION pei SOCIAL GET-TO-GETHER ; Head or Chief Lady-In-Waiting.. Chief Usher Mrs. L. P. Roberts . Mr. Laboo, of Union — Dr. H. Y. Arnett COMMITTEES Programme—R. B. Smith, J. L. Link, J. R. Campbell, C. W. Walton, B. A. Galloway, M. M. Lewis. Finance—H. Y, Arnett, Hodson Waters, J. L. Russ D. W. Nichols, cP. Cole, J. L. Link, H. H. Thomas, A. C. Clark, S. H. Barker. f Nae L Lie W. A. Dorsey, W. W. Jacobs, W. L. Johnson, " . Jackson, H. L. Moore, R. O. c jy 3 ok hae O. Napper, N. A. Hylton, W. Education—H. H. Cooper, Sr., J. M. Stepteau, B. W. Arnett, D, Ward Nichols, H. P. Jones, I. N. Patterson; G. H, Crayton, D. M. Owens, E. N. Martin, W. P. Stevenson, J. R. Johnson, B. A. Galloway. e a Book Concern—H. Waters, C. H. Fountain, H. L. Buren, O. S. Neal, L, W. Stanford, H. P. Anderson, E, E. Tyler, I. A. Brown, D. L, T. Robinson, S. T. Boyd, P, L. Abner, W. M. Dawkins. ay " Resolutions—J, A. Protlock, R. M. Smith, H. hi ea Jr. J: iis hie oA Mims. oe i September 29-30—First “District Mid- October 6—Ohio Conference. ~ Bishop George B. Young. nual Conference, Cairo, IIL, J. A. Randolph, 420 It Street. patna A. Gregg. ‘Trinity siiccpnh! ‘Cit ‘ity, Kans., Rev. Church, Kans L. P. Bryant 438 ‘Greely Street. Bishop Noah W. Williams. Year Conference, Wilmington, Del. Rey. A. C. Clark, Deas i Sims, Bishop. rok Tabernacle A. M. E. Church, Cin- cinnati, Ohio, Rey. R. G. Taylor. |” Bishop R! C. Ransom. South Georgia Conference. Nel- son Chapel A. M. E. Church. Rev. A. C. Danford, pastor, South Hill Street, Bainbridge, Ga. Bishop William Alfred Fountain, Sr. Chicago Annual Conference, Chicago, II, Rev. G. W. Williams, 2241 Maypole Street. Bishop J. A. Gregg. Kansas Conference, Emporia, Kans. Rey. M. M. Matthews, 312 West 62nd Street. she Noah W. Wil- liams. Mexico and Rio Grande Confer- ence, Kingsville, Texas. Rev. T. W. Thomas. Bishop George B. Young. —Central Oklahoma Conference. Ardmoré, Oklahoma. Bishop H. Y. Tookes. October13—Southwest Georgia Con- ference. Edison A. M. E. Church, Edison, Ga. Rev. D. A. Williams, pastor. Bishop W. A. Fountain Kentucky Conference New Port, Kentucky. Rev. C. T. Buchanan, Bishop R. C. Ransom, Conference. Rev. J. Frances Bishop George B. Young. East Texas Athens, Texas. Baker. Palmetto Annual Conference. Kingstree, South Carolina, Rev. S. M. Hughes. Bishop J. S. Flipper. -Northeast Oklahoma : Confer- ence. Muskogee, Oklahoma. Bishop H. Y. Tookes. : October 20—West Kentucky Confer- ence. St. James A. M. E. Church, Louisville, Kentucky. Rev. E A. Haynes, Bishop R C. Ranosom. “Americus Georgia Atoc A. M. E. Church, Rev. J. S nue, Dawson, Ga. ‘Fountain, Sr. Bishop _ W, A. East | Men Conference, Fayettville. Rey. E. L. Hickman, seats Ez J; Howard Northwest Texas seis biline, Texas, Rev. J. R. McGhee. rth,’ East ‘Annual Bishop ih Ss. Eligpen October 27—Augusta, Georgia Confer- Conference ‘McAllister, pastor, 412 Sixth Ave-| Conference, lorence, South Carolina, Rev. W. a Conference. Okla- $ ah Mound Bayou Rev. T. J, Brown. homa City. Bishop H. Y, Tookes. Bishop S. L. Greene —West Alabama Confer- ence, Greensboro, Ala. Rev. A. ence. Florence, Ala. Rey. Wm.| November 17—Macon Georgia Confer |” ence. Turner Tabernacle A. M ence. First A. M. E. Church, Rey. E. Church, Rev. David Norris, J. S. Grant, pastor, 517 Cedar Hill pastor, 466 Hawthorne Street, Jones. Bishop D. H. Sims. Street, Cedartown, Ga Bishog W. Macon, Ga. Bishop W. A. Foun- —East Arkansas Conference. A. Fountain, Sr. tain, Sr. Marianna, Arkansas. Bishop H. Y. \ ae Piedmont Annual Con- Tookes. 2 Columbia Annual Confer- ference, Greenville, S. C., 109|Dec. 1—Central Texas Conference, San ence, Union, S. C., Rev. T. E. Green Avenue, Rev. J. W. With- Marcos, Texas. Rev. F. D. Cran- Robirtson, 849 McBeth St. Bishop erspoon. Bishop J. S. Flipper. shaw. Bishop George B. Young. J. S. Flipper. RES West Florida Conference. Northeast Texas. Conference, River Junction. Rev: J. R. Davis. Southwest Texas Weimar, Texas. Conference, Terrell, Texas, Rev. J. Mark John- Bishop R. A. Grant. Rev. W. P. Perry. son. Bishop George B. Young. 8--Fast Florida Conference. St. Bishop George B. Young. © => Augustine, Florida. Reve L. M. cee oe ae Northeast [lorida Con Mocre. Bishop R. A. Grant. South West Missouri Conference, ference. Lake City, Florida. Re N W. Mississippi Conference, Jones- Allen Chapel, Kansas City, Mo. .. J. Jenkins. Bishop-R A. Grant town. Rev. I. W. Williams. Bishop _ Rey. A. R. Fox, 813 East 10th St. oes S L. Greene. Bishop Noah W. Williams. —Central Alabama Con- North East Arkansas Confer- ference, Uniontown, Ala. Rev. ence. Forrest City, Arkansas. Mississippi Conference, Brook- E. O. Woods. Bishop D. H. Sims. Bishop H. Y. Tookes. haven. Rey. L. A. Henderson, Box 213, Brookhaven. Bishop S. L. Greene. December 8—North Louisiana Confer- ence, Oak Grove, Rev. T. H. Bush. Bishop S L Greene. -Central Arkansas Conference. Camden, Arkansas, Saint James A. M. E. Church. Bishop H. Y. Tookes. Tennessee Conference, Mt. Pleas- November 24—Georgia Conference. | December 15—Central Louisiana Con- ant. Rev. S. F, Dudley, Bishop E- First A. M. E. Church, Rev. L. ference, Oakdale. Rev. E. D. J Howard W. Lane, pastor, 1522 Wolf Street Harve. Bishop S L. Greene Brunswick, Ga. Fountain, Sr. Bishop W. A.|January 4, °38-Touisiana Conference. St. Peter Church, New Orleans. Rey. N. L. Uumdey, 1209 Cadiz St. Bishop S L. Greene. Jenuary 20--Orlando Conierence- St. Mark, Orlando, Florida. Rev. J. D. Jennings Bishop R. A- Grant. February 23—South Florida Conference Cocoa, Flovida. Rey. J. R. Rishard- son; Bishop R. A. Grant March 9—Central .Fiorida Conference. Ft. Myers, Plorida. Rev. R. L- Mur- “_ Alabama Conference, Prattville, Ala Rev. S. M. Davis. Bishop D. H. Sims. - Florida Conference. Florida. Rev J: F Bishop R. A. Grant, Quincy -Arkansas \ Conference. North Ewingstone Little Rock, Arkansas, Bethel A. M. E. Church. Bishop H. Y. Tookes. Oct. 30—North Missouri Conference, Macon, Mo. Rev. W. M. Jackson, 107 East 3rd Street. Bishop Noah W. Williams. Noy. 3—Texas Conference, Pt. Arthur, Central Annual Confer- David James. Bishop J. S. Flipper. North Texas Annual Conference, Wichita Falls, Texas, 316 Park St. Bishop George B. Young. ple een Ce OW. Prince 43 North Mississippi Conference, rell, Bishop R A. Grant. West Tenth Street. Bishop Geo. B. Young. East Mississippi Conference, Green- wood. Rev. R. C. Perry, 719 Walt- hall St. Bishop S. L Greene | Buy Them Now —East Alabama Conference, Gorard, Ala. Rev. S. N. Black- stone. Bishop D. H. Sims. West Arkansas Conference. Malvern, Arkansas, Bethel A. M. E. Church. Bishop H. Y. Tookes. November 10—Atlanta Georgia Con ference. St. Paul A. M. E. Church Rey. G. B. Hannan, pastor. 536 Humphrey Street, Atlanta, Ga Bishop W. A. Fountain, Sr. West Tennessee Conference, Union City. Rey. Wm. Young. Bishop E. J. Howard , South Carolina Annual Conference, Holly Hill, S. Cy Rey. L. L. Farmer. Bishop J. S. Flipper. West ' Texas Conference, Som- erville, Texas. Rev. N. H. Melton. Bishop Geo. B. Young. Missouri Conference, St. James Church, St. Louis, Mo. Rev. J. A. Dames, 4311 St. Ferdinand Street. Bishop Noah W. Williams. N E. Mississippi Conference, Cold- The New A. M.E. Discipline " water. Rey. J. M. Campbell. Bishop SINGLE COPY _ _ $ 90 S L Greene Central Mississippi Conference, Bel- HALF DOZ. Core as #459 _ zoni. Rey. H. N. Griffin. Bishop ONE DOZ wey — $ 9.00 S. L Greene : _. —North Alabama Confer- _. Craig. Bishop D. H. Sims, ‘South Arkansas Conference. McGehee, Arkansas. Bishop H. Y. -Tookes, — A.M. E. BOOK CONCERN ; 716 S. 19th Street Phila. Pa. ===== DSC09625.JPG ===== THE CHRISTIANR DO YOU itso: vou wate TO KNOW THY GENESIS OF THE A. M. E. POLICY OF CHRISTIAN EDUCATION > Yields Iron Lung, but Lives as Second J. A. Thornton with the presiding elder] ing build God's Kingdom. He came to - —of— oral in the A. M. E. Church? i Victim Dies POWELL, Wyo., Sept. 5—(AP)— choir. The “disciplinary question | the Pittsburgh conference in 1928, and) ole str z Discovery of the fossilized remains of were answered. Reports showed.activi | spent one year at Bloomsburg but left Young Men and Women ay ? Special to the _Eyening Journal and). heretofore unknown .type of lizard _ ty in all departments of the chureli. there because of his désire. One year 3 New York American believed to be, 55,000,000 years old was The presiding Elder spoke very com | and a half was spent at Lock Haven,| = 000. —— Daniel Alexander Payne Christian Educator osepl nus R. Coan SPECIAL REDUCED PRICE $1.00 Outealt, 15, for whom Shirley gave | oiant dinosaurs whose bones have been honor of the presiding Elder by the —B. M. Andrew offers eit ee tt on lung,” was dead of the} found in the same beds at a deeper level, members of the church. A deliciow General Courses in High School and Elementary Teacher-training ; passed out of existence, and represents Reuteeatrae (meta. Nwas: served: ALABAMA Special Teacher-training courses in Health and Physical Education, os SECURE A COPY OF LOOK! EXTRAORDINARY VALUE and DISCIPLINE JOGETHER Music Hymnal ecurely bound in Semi Morocéo in Gold A. M. E. BOOK CONCERN *hiladelphia, KiNyeley sa76 SPECIAL PLATTER NUMBI fl OF PRICI S AY POSTAGE, MES TO BE VOLU I JR ORDER END YOI ro- 716 S. 19th Street Penna ROOMS $1.50 UP PER DAY: FOR QUIETNESS AND GOOD FOOD COME TO THE NEW BALTIMORE HOUSE “Exclusive But Not Expensive” LUNCH 25 CENTS Both p.. ECORDER EERE From Other Papers TPE ERE EERE EEE CHILD, 2 OFFERS LIFE FOR GIRL IN VAIN ot—“The gamest little hu- vear-old Shirley Krause, faced death in order that r antile paralysis victim might chance at life, lived on alone to- May- ey’s sacrifice was in vain. ant fight, Maybelle’s last ere spent in a second respira- d here on the Burlington ed Zephy from Chicago thru of the Evening Journal and New American co-operating with the American. | her ceaselessly, but with no hope, were she clung to life so long. | It seemed today that little Shirley is be rewarded with the gift of 1er willing gamble with death. doctors said she is improving. The speeding of the second “iron ’ here was inspired by the desperate t of the two young victims. There lung” in the Steele Me- morial Hospital in Denver or in the en- An old-fashioned wood- en respirator also was flown here from Toronto. was only one “ tire territory. Desperate Situation The dramatic fight to save the lives of both victims was described by Dr. i eg sioner, who said: Williams, deputy health commis- “The situation was most desperate. Because we had only one iron lung in Denver, it was necessary at first to share the machine between the two young patients. “Little Shirley offered smilingly to give up the machine for periods of about 20 minutes to Maybelle. She’s the brav- est little human being I’ve ever seen. “It soon became apparent, however, that these 20 minute periods would not be sufficient for Maybelle. She had to be kept in the iron lung constantly or there was no h ope at all for her. “That forced us to take a terrific responsibility. We finally had to de- prive Shirley of the iron lung altogether until the respirators came from Chicago and Toronto, Nation-Wide Appeal “I'm sorry that our fight was unavail- ing but we employed every recourse to our command and I'm happy to say to- night that Shirley appears to be im- proved. They. hesitated to iesonid life in the desperate hope that might save Maybelle’s but as the girl seemed gradually to be sinking decided on the move. 55,000,000-YEAR-OLD ‘FOSSILIZ! LIZARD FOUND BY SERVA announced Sunday by Dr. G. L. Jepson, of Princeton University. Dr. Jepson, who has conducted field explorations in the fossil beds north- west of Powell for 11 years, said the six-inch well preserved skeleton is the first of its kind uncovered by scientists. “Tt lived a few centuries after the another link in the study of reptiles,” Dr. Jepson, said) “The lizard apparently thrived during the Paleocene Epoch some 55,000,000 oe ago, according to geological time.” demonstrated its ability to produce almost anything out of a carload of coal. Germany pedagogy now is de- monstrating its ability to produce anti- Semitism out of almost anything—even an ant-hill. 2 A new guide for teachers, written by Fritz Fink in a little book called “The Jewish Question in Teaching,” tells how it can be done. =~ He tells of a Munich scientist ob- serving a nest of white ants who saw the unfoldment of a drama which amounted to the peaceful penetration of an unsuspecting nation by an alien race. The upshot was, of course, revolution in the anti-hill, slaughter of the queen, confusion, social anarchy, chaos. And the obvious lesson. Fink tells the teachers, is that peaceful penetration of any unsuspecting nation by large num- bers of Jews inevitably leads toward the same thing. Fink asserts this is a lesson any school child can understand. “The children,” he says, “must be taught to realize that the anti-Jewish laws and the fight against the Jews are not the result of mere spleen and high-handed procedure, but an action of national self-defense.” : ILLITERACY STATISTICS OF THE 48 STATES There were 236,261 illiterate persons over the age of 10 in North Carolina — at the last census, constituting 10 per cent of the population above that age. Of them 130,482 were males and 105,779 females, and 139,105 were Negroes, the rest being whites. « HATTIESBURG, MISS. ¥ ton an \plimentary of all the reports and the re. “The tinistere rds ‘Suppeks was Fe y the presiding Elder, pas suede ministers. - The Conference was opened Monday ‘BRE t at 8:00 with impressive devotiona re services conducted by the pastor. Rev conference as a whole. Full assessmen paid, amount raised $45.00. We ar grateful to Bishop Greene for sending us such an excellent pastor and pre siding Elder. ; At the close of the conference, a re ception was given at the parsonage it Honored guests. Rev. J. J. Bradford Rev. J, H. Ratliff, and the membershij at large. —Mrs. A. D. Walke ‘ SAVANNAH, GEORGIA presiding elder. Devotion was conduct ed by Dr. L. A. Townsley, Et. Al. Thi over the organization was perfecter with Miss Williams chief secretary, and Miss Miller assistant secretary. Dr. ie A. Townsley was elected vice president The Marshals were elected and th bounds of the convention fixed. Re elected to the variou porters were church papers. . Dr. W. O. P. Sherman to the Secula Press. Dr. L. A. Townsley was elected as blackboard denionstrator. Many helpful lessons and diagrams were placed on the board, which the young folk and delegation copied to ciety home with them. The papers were very good. The dele- gate from St. Peters Church won first prize. Townsley Chapel delegate won second prize. Delegate from Ludowic yyon third prize. The convention was full of interest. The following visitors were introduced and made remarks : Drs. J. W. Maxwell W. O. P. Shérman, S. F. Andrews, yeuy Butler, who was endorsed for the epis capacy 1940, I. J. Johnson, Ss R. kins, D. W. Stephens, Et ALL Dr. Townsley responded to the re marks in well chosen language. whicl fired the convention to a hich sbiritua attitude. Money raised $270.75. Long will thi meeting live in the hearts of all who at- tended] —Mrs. outs H. Jone LEWISTOWN, PA. _,, Surprise donation for - Rey. and Mrs. P. W. Lee Samucl +} do it.” after the first surprise of yroceries, Simpson came with several more boxes of food. Everyone enjoyed the occasion and the pastor and wife expressed their appreciation to all who contributed so generously. Rev. Lee has fifty-seven years of honorable service to his credit in shelp- and from there he was called to Lewis- town to straighten out the condition left by Rev. Elam .Rey. Askew quoted Bishop Heard as saying, “He was the only man in the conference that could He is now here in his sixth year. His service here has won him a host of friends. ..Eufaula District Sunday School Con yention A. C. E. League and W. H. F Missionary Society met Wednesday, August 18, 1937, with Friendship A. M. FE. Church, Rev. R. S. Rhodes, pastor ANTI-SEMITISM IS TAUGHT The Blackshear District Sunday| Rev. J. C. Jarret, presiding elder. college : 5 sta s say y 2 1 rat d 1 hig! york em eee he t stand WITH ANTS BY NZL TEACHERS School Convention convened in St The conference was called to order Bo PELTON Ss MANES ION iI Maybelle’s heart could not stan: S 5 ‘ Bie ny ihe etre Ph wattage ae \ Thomas A. M. E. Church. Rev. J. H] by the presiding elder at 10:00 a.m. YMNAL | strair Physicians who attended| pERTIN—(AP)—German science has fader puter oDe” M. *T.. Robinson ee cenlan: and lecuucess were shad THE SCHOOL OF VOCATIONS ‘throughout the session. It was said by those who attended that it was the best and greatest that was held in years. Some among the outstanding men and|| women were present and rendered. great service such as: Revs. F. M. John- son, presiding elder of the Cuthert Dis_ trict, Southwest Georgia Conference; E. C. Hatcher, presiding elder of the Ozark District, South Alabama _ Con- ference: E. V. Burket, presiding elder of the Troy District. South Alabama Conference: J. S. King, presiding elder cof the Union Spring District, East Ala- bama Conference: J. V. Galthum, Dean of the greater Payne University and many others. we fail to get their names. All rendered splendid service to the convention. Some of the most import- ant features of the convention: The resolution, endorsing Dr. F. M Johnson as one of the Bishops to be elected in the next General Conference in 1940. who is rine in experience ‘and scholarship, also Dr. E. C. Hatcher, to Din | he elected editorship of the Christian Christian Recorder, one who will grace that department, a thinker, a scholar, a genius in business and many features which made the convention outstanding. Amount raised throughcut the con J vention, $429.00. Much praise to Rev J. A. Jarret, presiding elder for the way he presided. : —Don Ella Morell MR. DOCK TRIBBLE, of 5635 Vine St., wishes a job as Common Labor. Call She. 8992. WILBERFORCE UNIVERSITY WILBERFORCE, OHIO 75 Years of Devoted Service to the Training THE COLLEGE OF LIBERAL ARTS offers General Courses in the Arts and Science; Special Courses in Social Administration, Journalism and Music, also Pré-Medical, Pre-Dental, Pre-Law and Pre-Engincering. THE COLLEGE OF EDUCATION Home Economics, Commerce, Agriculture, Music and Industrial Arts. THE THEOLOGICAL SEMINARY : offers A course leading to the Bachelor of Divinity Degree. 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Build System, Invigorate, Strengthen, Put Pep, Snap, Grit, Nerve, Courage, Thrill, Am- bitiion, Activity, Stamina, Vim, Vitality, Helps Kidney, Bladder, Back, Stomach, Intestine, Loss Appetite, Rundown Con- fs On “Thursday evening ee and friends of Bethel A, M. E. Church gave Roe surprise donation of ‘groceries. While * the family went for a ride, friends) gathered at the parsonage with. their]. ‘ eee pees Cane gifts. When Rey. and Mrs. Lee return- i ie and the door opened the assembly was “Bringing In oa Sheaves,’ dition, Relieves Cough, Asthma, Pain, Catarrh, Burning, Scalding Discharges, Soreness, Weakness, etc. Price $1, $2. Trial 25c. Medicine, Roots, Herbs, Barks, Powders for all Purposes, Conditions. Agts. Make Big Money giving sample Taking Orders. DIVINE SPIRITUAL HEALTH ALLIANCE, 1617 South St. & fice: 1422 Lombard St., Phila - Rey. G. W. Winston, presiding Elder of the Gulfport District, held the fourth Quarterly Conference at Zion Chapel A. M. E Church, August 21-23, 1937. A spiritual Love Feast was held Fi day night, August 20, Sunday School was Welf attended, and ‘the one was FROM 12 TO 4 O'CLOCK (Except Sundays) “We began to lose hope for Maybelle as she grew weaker and weaker through the day. Shortly afternoon it became only a matter of hours—or minutes.” The nation-wide appeal for additional respirators was made by physicians on Mayhelle’s # condition became criti- ca L. J. WATERS, Propriet 1438 LOMBARD STREET “PHILADELPHIA, PA. ‘ Dr. E. P. Read, originator of the term Lae Divinum all heal Remedium ===== DSC09626.JPG ===== ¥ SIS EIS AS STS A. M. ; the insertion instead of words that not whose duty it was to offer the final] | word on the efforts of the Conference ‘to lift up in the midst of this sin-cursed and war-torn world, a visible organiza- tion—a definite channel, through which our Lord might speak with a united voice. This Message, although re- markable beyond my power to describe or evaluate, yet, still for me was void]. of that neccessary militancy and faith in the ever-conquering power of our Risen Lord, that personally I felt it should possess. _ I was accorded the floor without hesi- tation, and for awhile every thing seem- ed as still as death—because it was not the mere privilege of speaking asked for but the leave to dissent in the matter a judgment expressed. All timidity how- ever soon fled and God put the words into my mouth to occassion a complete elimination of those fatal words and alone the adversary of Christian Unity cannot fail to understand, but likewise upon which hypothesis, the death knell to every system that occassions op- pression, injustice and the like, can be reasined and conciuded, thus this World Christian (in whatsoever small degree it might be) will contain a contribution from African Methodism in particular and black peoples in gen- eral, that otherwise it would not have borne, and still more, it shall now go! forth to do battle for the Lord, thor- oughly militant and unafraid! Document “In the Cross of Christ I glory, Towering o’er the Wrecks of time; All the light of Sacred story Gathers round its head sublime.” SUNDAY SCHOOL UNION \ PROF. 0. M.TRAVIS September 11, 1937 The Pittsburgh Courier, Pittsburgh, Pa. Gentlemen: . My attention has been called to the fact that during the week of August 28th. you carried an article under my cut which stated: O. M. Travis was elected financial secretary of the Su- preme lodge of K. of P., I wish to state that I was not elected secretary * of the above body and did not aspire to any office in the Supreme lodge which convened in St. Louis, I was a member of that body and represented my Grand Jurisdiction (Kentucky). : oS 716 South19th Street a ECHO WORLD CONFERENCE ON - FAITH AND ORDER —By Bishop S. L. Greene (Continued from last issue) _ THE CONTRIBUTION OF ~ AFRICAN METHODISM We would not refer to this except to give testimony to the spirit of open- mindedness arfd flexibility, that charac- terized" this marvelous conclave, not- __ withstanding the eminence of its leaders. Nearly two weeks of intense wrestle and struggle on the part of a number of the ablest and most distinguished men of the Conference on the Section en- ed: “The Church of Christ And the ssed z nd yet to me, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania E. A. SELBY, Secretary-Treasurer | ——— ee OOOOoooEeEeEeeeee aN At the state Grand lodge K. of P. which met in Louisville, Ky. prior to the meeting in St. Louis, I was endorsed for Financial Secretary of the A. M. E. Church and also by the Masonic Grand lodge which convened in the city of Lexington, Ky., and just a few days ago I was endorsed by Kentucky’s Youth Congress which convened in Monticello, Ky. Probably the correspondent ‘who covered some of these meetings made the error. I shall be grateful to you for this cor- rection, Yours truly, O. M. Travis even in the most militant note that could be discerned, there lurked in un- disguisable form the most fatal elements of pessimism and defeatism. I was well aware of the timidity that should mark [the bearing of any delegate of such unknown status as myself, but to the eternal credit of that peculiar some- thing that marks every loyal son of Allen, our illustrious founder, I could not sit idly by and permit the chance of a lifetime to pass, without injecting something into that notable document that it occured to me, it so sorely need- ed and that was nothing less nor more than what we often call the “Allen Spirit”’—one of “dare and adventure, under Christ”! 1! 1 _ It was thus, on the report of the Chief Drafting Committee of Section 11, ose eal \ TURNER THEOLOGICAL SEMI- ‘ NARY For Thorough Training in the Chris- tian Ministry By Josephus R. Coan The critical age in which we find ourselves is characterized by special- ists in every area of life. church is no exception. mect the demands of the ministry for times like these, ministers must be competent spec For efficient and effective training in the Christian ministry, Turner Theological Seminary offers superb adyatages. The historic aim and marvelous achievements of the Seminary in her half century. of growth serve as indis- putable testimonies of her unique po- sition in preparing leaders the sacred calling. It is beyond the scope of this article to list in detail the cen- tributions of Turner Theological Semi- nary cr to attempt to evaluate them. My aim is to call attention to the very excellent opportunities which the Semi- nary affords in the making of intelli- gent, capable and effective ministers of the Gospel. THE CURRICULUM: The present curriculem of Turner The Chyistian Hence to Christian for Theological Seminary is based upon educational principle of needs of the Christian serye the present age.” the sound meeting the workers to The scecpe of the curriculum is very comprehensive, | covering all the branches of theological te le REV. W. HARVEY HARDIMAN, Pastor Johnson Tabernocle A. M. E. Church, Lilbourn, Missouri. Rey. Winton Harvey Hardiman was born in the state 6f Mississippi in 1897 Graduated from the public school in Memphis, Tenn., graduated from Book- er T. Washington High School. He was a student at Howard Institute in Mem- phis for two years; called to the minis- try 1925, was ordained deacon by Bishop John A. Gregg 1928, ordained elder 1931 by Bishop Gregg. He is a student of Moody Bible Institute, Chicago. 1930 he organized Gregg Chapel in Saint Louis, Missouri, his first appoint- ment with 22 members where he pastor- ed three years, taking im 87 members 1932, December 27, he organized Carey Tabernacle in Saint Louis, Mo. with 15 members. 1936, June 7th he organized Brown Chapel, East Prairie, Mo. with 10 Was back to charge February 1937 when the high waters destroyed the spillway and all members. sent this the members left. He had nothing, no one to minister to, so the Spirit of God told him to go to Lilbourn, Mo., twenty miles away where there was no A. M. E. Church, a city of 1300 with three Bap- tist churches and one Holliness church. The way was dark but he had the faith. 1937, June 20th he orgainzed Johnson Tabernacle with 23 members and today he can thank God for a membership of 35. His first revival was a success in August and the first Sunday in October 1937 they are expecting to raise money to purchase and pay for two lots at a cost of $100 to start building a new church, The Harvést Committee: Bro- thers: S. L. Sisson, E. S. Henderson, Andrew Duncan, A. Love and Sister R. A. Sisson. Arrangements Committee: Sisters: Mary Lee Henderson, C. H. Johnson, Eliza Williams, Mary A. Cole, Blanche Cadell, Lena Bell Johnson and Brother Nelson Johnson. placed upon the evangelical doctrine of the Christian Faith, tion is given both to content and methodology, transmissive and cre- ative learning, theory and practice. Special atten- THE B. & B. SHOE SHOP science. Examinations are held, But special of all truths emphasis is Mr. H. Banks, Jr., Prop. 1732 South Street Phone: Pen. 7694 ===== DSC09627.JPG ===== PACE FOURTEEN Buy Direct From Manufacturer and SAVE MONEY! 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M S. will take place Thursday and Fri day, October 14-15, at Allen A. Chureh, 17th and Bainbric REV. W. L. JOHNSON, pastor aS Harrisburg District Conference will convene at Columbia, Pa., Tuesday and Wednesday, October 12 and 13, instead of October 13 and 14. REV. D. H. SIMS Bishop R. O. NAPPER, Presiding Elder REV Dr. & Mrs. Nathaniel Hawthorne Jeltz Internationa! Fvangelists of the .. A.M. E. Church i in the Evangelization 0 Schoo d College, and sad of the Gospel ci Inter soodwill. They have traveled in very State in the Union and in six Canadian Provinces, conducting 40 ssful revivals and 161 large inter have won 20,900 jan faith, and up irds of two hundred and fitty thou- have Brotherhood Scr- MY BROTHER'S They erts to the Chris! hite and colored people the famous “AM I FER?” Dr. and Mrs. Jeltz are in tie Firs District the Fall rly winter with head-quarters ~ ir hiladelpiia, 716 S. 19th Street, A. M rk. Rook Concern Episcopal for an¢ “| st U. S. Robinson xtended vacation, is after at now making eu for the his schedule fall and winte months Persons desiring dates for evangelistic camp: is are urged to vrite him immediately, so as to avoid delay in securing his vices. His ad- tress is, 154€ Chestnut Street, Detroit Michigan o JONESTOWN, MISSISSIPPI Persons who are planning to atten: the Northwest Annual Conference which convenes December 8, in Jones town, Mississippi, Bethel A. M. E Church These com by gail, get off in Coahoma, Mississioni, By Bus, Coa homa Junction. Cars will be waiting to carry you to the church, Rev. I. W. Williams, Box 111, Jonestown, Miss. Dr. F. R. C. Durden, 418 Garfield St., Clarkesdale, Miss. The 16th Annual Session of the South Philadelphia District Conference will Wednesday and Thursday, October 6 and 7th. Bethel African M. E. Church, West Chester, Penna, Bishop D. H. Sims, H. H. Cooper, Presiding Elder, A. Q. Norton, Pastor. : The Executive Board of the Confer- jence Branch tendered a reception in honor of Dr, Martha J. Keyes and Mrs. Ida Mae Moten in the beautiful deco- rated dining room of St. Paul Church i A very unique program was rendered and delightful respast was served, Each expressing Mrs. Fannie S. Stanley as a charming hostess. ; —Julia M, Collins, Cor, Secy. aay THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER REE EEE EE EEE EEE B WOMEN’S PAGE Ce ee ei ee a ee MY NEIGHBOR’S GARDE By Josephine T. Washington My neighbor's garden lies smiling in the early rays of a July sun. * Birds flit here and there, alighting on convenient twigs and trilling a_ morning lay, stopping at the fountain to tip their dainty heads for a cooling drink, or to flutter down for a re- ireshing bath in the receptacle pre- pared for them. Butterflies of varied hues, their brilliant colors flashing in the sunlight, linger-among the sweet- smelling blossoms. f ‘ Flowers grow in luxuriance: graceful : honeysuckles clinging to its support, red roses, white roses, yellow roses spreading on low bushes or climbing the fence and carrying their generous beauty into an adjoining yard,. lovely petunies, black-eyed Susans, tall holly- hocks standing like sentinels in bril- ltiant uniforms, lilies in stately beauty, and many others some of whose faces we know, though not their names as is so often the case with hunran beings. There is, too, a fish pond in which the little fish dart about, released from {the ice-bound thralldom of the winter. Back of the flower-garden is a kit- chen-garden. Here cabbage, collards, potatoes, tomatoes, beets, lettuce, beans grow for family consumption. Benches invite’ one to rest and to linger among these green things. Com ing out singly to sit and read, or in groups to converse, are members of the family-the husband and wife, the sons and daughters, and the little grand- children. Friends, also come to chat, admiring the garden with its three-foid divisions. Generally, before they leave, a gift of flowers or vegetables has been bestowed upon them, When the chill winds of autumn be- gin to blow and to sweep through the garden, rarely does any one come to sit on the benches and look out upon the scene, now less vivid than before. But the Master is there, cherishing, his beloved plants, no less dear to him now than in the days of their past-time glory. Even when wintry blasts blow, and the flowers are ragged and wilted, stripped of all splendor, he comes and looks tenderly upon all, many of them lying low as in humble submission. He remembers what they have been even what they are, though only the eye of faith and love can appreciate the beau- ty now hidden. He knows they are ‘“not- dead”; only “sleeping”. He realizes that they are as truly alive as are the fish under the ice, which he breaks every morning to let the outer air zo down to them and‘to feed them. As warm weather approaches, other needs have to be met, The ground must be prepared, seeds sown, plants prun- _ ed, and transplanted, The period of fruition is not far distance. Soon the new shoots appear; needs, too, that demand alert and tireless uprooting. Watering, loosening the soil where = needed, watchful for destructive in- sects, looking eagerly for signs of new life, Spring days pass swiftly for tl gardener. 7 ae | But that is not all. The gardener has — rm of life and growth. Back of flowers and — made provision for another fo vegetables is a play-ground, the thir e we find | ee t casts its g ily-painted, _ double- as a deep space for ame: hearts of child- hood. When the little ones come out to play the older boys and girls take care that the younger ones are not hurt. Per- haps the little totsiare encouraged to sit in the swing and watch the games that are too rough or complex for them; as this is a family devoted to one another and solicitous for the welfare of every member, Rosie oe In my morning paper I saw this query: “Are the people who have gar- dens naturally kind-hearted, or does having a garden make them so?” I do not know to which class this neighbor of mine belongs; but I am certain that he has what some one has called “roses in his heart,” as well as in his garden. b P a TRANSITIONS ema 2 ae Eo ae LAKE CITY CITIZEN’S LAST RITES LARGELY ATTENDED The funeral services of Mrs. Florence L. Jones were conducted from Mt. Pisgah A. M. E. Church, Monday, September 6, 1937, at 2:30 P.M. with the pastor Rev. L. J. Jenkins officiat- ing. Many persons were in attendance to pay their last tribute of respects to one who lived a life worthy of recog- nition, anywhere. Very few persons could surpass the goal which she at- tained in rearing and educating a family that has stood.foremost in the leading professions of the world. Mrs. Jones, known over a wide area because of her nobility of character and her virtures as a wife and mother, has endeared hérself to all who knew her. Her work, as a Christian soldier is eminently instilled in the life of her children who try to exemplify her early training by rendering services in the various communities in which they re- side. As a Christian, Mrs. Jones will be missed but we will always have a sense of her perpetual presence in our midst. Such a personality will never die. Her spirit is ever with us; her fine influence grows brighter and stronger with the years. Dean W. G. Alexander of B. F. Lee Theological Seminary, Edward Waters College, delivered the Eulogy. Select- ing the text from Isaiah 26 :3-“Thou will keep him in Perfect peace whose mind is stayed on thee; because he trusteth in thee”. ; ‘ cass Dean Alexandér in his masterly way portrayed the life of a noble character, whose works will live through the ages. He admonished the mothers to return to the fireside and instill the principles of righteousness, in the hearts and minds of the people they contact. Stating further that “Milton, Bryant, Dante and Jesus were not dead, be- cause their works still live; so it is with Mrs. Jones, her works shall ever hrough the contributions of her live ¢ sons ) weep not” bu e advised the family and friends to be strong in the] r Lord Jesus Christ as sq that their works vill light the pathways they tread in the world”. : 6 Before the delivery of the Eulogy the following program was rendered: Procession ..“The Rosary” ....Mamye Rountree Hymn—“There is a land of Pure De- light” .. Rev. T. D. Tyson, P. E. Lake b . City District Prayer—Rey. Dell, Trinity M. E. Church, Lake City. Hymn—‘Nearer My God To Thee” i -. Choir First Scripture—l:Cor. 15:35-50..Rev. W. P. Mitchell, Mt. Zion A. M. E. Church, Jacksonville, Fla. Solo—‘“I’'ve Done My Work”... Adolphus Coulter. Mrs. Jones as a Christian D. W. Sanders Acknowledgement of Resolutions, Let- / ters and Telegrams— Martin Ferguson Solo—“God Leads His Children Along” .-Rey. M. L, Thompson, St. Augustine, Fla. Remarks—Bishop R. A. Grant, Eleventh Episcopal District, Bishop H. Y. Tooks, Twelfth Episcopal District. Second Scripture—90th Psalms—Rey. L. F. Morse, Ebenezer A. M. E, Church, Live Oak, Florida Second Hymn—“Servant of God Well Done’”—Rey. T. D. Tyson and Choir. Obituary—Rey. L. M. Moore, St. Paul A. M. E. Church, St. Augustine, Florida Eulogy—Dean W. G. Alexander, B. F. Lee Theological Seminary, Edward Waters College. Internment, Family Plot—C. M. Shaw, ‘ Director. Honorary Pallbearerg — Mesdames Mattie C. Adams, Susie Sullivan, _Burnetta Torrence, Hannah Perry, Julie Sanders and F. A. Murray. Active Pallbearers—Prof. R. R. Kenon, Rhuben Lamb, Robert Colyer, Hen- * son Wright, and Ernest. Lamb. CEDARTOWN, GEORGIA Ebenezer A. M. FE. Church of the Rome District, North Georgia Con- ference, enjoyed a great spiritual feast on August’ 21, with Dr. W. C. Kelly, P. E. holding his last conference for the year. Our church was turned into a revival of old times as he spoke from subject, “Detours,” and “A Re- yival Prayer.” The Rome District is very much a- live and at the conference which meets at our church in this city of Cedar town on November 6, we are asking the Bishop and the North Georgia Con- ference for the rcturn of our presiding Elder, for another year. The good people of Ebenezer and Cedartown, Georgia as a whole are Manne every nerve in preparing for the coming of the North Georgia An- iual Conference on November 6, 1937. Our doors are aow beginning to open and hearts are being warmed. Our-church and parsonage ere under construction and will be in perfect shape in a few days. Dr. W. C. Kelly, P. E. Rey. J. S. Grant, pastor hr —Mrs: M. L. West “EASTERN FURNITURE CO. s Repairing & Upholstery 5635 Vine Street Phila., Pa. Phone: Sherwood 8992 es) * ot ras he ia “ SPECIAL NOTICE The New Way to get the CHRISTIAN RECORDER Subscribe for one year by mailing your name and address with a Money Order for $1.50 to A. M. E. Book Concern, 2 Philadelphia, Pa. j Subscribe for six months by sending Money Order for $1.00 to the above address. Become an agent by ordering ten or more pa- pers at 3 cents each on or before Tuesday afternoon preceding the date of the issues or- dered, Orders for under ten copies will be charged at the regular retail price of 5 cents per copy. Become an Agent in Your Church A. M. E. BOOK CONCERN | § 716 S. 19th Street Philadelphia, Pa. ee —.. 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Selby, 716 South 19th Street, Philadelphia, Pa. The Sunday School supplies are already printed and ready for shipment; we are, there- fore, asking that you cooperate with us further by sending your orders early. Three weeks before the opening of the quarter will give your orders plenty of time to reach us and allow for a reasonable possi- bility of delay. Many of our schools are already following this method. We are following this procedure in calling the attention of the Pastors to the orders of the Bishops. You are the chief Superinten- dents of your Sunday Schools, and upon whose shoulders rest the responsibilities of carrying out the orders of the Church. Let us pull together brethen. In unity there is strength. Yours for greater and better Sunday Schools, : E. A. SELBY, Secretary. ===== DSC09628.JPG ===== REY rue CHRISTIAN ee een Order Blank and Price List Of The | A. M. E. Sunday School Literature PAGE SIXTEEN War there we ts utmost. RECORDER h at Il o'clock. d Nichols to preac rch croweed found the el Services were held 1 Dr sement att the same tine the most progressive He is highly ba is one of ers of our church. ted and dignified; but yet he is | very sociable and brotherly. He is - | quite an asset to the great A. Mo E h in New York He has made he has. He started off with about eat ae sixteen members. And today, he has early a thousand. According to the peat } horch bulletin’ he raises over +Wo undred dollars m collection © ay. He unites into holy wedlock every week. Nichols is @ eat preacher and been there over ten the peeple are. still wing his praises just. like it is his t year. Since he was there he put organ Sin his church cost that the great son of South olina will continue to succeed. Pastor St. Stephen, Georgetown, S. C. ndly ive the name of the person fooAd rocing your order Copies Periodicals Time Amount Se | se cape eek | | t i cour | venient to attend the classes a ne Seminary. plen Make Money Order Payable to ning E. A. SELBY, Secretary-Treasurer TE logic 716 South 19th Street tiond ence Philadelphia, Pennsylvania Reve f the Gree N ON one DENNIS N. WILLS q ' time. I VACATION le A, M, E Church | OF and der Mant to him peration Mother Bethel at { the sexton by! spent e| the eal spot of the A, M. F.} authe the tomb of Latin Thire pulpit he the chively ic of the ty Bethel still look auite af B. M ner Nort! » fet sixth York that ufter ved there that night we stopped with our sisters that a wins. They ere and daw wave es a nevehol vinment during our stag, ‘fens, at i Hew chines fo do t nef A. ME Chepet els where we were Dr, Curry is the right man, ix ‘ Dr, D, | | | | “ fe royal ente period 4 al period, He iva On that Sunday we went to Erman nvited by the great pastor, will be pu INISTERIAL LARORATORIES ty of Atlanta with its 41 A.M. E and over 200 churches of other ns together with a multi- building le a wealt flere the student minister t land be ready for major pas- bilities as soon as he formal training. ¢ following courses of study are ed: (1) Those-leading to the de c{ Bachelgr of Divinity and open- o college graduates, (2) Those ng to the diploma and opened to raduztes, (3) The correspondent ses for ministers wio find it incon- This is w feature of the program pf the It is designed to be sup- ent for the Annual Conference It is thoroughly organized and t put into operation at the begin- of the coming session. {— FACULTY of Turner Theo al Seminary stands out in educa al development, re’ ious experi nd leadership qualifications. Th rend Charles Leander Hill, Dear Seminary s k and the Christian Doctrine is of the most brilliant scholars of race. He holds an A. B. Witten- College; B. D. and S. TJ. M. Divinity School,, and is a can- and Professor ot University in June 1938 He one year as exchange student in University of terlin. Ie 1s the or of a splendid volume on the whole | Theology of Philip Melanchthon, trans-| Res: 2306 Christian St. lating most of his sources from the He is a successful pastor in the | and Sixth Episcepal Districts, Reverend David R. Fobbs, Secretary of the faculty and Professor of Homi- and Church History, holds an A. tris Brown College; B. D. Tur- Theological Seminary; M. A h Weetern University. He too * ser of wide experience in the Evirconal District. : Reverend Alexander IT, Jones, Pro- deferred until Spring, se.or of New Testament Ipterpreta- holds an A, BL Wi force Uni- versity: B.D. and Th. D. Drew Uni- ASAE meen versity, and M. A. University of Penn-| —-——— z sylvania. He has complete: ‘lent requirements for the Ph. are. His textbook in Sociolo very near completion. Fors bas pastored in the First Ep District. bie ‘ 3 5 Mr. Earl A. Starling, Profes: Sacred Music, hol:ts an A. BUM Brown College. and) Mus. M. bia University. Mr. Vernie C. Clinch, Professor English and. Public Speaking, hold \. Bo and A. M. University of Ka Reverend Josephus R. Coan, Prol sor of Old Testamnt and Systema Theology, holds an A, B. Howard Umi versity, A. B. and M. A. Yale Univer. sity. He has pastored in the First: the Sixth Episcopal Districts. He is inthor of “Daniel Alexander Payne oh ) Educator,” and “Education: Rwletin No. 1@1" for leadership train- ing iy the A. Moos. Churcle! Hevis me of the ‘contrib 12 “editors of the Sanday School Literature of the We: partment of Religious Education of the \. M. E. Church. With this un‘que program, field work, and leadership, Turner ‘Theological Seminary of Atlanta, Georgia, will throw her doors open for. registration .and the beginning of another year’s work en September 20, 19. 37. Ministers us workers wishing to be- ome thorough'y prepared for effective Christiin leadership will find favorable advantages in Turner Theological KEOKUK, IOWA The Northwest Conference of the 4th Episcopal District honored one of its favorite sons when it by unanimous vote, named Rey. Carlyle Feilding Stew- art as its candidate for the Bishopric. Reyerend Stewart is at present, the pastor of St. Peter Church in Minneapo- lis, Minn., and Dean of A. M. E. Minis- ters of the Twin-Cities having pastored three churches over a period of eleven years in the two cities. He has pastored St. James in St. Paul and St. James and St. Peter in Minneapolis. He is the son of Reverend H, E. Stewart of Chicago and also editor of the “Daily Altar,” a feature of the Re- corder, : ANDREW R. PARKS tee ‘ BERRY ADVERTISING SERVICE didate for the Ph. D. degree fro ni ff d _D. deg m Ohio| offers your churc ii i mater y h a new idea in pro- grams for your services. For information, write 502 Allen Building J. Hamilton Berry, Mgr. Philadelphia REAL ESTATE FOR SALE © QUALITY HOMES, nice environ ment, surprisingly low prices — terms which is the reason of this firm’s contintious business since ‘ou can select now before prices r by paying deposit; settlement will Phila. . Service Seldom Equalled! Excelled! satisfaction: throughout the entire Dis- Women’s Page—Violet Hill Whyte 7 siding Elders of the Conference in this country of the District attending, name- ly Reverends I. N. Patterson, RIO, Napper, M. M. Lewis, and Foe Cooper, Sr., of the Philadelphia Con- ference; Reverends J. Francis Vander- horst, R. B. Smith, J. L. Russ and W. H. King of the New Jersey Conference ; Reverends C. W. Walton, A. L. Wil- son and J. A. Manning of the New York Conference; Reverends- J. M.. Step- teau-and J, R. Cambell of the Dela ware Conierence. geet Many of the leading ministers of the various conferences paused long enough in their busy routine as pastors to treck to the mecca of African Method- Jism and grace the open session with their presence. The outstanding feature of the coun- cil was the address of the Bishop out- lining his polices and plans for the supervision of the work in a successful manner during his administration. It ‘ ps was a masterly, forwardlooking address, BISHOP SIMS HOLDS PRESIDING unique in many details, portraying the _ ELDERS COUNCIL OF FIRST brotherly spirit, the sincerity, the ‘ EPISCOPAL DISTRICT courageousness and the determined will by Rev. J, Winsmore Mason to go forward, which are among the admirable qualities of Bishop Sims that REV. J. WINMORE MASON Pastor Ardmore, Penna. abs nereny assignment by the. Council have won for him the esteem and re- of Bishops of, Bishop D- HH Sims to the spect not only of the First District but f the work of the F “witht full power ed with gr aa the. eiitireAfrican Methodist Episco- dt pal Church: ; horit tbICE, ee : The laity as well as the ministry are] ,qjustments are weeded sa ’ Th his: message every phase of the work was considered, a careful survey given and where reforms, remedies or workable hailing the coming of Bishop. Sims as the dawn of a new day. Added interest, | -esults. increased enthusiasm, and a greater zeal to work for the cause of God and African Methodism manifested by these groups are evidences that the First will go forward to higher. heights. This was plainly noted when a few days ago at -his call, Council of the Presiding Elders of the District met in the Allen Building, with all of the Pre- BER EEREREREEEER EERE EEE ~ In This Issue remarks, the Annual Mid-Year The Daily AltarRev. Carlyle F. - Stewart -..+--5++ Ki » Sunday School Lesson Editorials rey Get out of China. - _ Teachers’ Salaries : Political Pathos ... ee ae 4 Sino-Japanese Show ... Pointed Points .. 3 Churchman Afield . Young People’s Page The Spy Glass —Rey. Allen R. Cooper siscseseesereresecerees 4|time for preparation. The Bishop laid emphasis on 4|monies were “inadequate 6)and the mission program fullest co-operation”. 6| said he, “is needed in our machinery.” From Other Papers, ‘Transitions. ... Echo World Conference on Faith And Order—Bishop S: L. Greene il ishop J ba A, Gregg—By ev, Interdenominational (Continued on ‘page 8) Bat plan was submitted to obtain the best The Bishop, after his introductory gave first consideration to Conference scheduled for September 29th and 30th. In order that the same time a Sesqui- Centennial of African Methodism might be celebrated together with the 150th Anniversary of the Constitution of the United States being celebrated by the city, state and nation in Philadelphia, the place of the conference was changed to Mother Bethel Church, located there. The early appointment of the com- mittees of the annual conference and the immediate arranging and distri- bution of the budgets of conference 2\ claims to be raised by ‘each church were $|urged. The selection early of the com- | |mittees, especially those to report on 4\the literary subjects, will give ample “the 4| Home Mission program and said the in amount” 4land that they “ought to be correlated” “have our “Co-ordination” ~ As to relation with other denomina- 10|tions, it was suggested that there be Co-operation, Af- filiation with the Federation Council of , follows : N= THELOFFICIAL © GAN: SP NE AFRICAN: METHODIST-EPISCOPAL CHURCH. Ne WS ™ SN OUR BROTHER; BISHOP W. H. HEARD PASSED death of Bishop Wm. H. Heard, on Sunday, be held September 16th, from Bethel / In profound sorrow we announced the September ‘12, 1937. Services will A.M. E. Church, at 12:00 o'clock M $1000.00 RAISED IN THE OZARK SUNDAY SCHOOL CONVENTION LOCKHART, ALABAMA —WITH EXTRA ENTERTAINMENT REV. E. CLIFFORD HATCHER, PRE- SIDING The work of the Ozark District Con- yention becomes history; the people left rejoicing and praising the leader of | the District, Dr. E. C. Hatcher for the wise leadership and the splendid co- operative help he has been able to give and receive during this year among the brethren. The Sunday School Convention of the Ozark District met with the Lockhart Chapel African Methodist Episcopal Church, Lockhart, Alabama—August 25th, Rev. R. W. Hilson, Pastor. The Presiding Elder, Dr. MEG Hat- cher led in the “Opening services, after- which he presented the Rev. J. E- Slaughter, Pastor of Park Chapel A. M. E, Church—Dothan, Alabama to preach the “Opening Sermon”. This Sermon {was very impressive, and was enjoyed by all. The “Lord’s Supper was admin- Christian Recorder, Rey :R. L. shaw; Up- to the Secular Papers, Rev. R. W. Hilson. Marshall, Rey, H. Walker; istered by Drs. E. C. Hatcher and E. V. Burkett. A large number of ministers and laymen participated. The organization was perfected as Secretary, Mrs. W. M. Pyles; Reporter to the Christian Recorder, Rey, William ‘B. Moseley; Southern WILLIAM B. MOSELEY By Rey. Pastor John Chapel A. M. E. Church, Enterprise, Alabama and, Committees were appointed by the Presiding Elder. The reports of the ministers were